Operating Instructions Microwave Oven Household Use Only Model No. NN-E28JMM NN-E28JBM NN-E27JWM NN-E28JMM NN-E28JMM_E28JBM_E27JWM_BPQ.
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Important safety instructions. Before operating this oven, please read these instructions and precautions carefully and keep for future reference. Warning! The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
Warning! The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken. The temperature has to be checked before consumption to avoid burns. Warning! The appliance shall be disconnected from its power source during service and when replacing parts. Following the removal of the supply plug, the plug should remain visible to the service operator to ensure that inadvertent reconnection is avoided.
When this oven is installed, it should be easy to isolate the appliance from the electricity supply by pulling out the plug or operating a circuit breaker. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not place this oven near an electric or gas cooker range. This oven is intended for counter-top use only. It is not intended for Built-in use or for use inside a cupboard.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; - bed and breakfast type environments. Do not cook eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs by MICROWAVE. Pressure may build up and the eggs may explode, even after the microwave heating has ended.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g.
Contents Installation and connection ��������������������������������������������� 7 Placement of your oven �������������������������������������������������� 8 Important safety instructions ������������������������������������������ 9 Parts of your oven �������������������������������������������������������� 13 Control panel ���������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Setting the clock ����������������������������������������������������������� 15 Child safety lock ����������������
Installation and connection Examine your microwave oven Some packet instructions only display information for B or D rated ovens. Unpack the oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. If you find any damage, notify your dealer immediately. Do not install a damaged microwave oven. About fuse This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.
Placement of your oven 7. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; - bed and breakfast type environments. Do not use outdoors. 8. Avoid using the oven in high humidity. 9. Do not block the air vents on left side and back of the oven. If these openings are blocked during operation the oven may overheat.
Important safety instructions 1. The door seals and seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer. 4. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. 2.
Important safety instructions Use of your oven Accessories QQ Do not use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. Do not use this oven to heat chemicals or other non-food products. QQ Before use, check that utensils/ containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens. QQ When the oven is not being used, do not store any objects inside the oven in case it is accidentally turned on.
Cooking time Foods low in moisture QQ The cooking time depends on the condition, temperature, amount of food and on the type of cookware. QQ Begin with the minimum cooking time to help prevent overcooking. If the food is not sufficiently cooked you can always cook it for a little longer. QQ The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Take care when heating foods low in moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate, biscuits and pastries.
Important safety instructions Liquids Utensils/foil QQ When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: a Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. b Do not overheat.
Parts of your oven 3. Air vents 4. Microwave feed guide (Do not remove.) 5. External air vents 6. Control panel 7. Power supply cord 8. Plug 9. Glass tray 10. Roller ring 1. Door Release Button Press to open the door. Opening the door during cooking will stop the cooking process without cancelling the programme. Cooking resumes after the door is closed and Start is pressed. It is quite safe to open the door at any time during a cooking programme and there is no risk of microwave exposure. 2.
Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Display window Micro Power pad Quick 30 pad Timer / Clock pad Time pads Auto Defrost pads Auto Reheat pads Auto Cook pads Stop / Reset pad: Before Cooking: One press clears your instructions. During Cooking: One press temporarily stops the cooking process. Another press cancels all your instructions and a dot or the time of day will appear in the display. 10 Start pad One press allows oven to begin functioning.
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in, “88.88” appears in display. Example: To set 11:25am Press 11 times. (to set hours) Press 5 times. (to set 1 minute) Press twice. (to set 10 minutes) Press Timer/Clock twice. A colon starts to blink. Enter time of day. Press Timer/Clock. The colon stops blinking. Time of day is now locked into the display. Notes 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3, as above. 2.
Microwave cooking and defrosting The glass tray must always be in position when using the oven. Press Micro Power to select the desired power level. Press once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times Set the cooking time. Your oven can be programmed for up to 99 minutes 50 seconds in Medium, Low, Warm and Defrost power. High power can be programmed for up to 30 minutes. Press Start. The time counts down in the display. Power Level High 800 W Defrost 270 W Medium 700 W Low 520 W Warm 200 W Notes 1.
Multi-stage cooking This feature allows you to programme up to 3 stages of cooking continuously. Example: To continually set High power (800 W) for 2 minutes, Medium power (700 W) for 3 minutes and Warm power (200 W) for 2 minutes. Press twice. Press Micro Power once to select High power (800 W). Set the cooking time. Press 3 times. Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium power (700 W). Set the cooking time. Press twice. Press Micro Power 5 times to select Warm power (200 W).
Quick 30 feature This feature allows you to set cooking time in 30 seconds increments up to 5 minutes at High MICROWAVE power (800 W). It is only available for MICROWAVE. Press Quick 30 to set the desired cooking time. Time appears in the display. Press Start. The time counts down in the display. Note If desired, you can use other power levels. Select the desired power level before pressing Quick 30. 18 NN-E28JMM_E28JBM_E27JWM_BPQ.
Using the timer This feature operates as a KITCHEN TIMER or allows you to programme the STANDING TIME/DELAY START. Kitchen timer Example: To count 5 minutes. Press 5 times. Set the desired amount of time. (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) Press Timer/ Clock. Press Start. The time counts down without the oven operating. Standing time Example: To stand for 5 minutes after cooking at Medium MICROWAVE power (700 W) for 3 minutes. Press 3 times. Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium power (700 W).
Using the timer Delay start Example: To start cooking at Medium MICROWAVE power (700 W) for 3 minutes after 5 minutes of standing time. Press 5 times. Press Timer/ Clock. Set the desired amount of delay time. (up to 99 minutes 50 seconds) Press 3 times. Press Micro Power 3 times to select Medium power (700 W). Set the desired cooking time. Press Start. Delayed time counts down, then start cooking. Notes 1. MULTI-STAGE COOKING can be programmed including STANDING TIME and DELAY START. 2.
Auto programmes With this feature you can defrost/cook food according to the weight. Select the category and set the weight of the food. The weight is programmed in grams. The oven determines MICROWAVE power level, and then cooking time automatically. Do not include the weight of any added water or the container weight. Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. The AUTO PROGRAMMES must ONLY be used for foods described. Only defrost/cook foods within the weight ranges described.
Auto programmes Programme (Whole Chickens, etc.) Instructions Weight: 600-1600 g Accessories: Whole chickens and meat joints will require shielding during defrosting especially if it is a particularly fatty piece. This is to prevent food starting to cook on the outside edges. Protect wings, breast and fat with smooth pieces of aluminium foil secured with cocktail sticks. DO NOT ALLOW THE FOIL TO TOUCH THE WALLS OF THE OVEN. Standing time of at least 1 hour should be allowed for joints after defrosting.
Auto reheat/auto cook Press a desired Auto Reheat/ Auto Cook pad several times until the appropriate weight appears. Press Start. The time counts down in the display. Notes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Only use the accessories as indicated below. Large pieces of fish/meat in a thin sauce, may require longer cooking. These programs are not suitable for foods that cannot be stirred. Meals in bowl shaped containers will need extra cooking time.
Auto programmes Auto Cook Programme Instructions Weight: 200-1000 g Accessories: For cooking jacket potatoes. Choose medium sized potatoes 200-250 g (7-9 oz). Wash and dry and prick with a fork several times. Arrange around the edge of glass tray. Press Jacket Potatoes several times until the appropriate weight appears, and press Start. DO NOT COVER. Weight: 100-1000 g Accessories: For cooking FRESH vegetables. Place prepared vegetables into a shallow container on the glass tray.
Defrosting charts The time given below is a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust the time accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting.
Reheating charts The time given in the charts below is a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on your oven. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to programme the best heating time in your oven.
Food DRINKS – MILK Weight/ Quantity Power Level Cooking Time (approx.) Instructions Place in a microwave safe mug on glass tray. Stir, before, 1 jug 600 ml High 5 mins. during and after reheating. PASTRY PRODUCTS – PRECOOKED – N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Chicken Pie 600 g High 4-41⁄2 mins. Cornish Pasty 227 g (1) High 2-21⁄2 mins. Place on microwave safe 400 g (1) High 41⁄2-5 mins. Quiche plate on glass tray. Do not Steak & Kidney 325 g (1) High 2-21⁄2 mins. cover.
Reheating charts Weight/ Power Cooking Time Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS – FROZEN N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care. High 41⁄2-5 mins. Lasagne 400 g + Rest. 1 min. + High 5-51⁄2 mins. High 51⁄2 mins. Place in a microwave safe Salmon 340 g + Rest. 1 min. dish on glass tray. Do not Crumble + Medium 51⁄2-6 mins. cover. Food High 51⁄2 mins. + Rest.
Weight/ Power Cooking Time Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) BEEF – Joints from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Place on upturned saucer in microwave safe dish or rack per 450 g Medium Medium 7-12 mins. on glass tray. Cover and turn (1 lb) halfway. Drain off fat during cooking. CHICKEN from raw – Caution: Hot fat! Remove dish with care. Breasts, 500 g Low 101⁄2-12 mins. Place on microwave safe boneless rack or plate. Cover and Drumsticks 450 g (4) Low 101⁄2 mins. place on glass tray.
Cooking charts Weight/ Power Cooking Time Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) FRUIT – Peel, slice, chop into even sized pieces. Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Only half fill dish. Cover. Stir Apples, Rhubarb, 450 g High 41⁄2-8 mins. halfway. stewed Add 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water. Plums – stewed 450 g High 7-8 mins. Only half fill dish. Cover and place on glass tray. LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. High 11⁄2-21⁄2 mins.
Weight/ Power Cooking Time Instructions Quantity Level (approx.) RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. 3 litre (6 pint) 101⁄2-111⁄2 Basmati 250 g Low Use 600 ml (1 pt) to 800 ml mins. (11⁄2 pt) boiling water. Cover 101⁄2-111⁄2 and place on glass tray. Easycook White 250 g High mins. SAUSAGES from raw – CAUTION: HOT FAT! Remove dish with care. Thick 240 g (4) High 21⁄2-3 mins. Place on microwave safe plate or microwave rack. Thin 110 g (4) High 11⁄2-2 mins. Cover and place on glass tray.
Recipes Soup and Snacks Cream of Mushroom Soup Serves 4 Dish: large bowl 1. Place the butter and chopped onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on High power for 3 mins or until soft. 2. Add the stock, mushrooms and bouquet garni. Cover and cook on High power for 11-13 mins, or until mushrooms are soft. 3. Remove the bouquet garni and blend until smooth. Mix the cornflour with a little of the milk, then stir in remaining milk. Add to the mushroom mixture. 4.
Lentil Biryani Serves 2 Dish: large casserole 1. Soak the lentils in cold water for 1 hour then drain. 2. Place the oil and onion in a large bowl. Cover and cook on High power for 3-4 mins. or until softened. 3. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, chilli and curry powder. Cover and cook on High power for 2 mins. 4. Add the yoghurt, mushrooms, tomatoes, water and lentils. Cover and cook on High power for 13-17 mins. or until the lentils are tender and the liquid has evaporated.
Recipes Chicken Casserole Serves 4 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole 1. Place vegetables and butter in dish. Cover and cook on High power for 4-6 mins. or until soft. 2. Place chicken on top of vegetables, cover with stock and tomatoes and add salt and pepper to taste. 3. Cover and cook on High power for 41⁄2 mins. then Low power for 30-35 mins. or until well cooked through. 4. Mix cornflour with a little water. Remove chicken from casserole, skim off excess fat and stir in cornflour paste.
Savoury Mince Serves 2 Dish: 1.5 litre (3 pt) casserole dish 1. Place onion, garlic and oil in casserole, cover and cook on High power for 2-3 mins. or until soft. 2. Place all other ingredients in casserole. Stir well. 3. Cover and cook on High power for 41⁄2 mins. then Low power for 15-20 mins. or until the meat is cooked. Chicken Satay Serves 2 Dish: 4 wooden skewers + shallow dish 1. For the serving sauce: Crumble 25 g (1 oz) of creamed coconut into a large jug.
Recipes Fish Arranging Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail. Fish steaks should be arranged in a circle, thicker part to the outside. Cover with cling film or lid. Liquid Fresh fish should always be sprinkled with 30 ml (2 tbsp) of water, lemon juice or white wine. When cooking Frozen fish, add liquid as above for even cooking. Do not sprinkle salt onto fish before cooking as this may make the fish dry.
Family Fish Pie Serves 4 Dish: large casserole 1. Arrange fish in a shallow dish. Add lemon juice, cover and cook on High power for 3-4 mins. or until it flakes easily. 2. Place onion and oil in a bowl. Cover and cook on High power for 3 mins. or until the onion is soft. 3. Melt the butter on High power for 30‑40 secs. Stir in the flour and mustard and cook for a further 20 secs. Add milk and seasoning, gradually stirring to a smooth paste. Cook on High power for 5-6 mins.
Recipes Vegetable Curry Serves 2 Dish: 3 litre (6 pt) casserole 1. Sprinkle the aubergine liberally with salt in a colander. Stand for 30 mins. to remove bitter juices. Rinse well under cold water and drain. 2. Combine oil, garlic and spices in the casserole, cover and cook on High power for 2 mins. 3. Add all other ingredients to casserole, except cashews. Cover and cook on High power for 41⁄2 mins. then Low power for 25-30 mins. or until vegetables are soft. Stir occasionally. 4.
Desserts / Cakes Steamed Suet Sponge Pudding Serves 4 Dish: 1 litre (2 pt) pudding basin 1. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Stir in the sugar and suet. 2. Make a well in the centre and add beaten egg and milk. Mix to a soft dropping consistency. 3. Put the jam in the base of the greased pudding basin and pour pudding mixture over. Cook on High power for 6-7 mins. until firm. Individual Pineapple Upside Down Pudding Serves 2 Dish: 2 ramekin dishes, base lined 1.
Recipes Date Puddings and Butterscotch Sauce Serves 6 Dish: 3 pint pudding basin 1. Pour 175 ml (6 fl. oz) boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside to cool. 2. Sift together flour and baking powder. Add vanilla and coffee essence to the milk. 3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs a little at a time. 4. Fold in the flour and flavoured milk, then pour in the date mixture. 5. Place in pudding basin. Cook on High power for 7-81⁄2 mins. and leave to stand for 10 mins. Sauce 1.
Boston Brownies Dish: 20 cm (8) dish lined with greaseproof 1. Place chocolate and butter in a bowl and cook on High power for 1-2 mins. or until chocolate has melted. 2. Stir in all other ingredients and beat well. 3. Pour into dish and cook on Low power for 8-10 mins. or until just slightly sticky. Allow to cool and then cut.
Recipes Jam Soft Fruit Jam Makes approx. 11⁄2 lbs jam Dish: large bowl 1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir. Cook on High power for 5 mins. (10-15 mins. if using frozen fruit), stirring frequently. Continue to cook in one minute intervals until sugar has dissolved. 2. Wash down any sugar crystals from around the bowl. 3. Bring mixture to the boil and continue to cook until setting point is reached – approx. 15-25 mins. Test regularly for setting point. N.B.
Questions and answers Q: Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why? A: The heat given off from the cooking food warms the air in the oven cavity. This warmed air is carried out of the oven by the air flow pattern in the oven. There are no microwaves in the air. The oven vents should never be blocked during cooking. Q: Why won’t my oven turn on? A: When the oven does not turn on, check the following: 1. Is the oven plugged in securely? Remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and reinsert.
Care of your oven 8. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. After removing the roller ring from the cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position. 1.
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