Breville vmw189 User manual

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contents
Product safety.................................................................................................................................... 4
Before first use .................................................................................................................................. 6
Precautions........................................................................................................................................ 6
Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Microwave cooking basics............................................................................................................... 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
Multistage cooking (programmed sequence) .................................................................................. 16
Defrosting........................................................................................................................................ 17
Intelligent Auto Cook menu ............................................................................................................ 18
Delayed (timed) start cooking......................................................................................................... 19
Child-proof lock .............................................................................................................................. 20
Care and maintenance..................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................... 23
Connection to the mains supply...................................................................................................... 24
After sales service............................................................................................................................ 25
Guarantee........................................................................................................................................ 26
Replacement parts........................................................................................................................... 27

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product safety
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.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to remove a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
Install and locate this oven only in accordance with these instructions. The oven must
not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
The microwave oven must be earthed.
Do not allow the Power Level cord to overhang the worksurface, or to become trapped,
kinked or pinched.
This microwave oven should only be used for the purpose it was intended.
Do not operate the oven when empty.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
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.
Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.
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.
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product safety
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.
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 Level 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.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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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
Instruction manual
Inspect the microwave oven and Power Level 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 turntable roller ring into the recess in the oven floor. Place the glass turntable
onto the drive 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 Level 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 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.
using your microwave oven