Cleaning and Car e Specifications
These steps should be tak en after ev er y use. Model No . MMB09
Mains V oltage 230V -240V A C, 50 Hz
$Disconnect the pow er supply and wait for the
Mains Po wer 1200 W
appliance to completely cool do wn.
Oven Ca pacity 17 Litres
$Remov e the turntable support ring and the turntable
and wash then in warm soap y water . Micro wa ve Output 700 W atts
$Clean the ov en ca vity , the outer edge of the ca vity , Micro wa ve Fr equency 2,450 MHz
and the ov en door with water and a mild detergent. Net W eight 11.3 kg appr ox.
A special micro wa ve oven cleaner is not necessar y .
Do not use scouring pads, or other abrasives. UK: W aste electrical products should not be
$Wipe the outer surfaces and control panel with a disposed of with household waste.
damp soft cloth.
$If liquids ha ve been splashed on the wall of the ov en
ca vity , they m ust be fully r emoved otherwise smok e e for details.
ma y occur when the appliance is next used. R OI: Produced after 13th August 2005. W aste
$If the cavity emits odours, boil a cup of water with a electrical products should not be disposed of
squeeze of lemon juice for 5-7 min. to remov e them. with household waste . Please r ecycle wher e
$Dr y all parts thoroughly and r eplace them. facilities exist. Check with y our Local Authority
or retailer f or recycling advice
W arranty
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED
Y our T esco appliance is cover ed by a warranty for 12
months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops
during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical
help line on 0845 456 6767. Please ha ve your original
purchase receipt with you when you call. This warranty in
no wa y affects your consumer rights.
Separate
disposal facilities exist, for your near est
facilities. See www .recycle-mor e .co.uk or in-
stor
T esco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
APPR O XIMA TE COOKING TIMES FOR FRESH VEGET ABLES (ON FULL POWER)
Item W eight Added water Cooking Time
Aubergines (peeled and diced) 450g 30-40 ml 5-6 minutes
Broccoli (trimmed and sliced into spears) 225g 50 ml 4-5 minutes
Brussels Sprouts(peeled) 225g 50 ml 6-8 minutes
Carr ots (diced) 225g 30 ml 6-8 minutes
Cauliflow er (in florets) 450g 50-60 ml 8-10 minutes
Courgettes (diced or sliced) 450g 10 ml 6-8 minutes
Peas (remov ed from pods) 225g 40-50 ml 5-6 minutes
Potatoes, jacket ( 2, scrubbed and pierced all round) 225g None 8-9 minutes
Potatoes, (in 40mm pieces) 450 g 40-50 ml 7-8 minutes
Spinach (shred ded) 225g None 4-5 minutes
The times given abov e are appro ximate and should be adjusted to suit quantities, portion sizes and individual taste . The
a verage cooking time for vegetables is ar ound 6 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). When ad ding salt, mix it with the water or add it
after cooking.
T o cook vegetables: Mix them with the water in a ceramic cur ved bottomed bowl and cover lightly . After cooking lea ve the
vegetables to stand for 2-3 minutes before straining (if necessar y) and serving.
APPR O XIMA TE COOKING TIMES FOR FISH (ON FULL POWER)
Item W eight Cooking Time StandingTime
Cod fillets 450g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Cod steaks 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Haddock fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 4-10 minutes
Kipper fillets 450g 3.4 minutes 4-6 minutes
Plaice fillets 225g 3-4 minutes 6-8 minutes
T rout (2 fish, gutted but whole) turn fish over half way through 4-6 minutes
The times given above are appr oximate and should be adjusted to suit portion sizes and individual taste . The av erage
cooking time for fish is around 4 minutes per 450 g (1 lb). The fish should be lightly cover ed during the standing period.
Is it cooked?
$Fish should be opaque and flak e easily .
$T emperature should reach 70º C for fish.
P age 6
MMB09
Micr o w a v e Ov en
User
Guide
$Handle pastr y-wrapped foods like mince pies
Tips for good cooking carefull y as the filling gets hotter than the pastr y .
Please read this section in conjunction with the Safety Hints for reheating food
Guide on Page 2.
$Heat leftov ers and pre-cook ed food to at least 70°C.
IMPOR T ANT NO TE: Raw meat should nev er be fully Food should be hot and steaming before it is ser ved.
cook ed in a micr owa ve ov en. Y ou ma y partially cook ra w
$When r e-heating liquids such as meat stews see that
meat in a microwa ve pro vided y ou complete the cooking
the liquid boils for around 3-5 minutes to ensur e the
process by conventional methods - i.e grilling, roasting etc .
pieces of meat are completely heated through.
$Stir liquids and purees before during and after cooking
to distribute the heat ev enly. Mashed potato will cook
more evenl y and more thoroughly if lightly cov ered. $Only defrost food in the microwa ve if you plan to
$ Nev er tightly cover food. Always cover it loosely . cook the food immediately after it has thaw ed. Some
areas of the food ma y begin to cook during defrosting,
$Do not allow plastic film to touch food as it ma y
which can allow bacteria can flourish. Any raw meat
chemically break down or melt or even catch fire and
must be fully defrosted and then cooked by normal
contaminate the food.
cooking processes, i.e grilled, r oasted, etc. Do not
$Arrange food in the dish so that the thicker part is on cook defrosted raw meat in a microw ave ov en.
the outside and the thinner par t inside for mor e even
$When defr osting, remov e the f ood fr om the
cooking. Fold under the thin edges of fish fillets and
wrapping, place it on a microwa ve safe dish. Rotate
taper ed foods. Control the shape to get more uniform
and re-ar range food during defr osting. Where
results.
appr opriate, stir the food and if possible, separate the
$6-7 minutes per 500 gr . will cook most fruit and food items and remove those which ha ve already
vegetables. Seafood takes less time . defrosted.
$Differ ent foods require differ ent temperatur es to Steam and Smok e
cook. Add more minutes as you drop the pow er .
$Steam is a natural product of microwa ve cooking. It
$Up to 20% of the cooking takes place after the ov en escapes from the vents in the top and rear of the
turns off so alwa ys remember that your food will appliance. These vents should never be blocked.
continue cooking after you've remov ed it.
$Steam may condense in and around the oven during
$Food that takes an hour in to cook in a r egular ov en cooking and should be dried off after use .
should tak e around 15 minutes in the microwa ve.
$If during cooking, smok e starts to come fr om the oven
$Foods with baking powder should stand a few minutes do NO T open the oven door! Immediately switch off
befor e cooking to allow the lea vening agents to w ork. at the mains, unplug the ov en and wait for the smok e
$If a recipe calls for milk and water , reduce the water . to completely subside and the oven to fully cool down
$Rotate large items of food occasionally during before removing the food.
cooking to encourage ev en heat distribution. $Before you use your microwa ve oven again, consult a
$Food cooks best and r eheats better in a round dish or service technician and hav e the oven tested .
a dish with cur ved sides. T esting Y our Oven
$Salt attracts microwa ves. Don't just sprinkle it on food Place a cup of water in the ov en and heat it on full power
befor e cooking, stir it in or add it later . for 2 minutes. If the water gets hot the oven is working.
$Fats and sugars attract micr owa ves - thoroughl y mix
sugar with other ingredients. Care should be tak en
when cooking foods with high sugar or fat contents as
they can reach ver y high temperatures.
Hints for defrosting
P age 5
MMB09 Micr owa ve Ov en User Guide