Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS& COOK BOOK
MICROWAVE OVEN
SA384X
Страница 1: ...Before operating this oven please read these instructions completely OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COOK BOOK MICROWA VE OVEN SA384X ...
Страница 2: ...aling surfaces d WARNING It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy e WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode f WARNING This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years an...
Страница 3: ...NG 12 TO INTERRUPT THE COOKING CYCLE DURING OPERATION 12 GENERAL COOKING HINTS 12 SPEEDY COOK 12 CHILD SAFETY LOCK 12 CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 13 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 14 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE 15 CARE AND CLEANING 15 DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 15 SPECIFICATIONS 16 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS 17 USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY 18 ARCING 18 MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES 19 HOW MICROW...
Страница 4: ...eleakageof microwaveenergy 7 Donotuserecycledpaperproductsfor cooking Theymaycontainimpurities whichcouldcausesparksand orfires whenusedduringcooking 8 Donotpoppopcornunlesspoppedin amicrowaveapprovedpopcorn popperorunlessit scommercially packagedandrecommended especiallyformicrowaveovens Microwavepoppedcornproducesa loweryieldthanconventionalpopping therewillbeanumberofunpopped kernels Donotuseoi...
Страница 5: ...eatedbeyondthe boilingpointwithoutappearingtobe boilingduetosurfacetensionofthe liquid Visiblebubblingorboilingwhen thecontainerisremovedfromthe microwaveovenisnotalwayspresent THISCOULDRESULTINVERYHOT LIQUIDSSUDDENLYBOILINGOVER WHENASPOONOROTHERUTENSIL ISINSERTEDINTOTHELIQUID Toreducetheriskofinjurytopersons a Donotoverheattheliquid b Stirtheliquidbothbeforeand halfwaythroughheatingit c Donotuses...
Страница 6: ...reestanding situation allow adequate ventilation around the microwave from any overhead rear and side wall constructions If combining the microwave with a trim kit for a built in situation where more than one side of the appliance is closed in the specification and installation requirements are as per the trim kit instruction manual Note Cabinet materials must be suitable to withstand temperatures...
Страница 7: ...6 Roller guide This must always be used for cooking together with the metal cooking tray 7 7 Metal tray The tray must always be in proper position before operating Do not cook food directly on the tray 8 8 Waveguide cover Protects the microwave outlet from splashes of cooking foods 9 9 Safety interlock system Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened The oven will only operate with...
Страница 8: ...When blinking the oven is operating in MENU When blinking the oven is operating in PROGRAM COOK ONE TOUCH COOK FROZEN PIZZA DINNER PLATE BEVERAGE MUFFIN When blinking the oven is ready for input mode MENU Button Used to cook or reheat many of favorite food CLOCK Button Used to set clock ONE TOUCH COOK Button Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food DEFROST Button Used to defrost foods by...
Страница 9: ...oking and all information retained To erase all information except the present time touch the STOP CLEAR button once more If the oven door is opened during the oven operation all information is retained If the START button is touched and the oven does not operate check the area between the door and door seal for obstructions and make sure the door is closed securely The oven will not start cooking...
Страница 10: ...lock allows you to set from 0 00 to 23 59 Tips Be sure to read the cookbook s introduction before operating the oven Also remember to read this operating instruction for proper safety information and instruction before using the oven Prior to setting the controls place one cup of water in the oven in a heat proof glass measuring cup for testing purposes When setting the controls every time a butto...
Страница 11: ...ck the food The oven will beep open the door turn the frozen food over and close the door press the START SPEEDY COOK button SETTING THE CONTROLS 1 Press the button twice 2 Turn the DIAL KNOB for the desired defrosting time For example 18 minutes Time can be set up from 10 seconds to 60 minutes 3 Press the button 4 Four beeps will sound at the end of the cooking time The indicator light will go of...
Страница 12: ... seconds the display is changed into cooking time of quantity and the oven starts cooking 1 Touch BEVERAGE button When you touch BEVERAGE button 1 is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into cooking time of quantity and the oven starts cooking DINNER PLATE BEVERAGE 1 Touch MUFFIN button When you touch MUFFIN button 5 is displayed After 1 5 seconds the display is changed into cooking...
Страница 13: ...fish or poultry which is tightly covered by a skin or membrane 3 Reduce suggested cooking times It is always better to under cook foods rather than to overcook them If a range of times is stated in a recipe cook the food at the minimum suggested time check if the food is cooked and then cook slightly longer if necessary MENU COOKING Note There is preprogrammed cooking of five menu 1 5 Don t need t...
Страница 14: ...y necessary to remove the metal tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher The roller guide and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent water or window cleaner and dry The roller guide may be washed in mild sudsy water 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any ...
Страница 15: ... of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside Q What does standing time mean A Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Q Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave cooking guide says A Check your coo...
Страница 16: ...essary service call The oven doesn t work 1 Check that the power cord is securely plugged in 2 Check that the door is firmly closed 3 Check that the cooking time is set 4 Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house Sparking in the cavity 1 Check utensils Metal containers or dishes with metal trim should not be used 2 Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch ...
Страница 17: ...CROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 900 W FREQUENCY 2 450MHz OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS W x H x D 546 x 329 x 458 mm CAVITY DIMENSIONS W x H x D 350 x 240 x 367 mm CAVITY VOLUME 29 L NET WEIGHT APPROX 17 8 Kg TIMER 60 minutes POWER SELECTIONS 5 Levels Specifications are subject to change without notice 329 546 458 ...
Страница 18: ...ents Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used Do not preheat for more than 8minutes Porcelain pottery glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable unless deco rated with a metal trim Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes Can be used to warm food Overheating may caus...
Страница 19: ...in the shell Pressure may build up and eggs can explode Potatoes apples egg yolks and sausages are examples of food with non porous skins These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off to allow the temperature to even out stir during heating if ne...
Страница 20: ...z 1 4 pt 300 ml 10 fl oz 1 2 pt 600 ml 20 fl oz 1pt SPOON MEASURES 1 25 ml 1 4 tsp 2 5 ml 1 2 tsp 5 ml 1 tsp 15 ml 1 tbsp FLUID MEASUREMENTS 1 Cup 8 fl oz 240 ml 1 Pint 16 fl oz UK 20 fl oz 480 ml UK 560 ml 1 Quart 32 fl oz UK 40 fl oz 960 ml UK 1120 ml 1 Gallon 128 fl oz UK 160 fl oz 3840 ml UK 4500 ml Then they pass through the cooking containers to be absorbed by the water molecules in the food...
Страница 21: ...Food cooks better by microwave when in a round container rather than square SPACING Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced apart NEVER pile foods on top of each other STARTING TEMPERATURE The colder the food the longer it takes to heat up Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature LIQUIDS All liquids must be stirred before and during heating Water especially must...
Страница 22: ...or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as chicken wings To prevent arching do not allow foil to come within 1 inch of oven walls or door Remove To prevent cooking thawed portions should be removed from the oven at this point This may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs 1350g DEFROSTING GUIDE DEFROSTING CHART by Time Defrost Item Weight Defrosting Time Standing Time Special Techn...
Страница 23: ... above times should be regarded only as a guide Allow for difference in individual tastes and preferences The times may vary due to the shape cut and composition of the food Frozen meat poultry and fish must be thoroughly thawed before cooking Item Power Cooking Time Special Instruction Level Per lb 450g Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before co...
Страница 24: ...fl oz 40 50 sec Sandwich roll or bun 1 roll 20 30 sec Lasagna 1 serving 4 6 min 10 1 2 oz 300g Casserole 1 cup 1 1 2 3 min 4 cups 5 7 min Mashed potatoes 1 cup 2 3 min 4 cups 6 8 min Baked beans 1 cup 2 3 min Ravioli or pasta in sauce 1 cup 3 4 min 4 cups 7 10 min Item Cooking time Special Instructions Empty into a small serving bowl Stir well once or twice during heating Before serving check the ...
Страница 25: ...e Add 60 75ml 5 6tbsp water Cut carrots into even sized slices Prepare even sized florets Cut big florets into halves Arrange stems to the centre Cut courgettes into slices Add 30ml 2tbsp water or a knob of butter Cook until just tender Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon juice Cut leeks into thick slices Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms Do not add any wate...
Страница 26: ... sprinkle generously with cheese 5 Cook at P 80 for 2 minutes until the cheese has melted STIR FRIED VEGETABLES 1 tbsp 15ml sunflower oil 2 tbsp 30ml soy sauce 1 tbsp 15ml sherry 1 2 5cm root ginger peeled and finely grated 2 medium carrots cut into fine strips 4 oz 100g button mushrooms chopped 2 oz 50g bean sprouts 4 oz 100g mange tout 1 red pepper seeded and thinly sliced 4 spring onions choppe...
Страница 27: ...il the fruit has softened Add sugar mix well 2 Cook at P 80 for 20 25 minutes until setting point is reached stir every 4 5 minutes 3 Pour into hot clean jars Cover seal and label setting point To determine setting point place 1 tsp 5ml jam onto chilled saucer Allow to stand for 1 minute Move surface of jam gently with your finger if the surface wrinkles setting point has been reached PLAIN MICROW...
Страница 28: ...ds SAVORY MINCE 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic crushed 1 tsp 5ml oil 7 oz 200g can chopped tomatoes 1 tbsp 15ml tomato puree 1 tsp 5ml mixed herbs 8 oz 225g minced beef salt and pepper 1 Place onion garlic and oil in casserole and cook at P HI for 2 minutes or until soft 2 Place all other ingredients in casserole Stir well 3 Cover and cook at P HI for 4 minutes then P 80 for 8 12 minutes or un...
