How a microwave oven works
Microwaves are
You can use your microwave oven to:
•Defrost
•Instant Reheat/Cook
•Cook
Cooking Principle.
1.The microwaves generated by the magnetron are distributed uniformly as the food rotates on the turntable. The food is thus cooked evenly.
2.The microwaves are absorbed by the food up to
a depth of about 1 inch (2.5 cm). Cooking then continues as the heat is dissipated within the food.
3. Cooking times vary according to the recipient used and the properties of the food:
•Quantity and density
•Water content
•Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even when you have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure:
•Even cooking of the food right to the centre
•The same temperature throughout the food
Checking that your oven is operating correctly
The following simple procedure enables you to check that your oven is working correctly at all times. Open the oven door by pushing the large button in the bottom
First, place a bowl of water on the turntable. Then, close the door.
1.Press the Power Level ( 
) button and set the time
to
2.Press the Start ( 
) button.
Result : The oven heats the water for 4 to 5 minutes. The water should then be
boiling.
The oven must be plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be in position in the oven. If a power level other than the maximum is used, the water takes longer to boil.
Setting the energy save mode
The oven has an energy save mode. This facility saves electricity when the oven is not in use.
• The oven will default to energy save mode after 5 minutes if not used. While in energy save mode, the display is blank and the oven cannot used.
•To remove energy save mode, open the door and then display shows “0”. The oven is ready for use.
•If you want to use energy save mode, press the Energy Save (
) button.
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