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Using the microwave oven 

Convection Cooking  
(with preheating function) 

The  convection  cooking  allows  you  to  cook  food  using  the  unit  as  a 
traditional  oven,  the  microwave  function  is  not  used.  It  is  recommended 
that you preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing 
the food in the oven. 

1) Press  the 

“CONVECTION” 

button  once,  and 

“150”

,

 

the  cooking

temperature will flash. 
2) Turn  the 

“TIMER/WEIGHT

” 

dial  to select the  desired 

  temperature.  Note: the temperature can be chosen 

 to 240 degrees, in 10 degree intervals. 

3) Press  the 

“START/+30  SEC./CONFIRM“ 

button  to  confirm  the  chosen

temperature. 
4) Press  the 

“START/+30  SEC./CONFIRM“ 

button  to  start  the  preheating.

When the preheating temperature is reached, the buzzer will sound twice 
to remind you to place the food in the oven. The preheated temperature 
will display and flash. Open the door and place the food in the microwave 
oven, then close the door. 
5)Turn 

“TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO  MENU” 

dial  to  adjust  the  cooking  time.

 available is 95 minutes.) 

6) Press the 

“START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM“ 

button to start cooking.

Note: 
a.

The cooking time cannot be put in until the preheating temperature is

achieved  Once the temperature  is achieved the door must be opened to 
input the cooking time. 

b.

If the time is not put in during 5 minutes of reaching the temperature,

the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sound five times and turn back to 
the waiting state. 

from 150 degrees

convection  function

/AUTO  MENU

(The maximum time

.

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Page 1: ...owave For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com IMPORTANT RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE USER S GUIDE Auto Menu Weight ...

Page 2: ... Safety instructions 3 Product Overview 9 About this microwave oven 10 Unpacking the microwave 11 Microwave oven installation 12 Turn table installation 13 Control panel 14 Using the microwave oven 15 Cleaning and care 27 Important utensil information 28 Connection to the mains supply 29 Problem solving plug 31 Guarantee 32 Technical specification 33 Spare parts 34 ...

Page 3: ...ns with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal sc...

Page 4: ...operated until it has been repaired by a competent person WARNING It is hazardous other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation than a that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy WARNING Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode ...

Page 5: ...rectly on the glass tray Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it and if using paper or plastic containers check regularly to ensure they do not ignite Remove wire twist ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven If materials ins...

Page 6: ... The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed 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 Heat from the contents of a container may be transmitted to the container itself so please be careful when removing it from the oven Please ...

Page 7: ...ound the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may happen when the microwave oven is used in humid conditions Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it and wash it in warm soapy water Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and water then dry You can wash the turntable support in mild soapy water When...

Page 8: ...on other than preparing food such as for drying clothes paper or any other non food items or for sterilising purposes Do not store anything in the oven such as papers cookbooks Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolks potatoes chicken livers sausages ready meals and so on without piercing them several times with a fork Never put any objects into the openings on the outer cas...

Page 9: ...when empty or for warming plates Always keep the oven cavity door assembly and waveguide cover clean A Control panel including door release button B Turntable shaft C Turntable ring assembly D Glass turntable E Observation window F Door assembly G Safety interlock latches H Waveguide cover I Oven cavity J Ventilation slots Grill rack to be used for grilling convection cooking only F G A C B E D H ...

Page 10: ... why your food will come out of the microwave piping hot when your utensils inside the oven stay much cooler The microwaves do not stay in the air or in the food when you open the microwave oven door The microwave oven will work using an ordinary household electrical socket Inside the microwave oven is the magnetron which turns the electrical energy into microwaves Microwaves cannot go through met...

Page 11: ...al damage such as A misaligned door Damage to the door Dents or holes in the door window and screen Dents in the inside If you can see any damage do not use the oven This microwave oven weighs approximately 20kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to support this weight The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam Do not put anything on the top of the ...

Page 12: ...e oven as far away from radios and TV s as possible Using the oven may cause interference with the reception Plug the oven into a suitable 13 amp mains socket make sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors The microwave oven should be used freestanding only and must not be built in or used in a cabinet WARNING do not install the oven o...

Page 13: ...during cooking Do not place the food directly onto the glass tray always place on or in a suitable microwaveable cookware If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly has been damaged in anyway please contact the spares helpline number detailed on the back of this instruction manual For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or ...

Page 14: ...ll and combination cooking The grill element is located on the top of the cavity MICRO GRILL For combination cooking MICRO CONV For combination cooking CONVECTION Press this button to use the convection function an element at the back of the unit is used for convection cooking W T TIME DEFROST Press this button for the defrost function AUTO MENU Turn the dial to access the auto menu TIMER WEIGHT T...

Page 15: ...will flash 2 Turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to adjust the hour figures 0 23 this is a 24 hour clock 3 Press CLOCK PRE SET button again and the minute figures will flash 4 Turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to adjust theminute 0 59 60 minutes 5 Press CLOCK PRE SET to finish the clock setting procedure The will then flash Note 1 If the clock is not set the microwave will not function when po...

Page 16: ... AUTO MENU dial to adjust the cooking time between 0 05 95 00 5 Press START 30SEC CONFIRM to start the cooking process P100 The time setting should be Using the microwave oven Press power button Cooking power Equivalent power rating P100 100 900 W P80 80 720 W P50 50 450 W P30 30 270W P10 10 90W To stop the cooking process at anytime press the STOP CLEAR button For Customer Services Spare Parts pl...

Page 17: ... should turn the food over close the door and then press START 30 SEC CONFIRM to continue cooking If the food is not turned the oven wil time setting should achieve l conti e cooking without interruption The nu Combination Cooking Microwave Grill 1 Press the MICRO GRILL button once and G 2 will display 2 Turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to select the combinati method Stop turning when G 2 G 3 ...

Page 18: ...method Stop turning when C 1 C 2 3 Press the START 30 SEC CONFIRM button to confirm 4 Turn TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to adjust the cooking time be 0 05 95 00 5 Press START 30 SEC CONFIRM to start the cooking process For the various settings the cooking time is divided as below AUTO MEN combination preferred cooking C 3 and C 4 are on the display U The time setting should ...

Page 19: ...ONFIRM button to start the preheating When the preheating temperature is reached the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to place the food in the oven The preheated temperature will display and flash Open the door and place the food in the microwave oven then close the door 5 Turn TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to adjust the cooking time available is 95 minutes 6 Press the START 30 SEC CONFIRM butt...

Page 20: ...is for defrosting this should be programmed to come on first The buzzer will ring once after each stage and then the next stage will start Note The Auto menu or the preheating functions cannot be set as one of the multi stage cooking Example if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes then to cook with 80 microwave power for 7 minutes The steps are as following 1 Press WEIGHT TIME DEFROST twice ...

Page 21: ...HT AUTO MENU dial to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes After the above steps do not press START 30SEC CONFIRM button but do as follows 3 Press the CLOCK PRE SET button the current time displays and the hour figures flash 4 Turn TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to adjust the hours the input 23 5 Press CLOCK PRE SET button and the minute figures will flash 6 Turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO dial to adjust t...

Page 22: ...s cooking time can be increased by pressing CONFIRM cooking by 30 seconds Note this function cannot work under defrost multi stage and auto menu Timed Quick Start cooking Each press on the same key can increase the microwave 1 Turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to anti clockwise to adjust Reduce the cooking time The maximum setting time is 95 minutes the cooking time by rotating further anti clo...

Page 23: ...ill The maximum setting time is Auto Menu 1 Press the AUTO MENU button turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU to choose the required function and A 1 A 2 A 3 A 10 will be displayed 2 Press the START 30 SEC CONFIRM button to confirm the menu you need 3 Turn the TIMER WEIGHT AUTO MENU dial to choose the weight of 4 Press START 30 SEC CONFIRM to start the cooking process Note When you choose A 8 cake please...

Page 24: ...0 250 350 450 650 50 with water 45 ml 100 with water 800ml 150 with water 1200ml 200 400 600 475 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1200 Pizza Chicken 150 250 350 450 600 1 2 3 150 300 450 600 150 350 500 150 250 350 450 650 50 100 150 200 400 600 475 200 300 400 500 750 1000 1200 Display 100 100 Preheat at 180 degrees 80 C 4 100 80 100 C 4 100 A 1 A 2 A 3 A 4 A 5 A 6 A 7 A 8 Cake A 10 A 9 0 ...

Page 25: ... that the lock is released the lock symbol will disappear General information The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the beginning The START 30SEC CONFIRM button must be pressed again to continue cooking if the door is opened during a cooking cycle Once the cooking programme has been set if the START 30SEC CONFIRM button is not pressed in 5 minutes The current time will display and th...

Page 26: ...s the MICROWAVE 3 seconds button and the current power will be displayed for 2 2 In pre set state press the CLOCK PRE SET button to check the time when the cooking will start The pre set time will flash for 2 3 seconds then the oven will turn back to the clock display 3 During the cooking cycle press the CLOCK PRE SET button to check the current time It will be displayed for 2 3 seconds GRILL CONV...

Page 27: ...ol panel If steam builds up inside or around the outside of the oven door wipe with a soft cloth This may happen when the microwave oven is used in humid conditions Regularly remove the glass turntable to clean it and wash it in warm soapy water Regularly clean the turntable support and oven floor Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and water then dry You can wash the tu...

Page 28: ...not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which will absorb microwave energy This may cause the dishes to crack or burn and will slow down the cooking speed Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a microwave oven Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening such as bottles as they may explode Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on Remove it if replacing the bo...

Page 29: ...his appliance is designed to operate from a mains supply of 50Hz Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage This product is fitted with a 13A plug complying with BS1363 If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced please note the following Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NE...

Page 30: ...ug proceed as follows The GREEN YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE wire and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or colour...

Page 31: ...it Never attempt to re use this plug or insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock Problem solving The microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment If it does you can get rid of the interference by moving the radio TV or equipment as far away from your microwave oven as possible If the oven doesn t work Make sure the mains plug ...

Page 32: ... replacement is at the discretion of the store The following conditions apply The product must be returned to the retailer with the original proof of purchase The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide and any other instructions for use which has been supplied It must be used for domestic purposes only and for its intended use Thi...

Page 33: ...visit us at www productcareuk com Rated Voltage 230V 240V 50Hz Rated Input Power Microwave 1450 1500W Rated Output Power Microwave 850 900W Rated Power Grill 1050 1100W Rated Power Convection 2300 2500W Oven Capacity 25L Turntable Diameter 315 mm External Dimensions x xH W D 513mm x 498mm x 305mm Net Weight Approx 18 1 kg SKU number 124428789 ...

Page 34: ...e Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com Glass turntable Turntable coupling Wave Guide cover The following spare parts are available from www productcareuk com ...

Page 35: ...35 Notes For Customer Services Spare Parts please call 0345 209 7461 Opening times Monday Friday 8am 6pm Saturday 9am 1pm or visit us at www productcareuk com ...

Page 36: ...sposed of with your general household waste Only discard electrical electronic battery items in separate collection schemes which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within Your co operation is vital to make sure the success of these schemes and for the protection of the environment For your nearest disposal facility visit www recycle more co uk or ask in store for details ...

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