CJSS32 - Microwave KENWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave Oven
Brand	Kenwood
Model	CJSS32
Capacity	20 Liters
Dimensions (W x D x H)	462 x 350 x 270 mm
Net Weight	10.5 kg
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power Consumption	1200 W
Microwave Power Output	800 W
Grill Power	1000 W
Functions	Microwave, Grill, Combi, Defrost, Auto Cook
Timer	Digital up to 99 min
Display	LED Digital
Control Type	Touch Button + Rotary Knob
Child Lock	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Turntable Diameter	270 mm
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a damp cloth; do not use abrasive cleaners
Safety Features	Door interlock, auto shut-off, overheat protection
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Kenwood or authorized service centers
Warranty	1 year (varies by region)

Frequently Asked Questions - CJSS32 KENWOOD

What is the capacity of the Kenwood CJSS32 microwave?

The Kenwood CJSS32 has a capacity of 20 liters, suitable for medium-sized dishes.

What are the dimensions of this microwave?

The dimensions are approximately 462 x 350 x 270 mm (width x depth x height).

Does the CJSS32 have a grill function?

Yes, it features a 1000 W grill for browning and crisping food.

How do I clean the microwave?

Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive sponges or harsh chemicals.

Is there a child lock feature?

Yes, the child lock feature prevents accidental operation by children.

What power does the microwave use?

It operates at 230 V ~ 50 Hz with a microwave output of 800 W.

Can I use metal containers in this microwave?

No, metal can cause sparks. Use only microwave-safe containers.

How do I defrost food using the CJSS32?

Use the defrost function; set the weight and the microwave automatically adjusts time and power.

Where can I find spare parts or accessories?

Contact Kenwood customer service or visit their official website for genuine parts.

Does the microwave have an auto-cook menu?

Yes, it includes pre-programmed auto-cook settings for popular dishes.

USER MANUAL CJSS32 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 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.

Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use.

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.

1 Only use utensils that are suitable for microwave use. Refer to the section on the correct utensils to use in this appliance.
I Care should be taken so metal objects are not left in the microwave

These include :

" Metal cooking utensils
Metal plates or tray
Wire twist ties
“ Crockery with metal trims

I 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
1 Only use cling film designed for microwave use & take extra care when removing the film to avoid steam bums
1 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.
1 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;
Take care when cooking food with a high sugar or fat content, such as Christmas pudding or fruitcake. 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:

Always stir liquids, before & after cooking
1 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 teat 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

Setting the child lock page 11

Clock Setting page 12

Microwave Cooking 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

Inquiring Function page 23

Defrost page 24

Cleaning your microwave page 26

Using aluminium foil in your microwave page 27

Questions and answers page 28

Specification page 30

Contents

Unpacking

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

Unpacking and getting ready

1 After unpacking your oven, check that it has not been damaged whilst in the box. Make sure there are no dents on the oven, and the door closes properly and without damages. A dented or damaged oven could allow microwave energy to escape.

Make sure that you have 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 is 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. Do not use a multi adaptor.

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.

Illustration of a microwave oven with a door open and a circular dial nearby (no text or symbols)

Accessories: (included)

VMF display

Shows the clock or cooking time/ setting

Microwave button

Use this button to select the function of microwave

Auto Menu button

For selecting Auto menu

Auto Reheat button

To quickly set cooking times for certain foods

Stop/ Clear button

This button will stop cooking and clear cooking settings.

Pre-Set button

Use this button to setting preset

Grill/ Combination button

Use this button to select the function of grill, convection & grill combination

Convection button

Use this button to select the function of convection

Clock button

Use this button to setting clock

Defrost button

Use this button to set defrost by weight & defrost by time

Timer/weight/Auto Menu

setting

For setting time, weight and auto menu

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

button

Use 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 are unfamiliar with using a microwave, there is 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 are 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 is 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 is 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 not pass through metal – so it can not 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 are not sure you can use a utensil in your microwave, follow this simple test:

1 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).
2 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water - use a cup that you know is microwave-safe. Close the door

3 Tum the microwave oven on for 30 seconds only.

4 At the end of the time, carefully check to see if the water has warmed up. If the water has not warmed up but the utensil has, the utensil is not microwave-safe and should not be used in the oven.

Simple line drawing of a bowl with wavy lines indicating flow 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 not 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.

1000W 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 limit to 20 PERAL TIMES. Please use a microwaveable plate. Host on full power. Turn hallway through heating

	Heating Category		Voltage (IEC 705)
	B	D	650W	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	D	650W	750W
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.

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/+30Sec./Confirm to continue the cooking cycle.

Checking your microwave

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

1 Push button 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.

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

2 Close the oven door.

3 Press the "Stop/ Clear" button to clear any settings that have already been made.

Stop/Clear

4 Press the "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" button once. The oven light comes on during cooking.

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

When cooking finishes, the water should be hot - be careful when you take the cup out of the oven. Press the "Stop/ Clear" button

Setting the Child Lock

The child lock is a safety feature which when set will lock all of the buttons on your microwave. This prevents your microwave being used accidentally. Your microwave door will still open.

Lock: In waiting state, press "Stop/ Clear" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting entering into the children-lock state. Screen will display current time or 0:00. Lock indicator will light.

Stop/Clear

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

Stop/Clear

Setting the child lock

Hint

Your oven has a safety feature that prevents children from using your 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.

Clock Setting

The oven should be equipped with clock. Set the clock when you first install your oven or after a power failure. When the microwave oven is electrified, the oven will display "0:00", buzzer will ring once.

1 Press "Clock" to choose 12-hour or 24-hour.

2 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0-23(24-hour) or 1-12(12-hour).

3 Press "Clock", the minute figures will flash.

4 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0-59.

5 Press "Clock" to finish clock setting. ":" will flash.

Note: 1) If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered. 2) During the process of clock setting, if you press "Stop/ Clear", the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking

1 Press the "Microwave" key once, and "P100" display.

Microwave

2 Press "Microwave" four times or turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the microwave power from 100% to 10%. "P100", "P80", "P50", "P30", "P10" will display in order.

Microwave

3 Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to confirm.

4 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05-95:00.)

5 Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to start cooking.

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

Microwave Power Chart

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

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

Using the microwave

Grill cooking

1	Press the "Grill/ Combi." key once, and "G-1" display.
2	Press "Grill/ Combi." four times or turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the grill power. Stop turning when "G-1" displays.	Grill/Combi.[IMAGE]
3	Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to confirm.	Start/+30Sec./Confirm[IMAGE]
4	Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05·95:00.)
5	Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to start cooking.
	Note: In order to have a better grilling performance some models will pause half way through the grilling time the oven will sound twice. Open the door and turn the food over. Close the door and press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to continue cooking. Other models will only emit a 'beep' to remind you.

Combination Cooking

1 Press the "Grill/Combi." key once, and "G-1" display.

Grill/Combi.

2 Press "Grill/Combi." for times or turn "Time/Weight/Auto Menu" to select the combination function. Stop turning when "C-1","C-2","C-3" or "C-4" displays.

Grill/Combi.

3 Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to confirm.

4 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05-95:00.)

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

5 Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

Note: Combination instructions

Instructions Microwave GrillDisplay Convection
1	C-1	●		●
2	C-2	●	●
3	C-3		●	●
4	C-4	●	●	●

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

Microwave cooking

Convection Cooking (With preheating funtion)

The convection cooking can let you to cook the food as a traditional oven. Microwave is not used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven.

1	Press the "Convection" key once, "150" flash.
2	Keep pressing "Convection" or turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the convection function.Note: The temperature can be chosen from 150 degrees to 240 degrees.
3	Press the "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to confirm the temperature.	+ m
4	Press the "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to start preheating.When the preheating temperature arrives, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to put the food into the oven. And the preheated temperature is displayed and flash.
5	Put the food into the oven and close the door.Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
6	Press the "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" key to start cooking.Note:a. Cooking time cannot be input until the preheating temperature arrives.If the temperature arrives, door must be opened to input the cooking time.b. When the preheating time is more than 30 minutes and the temperature not arrives, buzzer will sound twice to tell you to input the cooking time. If the time not input in 5 minutes, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sound five times and turn back to waiting states.

Convection Cooking (Without pre-heating function)

1	Press the "Convection" key once, "150" flash.
2	Keep pressing "Convection" or turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the convection function.Note: The temperature can be chosen from 150 degrees to 240 degrees.	Convection
3	Press the "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to confirm the temperature
4	Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
5	Press the "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" key to start cooking.

Microwave cooking

Microwave cooking

Multi-Stage Cooking

Three stages can be maximumly set. If one stages 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 and preheating cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.

Example: If you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following:

1	Press "Defrost" twice, the screen will display "dEF2";	Defrost
2	Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes;
3	Press "Microwave" once;
4	Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" display;
5	Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to confirm;
6	Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;
7	Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" to start cooking.

Pre-set Function

1

Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction of clock setting.)

2

Input the cooking program. Three stages can be set at most. Defrosting should not be set in preset function. Auto menu can be set single stage only.

Example: If you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes.

a. Press "Microwave" once;

b. Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" display;

c. Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to confirm;

d. Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;

After the above steps, please do not press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm". Then do as following:

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

3

Press "Pre-Set", current time displays and the hour figures flash.

4

Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0-23(24-hour) or 1-12(12-hour).

5

Press "Pre-Set", the minute figures will flash.

6

Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.

7

Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to finish setting. ":" will light, buzzer will ring twice when the time arrives, then cooking will start automatically.

Pre-Set

Pre-Set

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

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

Microwave cooking

Auto Menu

In waiting state, turn "Time/Weight/Auto Menu" right to choose the function wanted, and "A1", "A2", "A3"...."A10" will be displayed.

2 Press "Start/ +30 Sec./ Confirm" to confirm the menu you need.

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

3 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to choose the weight of menu, and "g" indicator will light.

4 Press "Start/ +30 Sec./ Confirm" to start cooking.

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

Note: Cake menu is under convection cooking with 180°Warm-up function, and you should preheat first following the auto menu operation, when the oven reaches the temperature, it will stop working and sound to remind opening the door to put cake in, then press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.

Auto cook menus
IB Note: These are guidelines only and all food should cooked through before consuming.

Food Type	Weight(g)	Cooking time		CommentsCooking Mode
A1 Pasta	50	17'00"	80%	· Add 350g cold water· Add 400g cold water· Add 445g cold water
	100	19'00"
	150	21'00"
A2 Meat	150	2'40"	100%	Turn meat over half way through the cooking cycle.Thick pieces of food will require longer cooking times than thin pieces.
	300	4'20"
	450	6'00"
	600	7'40"
A3 Fish	150	2'40"	80%	Turn fish over half way through the cooking cycle.Thick pieces of food will require longer cooking times than thin pieces.
	250	3'50"
	350	5'00"
	450	6'10"
	650	8'30"
A4 Roast Chicken	500	29'00"	C4	"Place chicken pieces onto the lower section of the oven rack ensuring a space between food pieces. Turn food pieces throughout the cooking cycle to ensure even browning. Check meat is properly cooked before consuming."
	750	34'00"
	1000	39'00"
	1200	44'00"
A5 Cake	475	50'00"	Convection	Place coke mixture into an oven tin and place onto the lower section of the oven rack. Check progress of cooking regularly.
A6 Potato	1	4'50"	100%	1 regular size potato is approximately 200g. Leave the potato to stand for 5 minutes before consuming (for best results wrap the potato in tin foil once cooked and leave to stand for 5 minutes)
	2	7'30"
	3	9'30"
A7 Pizza	200	10'30"	C4	Place fresh / thawed pizza onto highest section of the oven rack and select appropriate weight.
	300	13'00"
	400	14'00"
A8 Soup	200	2'00"	100%	Place contents into a Microwave suitable container and cover, ensuring steam can escape. Select desired weight. Stir after cooking has finished, stand for 1-2 minutes.
	400	4'00"
	600	6'00"
A9 Vegetable	150	2'30"	100%	Vegetables can be boiled or steamed. Cover vegetables with boiling water before operation or add 2 tablespoons of water per 100g and cover with microwave safe cling film and pierce the cling film before operation. Caution - take care to avoid steam burns when removing the cling film.
	350	4'30"
	500	6'10"
A10 Bread	50	7'30"	C3	Place Bread / Buns / Pitta Bread onto highest section of oven rack ensuring adequate distance between the food and the grill element.
	100	9'30"
	150	11'30"

Microwave cooking

Microwave cooking

Auto Reheat

Press "Auto Reheat" once, the screen displays "150".

Auto Reheat

2 Press "Auto Reheat" for times or turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the weight. You can choose "150", "250", "350", "450" and "600" grams.

Auto Reheat

3 Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" key to start cooking.

Start/ +30Sec./Confirm

Note: All menus were tested and found to be satisfactory.

Auto Reheat	150	0'55"	100% Microwave	Thick pieces of food will take longer to heat than thin pieces.
	250	2'00"		Liquids will heat faster than solids.
	350	3'00"		Ensure all the food has been properly cooked before consumption.
	450	4'00"
	600	5'30"

Inquiring Function

In cooking state, press "Microwave", "Grill/ Combl." or "Convection", the current power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.

Microwave

Grill/Combi.

Convection

2 In pre-set state, press "Pre-set" to inquire the time for delay start cooking. The pre-set time will flash for 2-3 seconds, then the oven will turn back to the clock display.

Pre-Set

3 During cooking state, press "Clock" to check the current time. It will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.

Clock

Microwave cooking

Defrosting

Hint

You may wish to place the frozen food onto a plate or dish before placing it onto the defrost rack. This will ensure the food load is contained

While the Oven is defrosting, open the oven door, turn the food over and separate to ensure even thawing, close the door. Press the "Stop/ Clear" button

Your oven will not stop defrosting unless the door is opened.

Defrosting

Defrost by Weight

1 Make sure the glass turntable, turntable ring and defrost rack are inside the oven. After putting your frozen food in the oven on the defrost rack, close the door.

Press the "Stop/ Clear" button.

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

2 Press "Defrost" pad once, the oven will display "dEF1".

3 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the weight of food. The weight should be 100-2000g.

4 Press "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" key to start defrosting.

Defrost By Time

1 Make sure the glass turntable, turntable ring and defrost rack are inside the oven.
After putting your frozen food in the oven on the defrost rack, close the door.
Press the "Stop/ Clear" button.

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

2 Press "Defrost" key twice, the oven will display "dEF2".

3 Turn "Time/ Weight/ Auto Menu" to select the cooking time. The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.

1. Press "Start/ +30Sec./ Confirm" key to start defrosting.

Defrosting

Cleaning

Caution

Pay attention to the area around the wave guide cover which if not regularly cleaned can collect food residue creating a potential fire hazard.

Hint

On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover, microwaves are passed though this to enable your food to cook. It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times. To do this wipe with mild detergent and water, then dry.

Warning

Ensure you unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for the oven to cool down completely before cleaning.

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

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

Using foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you do not 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 will not touch the sides of the oven when the turntable rotates. Only use one piece of foil at a time so that you do not 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 will not 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

If you have a problem that can not 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

Why does not 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 have 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 are cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes.

Does the microwave energy get through the window on the door?

No. The door has a special metal screen with holes in that lets you see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out.

Steam comes out of the side of the door and vents. Can microwave energy get out too?

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.

What happens if the microwave is switched on while the oven is empty?

The microwave will be damaged. Do not switch the microwave on when there is nothing inside the oven. It is a good idea to keep a cup of water in the oven just in case someone accidentally starts the microwave.

Why will not the oven light come on?

Open the door. If the light does not come on, the bulb has probably blown. Call a qualified repairer – do not try to change the bulb yourself.

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

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

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

No. It is 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?

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

900 - 1000 Watts

Microwave frequency 2450MHz

Outside dimensions

520mm wide x 312mm high x 485mm deep

Power consumption

Microwave 1650 - 1750 Watts

Grill

1100 - 1200 Walls

Convection

2400 - 2600 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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