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MICROWAVE OVEN PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING. MFL67853401 &/(-*4) FRENCH CIBARA MS204 (optional, please check model specification) ***2 You cannot operate your oven with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. These safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened; which in the case of a microwave oven could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Do not operate your 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(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. Your oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel. Warning Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks. 2 Do not overheat. 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. 4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stir or shake them again carefully and check the temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns (especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars). Be careful when handling the container. Warning Always allow food to stand after being cooked by microwaves and check the temperature of them before consumption. Especially contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars. Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in the FOOD catching fire and subsequent damage to your oven. Precautions3 How the Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. Microwave ovens, however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to created microwave energy. These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven. A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven. Microwaves cannot pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe cooking dishes are constructed. Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually get hot from the heat generated by the food. A very safe appliance Contents Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances. When the door is opened, the oven automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave energy is converted completely to heat when it enters food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when you eat your food. Precautions 2 Contents 3 Unpacking & Installing 4 ~ 5 Setting the Clock 6 Child Lock 7 Micro Power Cooking 8 Micro Power Level 9 Two Stage Cooking 10 Quick Start 11 Continental Menu 12 ~ Auto Defrost

Energy Saving Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference Microwave - safe Utensils Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Questions & Answers Plug Wiring Information/Technical Specifications

Oriental Menu 22 ~ 25Place the oven in the level location of your choice with more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 20cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the edge of the surface to prevent tipping. An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking the outlet can damage the oven.

Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface. By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven. When unpacking your oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. Check to make sure that your oven has not been damaged during delivery. THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL CATERING PURPOSES Unpacking & Installing ROTATING RING GLASS TRAY5 The DISPLAY will count down from When it reaches 0 it will sound BEEPS. Open the oven door and test the temperature of the water. If your oven is operating the water should be warm. Be careful when removing the container it may be hot.

YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED

Fill a microwave safe container with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water. Place on the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door. If you have any doubts about what type of container to use please refer to page 3. Press the START button once to set 30 seconds of cooking time. You will hear a BEEP when you press the button. Your oven will start after you have finished the press. Open your oven door Place the ROTATING RING inside the oven and place the GLASS TRAY on top. Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Make sure your oven is the only appliance connected to the socket. If your oven does not operate properly, unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it back in. automatically. 30 seconds.

Setting the Clock You can set either12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock. Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven. When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘0’ will be shown in the display; you will have to reset the clock. If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking symbols, unplug your oven from the electrical socket and plug it back in and reset the clock. Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press CLOCK once. (If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press CLOCK once more. If you want to change different option after setting clock, you have to unplug and plug it back in.) Press 10 MIN fifteen times. Press 1 MIN three times. Press 10 SEC five times. Press CLOCK to set the time. The clock starts counting.7 Child Lock Press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” appears on the display and BEEP sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set. The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock. “L” remains on the display to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set. To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/CLEAR until “L” disappears. You will hear BEEP when it’s released. Your oven has a safety feature that prevents accidental running of the oven. Once the child lock is set, you will be unable to use any functions and no cooking can take place. However your child can still open the oven door. Press STOP/CLEAR.

Micro Power Cooking Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described earlier in this book. Press STOP/CLEAR. Press START. In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 80% power for 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Your oven has five microwave Power settings. POWER HIGH MEDIUM HIGH MEDIUM MEDIUM LOW LOW

100% 80% 60% 40% 20% Power Output Press twice to select power. appears on the display. Press 1 MIN five times. Press 10 SEC three times. POWER 700W 560W 420W 280W 140W “560”

Micro Power Level Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave oven. POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL

• Cook tender cuts of meat MEDIUM HIGH * All reheating

• Roast meat and poultry

• Cook mushrooms and shellfish

• Cook foods containing cheese and eggs MEDIUM * Bake cakes and scones

• Melt butter and chocolate

• Cook less tender cuts of meat LOW * Soften butter & cheese

• Raise yeast dough USE

100% 80% 60% 40% 280W 20% 140W 700W 560W 420W10 Two stage Cooking Press STOP/CLEAR. Set the power and the cooking time for stage1. Press once to select HIGH power. Press 10 MIN once. Press 1 MIN once. Set the power and the cooking time for stage2. Press POWER four times to select power. Press 10 MIN three times. Press 1 MIN five times. Press START. During two stage cooking the oven door can be opened and food checked. Close the oven door and press START and the cooking stage will continue. At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and stage 2 commences. Should you wish to clear the programme press STOP/CLEAR twice. In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stages will cook your food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on . POWER

Quick Start In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power. Press STOP/CLEAR . Press START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power. Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press. During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time by repeatedly pressing the START button. The QUICK START feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking with a touch of the START button.12 Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Continental Menu once. Press START. Continental Menu Press MORE four times to enter 0.4 kg. In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll s how y ou how to cook 0.4 kg of Couscous . CONTINENTAL MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Category Continental Menu Press Couscous time Jollof Rice times Fufu times Mealie Pap times Time/Weight13 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Couscous 0.1~0.4kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients Couscous 0.1 kg 0.2 kg 0.3 kg 0.4 kg Water 120 ml 240 ml 360 ml 480 ml butter 1 Tablespoon 2 Tablespoons 3 tablespoons Vegetable mixture

1. Pour water, butter in a large bowl and mix well. cover with plastic

2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

3. After cooking remove bowl from oven and cover, let stand for 15~20

4. With a fork, fluff the couscous and mix the couscous with some of

the vegetable sauce. Vegetable mixture 15 pealed pearl onions or 2 cups sliced onions \ 15oz Can chick peas 2 large boiled potatoes cubed \ 1 sliced carrots 1/2 cup chopped cilantro \ 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2 tablespoons minced garlic \ 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg \ 1/2 teaspoon salt \ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cans tomato sauce \ 1 Chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water \ 2 tablespoons butter

1. Cook onions and butter for 5 minutes until caramelized.

2. Add carrots and garbanzo beans and cook for another 5 minutes,

and add garlic, cilantro, parsley, potatoes and 1/2 tsp salt and mix vegetables.

3. In a large 4 quart sauce pan bring tomato sauce and 1 1/2 cup of

4. Add seasonings and spices to the sauce then add vegetable

mixture to tomato sauce and simmer for 10~12 minutes. (Cc-1)14 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Jollof Rice 0.1~0.4 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients Rice 0.1 kg 0.2 kg 0.3 kg 0.4 kg Stock (meat or vegetable) 150 ml 300 ml 450 ml 600 ml Vegetable oil 1 Tbs 2 Tbs 3 Tbs Onion 1/2 onion 1 onion 2 onion Tomato paste 1 1/2 teaspoon 3 teaspoon 6 teaspoon some green chili, seeded and chopped

1. Cook onion, chili and tomato paste in a lightly oiled frying pan until

2. Place the cooked tomato mixture into a deep and large bowl and

add rice and water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook. Stir at least twice during cooking. Fufu 0.5~1.0 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients Cassava or white yam 0.5 kg 0.75 kg 1.0 kg Water 1 cup 1 cup 2 cup 2 tablespoons of butter Salt and pepper

1. Place the unpeeled yams or cassava in a large bowl, and pour

water. cover with plastic wrap and vent.

2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

3. Drain the yams or cassava and let them cool.

4. Peel the yams or cassava, chop them into large pieces and place

them into a large bowl with the butter, salt and pepper.

5. Mash with a potato masher until very smooth.

6. Place the fufu into a large serving bowl. Wet your hands with water,

form into a large ball and serve. You can also make smaller balls for individual servings. (Cc-2) (Cc-3)15 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Mealie Pap 0.6 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients 250 g mealie meal (white bread also possible) 300 ml boiling water salt to taste

1. Combine all ingredients into a deep and large bowl.

Stir with a fork or wooden spoon to obtain a crumbly consistency.

2. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Place food in the oven.

Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Stirring may be need more time during the cooking to prevent lumps.

4. After cooking, stir occasionally to prevent lumps.

5. Stand covered for 2 minutes.

Serve with any main meal, or with a thick gravy. (Cc-4)Arabic Menu Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Arabic Menu twice. Press START. Press MORE four times to enter 0.4 kg.

In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll s how y ou how to cook 0.4 kg of Saffron Rice. ARABIC MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Press Category Arabic Menu Grape Leaf time Saffron Rice times Kabsa times Rice Pudding times Time/Weight17 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Grape Leaf 1 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients 1 pot of grape leaves \ 2 large onions, finely chopped 1/2 cup olive oil \ 1 garlic cloves, crushed \ 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup lemon juice \ 1 tablespoon tomato paste \ Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 cup white rice \ 1/2 cup water \ 1/4 cup chopped dill

Cook onions, garlic, tomato, tomato paste, and lemon juice in a lightly oiled frying pan until lightly browned.

2. Add cooked rice, vegetable mixture, salt and pepper in a bowl and

3. Place grape leaf on a flat surface and place 1 1/2 spoonfuls of the

rice mixture in the center of the leaf. Wrap rice mixture with leaf.

4. Put all wrapped leaves in rows into a deep and large bowl and add

water. Cover with plastic wrap.

5. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

6. After cooking, serve with sour cream or as desired.

Saffron Rice 0.1~0.4 kg Microwave- safe bowl (deep glass pot) Room Rice 0.1 kg 0.2 kg 0.3 kg 0.4 kg Water 250 ml 500 ml 750 ml 1000 ml Oil(liquid) 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons 3 tablespoons Saffron water 1 teaspoon 2 teaspoons 3 teaspoons Salt To taste

1. Wash rice and drain. Add rice, water, salt, liquid oil and saffron water

into a deep glass bowl and mix them. 2.Do not cover to vaporize whole water. Place food in the oven.

3. When BEEP, stir rice and then cover with lid. Press start to continue

cooking. 4.After cooking, stir and stand covered for 5 minutes. (Ac-1) (Ac-2)18 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Kabsa 2.0 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients 1/4 cup butter

1.2 kg chicken, cut into 8~10 pieces

1 large onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup tomato puree \ 1 tomato, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped \ 1 pinch grated nutmeg 1 pinch ground cumin \ 1 pinch ground coriander salt & freshly ground black pepper 2 cups hot water \ 1 chicken stock cube 200 g long grain rice (don’t rinse or soak this) 1/4 cup raisins \ 1/4 cup slivered almond, toasted

Cook chicken, carrots, tomato sauce, garlic, onion and butter in a lightly oiled frying pan until lightly browned.

2. Place the cooked chicken mixture into a deep and large bowl and

add rice, water and spices. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

3. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Stir at least twice during cooking. Rice Pudding 0.7 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients for marinade 1/2 cups short grain rice (66 g) \ 600 g milk Pinch of salt 1/4 cup granulated sugar \ 2~3 teaspoons rose water 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom \ Honey for serving, optional

1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. cover with plastic wrap and vent.

2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

(Ac-3) (Ac-4)Press STOP/CLEAR. Press European Menu once. Press START. European Menu

EUROPEAN MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Press Category European Menu Spaghetti Bolognese time Spaghetti Carbonara times Stuffed Tomato times Ratatouille times In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll sh ow y ou how to cook 1.0 kg of Spaghetti Bolognese.20 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions

Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients for bolognaise sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil \ 1 onion, chopped \ 1 garlic clove, crushed 400 g ground beef \ 100 g tomato paste \ 2 chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon dried greens \ Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for pasta 150 g pasta, cooked as package direction 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1. Add all ingredients of the bolognaise sauce in a deep and large

bowl and mix well. cover with plastic wrap and vent.

2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Stir at least twice during cooking.

3. After cooking, stir and add bolognaise sauce to cooked pasta and

garnish with parmesan cheese or as desired before serving. Spaghetti carbonara

Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients for carbonara sauce 100 g smoked bacon, chopped \ 1 garlic clove, crushed 1/2 cup cream \ 4 egg yolks \ 100 g parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Ingredients for pasta 150 g pasta, cooked as package direction 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1. Cook bacon in a lightly oiled frying pan with garlic until lightly

browned and drain away excess fat.

2. Add cooked bacon, cream, egg yolks, parmesan cheese, salt and

pepper in a deep and large bowl and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

3. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

4. After cooking, stir and add carbonara sauce to cooked pasta and

garnish with parmesan cheese or as desired before serving. (Sc-2) Spaghetti Bolognese (Sc-1)21 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Stuffed Tomato

Microwave- safe dish Room Ingredients 4 medium tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 400 g ground beef \ 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 garlic cloves, crushed \ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon dried greens 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese

1. Cut tops off tomatoes to form hats and remove seeds, taking care

not to pierce flesh or skin. Then sprinkle each tomatoes with salt and pepper.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients in a bowl, mix well.

3. Stuff tomatoes with beef mixture and replace hat.

4. Place stuffed tomatoes on a dish and cover with plastic wrap.

5. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Ratatouille 1.5 kg Microwave- safe dish Room Ingredients 1 onion, cut into chunks \ 1 eggplant, cut into chunks 1 zucchini, cut into chunks 1 colored sweet pepper, cut into chunks 3 tomatoes, chopped \ 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 garlic cloves, crushed \ 1 tablespoon fresh greens, chopped 2 tablespoons vinegar \ 1 teaspoon sugar Salt and pepper to taste

1. Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well. Cover

with plastic wrap and vent.

2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Stir at least twice during cooking. (Sc-3) (Sc-4)Press STOP/CLEAR. Press Oriental Menu once. Press START. Oriental Menu

In the fo llowing exa mple I wi ll s how y ou how to cook 1.5 kg of Curry Chicken. ORIENTAL MENU allows you to cook most of your favorite food easily by selecting the food type and entering the weight of the food. Press Oriental Menu Category Curry Chicken time Dolma times Veg. Biryani times Idli times23 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Curry chicken 1.5 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients 400 g chicken breasts, cut into chunks \ 1/4 cup olive oil 2 onions, chopped \ 4 garlic cloves, crushed \1 ginger root, peeled 1 cinnamon stick \ 2 dried red chilies \ 1 teaspoon tumeric powder 400 g tomato sauce \ 1/2 cup water or stock \ 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste

Add all ingredients in a deep and large bowl and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

2. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Stir at least twice during cooking. Dolma 1.0 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients 1 pot of grapes leaves \ 200 g cooked rice 500 g ground beef 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sour cream

1. Add cooked rice, ground beef, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl and

2. Place grape leaf on a flat surface and place 1 1/2 spoonfuls of the

rice mixture in the center of the leaf. Wrap rice mixture with leaf.

3. Put all wrapped leaves in rows into a deep and large bowl and add

water. Cover with plastic wrap.

4. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

5. After cooking, serve with sour cream or as desired.

(Oc-1) (Oc-2)24 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Veg. Biryani 1.0 kg Microwave- safe bowl Room Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice 400 g water 2 cups Chopped onions 1 Tomato, chopped 1 cup Vegetables (carrot, beans, peas, potato), chopped 2 Green chilly, chopped 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste 1 1/2 teaspoon Red chilly powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder 1 teaspoon Cumin powder 1 tablespoon Biryani masala 1 Cinnamon 2 Cardamom 2 Cloves 2 Small bay leaves 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds A bunch of finely chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) and mint leaves 1 tablespoon Oil 2 tablespoons Ghee or clarified butter Salt to taste

Cook all vegetables and spices in a lightly oiled frying pan until lightly browned.

2. Place the cooked vegetable mixture into a deep and large bowl and

add rice and water. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

3. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

Stir at least twice during cooking. (Oc-3)25 Category Weight Limit Utensil Food Temp Instructions Idli 5ea small glass bowl Room Ingredients 2 cups raw Rice 1 cup Urad Dal (White) Salt to taste 1 tbsp Oil for greasing Water to mix A pinch of Baking Soda

1. Soak urad dal and rice separately in water, for about 1~2 hours.

2. After due time, grind the soaked ingredients in a mixer to make a

3. Add 100 ml water and mix.

4. Pour mixture to greased small glass bowl for each idli about 20 g each.

5. Place food in the oven. Choose the menu and press start to cook.

(Oc-4)Category MEAT POULTRY FISH BREAD time times times times Your oven has four microwave defrost settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and BREAD; each defrost category has different power settings. Repeated presses of the AUTO DEFROST key will select a different setting. The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg of frozen poultry. Press STOP/CLEAR. Weigh the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven door. Press AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme. “dEF2” appears on the display window. Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost. Press fourteen times to enter 1.4 Kg. Press START. During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting. Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounds) unless the door is opened. Auto Defrost 0RESS !54/ $%&2/34

Microwave ware (Flat plate) Meat Minced lamb, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Lamp chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(.2cm) Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes. Poultry Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg) Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes. Fish Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.

• Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable.

• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the oven walls.

• Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and as soon as possible. When BEEP, turn food over. Remove defrosted portions. Continue to defrost remaining pieces. After defrosting, allow to stand until completely thawed.

• For example joints of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.

Paper towel or flat plate Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc. lamb

Meat Poultry Fish Bread (dEF4) (dEF1) (dEF2) (dEF3)Press STOP/CLEAR. Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the oven door. Your oven has a microwave quick defrost setting (MEAT). Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly. This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost 0.5kg of forzen minced meat. During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting. Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened. Press QUICK DEFROST once. (Put the 0.5kg of Meat.) The oven will start automatically. Quick Defrost 28Category Weight Utensil Instructions Minced Meat

0.5 kg Microwave ware

(Flat plate) Minced meat Turn food over at beep. After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.

Remove the meat completely from its wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When beeps, at this point remove the mince from the microwave oven, turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand 5-15 minutes or until completely thawed. 29Energy Saving Press STOP /CLEAR(ECO ON). “0” appears on the display. The ECO ON feature allows you to save energy through display off during stand-by status, or after 5 minutes with door open or closing, display will off automatically. Press STOP /CLEAR(ECO ON) or After 5 minutes with door open or closing, display off. During ECO ON status,if you press any key,display will on. 30Important safety instructions Read carefully and keep for future reference 1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a qualified service technician. 2 Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave energy, if the oven is accidentally started. 3 Do not dry clothes in the microwave oven, which may become carbonized or burned if heated too long. 4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains instructions, for the food you are cooking. 5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking. 6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause serious damage. 7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may cause microwave energy leakage. 8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used in cooking. 9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may cause breakage or damage. 10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn. 11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance. 12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or vegetable. 13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst. 14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven. 15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking. 16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. 17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames. 18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the possibility of ignition. 19 Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. 20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they 21 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling , therefore care must be taken when handing the container. 22 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. are liable to explode. WARNING Please ensure cooking times are correctly set as over cooking may result in FIRE and subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN. 31Microwave-safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning. Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven. However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable as microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven. Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if the water does not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven. Just read through the following checklist. Dinner plates Many kinds of dinner-ware are microwave-safe. If in doubt consult the manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test. Glassware Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms. Plastic storage containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers. Paper Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven, provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking trays in which greasy foods such as are cooked. In general, avoid coloured paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven. Plastic cooking bags Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe. However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and rupture. Plastic microwave cookware A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in new kitchen equipment. Pottery, stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven, but they should be tested to be sure. CAUTION Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking utensils. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. lamb 32Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate, stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think appropriate to correct the problem. Factors affecting microwave cooking times Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes, particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods. Density of food Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle. Height of food The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several times. Moisture content of food Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking or covered to retain moisture. Bone and fat content of food Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become overcooked. Quantity of food The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe. Shape of food Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the microwave. Covering A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting. Browning Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own fat. Foods that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original flavour of the recipe is not altered. Covering with greaseproof paper Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly. Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another. Food characteristics & Microwave cooking 33Food characteristics & Microwave cooking Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside of the food heats first. Turning over Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops. Placing thicker portions facing outwards Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way, thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly. Shielding Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven. Elevating Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside and centre of the foods. Piercing Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters and whole vegetables and fruits. Testing if cooked Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5

C) during standing time. Standing time Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop. To Clean Your Oven 1 Keep the inside of the oven clean Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher. 2 Keep the outside of the oven clean Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP/CLEAR after cleaning. 3 If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit. 4 The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse then dry thoroughly. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. 34Questions & Answers Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow? A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow. Light bulb has blown Door is not closed Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let microwave energy through. Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is touched? A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered. Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty? A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray. Q Why do eggs sometimes pop? A When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell. Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over? A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food. Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven? A Yes, if using one of the two methods described below 1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking. 2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product. FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER

THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING

COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE. CAUTION NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS. Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says? A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, lust as you would do with a conventional cooker. 35Plug wiring information/ Technical Specifications The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following codes BLUE ~ Neutral BROWN ~ Live GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth 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 wire which is colored BLUE or WHITE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK. The wire which is colored BROWN or BLACK must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED. The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or . If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard; Warning Technical Specification This appliance must be earthed

WO½UŁ automatically.