Goodmans GMX997SSG User manual

GMX997SSG
Microwave Oven with Grill
User Guide

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Microwave oven
Thank you for buying this Microwave oven with grill which is designed to give you many years
of satisfactory service.
You may already be familiar with using a microwave oven but do please take time to read these
instructions. They are designed to familiarise you with the unit’s many new features and to
ensure you get the very best out of your purchase.
Safety is Important
Your safety and the safety of others is important. Please, therefore, ensure you read the Safety
instructions on Page 17 beforeyou operate this Microwave.

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Getting started
Remove your Microwave oven
carefully from the box. You may
wish to store the packaging for
future use.
In the box
Inside your microwave oven package you
should have:
•Microwave Oven
•Glass Tray
•Roller Ring
•Metal Rack
•Shaft
•Washer
•User Guide
If any items are missing call the Helpline on
020 8787 3111.
Read these instructions before use.
Preparation for use
Precautions to prevent exposure to
microwave energy.
Never operate the oven with the door
open.
Do not tamper with the safety inter-
locks.
Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door.
Do not allow residue to build up on
the door seals.
Do not operate the oven if:
• The door is bent
• The hinge or latch is broken
• The door seals and sealing surfaces
are damaged.
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.
Put the washer (1) on the shaft (2) and locate
the shaft over the drive pin through the
hole (3) in the floor of the microwave
compartment. Place the roller ring (4) in the
recess in the microwave floor. Place the glass
tray (5) on the roller ring and make sure the
cut outs in the centre of the tray locate over
the lugs on the shaft. Do not operate the
microwave oven without any of these items
installed.
Location
Locate the microwave on a horizontal surface
strong enough to support the microwave
ovens weight, away from heat and steam.
There must be airspaces of 20 cm above the
oven, 10cm at the back and 5 cm either side
to provide sufficient ventilation.
Do not place anything on top of the oven or
block any vents. Do not remove the feet.
Route the mains lead away from all hot and
sharp surfaces. Do not trap the lead under
the microwave.
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Cookware guide
Transparent containers are best for
microwaving as they allow energy to pass
easily through the container and heat the
food.
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal, therefore
metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim
should not be used.
Do not use recycled paper products as they
may contain small metal fragments which may
cause sparks.
For even cooking, round or oval dishes rather
than square or oblong ones are recommended.
If you are unsure whether a utensil is suitable
for use in the microwave oven carry out the
following check:
Place the empty utensil in the oven and
microwave on high for 60 seconds. If the
utensil becomes very hot, it is not suitable for
use in the oven.
Cookware
Heat resistant glass
Non heat resistant glass
Heat resistant ceramics
Microwave safe plastic dish
Kitchen paper
Metal tray
Metalrack
Grill cooking
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Microwave
cooking
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Combination
cooking
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No

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Quick view
Display
Door Roller
ring
Glass
tray
Control
panel
Washer
Shaft
Metal
rack

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Clock/timer
display
20-60% power level
Power Grill
Weight
adjustment
Timer control
Control panel
Clock
Combination 2 Combination 1
Start
Stop/clear
Auto cook
Minute timer
Timer
Child lock
Clock set
Grill
Percentage power
level
Weight (grams)
Combination 2
80-100% power level
Defrost
Microwave
Combination 1

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The clock
When you first plug the microwave in the
display will show 1:01. This is a 12-hour
clock which allows you to set the time from
1:00 to 11:59.
Whilst the oven is plugged in but not in use
the clock will display the time of day.
When the oven is in use the clock becomes
the cook timer.
Setting the clock
Press the Stop/Clear button.
Press the Clock button.
Rotate the Timer control dial
clockwise until the correct hour is
displayed.
Press the Clock button.
Rotate the Timer control dial until
the correct minute is displayed.
Press the Clock button. The time is
now set.
Child lock
Prevents unsupervised operation of the
microwave by children.
To set the child lock
Press and hold the Stop/Clear
button until the padlock icon
appears on the display and the oven
emits a beep (about three seconds).
To release the child lock
Press and hold the Stop/Clear
button until the padlock icon
disappears from the display and the
oven emits a beep (about three
seconds).
Cooking with the
microwave
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Caution
Never operate the microwave ovenNever operate the microwave oven
Never operate the microwave ovenNever operate the microwave oven
Never operate the microwave oven
empty as this will cause damage.empty as this will cause damage.
empty as this will cause damage.empty as this will cause damage.
empty as this will cause damage.
Microwave cooking principles
Do not cook directly on the glass tray, place
the food on a microwavable dish.
Arrange food with the thickest areas to the
outside of the dish.
Using the Microwave
Cook for the shortest indicated time but do
not under cook. Add extra time if required.
Severely over cooked food can smoke or
ignite.
Cover food while cooking. The cover
prevents spatter and helps the food cook more
evenly.
Turn foods over during cooking to speed the
cooking of foods such as hamburgers and
chicken. Larger items, such as joints of meat
must be turned at least once.
Rearrange small items of food halfway through
cooking. Turn them over and move ones from
the centre of the dish to the outside and items
from the outside to the centre.
Cover thin pieces of food like the ends of
chicken legs with small pieces of aluminium
foil to prevent them becoming over cooked.
Microwave power cooking
The maximum cooking time is 60 minutes.
Select the power level by pressing the
Power button.

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For example, to cook for 2 minutes on 60%:
Press the Power button three times,
the display will show 60% and the
Timer, Microwave and Power setting
icons will flash.
Rotate the Timer control dial
clockwise until the display shows
2 00. The Timer, Microwave and
Power Setting icons will flash.
Press the Start button.
To stop the cooking at any time during the 2
minutes, open the microwave door. The oven
will automatically shut off but the
programmed information will be retained.
Close the door and press Start again to
resume cooking.
This is useful for checking or stirring dishes
during cooking.
If you press the Stop/Clear button
during cooking, the oven will stop
cooking. Press the Start button to
continue cooking.
If you press the Stop/Clear button
twice during cooking, the oven will
stop cooking and the program will
be cancelled.
When the timer reaches zero the oven will
stop cooking and it will emit three beeps.
The timer will revert to clock mode when the
oven has completed its cooking programme.
Automatic Cooking
In automatic cooking, the power level and
cooking time are determined by the food
type and weight.
The table opposite lists the food types and
weight settings for automatic cooking.
Please NotePlease Note
Please NotePlease Note
Please Note
These settings are only a guide. Always
check the food is properly cooked. If further
cooking is required, continue microwave
cooking in the conventional way.
Example:
To cook a 1400g chicken looking at the
table, chicken is line 7.
Turn the Timer control dial
clockwise until the display shows 7.
The AUTO icon will flash.
Find 1400g on line 7 and go to the
bottom of the table. You will see
that a 1400g chicken requires you
to press the Adj button 5 times.
Press the Adj button and the
display should show 14 00g with
the AUTO and timer icons flashing.
If this is correct press the Start
button.
To cancel the setting, press the
Stop/Clear button.
Number of
presses
1
2
3
4
5
6
Display
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Power
output
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0% (Minute
Timer)

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Express cooking
If you press the Start button, the oven will
cook on High power (100%) for 30 seconds.
Further presses of the Start button will
increase the cooking time in 30 second steps
up to 2.5 minutes and then in one minute
steps to a maximum of 12 minutes.
For example:
Press the Start button three times
for a cook time of 1.5 minutes or 10
times for a cook time of 7.5
minutes.
The display will show the cook time
and the 100% power icon.
Food type
1 Hot beverages
2 Rice
3 Spaghetti
4 Potatoes
5 Automatic
reheating
6 Fish
7 Chicken
8 Beef/lamb
9 Skewered meat
1 cup 1 soup 2 soup
80g 100g 120g
100g 200g 300g
150g 300g 450g 600g
70g 140g 210g 280g 320g 350g 380g 420g 450g
50g 100g 150g 200g 250g 300g 350g 400g 450g
800g 1000g 1200g 1300g 1400g 1500g 1700g 1800g 2000g
300g 500g 800g 1000g 1200g 1300g 1800g
80g 100g 150g 200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 700g
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Weight setting
Adj button presses
Press the Stop/Clear button to
stop cooking. The Timer and
Microwave icons will flash.
Press the Start button to continue
cooking.
To cancel the setting press the
Stop/Clear button twice.
Automatic defrost
The automatic defrost can be used to defrost
meat, poultry and sea food.
Enter the weight of the food to be defrosted
and the time and power rating will be set
automatically.

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The weight ranges from 100g to 4000g.
To defrost, turn the Timer control
dial clockwise until the display
shows 100g. The Auto Cook,
Defrost and Timer icons will flash.
The display shows the oven is set to
defrost a weight of 100g. The Auto
cook, Defrost and Timer icons will
flash.
To increase the weight setting turn
the Timer control dial clockwise
until the required weight is
displayed. The weight goes up in
100g steps.
When the correct weight is
displayed, press the Start button.
To cancel the setting, press the
Stop/Clear button.
After defrosting allow the food to stand for
the same time as the defrosting time.
Using the grill
The grill is for cooking thin slices of meat,
steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages etc. It is also
suitable for toasted sandwiches and au gratin
dishes.
To cook with the grill, press the
Grill button. Turn the Timer
control dial to show the required
cooking time on the display. The
grill and timer icons will flash.
Press the Start button, the grill icon
will remain displayed.
Press the Stop/Clear button to
stop cooking. The timer and grill
icons will flash.
Press the Start button to continue
cooking.
To cancel the setting, press the
Stop/Clear button twice.
Combination cooking
Combination cooking uses both the grill and
the microwave. This method reduces the
cooking time over conventional cooking and
overcomes the unappetising appearance
associated with some microwaved food.
There are two combination programmes:
Combination 1 - 30% microwave, 70% grill.
Use for fish, potatoes and au gratin dishes.
Combination 2 - 55% microwave, 45% grill.
Use for puddings, omelettes, baked potatoes
and poultry.
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Caution
Check the cookware guide (Page 4)Check the cookware guide (Page 4)
Check the cookware guide (Page 4)Check the cookware guide (Page 4)
Check the cookware guide (Page 4)
for utensils suitable for combinationfor utensils suitable for combination
for utensils suitable for combinationfor utensils suitable for combination
for utensils suitable for combination
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To cook on combination, select the
combination programme by pressing
either the Com 1 or Com 2
button. Turn the Timer control
dial to show the required cooking
time on the display. The
combination icon (COMB1 or
COMB2) and timer icons will flash.
Press the Start button, the
combination icon will remain
displayed.
Press the Stop/Clear button to
stop cooking. The timer and
combination icons will flash.
Press the Start button to continue
cooking.

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To cancel the setting, press the
Stop/Clear button twice.
Manual defrosting with
the microwave
Microwave defrost principles
Food frozen in plastic bags or in their
packaging may be placed directly in the
oven, as long as they have no metal parts (e.g.
bands or closure rivets).
Certain foods, such as greens, vegetables and
fish, do not have to be completely defrosted
before you begin cooking them.
Stewed foods and meats and meat sources
defrost better and quicker if they are stirred
from time to time.
While defrosting, meat and fish lose their
liquid content. It is recommended that you
defrost such items in a tray or bowl.
It is advisable to separate individual pieces of
meat and freeze them separately. This will
save valuable time when defrosting.
Always allow defrosted items to stand after
defrosting before cooking them. Standing
time should be at least as long as the defrost
time.
Defrosting
The power setting for defrosting is 40%.
For example, to defrost for 2 minutes:
Press the Power button four times,
the display will show 40%.
Rotate the Timer control dial
clockwise until the display shows
2 00.
Press the Start button.
To stop the defrosting at any time
during the 2 minutes, open the
microwave door. The oven will
automatically shut off but the
programmed information will be
retained. Close the door and press
Start to resume cooking. The
Microwave, Timer and 20-60%
Power Level icons will flash.
This is useful for checking or stirring
dishes during cooking.
If you press the Stop/Clear button
during defrosting, the oven will stop
cooking. Press the Start button to
continue defrosting.
If you press the Stop/Clear button
twice during defrosting, the oven
will stop defrosting and the program
will be cancelled.
When the timer reaches zero the oven will
stop defrosting and it will emit three beeps.
The timer will revert to clock mode after the
oven has completed its defrosting programme
Defrosting times
For defrosting times see the defrost chart on
pages 12 and 13.
These times provided as a guide only - food
should be piping hot before serving. Always
make sure food is fully defrosted before

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Food
Meat
Whole joints (beef, lamb pork etc)
Minced beef/lamb
Steak, chops, cutlets
Sausages, bacon
Cooked casseroles
Cubed meat
Poultry
Whole chicken, duck, turkey, etc.
Drumsticks, wing, thigh (small)
(large)
Fish
Whole fish (trout, mackerel)
Fillets (plaice, kippers)
Steaks (cod, salmon)
Prawns, scallops
Boil in a bag fish
Bread
Large sliced/unsliced loaf
1 Slice
Time
(mins. per lb/450g)
8-11
7-9
6-9
4-5
15
7-8
8-10
6-8
7-9
4-5
3-5
4-5
5-6
(per 8oz/225g)
3-5
5-7/6-8
10-20 secs
Standing Time
(min)
20-30
10-15
10-15
5
5 mins half way
5 mins at end
10-15
20-30
10-15
10-15
5-10
10-15
10-15
5-10
5
10-15
Defrost Chart

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Instructions
Shield any thin or narrow ends with foil. Turn twice during defrosting.
Break apart frequently. Removed thawed pieces as soon as possible.
Turn halfway through defrosting. Shield ends and bones with foil, if necessary.
Separate and re-arrange twice during defrosting.
Break up and set aside thawed pieces as they defrost.
Shield wings, breast bone, drumsticks with foil. Defrost breast side down first and turn half
way through.
Arrange thinner ends towards the centre of the dish. Turn and re-arrange twice.
Shield thin ends with foil, if necessary.
Arrange in a single layer.
Turn once.
Stir halfway through.
Pierce bag and place in an oven-proof dish. Turn half way through.
Remove from plastic wrapper. Stand on absorbent kitchen paper.

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cooking.
Auto reminder
After a cooking or defrosting
program has been completed, the
oven will automatically continue to
emit three beeps every two minutes
until the oven is opened or the
Stop/Clear button is pressed.
Minute timer
Allows you to use the microwave clock as a
general kitchen timer (60 minutes max).
Operation
Refer to the Microwave power
cooking table (Page 8) and set the
power level to 0% by pressing the
Power button six times.
The display should show 0% and
the Minute Timer icon will flash.
Turn the Timer control clockwise
until the time required is displayed.
The Timer icon will also flash
Press the Start button.
Press Stop to stop the timer.
Press Start to resume the timer.
Press Stop twice whilst timer is in
Special features

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use to cancel the set time.
Cleaning
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Turn off the microwave oven andurn off the microwave oven and
urn off the microwave oven andurn off the microwave oven and
urn off the microwave oven and
remove the plug from the wallremove the plug from the wall
remove the plug from the wallremove the plug from the wall
remove the plug from the wall
before cleaning.before cleaning.
before cleaning.before cleaning.
before cleaning.
Clean the inside of the oven with a damp
cloth to remove food spatters. For stubborn
stains, you can use a mild detergent. Do not
use sprays or harsh cleaners as they may stain
or dull the inside of the oven.
The outside surface should be cleaned with a
damp cloth. Do not use a wet cloth as this
could allow water to seep into ventilation
openings and damage the operating parts.
Wipe the door window both inside and out
with a damp cloth.
If steam accumulates inside or around the
outside of the door, wipe it away with a soft
cloth.
You can remove the glass tray for cleaning.
Wash the tray in warm soapy water or in a
dishwasher.
The roller ring and oven floor should be
cleaned regularly to allow the glass tray to
rotate easily and quietly. Wash the roller ring
in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Maintenance
If the oven light needs replacing, consult
your dealer to have it replaced.
Care and maintenance

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The microwave oven will not oper-
ate, the display does not appear or
the display disappears.
•Make sure the microwave oven is
plugged in securely. If it is not,
remove the plug from the socket,
wait 10 seconds and plug it in again.
•Test the mains outlet with
another appliance.
The microwave will not function
correctly
•Make sure it is programmed correctly.
•Make sure the door is closed and
the interlocks engaged.
Radio interference
Microwave ovens may cause interference to
your radio, TV or similar equipment. Should
this occur, it may be eliminated or reduced by
the following:
•Clean all surfaces of the microwave oven
(see Care and maintenance).
•Place the radio, TV etc. as far away from
the microwave as possible.
•Use a properly installed antenna for your
radio and TV to ensure a strong signal.
Help and advice

Read all the safety instructions before first use of your microwave.
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Safety instructions
Power source
You should only plug your microwave oven
into a 230V AC, 50Hz supply.
Using your Microwave oven
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURN,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY
TO PERSONS OR EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:
•Read all the operating instructions before
using the microwave oven.
•This microwave oven should only be used
for the purpose for which it was intended.
•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 roller ring 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 twisties 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 exploded 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 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 lead or plug or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has been
damaged. Return to the nearest
authorised service centre for repair.

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Servicing
•There are no user-serviceable parts in your
microwave.
•Consult your dealer if you are ever in
doubt about the installation, operation or
safety of your microwave oven.
Electrical information
Make sure that the voltage of your electricity
supply is the same as that indicated on the
rating plate. This appliance may be fitted with
a non-rewireable plug. If you need to change
the fuse in a non-rewireable plug, the fuse
cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost
or damaged, the plug must not be used until a
replacement is obtained (available from the
appliance manufacturer). It is important that
the colour of the replacement fuse cover
corresponds with the colour marking on the
base of the plug.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not
suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged,
it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted following the wiring instructions below.
The plug removed must be disposed of safely
as insertion into a mains socket is likely to
cause an electrical hazard.
If a 13 Amp (BS1363) plug is used, a 13
Amp fuse (BS1362) must be fitted, or if any
other type of plug is used a 13 Amp fuse
must be fitted, either in the plug, adaptor or
on the distribution board.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Important:
This appliance must be earthed
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug, proceed as follows:-
• The blue wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
• The brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
• The green/yellow wire must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter E
o r coloured
green.

Technical specifications
Power Supply
AC. ................................................... 220-240V ~ 50Hz
Power consumption ........................... 1200 watts
Power output ..................................... 1000 watts (Grill)
800 watts (Microwave)
Operating frequency ........................ 2450 MHz
Cooking uniformity ............................ Turntable system - 270 mm dia.
Oven capacity ................................... 20 litres
Outside dimensions .......................... 295 x 458 x 390 mm
Weight .............................................. 14.9 kg
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. If any defect
arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will either be replaced, a refund given or
repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period by the dealer from whom you
purchased the unit.
The guarantee is subject to the following provisions:
•The guarantee is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase.
•The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions
contained in this manual.
•It must be used solely for domestic purposes.
•The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by
inexpert repair.
•The manufacturer disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages.
•The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights.
Customer Helpline: 020 8787 3111

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