4905 00012 \Creda Compact Microwave Oven User’s Instructions Model 49053 You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference CONTENTS Introduction 3 Specifications 3 Installation Instructions 4-5 Important Safety Instructions 6-10 Know Your Compact Microwave Oven Control panel 11 Digital display: Time/weight 12 Function buttons and indicator lights 12 Time/weight buttons and indicator lights 12-13 Understanding the Oven's Cooking Features 13 How to Set the Oven Controls Weight defrosting 14 Cooking in one stage 15 Cooking in two stages 16-17 Weight defrosting and cooking in two stages 18-19 Helpful Notes 20 Cleaning and Maintenance 21 Microwave Cooking Utensils 22 Microwave Coo king Techniques 23-24 Questions and Answers 25 Before Calling for Service 26 Service 27 2 SERVICE For details of your nearest Service Centre please see the separate Service Leaflet. If you have any queries regarding Service or Spares, our Spares and Service division will be pleased to advise. You should write to: Creda Ltd., Spares and Service Division CredaCare Building, Creda Works Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent ST11 9LN or telephone 0782 388300 May we wish you many years of carefree successful cooking and remember our Home Economics Department is always available to you for advice if you write to: — The Home Economist Creda Limited P.O. Box 5 Creda Works Blythe Bridge Stoke-on-T rent England ST11 9LJ BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE sfer to following checklist, you may 'event an unnecessary service call. lie oven doesn't work Check that the appliance is correctly plugged in. . Check that the door is firmly closed. . Check that the cooking programme is set. . Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your house. »parking in the cavity . Check that utensils are not metal containers or dishes with metal trim. I. Check that metal skewers do not touch the interior walls. 3. Do not operate the oven when empty. If there is still a problem, notify your dealer. NOTE: If oven lamp should fail, contact your dealer. Do not attempt to replace the lamp yourself as dangerous voltages exist inside the oven. INTRODUCTION This instruction book has been carefully designed to help you get the most out of your new microwave oven. You will find that it will take you a little time to become familiar with the functions and facilities which your oven offers you. By taking the time to read these instructions and by following them carefully you will learn more quickly, and make fewer mistakes than if you try to manage without reading them. What the instruction book is designed to do The purpose of this instruction book is to show you what your oven can do. It will help you to understand the control panel and all the functions of the oven. It takes you through all the different things you can do in easy steps. As well as this instruction book, you have also been given a cookery book specially designed to accompany your oven. However, all the information you will need to get started with your new oven is included in this instruction book. The basic cooking information is complemented by more detailed recipes in the cookery book and the two books are designed to be used together. Your new oven has been labelled in accordance with the new MAFF labelling scheme. The label is located on the oven door, and it informs you of the power output in watts (700W) and the heating category (C). This is achieved when using power level 8. Most packaged food suitable for microwaving will be marked with these symbols. After heating always check that the food is piping hot throughout. Before you do anything with your oven, including putting a plug on it, please read the Important Safety Instructions on pages 6 to 10. This is for your own safety and to make sure you don't damage your new oven. THIS APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF BS800:1988 AND EN55014, 02. 1987. SPECIFICATIONS As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice. 1150W Output Power: 700W (IEC 705) AC Line Voltage: Single phase 240V, 50Hz AC Power Required: Microwave Frequency: 2450MHz Outside Dimensions: 462mm (W) x 309mm (H) x 342mm (D) Cavity Dimensions: 300mm(W) x 202mm(H) x 298mm(D) Oven Capacity: 18 litres Cooking Uniformity: Turntable system (0 275mm) Weight: Approx. 16kg 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO EXAMINE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AFTER UNPACKING 1. Take all of the packing material from inside the oven and remove all the protective film and labels from the oven door. 2. Check the oven for any damage. If you notice any damage please do not use it, contact your dealer. WHERE TO PLACE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Place the oven on a flat and level surface, strong enough to take the weight, plus the heaviest item likely to be cooked. IMPORTANT NOTE: • Take care when lifting the oven, it is ...