Microwave Oven with Stainless Steel Decoration I/B Version 160422 230V~ 50Hz 800W
Know Your Appliance 1. Door safety lock system 2. Oven window 3. Turntable roller ring 4. Door release button 5. Control panel 6. Wave guide 7. Glass tray Please note that the pattern / colour of your product may differ to as shown above. These user instructions apply regardless of pattern / colour. 2 160422
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions in your manual are important and should be read carefully. Keep your manual for future reference. MAINTENANCE: If your appliance is not maintained in a good condition, its surface could be damaged and diminish inexorably the lifespan of the appliance and lead to a dangerous situation. SPECIFICATIONS Output: Voltage frequency: Operation frequency: Capacity: Turntable system: Net weight: 800W 230V~ 50Hz 2450MHz 20 Litres {Φ245mm} Approx. 12 kg IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance, and always follow the safety and operating instructions. Important: This appliance can be used by children over 8 years old and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or with a lack of experience or knowledge if they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance and the risks involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 years and supervised. Never leave the appliance and its cord unsupervised and within reach of children less than 8 years old or irresponsible persons, especially when it is plugged into the wall or when it is cooling down. WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy, please read all instructions carefully before using the appliance: 1. In order to avoid any possible damage due to the normal temperatures of the appliance in use, please respect the following installation instructions: - place the back side as close to the wall as possible 3 160422
- leave at least 10 cm of free space on each side and above the appliance. 2. As a general rule, make sure there is enough ventilation in the room around this appliance during operation. Stand the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface (not a varnished table or a table cloth). 3. Use this appliance only for domestic use as described in this manual. This appliance is not suitable for professional use. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 4. Do not operate the microwave oven when empty. 5. Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. 6. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. 7. WARNING: Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: Door (bent), Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), Door seals and sealing surfaces, (Inner or outer) windows of the door. Do not use the oven until repairs have been made by a competent qualified service (*). 8. If steam appears between the inner and outer window when cooking, immediately stop the oven, unplug it, and contact the nearest customer service. Otherwise, you might be exposed to microwave energy. 9. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of any cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Should the appliance or its power cord be damaged, do not use this appliance. All repairs should be made by a competent qualified service (*). 4 160422
10. Do not attempt to disassemble the appliance or to remove feet, seals, screws etc. 11. WARNING: Children should not use this appliance without supervision except if they were previously given proper instructions so that they can use it correctly and understand the risks linked to improper use. 12. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the oven frequency to avoid any risk of fire. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bag in the oven. c. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use. 13. IMPORTANT: UTENSILS THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR MICROWAVE COOKING. Always check if your utensils are microwave resistant before using them in the appliance. - Never use utensils with a metal handle. - Never use utensils with metal decorations. - Never use iron locking clips (not even covered with paper). - Never use melamine receptacles as these contain a substance that absorbs microwave energy. The receptacle might break or carbonise and the cooking process would be slower. - The use of traditional thermometers is prohibited, use microwave resistant thermometers. - In case of doubt, please contact the supplier of the utensil to know whether it is microwave resistant or not. 14. Do not prepare food in receptacles with a too narrow opening, as this might cause these receptacles to explode. 15. WARNING: CAUTION, Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers (such as receptacles with lid or feeding bottle with dummy) since they are liable to explode. 5 160422
16. Eggs in their shell or whole hard-boiled eggs must not be heated in the microwave oven as they might explode. 17. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when you handle the container. 18. CAUTION: Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns. Do not warm up greasy foods in the microwave oven, as it might catch fire. 19. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking. Otherwise they might explode. 20. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns. 21. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil. 22. Before operating the microwave oven, make sure the glass tray, the motor shaft and the roller ring are in correct position inside the oven. 23. Make sure the openings of microwave resistant receptacles are neither obstructed nor covered in order to avoid that they explode during operation. 24. Do not place the preparation directly on the glass tray, but put it in a microwave resistant receptacle. 25. Food containing a mixture of water and grease should be left 30 to 60 seconds in the oven when switched off to allow the mixture to come down to avoid bubbling, especially when a beef cube is added. 26. It is necessary to clean the cavity of your oven regularly and to remove any rests of food. Food remains on the heating elements of the oven will produce smoke and bad smells. 27. Please note: Should the symbol be indicated on a certain surface, you need to be careful when handling the product. This symbol means: CAUTION, this surface may get very hot during use. 6 160422
The symbol is always put on the surface with the highest temperature, however the other metallic or non-metallic surfaces can also become very hot during use and it is therefore advisable to always handle them with care and if possible with the help of isothermal gloves or other thermal protection. In case of doubt concerning the temperature of a certain surface it is always preferable to protect oneself. (*) Competent qualified service: after-sales department of the producer or importer or any person who is qualified, approved and competent to perform this kind of repairs in order to avoid all danger. In case of need you should return the appliance to this electrician. INSTALLATION 1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door. 2. Check the microwave oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact a competent qualified service. 3. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface which is able to hold its weight (12 kg) and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven. 4. Do not place the microwave oven where heat, moisture or high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials. 5. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove the feet. 6. For correct operation, the microwave oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above the oven, 10cm at the back and 5cm at both sides. 7. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in case of emergency. 8. Do not use the microwave oven outdoors. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. The appliance needs to be installed near a power socket. Avoid using extension cords or make sure they are compatible with the power of your appliance. We advise you to call for an electrician if you have any questions concerning the technical installation of your appliance. This appliance is protected by a safety fuse. Should this fuse be replaced, please contact a competent qualified electrician (*). UK STYLE PLUG WIRING INSTRUCTIONS (IN THE UK ONLY) This product must only be used from a 13 amp power socket. If a BS1363 approved 13 amp plug is used, it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and be ASTA approved. The wires on the power cord are colour coded: blue = neutral, brown = live, green or green & yellow = earth. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured in black. 7 160422
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured in red. The green (& yellow) wire must be connected to the terminal marked E or coloured in green (& yellow). 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: 1. Clean the door and sealing surface of the microwave oven. 2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. 3. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. 4. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits. MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES 1. Arrange food carefully. Place the thickest areas towards the outside of the dish. 2. Watch the cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. 3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly. 4. Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once. 5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the centre of the dish to the outside. UTENSILS GUIDE 1. We advise you to use utensils that are specially conceived for microwave cooking as they allow energy to pass through the container and heat the food. 2. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with a metallic trim should not be used. 3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fire. 4. Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommended, as food in corners tends to overcook. The table below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils. Cookware Heat Resistant Glass Non Heat Resistant Glass Heat Resistant Ceramics Microwave Safe Plastic Dish Kitchen Paper Metal Tray Metal Rack Aluminium Foil & Foil Containers Microwave Cooking Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No 8 160422
CONTROL PANEL For each button, please refer to the paragraph USE to know their functions. Display: Indicates the cooking time, the power, the clock time and the state of the different settings or other adjustments. Power: Use to regulate the microwave power level (5 settings). Clock: Allows to set the clock. Wei.Adj.: Use to set the weight. Multi Stage Cooking: Press to set a cooking programme of 2 or 3 stages. Speed Def.: Touch for instant defrost for the time entered. Auto Def.: Press to defrost food by weight. Start/Quick Start: Press this key to start a cooking programme, to resume cooking when stopped or to set the time for cooking at full power level. Stop/Cancel: Press once during the input stage to cancel current settings; press once during cooking to stop the oven or press twice to cancel the cooking programme. It can also be used to activate and to deactivate the child safety lock. Rotary knob: allows regulating the cooking times, weights or current time. 9 160422
USE Each time a button is pressed, a short beep will sound to acknowledge the press. Important remarks: 1) There must be a food preparation in the oven cavity before starting the microwave oven. 2) Make sure the receptacle does not touch the walls of the cavity in order not to disturb the rotation of the glass tray. Setting the clock When the microwave oven is put into operation for the first time or when the power supply has been interrupted, the clock time has to be set. 1. Keep the Clock key pressed until "12h" appears on the display. 2. Choose the 24 hour time format by pressing the Clock key again ("24h" on the display). 3. Turn the rotary knob until the correct hour appears on the display. 4. Press the Clock key. 5. Turn the rotary knob until the correct minutes appear on the display. 6. Press the Clock button to confirm your settings. Note: You can press the Clock button once to check the clock time during cooking. Child safety lock 1. Press the Stop/Cancel key and hold it for 3 seconds. 2. A beep sounds and a padlock symbol appears on the display. The keys and the rotary knob of the microwave oven are now not functioning. 3. To deactivate the child safety lock, press the Stop/Cancel key and hold it again for 3 seconds, until a beep sounds and the child safety symbol disappears. Cooking with microwave energy To cook with microwave energy only, proceed as follows: 1. Press the Power key once or several times to choose an energy level according to below table. Press key Power Indication on the display 1 x 100% 2 x 80% 3 x 60% 4 x 40% 5 x 20% 6 x 0% 2. Turn the rotary knob to set the desired cooking time in the following time intervals. The longest cooking time is 60 minutes. Up to 5 minutes In 10 second increments From 5 to 10 minutes In 30 second increments From 10 to 30 minutes In 1 minute increments From 30 to 60 minutes In 5 minute increments 10 160422
3. Press key Start/Quick Start. The cooking process begins. End of the cooking process When the cooking process has finished, a beep sounds and "End" appears on the display. This means the cooking process has ended. Three beeps sound every two minutes until you open the door or press the Stop/Cancel key. CAUTION! AS THE FOOD OR THE RECEPTACLES CAN BE VERY HOT, BY ALL MEANS USE POTHOLDERS OR HEAT-RESISTANT GLOVES WHEN TAKING THE FOOD OUT OF THE COOKING CHAMBER. Interrupting the programme To turn or stir the foodstuffs, e.g. after half of the cooking time, it is often necessary to interrupt the programme. 1. Open the door or press Stop/Cancel to interrupt the programme. The remaining run time is shown on the display further on. 2. After you have closed the door again, press the Start/Quick Start key to continue the cooking process. 3. Press the Stop/Cancel key twice to stop the programme ahead of time definitely. Quick start When pressing the Start/Quick Start key, without having set a power level beforehand, the cooking programme is started in microwave mode on the highest energy level (100 %). 1. To enlarge the cooking time, press the key several times rapidly (the longest cooking time you can enter is 12 minutes). 2. The cooking programme begins automatically when pressing the key. Defrost by weight The defrost time and energy level are set automatically when you have entered the weight of the foodstuffs that need to be defrosted. The weight range of the frozen food goes from 100g to 1800g. 1. Press the Auto Def. key. 2. Turn the rotary knob to set the desired weight. 3. Press the Start/Quick Start key to start the cooking process. Please note: AFTER ABOUT 2 THIRDS OF THE RUN TIME A BEEP SOUNDS AND THE PROGRAMME PAUSES. TURN THE FOOD OVER IF POSSIBLE TO OPTIMIZE THE DEFROST PROCESS. THEN CLOSE THE DOOR AND PRESS THE START/QUICK START KEY AGAIN TO CONTINUE THE PROGRAMME. Speed defrost The oven can quickly defrost food during the set time. 1. Press the Speed Def. key. 2. Turn the rotary knob to set the cooking time. The longest cooking time is 60 minutes. 3. Press the Start/Quick Start key to start the cooking process. 11 160422
Automatic cooking For the automatic cooking programmes it is not necessary to set the cooking time and energy level. The microwave oven determines these values automatically depending on the set type of foodstuffs and their weight. In the following table you will find an overview of the possible settings: Automatic cooking programmes 1. Turn the rotary knob gradually in clockwise direction. A programme number appears on the display (e.g. "1" for automatic cooking programme 1). Choose an automatic cooking programme from 1 to 8. 2. Now press the Wei. Adj. key once or several times and select the desired weight/quantity. 3. Press the Start/Quick Start key to start the cooking process. If the dish is not really well done, cook it a few more minutes with microwave energy. Please note: THE SIZE, SHAPE AND TYPE OF FOOD HAVE A DETERMINING INFLUENCE ON THE COOKING RESULT. Programme 1: Milk/Coffee This programme takes place with use of microwave power only. Depending on the set number of portions the programme runs between 1:30 and 3:50 minutes. 1. Put the drink that you want to heat on the turntable in the cooking chamber. If you put more than one receptacle in the microwave oven, take care that the containers do not touch each other. 2. Choose setting 1, 2 or 3 depending on the quantity of the drinks. One unit corresponds to 200 ml. 3. Start the cooking programme for milk/coffee. If the drink(s) is (/are) not hot enough after cooking, start another cooking process with microwave power. 12 160422
Programme 2: Rice This programme takes place with use of microwave power only. Depending on the set weight the programme runs between 19 and 28 minutes. 1. Use a high container to cook rice, as there is a danger of overboiling. Take e.g. for 300 g rice about 500 ml water. 2. Put the rice into the receptacle, add the necessary liquid and then soak the rice about 3 minutes. 3. Cover the receptacle and start the cooking programme for rice. If the rice is not yet fully cooked afterwards, start another cooking process with microwave power. Programme 3: Spaghetti (Pasta) 1. Use a high container to cook pasta, as there is a danger of overboiling. Use just as much water as for conventional cooking. 2. Then add the pasta and start the cooking programme for pasta. 3. Let the pasta stand for about 3 minutes afterwards. If the pasta is still too hard after cooking, start another cooking process with microwave power. Programme 4: Potatoes It is recommended to use unpeeled potatoes for cooking. Pierce the potato skins a few times. 1. Put the unpeeled potatoes onto a microwaveable plate or into a microwaveable receptacle. Use potatoes that have as much the same size as possible. If possible, the potatoes should not touch each other. 2. Start the cooking programme for potatoes. If the potatoes are not yet fully cooked afterwards, start another cooking process with microwave power. Programme 5: Auto Reheat Put the plate with the dish that you want to heat up or reheat onto the turntable in the cooking chamber and start the cooking programme to (re)heat. If the dish is not yet hot enough after cooking, start another cooking process with microwave power. Programme 6: Fish This programme takes place with use of microwave power only. Depending on the set weight the programme runs between about 3:00 and 8:20 minutes. Lay the pieces of fish onto a microwaveable plate, add a little grease or butter, season according to needs and taste and start the cooking programme for fish. 13 160422
If the fish is not yet fully cooked afterwards, start another cooking process with microwave power. Programme 7: Pizza Lay the pizza onto a microwaveable plate and start the cooking programme for pizza. If the pizza is not yet fully cooked afterwards, start another cooking process with microwave power. Programme 8: Popcorn Put a sachet of special popcorn suitable for microwave ovens onto a microwaveable plate and start the popcorn programme. Attention: it is not possible to make popcorn in the microwave oven with normal corn. MULTI-STAGE COOKING Several cooking stages can be performed one after the other. If one of the stages involves defrosting, this stage has to come first. 1. Set a cooking programme without pressing "Start/Quick Start" at the end of the setting. 2. Press the "Multi Stage Cooking" key. 3. Set a second cooking programme. 4. If you want to set more cooking programmes, repeat steps 2 and 3 and press "Start/Quick Start" only at the end of the last setting. 5. The appliance will be switched on according to the first cooking setting. The time counts down for the first setting. 6. When the first stage has finished, the oven starts according to the second cooking setting. Note: the 8 automatic cooking programmes and the Quick Start programme cannot be set as one of the stages. BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE If the microwave oven fails to operate: a) Check to ensure that the microwave oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely. b) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance. c) Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set. d) Check to ensure that the door is securely closed. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow into the oven. IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A COMPETENT QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF. 14 160422
CLEANING AND CARE 1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning. 2. It is very important to clean the oven door, as it is responsible for the impenetrability of the microwave oven. Therefore, make sure it is always clean and make sure no object hinders the door from being properly closed. 3. Keep the inside of the microwave oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface. 4. Clean the waveguide cover on the right side of the oven cavity with a damp cloth, then wipe it with a dry cloth to remove food splashes and grease which may overheat and cause smoke or catch fire. Do not remove the waveguide cover during cleaning. 5. The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the microwave oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. 6. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave the oven door open to prevent the microwave oven from accidentally turning on. 7. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions, this is normal. 8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher. 9. The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or a dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from the cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position. 10. Remove odours from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. 11. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult the customer service to have it replaced. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU In order to preserve our environment and protect human health, the waste electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of in accordance with specific rules with the implication of both suppliers and users. For this reason, as indicated by the symbol on the rating label or on the packaging, your appliance should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. The user has the right to bring it to a municipal collection point performing waste recovery by means of reuse, recycling or use for other applications in accordance with the directive. The user manual is by simple request also available in electronic format from the after-sales service (see warranty card). 15 160422
GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 year. This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or alterations, or has been the subject of commercial use. In the unlikely event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period please return it to the place of purchase. If the item is shown to have had an inherent defect present at the time of sale, the seller will provide you with a replacement. Your statutory rights remain unaffected. Guarantor: JD Williams Ltd., Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester, M60 6ES