Atag MA4211B User manual

manual
MA4211B
MA4292B

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Contents
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Microwave Oven Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 9
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 - 11
How a Microwave Oven Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 - 13
Setting The Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting The Cook Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Setting Delayed Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using The Auto Menu Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 - 21
Using The Power Defrost Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23
Cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 - 25
Cooking Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 33
Switching Off The Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Child Safety Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Using The Aqua Clean Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 36
Cleaning Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the Drip Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Storing And Repairing Your Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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ontrol Panel
Door Handle
Door
Safety Door Lock
Turntable
Roller Ring
Light
Coupler
Water Bowl
Holder
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10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18
Control Panel
Microwave Oven Features
1. OFF MODE
2. MICROWAVE POWER - 100 W
3. MICROWAVE POWER - 180 W
4. MICROWAVE POWER - 300 W
5. MICROWAVE POWER - 450 W
6. MICROWAVE POWER - 600 W
7. MICROWAVE POWER - 750 W
8. MICROWAVE POWER - 900 W
9. POWER KNOB
10. AUTO MENU MODE
11. AQUA CLEAN
12. COOK TIME
13. DISPLAY
14. START TIME
15. POWER DEFROST MODE
16. WEIGHT
17. SELECTION KNOB
18. STOP
19. START / QUICK START

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Accessories
The following accessories are provided with your microwave oven:
1Coupler
To be placed correctly over the motor
shaft in the base of the microwave
oven.
(The coupler rotates the turntable.)
2Roller ring
To be placed in the center of the
microwave oven.
(The roller ring supports the turn-
table.)
3Turntable
To be placed on the roller ring with the
center fitting on to the coupler.
(The turntable serves as the main
cooking surface; it can be easily
removed for cleaning.)
4Clean water bowl
To be placed in the right side of the
microwave oven.
(The water bowl may only be used to
clean, see “Aqua Clean” on page 35
and 36).
Note
Do not operate the microwave oven without the roller ring and turntable.
Microwave Oven Features (Continued)
Drip Tray

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Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing an ATAG microwave oven.
Your Owner’s Manual contains important safety instructions and essential
information on using and caring for your new microwave oven.
Before using your microwave oven, please read all the information in this
manual and keep it for future reference.
Before installation
Environmentally-friendly
disposal
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment - WEEE.
The directive gives a framework for the collection and
recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU.
After unpacking Do not open the cooking compartment door while the
appliance is on the floor. The cooking compartment
door could touch the floor and be damaged.
Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it.
Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged
in transport.
Your appliance was thoroughly factory tested for
proper operation. It may therefore contain some
remaining water.
Installation and connection Please observe the special installation instructions.
Electrical connection If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
customer service in order to prevent hazards.

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Safety Instructions
Be aware of the safety instructions listed below to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, injury to persons and exposure to excessive microwave energy.
Keep the appliance clean, this will extend the lifetime of your microwave oven and
prevent hazardous situations.
This microwave oven is designed for domestic use, and is not intended for industrial
use, laboratory use, or use in the hotel and catering industry. Use this application
exclusively for preparing meals. All other uses should be considered improper and
dangerous. We do not accept responsibility in the event of damage due to improper,
incorrect or irrational use of the appliance, these kind of damages are not covered by
the warranty.
Precautions to avoid exposure to high voltage:
• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this
appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.
• Danger! Any intervention other than cleaning and normal maintenance by the
customer must be carried out by an approved service centre. For your own safety,
only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable
for the appliance.
Precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Caution! Your microwave oven is only safe if the door closes properly.
• Caution! Never place an object in the door opening of the oven.
• Caution! Do not use the microwave oven if there is any damage to the door (bent),
the hinges and catch (defective or loose) or the seal.
• Caution! Make sure that the door and seal are always clean.
Warning!
• Microwave heating of liquids (such as water) can result in delayed eruptive boil-
ing. This means that liquid starts boiling without you seeing any movement. Once
removed from the oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly and spatter out of the cup
with the risk of injury. The effect of eruptive boiling can be eliminated by placing a
plastic / glass spoon in the fluid before cooking it in the microwave oven.
• Only connect the device to an AC power supply, from a grounded socket, with a
mains voltage as specified on the type plate of the device.
• Be sure to disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning
or repairing the appliance, preferably by removing the plug from the socket or turn
the switch in the meter cupboard to zero.

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Warning!
• Do not use the microwave oven when the plug, the power cord or the appliance
itself is damaged or when the appliance is not working properly (anymore).
• Children are not aware of the dangers that can arise when operating electrical
equipment. For this reason do not allow children to use the microwave oven. Place
the appliance outside of childrens’ reach.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Take care with baby food and jars:
Caution! The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or
shaken after heating.
Caution! Carefully check the temperature of the contents before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
• Liquids and other foods in sealed containers may only be heated after making little
holes in the seal, since these containers are liable to explode otherwise.
• Be careful with water near the appliance. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors, in damp rooms or near a water tap. Do not touch the appliance with wet
hands.
• Utensils can be hot after use in the microwave oven!
Caution!
• Only use utensils and dishes suitable for use in the microwave oven. Take care with
dishes with metallic decorations.
• Remove metallic twist-ties from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing
them in the microwave oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven when empty. The appliance cannot dissipate its
energy and can get damaged.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• Keep cord away from heated surface.
• Do not cover any vents on the oven.
• The 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 appli-
ance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Only use the microwave oven for defrosting and cooking food and not, for example,
for drying clothes or paper. These can catch fire.
• If smoke or fire is observed: switch off or unplug the appliance, keep the oven door
closed in order to stifle any flames and remove the plug from the socket.
• Eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs in their shells should not be heated
in the microwave oven, these are liable to explode (even after the microwave oven
is switched off).
• The microwave oven should be cleaned regulary and any food deposits should be
removed.
Safety Instructions (Continued)

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Safety Instructions (Continued)
Caution!
• Do not use chemicals in this appliance.
• Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.
• Install the microwave oven according to the placement instructions.
• Never unplug the appliance from the socket by pulling on the cable.
• Avoid touching warm surfaces, especially on the outside of the microwave oven
when it is operating.
• If the device does not work after it has been switched on, then a fuse may have
been blown or the residual current device in the meter cabinet has been disabled.
The relevant group may have been overloaded or the device that was installed is
defective.
• If you decide to discontinue using the device, on account of a fault, we advise you
to cut the cord after you have pulled the plug out of the socket. Take the device to
the relevant municipal waste disposal unit.

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Important Information
Important information about the use of the appliance
Do not use the cooking compartment door as a shelf.
Do not store any food in the appliance. This can lead to
corrosion.
Ovenware Use only the accessories provided. They are specially
designed for your appliance.
Do not use ovenware that shows signs of rust. Even the
smallest spots of rust can lead to corrosion in the cooking
compartment.
Care and cleaning The cooking compartment in your appliance is made of
enamel. Improper care can lead to corrosion in the cooking
compartment. Refer to the care and cleaning instructions in
the instruction manual.
Salts are very abrasive. If salt is deposited in the cooking
compartment, rust could develop in places.
Acidic sauces, such as ketchup and mustard, or salted foods,
e.g. cured roasts, contain chloride and acids. These affect the
stainless steel surface. Clean the cooking compartment after
each use.
DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass
(if provided).
DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the microwave oven.

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Important Information (Continued)
Causes of damage
Very dirty seal If the seal on the outside of the cooking compartment is
very dirty, the cooking compartment door will no longer
close properly during operation. The fronts of adjacent
units could be damaged. Keep the seal clean.
Cooking compartment door
as a seat
Do not stand or sit on the cooking compartment door.
Transport Do not hold or carry the appliance by the door handle.
The door handle cannot hold the weight of the appliance
and may break off.
Important information about installing the microwave
oven
• This appliance is NOT intended for use in a commercial environment.
• Please observe the installation instructions provided and note that this appliance should
only be installed by a qualified technician.
• The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed
earthed socket. The fuse protection must be rated at 16 amps (L or B-type miniature
circuit breakers).
• In case a new socket is needed, installation and cable connection must only be done
by a qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, a pole
disconnecting device must be present on the installation site with a contact gap of at
least 3 mm.
• Adapters, multiway strips and extension cords must not be used. Overloading can result
in fire.
• Plug in
When the appliance has been connected for the first time, all segments are lit for a
second. After 3 seconds, 12:00 flashes in the display prompting you to select the clock.
Do not forget to reset the clock when you switch to and from summer or winter (see the
instructions on page 14).

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How a Microwave Oven Works
A microwave oven is a cooking appliance that uses microwaves to heat food. Mi-
crowaves are electromagnetic waves, just like radio and television waves. A radio
converts these waves into sound, whereas a microwave oven converts them into
heat.The heat arises because the microwaves cause water and fat molecules, that
are always present in food, to move quickly. The molecules slide past each other
quickly and friction occurs. This friction causes heat (try rubbing your hands
together quickly). You can use your microwave to cook and to defrost.
Cookware for microwave cooking:
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency. Micro-
waves are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel, aluminium and copper, but they can
penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well as paper and wood. So food
must never be cooked in metal containers.
Food suitable for microwave cooking:
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen vegetables,
fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard, soups, steamed puddings,
preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a microwave oven.
Cover during cooking
To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises as steam
and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different ways: e.g. with a ceramic
plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
Standing times
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when you
have taken the food out of the microwave oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in this
booklet must therefore be respected to ensure even cooking of the food right to the centre.
Cooking principle
1. The microwaves generated by the microwave oven
are distributed uniformly by using a stirrer distribution
system. The food is thus cooked evenly.
2. The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to
a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then
continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.
3. Cooking times vary according to the container used
and the properties of the food:
• quantity and density;
• water content;
• initial temperature (refrigerated or not).

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How a Microwave Oven Works (Continued)
Guide to the Microwave Power Levels
OUTPUT POWER (W) PERCENTAGE (%) REMARK
900
750
100
83
For heating up liquids.
For heating up and cooking food.
600 67 For heating up and cooking food.
450
300
50
33
For cooking meat and heating up
delicate foods.
180 20 For defrosting and continued
cooking.
100 11 For defrosting delicate foods.
Defrosting
• Microwaves are an excellent way of defrosting frozen food. Microwaves gently defrost
frozen food in a short period of time. This can be of great advantage, if unexpected guests
suddenly show up.
• Frozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before cooking. Remove any metal ties and take
it out of any wrapping to allow thawed liquid to drain away.
• Put the frozen food on a dish without cover. Turn over half way, drain off any liquid and
remove any giblets as soon as possible.
• Check the food occasionally to make sure that it does not feel warm. If smaller and thinner
parts of the frozen food start to warm up, they can be shield by wrapping very small strips
of aluminium foil around them during defrosting.
• Should poultry start to warm up on the outer surface, stop thawing and allow it to stand for
20 minutes before continuing.
• Leave the fish, meat and poultry to stand in order to complete defrosting. The standing time
for complete defrosting will vary depending on the quantity defrosted.
Hints:
• Always defrost large, dense pieces using the defrosting programme. The food will defrost
gradually and evenly, you will not run the risk of the outside drying while the centre is still
frozen.
• To speed up the defrosting process, it is recommended that after a while the food be
divided up into smaller pieces.
• For large pieces of meat and dense food, introduce a couple of breaks into the defrosting
process.
• When defrosting irregularly shaped food, halfway through the defrosting time you can
cover or wrap the thin parts with aluminium foil.
• When freezing foods, you can already allow for them being defrosted easily in the micro-
wave by not using aluminium foil or trays and by freezing flatter portions.

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When the appliance is first plugged in, the display lights up. Your microwave
oven has a built in clock. “12:00” is automatically displayed.
Setting the Clock (example 15:15)
1Turn the POWER KNOB to the “OFF”
position. 2Press the START button.
The “12” starts blinking.
3Turn the SELECTION KNOB to set
the hour. 4Press the START button again. The “00” starts blinking.
5Turn the SELECTION KNOB to set
the minutes. 6Press the START button again. The clock sets by itself within 5 seconds.
When you have more appliances with an inbuilt clock, you can choose to hide
the clock.
Turn the POWER KNOB to the “OFF” posi-
tion and press and hold the STOP button for
three seconds.
The time will dissappear.
Press and hold the STOP button again for
three seconds to bring the time back in the
display.
Setting The Clock

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If you want to cook/reheat food quickly, you can put the food into the microwave
oven and immediately start the process by pressing only one button. You do not
have to choose a power level and you don’t have to set the cooking time.
Quick Start
1Press the START button once. The
microwave oven starts for 30 seconds
on the highest power level (900W). 2If you press the START button twice,
the microwave oven starts for
60 seconds. If you press the START
button three times, the microwave
oven starts for 90 seconds, etc.
Quick Start

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During blinking of the default cook time (after you have choosen a power level
with the POWER KNOB), you can change the time by turning the SELECTION
KNOB.
ATurn the POWER KNOB to select the desired microwave power level. BThe default timer starts to blink.
CWhile the default time is blinking: turn the SELECTION KNOB to set the
desired time.
If the blinking has stopped, you can change the settings by following the steps
as described later in this manual.
Note
More / Less function:
►During cooking, you can adjust the pre-set cooking time by pressing the COOK TIME
button (the time starts blinking) and turning the SELECTION KNOB for a better cooking
performance.
Default Settings

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Setting The Cook Time
1Turn the POWER KNOB to select the desired microwave power level. See
page 13 for a guide to the power levels. 2Press the COOK TIME button.
3Turn the SELECTION KNOB to set the desired COOK TIME.
1) Press the COOK TIME button to
end the setting of the cook time.
2) After 5 sec. the setting of the cook
time ends automatically if you haven’t
pressed the Cook Time button.
4Press the START button; the micro- wave oven will start promptly.
5When the set time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds four times and
in the display you will see “END”
blinking four times. Then the micro-
wave oven switches itself off.
Warning!
• Microwave heating of liquids (such as water) can result in delayed eruptive boiling. This
means that liquid starts boiling without you seeing any movement. Once removed from the
oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly and spatter out of the cup with the risk of injury. The
effect of eruptive boiling can be eliminated by placing a plastic / glass spoon in the fluid
before cooking it in the microwave oven.
• Take care with baby food and jars:
Caution! The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken after
heating.
Caution! Carefully check the temperature of the contents before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
• Utensils can be hot after use in the microwave oven!

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Setting Delayed start
Example: the current time is 12:05, the cooking time is 2 hours and you wish to start cooking
at 16:00.
1Turn the POWER KNOB to select the desired microwave power level. 2Press the COOK TIME button to set the desired cooking time.
The time is blinking.
3Turn the SELECTION KNOB and set the desired cooking time (2:00). 4Press the START TIME button. The current time is displayed.
5Turn the SELECTION KNOB to set the desired start time (16:00).
The start time is displayed.

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Using The Auto Menu Mode
The Auto Menu Mode allows you to choose from ten pre-programmed settings
to conveniently cook your favorite foods. The cooking time and power level are
automatically set. Simply select one of the ten settings and set the weight to start
cooking.
Setting the Auto Menu Mode
1Press the AUTO button. 2Turn the SELECTION KNOB to select the desired Auto Menu setting. Refer
to the table on pages 20 - 21 or take a
look at the sticker on the inside of the
microwave oven for a description of
the 10 Auto Menu settings.
3Press the WEIGHT button if you want to change the weight. 4Turn the SELECTION KNOB to
select the desired weight.
5Press the START button.
Note
1) Some of the Auto menus are continuous. Others require the food to be turned over. The
microwave oven will beep to remind you to turn the food over.

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Using The Auto Menu Mode (Continued)
Guide to the Auto Menu Settings
The following table presents 10 Auto Programmes for Reheat & Cook. Programmes r-1 to r-6
are for Reheating. Programmes c-1 to c-4 are for cooking. It contains its quantities, standing
times after cooking and appropriate recommendations.Cooking times and power levels are
pre-programmed for your convenience. Use oven gloves while taking out!
Code Food Serving
Size (kg)
Standing
Time (min.) Recommendations
Auto Reheat
r-1
Drinks
Coffee, milk,
tea, water
(roomtem-
perature)
0.25
(1 mug)
0.5
(2 mugs)
1-2
Pour the liquid into ceramic mugs and
reheat uncovered. Place one mug in the
centre, place 2 mugs opposite to each
other in the area of roller ring on turntable.
Leave them to stand in the microwave
oven. Stir drinks before and after standing
time. Be careful while taking the cups out
(see safety instructions for liquids).
r-2 Plated Meal
(chilled)
0.3-0.35
0.4-0.45 3
Put meal on a ceramic plate and cover
with microwave cling film. Put plate in the
centre of turntable.
This programme is suitable for meals
consisting of 3 components (e.g. meat
with sauce, vegetables and a side dish
like potatoes, rice or pasta).
r-3 Soup/Sauce
(chilled)
0.2-0.25
0.4-0.45 2-3
Pour into a deep ceramic plate or bowl
and cover with plastic lid during heating.
Put soup in the centre of turntable.
Stir carefully before and after standing
time.
r-4 Stew (chilled) 0.2-0.25
0.4-0.45 2-3
Pour into a deep ceramic plate or bowl
and cover with plastic lid during heating.
Put soup in the centre of turntable.
Stir carefully before and after standing
time.
r-5 Frozen Ready
Meal (-18 °C)
0.3-0.35
0.4-0.45 3-4
Pierce film of frozen ready meal.
Put meal in the centre of turntable.
This programme is suitable for meals
consisting of 3 components (e.g. meat
with sauce, vegetables and a side dish
like potatoes, rice or pasta).
r-6 Popcorn 0.1-0.15 -
Use special popcorn product for preparing
in microwave oven. Follow the instruc-
tions of food manufacturer and put the
bag in the centre of turntable.
During this programme corn will pop and
the bag will increase in volume. Be careful
when taking out and opening the hot bag