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Using Microwave Mode (Continued)

Cookware

Microwave-Safe

Comments

Paper

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Plates, cups, napkins

and Kitchen paper

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For short cooking times and warming

Also to absorb excess moisture

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Recycled paper

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May cause arcing

Plastic

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Containers

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Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic

Some other plastics may warp or

discolour at high temperatures Do not

use Melamine plastic

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Cling film

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Can be used to retain moisture Should

not touch the food Take care when

removing the film as hot steam will

escape

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Freezer bags

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Only if boilable or oven-proof Should not

be airtight Prick with a fork, if necessary

Wax or Grease-proof

Paper

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Can be used to retain moisture and

prevent spattering

Note

“Arcing” is the microwave term for sparks in the oven

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: Recommended

 

: Use Caution

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: Unsafe

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Summary of Contents for CQ138SC

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions and Cooking Guide SPEED COOK OVEN CQ138SC Owner s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...o Steam Cook Mode 26 Using Auto Crusty Cook Mode 28 Setting a Standing Time 31 Using Power Defrost Mode 32 How a Microwave Oven Works 34 Using Microwave Mode 35 Setting Microwave Mode 35 Guide to Microwave Power Levels 36 Microwave Cookware Guide 37 Microwave Cooking Guide 39 Steam Cooking Guide 44 Crusty Cook Guide 45 Switching Off the Beeper 47 Child Safety Lock 47 Using the Steam Clean Feature ...

Page 4: ...ng surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use first with a damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Door hinges broken or loose 3 door seals an...

Page 5: ...ding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended Also do not heat airtight or vacuum sealed bottles jars containers nuts in shells tomatoes etc The oven should be cleaned...

Page 6: ...he oven DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass If provided WARNING If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any servic...

Page 7: ...nstalling in road vehicles caravans and similar vehicles etc If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent For your personal safety plug the cable into a 3 pin 240 Volt 50Hz AC earthed socket If the power cable of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by a special cable Do not install the microwave oven ...

Page 8: ...2 Press Select button The 00 starts blinking 3 Turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR to set minute 4 Press Select button again The clock sets by itself within 5 seconds Re setting the Clock 1 Press Hold timer and Select button at the same time 2 Turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR to set hour 3 Press Select button 4 Turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR to set minute 5 Press Select button again The clock sets by itself wi...

Page 9: ...function The level 1 is mainly used for MW function Fan oven function Please refer to Cooking Guides provided throughout this booklet to determine appropriate shelf level for your dishes Control Panel Top Heating Elements Oven Levels MW Fan oven Level 1 Safety Door Lock Door Handle Door Oven Light Level 3 Level 2 ...

Page 10: ...ml of water before use If the amount of water is less than 500ml it may cause incomplete cooking or may cause a fire or fatal damage to the product Caution must be taken when removing the container from inside the Pro Steamer after cooking as it will be very hot The Pro Steamer should be used only in the mode of Auto steam Crusty cook S 1 to S 5 The crusty plate should be used only in the mode of ...

Page 11: ... MODE microwave fan oven 7 YEAST DOUGH YOGURT MODE 8 MODE SELECTOR 9 DISPLAY 10 AUTO REHEAT COOK MODE 11 AUTO STEAM CRUSTY COOK MODE 12 POWER DEFROST MODE 13 STEAM CLEAN 14 HOLD TIMER 15 SELECT 16 MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR 17 STOP CANCEL 18 START Control Panel 1 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 8 16 2 6 3 5 4 9 18 ...

Page 12: ...You can save time when using this mode It provides efficient cooking without changing colour or shape of food Time and power level is selected manually according to types of food and its weight Grill Combi Mode Food is heated by the top heating elements combined with a cycle of microwave energy We recommend this mode for grilling chicken pieces fish and frozen snacks Fan Combi Mode Food is heated ...

Page 13: ...ogrammes Five pre programmed power defrost settings can be selected for your convenience Time and power level will be set automatically You simply select the programme and weight and start the defrosting process Auto Steam Crusty Cook Programmes 10 pre programmed Auto Steam Crusty cook settings can be selected for your convenience Time and power level will be set automatically You simply select th...

Page 14: ...ator on display will be lit and the indicator will blink after the temperature is reached Note 1 During cooking cook time and TEMPERATURE are available to change the setting Cooking time Just turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR Temperature Press Select button and then turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR 2 In Fan Oven Mode settings the top and bottom heating elements switch off and on throughout cooking to regul...

Page 15: ...ines for baking and roasting We recommend to preheat the oven with fan oven mode to the desired temperature Food Item Shelf Level Fan Oven Mode C Accessory Time Min Frozen Pizza 350g 1 220 C Multi pan 14 15 Frozen French Fries 450 g 1 200 C Multi pan 18 20 Frozen Bread Roll 250 g 1 160 C Multi pan 7 9 Homemade Pizza 1300g 1 200 C Multi pan 20 25 Sponge Cake 500g 1 150 C Ceramic tray 25 30 Marble C...

Page 16: ...n MODE SELECTOR Dial to Grill mode position 2 Set the cooking time by turning the MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR The maximum cooking time is 90 minutes 3 Press Start Important 1 Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven as they will be very hot 2 Check that the heating element is in the horizontal position ...

Page 17: ...ines for grilling We recommend to preheat the oven with Grill Mode for 2 3 minutes Food Item Shelf Level Mode Accessory Time Min Toast 4 slices 3 Grill Ceramic tray with grill insert 1st side 2 3 2nd side 2 3 Cheese Toast 4 pcs 3 Grill Multi pan 7 8 Beef Steaks 500g 2 Grill Ceramic tray with grill insert 1st side 9 11 2nd side 5 7 Lamb chops 400g 2 Grill Ceramic tray with grill insert 1st side 8 1...

Page 18: ...600 450 300 180 100 W 4 Press Start button Result When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End four times The oven will then beep one time per minute Note You can chage the cooking time and power level during the cook Cooking time Just turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR Power level Press Select button and then turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR Important 1 ALWAYS use microwave safe and oven proo...

Page 19: ...ination We recommend to preheat the oven with Grill Mode for 2 3 minutes After cooking let stand for some minutes see table Food Item Shelf Level Grill Combi Mode Accessory Cooking Time min Standing Time min Tomatoes halves with cheese 400g 8pcs 2 300W Grill Ceramic tray 6 7 1 Chicken Pieces 500g 2 300W Grill Ceramic tray with grill insert 1st side 12 14 2nd side 9 11 2 Roast Fish 500g 2 300W Gril...

Page 20: ...FUNCTION SELECTOR 40 210 C default 180 C 40 210 C 5 Press Start button Result When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End four times The oven will then beep one time per minute Note You can change the cooking time and temperature during the cook Cooking time Just turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR Power level Temperature Press Select button and then turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR Important ...

Page 21: ...the oven with Fan Oven mode After cooking let stand for some minutes please refer to table advice Food Item Shelf Level Microwave plus Fan Oven W C Accessory Cooking Time min Standing Time min Frozen Lasagne 400g 2 450W 200 C Ceramic tray 15 17 3 Baked Potatoes 500g 2 3pcs 2 600W 200 C Ceramic tray with grill insert 14 16 5 Whole Chicken seasoning stuffed roast chicken 1200g 1 180W 210 C Ceramic t...

Page 22: ... SELECTOR Dial to Yeast Dough Yogurt mode position 2 Set the cooking time by turning the MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR The maximum time is 10 hours 3 Press Start Result When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flash End four times The oven will then beep one time per minute ...

Page 23: ...cover with cling film This function is running with bottom heat mode and low temperature Food Item Shelf Level Accessory Time hours Pizza Dough 2 Ceramic tray 0 25 0 30 Yeast Cake dough 2 Ceramic tray 0 35 0 40 Leaven 2 Ceramic tray 0 45 0 50 Yoghurt 2 Ceramic tray 6 00 10 00 Basic yeast dough recipes Cake Mix 500 g white flour 1 package dried yeast 7g 50g sugar and teaspoon salt Add 250 ml warm m...

Page 24: ...MODE SELECTOR Dial to Off position 2 Press the Auto Cook button 3 Select the type of food that you are cooking by turning the MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR A 1 A 20 4 If you want to change serving size Press the Select button and then select size of the serving by turning the MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR 5 Press the START button Result Auto cooking starts When cooking has finished the oven will beep and flas...

Page 25: ...iquids A 2 Plated Meal Ready Meal chilled 0 3 0 35 0 4 0 45 3 Put meal on a ceramic plate and cover with microwave cling film Put plate on ceramic tray shelf level 1 This programme is suitable for meals consisting of 3 components e g meat with sauce vegetables and a side dish like potatoes rice or pasta A 3 Soup Sauce chilled 0 2 0 25 0 4 0 45 2 3 Pour into a deep ceramic plate or bowl and cover w...

Page 26: ...nd cake with chocolate topping A 11 Fresh Vegetables 0 3 0 35 0 5 0 55 1 2 Weigh the vegetables after washing cleaning and cutting into similar size Put them into a glass bowl with lid Add 45 ml water 3 tablespoons Put bowl in the centre of ceramic tray shelf 1 Cook covered Stir after cooking A 12 Peeled Potatoes 0 5 0 55 0 7 0 75 2 3 Weigh the potatoes after peeling washing and cutting into a sim...

Page 27: ...middle of grill insert with ceramic tray shelf level 1 Turn over as soon as the oven beeps Push start button to continue process A 18 Marble Cake 0 7 0 8 5 Preheat the oven using fan oven mode to 150 C Put dough into suitable sized rectangular metal baking dish Put dish lengthways to the door on the ceramic tray shelf level 1 This programme is suitable for batter such as lemon cake hazelnut cake a...

Page 28: ...tray should be set perfectly right The eggs or the chestnuts would be exploding without setting the stainlee stell lid and steam plate as instructed on the Instruction book 1 Pour about 500ml water into the steam plate 2 Place the steam tray on the steam plate completely and put food on the steam tray 3 Cover with the stainlee stell lid and open the door 4 Place the Pro Steamer in the center of th...

Page 29: ...lus 500 ml cold water Rinse and clean the vegetables Pour ℓ water into the steam plate of Pro Steamer Insert steam tray into steam plate add vegetables and cover with stainless steel lid Put Pro Steamer on ceramic tray shelf level 1 This programme is suitable for whole vegetables such as corn on the cob artichokes whole cauliflower small potatoes and cabbage cut into quarters S 3 Fish fillets 0 1 ...

Page 30: ...power level or Combination of grill and microwaves 600 W power level See page 16 and page 18 respectively 1 Preheat the crusty plate as described above Use oven gloves at all times as the crusting plate will become very hot 2 Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food such as bacon and eggs in order to brown the food nicely 3 Place the food on the crusty plate Do not place any recipients on ...

Page 31: ...will beep and flash End four times The oven will then beep one time per minute How to clean the Crusty plate The best way to clean the crusting plate is to wash it with hot water and detergent and then rinse if off with clean water Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged As the crusty plate has a Teflon layer if you use it incorrectly it can be damaged...

Page 32: ...preheating 600W 210 C for 3 min Preheat the crusty plate using fan combi mode 600W 210 C for 3 min on bottom of cavity Put spring rolls on crusty plate ceramic tray shelf level 2 C 3 Frozen Baguettes 18 C 0 15 1pc 0 25 2pcs Crusty plate preheating 600W 210 C for 3 min Preheat the crusty plate using fan combi mode 600W 210 C for 3 min on bottom of cavity Put one baguette off centre on crusty plate ...

Page 33: ...out microwave cooking 1 Turn MODE SELECTOR Dial to Off position 2 Press the Hold timer button 3 Select the standing time by turning the MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR 4 Press the START button Result Standing time starts When it has finished 1 The oven beeps four times 2 The current time is displayed again ...

Page 34: ...pe of food that you are cooking by pressing the Power Defrost button Refer to the table on the followingpage for a description of the various pre programmed settings 3 Select the food weight by turning the MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR 4 Press START to start cooking Result Defrosting begins The oven beeps half way through defrosting to remind you to turn the food over Important Use only containers that ...

Page 35: ...nium foil Turn the fish over as soon as the oven beeps This programme is suitable for whole fishes as well as for fish fillets 4 Bread Cake 0 1 0 7 10 60 Put bread horizontally lengthways to the door on a piece of kitchen paper on the ceramic tray T urn over as soon as the oven beeps Place cake on ceramic tray and if possible turn over as soon as the oven beeps Oven keeps operating and is stopped ...

Page 36: ...aves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of about 1 inch 2 5 cm Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food 3 Cooking times vary according to the container used and the properties of the food Quantity and density Water content Initial temperature Refrigerated or not Important As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation cooking continues even when you have taken ...

Page 37: ... change power level press Select button and turn MULTI FUNCTION SELECTOR to desired power level Refer to Cooking Guides pages 39 to 43 for guidelines on appropriate cooking times and power levels 4 Press START to start cooking Result Cooking starts and when it has finished The oven will beep and flash End four times The oven will then beep one time per minute Note You can chage the cooking time an...

Page 38: ...MARK HIGH 100 800 For heating up liquids HIGH LOW 83 700 For heating up and cooking food MEDIUM HIGH 67 600 For heating up and cooking food MEDIUM 50 450 For cooking meat and heating up delicate foods MEDIUM LOW 33 300 DEFROST 20 180 For defrosting and continued cooking LOW 11 100 For defrosting delicate foods ...

Page 39: ...il is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Crusting Plate Do not preheat for more than 8 minutes China and Earthenware Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless decorated with a metal trim Disposable Polyester Cardboard Dishes Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Fast Food Packaging Polystyrene cups containers Can be used to warm fo...

Page 40: ...me other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures Do not use Melamine plastic Cling film Can be used to retain moisture Should not touch the food Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape Freezer bags Only if boilable or oven proof Should not be airtight Prick with a fork if necessary Wax or Grease proof Paper Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering Note Ar...

Page 41: ...s ideal for any food that would normally be prepared on a hob Melting butter or chocolate for example see the chapter with quick easy tips at the end of guide Covering during cooking To cover the food during cooking is very important as the evaporated water rises as steam and contributes to cooking process Food can be covered in different ways e g with a ceramic plate plastic cover or microwave su...

Page 42: ... the stems to the centre Brussels Sprouts 250 5 6 3 Add 60 75 ml 5 6 tbsp water Carrots 250 4 5 3 Cut carrots into even sized slices Cauliflower 250 500 4 5 7 8 3 Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Courgettes 250 3 4 3 Cut courgettes into slices Add 30 ml 2 tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Egg Plants 250 3 4 3 Cut egg plants into...

Page 43: ...ating food Arranging and Covering Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat they tend to overcook and dry out before the centre is piping hot Reheating small pieces will be more successful Power Levels and Stirring Some foods can be reheated using 800 W power while others should be reheated using 700W 600W 450W or even 300W Check the tables for guidance In general it is better to reheat fo...

Page 44: ...n a short period of time This can be of great advantage if unexpected guests suddenly show up Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking Remove any metal ties and take it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away Put the frozen food on a dish without cover Turn over half way drain off any liquid and remove any giblets as soon as possible Check the food occasionally to m...

Page 45: ...um foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Whole Chicken 1200 g 28 32 Fish Fish Fillets 200 g 6 7 10 25 Put frozen fish in the middle of ceramic plate Arrange the thinner parts under the thicker parts Shield narrow ends of fillets and tail of whole fish With aluminium foil Turn over after half of defrosting time Whole Fish 400 g 11 13 Fruit Berries 300 g 6 7 5 10 Spread fruit on a flat round ...

Page 46: ... the cobs Put corn on the cobs side by side on steam tray Courgettes 400 g 500 800 W 13 18 Rinse courgettes and cut them into similar slices Distribute evenly on steam tray Frozen Mixed Vegetables 400 g 500 800 W 21 26 Distribute frozen mixed vegetables 18 C e g broccoli cauliflower sliced carrots evenly on steam tray Potatoes small 500 g 500 800 W 28 33 Rinse and clean potatoes and pierce skin wi...

Page 47: ...0g grated cheese evenly Set plate on ceramic tray shelf level 2 Frozen Pizza 300 400 g 2 3 450W Grill 10 12 Preheat crusty plate Put the frozen pizza on crusty plate Put crusty plate on ceramic tray shelf level 2 Frozen Mini Spring Rolls 250 g 2 3 300W 210 C 10 12 Preheat crusty plate Put spring rolls on crusty plate Put crusty plate on ceramic tray shelf level 2 Turn over after 5 6 minutes Frozen...

Page 48: ...oximately 14 g with 40 g sugar and 250 ml cold water Cook uncovered in a glass pyrex bowl for 3 to 4 minutes using 800 W until glaze icing is transparent Stir twice during cooking COOKING JAM Put 600 g fruits for example mixed berries in a suitable sized glass pyrex bowl with lid Add 300 g preserving sugar and stir well Cook covered for 10 12 minutes using 800 W Stir several times during cooking E...

Page 49: ...time Child Safety Lock The oven s Child Safety Lock allows you to lock the control panel to protect the oven against unintended use To Lock Oven 1 Press SELECT and STOP CANCEL button at the same time and hold for 3 seconds 2 Lock symbol appears on DISPLAY indicating all functions locked To Unlock Oven 1 Press SELECT and STOP CANCEL button at the same time and hold for 3 seconds 2 Lock symbol disap...

Page 50: ...me for the process is eleven and a half minutes 1 Turn MODE SELECTOR to Off position Pour about 100 ml water onto the floor of the empty oven 2 Press STEAM CLEAN The oven will start automatically Important Use this feature only when oven has cooled completely to room temperature DO NOT use distilled water DO NOT use high pressure water cleaners or steam jet cleaners for safety reasons ...

Page 51: ...the inside Important Take special care NOT to spill water in the vents NEVER use abrasive products or chemical solvents ALWAYS ensure that door seals are clean to prevent particles from building up so that the door can close properly Storing and Repairing Your Microwave Oven Repairs should only be made by a qualified service technician If oven requires servicing unplug the oven and contact the nea...

Page 52: ...interference with radios or televisions Slight interference on televisions or radios may occur when the oven is operating To minimize this effect try to install oven away from televisions radios and aerials Electronic interference causes DISPLAY to be reset Disconnect the power plug and reconnect it Reset the time Condensation appears inside the oven This is a normal occurrence Simply wipe away af...

Page 53: ...during operation cancellation TEMP SENSOR SHORT In case the value of the temperature sensor is less than 5 C during operation cancellation OVER 230 C DURING OPERATION OF MWO In case the temperature rises over 230 C during operation of MWO FIRE sensed DAMPER S W In case it fails to sense the DAMPER to open or close for 1 minutes ...

Page 54: ...e without notice Power Source 240 V 50 Hz Power Consumption Maximum power Microwave Grill Convection Fan Oven 2270 W 1500 W 1700 W 2270 W Output Power 100 W 800 W IEC 705 Operating Frequency 2450 MHz Magnetron OM75P 20 Cooling Method Cooling fan motor Dimensions W x H x D Outside Oven cavity 520 x 385 x 481 mm 400 x 235 x 385 mm Volume 36 liter Weight Net 25 kg approx ...

Page 55: ...53 EN Note ...

Page 56: ...CODE NO DE68 03437H 01 ...

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