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Materials to be avoided in the microwave oven
Material
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave safe dish.
Food carton with metal
handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and cause fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt and contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood
Wood used in the microwave oven dries out and may crack.
Utensil test:
1
Fill a dish/ container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) and place it in the microwave oven.
2
Cook at the maximum power for 1 minute.
3
When the set time is over, carefully feel the dish/ container. If it is warm, do not use it
for microwave cooking.
Do not exceed 1-minute cooking time.
Glass tray installation
1
Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass
tray movement should not be restricted.
2
During cooking, both the glass tray and turntable
ring assembly must always be present in the microwave
oven.
3
During cooking, all food and food containers should
always be placed on the glass tray.
4
In case the glass tray is broken or damaged contact
your nearest service centre.
Before calling the service centre
Normal situation:
1
The operation of the microwave oven may cause interference with radio and TV
reception. This interference is similar to interference caused by small electrical appliances
such as a food processor, fan, vacuum cleaner, etc.
2
When cooking at low microwave power the inside light of the microwave oven may
become dull.
3
During cooking, water vapour gets out of the food. Most of the water vapour escapes
through the ventilation openings. However, condensed water vapour may also appear on
the cool parts of the oven (e.g. on the door).
4
If the glass tray makes noise during operation, check to make sure that the oven
bottom and turntable ring assembly are both clean. Clean following the instructions given in
the “CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION” section.
If the microwave oven does not work:
1
Check to make sure that the oven is properly plugged in. If not, unplug the appliance,
wait 10 seconds and plug it in again.
2
Check to make sure that the fuse is not blown or the circuit breaker tripped. If the
above protective devices function properly check the mains socket by plugging in another
electrical appliance.
3
Check to make sure that the control panel is properly programmed and the timer set.
4
Check to make sure that the door is properly locked. If not, the microwave energy will
not be supplied to the oven.
If after completing the above steps the oven still does not operate, contact
the service centre. You should never attempt to adjust or repair the
microwave oven on your own.
External dimensions (mm)
440 (L) × 340 (W) × 258 (H)
Internal dimensions (mm)
306 (L) × 307 (W) × 208 (H)
Oven capacity
20 liters
Turntable
Diameter = 255 mm
Net weight
About 10.2 kg
* The above parameters are subject to change therefore the user should verify them with
the information on the rating label. Any customer complaints regarding errors in these
parameters shall not be considered.
Microwave cooking – tips
1
Carefully arrange the food. Place the thickest pieces next to the edges of the dish.
2
Check the cooking time. Cook for the shortest time indicated and if necessary extend
the cooking time. Heavily burned products may generate smoke or catch fire.
3
Cover the food while cooking. The cover shall prevent the food from “splashing out”
and ensure even cooking.
4
During cooking turn products over in order to speed up the cooking process of such foods
as chicken or hamburgers. Turn over large products such as roast meat at least once.
5
Halfway through the cooking time change the arrangement of food products such as
meatballs. The products placed on the top should be moved to the bottom and those in the
middle should be moved towards the edges of the dish.
Kitchen utensils – tips
Use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens. A container made of transparent material
is ideal for use in microwave ovens as the microwaves can easily penetrate through it in
order to heat the food.
1
Do not use metal utensils or dishes with metal trims – microwaves do not penetrate
through metal.
2
Before cooking in the microwave oven remove wrappings made of recycled paper, as
they may contain metal particles which may cause sparking and/or fire.
3
We recommend using oval/ round dishes rather than square/ rectangular ones, as food
in the corners of the dish gets burned more often.
4
When grilling, protect the exposed areas from getting burned by covering them with
narrow strips of aluminium foil. Remember to avoid the excess of foil and maintain the
distance of minimum 3 cm between the foil and the oven internal walls.
The list below will facilitate the choice of the right dishes and utensils.
Materials you can use in the microwave oven
Material
Remarks
Aluminum foil
Shielding only. Small pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at
least 2.5 cm away from oven walls.
Ceramic dish
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the
ceramic dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable.
Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware
Microwave safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.
Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glassware only. Make sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Microwave oven cooking
bags
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
a metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates
and cups
Use for short term / warming only. Do not leave unattended
while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food while reheating to absorb fat. Use under
supervision for short term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
Microwave safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Should be labeled: Microwave Safe”. Some
plastic containers become soft as food inside becomes
hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should
be slit, pierced or vented as directed by the package.
Plastic wrap
Microwave safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers
Microwave safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Glass tray
Hub (underside)
Turntable ring
assembly
Turntable shaft