Manual Tesco MTG08 Microwave

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MTG08 Microwave Oven User Guide

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Tips for good microwave cooking

Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Guide on Page 2.

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Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking to

distribute the heat evenly. Mashed potato will cook more

evenly and more thoroughly if lightly covered.

Never tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely.

Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it may chemically

break down or melt or even catch fire and contaminate the

food.

Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on the

outside and the thinner part inside for more even cooking.Fold

under the thin edges of fish fillets and tapered foods. Control

the shape, e.g. by tying a meat roast into a cylinder, to get more

uniform results.

6-7 minutes per 500 gr.will cook most diced meat,poultry fruit

and vegetables.Seafood takes less time.

Different foods require different temperatures to cook. Add

more minutes as you drop the power.

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 it.

Food that takes an hour in to cook in a regular oven should take

around 15 minutes in the microwave.

Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes before

cooking to allow the leavening agents to work.

If a recipe calls for milk and water,reduce the water.

Rotate large items of food occasionally during cooking to

encourage even heat distribution.

Food cooks best and reheats better in a round dish or a dish

with curved sides.

Salt attracts microwaves. Don't just sprinkle it on food before

cooking,stir it in or add it later.

Fats and sugars attract microwaves - thoroughly mix sugar with

other ingredients. Care should be taken when cooking foods

with high sugar or fat contents as they can reach very high

temperatures.

Handle pastry-wrapped foods like mince pies carefully as the

filling gets hotter than the pastry.

Hints for reheating food

Heat leftovers and pre-cooked food to at least 70°C. Food

should be hot and steaming before it is served.

When re-heating liquids such as meat stews see that the liquid

boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensure the pieces of meat are

completely heated through.

Only defrost food in the microwave if you plan to cook the

food immediately after it has thawed. Some areas of the food

may begin to cook during defrosting, which can allow bacteria

can flourish.

Remove the food from the wrapping, place it on a microwave

safe dish.Rotate and re-arrange food during defrosting.Where

appropriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the food

items and remove those which have already defrosted.

Steam and Smoke

Steam is a natural product of microwave cooking. It escapes

from the vents in the top and rear of the appliance.These vents

should never be blocked.

Steam may condense in and around the oven during cooking

and should be dried off after use.

If during cooking,smoke starts to come from the oven do NOT

open the oven door! Immediately switch off at the mains,

unplug the oven and wait for the smoke to completely subside

and the oven to fully cool down before removing the food.

Before you use your microwave oven again, consult a service

technician and have the oven tested .

TestingYour Oven

Placeacupofwaterintheovenandheatitonfullpowerfor2

minutes.If the water gets hot the oven is working.

$ Stuffing inside poultry does not have an opportunity to

completely cook, because the meat outside is heated quickly.

Stuffing for poultry should be cooked before hand and inserted

later.

Hints for defrosting

Please follow all the precautions listed below for safety

and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.

$ Read all the instructions and retain them.

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;

Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged cord or

plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or is damaged.

Seek expert assistance.

WARNING

Do not immerse the body of the microwave oven or the

electrical cord or plug in water or liquids.

Do not place the microwave oven on or near a hot gas or

electric burner.

Use the appliance on a stable heat-resistant surface.

Never leave the microwave oven unattended when it is

operational.

Make sure that the power cable does not touch any hot

surface or overhang a table edge.

Do not use the microwave oven outdoors.

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.

Do not use the microwave oven for any purpose not

expressly specified in this manual.

When not in use, do not store utensils, food or other

objects in the oven.

There are no user serviceable parts in your microwave

oven. Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the

product warranty.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

ovens.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an

eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

If you use plastic film when re-heating or cooking food use

only film 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.

Do not use paper or plastic containers, or

plastic film. Utensils for combination-cooking should be

heatproof and microwave safe.

Do not heat oil for frying,or try to fry food in the microwave

oven.The oil could catch fire.

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed

containers since they are liable to explod .

even after microwave

heating has ende

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.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed

eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when

handling the container.

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.

If smoke is observed,switch off or unplug the appliance and

keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

Before using this appliance ensure that the voltage of your

electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating

plate of the appliance

The disconnect device for this appliance is the mains plug.The

mains plug must not be obstructed in any way and must remain

readily removeable from the mains supply.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,

or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play

with the appliance.

When cooking with your oven:

Grill cooking:

THISAPPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

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Before use check that the voltage stated on the rating plate

on the rear of your microwave oven corresponds to your

mains voltage.

The mains socket must be well earthed. Do not plug the

oven into a mains adaptor into which other units are

connected.

Do not touch hot surfaces.Use handles or knobs only.Allow

the appliance to cool before cleaning.

: Do not operate the microwave oven empty.

This could cause damage to the oven.

Unplug the oven when not in use and before cleaning.

Heat-insulation (oven) gloves should be used when

removing a hot container from the oven.

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 as food may splash

and the lid may fall.

Eggs in their shells (whether raw or cooked), fruits in thick

skins and nuts in their shells should not be heated in the

microwave as they may explode

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Items such as potatoes, sausages and chestnuts must be

peeled or pierced thoroughly before cooking.

Food can burn if overcooked. If you are unsure about how

long to cook a food for,start with a short cooking time,and

check the food regularly.

Clean the inside of your microwave regularly and remove

any food deposits.

Use oven gloves when inserting and removing utensils when

the grill is on.

When you remove utensils from the oven, place them on a

heatproof surface,or on an insulating mat.

Keep small children away from the grill and hot dishes

Children should only use the oven under adult supervision

due to the temperatures generated.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF BURNS.

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

When Using the Grill:

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISMANTLE

Is it cooked?

$ Temperature should reach 70º C for meat,fish and eggs.

Poultry white meat should reach 77º C.

Poultry dark meat should reach 80º C.

Juices from meat and poultry should never be pink.

Poultry thigh joints should move easily.

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APPROXIMATE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)

Item Weight CookingTime StandingTime

Cod fillets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes

Cod steaks 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes

Haddock fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes

Kipper fillets 450g 3.4 minutes 4-6 minutes

Plaice fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 6-8 minutes

Trout (2 fish,gutted but whole) turn fish over half way through 3.5-5 minutes 4-6 minutes

The times given above are approximate and should be adjusted to suit portion sizes and individual taste.The average cooking time for fish is

around 3.5 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The fish should be lightly covered during the standing period.

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