Birko 1200325 User manual

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25L MICROWAVE OVEN

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 4
Installation 6
User Options 8
Default Cooking Times 9
Cleaning Instructions 10
Power Up 11
Idle Mode 11
Ready Mode 11
Door Open Mode 11
Pause Mode 12
Manual Cooking Entry Mode 12
Manual Cooking Mode 12
End of Cook Cycle Mode 13
Programmed Cooking Mode 13
On the Fly Cooking 13
Program Customisation Mode 14
Double Quantity Cooking (X2) 14
Stage Cooking Programming 15
Use Option Mode 16
Factory Default Setting 16
Material/Utensil Guide 17
Microwave Basics 19
Specifications 20

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electrical appliance, basic safety precautions shall be followed, including the
following:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use cor-
rosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
3. Do not operate the oven when empty.
4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly
or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
5. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unles they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person respon-
sible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
b. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
c. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
d. Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
7. WARNING: Liquids or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
8. WARNING: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, there-
fore care has to be taken when handle the container.
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in
skin burns.

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10. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts
before cooking.
12. WARNING: The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars must be stirred or shaken and
the temperature checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders or oven gloves may be needed to handle the utensil.
14. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
15. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any
service or repair operation that involves the removal of any cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy.
16. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
17. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface
that could adversely affect the lie of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situ-
ation.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
1. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it
has been repaired by a competent person.
2. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
3. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
4. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to the:
a. Door (bent),
b. Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
c. Door seals and sealing surfaces.
5. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
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INSTALLATION
1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
2. WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it
has been repaired by a competent person.
3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the
heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.
4. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near com-
bustible materials.
5. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 30cm of space above
the oven (Diagram A), at least 7.5cm at the back and 7.5cm on the left side. The right side
of the microwave oven should not be obstructed (Diagram B). Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet.
6. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or
over any hot or sharp surface.
7. This unit must not be positioned in an area that may be cleaned with a water jet and must
not be cleaned by a water jet.
8. This unit is intended for indoor use only.
9. For model 1200325, the plug and cord is a 3 pin earthed type and can be connected to a
230-240 Volt AC power supply via a 10 amp, general purpose outlet.
Diagram B
Top view
Front
7.5cm
No
obstructions
7.5cm
Side view
Diagram A
30cm
Front
7.5cm

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2
1 - Control Panel
2 - Ceramic Board
3 - Safety Interlock
4 - Digital Display
5 - Power Level
6 - Timer
7 - Multiplier x 2
8 - Stop/Reset
9 - Start
10 - Keypad
Note:
1. Do not press down on the ceramic board.
2. Take care when placing or removing trays,
plates, containers etc in the microwave oven
to avoid damaging the ceramic board.
3. Warning: Do not touch the ceramic board
straight after using the microwave oven as
the ceramic board can be very hot.

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User Options
Option Setting Description
1
(EOC Tone)
OP:10 3 seconds beep
OP:11 Continuous beep
OP:12 Repeating 5 quick beeps
2
(Volume Control)
OP:20 Off
OP:21 Low
OP:22 Medium
OP:23 High
3
(Keypad Sound On/Off) OP:30 Off
OP:31 On
4
(Keyboard Window)
OP:40 15 seconds
OP:41 30 seconds
OP:42 60 seconds
OP:43 120 seconds
5
(On the Fly) OP:50 On-the-Fly Disable
OP:51 On-the-Fly Enable
6
(Door Reset) OP:60 Door reset Disable
OP:61 Door Reset Enable
7
(Max time) OP:70 60 Minute Maximum Cook Time
OP:71 10 Minute Maximum Cook Time
8
(Manual Programming) OP:80 Manual Programming Disable
OP:81 Manual Programming Enable
9
(Double Digit ) OP:90 Single Digit Mode-10 programs
OP:91 Double Digit Mode-100 programs
Note: Items in Bold are default settings.

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Default Cooking Times
Button Display (mm:ss) Power Level
1 0:10 100%
2 0:20 100%
3 0:30 100%
40:45 100%
51:00 100%
61:30 100%
72:00 100%
83:00 100%
94:00 100%
05:00 100%

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END OF LIFE DISPOSAL
In order to help preserve our environment we ask that you dispose of this product correctly.
Please contact your local city council for collection centre details
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always keep the oven clean
2. WARNING: Always turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket
before cleaning.
3. Cleaning the window, the inner door panel and oven front.
The inner door panel and oven front should be free of food and/or grease build-up. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh
cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface. Never use abrasive powders or
pads.
4. Cleaning the control panel and plastic parts.
Do not apply a detergent or an alkaline liquid spray to the control panel and plastic parts,
as this may cause damage to these parts. Use a damp cloth to clean these parts.
5. Cleaning the oven interior.
After use, be sure to clean up spilled liquids, spattered oil and food debris immeadiately.
If the oven is used when dirty, cooking/heating efficiency can be affected. The dirt gets
stuck on the oven surface and may cause bad odours. Clean the interior with a damp cloth
soaked in warm water and mild detergent, then wipe dry.
6. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one
lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry
with a soft cloth.
7. Clean the oil barrier regularly. This will ensure that no accumulated oil on the barrier will
fall on food or liquid when the appliance is in use.
8. Clean the air filter regularly.The appliance will over heat if the filter is blocked.
9. Ensure that the oil filter and the air filter has been properly reinstalled before using the
appliance.
CAUTION: Do not wipe plastic and painted sections of the appliance with bleach, thinners or
other cleaning agents, as this may damage these parts of the appliance.

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1. Power Up
“-- --” is shown when the oven is energised for the first time.
If the button is pressed, the oven will change to idle mode.
Note: Under idle mode, no button can be pressed.
2. Idle Mode
a) The oven shall enter Idle mode after a pre-defined time has expired while the oven is in
Ready Mode if no buttons were pressed or the door being opened and closed. The pre-defined
time is determined by User Option 4, Keyboard Window. See page 8.
b) During idle mode, the screen will be blank.
c) If the door is opened and closed, the oven will exit Idle mode and enter Ready mode.
3. Ready Mode
a) In this mode, the oven is ready to begin either a manual or preset cooking cycle.
b) Opening and closing the door while the oven is in Idle mode will put the oven into Ready
Mode.
c) During Ready Mode, “0:00” is shown on the screen.
d) Almost all other modes can be accessed from this mode.
4. Door Open Mode
a) When the door of the oven is open, the appliance is in Door Open Mode.
b) In this mode, the screen is blank but the fan and lamp will be on.

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5. Pause Mode
a) This mode allows the user to temporarily stop the cooking cycle to inspect or stir the food.
b) To enter this mode, during the cooking cycle, simply open the door or press the but-
ton.
c) While in Pause mode, the screen will show the remaining cooking time.
d) Pause Mode will revert to Idle Mode after a pre-defined time has expired. The time is
dependent on User Option 4. Additionally,if the button is pressed, the oven shall imme-
diately enter Ready Mode.OR if the button is pressed, the oven will enter working
mode.
6. Manual Cooking Entry Mode
a) The user may manuallly enter a cooking time and power level while in this mode.
b) When in Ready Mode, press the “Time Entry” pad to enter Manual Cooking Entry Mode.
c) “00:00” will be shown on the screen. Enter the cooking time.
d) Press either “Hold 0%”, “Defrost 20%”, “Medium 50%” or “Med-Hi 70%” to select the power
level. The screen will then display the chosen power level. If the same button is pressed twice,
the power will change to PL10. If no power is chosen, “PL 10” will be selected by default.
e) At any time within this mode, to enter Manual cooking mode, press the button. to
return to the Ready mode, press the button.
7. Manual Cooking Mode
a) When in Manual Cooking Entry Mode, press to enter the Manual cook mode.
b) When in this mode, the cooking time will be shown.
c) Once the cooking cycle is completed, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle mode.
d) Press to pause the cooking cycle.

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8. End of Cook Cycle Mode
a) At the end of the cooking cycle, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.
b) “End” will be shown on the screen.
Note: If either User Option “OP:11” or “OP:12” is selected, the oven shall continue to sound
until the user acknowledges this by either opening and closing the door or presses the
button.
Note: If User Option “OP:10” is selected, after a 3 second beep, “End” will be displayed. If no
operation, the oven shall go into the Idle mode.
9. Programmed Cooking Mode
a) This mode allows cooking of food through a one touch operation. While in Ready
Mode,pressing one of ten digit keys on the keyboard will cause the oven to run the Program
associated with that key.
b) During this mode, the screen displays the remaining cooking time. If it is multi-stage cook-
ing, the total remaining cooking time will be shown.
c) When cooking cycle is finished, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.
10. On the Fly Cooking
a) During the cycle, select User Option OP:51, press number buttons and this mode will be
enabled.
b) The screen displays the remaining cooking time.
c) When cooking program finish, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.
Note: To disable this mode, select User OP:50

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11. Program Customisation Mode
This mode allows the user to assign a number to a user defined cooking program.
For example, to assign button 3 to cook at 70% power level with a cooking time of 1 minute
and 25 seconds.
a) Open the oven door, press button “1” for approximately 5 seconds, after which the buzzer
will sound once and enter in to Programming Mode.
b) When “ProG” is shown, press button “3” and the screen will display “3”. After approximately
2 seconds, the screen will display the related time “0:30”.
c) To enter the cooking time of 1 minute, 25 seconds, press buttons “1”, “2” and “5” to input the
cooking time.
d) To select 70% power level, press the “Med-Hi/70%” button and “PL7” will be shown. Press
“Defrost 20%” for 20% power level or “Medium 50%” for 50% power level. Pressing any of the
power level buttons twice will set the power level at 100%.
e) Press to save the settings. “ProG” is displayed to show that the save was successful.
f) To use the custom setting, press “3” and the related program will start.
g) To change the settings, repeats the steps listed above.
12. Double Quantity Cooking (X2)
This allows the user to increase the cooking time by a factor of 1.8.
For example, if the oven is cooking for 30 seconds (button 3) and the X2 button is pressed, the
cooking time will be increased by a factor of 1.8. Therefore the new cooking time will be 30 x
1.8 = 54 seconds.
For a cooking time of 1 minute (button 5), pressing X2 will result in a new cooking time of 1
minute, 48 seconds. (60 seconds x 1.8 = 108 seconds or 1 minute, 48 seconds.)
Note:
The X2 button can be pressed before starting a cooking cycle or it can be pressed within 5
seconds of starting a cooking cycle. This will increase the cooking time by a factor of 1.8.

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13. Stage Cooking Programming
This allows the user to perform up to 3 cooking cycles (3 stages) with different cooking time
and power levels.
a) Set the first stage following the instructions shown in Manual Cooking mode (Section 7) or
Program Customisation mode (Section 11).
b) To set the second stage, press “Time Entry” and “S-2” will be shown.
c) To set the third stage, press “Time Entry” and “S-3” will be shown.
d) Press to start cooking.
Example:
In Program Customisation mode, press “3” to assign two stage cooking to this button
The first stage is cooking for 1 minute 25 seconds at 70% power level. The second stage is 5
minutes and 40 seconds at 50% power level.
a) Open the door and press button “1” for 5 seconds,”ProG” is shown.
b) Press button “3”, the screen will display “3”. After two seconds, the screen will display the
related time “ 0:30”.
c) Press “1”,”2”,”5” to input the cooking time of 1 minute, 25 seconds. “1:25” is shown.
d) Press “Med-Hi 70%” for 70% power level and “PL7” is shown.
e) The first stage is completed.
f.) To set the second stage, press “Time Entry” and “STAGE-2” is shown.
g) Press “5”, “4”,”0” to input the cooking time of 5 minutes, 40 seconds. “5:40” is shown.
h) Press “Medium 50%” for 50% power level and “PL5” is shown.
i) The second stage is completed.
j) Press to start cooking.
k) A countdown of the total time begins.
Note: For a 3 stage cooking process, press “Time Entry” after step (i) and “S-3” is shown.
Repeat steps (f) to (i) then press to start.

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14. Use Option Mode
This allows the user to choose between various ways for the oven to operate.
a) Open the oven door and press “2” for 5 seconds. The buzzer sounds once before entering
enter this mode.
b) The screen displays “OP: --”.
c) Press any number button to enter the related mode setting.
For example: to set the volume level of the buzzer to medium. Press “ 2 “, “OP:22” is dis-
played. To change to different volume levels, press “2” to cycle through the volume settings.
“OP:20 - Volume off”, “OP:21 - Volume low”,”OP:22 - Volume medium”,”OP:23 - Volume high”.
d) Press to save the current setting.
e) Once saved, “OP: - -” will be shown again.
f) At any time in this process, to exit, press to enter Door Open Mode. Closing the door
will return the oven to Ready Mode.
15. Factory Default Setting
This allows the user to reset the appliance back to the original factory settings.
a) Press and “ 0 “, the buzzer sounds once,and the screen will display “CHECK”.
Note: If all settings are already in the factory default settings, the screen will display “11”, then
after three seconds, the oven will return to Ready mode. Press to cancel the display.
b) If the settings are not in the factory default settings, the screen will display “00”, press
to confirm the reset to factory default setting.
c) After performing a self-test,the screen will display “11” or “00”.
Note:
All custom settings will be deleted when restoring to factory default settings.

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Material/Utensil Guide
The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows energy to pass
through the container and heat the food.
Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be
used.
Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small
metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
Use round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in corners
tends to overcook.
Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. But be
careful don’t use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between foil and cavity.
The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.
Defrosting Frozen Foods
If you try to completely defrost frozen foods in the microwave oven, uneven defrosting may
occur due to the differences in the thickness and shape of the food. Drippings may also result,
and sometimes a part of the food cooks although other parts still remain frozen. In actual
usage of frozen foods, you should not normally completely defrost food, but 70% defrosting in
the oven is quite good for the next step of preparing the food for cooking.
To defrost evenly, turn over or rearrange the food during defrosting.
To defrost fatty meat, heat for a short time in the oven and leave it to stand at room tempera-
ture, or heat it intermittently until defrosted.
When you defrost a whole chicken, or any frozen food of irregular shape, wrap legs or thin
parts with aluminum foil. Otherwise thin parts will be defrosted faster and sometimes cooked
before other parts have properly defrosted. For big pieces of meat, wrap the sides with alu-
minum foil so that they will be uniformly thawed by vertical microwaves only.
Ice should be removed at times during defrosting.
Cookware Suitable for Microwave Use
Heat–Resistant Glass Yes
Non Heat–Resistant Glass No
Heat–Resistant Ceramics Yes
Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish Yes
Kitchen Paper Yes
Metal Tray No
Metal Rack No
Aluminum Foil & Foil Containers No

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For Best Cooking Results
When determining time for particular foods, always figure minimum time and check occasion-
ally during cooking for progress. The microwave oven cooks so quickly, therefore it is easy to
overcook your foods.
Be careful of the cooking time for small quantities of foods, or foods with low water content.
They may burn if cooked too long.
Do not use the oven for drying kitchen towels or napkins. They may burn if heated too long.
Do not try to boil eggs in the oven.
When you cook an egg, be sure to pierce the yolk membrane prior to placing into the oven to
prevent the egg bursting.
Open the door and give the dish a half turn, or turn the food over during cooking. This helps
to achieve more even cooking. When you cook chicken the legs cook faster than other parts.
Wrap the legs with aluminum foil during cooking to reflect the microwave energy in order to
create even cooking.
Important Recommendations
Cooking should be done only with microwave safe vessels, do not use steel or other metallic
vessels.
Temperature of foods. For best results it is recommended that foods be slightly undercooked
when subsequently heated in this oven.
Remember that after the heating cycle has been completed, internal food temperatures con-
tinue to rise slightly in foods heated in this oven.
A major abuse of microwave applications is the category of breads, pastries and pies, which
must be heated more slowly. Therefore, baked foods should only be heated until the crust is
warm to the touch.
Do not overheat your food: 99% of all food quantity complaints of microwave heated foods can
be traced to overheating.

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Microwave Basics
A number of factors determine the success of microwave food preparation. They include:
Temperature of foods: frozen or refrigerated food items require longer heating times to reach a
desired serving temperature than foods from room temperature.
Food components: foods high in sugar, salt, fats and moisture content, will heat faster because
these properties attract microwave energy. Denser foods high in protein and fiber, absorb
microwave energy slower which means a lengthier heating time.
Bulk/volume: the greater the mass of food, the longer it takes to heat.
Containers: ceramic, paper, china, Styrofoam, glass and plastic are suitable for use in micro-
wave ovens with the following caution. Heating foods with either high sugar or high fat content
should be done Only in high temperature resistant containers since these foods get very hot.
Using Styrofoam containers for these foods with cause the Styrofoam to warp. Other low tem-
perature restaurant glass or plastic platters may crack or warp under similar conditions. Do not
heat food in a sealed container or bag. Foods expand when heated and can break the con-
tainer or bag.
Avoid metal: because it bounces the microwaves, causing uneven heating and sometimes
even flashes, which may pit or mar the interior of the oven, the metal container or plate trim.
Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven with-
out first stirring.

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SPECIFICATIONS
1200325
Rated Voltage (V) at 50Hz 230-240
Rated Input Power (W) 1550
Rated Output Power (W) 1000
Oven Capacity (L) 25
External Dimensions (mm) 511 x 364 x 311
Net Weight (kg) 14.7