Tesco MC2514 User manual

USER GUIDE
Convection Microwave Oven with Grill
MC2514

Important Safety Instructions
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Do not use the microwave oven with a When not in use, do not store utensils, food or
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance other objects in the oven.
REFERENCE.
has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert There are no user serviceable parts in your
Before use check that the voltage stated on the assistance. microwave oven. Unauthorised dismantling or
rating plate on the rear of your microwave
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or servicing will void theproduct warranty.
oven corresponds to your mains voltage.
knobs only. Allow the appliance to cool before When cooking with your oven:
The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not cleaning.
plug the oven into a mains adaptor into which Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
WARNING: Do not operate the microwave
other units are connected. microwave ovens.
oven empty. This could cause damage to the
WARNING: If the door or door seals are When heating food in plastic or paper
oven.
damaged, the oven must not be operated until containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
Do not immerse the body of the microwave
it has been repaired by a competent person. possibility of ignition.
oven or the electrical cord or plug in water or
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other If you use plastic film when re-heating or
liquids.
than a competent person to carry out any cooking food use only film designed for
Do not place the microwave oven on or near a
service or repair operation that involves the microwave ovens and ensure that the film
hot gas or electric burner.
removal of a cover which gives protection does not touch the food. If necessary, prick the
against exposure to microwave energy. Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant film all over to allow steam to escape.
surface.
This appliance can be used by children aged Grill & microwave/grill cooking: Do not use
from 8 years and above and persons with Never leave the microwave oven unattended paper or plastic containers, or plastic film.
reduced physical, sensory or mental when it is operational. Utensils for combination-cooking should be
capabilities or lack of experience and heatproof and microwave safe.
Make sure that the power cable does not touch
knowledge if they have been given any hot surface or overhang a table edge. Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
supervision or instruction concerning use of Do not use the microwave oven outdoors. Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the
the appliance in a safe way and understand the microwave oven.The oil could catch fire.
Unplug the oven before cleaning.
hazards involved. Children shall not play with Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance sealed containers since they are liable to
objects on top of the oven.
shall not be made by children unless they are explode. If covered containers are used, the
Do not use attachments or accessories not
aged from 8 years and above and supervised. covers should be loose. Move such containers
recommended by the manufacturer.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of to and from the oven with care as food may
Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used
children less than 8 years. splash and the lid may fall.
when removing a hot container from the oven.

Important Safety Instructions
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Eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled When Using the Convection Oven or Grill: ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
eggs, fruits in thick skins and nuts in their shells Use oven gloves when inserting and removing Before using this appliance ensure that the
should not be heated in the microwave as they utensilswhenthegrillison. DANGEROFBURNS. voltage of your electricity supply is the same as
may explode even after microwave heating When you remove utensils from the oven, that indicated on the rating plate of the
has ended. place them on a heatproof surface, or on an appliance.
Items such as potatoes, sausages and insulating mat. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
chestnuts must be peeled or pierced Keep small children away from the grill and hot The disconnect device for this appliance is the
thoroughly before cooking. dishes mains plug. The mains plug must not be
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food Children should only use the oven under adult obstructed in any way and must remain readily
jars shall be stirred or shaken and the supervision due to the temperatures removeable from the mains supply.
temperature checked before consumption, in generated. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a
order to avoid burns. Do not use paper or plastic containers, or cabinet unless it has been tested in a Cabinet.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking The minimum installation height is 85cm.
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must should be heatproof and microwave safe.
be taken when handling the container. WARNING: Some accessible
RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure surfaces may be hot during
Meat and meat products should not be fully
about how long to cook a food for, start with a operation of this appliance.
cooked from raw in a microwave oven. Raw
short cooking time, and check the food Do not use the microwave oven for any
meat may be partially cooked in a microwave
regularly. purpose not expressly specified in this manual.
oven but the final cooking process must be
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any carried out by conventional cooking
food deposits removed. processes, (i.e boiling, roasting, frying, grilling
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean etc) using a conventional cooker
condition could lead to deterioration of the .
surface that could adversely affect the life of When defrosting raw meat and meat products
the appliance and possibly result in a in a microwave oven ensure the item is fully
hazardous situation. defrosted and then immediately cook the
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the meat using conventional cooking processes.
appliance and keep the door closed in order to Always clean the oven cavity thoroughly after
stifle any flames. partially cooking or defrosting raw meat.
or by using
the convection oven or grill in this appliance.

Preliminaries
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AboutYour Microwave Oven Suitable and unsuitable containers
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. Microwave Somebasic guidelinesaregivenin thetable below.
cooking can also help preserve the minerals and vitamins in
many foods.
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:
(*Combinationreferstomicrowave+ grill/convectioncooking)
Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for
Cooking In your Oven microwave ovens, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking,
Your oven can carry out a number ofcooking processes. deforming or burning. Metal containers, or containers having
$Microwave Cooking metal decoration or trim are not suitable for use with your
$Grilling microwave oven.
$Convection Cooking When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully
$Microwave/Grill/Convection combination cooking heatproofas well as suitable for microwave cooking.
In his last process, food is partially cooked by microwaves and then Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
finished by grilling and/or convection cooking. This accelerates the contents to eruptwhen removed from the oven.
cooking process whilst maintaining the finish and texture of Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and
traditionally cooked foods. There is also a process that enables you wraps designed for microwave ovens. Plastic films should not
to defrost frozen food and then combination cook it thus touch food as they may gas, melt or break down when hot and
completingthe entirecooking processinone operation. contaminate food.
Auto-cooking programmes Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white
microwave paper towels are safe for microwave use. Wooden
objects may catch fire - so avoid their use.
Do not use aluminium foil for microwave cooking unless the
recipe requires it. Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven
walls. Metal skewers, ties, etc. should be removed from food
before cooking.
Getting Started
Please make sure you read all the instructions and the safety
notes carefully and that you familiarise yourself with the features
and operation of your oven before use.
Unpacking the Microwave Oven
Remove the polystyrene top packing pieces and lift out the oven.
Unpack the oven completely removing all the protective tape.
Open the oven door. In the oven compartment you should find
the turntable and rotating support ring, and the grill rack.
Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your
Unpack all these items .
radio, TV or similar equipment. When there is interference, it may
be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures: Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the
$Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven. locking mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact
$Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. your nearestTesco store for assistance.
$Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging,
$Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. do so having regard to recycling provisions in your area.
Your oven has 8 preset programmes. These programmes allow
you to automate the cooking of a range of standard foods for
greater convenience.
Placement
Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work surface at
least 85cm above floor height and away from sources of cold,
heat and damp.
For good ventilation, the rear of the oven should have a clearance
of at least 7.5 cm from the wall, the free distance above the top
should be at least 30 cm with a gap of 7.5cm at the left side and
open space to the right side. This oven is not suitable for
operation in a cabinet or other enclosure.
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*
7.5cm
30cm
OPEN
7.5cm
85cm

Features and Controls
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Place the support ring in the recess.
Assembling the Oven Place the turntable on the support ring
Always operate your microwave oven with the smooth side uppermost.
with the turntable assembly properly Locate the turntable on the rotor and
installed. check that it is central to and properly
Press the Door Release to open the supported by the ring. Refer to the
door. Drop the Turntable Rotor gently drawing below.
through the hole in the centre of the Close the door.
oven and locate it on the spindle Unwrap the power cord fully. Plug the
beneath.There is a flat machined on the oven directly into the wall socket.
spindle to hold the rotor securely
during operation.
Control Panel
Viewing Window
Door Locking
Assembly
Turntable
Support Ring
Turntable
Grill Element
Ventilation Slots Oven Air Vent
1: Microwave
Select the Microwave function. Alter
the microwave power level
2: Grill/Combi
Press once to select the Grill Function.
Press again to select two levels of combi
grill/microwave cooking.
3: Convection
4: Weight /Time Defrost
Press to defrost food by weight (
or by inputting a preset time.
5: Clock/KitchenTimer
1: Set the time of day
2: Use the oven as a cooking timer.
6: Stop/Clear
Cancel a programme; stop the oven.
Set/release the Child Lock.
7:
Press to select an Auto-Cook process.
Press to increaseTime/Weight, etc.
8:
Press to decreaseTime/Weight, etc.
9: Start/+30Sec./Confirm
Press to confirm an Auto-Cook process.
Start cooking/defrosting/grilling etc.
In Quick Start mode the oven will auto-
start at full power as soon as the button
is pressed. Further presses of the
button will extend cooking time.
10: Door Release
Press to open the oven door.
Press to cook by convection. Two
convection cooking programmes are
available, one with preheats the oven
and one which does not..
he
oven auto-calculates the defrost time)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
The Control Panel
Microwave Oven Components
Display
Screen
Door Handle
Metal
Grill Rack IMPORTANT NOTE:
The metal grill rack should
be used ONLY for grilling.
ALWAYS use a suitable
heatproof ceramic utensil
when combi cooking.
10
Convection Element
t

Operation - 1
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$Press the key once
The Display Screen SETTINGTHE CLOCK
Around the perimeter of the screen there are icons. These icons, Theclock is a24 hour clock. To enter atime of8:30 pm
singly or in combination give you a visual indication of the
$Press the Clock/KitchenTimer
process which the oven is carrying out.
button once.
When executing a program the display indicates the amount of $Press the / keys
cooking time remaining on the program.to set 10 minutes.
$Press the / keys
to set the hours $Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
to start cooking
$Press the Clock/KitchenTimer
button again.
STOPPINGTHE OVEN
$Press the / keys
to set the minutes. Open the door to interrupt cooking. To continue cooking, close
the oven door and press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm. button.
$Press the Clock/KitchenTimer PressStop/Clear:
button again. The cooking process is interrupted.
Thetime is nowset.
To continue cooking press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
BASIC COOKING Pressing Stop/Clear twice will stop the oven
and any cooking programme will be erased.
$Open the oven door.
$Place the food in a suitable container. Site the container WHEN COOKING HAS ENDED
centrally within the rim of the turntable. The oven will beep 5 times and the clock time
$Close the door. restores
$Press the key once $Open the door and remove the food. Close the door.
$Press the / keys to set a cooking time from 5 seconds to QUICK START (EXPRESS) COOKING
a maximum of 95 minutes.
By pressing the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button repeatedly you
Each key press increases/decreases theoperating time: can program the oven for Express cooking. at FULL power(100%).
0-1min :5 seconds:
$Each press of the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button increases
1- 5min : 10seconds:
USINGTHEOVEN the cooking time in 30 second intervals.
5-10min : 30seconds
$The oven will start almost as soon you press the Start/+30
SWITCHING ON 10 -30min : 1minute:
sec./Confirm button so be prepared!!
30- 95 min: 5minute intervals
$Unwrap and uncoil the power cord fully.
$During the cooking cycle, you can top up the remaining time
$Press Start/+30 Sec./Confirm. The oven will commence
$Plug the mains plug into a suitable wall socket. to a maximum of 95 minutes by further presses of the
cooking at full power. The clock displays the remaining time
$Switch the mains power on. Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
left for the cooking programme.
$The oven will display $Express cooking is a very good way of rapidly heating small
Example: Cookfood at 50% power for 10 min. portions of food, or easily adding a small amount of cooking
$Your oven is now ready to be programmed
time to finish dishes that are slightly undercooked.
Auto Cook
Menus
Microwave
Weight
Auto Cook
Defrost
Cake Chicken
ºC
Convection
Grill
Child Lock
Temp in °C
Convection
Oven Temp.
X1
X2

Operation - 2
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$When removing or inserting the provided grill rack into a hot
VARYING THE MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL USINGTHE GRILL oven use a suitable heatproof implement.
The default setting of the oven is full (100%) power. Many recipes The grill is useful for cooking thin slices of meat, steaks, kebabs,
call for lower power settings. There are 5 power settings. sausages and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot CAUTION:
100% - 80% - 50% - 30% - 10% sandwichesand au gratin dishes. Grilling takes place at full power. When you use the grill or the convection oven, the cooking
The maximum time available for grilling is 95 minutes.
To alter themicrowavepowerlevel utensils and the interior of the oven get very hot, much hotter
$Press Microwave. Example: To grill food for 6 minutes: thanwhen youare usingthe ovenasa regularmicrowave.
$Press the / keys to set the level Alwaysstirfood with longhandled implements,tongs,etc.
1: Press the Gill/Combi button once :“G-1” (Grill) appears. Always use oven gloves when removing or placing utensils in
anoven wherethe grillor convectionovenhasrecentlybeen on.
When you set utensils down on a surface make sure it is
Pressing the Microwave button will also alter the power level. heatproof oruse aninsulating mat.
2: Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to confirm
Example: Cook food at 50% power for 10 min. After use allow an extra long period for the oven to cool down
beforecleaning orre-use.
$Press the Microwave button
3: Press the / keys to set 6 minutes. CONVECTION COOKING
$Press the / keys Convection cooking allows you to use your microwave oven in
to select 50% power the same way as a traditional oven.
4: Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start Twoprocedures areavailable:
$Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
A: Preheat the oven to the desired temperature. When the oven
reaches the operating temperature, set the cooking time and
insert the food. We recommend you preheat the oven unless
Half way through cooking the oven will beep twice. This to
$Press the / key your recipe specifically says otherwise.
remind you that you need to turn the food over.
to set 10 minutes B: Settheoventemperature.Cookthefoodomittingpreheating.
Open the door, turn the food with heatproof tongs and close the
A: Standard Convection Cooking Procedure (with preheating)
$Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.door and press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to continue.
to start cooking Press Stop/Clear to clear any previous setting.
When the cooking cycle is over: The oven will ‘beep’ five times,
2: Press Convection to select the Convection function
and reset to the clock time.
3: Press Convection repeatedly (refer to the table below) to
Pointstoremember when grilling:
All cooking programs can be set up with the oven select an oven temperature or use the / keys .
door open or closed with the exception of the Quick $Use a metal grill rack (supplied) so that food can drain. 4: Press Start/+30 Sec./Confirm to confirm the temperature.
Start program which requires the door to be closed. $Do not overload the grill rack. Space the food out. 5: Push Start/+30 Sec./Confirm again to preheat the oven.
If you are setting up a program when the door is $Brushing the grill rack very sparingly with vegetable oil will When the ovenhas reached thepreset temperaturethe temperature
open, pressing the Stop/Clear button once will stop food adhering to it and make washing up easier. indicatorson the displaywill flashand thebuzzer will sound twice.
erase the program. $Always stand the grill rack in a heatproof ceramic dish. This 6: Press the Door Release to open the door. Using oven gloves
will catch drips and help keep the oven clean. place the food in the centre of the turntable. Close the door.
$Do not use the grill without the turntable in place. The 7: Input the cooking time with the / keys.
turntable helps the food to cook evenly.
8: Push Start/+30 Sec./Confirm to start the oven.
$When removing or turning over food use heatproof tongs.
Press Stop/Clearto clear any program.
1:

Operation - 3
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Example.Convectioncook for 18:00at 200º Notes: Example 1: Auto Defrost 1 kg of food byweight (Defrost 1)
When the preset temperature has been reached, the oven
A: SETTHE TEMPERATURE AND PREHEATTHE OVEN 1 Press the Weight/Time Defrost button once.
door must be opened before the cooking time can be set.
Press the Convection Button You can only input the cooking time when the oven has
reached its preset operatingtemperature.
After preheating, the oven will maintain the preset 2Press the / keys to enter the weight of the food (you
temperature for five minutes. If the cooking time is not set
Press the / keys to select the temperature (200°C) canautodefrost weightsfrom100gto 2.0kg).
within this period, the oven will beep 5 times, cancel the
convection function and return to a standby state.
Push Start/+30Sec. /Confirm twice to confirm the temperature To ConvectionCook withoutPreheating:
3Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start. The
and start preheating the oven. 1: SETTHE OVENTEMPERATURE programme automatically calculates the time required.
B: WHENTHE OVEN HAS PREHEATED:
theindicatorson thedisplay will flashand Example 2: Auto Defrost food for24 min.(Defrost 2)
thebuzzer willsound twice. 1Press the Weight/Time Defrost button twice.
Open the door. Place the food in the oven. Close the door.
C: SETTHE COOKINGTIME AND STARTTHE OVEN
2: SETTHE COOKINGTIME AND START THE OVEN
Press the / keys to set the cooking time (18 min)
2 Press the / keys to enter the defrosting time. You can
enter a maximum time of 95 minutes.
Push Start/+30Sec. /Confirm to start the oven.
AUTO DEFROST 3 Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start.
Whendefrosting:
Stop the oven periodically to remove or separate defrosted
portions.
Periodically check food during defrosting, turning it if necessary. Whenthe defrostcycleisover: the oven will beep 5 times.
When using plastic containers, defrost the food just long enough $Open the oven door.
to free it from the plastic and then place it a microwave-safe dish. $You should now ensure the food is fully defrosted before
There are two Auto Defrost programmes:- proceeding. If the food is not defrosted program the oven in
oneminuteincrements until totallydefrosted.
Weight Defrost: Defrost food by entering the weightof the food
$Always ensure that food is fully defrosted before cooking. This is
and the oven will calculate the defrosting time.
particularly importantwith poultry and pork.
Time Defrost: If the food packaging has a microwave defrost
time, you can dial in the recommended Defrosting time.
ºC
ºC
ºC
ºC
X2
Oven
Temperature
150 ºC
160 ºC
170 ºC
180 ºC
190 ºC
PRESSES
200 ºC
210 ºC
220 ºC
230 ºC
240 ºC
Oven
Temperature
PRESSES
CONVECTION OVEN TEMPERATURE SETTING TABLE
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
X8
X9
X10
ºC
ºC
ºC
X1
X1
X2

Operation -4
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AUTO-COOKING AUTO COOK MENU SETTINGS COMBINATION COOKING
The AUTO COOK MENU has 10 This oven has four pre-programmed settings that make it easy to
s et t in gs . A u to Co o k in g cook automatically with various combinations of convection,
automates the cooking of grill and microwave cooking. The combination programmes are
commonly used foods. The accessed by repeatedly pressing the Grill/Combi button as
currently selected menu is follows:
illuminated on the display for
handy reference.
The results of auto-cooking
depend on many factors: the
actual type of food, the
temperature at which it goes
into the oven , etc.
If after the program has ended the food is underdone use the
Basic Cooking method for a short time to complete the process.
Method:
1: Press the key once to enter auto-cook menu mode.
2: Press the / keys to select one of the 10 menus.
3: Start/+30 sec./Confirm
4: Press / to enter the weight
5: Start/+30 sec./Confirm
Example: Seta C-1 cooking program taking 30 minutes:
$Press Grill/Combi. twice.
Start/+30Ssec./Confirm
$Press Start/30Sec./Confirm
Select 300g $Press the / keys
to select the time.
Start/+30 Sec./Confirm
$Press Start/30Sec./Confirm
to start.
Note: Use a grill-proof utensil with Auto-cook menus 1 (pizza), 3 When the cooking cycle is over: The oven will ‘beep’ five times
(meat), 9 (cake) and 10 (chicken) and never use the grill rack. and the oven will revert to Clock display.
Half way through the grill cycle the oven will beep to remind you
to turn the food over. When auto-cooking Pizza do not turn the
food overwhen the oven beeps.
Press
(referto the table)
Press to start cooking.
Example:Auto-Cook300g of Meat.
A: Select A3 (Meat)
B: Press
C:
D: Press
X2
X3
Cake Chicken
X2 X5
X4X3
X1
MENU NO. /
PROCESS
200g 300g
A1: Pizza
MW
Conv.
Grill
Comb
4
400g
1(230g)
A2: Potato
MW (100%)
2(460g) 3(690g)
150g 300g
A3: Meat
MW
Grill
Comb
2
450g 600g
A4: Fish
MW (80%)
150g 250g 350g 450g 650g
A5: Vegetable
MW (100%)
150g 350g 500g
A6: Beverage
MW (100%)
1 Cup
(c.240ml)
2 Cups
(c.480ml)
3 Cups
(c.720ml)
A7: Pasta
MW (80%)
50g
( + 450ml
cold water)
100g
( + 800ml
cold water)
150g
(+1200 ml
coldwater)
50g 100g
A8: Popcorn
MW (100%)
475g
A9: Cake
Conv.
( Cooking time 45 minutes +preheating to 160°C)
A10: Chicken
(Roast)
MW
Conv.
Grill
Comb
4
500g 750g 1000g 1200g
DISPLAY
PRESSES
COMBINATION COOKING TABLE
COMBINATION PROCESSES USED
MICROWAVE GRILL CONVECTION
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5

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Operation -5
Usingthis procedureyou canset theseprograms e.g.
MULTI-STAGE COOKING QUERIES
$Defrost Microwave
Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 cooking sequences. $During cooking: press the Microwave button to briefly
$Defrost Grillor Defrost Convection
DEFROST is the logical first stage in this program. display the microwave power in the current programme.
$Microwave Grillor Microwave Convection
$During cooking: press the Clock/Kitchen timer button to
Suppose you want to set the following 2 stage cooking program.
$Convection Grill briefly display the clock time.
Defrost Microwave To do this just join the flow sequences for the various processes as
1. Select a Defrost programme ( or 2) shown in the relevant sections of this manual.
2. Input the defrost time/weight. $Every time you press a button, the oven will beep once. If the
IMPORTANT: It is possible to set
3. Press the Microwave key to select a microwave power level. button is not fully depressed, or the action is not part of the
$Multi-cookingwith grill /convection before microwave: process you will not hear a beep and nothing will happen..
4. Input the microwave cooking time. $Multi-cookingwithgrill/convection/microwavebeforedefrost.
$When setting a cooking process, if you do not confirm the
5: Press the button to start cooking. Such settings must not be used. process by pressing the Start/+30Sec./Confirm button
Example: Defrost 1000g of food and microwave at 50% In a multi-stage process, Defrost (if used) should always come first, within e the process will be cancelled and the
powerfor10minures.nextmicrowave (ifused),and ConvectionorGrill(ifused) last. oven will revert to displaying the clock time.
A: Press the Weight/Time Defrost button once. It is permissible to set a multi-stage program involving Combi-
Cooking (menus C-1 to C4) ONLY with Defrost as the first step. $Before inputting any cooking process, it is good practice to
press the Stop/Clearbutton twice to clear the oven memory.
ADDINGTIME DURING COOKING
B: Press the / keys to enter 1000g CHILD LOCK
During normal cooking and defrosting, you can
increase the cooking time by repeatedly pressing The Child lock prevents operation by children. All oven functions
the button. are disabled including the clock when the child lock is on.
You cannot add time during the‘Defrost by Weight’ $Press and hold the Stop/Clear button for five seconds after
C: Press the Microwave button and ‘Auto-Cook’programs which time a beep sounds and the LOCK indicator appears.
THE KITCHENTIMER
D: Press the / keys
When the oven is not in use you can use the clock as a timer for
to select 50% power
other procedures.You can set a maximum of 95 minutes. $To cancel, press and hold the button until the
and the lock indicator disappears.
E: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm. 1: Press Clock/Kitchen timer twice.
F: Press the / key 2: Press the / keys
to set 10 minutes to set the time.
G: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm. 3: Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
The defrost cycle will start. When this has ended the oven will The clock will start counting down. When the pre-set time has
beep and move on to the microwave cycle. elapsed the oven will beep five times. When the kitchen timer is
Youcannotadd time onto anyprocessduring multi-stagecooking. on you cannot use the oven for any other process..
DISPLAYS AND OVEN STATES
$The buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished.
5sec
X1
X2 5sec
5sec
d-1 d-
5 minut s,
beep sounds
Start/+30 sec./Confirm
Start/+30 sec./Confirm
Stop/Clear

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General Guidance
TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on
Page 2.
$Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to
distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more
evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.
$Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
$Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically
break down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the
food.
$Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the
outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.
Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods.
$5-6 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables.
Seafood takes less time.
$Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add
more minutes as you drop the power.
$Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off
so always remember that your food will continue cooking
after you've removed it.
$Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
take around 15 minutes in the microwave.
$Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes
before cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.
$If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
$Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
encourage even heat distribution.
$Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish
with curved sides.
$Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
cooking, stir it in or add it later.
$Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
with other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking
foods with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very
high temperatures.
$Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the
filling gets hotter than the pastry.
Hints for reheating food
$Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food
should be hot and steaming before it is served.
$When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the
liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of
meat are completely heated through.
$Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the
food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food
may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow
bacteria can flourish.
$Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave
safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.
Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the
food items and remove those which have already defrosted.
Steam and Smoke
$Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes
from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These
vents should never be blocked.
$Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking
and should be dried off after use.
$If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do
NOT open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the
mains, unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely
subside and the oven to fully cool down before removing the
food.
$Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
technician and have the oven tested .
Testing Your Oven
Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2
minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
Dim Oven Light
During low power microwave cooking the oven light may appear
to dim slightly. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
If the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands.
Unplug the oven and inspect the plug fuse. If this is intact, leave
the oven for 30 minutes and then plug the oven in again. The
oven should now work normally.
Hints for defrosting
TROUBLESHOOTING: Ifthe ovenfailsto operate:
$Check that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, unplug
from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.
$Check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If these are
intact, test the outlet with another appliance.
$Check that the clock is set and that the child lock is off.
$Make sure that the oven door closes fully and securely.
If none of the above rectifies the situation, contact the Tesco
helpline. Donot try to adjustor repair theovenyourself.
CLEANING AND CARE
These steps should be taken after every use.
$Disconnect the power supply and wait for the appliance to
completely cool down.
$Remove the turntable support ring and the turntable and
wash then in warm soapy water.
$Clean the oven cavity, the outer edge of the cavity, and the
oven door with water and a mild detergent. A special
microwave oven cleaner is not necessary. Do not use
scouring pads, or other abrasives.
$Wipe outer surfaces and control panel with a damp soft cloth.
$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.
$If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a squeeze
of lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remove them.
$Dry all parts thoroughly and replace them.

Warranty & SpecificationsSuggested Cooking Times
WARRANTY
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
contact the Tesco help line on 0800 323 4060 (free from BT landlines)
or 0330 123 4060 (from mobiles). Please have your original purchase
receipt with you when you call. This warranty in no way affects your
consumer rights.
SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage: 230-240V~50Hz
Rated Input Power(Microwave): 1450-1500W
Rated Output Power(Microwave): 850-900W
Rated Input Power(Grill): 1300-1400W
Rated Input Power(Convection): 2250-2400W
Oven Capacity: 25L
NetWeight: 1 . Kg
UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste.
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ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical
products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
Separate disposal facilities
exist, for your nearest facilities see www.recycle-
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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FRESH VEGETABLES (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight Added water CookingTime
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). Whenadding 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.
APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item Weight CookingTime 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.
Temperature of the fish should reach 70º C.The fish should be opaque and flake easily.
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