MICROWAVE OVEN USER MANUAL TSK-M1701ME PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING
MICROWAVE OVEN 1 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. b. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. c. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
MICROWAVE OVEN 2 8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 9.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. 11. Do not store this appliance outdoors.
MICROWAVE OVEN 3 ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Oversize foods or oversize metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock. 2. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. 3. Do not store any materials other than manufacturer ’s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS: 1.
MICROWAVE OVEN 4 cord, and 3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over, GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking. USE Ovenproof Glass DO NOT USE Metal Utensil ．Glass treated for use in high-intensity ．Metal shields food microwave energy and heat includes utility dishes, bread products uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers, dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid thermometers, or foil trays.
MICROWAVE OVEN 6 plates with no metallic trim or design Brown Paper can be used in your oven. ．Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat ．Refer to the manufacturer’s label for and could burn. use of any paper product in the microwave oven. Metal Twist Ties ．Always remove metal twist as they can become hot and cause a fire. TIPS FOR MICROWAVE COOKING BROWNING Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked for 10 or 15minutes or longer will brown lightly.
MICROWAVE OVEN 7 dense foods cook more slowly, place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables toward the outside of the dish. TESTING FOR DONENESS Because foods cook quickly in a microwave oven, you need to test frequently for doneness. STANDING TIME Depending on density, food often needs to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after you remove it from the oven. Usually, you need to cover food during standing time to retain heat.
MICROWAVE OVEN 8 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the time You must set the clock after connecting your appliance or after a break in supply. The display will show : Press the “clock” button. The display will show : or Adjust the hours by turning the rotary knob , and the display will show Press the “clock” button to enter the hours setting. • The “00” indication for the minutes will blink. Adjust the minutes by turning the rotary knob Press the “clock” button to enter the minutes setting.
MICROWAVE OVEN 9 If you use this automatic programme, you cannot change the power or the cooking time. • At the end of cooking, the oven will beep 4 times. The clock time will then reappear on the display. • If you do not open the oven at the end of cooking, it will sound a reminder every minute. 6 programmes are available: 1. Potato –30 g, 60g, 90g, 120g 2. Popcorn - 100g, 80-100g, 40-60g 3. Fresh vegetables – 30 g, 60g, 90g, 120g 4. Pizza - 150-200g, 400g 5. Beverage –10g, 30g, 60g 6.
MICROWAVE OVEN 10 Using the manual functions Using the manual functions, you can cook, reheat or defrost all kinds of food. Here, in contrast to the automatic programme, you must make your own selection of cooking time and power. If you do not know these details, see the cooking guide. At the end of cooking, the oven will beep 4 times. The clock time will then reappear on the display. If you do not open the oven at the end of cooking, it will sound a reminder every minute.
MICROWAVE OVEN 11 The maximum timer setting in microwave mode is 99 minutes. The “START” symbol on the display will blink to indicate that the oven is waiting for you to start cooking. Starting Press the “START” button. The oven will start cooking for the selected time. AUTO DEFROST Automatic defrost programme 5 programmes are available: 1. Ground meat - 200g to 2000g 2. Poultry – 200g to 2000g 3. Fish – 200g to 2000g 4. Bread - 200g to 2000g The oven must know the type of food and its exact weight.
MICROWAVE OVEN 12 • The weight will be shown on the display, The “START” symbol on the display will blink to indicate that the oven is waiting for you to start defrosting. Press the “START” button. • The oven will start cooking for a time selected to suit your food perfectly. Halfway through the process, the oven will beep and pause to allow you to turn the food for perfectly even defrosting. Turn the food and press “START” to restart the defrost cycle.
MICROWAVE OVEN 13 This can be done in two ways: Using the rotary knob Turn the knob clockwise or anticlockwise to increase or reduce the cooking time. • The time shown on the display will change. • Changing the setting does not stop the oven. Using the “START + 30 sec” button Press the “START + 30 sec” button one or more times. • Each time you press the button, the time shown on the display will increase by 30 seconds. • Changing the setting does not stop the oven.
MICROWAVE OVEN 14 • The clock time will then reappear on the display. Cancel The “STOP/CANCEL” button can also be used to cancel entirely the current cooking or programme. If you are currently cooking : press the “STOP/CANCEL” button twice. • At the first press, the oven will pause; at the second press, the cooking will be cancelled and the display will show the clock time again. If you are currently setting the oven: press the “STOP/CANCEL” button once.
MICROWAVE OVEN 15 Cleaning the oven The following parts of your microwave must be cleaned regularly to avoid any accumulation of food particles and grease : • The inner and outer surfaces of your appliance, • The door and its seals, • The drive, the ring bearing and the turntable. Make sure that the door closes correctly. Clean the outer surfaces with a soft cloth and soapy water. Rinse and dry carefully. Remove any particles or stains inside your appliance or on the ring bearing with a soapy cloth.
MICROWAVE OVEN 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers Operation Question Answer Why is the oven light not There may be several reasons why the oven light is not on. on during cooking? Have you: •Set a cooking time? •Touched START? Why does steam come Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave out of the air exhaust oven has been designed to vent this steam. vent? Will the microwave oven Yes. Never operate the oven empty or without the glass be damaged if it turntable.
MICROWAVE OVEN 17 voltage caused by the magnetron being turned ON and OFF. Food Question Answer What is wrong when baked foods A hard, dry, brown spot indicates overcooking. Shorten have a hard, dry, brown spot? the cooking or reheating time. Why do eggs sometimes pop? When baking, frying, or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a wooden toothpick before cooking. CAUTION: Never microwave eggs in the shell.
MICROWAVE OVEN 18 cooking process. Why do baked potatoes If the cooking time is too long, fire could result. At the sometimes burn during cooking? end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm. CAUTION: Do not overcook. Why is additional time required for As in conventional cooking, the initial temperature of cooking food stored in the food affects total cooking time. You need more time to refrigerator? cook food taken out of a refrigerator than for food at room temperature.
MICROWAVE OVEN defrosting cycle? 19
