Combination programs with microwave power and grill
The appliance has two combination programs with microwaves and grill.
1.Press the "MICRO + GRILL" button (e) repeatedly to select a combination program. See the various levels in the table below.
2.Turn the “TIME/MENU” button to the required time.
o Minimum selection is 5 seconds and maximum selection is 95 minutes.
3.Press the "TIME/MENU" button to commence cooking.
4.The appliance starts, the symbols “GRILL” “MICRO” and “COOK” are lit, and the display shows the remaining cooking time.
No. of times to press | Indication in the | Microwave power | Grill function |
button | display | | |
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1 | CO – 1 | 30 % | 70 % |
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2 | CO – 2 | 55 % | 45 % |
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Defrost function
You can defrost food in the appliance using auto-program 9 (for more information on the use of auto-programs se the section Cooking with auto-programs).
1.Place the frozen foods in the appliance.
2.Turn the “TIME/MENU” button anti-clockwise to “A-09” to select the defrost program.
3.Press the “CLOCK/WEIGHT ADJ.” button.
4.Set the defrosting time using the "TIME/MENU" button.
o Minimum selection is 5 seconds and maximum selection is 95 minutes.
5.Press the "TIME/MENU" button to commence defrosting.
6.The appliance starts, the symbols “DEF”, “COOK” and “CODE” are lit, and the display shows the remaining defrosting time.
Multi-stage cooking
The appliance can run up to three programs in continuation of each other.
Example: You wish to select a program of defrosting, cooking with microwaves and convection cooking without preheating in the order mentioned.
1.Turn the “TIME/MENU” button to “A-09” to select the defrost program.
2.Press the “CLOCK/WEIGHT ADJ.” button.
3.Set the defrosting time by turning the "TIME/MENU" button.
4.Press the "POWER" button repeatedly to select the power level required.
o The symbol “MEM” is lit to indicate that the memory has been activated.
5.Set the cooking time using the "TIME/MENU" button.
6.Press the "CONVECTION" button repeatedly to select the temperature required.
7.Set the cooking time using the "TIME/MENU" button.
8.Press the "TIME/MENU" button to commence cooking using the multi-stage program selected.
9.The appliance starts, the display shows the remaining cooking time, and the relevant symbols are lit and turned off as the separate programs are performed.
NB: If you wish to use the defrosting program as part of a multi-stage program, it must always be the first stage. The remaining auto-programs cannot be used as part of a multi-stage program.
Cooking using auto-program
The apparatus has 9 auto-programs used for different food types .
1.Turn the “TIME/MENU” button to the required auto-program.
2.Press the “CLOCK/WEIGHT ADJ.” button repeatedly to select number, stage number or cooking time (see the table below).
o When selecting a number or stage number, the appliance will automatically select the appropriate cooking time.
3.Press the "TIME/MENU" button to commence cooking.
4.The appliance starts, the symbols “CODE” “COOK” and “MICRO” are lit, and the display shows the remaining cooking time.
| Auto- | Display | Food item | Settings |
| program |
| indication | | |
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| 1 | A-01 | Baked potato | 1-3 pcs. |
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| 2 | A-02 | Coffee | 1-3 pcs. (at 200 ml) |
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| | | | 3:50 min. is the default setting, though it |
| 3 | A-03 | Popcorn | may be changed using the “TIME/MENU” |
| button |
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| 4 | A-04 | Reheating | steps 1-7 (1:30 – 4:30 min.) |
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| 5 | A-05 | Pasta | steps 1-3 (19, 25 or 30 min.) |
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| 6 | A-06 | Pizza | 1-3 (0:50, 1:00 or 1:50 min.) |
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| 7 | A-07 | Grill skewers | steps 1-5 (10 – 19 min.) |
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| 8 | A-08 | Cake | 35 min. is the default setting, though it may |
| be changed using the “TIME/MENU” button |
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| 9 | A-09 | Quick defrosting | Min. 5 sec. max. 95 min. |
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NB!
•It may be necessary to stir or turn the food once half the cooking time has elapsed in order to ensure uniform cooking.
•When cooking pasta (program 5) add boiling water before starting to cook.
•Use a skewer made of microwave-safe material such plastic or wood - never metal – when cooking kebabs (program 8). Once half the cooking time has elapsed, the appliance beeps to remind you to turn the food in order to ensure uniform cooking.
•When cooking popcorn (program 3) and cake (program 8) there is one default setting that may be changed by pressing the “CLOCK/WEIGHT ADJ.” button twice, then setting a new cooking time (between 5 seconds and 95 minutes) using the “TIME/MENU” button.
Timer
The appliance has a timer.
1.Press the "TIMER" button (i). The symbol “TIME” indicates that the time can be set.
2.Turn the “TIME/MENU” button to set the required time.
3.Press the "TIME/MENU" button to start the count-down.
o The display will change from timer setting to clock display after 5 seconds. When the time set has elapsed, one beep is heard.
o You can see the remaining cooking time at any time by pressing the “TIMER” button.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The child safety lock prevents small children from using the appliance. The appliance cannot be operated as long as the child safety lock is active. The child safety lock is activated by holding the "STOP/CANCEL" button down for 3 seconds. A beep will sound and the display shows the lock symbol “LOCK”. The child safety lock is deactivated by holding the "STOP/CANCEL" button down for 3 seconds. The key symbol will then disappear from the display.
SAFETY FEATURE
The appliance has a safety feature, which automatically interrupts the cooking if the temperature in the oven exceeds 300 ºC. The display will show the error code E 01, and a beep will sound every 1½ second until the temperature has been reduced to a safe level. Press the “STOP/CANCEL” button to reset the error code and use the appliance as normal.
If after 8 minutes cooking time, the temperature drops to below 40 ºC, the error code E 02 will appear. Press the ”STOP/CANCEL” button to reset the error code and return to using the appliance as normal.
TIPS FOR FOOD PREPARATION
When preparing food in the appliance, the following basic rules apply:
Cooking time
Smaller quantities of food cook more rapidly than large quantities. If the amount of food is doubled, the preparation time must correspondingly be more than doubled.
Small pieces of meat, small fish and chopped vegetables cook more quickly than large pieces. For the same reason, it is recommended that if, for example, you wish to make goulash, stews or similar, the meat be cut into pieces no bigger than 2 x 2 cm.
The compactness of the food is also very important for the cooking time. The more compact the food is, the longer it takes to cook.
•Whole joints require a longer cooking time than stewed dishes.
•A joint requires a longer time than a dish using minced meat.
The colder the food, the longer the cooking time needs to be. Food at room temperature will therefore cook faster than food from a fridge or freezer.
When cooking vegetables, the cooking time depends on the freshness of the vegetables. Therefore check the condition of the vegetables, and add or deduct a little time accordingly.
The short cooking time when using a microwave oven means that the food does not overcook.
•If required, a little water can be added.
•When cooking fish and vegetables, you only need to use the minimum of water.
Microwave power
The choice of power setting depends on the condition of the food to be cooked. In most cases, the food is cooked on full power.
•Full power is used, among other things, for reheating food quickly, boiling water or similar.
•Low power is principally used to defrost food and prepare dishes containing cheese, milk or egg. (Whole eggs in their shell cannot be cooked in a microwave oven, as there is a risk of the eggs exploding.) In addition, lower power settings are also used to finish off and to retain the excellent aroma of a dish.
General information on cooking
•If the entire meal is to be cooked in the appliance, it is recommended that you start with the most compact foods, such as potatoes. Once these are ready, cover them while the rest of the food cooks.
•Most food should be covered. A close-fitting cover retains the steam and moisture, which shortens the cooking time in the appliance. This is particularly the case when cooking vegetables, fish dishes and casseroles. Covering food also distributes the heat better, thus ensuring rapid and excellent results.
•In order to achieve the best possible results, it is important to position the food correctly, as the microwave rays are most powerful at the centre of the oven compartment. If, for example, you are baking potatoes, you should position them along the edge of the glass turntable so that they cook evenly.
•In order to cook compact dishes such as meat and poultry evenly, it is important to turn the pieces of meat a few times.
•You can bake in a microwave oven, although not with recipes that include yeast.