Tesco MCWP2010 User manual

USER GUIDE
Microwave Oven
MCWP2010
Beverage Reheat
ChickenCake
Pizza Pasta
Fish
Potato
23
1
0
564
89 7
WeightTimer/
Defrost
Clock
110 C
º120 C
º
150 C
º
140 C
º160 C
º
180 C
º
170 C
º190 C
º
200 C
º
Micro. +
Convection
Cancel Start
Quick Start
Comb1: 110 C
º
Comb2: 140 C
º
Comb3: 170 C
º
Comb4: 200 C
º
Convection
Micro. +
Grill
Grill
Level
Power
130 C
º

MCWP2010 Microwave Oven User Guide
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
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to should be heatproof and microwave safe.
reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$Read all the instructions and retain them. $Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave
oven. The oil could catch fire.
$Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explod .
$WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent $
person.
$WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent even after microwave heating has ende
person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy; $The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
$Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug or stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek consumption, in order to avoid burns.
expert assistance. $Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the
container.
WARNING
$Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the
electrical cord or plug in water or liquids.
$Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or
electric burner. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
$Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface. deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of
$Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
operational. $If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and
$Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot surface keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
or overhang a table edge.
$Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.
$Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top of
the oven.
$Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by
the manufacturer.
$This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
$Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance
$Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not expressly
specified in this manual.
$When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other objects in
the oven.
$There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven.
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your
warranty. electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate of
When cooking with your oven: the appliance
$Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
$When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The
on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain
$If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use only readily removeable from the mains supply.
film designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the film
$Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
$Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate on
the rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your mains
voltage. e If covered containers
$The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the oven are used, the covers should be loose. Move such containers to
into a mains adaptor into which other units are connected. 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 microwave
as they may explode d.
$Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be
peeled or pierced thoroughly before cooking.
$Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only. Allow the
appliance to cool before cleaning.
$: Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This $Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how long
could cause damage to the oven. 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
food deposits.
$
CAUTION: When Using the Convection Oven or Grill:
$Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when
$Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning. 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.
RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
$Meat and meat products should not be fully cooked from raw
by microwave processes alone. Raw meat may be partially
cooked with microwaves but the final cooking process must be
carried out by conventional cooking i.e roasting or grilling in
this oven (or boilingor frying using a conventional cooker).
$Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when removing a
$When defrosting raw meat and meat products in a microwave
hot container from the oven.
oven ensure the item is fully defrosted and then immediately
cook the meat using conventional cooking processes.
$Always clean the oven cavity thoroughly after partially cooking
or defrosting raw meat.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE
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About Your Microwave Oven Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.
(*Combination refers to microwave + grill and microwave +
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. and can also help
convection cooking)
preserve the minerals and vitamins in many foods.
Safety standards
Microwave ovens are covered by a radiation safety standard
which limits the amount of microwaves that can leak from an
oven throughout its lifetime. This is far below the level known to
harm people. The standard requires ovens to have systems that
stop the production of microwaves the moment the latch is
released or the door opened. No radiation remains after
microwave production has ceased.
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 contaminate food.
Suitable and unsuitable containers: Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white
Generally speaking, cooking containers made from porcelain, glass and microwave paper towels are safe for microwave use. Wooden
plastic can be penetrated by microwaves. Use heat resistant porcelain, objects may catch fire - so avoid their use.
glass or plastic containers made for microwave ovens, otherwise Go not use aluminium foil unless the recipe specifically requires
there is a risk of shrinking, deforming or burning. Metal containers, its use. Remove metal skewers, ties, etc. from food before
or containers having metal decoration or trim are not suitable. cooking.
When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking. 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*
$About 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off
Cooking In your Oven so your food will continue cooking after you've removed it.
Your oven can carry out a number of cooking processes. $Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should
$Basic Microwave Cooking take around15 minutes in the microwave.
$Basic Grilling $Foods such as cakes with baking powder should stand a few
$Convection Cooking ( standard convection oven) minutes before cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.
$Microwave/Grill combination cooking $If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water.
$Microwave/Convection combination cooking $Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking.
In these last two processes, food is partially cooked by microwaves $Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to
and then finished by either grilling or oven cooking. This accelerates encourage even heat distribution.
the cooking process whilst maintaining the finish and texture of $Food cooks better in a dish with round or curved sides.
traditionally cooked foods. A programme is availablethat enables $Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before
you to defrost frozen food and then combination cook it thus cooking, stir it in or add it later.
completing the entire cooking process in one operation. $Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar
Preset cooking programmes with other ingredients. Take care 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.
Prepackaged Food
$Most packaged foods suitable for microwaving are marked
Tips for good microwave cooking with the microwave symbol and instructions for heating.
Always follow the guidelines when microwaving packaged
Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the outside
foods.
and the thinner part inside for more even cooking. Fold under the
thin edges of fish fillets and other tapered foods. Where it is Always follow the advice in the Safety Guide on Page 2
possible to control the shape, e.g. by tying a meat roast into a for safe, effective cooking procedures.
cylinder, more uniform results will be obtained.
$5-6 minutes per 500 g. will cook most diced foods including
fruit and vegetables. Seafood takes less time.
$Different foods require different temperatures to cook
properly. Add more minutes as you drop the power.
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!
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Microwave/Convection combination cooking
to
3

Grill

hour

Start
ENTER
CLOCK
CODE COOK TIME
MICRO LOCK
TIMER
AMT
DEF
GRILLCONV
:
7 00
FISH
PIZZA
200g
4m:20sec 5m:40sec3m:0sec
300g 400g
150 g
7m:0sec
300 g
8m:30sec
450 g
10m:0sec
200 g
1m:30sec
300 g
2m:0sec
400 g
2m:30sec
MENU
X1 X2 X3
NUMBER OF PRESSES
REHEAT
POTATO*
100 g
22m:0sec
200 g
27m:0sec
300 g
32m:0sec
PASTA*
800 g
33m:0sec
1000 g
36m:0sec
1200 g
39m:0sec
CHICKEN*‡
7m:0sec
500g
500 g
3m:0sec
X4
1400 g
42m:0sec
600 g
3m:30sec
X5
1 c.230g
9m:0sec 13m:0sec5m:00sec
2 c.460g 3 c.690g
8m:20sec
600g
700 g
4m:0sec
X6
800 g
4m:30sec
X7
*Prick skins of whole potatoes
*Add sufficient water
BEVERAGE
1 (cup) 2 (cups) 3 (cups)
1m:30sec 2m:40sec 3m:50sec
CAKE
475 g
45m:0sec
CONVECTION
MICRO+CONV
MICRO+CONV
MICROWAVE
MICROWAVE
MICROWAVE
MICROWAVE
MICROWAVE
*Defrost fully before cooking
‡Refer to Note 2 below!
COOKING
METHOD
AUTO-COOKING
Auto Cooking is designed to automate the cooking of
commonly used basic foods. The results of auto cooking
depend the temperature of the food, its shape and size,
and personal preference. There are 8 Auto-Cook menus.
Method:
$Press CANCEL to clear any previous setting.
$Press the Auto-Cook menu button repeatedly to select
the weight or amount of food. Refer to the table
opposite for help.
$
Example: Auto-Cook 500 g. of Fish by weight.
$Press CANCEL
to clear any setting
$
$
Press “FISH” 4 times.
Press START
Note: You cannot add time to an Auto-Cook program.
Cancel
Fish
ENTER
CLOCK
CODE COOK TIME
MICRO LOCK
5 00:TIMER
AMT
DEF
GRILLCONV
1: Auto-Cook programmes use a combination of cooking methods.
Refer to the above table for guidance.
2: During the “Chicken” menu the oven will pause 2/3 of the way
through the cycle. Open the door and turn the food over or re-
distribute it as necessary. Press START to continue.
3: If, after the program has ended the food is underdone, use the Basic
Cooking Procedure for a short time to complete the process.
‡
If the system sensor detects an abnormal condition (open circuit or
FURTHER INFORMATION short circuit) the oven will enter into protection mode with the
Hints for reheating food screen displaying E03. The oven will beep continuously until you
press the CANCEL button.
Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food should be
hot and steaming before it is served. COOLING FAN
When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the liquid boils In any cooking mode which lasts for 2 minutes or longer, when the
for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of meat are completely cooking cycle has ended, or is cancelled the oven fan will come on
heated through. and stay on for about 3 minutes to cool the oven . The fan will stay
on even if the oven door is opened.
Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the food STEAM AND SMOKE
immediately after thawing. during defrosting, some areas of the Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes from
food may begin to cook which can allow bacteria to flourish. Raw the vents in the side and rear of the appliance. These vents should
meat must be fully defrosted and then cooked by normal cooking never be blocked.
processes, i.e grilled, roasted, etc. Do not cook defrosted raw meat Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking and
in a microwave oven unless it is part of a combi-cooking process. should be dried off after use.
Remove food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave safe dish. If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT
Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting. Where appropriate, open the oven door! Immediately. Switch off at the mains, unplug
stir the food and if possible, separate food items and remove those the oven and wait for the oven to fully cool down and the smoke to
which have already defrosted. completely subside before removing the food.
AUTOMATIC PROTECTION MECHANISM Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
During all cooking modes, if the oven cavity reaches a temperature technician and have the oven tested .
of 250°C, the screen displays the error code E01and the oven Testing Your Oven
automatically enters into self protection mode. The oven will beep Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2
continuously until you press the CANCEL button. minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
Hints for defrosting
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In Child Lock mode only the clock time is displayed and all
THE CHILD LOCK controls are disabled.
The child lock disables all the oven functions. To remove the Child lock:
To set the Child lock: $Press and hold CANCEL.
$Press and hold CANCEL.
After a few seconds the oven will ‘beep’ and the word ‘LOCK’ will
After a few seconds the oven will ‘beep’ and the word ‘LOCK’ will disappear from the display. The oven controls will now operate
appear in the display. normally.
ENTER
CLOCK
CODE COOK TIME
MICRO LOCK
:
8 30 TIMER
AMT
DEF
GRILLCONV
Cancel
ENTER
CLOCK
CODE COOK TIME
MICRO LOCK
:
8 30 TIMER
AMT
DEF
GRILLCONV
Cancel
Press START to start the oven.

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.
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.
$ 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.
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