radiance TMW-1100ER User manual

Before operating this oven, please read these instructions completely.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVE OVEN
TMW-1100ER

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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 close
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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ..................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION............................................................................................................... 2
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (U.S.A ONLY) ..........................................................................3
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION................................................................................................................................................... 4
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 5
FEATURES DIAGRAM ....................................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................... 8
CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
TIME DEFROSTING...................................................................................................................................... 9
COOKING IN ONE STAGE ........................................................................................................................... 9
MEMORY FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................. 10
START /+30 SEC ........................................................................................................................................ 11
CHECK FUNCTION..................................................................................................................................... 11
DOUBLE QUANTITY FUNCTION ............................................................................................................... 11
CHILD SAFETY LOCK ................................................................................................................................ 12
POWER SAVE MODE................................................................................................................................. 12
MUTE FUNCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 12
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING ....................................................................... 12
ABNORMAL MESSAGE.............................................................................................................................. 12
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES ......................................................................................................................... 13
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD................................................................................................................. 13
CONVERSION CHARTS ................................................................................................................................. 13
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 14
COOKING TECHNIQUES................................................................................................................................. 15
DEFROSTING GUIDE ...................................................................................................................................... 16
COOKING & REHEATING CHART................................................................................................................... 17
VEGETABLE CHART........................................................................................................................................ 19
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ............................................................................................................ 20
CARE AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................... 20
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY ...................................................................................................... 21
ARCING ............................................................................................................................................................21
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE ............................................................................................................... 22
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ......................................................................................................................... 23
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
11. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
12. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 1.
13. This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page
3.
14. Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
dance with the provided installation instructions.
15. 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.
16. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this 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.
17. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
18. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
19. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water — for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes
together on closing the door, use only mild,non-
abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in oven.
c) 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.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
17. Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive
chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides).
Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact
with the contact and springs of the safety interlock
switches thereby rendering them inoperable.
18. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
Wipe the microwave interior with a soft damp cloth
after each use. If you leave grease or fat
anywhere in the cavity it may overheat,
smoke or even catch fire when next using
the microwave.
19. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you
cannot control the temperature and doing so
may lead to overheating and fire.
20. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1Do not overheat the liquid.
2Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it
3Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
4After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
5Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.

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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (U.S.A ONLY)
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television
reception.
It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential
installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the followings.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of
the user to correct such interference.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, the grounding plug reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an escape wire for 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 electric 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.
• If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding
plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.
The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appliance.
WARNING:
Do not cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord under any circumstances.

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1Examine the oven after unpacking.
Check for damage such as a misaligned door,
broken door or dent in the cavity.
If any damage is visible, DO NOT INSTALL, and
notify your dealer immediately.
2Level, flat location.
Install the microwave oven on a level, flat
surface.
3Ventilation.
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat and
eventually cause a failure. For proper
ventilation, allow 4 inches of space between
oven top, sides, rear and adjacent surfaces.
4Away from radio and TV sets.
Poor television reception and radio interference
may result if the oven is located close to a TV,
radio, antenna, feeder, etc. Place the oven as
far from them as possible.
5Away from heating appliances and water
taps.
Keep the oven away from heat, steam or
splashing liquids. These things can adversely
affect oven wiring and contacts.
6Power supply.
• Check your local power source.
This microwave oven requires a current of
approximately 14.5 amperes, 120Volts, 60Hz
grounded outlet.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used:
• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance.
• The extension cord must be a grounding type
3-wire cord.
• The longer cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over unintentionally.
7The minimum height of free space necessary
above the top surface of the oven is 4inch.
INSTALLATION
When use 3-pronged plug When use grounding adaptor, make sure
the receptacle box is fully grounded.
3-prong Receptacle
Receptacle
Box cover
3-prong plug
Receptacle Box Cover
Grounding
Lead
Grounding
Adapter
Receptacle
“THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE DOES NOT ALLOW THE USE OF THE GROUNDING ADAPTOR”
When it takes over 30 seconds for cooking, the cooling fan runs for a few minutes after cooking has stopped.

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SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY 120V AC 60 Hz SINGLE PHASE WITH GROUNDING
POWER CONSUMPTION 1500W
MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER 1000W
FREQUENCY 2450 MHz
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 542 x 329 x 461 mm (21.34 x 12.95 x 18.15 in.)
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 350 x 230 x 357 mm (12.78 x 3.06 x 14.06 in.)
NET WEIGHT APPROX. 18Kg (39.68 lbs.)
TIMER 60min.
POWER SELECTIONS 5 LEVELS
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
542 461
329

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FEATURES DIAGRAM
11SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM.
22DOOR VIEWING SCREEN - Allows
viewing of food. The screen is designed so
that light can pass through, but not the
microwave.
33DOOR HOOK - When door is closed, it will
automatically shut off. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, magnetron will
immediately stop operating.
44OVEN CAVITY.
55DOOR SEAL - Door seal maintains the
microwave energy within the oven cavity
and prevents microwave leakage.
66PLATE TRAY - Made of special heat
resistant ceramic. Food in a proper
receptacle is placed on this plate for
cooking.
77STIRRER COVER - This is located on the
ceiling with the stirrer fan.
88INLET COVER - Protect the air hole from
splashes of cooking foods.
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99MICROWAVE indicator, showing microwaving
in progress.
00DEFROST indicator, showing defrosting in
progress.
qqPERCENTAGE of power indicator.
wwCHILD LOCK indicator.
eePROGRAM - Used to save cooking data.
rrDEFROST - Used to defrost foods for time.
(by time)
ttTIME SET PAD - Used to set the cooking
time.
yyCHECK - Used to check cooking data.
uuDOUBLE QUANTITY - Used to extend
programmed cooking time.
iiPOWER - Used to set power level.
ooSTOP/CLEAR - Used to stop the oven
operation or to delete the cooking data.
ppSTART /+30 SEC - Used to start the oven and
also used to set a reheat time.
FEATURES DIAGRAM (continued)
PROGRAM DEFROST
STOP/CLEAR
CHECK DOUBLE
QUANTITY POWER
START/ +30SEC
11
1
12
2
13
3
14
4
15
5
16
6
17
7
18
8
19
9
20
10
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once 100 100%
twice 80 80%
3 times 60 60%
4 times 40 40%
5 times 20 20%
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Touch the POWER pad Power Level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power
The oven light is on when the microwave oven
is operating or the door is opened.
The oven door can be opened at any time
during operation by opening the door. The oven
will automatically shut off.
Each time a pad is touched, a BEEP will sound
to acknowledge the touch.
The oven automatically cooks on full power
unless set to a lower power level.
The display will show ":0" when the oven is
plugged in.
When the STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during
the oven operation, the oven stops cooking and
all information retained.
To erase all information, touch the STOP/CLEAR
pad once more. If the oven door is opened during
the oven operation, all information is retained.
If the START pad is touched and the oven does
not operate, check the area between the door
and door seal for obstructions and make sure the
door is closed securely.
The oven will not start cooking until the door is
completely closed or the program has been
reset.
This section includes useful information about oven operation.
1. Plug power supply cord into a standard 3- pronged 15 Amp, 120V AC 60Hz power outlet.
2. After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the plate tray.
The plate tray must always be in place during cooking.
3. Close the door and make sure that it is firmly closed.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Make sure the oven is properly installed and
plugged into the electrical outlet.
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
• The power-level is set by touching the POWER pad. The chart shows the display, the power level and
the percentage of power.

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COOKING IN ONE STAGE
1. Touch the POWER pad.
(Select desired power level.)
2. Touch the number pads for the
cooking time.
3. Touch the START pad.
x3
The MICROWAVE and % indicators light.
The display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 60.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
NOTE: Using low power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such as
cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.
NOTE: The cooling fan may operate to prevent the oven being overheated.
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed
for 60 minutes. (60:00)
but, in case of full power(100%),
maximum time is 20 minutes
(20:00)
POWER
TIME DEFROSTING
When DEFROST is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of
alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.
CONTROLS
When you touch the START pad, the DEFROST indicator lights to show the oven is in the DEFROST
mode. The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST
mode. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged.
When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
When you touch the START pad, the MICROWAVE indicator lights to show the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch the DEFROST pad.
2. Touch the number pads for the
desired defrosting time.
3. Touch the START pad.
The DEFROST indicator lights and " : 0" is
displayed.
The display will show the numbers you
pressed in the order you touched.
DEFROST
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed
for 60 minutes. (60:00)

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MEMORY FUNCTION
This microwave oven has 20 programmable pads (1~20).
After programming is finished, just touch the NUMBER pad of the memory number you want to select.
To select the memory number 11 to 20, touch the number pad twice rapidly. Then the oven will
automatically start heating according to the pre-programmed cooking time and power level.
* Preprogrammed Cooking Times and Power Level
Pad Cooking Time Power Level
110sec. 100 %
220sec. 100 %
330sec. 100 %
445sec. 100 %
51min. 100 %
61min. 30sec. 100 %
72min. 100 %
83min. 100 %
94min. 100 %
10 5 min. 100 %
1. Touch PROGRAM pad.
2. Touch the NUMBER pad to be
programmed.
(ex. number pad 1)
3. Touch POWER pad.
(Select desired power level.)
4. Touch the NUMBER pads for
cooking time.
5. Touch START pad to save
cooking time and power level.
6. Touch STOP/CLEAR pad.
The display will show “PROGRAM”.
The display will show "PROG-01".
To program pads 11 to 20, touch number pad
twice rapidly.
(ex. to program pad 11, touch number pad
1 twice rapidly.)
The MICROWAVE and % indicators light.
The display will show what you touched.
The display will show “STAGE-2” and long
beep sounds.
When you touch STOP/CLEAR pad,
MEMORY function ends.
PROGRAM
NOTE 1: If you want cooking in two or three stage, repeat step 3~5 once or twice, and display will
show “STAGE-2” or “STAGE-3”.
After touching START pad to save cooking time and power level in 3-stage, you can see
“ - END - ” on the display.
NOTE 2: In case of original set, number 1~10 is programmed but cooking data is changeable later.
And number 11~20 is not programmed, so you will save cooking data.

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START /+30 SEC
START /+30 SEC allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the
START /+30 SEC pad.
By repeatedly touching the START /+30 SEC pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes
by 30 second increments.
1. Touch the START /+30 SEC
pad.
When you touch the START /+30 SEC,
":30" is displayed.
The oven will start immediately. It will add 30
seconds to the time counting down each time
the pad is touched.
CHECK FUNCTION
This feature allows you to check the programmed cooking time and power level.
CHECK
START /
+30 SEC
The display will show “CHECK”.
The display will show “PROG-05”.
1. Touch the CHECK pad.
2. Touch the NUMBER pads
which you want confirmation.
ex)5
The display will show cooking time, power level each stage.
If you want to end, touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
DOUBLE QUANTITY FUNCTION
This feature allows you to extend programmed cooking time twice temporarily.
But, the extended cooking time can’t exceed maximum cooking time.
Maximum cooking time of this oven is 60 minutes except full power.
In case of full power (100%), maximum cooking time is 20 minutes.
DOUBLE
QUANTITY
The display will show “DOUBLE”.
The display will show "PROG-01".
To select pads 11 to 20, touch number pad
twice rapidly.
(ex. to select pad 11, touch number pad
1 twice rapidly.)
After 1.5 seconds, the oven automatically
start cooking.
1. Touch DOUBLE QUANTITY
pad.
2. Touch the NUMBER pad.
(ex. number pad 1)

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
To set, press and hold the STOP/CLEAR pad for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator lights.
To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.
POWER SAVE MODE
This function is used for saving energy.
To set, press and hold the CHECK pad for 3 seconds. The oven will beep and nothing appears in
the display. Now the oven is in power save mode.
To operate the oven in power save mode, press any pad. Then “ : 0” will shown and the operation of
all function key will be same as in normal mode.
But, if there is no operation within 10 seconds in clear mode or while mainpulating the key, all the
contents of display will disappear.
To cancel, after press any pad, press and hold the CHECK pad for 3 seconds.
Then the oven is again available for normal use.
MUTE FUNCTION
To set, press and hold the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad for 3 seconds.
The display will show “MUTE” for 1 second.
Then you will not hear beeps, when you press any pad.
To cancel, press and hold the DOUBLE QUANTITY pad for 3 seconds.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
1. Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
• You can restart the oven by touching START pad.
• Touch the STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions.
• You must enter in new instructions.
2. Open the door.
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching the START pad.
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.
ABNORMAL MESSAGE
E10
• “E10” message occurs when the total sum of the stage cooking time is
greater than 20 minutes in full power or 60 minutes in other power levels.
• Touch the STOP/CLEAR pad and try again.
E20
• “E20” message occurs when EEPROM is not able to read cooking data from
it’s memory or write cooking data on it’s memory.
• Unplug the power and call for service.

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MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with
RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and
manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car
phones.
CONVERSION CHARTS
WEIGHT MEASURES
15 g 1/2oz.
25 g 1 oz.
50 g 2 oz.
100 g 4 oz.
175 g 6 oz.
225 g 8 oz.
450 g 1 lb.
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
VOLUME MEASURES
30 ml 1 fl.oz.
100 ml 3 fl.oz.
150 ml 5 fl.oz. (1/4 pt)
300 ml 10 fl.oz. (1/2 pt)
600 ml 20 fl.oz. (1pt)
SPOON MEASURES
1.25 ml 1/4tsp
2.5 ml 1/2tsp
5 ml 1 tsp
15 ml 1 tbsp
FLUID MEASUREMENTS
1 Cup = 8 fl.oz. = 240 ml
1 Pint = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 480 ml (UK 560 ml)
1 Quart = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml)
1 Gallon = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)
Then they pass through
the cooking containers to
be absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all
foods contain water to a
more or lesser extent.
The microwaves cause the water molecules to
vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This
heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also
attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high
in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can
only penetrate to a depth of 11/2- 2 inches(4-5cm)
and as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food
cooks from the outside inwards.
In a microwave oven,
electricity is converted
into microwave by the
MAGNETRON.
The microwaves
bounce off the metal
walls and the metal
door screen.
Oven Cavity Magnetron
Waveguide
REFLECTION
TRANSMISSION
ABSORPTION
Microwave Water Molecule Absorption Vibration

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Utensil Guide
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without
being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the
utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil
and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
: Recommended use
: Limited Use
: Not Recommended
Aluminum foil
Crust plate
China and earthenware
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups containers
• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins and
Kitchen paper
• Recycled paper
Plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
Wax or grease-proof paper
stnemmoCefaSlisnetU
Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
the oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.
For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do
not use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the
food.
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.
Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

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STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and
cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of
the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish
conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap
meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil
while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15
minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods
such as plated meal, vegetables, fish etc require
2-5 minutes standing. After defrosting food,
standing time should also be allowed. If food is
not cooked after standing time, return to the oven
and cook for additional time.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary
in their moisture content throughout the season,
particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason
cooking times may have to be adjusted. Dry
ingredients e.g. rice, pasta, can dry out during
storage so cooking times may differ.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense
heavy foods.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the
trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking
times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess
steam to escape. Always take care when
removing cling film from a dish as the build-up of
steam will be very hot.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by
microwave when in a round container rather than
square.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced
apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.
STARTING TEMPERATURE
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat
up. Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat
than food at room temperature.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred before and during
heating. Water especially must be stirred before
and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat
liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT
OVERHEAT.
TURNING & STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat
and poultry should be turned after half the
cooking time.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops,
should be placed on a dish so that the thicker
parts are towards the outside.
QUANTITY
Small quantities cook faster than large quantities,
also small meals will reheat more quickly than
large portions.
PIERCING
The skin or membrane on some foods will cause
steam to build up during cooking. These foods
must be pierced or a strip of skin should be
peeled off before cooking to allow the steam to
escape. Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc,
will all need to be pierced before cooking. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR
SHELLS.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid.
Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not
cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry
items.
COOKING TECHNIQUES

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DEFROSTING GUIDE
Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow
cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and
tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe.
Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down. Begin
defrosting roasts fat-side-down.
The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
After 1/3of the defrost time has elapsed, check the food.
Toy may wish to turn over, break apart, rearrange or
remove thawed portions of the food.
During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the over.
At this point, open oven door and check the food. Follow
the techniques listed below for optimum defrost results.
Then, close oven door, touch the START pad to complete
defrosting.
When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in all
areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven very
briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After defrosting, allow
food to stand 5-60 minutes if there are any icy areas.
Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool water
until defrosted
Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey breasts, hot
dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops,
hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood
pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect thin
areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such as
chicken wings. To prevent arching, do not allow foil to
come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed portions should be
removed from the oven at this point. This may shorten
defrost time for food weighing less than 3 lbs.(1350g).
DEFROSTING CHART (by time def.)
* The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary.
BEEF
Minced beef
1 lb./450g
Stew Meat
1
1/2
lbs./675g
Patties
4(4oz./110g)
POULTRY
Whole Chicken
2
1/2
lbs./1125g
Chicken Breasts
1 lbs./450g
Fryer Chicken(cut up)
2 lbs./900g
Chicken Thights
1
1/2
lbs./675g
FISH & SEAFOOD
Whole Fish
1 lb./450g
Fish Fillets
1
1/2
lb./675g
Shrimp
1/2
lb./225g
Item & Weight Defrosting Time Standing Time Special Techniques
6-8 min.
7-9 min.
5-7 min.
12-15 min.
6-8 min.
10-12 min.
7-10 min.
4-5 min.
5-7 min.
2-3 min.
15-20 min.
25-30 min.
15-20 min.
45-50 min.
15-30 min.
25-30 min
15-30 min.
15-20 min.
15-20 min.
15-20 min.
Break apart and remove thawed portions
with fork.
Separate and rearrange once.
Turn over after half the time.
Break side down. Turn over after half the
time. Shield as needed.
Separate and rearrange once.
Separate and rearrange once.
Separate and rearrange once.
Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.
Separate and turn over once.
Separate and rearrange once.

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COOKING & REHEATING CHART
Cooking chart
MEAT
Beef joint - Rare P-80 6-8 min.
- Medium P-80 7-9 min.
- well done P-80 9-11 min.
POULTRY
Whole chicken P-HI 6-9 min.
Portions chicken P-80 4-6 min.
Breast (boned) P-80 5-7 min.
FISH
Fish Fillets P-HI 3-5 min.
Whole Mackerel, P-HI 3-5 min.
Cleaned and prepared
Whole Trout, Cleaned P-HI 4-6 min.
& Prepared
Salmon steaks P-HI 4-6 min.
NOTE : The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and
preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
Frozen meat, poultry and fish must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
Item Power Cooking Time Special Instruction
Level Per lb./450g
- Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from
the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before
cooking.
- Always let the meat and poultry stand, covered
after cooking.
- Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish, or
add 15~30ml(1-2 tbsp) lemon juice, wine, stock,
milk or water.
- Always let the fish stand, covered, after cooking

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Reheating chart
• Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns.
• When heating pre-packaged ready cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully.
• If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should be thoroughly thawed
before following the heating instructions on the packed. It’s worth putting a note on them so that other members of the
household will remember too.
• Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before reheating.
• Chilled(refrigerated) food takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature (such as just-cooled food or food from the
store cupboard).
• All foods should be reheated using full microwave power.
Baby food 20-30 sec.
128g jar
Baby milk
100ml / 4fl.oz. 20-30 sec.
225ml / 8fl.oz. 40-50 sec.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll 20-30 sec.
Lasagna
1 serving 4-6 min.
(10 1/2oz./300g)
Casserole
1 cup 1 1/2-3 min.
4 cups 5-7 min.
Mashed potatoes
1 cup 2-3 min.
4 cups 6-8 min.
Baked beans
1 cup 2-3 min.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup 2-3 min.
4 cups 6-9 min.
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Empty into a small serving bowl.
Stir well once or twice during heating.
Before serving, check the temperature carefully.
Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle.
Before serving, shake well and check the temperature carefully.
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack.
*Note : Do not use recycled paper towels.
Place lasagna on microwaveable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.

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VEGETABLE CHART
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless another water quantity is
recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.
Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after cooking.
Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.
Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will cook.
All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
Broccoli 1/2lb./250g
1 lb./500g
Brussels sprouts 1/2lb./250g
Carrots 1/2lb./250g
Cauliflower 1/2lb./250g
1 lb./500g
Courgettes 1/2lb./250g
Egg plants 1/2lb./250g
Leeks 1/2lb./250g
Mushrooms 0.3 lb./125g
1/2lb./250g
Onions 1/2lb./250g
Pepper 1/2lb./250g
Potatoes 1/2lb./250g
1 lb./500g
Turnip cabbage 1/2lb./250g
Vegetables Weight Time Comments
Prepare even sized florets.
Arrange the stems to the centre.
Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water.
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves.
Arrange stems to the centre.
Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water or a
knob of butter. Cook until just tender.
Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1
tablespoon lemon juice.
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add
any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and
pepper. Drain before serving.
Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15ml(1tbsp.)
water.
Cut pepper into small slices.
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar
sized halves or quarters.
Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.
2-3 min
4-6 min
3-4 min
2-3 min
2-3 min
4-6 min
2-3 min
2-3 min
2-3 min
1-2 min
2-4 min
2-3 min
2-4 min
4-6 min
7-9 min
4-6 min
spinach 0.3 lb./125g
broccoli 1/2lb./250g
Peas 1/2lb./250g
Green beans 1/2lb./250g
Mixed vegetables 1/2lb./250g
(carrots/peas/corn)
Mixed vegetables 1/2lb./250g
(Chinese style)
Vegetables Weight Time Instructions
Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
1-2 min
2 1/2-4 min
2 1/2-4 min
3-5 min
2 1/2-4 min
3-5 min