Tesco MC209 User manual

MC209
Combination
Microwave Oven
Convection Oven
and Grill
User Guide
START
QUICK START
/
POWER
CONVECTION
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
MICRO+
CONVECTION
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIME
MENU
STOP/CANCEL

MC209 Microwave Oven User Guide
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When cooking with your oven:
$ Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
$When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use
$Read all the instructions and retain them. only film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the
film does not touch the food. If necessary, prick the film all
over to allow steam to escape.
$Grill & microwave/grill cooking: Do not use paper or plastic
containers, or plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking
should be heatproof and microwave safe.
$WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
$Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave
competent person. oven. The oil could catch fire.
$ WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
$Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
competent person to carry out any service or repair containers since they are liable to explod .
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy;
$Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek
$
expert assistance.
even after microwave
heating has ende
WARNING
$Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the $The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
electrical cord or plug in water or liquids. stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
$Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or consumption, in order to avoid burns.
electric burner. $Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
$Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface. eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when
$Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is handling the container.
operational.
$Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot
surface or overhang a table edge.
$Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.
$Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top $Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
of the oven. deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the
$Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
the manufacturer. situation.
$This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including $ If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety
$Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
$ WARNING: Only allow children 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.
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate
$Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not expressly of the appliance
specified in this manual.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
$When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other objects in
The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The
the oven.
mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain
$There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven.
readily removeable from the mains supply.
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product
warranty.
$Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate
on the rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your
mains voltage.
$The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the oven
into a mains adaptor into which other units are connected.
$Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
e If covered
containers are used, the covers should be loose. Move such
containers to and from the oven with care as food may splash
and the lid may fall.
Eggs in their shells (whether raw or cooked), fruits in thick
skins and nuts in their shells should not be heated in the
$Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only. Allow microwave as they may explode
the appliance to cool before cleaning. d.
$: Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This $Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be
could cause damage to the oven. peeled or pierced thoroughly before cooking.
$Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how
long to cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and
check the food regularly.
$Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove any
$Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning. food deposits.
CAUTION: When Using the Convection Oven or Grill:
$Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when
the grill or convection oven is on. DANGER OF BURNS.
$When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a
heatproof surface, or on an insulating mat.
$Keep small children away from the grill and hot dishes
$Children should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
$Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when
removing a hot container from the oven.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE

Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.
About Your Microwave Oven
(*Combination refers to microwave + grill and microwave +
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. Microwave convection cooking)
cooking can also help preserve the minerals and vitamins in
many foods.
The microwave power output of your oven is 800 watts.
Because the temperature in a microwave oven is relatively cool
(unlike a normal oven) you have to remember that the food can
be extremely hot. Always take precautions when handling
containers.
Radio Interference:
Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and
wraps designed for microwave ovens. Plastic films should not
touch food as they may gas, melt or break down when hot and
Suitable and unsuitable containers: contaminate food.
Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white
microwave ovens, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking, microwave paper towels are safe for microwave use. Wooden
deforming or burning. Metal containers, or containers having objects may catch fire - so avoid their use.
metal decoration or trim are not suitable for use with your Do not use aluminium foil for microwave cooking unless the
microwave oven. recipe requires it. Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven
When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully walls. Metal skewers, ties, etc. should be removed from food
heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking. before cooking.
Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
contents to erupt when removed from the oven.
Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your
radio, TV or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may
be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:
$Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
$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.
Cookware
Heat–Resistant Glass
Non Heat–Resistant Glass
Heat–Resistant Ceramics
Microwave–Safe Plastics
Kitchen Paper
Metal Trays / Metal Racks
Aluminium Foil
Metal Foil Containers
Microwave Grill Convection Combination*
properly. Add more minutes as you drop the power.
Cooking In your Oven $About 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off
Your oven can carry out a number of cooking processes. so your food will continue cooking after you've removed it.
$Basic Microwave Cooking $Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
$Basic Grilling take around15 minutes in the microwave.
$Convection Cooking ( standard convection oven) $Foods such as cakes with baking powder should stand a few
$Microwave/Grill combination cooking minutes before cooking to allow the leavening agents to
$Microwave/Convection combination cooking work.
In these above two processes, food is partially cooked by $If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
microwaves and then finished by either grilling or oven cooking. $Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking.
This accelerates the cooking process whilst maintaining the finish $Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
and texture of traditionally cooked foods. There is also a programme encourage even heat distribution.
that enables you to defrost frozen food and then combination cook $Food cooks better in a dish with round or curved sides.
it thus completing the entire cooking process in one operation. $Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
Preset cooking programmes cooking, stir it in or add it later.
$To ensure better distribution of heat when cooking large
pieces of meat in the microwave, remove the bone, cook on
medium power for longer periods of time, rotate twice
during cooking .
Tips for good microwave cooking
Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the outside $Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
and the thinner part inside for more even cooking. Fold under the with other ingredients. Take care when cooking foods with
thin edges of fish fillets and other tapered foods. Where it is high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very high
possible to control the shape, e.g. by tying a meat roast into a temperatures.
cylinder, more uniform results will be obtained. $Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
filling gets hotter than the pastry.
$5-6 minutes per 500 g. will cook most diced foods including
meat, poultry fruit and vegetables. Seafood takes less time. $Always follow the advice in the Safety Guide on Page 2 for
$Different foods require different temperatures to cook safe, effective cooking procedures.
Your oven has 8 preset programmes. These programmes allow
you to automate the cooking of a range of standard foods for
greater convenience. Some programmes use one cooking
method, others use combination cooking. So you can just select
the programme, dial in the amount of food you want to cook and
the oven will do the rest!
$Stuffing in poultry does not have an opportunity to
completely cook, because the meat outside is heated
quickly. Stuffing for poultry should be cooked beforehand
and inserted later.
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Your Microwave Oven and Its Components
Turntable
Grill Element Oven Air Vent
Control
Panel
Turntable Rotor
Turntable
Support Ring
Viewing Window
Door Locking
Assembly
Grilling Plate*
*Safety Handle not illustrated
Ventilation Slots
Open the oven door. In the oven compartment you should find
Introduction the turntable and rotating support ring, the metal non-stick
Please make sure you read all the instructions and the safety grilling plate and a safety handle. Unpack all these items.
notes carefully and that you familiarise yourself with the features Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the
and operation of your oven before use. locking mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
your nearest Tesco store for assistance.
Unpacking the Microwave Oven
If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging,
Remove the polystyrene top packing pieces and lift out the oven.
do so having regard to recycling provisions in your area.
Unpack the oven completely removing all the protective tape.
Preliminaries
Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work surface $
away from sources of cold, heat and damp. $
For
$
$
$
Installing the Turntable
Open the oven door.
Check that the rotor is on the motor drive spindle. If not, you
will need to attach it. There is a flat
good ventilation, the rear of the oven should have a clearance
machined on the motor spindle to
of at least 10 cm from the wall, the free distance above the top
hold the rotor secure while the oven
should be at least 20 cm and there should be a gap of at least 5cm
is operating. Rotate the rotor
at both sides.
slightly back and forth until it drops
securely into place over the spindle.
Place the Turntable Support Ring in the oven
Lower the turntable onto the Rotor. There is a recess in the
turntable to lock securely on the rotor.
You must always operate your microwave oven with the
turntable assembly properly in place.
The oven should be plugged directly into the wall socket and not
via an adaptor or any other power sharing device.
5cm
20cm
5cm
10cm
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START
QUICK START
/
POWER
CONVECTION
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
MICRO+
CONVECTION
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIME
MENU
STOP/CANCEL
The grilling plate
should be used for
grilling only.
Do not use for any
process involving
convection or
microwave cooking.

START
QUICK START
/
STOP/CANCEL
POWER
CONVECTION
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
MICRO+
CONVECTION
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TIME
MENU
CONTROL PANEL USING THE OVEN
SWITCHING ON
$Unwrap and uncoil the power cord fully.
$Plug the mains plug into a suitable wall socket.
$Switch the mains power on.
$Your oven is now ready to be programmed
SETTING THE TIME
When first switched on the screen will display 1:00. This is the
factory default setting. If you switch the product off at the mains
and switch on again the clock will always reset to1:00
The clock can be set to display 24 hours or 12 hours (AM/PM)
$Press WEIGHT/CLOCK to toggle 12 -24 hr display
Example: Setting the time to 13:30 (24 Hr Clock)
$Press the STOP/CANCEL button
$Select 24 Hr
$Turn the TIME/MENU knob to 13
$Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button
$Turn the TIME/MENU knob to 30
MENU ACTION SCREEN
Displays cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time.
POWER
Repeatedly press to set microwave cooking power level $Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button
CONVECTION $The time is now set.
Press to select convection cooking. SETTING THE CHILD LOCK
GRILL/MICRO+GRILL The child lock disables all the oven functions.
Press once to select grill cooking. To set the Child lock:
Press twice to select a microwave/grill cooking program.
$Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL button
MICRO+CONVECTION
Press to select a microwave/convection cooking program.
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Press to access the clock setting routine
After a few seconds the oven will ‘beep’ and the word ‘LOCK’ will
With other programs: Press to select the weight of food.
appear in the display.
TIME/MENU This performs a number of functions: In Child Lock mode only the clock time is displayed and all
Rotate to select a Preset Cooking Program controls are disabled.
In conjunction with other programs: Rotate to set the clock or To remove the Child lock:
cooking time. Rotate to select the weight of food $Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL button
To start cooking: Press once to start a cooking program.
Express Cooking: Press repeatedly to set a cooking time and
start the oven automatically.
STOP/CANCEL Press to cancel a setting or reset the oven
Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel After a few seconds the oven will ‘beep’ and the word ‘LOCK’ will
cooking altogether. disappear from the display. The oven controls will now operate
Press and hold to set/release the Child Lock. normally.
Grill Button/
Micro+ Grill Combi
Microwave
Power Selector
STOP/CANCEL Button
Menu Action Screen
Convection Button
Weight/Clock Button
Time/Menu Knob/
Oven Start
Micro + Convection
Combi Button
CLOCK
CLOCK CLOCK
LOCK
CLOCK
LOCK
CLOCK
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WEIGHT/CLOCK
WEIGHT/CLOCK
WEIGHT/CLOCK
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
STOP/CANCEL
STOP/CANCEL
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
CLOCK
TIMEENTER
STOP/CANCEL

When the cooking cycle is over: will appear in the display.
BASIC MICROWAVE COOKING The oven will ‘beep’ three times, and then at regular intervals.
Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven on
the turntable. Close the door. $Wait a short time and then open the door and remove the
cooked food. Close the door. The oven will reset to the clock time.
Procedure: Select the microwave power: Select the cooking
time: Start the cooking process. If you want to leave the food in the oven to perhaps carry out a
further procedure, you will need to manually reset the oven .
Method:
$Press the STOP/CANCEL button to reset the oven.
$Press STOP/CANCEL to clear any previous setting
$Press the POWER button to select a microwave power. The During Cooking:
MICRO indicator lights to show the microwave function. To interrupt cooking :
$Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to set a cooking time $Open the oven door or press STOP/CANCEL once.
$Push the TIME/MENU (START) knob. The ‘COOK’ indicator on To resume cooking:
the display will light $Close the door (if open); press the TIME/MENU knob.
1: Set the microwave power level To cancel a program:
$Press POWER repeatedly to select the power setting $ Press STOP/CANCEL twice
$
$To check the power setting during cooking:
$ Press POWER once.
EXPRESS COOKING
Express cooking is a very good way of rapidly heating small
portions of food, or easily adding a small amount of cooking time
to finish dishes that are slightly undercooked.
By pressing the START button repeatedly you can program the
oven for Express cooking at FULL power(100%) power.
$The oven will start 2 seconds after you stop pressing the
START button so be prepared!
Points to remember with the Express cooking program
$Each press of the START button increases the time increases
the time in 30 second intervals.
2: Set the cooking time
10 minutes is the maximum time you can program.
$Rotate the TIME/MENU knob clockwise to increase the time $Express Cooking always takes place at full power.
$Rotate the knob anticlockwise to decrease the time
Example: To express cook food for 6 minutes
Rotating the knob alters the cooking time as below:
0 - 5 minutes: Each click alters the time in 10 second intervals.
5 - 10 minutes:. Each click alters the time in 30 second intervals.
10 - 30 minutes: Each click alters the time in1 minute intervals.
30 - 95 minutes: Each click alters the time in 5 minute intervals.
The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes. Once the 95:00 mark is
reached, rotating the TIME/MENU knob clockwise will start the
time cycle again from :10 (10 seconds).
To reduce the time, turn the knob anticlockwise .
Example: Cook food for 3minutes 40 seconds at 80 % power:
$Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven
on the turntable. Close the door.
$Then:
ZERO Microwave Power
X1 100% FULL Microwave Power
90% (High)
X2 80%
X3
X4 70% (Med-High) 60%
X5
50% (Med) 40%
X6 X7
10% (Low) X11 0%
X10
20%
X9
X8 30%
(Med-Low
Defrost)
X12 MICRO
2 SEC
TI M E R
CODE
MICRO MEM
TI M E R
MICRO
CODE
ENTER COOK TIME
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POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
X3
STOP/CANCEL
ENTER COOK TIME
ENTER COOK TIME
MICRO
TIME

USING THE GRILL COMBINATION MICROWAVE AND GRILL COOKING
The grill is particularly useful for cooking thin slices of meat, Combination Microwave and grill cooking offers you the speed
steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages of piece of chicken. It is also of a microwave oven with the finish and taste of a conventional
suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes. Grilling always grill. To help you realise the potential of this form of cooking, we
takes place at full power. It is not possible to grill food at reduced strongly advise you to purchase a recipe book dedicated to this
power. cooking art.
The maximum time available for grilling is 95 minutes. There are two Combi-grill programs. They both work in exactly
the same way but have different settings. Both microwave the
Example: To grill food for 6 minutes: food first and then grill it to give a browned, tasty finish.
$Press STOP/CANCEL COMBINATION 1: Microwaves the food for 30% of the total time
$Press the GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL button once. and grills it for 70%.
$Turn the TIME/MENU knob to 6:00 minutes Use this program for fish, potatoes, and ‘au gratin’ dishes.
$Press the TIME/MENU knob to start the oven. COMBINATION 2: Microwaves the food for 55% of the total time
and grills it for 45%.
Use this program for puddings omelettes, baked potatoes and
poultry.
Setting a combi -grill program
To select Com 1: Press the GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL button twice.
To select Com 2: Press GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL 3 times.
Part way through the cooking process, you may need to turn the
food over. Open the door, turn the food with heatproof tongs and
close the door to continue grilling.
When the cooking cycle is over: will appear in the display.
The oven will ‘beep’ three times, and then at regular intervals.
Opening the oven door to remove the food will reset the oven.
Alternatively, press STOP/CANCEL twice to manually reset. The longest cooking time for either program is 95 minutes
.Points to remember when grilling: Example: To set a Com 1 cooking program taking 25 minutes:
$Use a metal grill rack or trivet so that the food can drain. $Press STOP/CANCEL to clear any previous setting
$Do not overload the grill rack. Space the food out. $Press the GRILL/MICRO+ GRILL button twice..
$Brushing the grill rack very sparingly with vegetable oil will The GRILL and MICRO indicators light to show that combi grill
stop food adhering to it and make washing up easier. cooking is on.
$Always stand the grill rack in a heatproof ceramic dish. This $Turn the TIME/MENU knob to 25:00.
will catch drips and help keep the oven clean. $Press the TIME/MENU knob to start.
$Do not use the grill without the turntable in place. The The ‘COOK’ indicator on the display will light
turntable helps the food to cook evenly.
$When removing or turning over food use heatproof tongs or
a similar implement.
$When removing or inserting the provided grill rack into a hot
oven use the supplied safety handle. If you are using an
alternative rack, use a suitable heatproof implement.
CAUTION:
When you use the grill or the convection facility, the cooking
utensils and the interior of the oven get very hot, much hotter When the cooking cycle is over: will appear in the display.
than when you are using the oven as a regular microwave.
The oven will ‘beep’ three times, and then at regular intervals.
Always stir food with long handled implements, tongs, etc.
Open the door or press STOP/CANCEL before starting a new
Always use oven gloves when removing or placing utensils in cooking cycle.
an oven where the grill has recently been on. When you set
utensils down on a surface make sure it is heatproof or use an
insulating mat.
After use allow an extra long period for the oven to cool down
before cleaning or re-use.
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
T I M E R
STOP/CANCEL
X1
GRILL
ENTER COOK TIME
T I M E R
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
GRILL MICRO
X3
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T I M E R
GRILL
ENTER COOK TIME
ENTER COOK TIME
GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
X2
T I M E R
GRILL MICRO
ENTER COOK TIME
T I M E R
GRILL MICRO
ENTER COOK TIME
STOP/CANCEL GRILL/
MICRO+GRILL
X2
GRILL MICRO
ENTER COOK TIME

BASIC CONVECTION COOKING MICROWAVE AND CONVECTION COOKING
$Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven This oven has four pre-programmed settings that make it easy to
on the turntable. Close the door. cook automatically with both convection heat and microwave.
This feature is particularly useful for roasts, etc.
$Press STOP/CANCELto clear any previous setting
$Press the CONVECTION button to select oven temperature There are four settings selected by repeatedly pressing the
MICRO+CONVECTION button.
The CONV indicator lights to show that convection is on.
$Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to set a cooking time
$Press the TIME/MENU knob to start.
The ‘COOK’ indicator on the display will light
This oven can be programmed for ten cooking temperatures:
The maximum cooking time is 9 hours and 30 minutes
Example: To set a Comb3 cooking program taking 50 minutes
$Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven
on the turntable. Close the door.
$Press STOP/CANCEL to clear any previous setting.
$Press the MICRO+CONVECTION button three times to select
the correct oven temperature
Example: Cook at 180ºC for 50 minutes.
The CONV and MICRO indicators light showing combi convection is on.
$Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven $Turn the TIME/MENU knob to H:50
on the turntable. Close the door.
$Press the TIME/MENU knob to start.
$Then:
The maximum convection cooking time is 9 hours, 30 minutes.
When the cooking cycle is over: will appear in the display.
To check the temperature during cooking:
The oven will ‘beep’ three times, and then at regular intervals. Open
$Press the CONVECTION button once the door or press STOP/CANCEL before starting a new cooking cycle.
When the cooking cycle is over: will appear in the display.
The oven will ‘beep’ four times, and then at regular intervals. Open
the door or press STOP/CANCEL before starting a new cooking cycle.
Convection Oven Time Displays
PREHEATING AND COOKING IN THE OVEN
To combine preheating and convection cooking in one process:
$Press CONVECTION as above to select the temperature.
$Press the TIME/MENU knob to start.
One beep sounds and ‘PREH’ flickers in the display.
The oven will preheat for up to 30 minutes
When the oven reaches the programmed temperature: The
oven emits steady beeps and the PREH light glows steadily.
$Open the oven door. Place the food in the centre of the oven
on the turntable (use oven gloves!). Close the door.
$Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to select the required time.
$Press the TIME/MENU knob to continue convection cooking.
Oven
Temperature
200 ºC
190 ºC
180 ºC
170 ºC
160 ºC
X2
X3
X4
X5
X1
PRESSES
X6
X7
X9
X8
X10
Micro
150 ºC
140 ºC
130 ºC
120 ºC
110 ºC
Oven
Temperature
Convection
PRESSES
50 min. 1 hr, 50 min. 9 hr, 30 min.
X2
X3
X4
X1
PRESSES
200ºC
170 ºC
140 ºC
110 ºC
Oven
Temperature
Combination
COMB 1
COMB 2
COMB 3
COMB 4
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STOP/CANCEL
X2
T I M E R
GRILL MICRO
ENTER COOK TIME
CONV
TI M E R
CONV
TI M E R
CONV
COOK
CONVECTION
ENTER COOK TIME
STOP/CANCEL
X3
T I M E R
GRILL MICRO
ENTER COOK TIME
CONV
TI M E R
CONV
TI M E R
CONV
COOK
MICRO+
CONVECTION
ENTER COOK TIME
MICRO
MICRO
CONVECTION
MICRO+
CONVECTION
MICRO

DEFROSTING Using this procedure you can set these additional programs:
$Rotate the TIME/MENU knob ANTICLOCKWISE until ‘A-8’ and $Defrost combi-convection
CODE are displayed. $Defrost combi-grill
$Defrost microwave
$Press the WEIGHT/ CLOCK button.
$Defrost grill
$Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to program the defrosting time.
$Defrost microwave grill
$Press the TIME/ MENU knob to start. The maximum
$Defrost convection
defrosting time is 95 minutes.
To do this just join the flow sequences for the various processes
Example: Defrost 454g (1 lb) of frozen food for 6 minutes as shown in the relevant sections of this manual. Obviously you
should only press STOP/CANCEL once at the start of the procedure!
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible to combine Defrost
with both Combi programs. It is also possible to
combine grill and convection or produce a sequence
where grill or convection precede micro. DO NOT
program these! Use only the sequences shown.
Microwaving always precedes grilling or convection cooking
Two-thirds of the way through defrosting(in this case after 4
min.) the oven will beep 5 times and the word “TURN” will flash. AUTO-COOKING MENU
Open the door, turn the food over, or otherwise arrange it for
The AUTO COOKING MENU facility has
even defrosting and then close the door to continue defrosting.
8 settings for cooking or reheating
We strongly advise you not to ignore this important procedure. If
different foods.
you do not open the door the word “TURN” will continue to flash
until the defrosting cycle has ended. Auto Cooking is designed to automate
When the defrosting cycle is over: will appear in the display. the cooking of commonly used basic
foods. The menu is printed on the
You should now ensure the food is fully defrosted before Control Panel for handy reference.
proceeding. If the food is not defrosted program the oven in one
minute increments until totally defrosted. The result of auto cooking depends on
factors such as the temperature of the
NOTE: When defrosting allow 5-6 minutes per 500g. Stop the food, its shape and size, personal
oven periodically to remove or separate defrosted portions. preference and so on. If you find the
When using plastic containers, defrost only just long enough to result not entirely satisfactory, adjust
remove from the plastic and place in a microwave-safe dish. the cooking times to personal taste.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING
Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 cooking sequences. Code A-1: BAKED POTATO
DEFROST is the logical first stage in this program. 1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-1
Suppose you want to set the following 3 stage cooking program.
2. Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button to select the number of
Defrost Microwave cooking Convection cooking potatoes (average weight 230 grams each). The table below is a
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to display ‘08’ and ‘CODE’ useful guide
2. Press WEIGHT/CLOCK
3. Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to program defrosting time.
4. Press the POWER button to set power level.
5. Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to program cooking time.
6. Press CONVECTION to set convection temperature.
7. Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to program cooking time.
8. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start
Example: Defrost 1lb of food (6 min.), microwave at 80% for 3
min. then convection cook at 180ºC for 50 min.
3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
Example: Cook three potatoes using Auto Cook.
Remember that the oven will beep 5 times 2/3 of the way through
the defrosting cycle to remind you to adjust the food!
Quantity &
Approx. Weight Cooking Time
1 (230 g) 5:00 minutes
2 (460 g) 9:00 minutes
3 (690 g) 13:00 minutes
No. of
PRESSES
X2
X3
X1
BAKED POTATO: CODE A-1- Cooking Method Microwave
TI M E R
MICRO
CODE COOK
X3
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WEIGHT/CLOCK
ENTER CODE COOK TIME AMT
DEF
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ENTER CODE COOK TIME AMT
DEF
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CODE
MICRO MEM
POWER
X3
ENTER COOK TIME
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CODE
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X3
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ENTER COOK TIME
CONV
CONVECTION
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ihg
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WEIGHT/CLOCK
WEIGHT/CLOCK
MEM

Code A-2: Coffee/Soup
Use this code to heat most beverages
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-2
2. Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button to select the number of
items (average 250 ml each). The table below is a useful guide
3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
Code A-6-Skewered Meat
This code uses the Combi Microwave/Grill method.
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-6
2. Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button to select the number of
items (average 100g each). The table below is a useful guide.
3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
Code A-3: Popcorn This code uses the oven’s microwave facility.
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-3
2. Press WEIGHT/CLOCK once:
The preset weight of 99 grams will display
3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
The preset cooking time (3 min 50 sec) will display.
You can adjust the POPCORN menu to your own taste:
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-3
2. Press WEIGHT/CLOCK twice
3. Rotate the TIME/Menu knob to set the new time.
4. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking. 3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
NOTE: When you next use the Popcorn function the time will NOTES: Do NOT use metal or wood skewers. Use microwave safe
automatically reset to the default time of 3 min 50 sec. heatproof plastic skewers. If you have bought ready-prepared
Code A-4: Reheat Use this setting to reheat previously cooked products with metal or wood skewers, remove them before
foods. This code uses the oven’s microwave facility. placing the food in the oven.
You need to turn the food over about 60% of the way through the
1. Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to Code A-4
cooking process to ensure that the meat browns evenly during
2. Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button to select the weight of the the grilling phase. Remember to use heatproof tongs.
food. The table below is a useful guide:
Code A-7: Cake.
This code uses the convection facility for easy baking of cakes, etc.
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-7
2. Press WEIGHT/CLOCK once:
the preset cooking weight of 475g will be displayed.
3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
the preset cooking time (55 min) will be displayed.
NOTE: You can adjust the CAKE time to your own taste:
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-7
2. Press WEIGHT/CLOCK twice
3. Rotate the TIME/Menu knob to set the new time.
4. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
Code A-8: Defrosting
1. Rotate TIME/MENU anticlockwise to Code A-8
2. Press the WEIGHT/ CLOCK button.
3. Press the TIME/MENU knob commence cooking.
3. Rotate the TIME MENU knob to program the defrosting time.
Code 5-Pizza
4. Press the TIME MENU knob to start.
This code uses the Combi Microwave/Grill method.
NOTE: Two-thirds through the cycle the oven beeps 5 times to
1. Rotate the TIME/MENU knob to Code 05
prompt you to re-arrange the food for more efficient defrosting.
2. Press the WEIGHT/CLOCK button to select the number of
items (average 150 g each). The table below is a useful guide
TI M E R
MICRO
CODE COOK
ENTER AMT TIME CODE COOK
Quantity
& Weight Cooking Time
1 (200ml) 1 min 30 sec
2 (400 ml) 2 min 40 sec
3 (600 ml) 3 min 50 sec
BEVERAGES: CODE A-2 Microwave method
No. of
PRESSES
X2
X3
X1
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TI M E R
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Quantity
& Weight Cooking Time
200 g 1 min 30 sec
300 g 2 min
400 g 2 min 30 sec
AUTO REHEAT: CODE A-4 Microwave method
No. of
PRESSES
X2
X3
X1
WEIGHT/CLOCK
500 g 3 min
600 g 3 min 30 sec
700 g 4 min
X5
X6
X4
800 g 4 min 30 sec
X7
WEIGHT/CLOCK
Quantity
& Weight Cooking Time
1 Sml (about 150 g) 5 min
1 Lge/2 Sml (300 g) 7 min 30 sec
PIZZA: CODE A-5 Combi Microwave/Grill Method
No. of
PRESSES
X2
X1
2 Lge (450 g) 9 min 30 sec
X3
No. of
PRESSES
X2
X3
X4
X1
Quantity
& Weight Cooking Time
100 g 8 min
200 g 11 min
300 g 14 min
400 g 17 min
MEAT SKEWERS: CODE A-6 Combi Microwave/Grill
X5
500 g 20 min
WEIGHT/CLOCK
TI M E R
ENTER CODE AMT COOK TIME
TI M E R
ENTER CODE AMT COOK TIME
TI M E R
ENTER CODE AMT COOK TIME
TI M E R
MICRO
CODE COOK
TI M E R
ENTER CODE AMT COOK TIME

AUTOMATIC PROTECTION MECHANISMS
GENERAL ADVICE
Over Temperature Protection
Hints for reheating food
In the extremely unlikely event that the oven cavity temperature
$Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food reaches 300°C, the oven automatically enters into self protection
should be hot and steaming before it is served. mode. The oven will beep once every second until the oven cools
$When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the down to a safe working temperature.
liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of
Press the STOP/CANCEL button twice to restore normal
meat are completely heated through.
operation.
Under Temperature Protection
$Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
If, 5 minutes after convection cooking starts, the temperature of
food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food
oven cavity is lower than 40°C, the oven will automatically enter
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow
into protection mode.
bacteria to flourish.
$Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave The screen will display error code E 02.
safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting. Press the STOP/CANCEL button twice to restore normal
Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the operation.
food items and remove those which have already defrosted. General Protection Faults
Steam and Smoke A protection error may occur to the system sensor, which will
$Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes cause the oven to self-protect.
from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These Depending on the nature of the internal error the screen will
vents should never be blocked. display E 03 or E 04, and the oven will emit a series of beeps.
$Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking Press the STOP/CANCEL button twice to restore normal
and should be dried off after use. operation.
$If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do If you are unsure of the correct procedure to rectify error
NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the messages and restore normal working:
mains, unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely
subside and the oven to fully cool down before removing the Press the STOP/CANCEL button twice.
food. Unplug the oven from the mains supply.
$Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service Open the oven door a few mm and wait for 30 minutes.
technician and have the oven tested . After 30 minutes, close the door and replug the oven into the
Testing Your Oven mains.
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2 The display should now read 1:00 indicating normal conditions
minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working. have been restored.
Hints for defrosting
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$ Poultry dark meat should reach 80º C.
Is it cooked?
$Juices from meat and poultry should never be pink.
$Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, fish and eggs.
$Poultry white meat should reach 77º C. $Poultry thigh joints should move easily.
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight Cooking Time StandingTime
Cod fillets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Cod steaks 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Haddock fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Kipper fillets 450g 3.4 minutes 4-6 minutes
Plaice fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 6-8 minutes
Trout (2 fish, gutted but whole) turn fish over half way through 3.5-5 minutes 4-6 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking time for
fish is around 3.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The fish should be lightly covered during the standing period.

contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 456 6767. Please
Cleaning and Care have your original purchase receipt with you when you call. This
These steps should be taken after every use. warranty in no way affects your consumer rights.
$Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to Specifications
completely cool down.
Mains Voltage: 230V-240V AC, 50 Hz
$Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and
wash then in warm soapy water. Mains Power: 1200W (Microwave)
$Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the 1200W (Grill) 2200W (Convection)
oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special Microwave Frequency: 2,450 MHz
microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use Microwave Output: 800 Watts
scouring pads, or other abrasives. Oven Capacity: 20 Litres
$Wipe outer surfaces and control panel with a damp soft cloth. Net Weight: 15.4 kg
$If liquids have been splashed on the wall of the oven cavity,
they must be fully removed otherwise smoke may occur
when the appliance is next used. UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed
$If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze of with household waste.
of lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remove them.
$Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them. e for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical
Warranty products should not be disposed of with household
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Separate disposal facilities
exist, for your nearest facilities see www.recycle-
more.co.uk or in-stor
MC209 Microwave Oven User Guide
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FRESH VEGETABLES (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight Added water Cooking Time
Aubergines (peeled and diced) 450g 30-40 ml 4.5-5.5 minutes
Broccoli (trimmed and sliced into spears) 225g 50 ml 3.5-4.5 minutes
Brussels Sprouts(peeled) 225g 50 ml 5.5-7.5 minutes
Carrots (diced) 225g 30 ml 5.5-7.5 minutes
Cauliflower (in florets) 450g 50-60 ml 7-9 minutes
Courgettes (diced or sliced) 450g 10 ml 5.5-7.5 minutes
Peas (removed from pods) 225g 40-50 ml 4.5-5.5 minutes
Potatoes, jacket ( 2, scrubbed and pierced all round) 225g None 7-9 minutes
Potatoes, (in 40mm pieces) 450 g 40-50 ml 6-7 minutes
Spinach (shredded) 225g None 3.5-5.5 minutes
The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit quantities, portion sizes and individual taste. The average cooking
time for vegetables is around 5.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). When adding salt, mix it with the water or add it after cooking.
To cook vegetables: Mix them with the water in a ceramic curved bottomed bowl and cover lightly. After cooking leave the vegetables to
stand for 2-3 minutes before straining (if necessary) and serving.
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