Sandstrom S25MB12 User manual

Instruction Manual
25 Ltr Conventional Microwave
S25MB12
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Contents
Unpacking..................................................................................................................................... 4
Getting Ready ............................................................................................................................... 5
Introducing Microwave Cooking................................................................................................. 6
Cooking with a Microwave........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Checking Your Cooking Utensils ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave............................................................................................................................ 7
Materials That Can Be Used In The Microwave................................................................................................................... 8
Microwave Heating Categories................................................................................................................................................9
Steam ..............................................................................................................................................................................................10
Condensation...............................................................................................................................................................................10
Product Overview....................................................................................................................... 11
The Main Unit...............................................................................................................................................................................11
The Control Panel .......................................................................................................................................................................11
Checking Your Microwave.......................................................................................................... 12
Clock Setting............................................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Child Lock ................................................................................................................ 14
Microwave Cooking.................................................................................................................... 15
Multi-Stage Cooking .................................................................................................................. 16
Auto Cooking .............................................................................................................................. 17
Auto-cook Menu .........................................................................................................................................................................17
Auto-cook Menu Table..............................................................................................................................................................18
Defrosting ................................................................................................................................... 19
Auto Defrost .................................................................................................................................................................................19
Speed Defrost ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
Quick Start Cooking ................................................................................................................... 21
Cleaning Your Microwave........................................................................................................... 22
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................... 23
Specications.............................................................................................................................. 24
Safety Warnings.......................................................................................................................... 25
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Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the unit. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to
local regulations.
The following items are included:
Thank you for purchasing your new Sandstrøm Combination Microwave.
These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely.
We recommend that you spend some time reading this instruction manual in order
that you fully understand all the operational features it oers.
Read all the safety instructions carefully before use and keep this instruction manual
for future reference.
If items are missing or damaged, please contact Partmaster (UK only).
Tel: [phone] for assistance.
The Main Unit
Glass Turntable Plate x 1
P.N.: XGALS25MB12P12
Turntable Support x 1
P.N.: XGALS25MB12P11
Instruction Manual x 1
P.N.: XGALS25MB12 001
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Multi Stage
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Speed Defrost Auto Defrost
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2. Choose a at work surface for your microwave
away from heat sources such as radiators or
res and away from cold areas. You should
allow a 10cm space all around the microwave
and 30cm above so that warm air can
escape from the vents during cooking – This
microwave is not designed to be built in.
Getting Ready
This microwave is designed for home use only. It should not be used for commercial catering.
1. After unpacking your microwave, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure
there are no dents on the microwave, and the door closes properly. A dented or damaged microwave
could allow microwave energy to escape. Make sure that you have taken all the packaging from inside
the microwave. Please dispose of the plastic wrappings or bags safely and keep out of the reach of
babies and young children.
3. Plug your microwave into a standard
household electrical socket. Avoid using a
socket that also has an adaptor and other
equipment plugged in. Do not use a multi-
adaptor.
4. Put the turntable support inside the
microwave and place the glass turntable plate
on top of the support. The turntable support
is shaped to sit securely on the spindle. You
must always use the turntable plate and
support whenever you use the microwave.
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5. To protect your work surface, we recommend
that you x some non-slip cushion pads (not
included) to the underside of the microwave.
Underside View
Remove the turntable plate and turntable
support before turning the microwave
upside down.
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Introducing Microwave Cooking
Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling
hot food.
See below for basic guidelines in microwave cooking.
If you are unfamiliar with using a microwave, refer to the back of this instruction booklet for more
information.
Cooking with a Microwave
• Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and, whilst you should make sure
that food is fully cooked, you should be careful not to overcook it.
• Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important. Always stir from
the outside, inwards.
• If you are cooking a number of individual foods at the same time, such as baked potatoes or small
cakes, arrange them evenly on the turntable plate so that they cook evenly. Never stack food in your
microwave.
• Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook
evenly. It is also recommended to turn pieces of meat or poultry, especially if they have not been
deboned.
• Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in it’s own fat. Anything
cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour.
• Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them overcooking
before the thicker parts of the food have had a chance to cook. Use the aluminium foil sparingly and
wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it touching the inside of the microwave which
could cause sparks.
• Microwaves cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio waves.
Normally, these “waves” would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere but in a microwave they
are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up.
• Microwave energy can not pass through metal – so it can not escape from inside your microwave – but
it can pass through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic, and
paper. These are the things used to make microwave-safe
cooking equipment.
• Microwave-safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the
food it contains heats up.
• The microwave energy focuses on the moisture in the food
causing lots of tiny vibrations. The vibrations get so great that
the moisture, and the food heat up.
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Checking Your Cooking Utensils
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If made of plastic or
glass, utensils will be marked as“microwave safe” or similar.
Using Aluminium Foil in Your Microwave
It is safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave as long as you follow these safety guidelines.
As with all metals, microwave energy cannot pass through aluminium foil, but provided you keep the
aluminium foil away from the side of the microwave it will not cause sparks and there will not be any
damage to your microwave.
Using aluminium foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you do not want to cook as quickly as
others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook.
Place the aluminium foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the aluminium foil will not touch
the sides of the microwave when the turntable plate rotates. Only use one piece of aluminium foil at a time
so that you do not get sparks between the separate pieces.
Follow these guidelines when using aluminium foil in your microwave:
• Remove aluminium foil lids from containers before using in the microwave. Some lids are made of card
with a aluminium foil covering – these should be removed too. Use a microwave safe transparent lid if
possible.
• Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or lm cover.
• Always use the glass turntable plate.
• Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use containers that are more than 1.25in
(3.5cm) deep.
• Use gloves when handling hot aluminium foil containers.
• Do not completely cover food with aluminium foil. The microwave energy cannot pass through the
aluminium foil so the food will not cook.
• Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the microwave.
• Do not use more than one piece of aluminium foil in the microwave at the same time.
• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave oven.
• The microwave energy can not pass through the metal so it bounces o and sparks against the
inside of the oven.
• Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment does cause sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge. Even this trim can cause sparks.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can explode.
If you are not sure and/or there is no microwave-safe marking on the utensil, do NOT use it in the
microwave.
For the types of utensils you can use in the microwave, please see the“Materials That Can Be Used” section.
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Materials That Can Be Used In The Microwave
utensils remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat
or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven
walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Greaseproof paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled
“Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.
“Boiling bags”and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented
as directed by the instructions on their packaging.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture.
Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
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Microwave Heating Categories
Your microwave has been tested and labelled to meet the UK government’s voluntary agreement on the
reheating of pre-cooked food.
The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwaves are usually calculated using a relatively
large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 60705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller
packs, often about 350 grams.
The UK government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, have set up a
system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food.
The category, (a letter from A to E) is designed to help you reheat small quantities of food such as
microwave ready meals.
The label given above and also on the oven door gives the heating category and output power of the oven.
Microwave ready meals weighing up to 500g (1lb 2oz) should have cooking instructions for heating
categories A to E. Follow the instructions for the letter that corresponds to the heating category of the oven.
The higher the output power and heating category of the oven the less heating time is required. This is
shown in the diagrams below:
Oven Output Power
Less heating time required
600 700 800 900 1000 Watts
More heating time required
Oven Output Category
Less heating time required
A B C D E
More heating time required
900W (IEC 60705) is the output power of the
microwave.
E is the heating category for your microwave.
Check the cooking times for category E on the
food’s packaging to see how long it should be
cooked for.
900W
E
Start cooking at the lowest recommended time, and add more time if necessary. The moisture
content of food can vary, ensure food is cooked thoroughly all the way to the centre before serving.
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Steam
When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates.
The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to
prevent pressure from building up inside the microwave. It does this through the vents on the back of the
microwave and from around the door.
Condensation
As the steam cools, you may nd that condensation
gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the
work surface beneath the door and vents. Always dry
the microwave after cooking foods with a high moisture
content.
Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the
vents and around the door without microwave energy
escaping. There is no danger of microwave energy
escaping with the steam.
WeightAdjust
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