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INTRODUCTION

Fire hazard!

To get the best out of your new microwave oven, please read

To reduce the risk of fire occurring in the oven compartment,

through these instructions carefully before using it for the first

please note the following points:

time. Take particular note of the safety precautions. We also

• Do not cook food for too long or at too high a temperature,

recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference,

and do not leave the microwave oven unattended if paper,

so that you can remind yourself of the functions of the

plastic or other flammable materials have been used in the

microwave oven.

microwave oven with a view to reducing cooking times.

• Metal clips and lids/film containing metallic threads can

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

cause sparks in the microwave oven and must therefore be

General

removed.

• The microwave oven may only be used for its original

• Never heat oil or fat in the microwave oven.

purpose, i.e. for preparing food for domestic purposes.

• If materials in the microwave oven catch fire, leave the door

• The microwave oven is for indoor use only.

closed. Switch the microwave oven off immediately, and

• Always follow the instructions in the "Tips for food

remove the plug from the wall socket.

preparation" and "Using utensils when preparing food"

sections.

• Do not switch the microwave oven on when it is empty. In

KEY TO THE MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS

order for the microwave oven to be able to absorb

microwaves, there must be something in it (food), otherwise

it may be damaged. If you would like to practise using the

various functions, place a cup of water inside the

microwave oven.

• Do not use the microwave oven if the turntable ring and

glass turntable are not installed.

• Do not use the microwave oven if the safety locking system

is not functioning, which means that the microwave oven

could be switched on even if the door is not closed. If the

door is open, you risk being exposed to microwave

radiation.

• Do not use the microwave oven if there are cleaning agent

residues inside it.

• Keep an eye on any children in the vicinity of the appliance

when it is in use. Children must not be allowed to use the

microwave oven unless supervised by an adult.

1. Dowels

• Never try to repair the microwave oven yourself.

2. Glass turntable

• When the light bulb inside the microwave oven needs

3. Turntable shaft (not visible on picture)

replacing, please contact the dealer.

4. Turntable ring (not visible on picture)

• If the microwave oven, cord or plug needs to be repaired, it

should be taken to an authorised service centre.

5. Magnetron cover

Unauthorised repairs or modifications will invalidate the

6. Time selector

guarantee. Please contact the store where you bought the

7. Power selector

device for repairs under guarantee.

PREPARING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

Positioning the microwave

Each individual microwave oven is checked at the factory, but for

• Do not block or cover any vent holes on the microwave

safety’s sake, after unpacking the oven, you should check

oven.

carefully that the microwave oven has not been damaged during

• Do not place the microwave oven or the cord near hot

transport. Check whether there is any visible damage (e.g. in the

areas, for example gas rings and electric hotplates.

form of dents or similar), that the oven door closes properly, and

• Do not remove the feet of the microwave oven.

that the hinges are in order. If it appears that the microwave oven

has been damaged, you must contact the shop where you

• This oven is designed to be free-standing. Always ensure

bought it, and do not use it until it has been checked by an

the vent holes on top of the cabinet are not covered. If they

authorised specialist.

are covered while the microwave oven is in use, there is a

risk of it overheating. The microwave oven cannot then be

Before using the microwave oven, you should check that you

used until it has cooled down.

have removed all packaging from it both inside and outside.

Using the microwave oven

Positioning the microwave

• Do not use the microwave oven if the cord or plug is

The microwave oven must stand on a flat surface capable of

damaged, if it is not functioning properly, or if it has been

bearing its weight (25.35 lb). There must be clearance of at least

damaged by a heavy impact or similar.

7.5 cm behind the microwave and to the sides and 30 cm above

• Never prepare food directly on the glass turntable; always

to ensure sufficient ventilation.

use a suitable container.

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Connecting the microwave oven

TIPS FOR FOOD PREPARATION

The microwave oven must be connected to a 230-volt AC

When preparing food in the microwave oven, the following basic

current, 50 Hz. The guarantee is not valid if the microwave oven

rules apply:

is connected to the wrong voltage.

Cooking time

Inserting the glass turntable

Smaller quantities of food cook more rapidly than large

Before using the microwave oven, ensure the glass turntable (2)

quantities. If the amount of food is doubled, the preparation time

is correctly seated on its roller ring (4) and spindle (3). The glass

must be more than doubled correspondingly.

turntable must lie on top of the turntable ring in the recess of the

microwave oven base, so that the three studs on the turntable

Small pieces of meat, small fish and chopped vegetables cook

shaft fit between those on the base of the glass turntable.

more quickly than large pieces. For the same reason, it is

recommended that if, for example, you wish to make goulash,

OPERATING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

stews or similar, the meat be cut into pieces no bigger than 2 x 2

Cooking food

cm.

1. Open the oven door by pulling the handle.

The compactness of the food is also very important for the

2. Place the food to be cooked on the glass turntable and

cooking time. The more compact the food is, the longer it takes

close the door.

to cook it.

3. Select power level using the power selector (7) (see table

• Whole joints require a longer cooking time than stewed

below).

dishes.

4. Set the cooking time using the time selector (6). The time

•A joint requires a longer time than a dish with minced meat.

selector can be set to a maximum of 35 minutes.

5. The microwave oven will start cooking as soon as you turn

The colder the food, the longer the cooking time needs to be.

the time selector. As cooking progresses, the selector will

Food at room temperature will therefore cook faster than food

gradually return to 0.

from a fridge or freezer.

6. Once the cooking time set has elapsed, the oven will switch

off automatically. A bell will ring and the light in the oven

When cooking vegetables, the cooking time depends on the

compartment will go out.

freshness of the vegetables. Therefore check the condition of the

vegetables, and add or deduct a little time accordingly.

Setting Microwave power

High 100 %

The short cooking time when using a microwave oven means

M.High 77 %

that the food does not overcook.

Med 55 %

• If required, a little water can be added.

M.Low (also Defrost) 33 %

• When cooking fish and vegetables, you only need to use the

Low 17 %

minimum of water.

Defrosting

Microwave power

1. Open the oven door by pulling the handle.

The choice of power setting depends on the condition of the

2. Place the food to be defrosted in a container on the glass

food to be cooked.

turntable and close the door.

In most cases, the food is cooked on full power.

3. Select the M.Low setting using the power selector.

• Full power is used, among other things, for reheating food

quickly, boiling water or similar.

4. Enter the weight of the food using the time selector. The

weight can be set to a maximum of 1 kg.

• Low power is principally used to defrost food and prepare

dishes containing cheese, milk or egg. (Whole eggs in their

5. The microwave oven will start cooking as soon as you turn

shell cannot be cooked in the microwave oven, as there is a

the time selector. As cooking progresses, the selector will

risk of the eggs exploding). In addition, lower power settings

gradually return to 0.

are also used to finish off and to retain the excellent aroma

6. Once the cooking time set has elapsed, the oven will switch

of a dish.

off automatically. A bell will ring and the light in the oven

compartment will go out.

General information on cooking

• If the whole meal is to be prepared in the microwave oven, it

Tips!

is recommended that you start with the most compact

• Cooking can be interrupted at any time by opening the oven

foods, such as potatoes. Once these are ready, cover them

door. When the oven door is closed, cooking will begin

while the rest of the food is prepared.

again immediately.

• Most food should be covered. A close-fitting cover retains

•You can change the power setting at any time during

the steam and moisture, which shortens the cooking time in

cooking by turning the power selector.

the microwave oven. This is particularly the case when

•You can extend or shorten cooking time at any point during

cooking vegetables, fish dishes and casseroles. Covering

cooking by turning the time selector to the required number

food also distributes the heat better, thus ensuring rapid

of minutes.

and excellent results.

• When setting cooking times of less than 2 minutes, it is

• In order to achieve the best possible results, it is important

easier to make a precise setting if you first turn the selector

to position the food correctly, as the microwave rays are

past the 2 minute mark and then back to the same point.

most powerful in the centre of the microwave oven. If, for

example, you are baking potatoes, you should position

Important! Always turn the time selector back to 0 if you take

them along the edge of the glass turntable so that they cook

the food out of the microwave oven before the full time set

evenly.

has expired and when not in use.

• In order to cook compact dishes such as meat and poultry

evenly, it is important to turn the pieces of meat a few times.

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•You can use the microwave oven for baking, although not

• Microwave oven roasting film can be used, particularly for

with recipes that include yeast.

soups, sauces, stewed dishes or when defrosting food. Can

also be used as a loose covering to prevent fat, etc. from

• When preparing food with a thick skin, e.g. potatoes,

spraying out into the oven compartment.

apples, whole squash or chestnuts, you should prick holes

in the skin to prevent the food from bursting during cooking.

• Kitchen roll is ideal, as it absorbs moisture and fat. For

example, bacon can be placed in layers, with kitchen roll

• When preparing food in a "traditional" oven, you normally

between each layer. The bacon will then be completely

avoid opening the oven door as much as possible. This is

crispy, as it does not sit in its own fat. Home-baked bread

not the case with a microwave oven: no energy or

can be taken directly from the freezer, packed in kitchen roll

significant heat is lost. In other words, you can open the

and heated in the microwave oven.

oven door and look at the food as often as you want.

•Wet kitchen roll can be used for fish or vegetables. Covering

the food prevents it from drying out.

Important safety measures when preparing food!

• If using the microwave oven to heat baby food or liquids in a

•Greaseproof paper Fish, large vegetables, such as

feeding bottle, you must always stir the food/liquid and

cauliflower, corn on the cob and similar can be packed in

check the temperature thoroughly before serving. This

wet greaseproof paper.

ensures that the heat is evenly distributed and avoids

• Roasting bags are ideal for meat, fish and vegetables.

scalding injuries.

However, they must never be closed using metal clips.

The lid and/or teat must not be fitted on a feeding bottle when it

Cotton thread should be used instead. Prick the bag with

is placed in the microwave oven.

small holes, and place it in the microwave oven on a plate

or glass dish.

• If some foods are heated too long, they may char and give

off smoke. If this happens, you should leave the oven door

closed and switch off the microwave oven completely.

Important!

When you prepare food in the microwave oven, you should not

• Some foods with low water content, e.g. chocolate in

use the following implements and materials:

squares and pastries with a sweet filling, should be heated

carefully, otherwise they or the container may be ruined.

• Sealed glass/bottles with small openings, as they may

explode.

USING UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING FOOD

•General purpose thermometers

Before starting to prepare food in containers, you should check

• Silver foil/foil trays, as the microwave rays cannot penetrate

that the containers you wish to use are made of a suitable

the material and the food will not cook.

material, as some types of plastic may become limp and deform,

while some types of ceramics may crack (particularly when

• Recycled paper, as it may contain small metal splinters that

heating small quantities of food).

could cause sparks and/or a fire.

• Closed tins/containers with tightly sealed lids, as excess

In order to test if a container is suitable for use in a microwave

pressure may cause the tin/container to explode.

oven:

• Metal clips and other lids/foils, containing metal wires.

• Place the container in the microwave oven.

These can form sparks in the microwave oven and must

• At the same time, place a half-full glass of water in the

therefore be removed.

container.

• Metal bowls/containers and packaging, unless they are

• Start the microwave oven, and run it for 15-30 seconds on

designed specifically for use in microwave ovens. The

maximum power.

microwaves are reflected and cannot penetrate the food

• If the container becomes very hot to the touch, you should

through the metal.

avoid using it in the microwave oven.

• Plates, dishes and bowls/containers with metal, gold and

silver decorations. They may break and/or cause sparks to

When you prepare food in the microwave oven, you should

form in the oven compartment.

preferably use the following implements and materials:

CLEANING

Glass and glass bowls

When cleaning the microwave oven, you should pay attention to

• Stoneware (glazed and unglazed). The food stays hot longer

the following points:

in glazed stoneware than in other dishes.

• Plastic containers. Can be used for many heating purposes.

• Switch the microwave oven off and remove the plug from

Caution! Plastic containers made from melamine,

the wall socket before cleaning.

polyethylene and phenol must NOT be used.

• Never use scouring powder, steel scourers or other strong

• Porcelain. All porcelain can be used in microwave ovens,

cleaning agents to clean the interior or exterior surfaces of

although fireproof porcelain is preferable.

the microwave oven, as they may scratch the surfaces.

• Fireproof covered dishes. Glass dishes with lids that fit so

• Instead use a cloth dampened with hot water, and add

closely that steam cannot escape are ideal for vegetables

detergent if the microwave oven is very dirty.

and fruit to which no liquid is added (however, the cooking

• Make sure that no water gets into the vent holes.

time must not exceed 5 minutes).

• The turning ring and the floor of the microwave oven must

•Browning dishes. You must be very careful when using this

be cleaned regularly so that the glass turntable can move

type of dish. Never heat the browning dish for more than 5

around without hindrance.

minutes on the turntable. Suitable insulation, such as a

heat-tested plate, should be placed between the browning

• The glass turntable and turning ring can be cleaned in a

dish and the turntable to prevent the turntable from

dishwasher.

overheating.

• Do not remove the magnetron cover (5) on the inside of the

oven!

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• Tip: When the oven has been in use for some time, the oven

compartment can begin to smell. If the smell is not

dispersed by ordinary cleaning, place a few lemon slices in

a cup and cook them in the microwave oven at full power

for 2-3 minutes. This will effectively disperse the smell.

BEFORE GOING TO A REPAIR CENTRE

If the microwave oven will not start:

• Check that the plug is correctly in place in the wall socket. If

that is not the case, remove the plug, wait 10 seconds and

then plug it in again.

• Check whether a fuse has blown or whether the fuse relay

has been switched off. If it is not that, you can check that

the socket itself is working by plugging in another device.

• Check that the oven door is closed properly. If this is not the

case, the automatic safety system via the lock dowels (1)

ensures that the microwave oven cannot be started.

• Check if the timer is activated.

If the microwave oven still does not work, you should contact a

repair engineer.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

When electronic products no longer work, they should be

disposed of in a manner that causes least impact on the

environment and in accordance with any local legislation. In most

cases you can take such products to your local recycling station.

GUARANTEE TERMS

The guarantee does not apply:

• if the above instructions are not followed

• if the appliance has been interfered with

• if the appliance has been mishandled, subjected to rough

treatment, or has suffered any other form of damage

• if faults have arisen as a result of faults in your electricity

supply.

Due to the constant development of our products in terms of

function and design, we reserve the right to make changes to the

product without prior warning.

IMPORTER

Adexi Group

We cannot be held responsible for any printing errors.

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