Breville the Big Easy BMO234 User manual

the Big Easy™
Instruction Book - BMO234

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
At Breville we are very safety
conscious. We design and
manufacture consumer
products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost
in mind. In addition we ask
that you exercise a degree of
care when using any electrical
appliance and adhere to the
following precautions.
BREVILLE
RECOMMENDS
SAFETY FIRST
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE AND SAVE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• Remove and safely discard
any packaging material and
promotional labels before
using the Breville Microwave
for the first time.
• To eliminate a choking hazard
for young children, remove and
safely discard the protective
cover that is fitted to the power
plug of the Breville Microwave.
• Do not place the Microwave
Oven near the edge of a bench
or table during operation.
Ensure all surfaces are level,
clean and free of water or any
other substances.
• Do not place the Microwave
Oven on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.
• When using the Microwave
Oven, provide adequate air
space above and on all sides
for air circulation (see page 11
Installation, point 2).
2 Breville Recommends Safety First
9 Components
12 Functions
19 Hints & Tips
20 Care & Cleaning
21 Troubleshooting
22 Recipes
Contents

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• Always operate the Microwave
Oven on a heat-resistant
surface. Do not use on a cloth-
covered surface, near curtains
or other flammable materials.
• Do not use the Microwave
Oven on a metal surface, for
example a sink drain board.
• Always ensure the Microwave
Oven is properly assembled
before connecting to the power
outlet and operating. Do not
use the oven without the roller
ring and glass turntable tray in
place. Ensure the turntable tray
is positioned correctly into the
indents on the rotating shaft.
• The Microwave Oven is not
intended to be operated by
means of an external timer
or separate remote control
system.
• Never use the Microwave
Oven without food or water in
the oven cavity. Operating the
Microwave Oven when empty
could cause damage to the
appliance.
• Do not leave the Microwave
Oven unattended when in use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
Allow the Microwave Oven to
cool before moving or cleaning
any parts.
• Do not place or store anything
on top of the Microwave Oven.
• Always ensure the Microwave
Oven is turned off at the
power outlet and the cord is
unplugged from the power
outlet before attempting to
move the appliance, when not
in use, if left unattended and
before disassembling, cleaning
or storing.
• Keep the appliance clean.
Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this
book (page 25).
• Always turn the Microwave
Oven off by pressing the
STOP/CLEAR button, switch
off at the power outlet and
unplug at the power outlet
when it is not in use.
• Before cleaning, always press
STOP/CLEAR position, switch
off at the power outlet, unplug
at the power outlet and remove
the power cord.

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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FOR ALL
ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
• Fully unwind the power cord
before use.
• Do not let the power cord hang
over the edge of a bench or
table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.
• To protect against electric
shock do not immerse the
power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other
liquid.
• 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 appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance. To
avoid a hazard do not use the
appliance if power cord, power
plug or appliance becomes
damaged in any way. Return
the entire appliance to the
nearest authorised Breville
Service Centre for examination
and/or repair.
• Any maintenance other than
cleaning should be performed
at an authorised Breville
Service Centre.
• This appliance is for household
use only. Do not use this
appliance for anything other
than its intended use. Do not
use in moving vehicles or
boats. Do not use outdoors.
Misuse may cause injury.
• The installation of a residual
current device (safety switch
is recommended to provide
additional safety protection
when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that
a safety switch with a rated
residual operating current
not exceeding 30mA be
installed in the electrical circuit
supplying the appliance. See
your electrician for professional
advice.
• Always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch off at
the power outlet and unplug
at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.

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• Before cleaning, always turn the
appliance to the OFF position,
switch off at the power outlet,
unplug at the power outlet
and remove the power cord, if
detachable, from the appliance
and allow all parts to cool.
• Do not place this appliance on
or near a heat source, such as
hot plate, oven or heaters.
• Position the appliance away
from walls, curtains and
other heat or steam sensitive
materials and provide adequate
space above and on all sides for
air circulation.
SPECIAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR YOUR
MICROWAVE
OVEN
• Wipe the oven cavity with a
soft, damp cloth after each use.
Leaving food residue, grease
or fat in the cavity could cause
the Microwave Oven cavity to
overheat and may cause the
Microwave Oven to smoke or
catch fire.
• The Microwave Oven should
be cleaned regularly and any
food splattering inside the
cavity should be removed.
Failure to maintain the
Microwave Oven in a clean
condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface,
adversely affecting the life
of the Microwave Oven
and possibly resulting in a
hazardous situation.
• If the door seals or any of the
Microwave Oven is damaged,
the Microwave Oven must not
be operated until it has been
inspected and/or repaired at
an authorised Breville Service
Centre.
• The Microwave Oven is
intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying of
food or clothing and heating
or warming pads, slippers,
sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire.
• Ensure all food containers
and/or plates are suitable for
use in the Microwave Oven.
This should be done prior to
preparing food for heating
or cooking in the Microwave
Oven. Monitor foods and
liquids heating or cooking
in the Microwave Oven at all
times due to the possibility of
containers igniting.
• Containers or plates suitable
for use in the Microwave Oven
should not exceed the width
of the glass turntable as this

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may impede the rotation of the
turntable and result in food
being unevenly cooked.
• Liquids or other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
• Some containers and/or plates
may appear suitable for use
in the Microwave Oven but
may be coated in a glaze that
will absorb the microwave
energy, overheat and cause the
container to crack. The glaze
may also prevent the food from
heating/cooking.
• Food and/or liquids should not
be heated or cooked directly
on the turntable. Food and/
or liquids must be placed into
a suitable microwave-proof
container before placing onto
the glass turntable.
• Food and/or liquids should not
be heated or cooked in plastic
or paper containers or bags,
unless specified as suitable for
use by the manufacturer, due
to the possibility of containers
exploding or igniting.
• Metal clips or twist ties
should be removed from the
packaging as these could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Do not use recycled paper or
kitchen paper towelling when
cooking. Recycled paper may
contain small metal or other
impurities which could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Do not use metal containers
or utensils in the Microwave
Oven as these could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Only use utensils that are
suitable for use in Microwave
Ovens.
• Food grade foil should not be
used in the Microwave Oven as
this could cause sparking and/
or fire.
• Ensure that lids and caps
covering containers are
removed prior to
placing liquids and/or foods
into the Microwave Oven.
• Feeding bottles and baby food
jars should have lids and caps
removed before warming or
heating in the Microwave
Oven. To avoid burns
or scalding after heating, the
contents should be stirred or
shaken and the temperature
checked before serving.
• Always ensure the temperature
of food or drink which has
been heated or cooked in the
Microwave Oven has been
tested before eating, drinking
or serving to others, especially
children, disabled or elderly
people.

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• The heating of liquids and
beverages in the Microwave
Oven can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must
be taken when handling any
containers containing hot
liquids or beverages.
• Do not heat popcorn in the
Microwave Oven unless it has
been commercially packaged for
microwave use. There may be a
number of un-popped kernels
that may overcook and burn
when popping popcorn. Do not
use oil unless recommended
by the manufacturer. Do not
pop popcorn longer than the
manufacturer’s instructions
(popping time should not
exceed 3 minutes). Longer
cooking could cause scorching
or fire.
• Do not cook any food
surrounded by a membrane
(such as potatoes, chicken liver,
egg yolks, oysters, etc) without
first piercing the membrane
several times with a fork or
similar utensils.
• Fresh eggs in the shell and
whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be cooked or heated in
the Microwave Oven as they
may explode during cooking,
at the end of cooking or after
removing from the Microwave
Oven.
• Do not heat oil or fat for shallow
or deep frying in the Microwave
Oven. Doing so may cause the
Microwave Oven and/or the oil
to overheat and/or ignite.
• If any smoke is observed, switch
off and unplug the Microwave
Oven at the power outlet. Keep
the door closed to stifle any
flames.
• Do not attempt to operate the
Microwave Oven by any method
other than those described in
this instruction book.
• Do not disconnect the
Microwave Oven from the power
supply by pulling on
the cord to unplug from the
power outlet.
• When storing the Microwave
Oven loosely wind the cord. Do
not wrap the cord around the
Microwave Oven.
• Only use the temperature probe
recommended or supplied
together with this Microwave
Oven. This is only applicable
if the appliance has the facility
to use a temperature sensing
probe.
WARNING
• Do not attempt to operate
the oven with the door open
since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy.

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It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
• Do not place any object between
the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
• Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable
to explode.
• If the door or door seals are
damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been
repaired by a Breville Service
Centre. It is particularly
important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is
no damage to the:
(1)Door (bent), (2) Hinges and
latches(broken or loosened), (3)
Door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Do not put any foreign material
between the door and door jam
of the microwave oven as this
could cause excessive leakage of
microwave energy.
• It is hazardous for anyone other
than a Breville Service Centre to
carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the
removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
• Only allow children to use
the oven without supervision
when adequate instructions
have been given so that the
child is able to use the oven in
a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
• When the appliance is
operated in the combination
mode, children should only
use the oven under adult
supervision due to the
temperature generated.
• Surfaces may be hot during
and after use.
• If the apparatus is not
maintained in a good state of
cleanliness, its surface could
be degraded and affect the
lifespan of the product and lead
to a dangerous situation.
SPECIFICATION
Power
Consumption 220–240V, ~50Hz, 1500W
Turntable
Diameter 315mm
Output 1100W
Outside
Dimensions
314mm (H)
519mm (W)
420mm (D)
Net Weight Approx. 15.3kg
Oven Capacity 34 Litres
These specifications may change
without notice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Components
A. LED Display
Shows time, cooking progress and
preset functions.
B. Control panel
Numeric keypad and cooking functions.
C. Door release (push button)
D. Viewing window
E. Turntable assembly & installation
a. Glass turntable
b. Hub (under glass)
c. Turntable shaft
d. Turntable roller
c.
d.
b.
a.
E
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B
D
C

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A. LED display screen
Shows selected cooking time, power,
symbols and time of the day.
B. SET CLOCK
Press to set the time of the day or recall the
time of the day display. The time of the day
will be displayed at all times except when
the oven is operating.
C. NUMBER PAD/AUTO MENUS (1–9)
Press to input the desired microwave
operating time. The number pad can
also be used to select the desired auto cook
menus.
D. POWER LEVEL
Use to set the microwave oven
power levels.
E. STOP/CLEAR
Press to cancel the selected power level,
cook or defrost times that are previously
programmed. The time of the day clock
cannot be cancelled by pressing the
CANCEL button. Child lock can also be
initiated by holding down the STOP/
CLEAR button for 3 seconds.
F. TIME DEFROST
Press to set defrosting time. The oven
automatically divides the defrosting time
into periods of alternating defrosting and
standing times by cycling on and off.
G. AUTO COOK
Press to initiate Auto menu functions
(number pad 1–9).
H. START/+30 SEC INSTANT START
Press to start the cooking or defrosting
functions. The cooking symbol will appear
on the display and the interior of oven
light will turn on, the interior fan will
operate and the turntable will rotate. Each
additional press of the button will add
30 seconds to the cooking time.
I. WEIGHT DEFROST
Use to defrost frozen meat, poultry and
seafood by weight. The defrosting time and
power level are automatically set once the
weight is chosen.
A
B
D
E
F
G
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H
C