MICROWAVE OVEN
OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE OPERATING.
MD-2653GT
MD-2653GTS
MD-2653SN
P/ No: 3828W5A3696
Contents
Precautions
Contents
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How the Microwave Oven Works
Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and
ordinary daylight. Normally, microwaves spread outwards as they travel
through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. Microwave ovens,
however, have a magnetron which is designed to make use of the energy in
microwaves. Electricity, supplied to the magnetron tube, is used to created
microwave energy.
Unpacking & Installing
Setting the Clock
Child Lock
Micro Power Cooking
Micro Power Level
Two Stage Cooking
Quick Start
Auto Cook
Auto Defrost
Quick Defrost
More or Less Cooking
Toaster
4 ~ 5
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10
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12 ~ 14
15 ~ 16
17 ~ 18
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These microwaves enter the cooking area through openings inside the oven.
A turntable or tray is located at the bottom of the oven. Microwaves cannot
pass through metal walls of the oven, but they can penetrate such materials
as glass, porcelain and paper, the materials out of which microwave-safe
cooking dishes are constructed.
Microwaves do not heat cookware, though cooking vessels will eventually
get hot from the heat generated by the food.
Cleaning of tray
Heating or Reheating Guide
Fresh Vegetable Guide
Important Safety Instructions
Microwave - safe Utensils
Food characteristics & Microwave cooking
Questions & Answers
Plug Wiring Information/ Technical Specifications
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A very safe appliance
Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home
appliances. When the door is opened, the oven
automatically stops producing microwaves. Microwave
energy is converted completely to heat when it enters
food, leaving no “left over” energy to harm you when
you eat your food.
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Unpacking &
By following the basic steps on these two pages you will be able to quickly check that your oven is operating
correctly. Please pay particular attention to the guidance on where to install your oven. When unpacking your
oven make sure you remove all accessories and packing. Check to make sure that your oven has not been
damaged during delivery.
Installing
Place the oven in the level location of your choice with
more than 85cm height but make sure there is at least
30cm of space on the top and 10cm at the rear for proper
ventilation. The front of the oven should be at least 8cm from the
edge of the surface to prevent tipping.
Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level
surface.
An exhaust outlet is located on top or side of the oven. Blocking
the outlet can damage the oven.
GLASS TRAY
The right side in which has exhaust outlet must be at 10 cm from
wall or something to block.
ROTATING RING
THIS OVEN SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL
CATERING PURPOSES
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Plug your oven into a standard household socket.
Make sure your oven is the only appliance
connected to the socket. If your oven does not operate
properly, unplug it from the electrical socket and then plug it
back in.
Open your oven door by pulling the DOOR HANDLE.
Place the ROLLER REST inside the oven and place the
GLASS TRAY on top.
The DISPLAY will count down from 3 minutes.
When it reaches 0, BEEP sounds. Open the
Press the START
Fill a microwave safe container with
button six times
300 ml (1/ 2 pint) of water. Place on
to set 3 minutes
of cooking
oven door and test the temperature of the water. If your
oven is operating the water should be warm. Be careful
when removing the container it may be hot.
the GLASS TRAY and close the oven door. If you
have any doubts about what type of container to
use please refer to page 26.
time. You will
hear a BEEP
each time you
press the button. Your oven
will start before you have
finished the sixth press;
don’t worry this is normal.
YOUR OVEN IS NOW INSTALLED
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Setting the
You can set either 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock.
In the following example I will show you how to set the time for 14:35 when using the 24 clock.
Make sure that you have removed all packaging from your oven.
Clock
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Press SET CLOCK once.
When your oven is plugged in for the
first time or when power resumes after a
power cut, a ‘0’ will be shown in the
display; you will have to reset the clock.
(If you want to use a 12 hour clock, Press SET CLOCK once more.
If you want to change different option after setting clock,
you have to unplug and plug it back in.)
If the clock (or display) shows any
strange looking symbols, unplug your
oven from the electrical socket and plug
it back in and reset the clock.
Press 10 MIN fifteen times.
Press 1 MIN three times.
Press 10 SEC five times.
During clock setting the colon will flash,
After setting, the colon will stop flashing.
If the key (10 MIN / 1 MIN / 10 SEC) is pressed and held, the time will
increase rapidly.
Press SET CLOCK to set the time.
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Child
Lock
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Your oven has a safety feature that
prevents accidental running of the oven.
Once the child lock is set, you will be
unable to use any functions and no
cooking can take place.
Press and hold STOP until “L” appears on the display and BEEP sounds.
The CHILD LOCK is now set.
The time will disappear on the display if you have set the clock.
However your child can still open the
oven door!
“L” remains displayed to let you know that CHILD LOCK is set.
To cancel CHILD LOCK press and hold STOP/ CLEAR until “L” disappears.
You will hear BEEP when it’s released.
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Micro Power
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food on 720W(80%) power for 5 minutes and 30
seconds. During microwave cooking, you can extend the cooking time each 30 seconds upto 30 minutes by
repeatedly pressing the start key.
Cooking
Make sure that you have correctly installed your oven as described
earlier in this book.
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Your oven has five microwave Power
settings. High power is automatically
selected but repeated presses of the
POWER button will select different power
levels.
Press POWER twice to select 720W.
“720” appears on the display.
Press
%
OUTPUT
POWER
POWER
Press 1 MIN five times.
Press 10 SEC three times.
HIGH
MAX
100% 900W
time
MEDIUM
HIGH
times
80% 720W
60% 540W
40% 360W
20% 180W
times
times
times
MEDIUM
Press START.
DEFROST
MEDIUM LOW
After cooking is over, End Reminder Beep sounds per 1 minute for 5
minutes until the oven door is opened.
LOW
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Micro Power
Your microwave oven is equipped with 5 power levels to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking.
The table below shows the examples of food and their recommended cooking power levels for use with this
microwave oven.
Level
OUTPUT
USE
POWER LEVEL
900W
720W
540W
HIGH
100%
* Boil Water
* Brown minced beef
* Cook poultry pieces, fish, vegetables
* Cook tender cuts of meat
MEDIUM HIGH
MEDIUM
80%
60%
* All reheating
* Roast meat and poultry
* Cook mushrooms and shellfish
* Cook foods containing cheese and eggs
* Bake cakes and scones
* Prepare eggs
* Cook custard
* Prepare rice, soup
360W
180W
DEFROST/
40%
20%
* All thawing
MEDIUM LOW
* Melt butter and chocolate
* Cook less tender cuts of meat
LOW
* Soften butter & cheese
* Soften ice cream
* Raise yeast dough
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Two stage
In the following example I will show you how to cook some food in two stages. The first stages will cook your
food for 11 minutes on HIGH; the second will cook for 35 minutes on 360W(40%).
Cooking
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
During two stage cooking the oven door
can be opened and food checked. Close
the oven door and press START and the
cooking stage will continue.
Set the power and the cooking time for stage1.
(You can omit this process for HIGH power.)
Press POWER once to select HIGH power.
Press 10 MIN once.
At the end of stage1, BEEP sounds and
stage 2 commences.
Press 1 MIN once.
Set the power and the cooking time for stage2.
Should you wish to clear the programme
press STOP/ CLEAR twice.
Press POWER four times to select 360W.
Press 10 MIN three times.
Press 1 MIN five times.
Press START.
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Quick
In the following example I will show you how to set 2 minutes of cooking on high power.
Start
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Press QUICK START four times to select 2 minutes on HIGH power.
The QUICK START feature allows you to
set 30 seconds intervals of HIGH power
cooking with a touch of the QUICK
START key.
Your oven will start before you have finished the fourth press.
During QUICK START cooking, you can extend the cooking time up to
10 minutes by repeatedly pressing the QUICK START key.
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Auto
In the following example I will show you how to cook 0.5 kg of jacket potato.
Cook
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
AUTO COOK allows you to cook most of
your favorite food easily by selecting the
food type and entering the weight of the
food by pressing the MORE/ LESS key.
Press AUTO COOK once to select jacket potato.
“AC-1” appears on the display.
Press
Category
AUTO COOK
Jacket potato
Fresh vegatable
Frozen vegatable
Rice/ Pasta
Select desired weight of potato.
time
Press MORE key five times to enter 0.5kg.
times
times
times
times
If the MORE/ LESS keys are pressed and held, the weight will
increase/ decrease rapidly.
Press START.
Fish
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FUNCTION CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT
UTENSIL
FOOD TEMP.
INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO COOK
Jacket Potato
0.1 ~ 1.0 kg
Microwave-
safe bowl
Room
Choose medium sized potatoes 170 -200g.
Wash and dry potatoes. Pierce the potatoes several times with fork. Place the
potatoes on the glass turntable. Adjust weight and press start. After cooking,
remove the potatoes from the oven. Let stand covered with foil for 5 minutes.
Fresh
0.2 ~ 0.8 kg
Microwave-
safe bowl
Room
Frozen
Room
Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water.
Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes.
Add amount of water according to the quantity.
** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon
Vegetable
** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon
Frozen
0.2 ~ 0.8 kg
Microwave-
safe bowl
Place vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl. Add water.
Cover with wrap. After cooking, stir and allow to stand for 2 minutes.
Add amount of water according to the quantity.
** 0.2kg - 0.4kg : 2 Tablespoon
Vegetable
** 0.5kg - 0.8kg : 4 Tablespoon
Rice/ Pasta
0.1 ~ 0.3 kg
Microwave-
safe bowl
Wash rice. Darin water.
Place rice & boiling water with 1/ 4 to 1 teaspoon salt in a deep and large
bowl.
Weight
Water Rice
Pasta
100g
180ml
400ml
200g
330ml
800ml
300g
480ml
1200ml
Cover
Yes
No
** Rice - After cooking, stand covered for 5 minutes or until water is
absorbed.
** Pasta - During the cooking, stir several times. After cooking, stand for
1 or 2 minutes with cover. Rinse pasta with cold water.
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FUNCTION CATEGORY WEIGHT LIMIT
UTENSIL
FOOD TEMP.
INSTRUCTIONS
AUTO COOK
Fish
0.1 ~ 0.6 kg
Microwave-
Refrigerated
Whole fish, steaks
safe flan dish
- Oily fish : salmon, mackerel
- White fish : cod, haddock
Arrange in a single layer in a large microwave-safe flan dish.
Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap and pierce in several places.
Place on the glass turntable. Adjust weight and press start.
After cooking, remove the dish from the oven.
Allow to stand for 3 minutes before serving.
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The temperature and density of food varies, I would recommend that the food is checked before cooking
commences. Pay particular attention to large joints of meat and chicken, some foods should not be completely
thawed before cooking. For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still
slightly frozen. The BREAD programme is suitable for defrosting small items such as rolls or a small loaf. These will
require a standing time to allow the centre to thaw. In the following example I will show you how to defrost 1.4Kg
of frozen poultry.
Auto
Defrost
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Weigh the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close the
oven door.
Press AUTO DEFROST twice to select the POULTRY defrosting programme.
“dEF2” appears on the display window.
Your oven has four microwave defrost
settings:- MEAT, POULTRY, FISH and
BREAD; each defrost category has
different power settings. Repeated
presses of the AUTO DEFROST buttons
Enter the weight of the frozen food that you are about to defrost.
will select different settings.
Press MORE fourteen times to enter 1.4kg.
Press
Category
AUTO DEFROST
MEAT
Press START.
time
times
times
POULTRY
FISH
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing.
After checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.
times
BREAD
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounds) unless the door is opened.
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AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST GUIDE
• Food to be defrosted should be in a suitable microwave proof container and place uncovered on the glass turntable.
• If necessary, shield small areas of meat or poultry with flat pieces of aluminum foil. This will prevent thin areas becoming warm during defrosting. Ensure the
foil does not touch the oven walls.
• Separate items like minced meat, chops, sausages and bacon as soon as possible.
• When BEEP, at this point remove the food from the microwave oven, turn the food over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end
of the program, remove the food from the microwave oven, cover with foil and allow to stand until completely thawed. To thaw completely, for example joints
of meat and whole chickens should STAND for a minimum of 1 hour before cooking.
Category
Weight Limit
Utensil
Food
Microwave ware
(Flat plate)
Meat
0.1 ~ 4.0 kg
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Minced beef, Fillet steak, Cubes for stew, Sirloin steak, Pot roast, Rump roast, Beef burger
Pork chops, Lamp chops, Rolled roast, Sausage, Cutlets(2cm)
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.
Poultry
Whole chicken, Legs, Breasts, Turkey breasts(under 2.0kg)
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 20-30 minutes.
Fish
Fillets, Steaks, Whole fish, Sea foods
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 10-20 minutes.
0.1 ~ 0.5 kg
Paper towel
or flat plate
Sliced bread, Buns, Baguette, etc.
Bread
Separate slices and place between paper towel or flat plate.
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 1-2 minutes.
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Quick
Use this function to thaw only 0.5kg of Minced meat very quickly.
This will require a standing time to allow the center to thaw. In the following example will show you how to defrost
0.5kg of frozen minced meat.
Defrost
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Weight the food that you are about to defrost. Be certain to remove any
metallic ties or wraps; then place the food in your oven and close
the oven door.
Your oven has a microwave quick
defrost setting (MEAT).
Press QUICK DEFROST.
The oven will start automatically.
During defrosting your oven will “BEEP”, at which point open the oven door, turn food over and separate to
ensure even thawing. Remove any portions that have thawed or shield them to help slow down thawing. After
checking close the oven door and press START to resume defrosting.
Your oven will not stop defrosting (even when the beep sounded) unless the door is opened.
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QUICK DEFROST GUIDE
Use this function to defrost quickly for minced meat.
Remove the meat completely from it’s wrapping. Place the mince onto a microwave-safe plate. When BEEP, at this point remove the mince from the microwave
oven, turn the mince over and return to the microwave oven. Press start to continue. At the end of the program remove the mince from the microwave oven,
cover with foil and allow to stand 5-15 minutes or until completely thawed.
Category
Weight
Utensil
Instructions
Minced Meat
Microwave ware
(Flat plate)
Minced meat
0.5kg
Turn food over at beep.
After defrosting, let stand for 5-15 minutes.
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More or Less
In the following example I will show you how to change the preset AUTO COOK programmes for a
longer or shorter cooking time.
Cooking
Press STOP/ CLEAR.
Set the required AUTO COOK programme.
If you find that your food is over or
undercooked when using the AUTO
COOK programme, you can increase or
decrease cooking time by pressing the
MORE/ LESS key.
(Select weight of food.)
Press START.
When cooking without Auto function you
can extend the cooking time at any point
by pressing MORE/ LESS key.
There is no need to stop the cooking
process.
Press MORE.
The cooking time will increase by 10 seconds for each press of the key.
Press LESS.
The cooking time will decrease by 10 seconds for each press of the key.
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In the following example I will show you how to toast bread at level 6.
Toaster
BE CAREFUL NOT TO TOUCH THE METALIC PART AFTER WORKING. IT MAY BE HOT.
Press TOAST CLEAR.
The microwave oven and toaster can be
used at the same time.
Press TOAST DARKER twice to select the level 6.
When you toast continuously, Please
reduce cooking time at the next toast.
After end of toast, the cooling fan works
for a second.
When operating toaster with door closed,
this will be illuminated. If you open the
door during toasting, this will blink.
Press TOAST START.
Toast darkness settings
If you press toast start button first, the toaster will start automatically with
the level you toasted previously.
Degree of Darkness Select darkness level
Light
Medium
1 ~ 3
4 ~ 6
7 ~ 9
Dark
The end of toast, BEEP sounds, open the door, and take out the bread.
Maximum size of bread.
Bread may burn. Therefore toaster must not be used near or below curtains
And other combusible materials, they must be watched.
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In the following example I will show you how to clean the tray.
Cleaning of tray
Pull THE TRAY.
You need to clear the surfaces in contact
with the bread regularly.
Clean THE TRAY.
Insert THE TRAY to end.
If the tray is not inserted to end, the door of toaster may not open.
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To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of
food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room
temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a
microwavable container. The food will be heated more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or vented plastic
wrap. Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns. Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food.
Heating or Reheating
Guide
Cook time
(at HIGH)
Cook time
(at HIGH)
Item
Special Instructions
Item
Special Instructions
5~51/ 2 minutes
(at medium high)
Sliced meat
3 slices
1~2 minutes Place sliced meat on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Mashed potatoes
350g
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
(0.5cm thick)
• Note: Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy.
11/ 2~3 minutes
Chicken pieces
1 breast
2~3 minutes Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate.
3~31/ 2 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Baked beans
1 cup
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
1 leg and thigh
21/ 2~4 minutes
71/ 2~11minutes
Fish fillet
(170-230g)
1~2 minutes Place fish on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Ravioli or pasta in sauce
1 cup
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups
Lasagne
1 serving(300g)
4~6 minutes Place lasagne on microwavable plate.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
1~11/ 2 minutes
31/ 2~5 minutes
Rice
1 cup
4 cups
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
Casserole
1 cup
11/ 2~3 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
41/ 2~7minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups
Sandwich roll or bun
1 roll
Wrap in paper towel and place on glass tray.
15~30 seconds
Casserole
cream or cheese
1 cup
1~21/ 2 minutes COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
31/ 2~6 minutes Stir once halfway through cooking.
11/ 2~21/ 2 minutes
31/ 2~51/ 2 minutes
Vegetables
1 cup
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
4 cups
4 cups
11/ 2~2 minutes
Sloppy Joe or
Barbecued beef
1 sandwich
1~21/ 2 minutes Reheat filling and bun separately.
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once. Heat bun as directed in chart below.
Soup
1 serving (8 oz.)
COOK covered in microwavable casserole dish.
Stir once halfway through cooking.
(1/ 2 cup meat filling)
without bun
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Fresh Vegetable
Guide
Cook time
(at HIGH)
Standing
Time
Cook time
(at HIGH)
Standing
Vegetable Amount
Instructions
Vegetable Amount
Instructions
Time
41/ 2 ~ 7
10 ~ 12
Artichokes
(230g each)
2 medium
4 medium
Trim. Add 2 tsp water and 2 tsp juice. 2~3 minutes
Cover.
Corn, Fresh
2 ears
230g
4 ~ 8
Husk. Add 2 tbsp water in 1.5 litre
baking dish. Cover.
2~3 minutes
Mushrooms,
Fresh, Sliced
11/ 2 ~ 21/ 2 Place mushrooms in 1.5 litre covered 2~3 minutes
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.
21/ 2 ~ 6
Asparagus,
Fresh, Spears
450g
450g
450g
Add 1 cup water. Cover.
2~3 minutes
Green Beans
Beats, Fresh
Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre casserole 2~3 minutes
dish. Stir halfway through cooking.
7 ~ 11
Parsnips, Fresh,
Sliced
450g
4 ~ 7
6 ~ 9
4 ~ 9
Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered 2~3 minutes
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.
Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered 2~3 minutes
casserole dish. Rearrange halfway
through cooking.
11 ~ 16
Peas, Green,
Fresh
4 cups
Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered 2~3 minutes
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.
Broccoli, Fresh,
Spears
450g
450g
Place broccoli in baking dish.
Add 1/ 2 cup water.
2~3 minutes
5 ~ 8
Sweet Potatoes 2 medium
Whole Baking
(170~230g each)
Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2~3 minutes
Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
4 medium 6~ 12
Cabbage, Fresh,
Chopped
Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered 2~3 minutes
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.
51/ 2~71/ 2
White potatoes, 2 potatoes 51/ 2 ~ 71/ 2 Pierce potatoes several times with fork. 2~3 minutes
Whole Baking
(170~230g each)
4 potatoes 91/ 2 ~ 14 Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn over halfway through cooking.
Carrots, Fresh,
Sliced
200g
450g
Add 1/ 4 cup water in 1.5 litre covered 2~3 minutes
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.
2 ~ 3
5 ~ 7
Spinach, Fresh,
Leaf
450g
41/ 2 ~ 71/ 2 Add 1/ 2 cup water in 2 litre covered
2~3 minutes
casserole dish.
Cauliflower,
Fresh, Whole
Trim. Add 1/ 4 cup water in 1.5 litre
covered casserole dish. Stir halfway
through cooking.
2~3 minutes
Courgette, Fresh,
Sliced
450g
41/ 2 ~ 71/ 2 Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre covered
casserole dish. Stir halfway through
cooking.
2~3 minutes
2~3 minutes
Fresh, Flowerettes
Celery, Fresh,
Sliced
2 cups
4 cups
Slice. Add 1/ 2 cup water in 1.5 litre
covered casserole dish. Stir halfway
through cooking.
2~3 minutes
11 ~ 16
Pierce. Place on 2 paper towels.
Turn courgette over and rearrange
halfway through cooking.
Courgette, Fresh,
Whole
450g
6 ~ 9
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WARNING
Important safety instructions
Please ensure cooking times are correctly
set as over cooking may result in FIRE and
subsequent DAMAGE to the OVEN.
Read carefully and keep for future reference
12 Before cooking, pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or
vegetable.
1 Do not attempt to tamper with, or make any adjustments or repairs to the
door, control panel, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven.
It is hazardous for anyone to carry out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy. Repairs should only be undertaken by a
qualified service technician.
13 Do not cook eggs in their shell. Pressure will build up inside the egg which
will burst.
14 Do not attempt deep fat frying in your oven.
15 Remove the plastic wrapping from food before cooking or defrosting. Note
though that in some cases food should be covered with plastic film, for
heating or cooking.
2 Do not operate the oven when empty. It is best to leave a glass of water in
the oven when not in use. The water will safely absorb all microwave
energy, if the oven is accidentally started.
16 If the oven door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
3 Do not use the oven for the purpose of dehumidification. It can be the cause
of serious damage of safety. (ex. Operating the microwave oven with the
wet newspapers, clothes, toys, pet or portable electric devices, etc.)
17 If smoke is observed, switch off or disconnect the oven from the power
supply and keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
4 Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels, unless your cook book contains
instructions, for the food you are cooking.
18 When food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper
or other combustible materials, check the oven frequently due to the
possibility of the food container is deteriorating.
5 Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.
6 Do not use wooden containers. They may heat-up and char. Do not use
ceramic containers which have metallic (e.g. gold or silver) inlays. Always
remove metal twist ties. Metal objects in the oven may arc, which can cause
serious damage.
19 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.
20 Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
7 Do not operate the oven with a kitchen towel, a napkin or any other
obstruction between the door and the front edges of the oven, which may
cause microwave energy leakage.
21 Do not operate the oven, if the door seals and adjacent parts of the
microwave oven are faulty, until the oven has been repaired by a qualified
service technician.
8 Do not use recycled paper products since they may contain impurities which
may cause sparks and/ or fires when used in cooking.
22 Check the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens before use.
9 Do not rinse the turntable by placing it in water just after cooking. This may
cause breakage or damage.
23 Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity,
accessories and dishes during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook
operations, unless wearing thick oven gloves, as they will become hot.
Before clearing make sure they are not hot.
10 Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal
times are allowed they may overheat and burn.
11 Be certain to place the oven so the front of the door is 8 cm or more
behind the edge of the surface on which it is placed, to avoid accidental
tipping of the appliance.
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Important safety instructions
Read carefully and keep for future reference
24 Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
33 Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for
appliances having a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).
25 When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
34 If heating elements are provided, during use the appliance becomes hot.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
oven.
26 If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
35 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervisior.
27 Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handing the container.
28 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
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 person to
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the
removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
29 Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating
has ended.
30 Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
31 The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
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.
32 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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Microwave-safe
Utensils
Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your
Paper
microwave oven
Paper plates and containers are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven,
Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the
oven and cause arcing, an alarming phenomenon that resembles lightning.
Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave
oven. However, some ma y conta in ma teria ls tha t render them unsuita ble a s
microwave cookware. If you have any doubts about a particular utensil, there’s a
simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven.
provided that the cooking time is short and foods to be cooked are low in fat and
moisture. Paper towels are also very useful for wrapping foods and for lining baking
trays in which greasy foods such as bacon are cooked. In general, avoid coloured
paper products as the colour may run. Some recycled paper products may contain
impurities which could cause arcing or fires when used in the microwave oven.
Plastic cooking bags
Place the utensil in question next to a glass bowl filled with water in the microwave
oven. Microwave at power HIGH for 1 minute. If the water heats up but the utensil
remains cool to the touch, the utensil is microwave~safe. However, if the water does
not change temperature but the utensil becomes warm, microwaves are being
absorbed by the utensil and it is not safe for use in the microwave oven. You
probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as
cooking equipment in your microwa ve oven. Just rea d through the following
checklist.
Provided they are made specially for cooking, cooking bags are microwave safe.
However, be sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape. Never use
ordinary plastic bags for cooking in your microwave oven, as they will melt and
rupture.
Plastic microwave cookware
A variety of shapes and sizes of microwave cookware are available. For the most
part, you can probably use items you already have on hand rather than investing in
new kitchen equipment.
Dinner plates
Pottery, stoneware and ceramic
Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven,
but they should be tested to be sure.
Ma ny kinds of dinner-wa re a re microwa ve-sa fe. If in doubt consult the
manufacturer’s literature or perform the microwave test.
Glassware
Glassware that is heat-resistant is microwave-safe. This would include all brands of
oven tempered glass cookware. However, do not use delicate glassware, such as
tumblers or wine glasses, as these might shatter as the food warms.
CAUTION
Some items with high lead or iron content are not suitable for cooking
utensils.
Plastic storage containers
These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated. However, they
should not be used to hold foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot
foods will eventually warp or melt plastic containers.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
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Food characteristics&
Microwave cooking
Moisture content of food
Keeping an eye on things
Since the heat generated from microwaves tends to evaporate moisture, relatively dry food
such as roasts and some vegetables should either be sprinkled with water prior to cooking
or covered to retain moisture.
The recipes in the book have been formulated with great care, but your success in
preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks.
Always watch your food while it cooks. Your microwave oven is equipped with a
light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation so that you can see
inside and check the progress of your food. Directions given in recipes to elevate,
stir, and the like should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended. If the
food seems to be cooking unevenly, simply make the necessary adjustments you think
appropriate to correct the problem.
Bone and fat content of food
Bones conduct heat and fat cooks more quickly than meat. Care must be taken when
cooking bony or fatty cuts of meat that they do not cook unevenly and do not become
overcooked.
Quantity of food
The number of microwaves in your oven remains constant regardless of how much food is
being cooked. Therefore, the more food you place in the oven, the longer the cooking time.
Remember to decrease cooking times by at least one third when halving a recipe.
Shape of food
Factors affecting microwave cooking times
Many factors affect cooking times. The temperature of ingredients used in a recipe
makes a big difference in cooking times. For example, a cake made with ice-cold
butter, milk, and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with
ingredients that are at room temperature. All of the recipes in this book give a range
of cooking times. In general, you will find that the food remains under-cooked at the
lower end of the time range, and you may sometimes want to cook your food beyond
the maximum time given, according to personal preference. The governing
philosophy of this book is that it is best for a recipe to be conservative in giving
cooking times. While overcooked food is ruined for good. Some of the recipes,
particularly those for bread, cake, and custards, recommend that food be removed
from the oven when they are slightly undercooked. This is not a mistake. When
allowed to stand, usually covered, these foods will continue to cook outside of the
oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels
inward. If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through, the outer
portions will become overcooked or even burnt. You will become increasingly skilful
in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods.
Density of food
Microwaves penetrate only about 2.cm into food, the interior portion of thick foods are
cooked as the heat generated on the outside travels inward. Only the outer edge of food in
cooked by microwave energy; the rest is cooked by conduction. The worst possible shape
for a food that is to be microwaved is a thick square. The corners will burn long before the
centre is even warm . Round thin foods and ring shaped foods cook successfully in the
microwave.
Covering
A cover traps heat and steam which causes food to cook more quickly. Use a lid or
microwave cling film with a corner folded back to prevent splitting.
Browning
Meats and poultry that are cooked fifteen minutes or longer will brown lightly in their own
fat. Food that are cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning
sauce such as worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or barbecue sauce to achieve an appetizing
colour. Since relatively small amounts of browning sauces are added to food the original
flavour of the recipe is not altered.
Covering with greaseproof paper
Light, porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy, dense
foods such as roasts and casseroles. You must take care when microwaving porous
food that the outer edges do not become dry and brittle.
Greaseproofing effectively prevents spattering and helps food retain some heat. But
because it makes a looser cover than a lid or clingfilm, it allows the food to dry out slightly.
Arranging and spacing
Height of food
Individual foods such as baked potatoes, small cakes and hors d’oeuvres will heat more
evenly if placed in the oven an equal distance apart, preferably in a circular pattern. Never
stack foods on top of one another.
The upper portion of tall food, particularly roasts, will cook more quickly than the
lower portion. Therefore, it is wise to turn tall food during cooking, sometimes several
times.
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Food characteristics &
Microwave cooking.
Stirring
To Clean Your Oven
Stirring is one of the most important of all microwaving techniques. In conventional cooking,
food is stirred for the purpose of blending. Microwaved food, however, is stirred in order to
spread and redistribute heat. Always stir from the outside towards the centre as the outside
of the food heats first.
1 Keep the inside of the oven clean
Food spatters or spilled liquids stick to oven walls and between seal and door
surface. It is best to wipe up spillovers with a damp cloth right away. Crumbs and
spillovers will absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times. Use a damp
cloth to wipe out crumbs that fall between the door and the frame. It is important to
keep this area clean to assure a tight seal. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth
then rinse and dry. Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleaners. The glass tray
can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
Turning over
Large, tall foods such as roasts and whole chickens should be turned so that the top and
bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn cut up chicken and chops.
Placing thicker portions facing outwards
Since microwaves are attracted to the outside portion of food, it makes sense to place
thicker portions of meat, poultry and fish to the outer edge of the baking dish. This way,
thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly.
Shielding
Strips of aluminium foil (which block microwaves) can be placed over the corners or edges
of square and rectangular foods to prevent those portions from overcooking. Never use too
much foil and make sure the foil is secured to the dish or it may cause ‘arcing’ in the oven.
Elevating
2 Keep the outside of the oven clean
Clean the outside of your oven with soap and water then with clean water and dry
with a soft cloth or paper towel. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the
oven, the water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings. To clean
control panel, open the door to prevent oven from accidentally starting, and wipe a
damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP/ CLEAR after cleaning.
Thick or dense foods can be elevated so that microwaves can be absorbed by the underside
and centre of the foods.
Piercing
Foods enclosed in a shell, skin or membrane are likely to burst in the oven unless they are
pierced prior to cooking. Such foods include yolks and whites of eggs, clams and oysters
and whole vegetables and fruits.
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4
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe the panels
with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high
humidity conditions and in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit.
Testing if cooked
Food cooks so quickly in a microwave oven, it is necessary to test it frequently. Some foods
are left in the microwave until completely cooked, but most foods, including meats and
poultry, are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and allowed to finish
cooking during standing time. The internal temperature of foods will rise between 50F (30C)
and 150F (80C) during standing time.
The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse
then dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE MATERIALS, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERS OR
STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.
Standing time
Foods are often allowed to stand for 3 to 10 minutes after being removed from the
microwave oven. Usually the foods are covered during standing time to retain heat unless
they are supposed to be dry in texture (some cakes and biscuits, for example). Standing
allows foods to finish cooking and also helps flavour blend and develop.
Metal parts will be easier to maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth.
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Questions &
Answers
Q What’s wrong when the oven light will not glow?
A There may be several reasons why the oven light will not glow.
Light bulb has blown
Q Is it possible to pop corn in a microwave oven?
A Yes, if using one of the two methods described
below
Door is not closed
1 Popcorn-popping utensils designed specifically for microwave cooking.
2 Prepackaged commercial microwave popcorn that contains specific
times and power outputs needed for an acceptable final product.
Q Does microwave energy pass through the viewing screen in the door?
A No. The holes, or ports, are made to allow light to pass; they do not let
microwave energy through.
FOLLOW EXACT DIRECTIONS GIVEN BY EACH MANUFACTURER FOR
THEIR POPCORN PRODUCT. DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED
WHILE THE CORN IS BEING POPPED. IF CORN FAILS TO POP AFTER
THE SUGGESTED TIMES, DISCONTINUE COOKING. OVERCOOKING
COULD RESULT IN THE CORN CATCHING FIRE.
Q Why does the beep tone sound when a pad on the Control Panel is
touched?
A The beep tone sounds to assure that the setting is being properly entered.
Q Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates empty?
CAUTION
A Yes Never run it empty or without the glass tray.
NEVER USE A BROWN PAPER BAG FOR POPPING CORN. NEVER
ATTEMPT TO POP LEFTOVER KERNELS.
Q Why do eggs sometimes pop?
A 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
before cooking. Never microwave eggs in the shell.
Q Why doesn’t my oven always cook as fast as the cooking guide says?
A Check your cooking guide again to make sure you’ve followed directions
correctly, and to see what might cause variations in cooking time.
Cooking guide times and heat settings are suggestions, chosen to help
prevent overcooking, the most common problem in getting used to a
microwave oven. Variations in the size, shape, weight and dimensions of
the food require longer cooking time. Use your own judgement along
with the cooking guide suggestions to test food condition, lust as you
would do with a conventional cooker.
Q Why is standing time recommended after microwave cooking is over?
A After microwave cooking is finished, food keeps on cooking during
standing time. This standing time finishes cooking evenly throughout the
food. The amount of standing time depends on the density of the food.
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Plug wiring information/
Technical Specifications
Warning
Technical Specification
This appliance must be earthed
MD-2653GT/ MD-2653GTS/ MD-2653SN
The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the
following codes
BLUE ~ Neutral
BROWN ~ Live
GREEN & YELLOW ~ Earth
Power Input
230 V AC / 50 Hz
900 W (IEC60705 rating standard)
2450 MHz
Output
Microwave Frequency
Outside Dimension
Power Consumption
Microwave
541mm (W) x 310mm (H) x 436mm (D)
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as follows:
1300 Watts
850 Watts
2100 Watts
Toaster
The wire which is colored BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or Colored BLACK.
Combination
The wire which is colored BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored RED.
The wire which is colored GREEN & YELLOW or GREEN must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or
.
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;
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