Morphy Richards AC9P022AP-S00F Assembly Instructions

MICROWAVE
OVEN
Installation & User Instructions –
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Contents
Safety information…………………………………………………............…
Installation…………………………………………………............…
Control panel……………………………………………….............…
Setting the clock
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Stop cooking / Cancel…………………………………………
Control panel lock…………………………………………………............…
Kitchen timer…………………………………………………..........
Selecting microwave power level…………………………………………………............…
Express microwave mode…………………………………………………............…
Microwave cooking………………………………………………….
Defrosting
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Multistage cooking…………………………………………………............…
Auto cook function…………………………………………………............…
Cleaning your oven…………………………………………………............…
Materials suitable for use in the oven…………………………………………………............…
General microwave cooking advice…………………………………………………............….
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………............…
Technical specification…………………………………………………............…
Recycling electrical products
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Plug rewiring advice…………………………………………………............…
Guarantee…………………………………………………............…
Combination cooking
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Selecting grill, combination or convection cooking
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Convection cooking
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Safety information
Important –Please read these instructions fully before
installation
•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.
•Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
•When operating in combination or grill modes, the oven
becomes extremely hot. Do not allow children to use the
appliance without adult supervision
•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.
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•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 into a mains socket outlet
with a protective earth connection.
•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.
•This appliance must not be operated by a timer or a separate
remote control system.
•Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling
the container.
•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
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WARNING! (continued)
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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 25 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 7 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.
If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug 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 or combination oven.
Do not use with a cracked or missing turntable or without
the turntable ring.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of clothing and heating of warming
buttons, 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 26for advice.
The appliance must not be placed in a cabinet.
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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
➢at each side of the oven20cm
➢0cm clearance above the oven3
➢0cm at the rear of the oven
➢The minimum installation height is 85cm
•Ensure that the cable is not close to any sharp or hot
surfaces, or where it is likely to cause a trip hazard.
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Parts and assembly
1. Interlocking catches
2. Turntable roller and shaft
•Ensure all packaging materials, protective film and adhesive
tape are removed and check the oven and door for any
damage. Do not remove the waveguide cover.
•Assemble as shown above and ensure that the glass
turntable is correctly positioned on the shaft and roller.
•When using the microwave do not fit the grill rack.
•When using the grill, place the grill rack onto the glass
turntable.
•Always check for damage before using the grill rack. It is
not advised to use the rack when microwave or
combination
cooking.
•The grill rack is not allowed to be used in combi cooking.
3. Control panel
4. Door with viewing panel
5. Glass turntable
6. Grill Rack
7. Grill element
8. Function knob
9. Door handle
10.Waveguide cover
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Control panel
Display symbol Description
Microwave
Grill
Convection
Defrost
Auto Menu
Keypad Locked
Knob symbol
DISPLAY – TEMPERATURE BAR
When used in convection mode a
temperature bar will be visible in
the display. The number of
squares illuminated in the bar
indicates the temperature of the
oven.
Description
Time
Weight
Auto Menu
Button symbol Description
Microwave / Grill /
Combination / Convection
Defrost
Clock / Kitchen Timer
Stop / Clear
Start / +30SEC / Confirm
110
150
200
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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
0:00.
2. Press CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button twice, the hour
digit will flash and turn the FUNCTION knob until the
correct hour is displayed.
3. Press CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button again, the minute
digits will flash and turn the FUNCTION knob until the
correct minute is displayed.
4. Press CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button again to save the
setting.
Notes:
It is a 24-hour clock.
In the process of clock setting, if the STOP/CLEAR
button is pressed or if there is no operation within 1
minute, 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/KITCHEN TIMER button and the time will display
briefly before returning to the countdown timer.
To switch off the display, press the STOP/CLEAR button
once when the oven is in standby mode. To resume the
display, press the same button again.
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Stop cooking / Cancel
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
button (approx. 3 seconds), until the locked icon
is displayed and a single long bleep is heard.
To deactivate the lock, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR
button until a single long bleep is heard (approx. 3
seconds) and the locked icon is no longer visible.
Control panel lock
Kitchen timer
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1. Press CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button once, the display
will show 00:00.
2. Turn the FUNCTION knob until the set time is displayed.
(note: the maximum time is 95 minutes)
3. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to save.
4. The timer will now start to count down. When the set time
has elapsed the oven will bleep five times.
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The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the
STOP/CLEAR button or by opening the door.
If the oven door is OPEN, press the STOP/CLEAR button
ONCE to clear all settings.
If the oven door is CLOSED, press the STOP/CLEAR
button TWICE to clear all settings.
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Notes:
The kitchen timer is different from clock system, it is just a
timer.
During kitchen timer mode, no programs can be set.
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Selecting microwave power level
Selecting grill, combination or convection cooking
modes
Display
P100
P80
P50
P30
P10
100 (Full)
80
50
30
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POWER LEVELS
Power (%) Cooking time
0 – 1 min
1 – 5 min
5 – 10 min
10 – 30 min
30 – 95 min
5 sec
10 sec
30 sec
1 min
5 min
TIME INCREMENTS
Increments
The default on the microwave oven is set to cook at full power
unless otherwise changed. To select a lower power setting,
press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button repeatedly or turn the FUNCTION knob before setting
the cooking time. The power selected will be shown in the
display.
To select grill, combination or convection cooking, either
press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button repeatedly or alternatively press the Microwave / Grill
/Combination / Convection button once and turn the
FUNCTION knob to scroll through the options available. The
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selected will be shown in
Display
G-1
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
110-200˚C
Grill
Combination
Combination
Combination
Combination
Convection
Microwave cooking (50%) followed by
Convection (50%)
Microwave cooking (50%) followed by
Grill (50%)
Grill cooking and Convection
simultaneously (100%)
Microwave cooking (28%), followed by
Grill and Convection simultaneously (72%)
Convection 110 - 200˚C
Cooking mode Cooking mode and proportion of cooking
time by each mode
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 microwave safe
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/CONFIRM button to program
to cook on full power for 30 seconds. Each successive
press will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
3. Alternatively turn the FUNCTION knob to the left until a
required cooking time is displayed and press the
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to cook on full power.
4. The microwave will automatically start to cook and the timer
will start to count down as normal.
power, cooking mode or temperature
the display.
Grill (Approx. 170˚C)
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Note: Cooking time can be extended during oven operation by
pressing the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button. 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. Pull the door handle to open the door, place the container
in the centre of the glass turntable and securely close the
oven door.
4. Press START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to save the
setting and turn the FUNCTION knob until the required
cooking time is displayed (5 seconds to 95 minutes).
Please note that the increments that the timer increases
varies depending on the length of cooking time required
(see ‘Time increment’ table). For example, when choosing
a cooking time between 1 and 5 minutes the timer will
increase in increments of 10 seconds.
5. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to select. A
bleep will be heard.
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
3. Press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button to select microwave function, and the power
level P100 flashes in the display. If wanting to cook at less
than full power, press the Microwave / Grill /Combination /
Convection button repeatedly or turn the FUNCTION
knob to select the power level of choice (see ‘Power levels
table’ for options).
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8. After the cooking time has finished, the display will show the
clock, the microwave will turn off automatically and five
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 button or by opening the door. Pressing
the STOP/CLEAR button once (with the door closed) will
stop the cooking; pressing the button twice will clear the
settings.
Defrosting
1. Weight defrost
1.1. 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.
1.2. Press the DEFROST button once (the display will show
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button is pressed.
Notes:
In the process of setting, if the STOP/CLEAR button
is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the
oven will o back to the former setting automatically.
Cooking time can be extended during microwaving
cooking by pressing the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM
button. Each successive press will increase the cooking
time by 30 seconds.
To check the time during oven operation, press the
CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER button and the time will
display briefly before returning to the countdown timer.
To check the current microwave power level during oven
operation, press the Microwave / Grill /Combination /
Convection button and the power level will display
briefly before returning to the countdown timer.
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d-1) and then enter the weight of the item (100 - 2 000g)
by turning the FUNCTION knob until the corresponding
weight is displayed.
1.3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button, the
defrost time will be calculated automatically, the
microwave will start to defrost and the timer will count
down.
1.4 After the defrost time has finished the display will show
the clock, the microwave will turn off automatically and
five bleeps will sound.
Note: Approximately one-fifth way through the weight
defrost program two bleeps will be heard, and food should be
rearranged or turned over.
2. Time defrost
2.1. Place the food to be defrosted in a suitable microwave
safe container and position in the centre of the glass
turntable. Securely close the microwave door.
2.2. Press the DEFROST button twice (the display will show
d-2) and then enter the defrost time (maximum 95
minutes) by using the FUNCTION knob.
2.3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button, the
microwave will start to defrost and the timer will count
down.
2.4. After the defrost time has finished the display will show
the clock, the microwave will turn off automatically and
five bleeps will sound.
Notes:
Approximately half way through the time defrost program
two bleeps will be heard, and food should be rearranged
or turned over.
Defrosting time can be extended during time defrosting
by pressing the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button.
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Grill cooking
1. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable grill safe
container. Pull the door handle to open the door and place
the container in the centre of the glass turntable or
alternatively place the food directly on the grill rack with a
grill safe collecting tray beneath.
2. Securely close the oven door.
4. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to save the
setting and turn the FUNCTION knob until the required
cooking time is displayed (5 seconds to 95 minutes).
5. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button. A bleep
will be heard, the grill will start to cook, the timer will start
to count down.
6. Grilling can be interrupted to turn the food over or to check
on progress by opening the door. Close the door and press
the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to resume grilling.
7. Approximately half way through the grill program two
bleeps will be heard as a reminder to turn food over if
two-side grilling is required.
8. After the cooking time has finished, five bleeps will sound
and the grill turns off automatically.
9. The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the
STOP/CLEAR button or by opening the door. Pressing
the STOP/CLEAR button once (with the door closed) will
stop the cooking; pressing the button twice will clear the
settings.
3. Press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button once and turn the FUNCTION knob or press the
button repeatedly until ‘G-1’ is shown in the display.
Each successive press will increase the cooking time by
30 seconds.
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Notes:
Cooking time can be extended during grill cooking by pressing
the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button. Each successive
press will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
Combination cooking
1. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable container for the
cooking combination mode to be selected – see page 18 for
cooking methods used and page for the suitable
container.
2. Pull the door handle to open the door and place the
container in the centre of the oven. Securely close the oven
door.
4. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to save the
setting and turn the FUNCTION knob until the required
cooking time is displayed (5 seconds to 95 minutes).
5. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button. A bleep will be
heard, the oven will start to cook and the timer will start to
count down.
6. After the cooking time has finished, five bleeps will sound
3. Press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button and turn the FUNCTION knob until the desired
combination mode (C-1, C-2, C-3 or C-4) is shown in the
display.
This function combines a variety of cooking methods and
four-preset programmes are available and these are accessed
by pressing the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button once and turn the FUNCTION knob or press the
button repeatedly to scroll though the options available.
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Notes:
Combination 1 - suitable for casserole and meat loaf.
Combination 2 - suitable for fish and vegetable.
Combination 3 - suitable for pie and cake.
Combination 4 - suitable for pizza and roast chicken.
and the oven will turn off automatically.
7. Allow food to stand for 30 seconds to one minute before
stirring or serving.
8. Cooking can be interrupted to turn the food over or to check
on progress by opening the door. Close the door and press
the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to resume
cooking.
9. The oven can be stopped at any time by pressing the
STOP/CLEAR button or by opening the door. Pressing
the STOP/CLEAR button once (with the door closed)
will stop the cooking; pressing the button twice will clear
the settings.
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Convection cooking
The convection oven circulates hot air throughout the oven
cavity to brown and crisp foods quickly and evenly in the
traditional way. The microwave function is not used. It is
recommended that the oven is preheated to the desired
temperature before placing the food in the oven.
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Cooking time can be extended during combination cooking
by pressing the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button.
Each successive press will increase the cooking time by 30
seconds.
To check the current combination mode during oven
operation, press the FUNCTION button and the combi
mode will display briefly before returning to the countdown
timer.
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To preheat and cook with convection
2. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to confirm
the temperature.
3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button again to
start preheating the oven.
4. When two bleeps are heard and the temperature will flash
in the display, pull the door handle to open the door and
place the food on / into a suitable container and then into
the oven. Securely close the oven door.
5. Turn the FUNCTION knob until the required cooking time is
displayed (5 seconds to 95 minutes) and press the
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to accept and start
cooking.
6. After the cooking time has finished, five bleeps will sound.
Note: If there is no operation a few minutes after the oven has
bleeped, and the oven will stop
automatically.
To convection cook without preheating
1. Place the food on / into a suitable container and then into
the oven. Securely close the oven door.
3. Press the START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to confirm
the temperature.
4. Turn the FUNCTION knob until the required cooking time is
displayed (5 seconds to 95 minutes) and press the
START/+30SEC/CONFIRM button to accept and start
cooking.
5. After the cooking time has finished, five bleeps will sound.
and switch to standby mode
1. Press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button, and turn the Function knob until the desired
cooking temperature ( ) is displayed.
2. Press the Microwave / Grill /Combination / Convection
button, and turn the FUNCTION knob until the desired
cooking temperature (110-200°C) is displayed.
110-200°C
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