Porter&Charles MWPS60TM User manual

User Manual EN
Mode d’emploi FR
MICROWAVE + GRILL
1631000-a

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Dear Customer,
Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our PORTER & CHARLES product.
We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top
quality materials, will fully meet your expectations.
We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the
best results from using your microwave oven.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the microwave oven to someone
else give them the manual as well!
This Speed Oven complies with Part 18 of the FCC rules.
The user manual is also available for download at www.porterandcharles.ca

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Contents
Grounding Instructions......................................................................................................................3
Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................4
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive Microwave energy....................................6
Precautions to be observed before and during servicing to avoid possible exposure to excessive
Microwave energy...............................................................................................................................7
Microwave safety................................................................................................................................8
The advantages of microwaves.......................................................................................................10
Description of your oven..................................................................................................................11
Functions description......................................................................................................................12
Basic settings ...................................................................................................................................13
Setting the clock.............................................................................................................................13
Hiding/Displaying the Clock............................................................................................................13
Safety blocking...............................................................................................................................13
Basic Functions................................................................................................................................14
Microwaves.....................................................................................................................................14
Grill.................................................................................................................................................15
Microwave + Grill............................................................................................................................15
Defrosting by time (manual)............................................................................................................16
Memory function.............................................................................................................................16
Defrosting by weight (automatic)....................................................................................................17
Using the Browning Plate ................................................................................................................18
When the oven is working................................................................................................................19
Interrupting a cooking cycle............................................................................................................19
Altering parameters ........................................................................................................................19
End of a cooking cycle....................................................................................................................19
Defrosting..........................................................................................................................................20
General instructions for defrosting..................................................................................................21
Cooking with a microwave oven .....................................................................................................22
Cooking with the grill .......................................................................................................................24
Roasting ............................................................................................................................................27
What kind of ovenware can be used?.............................................................................................29
Microwave function.........................................................................................................................29
Grill and Hot-Air functions...............................................................................................................29
Combined functions........................................................................................................................29
Aluminium containers and foil.........................................................................................................29
Lids.................................................................................................................................................29
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance.....................................................................................................31
Front surface ..................................................................................................................................31
Oven interior...................................................................................................................................31
Oven ceiling....................................................................................................................................32
Accessories....................................................................................................................................32
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work?...................................................................................33
Substitution of light bulb .................................................................................................................33
Technical characteristics.................................................................................................................34
Specifications .................................................................................................................................34
Installation instructions ...................................................................................................................35
Installation.........................................................................................................................................73

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Warning! IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded, and do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
Warning! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons,
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on this manual.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on this manual.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers –for example,
closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
Do not operate this appliance if it is has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliances.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water –for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the
door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.
Please follow the instructions regarding cleaning in the section "Oven Cleaning
and Maintenance".

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the
boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when
the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL INTO THE
LIQUID.
To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass
rod inside the container.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open –door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the
oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Pacemakers:
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including
microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their
physicians if they have concerns.

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PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED
BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.
(b) Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before
activating the magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as
necessary: interlock operation, proper door closing, seal and sealing
surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage), damage to or loosening of hinges
and latches, evidence of dropping or abuse).
(c) Before turning on microwave power for any service test or inspection within
the microwave generating compartment, check the magnetron, wave guide
or transmission line, and cavity for proper alignment, integrity and
connection.
(d) Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door seal,
and microwave generation and transmission systems, shall be repaired,
replaced, or adjusted by procedures described in this manual before the
oven is released to the owner.
(e) A microwave leakage check, to verify compliance with the Federal
Performance Standard, should be performed on each oven prior to release to
the owner.

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MICROWAVE SAFETY
Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched,
especially when using paper, plastic or other
combustible materials. These materials can
char and may fire. FIRE RISK!
Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or
alcoholic drinks in the microwave. FIRE
RISK!
Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods
in closed containers since these may
explode readily.
Warning! This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Warning! If the oven has a combined
function mode (microwave with other means
of heating), children should not be allowed to
use the oven without adult supervision on
account of the high temperatures generated.
Warning! The oven cannot be used if:
- The door is not closed correctly;
- The door hinges are damaged;
- The surfaces of the contact between the
door and the oven front are damaged;
- The door window glass is damaged;
- There is frequent electrical arcing inside
the oven even though there is no metal
object inside.
The oven can only be used again after it
has been repaired by a Technical
Assistance Service technician.
Beware!
Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or
jars with the teats or lids on them. After
heating the food mix or shake well so that
the heat is spread evenly. Check the food
temperature before feeding this to the child.
DANGER OF BURNING!
To avoid food overheating or burning it is
very important not to select long time
periods or power levels that are too high
when heating small quantities of food. For
example, a bread roll can burn after 3
minutes if the power selected is too high.
For toasting, use just the grilling function and
watch the oven all the time. It you use a
combined function to toast bread it will catch
fire in a very short time.
Make sure you never catch the power cables
of other electrical appliances in the hot door
or the oven. The cable insulation may melt.
Danger of short-circuiting!

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MICROWAVE SAFETY
This oven is exclusively for domestic use!
Use the oven only for preparing meals.
Avoid damaging the oven or other
dangerous situations by following these
instructions:
Do not switch on the oven without the
turntable support, the turntable ring and
the respective plate being in place.
Never switch on the microwave when it
is empty. If there is no food inside there
may be an electrical overcharge and the
oven could be damaged. RISK OF
DAMAGE!
For carrying out oven programming
tests put a glass of water inside the oven.
The water will absorb the microwaves and
the oven will not be damaged.
Use only dishes suitable for
microwaves. Before using dishes and
containers in the microwave, check that
these are suitable (see the section on
types of dishes).
Never remove the mica cover on the
ceiling of the oven interior! This cover
stops fat and pieces of food damaging the
microwave generator.
Do not keep any inflammable object
inside the oven as it may burn if the oven
is switched on.
Do not use the oven as a pantry.
Eggs with their shells and whole boiled
eggs must not be heated in microwave
ovens because they may explode.
Do not use the oven for frying as it is
impossible to control the temperature of oil
heated by microwaves.
To avoid being burnt, always use oven
gloves for handling dishes and containers
and touching the oven.
Do not lean or sit on the open oven
door. This may damage the oven,
especially in the hinge zone. The door can
bear a maximum weight of 8 kg.
The turntable and the grills can bear a
maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging
the oven, do not exceed this load.
Cleaning:
Warning! Your microwave oven must be
cleaned regularly. All food remains must
be removed (see section on Oven
Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not
kept clean its surface may deteriorate and
this may shorten the oven’s working life
and could even result in a dangerous
situation.
The door contact surfaces (the front of the
cavity and the inside part of the doors)
must be kept very clean in order to ensure
the oven functions correctly.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they can scratch the
surface, which may result in shattering
of the glass.
Do not use high pressure or stream jet
cleaning appliances.
Please follow the instructions regarding
cleaning in the section “Oven Cleaning and
Maintenance”.
Repairs:
Warning –Microwaves! The outer
protection of the oven must not be
removed. It is dangerous for anyone not
authorized by the manufacturer to carry
out any kind of repair or maintenance
work.
If the power cable is damaged it should be
substituted by the manufacturer,
authorized agents or technicians qualified
for this task in order to avoid dangerous
situations. Furthermore, special tools are
required for this task.
Repair and maintenance work, especially
of current carrying parts, can only be
carried out by technicians authorized by
the manufacturer.

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The advantages of microwaves
In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical
elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the
food from outside to inside. On account of this
there is a major amount of energy is wasted
heating the air, the oven components and the food
containers.
In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the
food itself and the heat travels from inside to
outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the
oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these
are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other
words, only the food is heated.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are
up to 3/4 less than the time required for
conventional cooking.
2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the
danger of bacterial development.
3. Energy savings.
4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods
due to the shorter cooking times.
5. Easy to clean.
How a microwave oven works
In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve
called a magnetron which converts electrical
energy into microwave energy. These
electromagnetic waves are channelled to the
interior of the oven through a wave guide and
distributed by a metallic spreader or through a
turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all
directions and are reflected by the metal walls,
uniformly penetrating the food.
Why food heats up
Most foods contain water and water molecules
vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
The friction between molecules produces heat
which raises the temperature of the food, de-
freezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.
Since the heat arises inside the food:
This can be cooked with little or no liquid or
fats/oils;
De-freezing, heating or cooking in a
microwave oven is quicker than in a
conventional oven;
The vitamins, minerals and nutritional
substances in the food are conserved;
The natural colour and aroma of the food are
unchanged.
Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard
or plastic but do not go through metal. For this
reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts
must not be used in a microwave oven.
Microwaves are reflected by metal...
... but go through glass and china...
... and are absorbed by foods.

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Description of your oven
1. –Control Panel
6. –Turntable ring
2. –Door window glass
7. –Turntable plate
3. –Lateral supports
8. –Browning Plate
4. –Catches
9. –High Grill
5. –Turntable support
10. –Low Grill
1. Function selection knob
2. Safety Block key
3. Start key
4. OK key
5. Clock key
6. Stop Key
7. Rotating Knob

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Description of your oven
A. Clock indicator
H. Special Function indicator
B. Grill Function indicator
I. Defrost by time indicator
B+D. Grill + Microwave Function
J. Defrost by weight indicator
C. Cooking Memories indicators
K. Weight indicator
D. Microwave Function indicator
L. Power indicator
E. “Minus” key
M. Safety Block indicator
F. Duration indicator
N. Power/Weight display
G. “Plus” key
O. Clock/Duration display
Functions description
Symbol
Function
Microwave
Power Output
Foods
Microwave
200 W
Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot
400 W
Cooking with little heat; boiling rice
Rapid defrosting
600 W
Melting butter
Heating baby food
800 W
Cooking vegetables and food
Cooking and heating carefully,
Heating and cooking small portions of food
Heating delicate food
1000 W
Cooking and rapidly heating liquids and pre-cooked foods
Microwave
+ Grill
200 W
Toasting food
400 W
Grilling poultry and meat
600 W
Cooking pies and cheese-topped dishes
Grill
Grilling food

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Basic settings
Setting the clock
After your microwave oven is first plugged in or
after a power failure, the clock display will flash to
indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set
the clock, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Clock key (5) when the
Clock/Duration display is showing the clock.
The hour numbers will start to flash.
2. Press the “+” and “-” keys to set the correct
hour value.
3. Press again the Clock key (5) to set the
minutes. The minute numbers will start to
flash.
4. Press the “+” and “-” keys to set the correct
minute value.
5. To finish, press the Clock key (5) again.
Hiding/Displaying the Clock
If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by
pressing the Clock key for 3 seconds. The dots
that separate the hours and minutes will flash but
the rest of the clock display will be hidden.
If you want to see the clock display again, press
the Clock key again for 3 seconds.
Safety blocking
The oven operation can be blocked (for example,
to stop it from being used by children).
1. To block the oven, press the Safety Block
key (2) for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound
signal and Safety Block indicator will
illuminate. The oven is blocked in this state
and cannot be used.
2. To unblock the oven, press the Safety Block
key (2) again for 3 seconds. You will hear a
sound signal and the Safety Block indicator
will turn off.

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Basic Functions
Microwaves
Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Microwave function indicator flashes. The
Duration display shows 1:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
microwaves power value flashes on the
Power display. The microwaves power
indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the microwaves power level. If you do
not turn this knob, the oven operates at 850
W power.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
NOTE:
The start button may be pressed at anytime
in the above sequence and the oven will
start the cooking process with the displayed
parameters.

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Basic Functions
Grill
Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Grill function indicator flashes. The Duration
display shows 15:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
4. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start
to operate.
Microwave + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Microwave + Grill function indicator flashes.
The Duration display shows 10:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The
microwaves power value flashes on the
Power display. The microwaves power
indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the microwaves power level. If you do
not turn this knob, the oven operates at
360W power. The maximum power that can
be selected is 600 W.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
NOTE:
The start button may be pressed at anytime
in the above sequence and the oven will
start the cooking process with the displayed
parameters.

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Basic Functions
Defrosting by time (manual)
Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Defrost by Time function indicator flashes.
The Duration display shows 10:00 flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the duration.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
4. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
5. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the display flashes the word.
Memory function
Define and store a memory
1. With the Function Selector (1), Select one
of the Basic functions.
2. Set the desired parameters with the
Rotating Knob (7)
3. Press the Clock key (5) for 5 seconds. The
memory symbol “M1” starts blinking.
4. With the Rotating Knob (7) select in which
memory you want to store the defined
parameters (M1, M2 or M3)
5. Press the Ok Key (4) to confirm and store
the memory.
Recalling a memorized function
1. Rotate the function Selector (1) to select
the stored memory.
2. Press the start Key (3). The oven will start
to operate.
Delete a memory:
1. With the oven in stand-by select the
desired memory by turning the Function
Selector (1).
2. Press the Clock key (5) for 3 seconds. The
power/weight display shows the message
“DEL” for 3 seconds.

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Basic Functions
Defrosting by weight (automatic)
Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly.
1. Turn the Function Selector knob (1) until the
Defrost by Weight function indicator flashes.
The Duration display shows the food type
“Pr 1” flashing.
2. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the food type. If you do not turn this
knob, the oven operates with food type
“Pr 1”.
3. Press the OK key (4) to validate. The food
weight value flashes on the Weight display.
The weight indicator starts to flash.
4. Turn the Rotating knob (7) in either direction
to set the food weight. If you do not turn this
knob, the oven operates with 200 g.
5. Press the OK key (4) to validate.
6. Press the Start key (3). The oven will start to
operate.
7. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a
beep and the Weight display flashes the
word: .
The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes, indicating weight intervals, and
defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).
Programme
Food
Weight (g)
Time (min)
Standing time (min)
Pr 01
Meat
100 –2000
2 –43
20 –30
Pr 02
Poultry
100 –2500
2 –58
20 –30
Pr 03
Fish
100 –2000
2 –40
20 –30
Pr 04
Fruit
100 –500
2 –13
10 –20
Pr 05
Bread
100 –800
2 –19
10 –20
Important Note: see “General instructions for defrosting”.

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Using the Browning Plate
Normally when cooking food, such as pizzas or
pies, on a grill or in a microwave oven, the dough
or pastry becomes soggy. This can be avoided by
using a browning plate. As a high temperature is
reached quickly on the bottom of the browning
plate, the crust turns crisp and brown.
The browning plate can also be used for bacon,
eggs, sausages, etc.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
Use oven gloves at all times as the browning
plate will become very hot.
Never place the browning plate in the oven
without the glass plate.
Do not place any recipients on the browning
plate that are not heat-resistant (plastic bowls
for example).
How to cook with the browning plate:
1. Preheat the browning plate by selecting the
Microwave and Grill function for 3 to 5
minutes with a 600 W microwaves power
level.
2. Brush the browning plate with oil in order to
brown the food nicely.
3. Place the fresh or frozen food directly on the
browning plate.
4. Place the browning plate on the glass
turntable in the microwave oven.
5. Select the Microwaves and Grill function and
the cooking time as described below.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTES:
As the browning plate has a Teflon layer, if you
use it incorrectly, it can be damaged.
Never cut the food on the plate. Remove the
food from the plate prior to cutting.
Cleaning:
The best way to clean the browning plate is to
wash it with hot water and detergent and rinse off
with clean water. Do not use a scrubbing brush or
a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be
damaged.
Food
Weight
Cooking
Time
Standing Time
Recommendation
Pizza
200 g
4 - 5 min
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If the pizza is thin.
If the pizza is high increase the time
by 1 –2 minutes
300 g
5 - 6 min
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400 g
7 –8 min
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Quiches and
Pies
200 g
3 –4 min
2 –3 min
300 g
5 - 6 min
2 –3 min
Hamburgers
150 - 200
8 - 10 min
5 –8 min
Turn 2 x
Oven chips
400 g
6 -8 min
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Turn 1 x