Palsonic Microwave Oven PMO 750 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN  
PMO-750  
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL  
 
CONTENTS  
SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................  
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2
Safety precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave  
energy ......................................................................................................  
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3
Important safety instructions ...................................................................  
Electrical requirements ............................................................................  
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6
Grounding instructions ............................................................................  
Features ...................................................................................................  
Control panel ...........................................................................................  
Installation ...............................................................................................  
How to operate ........................................................................................  
Trouble shooting .....................................................................................  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
MODEL:  
PMO-750  
AC line voltage:  
Power consumption:  
See rating label  
Output power:  
Microwave frequency:  
Capacity:  
800W  
2450MHz  
22 litres  
492mm x 359mm x 298mm  
(19.4" x 14.1" x 11.7")  
Outside dimensions:  
(W x D x H)  
Net weight (approx.):  
15.6 kg (34 lbs)  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
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. It is particularly important  
that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:  
(1) door (bent),  
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),  
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.  
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except  
properly qualified service personnel.  
IMPORTANT: The microwave oven is designed for household use only.  
It must not be used for commercial operation.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,  
including the following:  
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to  
persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.  
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.  
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE  
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2.  
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded  
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 5.  
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided  
installation instructions.  
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example,  
closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven.  
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. This  
oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food. and is for domestic use  
only. It is not designed for commercial, industrial or laboratory use, Do  
not use the microwave oven for other than cooking purposes.  
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.  
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 use outdoors.  
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing  
the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a  
sponge or soft cloth.  
16. Do not heat substances containing or producing corrosive chemicals and  
vapors, such as sulfides and chlorides in oven and avoid using such cleaning  
agents containing such chemicals to clean the oven.  
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:  
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if plastic or paper.  
other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.  
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.  
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(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn  
oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or  
circuit breaker panel.  
18. Install your oven as directed and with adequate ventilation provided all  
round.  
19. Microwave oven should not be operated without food inside. Operation  
in this manner is likely to damage the oven.  
20. Metal and electroplated material should not be put inside the oven when  
operating.  
21. Do not lean on the door; this could cause mis-alignment of the door.  
22. Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time to ensure  
that you will not be exposed to excessive microwave energy.  
23. Do not use the oven for storage of paper or cooking utensils.  
24. Be certain the turntable inside the oven is in place when you operate the  
25. Handel the glass turntable carefully. It is fragile.  
26. Preheating times for microwave browning dishes vary depending on the size  
of the browning dish and food being cooked  
DO NOT REHEAT BROWNING ON DISH THE GLASS  
TURNTABLE MORE THAN 5 MINUTES. A SUITABLE  
INSULATOR SUCH AS A MICROWAVE AND  
HEATPROOF DINNER PLATE SHOULD BE PLACED  
BETWEEN THE TURNTABLE AND THE BROWNING  
DISH IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE TURNTABLE  
FROM OVERHEATING.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS  
1. The microwave oven must be plugged directly to a 3-prong wall receptacle  
which is properly grounded.  
2. Use power source of 10 amps minimum capacity and as specified on the label at  
the back of the microwave oven.  
3. This unit must be fully grounded at all times. Do not under any  
circumstances cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.  
4. Because of potential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly  
advise against the use of an adaptor  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, ground-  
ing 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. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed  
and grounded.  
WARNING - Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric  
shock.  
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not  
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly  
grounded.  
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FEATURES  
1. Safety door lock system (latches) - governed by three built-in safety devices  
to ensure that the oven automatically cuts out and stops functioning the  
moment the door is opened.  
2. See-through oven window with perforated metal inlaid in plastic.  
3. Ventilation openings with projected spacer to allow proper airflow.  
4. Removable roller ring.  
5. Removable glass turntable improves cooking uniformity.  
6. Control panel.  
7. Press to open oven door.  
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DISPLAY WINDOW-the  
digital display counts  
down the cooking time  
when the oven is in use  
The indicator light will  
show the cooking mode  
CLOCK - this feature  
function as a clock  
when the oven  
DEFROST-uniform thawing  
is preset at power 3  
is not in use  
MICROWAVE COOK  
Set cooking time for  
microwave cook. Power  
will be automatically set  
POWER LEVEL-it ranges  
from 1 to 10  
NUMBER keys for  
programming cooking time and  
power level: and setting  
the clock  
POPCORN/PIZZA- touch ONCE  
for cooking popcorn: touch  
TWICE for cooking pizza  
BAKED POTATO-easy touch  
key for baking potatoes  
ONE MINUTE PLUS/QUICK COOK  
touch ONCE to cook for 1  
minute at power level 10.  
or to increase cooking time  
by 1 minute  
START-much this key  
to commence cooking.  
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INSTALLATION  
NOTE: This microwave oven is not designed for built-in use.  
1.  
Make sure all packing materials have been removed from the oven. Visual  
check after unpacking Check the oven for any damages, such as misaligned  
door. damaged gaskets around door or dents inside the oven cavity or on the  
door. If there is any damage. do not operate the oven until it has been  
checked by an authorized service personnel and any repairs made, if necessary.  
The oven should be placed on a flat and stable counter, table or cart.  
The oven should be placed away from high temperature and steam.  
Exhaust vents are provided on the back of the oven for proper cooling and  
airflow in the cavity. Never allow anything to cover the air vents and there  
should be at least 2" (5cm) clearance at the.air vents to permit adequate air  
circulation.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Place turntable inside the oven cavity and be sure that it is seated properly  
on the roller ring.  
Read through all the precautions and the operating instructions before  
operating the oven.  
Diagram for installing the turntable.  
Glass tray  
Ring  
Turntable shaft  
Cavity  
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HOW TO OPERATE THE MICROWAVE OVEN  
1. Plug your oven into a 3 prong grounded outlet. Be sure that your microwave  
oven is the only appliance on the circuit.  
2. Set clock (see page 11 for setting).  
3. Push button to open door  
4. Close door securely.  
5. Set function pads.  
6. Touch START pad.  
7. An audible signal will sound at the end of the cooking cycle and the oven  
will turn off automatically.  
8. Cancel any entry for cooking, when food has been removed from oven during  
operation.  
NOTE:  
Cooking may be interrupted at any time during operation for turning or stirring  
of food. When the door of the oven is open, oven stops producing microwave  
energy instantly. To continue cooking re-close the door and touch START pad  
again. Previously set programme will not be wiped off.  
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HOW TO OPERATE THE FUNCTION KEYS  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
This feature functions as a 12-hr clock. DO NOT input numbers exceeding 1259.  
To set the clock, follow this procedure when you first plug in your oven.  
After your oven is plugged in, the letters 88:88 will appear in the display window.  
Touch the  
CLOCK key and then touch the appropriate number pads in sequence.  
PROCEDURE  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
CLOCK  
INDICATOR  
88:88  
:0  
When oven is plugged in  
1. Touch CLOCK key  
2. Touch number key  
CLOCK  
808  
On  
On  
8:08  
3. Touch Clock Pad to set.  
MICROWAVE COOK  
The microwave oven has a 99 minute 99 second timer for cooking operations. Once  
Microwave Cook is set, the microwave oven will operate at maximum power  
(power level 10) automatically, but this does not appear in. the display. If another  
power level is desired, then touch  
required  
POWER LEVEL key and the power level  
EXAMPLE 1: Setting 1 minute at. power level 10  
COOKING EXAMPLE: Melt butter  
MICROWAVE  
COOK  
INDICATOR  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
PROCEDURE  
KEY  
1. Place food in oven and  
close door  
MICRO-  
WAVE  
COOK  
On  
On  
:0  
2. Touch MICROWAVE  
COOK key  
1:00  
100  
3. Touch desired number keys  
4. Touch START key  
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The display will show the set  
cooking time counting down till  
the cooking cycle is finished.  
An audible signal will sound  
and the display will return to  
the day clock.  
START  
NOTE: If you wish to check the power level, touch  
POWER LEVEL key.  
The power level will be displayed for a few seconds. and then the display will  
change back to cooking time.  
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Example 2: Setting 5 minutes cooking time at power level 7  
COOKING EXAMPLE: Reheating two plates of food  
MICROWAVE  
COOK  
INDICATOR  
PROCEDURE  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
KEY  
1. Place food in oven and  
close door  
MICRO-  
:0  
2. Touch MICROWAVE  
COOK key  
On  
WAVE  
COOK  
3. Touch number keys for  
desired cooking time  
500  
On  
On  
5:00  
P-10  
4. Touch POWER LEVEL key  
POWER  
LEVEL  
5. Touch number key for power  
level  
7
P-7  
On  
START  
6. Touch START key  
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The display will show the  
cooking time counting down  
from 5 minutes to zero. Power  
level 7 does not show, unless  
power level key is touched.  
Note: If you want to change the power level during cooking, touch the  
POWER LEVEL key and then enter the power level you wish to use.  
MICROWAVE COOK  
Your microwave oven is ideal for defrosting frozen food quickly and evenly. and has  
a special defrost facility for this. Simply touch  
3 is automatically set.  
DEFROST key and power level  
Example: Defrost for 10 minutes  
COOKING EXAMPLE: Defrost 450g/ 1 lb fish fillets  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
DEFROST  
INDICATOR  
PROCEDURE  
KEY  
1. Place frozen food in oven and  
close door  
2. Touch DEFROST key  
3. Touch number keys for  
desired defrosting time  
:0  
On  
On  
DEFROST  
1000  
10:00  
The display will show the  
defrosting time counting down  
from 10 minutes to zero.  
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4. Touch START key  
START  
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PROGRAMMED COOKING  
You can programme your microwave oven to a combined cooking sequence of a  
maximum of three stages.  
1) TWO STAGES  
a) MICROWAVE COOK - MICROWAVE COOK, at different power level  
Cooking can start off with high power level and finish cooking at a lower power  
level. or vice versa.  
Note:  
If the power level of the second stage of cooking is different from the first stage,  
POWER LEVEL key should be touched again for the desired setting  
otherwise power level 10 will automatically set at the second stage of cooking.,  
Example: MICROWAVE COOK,8 minutes at power level 10 - MICROWAVE  
COOK, 20 minutes al power level 5.  
MICROWAVE  
PROCEDURE  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
COOK  
KEY  
INDICATOR  
MICRO-  
WAVE  
COOK  
800  
MICRO-  
WAVE  
COOK  
2000  
1. Touch MICROWAVE  
COOK key  
:0  
On  
2. Touch number keys  
8:00  
:0  
On  
On  
3. Touch MICROWAVE  
COOK key  
4. Touch number keys  
20:00  
P-10  
On  
On  
5. Touch POWER LEVEL  
key  
POWER  
LEVEL  
6. Touch number key  
7. Touch START key  
P-5  
5
On  
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START  
The display will show 8 minutes  
of counting down and followed  
by 20 minutes.  
COOKING EXAMPLE: Beef stew  
b) MICROWAVE COOK - MICROWAVE COOK  
Microwave cook, using the same power level to prolong the cooking time.  
COOKING EXAMPLE: Turkey  
2) THREE STAGES  
DEFROST - MICROWAVE COOK - MICROWAVE COOK  
Defrost food and cook straight away, using two different power levels  
COOKING EXAMPLE: Frozen cheese fondue.  
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INDEPENDENT FUNCTIONS  
Four quick cooking functions are provided to suit your convenience in cooking the  
most common foods. The cooking result will vary according to the initial temperature  
of the foods. Adjustment in cooking time may be necessary.  
A) POPCORN  
A program has been installed to heat a bag of popcorn weighing about 100g  
POPCORN  
PIZZA  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
KEY  
PROCEDURE  
INDICATOR  
1) Place a bag of microwave  
popcorn in oven and close  
door  
PC  
On  
On  
2) Touch POPCORN/PIZZA  
key once  
POPCORN  
PIZZA  
2:30  
3) Touch START key  
B) PIZZA  
START  
Another program has been installed to cook a pizza of approximately 350g in weight.  
POPCORN  
PIZZA  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
KEY  
PROCEDURE  
INDICATOR  
1) Place a frozen pizza  
in oven and close door  
PI  
On  
On  
POPCORN  
PIZZA  
2) Touch POPCORN/PIZZA  
key twice  
5:00  
START  
3) Touch START key  
REMARK: The key POPCORN/PIZZA operates alternatively.  
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C) BAKED POTATOES  
A programme has been pre-set to microwave 2 potatoes, weighing approximately 230g  
each.  
KEY  
PROCEDURE  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
BAKED  
POTATO  
INDICATOR  
1) Place 2 potatoes  
in oven and close door  
2) Touch BAKED POTATO kev  
PO  
BAKED  
POTATO  
On  
On  
-
-
3) Touch START key  
7:00  
START  
4) MINUTE PLUS/QUICK COOK  
This is a convenient key programmed to microwave food for one minute at power  
Level 10.  
COOKING EXAMPLE: To reheat a piece of chicken.  
PROCEDURE  
KEY  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
MICROWAVE  
COOK  
INDICATOR  
1) Place foodstuff in  
oven and close door  
1:00  
1:00  
2) Touch MINUTE PLUS/  
QUICK COOK key  
MINUTE PLUS/  
QUICK  
On  
On  
3) Touch START key  
START  
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REMARK: This key can also be used to programme microwave cook for more than  
one minute.  
KEY  
DIGIT  
DISPLAY  
PROCEDURE  
MICROWAVE  
COOK  
INDICATOR  
1) Place foodstuff in  
oven and close door  
2) Touch MINUTE PLUS/  
QUICK COOK key  
once  
On  
MINUTE PLUS/  
QUICK COOK  
1:00  
2:00  
3:00  
On  
On  
twice  
triple  
On  
3:00  
3) Touch START key  
START  
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CLEANING & CARE OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN  
IMPORTANT  
Be certain oven is unplugged before cleaning. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL  
CLEANER OR ANY ABRASIVE POWDERS OR PADS OR ANY  
CLEANING AGENTS CONTAINING OR PRODUCING CORROSIVE  
CHEMICALS AND VAPORS, SUCH AS SULFIDES AND CHLORIDES  
ON OR IN ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.  
Exterior  
Clean the surface with soap and warm water, then rinse and dry with a soft  
cloth. Water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation opening to  
revent damage to the operating parts inside the oven. Clean the control panel  
of your microwave oven only with a damp cloth. DO NOT USE CLEANING  
SPRAYS OR LARGE AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER. These can cause  
problems with the control mechanisms, Always keep the door seal and door  
surface clean by wiping with a damp cloth, to prevent grease, soil or spatters  
from building up.  
Interior walls  
If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a  
dry cloth. Wipe the interior walls and the ceiling with mild detergent, rinse and  
wipe dry with a piece of soft cloth. Odors can be eliminated from the inside of the  
oven. by boiling a solution of one cup of water and several tablespoons of lemon  
juice in the oven for 5-7 minutes. This also helps to loosen any dried soil in the  
oven. Be very careful not to scratch the door and interior surface,  
Wipe out any spillages or splashing on the turntable after use. It is also occasionally  
necessary to remove the turntable and the roller ring for cleaning and to clean  
the floor of the oven. Wash the turntable and roller ring in mild soapy water, then  
rinse and dry. Be sure that the roller ring and turntable are put back in their proper  
places before operation.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
OVEN WILL NOT WORK IF:  
The power plug is not fully inserted..  
One of the house fuses has blown.  
Door is not closed properly.  
Time has not been set.  
You have not entered START’  
You have entered a new program without cancelling the old one.  
You have not entered numbers after Time Cook.  
CANCEL/OFF’ pad was touched accidentally.  
The oven is overheated. A thermal sensitive safety device will automatically  
turn the oven off. The oven will be operable again when it has cooled  
sufficiently.  
INCORRECT PROGRAMMING  
An incorrect data will not be accepted by the built-incomputer; you will see nothing  
happen when an incorrect pad is touched.  
If a cooking programme is entered incorrectly, you can cancel the program by  
touching the CANCEL/OFF pad and re-enter the correct full program.  
MICROWAVE OVEN TURNED ON ACCIDENTALLY WITH NO FOOD IN  
THE OVEN  
Touch ‘CANCEL/OFF’ pad immediately to cease all operation. A cup of water  
left in the oven will absorb the microwave energy if the oven is accidentally  
turned on.  
COOKING TIMES IN COOKBOOK DO NOT SEEM RIGHT FOR  
YOUR FOOD  
Foods vary in size, type and shape. These may cause cooking times to differ  
from those given in the cookbook. House power varies too.  
Food has not stirred as required in recipe.  
NOTE: If food is not heated at all when a cooking program has been entered, call  
for service.  
CONDENSATION  
Steam accumulating inside and outside of the oven door and air vents is a  
normal sign of microwave cooking. Wipe out excess moisture with a piece  
of soft cloth after every operation.  
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MICROWAVE COOKING GUIDE  
INTRODUCTION  
The advantages of a microwave oven  
A microwave oven does not become  
hot during cooking; only the foods get  
hot. The kitchen remains coal always, and  
this means comfort to the cook.  
Microwave cooking also means less  
washing-up. Foods can be cooked and  
served in the same container, as they do  
not get hot during cooking in a microwave  
oven. Spatters and spills do not burn on  
the oven walls, so it is easy to keep the  
oven nice and clean.  
Do not worry if you forget to defrost  
the meat. The microwave oven can  
defrost frozen food in a matter of  
minutes. Cooking can then begin  
immediately.  
Reheating of foods in a microwave  
oven is also another advantage for late  
comers in the family. Reheating of food  
will not spoil its appearance and flavour.  
A microwave oven is most useful for its  
speed in cooking. Speedy cooking of  
meals can be very helpful in some busy  
families. Microwave cooking roughly  
takes about one third to one quarter of  
the conventional cooking time. Of course  
this varies according to the density,  
temperature and the amount of food  
being cooked.  
Foods are cooked so quickly in a  
microwave oven that they can be cooked  
in their own juices, with less or no  
seasonings at all, thus retaining all their  
natural flavours.  
A microwave oven saves energy  
because energy is only consumed during  
the actual cooking time. There is no  
preheating and no cooling down for a  
microwave oven, so no energy is consum-  
ed and wasted.  
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The theory of microwave cooking  
When the microwave oven is plugged  
in. the ordinary electrical current is  
converted to microwaves by a tube called  
a magnetron. The microwaves are of very  
short wave length and high frequency  
The waves are then channelled into the  
cavity of the oven. Distribution of  
microwaves is evenly done by a stirring  
fan installed in the oven. The oven walls  
will reflect the microwave energy directly  
to the food, causing its molecules to  
vibrate at an incredibly high speed. These  
vibrations generate the heat that cooks  
the food, without heating the oven or  
cooking container. although a container  
may sometimes be warmed subsequently  
by the conduction of heat from the food  
cooked in it.  
energy stops instantly. Microwaves cook  
in three ways:  
1. Microwaves are reflected to the foods  
by the metal walls of the oven. Never  
use metal utensils or utensils with  
metal trims, because they reflect  
microwaves away from the food.  
2. Microwaves are transmitted through  
certain substances such as paper.  
plastic, glass and ceramic without  
producing heat. Cookware made of  
these materials are sometimes  
suitable for use in a microwave oven.  
For further details. see "Cooking  
Utensil"  
3. Microwaves are attracted to the  
liquid. sugar, fat or moisture content  
in foods, causing them to vibrate at  
an incredibly high speed. As the  
vibrating molecules rub against each  
other, this causes friction. thereby  
creating heat within food.  
Once the door of the oven is opened,  
during or after cooking, the magnetron  
producing microwaves automatically  
switches off. and cooking by microwave  
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MICROWAVE COOKING UTENSILS  
not be used in the microwave oven.  
For most oven cooking, a round dish is  
preferable to oval or rectangular dishes,  
because food cooked in corners allow  
more exposure to microwaves. Over  
cooking at comers may occur.  
There are also a number of cooking  
utensils designed for microwave cooking  
on sale in the market. Always check  
manufacturers’ instructions.  
You can test your cooking utensils to  
see whether they are microproof or not.  
Do this simple test. Put a glass half full of  
water in the microwave oven. Place it on  
top of or next to the dish. Microwave for  
one minute at full power. If the water  
becomes hot, the dish is microwave-safe.  
If on the otherhand, the dish is warm or  
hot, this means that the dish has been  
absorbing microwave energy, and should  
NOT RECOMMENDED  
RECOMMENDED  
Metal  
Metal  
Small pieces or strips of aluminium foil  
may be used to shield parts of food, such  
as tips of poultry, wings or legs or the  
thin ends of joints. Shallow TV dinner  
trays less than 3/4 inch (1 1/2cm) deep can  
be used, but foil lids should be replaced  
with wax paper or plastic wrap.  
Metal dishes or utensils and those with  
any form of metal trim or decoration are  
not recommended, because metal reflects  
microwaves. This will cause arcing  
(sparks), and damage to the dish and the  
oven magnetron. Foil plates more than 3/4  
inch (1 1/2 cm) in depth, foil-lined paper  
bags or boxes, sheets of aluminium foil,  
conventional meat thermometers, pewter  
or silver dishes, pots and pans are not to  
be used. Use string or elastic bands to  
replace metal twist-ties which are often  
supplied with cooking bags.  
Glass, ceramic and china  
All ovenproof glass and ceramic cook-  
ware can be used. Ordinary glass and  
china can be used only for short-term  
heating.  
Plastic  
Glass  
Plastic cookware designed specifically for  
microwave cooking, microwave plastic  
cooking bags or boilable bags are all  
acceptable. Always puncture bags before  
cooking to prevent bursting. Plastic wrap  
can make a good tight seal when used to  
cover cooking dishes during microwaving.  
Turn back one corner to allow steam to  
escape. Foam cups and dishes should be  
used for short-term hearing only.  
Delicate glassware and lead crystal  
should be avoided.  
Plastic  
Melamine dishes plastic bags used for  
freezing or storage Should not be used.  
Paper  
Paper of any kind should not be used in  
the oven for prolonged periods. This  
causes the paper to ignite  
Paper  
Paper plates and cups can be used for  
short-termcooking or re-heating. Paper  
towels and wax paper are best used for  
covering cooking dishes, heating rolls and  
sandwiches, because they keep the food  
moist.  
Wood and straw  
Large wooden utensils should not be  
used as the microwave energy may cause  
the wood to become dry and brittle.  
Wood and straw  
Small wooden utensils and straws can be  
used for very short periods.  
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SAFETY RULES FOR  
MICROWAVE COOKING  
13. Do not overcook food. Overcooking  
may result in fire. In case of fire,  
disconnect and keep the door closed.  
14. Insert a wooden cocktail stick when  
testing cakes; do not use a metal  
skewer or stick.  
15. Never use a conventional thermo-  
meter when cooking in the microwave  
oven.  
16. Be careful when baking or heating  
sweet rolls: sugar or fruit filling can  
become very hot. Do not intake  
straight away, you may burn your  
tongue.  
If cling-film or plastic wrap is used to  
cover food, turn back one corner to  
vent, thus preventing burns from the  
steam trapped underneath. Be careful  
when removing cover to avoid  
scalding from hot steam.  
Always use oven gloves when handl-  
ing browning dishes. Cooking utensils  
may sometimes become hot because  
of the heat transferred from the  
heated food.  
1.  
2.  
3. Do not turn on the oven when it is  
not in use, to avoid damage to the  
oven and the danger of fire.  
4. The prevent fire, do not sterilize baby  
bottles, melt paraffin wax, dry  
flowers, fruit, herbs, newspaper or  
clothes in the oven.  
17.  
When heating TV foil tray, place it at  
least 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) from oven walls.  
TV trays should not be more than 3/4  
inch (1 1/2 cm) deep.  
18. Cancel cooking time when food is  
removed from oven.  
Eggs must not be cooked in their  
shells; egg yolks should be pricked, as  
should chicken livers, tomatoes and  
potatoes. Other foods with a skin,  
such as frankfurters must be pierced  
before cooking.  
Popcorn is not recommended, unless  
packed in bags specifically designed  
for use in microwave ovens.  
Narrow-necked bottles, baby food  
and canned foods should be avoided.  
Never attempt to heat carbonated  
drinks, because pressure can accumu-  
late.  
No wire twist-ties, or metal of any  
kind are to be used; substitute them  
with string or rubber bands.  
5.  
MICROWAVE  
COOKING TECHNIQUES  
6.  
Microwave cooking is very similar to  
cooking on the range top, i.e. simmering  
or steaming, but not too similar from  
oven cooking. Microwave cooking is a  
moist form of cooking. It does not  
produce food with crusts or browning.  
Timing is very important in microwave  
cooking because of the speed with which  
most food is cooked. Microwave cooking  
generally needs approximately one third  
of the time that is required in a conventional  
oven. It is better to under cook rather  
than over-estimate the cooking time.  
Food will still be cooking by heat  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10. Deep fat frying must not be done in  
the oven as the fat could overheat.  
Excess fat and dripping from meat  
and poultry should be basted away  
during cooking, to prevent spattering.  
11. Prick or pierce pouches, boiling and  
roasting bags before use.  
conduction after it is removed from the  
oven. Overcooking of food has no  
remedy. Food can be examined easily by  
opening the oven door as many times as,  
you like.  
12. Do not overheat food in paper and do  
not line the oven with paper.  
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Cooking time varies according to the  
temperature of the food. Food that is  
taken straight from the refrigerator takes  
longer to cook than food at room  
temperature and room temperature can  
vary too. Dense food will take longer to  
cook than porous food, because micro-  
waves cannot penetrate deep into dense  
food. so the deeper part of food is heated  
and cooked by the conduction of heat  
from the outer surface. As the cooking  
time is determined by various factors,  
such as standing temperature, density,  
thickness and quality of the food, as well  
as the size, type and shape of dish used  
and sometimes by your own personal  
taste, the recipes given in this book have  
indicated a range of cooking time for your  
guidance. When you become more  
familiar with the oven, you will be able to  
adjust the cooking time to suit these  
factors.  
Turning and rotating  
It is possible that sometimes micro-  
wave energy is not distributed evenly in  
the cavity of the microwave oven. Food  
such as joints of meat or poultry should  
be turned over at least once during cook-  
ing.  
Here are some helpful techniques for  
microwave cooking.  
Placing of food  
Standing time  
Arrange the thicker parts of the food  
near the outside of the container, and  
place the easily heated thinner parts  
towards the centre. Try to arrange the  
food in a circular pattern and leave the  
centre space empty. The empty space in  
the centre will allow the microwaves to  
act more efficiently.  
Food still continues to be cooked by  
conduction of heat towards the centre  
after it has been removed fram the  
microwave oven, or after the microwave  
oven has been turned off. This is called  
Standing Time. The Standing Time varies  
according to the volume and density of  
the food.  
To retain heat. large items of food such  
as poultry or roasts of meat should be  
wrapped in foil with shiny side in during  
standing time for 10-20 minutes. During  
this time, the internal temperature of  
meat or poultry will rise from 50C-100C.  
Stirring  
Stirring is helpful. because food cooks  
from the outer edges inwards. Therefore  
stirring from the outer edges towards the  
centre during cooking encourages even  
cooking.  
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Sheilding  
The thinner ends of joints of meat, or  
fish or the tips of poultry wings or legs  
can be shielded with small pieces of  
aluminium foil, to reflect microwaves  
away from these areas, to prevent them  
from cooking too quickly. The foil must  
never touch the walls of the oven.  
Covering  
Covering of food retains moisture and  
prevents splashing in a microwave oven.  
If you wish to develop a drier surface, do  
not cover or use only a paper towel. Wax  
paper, paper towels, plastic wrap, glass  
lids and cooking bags can be used for  
covering during microwaving. If a cooking  
bag is used. tie the bag loosely with  
string, leaving a small space for steam to  
escape. Place the bag in baking dish. For  
prolonged period of cooking, paper  
towels must not be used. If covering is  
not specified in a recipe, food can be left  
uncovered.  
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Browning  
Food that requires more than 15  
You may use browning dishes which  
are on sale in the market, but read and  
follow the safety instructions carefully on  
page 4.  
minutes cooking time will brown naturally.  
The fat in meat attracts microwaves. Food  
that cooks quickly, such as steaks, chops,  
hamburgers, can be browned by using a  
few drops of soy sauce.  
Cooking Time variations  
Always start by trying the minimum  
cooking time and check for doneness. The  
cooking times given in this book can only  
be approximate. The cooking times may  
vary because of size, shape, temperature,  
thickness of the food and utensils used.  
Most of the recipes are for approximately  
two to four servings. Use slightly less than  
double the amount of cooking time when  
doubling a quantity. When cooking  
quantities are halved, the cooking time  
should be reduced to slightly more than  
half the time required in the recipe.  
Quick bread and cakes do not brown,  
because there is no hot air in the oven to  
dry out the surface; therefore icing or  
toppings of cinnamon. sugar, coconut,  
chopped nuts, and soft brown sugar are  
recommended to add eye appeal. These  
can be sprinkled on the surface after half  
the cooking time. Bread or bread rolls  
can be brushed with beaten egg or milk  
and sprinkled with poppy seeds or  
cracked wheat before cooking. Using  
brown flour and brown sugar also adds  
colour to bread.  
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COOKING CHART  
Power  
Cover  
Cooking Time  
Food  
Level  
BEEF  
10  
10  
10  
Lid/wax paper  
4-7 minutes  
9-12 minutes  
4-6 minutes  
15-20 minutes  
1 lb (454g) ground beef  
1 lb (454g) meatballs  
1 lb (454g) hamburgers  
1 lb (454g) meat loaf  
Wax paper  
wax paper  
Plastic wrap  
10  
Pot roast  
Water: 1 cup per lb (454g)  
Lid  
6
8
20-25 minutes per lb (454g)  
Wax paper  
Tender roasts  
6-7 minutes per lb (454g)  
7-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
10-12 minutes per lb (454g)  
rare  
medium  
Well done  
Wax paper  
Paper towel  
10  
2-4 minutes per lb (454g)  
Steaks  
PORK  
Bacon  
10  
3/4-1 minute per slice  
1/2 lb (225g) pork sausages,  
raw  
Pork chops  
Pork roast  
10  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
2-4 minutes  
I0-12 minutes per lb (454g)  
11-12 minutes per lb (454g)  
10  
10  
Wax paper  
7-9 minutes per lb (454g)  
spare-ribs  
10  
Plastic wrap  
Ham roast  
Precooked  
Raw  
11-14 minutes per lb (454g)  
13-18 minutes per lb (454g)  
6
18-25 minutes  
1 1/2-2 lb (750g-910g)  
raw ham steaks  
1 1/2 (750g)ham loaf  
Wax paper  
8
8
Plastic wrap 6  
20-30 minutes  
LAMB  
Wax paper  
8-10 minutes per lb (454g)  
Roast leg or shoulder  
25  
 
Power  
Level  
Cooking Time  
Food  
Cover  
VEAL  
Wax paper  
Roast shoulder  
8
9-10 minutes per lb (454g)  
9-11 minutes  
Plastic wrap  
Wax paper  
Lamb/veal cutlets/chops  
(3-4 pieces)  
10  
POULTRY  
Chicken pieces  
Whole chicken  
2 1/2-3 minutes per piece  
7-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
8-9 minutes per lb (454g)  
12-14 minutes per lb (454g)  
Wax paper  
Cooking bag  
Wax paper  
Lid  
10  
10  
10  
8
Stewing, cut up  
6-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
9-11 minutes per lb (454g)  
Comish hens  
Whole duckling  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
10  
8
10  
8
4-5 minutes per piece  
8-9 minutes per lb (454g)  
Duckling pieces  
Turkey breasts  
Wax paper  
Plastic wrap  
FISH AND SEAFOOD  
1 lb (454g) fillet/steaks  
Wax paper/  
plastic wrap  
Plastic wrap  
Plastic wrap  
Plastic wrap  
Plastic wrap  
Plastic wrap  
7-9 minutes  
10  
4-7 minutes  
3-5 minutes  
5-7 minutes  
5-7 minutes  
8-11 minutes  
5-8 minutes  
1 lb (454g) whole fish  
1 lb (454g) clams/oysters  
1 lb (454g) scallops  
1 lb (454g) shrimps peeled  
Unpeeled  
2 Crab legs (8-10 oz each)  
(225g-280g each)  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
Wax paper  
Whole lobster ( l-2 lb)  
(454g-910g)  
2 lobster tails (8-10oz each)  
(225g-280g each)  
10  
10  
10-15 minutes  
6-8 minutes  
Wax paper  
Wax paper  
EGGS AND CHEESE  
Scrambled  
Poached  
1-1 1/2 minute per egg  
1-1 1/4 minute per egg  
1-1 1/2 minute to melt butter  
1 3/4-2 3/4minute per egg  
10  
10  
10  
-
Plastic wrap  
Wax paper  
Omelette  
Quiche (9 in) (22.5cm)  
pie shell  
8
6-8 minutes  
-
-
filling  
Custard (8 x 8 in)  
(20 x 2Ocm)  
10  
6
2-4 minutes  
20-25 minutes  
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Power  
Level  
Cooking Time  
Cover  
Food  
VEGETABLES  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
Vegetables (l-2 lb)  
(454-910g)  
water: 1/4 cup  
10  
8-16 minutes  
Potatoes(1 lb) (454g)  
-
10  
10  
8-12 minutes  
15-20 minutes  
baked  
Lid  
boiled. water: 1 cup  
Corn-on-the-cob  
fresh in husk 2  
frozen 2  
6-7 minutes per lb (454g)  
5-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
Plastic wrap 10  
Plastic wrap  
10  
RICE, PASTA AND  
CEREAL  
8 oz (225g) macaroni.  
water: 3-4 cups  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
Plastic wrap  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
15- 18 minutes  
18-25 minutes  
13-18 minutes  
18-25 minutes  
18-20 minutes  
3-6 minutes  
16 oz (454g) spaghetti.  
water: 6-7 cups  
8 oz (225g) egg noodles,  
water: 3-4 cups  
1 cup long grain rice,  
water: 2-3 cups  
1 cup regular rice,  
water: 1 1/2-2 cups  
1 cup minute rice.  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
water:1 1/2-2cups  
1 cup brown rice,  
30-35 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
Lid/  
plastic wrap  
water: 3 cups  
1/2 cup quick oatmeal,  
water: 1 cup  
3-5 minutes  
-
1/2 cup long cooking oatmeal,  
water: 1 cup  
3-4 minutes  
1/2 cup cornmeal.  
water: 2 cups  
CAKES  
Carrot cake (10 x 6 in)  
(25cm x 15cm)  
Basic butter or chocolate  
cake 8-1/5in (21cm)  
round dish  
Ring cake  
Cupcakes (6)  
10  
10  
13-16 minutes  
6-8 minutes  
-
-
10  
8
6-7 minutes  
3-3 1/2minutes  
Bar cookies 8 in (20cm)  
square dish  
10  
5-8 minutes  
SOUP/BEVERAGE  
1 cup water based  
1 cup milk based  
10  
8
2-3 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
-
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DEFROSTING  
to slow down heating, otherwise, the outer  
Rapid defrosting of food is one of the  
great advantages of the microwave oven.  
Before starting, make sure that you  
have removed any of the metal twist-ties  
which often come with frozen food bags,  
and replace them with strings or elastic  
bands. Containers such as cartons should  
be opened before they are placed in the  
oven. Always slit or pierce plastic  
edges will dry out, or even begin to cook.  
Always under-estimate defrosting  
time. If defrosted food is still icy in the  
centre, return to microwave oven for  
further defrosting. Allow standing time  
when defrosting because the defrosting  
process still continues during the standing  
time.  
The length of the defrosting time  
varies according to how solidly the food is  
frozen.Turn frozen food over or separate  
food if possible during defrosting or  
standing time.  
pouches or packaging. If food is foil  
wrapped, remove foil and place it in a  
suitable container. Slit the skins of frozen  
food if any. Flex plastic pouches of food  
to ensure even defrosting.  
The defrosting chart is an approximate  
guideline to help you to thaw food in the  
microwave oven.  
When large pieces of meat are defrosted,  
you should shield thin parts of poultry  
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DEFROSTING CHART  
Recommended Time  
Food  
Suggestions  
MEAT  
Leave packages unopened  
when defrosting. Microwave  
till foods can be separated.  
Turn over after half of  
defrosting time.  
3-5 minutes  
1 pack bacon  
Frankfurters  
Spare-ribs  
Ground meat  
3-5 minutes per lb (454g)  
7-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
8-11 minutes per lb (454g)  
Roast  
Beef  
Pork  
Unwrap roast and place in  
cooking dish. Defrost till  
half of defrosting time and  
turn it over. Stand for ten  
minutes.  
6-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
10-13 minutes per lb (454g)  
10-12 minutes per lb (454g)  
Lamb  
Separate pieces after half of  
defrosting time.  
4-9 minutes per lb (454g)  
4-6 minutes per lb (454g)  
Steaks, chops and cutlets  
Sausages  
Turn over after half of  
defrosting time.  
POULTRY  
1 whole chicken  
(2 1/2-3 1/2lb)(1 1/4-1 1/2kg)  
Place wrapped whole bird in  
oven when defrosting.  
18-22 minutes  
Unwrap after half of defros-  
ting time. Shield warm  
areas with foil. Stand in  
cold water.  
4-6 minutes per lb (454g)  
9-11 minutes per lb (454g)  
Duckling (4-5 lb)  
(1 3/4-2 1/4 kg)  
Turkey  
Separate during half of  
defrosting time. Stand to  
complete defrosting.  
6-8 minutes per lb (454g)  
9-11 minutes per lb (454g)  
Chicken pieces  
Turkey parts  
Place wrapped chicken in  
oven and turn over after  
half of defrosting time.  
9-10 minutes per lb (454g)  
Comish hen  
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Recommended Time  
Suggestions  
Food  
FISH AND SEAFOOD  
1lb (454g) fillets  
8-10 minutes  
Leave package unopened  
when defrosting. Stand in  
cold water to separate.  
No mainpulation  
2-3 minutes  
4-6 minutes  
1 lb (454g) steaks  
Place fish in cooking dish.  
Turn over once half way  
through defrosting time.  
Rinse cavity of fish with  
cold water.  
8-10 oz (225-280g)  
whole fish  
6-8 minutes  
6-8 minutes  
Break-up after half of  
defrosting time.  
1 lb (454g) small pieces of  
seafood, e.g. shellfish  
shrimps, crabmeat,  
oysters, etc.  
No manipulation  
6-9 oz (170-225g)  
lobster tails  
Turn over after half of  
defrosting time.  
1 1/2 lb (750g) whole lobster 16-18 minutes  
or crab  
BREAD AND CAKES  
7 oz-1 lb (190-454g) bread, 2-4 minutes  
buns, rolls  
Doughnuts  
1/2 minute each  
2-5 minutes  
12-17 oz (340-482g)  
poundcake/coffee cake,  
frosted, cream filled, or  
topped  
5-7 minutes  
17-19oz (482-539g)  
cheesecake  
8 in (20cm) fruit or nut pie  
8-10 minutes  
2-3 minutes  
14 oz (395g) cream or  
custard pie  
1/2-1 minute  
Cup cakes  
VEGETABLES  
Vegetables are preferably cooked from frozen.  
Add 1-2 tablespoons of water.  
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RE-HEATING  
Cooked food and leftovers can be re-  
Spread food in a shallow dish if  
heated quickly and efficiently without  
spoiling their freshness and taste.  
Always place the dense food at the  
outer edges and the more porous food  
towards the centre. To retain moisture  
during re-heating, cover the food with a  
microproof lid or plastic wrap, because  
covering the food retains heat and speeds  
heating. It also prevents spatters. For  
sandwiches and rolls, wrap them in paper  
towels loosely to absorb moisture and  
prevent sogginess.  
possible. Stirring and rotation of food is  
sometimes necessary even for re-heating.  
With so many combinations of food  
and numerous variations of food to be re-  
heated, it may not be possible to provide  
you with the actual timing for re-heating.  
Therefore recommended re-heating time  
can only be offered as guidance. Always  
under-estimate re-heating time until you  
are used to the oven.  
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RE-HEATING CHART  
Power level: High  
Food  
Cooking  
Time  
Power  
Level  
Cover  
2-3 minutes  
7-10 minutes  
3-5 minutes  
10  
Wax paper/  
plastic wrap  
Lid /plastic  
wrap  
Wax paper /  
plastic wrap  
Plate of food  
1 serving  
10  
10  
Saucy main dish  
1-2 servings  
2-4 servings  
Thick meat slices, such as  
hamburgers, meat loaf  
slices  
2-3 minutes  
3-4 minutes  
9-12 minutes  
Thin meat slices, such as  
beef, ham, pork, turkey  
Wax paper /  
plastic wrap  
2-3 servings  
2-3  
8
8
8
Wax paper /  
plastic wrap  
Lid  
Chicken pieces  
Casserole  
2 servings  
3-4 minutes  
3-4 minutes  
1-1 1/2minutes  
5-10 minutes  
l-2 minutes  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
10  
Plastic wrap/lid  
Plastic wrap  
paper towel  
Vegetables  
Corn-on-the-cob  
Rolls  
2 servings  
l-2 ears  
2-3  
Whole pie  
Pie  
1
-
-
1-2 slices  
l-2 minutes  
Wax paper  
Paper towel  
Sausages  
Hot dogs  
3-4  
4
1 1/2-2minutes  
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