Russell Hobbs RHM2018 User's Manual
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1. cavity for storage purposes Do not store items such as bread cookies paper products etc inside the oven 24 Remove wire twist ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers bags before placing them in the oven 25 This oven must be earthed Connect only to properly earthed outlet See earthing installation 26 Install or locate this oven in accordance with the installation instructions provided 27 Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in the manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance This Oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use 28 Never allow children to use the oven without supervision unless adequate instructions have been given so that the children are able to use the oven in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use 29 If the supply cord or plug is damaged or if the oven is not working properly or has been dropped it must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard 30 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians Contact the nearest authorised service facility for examination repair or adjustment 31 Do not cover or block any vents on the oven 32 Do not store or use this appliance outdoors 33 Do not use this oven near water near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming p2. grip is fastened correctly Ifa 13A BS 1363 fused plug is used it must be fitted with a 13A fuse conforming to BS1362 and be ASTA approved Ifin doubt contact a qualified electrician Agos PRODUCT GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of J Year This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit The guarantee is subject to the following provisions The guarantee does not cover accidental damage misuse cabinet parts knobs or consumable items The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in this manual It must be used solely for domestic purpose The guarantee will be rendered invalided if the product is re sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair Specifications are subject to change without notice The manufacturer disclaims any liability for the incidental or consequential damages The guarantee is in addition to and does not diminish your statutory or legal rights Customers Service Helpline on 0870 600 8990 Guarantor Argos Ltd 489 499 Avebury Boulevard Central Milton Keynes MK9 2NW
3. 30 40 20 20 1600 37 45 40 20 20 1700 40 00 40 20 20 1800 42 15 40 20 20 Note The cooking time for each stage is 1 3 of total cooking time Note During defrosting process the system will pause and signal to remind you to turn over the food after that press er to resume AUTO COOK For food or the following cooking mode it is not necessary to program the duration and the cooking power It is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the weight of this food You may need to turn food over at the middle of cooking time to obtain uniform cooking Steps Menu Time 1 In standby mode rotate O anti clockwise to select food code see table bellow 2 Press conn to indicate food weight or number of servings 3 Press ESS button AUTO FUNCTION COOKING CHART Auto Cooking Auto Manual Weight Display Power 1 portion 200 ml 1 1 MILK COFFEE 2 portions 400 ml 2 100 3 portions 600 ml 3 150g 150g 300 g 300 g Time 30 100 2 RICE 450g 450g 600 g 600 g Time 70 40 100 g 100 g 3 SPAGHETTI 200 g 200 g 80 300 g 300 g 1 portion 230 g 1 4 POTATO 2 portions 460 g 2 100 3 portions 690 g 3 200 g 200 g 300 g 300 g 400g 400g 5 AUTO REHEAT 500 g 500 g 100 600 g 600 g 700 g 700 g 800 g 800 g 200 g 200 g 300 g 300 g 6 FISH 400 g 400 g 80 500 g 500 g 600 g 600 g 800g 800g 1000g 1000g CLS 1200 g 1200 g Coe 1400
4. Russell Hobbs 20 Litre Microwave Oven Ee Russell Hobbs User s Manual Model number RHM2018 Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference MICROWAVE OVEN User Instructions Please keep for future reference Model RHM2018 Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven By following these instructions carefully your oven will provide you with many years of excellent service aa Il An N fi Specifications Model RHM2018 Power Source 230V 240V 50Hz Microwave Power Consumption 1200 Watt Microwave Maximum Output 800 Watt Grill Power Consumption 1000Watt Oven Capacity 20 litres Turntable Diameter 245 mm External Dimensions L x W x H 262X452 X 386mm Net Weight Approx 12 5Kg IMPORTANT e WARNING if the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person e 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 e WARNING liquids and other food must not be heated in a sealed container since they are liable to explode e WARNING only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instruction have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazard
5. UT Package food is also increasingly using a microwave symbol similar to the one below ZS When you see this symbol on food packaging the cooking instructions are based on the either IEC power Output E HEATING CATEGORY rcar Sm aLL races Rating On the reheating Categories A B C D or E A B C DorE MORE HEATING TIME LESS HEATING TIME OPERATING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL Menu action screen Cooking time power action indicators and clock time are displayed POWER LEVEL Press this button a number of times to set microwave cooking power level GRILL Press to set grill cooking program WEIGHT DEFROST Press to defrost food based on the weight entered COMBI Press to set a cooking program combining microwave power with grill power CLOCK Press this button to set the oven clock WEIGHT ADJUST Press to specify food weight or number of servings PRESET Press to set the preset function which allows you to put food into the oven and program it to start cooking at a later time PAUSE CANCEL Press to cancel setting or reset the oven before setting a cooking program Press once to temporarily stop cooking or twice to cancel cooking altogether It is also used for setting child lock Se se MENU TIME dial l i Turn the dial to input cooking time Rotate to select the cooking menu START QUICK START MENU TIME BUTTON Press to start a cooking program Press repeatedly to set quick start fu
6. bags Follow manufacturer s instructions Do not close with metal tie Make slits to allow steam to escape Paper plates and cups Use for short term cooking warming only Do not leave oven unattended while cooking Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat Use with supervision for short term cooking only Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture Plastic Plastic wrap Microwave safe only Follow the manufacturer s instructions Should be labelled Microwave Safe Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot Boiling bags and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit pierced or vented as directed by package Microwave safe only Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food Thermometers Wax paper Microwave safe only meat and sugar thermometers Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN Utensils Remarks Aluminum tray May cause arcing Transfer food into microwave safe dish Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing Transfer food into microwave safe dish Metal or metal trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy Metal trim may cause arcing Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven Paper bags May
7. cause a fire in the oven Plastic foam Expanded polystyrene may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack UTENSILS CAUTION Personal Injury Hazard Tightly closed containers could explode Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking See above for further instructions Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven There may be certain non metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving If in doubt you can test the utensil in question by following the procedure below Utensil test 1 Fill a microwave safe container with 1 cup of cold water 250ml along with the utensil in question 2 Cook on maximum power for 1 minute 3 Carefully feel the utensil If the utensil is warm do not use if for microwave cooking 4 Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time SETTING UP YOUR OVEN OVEN COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES Remove the oven and all the material from the carton Your oven comes with the following accessories Glass plate 1 Instruction manual 1 Turntable ring assembly 1 1 Door Safety Lock System 2 Oven Window 3 Turntable Ring Assembly 4 Control Panel ZB oF P ai j 5 Wave Guide aif 7 SD U 6 Glass Turntable We 7 Grill Heater 8 Metal Rack TURNTABLE INSTALLATION Glass turntable 6 to be placed on the turntab
8. easons why the oven light will not glow The light bulb has burned out or START has not been pressed Q Why do eggs sometimes burst A The egg yolk may burst because of steam build up inside the membrane Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it Never microwave eggs in the shell as they may explode Q How is boiling over avoided A Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking If you open the oven door or touch STOP CLEAR the food will stop boiling IMPORTANT NOTES 1 Before first using this oven please read this instruction manual and keep it for future reference 2 Do not attempt to repair the oven yourself please consult an authorised service agent 3 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be carefully checked before consumption in order to avoid burns 4 Check the oven and the cable regularly for damage If there is any kind of damage the oven should not be used Warning a It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy b Never allow children to use the oven without supervision unless adequate instructions have been given so that the children are able to use the oven in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use c If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacture
9. er position 9 Remove odors 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 10 When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light please consult a dealer to have it replaced 11 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 12 Please do not dispose this appliance into the domestic rubbish bin it should be disposed to the particular disposal center provided by the municipalities Removable Parts 1 The turntable may be cleaned at the sink Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use 2 The turntable roller rest should be cleaned regularly 3 Do not immerse the turntable glass in cold water Special Care For best performance and safety the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food residue To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE NORMAL CONDITION Microwave oven interfering with TV reception Radio and TV reception may be interfered with when microwave oven is in operation It is similar to the interf
10. erence of small electrical appliances such as food mixers vacuum cleaners and electric fans This is normal Oven light dim In low power microwave cooking oven light may become dim This is normal Steam accumulating on door hot air out of vents In cooking steam may come out of food Most will come out from vents but some may condense on cool places such as the oven door This is normal Oven started accidentally with no food in Although starting the oven with no food in it should be avoided it does no damage to the oven provided it is only operated empty for a very short time It is advised that a glass or microwave safe container of water is always left in the oven to absorb any heat should the oven be turned on accidentally MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Check for problems by using the chart below If the microwave oven still does not work properly contact the nearest authorised service centre a Plug not secure in power socket or not switched on Oven will not start b Door is open c Wrong operation is set a Materials which should be avoided in microwave oven are used Arcing or sparking b The oven is operated when empty c Spilled food remains in the cavity a Materials which should be avoided in microwave oven are used Unevenly cooked food b Food is not defrosted completely c Power setting for cooking time is incorrect d Food is not turned or stirred Overcooked food Power setting for cooking ti
11. g 1400 g 200g 200g 300g 300g 8 BEEF MUTTON 400g 400g CO 1 500 g 500 g 600 g 600 g 100g 100g 200g 200g 9 SKEWERED MEAT 300g 300g CO 1 400 g 400 g 500 g 500 g Note 1 For milk coffee and potato parameters on display are not weight but number of servings 2 For Spaghetti add boiling water before cooking The result of auto cooking depends on factors such as fluctuation of voltage the shape and size of food your personal preference as to the doneness of certain foods and even how well you happen to place food in the oven If you find the result at any rate not quite satisfactory please adjust the cooking time a little bit accordingly QUICK START This feature allows you to start the oven quickly at 100 power The longest cooking time is 10 minutes In standby mode press iif level automatically i in quick succession to set the cooking time the oven will start working at full power CHILD LOCK Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by little children indicator will show up on display screen and the oven can not be operated while the Child Lock is set To set In standby mode press and hold the ES lights button for 3 seconds a beep sounds and lock indicator To cancel Press and hold for 3 seconds until lock indicator on display goes off GRILL COOKING Grill cooking is particularly useful for thin slices of meat steaks chops kebabs sausages and pieces of chicken The longest cooking ti
12. his product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product 45 The lampholder is installed in the oven that is non user serviceable area 46 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed 47 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass 48 Do not use steam cleaners inside the cavity 49 During use the appliance becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven 50 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or metal 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 51 Microwave heating of beverages can results in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care must be taken when handling the container CONTENTS PAGE Specifications 1 Safety Instructions 2 Contents 4 Material
13. ide If you have followed the instructions and the food is still not piping hot throughout simply return it to the oven and cook it until it is WEIGHT DEFROST The oven allows the defrosting food based on the weight you entered The time and the defrosting power are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed The food weights range from 100g to 1800g 1 Press the once and the LED displays 1 00 fs 5 AUTO r DR K flashing Menu Time 2 Turn the O to select the weight of food Press WEIGHT ADJUST repeatedly to select the weight of shrimp 3 Press E to start the cooking EXAMPLE To defrost 600g of shrimp 1 Press the BERERA left until LED display 1 00 amp EF anc WU fee KEY are tlashing Menu Time 2 Turn the O until the LED displays 600g Press WEIGHT ADJUST repeatedly to select the weight of shrimp Start 3 Press aa a to start the cooking Note The max weight for defrost input is 1800g Defrost time and Power for different weight food chart Input weight Cooking time Power Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 100 4 00 40 20 20 200 6 15 40 20 20 300 8 30 40 20 20 400 10 45 40 20 20 500 13 00 40 20 20 600 15 15 40 20 20 700 17 30 40 20 20 800 19 45 40 20 20 900 22 00 40 20 20 1000 24 15 40 20 20 1100 26 30 40 20 20 1200 28 45 40 20 20 1300 31 00 40 20 20 1400 33 15 40 20 20 1500 35
14. le support ring a Never place the glass turntable 6 upside down The turntable should never be restricted in movement b Both glass turntable 6 and turntable support ring 3 must always be used during cooking c All food and containers of food should always be placed on the glass turntable for cooking d The glass turntable rotates clockwise or anti clockwise randomly this is normal e If glass turntable or turntable support ring cracks or breaks contact 3 your nearest authorized service centre INSTALLING YOUR OVEN Carefully remove all packaging materials and accessories Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door Change the unit image Do not install if oven is damaged in any way Cabinet Remove any protective film found on the outer surface Do not remove the light brown mica cover that is screwed onto the inner side of the microwave to protect raser the magnetron EIET fie INSTALLATION ers are ae MA 1 Select a level surface that provides enough clear space for the intake and or outlet vents see fig 3 J i Tee A minimum clearance if 3 0 inch 7 5cm is required between the oven and any adjacent wall One side meen ou must be clear sA i E 1 Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inch 330 above the oven Ta 2 Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven 3 Blocking the inside and or outlet openings can damage the oven 4 Place the oven as far a
15. me is 95 minutes Suppose you want to program grill cooking for 12 minutes 1 In standby mode press GRILL once 2 Turn MENU TIME to 12 00 3 Press START QUICK START button Note After total time elapsed the system will sound beeps every two minutes with END being displayed Press any button or open the oven door to clear END before starting another cooking function COMBINATION COOKING The longest cooking time is 95 minutes COMBINATION 1 30 time for microwave cooking 70 for grill cooking Use for fish and au gratin Suppose you want to set combination 1 cooking for 25 minutes 1 In standby mode press COMBI once 2 Turn MENU TIME to 25 00 3 Press START QUICK START button COMBINATION 2 55 time for microwave cooking 45 for grill cooking Use for pudding omelets baked potatoes and poultry Suppose you want to set combination 2 cooking Preset Preset feature allows you to program the oven to start cooking at a later time Suppose now the clock running at 11 10 and you want the oven to start cooking at 11 30 Input a cooking program except Quick Start Press PRESET once Rotate MENU TIME to enter hour digit 11 Press PRESET once Rotate MENU TIME to enter minute digit 30 Press START QUICK START to confirm Note Make sure that the food is placed into the oven in advance before any cooking starts ea pen CLEANING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall s
16. me is incorrect a Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used b Food is not defrosted completely Undercooked food c Oven ventilation ports are restricted d Power setting for cooking time is incorrect Incomplete a Materials to be avoided in microwave oven are used defrosting b Power setting for cooking time is incorrect c Food is not turned or stirred Noise comes from turntable when Food residue exists between the turntable roller rest and cavity bottom oven is turned on Oven light does not a The light bulb has burned out glow b START has not been pressed QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q When the oven is plugged into a wall outlet for the first time it does not work properly What s wrong A The microcomputer used in the oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed Unplug the oven from the wall outlet and then plug it back in The microcomputer will then reset for proper functioning Q Why is there noise coming from the oven when using a lower power level A When cooking with power other than 100 the oven automatically switches on and off to obtain the correct power output The clicking noise can be heard when the oven switches on and off This is normal Q Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent A Steam is produced during cooking The microwave oven has been made to vent this steam Q What is wrong when the oven light will not glow A There may be several r
17. nction SETTING THE CLOCK Your microwave Oven is equipped with a clock you must set the clock when you first install your oven or after a power failure The clock works in 24 hour cycle Suppose you want to set the time to 8 30 1 In standby mode press once Menu Time 2 Turn pa to indicate the hour digit 8 3 Press Menu Time 4 Turn a to indicate the minute digits until the screen shows 08 30 5 Press to confirm the setting 6 Note You can check the clock time during cooking by pressing Ea Note You can press the WB button once to check clock time during cooking MICROWAVE COOKING To cook with microwave power alone the longest cooking time is 95 minutes Select power level by pressing the button For example suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 60 of microwave power 1 Press repeatedly to set cooking power Menu Time 2 Turn O to 5 00 3 Press Note You can check the cooking power during cooking by pressing After total time elapsed the system will sound beeps every two minutes with End being displayed Press any button or open the oven door to clear End before starting another cooking function Microwave power chart No of time to press Button Microwave Power Level Display 1 time 100 2 times 80 3 times 60 4 times 40 5 times 20 6 times 0 00 EJ Always remember that cooking instructions are intended only as a gu
18. ocket before cleaning 2 Keep the inside of the oven clean When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls wipe with a damp 1 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 3 The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings 4 Wipe the door and window on both sides the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters Do not use abrasive cleaner 5 Do not allow the control panel to become wet Clean with a soft damp cloth When cleaning the control panel leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on 6 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 condition And it is normal 7 Itis occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher 8 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 dishwasher When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning be sure to replace in the prop
19. ool 34 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 35 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 36 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter 37 When cleaning door and oven surfaces use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth 38 There must be more than 30cm free or open space above the top surface of the oven 39 Do not attempt to repair the oven yourself please consult an authorised service agent 40 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be carefully checked before consumption in order to avoid burns 41 Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to try and override or tamper with the safety interlocks 42 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door i e door is not bent or dented 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces 43 Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens 44 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring t
20. r or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard NOTE e Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to try and override or tamper with the safety interlocks e Carefully clean door seals and sealing surfaces e Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door i e door is not bent or dented 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces e Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens e When heating food in plastic or paper containers check the oven frequently to avoid any possibility of ignition e Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling therefore care has to be taken when handling the container If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance immediately and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames Eggs in their shells and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode If the door or door seals are damaged the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a trained person Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode Bulb replacement If the interior light bulb fail
21. resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 If an extension cord is used a The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance b The extension cord must be earthed a 3 wire cord c The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the worktop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally Check that the voltage marked on the product corresponds with your supply voltage This productis fitted with a 13 A plug complying with BS1363 If this plug is unsuitable or needs to be replaced please note the following Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE For UK use only Plug fitting details where applicable As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The GREEN YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN YELLOW The BLUE wire is the NEUTRAL and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The BROWN wire is the LIVE and must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured RED Always ensure that the plug cord
22. s it can be easily replaced by a qualified service engineer Do not attempt to remove the outer casing as this will expose live components Please consult a qualified service engineer EARTHING INSTALLATION DANGER Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death Do not disassemble this appliance WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Improper earthing can result in electric shock Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and earthed Three pin earthed plug Properly polarised and earthed outlet GREEN AND YELLOW WIRE EARTH E aS BLUE OR BLACK NEUTRAL N BROWN OR RED WIRE LIVE L DANGER Electric Shock Risk This appliance must be earthed In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a earthing plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the earthing instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly earthed If it is necessary to use an extension cord use only a 3 wire extension cord that has a 3 pin earthing plug and a 3 slot socket which will accept the plug 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks
23. s of improper use e WARNING accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away CAREFULLY RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 The oven must be placed on a level surface 2 The turntable and turntable ring assembly must always be used in the oven during cooking Place the cookware gently on the turntable and handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage 3 Incorrect use of dish for browning food may cause turntable to break 4 Use only the specified bag size when using pre prepared popcorn 5 The oven has several built in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open Do not tamper with these switches 6 Do not operate the microwave oven when empty Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire charring or sparking 7 Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break 8 Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven Uneven heating may occur which could cause scalding when feeding the baby 9 Do not heat narrow necked containers such as syrup or sauce bottles 0 Do not attempt to deep fry in your microwave oven 1 Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature 2 Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose This microwave oven i
24. s You Can Use In Microwave Oven 5 Materials To Avoid Using In Microwave Oven 5 Utensils 5 Oven Components And Accessories 6 Turntable Installation 6 Installing Your Oven 7 Microwave Cooking Principles 7 Microwave Food Packaging Symbols T Operating Your Microwave Oven 8 Control Panel 8 Setting the Clock g Microwave Cooking g Weight Defrost 0 Auto Cook 1 Quick Start 2 Child Lock 12 Grill Cooking 2 Combination Cooking 2 Cleaning Your Microwave Oven 3 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4 Questions and Answers 5 Important Notes 5 Earthing Installation 7 Guarantee 8 MATERIAL YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls Shielding only Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking The foil should be a least 1 inch 2 5cm away from oven walls Browning dish Follow manufacturer s instructions The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3 16 inch 5mm above the urntable Incorrect usage cause the turntable to break Dinnerware Jicrowave safe only Follow manufacturer s instructions Do not use cracked or chipped dishes Glass jars Always remove lid Use only to heat food until just warm Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break Glassware leat resistant oven glassware only Make sure there is no metallic trim Do not use cracked or chipped dishes Oven cooking
25. s made for household use only 3 To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding yourself stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and during heating 4 Check the food in the microwave oven frequently to avoid burning due to overheating 5 Failures to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface which could adversely affect the life of appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situations 6 Stand at arm s length when opening the door to avoid scalding when steam or hot air is released 7 ALWAYS allow an appropriate standing time after the oven has switched off according to the food being cooked to allow heat to distribute evenly throughout the food 8 Use oven gloves when removing any cookware from oven to reduce chance of being burned or scalded 9 Read and follow the specific recautions for avoiding possible exposure to excessive microwave energy 20 As with most cooking appliances close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity If a fire should start or smoke is observed a Keep the oven door closed b Turn the oven off and unplug the appliance 21 Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode 22 Do not overcook food Regularly observe the oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are used in the oven 23 Do not use the oven
26. way from radios and televisions as possible Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radios and televisions as possible Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or televisions reception 5 Plug your oven into a standard household outlet Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label Warning Do not install microwave oven over a range cooktop or other heat producing appliance If installed above a heat producing appliance the microwave oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void Warning Do not install microwave oven in a cupboard MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCLIPES 1 The microwaves generated by the magnetron are evenly distributed through the food as the glass turntable revolves This ensures that the food is cooked uniformity 2 The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to a depth of approximately 1 inch 2 5cm Cooking continues as the heat is dissipated through the food 3 Cooking times will vary according to the recipe and the density weight and water content of the food The cooking time will also vary according to the temperature at the start of cooking i e depending on whether the food is frozen or not MICROWAVE FOOD PACKAGING SYMBOLS Microwave Symbols On the front of your oven there is a microwave symbol show as below This symbol has been introduce for your benefit when cooking or reheating packing food pore ot hed TP
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