MC4053G - Microwaves Atag - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Built-in Microwave
Brand	Atag
Model	MC4053G
Installation	Built-in
Capacity	25 L
Microwave Power	900 W
Grill Power	1000 W
Convection Power	1500 W
Number of Power Levels	10
Control Type	Electronic Touch
Display	Digital LED
Functions	Defrost, Grill, Convection, Auto Cook, Timer
Interior Material	Stainless Steel
Exterior Color	Stainless Steel
Door Opening	Drop-down
Child Lock	Yes
Dimensions (H x W x D)	38.0 x 59.5 x 40.0 cm
Niche Dimensions (H x W x D)	36.5 x 56.0 x 40.0 cm
Weight	18 kg
Electrical Connection	230 V / 50 Hz / 16 A
Energy Consumption (Standby)	1 W
Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth; avoid abrasive cleaners
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Atag customer service or authorized dealers
Repair Index	8.5 / 10

Frequently Asked Questions - MC4053G Atag

How do I set the clock on my Atag MC4053G microwave?

Press the 'Clock' button, then use the numeric keypad to enter the time. Confirm by pressing 'Clock' again. Refer to the manual for 12/24 hour format settings.

Can I use metal containers in the microwave?

No, metal can cause sparks and damage the oven. Use only microwave-safe containers made of glass, ceramic, or plastic.

How do I clean the interior of the microwave?

Wipe the interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive sponges. For stubborn stains, heat a bowl of water with lemon for a few minutes to loosen residue.

What does the 'Child Lock' feature do?

The child lock disables the control panel to prevent accidental operation. Activate by pressing and holding the 'Stop/Clear' button for 3 seconds. Deactivate similarly.

Why is my microwave making a loud noise?

A loud noise may indicate a faulty turntable motor or magnetron. Check if the turntable is correctly seated. If noise persists, contact Atag service.

How do I use the grill function?

Press the 'Grill' button, select cooking time using the timer, and press 'Start'. Use a microwave-safe rack to allow heat circulation. The grill element will heat up for browning.

What is the maximum cooking time limit?

The timer allows up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds for most functions. For longer programs, use the convection or auto-cook settings.

Can I bake a cake in this microwave?

Yes, using the convection mode. Preheat the oven to the desired temperature (e.g., 180°C), place the cake in a microwave-safe container, and cook. Follow recipe guidelines.

How do I replace the interior light bulb?

The interior light is an LED unit and should be replaced by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to change it yourself to avoid electrical hazards.

Is the Atag MC4053G suitable for built-in installation?

Yes, it is designed for built-in use. Ensure proper ventilation by leaving the required clearance as specified in the installation manual. Do not block vents.

USER MANUAL MC4053G Atag

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Bedienungsanleitung

Mikrowellenherd

instruction for use

microwave oven

Printed in Italy 2/0602

This product is manufactured to comply with the radio interference requirements of the council directive 87/308/EEC.

Data for test heating performance in accordance with IEC 705

The International Electrotechnical Commission, SC 59H, has developed a standard for comparative testing of heating performance of different microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:

Type number	MC40..G - MC40..H - MC50..M
Supply voltage	220-230 V/50Hz
Power consumption	3600 W
Fuse	16 Amp
Microwave power (acc.toIEC 705, 1000g water)
Jet power	850 W
Power level 12	850 W
Power level 10	625 W
Power level 8	500 W
Power level 6	420 W
Power level 4	360 W
Power level 3	275 W
Power level 🌐	225 W
Timer	Electronic 120 min.
Manual time	continuously up to 9h 59 min.
Time setting for cooking	In steps by:5 sec up to 30 sec10 sec in interval 30-60 sec15 sec in interval 1-3 min30 sec in interval 3-6 min1 min in interval 6-99 min
Probe temperature range	35-95°
Grill	2000 W, Quick start infragrill
Forced Air	1700 W, Two speed fan
Dimensions:
Outer dimensions:	H x W x D460 x 592 x 550
Oven compartment	240 x 360 x 370
Weight:	36 Kg

TEST	APPROX. TIME	POWER LEVEL	CONTAINER
A	10 min	Full	Pyrex 3.226
B	6 min	Full	Pyrex 3.827.80
C	17 min	Full	Pyrex 3.838.80
Defrosting, minced meat	12 min	Autodefrost	Pyrex 3.838.80 defrost on the defrosting grid

Before cleaning or maintaining the appliance switch it off or unplug it. Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected. Use a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth to clean the interior surfaces, the front and rear of the door and the door opening. When cooking food with a high moisture content, condensation may appear on the inner door glass or on the cavity walls. This will normally disappear after a short time when the process is finished. If present at the end of the cooking process, wipe with a cloth. Do not use chemicals or abrasive compounds to clean any part of the microwave oven. At regular intervals, especially if spillages have occurred, wipe clean the base if the oven. Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door nor in the ceiling, around the grill element.

Important

The door seals and the door seal areas must be regularly inspected for damage. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. Ensure that the Grill element is in the upfolded position and locked with the hook before you use the Grill functions.

For easy cleaning:

1. Press the grill element against the ceiling.

2. Push the hook to the side and fold the grill element down.

Warning

Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. 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. Do not remove any cover.

The stage cooking function enables you to use your oven in two steps and cook from frozen to a ready meal without setting the oven between each stage or delaying the start by setting only time in the first stage.

Operation of stage cooking 1. Press the stage button, the first stage indicator flickers indicating that the stage is ready to be programmed.

1. Select one of the previous described microwave only function. eg.
2. Time only.
3. Cooking by time and power.

4. Automatic defrost.

5. Press the stage button again, the first stage indicator is illuminated indicating that it is programmed. The second stage indicator flickers indicating that it is ready to be programmed.

6. Select one of the previous described functions. eg.

7. Grill/Turbogrill.
8. Grill/Turbogrill combined with microwaves.
9. Forced Air.

10. Forced Air combined with microwaves.

11. Press the stage button again, the two stage indicators are now illuminated, indicating that the two stages have been programmed. • The display is now showing the information stored in the first stage.

12. Press the start button • The cavity lamp switch • The fan switches on • The oven operates

Stage cooking is always executed from left to right, eg. stage 1 and then Stage 2. When the first stage is finished an acoustic signal is heard and the stage indicator is switched off and the oven immediately starts the next stage.

To check/alter the stage before cooking:
1. Press the stage button.
2. The information in stage one is now m
3. Check/alter the information in stage o
4. Press again to re-install the stage.
5. Check/alter the information in stage tv
6. Press again to re-install in the stage.

You may use the first stage to delay the start of the cooking process. Simply enter only the time in the first stage and your cooking process in the second stage.

Cooking interruption See page 109.

FORCED AIR COMBINED WITH MICROWAVES AND THE PROBE

This function enables you to reduce the cooking time up to 50% for such foods as roasts, poultry and big fishes.

Operation of Forced Air combined with Microwaves and the probe1. Select the Forced Air 1 position by turning the selector knob.

2. Insert the probe in the socket in the cavity.The display now displays degrees centigrade.The temperature indicator flickersThe temperature is automatically set to 65°C.

3. Insert the probe in the food.4. Close the door.5. Press the time button until the required finishing temperature is indicated on the two right numbers.Temperature range 35-95°C6. Press the power level button to set required power level.7. Turn the temperature knob to select the required temperature.8. Press the start button. The cooking process begins.9. When the food reaches the finish temperature an acoustic signal will sound 3 times and the oven automatically switches off. The temperature probe will now display the current food temperature until you press the stop button.10. Press the stop button.

Cooking interruption See page 109.

Cooking tipsSet the microwave power on a low to medium power level when cooking meat to preserve the juiceness of the food.

Accessories/Utensils Make sure that all Accessories and utensils you use with this function are ovenproof, heat resistant and lets the microwaves through.

INHOUD

Note: To ensure that maximum power level is not used for more than one hour the oven automatically limits the microwave power level to power level 5, if you set the time to more than one hour. Both time and power are possible to change during cooking.

Use this function for fruit cakes, bread and gratins, which normally needs a long cooking time.

Operation of Forced Air 1. Select the Forced Air 1 position by turning the selector knob.

1. Press the time button until the required cook time is indicated.

2. Press the power level button to set the required power level.

3. Turn the temperature knob to select the required temperature.

4. Press the start button • The temperature indicator lamp is switched on. It will be switched off when the set temperature is reached.

• The cavity lamp switches on.

• The fan switches on. • The microwaves switches on.

1. When the cooking time has elapsed an acoustic signal sounds and the Forced Air

and microwaves switches off. • The temperature indicator lamp is switched off.

• The cavity light continues

• The fan continues

1. Press the stop button

• The cavity light switches off

- Gratins made with combi cooking need less liquid compared with Forced Air cooking only. - Reduce the amount of liquid with about 1/3:rd when using this function. - Use the same temperature setting as on your conventional oven.

Use it as a support for dishes or as a cooking surface. Shall be placed in the centre between the rear of the cavity and the door. Glass drip tray Shall be firmly placed towards the rear of the cavity. May be used as: • A baking tray. • A drip tray. Probe Ensure that the tip of the probe is placed in the centre of the food (see chapter 5 "temperature cooking").

Note: The two left hand numbers indicate the actual temperature of the food, if it is above 35^ and is below the finishing temperature. The temperature can be changed during cooking. Warning The oven must not be operated with the temperature probe in the cavity if it is not plugged into the oven and inserted in the food. If you do operate the oven without complying with the above you will damage the probe.

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Glass drip tray

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Probe

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is below the finishing temperature. The temperature can be changed during cooking.

The oven must not be operated with the temperature probe in the cavity if it is not plugged into the oven and inserted in the food. If you do operate the oven without complying with the above you will damage the probe.

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Ensure that the tip of the probe is placed in the centre of the food (see chapter 5 "temperature cooking").

FORCED AIR FUNCTION

Grill element

Forced Air 1 (full speed)

Use this function to obtain a nice brown and crispy surface on roasts. Use it for baking, Pies and cakes.

Forced Air 2 (half speed)

Use this function to obtain a less brown surface and a more juicy centre on roasts. Use it for biscuits, rolls and pizzas. Use it when baking with 2 trays at the same time.

Operation of Forced Air

1. Select the Forced Air 1 position by turning the selector knob.
2. Select the Forced Air 2 position by turning the selector knob.

1. Press the time button until the required cook time is indicated.

1. Turn the temperature knob to select the required temperature.

- The temperature indicator lamp switched on. It will be switched off when the set temperatu

It will be switched off when the set temperature is reached.

• The cavity lamp switches on

- The fan switches on - The oven operates

1. When the cooking time has elapsed an acoustic signal sounds and the Forced Air

• The cavity light continues

• The fan continues

1. Press the stop button

• The cavity light switc

When baking with two baking trays at the same time use the 1:st and 3:rd runner. eg. when baking small biscuits, meringues and rolls. - When baking with one baking tray use the 2:nd runner. - Consult your cookbook for more details. When using this function the temperature shall be lower (app. 25°C) than on your conventional oven.

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Use it as a support for dishes or as a cooking surface.

Glass drip tray

Shall be firmly placed towards the rear of the cavity.

May be used as: a baking tray or a drip tray.

Baking tray

For normal oven use as in your traditional oven.

Waarschuwing:

Note: Both time and temperature can be changed during cooking.

Waarschuwing:

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OVENTOEBEHOREN EN KOOKGEREI

GRILL/TURBOGRILL COMBINED

WITH MICROWAVES

Use this function to prepare chicken halves, thicker parts of meat such as roasts, whole chicken, whole fish or gratins. The cooking time of these foods can be reduced up to 50% when using this function.

Bakplaat

1. Press the time button until the required cook time is indicated.

2. Press the time button until the required cook time is indicated.

3. Press the power level button to set the required power

Thermometer

Accessories/Utensils Make sure that all Accessories and utensils you use with this function are ovenproof, heat resistant and lets the microwaves through.

Note: To ensure that maximum power level is not used for more than one hour the oven automatically limits the microwave power level to power level 5, if you set the time to more than one hour. Both time and power can be changed during cooking.

Grill

The grill element which is placed in the ceiling of the oven compartment, will quickly give a nice brown surface to the food. It is recommended that you preheat the grill for a few minutes before use. Use this function to prepare your snacks, hamburgers, sausages, steaks and cutlets. The grill is best used on foods which has an even flat surface.

Turbogrill

The heat comes from the grill element which is combined with a fan to distribute the heat evenly. This function is ideal to brown a crisp foods on the outside, cooking the centre without burning the surface. Use this function to prepare chicken breasts, sausages, kebabs and fish. The turbogrill is best used on foods which has a rounded one uneven shape.

Operation of Grill/Turbogrill

1. Select the Grill or Turbogrill position by turning the selector knob.

2. Press the time button until the required cook time is indicated.

3. Turn the temperature knob to select the required temperature.

4. Press the start button • The temperature indicator lamp is switched on. It will be switch temperature is reached. • The cavity lamp switches on • The fan switches on • The oven operates

5. When the cooking time has elapsed an acoustic signal sounds and the grill element switches off. • The cavity light continues • The fan continues • The indicator lamp continues

6. Press the stop button • The cavity light switches off • The fan switches off

Manual time and Cooking interruption See page 109.

Cooking tips - Do not leave the oven door open for long periods when Grill/Turbogrill is in operation as the temperature will drop. - For best results re-position food and turn over half way through cooking. - Consult your cookbook for more details.

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MANUAL TIME, COOKING INTERRUPTION, KEEP WARM, PREHEATING

Manual time

It is possible to operate the oven simply by pressing the start button, when using the Grill/Turbogrill and forced air. This enables you to use these functions just as you would use your ordinary oven. When using the manual time function the microwaves is always disconnected.

When the Manual time function is used, the display displays the time counting up during 3 seconds and then switches to display the world "Cont" to verify that the oven now runs continuously. If you forget to press the stop button the oven will automatically switch off after 9 hours and 59 minutes. To check how long the oven has been working: Simply press the right time button and the time will be displayed for 3 seconds. If you need more than 3 seconds simply keep the button pressed and the elapsed time will be displayed until you release the button.

Cooking interruption

The door can be opened during operation to check, stir or turn the food if necessary. When the door has been opened the display flickers to indicate that the cooking/reheating has been interrupted. If you open the door please consider the following:

If you want to continue cooking Close the door and press the start button again. Note: If you are using the direct function you must press the direct button. If you do not want to continue cooking Remove the food and turn all knobs to zero close the door and press the stop button. After cooking Always set the multifunction knob to zero after you have cooked with the traditional functions.

Keep warm

This oven have the ability to keep your food warm also after reheating. This function is automatically used by the oven when you use the direct function. When the time has elapsed and "hold" is displayed the oven uses the lowest power of microwaves during 20 minutes to keep the food warm. When the 20 minutes have elapsed the microwaves is switched off.

Preheating

Sometimes it is necessary to preheat the oven to obtain the very best result. Preheating is always done with the oven empty, therefore it is important that the microwave function is off. Using microwaves with the oven empty may cause damage to the appliance. We suggest you always use the MANUAL TIME function when preheating your oven since this function always disconnect the microwave function.
1. Select the desired position by turning the selector Knob.

1. Turn the temperature knob to select the required temperature.
2. Press the start button when you do not set the time with the time buttons the oven will automatically switch to the manual time function.
3. The temperature indicator lamp is switched on. It will be switched off when the oven is ready to use.

1. Press the stage button, the first indicator lamp flickers indicating that the first stage is ready to be programmed.

2. Press the time button to set the required cook time.

3. Press the power button to set the required power.

4. Press the stage button again, the first stage indicator is illuminated indicating that it is programmed. The second stage lamp flickers indicating that it is ready to be programmed. Repeat steps 2-3 to programme the second stage.

5. Press the stage button again, the two stage indicators are now illuminated, indicating that the two stages have been programmed.

6. The display is now showing the information stored in the first stage.

7. Press the start button

The cavity lamp switches on

The fan switches on

- The oven operates Stage cooking is always executed from left to right, eg. stage 1 and then Stage 2. When the first stage is finished an acoustic signal is heard, the stage indicator is switched off and the oven immediately starts the next stage.

To check/alter the stage before cooking:

1. Press the stage button.

2. The information in stage one is now mov 3. Check/alter the information in stage one

3. Check/after the information in stage one.

4. Press again to re-install the stage.

5. Check/alter the information in stage two.

6. Press again to re-install in the stage.

Cooking interruption See page 109.

To use the temperature probe

Ensure the selector knob is in the unselect position 1. Insert the probe firmly in the socket in the cavity.

The display now displays degrees centigrade.

- The probe temperature indicator lamp flickers food is lower than 35°C.

• The temperature is automatically set to 65^ C.

1. Insert the probe in the food.

2. Close the door.

3. Press the time button until the required finishing temperature is indicated on the two right numbers. Temperature range 35-95°C.

4. Press the power level button if you require a power other than the full power.

1. Press the start button. The cooking process begins.

2. When the food reaches the finish temperature an acoustic signal will sound 3 times and the microwaves automatically switches off. The temperature probe will now display the set food temperature until you press the stop button.

3. Press the stop button

Cooking interruption See page 109.

Note: The two left hand numbers indicate the actual temperature or the food, if it is above 35^ C and is below the finishing temperature. Both temperature and power are possible to change during cooking. If the food have been left standing in the oven for a little while the temperature may have decreased. Then simply press the power level button first, then the start button and your food will again be heated to the temperature you previously set.

Warning: The oven must not be operated with the temperature probe in the cavity if it is not plugged into the oven. If you do operate the oven without complying with the above you may damage the probe.

• The temperature probe should normally be inserted so that the tip of the probe is positioned in the thickest part of the food as this is the part that takes the longest time
• The tip of the probe must not touch any bones which the food may contain. Also, avoid placing the probe in fatty areas of the food as these areas heat up more quickly
  by microwaves giving misleading end temperatures. • The temperature probe should, if possible, be positioned so that the tip does not touch the walls or the bottom of the cooking vessel.
• The temperature which is set must be higher than the current temperature of the food.
• It is not possible to use the temperature probe when making sweets, jam and
• Marmalade, of dishes which need to be cooked or simmered for a long period. This is because the highest temperature which can be set is 95°C.
• Never immerse the temperature probe in water when cleaning. Simply wine clean with
  a damp cloth or kitchen roll after use.

Chicken

When the temperature probe is used to cook or heat chicken the tip should be positioned in the flashiest part of the chicken, i.e. on the inside of the thigh just behind the leg. It must not touch any bones.

Lamb

When cooking a lamb joint/leg of lamb, insert the tip of the temperature probe into the thickest part so that is does not touch the bone.

Pork

When cooking pork, eg. pork shoulder, gammon, silverside, etc, the temperature probe should be inserted into the 'end' of the joint rather than through the layer of fat on the surface. Avoid placing the tip of the probe in fatty areas of the pork.

Fish

The temperature probe can be used when cooking whole fish, large fish such as pike or salmon. Position the tip of the probe in the thickest part, not too close to the backbone.

Recommended temperatures when using microwaves only:

78°C (full power)
76°C (half power) 78°C (half power)
Chicken Lamb Pork

58°C (full power) 56°C (half power) 64°C (half power) 72°C (half power)

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MICROGOLVEN

MICROWAVES

Cooking by time and power

Ensure the selector knob is in the unselect position

1. Place food to be cooked in the oven and close the door.

2. Press the time button until the required cook time is indicated.

Press the power level button to set the required power level. The microwave indicator lamp switches on

1. Press the start button. • The cavity lamp switches on • The fan switches on • The oven operates

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1. When the cooking time has elapsed an acoustic signal sounds • The microwaves switches off • The fan continues • The cavity light continues • The microwave indicator lamp switches off

2. Press the stop button • The cavity light switches off • The fan switches off

Cooking interruption See page 109.

MICROGOLVEN

MICROWAVES

Glass drip tray The glass drip tray collects the dripping juices and food particles that otherwise would stain and soil the interior or the oven. It may also be used as a cooking utensil. Further information about utensils for microwave ovens can be found in your cookbook for microwave ovens.

Accessories and utensils for use with the microwave function only

Make sure the utensils you use in your microwave oven are suitable for microwave cooking.

Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven should be of a material that does not act as barrier to microwave energy. Generally this means that you should cook in either paper, plastic, glass or ceramic.

Metal pans reflect microwave energy and inhibit cooking and should not be used. In addition to material the shape of the container should also be considered.

Round oval shapes give the most even cooking.

Square or rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners because more energy is absorbed there.

Shallow containers give more even cooking results.

Utensils made of china and ceramic are excellent to use in your microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good. Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be used.

Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand the temperature of the heated food.

For cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature of over 120°C, eg. polypropene and polyamide. Some plastic materials, eg. melamine, will be heated by the microwaves, and be damaged.

To find out if a certain container is suitable, the following simple test can be made: Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven must not be operated empty or with empty containers. Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable container will only be lukewarm. Metal containers, eg. saucepans or frying pans should not be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or vessels with decorations be used since metal eg. gold, might be part of the decoration and such decorations will be damaged.

Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used, but only to shield the areas that would over-cook (eg. for covering chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails) but the foil must not touch the side of the oven as damage may occur.

MICROWAVES

MICROGOLVEN

This is done in several ways in microwave cooking to give more even cooking results. If you are cooking several items of the same food such as jacket potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the centre of the dish where it will be heated last.

Unevenly foods such as fish should be arranged in the oven with the tails to the centre. If you are saving a meal in the refrigerator or 'plating' a meal for reheating, arrange the thicker, denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle.

- Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf and sausages have to be placed close to each other.

- Gravy or sauce should be reheated in a separate container. Choose a tall narrow container rather than a low and wide container. When reheating gravy, sauce or soup, do not fill the container more than 2/3.

- When you cook or reheat whole fish, score the skin. - This prevents cracking. Shield the tail and head with small pieces of foil to prevent over-cooking but ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven.

Always allow the food to stand for some time after using the oven (either inside or outside the oven). Standing time after defrosting, cooking/reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed through out the food. In a microwave oven foods continue to cook even when the microwave energy is turned off. They are no longer cooking by microwaves, but they are still being cooked by the conduction of the high residual heat to the centre of the food. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food. Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table. However, with larger, denser foods, the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes. Upon 'standing', the internal temperature of the food will rise by as much as 8°C and the food will finish cooking during this time.

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General guide-lines when using microwaves

Since microwave cooking to some extent is different from traditional cooking the following general guide-lines should be considered whenever you use your microwave oven:

How to select the correct power level?

To prepare your food efficiently, use the following settings to control the power level of the microwave function:

Direct Instant heating. To be used for clear soups, tea, coffee or other foods with a high water content. Use a lower power setting when preparing protein-rich foods.

Setting 12 Maximum power.

Setting 10 High power. To be used for cooking and reheating vegetables, fish, meat, etc. The microwave cookbook indicates when to use maximum or high power.

Setting 8 3/4 of max. power. Use this setting for preparing dishes requiring more careful cooking, e.g. high protein sauces, au gratin dishes, souffles or casseroles. This setting is also suitable for reheating foods.

Setting 4-6 Medium power. This setting is suitable for baking casseroles and cakes.

Setting 3 To be used for rapid defrosting of non-delicate foods. Also suitable for reheating small portions.

Setting To be used for defrosting delicate foods, gateaux and uncooked ingredients.

If the food is undercooked

- you have selected the correct power level - the selected time is sufficient - the times given in the recipes are approximate. They depend on initial temperature, weight and density of the food etc. - the container is appropriate

If the food is overcooked, i.e. dried out or burnt

Before you cook again, consider whether:

- The power level was too high - The set time was too long - the times in the recipes are approximate. They depend on initial temperature, weight and density of the food etc.

Points to remember when defrosting

- The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. - Separate pieces as they begin to defrost; free-flow slices defrost more easily. - Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm. - When defrosting, it is better to underthaw the food slightly and allow the process finish during the standing time.

MICROGOLVEN

MICROWAVES

Cooking, reheating and defrosting with microwaves

When the appliance is first plugged in or after a power failure, the display is blank. The facility is available, if required, to have a 24 hour digital clock display. If the clock function is not programmed into the oven then the display will remain blank until the cooking time is set.

Setting the clock

1. Press the clock button. The two left hand figures flicker.

2. Press the time button. Note that the display is in 24 hours modestop when the correct hour has been reached. The left button counts down. The right button counts up.

3. Press the clock button again and the two right hand figures flicker.

4. Press the time button. Stop when the correct minutes are reached. The left button counts down. The right button counts up.

5. Press the clock button again and the clock operates.

Note: The 24 hour clock can be seen during any operation of this oven. Simply press the clock button during operation and the current time will be displayed for 3 seconds. If after the clock has been set this function is no longer required just press the clock button and the display will be cancelled after 30 seconds or press the stop button.

There are a number of accessories available on the market, before buying them make sure that they are suitable for microwave ovens

Traditional When you use Forced Air or Grill/Turbogrill you must make sure, the utensils are heat resistant and oven-proof before using them.

Microwave

When you use Microwaves you must make sure, the utensils will let the microwaves pass through before using them. They must also withstand the heat from the hot food.

Combination

When you use Microwaves combined with Forced Air or Grill/Turbogrill you must make sure, the utensils are oven-proof and let the microwaves pass through before using them.

Which utensils can be used in the oven?

Material	Forced air or Grill cooking	Microwave cooking	Combined cooking
Glass (general)	No	Yes (1)	No
Glass (heat resistant)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Glass-ceramic and Ceramic (heat resistant)	Yes	Yes (1)	Yes (1)
Earthenware	Yes	Yes	Yes
China (heat resistant)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Plastic (general)	No	Yes (2)	No
Plastic (heat resistant)	Yes (2)	Yes (2)	Yes (2)
Aluminium foil Containers/aluminium foil	Yes	Yes (3)	Yes
Metal baking tins	Yes (4)	No	Yes (4)
Metal (pots. pans, etc)	Yes	No	No
Paper	No	Yes	No
Straw and wood	No	Yes	No

Aluminium foil containers and microwaves

The general rule is that metal containers shall not be used in a microwave oven, but if the following rules are being followed, it is possible to use disposable aluminium foil containers when reheating and defrosting when using microwaves, but in general it takes longer time and the end result will not be as good as if the corresponding food were to be placed in containers of plastic or paper: ·Always remove the lid otherwise the oven can be damaged. ·Only new and undamaged foil containers may be used. ·Aluminium foil containers with a height exceeding 5 cm should be avoided. ·The container must be, as a minimum, half-filled. ·There must be a minimum of 1 cm between the aluminium container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminium containers. This is in order to avoid sparking. ·The aluminium container must always be placed on the bottom tray. ·Frequent use of disposable aluminium foil containers will decrease the life time of the magnetron. ·Reheating of food in aluminium foil containers requires normally, up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic, glass, porcelain or paper containers. The time when the food is ready will vary a great deal.

Grill

Turbogrill

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Use with microwave only! Do not use it with forced air or any grill function. When you use the autoweight defrost function, place the defrostgrid in the glass drip tray, when defrosting food which may lose some juice, eg. chicken or roasts. You may also use the grid when defrosting bread, to prevent a soiled bottom surface.

PRIOR TO USE

HETELUCHTCIRCULATIE

Grill element

1. Press the time button until 30 min is indicated.

1. Check that the temperature is set to 250^ .

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1. Press the start button.

• The oven starts.

• The cavity light switches on. • The fan switches on.

• The temperature indicator lamp switches on

It will be switched off when the set temperature is reached.

1. When the 30 minutes have elapsed an acoustic signal sounds and the Grill

switches off.

• The grill indicator lamp continues.

• The tail continues • The cavity light continues.

1. Press the stop button.

• The cavity light switches off

• The fan switches off The indicator lamp continues

• The indicator lamp continues.

1. Unselect the multifunction by turning the multifunction knob until all the indicator lamps are off.

2. Open the oven door and allow the oven to cool off. Meanwhile we recommend you to read this instruction for use to the end before you begin cooking.

Note: The protective coating has now been removed and the oven is now ready to use. Please be aware that your oven now is very hot. Just as your traditional oven becomes hot also this oven will become hot during the use of traditional functions or in combination with microwaves. Children shall be supervised at all times while in the kitchen.

In order to protect your oven during transportation and storage, the heating elements are covered with a protective coating. To remove this coating the oven must be heated to max temperature (250°C) and run 30 minutes on each element. This procedure might form some bad odours as the protective coating on the elements disappears. To remove the coating, use the following procedure: - Forced air element - Grill element

Forced air element

Before you connect the oven

- Please read carefully the entire instruction for use before you begin cooking.

• Make sure that the appliance is not damaged. Check that the oven door closes firmly against

the door support and that the internal door seal is not damaged.

- Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is locate close to a TV.

Poor television reception and radio interference may result in radio or aerial.

- Remove any cardboard protection from the inside of the oven.

- Remove the accessories from the inside of the oven.

- Position the oven at distance from other heating sources. The cooling air, which is taken in by the oven, must not exceed 35°C temperature.

The oven can operate in an ambient temperature ranging from +5°C to +35°C.

- Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working

properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the mains cord or plug in

water. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result

- When the appliance is installed the switcher or socket must always be accessible

Moulded plugs, for Great Britain only

If the mains lead of the appliance is fitted with a B.S. 1363A 13 Amp fused plug, to change a fuse in this this type of plug proceed as follows:

1. Remove the fuse cover (A) and the fuse (Fig. 1A).
2. Fit a replacement fuse which should be a BS 1362 13A.A.S.T.A. item (B) Fig. 1A.

Important:

• The fuse cover must be fitted when changing a fuse.
• In the event of a fuse cover being misplaced, the plug must not be used until a correct replacement is fitted.
• Please ensure that the replacement fuse cover is of the same colour as the insert or, a the colour embossed in words
  the base of the plug. For replacement fuse covers please contact your local electrical store. Please state the colour of the plug insert. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and disposed of, to avoid a possible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere. A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted to the cable. "WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED".

Important: The wires of the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN AND YELLOW - EARTH BLUE, NEUTRAL BROWN, LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the plug, proceed as follows: the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the earth symbol or coloured GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured
BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured RED. If as to the correct connections, consult a qualified electrician. N.B. We recommend the use of a good quality plug.

For the Republic of Ireland only

The information given in respect of Great Britain will frequently apply, but a third type of plug and socket is also used, the 2-pin side earth type. In this case, the wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the EARTH contact, and the other two wired to the pins, irrespective of colour. The supply to the socket must be fitted with a 16 amp fuse. For replacement fuse covers please consult your guarantee card for the address of your local Service Centre. Please state the colour of the plug insert.

For avantian outside United Kingdom

Check that the voltage on the rating plate co

of the appliance. This appliance operates or

The oven Grill element Oven light 3rd runner 2nd runner 1st runner Oven door hinges Oven door Fan Safety pin Oven door glass

Multifunction Knob

Clear button Microwave indicator lamp Time buttons M stop button Temperature symbol Stop button Temperature symbol stop direct start start stop Jet start button Power button Power symbol Microwave Power Start button 50 100 125 Oven temperature 250 225 200 75 150 75 Temperature knob

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