Microwave oven and grill JLMWGR005 User guide MFL06446142
Microwave oven and grill
Contents Introduction 4 Safety is important In the box 4 4 Safety information 5 Important safety information 5 Warnings Cautions Ecological hints Environmental information 5 7 8 8 Mains supply Plug wiring information 9 9 Installation 10 Check the microwave is working correctly Microwave-safe utensils 10 11 Microwave test Dinner plates Glassware Plastic storage containers Paper Plastic cooking bags Plastic microwave cookware Pottery, stoneware and ceramic 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 Part identi
Introduction Please take time to read these instructions and retain for future reference. Note: For the remainder of this user guide, the microwave and grill will be referred to as the microwave. Safety is important To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety information before you install this microwave. Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.
Safety information Important safety instructions - read carefully before use Take note of the following safety information which appears on the back of this microwave. Warning! To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this microwave to rain or moisture. Warning! Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket when not in use or before any service operation. Warning! There are no user serviceable parts on this microwave. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
• Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. • Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. However in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for heating or cooking. • Be certain to use correct accessories for each cooking mode, refer to the guide page 11.
Cautions • Do not operate the microwave with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism. It is important not to tamper with the safety interlocks. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Safety interlocks automatically switch off any cooking activity when the door is opened.) • Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels, napkins, etc.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the microwave from the power supply and keep the microwave door closed in order to stifle any flames. It can cause serious damage such as a fire or electric shock. • When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials, keep an eye on the microwave and check it frequently. • The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
Mains supply Warning! This microwave MUST BE EARTHED. Warning! Should the power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by an approved service engineer. John Lewis declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the microwaves rating plate. Warning! The microwave is supplied with a 13 amp plug.
Installation When upacking the microwave, be aware of the following points: • When unpacking the microwave make sure all accessories (Rotating ring glass tray, high rack, crispy tray & low rack) and packing materials are removed. • Check to make sure that the microwave has not been damaged during shipping. • Unpack the microwave and place it on a flat level surface.
Microwave-safe utensils Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the microwave and cause arcing. Most heat resistant non-metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in the microwave. However, never use metal or metal trimmed utensils when using the microwave feature. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there is a simple way to find out if it can be used in the microwave. Carry out the microwave test.
Pottery, stoneware and ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use, but they should be tested to be sure. Carry out the microwave test. Caution - Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable as cooking utensils.
Part identification 1 Crispy cook button 7 Time/Weight dial 2 Quick defrost button 8 Combi button 3 Grill button 9 Microwave button 4 Keep warm button 10 Auto defrost button 5 Start/Quick start button 11 Auto cook button 6 Stop/Clear button 12 Display Microwave oven and grill 13
Preparation When your microwave is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power cut, a ‘24H’ will be illuminated in the display; you will have to reset the clock. Setting the child lock If the clock (or display) shows any strange looking symbols, unplug your microwave from the mains supply and plug it back in and reset the clock. 2 Press and hold the Stop/Clear button until “L” is shown on the display and a beep sounds. The CHILD LOCK is now set.
Operation Microwave power cooking This microwave is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. For advice on the selection of a suitable power level, the table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this microwave.
Quick Start The QUICK feature allows you to set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power cooking. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. To cancel the two stage cooking feature: 1 Press the Stop/Clear button twice. Grill cooking 2 Repeatedly press the Start/Quick start button until the desired time is displayed. The microwave has cooking feature which allows you to brown and crisp food quickly: Microwave power level Note: The high or low rack must be used during grill cooking.
Combination cooking The microwave has a combination cooking feature which allows you to cook food with grill and microwave at the same time or alternately. This generally means it takes less time to cook your food. Note: The sheath heater grills the surface of the food while the microwave heats the inside. Note: Preheating is not necessary. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Press the Combi button repeatedly until the desired cooking mode is selected.
Auto cook 3 Turn the Time/Weight dial until the correct weight of the food is shown in the display. The microwave has a auto cook feature which allows you to cook most of your favourite food easily by selecting the food and entering the weight of the food. 4 Press the Start/Quick start button to start cooking auto cooking. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Repeatedly press the Auto Cook button until the desired auto cook category is shown in the display.
Category Ac-3: Frozen - Weight limit : 0.2 ~ 0.8 kg Vegetables - Food temp. : Frozen - Utensil : Microwave-safe bowl Ac-4: Rice Ac-5: Fresh Fish Ac-6: Roast Beef Ac-7: Roast Pork Instructions 1. Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. 2. Add the amount of water according to the quantity. - 0.2 kg - 0.4 kg : 2 tablespoons of water - 0.5 kg - 0.8 kg : 4 tablespoons of water 3. Cover with plastic wrap, place the frozen vegetables in the microwave. 4. After cooking, stir for 3-4 seconds. 5.
Category Ac-8: Chicken Legs 20 - Weight Limit : 0.2 kg ~ 0.8 kg - Food Temp. : Refrigerated - Utensil : High rack Instructions 1. Wash and dry skin. Brush the chicken legs with melted margarine or butter. 2. Place on the high rack on the metal tray. 3. Once the microwave beeps, turn chicken legs over and press the Start/Quick start button to continue. 4. After cooking, cover the chicken legs with foil allow to stand for 2-5 minutes.
Auto defrost Note: The microwave will not stop defrosting unless the door is opened. The microwave has a auto defrost feature which allows you defrost a variety of food. The temperature and density of food varies, it is recommend that the food is checked before cooking commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen.
Auto defrost guide To assist with the use of the auto defrost categories, use the auto defrost guide below: Food to be defrosted must be in a suitable microwave proof container and placed uncovered on the glass turntable. If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminium foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the foil does not touch the microwave oven walls. Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.
Crispy cook The microwave has a crispy cook feature which allows food to be reheated or crisped by food type and weight. 1 Press the Stop/Clear button. 2 Repeatedly press the Crispy cook button to select the crispy reheat category. 3 Turn the Time/Weight dial until the correct weight of the food is shown in the display. 4 Press the Start/Quick start button to start the cooking.
Keep warm Quick defrost The microwave has a keep warm feature which allows you to manually or as part of auto cook, keep the food warm for a set time. The microwave has a quick defrost feature which allows you to defrost MEAT only. Note: The keep warm feature will only run for 90 minutes, but can be interrupted by opening the door. 2 Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Open the microwave door.
Quick defrost guide - minced meat To assist in with the use of the quick defrost feature, use the quick defrost guide below: 1 Remove the mince completely from its wrapping. 2 Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. 3 Once the microwave beeps, remove the mince from the microwave, turn the mince over and return to the microwave. 4 Press the Start/Quick start button to continue. 5 At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave.
Cooking/grilling guides For additional advice on cooking and grilling, use the additional fresh vegetables and grilling guides that follow: • Fresh vegetable guide as shown on page 27. • Grill cooking guide as shown on page 29.
Fresh vegetable guide For advice on using the microwave functions, use the fresh vegetable guide below: Food Quantity Cook Time (Minutes/At High) Instructions 1 Trim. Artichokes (230 g each) 2 medium 4 medium 41/2~71/2 10 ~ 12 Asparagus, Fresh, Spears 450 g 3~6 2 Cover and allow to stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes. 1 Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Green beans 450 g 6 ~ 10 2 Stir halfway through cooking. 2 Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. 3 Cover and allow to stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Food Quantity Cook Time (Minutes/At High) Mushrooms, Fresh, Instructions 1 Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered casserole dish. Sliced 230 g 11/2 ~ 21/2 2 Stir halfway through cooking. 3 Allow to stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes. 1 Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Parsnips, Fresh, Sliced 450 g 6~8 2 Stir halfway through cooking. 3 Allow to stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes. 1 Add 1/2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole dish. Peas, Green, Fresh 4 cups 6~9 3 Allow to stand for 2 ~ 3 minutes.
Grill cooking guide For advice on using the grill functions which can be used to grill meat, fish & seafood, see the guides that follow: • Grilling meat on grill guide as shown on page 29. • Grilling fish & seafood guide as shown on page 30. Grilling meat guide 1 Trim excess fat from meat. 2 Cut fat, making sure you do not cut into the lean (This will stop the fat curling). Food Lamb chops: (2.
Grilling fish and seafood guide 1 Place fish and seafood on the rack. 2 Whole fish should be scored diagonally on both sides before grilling. 3 Brush fish and seafood with melted butter, margarine or oil before and during cooking, (this helps stop the fish drying out). 4 Grill for times recommended in the guide below. 5 Whole fish and fish steaks should be carefully turned over halfway grilling time. If desired thick fillets can also be turned halfway.
Food characteristics & microwave cooking Keeping an eye on things The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks. The microwave is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when it is in operation so that you can see inside and check the progress of your food. The instructions given in recipes, for example: to elevate, stir are to be thought of as the minimum steps recommended.
Bone and fat content of food As bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat in order to prevent unevenly or overcooked meat. Quantity of food The number of microwaves in your microwave remains constant regardless of how much food is being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the microwave, the longer the cooking time. Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.
Arranging and spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more evenly if placed in the microwave an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never stack foods on top of one another. Stirring Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking, food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to spread and redistribute heat.
Testing if cooked As food cooks so quickly in the microwave, it is often necessary to test it frequently. Some food types are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most food types, including meats and poultry, are removed from the microwave while still slightly under cooked and allowed to finish cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 5 ° F (3 ° C) and 15 ° F (8 ° C) during standing time.
Servicing & cleaning Servicing This microwave must only be serviced by an authorised service engineer and only genuine spare parts must be used. Under no circumstances must you attempt to repair the microwave yourself. Repairs carried out by an inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction. Keep the inside of the microwave clean Caution - Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. • Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to microwave oven walls and between the seal and door surfaces.
Questions & answers To assist in locating possible faults use the help guide below: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions What’s wrong when the microwave light will not glow? Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door? Why does the beep tone sound when a button on the control panel is touched? Will the microwave function be damaged if it operates empty? Why do eggs sometimes pop? Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over? Why doesn’t my microwave always c
Technical specifications Specifications of the microwave that you have just purchased may vary from the information in this table due to technical innovations. Power Input 230 V AC, 50 Hz Output 900 W (IEC60705 rating standard) Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz Outside Dimension 507 mm (W) X 283 mm (H) X 435 mm (D) Power Consumption Microwave 1300 W Grill 1000 W Combination max.
Disposal When this symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities. The correct disposal of yo ur old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
