Stirling VTM20L-01 User manual
N13275
Model Number VTM20L-01
20L Microwave Oven
IM Version No: V1.2 Issue Date: 10 December 2015
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
1300 886 649
AUS MODEL: VTM20L-01 PRODUCT CODE: 52830 03/2016
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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a STIRLING®product.
All products brought to you by STIRLING®are manufactured to the highest
standards of performance and safety and, as part of our philosophy of
customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive
3Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
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Contents
02 Welcome
04 Warranty Details
05 General Safety Instructions
08 Product Overview
11 Getting Started
16 Instructions
21 Cleaning and Care
22 FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide
24 Other Useful Information
26 Recipes
31 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice
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20L Microwave Oven
Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for
a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this
warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded
at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The
benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies
in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and
Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure
and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You
are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of
acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
YEAR WARRANTY
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General Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read this manual thoroughly before first use. The safety precautions enclosed
herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the
completed warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. Note the product serial
number on this manual, so you always have it ready at hand. If applicable, pass
these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures
when using an electrical appliance, including the following:
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy
• Do not tamper with the safety locking mechanism, and do not attempt to use
the microwave oven with the door open. The door needs to be tightly shut to
prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy.
• Do not allow any object to prevent the door from closing. Also, do not allow
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do not use the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that there is no
damage to the oven door (bent, warped or otherwise damaged), hinges and
latches (broken or loosened), door seals and sealing surfaces.
• Warning! If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
• Warning! Do not attempt to repair the oven or adjust it yourself. Any repair
must only be carried out by qualified personnel. It is hazardous for anyone else
to remove a cover which protects against exposure to microwave energy.
Precautions to avoid the risk of fire in the microwave interior
• Keep an eye on the microwave oven when heating food in plastic or paper
containers as these could ignite.
• If you detect smoke, switch the oven off immediately, unplug it, and keep the
oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• WARNING! Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying as its temperature cannot be
controlled.
• Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven.
• Do not overcook food.
• Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the interior, and do
not use the oven for storage purposes when it is not in use.
• After use wipe the waveguide cover first with a damp, then a dry cloth, to
remove any food splashes and grease. Built-up grease may overheat and
begin to cause smoke or catch fire.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage: Make sure that your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond
to the voltage stated on the appliance rating plate.
• Power outlet: Connect the appliance to a properly earthed power outlet,
which must be readily accessible so that you can easily unplug it if necessary.
• Power cord: Do not kink or damage the power cord. Do not let it hang over
the edge of a table or benchtop, and do not let it touch hot or sharp surfaces.
Make sure the cord does not run under the microwave oven. Run it so that
there will be no risk of anyone pulling it inadvertently or tripping over it.
• Electrical safety: Do not insert any objects into the appliance.
• WARNING: Protect from moisture: To reduce the risk of electrocution and
other electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord or plug in water, do not spill
liquids into the oven, and do not operate it with wet hands.
• WARNING: Damage: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. In
case of damage, contact our after sales support line for advice.
• WARNING:If the appliance and/or its supply cord are damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard. Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, or modify
the appliance. There are no user-serviceable parts contained within.
• Disconnection: Switch the appliance off and unplug it from the power
supply after use and before cleaning, servicing, maintenance, or moving the
appliance. Do not pull the cord when disconnecting, grip the plug and pull it
gently out of the outlet.
• Safety switch: The installation of a residual current device (safety switch) is
recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the
appliance. See your electrician for professional advice.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• Domestic use only: This appliance is intended for indoor household use only. It
is not suitable for commercial, industrial or laboratory use. Do not use it outdoors.
• Intended use: This microwave oven is specifically designed for heating or
cooking food or beverages in a domestic environment. Do not use the appliance
for anything other than its intended purpose. Drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths and similar items may
lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
• Do not use when empty: Do not operate the microwave oven without any
liquid or food inside the oven. This would damage the oven.
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General Safety Instructions (Cont.)
• Accessories: Any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may
cause injuries to persons.
• Utensils: Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
• Usage restrictions: The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children: Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Only allow children aged 8 years and older to use the oven without supervision
when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use
the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. Do not
allow children to clean the microwave oven or perform user maintenance.
• No external timer: The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
an external timer or separate remote control system.
• Cleaning: Maintain the oven in a clean condition to avoid surface deterioration,
which could affect its working life and result in a hazard risk. Clean the oven
regularly and remove food residues from door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.
Do not use a steam cleaner for cleaning any part of the microwave oven. Do not
use corrosive chemicals in this appliance.
• Improper use: Improper installation or use of accessories not recommended in
this manual may result in fire, electric shock and/or personal injury. We accept no
liability for any eventual damages due to improper use, incorrect handling or
noncompliance with these instructions.
• Hot cookware: After cooking, the container is very hot. Use oven mitts to
avoid burns when handling cooking utensils that have become hot because of
the heat transferred from the food.
• Hot steam: To avoid burns from hot steam, always open any lids away from
your face and body. Take the same precautions when removing microwave
plastic wrap or opening popcorn or microwave oven cooking bags.
• Hot drinks: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore take utmost care when handling a container with hot drinks.
• Hot food: Always check the temperature before serving. To avoid burns,
always stir or shake the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars.
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1 Viewing window: allows you to see the cooking status.
2 Glass turntable (245mm): the food sits on the turntable, its rotation during
operation helps to cook food evenly.
CAUTION! Place the rotating ring (5) first on the oven cavity floor, then fit the
turntable onto the rotating axis (6) and ensure that it is properly in place.
3 Waveguide cover (not visible here): this cover is inside the microwave oven,
next to the wall of control panel. Never remove this cover!
4 Door lock: the door of the microwave oven must be properly closed in order
for it to operate.
5 Rotating ring: the glass turntable sits on the wheels of the rotating ring; it
supports the turntable and helps it to balance when rotating.
6 Rotating axis: the glass turntable sits on the axis; the motor underneath it
drives the turntable to rotate.
7 Control panel: this panel contains the digital display, function dial and
operation buttons (see opposite for details).
Product Overview
The microwave oven
1 2 3
4 5 67
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Mirco
Power
Auto
Cooking
Enter
Time
Weight
Preset
Clock
Defrost
Pause
Cancel
Instant
Start
DIGITAL DISPLAY
• Power level, cooking time, clock time
and action indicators are displayed on
the circular screen.
• The food icons around the edge
(see page 10) represent the auto
cooking menus (clockwise from top):
popcorn, potatoes, vegetables, beef,
fish, chicken, reheat, beverage, rice,
pasta, bread, pizza.
FUNCTION DIAL
Turn the dial to:
• Select the Auto Cooking function, then
push in the dial (press Enter) and select
the weight option by turning the dial.
• Input a cooking time.
• Select a food weight.
• Set the oven clock time.
BUTTONS
Micro Power
Press this button to set the power level.
Preset / Clock / Defrost
Press this button to set the delayed start
timer, set the clock or select defrost mode.
Instant Start
Press this button to start a set program,
or to start cooking immediately for one
minute at 100% power.
Pause/Cancel
Use this button to pause or cancel an
operation or program, or to set the
child lock.
Product Overview (Cont.)
The control panel
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DIGITAL DISPLAY
• Power level, cooking time, clock time and action indicators are displayed on
the circular screen, as illustrated below.
A Power level indicator: 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%
B Time display: clock time, remaining cooking time
C Action indicators: child safety lock, clock, timer, defrosting
• The food icons around the edge represent the auto cooking menus, as
illustrated below.
Product Overview (Cont.)
The control panel (cont.)
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Getting Started
Unpacking
• Unpack: Remove all packing materials from outside and inside the oven. If
there is a safe film over the oven door, tear it off before use. Keep the original
packaging carton and materials in a safe place. It will help prevent any
damage if the product needs to be transported in the future, and you can use
it to store the appliance when it is not in use. In the event it is to be disposed
of, please recycle all packaging materials where possible. Plastic wrapping
can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all
packaging materials are out of their reach and disposed of safely.
• Inspect: Unwind the power supply cord to its full length and inspect it
for damage. Then check the microwave oven for any damage, such as a
misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or
loose door hinges and latches, dents inside the cavity or on the door.
WARNING: If there is any damage to the appliance or its cord, do not operate
the microwave oven! Contact our after sales support centre.
• Read: Read this manual to familiarise yourself with the parts and operating
principles. Pay particular attention to the safety advice on the previous pages.
• Clean: Wipe the inside surfaces of the microwave oven with a damp cloth.
Wash the glass turntable with a soft cloth in warm water and a little dish
detergent to remove any dust from transport. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Installation
• Position: Place the microwave oven on a flat, stable surface that can support
the weight of the oven plus the heaviest foods likely to be cooked in it.
• WARNING: Do NOT place the microwave oven:
X In a cabinet; this appliance is intended to be used freestanding.
X Where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated (such as near a gas
burner or water tank).
X Near combustible materials.
X Near a TV, radio or antenna; keep a minimum distance of 5m to such
appliances in order to avoid potential picture interference.
• Clearances: Place the microwave oven with its back against a wall, allowing
enough space for ventilation: 20cm of space above the oven, 10cm at the
back and 5cm on both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance. Do not remove the feet. Only use the appliance on a benchtop that
is at least 85cm above the ground.
• Assembly: Place the rotating ring in its position in the cavity base and the
rotating axis in the centre. Then fit the turntable on top, making sure it sits
securely in place and can move freely on the rotating ring.
WARNING: Do not operate the appliance without the turntable, rotating ring
and rotating axis in their proper positions.
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Getting Started (Cont.)
Electrical connection
• This appliance must be earthed. We accept no liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe any electrical
connection procedures. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
earthing will reduce the risk of an electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for the current.
• The plug must be connected to an appropriate outlet that is installed
and earthed in accordance with all local standards and requirements. If
unsure, consult an electrician or a service representative. Do not, under any
circumstances, cut or remove the third grounding prong from the power plug.
• It is recommended that a separate circuit be provided for use by the
microwave oven alone.
• Make sure that the power cord does not run under the oven and that the
socket is readily accessible so it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
Before first use
The appliance may produce fumes or odour when it is first heating up. This
is due to the components being new and can be disregarded safely. We
recommend you place a cup of water on the turntable and run the microwave
oven on full power for a few times until all odour and/or smoke has dissipated
(see page 16 for usage instructions). Ensure there is adequate ventilation.
Microwave cookware details
Cookware used in a microwave oven must be microwave safe. Suitable materials
are listed in the table overleaf.
• Shape of cooking container: We recommend round/oval dishes for micro-
wave cooking rather than square/oblong ones, as food in the corners of a
container tends to overcook.
• Heating liquids: Use a wide-mouthed container for heating liquid, and when
it is hot, wait a few moments before opening the container in order to avoid
possible hazards caused by delayed eruptive boiling.
• Placement: Make sure the cooking container does not touch the interior walls
during cooking.
• Metal: Microwaves cannot penetrate metal, so do not use any cookware
made of or containing metal, such as dishes with a metallic trim, metal
racks, trays or utensils, aluminium foil, or foil containers.
• Recycled paper products: Do not use these when microwave cooking, as
they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
• Browning dish: When using a browning dish or self-heating container, always
place a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent
damage to the turntable and rotating ring.
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Getting Started (Cont.)
Cookware and utensils guide for microwave cooking
Cookware used in a microwave oven must be microwave safe.
Recommended
Microwave plastic wrap Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for steam to
escape and avoid placing it directly on the food. Do not use
when cooking meat. Do not allow it to come into contact with
high-fat food as it may melt.
Paper towels and paper
napkins
Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb excess
moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper
towels, which may contain metal and could ignite.
Heat-resistant glass and
ceramic dishes
Use for heating or cooking.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Limited Use
Aluminium foil Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed
areas. However, take care not to use too much foil, and keep
a distance of 2–3cm between the foil and the cavity wall.
Ceramic, porcelain and
stoneware dishes
Use these if they are labelled "Microwave Safe". If they are
not labelled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.
Never use ceramics decorated with a metal rim or glaze.
Heat-resistant plastic
containers
Use only if labelled "Microwave Safe", and only according to
dish instructions. Avoid when cooking foods with high fat and
sugar content. Other plastics can melt.
Not Recommended
Glass jars and bottles Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can
shatter and cause damage and injury.
Paper bags These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are
designed for microwave use.
Styrofoam plates and
cups
These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
Plastic storage and food
containers
Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the
microwave.
Metal utensils, racks or
trays
These can damage your oven. Do not use in the microwave.
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Microwave cooking principles
• Arrange the food. Arrange the food so the thickest parts are towards the
outside of the dish, the thinner parts towards the centre, and spread it evenly.
Do not overlap if possible.
• Cover it. Cover the food, but not tightly, as some ventilation is necessary for
even heating. Covering food will prevent spattering and help food cook evenly.
• Turn over. To speed up the cooking time and ensure even cooking, turn pieces
of food over, rearrange them or stir the food from the outside to the centre of the
dish at least once halfway through cooking.
• Watch the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and
add more time as needed. Severely overcooked food can smoke or ignite.
• Is it done? Colour and hardness of the food help you to determine if it is done.
Indicators include:
• Steam is coming out from all parts of food, not just the edge.
• Joints of poultry can be moved easily.
• Pork or poultry pieces show no signs of blood.
• Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with a fork.
• Let it stand. After cooking times out, leave the food in the oven for an adequate
length of time. This will allow the food to complete its cooking cycle and cool it
down in a gradual manner.
• WARNING! Do not heat liquids and other food in sealed containers as
they are liable to explode. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are
considered to be sealed containers.
• No frying. Do not attempt to fry food in the microwave oven, as hot oil can
damage oven parts and utensils, or cause skin burns.
• No whole eggs. Do not attempt to boil eggs in their shell, as they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• Pierce skins. Pierce food with nonporous skin such as potatoes, whole
squash, apples, chestnuts or sausages before cooking.
• Take special care to prevent the turntable from breaking.
• Let the turntable cool down before cleaning.
• Do not place hot food or utensils on the cold turntable.
• Do not place frozen food or utensils on the hot turntable.
Getting Started (Cont.)
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First connection
Insert the plug of the microwave oven supply cord into a suitable power point.
On first connection, the LED flashes 3 times, then the unit beeps and [ : ] flashes
on the display. We recommend that at this stage you set the digital clock to the
correct time of day. However, this is not necessary for basic oven use.
Setting the clock
This microwave oven has a 24-hour clock. To set it:
• Press and hold the Preset/Clock/Defrost button for 3 seconds until [ 0:00 ]
and the timer symbol appear on the display.
• Rotate the Function Dial to set the correct hour, then press the Preset/
Clock/Defrost button once to confirm.
• Rotate the Function Dial to set the correct minute, then press the Preset/
Clock/Defrost button once to confirm, or wait for 5 seconds for the time to
set. The current time will now be shown on the display.
Setting microwave controls
• Each time a button is pressed, a beep will sound to acknowledge the action.
• At the end of a set cooking or defrosting program, [ End ] will be displayed on
the screen and the oven will beep 3 times, prompting you to open the door
and take out the food. If you do not open the door or press the Pause/Cancel
button, the oven will repeat beeping every 3 minutes.
Instant Start
This is a convenient setting for cooking or heating food quickly. Just press the
INSTANT START button to cook instantly with full power for 1 minute.
Stopping the oven during operation
• During operation: Press the Pause/Cancel button once to pause the
microwave oven, or twice to cancel the program.
• At initial or input stage: Press the Pause/Cancel button once to cancel
input programs and resume initial stage.
Child safety lock
The child safety lock prevents unsupervised operation by young children. Once
set, the Child Lock indicator will show up on the display screen and the oven
cannot be operated. To set the child safety lock, press and hold the Pause/
Cancel button for about 3 seconds: a beep will sound and the Child Lock
indicator will appear on the display screen. Pressing any button now will be
ineffective. To cancel the child safety lock, press and hold the Pause/Cancel
button for about 3 seconds until the Child Lock indicator on the display goes off.
Getting Started (Cont.)
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Microwave cooking
Microwave cooking allows you to customise cooking power and time. First,
select a power level by pressing the Micro Power button a number of times (see
the table below). Then set the cooking time (maximum 60 minutes), using the
Function Dial, before pressing the Instant Start button.
After the set time has elapsed, the buzzer will beep every 3 minutes and [ End ]
will be displayed. Press the Pause/Cancel button to clear the [ End ] display
before starting another cooking function.
Power levels
Press
Button
Power
Level Cooking Power Application
1 x 100P High: 100% Quick and thorough cooking
2 x 80P Medium High: 80% Medium express cooking
3 x 60P Medium: 60% Steaming food
4 x 40P Medium Low: 40% Defrosting food
5 x 20P Low: 20% Keeping warm
Example
To cook food for 10 minutes with medium high microwave (80%) power:
• Place food into the microwave and close the door.
• Press the Micro Power button twice to set the power level to 80%.
• Rotate the Function Dial until the cooking time [ 10:00 ] is displayed.
• Press the Instant Start button to start cooking. The countdown will start and
the LED will display the remaining cooking time.
Important notes
• Never operate the oven empty.
• The lower the cooking power, the slower the cooking.
• The maximum time that can be set is 60 minutes.
• At maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically lower the power
after a certain time of cooking to lengthen the service life.
• If you want to turn the food during operation, press the Pause/Cancel button
to stop operation, turn the food over, and then press the Instant Start button
to continue the preset cooking procedure.
• If you intend to remove the food before the preset time, you must press the
Pause/Cancel button twice to clear the preset procedure in order to avoid
unintended operation when using the oven next time.
Instructions
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Instructions (Cont.)
Defrosting food
This feature automatically sets an appropriate defrosting cycle for meat, poultry
and seafood. All you need to do is select the appropriate defrost mode by
pressing the Preset/Clock/Defrost button and then enter the weight of the food
to be thawed using the Function Dial (the quantity of food that can be defrosted
automatically ranges from 100g to 3kg, depending on the type of food). Finally,
press the Instant Start button to start defrosting.
After the set time has elapsed, the buzzer will beep every 3 minutes and [ End ]
will be displayed. Press the Pause/Cancel button to clear the [ End ] display
before starting another cooking function.
Defrosting modes
Display Defrosting Mode Weight Range (kg)
d.1 Meat 0.1 - 2.0
d.2 Poultry 0.2 - 3.0
d.3 Seafood 0.1 - 0.9
Example
To set the oven to defrost 400g of frozen chicken pieces:
• Place the frozen chicken pieces in a bowl in the microwave and close the door.
• Press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button twice to select the mode: [d.2 ].
• Rotate the Function Dial until the weight is displayed: [ 0.4 ].
• Press the Instant Start button to start defrosting. The countdown will start
and the LED will display the remaining defrosting time.
• The system will beep during defrosting to prompt you to turn the food over (or
to remove parts of the food that are already defrosted). This will ensure even
defrosting. Open the door and turn over the food, then close the door and
press the Instant Start button again to continue defrosting.
Important notes
• It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to obtain uniform effect.
• Defrosting usually takes longer than cooking food.
• If the food can be cut with a knife, the defrosting process can be considered
completed.
• Microwaves penetrates around 4cm into most food.
• Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible. Do not refreeze
food that has been defrosted.
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Instructions (Cont.)
Auto cooking (preset cooking settings)
This microwave oven has several preset cooking settings for cooking particular
types and quantities of food automatically, without the need for setting cooking
time or power level. Just select the type of food by rotating the Function Dial
(popcorn, potato, vegetables, meat, fish, chicken, reheat, beverage, rice, pasta,
bread, pizza). Then push in the Function Dial (press Enter) and select the
weight/quantity option by turning the Function Dial.
Finally, press the Instant Start button to start auto cooking. You may need to
turn the food over during cooking to ensure even heating.
Display Food Options Weight/Quantity Options
A-01 Popcorn 1 100g
A-02 Potatoes 2 0.45kg - 0.65kg
A-03 Vegetables 5 0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-04 Meat 6 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg - 0.6kg - 0.7kg
A-05 Fish 6 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg - 0.6kg - 0.7kg
A-06 Chicken 6 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg - 0.6kg - 0.7kg
A-07 Reheat 5 0.2kg - 0.4kg - 0.6kg - 0.8kg - 1.0kg
A-08 Beverage 2 250mL - 500mL
A-09 Rice 5 0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-10 Pasta 5 0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-11 Bread 5 0.1kg - 0.2kg - 0.3kg - 0.4kg - 0.5kg
A-12 Pizza 2 1 share - 2 shares
Bread
Beef
pasta
Vegetable
Rice
Pizza
Fish
Reheat
Potato
Beverage Chicken
Popcorn
Pizza
Bread
Pasta
Rice
Beverage
Reheat Chicken
Fish
Beef
Vegetables
Potatoes
Popcorn
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Important notes
• The programmed auto cooking times are based on the food being at room
temperature (20-25°C) before cooking. Food that is colder or warmer may
require increased or decreased cooking times.
• Auto cooking results are affected by the shape and size of the food to be cooked,
how well it is placed in the microwave oven, voltage fluctuations and, of course,
your personal preference as to how well done you like certain foods cooked.
If your food is not cooked to your satisfaction, please adjust the cooking time
accordingly.
Instructions (Cont.)
Multistage cooking
Some recipes may require cooking at more than one power level. Your oven can be
set to change power levels automatically at different stages, up to four times.
Example
To set the oven to cook food with 100% microwave power for 3 minutes followed
by 9 minutes with 20% power:
Place the food into the oven and close the door.
Stage 1: • Press the Micro Power button to set the power level to 100P.
• Turn the Function Dial to set the cooking time [ 3:00 ].
Stage 2: • Press the Micro Power button to set the power level to 20P.
• Turn the Function Dial to set the cooking time [ 9:00 ].
• Press the Instant Start button to start the program. The countdown
will start and the LED will display the time remaining in the current stage.
Important notes
• When the first stage (cooking with 100% microwave power) is finished, the
second stage (microwave 20P) will start automatically.
• A maximum of four (4) stages can be set with a multistage program. To set
more stages, repeat the steps above.
Example
To set the oven to steam 400g of fish:
• Place the fish on a plate in the oven and close the door.
• Turn the Function Dial to activate the Auto Cooking setting, then push in the
dial (press Enter) when the A-05 setting for Fish is flashing.
• Select the weight/quantity option by turning the Function Dial to 0.4.
• Press the Instant Start button to start auto cooking. The countdown will start
and the LED will display the remaining auto cooking time.
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Instructions (Cont.)
Automatic (delayed) start timer
The delayed start timer allows you to program the oven to start cooking at a later
time. To use this delayed start timer, the clock must be set to the correct time.
Example
It is 12:30pm now and you want the oven to start cooking at 2:20pm with 100%
microwave power for 9 minutes and 30 seconds:
Place food into the oven and close the door.
Step 1: Setting the clock (if the clock is already set to the correct time, omit
this step and go straight to Step 2)
1.1 Press and hold the Preset/Clock/Defrost button for 3 seconds.
1.2 Rotate the Function Dial to set the correct hour [ 12 ].
1.3 Press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button once to confirm.
1.4 Rotate the Function Dial to set the correct minutes [ 30 ].
1.5 Press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button once to confirm, or wait for
5 seconds for the time to set. The current time [ 12:30 ] will now be
shown on the display.
Step 2: Setting the cooking menu and time
2.1 Press the Micro Power button to set the power level to 100P.
2.2 Turn the Function Dial to set the cooking time [ 9:30 ].
2.3 Press and hold the Preset/Clock/Defrost button for 3 seconds to
return to the current clock.
Step 3: Setting the start time
3.1 Rotate the Function Dial to set the delayed start hour [ 14 ], then
press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button once to confirm.
3.2 Rotate the Function Dial to set the delated start minutes [ 20 ], then
press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button once to confirm the menu.
The automatic (delayed) start timer has now been set and the microwave oven
will start the menu at 2:20pm.
Important notes
• To check the preset starting time, press the Preset/Clock/Defrost button.
• To start the set program immediately, press the Instant Start button.
• To cancel the automatic (delayed) start timer, press the Pause/Cancel button.
• WARNING: For your personal safety, do not program the timer and then
leave the microwave oven unattended. For food safety reasons, do not leave
easily spoilt foods in the oven for too long when using the timer.
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