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Setting the 

Clock

When your oven is plugged in for the
first time or when power resumes after a
power cut, a ‘

0

’ will be shown in the

display; you will have to reset the clock.

If the clock (or display) shows any
strange looking symbols, unplug your
oven from the electrical socket and plug
it back in and reset the clock.

Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.

Press 

STOP/CLEAR.

Press 

CLOCK 

once.

(If you want to use different option, Press 

CLOCK 

once more.

If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to
unplug and plug it back in.)

Turn 

DIAL

until display shows “14:

”.

Press 

START 

for hour confirmation.

Turn 

DIAL

until display shows “14:35”.

Press 

STRAT.

The clock starts counting.

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In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.
Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.

You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.

Summary of Contents for MH5887U

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN OWNER S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING MH5887U P No MFL40347404 ...

Page 2: ...utions When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven delayed eruptive boiling can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the ov...

Page 3: ... cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food A very safe appliance Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances When the door is opened the oven automatically stops producing microwaves Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food leaving no left over energy to harm you when you eat your food 3 Precautions 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1...

Page 4: ...amage the oven Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged duri...

Page 5: ...erature of the water If your oven is operating the water should be warm Be careful when removing the container it may be hot Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml 1 2 pint of water Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please refer to page 29 Press the STOP button and press the START button once to set 30 seconds of cooking...

Page 6: ...s described earlier in this book Press STOP CLEAR Press CLOCK once If you want to use different option Press CLOCK once more If you want to change different option after setting clock you have to unplug and plug it back in Turn DIAL until display shows 14 Press START for hour confirmation Turn DIAL until display shows 14 35 Press STRAT The clock starts counting 6 In the following example I will sh...

Page 7: ...play to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP CLEAR until L disappears You will hear BEEP when it s released Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven Once the child lock is set you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place However your child can still open the oven door Press STOP CLEAR 7 Lock ...

Page 8: ...shows 5 30 Press START Your oven has five microwave Power settings 8 Press MICRO twice to select the 80 power 640 appears on the display In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80 power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds POWER HIGH MAX MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM DEFROST MEDIUM LOW LOW 100 80 60 40 20 Power output 800W 640W 480W 320W 160W ...

Page 9: ...d beef Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH All reheating Roast meat and poultry Cook mushrooms and shellfish Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM Bake cakes and scones Prepare eggs Cook custard Prepare rice soup DEFROST All thawing MEDIUM LOW Melt butter and chocolate Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW Soften butter cheese Soften ice cream Raise yeast do...

Page 10: ...and the cooking stage will continue At the end of stage1 BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP CLEAR twice Press STOP CLEAR Set the power and the cooking time for stage1 You can omit this process for HIGH power Press MICRO once to select HIGH power Turn DIAL until display shows 11 00 Set the power and the cooking time for stage2 Press MICRO four times ...

Page 11: ... four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press During QUICK START cooking you can extend the cooking time by repeatedly pressing the START button The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button 11 ...

Page 12: ...Press Grill Turn DIAL until display shows 12 30 This feature will allow you to brown and crisp food quickly In the following example I will show you how to use the grill to cook some food for 12 minutes and 30 seconds Press START 12 ...

Page 13: ...he surface of the food while microwave heats inside Moreover preheating your oven is not necessary CATEGORY MICRO POWER HEATER POWER Co 1 20 80 Co 2 40 60 Co 3 60 40 Press START Be careful when removing your food because the container will be hot Turn DIAL until display shows 25 00 In the following example I will show you how to programme your oven with combi mode Co 3 for a cooking time of 25 min...

Page 14: ...g the food type and entering the weight of the food Category Jacket potato time times times times times times times times Fresh vegetable Frozen vegetable Rice Fish Roast beef Roast pork Chicken pieces AUTO COOK Press Press STOP CLEAR Press AUTO COOK twice to select Fresh vegetable Ac 2 appears on the display Turn DIAL until display shows 0 6 Press START 14 Cook ...

Page 15: ... Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon Place vegetables in a microwave safe bowl Add water Cover with wrap After cooking stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes Add amount of water according to the quantity 0 2kg 0 4kg 2 Tablespoon 0 5kg 0 8kg 4 Tablespoon 0 2 kg 1 0 kg 0 2 kg 0 8 kg 0 2 kg 0 8 kg remove the potatoes from the oven Let stand covered with foil for 5 min utes 1 Jacket potato 2 Fresh vege...

Page 16: ... with foil for 2 5 minutes FOOD CATEGORY 0 5 kg 1 5 kg Low rack Refrigerated Brush the beef with melted margarine or butter Place on the low rack on the 6 Roast beef 7 Roast pork 8 Chiken pieces metal tray The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking stand covered with foil for 10 minutes before serving 5 Whole fish steaks Oily fish salmon mackerel White fish cod had...

Page 17: ...n will select a different setting Category MEAT POULTRY FISH BREAD Press DEFROST time times times times Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost Turn DIAL until display shows 1 4 Press START During defrosting your oven will BEEP at which point open the oven door turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help s...

Page 18: ...hawed To thaw completely for example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking Category Weight Limit Utensil Food 0 1 4 0 kg Microwave ware Flat plate Meat Minced beef Fillet steak Cubes for stew Sirloin steak Pot roast Rump roast Beef burger Pork chops Lamp chops Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 2cm Turn food over at beep After defrosting let stand for 5 15...

Page 19: ...rtain to remove any metallic ties or wraps then place the food in your oven and close the oven door During defrosting your oven will BEEP at which point open the oven door turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting Your oven will not stop def...

Page 20: ...for 5 15 minutes Remove the meat completely from its wrapping Place the mince onto a microwave safe plate When beeps at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven Press start to continue At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven cover with foil and allow to stand 5 15 minutes or until completely thawed Minced Me...

Page 21: ... and entering the weight of food by turn DIAL In the following example I will show you how to cook 0 5 kg of Baked beans Press START OATMEAL PASTA BAKED BEANS HOTDOGS STEW SCRAMBLED EGGS SAUSAGE GRILLED FISH until display shows Sc 3 Turn DIAL until display shows 0 5kg Category 21 Press time times times times times times times times 8 AUTO COOK ...

Page 22: ... glass tray After reheating stir and then stand for 1 2 minutes with cover Place contents of can including brine in a microwave save bowl Heat uncovered After heating stir well Drain and serve Place stew in a microwave save bowl Cover with wrap loosely After heating stir well and stand for 3 minutes Place desired number of eggs and milk into a large bowl Whisk slightly Cover with wrap After cookin...

Page 23: ...and press start to contiune After cooking remove from the oven And serve Clean and dry Place on the high rack 0 2 0 6kg 0 1 0 5kg The oven will beep turn food over and press start to continue After cooking remove from the oven And serve FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP FOOD CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT UTENSILS FOOD TEMP INSTRUCTIONS 23 ...

Page 24: ...stic wrap and vent Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Place lasagne on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once halfway through cooking Reheatfilling and bun separately COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish Stir once Hea...

Page 25: ... 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 2 3 minutes 4 8 11 2 21 2 4 7 6 9 4 9 6 12 51 2 71 2 91 2 14 41 2 71 2 41 2 71 2 6 9 2 ears 230g 450g 4 cups 2 medium 4 medium 2 potatoes 4 potatoes 450g 450g 450g Vegetable Amount Cook time Instructions Standing at HIGH Time Artichokes 230g each Asparagus Fresh Spears Green Beans Beats Fresh Broccoli Fresh Spears Cabbage Fresh Chopped Carrots Fresh Sliced Cauliflower Fresh ...

Page 26: ...ng time If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway Item Weight Approx cooking time Hints in minutes Lamb chops 2 5cm 1 thick Sausages 2 5cm 1 thick Fish fillets 1 cm 1 2 thick 1 5cm 1 2 thick 230g x 2 230g 230g 230g 25 32 13 16 17 21 20 24 Baste with oil or melted butter Thin items should be placed on the grill rack Thick items can be placed on to a drip tray Turn food over after half the...

Page 27: ...n which it is placed to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance 12 Before cooking pierce the skin of potatoes apples or any such fruit or vegetable 13 Do not cook eggs in their shell Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst 14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven 15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting Note though that in some cases food should ...

Page 28: ...r shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended 30 Details for cleaning door seals cavities and adjacent parts 31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed 32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the li...

Page 29: ...h as tumblers or wine glasses as these might shatter as the food warms Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave ove...

Page 30: ...upper portion of tall food particularly roasts will cook more quickly than the lower portion Therefore it is wise to turn tall food during cooking sometimes several times Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain mois...

Page 31: ...he internal temperature of foods will rise between 50F 30C and 150F 80C during standing time Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture some cakes and biscuits for example Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also...

Page 32: ...n the density of the food Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven A Yes if using one of the two methods described below 1 Popcorn popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PR...

Page 33: ...be earthed Power Input Output Microwave Frequency Outside Dimension 230 V AC 50Hz 800 W IEC60705 rating standard 2450 MHz Power Consumption Microwave Grill Combination 1200 Watts 2150 Watts 33 If the supplied flexible mains cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced using the special mains cord part number 6411W1A017L This appliance is supplied with BS 1363 approved 13 Amp fused mains p...

Page 34: ... A to E will help you to reheat small quantities of food such as microwavable ready meals The greater heating category of the oven the less heating time is required Displayed on the food packages will be the cooking times for each of the BAND categories For example A may be 10 minutes B may be 9 minutes etc depending on the food type 800W This category links with the heating times given on food De...

Page 35: ...der guarantee must be directed to the dealer from whom the equipment was originally purchased The dealer may before carrying out service under guarantee require a receipted account as evidence of the date of purchase D We respectfully point out that your dealer is not obligated to replace batteries if they become exhausted or worn in use E Aerial alignment and consumer control adjustments are not ...

Page 36: ...the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purch...

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