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The control panel
Function/Power selector
Weight Defrost indicators
On/Off switch/Timer
The Function/Power Selector sets the Oven cooking state.
The first 5 positions set the power level for microwave only cooking.
These are:
Low: (17% power). Soften ice cream, keep food warm, etc.
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M.Low: (33% power). defrosting, softening butter, etc.
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Med: ( 55% power). Use this for stews, etc.
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M. High: ( 77% power). Use this for rice , fish, etc.
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High: (100% power). Reheating; vegetables; boil water, milk etc.
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The Combi positions use a preset combination of microwave and
grill cooking. These are:
Combi 1: (20% micro, 80% grill). Use for Sausage, Lamb, Kebabs,
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Seafood, Steak, etc.
Combi 2: (30% micro, 70% grill). Use for Chicken pieces, Chicken
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breasts, Pork chops etc,
Combi 3: (40% micro, 60% grill). Use for whole Chicken.
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The final position selects the Grill function. Use this as you would a
normal grill.
The Timer sets the desired cooking time. The maximum setting is 35
minutes. At the end of the cooking period the timer will set itself to
‘0’ and switch the oven off. The bell will ring and the oven light will
extinguish.
Using your microwave oven
Make sure that the turntable and support ring are in the oven
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and are securely in place.
Make sure that the timer is set to the ‘0’ position.
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Place your food in a suitable container. Open the door and
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place the food on the turntable. Make sure the container does
not overhang the turntable and that there is ample clearance
between the container and the sides and back of the oven
interior.
Switch the oven on at the mains.
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Microwave cooking
Set the Power selector to the required power level.
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Now set the cooking time according to your recipe. (To set a time
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of less than 2 minutes, turn the knob to ‘5’ and then turn it back
to the required setting).
The oven will start and the oven light will come on.
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You can stop the operation at any time by opening the oven
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door. Closing the door will re-start the oven.
When the set program time has finished:
The timer will set itself to ‘0’ and the oven will switch off. The bell
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will ring indicating cooking has stopped.
Leave the food to stand for a minute or two before opening
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the door and removing the food . Your recipe will indicate the
appropriate waiting time. As the container may be hot, use oven
gloves if needed.
Note: If you end the cooking before the set time period has
elapsed, you must return the timer to ‘0’ to prevent the oven
running when empty. Running an oven empty is dangerous.
Defrosting by weight
Most frozen foods can be defrosted by
weight.
Determine the weight of the food.
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Place the food in the oven.
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Set the Power Selector to M.Low
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(Defrost)
Turn the Timer to the appropriate
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weight setting on the outer ring.
The oven will now defrost the food.
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In the example, the weight is 200
grams and the food will take three
minutes to defrost.
Please read all the defrosting
hints in the section ‘Tips for Good
Cooking’
Using the grill
The grill is useful for cooking thin slices of meat, steaks, kebabs,
sausages and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches
and au gratin dishes. Grilling takes place at full power. The maximum
time available for grilling is 35 minutes.
Set the Power selector to ‘Grill’.
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Now set the cooking time according to your recipe. (To set a time
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of less than 2 minutes, turn the knob to ‘5’ and then turn it back
to the required setting).
The oven will start and the oven light will come on.
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Half way through the grill cycle, you should turn the food over.
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Open the door, turn the food with heatproof tongs and close the
door to continue.
When the cooking cycle is over: The timer will set itself to ‘0’ and
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the oven will switch off. The bell will ring indicating cooking has
stopped.
Note: If you end the cooking before the set time period has
elapsed, you must return the timer to ‘0’ to prevent the oven
running when empty. Running an oven empty is dangerous.
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