Breville vmw176 User manual

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contents
Product safety.................................................................................................................................... 4
Before first use .................................................................................................................................. 6
Precautions........................................................................................................................................ 6
Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 9
using your microwave oven............................................................................................................. 10
Microwave cooking basics............................................................................................................... 10
Switching on .................................................................................................................................... 10
Cookware test................................................................................................................................. 11
Materials you can use in your microwave oven............................................................................... 12
To pause cooking.............................................................................................................................13
To stop cooking ............................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the clock .............................................................................................................................. 14
Microwave cooking ......................................................................................................................... 15
Grill and Combination cooking........................................................................................................ 16
Multistage cooking (programmed sequence) .................................................................................. 17
Defrosting........................................................................................................................................ 18
Quick Start Cooking........................................................................................................................19
Intelligent Auto Cook menu ............................................................................................................ 20
Delayed (timed) start cooking......................................................................................................... 21
Child-proof lock .............................................................................................................................. 22
Care and maintenance..................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 25
Connection to the mains supply...................................................................................................... 26
After sales service............................................................................................................................ 27
Guarantee........................................................................................................................................ 28
Replacement parts........................................................................................................................... 29

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Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for
future use.
This product is not suitable for use by children, and may not be suitable for persons
requiring supervision unless they receive instruction by a competent person on how to
safely use the product. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the product.
The microwave oven must be earthed.
This microwave oven should only be used for the purpose it was intended.
Do not operate the oven when empty.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (closed glass jars, sealed
baby bottles with teats etc.) may explode and should not be heated in a microwave
oven.
Close supervision is necessary when used in the presence of children.
Always have the glass tray and turntable roller in place when operating the oven.
Do not use the microwave oven for any other purpose than food preparation, such as
drying clothes, paper or any other non-food item or for sterilising purposes.
Do not use the microwave oven cavity for any type of storage, such as papers,
cookbooks etc.
Do not use the microwave for home canning. Microwave ovens are not designed for
canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolk, potatoes, chicken
livers etc. without first piercing several times.
Do not insert any object into the openings on the outer case.
Do not remove any parts such as feet, couplings or screws from the microwave oven.
Do not cook directly on the glass tray. Place food in a proper utensil before placing it in
the oven.
Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
Do not use anything with a metal trim.
Do not use paper covered wire twist ties on plastic bags.
Do not use melamine dishes as they will absorb microwave energy. This will cause the
dish to crack or char and slow down the cooking process.
Do not cook in containers with restricted opening such as soft drinks bottles as they
may explode if heated in a microwave oven.
Always test the temperature of food cooked in a microwave especially if you are heating
food/liquid for a baby. Always allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir the food/liquid
to distribute the heat evenly.
Use only a thermometer specifically designed for microwave cooking.
Do not attempt to deep fry food in the oven.
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product safety
Food containing a mixture of fat and water should stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the
oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to prevent
bubbling when a spoon is placed in the food/liquid.
Always follow the cooking instructions in your cookbook. Some foods e.g. Christmas
puddings, jam, and mincemeat heat up very quickly.
When cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content do not use plastic containers.
Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged power cord or plug or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged. Return to the nearest authorised
service centre for repair.
Paper bags may catch fire in the oven.
Plastic foam containers may melt or contaminate the food or liquid inside when
exposed to high temperatures.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
should be taken when handling the container.
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Retain the packaging in which the microwave oven was supplied so that in the event that
the equipment needs to be returned it can be suitably repacked.
Open the packaging carefully and remove each item for inspection. Ensure that all
packaging materials are removed from the inside of the door.
Check that all items have been supplied. The items supplied for this model of microwave
oven are:
Microwave oven
Glass tray (turntable)
Turntable roller ring
Grill rack
Instruction manual
Inspect the microwave oven and power lead for any damage. If any damage is found do
not use the oven. Contact the dealer where the product was purchased.
Precautions
To avoid possible exposure to microwave energy, it is important that you do not disarm or
tamper with the door safety interlocks.
Do not place any objects between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
Check the oven for any damage, in particular, that there is no damage to the door (such
as dents) its hinges and latches and the door seals and sealing surfaces. Do not operate
the oven if it is damaged in any way. It is particularly important that the oven door is not
misaligned and that it closes properly.
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Setting up your microwave oven
Do not operate your oven if it is damaged.
Place the drive shaft into the hole in the oven floor. You may need to rotate it slightly until
it fits to the coupling correctly and slides down all the way. Place the turntable roller ring
into the recess in the oven floor. Place the glass turntable onto the shaft until the lugs on
the underside of the turntable engage with the drive shaft. Do not operate your microwave
oven without these items fitted.
Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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Glass turntable
Drive shaft
Turntable roller ring
Oven light
Waveguide cover
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Do not install the oven over equipment that produces heat, such as a range
cooker or cooking hob. Failure to follow this instruction could damage the oven
and would make the warranty void.
Do not place the oven in locations of moisture or high humidity or near
combustible materials.
Do not block the air intake and outlet vents. Do not place anything on top of the
oven. Failure to comply can damage the oven.
Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
Never operate the oven with the waveguide cover removed.
Requirements
Ensure that the voltage and frequency on the rating label of the oven is the same as that
of the household power supply.
Place the oven as far from TVs and radios as possible. Operation of a microwave oven
can cause interference to your TV and radio reception.
Select a flat horizontal surface that provides enough open space for the oven inlet and
outlet vents and is strong enough to support the microwave oven.
For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Ensure there is sufficient
space around the oven as shown.
Route the mains lead away from all hot and sharp surfaces. Do not trap the lead under
the microwave.
Plug your oven into a standard outlet socket.
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Microwave cooking basics
Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this can damage your
oven.
Do not cook directly on the glass tray. Place the food in a microwave-proof dish for
example.
Arrange the food with the thickest areas to the outside of the dish. Cook for the shortest
indicated time but do not under-cook. Add extra time if required. Severely over-cooked
food can smoke and may ignite.
Cover food while cooking. The cover prevents spatter and helps the food to cook more
evenly.
To speed cooking and ensure that food is cooked evenly, it should be turned over or
stirred at least once during cooking. Larger items, such as joints of meat must be turned
at least once.
Rearrange small items of food such as meatballs halfway through cooking. Turn them
over and move ones from the centre of the dish to the outside and items from the top to
the bottom of the dish.
Cover thin pieces of food such as the ends of chicken legs with small pieces of aluminium
foil to prevent them becoming overcooked. Ensure foil is kept more than 1 inch from the
oven inner walls.
Switching on
The microwave oven is turned on by plugging its mains lead into the mains outlet socket.
Open the door and the internal light should turn on. Close the door and it should turn off.
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Cookware test
There may be certain non-metallic containers that are not safe to use for microwave
cooking. If in doubt, you can test the COOKWARE following the procedure below.
Place the empty container in the oven.
Microwave on maximum power for 1 minute.
Carefully feel the container. If it becomes very hot do not use it for microwave
cooking.
Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time when carrying out this test.
The ideal material for a microwave utensil or container is one that is transparent to
microwave energy. It allows energy to pass through the container and heat only the food
inside.
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal so metal utensils and dishes, and dishes with
metallic trim should not be used in this oven when it is used for microwave cooking or
combinations and sequences that include microwave cooking.
Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain small metal fragments which
could cause sparks and/or a fire.
Round and oval dishes are recommended in preference to square or rectangular dishes
as food in corners tends to overcook.
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Cookware Suitable for microwave cooking
Heat resistant glass YES
Non-heat resistant glass NO
Heat resistant ceramic YES
Microwave-safe plastic dish YES
Kitchen paper YES
Metal tray NO
Metal rack NO
Aluminium foil or container (1) NO
(1) Aluminium foil may be used in small pieces to cover or shield food such as the ends of chicken
legs to prevent them becoming over-cooked. Ensure that the foil is kept more than 1” (25mm)
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Materials you can use in your microwave oven
Material Notes
Aluminium foil For shielding only. Small, smooth pieces can be used to cover
thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing
can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at
least 25mm (1 inch) away from the oven walls.
Browning dish Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the
browing dish must be at least 5mm (3/16” inch) above the
turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Use microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until it is only just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Use only heat resistant oven glassware only. Do not use
cracked or chipped glassware.
Oven cooking bags Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with a
metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for short term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering, or as a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic Should be labelled ‘Microwave Safe’. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside
gets hot. Boiling bags and lightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed on the packaging.
Plastic wrap Use microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Waxed paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and retain moisture.
Thermometer Only use thermometers suitable for use in a microwave oven.
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Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this will cause damage.
To pause cooking
To pause cooking at any time during the cooking sequence, you can either:
Open the oven door
Press the Stop/Clear button once.
To resume cooking close the door and press the Start/Quick Start button.
To stop cooking
To immediately stop cooking at any time:
Press the Stop/Clear button twice
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Open the oven door
Press the Stop/Clear button.
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Setting the clock
The clock displays the time of day in 24-hour format.
To set the clock carry out the following:
Press the Clock/Pre-set button once.
Turn the Time/Weight/Power knob until the required hour appears on the display.
Press the Clock/Pre-set button again.
Turn the Time/Weight/Power knob until the required minutes are displayed.
Press the Clock/Pre-set button to confirm the setting.
The time of day will now be displayed.
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Microwave cooking
The grill rack must not be used during microwave cooking.
Your microwave oven has five power level.You can select the power level by either
pressing the Power button a number of times or by pressing the Power button then
rotating the Time/Weight/Power knob. The selected power level will be shown in the
display.
Press Power button Microwave power (W) Display
Once 800 P100
Twice 640 P80
3 times 400 P50
4 times 240 P30
5 times 80 P10
Example: To cook for 1 minute at 50% of microwave power.
Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
Press the Power button 3 times, or press the Power button once and rotate the
Time/Weight/Power knob. The display will show P50.
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the display shows 1:00. The longest
cooking time selectable is 95 minutes
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
The display shows the set cooking time and then counts down in 1 second
increments.
When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven will beep.
Open the door and remove the food.
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Grill and Combination cooking
The grill rack must not be used during combination (microwave/grill) cooking.
Microwave/Grill cooking allows you to combine microwave and grill cooking. Your oven
can cook with the grill only, or two combinations of microwave and grill.
Press Grill/
Combi button
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power
Grill Power Display
Once Off 100% G
Twice 55% 45% C-1
3 times 36% 64% C-2
When grill cooking, remember that some foods produce fat and juices that need to be
considered when choosing a suitable cooking container.
Example: To cook with the grill only for 5 minutes.
Put the food into a suitable container/collecting tray and place it onto the grill rack in
the oven and close the door.
Press the Grill/Combi button once. The display will show G.
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the display shows 5:00.
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
When half the cooking time has passed, the oven will beep to remind you if you need
to turn the food over. If you don’t need or want to turn the food over, ignore the beep.
When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven will beep. Open the door and remove
the food.
Example: To microwave and grill cook for a period of 25 minutes using the grill/
microwave combination 2 (C-2) setting.
Place the food in a suitable container on the glass tray and close the door.
Press the Grill/Combi button three times. The display will show C-2.
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the display shows 25:00.
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
The display shows the set cooking time and then counts down in 1 second
increments.
When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven will beep. Open the door and remove
the food.
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Multistage cooking (programmed sequence)
The oven may be set to carry out a sequence of up to two cooking stages. The Weight
Defrost function can be used as part of the sequence before the cooking stage. The
possible sequences are:
Weight defrost > microwave cooking
Microwave cooking first stage > microwave cooking second stage
The following example describes setting a 500g Weight Defrost followed by a Microwave
cooking sequence.
1. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
2. Press the Weight Defrost button. dEF1 will be displayed.
3. Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob to select 500.
4. Press the Power button.
5. The display will show P100 to indicate full power. If required, press the Power
button until the required power level is displayed.
6. Press the Start/Quick Start button.
7. Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the required cooking time is displayed.
8. Press the Start/Quick Start button.
9. The cooking sequence will begin.
10. When the sequence has ended the oven will beep.
This example describes how to set a two stage microwave cooking sequence. The first
stage will cook on full power for 2 minutes and the second stage will cook on 50% power
for 1 minute.
1. Press the Power button. The display will show P100 to indicate full power.
2. Press the Start/Quick Start button.
3. Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the display shows 2:00.
4. Press the Power button three times. The display will show P50 to indicate 50%
power.
5. Press the Start/Quick Start button.
6. Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the display shows 1:00.
7. Press the Start/Quick Start button.
8. The cooking sequence will begin.
9. When the sequence has ended the oven will beep.
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Defrosting
Your oven has two modes of defrosting: Weight Defrost and Speed Defrost.
Both defrost methods require that you know the weight of food to be defrosted. The speed
defrost setting can thaw food slightly faster than the weight defrost setting but can only
be used for foods up to a maximum weight of 1200g. The weight defrost setting can thaw
foods weighing up to 2000g.
Whenever you use your oven to defrost frozen foods, always make sure that the food is
thawed completely before using it.
To achieve even defrosting, the food should be turned or stirred at least once during the
cycle or more often with larger amounts of food.
To Defrost
Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
Press either the Weight Defrost or Speed Defrost button.
The display will show dEF1 (weight defrost) or dEF2 (speed defrost).
Rotate the Time/Weight/Power knob until the weight of the food to be defrosted is
displayed. Turning the knob clockwise increases the weight, anti-clockwise decreases
it. The display shows the weight in grams.
Press the Start/Quick Start button.
When the cooking time has ended, the oven will beep.
After the required standing time, remove the defrosted food from the oven.
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Quick Start Cooking
The Quick Start cooking feature allows you to begin microwave cooking at the press of
a single button. The microwave power is fixed at maximum (100%) and the maximum
cooking time using this method is 95 minutes. Each press of the Start/Quick Start button
increases the cooking time by 30 seconds.
Place the food in a suitable container on the glass tray and close the door.
Press the Start/Quick Start button in quick succession the required number of times.
For example, to cook for 1 minute 30 seconds, press the Start/Quick Start button 3
times.
Cooking will start immediatley and the timer will begin to count down.
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Intelligent Auto Cook menu
The Intelligent Auto Cook feature means that it is not necessary to program the cooking
time or select the correct power. All you need to do is specify the type and quantity of food
that you want to cook and the intelligent programs do all the rest for you. The food types
and weights available are listed in the Intelligent Auto Cook Menu table.
Example: To use the intelligent auto cook menu function to cook 350g of fish:
Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable and close the door.
Press the Fish button four times. The display will show 350.
Cooking will begin.
When the cooking time has ended, the oven beeps.
After the required standing time, remove the food from the oven.
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AUTO REHEAT A-1 150 250 350 400 -
VEGETABLES A-2 150 350 500 - -
FISH A-3 150 250 350 400 450
MEAT A-4 150 300 450 600 -
PASTA (1) A-5 50 100 150 - -
POTATO (2) A-6 1 2 3 - -
PIZZA (3) A-7 1 2 3 - -
SOUP A-8 500 750 1000 - -
PORRIDGE A-9 550 1100 - - -
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Presses
The figures in the above table (except where stated) represent the weight of the selected
food.
(1) For a 50g portion of pasta add 450ml of cold water. For a 100g portion of pasta, add 800ml of
cold water. For a 150g portion of pasta, add 1200ml of cold water.
(2) The potato program is based on a 200g (medium size) potato and can cook 1, 2 or 3 potatoes.
Place the potatoes in a suitable container on the turntable. Always place the potatoes around
the edge of the turntable or dish being used. Don’t put them together in the centre of the dish as
this will cause uneven cooking. Always maintain a gap between each potato.
(3) Pizza program 1 based on a 80g pizza, program 2 is based on a 160g pizza and program 3 is
based on a 250g pizza.