should be hot and steaming before it is served.
TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
CLEANING AND CARE
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When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the
These steps should be taken after every use.
Please read this section together with the Safety Guide on Page 2.
liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of
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Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to
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Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to
meat are completely heated through.
completely cool down.
distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more
Is it cooked?
evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.
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Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and
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Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, fish and eggs.
wash then in warm soapy water.
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Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
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Fish should be opaque and flake easily.
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Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the
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Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically
oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special
break down, melt or even catch fire and contaminate the
microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use
food.
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Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
scouring pads, or other abrasives.
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Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the
food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food
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Wipe outer surfaces and control panel with a damp soft cloth.
outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow
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If liquids have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity,
Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods.
bacteria can flourish.
D
o not cook defrosted raw meat in a
they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur
microwave oven.
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6-7 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables.
when the appliance is next used.
Seafood takes less time.
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Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave
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If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze
safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.
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Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add
of lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remove them.
Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the
more minutes as you drop the power.
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Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them.
food items and remove those which have already defrosted.
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Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off
so always remember that your food will continue cooking
TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL NOTES
after you've removed it.
If the oven fails to operate:
Steam:
Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It
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Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
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Check that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, unplug
escapes from the vents in the appliance. These vents should
take around 15 minutes in the microwave.
from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
never be blocked. Steam may condense in and around the oven
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Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes
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Check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If these are
during cooking and should be dried off after use.
before cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.
intact, test the outlet with another appliance.
Smoke:
If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven
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If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
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Check that the clock is set and that the child lock is off.
do NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the mains,
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Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
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Make sure that the oven door closes fully and securely.
unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely subside
encourage even heat distribution.
and the oven to fully cool down before removing the food. Before
If none of the above rectifies the situation, contact the Tesco
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Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish
you use your microwave oven again, consult a service technician
helpline.
Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.
with curved sides.
and have the oven tested .
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Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
Testing Your Oven:
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it
cooking, stir it in or add it later.
on full power for 2 minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is
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Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
working.
with other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking
Dim Oven Light:
During low power microwave cooking the
foods with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very
oven light may appear to dim slightly. This is normal and not a
high temperatures.
cause for concern.
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Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
If the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands:
filling gets hotter than the pastry.
Unplug the oven and inspect the plug fuse. If this is intact, leave
Hints for reheating food
the oven for 30 minutes and then plug the oven in again. The
oven should now work normally.
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Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
Hints for defrosting
General Guidance
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