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MWS08 Microwave Oven User Guide
designed for microwave ovens and ensure that the film does not touch
the food. If necessary, prick the film all over to allow steam to escape.
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$Do not heat oil for frying, or try to fry food in the microwave oven. The
oil could catch fire.
Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety and to reduce the risk
$Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since
of injury or electrical shock. they are liable to explod .
$Read all the instructions and retain them.
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even after microwave heating has ende
$WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not $
be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.
$ WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent $The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to avoid burns.
microwave energy; $Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
$Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or plug or after the therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged. Seek expert assistance. $
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$WARNING
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$Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the electrical
cord or plug in water or liquids. $Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
$Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or electric burner. deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
$Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface. appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
$Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is operational. $ If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
$Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot surface or door closed in order to stifle any flames.
overhang a table edge.
$Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.
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$Do not obstruct the ventilation slots or place objects on top of the oven.
$Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer.
$ 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.
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$Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not expressly Electrical Information
specified in this manual.
Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your electricity
$There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave oven. supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate at the rear of the
Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the product warranty. appliance.
When cooking with your microwave oven:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
$ Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
$When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug. The mains plug
oven due to the possibility of ignition. must not be obstructed in any way and must remain readily removeable
$If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use only film from the mains supply.
Use your microwave oven only to heat food.
e If covered containers are used, the covers
should be loose. Move such containers to and from the oven with care
Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate on the rear as food may splash and the lid may fall.
of your microwave oven corresponds to your mains voltage. Eggs in their shells (whether raw or cooked), fruits in thick skins and
The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the oven into a nuts in their shells should not be heated in the microwave as they may
mains adaptor into which other units are connected. explode d.
Items such as potatoes and chestnuts must be peeled or pierced
thoroughly before cooking.
Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how long to
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only. Allow the cook a food for, start with a short cooking time, and check the food
appliance to cool before cleaning. regularly. If there are microwaving instructions supplied with the food
: Do not operate the microwave oven empty. This could always follow the instructions fully.
cause damage to the oven. Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove any food
deposits.
RAW MEAT AND RAW MEAT PRODUCTS
$Meat and meat products should not be fully cooked from raw in a
Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning. microwave oven. Raw meat may be partially cooked in a microwave
oven but the final cooking process must be carried out by
conventional cooking processes, (i.e boiling, roasting, frying, grilling
etc) using a conventional cooker.
$When defrosting raw meat and meat products in a microwave oven
ensure the item is fully defrosted and then immediately cook the meat
using conventional cooking processes.
$Always clean the oven cavity thoroughly after partially cooking or
Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when removing a hot defrosting raw meat.
container from the oven.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE
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or fat contents as they can reach very high temperatures.
Tips for good cooking
$Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the filling
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on Page 2. gets hotter than the pastry.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Raw meat should never be fully cooked in a Hints for reheating food
microwave oven. You may partially cook raw meat in a microwave
provided you complete the cooking process by conventional methods - i.e $Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food should be
grilling, roasting etc. hot and steaming before it is served.
$Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to distribute $When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the liquid boils
the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more evenly and more for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of meat are completely
thoroughly if lightly covered. heated through.
$ Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.
$Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically break
$Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the food
down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the food.
immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food may begin to
$Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the outside and cook during defrosting, which can allow bacteria to flourish. Any raw
the thinner part inside for more even cooking. Fold under the thin meat must be fully defrosted and then cooked by normal cooking
edges of fish fillets and tapered foods. Control the shape to get more processes, i.e grilled, roasted, etc. Do not cook defrosted raw meat in
uniform results. a microwave oven.
$6-7 minutes per 500 gr. will cook most fruit and vegetables. Seafood
$When defrosting, remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a
takes less time. microwave safe dish. Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.
$Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add more Where appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the food
minutes as you drop the power. items and remove those which have already defrosted.
$Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the oven turns off so always
remember that your food will continue cooking after you've removed Steam and Smoke
it. $Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes from the
$Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should take vents in the top and rear of the appliance. These vents should never be
around 15 minutes in the microwave. blocked.
$Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes before cooking $Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking and
to allow the leavening agents to work. should be dried off after use.
$If a recipe calls for milk and water, reduce the water. $If during cooking, smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT open
$Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to encourage the oven door! Immediately switch off at the mains, unplug the oven
even heat distribution. and wait for the smoke to completely subside and the oven to fully
$Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish with cool down before removing the food.
curved sides. $Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service
$Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before cooking, technician and have the oven tested .
stir it in or add it later. Testing Your Oven
$Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar with other Place a cup of water in the oven and heat it on full power for 2 minutes. If
ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking foods with high sugar the water gets hot the oven is working.
Hints for defrosting
How microwave ovens work Generally speaking, cooking containers made from porcelain, glass and
plastic can be penetrated by microwaves. Use heat resistant containers
Microwave ovens work by producing high frequency energy from a device suitable for microwave oven use, otherwise there is a risk of shrinking,
called a magnetron. This energy agitates the water molecules in the food deforming or burning. Metal containers, or containers having metal
which rub together causing heat. This heat cooks the food. Microwave decoration or trim are not suitable. Some basic guidelines are given below:
cooking is very efficient; food cooks quicker than conventional methods.
Microwave cooking can also help preserve the minerals and vitamins in
many foods.
Although the temperature in a microwave oven is relatively cool the food
can be extremely hot. Always take precautions when handling containers.
Safety standards
Tesco stores stock a wide range of microwave containers and wraps
Microwave ovens are covered by a radiation safety standard which limits the designed for microwave ovens.
amount of microwaves that can leak from an oven throughout its lifetime.
Plastic films should not touch food as they may gas, melt or break
This is far below the level known to harm people. The standard requires
down when hot and contaminate food.
ovens to have systems that stop the production of microwaves the moment
the latch is released or the door opened. No radiation remains after Wax paper, oven cooking bags, parchment paper and white microwave
microwave production has ceased. paper towels are safe for microwave use.
Prepackaged Foods and Containers Wooden objects may catch fire - so avoid their use.
Aluminium foil should not be used unless the recipe specifically requires its
Most packaged foods suitable for microwaving are marked with the
use. Metal skewers, ties, etc. should be removed from food before cooking.
microwave symbol and instructions for heating. Always follow the
guidelines when microwaving packaged foods. Avoid containers which narrow at the top as these may cause the contents
to erupt when removed from the oven.
Example: Cook food at 50% power for 10 min starting at21:20 OTHER FUNCTIONS
$ Press the POWER button Queries
$During cooking: press the POWER button to briefly display
the microwave power in the current programme.
$Select 50% power $During cooking: press the CLOCK button to briefly display
the clock time.
$Press START/QUICK START $In Time Delay mode:
$Rotate the FUNCTION knob
to set 10 minutes
$Every time you press a button, the oven will beep once
$Press the CLOCK button $When you first rotate the FUNCTION knob in either
direction during a cooking process the oven will beep once. If
the button is not fully depressed, the action will not be
$Rotate the FUNCTION registered and you will not hear a beep.
knob to select 21 hours.
$When setting a cooking process, if you do not confirm the
process by pressing the START/QUICK START button within
$Press the CLOCK button again. one minute, the process will be cancelled and the oven will
revert to displaying the clock time.
$Rotate the FUNCTION $
knob to select 20 minutes
$Before inputting any cooking process, it is good practice to
$Press START/QUICK START press the STOP/CANCEL button twice to clear the oven
The display reverts to clock time memory.
When the preset time comes the buzzer will sound twice and the
oven will complete the programme.
pressing the CLOCK button will briefly
display the start time of the pre-set process.
Displays and Oven States
The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is
finished.
Power
X2
Start/
Quick Start
Clock
Clock
Start/
Quick Start
Heatproof plastic Ordinary plastic
Ceramics
Microwaveable film
Metal Grilles
Metal containers
Melamine
Heat-resistant glass Ordinary glass
