NEC Microwave Oven Model N227S User Manual

User Manual  
Model N227S  
Please read carefully before operation.  
 
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Contents  
Safety Instructions  
Utensil safety  
Testing suitability of cookware  
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Food safety  
Oven utensils and accessories guide  
Technical Data  
Unpacking  
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Installation  
Connecting to the mains  
The microwave and accessories  
Name and function of parts  
Accessories  
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Control panel  
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Display window  
Turntable installation  
How to operate your microwave oven  
Pause/Clear  
Setting the clock  
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Child safety lock  
Microwave cooking  
Microwave setting guide  
Microwave cooking in two and three stages  
Manual Defrosting  
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Memory Cooking  
Hold Warm  
Auto Start  
Auto Programmes  
Auto Programme Example  
Auto Defrost  
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Charts  
Recommendations for Defrosting using 180W  
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Microwave Hints  
Microwave Tips  
Care and cleaning  
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Service and spare parts  
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Thank you for having chosen a NEC product. We are convinced that you will find your new microwave  
oven very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some  
time to learn all the new functions and features, but with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.  
Before using your Microwave Oven  
Read through the instruction manual carefully and ensure that you follow the recommendations given, these  
instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new NEC Microwave Oven.  
It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance  
be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the  
book is supplied with the appliance so that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the  
appliance and the relevant warnings.  
Safety Instructions  
The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the  
microwave oven from operating when the door is  
open.  
Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate  
the oven with the door open as open door  
operation can result in exposure to microwave  
energy.  
Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to  
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the  
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning  
instructions.  
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it  
has been repaired by qualified service personnel.  
It is particularly important that the oven door  
closes properly and that there is no damage to  
the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches  
(broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing  
surface.  
Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is  
not present to absorb the microwave energy, the  
magnetron tube can be damaged.  
Close supervision is necessary when the oven is  
used by children.  
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use  
this product near water.  
Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in  
the microwave oven. These items can ignite.  
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do  
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or  
food in the cavity when not in use.  
Utensil safety  
Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant  
glassware utensils are excellent for use in the  
microwave oven. Although microwave energy will not  
heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils  
can become hot as heat transfers from the food to  
the container. The use of oven gloves to remove  
dishes is recommended.  
Under no circumstances should you attempt to  
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out  
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or  
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service  
Centre.  
Do not remove the outer case, door or control  
panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure  
to extremely high voltage.  
Install or locate this oven only in accordance with  
“INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found in this  
manual.  
Use the appliance for its intended use as  
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive  
chemicals in this appliance. This type of oven is  
specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost  
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory  
use neither for commercial use as this will  
invalidate the guarantee.  
This MWO Should not be operated by Children  
or Infirm persons without adequate supervision.  
Young Children should be supervised to  
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.  
This appliance is not recommended for use in  
an evironment where excessive vibration could  
be experienced.  
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Testing suitability of cookware  
Food safety  
Place the cookware in the cavity along with a  
glass half full of water. Heat on 900 W (100%) for  
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should  
not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it  
for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is  
room temperature, it is suitable for microwave  
cooking.  
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,  
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are  
great convenience utensils. Always be sure  
containers are filled with food to absorb energy  
and thus avoid the possibility of overheating.  
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and  
plastic wraps may be used in the microwave  
oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when  
using plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic  
utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar  
content since these foods reach high  
Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.  
Always remove the food to a suitable container.  
Deep fat frying should not be done in the  
microwave oven, because the fat temperature  
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can  
result.  
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,  
but only in special packages or utensils designed  
specifically for this purpose. This cooking  
operation should never be un-attended.  
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or  
membranes to prevent steam build-up and  
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and  
egg yolks are examples of items that should be  
pierced.  
WARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces  
and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating  
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without  
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden  
boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility  
the following steps should be taken:  
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow  
necks.  
2. Do not overheat.  
temperatures and could melt some plastics.  
Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it  
from time to time when heating or cooking  
food in plastic, paper or other combustible  
containers. If smoke is observed, keep door  
closed, switch the oven off or disconnect  
oven until smoke stops.  
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the  
oven and again halfway through the heating time.  
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a  
short time, stirring again before carefully removing  
the container.  
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim  
should not be used in the microwave oven, unless  
specifically recommended for microwave use.  
Containers with restricted openings, such as  
bottles, should not be used for microwave  
cooking.  
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed  
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may  
explode and should not be heated in this oven.  
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during  
cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and  
allow the standing time of one minute before  
removing cover.  
Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a  
dish to avoid steam burns.  
NOTE:  
Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This  
may cause malfunctioning.  
Arcing in the oven during microwave operation  
usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.  
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the  
unit. Stop the programme and check the utensil.  
Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents  
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the  
oven.  
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.  
This oven is made for domestic use only.  
Keep these instructions  
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Oven utensils and accessories guide  
A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to  
prevent damaging utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method.  
The list below is a general guide.  
Material  
Ceramic & Glass  
Utensils  
Corning ware  
Heat resistant glass ware  
Glass ware with metal decoration  
Lead crystal glass  
Microwave Cooking  
YES  
YES  
NO  
NO  
Without metal decoration  
China  
Pottery  
Plastic  
YES  
YES  
YES  
YES  
NO  
YES  
YES  
YES  
NO  
Microwave oven heat-proof wear  
Plastic wrap  
Metal baking pan  
Aluminium foil*  
Metal  
Cups, plates, towels  
Paper  
Waxed Paper  
Wood  
Turntable  
Turntable support  
Accessories  
YES  
YES  
YES: Utensils and accessories to use  
NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid  
*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing.  
Technical data  
520 mm  
Depth 376 mm  
Height 292 mm  
349 mm  
Depth 355 mm  
Height 220 mm  
230 V, 50 Hz  
10 A  
1450W  
900W  
19 kg  
28 litre  
Overall dimension  
Cavity dimension  
Width  
Power source  
Fuse  
Power consumption  
Microwave (Power)  
Weight  
Width  
Volume  
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GETTING STARTED  
Unpacking  
Connecting to the mains  
N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the  
product is free from damage. Damage or any missing  
parts must be reported immediately to the retailer.  
The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may  
be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must  
remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave  
packing material so that small children can play with  
it. This can be hazardous.  
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug  
for 240V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. Earth  
protection minimises the risks should a short-circuit  
occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven  
matches the supply.  
N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an  
extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.  
WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a  
non-earth protected power supply.  
Installation  
Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding  
electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth  
protection of the supply.  
1. Remove any promotion label from the door.  
2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The  
surface must be strong enough to safely bear the  
weight (19 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To  
avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise  
the oven must be in a stable position.  
3. Keep the oven away from heat and water.  
Exposure to heat and water can lower oven  
efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure  
to install the oven away from heat and water  
sources.  
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of  
the cabinet and also do not place any articles on  
the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during  
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may  
lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the  
vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains  
come between the oven and the rear wall.  
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s  
as possible. Some interference may occur if it is  
placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them  
as far apart as possible.  
Electrical connections  
This appliance comes fitted with a standard 3 pin  
moulded Australian plug  
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED.  
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least  
5,0 cm from the walls to meet ventilation  
demands.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should  
this safety measure not be observed.  
Important! The oven can be placed almost anywhere  
in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat,  
level surface and that vents as well as the surface  
underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient  
ventilation).  
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The Microwave and Accessories  
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Name and function of parts  
Turntable Installation  
1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment  
clean after using the oven.  
2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the  
microwave oven is in operation.  
3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly  
closed while cooking.  
4. Latch hook, Safety interlock system.  
5. Control panel.  
1. Place the turntable support on the cavity Bottom.  
2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support  
as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable  
hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never  
place the turntable upside down.  
• Both turntable and turntable support must always be  
used during cooking.  
• All food and containers of food are always placed on  
this turntable for cooking.  
6. Drive shaft for turntable  
7. Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass.  
Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray  
for cooking. Do not use the oven without the  
turntable.  
• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise;  
this is normal.  
Turntable  
8. Turntable support. Place the support on the floor  
of the cooking chamber to support the turntable.  
Roller rest  
Turntable Shaft  
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Control panel  
1. Display window - showing time of day, operating  
mode and cooking time.  
2. Auto Defrost by weight.  
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1. Poultry  
2. Meat  
3. Fish  
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3. Auto Cook.  
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1. Potato  
2. Reheat (Plated Meals)  
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4. Time. For setting cook time.  
5. Beverage. To automatically heat up drinks.  
6. Auto Start. To set a start time.  
7. Memory. To save a frequently used programme.  
8. Hold Warm. Keep food warm for up to 30 mins.  
9. Clock. To set the time.  
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10. Number pad. To enter time, weight and power.  
11. Power. To set power.  
12. Clear/Puase.  
13. Start.  
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How to operate your microwave oven.  
Child safety lock  
Pause/Clear  
If you would like to stop the oven during cooking  
without opening the door, touch Pause/Clear ONCE.  
To continue cooking, touch Start. Should food be  
removed from the oven before the set cooking time  
is completed, touch Pause/Clear TWICE.  
This oven has a safety feature which prevents the  
Accidental running of the oven by a child. After the  
lock has been set, no part of the microwave oven will  
operate until the child lock feature has been  
cancelled.  
You can turn off the oven during cooking, to stir or re- To set:  
arrange food. There are two ways of doing so;  
1. Touch Pause/Clear button so that the time of day  
1. Just open the door, the safety mechanisms stop  
microwave power. To continue cooking, close the  
door and touch Start.  
only is displayed  
2. Touch ’ 0 ’ button.  
3. Touch Start  
2. Touch Pause/Clear  
button 5 times, Loc will be displayed.  
ONCE, and open the door.  
To continue cooking, close the door and touch  
Start.  
To cancel the child lock, simply repeat the setting  
procedure. Loc disappears and the time of day  
Display reappears in the window.  
Setting the clock  
When your oven is plugged in for the first time or  
when power resumes after a power Interruption,  
the display window will flash " 0:00".  
Example: To set 4.30  
1. Touch the Clear/Pause buttton and then the Clock  
buttons. Set the desired time (12 hour format) with  
using the number pad.  
2. Touch the Clock button to lock in the time and start  
the clock running.  
If you need to change the time of day after  
setting, press the clock button, the numbers in  
the display window will flash. You can then set  
the time as above.  
Example: To change the time to 15.45  
1. Press and the Clock button. The numbers in the  
display window will flash.  
2. Set the desired time (12 hour format) using the  
number pad.  
3. Touch the Clock button to lock in the time and  
start the clock running.  
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Microwave cooking  
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to  
Foods with high moisture content should be cooked  
on maximum power as this is the fastest cooking  
method and best maintains the natural flavour and  
texture of the foods.  
cook food for a desired time. In addition to the  
maximum power level, you can select different  
microwave power from 10 levels, Hi W(900W) to 90W  
for the foods that require slower cooking.  
Example: To cook at 450W for 1 min 30 sec’s:  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch the time button.  
3. Set the desired time by pressing buttons ’ 1 ’ , ’ 3 ’ then ’ 0 ’ on the number pad.  
4. Touch the power button.  
5. Set the desired power (450W = 5) by pressing button ’ 5 ’ on the number pad.  
6. Touch Start.  
The Microwave oven is automatically set to 900W(HiW). If this power level is required for cooking,  
you may set the time and then press start (You do not need to select the required power) At the end of  
the cooking time, the microwave power will automatically stop. The cooling fan and oven light will  
continue to run whilst 5 soft audible bell sounds are heard. ’ End ’ will appear in the display window.  
After the cooking time has finished pressing Pause/Clear will reset the display window to the time of  
day.  
Microwave setting guide  
Power Setting  
PL-1  
Suggested use  
Keeping warm : Keeping foods warm  
Defrost : Thawing frozen foods.  
90W  
180W  
270W  
PL-2  
PL-3  
Simmer : Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.  
Casseroles and stews.  
360W  
450W  
540W  
630W  
720W  
810W  
900W  
PL-4  
PL-5  
PL-6  
PL-7  
PL-8  
PL-9  
PL-10  
Medium Low : Baked custards or cheesecakes.  
Medium : Faster defrosting for casseroles and stews.  
Medium Hi : Baking cakes and sponge puddings  
Reheat Low : Reheating of casseroles and stews..  
Reheat : Reheating pre-cooked foods.  
Reheat Hi : Roasting joints of meat and poultry.  
Max Power: Boiling or reheating liquids. Cooking vegetables.  
Preheating a browning dish.  
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Microwave cooking in two or three stages  
This basic microwave cooking method allows you to  
Foods with high moisture content should be cooked  
on maximum power as this is the fastest cooking  
method and best maintains the natural flavour and  
texture of the foods.  
cook food for a desired time at different power levels.  
In addition to the maximum power level, you can  
select different microwave power from 10 levels,  
HiW(900W) to 90W for the foods that require slower  
cooking.  
Example: To cook at 450W for 1 min 30 sec’s, then at 900W for 7min.  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch the time button).  
3. Set the desired time by pressing buttons ’ 1 ’ , ’ 3 ’ then ’ 0 ’ on the number pad.  
4. Touch the power button  
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5. Set the desired power (450W = 5) by pressing button ’ 5 ’ on the number pad.  
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6. Touch the time button  
7. Set the desired time by pressing buttons ’ 7 ’ , ’ 0 ’ then ’ 0 ’ on the number pad.  
8. Touch the power button.  
9. Set the desired power (900W = 10) by pressing button ’ 1 ’ then ’ 0 ’on the number pad.  
10. Touch Start.  
If you wish to cook in three stages, simply repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 before you press the start button.  
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Manual defrosting  
For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 180W. The blue defrost symbol  
appears in the window display whenever this power level is selected. To speed up the defrosting of dense  
foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on Hi W(900W) power for 1- 3 minutes, then reduce to 180W  
until defrosting is complete.  
Example: To defrost at 180W for 8 min 30 sec’s:.  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch the time button.  
3. Set the desired time by pressing buttons ’ 8 ’ , ’ 3 ’ then ’ 0 ’ on the number pad.  
4. Touch the power button.  
5. Set the desired power (180W = 2) by pressing button ’ 2 ’ on the number pad.  
6. Touch Start.  
At the end of the defrosting time, the microwave power will automatically stop. The cooling fan and  
oven light will continue to run whilst 5 soft audible bell sounds are heard. ’ End ’ will appear in the  
display window. After the defrosting time has finished pressing Pause/Clear will reset the display  
window to the time of day.  
Defrosting Tips  
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the  
standing time.  
2. Separate food as soon as possible.  
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time, or at pause.  
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.  
5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.  
6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.  
7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause.  
Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.  
8. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure  
that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.  
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Memory Cooking  
If you often cook or reheat the same types of dishes, you can store the cooking times and functions in the  
oven’s memory, so that you do not have to reset them each time. You can store one cooking.  
Example : To set memory  
1. Touch the Memory button.  
2. Set your cooking programme as usual.  
3. Touch memory button.  
The oven will beep and the display reverts to the time of day. Your settings are now stored in the oven’s  
memory.  
To store different settings simply repeat setting procedure.  
Example : To use memory  
1. Touch memory button. Stored settings in the oven’s memory appears in the display.  
2. Touch start button. ( The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating. Cooking starts and the  
time in the display will count down. )  
Hold Warm  
The Hold Warm function is used to keep food warm for a maximum of 30 minutes  
(in steps of 10 minutes) after cooking has finished.  
Example : To set the Hold Warm function  
1. Set your cooking programme as usual.  
2. Touch Hold Warm button. (Once for 10 mins. Twice for 20 mins and three times for 30 mins.)  
Auto Start  
This function allows you to program a start time for your cooking (Up to 11 hours and 59 minutes in advance.)  
Example : To set Auto Start  
1. Set your cooking programme as usual.  
2. Touch the Auto Start button.  
3. Enter the desired start time using the number pad.  
4. Touch Start.  
If the oven door is opened before the cook time has started you will have to press the start button again  
once the door has been closed. Some foods may spoil if left at room temperature for too long.  
Hold Warm can only be used with one stage microwave cooking.  
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Auto Programmes  
The Auto Programme features allow you to simply and automatically cook or defrost a range of popular foods.  
Your oven offers the following Auto programmes.  
Programme  
Microwave mode  
Quantity  
Display  
Defrost Poultry  
Defrost Meat  
Defrost Fish  
Baked Potatoes  
Reheat Plated meals  
Microwave Only  
Microwave Only  
Microwave Only  
Microwave Only  
Microwave Only  
0.1kg – 3.0kg  
0.1kg – 2.0kg  
0.1kg – 2.0kg  
1, 2 or 3 potatoes.  
Small, Medium  
or large meals.  
1, 2 or 3 mugs  
de f1  
de f2  
de f3  
SA -1 (PO1, PO2, PO3)  
SA -2  
Beverage  
Microwave Only  
CU P1, CU P2, CU P3  
Baked Potatoes  
To automatically cook potatoes, you simply press the ' Auto Cook ' button once followed by the  
' 1 ' button on the number pad. You may now press numbers ' 1 ' , ' 2 ' or ' 3 ' on the number pad  
depending on the number of potatoes required, once this has been done you can press Start .  
Reheat Plated meals  
To automatically reheat a plated meal, you simply press the ' Auto Cook ' button once followed by  
the ' 2 ' button on the number pad. You may now press numbers ' 1 ' , ' 2 ' ,' 3 ' , ' 4 ' or ' 5 ' on the  
number pad depending on the size of the plated meal ( ' 1 ' for a small meal, ' 5 ' for a very large  
meal ), once this has been done you can press Start.  
Beverage  
To automatically heat up a drink, you simply press the ' Beverage ' button ( once for 1 cup, twice  
for 2 cups and three times for 3 cups ), once this has been done you can press Start.  
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Auto Programmes Examples  
Example: To automatically cook 2 potatoes:  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch the Auto cook button.  
3. Press number ’ 1 ’ on the number pad to select the potato function.  
4. Press number ’ 2 ’ on the number pad to select two potatoes.  
5. Touch Start .  
Example: To Reheat an average sized plated meal:  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch the Auto cook button.  
3. Press number ’ 2 ’ on the number pad to select the Reheat plated meal function.  
4. Press number ’ 3 ’ on the number pad. This will give you three minutes of cook time.  
5. Touch Start.  
At the end of the cooking time, the microwave power will automatically stop. The cooling fan and  
oven light will continue to run whilst 5 soft audible bell sounds are heard. ’ End ’ will appear in the  
display window. After the cooking time has finished pressing Pause/Clear will reset the display window  
to the time of day.  
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Auto Programmes (Auto Defrost)  
Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish.  
Example: To defrost 1.7 kg of Poultry:  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch Auto Weight Defrost button once.  
3. Set the desired weight ( 1.7 kg ) by pressing buttons ’ 1 ’ then ’ 7 ’ on the number pad.  
4. Touch Start.  
Example: To defrost 0.8 kg of Meat:  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch Auto Weight Defrost button twice.  
3. Set the desired weight ( 0.8 kg ) by pressing buttons ’ 0 ’ then ’ 8 ’ on the number pad.  
4. Touch Start.  
Example: To defrost 1.2 kg of Fish:  
1. Touch Pause/Clear.  
2. Touch Auto Weight Defrost button three times .  
3. Set the desired weight ( 1.2 kg ) by pressing buttons ’ 1 ’ then ’ 2 ’ on the number pad.  
4. Touch Start.  
The Auto Defrost function can be used in conjunction with two and three stage cooking. Auto Defrost  
can only be set for the first stage. Follow the instructions for two and three stage cooking to add an  
extra cooking stage.  
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Recommendations for Defrosting (Using 180W)  
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the power setting.  
STANDING  
TIME  
FOOD  
PREPARATION  
(180W)  
Bread  
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.  
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.  
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.  
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.  
Small loaf  
Sliced large loaf  
8–10 min.  
10–15 min.  
10 min  
10–13 min.  
2 slices Place on kitchen paper.  
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper.  
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper.  
45–60 sec.  
45–60 sec.  
1–11/2 min.  
5 min.  
5 min.  
5 min.  
Cakes and Pastry  
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
9–11 min.  
9–11 min.  
15–30 min.  
15–30 min.  
Cheesecake  
Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
450g/1 lb  
Pie (cooked)  
Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
450g/1 lb  
7– 9 min.  
7– 9 min.  
15–30 min.  
15–30 min.  
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate.  
Butter  
250g/8.8 oz If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a  
(1 packet) plate  
3– 4 min.  
5–10 min.  
Fruit  
225g/8 oz  
Soft berry fruits  
450g/1 lb Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.  
Soft berry fruits  
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.  
5– 6 min.  
7– 8 min.  
5–10 min.  
5–10 min.  
Plated meal  
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.  
400g/14 oz  
7– 8 min  
5–10 min.  
To reheat, microwave on 100% (900W)for 3–4 minutes.  
Vegetables  
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.  
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on  
100% (900W)  
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Microwave Hints  
Microwave Tips  
Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs  
and do not forget to clean under the glass tray  
and the inside of the door.  
Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid  
when cooking in your microwave oven.  
Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.  
Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped  
by hot food.  
Softening Honey  
If you have a jar of honey which has  
crystallised, remove lid and place the jar in the  
oven, microwave on medium power for 2  
minutes.  
Melting Chocolate  
Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in  
a bowl and heat on high power for 1-2  
minutes and stir well.  
Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a  
plate or grease proof paper.  
Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted  
directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel.  
If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the  
packaging should be opened. Packaging  
containing metal or metal decoration must not be  
used unless specifically recommended for use in  
the microwave. Remove metal clips and wire ties.  
Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to  
cover parts that easily over cook such as chicken  
legs.  
Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a  
fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil  
eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode.  
Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the  
casserole and try to cut the food in to even sized  
pieces. Always place the food in the centre of the  
oven.  
Softening or Melting Butter  
Melting takes a few seconds on high power.  
Softening is best done more gently on low  
power.  
Freshen or Warm Bread  
Use medium power for few seconds.  
Peeling Garlic easily  
Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for  
15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the  
clove pops out.  
Fruit Juice  
Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are  
heated on high power for 15 seconds before  
squeezing.  
The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it  
a few times.  
Cooking Porridge  
Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated  
in your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger  
the amount of food the longer it takes.  
Use little or no water for vegetables.  
Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.  
Season afterwards.  
Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time after the oven  
has switched off to ensure complete and even  
cooking results.  
Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish  
with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food  
manufacturers’ recommendations.  
Always ensure food is piping hot throughout  
before serving.  
Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and  
food from the oven.  
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Care and cleaning  
The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energy  
causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt  
to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a  
qualified service technician.  
Be sure the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.  
Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)  
Clean them with mild detergent after removing them from the cavity. The turntable support should be carefully  
handled.  
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use.  
Cleaning the interior  
Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are  
allowed to remain on the oven walls, door seal and door surface will absorb microwave energy, reduce the  
efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven interior. Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a  
soft, clean cloth to remove deposits.  
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON  
ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.  
To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes.  
NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES.  
To remove odours from the oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.  
Cleaning the exterior  
Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. This will prevent the oven from being turned on  
accidentally. You should clean outside surfaces of the oven with mild liquid detergent and water followed by a  
wiping with clear water to remove any excess detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.  
Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose spray-on kitchen cleaners can also be used. Never use abrasive  
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of your oven. To prevent damage to the  
working parts, do not allow water to seep into ventilation openings.  
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After-sales service and spare parts  
When you make your call to the After-Sales Service  
If the appliance does not work correctly, carry out  
the following checks first before contacting the  
local After-Sales Service Centre.  
Centre, you will be asked for the following information:  
1. Your name, address and postcode  
2. Your telephone number  
3. Clear and concise details about the fault  
4. The model number  
If the oven does not start:  
5. The serial number  
6. The purchase date  
We advise you to write down the information below so  
that you will have the details to hand:  
Check that the plug is pushed in properly.  
If appropriate, replace the fuse in the plug by  
another of the same rating and check that the plug  
is wired correctly.  
Check that any switch, at the wall socket or  
elsewhere in the circuit, is ON.  
Check that the wall socket is working by plugging in  
something else that you know is working.  
Check the fuse in the fuse-box.  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
P.N.C:  
Purchase date:  
If the microwaves are not operating:  
The child security feature might have been set  
(available on some models)  
Check that the controls have been set correctly.  
Check the adjustments/procedures by referring to  
the instruction manual.  
If your appliance is still under guarantee, you must  
be sure that the necessary checks have been made,  
because a technician call-out charge will be levied if  
the problem is not mechanical or electrical.  
Check that the door is closed properly. (If particles  
of food or other things remain stuck in the doorway,  
the door will not close correctly and the microwave  
oven will not operate.)  
Please note that your proof of purchase will be  
required for any call-out made during the guarantee  
period.  
Check that the Start button is activated.  
Spare parts  
If the oven still does not work properly after the above  
checks, contact the local NEC After-Sales Service  
Centre. The address can be found on the following  
pages of this user guide.  
Spare parts can be purchased through your After-Sales  
Service Centre.  
Customer service  
IMPORTANT :  
For all general enquiries about your NEC appliance  
or for other information on NEC products, contact  
our Customer Service centre by mail or telephone.  
If you call out a technician for one of the above  
faults or to repair a fault caused by incorrect  
installation or operation, you will be charged for this  
call-out even if the appliance is still under  
guarantee.  
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NEC Australia Pty. Ltd.  
ABN 86 001 217 527  
Home Electronics Group  
NEC Service Centres  
NEW South Wales  
Sydney  
184 Milperra Rd, Revesby 2212  
120 Parry Street, Newcastle 2302  
(02)9780 8688  
(02)4926 2566  
Newcastle  
Victoria  
Melborne  
480 Princes Highway, Noble Park 3174  
(03)9554 6245  
Queensland  
Brisbane  
116 Ipswich Rd, Woollongabba 4102  
Shop 1, 48 Ferry Rd, Southport 4215  
(07)3361 5858  
(07)5591 3670  
Southport  
South Australia  
Adelaide  
84A Richmond Rd, Keswich, 5053  
45 Sarich Court, Osborne Park 6017  
(08)8375 5710  
(08)9446 5333  
Western Australia  
Perth  
For Service in outer areas, please contact your NEC retailer for the address of the nearest  
Authorized NEC Service Centre.  
NEC Australia Pty., Ltd.  
244 Beecroft Road EPPING 2121  
Tel. 131-632 Fax. (02) 9930 2380  
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