BREVILLE BRGM2316 (01) PDF MANUAL

BREVILLE BRGM2316 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What should I do before using the microwave oven?

Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate on the rear of the microwave oven corresponds to the mains voltage. The mains socket must be well earthed.

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What should I do if the door or door seals are damaged?

If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

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Who should carry out service or repair operations?

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.

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Who can use this appliance?

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.

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What should I do if the microwave oven has a damaged cord or plug or after it has malfunctioned or is damaged?

Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert assistance.

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What should I do before cleaning the appliance?

Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

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Is it safe to operate the microwave oven when empty?

Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This could cause damage to the oven.

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What should I do before cleaning the microwave oven?

Unplug the oven before cleaning.

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What should I do if I want to use attachments or accessories?

Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer.

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What should I use when removing a hot container from the oven?

Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when removing a hot container from the oven.

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What should I do when the microwave oven is not in use?

When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other objects in the oven.

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Am I able to fix any part of the microwave oven myself?

There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven. Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product warranty.

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What type of utensils can I use for microwave ovens?

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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What should I do when heating food in plastic or paper containers?

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

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What type of film should I use when re-heating or cooking food?

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.

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What type of containers and film should I avoid when grilling?

Do not use paper or plastic containers, or plastic film.

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What type of utensils should I use for combination-cooking?

Utensils for combination-cooking should be heatproof and microwave safe.

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What should I avoid doing with the microwave oven?

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 fire.

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What should I do if I have liquids and other foods I want to heat?

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.

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What should I avoid heating in the microwave?

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 ended. Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be peeled or pierced thoroughly before cooking.

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What should I do with feeding bottles and baby food jars before consumption?

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.

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What should I do if I am unsure about how long to cook a food for?

If you are unsure about how long to cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and check the food regularly.

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How often should I clean the oven?

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 affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

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What should I do if smoke is observed?

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

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What should I use when inserting and removing utensils when the grill is on?

Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when the grill is on. DANGER OF BURNS.

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Where should I place utensils when I remove them from the oven?

When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a heatproof surface, or on an insulating mat.

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When can children use the oven?

Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

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What type of meat products should I avoid cooking fully from raw in a microwave oven?

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 final cooking process must be carried out by conventional cooking processes, (i.e boiling, roasting, frying, grilling etc) using a conventional cooker.

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What should I do when defrosting raw meat products in a microwave oven?

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.

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What should I ensure before using the appliance?

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.

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What should I ensure regarding 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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Where should the microwave oven be placed?

The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a Cabinet. The minimum installation height is 85cm.

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What should I remember when handling containers in the microwave?

Always take precautions when handling containers. 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.

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What should I do if the operation of the microwave oven causes interference to my radio, TV, or similar equipment?

• 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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What type of containers should I use and avoid using for 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.

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What type of containers should I use for combination cooking?

When you are combination cooking, the container must be fully heatproof as well as suitable for microwave cooking.

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What type of containers should I avoid?

Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the contents to erupt when removed from the oven.

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What should I ensure regarding plastic films?

Plastic films should not touch food as they may gas, melt or break down when hot and contaminate food.

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What papers are safe for microwave use?

Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white microwave paper towels are safe for microwave use.

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What should I avoid using?

Wooden objects may catch fire – so avoid their use.

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When should I use aluminum foil for microwave cooking?

Do not use aluminium foil for microwave cooking unless the recipe requires it. Keep foil at least 25mm away from the oven walls.

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What should I do before cooking?

Metal skewers, ties, etc. should be removed from food before cooking.

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What should I do before using the 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.

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What should I do before connecting the oven?

Unpack the oven completely removing all the protective tape, packing materials, plastic film, etc. before connecting the oven.

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What should I check for?

Check the oven carefully, especially the door, door seals and the locking mechanism. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your supplying store for assistance.

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Where should I place the microwave oven?

Place your microwave oven on a flat, level stable work surface at least 85cm above floor height and away from sources of cold, heat and damp. For good ventilation, the rear of the oven should be placed against the wall, the free distance above the top should be at least 30 cm with a gap of 7.5cm at the left side and open space to the right side. This oven is not suitable for operation in a cabinet or other enclosure.

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What should I ensure before assembling and connecting the oven?

Remove all packing materials, plastic film, etc. before assembling and connecting the oven.

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What should I do before operating my microwave oven?

Always operate your microwave oven with the turntable assembly properly installed.

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When should I use the metal grill rack?

The metal grill rack should be used ONLY for grilling. ALWAYS use a suitable heatproof ceramic utensil when combi cooking.

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How do I switch on the oven?

• Unwrap and uncoil the power cord fully.
• Plug the mains plug into a suitable wall socket.
• Switch the mains power on.
• The oven will display
• Your oven is now ready to be programmed

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How do I set the clock?

The clock is a 24 hour clock. To enter a time of 8:30 pm:

• Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button once.
• Press the / keys to set the hours.
• Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button again.
• Press the / keys to set the minutes.
• Press the Clock/Kitchen Timer button again.

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How do I cook food in the microwave?

• Open the oven door.
• Place the food in a suitable container. Site the container centrally within the rim of the turntable.
• Close the door.
• Press the key once
• Press the / keys to set a cooking time from 5 seconds to a maximum of 95 minutes.
• Press Start/+30 Sec./Confirm. The oven will commence cooking at full power. The clock displays the remaining time left for the cooking programme.

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How do I cook food at 100% power for 10 min?

• Press the key once
• Press the / keys to set 10 minutes.
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm to start cooking

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How do I stop the oven?

• Open the door to interrupt cooking. To continue cooking, close the oven door and press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm. button.
• Press Stop: The cooking process is interrupted. To continue cooking press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button.
• Pressing Stop/Clear twice will stop the oven and any cooking programme will be erased.

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What happens when cooking has ended?

The oven will beep 5 times and the clock time restores.

• Open the door and remove the food. Close the door.

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How do I use Quick Start (Express) Cooking?

By pressing the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button repeatedly you can program the oven for Express cooking at FULL power(100%). Each press of the Start/+30 sec./Confirm button increases the cooking time in 30 second intervals. The oven will start almost as soon you press the Start/+30 sec./Confirm 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/+30 sec./Confirm button.

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How do I vary the microwave power level?

The default setting of the oven is full (100%) power. Many recipes call for lower power settings. There are 5 power settings. 100% – 80% – 50% – 30% – 10%.

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How do I alter the microwave power level?

• Press Microwave.
• Press the / keys to set the level

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How do I cook food at 50% power for 10 min?

• Press the Microwave button
• Press the / keys to select 50% power
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
• Press the / key to set 10 minutes
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm to start cooking

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What should I remember when setting up cooking programs?

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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What is the grill useful for?

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.

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How do I grill food for 6 minutes?

• Press Stop to clear any program.
• Press the Gill/Combi button once: “G” (Grill) appears.
• Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to confirm
• Press the / keys to set 6 minutes.
• Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start
• 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/+30 Sec./Confirm button to continue.

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What should I 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.
• When removing or inserting the provided grill rack into a hot oven use a suitable heatproof implement.

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What should I do when using the grill?

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.

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What does Combination Microwave and grill cooking offer?

Combination Microwave and grill cooking offers you the speed of a microwave oven with the finish and taste of a conventional grill.

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What is Combination 1 best for?

Microwaves the food for 55% of the total time and grills it for 45%. Use this program for puddings omelettes, baked potatoes and poultry.

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What is Combination 2 best for?

Microwaves the food for 36% of the total time and grills it for 64%. Use this program for fish, potatoes, and ‘au gratin’ dishes.

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How do I set a combi -grill program?

• Press Stop/ Pause to clear any program.
• Press the Grill/Combi button until C-1 or C-2 appears. or Press Grill/Combi and then / until C-1 or C-2 appears.
• Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to confirm.
• Press the / keys to select the minutes.
• Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start.

The longest cooking time for either program is 95 minutes.

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How do I set a Com 1 cooking program taking 30 minutes?

• Press Grill/Combi. twice.
• Press Start/30Sec./Confirm
• Press the / keys to select the time.
• Press Start/30Sec./Confirm to start.

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How do I use Auto Defrost to defrost food by entering the weight of the food?

• Press the Weight Defrost button.
• Press the / keys to enter the weight of the food (you can auto defrost 100g to 2.0 kg in 100g increments).
• Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start. The programme automatically calculates the time required.

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How do I use Auto Defrost to defrost food for 24 min?

• Press the Time Defrost button.
• Press the / keys to enter the defrosting time. You can enter a maximum time of 95 minutes.
• Press the Start/+30 Sec./Confirm button to start.

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What should I do when defrosting?

• Stop the oven periodically to remove or separate defrosted portions.
• Periodically check food during the defrosting process, turning it if necessary.
• If using plastic containers, defrost the food only just long enough to free it from the plastic and then place it a microwave-safe dish.

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What should I ensure after defrosting is done?

• You should now ensure the food is fully defrosted before proceeding. If the food is not defrosted program the oven in one minute increments until totally defrosted.
• Always ensure that food is fully defrosted before cooking. This is particularly important with poultry and pork.

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How do I use the AUTO COOK MENU?

• Press the key once to enter auto-cook menu mode.
• Press the / keys to select one of the 8 menus.
• Press Start/+30 sec./ConfirmPress
• Press / to enter the weight (refer to the table)
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm Press to start cooking

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How do I Auto-Cook 300g of Meat?

• Select A2 (Meat)
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm
• Select 300g
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm

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What should I remember when Auto-cooking meat?

You must use a grill-proof utensil when Auto-cooking meat and never use the grill rack. Half way through the grill cycle the oven will beep to remind you to turn the food over.

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How do I set up a 2 stage cooking program?

• Select a Defrost programme (dEF1 or 2)
• Input the defrost time/weight.
• Press the Microwave key to select a microwave power level.
• Input the microwave cooking time.
• Press the START/+30SEC button to start cooking.

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How do I Defrost 1000g of food and microwave at 50% for 3 min. 30 sec?

• Press the Weight Defrost button.
• Press the / keys to enter 1000g
• Press the Microwave button
• Press the / keys to select 50% power
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
• Press the / key to set 10 minutes
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.
• The defrost cycle will start. When this has ended the oven will beep and move on to the microwave cycle.

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What should I remember during multi-stage cooking?

• You cannot add time on to any process during multi-stage cooking.
• In a multi-stage process, Defrost (if used) should always come first and Grill (if used) should be last.

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How can I add time during cooking?

During normal cooking and defrosting, you can increase the cooking time by repeatedly pressing the START/QUICK START button. You cannot add time during the ‘Defrost by Weight’ and ‘Auto-Cook’ programs.

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How do I use the kitchen timer when the oven is not in use?

• Press Clock/Kitchen timer twice. The Timer icon will display
• Press the / keys to set the time.
• Press Start/+30 sec./Confirm.

The Timer icon will flash and the clock will start. When the pre-set time has elapsed the oven will beep five times.

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How do I check the microwave power during cooking?

During cooking: press the Microwave button to briefly display the microwave power in the current programme.

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How do I check the clock time during cooking?

During cooking: press the Clock/Pre-Set button to briefly display the clock time.

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What should I remember regarding 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 setting a cooking process, if you do not confirm the process by pressing the Start/+30SEC./Confirm button within one minute, the process will be cancelled and the oven will revert to displaying the clock time.
• The buzzer sounds five times when cooking is finished.
• 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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How do I use the Child lock?

• Press and hold the Stop button for about five seconds after which time a beep sounds and the LOCK indicator appears.
• To cancel, press and hold the Stop button until the beep sounds and the lock indicator disappears.

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What should I do for good cooking?

• 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, 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.
• Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add more minutes as you drop the power.
• 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.

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What are the 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.

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How do I check if the food is cooked?

• Temperature should reach 70º C for meat, fish and eggs.
• Fish should be opaque and flake easily.

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What are the 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 flourish. 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.

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What are the general notes I should keep in mind?

• 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 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.
• Place a cup (suitable for microwave use) containing water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2 minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
• During low power microwave cooking the oven light may appear to dim slightly. This is normal and not a cause for concern.

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How do I clean and care for the microwave oven?

• 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.

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What should I do if the oven fails to work or will not respond to commands?

• 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.
• 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.
• Check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. If these are intact, test the outlet with another appliance.
• Check that the clock is set and that the child lock is off.
• Make sure that the oven door closes fully and securely.
• If none of the above rectifies the situation, contact the Tesco helpline. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.