User manual PALSONIC PMO-750

[. . . ] MICROWAVE OVEN PMO-750 INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL IMPORTANT Before operating your microwave oven, please read the operating instructions completely and retain this manual for reference. Please also record the following details: Model number: Serial number: Purchase date: Dealer's name: Dealer's address: CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grounding instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Speedy cooking of meals can be very helpful in some busy families. Microwave cooking roughly takes about one third to one quarter of the conventional cooking time. Of course this varies according to the density, temperature and the amount of food being cooked. Foods are cooked so quickly in a microwave oven that they can be cooked in their own juices, with less or no seasonings at all, thus retaining all their natural flavours. A microwave oven saves energy because energy is only consumed during the actual cooking time. There is no preheating and no cooling down for a microwave oven, so no energy is consumed and wasted. A microwave oven does not become hot during cooking; only the foods get hot. The kitchen remains coal always, and this means comfort to the cook. Microwave cooking also means less washing-up. Foods can be cooked and served in the same container, as they do not get hot during cooking in a microwave oven. Spatters and spills do not burn on the oven walls, so it is easy to keep the oven nice and clean. Do not worry if you forget to defrost the meat. The microwave oven can defrost frozen food in a matter of minutes. Reheating of foods in a microwave oven is also another advantage for late comers in the family. Reheating of food will not spoil its appearance and flavour. 18 The theory of microwave cooking When the microwave oven is plugged in. the ordinary electrical current is converted to microwaves by a tube called a magnetron. The microwaves are of very short wave length and high frequency The waves are then channelled into the cavity of the oven. Distribution of microwaves is evenly done by a stirring fan installed in the oven. The oven walls will reflect the microwave energy directly to the food, causing its molecules to vibrate at an incredibly high speed. These vibrations generate the heat that cooks the food, without heating the oven or cooking container. although a container may sometimes be warmed subsequently by the conduction of heat from the food cooked in it. Once the door of the oven is opened, during or after cooking, the magnetron producing microwaves automatically switches off. [. . . ] If defrosted food is still icy in the centre, return to microwave oven for further defrosting. Allow standing time when defrosting because the defrosting process still continues during the standing time. The length of the defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen. Turn frozen food over or separate food if possible during defrosting or standing time. The defrosting chart is an approximate guideline to help you to thaw food in the microwave oven. 28 DEFROSTING CHART Food MEAT 1 pack bacon Frankfurters Spare-ribs Ground meat Roast Beef Pork Lamb Recommended Time 3-5 minutes 3-5 minutes per lb (454g) 7-8 minutes per lb (454g) 8-11 minutes per lb (454g) Suggestions Leave packages unopened when defrosting. [. . . ]