JQ 280

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 INDEX
INSTALLATION
3 Installation

SAFETY
4 Important safety instructions
5 Precautions

ACCESSORIES AND MAINTENANCE

6 Accessories
7 Maintenance & Cleaning

CONTROL PANEL
8 control panel

GENERAL USE
9 Start protection / child lock
9 Pause or stop cooking
10 Set lock
10 Weight sensor

COOKING FUNCTION
11 manual cook & reheat with microwaves
12 jet start
13 Automatic microwaves
14 manual defrost
15 6th sense defrost
16 manual grill
17 Automatic grill
18 manual crisp
19 6th sense crisp
20 manual forced air
21 Automatic forced air
22 combi grill
23 combi fan
24 6th sense steam
25 how to boil pasta and rice with microwave

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

26 trouble shooting guide

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS
26 environmental hints
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 INSTALLATION
PRIOR TO CONNECTING

C HECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating

plate corresponds to the voltage in
your home.
E NSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check
that the oven door closes firmly against the
door support and that the internal door seal is
not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the
D O NOT REMOVE THE MICROWAVE INLET PROTEC-
TION PLATES located on
the side of the oven cavi-
interior with a soft, damp cloth.

ty wall. They prevent grease

& food particles from en-
D O NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE if it has a
damaged mains cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
tering the microwave inlet damaged or dropped. Do not immerse
channels. the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the
cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical

P LACE THE OVEN ON A STABLE, EVEN

SURFACE that is strong enough
shock, fire or other hazards may result.

to hold the oven and the

food utensils you put in it.
Use care when handling.
D O NOT USE EXTENSION CORD:
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, have

P osition the oven at a distance from other

heating sources. For sufficient ventilation
there must be a space of at least 30 cm above a qualified electrician or serviceman install an
the oven. Ensure that the space underneath, outlet near the appliance.
above and around the oven is empty to allow
for proper airflow. The microwave oven shall
not be placed in a cabinet. This oven is not in-
tended to be placed or used on a working sur-
W ARNING: Improper use of the grounding
plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if
face lower than 850 mm above the floor. the grounding instructions are not complete-
ly understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.

AFTER CONNECTING

T HE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY

is firmly closed.
if the oven door
T HE EARTHING OF THIS APPLIANCE is compul-
sory. The manufacturer will accept no

P OOR TELEVISION RECEPTION

and radio interference
may result if the oven is lo-
responsibility for injury to persons, ani-
mals or damage to objects arising from
the non-observance of this requirement.
cated close to a TV, radio or
aerial.

The manufacturers are not liable for any

problems caused by the user’s failure to ob-
serve these instructions.

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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

D O NOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

in or near the oven. Fumes can cre-
ate a fire hazard or explosion.
T HIS APPLIANCE CAN BE USED BY CHILDREN aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities or lack of experience and knowledge if
D O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for
drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs,
wood, flowers or other combustible ma-
they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
terials. Fire could result. Cleanning and user main-

IF MATERIAL INSIDE / OUTSIDE THE OVEN SHOULD

IGNITE OR SMOKE IS EMITTED, keep oven
door closed and turn the oven off. Dis-
tenance shall not be
made by children unless
they are aged from 8
connect the power cord or shut off pow- years and above and su-
er at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. pervised. Children should
be supervised when using other heatsourc-
D O NOT OVER- COOK FOOD. Fire could re-
sult. es (if available) separately or in combination
with microwaves due to the high tempera-

D O NOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED, es-

pecially when using paper, plas-
tures generated.

tic or other combustible materials in the

cooking process. Paper can char or burn
T HIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by
per-sons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
and some plastics can melt if used when lack of experience and knowledge, un-less
heating foods. they have been given supervision or in-struc-
Do not leave the oven unattended if you tion concerning use of the appliance by a per-
are using a lot of fat or oil since they can son responsible for their safety.
overheat and cause a fire!
C HILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
D O NOT USE corrosive chemicals or va-
pors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or D O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE
oven for heating any-
cook food. It is not designed for industri- thing in airtight sealed
al or laboratory use. containers. The pressure
increases and may cause
D O NOT HANG OR PLACE heavy items on
the door as this can damage the
oven opening and hinges. The door
damage when opening or may explode.

handle should not be used for hanging

things on.
T HE DOOR SEALS AND THE DOOR SEAL AREAS
must be regularly inspected for dam-
age. If these areas are damaged the appli-

T HE APPLIANCE AND ITS ACCESSIBLE PARTS be-

come hot during use.Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating el-
ance should not be operated until it has
been repaired by a trained service techni-
cian.
ments.Children less then 8 years of age
shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
T HE APPLIANCES ARE NOT INTENDED to be op-
erated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
EGGS

D O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cook- ing or

reheating whole eggs with or without
shell since they may explode even af-
ter microwave heating has ended.

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 PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL LIQUIDS

T HIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY!

E .G. BEVERAGES OR WATER. Overheating the liq-
uid beyond boiling point

T HE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED without

food in the oven when using microwaves.
Operation in this manner is likely to damage the
can occur without evidence of
bubbling. This could result in
a sudden boil over of the hot
appliance. liquid.

T HE VENTILATION OPENINGS on the oven must not

be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust
vents may cause damage to the oven and poor
T o prevent this possibility the following
steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with
cooking results. narrow necks.
2. Stir the liquid before placing the container
I the oven, put a glass
F YOU PRACTICE OPERATING
of water inside. The water will absorb the mi-
crowave energy and the oven will not be dam-
in the oven and let the teaspoon remain
in the container.
aged. 3. After heating, allow standing for a short
time, stirring again before carefully re-
moving the container from the oven.
D O NOT STORE OR USE this appliance outdoors.

D O NOT USEthis product near a kitchen sink,

in a wet basement, or near a swimming CAREFUL
pool, or similar.
A LWAYS REFER to a micro-
wave cookbook for de-

D O NOT USE the

poses.
cavity for any storage pur- tails. Especially, if cooking or
reheating food that contains alcohol.

D URING USE THE APPLIANCE becomes hot. Care

should be taken to avoid touching heating
A FTER HEATING BABY FOOD or liquids in a baby bot-
tle or in a baby food jar, always stir and check
the temperature before serving. This will ensure
elements inside the oven. that the heat is evenly distributed and the risk of
scalding or burns can be avoided.

R EMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in
the oven.
E nsure the Lid and the Teat is removed be-
fore heating!

DEEP-FRYING

D O NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for deep-fry-

ing, because the oil temperature
cannot be controlled.

U to prevent
SE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS
burns, when touching containers,
oven parts, and pan after cooking. Ac-
cessible parts may become hot dur-
ing use, young children should be kept
away.

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 ACCESSORIES
GENERAL LARGE VESSELS
USE THE TURNTABLE STOP button when cook-
THERE ARE a number of accessories available on ing with vessels that is so large that
the market. Before you buy, ensure they are they can not turn freely in the oven.
suitable for microwave use. This function can only be used when
cooking with microwaves only and
ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE are oven proof
Combi functions. The button will not work
and allow microwaves to
with other functions.
pass through them before
cooking.
STEAM ACCESSORY
WHEN YOU PUT FOOD AND ACCESSORIES in the micro- USE THE ACCESSORY WITH THE STRAIN-
wave oven, ensure that they do not come in ER in place for such foods as fish,
contact with the interior of the oven. vegetables and potatoes.
This is especially important with accesso- ALWAYS PLACE the accessory on
ries made of metal or metal parts. the Glass Turntable.

IF ACCESSORIES CONTAINING METAL comes in contact

with the oven interior, while the oven is in op- WIRE RACK
eration, sparking can occur and the oven could USE THE HIGH WIRE RACK when cook-
be damaged. ing with grill.
USE THE LOW WIRE RACK when cook-
ALWAYS ENSURE that the turntable is able to turn ing with forced air or combi fan.
freely before starting the oven. If the turntable
isn’t able to turn freely you should use a small-
er vessel or the TurnTable stop function (see CRISP-PLATE
Large vessels). PLACE THE FOOD DIRECTLY ON THE CRISP-PLATE.
Always use the Glass turn-
table as support when us-
TURNTABLE SUPPORT ing the Crisp-plate.
USE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT under the DO NOT PLACE ANY UTENSILS on
Glass turntable. Never put any oth- the Crisp-plate since it will quickly
er utensils on the turntable sup- become very hot and is likely to cause
port. damage to the utensil.
 Fit the turntable support in the oven. THE CRISP-PLATE may be preheated before use
(max. 3 min.).

GLASS TURNTABLE
CRISP HANDLE
USE THE GLASS TURNTABLE with all cooking meth-
USE THE SUPPLIED SPECIAL CRISP
ods. It collects the dripping
HANDLE to remove the hot Crisp
juices and food particles that
plate from the oven.
otherwise would stain and soil
the interior of the oven.
 Place the Glass turntable on the turntable
support.

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 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally re- IF THE GRILL IS NOT USED REGULARLY, it should be
quired. It must be carried out with the micro- run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any
wave oven disconnected. splashes, in order to reduce the risk of fire.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition
DISHWASHER SAFE:
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS, TURNTABLE SUPPORT.
ABRASIVE CLEANSERS , steel-
wool pads, gritty wash-
cloths, etc. which can
damage the control pan-
el, and the interior and exterior oven sur- GLASS TURNTABLE
faces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent
or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner.
Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.
DO NOT SPRAY directly on the oven. CRISP HANDLE
AT REGULAR INTERVALS, especially
if spill overs have occurred, re-
move the turntable, the turnta-
ble support and wipe the base of
the oven clean.
WIRE RACK
THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED to operate with the turnta-
ble in place.
DO NOT operate the microwave oven
when the turntable has been removed
for cleaning.
USE A SOFT AND DAMP CLOTH with mild detergent
to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of STEAM ACCESSORY
the door and the door opening.
DO NOT ALLOW GREASE or food particles to
build up around the door.
FOR STUBBORN STAINS, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the CAREFUL CLEANING:
marks. THE CRISP-PLATE should be cleaned in mild, de-
ADDING SOME LEMON JUICE to a cup of water, plac- tergent water. Heavily soiled areas can be
ing this on the turntable and boiling for a few cleaned with a scouring cloth
minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven. and a mild cleanser.
ALWAYS let the crisp-plate
DO NOT USE STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCES when cool off before cleaning.
cleaning your microwave oven. DO NOT immerse or rinse with water while
THE OVEN should be cleaned regularly and the crisp-plate is hot. Quick cooling may
any food deposits removed. damage it.
THE GRILL ELEMENT does not need cleaning since DO NOT USE STEEL-WOOL PADS. This will
the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but scratch the surface.
the ceiling beneath it may need regular clean-
ing. This should be done with a soft and damp
cloth with mild detergent.

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 CONTROL PANEL

DIGITAL DISPLAY
The display includes a 24-hour DEFROST BUTTON
clock and indicator symbols. Use to select Manual / 6th
Sense Defrost functions.
COMBI BUTTON
Use to select Combi fan
/ Combi Grill functions. FORCED AIR BUTTON
Use to select Manual / Auto
CRISP BUTTON Forced Air functions.
Use to select Manual / 6th
Sense Crisp functions.
MW BUTTON
Use to select Manual / Auto
GRILL BUTTON Microwave functions.
Use to select Manual /
Auto Grill functions. ADJUSTABLE KNOB
According to the different
KNOB BUTTON functions, turn to select:
Product OFF: activate the Jet Microwave power level
Start function. Cooking time
Product ON: confirm the Weight
cooking parameter and then Temperature
start the cooking process. Food class

JET START BUTTON

STOP BUTTON Product OFF: activate the
Product ON: Press to Stop or Jet Start function.
reset any of the oven func- Product ON: confirm the
tions. cooking parameter and
PRODUCT OFF: Keep it then start the cooking pro-
pressed to change the clock. cess.

STEAM BUTTON
Use to select 6th Sense Steam
STOP TURNTABLE BUTTON
function.
Use to stop the turntable. This function can
only be used when cooking with
microwaves only and Combi functions. The
button will not work with other functions.

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 START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK
THIS AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED ONE WHEN THE SAFETY FUNCTION IS ACTIVE the door must
MINUTE AFTER the oven has returned to be opened and closed in order to start the
“stand by mode“. (The oven is in cooking, otherwise the display will show:
“stand by” when the 24-hour clock is
displayed or if the clock has not been
set, when the display shows “:“.
dOOR

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

TO PAUSE COOKING: IF YOU DON’T WANT TO CONTINUE COOKING:
THE COOKING CAN BE PAUSED to REMOVE THE FOOD, close the door and press the
check, turn or stir the food STOP button.
by opening the door. The
setting will be maintained NOTE: After cooking ends, the fan, turntable
for 10 minutes. and cavity lamp is on before pressing STOP
button, it’s normal.

TO CONTINUE COOKING: A BEEP WILL SIGNAL once a minute for 10 minutes

CLOSE THE DOOR and press the Jet Start or knob when the cooking is finished. Press the STOP
button ONCE. The cooking is resumed from button or open the door to cancel the signal.
where it was paused.

ADD/TURN/STIR FOOD
SOME FOOD CLASSES REQUIRE the food to be added, turned or stirred during cooking(varies between
models). In these cases the oven will stop and prompt you to perform the needed action.

IF THE DOOR ISN’T OPENED AT THIS TIME (WITHIN 2 MINUTES) THE OVEN WILL:
ADD Stop and go to “stand by mode“.
STIR Continue the cooking process. End result may not be
optimal in this case.
Continue the cooking process. End result may not be
TURN
optimal in this case.
WHEN REQUIRED, THE FOLLOWING STEPS SHOULD BE TAKEN:
 Open the door.
 Add, Stir or turn the food.
 Close the door and restart by pressing the Knob button.

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 SET CLOCK
WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS FIRST PLUGGED IN or after a power failure, the
product will enter clock setting. If the clock is not set, the display
will remain “:“ instead of the clock.

NOTE: YOU CAN PRESS&HOLD FOR A FEW SECONDS THE STOP BUTTON in
standby mode to access the clock setting mode.
 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the hours.

 PRESS KNOB BUTTON. (The two right-hand digits (minutes) flicker).

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the minutes.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON AGAIN.

THE CLOCK IS SET and in operation.

IF STOP is pressed in clock setting mode, the clock will be disabled

the display shows “:“.

NOTE: KEEP THE DOOR OPEN WHILE SETTING THE CLOCK. This gives you 10
minutes to complete the setting of the Clock. Otherwise, each step
must be accomplished within 60 seconds.

WEIGHT SENSOR
THIS MICROWAVE OVEN USES THE WEIGHT SENSOR TECHNOLOGY for some 6th sense functions (Defrost, Crisp
and Steam); when you select one of these 6thSense functions, you just need to select type of
food you want to process and press start: the microwave automatically detects the weight of
food and set the cooking time accordingly.

DURING THE SENSING PHASE weight icon blinks and progress bar shows the
weight calculation process (see sample below, from 6th Defrost function).

WEIGHT SENSING CALIBRATION

Weight sensor technology requires a Calibration process before first use. Suggest user to make
the calibration once a year.
THE CALIBRATION PROCESS MUST BE DONE with only the Turn Table glass in the cavity.

PRESS AND HOLD for few seconds the Stop TurnTable button.

THE CALIBRATION PROCESS starts and the display shows:

-- weight icon blinking
-- calibration progress bar

WHEN THE CALIBRATION PROCESS is finished, the Microwave returns to stand by mode.
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 MANUAL COOK & REHEAT WITH MICROWAVES

USE THIS FUNCTION for normal cooking and reheating, such as vegeta-
bles, fish, potatoes and meat.

 PRESS THE MW BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to see the “manual mode” icon and
press the knob button to confirm.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the power.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

ONCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED

TO ADJUST THE POWER: Press the MW button and rotate the knob to ad-
just value.
TO INCREASE TIME/DECREASE TIME: Rotate the adjust knob, or press Jet
Start /knob button to increase 30 seconds.

CHOOSING POWER LEVEL

MICROWAVES ONLY
POWER SUGGESTED USE:
JET REHEATING of beverages, water, clear soups, coffee, tea or other food with a high water
(950 W) content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a lower power.
750 W COOKING of fish, meat, vegetables etc.
650 W COOKING dishes, not possible to stir.
MORE CAREFUL COOKING e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cook-
500 W
ing casseroles.
350 W SIMMERING stews, melting butter.
160 W DEFROSTING.
90 W SOFTENING butter, cheeses and ice cream.

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 JET START
THIS FUNCTION IS USED for quick reheating of food with a high water
content such as clear soups, coffee or tea.

 PRESS THE JET START OR KNOB BUTTON.

THIS FUNCTION AUTOMATICALLY STARTS with maximum microwave power

level and the cooking time set to 30 seconds. Each additional press
increases the time with 30 seconds. You may also alter the time by
turning the adjust knob to increase or decrease the time after the
function has started.

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 AUTOMATIC MICROWAVES
USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook various types of foods.
THE OVEN WILL automatically select cooking method, time and pow-
er needed.

 PRESS THE MW BUTTON.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON to confirm the Auto mode.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to select the food class (see table).

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the food weight.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

FOOD CLASS AMOUNT DURING COOKING

q1 BAKED POTATOES 200G - 1KG

2 BEVERAGE 150G - 600G

3 MEAT, FROZEN 200G - 500G STIR FOOD

4 PASTA, FROZEN 250G - 550G STIR FOOD

5 POPCORN 100G

6 RICE, FROZEN 300G - 650G STIR FOOD

7 SOUP, FROZEN 250G - 1KG STIR FOOD

8 VEGETABLES, CANNED 200G - 600G

9 VEGETABLES, FRESH 200G - 800G

10 VEGETABLES, FROZEN 150G - 600G

FOR FOOD NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended
weight, you should choose manual function.
FOR DETAILS requested to adding/stiring/turning food, see table in page 9.

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 MANUAL DEFROST

USE THIS FUNCTION for manually defrosting food like Meat, Poultry,
Fish, Vegetables and Bread.

 PRESS THE DEFROST BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to see the “manual mode” icon and
press the knob button to confirm.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

HINTS FOR FROZEN FOODS:

IF THE FOOD IS WARMER than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C),
choose shorter time.
IF THE FOOD IS COLDER than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C),
choose longer time.

MORE HINTS:
CHECK AND INSPECT THE FOOD REGULARLY.
FROZEN FOOD IN PLASTIC BAGS, plastic films or card- BOILED FOOD, STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES defrost better
board packages can be placed directly in the if stirred during defrosting time.
oven as long as the package has no metal
parts (e.g. metal twist ties).
TURN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the
THE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE alters the de- defrosting process.
frosting time. Shallow packets defrost
more quickly than a deep block. WHEN DEFROSTING it is better to under-
thaw the food slightly and allow the
SEPARATE PIECES as they begin to defrost. process to finish during standing time.
Individual slices defrost more easily.
SHIELD AREAS OF FOOD with small STANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING ALWAYS IMPROVES
pieces of aluminum foil if they the result since the temperature will then be
start to become warm (e.g. evenly distributed throughout the food.
chicken legs and wing tips).

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 6TH SENSE DEFROST

USE THIS FUNCTION for automatically defrosting Meat, Poultry, Fish,

Vegetables and Bread.
FOR BEST RESULT we recommend to defrost directly on the glass turn-
table. If needed, it is possible to use a container of light plastic suit-
able for microwave.

 PRESS THE DEFROST BUTTON.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON to confirm the 6th Sense Mode.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to select the food class (see table).

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

This is a Weight sensing function, the weight will be automatically calculated.

FOOD CLASS AMOUNT HINTS

q1 FISH 100G - 1.5KG Whole, steaks or fillets.

2 MEAT 100G - 2KG Minced meat, cutlets, steaks or roasts.

3 POULTRY 100G - 2.5KG Chicken whole, pieces or fillets.

4 VEGETABLES 100G - 1.5KG Mixed vegetables, peas, broccoli etc.

FOR FOOD NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended weight,
you should choose manual function.
FOR DETAILS requested to adding/stiring/turning food, see table in page 9.

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 MANUAL GRILL
USE THIS FUNCTION TO quickly give a pleasant brown surface to the
food like cheese toast & hot sandwich, sausages, grill spit, pommes
duchesse, gratined fruit.

 PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to see the “manual mode” icon and
press the knob button to confirm.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN DOOR OPEN for long periods when the Grill is in
operation, as this will cause a drop in temperature.

ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are heat resistant when you use this
function.

DO NOT USE PLASTIC utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of
wood or paper are not suitable either.

High Rack

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 AUTOMATIC GRILL

USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook Toast, Croque monsieur and Sausages.

 PRESS THE GRILL BUTTON.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON to confirm the Auto Mode.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to select the food class.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the food weight.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

High Rack

DURING
FOOD CLASS AMOUNT HINTS
COOKING
MAKE double sandwiches filled with ham and cheese
CROQUE
q1 MONSIEUR
60-120G and place in the centre of grid, turn the sandwiches TURN FOOD
when oven prompts you to do so.

PLACE in the centre of grid, turn the sausages when

2 SAUSAGES 100-400G
oven prompts you to do so.
TURN FOOD

PLACE in the centre of grid, turn the toasts when oven

3 TOAST 40-80G
prompts you to do so.
TURN FOOD

FOR FOOD NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended weight,
you should choose manual function.
FOR DETAILS requested to adding/stiring/turning food, see table in page 9.

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 MANUAL CRISP
USE THIS FUNCTION TO reheat and cook pizza and other dough based
food, frying bacon and eggs, sausages, hamburgers. Brush thin oil
on the crisp plate. The main property of this function is to brown
the food on both top and bottom at same time.
 PRESS THE CRISP BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to see the “manual mode” icon and
press the knob button to confirm.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

ONLY USE the supplied Crisp plate with this function. Other available
Crisp plates on the market will not give the
correct result when using this function.
SUGGEST TO PRE-HEAT the oven and Crisp plate
before you place the food.

USE OVEN MITTS OR THE SPECIAL CRISP HANDLE

supplied when removing the hot Crisp-plate.

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE OR SWITCH the Power level or Grill on/off,

when using the Crisp function.

THE OVEN AUTOMATICALLY use Microwaves and Grill in order to heat

the Crisp-plate. This way the Crisp-plate will rapidly reach its
working temperature and begin to brown and crisp the food.

ENSURE that the Crisp-plate is correctly placed in the middle of the

Glass turntable.

THE OVEN AND THE CRISP-PLATE become very hot when using this
function.

DO NOT PLACE THE HOT CRISP-PLATE on any surface susceptible to heat.

BE CAREFUL, NOT TO TOUCH the ceiling beneath the Grill element.

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 6TH SENSE CRISP
USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook various types of frozen foods. It also allow
to defrost the frozen bread and have it warm and crispy. (see Food
class 8 in the chart below)
THE OVEN WILL automatically select cooking method, time and pow-
er needed.
 PRESS THE CRISP BUTTON.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON to confirm the 6th Sense Mode.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to select the food class (see table).

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

THERE IS PREHEATING STAGE before cooking start for some food class.
DURING the preheating process, PRE- HEAT is alternately displayed.
ONLY USE the supplied Crisp plate with this function.
Other available Crisp plates on the market will not
give the correct result when using this function.

USE OVEN MITTENS OR THE SPECIAL CRISP HANDLE supplied

when removing the hot Crisp-plate.

This is a Weight sensing function, the weight will be automatically calculated.

DURING
FOOD CLASS AMOUNT ACCESSORIES TO USE
COOKING
q1 CHICKEN NUGGETS WINGS 250-500G USE CRISP PLATE TURN FOOD
CORDON BLEU 1 - 4 PIECES INSERT THE EMPTY CRISP PLATE TO PREHEAT. TURN FOOD
2 ADD FOOD WHEN “ADD FOOD” IS DISPLAYED
FISH STICKS 250-500G INSERT THE EMPTY CRISP PLATE TO PREHEAT. TURN FOOD
3 ADD FOOD WHEN “ADD FOOD” IS DISPLAYED
4 FRENCH FRIES 250-500G USE CRISP PLATE STIR FOOD

5 PIZZA PAN STYLE 300-750G USE CRISP PLATE

6 PIZZA THIN 250-750G USE CRISP PLATE

7 QUICHE 250-600G USE CRISP PLATE

8 BREAD DEFROST
50-650G USE CRISP PLATE TURN FOOD

FOR FOOD NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended weight,
you should choose manual function..
NOTE: Small amounts of oil or butter can be placed on the Crisp Plate during preheating.
FOR DETAILS requested to adding/stiring/turning food, see table in page 9.

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 MANUAL FORCED AIR

USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook meringues, pastry, cakes, cookies , muffins,

soufflés, poultry and roast meats.

 PRESS THE FORCED AIR BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to see the “manual mode” icon and
press the knob button to confirm.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the temperature.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

THERE IS PREHEATING STAGE before cooking start.

ONCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED

TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE: Press the Forced air button and rotate the
knob to adjust value.
TO INCREASE TIME/DECREASE TIME: Rotate the adjust knob, or press Jet
Start /knob button to increase 30 seconds.

USE THE LOW WIRE RACK to put food on to allow the air to circulate
properly around the food.

USE THE CRISP PLATE as a baking plate when you bake small items
like cookies and muffins. Place the plate on the low wire rack.

ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are ovenproof when you use this
function.

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 AUTOMATIC FORCED AIR
USE THIS FUNCTION for baking of cake mix, cookies, muffins and rolls.
ALWAYS PLACE THE FOOD on the low wire rack.

 PRESS THE FORCED AIR BUTTON.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON to confirm the Auto Mode.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to select the food class.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the food weight.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

THERE IS PREHEATING STAGE before cooking start for some food class.
DURING the preheating process, PRE- HEAT is alternately displayed.

ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are microwave safe and ovenproof
when you use this function.

FOOD CLASS AMOUNT HINTS

q1 CAKE MIX 400-800G USE microwave safe and ovenproof cake dish.

USE crisp plate as baking plate, eventually covered with bak-

2 COOKIES 600G
ing paper. ADD food when the oven prompts you to do so.
USE crisp plate as baking plate and place paper moulds on
3 MUFFINS 600G
the plate. ADD food when the oven prompts you to do so.
ROLLS PRE BAKED
4 FROZEN
300G Add when oven is preheated.

5 ROLLS PRE BAKED 300G For vacuum-packed rolls. Add when oven is preheated.
FOR FOOD NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended weight,
you should choose manual function.

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 COMBI GRILL
USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook loads food that are thicker in
dimension,that require browning on the top surface, such as Gra-
tins, Lasagne, Poultry and Baked potatoes.

 PRESS THE COMBI BUTTON REPEATEDLY to set the combi grill function.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the power.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

ONCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED

TO ADJUST THE POWER: Press the MW button and rotate the knob to ad-
just value.
TO INCREASE TIME/DECREASE TIME: Rotate the adjust knob, or press Jet
Start /knob button to increase 30 seconds.

DO NOT LEAVE THE OVEN DOOR OPEN for long periods when the Grill is in
operation, as this will cause a drop in temperature.

IF YOU COOK LARGE GRATINS which require stopped turntable rotation,

then turn the dish after approximately half the cooking time. This is
necessary for getting colour on the whole top surface.
ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are microwave safe and heat resis-
tant when you use this function.

DO NOT USE PLASTIC utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of
wood or paper are not suitable either.

High Rack

CHOOSING POWER LEVEL

GRILL COMBI
POWER SUGGESTED USE:
650 W COOKING Vegetables Gratins
350 - 500 W COOKING Poultry & Lasagne
160 - 350 W COOKING Fish & frozen gratins
160 W COOKING Meat
90 W GRATINED FRUIT
0W BROWNING only during cooking
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 COMBI FAN
USE THIS FUNCTION TO cook loads food that are thicker in
dimension,that require browning on the surface, such as roast
meats, poultry, jacket potatoes, frozen convenience foods, cakes,
pastry, fish and puddings.

 PRESS THE COMBI BUTTON REPEATEDLY to set the combi fan function.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the temperature.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the power.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to set the time.

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

ONCE THE COOKING PROCESS HAS BEEN STARTED

TO ADJUST THE POWER/TEMPERATURE: Press the MW/Forced air button and

rotate the knob to adjust value.
TO INCREASE TIME/DECREASE TIME: Rotate the adjust knob, or press Jet
Start /knob button to increase 30 seconds.

USE THE LOW WIRE RACK to put food on to allow the air to circulate
properly around the food.

ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS used are microwave safe and ovenproof
when you use this function.

CHOOSING POWER LEVEL

FORCED AIR COMBI
POWER SUGGESTED USE:
COOKING Poultry, Jacket potatoes,
350 W
Lasagne & Fish
160 W COOKING Roast meat & Fruit cakes
90 W COOKING Cakes & Pastry

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 6TH SENSE STEAM
USE THIS FUNCTION FOR such food types such as vegetables and fish.
ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED STEAM ACCESSORY when using STEAMER ACCESSORY
this function. lid
grid
bowl

A: Pour water
up to the Steam Water Level B: Insert the grid
marked on the bowl. and put the food in.

C: Cover with lid and

insert in the oven.

D: Set the function on the control panel

 PRESS THE STEAM BUTTON.

 TURN THE ADJUSTABLE KNOB to select the food class (see table).

 PRESS THE KNOB BUTTON. The function will start.

THE BOIL AND STEAM ACCESSORY IS designed to be used with

microwaves only!
NEVER USE IT with any other function at all.

USING THE STEAM ACCESSORY in any other function may cause damage.
ALWAYS ENSURE THAT the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven.
ALWAYS PLACE the Steam accessory on the Glass Turntable.

This is a Weight sensing function, the weight will be automatically calculated.

FOOD CLASS AMOUNT HINTS

DISTRIBUTE FILLETS EVENLY on the steam grid. Inter-
q1 FISH FILETS 150-500G lace thin parts. Allow to stand for 1 - 2 minutes, af-
ter cooking.
USE EVEN SIZES. Cut the vegetables into even pieces.
2 VEGETABLES 150-500G
Allow to stand for 1 - 2 minutes, after cooking.

3 FROZEN VEGETABLES 150-500G ALLOW TO STAND for 1 - 2 minutes.

USE EVEN SIZES. Cut the vegetables into even pieces.
4 POTATOES / ROOT VEGETABLES 150-500G
Allow to stand for 1 - 2 minutes, after cooking.
FOR FOOD NOT LISTED IN THIS TABLE and if the weight is lesser or greater than recommended weight,
you should choose manual function.

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 HOW TO BOIL PASTA AND RICE WITH MICROWAVE
IS IT POSSIBLE TO USE THE STEAMER ACCESSORY (WITHOUT THE GRID)
to Boil pasta and rice WITH MANUAL MICROWAVE FUNCTION. Lid

The graduation levels marked on the accessory will help you to

Bowl
dose the right amount of water. (Grid)

FOOD PORTIONS AMOUNT LEVEL

100G 
200G 
RICE
300G 
400G 
70G 
PASTA 140G 
210G  USE SHORT PASTA.

FOLLOW THE PROCESS BELOW (Example for pasta):

B) Put pasta in the Bowl, D) Cover with Lid and insert in
A) Weight the pasta C) Pour water up to Level
add salt the oven

ALWAYS FOLLOW Portions’ quantity as PLEASE USE water at room temperature.

in the table above.
THEN PROGRAM THE MW FUNCTION (see process below):

PHASE 1: Start the first part of the process setting

the MW function as described below: PHASE 2: After first part is end, please program the
second process to complete cooking.

SET TIME according

SET Max POWER SET POWER SET TIME
levels:
LEVEL TIME

 2.5 MIN Set the cooking du-

RICE RICE
ration suggested
 4 MIN on pasta/rice pack
 5.5 MIN
PRESS PRESS
 7 MIN
START START
SET TIME according
SET Max POWER SET POWER
levels:
LEVEL TIME
PASTA  4 MIN PASTA

 7 MIN
 9.5 MIN
FOR GOOD COOKING RESULTS: At the end of Phase 1 immediately set the Phase 2.

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 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
IF THE OVEN DOES NOT WORK, do not make a service IF THE MAINS CORD NEEDS REPLACING it should
call until you have made the following checks: be replaced by the original
 The Turntable and turntable support is in mains cord, which is available
place. via our service organiza-
 The Plug is properly inserted in the wall tion. The mains cord may
socket. only be replaced by a trained
 The Door is properly closed. service technician.
 Check your Fuses and ensure that there is
power available.
 Check that the oven has ample ventilation. SERVICE ONLY TO BE CARRIED OUT
 Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the BY A TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
It is hazardous for anyone oth-
oven once more.
 Open and then close the door before you er than a trained person to carry
out any service or repair oper-
try again.
THIS IS TO AVOID unnecessary calls for which you ation, which involves the re-
will be charged. moval of any cover, which gives pro-
When calling for Service, please give the serial tection against exposure to microwave
number and type number of the oven (see Ser- energy.
vice label). Consult your warranty booklet for DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER.
further advice.

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS
THE PACKING BOX may be fully re- THE SYMBOL on the product, or on the docu-
cycled as confirmed by the re- ments accompanying the
cycling symbol. Follow lo- product, indicates that this
cal disposal regulations. Keep appliance may not be treat-
potentially hazardous pack- ed as household waste. In-
aging (plastic bags, polysty- stead it shall be handed over
rene etc.) out of the reach of chil- to the applicable collection
dren. point for the recycling of elec-
THIS APPLIANCE is marked according to the Euro- trical and electronic equip-
pean directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical ment.
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring DISPOSAL must be carried
this product is disposed of correctly, you will out in accordance with lo-
help prevent potential negative consequences cal environmental regula-
for the environment and human health, which tions for waste disposal.
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION about treatment,
waste handling of this product. recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
BEFORE SCRAPPING, cut off the mains cord so that
the appliance cannot be connected to the
mains.

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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH IEC 60705.
THE INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION has developed a standard for comparative testing of
heating performance of different microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:
Test Amount Approx. time Power level Container
12.3.1 1000 G 12 - 13 MIN 750 W PYREX 3.226
12.3.2 475 G 5 ½ - 7 MIN 750 W PYREX 3.827
12.3.3 900 G 14 - 16 MIN 750 W PYREX 3.838
12.3.4 1100 G 18 - 20 MIN GRILL + 650 W PYREX 3.827
12.3.5 700 G 24 - 26 MIN FA 200°C+ 90 W PYREX 3.827
12.3.6 1200 G 35 - 38 MIN FA 200°C + 350 W PIE PLATE
13.3 500 G 11 - 13 MIN 160 W PLASTIC PLATE

Whirlpool is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, USA

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