contents Product safety........................4 Before first use ........................6 Precautions......................... 6 Controls ..........................9 Microwave cooking basics ....................10 Switching on ........................10 Cookware test........................11 Materials you can use in your microwave oven ..............12 To pause cooking......................13 To stop cooking......................... 13 Setting the clock .......................
product safety READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided: • they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and, • they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.
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product safety This appliance is designed to be used on a work top or table only. Never install it in a cupboard or cabinet. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. ! Do not allow the power cord to overhang the work surface, or to become trapped, kinked or pinched.
before first use Retain the packaging in which the microwave oven was supplied so that in the event that the equipment needs to be returned it can be suitably repacked. Open the packaging carefully and remove each item for inspection. Ensure that all packaging materials are removed from the inside of the door.
getting started Setting up your microwave oven Do not operate your oven if it is damaged. Place the drive shaft into the circular recess in the oven floor. You may need to rotate it slightly until it fits to the coupling correctly and slides down all the way. Place the turntable roller ring into the recess in the oven floor.
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getting started Do not install the oven over equipment that produces heat, such as a range cooker or cooking hob. Failure to follow this instruction could damage the oven and would make the warranty void. Do not place the oven in locations of moisture or high humidity or near combustible materials.
using your microwave oven Microwave cooking basics Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this can damage your oven. Do not cook directly on the glass tray. Place the food in a microwave-proof dish for example. Arrange the food with the thickest areas to the outside of the dish. Cook for the shortest indicated time but do not under-cook.
using your microwave oven Cookware test There may be certain non-metallic containers that are not safe to use for microwave cooking. If in doubt, you can test the COOKWARE following the procedure below. • Place the empty container in the oven. •...
using your microwave oven Materials you can use in your microwave oven Material Notes Aluminium foil For shielding only. Small, smooth 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 25mm (1 inch) away from the oven walls.
using your microwave oven Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this will cause damage. To pause cooking To pause cooking at any time during the cooking sequence, you can either: 1. Open the oven door 2. Press the Stop/Cancel button once. To resume cooking close the door and press the Start/Quick Start button.
using your microwave oven Setting the clock The clock displays the time of day in 24-hour format. To set the clock carry out the following: 1. Press the Clock/Pre-Set button once. 2. Turn the Time/Weight/Auto Menu knob until the required hour appears on the display.
using your microwave oven Microwave cooking The grill rack must not be used during microwave cooking. To cook with microwave power alone, press the Power/Grill/Combi button a number of times to select a cooking power level, press the Start/Quick Start button to confirm the power and then use the Time/Weight/Auto Menu knob to set the desired cooking time.
using your microwave oven Grill and Combination cooking The grill rack must not be used during combination (microwave/grill) cooking. Microwave/Grill cooking allows you to combine microwave and grill cooking. Your oven can cook with the grill only, or two combinations of microwave and grill. Press Power/Grill/ Microwave Grill Power...
using your microwave oven Multistage cooking (programmed sequence) The oven may be set to carry out a sequence of up to two cooking stages. The Speed Defrost function can be used as part of the sequence before the cooking stage. The possible sequences are: •...
using your microwave oven Defrosting The oven has two modes of defrosting available: Weight Defrost and Time Defrost. The Weight Defrost mode requires that you know the weight of the food to be defrosted. The maximum allowable weight is 2 kg. The Time Defrost mode requires you to know the defrost time for the food to be defrosted.
using your microwave oven Intelligent Auto Cook menu The Intelligent Auto Cook feature means that it is not necessary to program the cooking time or select the correct power. All you need to do is specify the type and quantity of food that you want to cook and the intelligent programs do all the rest for you.
using your microwave oven Delayed (timed) start cooking You can program your oven to delay the start of cooking e.g. if you are going out and you would like your meal to be ready on your return. Before programming the start time, make sure that your oven clock is set correctly.
using your microwave oven Child-proof lock When the child-proof lock is set, it disables the control panel buttons. This prevents unsupervised operation by young children, or any other person who does not know how to reset the lock. This feature may only be set when the oven is not cooking in which case it would normally be in Clock mode (displaying the time of day).
care and maintenance Before carrying out any cleaning, turn off the oven and remove the plug from the mains supply socket. The door seal area must be kept clean at all times to eliminate the possibility of microwave energy escaping. It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy or high voltage.
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care and maintenance the panel. Removable items The glass turntable may be removed for cleaning. Wash it in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Be careful not to chip or scratch the glass as this may cause the turntable to break during use.
troubleshooting Observation Explanation Microwave interfering with TV reception Radio and TV reception may suffer interference when the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to the interference produced by small electrical appliances like a food mixer, vacuum cleaner or electric fan. This is normal. Dim oven light In low power microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim.
connection to the mains supply This appliance must be earthed. This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 13 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362. If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
after sales service These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate: 1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly. 2. Check that the fuse has not blown. 3.
guarantee Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee. This appliance is guaranteed for 1 year after your purchase as described in this document. During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited, with the order form printed below (or a photocopy of it) to our Customer Service Department. Name Address Postcode Product Part number Description Quantity VMW181 91324 Waveguide cover I enclose a cheque for £ in full payment...