MICROWAVE OVENS

USER INSTRUCTIONS

CMG 2395 DW
CMG 2396 DS

GB

Microwave Oven
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: CMG 2395 DW
CMG 2396 DS
Read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven, and keep it carefully.
If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with
many years of good service.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can
result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not
be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could
be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous
situation.

Specifications
Model:

CMG 2395 DW - CMG 2396 DS

Rated Voltage:

230V~50Hz

Rated Input Power(Microwave):

1450W

Rated Output Power(Microwave):

900 W

Rated Input Power(Grill):

1000W

Oven Capacity:

23L

Turntable Diameter:

315mm

External Dimensions(LxWxH):

511 x 395 x 284 mm

Net Weight:

Approx.16.1 kg

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons

or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:

1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must

not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.
2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to remove a
cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
3. Warning: Only allow children to use the
oven without supervision when adequate
instructions have been given so that the
child is able to use the oven in a safe way
and understand the hazards of improper
use.
4. Warning: When the appliance is operated
in the combination mode, children should
only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
(only for grill series)
5. Only use utensils suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits should be removed.
7. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
8. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.
9. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
10. Do not overcook food.
11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not store items, such as
bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven.
12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers/bags
before placing them in the oven.
13. Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the installation
instructions provided.

14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled

eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode, even
after microwave heating has ended.
15. Use this appliance only for its intended
uses as described in manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This oven is especially
designed to heat. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.
18. Do not use this oven near water, in a
wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
19. The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating. Keep cord away from heated
surface, and do not cover any events
on the oven.
20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration
of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
22. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
23. Microwave heating of beverages can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore take care when handling the
container.

To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons

Grounding Installation
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal
components can cause serious
personal injury or death. Do not
disassemble this appliance.

WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding
can result in electric shock. Do
not plug into an outlet until
appliance is properly installed
and grounded.

CLEANING
Be sure to disconnect the
oven from the power supply.
1. Clean the inside of the oven after using
with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way
in soapy water.
3. The door frame and seal and
neighbouring parts must be cleaned
carefully with a damp cloth when they
are dirty.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of

an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the

grounding instructions are not completely
understood or if doubt exists as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord , use only a 3-wire
extension cord that has a 2-pronged plug with a
grounding slot & 2 grounding plates. A 2-slot
receptacle, with a grounding prong or grounding
terminal(s), will accept the plug of the appliance.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to

reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
1)The marked electrical rating of the cord set
or extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2)The extension cord must be a groundingtype 3-wire cord.
3)The long cord should be arranged so that it
will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped
over unintentionally.

UTENSILS

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in

CAUTION

microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."

There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question following the procedure below.

Personal Injury Hazard

It is hazardous for anyone
other than a compentent person
to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.

Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil

Browning dish

Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic

Plastic wrap
Thermometers
Wax paper

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.
Follow manufacturers instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturers instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for shortterm cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturers instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metaltrimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray
1
Turntable ring assembly
1
Instruction Manual
1
F

Warning: Do not use grill

rack in microwave mode!
Always take it out when Grill Rack ( Only for Grill series )
using the microwave!

A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system

Shuts off oven power if the door is opened during operation.

Turntable Installation
a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass

Hub (underside)

tray should never be restricted.

b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the glass tray for cooking.
d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service
center.

Glass tray

Turntable shaft

Turntable ring assembly

Countertop Installation
Remove all packing material and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is
damaged.

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found

on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
Do not remove the light brown Mica cover
that is attached to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.

Installation
1.

(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings

can damage the oven.
(4) Place the oven as far away from
radios and TV as possible.
Operation of microwave oven may
cause interference to your radio or TV
reception.
2. Plug your oven into a standard household
outlet. Be sure the voltage and the
frequency is the same as the voltage
and the frequency on the rating label.

Select a level surface that provide

enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents.

12 inch(30cm)
3.0 inch(7.5cm)

OPEN

3.0 inch(7.5cm)

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches

(7.5cm) is required between the oven and
any adjacent walls. One side must be open.
(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12
inches (30cm) above the oven.
(2) Do not remove the legs from the
bottom of the oven.

WARNING: Do not install oven over a

range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near or over a heat
source, the oven could be damaged and
the warranty would be void.
The accessible surface
may be hot during
operation.

OPERATION INSTRUCTION
This microwave oven uses modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters
to meet your needs better for cooking.

1.Clock Setting
When the microwave oven is electrified,the oven will display "0:00", buzzer will ring
once.
1) Press " Clock/Pre-set ", the hour figures will flah.
2) Turn "
0--23.

" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within

3) Press " Clock/Pre-set ", the minute figures will flash.

4) Turn "
" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within
0--59.
5) Press " Clock/Pre-set " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash.
Note: 1) If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.
2) During the process of clock setting, if you press " Stop/Clear " or no operation
in one minute, the oven will exit the setting.

2. Microwave Cooking
Press " Micro/Grill/ Combi "several times to select the function you want. Turn
"
" to adjust the cooking time. Press " Start/ Express" to start cooking.
Example: If you want to use 80% power to cook for 20 minutes, you can
operate the oven as the following steps.
1) Press " Micro/Grill/ Combi " once, the LED will display "P100",
"
" indicator will be lighted.
2) Press " Micro/Grill/ Combi " once again to choose 80% power, the
LED will display "P80".
3) Turn "

" to adjust the cooking time until the oven display"20:00"

(The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)

4) Press " Start/ Express " to start cooking, ":" will light and the
"
" indicator will flash (Buzzer will sound five times after finishing).
NOTE: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:
10---30 min
: 1 minute
0---1 min
: 5 seconds
30---95 min
: 5 minutes
1---5 min
: 10 seconds
5---10 min
: 30 seconds
Microwave Power Chart
Press
Once

Twice

Thrice

4 times

5 times

100%

80%

50%

30%

10%

Microwave Power

3. Grill Cooking
1) Press the " Micro/Grill/ Combi " key six times , "G " displays and grill
function is selected.
2) Turn "

" to adjust the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

3) Press the " Start/ Express " key to start cooking. The"
will be lighted.
Note:

" will flash, ":"

If half the grill time passes, the oven pause and beep twice. This is normal. You can
just press" Start/ Express " to continue cooking. But in order to have a better
effect ofgrilling food,you should turn the food over, close the door, and then press
" Start/ Express " to continue cooking. If there is no operation in 1 minute, the oven
will continue working and beep once.

4. Combination Cooking
1) Press the "Micro/Grill/ Combi" key for times, " C-1 " or "C-2" display and
combination function is selected. "
" and "
" will light.
2) Turn "

" to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)

3) Press " Start/ Express " key to start cooking. The cooking indicators will
flash and ":" will light.

Note: Combination instructions

Instructions

LED Display

Microwave Power

Grill Power

55%

45%

36%

64%

5. Speedy Cooking
When the oven is in the waiting states, press " Start/ Express " key to start cooking
with full microwave power for 30 seconds. The cooking time will add 30 seconds by
every press on " Start/ Express " key,and the maximum setting time is 95 minutes.
Note: Be invalidation under other program during cooking.

6. Defrost by Weight
1) Press "Defrost By Weight " pad once,the LED will display "dEF1".
2) Turn "
" to select the weight of food.At the same time, "g" will light.
The weight should be 100-2000g.
3) Press "Start/ Express" key to start defrosting.
"
" and "
" indicators will flash and "g" indicator will go out.

7. Defrost By Time
1) Press " Defrost By Time " key twice, the LED will display "dEF2".
2) Turn "
" to select the cooking time. At the same time, "
"
" will be lighted. The time setting is from 00:05 to 95:00.

" and

The default power level is P30. It is not adjustable.

3) Press " Start/ Express " key to start defrosting.
"
" and "
" indicators will flash .

8. Auto Menu
1). In waiting states, press "Auto Menu" to choose the menu you need.
"A-1","A-2"...."A-8" will display in order.
2). Turn "

" to select the weight or portion of the menu.

3) Press "Start/ Express" to start cooking.

When cooking finish, buzzer will sound five times. If the clock has been set before,
the current time will be displayed, otherwise, 0:00 will be displayed.
For example: to cook the pasta of 150g.
1) Press "Auto Menu" for three times, "A-3" displays and pasta menu is selected.
"
" and "
" indicator will light.
2). Turn "

" to select the weight of the menu. Stop turning when "150" displays.

3) Press " Start/ Express " to start cooking.

When cooking finish, buzzer will sound five times. Then turn back to waiting states.

9.Multi-Stage Cooking
Two stages of cooking can be maximumly set. If one stages is defrosting, it will be put in
the first stage automatically. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the next stage will
begin.
Note: Auto menu cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.
Example: if you want to defrost the food of 500g + 80% microwave power for 5 minutes.
The steps are as following:
1) Press "Defrost By Weight", "dEF1" displays;
2) Turn "

" to adjust the weight of the food. Stop turning when "500" displays;

3) Press"Micro/Grill/ Combi" twice to choose 80% microwave power;

4) Turn "

" to adjust the cooking time of 5 minutes;

5) Press "Start/ Express" to start cooking.

Note: When the first stage finish, buzzer sounds once then the second stage
begins. When all of them finish, buzzer sounds five times and the unit turn
back to the waiting states.

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10. Pre-set Function

1) Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction of clock setting.)
2) Input the cooking program. Two stages can be set at most. Defrosting
sholuld not be set here.
3) Press " Clock/Pre-set ". The current clock is displayed. The hour figure flash;
4) Turn "
0--23.

" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within

5) Press " Clock/Pre-set ", the minute figures will flash.

6) Turn "
" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should
be within 0--59.
7) Press " Start/ Express " to finish setting. ":" will light, buzzer will
ring twice when the time arrives, then cooking will start automatically.
Note: 1) Clock must be set first. Otherwise,pre-set function will not work.
2) If the pre-set program has been set without the cooking program,
the whole setting will be used as an alarm clock. That means when
pre-set time arrives, buzzer will sound five times only.

11. Inquiring Function

(1) In cooking state, press " Micro/ Grill/ Combi", the current microwave power
will be displayed for 3 seconds.
(2) In pre-set state, press " Clock/Pre-set " to inquire the time for delay start cooking.
The pre-set time will flash for 3 seconds, then the oven will turn back to the clock display.
(3) During cooking state, press "Clock/Pre-set" to check the current time. It will be displayed
for 3 seconds.

12. Lock-out Function for Children

Lock: In waiting state, press "Stop/Clear" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting
entering into the children-lock state and LED will display "

" and "

" will light.

Lock quitting: In locked state, press "Stop/Clear" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting that the lock is released, and LED will turn back to the clock stae, "

11

" will go out.

13. Protection of Fan

When the microwave or combination cooking works over 5 minutes, it stops working
at the last 15 seconds, only fan runs.

14. Protection Function of Magnetron Control Pipe

When the unit runs for 30 minutes with high power level, it will adjust to 80% microwave power
to protect the magnetron control pipe.
This function works under multi-stage and other states.

15. Automatic Going Out Function

When the door is kept open for 10 minutes, the oven light will be off. Press any key after
opening the door, time will count down again. The oven lamp will light.

16. Specification
(1) The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the beginning;
(2) "Start/ Express" must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking;
(3) Once the cooking programme has been set , " Start/ Express " is not pressed
in 1 minute. The current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.
(4) The buzzer sounds once by efficient press, inefficient press will be no responce.

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Auto menu Chart

Menu

A-1
AUTO REHEAT

A-2
VEGETABLE

A-3
PASTA

A-4
MEAT

A-5
PIZZA

A-6
POTATO

Weight(g)

Display

150

150

250

250

350

350

400

400

150

150

350

350

500

500

50(with water 450g)

50

100(with water 800g)

100

150(with water 1200g)

150

150

150

300

300

450

450

600

600

1(About 80g)

2(About 160g)

3(About 250g)

1(About 220 + 10g)

2(About 440 + 10g)

3(About 660 + 10g)

A-7
FISH

A-8
SOUP

150

150

250

250

350

350

400

400

450

450

500

500

750

750

1000

1000

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Trouble shooting

It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside.

It is very dangerous.

According to Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and
treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this
product please do NOT dispose of this product with household
waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points
where available.

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Cooking Guide
MICROWAVES
Microwave energy actually penetrates food, attracted and absorbed by its water,
fat and sugar content.
The microwaves cause the molecules in the food to move rapidly. The rapid
movement of these molecules creates friction and the resulting heat cooks the
food.

COOKING
Cookware for microwave cooking:
Cookware must allow microwave energy to pass through it for maximum efficiency.
Microwaves can penetrate through ceramic, glass, porcelain and plastic as well
as paper and wood, but they are reflected by metal, such as stainless steel,
aluminium and copper. So food must never be cooked in metal containers.
Foods suitable for microwave cooking:
Many kinds of food are suitable for microwave cooking, including fresh or frozen
vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, grains, beans, fish, and meat. Sauces, custard,
soups, steamed puddings, preserves, and chutneys can also be cooked in a
microwave oven. Generally speaking, microwave cooking is ideal for any food
that would normally be prepared on a hob.

Covering during cooking

To cover the food during cooking is very important, as the evaporated water rises
as steam and contributes to cooking process. Food can be covered in different
ways: e.g. with a ceramic plate, plastic cover or microwave suitable cling film.
Standing times
After cooking is over food the standing time is important to allow the temperature
to even out within the food.

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Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide for frozen vegetables
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Cook covered for the minimum time - see
table. Continue cooking to get the result you prefer.
Stir twice during cooking and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
cooking. Cover during standing time..
Food

Portion Power

Time
Standing
(min. ) Time (min. )

Instructions

Spinach

150g

P80

5-6

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
cold water.

Broccoli

300g

P80

8-9

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) cold

water.

Peas

300g

P80

7-8

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

water.

Green Beans

300g

P80

7-8

2-3

Add 30 ml (2 tbsp.) cold

water.

Mixed
Vegetables
(carrots/peas/
corn)

300g

P80

7-8

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

water.

Mixed
Vegetables
(Chinese style)

300g

P80

7-8

2-3

Add 15 ml (1 tbsp.) cold

water.

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Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide for fresh vegetables
Use a suitable glass pyrex bowl with lid. Add 30-45 ml cold water (2-3 tbsp.) for
every 250 g unless another water quantity is recommended - see table. Cook
covered for the minimum time - see table. Continue cooking to get the result you
prefer. Stir once during and once after cooking. Add salt, herbs or butter after
cooking. Cover during a standing time of 3 minutes.
Hint:

Cut the fresh vegetables into even sized pieces. The smaller they
are cut, the quicker they will cook.

All fresh vegetables should be cooked using full microwave power (P100).
Food

Portion

Time
Standing
(min. ) Time (min. )

Instructions

Broccoli

250g
500g

3-4
6-7

Prepare even sized florets. Arrange

the stems to the centre.

Brussels
Sprouts

250g

5-5

Add 60-75 ml (5-6 tbsp.) water.

Carrots

250g

3-4

Cut carrots into even sized slices.

Cauliflower

250g
500g

4-4
6-7

Prepare even sized florets. Cut big

florets into halves. Arrange stems to
the centre.

Courgettes

250g

3-3

Cut courgettes into slices. Add 30 ml

(2 tbsp.) water or a knob of butter.
Cook until just tender.

Egg Plants

250g

2-3

Cut egg plants into small slices and

sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lemon
juice.

Leeks

250g

3-3

Mushrooms

125g
250g

1-1
2-2

Onions

250g

4-4

Cut onions into slices or halves. Add

only 15 ml (1 tbsp.) water.

Pepper

250g

3-4

Cut pepper into small slices.

Potatoes

250g
500g

3-4
6-7

Weigh the peeled potatoes and cut

them into similar sized halves or
quarters.

Turnip
Cabbage

250g

4-5

Cut turnip cabbage into small cubes.

Cut leeks into thick slices.

Prepare small whole or sliced
mushrooms. Do not add any water.
Sprinkle with lemon juice. Spice with
salt and pepper. Drain before
serving.

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Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide for rice and pasta
Rice:

Pasta:

Food

Use a large glass pyrex bowl with lid - rice doubles in volume during
cooking. Cook covered.
After the cooking time is over, stir before standing time and salt or
add herbs and butter.
Remark: the rice may not have absorbed all water after the cooking
time is finished.
Use a large glass pyrex bowl. Add boiling water, a pinch of salt and
stir well. Cook uncovered.
Stir occasionally during and after cooking. Cover during standing
time and drain thoroughly afterwards.
Portion Power

Time
(min. )

Standing
Time (min. )

Instructions

White Rice
(parboiled)

250g
375g

P100

15-16
1718

Add 500 ml cold water.

Add 750 ml cold water.

Brown Rice
(parboiled)

250g
375g

P100

20-21
22-23

Add 500 ml cold water.

Add 750 ml cold water.

Mixed Rice
(rice + wild
rice)

250g

P100

16-17

Add 500 ml cold water.

Mixed Corn
(rice + grain)

250g

P100

17-18

Add 400 ml cold water.

Pasta

250g

P100

10-11

Add 1000 ml hot water.

REHEATING
Your microwave oven will reheat food in a fraction of the time that conventional
ovens hobs normally take.
Use the power levels and reheating times in the following chart as a guide. The
times in the chart consider liquids with a room temperature of about +18 to +20C
or a chilled food with a temperature of about +5 to +7C.
Arranging and covering
Avoid reheating large items such as joint of meat - they tend to overcook and dry
out before the centre is piping hot. Reheating small pieces will be more
successful.
Power levels and stirring
Some foods can be reheated using maximum power while others should be
reheated using lower power.
Check the tables for guidance. In general, it is better to reheat food using a lower
power level, if the food is delicate, in large quantities, or if it is likely to heat up
very quickly (mince pies, for example).
Stir well or turn food over during reheating for best results. When possible, stir
again before serving.

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Cooking Guide
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby foods. To prevent eruptive
boiling of liquids and possible scalding , stir before, during and after heating.
Keep them in the microwave oven during standing time. We recommend putting a
plastic spoon or glass stick into the liquids. Avoid overheating (and therefore
spoiling) the food.
It is preferable to underestimate cooking time and add extra heating time, if
necessary.
Heating and standing times
When reheating food for the first time, it is helpful to make a note of the time
taken - for future reference.
Always make sure that the reheated food is piping hot throughout.
Allow food to stand for a short time after reheating - to let the temperature even
out. The recommended standing time after reheating is 2-4 minutes, unless
another time is recommended in the chart..
Take particular care when heating liquids and baby food. See also the chapter
with the safety precautions.

REHEATING LIQUIDS
Always allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been
switched off to allow the temperature to even out. Stir during heating, if
necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. To prevent eruptive boiling and
possible scalding, you should put a spoon or glass stick into the beverages and
stir before, during and after heating.

REHEATING BABY FOOD

BABY FOOD:
Empty into a deep ceramic plate. Cover with plastic lid. Stir well after reheating!
Let stand for 2-3 minutes before serving. Stir again and check the temperature.
Recommended serving temperature: between 30-40C.
BABY MILK:
Pour milk into a sterilised glass bottle. Reheat uncovered. Never heat a babys
bottle with teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Shake well before
standing time and again before serving ! Always carefully check the temperature
of baby milk or food before giving it to the baby. Recommended serving
temperature: ca. 37C.
REMARK:
Baby food particularly needs to be checked carefully before serving to prevent
burns.
Use the power levels and times in the next table as a guide lines for reheating.

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Cooking Guide
Reheating Liquids and Food
Use the power levels and times in this table as a guide lines for reheating.
Food

Portion

Drinks
(coffee, milk,
tea, water
with room
temperature)

150 ml
(1cup)
300 ml
(2cups)
450 ml
(3cups)
600 ml
(4cups)

Soup
(chilled)

Stew
(chilled)

Pasta with
sauce
(chilled)

250g
350g
450g
550g

350g

350g

Power

Time
(min. )

Standing
Time
(min. )

1-1
1-2
P100

1-2
2-3
3-3

P100

P80

P80

2-2
2-3
3-3
3-4

4-5

3-4

Filled pasta
with sauce
(chilled)

350g

P80

4-5

Plated Meal
(chilled)

350g
450g
550g

P80

4-5
5-6
5-6

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2-3

Instructions
Pour into a ceramic cup and
reheat uncovered. Place 1
cup in the centre, 2
opposite of each other and
3 or 4 in a circle. Stir
carefully before and after
standing time, be careful
while taking them out of
oven.
Pour into a deep ceramic
plate or deep ceramic bowl.
Cover with plastic lid. Stir
well after reheating. Stir
again before serving.

2-3

Put stew in a deep ceramic

plate. Cover with plastic
lid.Stir occasionally during
reheating and again before
standing and serving.

Put pasta (e.g. spaghetti or

egg noodles) on a flat
ceramic plate. Cover with
microwave cling film. Stir
before serving.

Put filled pasta (e.g. ravioli,

tortellini) in a deep ceramic
plate. Cover with plastic lid.
Stir occasionally during
reheating and again before
standing and serving.

Plate a meal of 2-3 chilled

components on a ceramic
dish. Cover with microwave
cling-film.

Cooking Guide
Reheating Baby Food and Milk
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for reheating.
Food

Portion Power

Time

Standing
Time
(min. )

Baby food
(vegetables
+ meat)

190g

P80

30sec.

2-3

Baby
porridge
(grain +
milk + fruit)

190g

P80

20sec.

2-3

P30

30-40
sec.
1 min.
to
1 min.
10 sec.

100ml
Baby milk
200ml

2-3

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Instructions
Empty into ceramic deep plate.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Before serving, stir well and
check the tem- perature carefully.
Empty into ceramic deep plate.
Cook covered. Stir after cooking
time. Stand for 2-3 minutes.
Before serving, stir well and
check the tem- perature carefully.
Stir or shake well and pour into a
sterilised glass bottle. Place into
the centre of turntable. Cook
uncovered. Shake well and stand
for at least 3 minutes. Before
serving, shake well and check the
tempera- ture carefully.

Cooking Guide
GRILL
The grill-heating element is located underneath the ceiling of the cavity. It
operates while the door is closed and the turntable is rotating. The turntables
rotation makes the food brown more evenly. Preheating the grill for 4 minutes will
make the food brown more quickly.
Cookware for grilling:
Should be flameproof and may include metal. Do not use any type of plastic
cookware, as it can melt.
Food suitable for grilling:
Chops, sausages, steaks, hamburgers, bacon and gammon rashers, thin fish
portions, sandwiches and all kinds of toast with toppings.

IMPORTANT REMARK:
Please remember that food must be placed on the high rack, unless another
instruction is recommended.

MICROWAVE + GRILL
This cooking mode combines the radiant heat that is coming from the grill with the
speed of microwave cooking. It operates only while the door is closed and the
turntable is rotating. Due to the rotation of the turntable, the food browns evenly.

Cookware for cooking with microwave + grill

Please use cookware that microwaves can pass through. Cookware should be
flameproof. Do not use metal cookware with combination mode. Do not use any
type of plastic cookware, as it can melt.
Food suitable for microwave + grill cooking:
Food suitable for combination mode cooking include all kinds of cooked food
which need reheating and browning (e.g. baked pasta), as well as foods which
require a short cooking time to brown the top of the food. Also, this mode can be
used for thick food portions that benefit from a browned and crispy top (e.g.
chicken pieces, turning them over half way through cooking). Please refer to the
grill table for further details.

The food must be turned over, if it is to be browned on both sides.

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Cooking Guide
Grill Guide for fresh food
Preheat the grill with the grill-function for 4 minutes.
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.
Power

1. Side
Time
(min)

2. Side
Time
(min)

4pcs
Toast Slices (each25g
)

Grill
only

3-4

3-4

Bread Rolls
(already
baked)

2-4
pieces

Grill
only

Put bread rolls first with the

2-3 1-2 bottom side up in a circle
directly on the turntable.

Grilled
Tomatoes

200g
(2pcs)
400g
(4pcs)

C2

TomatoCheese
Toast

4 pcs
(300g)

C2

Toast
Hawaii
(pineapple,
ham, cheese
slices)

2 pcs
(300g)
4 pcs
(600g)

C1

Baked
Potatoes

250g
500g

C1

Gratin
Potatoes/
vegetables
(chilled)

500g

C1

Fresh Food

Chicken
Pieces

Roast
Chicken

Portion

450g
(2pcs)
650g
(2-3pcs)
850g
(4pcs)

900g
1100g

Toast the breas slices first. Put

the toast with topping on the
rack. Stand for 2-3 minutes.

Toast the bread slices first. Put

the toast with topping on the
rack. Put 2 toasts opposite
directly on the rack. Stand for
2-3 minutes.

4-5
6-7

Cut potatoes into halves. Put

them in a circle on the rack with
the cut side to the grill.

9-11

Put the fresh gratin into a small

glass Grill pyrex dish. Put the
dish on the rack. After cooking
stand for 2-3 minutes.

7-8

7-8

9-10

8-9

11-12

9-10

10-12
12-14

Brush chicken with oil and

spices. Put chicken first breast
9-11 side down, second side breast
11-13 side up directly on turntable.
Stand for 5 minutes after
grilling.

5-6
4-5

3-4
6-7

C1

Put the toast slices side by side

on the rack.

Cut tomatoes into halves. Put

some cheese on top. Arrange
in a circle in a flat glass pyrex
dish. Place it on the rack.

3-4

C2

Instructions

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Brush chicken pieces with oil

and spices. Put them in a circle
with the bones to the middle.
Put one chicken piece not into
the centre of the rack. Stand for
2-3 minutes.

Cooking Guide
Grill Guide for fresh food
Fresh Food

Portion

Power

Lamb Chops
(medium)

400g
(4pcs)

Grill
only

Pork Steaks

250 g
(2pcs)
500 g
(4pcs)

MW +
Grill

Roast Fish

450g
650g

Baked
Apples

2 apple
(ca.400g)
4 apples
(ca.800g)

C2

1. Side
Time
(min)

2. Side
Time
(min)

Instructions

10-12

8-9

Brush the lamb chops with oil

and spices. Lay them in a
circle on the rack.After
grilling stand for 2-3 minutes.

C2
6-7
8-10

(Grill
only)
5-6
7-8

Brush the pork steaks with oil

and spices. Lay them in a
circle on the rack. After
grilling stand for 2-3 minutes.

6-7
7-8

7-8
8-9

Brush skin of whole fish with

oil and herbs and spices. Put
fish side by side (head to tail)
on rack.

Core the apples and fill them

with raisins and jam. Put
some almond slices on top.
Put apples on a flat glass
pyrex dish. Place the dish
directly on the turntable.

6-7
C2
10-12

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Cooking Guide
Grill Guide for frozen food
Use the power levels and times in this table as guide lines for grilling.
Fresh Food

Bread Rolls
(each ca. 50 g)

Portion

2 pcs
4 pcs

Power

MW+
Grill

1. Side
Time
(min)
C2
1-2
2-3

C1
Baguettes/
Garlic Bread

Gratin
(vegetables or
potatoes)

Pasta
(Cannelloni,
Macaroni,
Lasagne)

Fish Gratin

200-250 g
(1pc)

400g

400g

400g

MW+
Grill

C1

C1

C1

3-4

13-15

14-16

16-18

25

2. Side
Time
(min)

Instructions

Grill
only
2-3
2-3

Arrange rolls in a circle

with the bottom side up
directly on the turntable.
Grill the second side of
the rolls up to the crisp
you prefer. Stand for 2-5
minutes.

Grill
only
2-3

Put frozen baguette

diagonally on baking
paper on the rack. After
grilling stand for 2-3
minutes.

Put frozen gratin into a

small glass pyrex dish.
Put the dish on the rack.
After cooking stand for 23 minutes.

Put frozen pasta into a

small flat rectangular
glass pyrex dish. Put the
dish directly on the
turntable. After cooking
stand for 2-3 minutes.

Put frozen fish gratin into

a small flat rectangular
glass pyrex dish. Put the
dish directly on the
turntable. After cooking
stand for 2-3 minutes.

Using the Crusty Plate

Your CANDY microwave oven has a crusty plate as an additional
accessory.
This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with
the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to
the high temperature of the crusty plate.
Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found
in the chart (see next page).
The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.
1. Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat
it with highest Microwave-Grill-Combination[600W+Grill] by
following the times and instructions in the chart.

Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate, as

it is becomming very hot.

2. Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food, such as
bacon and eggs, in order to brown the food nicely.

Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon layer

which is not scratch-resis tant. Do not use any sharp
objects like a knife to cut on the crusty plate.

Use plastic accessories to avoid scratches on the

surface of the crusty plate or remove the food from the
plate before cutting

3. Place the food on the crusty plate.

Do not place any objects on the crusty plate that are

not heat-resistant; e.g. plastic bowels.

Never place the crusty plate in the oven without

turntable.

4. Place the crusty plate on the metal rack(or turntable) in the

microwave.

5. Select the appropriate cooking time and power.

Refer to the table on the next page.

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Using the Crusty Plate

How to clean the Crusty Plate
Clean the crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse
off with clean water.
Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top
layer will be damaged.
Please Note
The crusty plate is not dishwasher-safe.

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Crusty Plate Setting

We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turn-table.
Preheat the crusty plate with the 600W+Grill function and follow the
times and instructions in the table.
Food

Portion

Power

Bacon

4 slices
(80g)
8 slices
(160g)

C1

3min.

3-3min. Preheat crusty plate. Put

slices side by side on
4 -5min. crusty plate. Put crusty
plate on the rack.

Grilled
Tomatoes

200g
(2pcs)
400g
(4pcs)

C1

3min.

3min.

Burger
(frozen)

2 pieces
(125g)
4 pieces
(250g)

C1

3min.

6-6 min Preheat crusty plate. Put

frozen burger in a circle
8-8min. on crusty plate. Put
crusty plate on the rack.
Turn over after 4-5 min.

Baguettes
(frozen)

100-150g
(1pc)
200-250g
(2pcs)

C1

5min.

5-6min.

200g
300g
400g

C1

Oven Chips
(frozen)

Preheati Cooking
ng Time Time

4min.

6-7min.

4min.

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9min.
12min.
15min.

Recommendations

Preheat crusty plate.

Cut tomatoes in halves.
Put some cheese on
top. Arrange in a circle
on crusty plate. Put
crusty plate on the rack.

Preheat crusty plate. Put

one baguette beside the
centre, 2 baguettes side
by side on the plate. Put
crusty plate on rack.
Preheat crusty plate.
Distribute oven chips on
crusty plate. Put the
plate on the rack. Turn
over after half of cooking
time.

Crusty Plate Setting

Food

Portion

Power

Preheati Cooking
ng Time Time

Recommendations

Fish Fingers 150g

(frozen)
(5pcs)
300g
(10pcs)

C1

4min.

6-6min. Preheat crusty plate.

8-9min. Brush plate with 1 tbsp.
Put fish fingers in a
circle on the plate. Turn
over after 3 min (5
pcs) or after 5 min (10
pcs).

Chicken
Nuggets
(frozen)

C1

4min.

4-5min. Preheat crusty plate.

6-7min. Brush plate with 1 tbsp.
Put chicken nuggets on
the plate. Put crusty
plate on the rack. Turn
over after 3 min (125g)
or 5 min (250g).

125g
250g

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