User manual PALSONIC PMO-500

[. . . ] Instruction for Use PMO-500 For customer service or product assistancs please telephone our call centre 1300 657 888 ENGLISH Electrical connection Before you operate the oven Important when using your microwave oven Control panel and symbol description Standard accessories Time and power Cooking interruption Content page 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 page How to choose power level?Working with microwaves Technical specifications Electrical connection Maintenance Service Declaration of conformity 5 5 10 10 11 11 11 Electrical connection Prior to connecting, check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home. The earthing of this appliance is compulsory by law. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons or damage to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement. WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Before you operate the oven Please read the instructions and guarantee information and keep for future reference. [. . . ] Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand the temperature of the heated food. For cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature of over 1200 C Some plastic materials, e. g. melamine, will be heated by the microwaves, and be damaged. Round or oval shapes give the most even cooking. Square or rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners because more energy is absorbed there. Shallow containers give more even cooking results. Material Glass (general) Glass (heat resistant) Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant) Earthenware China (heat resistant) Plastic (general) Plastic (heat resistant) Aluminium foil containers / aluminium foil Metal (pots or pans) Paper Microwave cooking Yes (1) Yes Yes (1) Yes Yes Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (3) No Yes 1. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield delicate areas of food (this prevents over-cooking). To find out if a certain container is suitable, the following simple test can be made: Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the microwave oven. A useful tip is to place the foil container in a heat resisting glass or plastic bowl, adding some hot water (not more than 1 cm deep) to provide heating for the foil container base. Stir if appropriate or let the food stand for 2-3 minutes after heating, to assist heat distribution within the container. 6 Hints Points to remember when defrosting manually * The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block. * Separate pieces as they begin to defrost; free-flow slices defrost more easily. * Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place. * When defrosting, it is better to under-thaw the food slightly and allow the process to finish during the standing time. The amount of food The more food you want to prepare the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, approximately seven minutes are required to cook two potatoes. Moisture content: Because microwaves are attracted to moisture, cooking time will vary according to water content. Naturally moist foods such as vegetables, fish and poultry will cook quickly and evenly; drier foods such as rice or dried beans require added moisture for microwave cooking. Condensation: Humidity and moisture in foods will sometimes cause condensation on the walls of the oven or inside the door. Generally, covered foods will cause less condensation than uncovered foods. [. . . ] The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured RED. If the terminals in the plug are unmarked or you are in any doubt as to the correct connections, consult a qualified electrician. We recommend the use of a good quality plug. 10 Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected. [. . . ]