3. Cooking times vary according to the receptacle used and the properties of the
food.
- Quantity and density.
- Water Content
- Initial temperature (refrigerated or not)
As the centre of the food is cooked by heat dissipation, cooking continues even
when you have taken the food out of the oven. Standing times specified in recipes
and in this booklet must therefore be respected to ensure:
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Even cooking of the food right to the centre
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The same temperature throughout the food
CHECKING THAT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN IS OPERATING
CORRECTLY
1. First place a bowl of water on the turntable.
2. Set the power level to high by turning Cooking Power Control knob.
3. Set the time to 4-5 minutes by turning the Timer knob. The oven must be
plugged into an appropriate wall socket. The turntable must be in position in
the oven. If a power level other than the maximum is used, the water takes
longer to boil.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT OR IF YOU
HAVE A PROBLEM
If you experience any of the problems listed below, please try the solutions
offered.
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This is normal:
Condensation in the oven Air flow around the door and outer casing Light
reflected around the door and outer casing Steam escaping from around the
door or vents.
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The oven does not start when you turn the timer knob
Is the door completely closed? The food is not cooked at all
Have you set the timer correctly.
Is the door closed
Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a circuit
breaker to be triggered
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The food is either overcooked or under-cooked Was the appropriate cooking
time set for the food Was an appropriate power level chosen
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Sparking and crackling occur inside the oven (arcing) Have you used a dish
with metal trimmings Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven
Is aluminium foil too close to the inside walls.
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The oven causes interference with radios or televisions Slight interference may
be observed on televisions or radios when the oven is operating. This is
normal, and to solve the problem, install the oven away from televisions,
radios and aerials.
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