Cookworks P70J17AP-VB Manual

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17 Litres Microwave
Model No. P70J17AP-VB
Care & Instruction Manual
For household and indoor use only
Please read these instructions before use and retain for
future reference

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Contents
Safety Information...............................................................
3
Installation .........................................................................
6
Parts and assembly ............................................................
7
Control panel .....................................................................
8
Setting the clock ................................................................
9
Stop cooking / Clear ..........................................................
9
Child lock ...........................................................................
9
Kitchen Timer ....................................................................
10
Selecting microwave oven power ........................................
10
Express microwave mode ...................................................
11
Microwave cooking .............................................................
11
Defrosting ..........................................................................
12
Multistage cooking .............................................................
13
Auto cook function .............................................................
15
Cleaning your oven .............................................................
18
Materials suitable for use in the oven .................................
19
General microwave cooking advice .....................................
20
Troubleshooting .................................................................
21
Technical Specification ......................................................
22
Recycling electrical products ..............................................
22
Plug rewiring ......................................................................
23
Guarantee ..........................................................................
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Electrical safety
Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation
•You should only plug the appliance into a 230V‐240V AC, 50Hz
supply. Connecting it to other power sources may damage the
appliance and will invalidate the guarantee.
•WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy. Servicing of this appliance must only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.
•WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must
not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
Do not operate this appliance if damaged or modified in any way.
•WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
•Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than
8 years.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and
supervised.
•Switch off and unplug before cleaning or servicing the appliance.
•Keep microwave, cable and plug dry and away from areas where it
is likely to get splashed. Never immerse in water. Never clean with
a steam cleaner.
•Do not pull on the cable to disconnect from the mains supply.
•This oven must be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the
plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord.
•Do not operate the microwave if damaged or after it malfunctions.
In the event the supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced
by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
•Do not place items with naked flames or containers with liquids on
this appliance.
•The mains plug shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earth connection.

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Electrical safety (continued)
•All microwaves are tested and approved in accordance with current
electromagnetic safety and compatibility regulations and
standards. As a precautionary measure, pacemaker manufacturers
recommend wearers to keep a minimum distance of 20-30 cm
between an operating microwave oven and the pacemaker in order
to avoid possible interference with the pacemaker. If you suspect
there may be interference, turn the microwave off immediately and
contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker.
Warning!
•This appliance is not intended to be used in: staff kitchen areas in
shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
bed and breakfast type environments.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
•If you are preparing food or liquid for a baby stir or shake the
contents and check the temperature before consumption in order
to avoid burns.
•Never cook or heat eggs in their shell or whole hard boiled eggs, as
they may explode even after cooking in the microwave has been
completed.
•The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
removed – see page 10 for details. Failure to maintain the oven and
seals in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface
or seals, adversely affect the life of the oven and possibly result in
a hazardous situation.
•Never operate the oven when empty and avoid leaving unattended
during use.
•Do not cover and allow adequate ventilation – see page 6 for
clearance required.
•The surfaces of the oven and the containers inside will
become hot during and immediately after use; wear oven
gloves when handling.
•Check regularly during cooking cycle especially when using plastic
or paper containers to ensure food and containers do not ignite.

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Warning! (continued)
•If smoke is emitted, switch off the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
•Do not use oven on, near or under flammable or heat sensitive
items.
•Do not place foil wrapped food, metal containers or containers with
metal parts or trim when using the microwave oven.
•Do not use with a cracked or missing turntable or without the
turntable roller.
•The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages.
Drying of clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
•Always check for container and utensil suitability before using in the
microwave oven - see page 11 for advice.
•The appliance is intended to be used freestanding and must not be
placed in a cabinet.
Food safety
•Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the
possibility for uneven heating.
•Do not use microwave for home canning or bottling. Improperly
canned or bottled foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
•Always check the temperature of food before serving.
•Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF
rating). When following recipes and on pack cooking instructions
always check the MAFF rating / wattage of the appliance being
used (marked on the front of the microwave) and follow the
corresponding cooking advice.

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Installation
•This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not
intended to be used ‘built in’ or in a cabinet.
•Select a level surface away from televisions, cookers and other
heat producing appliances.
•Ensure adequate ventilation and allow a clearance of
20cm at each side of the oven
30cm clearance above the oven
10cm at the rear of the oven
The minimum installation height is 85cm
•Ensure that the cable is not close to any or sharp or hot surfaces
and or where it is likely to cause a trip hazard.

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Parts & assembly
1.
Interlocking catches
5.
Door release button
2.
Door with viewing panel
6.
Control panel
3.
Turntable shaft
7.
Waveguide cover
4.
Turntable roller
8.
Glass turntable
•Ensure all packaging materials, protective film and adhesive tape
are removed and check the oven and door for any damage. Do
not remove the wave guide cover.
•Assemble as shown above and ensure that the glass turntable is
correctly positioned on the shaft and roller.

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Control panel
Cooking Features
Potato / Popcorn / Pizza /
Beverage / Frozen Dinner /
Reheat
Cooks for a time based on food
selection.
Defrost
Defrosts based on user selection of
weight or time.
Basic Features
Clock
Press pad to set clock: 12-hour or
24-hour clock display.
Time Cook
Press pad to enter the desired cook
time.
Kitchen Timer
Press pad to set timer.
Power Level
Press pad to enter the desired
microwave power.
EXPRESS COOK
Starts the microwave oven with
preset amount of time.
START/+30 SEC.
Starts every function.
Starts the microwave in increments
of 30 seconds.
STOP/CLEAR
Pause current function.
Cancels current selection or turns
off the selection.

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Setting the clock
1. Fully unwind the cable, plug in and switch on. The microwave will
emit a single bleep and the display will show 1:01.
2. Press CLOCK pad once or twice to choose 12- or 24- hour clock,
Hr12 or Hr24 will display.
3. Press the number pads to enter the correct time. For example, the
time is 8:15 now, please press 8-1-5 in turn.
4. Press CLOCK to save the setting.
Notes:
•It could be set either a 12- or 24-hour clock.
•In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed or
if there is no operation within 30 seconds, the oven will go back to the
former setting automatically.
•If the oven is unplugged or turned off at the mains the clock setting
will be lost.
•To check the time during oven operation, press the CLOCK pad and
the time will display briefly before returning to the countdown timer.
Stop cooking / Clear
1. The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP/CLEAR
pad or by opening the door.
2. If the oven door is OPEN, press the STOP/CLEAR pad ONCE to clear
all settings.
3. If the oven door is CLOSED, press the STOP/CLEAR pad TWICE to
clear all settings.
Child Lock
This function helps prevent accidental operation during cleaning or
unsupervised operation of the oven by children.
•To activate the lock, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad (approx. 3
seconds), until the locked symbol ‘Loc’ is displayed and a single bleep
is heard.
•To deactivate the lock, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad until a
single bleep is heard (approx. 3 seconds) and the locked symbol ‘Loc’
extinguishes.

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Kitchen Timer
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER pad once, the display will show ‘ :’.
2. Press the number pad and enter set time. For example, the set time is
8:30, please press 8,3,0 in turn. (note: the maximum time is 99
minutes and 99 seconds)
3. Press START/+30SEC to save.
4. The timer will now start to count down and the display will return to
the clock in approx. 3 seconds. When the set time has elapsed a single
long bleep is heard.
Notes:
-The kitchen timer is different from clock system, it is just a timer.
-To check the timer during standby mode, press the KITCHEN TIMER
pad and the countdown timer will display briefly before returning to
the clock.
Selecting microwave oven power
The default on the microwave oven is set to cook at full power unless
otherwise changed. To select a lower power setting, press the POWER
LEVEL pad and enter desired power level after setting the cooking time.
The power selected will be shown in the display.
Display
Power (%)
Display
Power (%)
P100
100 (Full)
P-40
40
P-90
90
P-30
30
P-80
80
P-20
20
P-70
70
P-10
10
P-60
60
P-00
0
P-50
50
Note: When P-00 is selected, the oven will be fan only operation. This
may allow removing the odour of the oven.

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Express microwave mode
This function allows the microwave to be set quickly at set increments.
1. Place the item to be cooked in a suitable container. Open the door and
position the container in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely
close the microwave door.
2. Press the START/+30SEC pad to program to cook on full power for 30
seconds. Each successive press will increase the cooking time by 30
seconds.
3. Alternatively press the number pads 1 to 6 to cook on full power for 1
to 6 minutes respectively.
4. The microwave will automatically start a few seconds after the last pad
press and the timer will start to count down.
Note: Cooking time can be extended during oven operation by pressing
the START/+30SEC pad. Each successive press will increase the cooking
time by 30 seconds.
Microwave cooking
1. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable microwave safe container
and cover.
2. Press the door button to open the door, place the container in the
centre of the glass turntable and securely close the oven door.
3. Press Time Cook pad once, ‘ :’ will be displayed and then use the
numbers pad to enter the length of the cooking time (1 second to 99
minutes & 99 seconds). For example, press 7-1-5 in turn for cooking
time of 7 minutes and 15 seconds.
4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad to select microwave function, the
display will show P100. If wanting to cook at less than full power,
press the number pads (1 - 9) and the desired power level will be
shown in the display. For example, press 5 for 50% of microwave
power.
5. Press the START/+30SEC pad to select.
6. The microwave will start to cook and the timer will start to count
down.
7. Cooking can be interrupted to stir contents or check cooking
progress by opening the door. Settings will be retained and cooking
will restart when the door is closed and the START/+30SEC pad is
pressed.
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microwave will turn off automatically and four bleeps will sound.
9. Allow food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute before stirring or
serving.
10.The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP/CLEAR
pad or by opening the door. Pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad once
(with the door closed) will stop the cooking; pressing the pad twice
will clear the settings.
Notes:
-Never operate the oven when empty as this could result in
overheating and damage to the magnetron.
-In the process of setting, if the STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed or if
there is no operation within 30 seconds, the oven will go back to the
former setting automatically.
-Cooking time can be extended during microwaving cooking by
pressing the START/+30SEC pad. Each successive press will
increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
-To check the current microwave power level during oven operation,
press the POWER LEVEL pad and the power level will display briefly
before returning to the countdown timer.
-The oven will bleep approx. every 2 minutes to remind user the
cooking time has finished until STOP/CLEAR pad is pressed or the
door is opened.
Defrosting
1. Weight defrost
a. Weigh the item to be defrosted, place in a suitable microwave safe
container and position in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely
close the microwave door.
b. Press the WEIGHT Defrost pad once and the display will show ‘0’
and then use the number pads to enter the weight to be defrosted
(1-2000g).
c. Press the START/+30SEC pad, the defrost time will be calculated
automatically, the microwave will start to defrost and the timer will
count down.
d. After the defrost time has finished the display will show ‘End’, the
microwave will turn off automatically and four bleeps will sound.

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Note: Approximately two-third way through the weight defrost program
two bleeps will be heard, and food should be rearranged or turned
over.
2. Time defrost
a. Place the food to be defrosted in a suitable container and position
in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely close the microwave
door.
b. Press the TIME Defrost pad once and the display will show ‘: ’
and then use the number pads to enter the length of the defrosting
time (1 second to 99 minutes & 99 seconds).
c. Press the START/+30SEC pad, the defrost time will be calculated
automatically, the microwave will start to defrost and the timer will
count down.
d. After the defrost time has finished the display will show ‘End’, the
microwave will turn off automatically and four bleeps will sound.
Note: Approximately one-half way through the time defrost program two
bleeps will be heard, and food should be rearranged or turned over.
Multistage cooking
The oven can be programmed to carry out up to three consecutive
functions.
a. Time defrost followed by one or two microwave cooking stages, or
b. Two microwave cooking stages only.
For example, if you wish to first defrost the food then cook by two different
microwave power levels.
1. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable container for all the cooking
methods to be used and position in the centre of the glass turntable.
Securely close the microwave door.
2. Press the TIME DEFROST pad to select the function and press the
number pads to enter the length of the defrosting time (1 second to
99 minutes & 99 seconds).
3. Press the TIME COOK pad and then use the number pads to enter the
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seconds).
4. Press the POWER LEVEL pad to select microwave power for the 1st
microwave cooking stage.
5. Press the TIME COOK pad and then use the number pads to enter the
length of the 2nd microwaving time (1 second to 99 minutes & 99
seconds).
6. Press the POWER LEVEL pad to select microwave power for the 2nd
microwave cooking stage.
7. Press the START/+30SEC pad to begin the sequence.
8. The display will show the cooking time remaining during each step and
the oven will bleep one time after each step.
9. Cooking can be interrupted to stir contents or check cooking progress
and proceed as described in steps 8 - 10 in the microwave cooking
section (page 11).
Notes:
-Only function of Time Defrost could be chosen for defrosting and must
be programmed as the 1st cooking stage.
-Approximately one-half way through the time defrost program two
bleeps will be heard, and food should be rearranged or turned over.
-Step 5 and 6 could be skipped if only one microwave cooking stage is
involved.
-Auto cook and express microwave mode cannot be programmed into
multistage cooking.

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Auto cook function
1. The oven has a pre-programmed cooking menu that can be used
immediately from start up just by pressing the relevant pad.
2.
After checking the cooking method used in the table following, place
the food to be cooked in a suitable container and cover when
necessary.
3.
Open the door and place the container in the centre of the glass
turntable and securely close the oven door.
4. Press the auto-cooking programme of choice (see table on next
page) and press the pad repeatedly to select the cooking mode of
choice.
Menu
No. of
Press
Function
Procedures for setting
Potato
x 1
For small
potatoes
(120-170g
/serving)
Press the POTATO pad once
and enter the number of
potatoes (1, 2, 3 or 4).
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
x 2
For large
potatoes
(220-280g
/serving)
Press the POTATO pad twice
and enter the number of
potatoes (1, 2, 3 or 4).
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
Popcorn
x 1
For a 99g
bag of
microwave
popcorn
Press the POPCORN pad
once and the display will
show ‘
2:30
’.
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
x 2
For popcorn
other than
default
weight
Press the POPCORN pad
twice and the display will
show ‘
:
’ enter the length of
desired cooking time
(1
second to 99 minutes & 99
seconds)
.
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
Pizza
x 1
For re-
heating a
slice of pizza
Press the PIZZA pad once
and the display will show
‘1:40’.

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(~150g) Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
x 2
For heating a
whole frozen
pizza
(~450g)
Press the PIZZA pad twice
and the display will show
‘
6:00
’.
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
Beverage
x 1
For cups
(150-200ml
/serving)
Press the BEVERAGE pad
once and enter the number
of cups (1, 2, 3 or 4).
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
x 2
For cups
(250-300ml
/serving)
Press the BEVERAGE pad
twice and enter the number
of cups (1, 2, 3 or 4).
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
Frozen
dinner
x 1
For small
frozen
dinners (200-
250g
/serving)
Press the FROZEN DINNER
pad once and enter the
number of entree (1 or 2).
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
x 2 For large
frozen
dinners (280-
340g
/serving)
Press the FROZEN DINNER
pad twice and enter the
number of entree (1 or 2).
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
Reheat x 1 For reheating
medium-
sized food
(350-500g)
Press the REHEAT pad once
and the display will show
‘
4:30
’.
Press the START/+30SEC
pad to select.
5.
The oven will start to cook and the timer will start to count down
from the preset time.
6.
Cooking can be interrupted to stir contents or check cooking
progress by opening the door. Settings will be retained and cooking
will restart when the door is closed and the START/+30SEC pad is
pressed.

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7. After the cooking time has finished, bleeps will sound.
8. Allow food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute before stirring or
serving.
9. The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP/CLEAR
pad or by opening the door. Pressing the STOP/CLEAR pad once
(with the door closed) will stop the cooking, pressing the pad twice
will clear the settings.
Food
Weight /
quantity
Instructions
Potato
See page
15
Cooks by microwave
For best result, once the potatoes are
cooked, wrap them in tin foil for at least 5
minutes to cook through. Larger or cold
potatoes may need additional cooking.
Popcorn See page
15
Cooks by microwave
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do
not use regular paper bags or glassware.
Follow the manufacturer’s instruction when
using a microwave popcorn popper.
Pizza See page
15 - 16
Cooks by microwave
To warm chilled pizza.
Beverage
See page
16
Cooks by microwave
Heating liquid from 5-10°C. Use wide neck
cup / mug and do not cover.
Frozen
dinner
See page
16
Cooks by microwave
Cover the plate with a microwavable plate
cover with an integral air vent or with
microwave safe cling film and pierce the
cling film before reheating.
Reheat See page
16
Cooks by microwave
Place food in a bowl and cover. Check that
food is heated throughout before serving.

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Cleaning
Clean the oven and seals to remove food debris on a weekly basis and
more often if required. Failure to maintain the oven and seals in a
clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface or seals,
adversely affect the life of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous
situation (possible release of microwave energy).
1. Switch off, unplug the oven and allow the oven to cool completely.
2. Wipe surfaces and seals with a soft damp cloth (not wet). Do not
use abrasive cleaning products or metal scrapers to clean the
glass door of the oven as this could damage the surface and
cause breakage. Do not immerse in water. Do not use a steam
cleaner.
3. The glass turntable and turntable roller can be washed in hot
water with a little washing up liquid. NOT SUITABLE FOR
DISHWASHERS.
4. Always allow surfaces to fully dry before using the oven again.

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Guide for materials suitable for use in a microwave
Material
Use
Suitability
Plastics
containers
Cooking vessel Microwave safe plastic only.
Do not use melamine dishes and
avoid using with food with high fat
or sugar contents
Plastic wrap
Covering food
Microwave safe plastic only.
Glass
Cooking vessel
Heat resistant glass only
Ceramic
ware
Cooking vessel
Heat resistant cookware only with
no metallic decoration
Paper
Covering food
Use for reheating only. Do not
leave unattended
Browning
dishes
Cooking vessel
Place upturned plate on the glass
turntable (to prevent heat stress)
before cooking.
Disposable
containers
Cooking vessel Paper plates and cups – use for
reheating only
Thin plastic – use for reheating
only
Roasting bags – Use in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions
DO NOT use metallic containers for food and beverages, aluminium
foil, or any other metal trimmed packaging in the oven.

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General microwave cooking advice
•Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF
rating). When following recipes and on pack cooking instructions
always check the MAFF rating / wattage of the appliance being
used (marked on the front of the microwave) and follow the
corresponding cooking advice.
•Beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care
must be taken when handling the container.
•Remove lids from containers before placing in the microwave,
pierce plastic films and do not use vessels with sealed or
restricted openings since they are liable to explode.
•Pierce the skin or membranes of food (e.g. potatoes, apples, fish,
chicken, eggs) in several places before cooking. Never cook or
heat eggs in their shell or whole hard boiled eggs, as they may
explode even after cooking has been completed.
•Ensure food is similar size and density. Large dense items take
longer to cook than small ones e.g. potatoes take longer to cook
than peas.
•Food quantity will affect the cooking time, e.g. two potatoes take
longer than one.
•The shape of food will affect the cooking time; place the thickest
part of food on the outside of the plate.
•Leave food to stand for a short period after cooking or defrosting to
allow the temperature to become uniform.