TECHWOOD TMO-2590 User manual

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DIGITAL MICROWAVE OVEN
WITH GRILL / COMBO
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
❑Please read these instructions carefully before use.
❑Keep present instructions for future references.
❑Check that your mains voltage corresponds to that stated on
the appliance.
❑Only use the appliance for domestic purposes and
household or similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas, in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- Environment type like :
• Farm Houses • Bed and Breakfast.
❑Only use the appliance in the way indicated in these
instructions.
❑Never use this unit near bathtub, shower, wash-hand basins
or other containers with water.
❑Never use this apparatus near water projections.
❑Never use this apparatus with the wet hands.
❑If, unfortunately the apparatus is wet, immediately withdraw
the cord of the socket-outlet.
❑Inform potential users of these instructions.
❑Never leave the appliance unsupervised when in use.
❑The appliance must be used only for its intended purpose. No
responsibility can be taken for any possible damage caused
by incorrect use or improper handling.
❑Children and persons with disabilities are not always aware of
the danger posed by the use of appliances.
❑This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above if they have been given supervision or instruction
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concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved.
❑Children shall not play with the appliance.
❑Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
❑Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
❑This appliance is not intended for built-in use.
❑In order to ensure your children‘s safety, please keep all
packaging (plastic bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of their
reach.
❑Caution ! Do not allow small children to play with the foil :
THERE IS A DANGER OF SUFFOCATION !
❑From time to time check the cord for damages. Never use the
appliance if cord or appliance shows any signs of damage.
❑Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid for
any reason whatsoever.
❑Never place it into the dishwasher.
❑Never use the appliance near hot surfaces.
❑Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance has been damaged in any manner. If the
supply cord or appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
❑Disconnect the power source cable before any operation of
cleaning of maintenance and accessories assembly.
❑Never use the appliance outside and always place it in a dry
environment.
❑Never use accessories, which are not recommended by the
producer. They could constitute a danger to the user and risk
to damage the appliance.
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❑Never use any other connector than the one provided.
❑Never move the appliance by pulling the cord. Make sure the
cord cannot get caught in any way.
❑Never wind the cord around the appliance and do not bend it
❑Ensure that the power cord does not come into contact with
hot parts of this unit.
❑Make sure the appliance has cooled down before cleaning
and storing it.
❑The temperature of accessible surfaces may be very high
when the appliance is operating. Never touch these parts, of
apparatus, to avoid burning itself.
❑Make sure the appliance never comes into contact with
flammable materials, such as curtains, cloth, etc...& the
power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
❑Before cleaning, always unplug the appliance from the power
supply and let it cool down.
❑This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
❑Always place the unit on a flat surface. Ensure, also, not to
cover the device and not to put anything on it.
❑Always remove the plug from the wall socket when the
appliance is not in use.
❑When using an extension lead always make sure that the
entire cable is unwound from the reel. Use solely CE
approved extension leads. Input power must be at least 16A,
250V, 3000W.
❑Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the
appliance and cause injury to the user.
❑This device, designed for home use, complies with standards
relating to this type of product.
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❑The appliance must be used and rested on a table or flat &
stable surface.
❑The item must not be left unattended when it is connected to
main supply.
❑The item is not to be used, if it has been dropped or if there
are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
❑Regarding the instructions for cleaning, thanks to refer to the
below paragraph of the manual.
❑This appliance is only intended for household use.
❑Warning: Avoid spilling on the connector.
There is a potential risk of injury if used incorrectly.
The surface of the heating element may remain hot for some
time after use.
(*) Competent qualified person : after sales department of the
producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved
and competent to perform this
SPECIFIC WARNING FOR MICROWAVE
● If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
● It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy
● Liquids and other foods must not be heated in hermetically
sealed containers due to the risk of explosion.
● If smoke is emitted, stop or unplug the oven and keep the
door closed to extinguish potential flames
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● Heating drinks with a microwave can cause abrupt and
delayed spurting of boiling liquids. Precautions must also be
taken when handling the container.
● The contents of baby feeding bottles and food containers
must be stirred or shaken and the temperature must be
checked prior to consumption. in order to avoid burns.'
● Do not give permission to children to use the oven
unsupervised unless they have received appropriate
instructions which ensure that the child can use the oven
safely and understands the hazards associated with an
improper use
● It is not advised to heat eggs in their shells nor hard-boiled
eggs in a microwave. due to the risk of explosion. even after
cooking is complete
● It is advised to clean the oven regularly and to remove all food
deposits: if the appliance is not kept sufficiently clean. its
surface could degrade, which could inexorably affect
appliance life span and lead to a hazard
●This appliance is intended to be used freestanding and shall
not be placed in a cabinet. Make sure to leave a clearing
distance of 30cm above the appliance, 10cm at the sides.
● Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens
● When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye
on the oven due to the possibility of ignition
● The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to
risk of injury, ignition or fire.
● Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed
during microwave cooking.
● The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
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This appliance is from group 2 & class B
This item is group 2 as it intentionally generates
radio-frequency energy for heating food or stuff.
This item is class B as it is suitable for use in locations in
residential environments and in establishments directly
connected to a low voltage power supply network which
supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall
socket before cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or
spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth.
Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid
the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain,
streak or dull the door surface.
3. The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven,
water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
openings.
4. Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and
adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any
spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
5. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a
soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave
oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.
6. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the
oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the
microwave oven is operated under high humidity condition.
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And it is normal.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for
cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a
dishwasher.
8. The parts (removable) in contact with food like plate, bowl,
forks, Spatula etc. can be washed in hot water with sponge
and soft detergent or put in the dishwasher.
9. The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to
avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the
oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in
mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller
ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the
proper position.
10. Remove odours from your oven by combining a cup of
water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep
microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe
thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
11. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light,
please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
12. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in
a hazardous.
13. Please do not dispose this appliance into the domestic
rubbish bin; it should be disposed to the particular disposal
centre provided by the municipalities
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Tip : To remove some lingering cooking odours, place a
microwave compatible bowl with water, lemon juice, and lemon
juice.
Operate the unit for 5 min at full power.
Remove the bowl carefully.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The symbol "OPEN BOOK" means a recommendation
to read important things contained in the record.
The symbol "BIN" crossed out, abbreviation WEEE
(Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment) means
that at the end of life, it should not be discarded with
household waste, but filed to the sorting of the locality.
Waste recovery can help preserve our environment.
The symbol "CE" is the guarantee of compliance with
harmonized European standards, voluntary, reflecting
the essential requirements into technical
specifications. These standards are not mandatory
but are guarantees of compliance with essential
requirements.
The symbol "GLASS / FORK" means that the device is
compatible and can come into contact with foodstuffs.
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The symbol "HOT SURFACE" warns the user that the
walls of the unit can become very hot, and to take
precautions as required.
The symbol ROHS (Restriction of use of some
Hazardous Substances) on the Environmental
Protection, certifies that for each of the five hazardous
substances • Lead • Mercury • (hexavalent) chromium •
products for protection against flames PBB and PBDE,
the peak concentration is equal to or less than 0.1% of
the weight of homogeneous material, and 0.01% for the
6th • cadmium.
The symbol "TRIMAN" indicates that the consumer is
invited to dispose the product as part of a separate
collection (eg recycling bin, waste, voluntary intake
point).
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
● 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.
● To reduce the risk of fire in the cavity,
Do not overcook the food.
Remove twisted metal wires from paper or plastic bags before placing
them in the oven.
Do not heat oil or grease as the temperature cannot be controlled.
● Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil
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or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
● Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
● It must be no damage to:
• The door (It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly).
• The latch and hinges.
• Joints.
Note: The oven must be repaired only by qualified personnel.
INSTALLATION
Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door
seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents
inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven
and contact qualified service personnel.
This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight
and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.
Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or
near combustible materials.
For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Make sure to leave a
clearing distance of 30cm above the appliance, 10cm at the sides. Do not
cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet.
Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper
positions.
The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an
emergency.
TO KNOW THE APPLIANCE
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1. Door security locking system
2. Glass door
3. Tray rotation axis
4. Rolling crown
5. Glass turntable
6. Control Panel (details below)
7. Grid for grill
8. Microwaves guide cover
(do not remove the mica plate covering the waveguide)
CONTROL PANEL
1. LED screen
2. Power selector
3. Grill - Combination grill / oven
4. Defrosting + Clock Adjustment
5. Preprogramed cooking
6. Stop or Cancel
7. Start
8. Cook time selection button
and weight of food to cook
CLOCK SETTING
The "Defrost / Clock " button is used to enter the local time and / or the
programmable cooking time => When " : " flashes on the LED display (after
connecting the appliance).
Example: To set the clock to 12:30
PROGRESS OF THE OPERATION
DISPLAY
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1
After power on, both dots flash
：
2
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button for 3 seconds
0:00
3
Turn the "Timer / Weight" knob to set the correct time
12:00
4
Appuyer de nouveau sur le bouton « Décongélation /
Horloge » pour régler les minutes
12:30
5
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button again to set the minutes
12:30
6
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button again to confirm the
selection.
1 After turning on the power, the two red dots ":" flash.
2 Press the "Defrost / Clock" button and hold for 3 seconds. The screen shows
0:00
3 Turn the "Timer / Weight" knob to set the correct time. 12:00
4 Press the "Defrost / Clock" button again to set the minutes 12h: 00
5 Turn the "Timer / Weight" knob to set the exact minutes.
12:30 pm (in the example)
6 Press the "Defrost / Clock" button again to confirm the choice, or wait for 5
seconds and the unit will display itself for 12H30.
Note: This key has two functions
1. Set the clock; Hold down this button for 3 seconds
2. Set the defrost menu; Press the key once to enter the defrost mode.
GETTING STARTED
The LED blinks 3 times when connected. Then the " : " symbol flashes, prompting
you to enter the cooking menu and duration.
TIME / WEIGHT BUTTON
It is possible to increase or decrease the cooking time and the programmed
weight during operation by turning the knob « Minuterie / Poids ».
"Timer / Weight".
PAUSE / CANCEL
At the initial stage, press once to cancel the programs already installed and
resume the initial step.
During cooking, pressing once on "Pause" momentarily stops oven operation.
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Press "Pause" twice to cancel the cooking program.
RECALL OF END OF COOKING
When cooking is complete, the LED display will show "End" and three beeps will
sound to prompt you to take the food out of the oven.
Press the "Pause / Cancel" button once or open the door to stop the beeps.
Note : Without opening the door or pressing "Pause" the beeps will sound every 3
minutes.
INSTANT COOKING
In standby mode, press the "Start" button, the oven will start “express” cooking
with high power.
The pre-set cooking time is one minute.
Note : It is possible to increase or decrease the cooking time by turning the
" Timer / Weight " button.
MICROWAVE COOKING
This function is used for cooking and for heating food.
Press the "Power selector" (« Sélecteur de puissance » ), the LED display flashes
to indicate the chosen power. Each press changes the power as follows : 100% -
80% - 60% - 40% - 20% and back to 100%.
POWER ADJUSTMENT TABLE
FULL POWER
100% power in microwaves.
Applicable for fast and complete cooking.
HIGH POWER
80% of power in microwaves.
Applicable for cooking a little slower.
MIDDLE POWER
60% of power in microwaves.
Applicable for cooking food with steam.
LOW POWER
40% of power in microwaves.
Applicable for thawing food.
VERY LOW POWER
20% microwave power.
Applicable to keep food warm.
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Baking example: Power 80% for 10 minutes.
PROGRESS OF THE OPERATION
SCREEN
1
After power on, both dots flash
：
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2
Select the power of the microwave
80P
3
Set the cooking time to 10 minutes
10:00
4
Press the "Start" key
1 After power up, both dots flash ":"
2 Select the desired microwave power by pressing the "Power selector" key
successively until you reach 80P on the display.
3 Set the cooking time by turning the "Timer / Weight" knob. 10:00
4 Press the "Start" button to start the device. The LED display shows the
countdown.
PRECAUTIONS
The maximum adjustable cooking time is 60 minutes.
Never use the grill (7) during microwave cooking.
Never operate the oven when it’s empty.
In use at maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically lower itself after
a certain cooking time to extend its life.
PROGRAMS
GRILL AND COMBINATION GRILL / OVEN
The "G" Grill function is used for grilling foods.
Press the "Grill / Combi" key, The LED display shows successively
G => C1 => C2 and return to => G.
G Grill function, the heating element will be activated during the heating
operation. Applicable for grilling fine meats or pork, sausages, chicken wings
and get a golden color.
C1 Combination of grill and microwave cooking.
30% of the time in microwaves and 70% of the cooking time.
C2 Combination of grill and microwave cooking.
55% of the time in microwaves and 45% of the time for grilling.
Cooking example: Grilling food with menu C2 for 10 minutes
PROGRESS OF THE OPERATION
SCREEN
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1
After power on, both dots flash
：
2
Press the "Grill / Combi" key
80P
3
Set the cooking time to 10 minutes
10:00
4
Press the "Start" key
Example: Grilling food with menu C2 for 10 minutes
1 After power up, both dots flash ":"
2 Select program C2 by successively pressing the "Grill / Combi" key until C2
appears on the display.
3 Set the cooking time by turning the "Timer / Weight" knob. 10:00
4 Press the "Start" key to start cooking. The LED display shows the countdown.
Notes : In grill and grill / combi mode, all parts of the oven, as well as the grill and
cookware can become very hot.
Be careful when removing one or more foods from the oven. Use
Potholders or thick kitchen gloves to avoid burns.
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THAWING
This function is used to defrost foods.
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button. (« Décongélation / horloge ».)
The LED display will show successively d.1 => d.2 => d.3. and back to d.1.
d.1 To defrost meat, the weight can vary from 100 gr to 2 kg.
d.2 To defrost poultry, the weight can vary from 200 gr to 3 kg.
d.3 To defrost seafood, the weight can vary from 100 to 900 gr.
Example: Thaw 400 gr of poultry
PROGRESS OF THE OPERATION
SCREEN
1
After power on, both dots flash
：
2
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button
d2
3
Set the cooking time to 10 minutes
10:00
4
Press the "Start" key
5
Halfway through defrosting, 3 beeps sound twice to prompt
you to return food.
Open the door, turn the food around and close the door.
Press the "Start" button again to continue defrosting.
Example: Thaw 400 gr of poultry
1 After turning on the power, both dots flash on the ":" screen
2 Select program d2 by successively pressing the "Defrost / Clock" button until d2
on the display, to set the type of food.
3 Turn the "Timer / Weight" knob to set the defrosting weight 0.4 = 400 gr.
4 Press the "Start" key to start cooking. The LED display shows the countdown.
Note: Halfway through defrost, 3 beeps sound twice to prompt you to return food.
Open the door, turn the food around and close the door.
Press the "Start" button again to continue defrosting.
Notes: It is necessary to return the food being defrosted for get a uniform effect.
Thawing generally requires more time than cooking food.
If food can be cut with a knife, the process of Thawing can be considered
finished.
Microwave penetrates about 4 cm into most foods
Thawed foods should be eaten as soon as possible.
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It is not recommended to refrigerate or refreeze.
AUTOMATIC COOKING
The oven has programmed cooking menus for easy operation.
When the light flashes twice, press the key « Cuissons Préprogrammées »
"Preprogramed Cooking". The LED display indicates A.1.
Note : Each time the button is pressed, the display will show A2 to A.8 and return
to A1.
Choose the appropriate menu based on the type and weight of the food.
Follow the instructions in the table below to avoid hazardous cooking.
DISPLA
Y
TYPE
METHOD
A 1
POP CORN
Suitable for bursting 80 to 100 gr of corn in
Popcorn.
A 2
WARM UP
This setting is suitable for heating 100 to 200g of
food.
A 3
DRINK
Suitable for heating a cup of liquid from 250 to 500
ml
A 4
PIZZA
Suitable for heating 1 or 2 parts of pizza.
A 5
POTATOES
Suitable for cooking potatoes.
A 6
FROZEN
DISH
Suitable for baking one or two portions of frozen
dish.
A 7
RICE
Suitable for baking 100 to 500g of rice.
A 8
VEGETABLE
S
Suitable for cooking 100 to 500g of vegetables.
A 1 POP CORN
Suitable for bursting 80 to 100 gr of corn in Popcorn.
A 2 WARM UP
This setting is suitable for heating 100 to 200g of food.
A 3 DRINK
Suitable for heating a cup of liquid from 250 to 500 ml
A 4 PIZZA
Suitable for heating 1 or 2 parts of pizza.
A 5 POTATOES
Suitable for cooking potatoes.
A 6 FROZEN DISH
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Suitable for baking one or two portions of frozen dish.
A 7 RICE
Suitable for baking 100 to 500g of rice.
AT 8 VEGETABLES
Suitable for cooking 100 to 500g of vegetables.
Notes : The expected temperature of food before cooking is 20 to 25 ° C.
A higher or lower temperature of food before cooking requires an increase
or decrease of the cooking time.
The temperature, weight and shape of foods have a large influence on
cooking.
If a significant deviation from the factor indicated in the menu above, is
found, adjust the cooking time to obtain the best results.
Example: cook 500 g of rice
PROGRESS OF THE OPERATION
DISPLAY
1
After power on, both dots flash
：
2
Press the « Cuissons Préprogrammées » key
A7
3
Set the cooking time to 10 minutes
10:00
4
Press the "Start" key (DÉPART)
Example : cook 500 g of rice
1 After power up, both dots flash ":"
2 Press the "Preprogrammed Cook" key to set the cooking menu. A.7
3 Set the cooking weight to 0.5 = 500g, by turning the "Timer / Weight" knob
(« Minuterie / Poids »)
4 Press the "Start" key (DÉPART) to start cooking. The LED display shows the
countdown.
DELAYED AUTOMATIC START
It is possible to program the type of cooking and the start time of the oven.
Once programmed, the microwave will start automatically at the set time.
The setting consists of 2 steps
1. Setting the current clock (unless already done)
2. Setting the cooking type and automatic start time.
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Example: it is 12:30
Automatic cooking programming => microwave power of 100P => For 9 minutes
and 30 seconds => at 14:20 (= 2.20 PM)
PROGRESS OF THE OPERATION
DISPLAY
1
After power on, both dots flash
：
1.1
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button for 3 seconds
0:00
1.2
Turn the "Timer / Weight" knob to set the correct time
12:00
1.3
Appuyer de nouveau sur le bouton « Décongélation /
Horloge » pour régler les minutes
12:30
1.4
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button again to set the minutes
12:30
1.5
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button again to confirm the
selection.
SETTING THE POWER AND START TIME
2
POWER SETTING
2.1
Press the "Power Selector" button
100P
2.2
Turn the "Timer / Weight" knob to set the cooking time
9:30
2.3
Press the "Defrost / Clock" button for 3 seconds to return to
the local time.
0:00
3
STARTING TIME SETTING
3.1
Repeat steps 1.2, 1.3, 1.4.
3.2
Press once the "Defrost / Clock" button to confirm the
programed delayed start.
14:20
After 5 seconds the device will display the local time = 12:30.
12:30
4
To check the programmed start time, Press the "Defrost /
Clock" button once.
14:20
Example: It is now 12:30,
You want the microwave to automatically start cooking :
1. Has a microwave power of 100P
2. For 9 minutes and 30 seconds
3. At 14.20 ( 2.20 PM)
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