Contents Safety Information…………………………………………….. Installation……………………………………………………… Parts and assembly…………………………………………… Control panel…………………………………………………….. Setting the clock………………………………………………. Stop cooking / cancel………………………………………… Control panel lock…..………………………………………… Selecting microwave power level…………………………… Microwave express mode……………………………………. Microwave cooking…………………………………………… Defrosting………………………………………………………… Grill cooking……………………………………………………. Combination cooking…………………………………………. Auto cook…………………………………………………………. Cleaning your oven…………………………………………… Materials suitable for use in the oven……………………. General microwave cooking advice…………………………...
Safety information Important – Please read these instructions fully before installation • WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
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• This oven must be positioned so that the plug is accessible and the plug socket is within easy reach of the power cord. • Do not operate the microwave if damaged or after it malfunctions. In the event the supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by a qualified service engineer, with a suitably approved part.
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WARNING! (continued) • Never cook or heat eggs in their shell or whole hard boiled eggs, as they may explode even after cooking in the microwave has been completed. • The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed –...
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FOOD SAFETY • Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the possibility for uneven heating. • Do not use microwave for home canning or bottling. Improperly canned or bottled foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
Installation • This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or in a cabinet. • Select a level surface away from televisions, cookers and other heat producing appliances. • Ensure adequate ventilation and allow a clearance of ➢...
Parts and assembly 1. Interlocking catches 6. Waveguide cover 2. Door with viewing panel 7. Glass turntable 3. Turntable shaft 8. Grill element 4. Turntable roller 9. Grill rack 5. Control panel • Ensure all packaging materials, protective film and adhesive tape are removed and check the oven and door for any damage.
Control panel • Display Description Symbol Cooking (High power modes) Cooking (Low power Display modes) Control panel locked Defrost Clock Microwave Grill COMB1 Combination mode 1 COMB2 Combination mode 2 Data entry required Weight gram Function Percentage power knob Fan only operation Time increments Cooking time...
Setting the clock 1. Fully unwind the cable, plug in and switch on. microwave will emit a single bleep and the display will show 1:01. 2. Press the CLOCK button to select 12 hour time format. Press the button again to select the 24 hour format. 3.
Control panel lock This function helps prevent accidental or unsupervised operation of the oven by young children. The lock function is activated automatically 1 minute after last user operation; the padlock symbol will be shown in the display and the control panel will now be inactive.
Express microwave mode This function allows the microwave to be set quickly at set increments. 1. Place the item to be cooked in a suitable microwave safe container. Open the door and position the container in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely close the microwave door.
Microwave cooking 1. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable microwave safe container and cover. 2. Pull open the door, place the container in the centre of the glass turntable and securely close the oven door. 3. Press the POWER button and turn the FUNCTION knob until the required cooking time is displayed (10 seconds to 60 minutes).
Defrosting 1. Weigh the item to be defrosted, place in a suitable microwave safe container and position in the centre of the glass turntable. Securely close the microwave door. 2. Turn the FUNCTION knob until 100g and the defrost symbol is shown in the display.
Grill cooking 1. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable grill safe container. Pull open the door and place the container in the centre of the glass turntable or alternatively place the food directly on the grill rack with a grill safe collecting tray beneath. 2.
Combination cooking This function combines both cooking methods and two preset programmes are available. Approximate cooking times for each programs are as follows. • Combi. 1 – 30% of cooking time is by microwave and 70% by grill • Combi. 2 – 55% of cooking time is by microwave and 45% by grill 1.
Auto cook function The oven has a pre-programmed cooking menu that can be used immediately from start up just by turning the FUNCTION knob clockwise. 1. After checking the cooking method used in the table following, place the item to be cooked in a suitable container.
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Weight / Display Food Instructions quantity Milk / 1 (200ml) Heating liquid from 5-10°C. coffee 2 (400ml) Use wide neck cup / mug 3 (600ml) and do not cover. Rice 150g Place rice in a bowl with five 300g times the quantity (unless 450g another quantity specified by 600g...
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Chicken 800g Cooks by combination mode 1000g Turn chicken over two thirds of 1200g the way through the cooking 1400g cycle when the bleep is heard. The cooking times are guidelines only – check that chicken is cooked through before consuming.
Cleaning Clean the oven and seals to remove food debris on a weekly basis and more often if required. Failure to maintain the oven and seals in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface or seals, adversely affect the life of the oven and possibly result in a hazardous situation (possible release of microwave energy).
Materials suitable for use in the oven Material Suitability for use in Microwave Grill Combination Glassware Heat resistant Heat resistant Heat resistant only only only Ceramic ware Heat resistant Heat resistant Heat resistant only only only Plastic Microwave safe containers only Not melamine Avoid using...
General microwave cooking advice • Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF rating). When following recipes and on pack cooking instructions always check the MAFF rating / wattage of the appliance being used (marked on the front of the microwave) and follow the corresponding cooking advice.
Troubleshooting Observation Potential cause / solution Oven will not Plug not fully inserted into the mains socket or start not switched on Door is open Incorrect operation Do you have a power cut? Arcing or Unsuitable materials used when using sparking microwave function.
Technical specification Morphy Richards 23 Litre 900W Microwave With Grill Model D90D23EL-B8(E17) Rated Voltage & Frequency 230 - 240V AC 50Hz Rated Power Output 900W Rated Power Microwave 1400W Input Grill 1000W MAFF rating Rated Microwave Frequency 2450MHz Capacity Overall...
Plug rewiring advice The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following UK electrical code: BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE GREEN + YELLOW = EARTH Non-rewireable plug This appliance may be fitted with a “non‐rewireable” plug. If you need to change the fuse in a “non‐rewireable”...
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