Operation
When heating up foods that cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, or foods with very different consistencies, it is best to use a lower microwave power level.
This ensures the heat is distributed evenly. Heat for long enough to cook the food properly.
^Set the required time using the selector knob.
You can choose any length of time between 10 seconds and 90 minutes. Exception: If the maximum power level is selected, you can set a time of up to 15 minutes. If you continue to cook at full power, the machine will automatically decrease to a 600 W power level to protect from overheating (indicated in the display).
The time required depends on:
–The initial temperature of the food. Food taken from the refrigerator will need longer to reheat, cook, etc. than food already at room temperature.
–The type and texture of the food. Fresh vegetables contain more water and cook more quickly than stored vegetables.
–The frequency with which the food is stirred or turned.
Frequent stirring or turning heats the food more evenly, and it is therefore ready in less time.
–The amount of food.
As a general rule:
Double the quantity = nearly twice the time
For a smaller quantity of food, the cook time decreases proportionately.
–The shape and material of the dishware.
^Press the Start button to start the program.
The interior lighting comes on.
A program can only be started if the door is closed.
"Door" message
The "Door" message in the display is a reminder that the appliance cannot be used without food inside it.
Operating the microwave without food can damage the appliance.
If the door has been closed for 20 minutes or longer when the Start button is pressed, the word door will appear in the display to remind you to open the door and make sure there is food in the appliance before you press Start. You cannot start a program until you do this.
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