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MTG08 Microwave Oven User Guide
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Tips for good microwave cooking
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on Page 2.
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Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to
distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more
evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.
Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically
break down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the
food.
Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the
outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.Fold
under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods. Control
the shape, e.g. by tying a meat roast into a cylinder, to get more
uniform results.
6-7 minutes per 500 gr.will cook most diced meat,poultry fruit
and vegetables.Seafood takes less time.
Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add
more minutes as you drop the power.
Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off so
always remember that your food will continue cooking after
you've removed it.
Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should take
around 15 minutes in the microwave.
Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes before
cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.
If a recipe calls for milk and water,reduce the water.
Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
encourage even heat distribution.
Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish
with curved sides.
Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
cooking,stir it in or add it later.
Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar with
other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking foods
with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very high
temperatures.
Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
filling gets hotter than the pastry.
Hints for reheating food
Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
should be hot and steaming before it is served.
When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the liquid
boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of meat are
completely heated through.
Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow bacteria
can flourish.
Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave
safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.Where
appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the food
items and remove those which have already defrosted.
Steam and Smoke
Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes
from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance.These vents
should never be blocked.
Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking
and should be dried off after use.
If during cooking,smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT
open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the mains,
unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely subside
and the oven to fully cool down before removing the food.
Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
technician and have the oven tested .
TestingYour Oven
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2
minutes.If the water gets hot the oven is working.
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Stuffing inside poultry does not have an opportunity to
completely cook, because the meat outside is heated quickly.
Stuffing for poultry should be cooked before hand and inserted
later.
Hints for defrosting
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
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Read all the instructions and retain them.
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
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;
Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged.
Seek expert assistance.
WARNING
Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the
electrical cord or plug in water or liquids.
Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or
electric burner.
Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.
Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is
operational.
Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot
surface or overhang a table edge.
Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top
of the oven.
Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended
by the manufacturer.
Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not
expressly specified in this manual.
When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other
objects in the oven.
There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave
oven. Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the
product warranty.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use
only film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the
film does not touch the food. If necessary, prick the film all
over to allow steam to escape.
Do not use paper or plastic containers, or
plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking should be
heatproof and microwave safe.
Do not heat oil for frying,or try to fry food in the microwave
oven.The oil could catch fire.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explod .
even after microwave
heating has ende
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption,in order to avoid burns.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead
to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating
plate of the appliance
The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug.The
mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain
readily removeable from the mains supply.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
When cooking with your oven:
Grill cooking:
THISAPPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate
on the rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your
mains voltage.
The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the
oven into a mains adaptor into which other units are
connected.
Do not touch hot surfaces.Use handles or knobs only.Allow
the appliance to cool before cleaning.
: Do not operate the microwave oven empty.
This could cause damage to the oven.
Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning.
Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when
removing a hot container from the oven.
Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
e If covered
containers are used, the covers should be loose. Move such
containers to and from the oven with care as food may splash
and the lid may fall.
Eggs in their shells (whether raw or cooked), fruits in thick
skins and nuts in their shells should not be heated in the
microwave as they may explode
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Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be
peeled or pierced thoroughly before cooking.
Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how
long to cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and
check the food regularly.
Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove
any food deposits.
Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when
the grill is on.
When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a
heatproof surface,or on an insulating mat.
Keep small children away from the grill and hot dishes
Children should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
CAUTION:
DANGER OF BURNS.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
When Using the Grill:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE
Is it cooked?
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Temperature should reach 70º C for meat,fish and eggs.
Poultry white meat should reach 77º C.
Poultry dark meat should reach 80º C.
Juices from meat and poultry should never be pink.
Poultry thigh joints should move easily.
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item
Weight
CookingTime
StandingTime
Cod fillets
450g
3-4 minutes
4-10 minutes
Cod steaks
225g
3-4 minutes
4-10 minutes
Haddock fillets
225g
3-4 minutes
4-10 minutes
Kipper fillets
450g
3.4 minutes
4-6 minutes
Plaice fillets
225g
3-4 minutes
6-8 minutes
Trout (2 fish,gutted but whole) turn fish over half way through
3.5-5 minutes
4-6 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit portion sizes and individual taste.The average cooking time for fish is
around 3.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The fish should be lightly covered during the standing period.
