Tesco MTG08 User manual

MTG08
Combination
Microwave Oven & Grill
User
Guide
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AUTO COOK
STAR T
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STOP
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TIME
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WEIGHT
POWER
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Rice
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Spaghetti
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Pota toe s
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Fish
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Chicken
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Beef/Lamb
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Skewered Meat
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Coffee Soup
Cleaning and Care Warranty
Specifications
These steps should be taken after every use.
MainsVoltage:
Mains Power:
Microwave Frequency:
Microwave Output:
Oven Capacity:
NetWeight:
UK:
ROI:
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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.
Check the oven seals to ensure that they are properly
functioning. If you are in any doubt take the appliance to a
specialist repairer for advice and possible repair.
YourTesco 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 affects your consumer rights.
230V-240VAC,50 Hz
1200W (Microwave)
1000W (Grill )
2,450 MHz
800Watts
20 Litres
15.4 kg
Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste.
e for details.
Produced after 13th August 2005.Waste electrical
products should not be disposed of with household
waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your LocalAuthority or retailer for recycling advice.
THISAPPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Separate disposal facilities
exist, for your nearest facilities see www.recycle-
more.co.uk or in-stor
MTG08 Microwave Oven User Guide
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).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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Tesco Stores Ltd
Delamare Road
Cheshunt
Herts
EN8 9SL

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MTG08 Microwave Oven User Guide
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Tips for good microwave cooking
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on Page 2.
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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.Control
the shape, e.g.by tying a meat roast into a cylinder, to get more
uniform results.
6-7 minutes per 500 gr.will cook most diced meat,poultry 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 .
TestingYour Oven
Placeacupofwaterintheovenandheatitonfullpowerfor2
minutes.If the water gets hot the oven is working.
$Stuffing inside poultry does not have an opportunity to
completely cook, because the meat outside is heated quickly.
Stuffing for poultry should be cooked before hand and inserted
later.
Hints for defrosting
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$Read all the instructions and retain them.
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;
Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged.
Seek expert assistance.
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.
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.
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.
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 warranty.
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 film when re-heating or cooking food use
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.
Do not use paper or plastic containers, or
plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking should be
heatproof and microwave safe.
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 .
even after microwave
heating has ende
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.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead
to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
If smoke is observed,switch off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
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
The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug.The
mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain
readily removeable from the mains supply.
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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.
When cooking with your oven:
Grill cooking:
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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.
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 could cause damage to the oven.
Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning.
Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when
removing a hot container from the oven.
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
microwave as they may explode
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Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be
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 food deposits.
Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when
the grill is on.
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.
CAUTION:
DANGER OF BURNS.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
When Using the Grill:
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE
Is it cooked?
$Temperature should reach 70º C for meat,fish and eggs.
Poultry white meat should reach 77º C.
Poultry dark meat should reach 80º C.
Juices from meat and poultry should never be pink.
Poultry thigh joints should move easily.
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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.

AUTOMATIC COOKING
QUICK START (EXPRESS) COOKING
USING THE GRILL
Your oven can calculate the cooking time of various foods. Just
select the relevant program from the table below and enter the
weight. Auto cooking takes place at full power.
Press AUTO COOK the required
no.of times to select
Dial the weight
of the food
Press START
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 Basic or
Express Cooking for a short time to complete the cooking.
By pressing the START/QUICK START button repeatedly you can
program the oven for Express cooking.at FULL power(100%)
Each press of the START/QUICKSTART button increases the
cooking time in intervals.You can program up to 10
minutes.
The oven will start almost as soon you press the
START/QUICK START button so be prepared!!
During the Quick Start cooking cycle, you cannot top up the
remaining time.
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.
All programs can be set up with the oven door open or closed
except Quick Start where the door must be closed.
If you are setting up a program when the door is open,pressing the
STOP/CANCEL button will erase the program.
The grill is particularly useful for cooking thin slices of meat,steaks,
chops, kebabs, sausages or pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for
hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes. The maximum time you can
set is 95 minutes.
Press GRILL/COMBI
Turn the Control knob to 10:00.
Press START.
use the metal grill rack supplied with the oven.
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.
The
turntable helps the food to cook all over.
Combination microwave and grill cooking enables a wide range of
foods to be both cooked and browned in one operation.This offers
you the speed of a microwave oven with the finish and taste of a
conventional grill.To realise the potential of this form of cooking,
we advise you to purchase a recipe book dedicated to this art.
There are two Combi-grill programs.They both work in exactly the
same way but have different settings.Both microwave the food first
and then grill it to give a browned,tasty finish.
Microwaves the food for 30% of the total time and grills
it for 70%.Use this program for fish,potatoes,and‘au gratin’ dishes.
55% for microwave cooking, 45% for grill cooking. Use
for puddings omelettes,baked potatoes and poultry.
The longest cooking time for either program is 95 minutes
Press STOP/CANCEL
Press GRILL/COMBI
Turn the Control Knob to 20:00.
Press START
* NOTE:
Example: Auto Cook 600g of Fish:
Fish.
Points to remember with the Express cooking program
30 second
NOTES
once
Example: To grill food for 10 minutes:
once.
Points to remember when grilling:
Example: Set a Comb 1 cooking program taking 20 minutes:
twice
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.
Add enough boiling water to the food before cooking.
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Do not use the grill without the turntable in place.
COMBINATION MICROWAVEAND GRILL COOKING
COMB 1:
COMB 2:
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CAUTION:
Preliminaries
Place your microwave oven on a flat,
level stable work surface away from
sources of cold,heat and damp.
For
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good ventilation, the rear of the
oven should have a clearance of at least
10 cm from the wall, the free distance
above the top should be at least 20 cm
and there should be a gap of at least 5
cm at both sides.
Set the timer to‘0’.
Plug the oven into the wall socket.
Pull the door handle to open the door.
There is a spindle inside the base of the oven. Place the
Turntable Support Ring in the recess in the oven and drop it
gently onto this spindle through the locating hole in the base.
There is a flat machined on the internal spindle to hold the ring
secure while the oven is operating.. Rotate the ring slightly
back and forth until it drops securely into place over the
spindle.
Place the turntable on the support ring with the smooth side
uppermost and check that it is central to and properly
supported by the ring.
Close the door.
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.
Installing theTurntable
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Always operate your microwave oven with the turntable
assembly properly installed.
Switching On
The oven should be plugged directly into the wall socket and not via an
adaptor or any other power sharing device.
Introduction Unpacking the Microwave Oven
Thank you for purchasing thisTESCO microwave oven. 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE. This microwave is for normal household use
only. It is unsuitable for commercial use.
In the box you should find the microwave oven, glass turntable and
rotating support ring. Unpack all the items completely. If possible
retain the packaging for future use.
Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the
locking mechanism.If any items are missing or damaged,contact your
nearestTesco store for assistance.
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20cm
5cm
10cm
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Your Microwave Oven and Its Components
800g
200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 700g 800g
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150g 300g 450g
1 cup 2 cups 3 cups
Spaghetti*
Rice*
Potatoes*
Auto
Reheat
Coffee
Soup
Fish
Chicken
Beef
Lamb
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Control Panel
Viewing Window
Door Locking
Assembly
Turntable
Support Ring
Turntable
AUTOCOOK
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STOP
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TIME
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Metal
Grill Rack
*3 potatoes with avg. weight of 230g each
200g 300g 400g 500g 600g
200g 300g 400g 500g 600g
Grill Element
Ventilation Slots
Oven Air Vent
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The metal grill rack should be
used ONLY for grilling.
ALWAYS use a suitable heatproof
ceramic utensil when combi
cooking

SETTINGTHE CLOCK
BASIC MICROWAVE COOKING
STOPPINGTHE OVEN
AUTO DEFROST
When the oven is first plugged in the screen will display .
You can choose either a 12 or 24 hour clock.
Press the CLOCK button:
to select a 12 hour clock
to select a 24 hr clock
Rotate theTIME/WEIGHT
knob to select 9 hours.
Press the CLOCK button again.
Rotate theTIME/WEIGHT
knob to select 30 minutes
Press the CLOCK button again.
The display will stop flashing and
the time is now set
You can check the clock at any time when cooking is in progress by
pressing the CLOCK button.
You may reset the clock time whenever you wish .
Set the microwave power according to the food or recipe.
Set the cooking time.
Start the oven.
The default setting of the oven is full (100%) power. Many recipes
call for lower power settings. There are 6 power settings on your
oven. Repeatedly pressing the power button cycles the power
100% - 80% - 60% - 40% - 20% - 0 (zero power)
Use the table below as a guide to set the power level:
Press POWER 3 times
Select the time
Press START
Setting the oven power to ‘0’ (zero power) shuts down the
microwave action while leaving other oven functions unaltered.
This facility can be very useful as a timer or as a means of letting
food ‘rest’ for a precise amount of time at the end of a cooking
process.
The door will open and cooking
will be interrupted. To continue cooking close the oven door and
press the START/QUICKSTART button.
The cooking process is interrupted but
the door remains closed. To continue cooking press the
START/QUICKSTART button.
: You will stop the oven and any
cooking program will be erased.
The oven will beep 3 times and appears
Open the door and remove the foodThe clock time reappears.
Although you can defrost food by cooking it at low power setting
auto defrosting defrosts food by weight, automatically calculating
the defrosting time.You can auto defrost 100g to 1.8 kg.
Rotate theTIME/WEIGHT knob to set
Auto Defrost.
Dial in the weight of food you wish to defrost.
Start the oven
Set Auto Defrost
Dial in the weight
of the food
Press START
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
theAuto Defrost programme with a lower weight setting.
1:01
To enter a time of 9:30
Once
Twice
The procedure:
Example: cook for 10 minutes at 60% power:
Note:
Press the Door Release button:
Pressing STOP/CANCEL:
Pressing STOP/CANCEL twice
‘End’
As a reminder, after any cooking or defrosting function has
completed, the oven will beep every two minutes until the
door is opened or the STOP/CANCEL button is pressed.
ToAuto Defrost 1 kg of food:
When the program has finished:
Always ensure that food is fully defrosted before cooking.This
is particularly important with poultry and pork.
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WHEN COOKING HAS ENDED
one turn to the left
Two-thirds of the way through defrosting the oven will beep 5
times. You should now open the door, turn the food over,
redistribute it or otherwise arrange it for even defrosting and
then close the door to continue.Always inspect food regularly
during defrosting and turn the food over as needed.
To cancel LOCK:
CHILD LOCK
The Child safety lock prevents operation by small children. The
oven cannot be operated while the child lock is on.
Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL
button for about five seconds after
which time a beep sounds and the
LOCK indicator lights.
Press and hold the
STOP/CANCEL button until the beep
sounds.The LOCK indicator goes off.
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Control Panel
AUTO AUTO DEFROST
AUTO AUTO COOK
OVEN ON - LOW POWER
PROGRAM HOLD - OVEN/GRILL STOPPED
SYMBOL ACTION
OVEN ON - HIGH POWER
OVEN ON - ZERO POWER
COMB1 COMB1 MICROWAVE/GRILL PROG. 1
COMB2 COMB1 MICROWAVE/GRILL PROG. 2
CHILD LOCK ON
GRILL ON
AUTO
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COMB1 COMB2
Auto
Cook
Zero
Power
Oven
Stopped
Grill
On
Clock
Child
Lock
Auto
Defrost
Microwave
On
Combi-
Cooking
Program 1
Combi-
Cooking
Program 2
High
Power
Low
Power
Weight
(grammes)
g
Power %
Clock
Microwave
Power Selector
Oven Start Button
Program Cancel/
Oven Stop/
Lock Set & Disable
Button
Display
Auto Cook Button
Door Release
Grill/Combi Selector
Time/Weight Knob
AUTO COOK
STAR T
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QUICK STAR T
STOP
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CANCEL
TIME
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WEIGHT
POWER
CLOCK
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Rice
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Spaghetti
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Pot ato es
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Auto Reheat
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Fish
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Chicken
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Beef/Lamb
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Skewered Meat
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Coffee Soup
POWER
3x
%
START
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QUICK START
TIME
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WEIGHT
ROTATE
TIME
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WEIGHT
ROTATE
TIME
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WEIGHT
ROTATE
CLOCK
CLOCK
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CLOCK
CLOCK
POWER
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POWER
POWER
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POWER
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POWER
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POWER
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FULL
POWER
HIGH
POWER
MED/HIGH
POWER
MEDIUM
POWER
LOW
POWER
ZERO
POWER
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TIME
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WEIGHT
ROTATE
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AUTO
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How microwave ovens work
Radio Interference
Suitable and unsuitable containers:
Microwave ovens work by producing high frequency energy.This
energy agitates the water molecules in the food which rub
together causing heat.This heat cooks the food. Microwave ovens
do not cook food‘inside out’.When thick food is cooked,the outer
layers are cooked mainly by microwaves while the inside is cooked
mainly by the slower conduction of heat from the hot outer layers.
Microwave cooking is very quick and efficient. 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.
Cooking containers made from porcelain, glass and plastic can be
penetrated by microwaves. Use heat resistant 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 has to be
heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking, as the grill
functions like a normal grill and gets very hot.
Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and wraps
designed for microwave ovens.
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 unless the recipe specifically requires it.
Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven walls. Any metal
skewers,ties,etc.should be removed from food before cooking.
Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the
contents to erupt when removed from the oven.
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Some basic guidelines are given below:
Plastic films should not touch food as
they may gas,melt or break down when hot and contaminate food.
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.
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