Tesco MG2011 User manual

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MG2011

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Important Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
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.
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 person to carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
Do not use the microwave oven with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert
assistance.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs only. Allow the appliance to cool before
cleaning.
WARNING: Do not operate the microwave oven
empty. This could cause damage to the oven.
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.
Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant
surface.
Never leave the microwave oven unattended
when it is 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.
Unplug the oven before cleaning.
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.
Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used
when removing a hot container from the oven.
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 warranty.
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 on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
If you use plastic lm when re-heating or cooking
food use only lm designed for microwave ovens
and ensure that the lm does not touch the food.
If necessary, prick the lm all over to allow steam
to escape.
Grill & microwave/grill cooking: Do not use paper
or plastic containers, or plastic lm.
Utensils for combination-cooking should be
heatproof and microwave safe.
Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the
microwave oven. The oil could catch re.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
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 and whole hard-boiled
eggs, fruits in thick skins and nuts in their shells
should not be heated in the microwave as they
may explode even after microwave heating has
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Important Safety Instructions
Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts
must be peeled or pierced thoroughly before
cooking.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid
burns.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure
about how long to cook a food for, start with short
cooking time, and check the food regularly.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely aect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in hazardous situation.
If smoke is observed, switch o or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stie any ames.
When Using the Grill:
Use oven gloves when inserting and removing
utensils when the grill 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.
Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose
not expressly specied in this manual.
RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
Meat and meat products should not be fully
cooked from raw in a microwave oven. Raw meat
may be partially cooked in a microwave oven but
the nal cooking process must be carried out
by conventional cooking processes, (i.e boiling,
roasting, frying, grilling etc) using a conventional
cooker.
When defrosting raw meat and meat products in a
microwave 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.
Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose
not expressly specied in this manual.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage
of your electricity supply is the same as that
indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
The disconnect device for this appliance is the
mainsplug.Themainsplugmustnotbeobstructed
in any way and must remain readily removable
from the mains supply.
The microwave oven shall not be placed in a
cabinet unless it has been tested in a Cabinet.
The minimum installation height is 85cm.
WARNING: Some accessible surfaces
may be hot during operation of this
appliance.

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About Your Microwave Oven
Microwave cooking is very quick and ecient. Microwave 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:
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.•
Cooking In your Oven
Your oven can carry out a number of cooking processes.
Basic Microwave Cooking•
Basic Grilling•
Microwave/Grill combination cooking•
In this last process, food is partially cooked by microwaves and
then nished by grilling. This accelerates the cooking process whilst
maintaining the nish and texture of traditionally cooked foods. There
is also a programme that enables you to defrost frozen food and then
combination cook it thus completing the entire cooking process in one
operation.
Preset cooking programmes
Your oven has 8 preset programmes. These programmes allow you
to automate the cooking of a range of standard foods for greater
convenience.
So you can just select the programme, dial in the amount of food you
want to cook and the oven will do the rest!
Suitable and unsuitable containers
Some basic guidelines are given in the table below.
Cookware Microwave Grill Combination
Heat-resistant glass
Non heat –resistant glass
Heat-resistant ceramics
Microwave-safe plastics
Kitchen paper
Metal trays/metal racks
Aluminium foil
Metal foil containers
(*Combination refers to microwave + grill cooking)
Use heat resistant porcelain, glass or plastic containers made for
microwave ovens, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking, deforming or
burning. Metal containers, or containers having metal decoration or trim
are not suitable for use with your microwave oven.
When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully
heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking.
Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
contents to erupt when removed from the oven.
Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and wraps
designed for microwave ovens. Plastic lms should not touch food as
they may gas, melt or break down when hot and contaminate food.
Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white microwave
paper towels are safe for microwave use. Wooden objects may catch re
- 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.
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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 nd the
turntable and rotating support ring, and the grill rack. Unpack all these
items .
Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the locking
mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest
Tesco store for assistance.
If possible retain the packaging. If you dispose of the packaging, do so
having regard to recycling provisions in your area.
Placement
Place your microwave oven on a at, level stable work surface away
from sources of cold, heat and damp. The minimum installation height
is 85cm.
For good ventilation, the rear and the left side should have a clearance of
at least 7.5 cm from the wall, the right side should be open and the free
distance above the top should be at least 30cm.
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7.5cm
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Features and controls
General overview
Door interlocks
Turntable Control panel
Grill rack
Turntable support ring
Turntable rotor
Viewing window
Oven door
Assembling the Oven
Always operate your microwave oven with the turntable assembly
properly installed.
Press the Door Release to open the door. Drop the Turntable Rotor
gently through the hole in the centre of the oven and locate it on the
spindle beneath. There is a at machined on the spindle to hold the rotor
securely during operation.
Place the support ring in the recess.
Place the turntable on the support ring with the smooth side uppermost.
Locate the turntable on the rotor and check that it is central to and
properly supported by the ring. Refer to the drawing below.
Close the door.
Unwrap the power cord fully. Plug the oven directly into the wall socket.
Control panel
1: MENU ACTION SCREEN
Clock, cooking time, power, action indicators
are displayed.
2: Micro/Grill/Combi
Press repeatedly to choose a power setting from
full power (100%) to 10%.
Further presses will enable you to select the
grill function or set a microwave/grill combi-
programme.
3: W.T/Time Defrost
Press once to defrost food by weight
Press twice to defrost food by time.
Now rotate the TIME/WEIGHT knob to set the
time or weight.
4: Clock/Pre-set
Use to set the time of day or recall the time of
day.
5: Stop/Clear
Press once to stop a cooking process.
Press twice to cancel a program and clear the
setting.
Use to set/cancel the Child Lock.
6: Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Press to conrm an Auto-Cook process.
Touch to start cooking or defrosting.
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 up to a maximum of 95 minutes.
7: FUNCTION KNOB
Use with other controls to set the Clock Time,
Weight Microwave power and Auto Menu
settings.
From STOP, use to set an Auto Cook
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X1
Start
30SEC.Confirm
GETTING STARTED
Plug the oven in
Switch on at the mains point.
The screen will display
Operation -1
Clock/Pre-set
Clock/Pre-set
Clock/Pre-setClock/Pre-setClock/Pre-setClock/Pre-set
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock is a 24 hour clock. To enter a time of 8:30 pm
Press the• Clock/Preset button
Rotate the Function knob to•
select 20 hours.
Press• Clock/Preset again
Rotate the Function knob to•
select 30 minutes
Press• Clock/Preset again
The time is set. To reset the clock follow the above procedure.
BASIC COOKING
Open the oven door.•
Place the food in a suitable container. Site the container centrally•
within the rim of the turntable. Close the door.
Rotate the Function knob one click to the left•
Rotate the Function knob in either direction to set a cooking time•
from 10 seconds to a maximum of 95 minutes.
Each click increases/decreases the time interval as follows:
0 -1 min : 5 seconds: 1- 5 min : 10 seconds: 5 -10 min : 30 seconds
10 - 30 min : 1 minute: 30 - 95 min : 5 minute intervals
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm. The oven will commence cooking at
full power. The clock displays the remaining time left for the cooking
programme.
Example: Cook food at full power for 10 min.
Rotate the Function knob one click to the left•
Rotate the Function knob to set•
10 minutes
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm.
to start cooking
STOPPING THE OVEN
Open the door to interrupt cooking. To continue cooking, close the oven
door and press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button.
Stop/Clear
To continue cooking press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button.
Pressing Stop/Clear twice will stop the oven and any cooking
programme will be erased.
WHEN COOKING HAS ENDED
The oven will beep 5 times
The clock time will re-appear.
Open the door and remove the food. Close the door•
VARYING THE MICROWAVE POWER
The default setting of the oven is full (100%) power. Many recipes call for
lower power settings. There are 5 power settings available on your oven.
100% - 80% - 50% - 30% - 10%
To alter the microwave power level
Press Stop/Clear:
The cooking process is interrupted.
Press• Micro/Grill/Combi.
Rotate the Function knob•
Repeatedly pressing Micro/Grill/Combi will also vary the Power level..
Example: Cook food at 50% power for 10 min.
ROTATE
X2
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Press the• Micro/Grill/Combi button
Rotate the Function knob to•
select 50% power
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Rotate the Function knob to set•
10 minutes
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
to start cooking
QUICK START (EXPRESS) COOKING
By pressing the Start/+30SEC./Conrm.button repeatedly you can
program the oven for Express cooking. at FULL power(100%).
Each press of the• Start/+30SEC./Conrm button increases the
cooking time in 30 second intervals.
The oven will start almost as soon you press the• Start/+30SEC./
Conrm button so be prepared!!
During the cooking cycle, you can top up the remaining time to a•
maximum of 95 minutes by further presses of the Start/+30SEC./
Conrm button.
Express cooking is a very good way of rapidly heating small portions•
of food, or easily adding a small amount of cooking time to nish
dishes that are slightly undercooked.
All cooking programs can be set up with the oven door
open or closed with the exception of the Quick Start
program which requires the door to be closed.
If you are setting up a program when the door is open,
pressing the Stop/Clear button once will erase the
program.

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CHILD LOCK
The Child safety lock prevents operation by small children.
All oven functions are disabled including the clock when the
child lock is on.
Press and hold the• Stop/Clear
button for about ve seconds after
which time a beep sounds and the
LOCK indicator appears.
To cancel, press and hold the• Stop/
Clear button until the beep sounds
and the clock re- appears.
Operation – 2
AUTO DEFROST
There are two auto-defrosting programmes
DEFROST PROGRAMME 1 (DEF 1) - defrost by weight.You can auto defrost
100g to 2kg of food (in 100g increments)
DEFROST PROGRAMME 2 (DEF 2) - defrost by time.
Example 1: Auto Defrost 1 kg of food
Defrost
W.T/Time
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
X2
Defrost
W.T/Time
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Press• W.T/ Time Defrost
Dial in the weight of the•
food
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
to start cooking.
The programme automatically calculates the time required.
Example 2. Auto-Defrost food for 20 minutes
Press• W.T/ Time Defrost
twice
Dial in the time•
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
to start cooking
During Defrosting:
It is good practice to periodically check food during the defrosting
process, turning it if necessary.
After Defrosting:
Open the oven door. Remove the food and check that it has fully•
defrosted. If the food is partially defrosted, replace it in the oven and
re-select Auto Defrost programme 2 (DEF 2) and add sucient time
to fully defrost the food.
AUTO COOKING
Your oven can calculate the cooking time of various foods. Just select the
program from the table below and enter the weight.
The results of auto-cooking depend on many factors, the actual type of
food, the temperature it goes into the oven at, etc. If after the program
has ended the food is underdone, use the Basic Cooking Procedure for a
short time to complete the process.
A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6A-7A-8
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Rotate the Function knob to the right. Each click brings up•
an Auto cook Menu. There are 8 menus.
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Dial in the weight (use the table below)•
ROTATE TO THE RIGHTTO INCREASEWEIGHT
ROTATE TO THE LEFTTO DECREASEWEIGHT
Example: Auto Cook 450g of Fish:
MENU SUGGESTED FOOD POWER
NUMBER OF CLICKS
A-1
A-2
A-3
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7
A-8
Reheat food
Most vegetables
Fish
Pasta*
Baked potato
Pizza
Soup
* NOTE: Add enough boiling water to the food before cooking.
Plus 450ml water Plus 800ml water
50 g 100 g
100%
100%
100%
100%
80%
80%
80%
1 2 3
200 g
200 g
200 g
200 g
200 g
400 g
400 g
400 g
400 g
300 g
350 g
600 g
400 g
450 g
600 g
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Select Fish: Menu A-3•
X3
X3
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Select 450 grammes•
Press Start/+30SEC./Conrm to start
cooking
Broccoli
250 g
250 g 350 g 450 g100%
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm

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USING THE GRILL
The grill is useful for cooking thin slices of meat, steaks, kebabs, sausages
and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin
dishes. Grilling takes place at full power.
The maximum time available for grilling is 95 minutes.
Example: To grill food for 10 minutes:
1: Press Stop/Clear to clear any program.
2: Press Micro/Grill/Combi six times until“G” (Grill) appears.
3: Press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button to conrm
4: Rotate Function knob to the right to select 10 minutes.
5: Press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button to start
Operation – 3
Press the• Micro/Grill/Combi button six times
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Rotate the Function knob to set•
10 minutes
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
to start cooking
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
X8
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
X6
Half way through cooking the oven will beep twice. This to remind you
that you need to turn the food over.
Open the door, turn the food with heatproof tongs and close the door
and press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button to continue.
When the cooking cycle is over: The oven will‘beep’ve times, and reset
to the clock time.
Points to remember when grilling:
Use a metal grill rack (supplied) so that food can drain.•
Do not overload the grill rack. Space the food out.•
Brushing the grill rack very sparingly with vegetable oil will stop food•
adhering to it and make washing up easier.
Always stand the grill rack in a heatproof ceramic dish. This will catch•
drips and help keep the oven clean.
Do not use the grill without the turntable in place. The 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 a suitable heatproof implement.
CAUTION:
When you use the grill, the cooking utensils and the interior of the
oven get very hot, much hotter than when you are using the oven as
a regular microwave.
Always stir food with long handled implements, tongs, etc.
Always use oven gloves when removing or placing utensils in 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.
COMBINATION COOKING
Combination Microwave and grill cooking oers you the speed of a
microwave oven with the nish and taste of a conventional grill. To help
you realise the potential of this form of cooking, we advise you to buy a
recipe book dedicated to this cooking art.
There are two Combi-grill programs. They both work in exactly the same
way but have dierent settings. Both microwave the food rst and then
grill it to give a browned, tasty nish.
COMBINATION 1: Microwaves the food for55% of the total time and
grills it for 45%. Use this program for puddings omelettes, baked potatoes
and poultry.
COMBINATION 2: Microwaves the food for36% of the total time and
grills it for 64%. Use this program for sh, potatoes, and‘au gratin’dishes.
Setting a combi -grill program
1: Press Stop/Clear to clear any program.
2: Press Micro/Grill/Combi until“C-1” or“C-2”appears.
3: Press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button to conrm
4: Rotate Function knob to select the time (5 sec.-95 min).
5: Press the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button to start
Example: To set a Com 2 cooking program taking 20 minutes:
Press the• Micro/Grill/Combi button until C-2 appears
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Rotate the Function knob to set•
20 minutes
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
to start cooking.

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MULTI-STAGE COOKING
You can combine cooking processes in a two stage programme. There
are two main uses for this process.
A Cook food for a period at one power setting and then nish with
another power setting. You can for example, cook food and then
keep it warm by setting a low power for the second process.
B Defrost and grill or microwave food in a combined process.
After the rst stage, the buzzer will sound once and the next stage will
automatically start.
Operation - 4
If you are defrosting, this must be the rst process.
You can use multi-cooking with combi -cooking so you can
defrost, microwave and grill all in one. The Auto-Cook menu
cannot be used in multi-cooking.
Example: Defrost the food for 20 minutes, then cook at 50%
microwave power for 10 minutes.
X2
Defrost
W.T/Time X2
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Setting
Power
X2
Clock/Pre-set
Clock/Pre-set
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Start/
+30SEC./Confirm
Press• W.T/Time/Defrost
Twice
Dial in the time•
Press the• Micro/Grill/Combi
button
Rotate the Function knob to•
select 50% power
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Rotate the Function knob to set•
10 minutes
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
The defrost cycle will commence. When the defrost cycle has ended the
oven will move on to the cooking process.
TIME DELAYED COOKING
You can preset the time at which the cooking process starts.
A Make sure the clock is set to the correct time
B Input the cooking program. Do NOT press the START button
C Set the clock to the required start time -see Page 4.
D Press Start/+30SEC./Conrm to set the programme.
Example: Cook food at 50% power for 10 min starting at21:20
Press the• Micro/Grill/Combi
button.
Select 50% power.•
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
Rotate the Function knob to set•
10 minutes
Press the• Clock/Pre-set
button
Rotate the Function knob to•
select 21 hours.
Press the• Clock/Pre-set
button again.
Rotate the Function knob to•
select 20 minutes
Press• Start/+30SEC./Conrm
The display reverts to clock time: When the preset time comes the buzzer
sounds twice and the oven will begin the programme.
When Time Delayed coking is preset:
You cannot operate other oven functions.•
Press• Stop/Clear to clear a Pre-set program and revert to normal
operation.
NOTES ONTIME DELAYED COOKING:
You can use a single program, a multistage program or an Auto-cook
menu. You cannot use Express cooking.
Do not use raw or frozen sh products or foods which may deteriorate
during the waiting period.
Do not use time-delayed cooking with a defrost programme.
The clock must be set!
QUERIES
During cooking: press the POWER button to briey display the•
microwave power in the current programme.
During cooking: press the CLOCK button to briey display the clock•
time.
In Time Delay mode: pressing the CLOCK button will briey display•
the start time of the pre-set process.
ADDING TIME DURING COOKING
During normal cooking and defrosting, you can increase the cooking•
time by repeatedly pressing the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button.
You cannot add time during Grilling, ‘Defrost by Weight’ or ‘Auto-•
Cook’ programs.
DISPLAYS AND OVEN STATES
Every time you press a button, the oven will beep once. If the button•
is not fully depressed, or the action is not part of the process you will
not hear a beep and nothing will happen..
When you rst rotate the Function knob in either direction during a•
cooking process the oven will beep once.
When setting a cooking process, if you do not conrm the process•
by pressing the Start/+30SEC./Conrm button within one minute,
the process will be cancelled and the oven will revert to displaying
the clock time.
The buzzer will sound ve times to remind you when cooking is•
nished.
Before inputting any cooking process, it is good practice to press the•
Stop/Clear button twice to clear the oven memory.

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TIPS FOR GOOD COOKING
Please read this section together 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 lm to touch food as it may chemically break•
down, melt or even catch re 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 sh llets and tapered foods.
6-7 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables. Seafood•
takes less time.
Dierent foods require dierent temperatures to cook. Add more•
minutes as you drop the power.
Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns o 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 lling•
gets hotter than the pastry.
General guidance
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.
Is it cooked?
Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, sh and eggs.•
Fish should be opaque and ake easily.•
Hints for defrosting
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 ourish. Do
not cook defrosted raw meat in a microwave oven.
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.
GENERAL NOTES
Steam: Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes from
the vents in the appliance. These vents should never be blocked. Steam
may condense in and around the oven during cooking and should be
dried o after use.
Smoke: If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT
open the oven door! Immediately switch o 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.
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.•
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the oven fails to 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 o.•
Make sure that the oven door closes fully and securely.•
If none of the above recties the situation, contact the Tesco helpline. Do
not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH ON FULL POWER
Suggested cooking times
Item Weight Cooking time Standing time
Cod llets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Cod steaks 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Haddock llets 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Kipper llets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-6 minutes
Plaice llets 225g 3-4 minutes 6-8 minutes
Trout (2 sh, gutted but whole) turn sh 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 sh is around 3.5
minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The sh should be lightly covered during the standing period.
Temperature of the sh should reach 70º C. The sh should be opaque and ake easily.
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
Cauliower (in orets) 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.
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 electrical help line on 0845 456 6767. Please have your original
purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty in no way aects
your consumer rights.
SPECIFICATIONS
Mains Supply:...................................230V-240V~, 50 Hz: 1200-1270W
Microwave Output:.......................750-800 Watts
Grill Input Power:...........................950-1000 Watts
Dimensions: ......................................258mm(H)×440mm(W)×293mm(D)
Oven Capacity:................................20 Litres
Microwave Frequency;...............2,450 Mhz
Net Weight:........................................11.3kg
UK: Waste electrical products /batteries should not be
disposed of with household waste. Separate disposal facilities
exist, for your nearest facilities.
See www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical
products/batteries should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.