CJAL28 - Microwave KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Kenwood
Model	CJAL28
Product Type	Microwave Oven with Convection and Grill
Output Power (Microwave)	800-850 Watts (IEC 705)
Microwave Frequency	2450 MHz
Power Consumption (Microwave)	1550-1650 Watts
Power Consumption (Grill)	1150-1250 Watts
Power Consumption (Convection)	2500-2700 Watts
Input Voltage	230-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Dimensions (Approx.)	520 mm (W) x 510 mm (H) x 335 mm (D)
Turntable	Glass turntable with rotating ring (must be used at all times)
Heating Category	E (850W output)
Cooking Modes	Microwave, Grill, Convection (with/without preheat), Combination (4 modes), Auto Menu (10 menus), Auto Reheat (4 options), Defrost (by weight and time)
Control Panel	Digital LCD display with buttons for Microwave, Convection/Grill/Combination, Auto Reheat, Defrost, Clock/Pre-set, Stop/Clear, Start, and Timer/Weight/Auto Menu dial
Clock	12-hour or 24-hour setting
Child Lock	Yes (press Stop for 3 seconds to lock/unlock)
Maximum Cooking Time	95 minutes per stage
Multi-Stage Cooking	Up to 3 stages (defrost must be first if used)
Accessories Included	Glass turntable, turntable ring, defrost rack
Cleaning	Soft damp cloth with mild detergent; do not use abrasive pads. Turntable washable in warm water.
Safety Features	Auto shut-off when door opened, no metal utensils except specified foil use, child lock, steam vents designed to prevent microwave leakage
Compliance	EEC directives 89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC
Note	Not for built-in installation; allow 10 cm clearance all around and 30 cm above

Frequently Asked Questions - CJAL28 KENWOOD

Why does food seem undercooked or overcooked?

Check that the correct cooking time and power setting have been selected. Different foods vary in weight, size, and starting temperature, affecting cooking time.

How can I prevent eggs from popping in the microwave?

Pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs in their shells.

Why is standing time important after microwave cooking?

Microwaves cook from the outside inward; standing time allows the center to finish cooking without overcooking the outside.

Why do I get condensation on the inside of the door?

Condensation is normal, especially with high-moisture foods like potatoes. Dry the oven after cooking to prevent pooling.

Can microwave energy escape through the door or vents?

No. The door has a metal screen that stops energy, and the vents are designed to let steam out while containing microwave energy. The gaps are too small for escape.

What happens if I switch on the microwave when it's empty?

This can damage the microwave. Always have food or a cup of water inside when operating.

Why do I see sparks inside the microwave?

Sparks are usually caused by metal utensils or containers with metal trim. Do not use metal except for aluminium foil as instructed.

How do I set the child lock?

Press and hold the STOP button for 3 seconds. A long beep sounds and a lock indicator lights. Repeat to release.

Can I use aluminium foil in the microwave?

Yes, but only as directed: use one piece at a time, keep it away from oven walls, and do not cover food completely. Shield thin areas to prevent overcooking.

How do I clean the microwave?

Use a soft damp cloth with mild detergent. Avoid abrasive pads or powders. Clean the turntable and ring in warm water. Unplug before cleaning the power cord.

USER MANUAL CJAL28 KENWOOD

Cooking with your microwave

Instruction booklet

Safety

First aid

Treat scalding by:

1 Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
2 Cover with a clean dry dressing. Do not use creams, oils or lotions.

Fire

In the event of fire:

1 Keep the oven door closed.
2 Turn off the power.
3 Unplug from mains.

Important Safety Instructions

Please Read Carefully and Keep for Future Reference

Maintenance of your Microwave It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to contain any flames.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a service agent or similar qualified person.
If you wear a pacemaker, please contact your doctor before using a microwave oven.

Microwave use

This microwave is designed for food preparation only and is not intended for commercial use.

It should never be used for drying cloths or other non-food purposes.
The microwave should not be left unattended when in use.
1 Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use.
1 Care should be taken so metal objects are not left in the microwave
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

NOTE: refer to the section in this book on the correct utensils to use in this appliance.

These include :

" Metal cooking utensils
Metal plates or trays
Wire twist ties
Crockery with metal trims
" Meat thermometer
Care should be taken when using paper, plastic, wooden or other combustible materials in the oven as they can catch fire
Oil & fat for deep frying should not heated in the microwave
Only use cling film designed for microwave use & take extra care when removing the film to avoid steam burns
Only heat popcorn that has been designed for microwave use.

Cooking use

As the power of different microwave ovens can vary considerably, care must be taken when first using this appliance as it may cook faster than your old unit.

Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.
Do not allow children to use the oven without supervision
Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content, such as Christmas pudding or frultcake. The sugar or fat can overheat and in some cases catch fire.

Cleaning

The oven should be cleaned regularly and food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition can affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

(See cleaning your microwave)

Containers

Pressure will build up in sealed containers and can cause them to explode. Therefore do not use the following in your microwave:
- Sealed containers
- Capped bottles
- Vacuum containers
- Sealed jars

• Hard-boiled egg
• Eggs in their shells
  • Nuts
  1 Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables, such as potatoes.

Delayed boiling

Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up when removing them from the microwave. Take the following precautions:
1 Always stir liquids, before & after

cooking

I Allow them to stand
1 Use containers that are wider at the top than the bottom

Preparing Food for babies

Extra care must be taken when preparing food or drink for babies and small children.

Always test the food or liquid temperature before giving it to baby.
When using a baby bottle, ensure the leaf is removed before heating.
When warming milk, ensure the bottle is shaken.

Caution

During convection and grill modes outer surfaces will become hot, do not touch outer casing of appliance. care should be taken not to store any items on top of your microwave oven

Contents

Unpacking and getting ready page 4

Introducing microwave cooking page 6

Clock Setting page 12

Using the microwave page 13

Grill Cooking page 14

Combination Cooking page 15

Convection Cooking (With preheating funtion) page 16

Convection Cooking (Without pre-heating function) page 17

Multi-Stage Cooking page 18

Pre-set Function page 19

Auto Menu page 20

Auto Reheat page 22

Defrost page 23

Setting the Child Lock page 24

Cleaning your microwave page 25

Using aluminium foil in your microwave page 26

Questions and answers page 27

Specification page 29

Unpacking

This microwave oven is designed for home use. It should not be used for commercial catering.

Unpacking and getting ready

After unpacking your oven, check that it hasn't been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure there are no dents, that the door closes properly, and that the door seal is not damaged. A dented or damaged oven could allow microwave energy to escape.
Make sure that you've taken all the packaging from inside the oven.

2 Choose a flat work surface for your microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires, and away from anywhere that's very cold.

You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and 30cm above so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking – it is not designed to be built in.

3 Plug your oven into a standard household electrical socket (240 volt, 13 amp rated).

Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment plugged in.

4 Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle.

You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the microwave.

Line drawing of a microwave oven with open door and circular base, showing internal components (no text or symbols)

Accessories: (included)

Stop/ Clear This button will stop cooking and clear cooking settings.
Auto Menu/ Weight / Timer For selecting Auto menu, time, power and weight

Microwave button Use this button to select the function of microwave
LCD display Shows the clock or cooking time/ setting

Convection/ Grill/ combination button
Use this button to select the function of convection, grill, convection & grill combination
Auto reheat button To quickly set cooking times for certain foods
Defrost button Use this button to select defrost
Clock/ pre-set button Use this button to setting clock and preset
Start button
Press his button once to instantly begin 30 seconds of microwave cooking, keep pressing to increase time.

Introducing microwave cooking

Introducing microwave cooking

Always remember the basic safeguards you would follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food.

This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking. If you're unfamiliar with using a microwave, there's more information at the back of this instruction booklet.

Cooking with a microwave

Cooking with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and, whilst you should make sure that food is fully cooked, you should be careful not to overcook it.

If you're cooking a number of individual foods at the same time, such as baked potatoes or small cakes, arrange them evenly on the turntable so that they cook evenly. Never stack food in your microwave.

Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in it's own fat. Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour.

You should always have your microwave checked if it is dropped or damaged.

Microwave energy can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important. Always stir from the outside towards the centre.

Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook evenly. It's also a good idea to turn chops and chicken pieces, especially if they contain the bone.

Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them overcooking before the thicker parts of the food have had a chance to cook. Use the foil sparingly and wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it touching the inside of the oven which could cause sparks.

Microwave ovens cook food using microwave energy that is similar to naturally occurring radio waves. Normally, these "waves" would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere but in a microwave oven they are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up.

Microwave energy can't pass through metal – so it can't escape from inside your microwave oven – but it can pass through materials like glass, porcelain, plastic and paper. These are the things used to make microwave-safe cooking equipment.

Microwave-safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the food it contains heats up.

Checking your cooking utensils

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave. If you're not sure you can use a utensil in your microwave, follow this simple test:

1 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water – use a cup that you know is microwave-safe. Close the door
2 Make sure that the grill is positioned in the upwards position to the top of the microwave (Do not use your hands to touch the grill as it may already be hot). Turn the microwave oven on for 30 seconds only.
3 At the end of the time, carefully check to see if the water has warmed up. If the water hasn't warmed up but the utensil has, the utensil is not microwave-sale and should not be used in the oven.

Simple line drawing of a bowl with wavy lines indicating airflow or motion, no text or symbols present.

The microwave energy focuses on the moisture in the food causing lots of tiny vibrations. The vibrations get so great that the moisture – and the food – heat up.

Introducing microwave cooking

Safety

Never use equipment made of metal, except foil in your microwave oven.

The microwave energy can't pass through the metal so it bounces off and sparks against the inside of the oven.

Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment does cause sparks.

Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge. Even this trim can cause sparks.

Safety

Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can explode.

Introducing microwave cooking

Remember

Always check that the food is evenly cooked and piping hot before you serve it.

More about getting the most from microwave cooking

Microwave heating categories

Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government's voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre-cooked food.

850W is the output power of the oven.

E is the heating category for your oven.

Check the cooking times for category E on the food's packaging to see how long it should be cooked for.

To Microwave: Remove outer packaging. Please refer to 52-91841. RMES. Please on a microwaveable plate. Host on full power. Turn hallway through heating

	Heating Category		Wattage (IEC 705)
	B	D	630W	750W
Full Power	2	2	2	2
Turn	Turn		Turn
Full Power	2	1.5	2	1.5
Standing Time	1	1	1	1
	Minutes		Minutes

To Microwave from Frozen Remove paper packaging. Perse film has several 11W-5. Place on a microwaveable plate. Heat on full power. Turn hallway through heating.

	Heating Category		Wattage (EC 705)
	B	O	kOW	fOW
Full Power	3	2.5	3	2.5
Turn	Turn		Turn
Full Power	4	3.5	4	3.5
Standing Time	1	1	1	1
	Minutes		Minutes

The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food (a 1000 gram load, IEC 705) but many packs of pre-cooked food are sold in smaller packs, often about 350 grams. The government, in partnership with food companies and microwave manufacturers, have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre-cooked food.

Steam

When you microwave food, steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates.

The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe. It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the oven. It does this through the vents on the back of the oven and from around the door.

Condensation

As the steam cools, you may find the condensation gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents.

Always dry the oven after cooking foods with a high moisture content.

Line drawing of a microwave oven with cloud-shaped background (no text or symbols)

Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents and around the door without microwave energy escaping. There is no danger of microwave energy escaping with the steam.

Introducing microwave cooking

Introducing microwave cooking

Safety

For your safety, the microwave stops if the oven door is opened during cooking. Close the door and press START to continue the cooking cycle.

Checking your microwave

Check your microwave after unpacking and whenever you think it might not be working properly.

Pull handle to open the door Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on top of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle. You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the microwave. Place a cup of water on the turntable. Make sure the cup is microwave-safe - it shouldn't have any decorative metal trim.

Illustration of a microwave oven with open door and side panel (no text or symbols)

2 Close the oven door.

3 Press the " STOP " button to clear any settings that have already been made.

STOP

4 Press "MICROWAVE" once "P100" will be displayed. Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to read "1:00". Press "START".

MICROWAVE

START

5 When cooking finishes, 5 beeps can be heard and 0:00 will be displayed.

At the end of the 1 minute the water should be hot - be careful when you take the cup out of the oven.

Introducing microwave cooking

Hint

You can stop cooking at any time so that you can; check the food, turn the food over, stir it or leave the food to stand.

Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is first switched on "0:00" will be displayed, the buzzer will sound once and enter into the waiting state. Its setting range is 0:00-23:59.

Press "CLOCK/ PRE-SET" to choose 12-hour or 24-hour.

CLOCK/PRE-SET

2 Turn " TIMER/ WEIGHT/ AUTO MENU " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0-23(24-hour) or 0-12(12-hour).

3 Press "CLOCK/ PRE-SET", the minute figures will flash.

CLOCK/PRE-SET

4 Turn " TIMER/ WEIGHT/ AUTO MENU " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0-59.

5 Press "CLOCK/ PRE-SET" to finish clock setting. ":" will flash.

CLOCK/PRE-SET

Note: 1) If the clock is not set, it can affect some of the function of the oven. 2) During the process of clock setting, if you press "STOP/CLEAR", the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking

Press "MICROWAVE" several times to select the function you want.

Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time.

Press " START " to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 80% power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

1 Press " MICROWAVE " once, the LCD will display "P100", " 🔺 " indicator will be lighted.

MICROWAVE

2 Press "MICROWAVE" several times to choose 80% power, the LCD will display "P80".

MICROWAVE

3 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "20:00" (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)

4 Press "START" to start cooking, ":" will light and the " 🔺 " indicator will flash.

START

Microwave Power Chart

Press	Once Twice Thrice 4 times 5 times
Microwave Power		80% 50% 30% 10%			100%

Using the microwave

Grill cooking

Press the "CONVECTION/GRILL/COMBI." button once, "140" will flash.

CONVECTION/GRILL /COMBI.

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select the grill function. "G-1" flash. "U" light.

3 Press the "START" to confirm. "G-1" is displayed.

START

4 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)

5 Press the "START" key to start cooking. The "U" will flash.

START

Note: when half of the grill time passes, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to turn the food over. If the oven door is not opened, the unit will continue to work.

Combination Cooking

Press the "CONVECTION/GRILL/COMBI." button once, "140" will flash.

CONVECTION/GRILL /COMBI.

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select the way of combination either "C1", "C2", "C3", "C4".

3 Press " START " to select the function you require.

START

4 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)

5 Press the "START" key to start cooking. The cooking symbols will flash.

START

Note: Combination instructions

Instructions	LCD Display	Microwave	Grill	Convection
1
2
3
4

Convection Cooking (With preheating funtion)

1 Press the "CONVECTION/GRILL/COMBI." button once, "140" flash.

CONVECTION/GRILL /COMBI.

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select the convection function. " ✉ " will light. Keep turning to choose the convection temperature you need.

Note: The temperature can be chosen from 140 degrees to 230 degrees.

3 Press " START " to confirm.

START

4 Press " START " to start preheating. When the preheating temperature arrives, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to put the food into the oven. The preheated temperature is displayed and will flash.

START

5 Put the food into the oven and close the door. Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)

6 Press the "START" key to start cooking.

START

Note: If the food load is not placed into the oven when the buzzer sounds to indicate the oven is pre-heated, the oven will turn off after a few minutes back to stand by made.

Convection Cooking (Without pre-heating function)

1

Press the "CONVECTION/GRILL/COMBI." button once, "140" flash.

CONVECTION/GRILL /COMBI.

2

Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select the convection function.

" ☑ " will light. Keep turning to choose the convection temperature you need.

Note: The temperature can be chosen from 140 degrees to 230 degrees.

3

Press " START " to confirm.

START

4

Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time.

(The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)

5

Press the "START" button to start cooking.

START

Multi-Stage Cooking

Three stages of cooking can be maximumly set. If one stage is defrosting, it should be put in the first stage. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the next stage will begin.

Note: Auto menu is not one of the stages of multi-stage cooking

Example: if you want to cook with 100% microwave power for 10 minutes + 80% microwave power for 5 minutes. The steps are as follows:

Press " MICROWAVE " once to choose 100% microwave power;

MICROWAVE

Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time of 10 minutes;

Press "MICROWAVE" twice to choose 80% microwave power;

MICROWAVE

Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the cooking time of 5 minutes;

Press "START" to start cooking.

START

Note: Auto menu cannot be used in this function.

Pre-set Function

1 Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction for clock setting.)
2 Input the cooking program. Three stages can be set at most. Defrosting should not be set here.
3 Press "CLOCK/ PRE-SET". The current clock is displayed. The hour figure will flash;
4. Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0-23 (24-hour) or 0-12 (12-hour).
5 Press "CLOCK/ PRE-SET", the minute figures will flash.
6 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.
7 Press " START " to finish setting. The buzzer will ring twice when the time arrives, then cooking will start automatically.

CLOCK/PRE-SET

CLOCK/PRE-SET

START

Note: Clock must be set first. Otherwise, pre-set function will not work.

Microwave cooking

Auto Menu

In waiting states, turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU", "FISH" indicator light, "A1" flash;

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" repeatedly to choose the different menu;

3 Press " START " to confirm the menu you need.

START

4 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to choose the weight/size of menu.

5 Press " START " to start cooking.

START

Auto menu Chart

Menu	Weight(g)	Display	Power	Cooking time	Comment
FISH	150	150	80%	3:10	Make sure food is cooked through before consuming. Additional cooking maybe required, especially if thick pieces are used.
	250	250		4:10
	350	350		4:50
	450	450		6:20
	650	650		7:50
SOUP	200	200	100%	1:55	Place soup in microwave safe dish cover with cling film, then pierce.
	400	400		3:40
	600	600		5:20
MEAT	150	150	100%	2:20	Make sure food is cooked through before consuming. Additional cooking maybe required, especially if thick pieces are used.
	300	300		3:50
	450	450		5:30
	600	600		7:20
BREAD (CROISSANT)	50	50	C-3	3:10	This function is used for heating through and crisping up croissant's.
	100	100		3:30
	150	150		3:45
PIZZA	200	200	C-4	10:30	This auto menu is used for cooking pizza from frozen.
	300	300		13:30
	400	400		15:30
CAKE	475	475	Preheat at 160 degrees	60:00	For best results, we recommend using readymix cake mix, (and use a tin no larger than 8inches.) This function first pre heats the oven. Once the oven is at temperature, it will beep once. Place cake is in the oven. Press start this will begin cooking for 60,00 mins. Please check the cake on a regular basis.
PASTA	50	50	80%	17:00	Pasta 50g + Cold water 450g
	100	100		19:00	Pasta 100g + Cold water 600g
	150	150		21:00	Pasta 150g + Cold water 800g
CHICKEN	500	500	C-4	29:00	Make sure food is cooked through before consuming. Additional cooking maybe required, especially if thick pieces are used.
	750	750		34:00
	1000	1000		39:00
	1200	1200		44:00
VEGETABLE	150	150	100%	2:40	Add a few table spoons of water, cover with cling film, (suitable for microwves), and pierce with a fork before cooking.
	350	350		4:10
	500	500		5:50
POTATO	230	1	100%	5:20	For best results once the potatoes are cooked - wrap them in tin foil for at least 5 minutes to cook through.
	460	2		8:15
	690	3		11:15

Note: The density and thickness of food can affect its cooking, make sure all food is piping hot and cooked through before serving.

Microwave cooking

Microwave cooking

Auto Reheat

Press "AUTO REHEAT" button, the oven displays "h-1".

Press "AUTO REHEAT" repeatedly to select h-1, h-2, h-3 or h-4.

AUTO REHEAT

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select weight. At the same time, "", "AUTO" indicators will light.

Press "START" key to start. "", and "AUTO" indicators will flash.

START

Reheat Chart

Menu	Weight(g)	Display
h 1(Auto Reheat)	150
	250
	350
	450
	600
h 2(Dinner Plate)	250
	350
	450
h 3(Beverage/ Coffee)	1(approximately 240g)
	2(approximately 480g)
	3(approximately 720g)
h 4(Muffin/ Roll)	1(approximately 70g)
	2(approximately 140g)
	3(approximately 210g)

Defrost By Weight

Press "DEFROST" pad once, the LCD will display "d-1".

DEFROST

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select the weight of food. At the same time, " ", " **" indicators will light up. The weight should be 100-2000g.

3) Press " START " key to start defrosting " 🔊" and " ** " indicators will flash.

START

Defrosting

Hint

The defrost rack must be used and the glass tray underneath.

Defrosting

Defrost By Time

1 Press "DEFROST" key twice, the LCD will display "d-2".

DEFROST

2 Turn "TIMER/WEIGHT/AUTO MENU" to select the cooking time. At the same time, "💡" and "**" will be lighted. The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.

3 Press " START " key to start defrosting. " 🔊" and " **" indicators will flash.

START

Setting the Child Lock

1 Lock: In waiting state, press "STOP" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting entering into the children-lock state and "●—" indicator will light.

STOP

2 Lock quitting: In locked state, press "STOP" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that the lock is released, and "●—" indicator will disappear.

STOP

Cleaning your microwave

Cleaning your oven each time you use it will help to prevent stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean.

Using aluminium foil in your microwave

It's safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as you follow these safety guidelines.

As with all metal, microwave energy can't pass through foil, but provided that you keep the foil away from the side of the oven it won't cause sparks and there won't be any damage to your oven.

Using foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you don't want to cook as quickly as others – perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook.

Place the foil over the area you want to shield, taking care that the foil won't touch the sides of the oven when the turntable rotates. Only use one piece of foil at a time so that you don't get sparks between the separate pieces.

Follow these guidelines when using foil in your microwave:

Remove foil lids from containers before using in the microwave. Some lids are made of card with a foil covering – these should be removed too.

Use a microwave-safe transparent lid if possible.

Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or film cover.

Always use the glass turntable.

Use shallow containers with a large surface area. Do not use containers that are more than 1.25in (3.5cm) deep.

Use oven gloves when handling hot foil containers.

Do not completely cover food with foil. The microwave energy cannot pass through the foil so the food won't cook.

Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the oven.

Do not use more than one piece of foil in the oven at the same time.

Questions and answers

Why doesn't food seem to cook?

Check that:

• the cooking time has been set
- the door is closed
- the power socket is not overloaded causing a fuse to blow.

Why does the food seem undercooked or overcooked?

Check that:

• the correct cooking time has been set
• the correct power setting has been used.

How can I stop eggs from popping?

When you bake or poach eggs in the microwave, the yolk can sometimes pop as steam builds up inside it. You can stop the egg from popping by piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.

Never cook eggs that are still in their shells.

Why is it so important that I allow standing time after cooking?

With microwave cooking, many foods build up enough heat inside them to continue cooking even after they've been taken out of the oven. Because microwave cooking works from the outside of food inwards, standing time lets you cook the centre of the food just right without the outside being overcooked.

Why does my oven sometimes take longer to cook than it says in the recipe?

First check that the oven was set just as the recipe said. Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent overcooking but differences in the weight, size, shape and starting temperature of food will all affect how long it takes to cook – just as it does with a conventional oven. Use your judgement along with the recipe to check whether food has been cooked properly.

Why do I get condensation on the inside of the oven door?

Condensation is perfectly normal, especially when you're cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes.

Questions and answers

If you have a problem that can't be answered by these points, please contact your nearest store.

Please note: If you call a Mastercare engineer out to your home and the product is found not to be faulty, or the Instruction book has not been followed, our product guarantee is not applicable and a call-out fee will be charged.

Questions and answers

Does the microwave energy get through the window on the door?
A No. The door has a special metal screen with holes in that lets you see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out.
Q Steam comes out of the side of the door and vents. Can microwave energy get out too?
A No. The door and vents are carefully designed to let steam out during cooking but keep microwave energy in. The gaps are not big enough for microwave energy to escape.
Q What happens if the microwave is switched on while the oven is empty?
The microwave will be damaged. Don't switch the microwave on when there's nothing inside the oven. It's a good idea to keep a cup of water in the oven just in case someone accidentally starts the microwave.

Why won't the oven light come on?

A Open the door. If the light doesn't come on, the bulb has probably blown. Call a qualified repairer – don't try to change the bulb yourself.

There are sparks inside the oven when I use the microwave. Will this cause any damage?

A Yes. Make sure that you are not using any metal utensils and that your containers don't have a metal trim. You must not use metal in your microwave, except foil, when you cook.

Q Light is showing through the vents and door. Does this mean the microwave energy can escape?

A No. It's normal for the light to be visible and is nothing to be concerned about.

Why do I get interference on my TV and radio when I use the microwave?

A Microwave ovens use radio waves similar to those received by TVs and radios. You can lessen the interference by moving your microwave further away from the TV or radio.

Specification

Input 230 - 240V\~ 50Hz

Output 800 - 850 Watts

Microwave frequency 2450MHz

Outside dimensions 520mm wide x 510mm high x 335mm deep

Power consumption

Microwave 1550 - 1650 Watts

Grill 1150 · 1250 Walls

Convection 2500 - 2700 Watts

Complies with EEC directives 89/336/EEC and 92/31/EEC.

Dimensions shown are approximate.

Because we continually strive to improve our products, we may change specifications without prior notice.

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