installation
and operating
instructions
SA35MX
microwave
sme
g
technology with style
���
�
��
1
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
• READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE............................................................2
• EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................3
• INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................................................3
• FEATURES DIAGRAM...........................................................................................................................4
• FEATURES DIAGRAM (CONTINUED) .................................................................................................5
• OPERATION PROCEDURE ..................................................................................................................6
• CONTROLS............................................................................................................................................7
•CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN................................................................................................14
• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ............................................................................................................15
• BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE..................................................................................................16
• CARE AND CLEANING........................................................................................................................16
• SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................16
• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................................17
• USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY.........................................................................................18
• ARCING................................................................................................................................................18
• MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES ............................................................................................................19
• HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD ...................................................................................................19
• CONVERSION CHARTS......................................................................................................................19
• COOKING TECHNIQUES....................................................................................................................20
• DEFROSTING GUIDE..........................................................................................................................21
• COOKING & REHEATING CHART......................................................................................................22
• VEGETABLE CHART...........................................................................................................................24
• RECIPES ..............................................................................................................................................25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) WARNING : If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a competent person : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches(broken or loosened), (3) door seals
and sealing surfaces.
(d) WARNING : 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.
(e) WARNING : Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
(f) The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm person without supervision. Young children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
(g) WARNING : Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
(h) WARNING : When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the temperature generated. (if provided)
2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings:
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high
performance from this oven:
1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than
food preparation, such as for drying clothes,
paper, or any other nonfood items or for
sterilizing purposes.
2. Do not use the oven when empty, this could
damage the oven.
3. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of
storage, such as papers, cookbook, cookware,
etc.
4. Do not operate the oven without the glass tray in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating
base.
5. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to
cooking when you cook food sealed in bottles.
6. Do not put foreign material between the oven
surface and door. It could result in excessive
leakage of microwave energy.
7. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking.
They may contain impurities which could cause
sparks and/or fires when used during cooking.
8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a
microwave approved popcorn popper or unless
it's commercially packaged and recommended
especially for microwave ovens. Microwave
popped corn produces a lower yield than
conventional popping; there will be a number of
unpopped kernels. Do not use oil unless
specified by the manufacturer.
9. Do not cook any food surrounded by a
membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken
livers, etc., without first piercing them several
times with a fork.
10. Do not pop popcorn longer than the
manufacturer's directions. (popping time is
generally below 3 minutes). Longer cooking does
not yield more popped corn, it can cause
scorchings and fire.
Also, the cooking tray can become too hot to
handle or may break.
11. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
12. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars shall be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
14. Always test the temperature of food or drink
which has been heated in a microwave oven
before you give it to somebody, especially to
children or elderly people. This is important
because things which have been heated in a
microwave oven carry on getting hotter even
though the microwave oven cooking has
stopped.
15. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode, even after microwave heating
has ended.
16. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after
each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in
the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch
fire when next using the oven.
17. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot
control the temperature and doing so may lead to
overheating and fire.
18. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
19. a) Be cautions about touching parts other than
control panel during or immediately following grill
or combi cooking.
b) Always use hot pads or oven mitts when
placing or removing food and/or accessories from
the oven.
20. The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm person without supervision.
21. Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
22. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
23. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
3
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a earthing wire with a earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and earthed.
INSTALLATION
1. Ventilation
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked
during operation, the oven may overheat and
eventually cause a failure. For proper
ventilation, allow above 3 inches of space
between oven sides, rear and the minimum
height of free space necesary above the top
surface of the oven is 100mm.
2. Steady, flat location
This oven should be set on a steady, flat
surface. This oven is designed for counter top
use only.
The microwave oven shall not be placed in a
cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
3. Leave space behind and side
All air vents should be kept a clearance. If all
vents are covered during operation, the oven
may overheat and, eventually, oven failure.
4. Away from radio and TV sets
Poor television reception and radio
interference may result if the oven is located
close to a TV, Radio antenna, feeder and so
on. Position the oven as far from them as
possible.
5. Away from heating appliance and water
taps
Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or
Splash when choosing a place to position it,
or the insulation might be adversely affected
and breakdowns occur.
6. Power supply
• Check your locla power source. This oven
requires a current of approximately
10 amperes, 240V 50Hz.
• Power supply cord is about 0.8 meters long.
• The voltage used must be the same as
specified on this oven. Using a higher
voltage may result in a fire or other accident
causing oven damage. Using low voltage
will cause slow cooking. We are not
responsible for damage resulting from use
of this oven with a voltage of ampere fuse
other than those specified.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
7. Examine the oven after unpacking for any
damage such as:
A misaligned door, Broken door, A dent in
cavity. If any of the above are visible,
DO NOT INSTALL, and notify dealer
immediately.
8. Do not operate the oven if it is colder than
room temperature.
(This may occur during delivery in cold
weather.) Allow the oven to become room
temperature before operating.
WARNING:
Improper use of th earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or
serviceman if the earthing instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the appliance is properly earthed. If it is necesary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 3-blade earthing plug, and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the
appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the appliance.
4
11
Door latch-When the door is closed it will
automatically shut off. If the door is opened
while the oven is operating, the magnetron will
automatically shut off.
22
Door seal-The door seal surfaces prevent
microwaves escaping from the oven cavity.
33
Oven cavity
44
Spatter shield wave guide cover-Protects
the microwave outlet from splashes of
cooking foods.
55
Safety interlock system-Prevents the oven
from operating while the door is opened.
The oven will only operate with the door fully
closed. When the door is open, the oven turns
off and will only start again after the door is
closed.
66
Glass cooking tray-Made of special heat
resistant glass. The tray can be easily
removed for cleaning. Make sure it is correctly
positioned (indentation) before operating.
Place food in a suitable container (dish) on the
tray.
77
Roller guide-Supports the glass cooking tray.
88
Door screen-Allows viewing of food.
The screen is transparent to light, but
prevents microwaves escaping.
FEATURES DIAGRAM
1
2
6
7
3
8
4
5
Stop/
Clear
Start/
Speedy Cook
5
9 TIME SET PAD
Used to set the cooking time and the present
time.
0 DISPLAY
Cooking time, power level, indicators and
present time are displayed.
q ONE TOUCH
Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of
food.
w MORE
Used to add time to cooking.
e LESS
Used to remove time from cooking.
r AUTO DEFROST
Used to defrost foods.(for weight)
t POWER
Used to set power level.
y DEFROST
Used to defrost foods.(for time)
u KITCHEN TIMER
Used as a minute timer, delay cooking, hold
setting after cooking.
i CLOCK
Used to set clock.
o STOP / CLEAR
Used to stop the oven operation or to delete
the cooking data.
p START / SPEEDY COOK
Used to start the oven and also used to set a
reheat time.
FEATURES DIAGRAM ( continued )
0
q
t
u
o
r
9
y
i
p
w
e
Stop/
Clear
Start/
Speedy Cook
6
Plug power supply cord into 240V AC 50Hz
power outlet.
After placing the food in a suitable container,
open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.
The glass tray and roller guide must always be
in place during cooking.
Close the door. Make sure that it is firmly
closed. When the oven door is closed, the light
turns off.
The oven door can be opened at any time
during operation by pressing the door release
button on the control panel. The oven will
automatically shut off. To restart the oven,
close the door and then press START.
The oven automatically cooks on full power
unless set to a lower power level.
The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is
plugged in.
Time clock returns to the present time when the
cooking time ends.
When the STOP/CLEAR is pressed during the
oven operation, the oven stops cooking and all
information retained. To erase all
information(except the present time), press the
STOP/CLEAR once more. If the oven door is
opened during the oven operation, all
information is retained.
If the START is pressed and the oven does not
operate, check the area between the door and
door seal for obstructions and make sure the
door is closed securely. The oven will not start
cooking until the door is completely closed or
the program has been reset.
OPERATION PROCEDURE
This section includes useful information about oven operation.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Make sure the oven is properly installed and
plugged into the electrical outlet.
WATTAGE OUTPUT CHART
•
The power-level is set by pressing the Power button. The chart shows the display, the power level
and the percentage of power.
Power level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power
Touch Power pad
once P-HI 100%
twice P-90 90%
3 times P-80 80%
4 times P-70 70%
5 times P-60 60%
6 times P-50 50%
7 times P-40 40%
8 times P-30 30%
9 times P-20 20%
10 times P-10 10%
11 times P-00 0%
7
CONTROLS
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “ :0” and a tone will sound. If the AC power
ever goes off, the display shows “ :0” when the power comes back on.
1. Touch Clock pad.
This is a 12 hour clock system.
2. Touch Clock pad once more.
This is a 24 hour clock system.
3. Enter the correct time of day by touching the time set
pads.
4. Touch Clock pad.
NOTE: If you attempt to enter an incorrect time, the time will not be set and a error signal tone will
sound. Touch the Clock pad and re-enter the time.
The display stops blinking, and the colon starts
blinking. If you selected 12 hour clock system,
this digital clock allows you to set from 1:00 to
12:59. If you selected 24 hour clock system,
this digital clock allows you to set from 0:00 to
23:59.
TIME DEFROSTING
When TIME Defrost is selected, the automatic cycle divides the defrosting time into periods of
alternating defrost and stand times by cycling on and off.
When you touch START pad, the Def. indicator starts blinking to show the oven is in the DEFROST mode.
The display counts down the time to show you how much defrosting time is left in the DEFROST mode.
The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food needs to be turned or rearranged. When
the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
NOTE : This oven has multiple clock
systems. If you want 12 hour
clock system, omit this step.
1. Touch Defrost pad.
2. Touch the time set pads for the desired time.
3. Touch START pad.
The Def. indicator lights and " : 0" is
displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
Clock
Clock
Defrost
NOTE:
Your oven can be programmed for
99 minutes 90 seconds.(99:90)
8
WEIGHT DEFROSTING
Auto Defrost lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time.
Follow the steps below for easy defrosting.
1. Touch Meat pad.
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)
3. Touch START pad.
The g indicator light and "500" is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
MEAT DEFROSTING begins.
The defrosting time is automatically determined by the weight selected.
When you touch START pad, the g indicator goes off and the Def. indicator blinks and the defrosting time
counts down in the display window. The oven beeps during the defrosting cycle to signal that the food
needs to be turned or rearranged. When the defrosting time ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
Meat
1. Touch Poultry pad.
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)
3. Touch START pad.
The g indicator light and "800" is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
POULTRY DEFROSTING begins.
Poultry
1. Touch Fish pad.
2. Select the desired defrosting weight.
(Refer to the weight defrost chart below.)
3. Touch START pad.
Touch pad MEAT POULTRY FISH
once 500 g 800 g 300 g
twice 800 g 1000 g 500 g
3 times 1000 g 1200 g 800 g
4 times 1200 g 1500 g 1000 g
WEIGHT DEFROST CHART
The g indicator light and "300" is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
FISH DEFROSTING begins.
Fish
9
COOKING IN TWO STAGES
All recipes require frozen foods to be defrosted fully before cooking.
This oven can be programmed to automatically defrost foods before cooking.
When you touch START pad, the Def. and M/W indicators come on to confirm the power levels selected.
The Def. indicator starts blinking to show you that the oven is in DEFROST mode. The display counts
down the time remaining in DEFROST mode. When the oven beeps, turn over, break apart and/or
redistribute the food. At the end of DEFROST mode, the oven will beep and start M/W cook. The Def.
indicator goes off and the M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in
M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch Defrost pad.
2. Touch the time set pads for the defrosting time you
want.
4. Touch the time set pads for desired cooking time.
5. Touch START pad.
The Def. indicator lights and “ : 0” is displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
The M/W indicator lights and “ P-HI” is
displayed. The display will show what you
touched.
This example shows power level 5.
The display will show what you touched.
COOKING IN ONE STAGE
When you touch START pad, the M/W indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking.
The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch Power pad.
(Select the desired power
level.)
X 6
2. Touch the time set pads for the cooking time.
3. Touch START pad.
The M/W indicator lights.
The display will show what you touched.
This example shows power level 5.
The display will show what you touched.
NOTE: Using lower power levels increases the cooking time which is recommended for foods such
as cheese, milk and slow cooking of meats.
NOTE: If steps 1 is omitted, the oven will
cook at full power.
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed
for 99 minutes 90
seconds.(99:90)
Power
Defrost
Power
3.Touch Power pad.
(Select the desired power
level.)
X 6
10
1. Program the desired cooking time.
3. Press the amount of time you want the oven to hold for.
4. Touch START pad.
The M/W indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in M/W mode.
When the M/W cooking ends, the oven will beep. The M/W indicator goes off and Timer indicator
starts blinking. The display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When the
KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
1. Touch Kitchen Timer pad.
2. Press the amount of time you want to delay by.
3. Program the desired power level and cooking time for
food to be cooked.
4. Touch START pad.
When you touch START pad, the Timer indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the
time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, the oven will beep.
The Timer indicator goes off and M/W indicator starts blinking. The display counts down the time
remaining in M/W mode. When M/W cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
The Timer indicator lights and “ : 0” is
displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
The M/W indicator lights and the selected
power level & cooking time are displayed.
NOTE: Your oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 90 seconds. (99:90)
Kitchen
Timer
KITCHEN TIMER MODE
Timer operates as a minute timer, can be set to delay cooking and used to set a standing time after
cooking.However delay cooking can not be programmed for defrost. Timer operates without
microwave energy.
1. Touch Kitchen Timer pad.
2. Press the amount of time you want to count down.
3. Touch START pad.
The Timer indicator starts blinking and the display counts down the time remaining in KITCHEN TIMER
mode. When KITCHEN TIMER mode ends, you will hear 3 beeps.
The Timer indicator lights and “ : 0” is
displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
Kitchen
Timer
HOW TO USE AS A MINUTE TIMER
HOW TO USE TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING
2. Touch Kitchen Timer pad.
The M/W indicator lights and the selected
time is displayed.
The Timer indicator lights and “zero” is
displayed.
The display will show what you touched.
Kitchen
Timer
HOW TO USE TO SET A STANDING TIME
11
ONE TOUCH COOKING
One touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by touching just one pad.
To increase quantity, touch the chosen pad until number in display is same as the desired quantity to cook.
SPEEDY COOK
SPEEDY COOK allows you to reheat for 30 seconds at 100% (full power) by simply touching the
SPEEDY COOK pad.
By repeatedly touching the SPEEDY COOK pad, you can also extend reheating time to 5 minutes by
30 second increments.
1. Touch SPEEDY COOK pad. When you touch SPEEDY COOK, ":30" is
displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the oven starts reheating.
Pasta
SPEEDY
COOK
1. Touch Pasta pad once for one
cup and twice for two cups of
uncooked pasta servings.
When you touch Pasta pad once, "1" is displayed.
After the 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
Frozen
Pizza
1. Touch Frozen Pizza pad once
for 200g or twice for 400g.
When you touch Frozen Pizza pad once,
"200" is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed into
cooking time and the oven starts cooking.
* FROZEN PIZZA *
• 200g : Touch Frozen Pizza once.
• 400g : Touch Frozen Pizza twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1.Use only one frozen pizza at a time.
2.Use only frozen pizza made for microwave ovens.
3.If the cheese of frozen pizza does not melt sufficiently, cook a few seconds longer.
4.Some brands of frozen pizza may require more or less cooking time.
* PASTA *
• 1 serving : Touch Pasta once.
• 2 serving : Touch Pasta twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1. Place pasta into a deep casserole and double quantity of water.
2. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, stir.
3. If possible, let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.
12
ONE TOUCH COOKING
(CONTINUED)
1. Touch Beverage pad once for
1 cup, twice for 2 cups or three
times for 3 cups.
Beverage
When you touch Beverage pad once, “1” is
displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is
changed into cooking time and the oven
starts cooking.
* BEVERAGE (200ml/cup) *
• 1 cup (mug) : Touch Beverage once.
• 2 cups (mugs) : Touch Beverage twice within 1.5 seconds.
• 3 cups (mugs) : Touch Beverage three times within 1.5 seconds.
1. Touch Dish Warmer pad once
for 350g or twice for 450g.
Dish
Warmer
When you touch Dish Warmer pad once, “350”
is
displayed. After 1.5 seconds, the display is
changed
into cooking time and the oven starts
cooking.
1. Touch Fresh Vegetable pad
once for 200g or twice for
400g.
Fresh
Vegetable
When you touch Fresh Vegetable pad
once, “200” is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed
into cooking time and the oven starts
cooking.
* DISH WARMER- plate with pre cooked meal *
• 350 g : Touch Dish Warmer once.
• 450 g : Touch Dish Warmer twice within 1.5 seconds.
* FRESH VEGETABLE *
• 200 g : Touch Fresh Vegetable once.
• 400 g : Touch Fresh Vegetable twice within 1.5 seconds.
1. Touch Frozen Vegetable
pad once for 200g or twice for
400g.
Frozen
Vegetable
When you touch Frozen Vegetable pad
once, “200” is displayed.
After 1.5 seconds, the display is changed
into cooking time and the oven starts
cooking.
* FROZEN VEGETABLE *
• 200 g : Touch Frozen Vegetable once.
• 400 g : Touch Frozen Vegetable twice within 1.5 seconds.
NOTE: 1 Put food on microwave plate.
2. Cover with the vented plastic wrap.
13
LESS, MORE
To alter one touch cooking or cooking time whilst oven is in operation, use LESS or MORE.
(except for defrosting)
Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the one touch cooking time in multiples of 10 seconds.
The overall one touch cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes 50 seconds.
Press LESS/MORE to decrease/increase the cooking time in multiples of 1 minute.
The overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 99 minutes.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The safety lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children.
To set, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and Lock indicator lights.
To cancel, press and hold STOP/CLEAR for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and Lock indicator goes off.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
1. Press STOP/CLEAR pad.
• You can restart the oven by touching START pad.
• Touch STOP/CLEAR once more to erase all instructions.
• You must enter in new instructions.
2. Open the door.
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START.
NOTE: Oven stops operating when door is opened.
14
CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
Turn the oven off before cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. When
food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to
oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets very
dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasives is not recommended.
The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with soap and water, rinsed and dried with a
soft cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into the
ventilation openings.
If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean with
a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
If steam accumulates inside or around the
outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft
cloth. This may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high humidity
conditions and in no way indicates
malfunction of the unit.
It is occasionally necessary to remove the
glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in
warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
The roller guide and oven cavity floor should
be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
noise.
Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven
with mild detergent water or window cleaner
and dry. The roller guide may be washed in
mild sudsy water.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ROLLER GUIDE
The ROLLER GUIDE and oven floor should be
cleaned frequently to prevent excessive noise.
The ROLLER GUIDE MUST ALWAYS be used
for cooking together with the Glass Tray.
1
2
GLASS TRAY
DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray
in place.
DO NOT use any other Glass Tray with this oven.
If Glass Tray is hot, ALLOW TO COOL before
cleaning or placing it in water.
DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray.
(Except for popcorn)
1
2
3
4
Roller Guide
Glass Tray
15
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* Q :I accidentally ran my microwave oven
without any food in it. Is it damaged?
* A : Running the oven empty for a short time will
not damage the oven. However, it is not
recommended.
* Q :Can the oven be used with the glass tray
or roller guide removed?
* A : No. Both the glass tray and roller guide must
always be used in the oven before cooking.
* Q :Can I open the door when the oven is
operating?
* A : The door can be opened anytime during the
cooking operation. Then microwave energy
will be instantly switched off and the time
setting will maintain until the door is closed.
* Q :Why do I have moisture in my microwave
oven after cooking?
* A : The moisture on the side of your microwave
oven is normal. It is caused by steam from
cooking food hitting the cool oven surface.
* Q :Does microwave energy pass through the
viewing screen in the door?
* A : No. The metal screen bounces back the
energy to the oven cavity. The holes are
made to allow light to pass through. They do
not let microwave energy pass through.
* Q :Why do eggs sometimes pop?
* A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may
pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk
membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the
yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never
cook eggs without piercing their shells.
* Q :Why this standing time recommended
after the cooking operation has been
completed?
* A : Standing time is very important.
With microwave cooking, the heat is in the
food, not in the oven. Many foods build up
enough internal heat to allow the cooking
process to continue, even after the food is
removed from the oven. Standing time for
joints of meat, large vegetables and cakes is
to allow the inside to cook completely, without
overcooking the outside.
* Q :What does “standing time” mean?
* A : “Standing time” means that food should be
removed from the oven and covered for
additional time to allow it to finish cooking.
This frees the oven for other cooking.
* Q :Why does my oven not always cook as
fast as the microwave cooking guide
says?
* A : Check your cooking guide again, to make
sure you’ve followed directions exactly ; and
to see what might cause variations in cooking
time. Cooking guide times and heat settings
are suggestions, to help prevent over-cooking
the most common problem in getting used to
a microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape and weights and
dimensions could require longer cooking time.
Use your own judgement along with the
cooking guide suggestions to check whether
the food has been properly cooked just as
you would do with a conventional cooker.
* Q :Will the microwave oven be damaged if it
operates while empty?
* A : Yes. Never run it empty.
* Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without
the turntable or turn the turntable over to
hold a large dish?
* A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable,
you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used
in your oven must fit on the turntable.
* Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in
either direction?
* A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation
of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.
* Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave
oven? How do I get the best results?
* A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn
following manufacture’s guidelines. Do not
use regular paper bags. Use the “listening
test” by stopping the oven as soon as the
popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels.
Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.
16
POWER SUPPLY 240V 50Hz 12A, SINGLE PHASE WITH EARTHING
MICROWAVE POWER CONSUMPTION 1400 W
MICROWAVE ENERGY OUTPUT 1000 W
MICROWAVE FREQUENCY 2450MHz
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 560 X 344 X 435 mm
CAVITY DIMENSIONS (W X H X D) 369 X 246 X 394 mm
NET WEIGHT APPROX. 18.5Kg (41 lbs)
TIMER 99 min. 90 sec.
POWER SELECTIONS 10 LEVELS
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SPECIFICATIONS
CARE AND CLEANING
Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is important to observe the following:
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces. Wipe the sealing area
frequently with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
Never use abrasive powders or pads.
3. When opened, the door must not be subjected to
strain, for example, a child hanging on an opened
door or any load could cause the oven to fall
forward to cause injury and also damage to the
door. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, until
it has been repaired by a competent service
technician. It is particularly important that the oven
closes properly and that there is no damage to the:
i) Door(bent)
ii) Hinges and Hookes(broken or loosened)
iii) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except a properly competent service
technician.
5. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed;
6. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Refer to following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call.
* The oven doesn’t work :
1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged
in.
2. Check that the door is firmly closed.
3. Check that the cooking time is set.
4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main
circuit breaker in your house.
* Sparking in the cavity;
1. Check utensils. Metal containers or dishes with
metal trim should not be used.
2. Check that metal skewers or foil does not touch
the interior walls.
If there is still a problem, contact the service station.
A list of these stations is included in the oven.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE OVEN YOURSELF !
17
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Only use the utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Utensil Guide
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without
being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the
utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil
and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
● : Recommended use
▲ : Limited Use
✕ : Not Recommended
Utensil Safe Comments
Aluminium foil
China and earthenware
Disposable polyester
cardboard dishes
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups containers
• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins and
Kitchen paper
• Recycled paper
Plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
Wax or grease-proof paper
Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
the oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids.
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.
For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do
not use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the
food.
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.
Prick with a fork, if necessary.
Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
▲
●
●
●
✕
✕
●
●
●
✕
✕
●
✕
●
●
▲
●
18
USE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SAFELY
General Use
Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven front
frame and the door or allow residue to build up on
sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse
and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.
Do not subject the oven door to strain or weight
such as a child hanging on an open door.
This could cause the oven to fall forward resulting in
injury to you and damage to the oven.
Do not operate the oven if door seals or sealing
surfaces are damaged; or if door is bent; or if hinges
are loose or broken.
Do not operate the oven empty. This will damage
the oven.
Do not attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
Do not use recycled paper products as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires.
Do not hit or strike the control panel with hard
objects. This can damage the oven.
Food
Never use your microwave oven for home canning.
The oven is not designed for proper home canning.
Improperly canned food may spoil and be
dangerous to consume.
Always use the minimum recipe cooking time. It is
better to undercook rather than overcook foods.
Undercooked foods can be returned to the oven for
more cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be
done.
Heat small quantities of food or foods with low
moisture carefully. These can quickly dry out, burn
or catch on fire.
Do not heat eggs in the shell. Pressure may build up
and eggs can explode.
Potatoes, apples, egg yolks and sausages are
examples of food with non-porous skins.
These must be pierced before cooking to prevent
bursting.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave
oven.
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds
after the oven has been switched off to allow the
temperature to even out, stir during heating, if
necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To
prevent eruptive boiling and possible scalding, you
should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages
and stir before, during and after heating.
Do not leave the oven unattended while popping
corn.
Do not pop corn in a paper bag unless it is the
commercially prepared Microwave Popcorn product.
The kernels can overheat and ignite a brown paper
bag.
Do not put packaged Microwave Popcorn bags
directly on the oven tray. Place the package on a
microwave safe glass or ceramic plate to avoid
overheating and cracking the oven tray.
Do not exceed the Microwave Popcorn
manufacturers suggested popping time.
Longer popping does not yield more popcorn but it
can result in scorch, burn or fire. Remember, the
Popcorn bag and tray can be too hot to handle.
Remove with caution and use pot holders.
ARCING
If you see arcing, turn the timer knob the point “OFF” and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like
antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold
rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
19
MICROWAVING PRINCIPLES
Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with
RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and
manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car
phones.
CONVERSION CHARTS
In a microwave oven,
electricity is
converted into
microwave by the
MAGNETRON.
REFLECTION
The microwaves
bounce off the metal
walls and the metal
door screen.
TRANSMISSION
Then they pass through
the cooking containers to
be absorbed by the water
molecules in the food, all
foods contain water to a
more or lesser extent.
ABSORPTION
The microwaves cause the water molecules to
vibrate which causes FRICTION, i.e. HEAT. This
heat then cooks the food. Microwaves are also
attracted to fat and sugar particles, and foods high
in these will cook more quickly. Microwaves can
only penetrate to a depth of 1
1
/
2 - 2 inches(4-5cm)
and as heat spreads through the food by
conduction, just as in a traditional oven, the food
cooks from the outside inwards.
WEIGHT MEASURES
15 g
1
/2 oz.
25 g 1 oz.
50 g 2 oz.
100 g 4 oz.
175 g 6 oz.
225 g 8 oz.
450 g 1 lb.
HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD
Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radiofrequency energy is intentionally generated
and used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material. This oven is a Class B
equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low
voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
Stop/
Clear
Start/
Speedy Cook
▲
▲
▲
VOLUME MEASURES
30 ml 1 fl.oz.
100 ml 3 fl.oz.
150 ml 5 fl.oz. (
1
/4 pt)
300 ml 10 fl.oz. (
1
/2 pt)
600 ml 20 fl.oz. (1pt)
SPOON MEASURES
1.25 ml
1
/
4 tsp
2.5 ml
1
/
2 tsp
5 ml 1 tsp
15 ml 1 tbsp
FLUID MEASUREMENTS
1 Cup = 8 fl.oz. = 240 ml
1 Pint = 16 fl.oz. (UK 20 fl.oz.) = 480 ml (UK 560 ml)
1 Quart = 32 fl.oz. (UK 40 fl.oz.) = 960 ml (UK 1120 ml)
1 Gallon = 128 fl.oz. (UK 160 fl.oz.) = 3840 ml (UK 4500 ml)
20
STANDING TIME
Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes,
require standing time(inside or outside of the oven)
after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to
cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and
jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing.
Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket
potatoes 5 minutes. Other foods such as plated
meal, vegetables, fish etc require 2-5 minutes
standing. After defrosting food, standing time
should also be allowed. If food is not cooked after
standing time, return to the oven and cook for
additional time.
MOISTURE CONTENT
Many fresh foods e.g. vegetables and fruit, vary in
their moisture content throughout the season,
particularly jacket potatoes. For this reason cooking
times may have to be adjusted. Dry ingredients e.g.
rice, pasta, can dry out during storage so cooking
times may differ.
DENSITY
Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense
heavy foods.
CLING FILM
Cling film helps keep the food moist and the
trapped steam assists in speeding up cooking
times. Pierce before cooking to allow excess steam
to escape. Always take care when removing cling
film from a dish as the build-up of steam will be
very hot.
SHAPE
Even shapes cook evenly. Food cooks better by
microwave when in a round container rather than
square.
SPACING
Foods cook more quickly and evenly if spaced
apart. NEVER pile foods on top of each other.
STARTING TEMPERATURE
The colder the food, the longer it takes to heat up.
Food from a fridge takes longer to reheat than food
at room temperature.
LIQUIDS
All liquids must be stirred before and during
heating. Water especially must be stirred before
and during heating, to avoid eruption. Do not heat
liquids that have previously been boiled. DO NOT
OVERHEAT.
TURNING & STIRRING
Some foods require stirring during cooking. Meat
and poultry should be turned after half the cooking
time.
ARRANGING
Individual foods e.g. chicken portions or chops,
should be placed on a dish so that the thicker parts
are towards the outside.
QUANTITY
Small quantities cook faster than large quantities,
also small meals will reheat more quickly than large
portions.
PIERCING
The skin or membrane on some foods will cause
steam to build up during cooking. These foods
must be pierced or a strip of skin should be peeled
off before cooking to allow the steam to escape.
Eggs, potatoes, apples, sausages etc, will all need
to be pierced before cooking. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO BOIL EGGS IN THEIR SHELLS.
COVERING
Cover foods with microwave cling film or a lid.
Cover fish, vegetables, casseroles, soups. Do not
cover cakes, sauces, jacket potatoes or pastry
items.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
21
▶ Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow
cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap
and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-
safe.
▶ Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side-down.
Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down.
▶ The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more quickly
than a deep block.
▶ After
1
/
3
of the defrost time has elapsed, check the
food. You may wish to turn over, break apart,
rearrange or remove thawed portions of the food.
▶ During defrost, the oven will prompt you to turn the
over. At this point, open oven door and check the
food. Follow the techniques listed below for optimum
defrost results.
Then, close oven door, touch the START pad to
complete defrosting.
▶ When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened in
all areas. If still slightly icy, return to microwave oven
very briefly, or let stand a few minutes. After
defrosting, allow food to stand 5-60 minutes if there
are any icy areas.
Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool
water until defrosted
➪ Turn over : Roast, ribs, whole poultry, turkey
breasts, hot dogs, sausages, steaks, or chops.
➪ Rearrange : Break apart or separate steaks, chops,
hamburger patties, ground meat, chicken or seafood
pieces, chunks of meat such as stew beef.
➪ Shield : Use small strips of aluminum foil to protect
thin areas or edges of unevenly shaped foods such
as chicken wings. To prevent arching, do not allow
foil to come within 1-inch of oven walls or door.
➪ Remove : To prevent cooking, thawed portions
should be removed from the oven at this point. This
may shorten defrost time for food weighing less than
3 lbs.(1350g).
DEFROSTING GUIDE
Item and Weight
BEEF
Minced beef 1 lb./450g
Stew Meat 1
1
/
2 lbs./675g
Loin Roast 2 lbs./900g
Patties 4 (4 oz./110g )
PORK
Loin Roast 2 lbs./900g
Spareribs 1 lb. 450g
Chops 4 (5 oz./125g)
Minced pork 1lb./450g
POULTRY
Whole Chicken
2
1
/2
lbs./1125g
Chicken Breasts
1lb./450g
Fryer Chicken(cut up)
2lbs./900g
Chicken Thighs
1
1
/2 lbs./675g
FISH & SEAFOOD
Whole Fish 1lb./450g
Fish Fillets 1
1
/2 lb./675g
Prawns
1
/2 lb./225g
* The times are approximate because freezer temperatures vary.
Special Techniques
Break apart and remove thawed
portions with fork.
Separate and rearrange once.
Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.
Turn over after half the time.
Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.
Turn over after half the time.
Shield as needed.
Separate and rearrange once.
Separate and turn over once.
Break apart and remove thawed
portions with fork.
Break side down. Turn over after
half the time. Shield as needed.
Separate and rearrange once.
Separate and rearrange once.
Separate and rearrange once.
Separate and turn over once.
Separate and rearrange once.
Defrosting Time
8-10 min.
7-9 min.
12-15 min.
6-7 min.
12-15 min.
6-7 min.
7-8 min.
7-9 min.
15-17 min.
7-9 min.
10-12 min.
10-12 min.
5-6 min.
6-7 min.
3-4 min.
Standing Time
15-20 min.
25-30 min.
45-60 min.
15-20 min.
45-60 min.
25-30 min.
25-30 min.
15-20 min.
45-90 min.
15-30 min.
25-30 min.
15-30 min.
15-20 min.
15-20 min.
10-15 min.
DEFROSTING CHART (By Time Defrost)
22
Item
Power Cooking Time
Special Instruction
Level Per lb./450g
MEAT
Beef joint -Rare P-80 9-11 min.
-Medium P-80 10-12 min.
-well done P-80 12-14 min.
Pork Joint P-HI 13-16 min.
Bacon joint P-HI 5-8 min.
POULTRY
Whole chicken P-HI 7-9 min.
Portions chicken P-80 5-7 min.
Breast (boned) P-80 6-8 min.
FISH
Fish Fillets P-HI 4-6 min.
Whole Mackerel, P-HI 4-6 min.
Cleaned and prepared
Whole Trout, Cleaned P-HI 4-6 min.
& Prepared
Salmon steaks P-HI 4-6 min.
NOTE : The above times should be regarded only as a guide. Allow for difference in individual tastes and
preferences. The times may vary due to the shape, cut, and composition of the food.
Frozen meat, poultry and fish must be thoroughly thawed before cooking.
COOKING & REHEATING CHART
Cooking chart
- Chilled meat and poultry should be removed from
the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before
cooking.
- Always let the meat and poultry stand, covered
after cooking.
- Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish, or
add 15~30ml(1-2 tbsp) lemon juice, wine, stock,
milk or water.
- Always let the fish stand, covered, after cooking
23
Reheating chart
• Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent burns.
• When heating pre-packaged ready-cooked foods, always follow the pack instructions carefully.
• If you freeze foods which were bought from the fresh or chilled counters, remember that they should
be thoroughly thawed before following the heating instructions on the packed. It’s worth putting a
note on them so that other members of the household will remember too.
• Remember metal ties and transfer food from foil containers before reheating.
• Chilled(refrigerated) food takes longer to reheat than food at room temperature (such as just-cooled
food or food from the store cupboard).
• All foods should be reheated using full microwave power.
Item Cooking time Special Instructions
Baby food 20 sec.
128g jar
Baby milk
100ml / 4fl.oz. 20-30 sec.
225ml / 8fl.oz. 40-50 sec.
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll 20-30 sec.
Lasagna
1 serving 4-6 min.
(10
1
/2
oz./300g)
Casserole
1 cup 1
1
/2
-3 min.
4 cups 5-7 min.
Mashed potatoes
1 cup 2-3 min.
4 cups 6-8 min.
Baked beans
1 cup 2-3 min.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup 3-4 min.
4 cups 7-10 min.
Empty into a small serving bowl.
Stir well once or twice during heating.
Before serving, check the temperature carefully.
Stir or shake well and pour into a sterilized bottle.
Before serving, shake well and check the temperature carefully.
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass microwaveable rack.
*Note : Do not use recycled paper towels.
Place lasagna on microwaveable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Cook covered in microwaveable casserole.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
24
VEGETABLE CHART
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45ml cold water(2-3 tbsp.) for every 250g unless
another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook covered for the minimum time - see table.
Continue cooking to get the result you prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs
or butter after cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.
Hint : cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they are cut, the quicker they will
cook.
All vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power.
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
Vegetables Weight Time Instructions
spinach 0.3 lb./125g 2-3 min
broccoli
1
/2 lb./250g 3-4 min
Peas
1
/2
lb./250g 3-4 min
Green beans
1
/2 lb./250g 4-5 min
Mixed vegetables
1
/2 lb./250g 3-5 min
(carrots/peas/corn)
Mixed vegetables
1
/2 lb./250g 4-6 min
(Chinese style)
Add 15ml(1tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Add 30ml(2t tbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1ttbsp.) cold water.
Add 15ml(1 tbsp.) cold water.
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
Vegetables Weight Time Comments
Broccoli
1
/
2 lb./250g 3-4 min
1 lb./500g 5-7 min
Brussels sprouts
1
/2 lb./250g 4-5 min
Carrots
1
/2 lb./250g 3-4 min
Cauliflower
1
/2 lb./250g 3-4 min
1 lb./500g 5-7 min
Zucchini
1
/2 lb./250g 3-4 min
Egg plants
1
/
2 lb./250g 3-4 min
Leeks
1
/2 lb./250g 3-4 min
Mushrooms 0.3 lb./125g 2-3 min
1
/
2 lb./250g 3-5 min
Onions
1
/
2 lb./250g 3-4 min
Capsicurn
1
/
2 lb./250g 3-5 min
Potatoes
1
/2 lb./250g 3-5 min
1 lb./500g 8-10 min
Cabbage
1
/2 lb./250g 5-7 min
Prepare even sized florets.
Arrange the stems to the centre.
Add 60-75ml(5-6tbsp.) water.
Cut carrots into even sized slices.
Prepare even sized florets. Cut big florets into halves.
Arrange stems to the centre.
Cut zucchini into slices. Add 30ml(2tbsp.) water or a knob
of butter. Cook until just tender.
Cut egg plants into small slices and sprinkle with 1
tablespoon lemon juice.
Cut leeks into thick slices.
Prepare small whole or sliced mushrooms. Do not add
any water. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with salt and
pepper. Drain before serving.
Cut onions into slices or halves. Add only 15ml(1tbsp.)
water.
Cut capsicurn into small slices.
Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut them into similar
sized halves or quarters.
Cut cabbage into small cubes.
25
RECIPES
TOMATO & ORANGE SOUP
1 oz.(25g) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped
1
3
/4lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes
juice and grated rind of 1 small orange
1
1
/2pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
1. Melt the butter in a large bowl at P-HI for 1
minute.
2. Add the onion, carrot and potato and cook at
P-HI for 4 minutes. stir halfway through cooking.
3. Add the tomatoes, orange juice, orange rind and
stock. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and
pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and cook at P-HI
for 12 minutes. stir 2-3 times during cooking, until
the vegetables are tender.
4. Blend and serve immediately.
FRENCH ONION SOUP
1 large onions, sliced
1 tbsp (15ml) vegetable oil
2 oz.(50g) plain flour
2 pints(1.2 liters) hot meat
or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp (30ml) parsley, chopped
4 thick slices French bread
2 oz.(50g) cheese, grated
1. Place the onion and oil a bowl, mix well and cook
at P-HI for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour to make a paste and gradually
add stock. Season and add the parsley.
3. Cover the bowl and cook at P-80 for 12 minutes.
4. Pour the soup into serving bowls, submerge
bread and sprinkle generously with cheese.
5. Cook at P-80 for 2 minutes, until the cheese has
melted.
STIR FRIED VEGETABLES
1 tbsp(15ml) sunflower oil
2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
1 tbsp (15ml) sherry
1"(2.5cm) root ginger,
peeled and finely grated
2 medium carrots, cut into fine strips
4 oz.(100g) button mushrooms,
chopped
2 oz.(50g) beansprouts
4 oz.(100g) snow peas
1 red pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
4 spring onions, chopped
4 oz.(100g) canned water chestnuts,
sliced
1
/4 head of bok choy, thinly sliced
1. Place the oil, soy sauce, sherry, ginger, garlic
and carrots in a large bowl, mix thoroughly
2. Cover and cook at P-HI for 2-3 minutes, stirring
once.
3. Add the button mushrooms, beansprouts, snow
peas, red pepper, spring onions, water chestnuts
and bok choy. Mix thoroughly.
4. Cook at P-HI for 4-5 minutes, until the
vegetables are tender. Stir 2-3 times during
cooking.
Stir fried vegetables are ideally served with
meat or fish.
HONEYED CHICKEN
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp(30ml) clear honey
1 tbsp(15ml) whole grain mustard
1
/2 tsp(2.5ml) dried tarragon
1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree
1
/4 pint(150ml) chicken stock
1. Place the chicken breasts in a casserole dish.
2. Mix all remaining ingredients together and pour
over the chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cook at P-HI for 11-12 minutes. Rearrange and
coat the chicken with the sauce twice during
cooking.
26
BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS
2 baking potatoes,
(approx.9 oz.(250g) each)
2 oz.(50g) butter
4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped
1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped
2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper to taste
1.Prick each potato in several places. Cook at P-HI
for 10-11 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into
a bowl, add the butter, cheese, chives,
mushrooms, salt and pepper, mix thoroughly.
2.Pile mixture into the potato skins and place in a
flan dish, on the rack.
3.Cook at P-80 for 10 minutes.
WHITE SAUCE
1 oz.(25g) butter
1 oz.(25g) plain flour
1
/2 pint(300ml) milk
salt and pepper to taste
1.Place the butter in a bowl and cook at P-HI for 1
minute, until melted.
2.Stir in the flour and whisk in the milk.
Cook at P-HI for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 2
minutes until thick and smooth. Season with salt
and pepper to taste.
STRAWBERRY JAM
1
1
/2 lb.(675g) strawberries, hulled
3 tbsp(45ml) lemon juice
1
1
/2 lb.(675g) caster sugar
1.Place strawberries and lemon juice in a very
large bowl, heat at P-HI for 5 minutes, or until the
fruit has softened. Add sugar, mix well.
2.Cook at P-80 for 20-25 minutes, until setting
point*is reached, stir every 4-5 minutes.
3.Pour into hot, clean jars. Cover, seal and label.
* setting point : To determine setting point, place 1
tsp(5ml)jam onto chilled saucer. Allow to stand for
1 minute. Move surface of jam gently with your
finger, if the surface wrinkles setting point has
been reached.
PLAIN MICROWAVE CAKE
4 oz.(100g) margarine
4 oz.(100g) sugar
1 eggs
4 oz.(100g) self raising flour, sifted
2-3 tbsp(30-45ml) milk
1.line the base of 8" (20.4cm) microwave-safe
cake dish with grease-proof paper.
2.Cream the margarine and sugar together until
light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and fold in the
sifted flour alternately with the milk.
3.Pour into prepared container. Cook at P-HI for 3-
4 minutes, until a skewer comes out cleanly.
4.Leave the cake to stand for 5 minutes before
turning out.
OMELETTES
1
/2 oz.(15g) butter
4 eggs
6 tbsp(90ml) milk
salt & pepper
1.Whisk together eggs and milk. Season.
2.Place butter in 10"(26cm) flan dish.
Cook at P-HI for 1 minute, until melted.
Coat the dish with the melted butter.
3.Pour omelette mixture into flan dish.
Cook at P-HI for 2 minutes. whisk mixture and
cook again at P-HI for 1 minutes.
27
SCRAMBLED EGGS
1
/2
oz.(15g) butter
2 eggs
2 tbsp(30ml) milk
salt & pepper
1. Melt the butter in a bowl at P-HI for 1 minutes.
2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well.
3. Cook at P-HI for 2 minutes, stirring every 30
seconds.
SAVORY MINCE
1 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp(5ml) oil
7 oz.(200g) can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp(15ml) tomato puree
1 tsp(5ml) mixed herbs
8 oz.(225g) minced beef
salt and pepper
1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, and cook
at P-HI for 2 minutes or until soft.
2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well.
3. Cover and cook at P-HI for 4 minutes then P-80
for 7-10 minutes or until the meat is cooked.
