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hoW a MicroWaVE oVEn Works
Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The microwaves cause
molecules in the food to vibrate more quickly, releasing heat. This heat disperses through
the food, cooking it, reheating it, or defrosting it.
You can use your microwave oven to:
•
Defrost
•
Reheat
•
Cook
Cooking Principle.
1.
The microwaves generated by the magnetron reflected at
cavity and are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on
the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.
2.
The microwaves 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 power level setting you use
and the properties of the food:
•
Quantity and density
•
Water content
•
Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
As the center of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even
after you have taken the food out of the oven. You should use the standing times
specified in recipes and in this booklet to ensure:
•
Even cooking of the food right to the center
•
The same temperature throughout the food
chEckinG if your oVEn is oPEraTinG
corrEcTLy
The following simple procedure enables you to confirm your oven is working correctly
at all times. If you are in doubt, refer to the section entitled “Troubleshooting” on the
page 35-36.
The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be
in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum (100 % - 900 W) is
used, the water takes longer to boil.
Open the oven door by pulling the handle on the upper side of the door.
Place a glass of water on the turntable. Close the door.
Press the
sTarT/+30s
button and set the time to 4 or 5
minutes, by pressing the
sTarT/+30s
button the appropriate
number of times.
result:
The oven heats the water for 4 or 5 minutes.
The water should then be boiling.
sETTinG ThE TiME
Your microwave oven has an inbuilt clock. When power is supplied, “:0”, “88:88” or
“12:00” is automatically displayed on the display.
The time can be displayed in 12-hour notation. You must set the clock:
•
When you first install your microwave oven
•
After a power failure
Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer and winter
time.
1. To display the time in the...
12-hour notation.
Then press the
clock
button once or twice.
2.
Turn the
dial knob
to set the hour.
3.
Press the
clock
button.
4.
Turn the
dial knob
to set the minute.
5.
When the right time is displayed, press the
clock
button to
start the clock.
result:
The time is displayed whenever you are not
using the microwave oven.
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