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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.
Check that all items have been supplied. The items supplied for this model of microwave oven are:
Inspect the microwave oven and power lead for any damage. If any damage is found do not use the oven. Contact the dealer where the product was purchased.
To avoid possible exposure to microwave energy, it is important that you do not disarm or tamper with the door safety interlocks.
Do not place any objects between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.
Check the oven for any damage, in particular, that there is no damage to the door (such as dents) its hinges and latches and the door seals and sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged in any way. It is particularly important that the oven door is not misaligned and that it closes properly.
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. Place the glass turntable onto the shaft until the lugs on the underside of the turntable engage with the drive shaft. Do not operate your microwave oven without these items fitted.
Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.
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.
Do not block the air intake and outlet vents. Do not place anything on top of the oven. Failure to comply can damage the oven.
Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.
Never operate the oven with the waveguide cover removed.
Ensure that the voltage and frequency on the rating label of the oven is the same as that of the household power supply.
Place the oven as far from TVs and radios as possible. Operation of a microwave oven can cause interference to your TV and radio reception.
Select a flat horizontal surface that provides enough open space for the oven inlet and outlet vents and is strong enough to support the microwave oven.
For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Ensure there is sufficient space around the oven as shown.
Route the mains lead away from all hot and sharp surfaces. Do not trap the lead under the microwave.
Plug your oven into a standard outlet socket.
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. Add extra time if required. Severely over-cooked food can smoke and may ignite.
Cover food while cooking. The cover prevents spatter and helps the food to cook more evenly.
To speed cooking and ensure that food is cooked evenly, it should be turned over or stirred at least once during cooking. Larger items, such as joints of meat must be turned at least once.
Rearrange small items of food such as meatballs halfway through cooking. Turn them over and move ones from the centre of the dish to the outside and items from the top to the bottom of the dish.
Cover thin pieces of food such as the ends of chicken legs with small pieces of aluminium foil to prevent them becoming overcooked. Ensure foil is kept more than 1 inch from the oven inner walls.
The microwave oven is turned on by plugging its mains lead into the mains outlet socket.
Open the door and the internal light should turn on. Close the door and it should turn off.
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.
The ideal material for a microwave utensil or container is one that is transparent to microwave energy. It allows energy to pass through the container and heat only the food inside.
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal so metal utensils and dishes, and dishes with metallic trim should not be used in this oven when it is used for microwave cooking or combinations and sequences that include microwave cooking.
Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain small metal fragments which could cause sparks and/or a fire.
Round and oval dishes are recommended in preference to square or rectangular dishes as food in corners tends to overcook.
Cookware | Suitable for microwave cooking |
Heat resistant glass | YES |
Non-heat resistant glass | NO |
Heat resistant ceramic | YES |
Microwave-safe plastic dish | YES |
Kitchen paper | YES |
Metal tray | NO |
Metal rack | NO |
Aluminium foil or container (1) | NO |
(1) Aluminium foil may be used in small pieces to cover or shield food such as the ends of chicken legs to prevent them becoming over-cooked. Ensure that the foil is kept more than 1" (25mm) from the oven's inner walls.
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. |
Browning dish | Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of the browing dish must be at least 5mm (3/16" inch) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. |
Dinnerware | Use microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. |
Glass jars | Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until it is only just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. |
Glassware | Use only heat resistant oven glassware only. Do not use cracked or chipped glassware. |
Oven cooking bags | Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with a metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape. |
Paper plates and cups | Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking. |
Paper towels | Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short term cooking only. |
Parchment paper | Use as a cover to prevent spattering, or as a wrap for steaming. |
Plastic | Should be labelled 'Microwave Safe'. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. Boiling bags and lightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on the packaging. |
Plastic wrap | Use microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. |
Waxed paper | Use as a cover to prevent spattering and retain moisture. |
Thermometer | Only use thermometers suitable for use in a microwave oven. |
Never operate your microwave oven when it is empty as this will cause damage.
To pause cooking at any time during the cooking sequence, you can either:
To resume cooking close the door and press the Start/Quick Start button.
To immediately stop cooking at any time:
or
The clock displays the time of day in 24-hour format.
To set the clock carry out the following:
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. The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.
Press Power/Grill/Combi button | Microwave power (W) | Display |
Once | 800 | P100 |
Twice | 640 | P80 |
3 times | 400 | P50 |
4 times | 240 | P30 |
5 times | 80 | P10 |
Example: To cook for 1 minute at 50% of microwave power.
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/ Combi button | Microwave power | Grill Power | Display |
6 times | Off | 100% | G |
7 times | 55% | 45% | C-1 |
8 times | 36% | 64% | C-2 |
When grill cooking, remember that some foods produce fat and juices that need to be considered when choosing a suitable cooking container.
Example: To cook with the grill only for 5 minutes.
Example: To microwave and grill cook for a period of 25 minutes using the grill/ microwave combination 2 (C-2) setting.
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:
The following example sequence describes setting a Time Defrost step followed by a Microwave cooking step.
This example describes how to set a two stage microwave cooking sequence. The first stage will cook on full power for 2 minutes and the scond stage will cook on 50% power for 1 minute.
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. The maximum defrost time is 95 minutes.
To achieve even defrosting, the food should be turned or stirred at least once during the cycle or more often with larger amounts of food.
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. The food types and weights available are listed in the Intelligent Auto Cook Menu table.
Example: To use the intelligent auto cook menu function to cook 450g of fish:
Display | Food | Time/Weight/Auto Menu Knob |
A-1 | Auto Reheat (1) | Selects a 200, 400 or 600g plate of food |
A-2 | Vegetables | Selects a 200, 300 or 400g portion of vegetables |
A-3 | Fish | Selects a 250, 350 or 450g portion of fish |
A-4 | Meat | Selects a 250, 350 or 450g portion of meat |
A-5 | Pasta (2) | Selects a 50 or 100g portion of pasta |
A-6 | Potato (3) | Selects 200, 400 or 600g (1, 2 or 3) potatoes |
A-7 | Pizza | Selects a 200 or 400g pizza |
A-8 | Soup | Selects a 200 or 400ml portion of soup |
(1) The auto reheat setting is designed to reheat a 200, 400 or 600g plate of food. Always check that reheated food is piping hot throughout before eating. Don't use the auto reheat program to cook microwave meals or frozen meals. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when cooking such food items.
(2) For a 50g portion of pasta add 450ml of cold water. For a 100g portion of pasta, add 800ml of cold water.
(3) The potato program is based on a 200g (medium size) potato and can cook 1, 2 or 3 potatoes. Place the potatoes in a suitable container on the turntable. Always place the potatoes around the edge of the turntable or dish being used. Don't put them together in the centre of the dish as this will cause uneven cooking. Always maintain a gap between each potato.
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.
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).
To activate the Lock
To deactivate the Lock
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.
Most cleaning can be carried out with a damp cloth and mild detergent solution, rinsed with a clean damp cloth and wiped dry.
Never use sprays or harsh cleaners, cleaning powders or scouring or other abrasive pads.
Cleaning should be carried out on a weekly basis, more often if required.
Excessive oil spatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left longer. Wipe spatters inside the oven with a damp paper towel soon after cooking, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
Clean the inside of the oven with a soft cloth damped with a mild detergent solution to remove any food spatters. Pay particular attention to the mica waveguide cover and surrounding area.
The outside surface should be cleaned in the same way. Do not use a wet cloth as this could cause water to seep into ventilation openings and damage the operating parts.
Wipe the observation window in the door both inside and outside with the damp cloth.
If steam (condensation) accumulates inside or around the outside of the door, wipe it away with a soft cloth.
If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft dry cloth. A lightly damp cloth may be used for stubborn marks. Do not use sprays or harsh cleaners as they may stain or dull the panel.
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.
The turntable roller and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to allow the glass tray to rotate easily and quietly. Wash the turntable roller in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Ensure that the items are replaced correctly. Refer to the Getting Started section in this guide for details.
Odours can be removed from the microwave oven by adding the juice and skin of one lemon to a cup of water, then microwave for 5 minutes in a deep microwavable bowl. Afterwards wipe the inside of the microwave oven thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
The only electrical user replaceable items in this microwave oven are the mains plug and the mains fuse in the plug.
For all repairs you are advised to contact your local approved service centre for this equipment. Your supplier will be able to advise you in this matter.
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. This is normal. |
Steam accumulating on door, hot air coming out of the vents. | During cooking, steam may come out of the food. Most will escape through the vents but some may accumulate on a cool surface such as the oven door. This is normal. |
Oven started accidentally for microwave cooking when there is no food in the oven | No damage will result if the microwave operates empty for a short time, but this should be avoided. |
Check to see if the problem you are experiencing is listed in the chart below. If the problem cannot be solved with reference to this chart contact your local authorised service centre.
Question | Answer |
When the oven is plugged into a mains supply socket for the first time, it does not work properly. What's wrong? | The microcomputer in the oven may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the supply socket and plug it back in again. The microcomputer will then reset for correct functioning |
Why is there noise coming from the turntable when the oven is turned on? | This noise occurs when the turntable roller slips on the bottom of the oven. Frequent cleaning of these parts should eliminate or reduce the noise. |
Why is there noise coming from the oven when the power level is set low? | When cooking with power other than 100%, the oven automatically turns on and off to produce a lower power output. The clicking noise can be heard when the oven switches on and off. This is normal. |
Why is there steam coming from the air exhaust vent? | Steam is produced during cooking. The oven has been designed to vent this steam. |
What is wrong when the oven light will not illuminate? | There may be several reasons. The light bulb has burned out or the start button has not been pressed. |
Why do eggs sometimes pop? | The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane. Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it. Never microwave eggs in their shells as they may explode. |
How are boil-overs avoided? | Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open the oven door or press the cancel butoon the food will stop boiling. |
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.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol () or coloured GREEN or GREEN /YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If any other plug is used, a 13 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distributor board.
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This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided:
Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised.
If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be used until it has been repaired by a competent person.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to remove a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Only use cookware and utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on them as they may possibly catch fire or burn.
This microwave oven should only be used for the purpose it was intended. It must not be used for activities such as drying clothes, paper or any other non-food item, or for sterilising purposes.
If smoke is emitted, switch off and unplug the oven. Keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Microwave ovens can heat liquids and beverages such that they can boil over unexpectedly if the container they are in is moved or stirred immediately after cooking. Always let the container stand for at least 20 seconds after heating then stir it before carefully removing the container from the oven.
In order to avoid burns or injury, always stir or shake the contents of feeding bottles and baby food containers after heating. Always check the temperature of the contents before consumption.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in a microwave oven since they may explode even after cooking has ended.
The microwave oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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.
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:
If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the steps below:
Customer Service Department
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
Middleton Road
Royton
Oldham
OL2 5LN, UK.
Telephone: 0161 621 6900 Fax: 0161 626 0391
e-mail: info@pulse-uk.co.uk
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