MICROWAVE OVEN Installation & User Instructions – Please keep for future reference Version 3 3/6/2019 D90D23EL-B8(E17)
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………………………………………….
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. Servicing of this appliance must only be carried out by a qualified electrician. • WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
• • • • • 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. Do not place items with naked flames or containers with liquids on this appliance. The mains plug shall be connected into a mains socket outlet with a protective earth connection.
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 – see page 20 for details. 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.
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. • Always check the temperature of food before serving. • Food cooking times will vary with microwave wattage (MAFF rating).
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.
Parts and assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Interlocking catches Door with viewing panel Turntable shaft Turntable roller Control panel • Ensure all packaging materials, protective film and adhesive tape are removed and check the oven and door for any damage. Do not remove the waveguide cover. Assemble as shown above and ensure that the glass turntable is correctly positioned on the shaft and roller. When using the microwave do not fit the grill rack.
Control panel • Display Symbol Description Cooking (High power modes) Cooking (Low power modes) Control panel locked Display Defrost Clock Microwave Grill COMB1 COMB2 Combination mode 1 Combination mode 2 Data entry required Weight gram Function knob Percentage power Fan only operation Time increments Cooking time 0 – 5 min 5 – 10 min 10 – 30 min 30 – 60 min Version 3 3/6/2019 9 Increments 10 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min
Setting the clock 1. Fully unwind the cable, plug in and switch on. The 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. When the time format of choice is displayed, turn the FUNCTION knob until the correct hour is displayed. 4. Press the CLOCK button to save the setting and turn the FUNCTION knob until the correct minute is displayed. 5.
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. To deactivate the lock, simply open or close the door and the padlock icon will extinguish in the display.
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. 2. Press the START/ QUICK START button to cook on full power for 30 seconds. Each successive press will increase the cooking time by 30 or 60 seconds which depending on the length of cooking time required. 3.
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. 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. 3. Continue to turn the FUNCTION knob until the weight (100 1800g) of the item to be defrosted is shown. 4.
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. Securely close the oven door. 3. Press the GRILL button and turn the FUNCTION knob until the required cooking time is displayed (10 seconds to 60 minutes).
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. Place the food to be cooked in a suitable microwave and grill safe container.
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. 2. Open the door and place the container in the centre of the glass turntable and securely close the oven door. 3. Turn the FUNCTION knob and select the required auto cooking programme of choice (see table below). 4. Press the WEI.ADJ.
Weight / quantity 1 (200ml) 2 (400ml) 3 (600ml) 150g 300g 450g 600g Display Food 1 Milk / coffee 2 Rice 3 Spaghetti 100g 200g 300g 4 Potato 1 (230g) 2 (460g) 3 (690g) 5 Auto Reheat 6 Fish 200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 700g 800g 200g 300g 400g 500g 600g Version 3 3/6/2019 Instructions Heating liquid from 5-10°C. Use wide neck cup / mug and do not cover. Place rice in a bowl with five times the quantity (unless another quantity specified by food packaging) of boiling water and cover.
7 8 9 Chicken Beef/ Mutton Skewered meat Version 3 3/6/2019 800g 1000g 1200g 1400g 200g 300g 400g 500g 600g 100g 200g 300g 400g 500g Cooks by combination mode Turn chicken over two thirds of the way through the cooking cycle when the bleep is heard. The cooking times are guidelines only – check that chicken is cooked through before consuming. Cooks by combination mode For even cooking, cut meat into small equally sized pieces and place onto a microwave safe plate.
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). Clean the oven after each use, if food is cooked uncovered and especially if fatty foods are cooked and the grill function is used. 1.
Materials suitable for use in the oven 5.
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. Beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
Troubleshooting Observation Oven will not start Arcing or sparking Unevenly cooked food Overcooked food Undercooked food Incomplete defrosting Noisy turntable Oven light does not illuminate Potential cause / solution Plug not fully inserted into the mains socket or not switched on Door is open Incorrect operation Do you have a power cut? Unsuitable materials used when using microwave function.
Technical specification Morphy Richards 23 Litre 900W Model Rated Voltage & Frequency Rated Power Output Rated Power Microwave Input Grill MAFF rating Rated Microwave Frequency Capacity Overall Useable Class rating BS 1362 fuse Diameter of glass turntable Product dimensions (external) Product weight (net) Microwave With Grill D90D23EL-B8(E17) 230 - 240V AC 50Hz 900W 1400W 1000W E 2450MHz 23 litre 16 litre 1 (earthed) 13A 270mm 281 x 483 x 395 mm 14.1 kg approx.
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” plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the appliance must not be used.
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