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    installation and operating instructions SA37X microwave s m e g technology with style � � � � � �[...]

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    1 PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 2 EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 3 INSTALLATION ...................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 4 IMPORTANT ................................[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings: Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven: 1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food preparation, such as for[...]

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    WARNING: Improper use of th earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the earthing instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly earthed. If it is necesary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blad[...]

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    4 WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. SPECIFICA TIONS IMPORT ANT The wires in this mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code. Green-and-yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying[...]

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    1 Safety interlock system- Prevents the oven from operating while the door is opened. The oven will only operate with the door fully closed. When the door is open, the oven turns off and will only start again after the door is closed. 2 Door screen- Allows viewing of food. The screen is transparent to light, but prevents microwaves escaping. 3 Door[...]

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    6 9 Display - Cooking time, power level, indicators and present time are displayed. 0 Less - Used to remove time from cooking. q More - Used to add time to cooking. w Kitchen Timer - Used as a minute timer. e Clock - Used to set clock. r One touch - Used to cook or reheat specific quantities of food. t Power - Used to set power level. y Auto Def. -[...]

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    7 The oven light is on only when the microwave oven is operating. The oven will automatically shut off at any time by opening the oven door. Each time a button is pressed, a BEEP will sound to acknowledge the touch. The oven automatically cooks on full power unless set to a lower power level. The display will show “ : 0” when the oven is plugge[...]

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    8 WEIGHT DEFROSTING WEIGHT DEFROST lets you easily defrost food by eliminating guesswork in determining defrosting time. The minimum weight for WEIGHT DEFROST is 200 g and the maximum weight is 3,000 g. Follow the steps below for easy defrosting. CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK When the oven is first plugged in, the display will flash “ :0” and a to[...]

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    9 COOKING IN ONE ST AGE When you press Start button, the M/W1 indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking. The display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left. When the cooking time ends, you will hear 3 beeps. 1. Press Power button. (Select the desired power level.) 2. Turn the DIAL KNOB to adjust the cooking time. 3. [...]

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    10 COOKING IN TWO ST AGE When you press Start button, the M/W1 indicator starts blinking to show the oven is cooking. At the end of ONE STAGE cook, the oven will beep and start TWO STAGE cook. The M/W2 indicator starts blinking. When TWO STAGE cook ends, you will hear 3 beeps. 1. Press Power button. (Select the desired power level.) 2. Turn the DIA[...]

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    11 SEQUENCE PROGRAMMING The oven allow you to automatically begin microwave cooking after defrosting. 1. Press either Defrost or Auto Def. 2. Turn the DIAL KNOB to adjust the defrosting time or food weight. 3. Press Power button. (Select the desired power level.) 4. Turn the DIAL KNOB to adjust the first cooking time. 5. Press Power button. (Select[...]

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    12 ONE T OUCH COOKING One touch cook allows you to cook or reheat many of your favorite foods by pressing just one button. To increase quantity, press chosen button until number in display is same as desired quantity to cook. Frozen V egetable 1. Press Pasta button once for 1 serving or twice for 2 serving. When you press Pasta button once, “1”[...]

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    13 1. Press Dish Warmer button once for 350g or twice for 450g. When you press Dish Warmer button once, “350” is displayed. After the 1.5 seconds, the display changed into cooking time and the oven starts cooking. Dish W armer NOTE: 1. Put food on microwave plate. 2. Cover with vented plastic wrap. WARNING - PLEASE NOTE As ONE TOUCH cooking fun[...]

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    14 1. Press Auto Cook button. 2. Turn the DIAL KNOB to adjust the desired quantity. 3. Press Start button. When you press Auto Cook button once, “AC-1” is displayed. By repeatedly pressing this button, you can select one of the four menu programs as shown in the chart below. The display will show what you selected. When you press Start button, [...]

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    15 CHILD SAFETY LOCK SAFETY LOCK lock prevents unwanted oven operation such as by small children. To set, press and hold Stop/Clear button for 3 seconds, Lock indicator appears and a beep sounds. To cancel, press and hold Stop/Clear button for 3 seconds, Lock indicator disappears and a beep sounds. LESS, MORE To alter one touch cooking or cooking t[...]

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    16 CARE OF YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 1. Turn the oven off before cleaning. 2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. 3. The outside oven surface should be cle[...]

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    17 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SER VICE Refer to the following checklist, you may prevent an unnecessary service call. * The oven doesn't work; 1. Check that the power cord is securely plugged in. 2. Check that the door is firmly closed. 3. Check that the cooking time is set. 4. Check for a blown circuit fuse or tripped main circuit breaker in your ho[...]

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    18 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS * Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop? * A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells. * Q : Why this standing time recommended after the cooking operation ha[...]

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    19 COOKING UTENSILS Recommended Use • Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and Dishes - Use for heating or cooking. • Microwave browning dish - Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with you browning dish. • Microwaveable plastic wrap - Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening f[...]

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    20 USE YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN SAFEL Y General Use Do not attempt to defeat or tamper with safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front frame and the door or allow residue to build up on sealing surfaces. Wipe with a mild detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads. Do not subject the oven door to strain or weigh[...]

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    21 MICROW A VING PRINCIPLES Microwave energy has been used in this country to cook and reheat food since early experiments with RADAR in World War ll. Microwaves are present in the atmosphere all the time, both naturally and manmade sources. Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. In a microwave ove[...]

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    22 ST ANDING TIME Dense foods e.g. meat, jacket potatoes and cakes, require standing time(inside or outside of the oven) after cooking, to allow heat to finish conducting to cook the center completely. Wrap meat joints and jacket potatoes in aluminium foil while standing. Meat joints need approx. 10-15 minutes, jacket potatoes 5 minutes. Other food[...]

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    23 • Do not defrost covered meat. Covering might allow cooking to take place. Always remove outer wrap and tray. Use only containers that are microwave-safe. • Begin defrosting whole poultry breast-side- down. Begin defrosting roasts fat-side-down. • The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular shapes defrost more [...]

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    24 COOKING & REHEA TING CHART Item Power Level Cooking Time Per lb./g MEAT Beef Standing / rolled Rib - Rare P-80 9-11 min. - Medium P-80 10-12 min. - well done P-80 12-14 min. Ground Beef (to brown for casserole) P-HI 5-7 min. Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted (4oz. Each/100g) 2 patties P-HI 3-5 min. 4 patties P-HI 4-6 min. Pork Loin, Leg P-80 13[...]

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    25 VEGETABLES AMOUNT TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Asparagus Fresh spears 1 lb./450g 5-8 min. In medium casserole, place 1 / 4 cup water. Frozen spears 10 oz./280g package 4-7 min. In medium casserole. Beans Fresh green 1 lb./450g cut in half 10-15 min. In medium casserole, place 1 / 2 cup water. Frozen green 10 oz./280g package 5-8 min. In medium cass[...]

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    26 T OMA TO & ORANGE SOUP 1 oz.(25g) butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 large carrot & 1 large potato, chopped 1 3 / 4 lb(800g) canned, chopped tomatoes juice and grated rind of 1 small orange 1 1 / 2 pints(900ml) hot vegetable stock salt and pepper to taste 1. Melt the in a large bowl on P-HI for 1 minute. 2. Add the onion, carrot and potato[...]

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    27 BLUE CHEESE & CHIVE JACKETS 2 baking potatoes, (approx.9 oz.(250g) each) 2 oz.(50g) butter 4 oz.(100g) blue cheese, chopped 1 tbsp(15ml) fresh chives, chopped 2 oz.(50g) mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste 1. Prick each potato in several places. Cook on P-HI for 12-13 minutes. Halve and scoop the flesh into a bowl, add the butter, che[...]

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    28 SCRAMBLED EDD 1 / 2 oz.(15g) butter 2 eggs 2 tbsp(30ml) milk salt & pepper 1. Melt the butter in a bowl on P-HI for 1 minutes. 2. Add the eggs, milk and seasoning and mix well. 3. Cook on P-HI for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. SA VOR Y MINCE 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp(5ml) oil 7 oz.(200g) can chopped tomatoes [...]