the Combi Wave™ 3 in 1 Instruction Book – BMO870 IMPORTANT Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Breville Recommends Safety First When using electrical 13 Components appliances basic safety 14 Assembly 16 Functions precautions should be 22 Cooking Functions followed, including the - FAST COMBI 22 following: - FROM FROZEN 22 - AIR FRY 23 WARNING - OVEN 24 - MICROWAVE 24 • To reduce the risk of burns, - GRILL 25 explosion, electric shock, or to - SMART COOK 25 prevent damage to property, - SMART REHEAT 29 personal injury, or loss of - SMART DEFROST 30 life, or exposure to excessive 33 Hints & Tips microwave energy: 34 Care & Cleaning 35 Troubleshooting READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE BREVILLE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE • Do not remove the microwave RECOMMENDS guide cover placed on the SAFETY FIRST right panel inside the cavity. This sheet is not part of the At Breville we are very safety packaging and needs to remain conscious. We design and inside the microwave cavity. manufacture consumer Please refer to the BMO870 products with the safety of you, Components on page 13. our valued customer, foremost • Remove and safely discard in mind. In addition we ask any packaging material and that you exercise a degree of promotional labels before using care when using any electrical the Breville microwave oven for appliance and adhere to the the first time. following precautions.
2 • Read and follow the specific with physical, sensory “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID or mental capabilities or POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO lack of experience and EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE knowledge if they have ENERGY” found on page 10. been given supervision or • This appliance must be instruction concerning use grounded. Connect only of the appliance in a safe to properly grounded way and understand the outlet. See “GROUNDING hazards involved. INSTRUCTIONS" found on • Children shall not play with page 12. the appliance. • Microwave oven is not • Cleaning and user intended to be mounted below maintenance shall not be made a height of 916mm above the by children unless they are 8 floor level. years and older and supervised. • The outer housing of the oven • Keep the appliance and its cord may be hot during and after out of reach of children less cooking. Please do not touch than 8 years. hot surfaces. Always keep • Some products such as whole the power cord of this oven, eggs and sealed containers and those of other appliances (for example, closed glass jars), near the oven, clear from the have the potential to explode oven housing. and should not be heated in • The oven is not suitable to this oven. be used in a small appliance • Use this appliance only for enclosure. Ensure to leave its intended use as described adequate space all around the in the manual. Do not use oven. Minimum space of corrosive chemicals or vapours 20cm is recommended. in this appliance. This type of • Install and locate this oven is specifically designed appliance only in accordance to heat, cook, or dry food. It is with the supplied installation not designed for industrial or instructions on page 14. laboratory use. • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons
3 WARNING • Keep cord away from heated surfaces. As with any appliance, close supervision is required when • Do not let cord hang over edge used by children. of table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted. • Regularly inspect the power • To reduce the risk of fire in the cord. Do not operate this oven cavity: appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, when it is not i) Do not overcook food. working properly, or when it Carefully attend appliance has been damaged or dropped. when paper, plastic, or other Immediately stop using the combustible materials are appliance and contact Breville placed inside the oven to Consumer Support. facilitate cooking. • The supply cord cannot ii) Remove wire twist-ties from be replaced. If the cord is paper or plastic bags before damaged the appliance should placing bag in oven. be scrapped. iii) In the event materials inside • This appliance shall be the oven ignite, keep oven serviced only by qualified door closed, turn oven off, personnel. Contact Breville and disconnect the power Consumer Support or the cord, or shut off power at the nearest Breville Authorized fuse or circuit breaker panel. Service for examination, repair iv) Do not use the cavity for or adjustment. storage purpose. Do not • Do not cover or block any leave paper products, openings on the appliance. cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. • Do not store this appliance outdoors. • Always operate the microwave oven on a heat-resistant surface. • Do not use this product near Do not use on a cloth-covered water, for example, near a surface, near curtains or other kitchen sink, in a wet basement, flammable materials. near a swimming pool, or similar location. • Do not use the oven without the turntable roller and glass • Do not immerse cord or plug turntable in place. Ensure the in water. glass turntable is positioned
4 correctly into the indents on The use of corrosive chemicals the turntable roller. in cleaning will damage the • Never use the microwave appliance and may result in oven without food or water radiation leaks. in the oven cavity. Operating • The appliance shall not be the microwave oven when cleaned with a steam cleaner. empty could cause damage to • Do not place the microwave the appliance. oven near the edge of a bench • Do not leave the microwave or table during operation. oven unattended when in use. Ensure all surfaces are level, • Do not touch hot surfaces. clean and free of water or any Allow the microwave oven to other substances. cool entirely before moving or • Do not place the microwave cleaning any parts. oven on or near a hot gas or • Always press the STOP/ electric burner, or where it could CLEAR button and return touch a heated oven. to the default screen prior to • When using the microwave unplugging the unit from the oven, provide adequate air wall outlet before: space above and on all sides −The appliance is to be for air circulation (see page 14, left unattended. Installation point 2). −If not in use. • Microwave oven is to be used as −Before moving or assembly. free-standing unit. Do not build in or enclose microwave oven in −When storing the appliance. a cabinet or confined space as it −Cleaning (see page 34). will cause overheating. • Keep the appliance clean. (Refer to Installation section Follow the cleaning on page 14). instructions provided in • Do not use the microwave oven this book. on a metal surface, for example • When cleaning surfaces of a sink drain board. door and oven that come • The microwave oven is not together on closing the door, intended to be operated by use only mild, non-abrasive means of external timer or soaps, or detergents applied separate remote-control system. with a sponge or soft cloth.
5 • Liquids, such as water, coffee • A short power cord is supplied or tea can overheat beyond to reduce the risks resulting the boiling point without from becoming entangled in or appearing to be boiling. tripping over a longer cord. Visible bubbling or boiling • To protect against electric when the container is removed shock do not immerse the from the microwave oven power cord, power plug or is not always present. THIS appliance in water or any COULD RESULT IN VERY other liquid. HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY • Do not disconnect or tamper BOILING OVER WHEN THE with the power cord or the CONTAINER IS DISTURBED power outlet while the unit OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED is operating. INTO THE LIQUID. • When storing the microwave IMPORTANT oven, loosely wind the cord. Do not wrap the cord around SAFEGUARDS the microwave oven. FOR ALL • The glass window has been specially treated to make it ELECTRICAL stronger, more durable and safer than ordinary glass, APPLIANCES however it is not unbreakable. • This appliance is for household If dropped or struck extremely use only. Do not use the hard, it may break or weaken, appliance for anything other and could later shatter into than its intended purposes as many small pieces without described in this manual. apparent cause. Do not use outdoors. Do not • Regularly inspect the power use in moving vehicles, boats cord and actual appliance or planes. for any damage. Do not • Fully unwind the power cord operate if damaged in any before use. way, or if it is not working • We recommend a separate properly, or if it has been circuit dedicated to serving dropped. Immediately stop only this microwave oven. using the appliance, unplug or disconnect power and call Breville Consumer Support. 6 • For any maintenance other SPECIAL SAFETY than cleaning, contact Breville INSTRUCTIONS FOR Consumer Support. YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN • Position the appliance at a • The microwave oven is intended minimum distance 20cm away for heating food and beverages. from side walls and 20cm from Drying of food or clothing top, curtains and other heat and heating of warming pads, or steam sensitive materials slippers, sponges, damp cloths and provide adequate space and similar may lead to risk of above and on all sides for injury, ignition or fire. air circulation. • Ensure all food containers • Do not disconnect the and/or plates are suitable for microwave oven from the use in the microwave oven. power supply by pulling This should be done prior to on the cord. preparing food for heating • The installation of a residual or cooking in the microwave current device (safety switch) oven. Always monitor food is recommended to provide and liquids heating or additional safety protection cooking in the microwave when using electrical oven due to the possibility of appliances. It is advisable containers igniting. that a safety switch with a • All suitable glass or plastic rated residual operating food containers should be current not exceeding 30mA used in strict compliance with be installed in the electrical the cookware manufacturer's circuit supplying the appliance. recommendations. See your electrician for • Food and/or liquids should not professional advice. be heated or cooked directly on • The appliance must be used the glass turntable. on a properly grounded outlet. They must be placed into If you are not sure if the power a suitable microwave-proof outlets are properly grounded, container before placing onto please consult your electrician. the glass turntable. • Do not, under any • Food and/or liquids should not circumstances, modify the be heated or cooked in plastic power plug or use an adapter. or paper containers or bags,
7 unless specified as suitable for • Always ensure the temperature use by the manufacturer, due of food or drink which has to the possibility of containers been heated or cooked in the exploding or igniting. microwave oven has been • Metal clips or twist ties should tested before eating, drinking be removed from the packaging or serving. as these could cause sparking • Some containers and/or plates and/or fire. may appear suitable for use • Do not use recycled paper or in the microwave oven but paper towels when cooking. may be coated in a glaze that Recycled paper may contain will absorb the microwave small metal or other impurities energy, overheat and cause the which could cause sparking and/ container to crack. The glaze or fire. may also prevent the food from • Do not use metal containers heating/cooking. or utensils in the microwave • Utensils should be checked to oven as these could cause ensure that they are suitable for sparking and/or fire except the use in microwave ovens. accessories provided with this • Allow proper cool down time microwave oven. for heated food or drink before • Food grade foil should not be handling or serving from the used in the microwave oven as microwave oven. Always test this could cause sparking and/ before eating, drinking or or fire. serving to others, especially • Ensure that lids and caps children, disabled or elderly. covering containers are removed • If cooking meat, poultry or prior to placing liquids and/or fish, always make sure they foods into the microwave oven. are cooked thoroughly and • Feeding bottles and baby food measured with an appropriate jars should have lids and caps temperature registering removed before warming or device to help protect against heating in the microwave oven. foodborne illness. To avoid burns or scalding • Do not heat popcorn in the after heating, the contents microwave oven unless it has should be stirred or shaken been commercially packaged and the temperature checked for microwave oven use. There before serving. may be several un-popped 8 kernels that may overcook and keep the oven door closed and burn when popping popcorn. switch off and unplug oven • Do not cook any food until flame has extinguished. surrounded by a membrane • Do not heat oil or fat in the (such as potatoes, chicken liver, microwave oven. Doing so may egg yolks, oysters, etc) without cause the microwave oven first piercing the membrane and/ or the oil to overheat several times with a fork or and/or ignite. similar utensil. • If smoke is observed, switch off • “Boilable” cooking pouches, and unplug the microwave oven bags or containers should at the power outlet. Keep the always be slit, pierced or door closed to stifle any flames. vented as directed by the • If you see any sparks, arcing or package. If they are not, plastic flashing within the microwave or packaging could burst oven, press the STOP/CLEAR resulting in burns and injury. button and correct the problem • Always allow items to cool or contact Breville Consumer down before opening or Support for assistance. handling. Use caution when • Wipe the oven cavity with a opening or handling. soft, damp cloth after each use. • Use caution when opening Leaving food residue, grease bags, pouches, lids or or fat in the cavity could cause containers as hot steam, food the microwave oven cavity to or liquid can escape causing overheat and may cause the burns or injury. microwave oven to smoke or • Eggs in the shell and whole catch fire. hard-boiled eggs should not • The microwave oven should be be cooked or heated in the cleaned regularly and any food microwave oven as they may splattering inside the cavity explode during cooking, at should be removed. Failure to the end of cooking or after maintain the microwave oven removing from microwave oven. in a clean condition could • Caution should be taken when lead to deterioration of the toasting and grilling high oil surface, adversely affecting content foods, such as pine the life of the microwave oven nuts and walnuts. They may and possibly resulting in a catch fire. If this occurs, please hazardous situation. 9 • Do no attempt to operate the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID microwave oven by any method POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO other than those described in EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE this instruction book. ENERGY • When heating food in plastic or • Do not attempt to operate paper containers, keep an eye on this oven with the door open the oven due to the possibility since open-door operation of ignition. can result in harmful exposure to microwave WARNING energy. It is important not Liquids and other foods must not to defeat or tamper with the be heated in sealed containers safety interlocks. since they are liable to explode. • Do not place any object COMBINATION between the oven front face MICROWAVE OVENS and the door or allow soil or • Oversized food or oversized cleaner residue to accumulate metal utensils should not be on sealing surfaces. inserted in a microwave oven as WARNING they may create fire or risk of electric shock. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be • Do not store any materials, operated. Immediately cease other than manufacturer’s use and call Breville Consumer recommended accessories, in Support for examination, repair this microwave oven when not or adjustment. It is particularly in use. important that the oven door • Do not cover racks or any other close properly and that there part of the oven with metal foil. is no damage to the: This will cause overheating of (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and the microwave oven. latches (broken or loosened), (3) • Do not clean with metal scouring Door seals and sealing surfaces. pads. Pieces can burn off the • Do not put any foreign material pad and touch electrical parts between the door and door involving a risk of electric shock. jamb of the microwave oven • Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in combination mode.
10 WARNING CAUTION It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service Changes or modifications not technician to carry out any expressly approved by the party service or repair operation. responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to SUPERHEATED LIQUIDS operate the product. To reduce this risk of injury NOTE to persons: This equipment generates, uses • Liquids, such as water, coffee and can radiate radio frequency or tea can become heated energy and, if not installed above their boiling points and used in accordance with without the appearance of the instructions, may cause boiling or bubbling. THIS harmful interference to radio COULD RESULT IN VERY communications. However, there HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY is no guarantee that interference BOILING OVER WHEN THE will not occur in a particular CONTAINER OR LIQUID installation. If this equipment SURFACE IS DISTURBED does cause harmful interference OR WHEN A SPOON OR to radio or television reception, UTENSIL IS INSERTED which can be determined by INTO THE LIQUID. turning the equipment off and on, • Do not overheat the liquid. the user is encouraged to try to • Stir the liquid both before and correct the interference by one or halfway through heating it. more of the following measures: • Do not use straight-sided • Reorient or relocate the receiving containers with narrow necks. antenna. Increase the separation • After heating, allow the between the equipment container to stand in the and receiver. microwave oven for a short • Connect the equipment into time before removing an outlet on a circuit different the container. from that to which the receiver • Use extreme care when is connected. inserting a spoon or other • Consult the dealer or an utensil into the container. experienced radio/TV technician for help. 11 GROUNDING NOTE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use an adapter plug with WARNING this appliance. Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of SPECIFICATIONS electric shock. 220–240V 50Hz Microwave Input Power: • This appliance must be 1560–1700W Oven Input Power: grounded. In the event of 1420–1550W an electrical short circuit, Power Consumption Air fry Input Power: grounding reduces the 1395–1520W Fast Combi Input Power: risk of electric shock by 1730–1890W providing an escape wire Grill Input Power: for the electric current. This 1010–1100W Microwave appliance is equipped with 1100W–2450 MHz a cord having a grounding Output wire and grounding plug. The 316mm/12.5 inches (H) plug must be plugged into an 519mm/20.4 inches (W) outlet that is properly installed Outside 513mm/20.2 inches (D) Dimensions with handle and grounded. 490mm/19.3 inches (D) • Consult a qualifi ed electrician without handle if the grounding instructions Glass are not completely understood, Turntable 315mm/12.4 inches or if doubt exists as to Diameter whether the appliance is Net Weight Approx. 15.4kg properly grounded. Oven Capacity 32 Litres • Do not use an extension cord. These specifications may change without notice. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualifi ed electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 12 Components
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A. Viewing window H. ADJUST dial & STOP/CLEAR button B. Door handle Turn dial to adjust the power level, weight Pull handle to open. & quantity that corresponds with the food type selected. Press once to pause without C. LCD screen cancelling the program. Press twice (or D. Function buttons more if necessary) to clear the display. FAST COMBI, FROM FROZEN, AIR FRY, I. Shortcuts panel OVEN, MICROWAVE, FOOD MENU Refer to operation section for E. A BIT MORE™ detailed explanation. F. Instant +30/START button J. Microwave Guide Cover and TIME/Select dial Do not remove to ensure a safe operation. Each press adds 30 second increments at 100% power. G. TURNTABLE OFF button Press once to stop the turntable from rotating during cooking. Press again to reactivate the turntable.
13 Assembly
BEFORE FIRST USE INSTALLATION AND TURNING ON Before fi rst use, remove all promotional stickers THE MICROWAVE OVEN and packaging material. Carefully unpack • Select a level surface that provides enough the microwave oven and keep all the packing open space for the intake and/or outlet vents. material until all the parts of the microwave • A minimum clearance of 20cm is oven have been found and the appliance required between the microwave and any has been assembled. It is recommended to adjacent walls. keep all the packing material in a safe place in case you wish to repack the product for - Leave a minimum clearance 20cm above shipping purposes. the microwave. - Do not remove the legs from the bottom To remove any dust that may have of the microwave. accumulated during packing, wash the turntable roller and glass turntable in warm • Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings soapy water, rinse in clean water then dry can damage the microwave. thoroughly. Wipe the interior and exterior of • Place the microwave as far away from radios the microwave oven with a soft, damp cloth and TV as possible. then dry thoroughly. • Operation of microwave may cause interference to your radio or TV reception. ASSEMBLING THE GLASS • Plug your microwave into a standard TURNTABLE household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the • Insert the turntable roller into position in the frequency are the same as the voltage and the intended space in the oven cavity base. frequency on the rating label. • Place the glass turntable on top of the • The microwave must not be placed turntable roller, matching the indents of in a cabinet. turntable roller at the centre area. 20cm
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14 WARNING NOTE • To avoid an electrical circuit overload, it The non-slip silicone feet on the trivet are is recommended that no other appliances designed to help keep it steady and should are plugged into the same circuit as your NOT be removed. microwave oven (or other products) when it The silicone on the crisp pan legs and trivets is in use. are safe in microwave mode to use. • Do not install oven over a range cooktop or • When the use of the Combi Crisp pan is other heat-producing appliances. If installed required for the selected cooking function, near or over a heat source, the oven could be the words ‘USE PAN’ or ‘USE PAN LEGS’ will damaged and the warranty would be void. appear on the screen. • Check the oven for any damage, such a misaligned or bent door, sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact a Breville service centre. • Do not immerse the microwave oven, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
USING THE COMBI CRISP PAN • The Combi Crisp pan is ideal for crisping up items that can become soggy in the microwave, such as pizza, chicken nuggets and fries. The Combi Crisp Pan can be used in either the High or Low position depending on the size of the food or how much browning is desired. To reduce the risk of injury or causing damage to the microwave oven, Screen displays 'USE PAN' always place the Combi Crisp Pan securely in the centre of the turntable. • Do not place plates or dishes of any kind on the Combi Crisp pan as they may overheat and become damaged.
CAUTION The Combi Crisp pan and trivet are safe to use in microwave mode. But note that trivet and Screen displays 'USE PAN LEGS' crisp pan CAN NOT be used at the same time and never on top of the other. CAUTION NOTE The Combi Crisp pan surfaces and legs are hot Best to use the trivet in convection oven mode. during and after operation. This accessory (e.g. for roasting) is only to be used with the BMO870.
15 Functions
SETTING THE CLOCK - 12 OR 24-HOUR CLOCK DISPLAY
TIME Press SET CLOCK on shortcuts panel . The Select clock can be set as 12- or 24-hour clock display. START When entering the SET CLOCK setting, ‘12’ will Instant +30 fl ash. To select a 12-hour clock display, press START to confi rm the selection. TIME Select NOTE START Instant +30 If you forget to press START to confi rm hours or minutes, after 1 minute the microwave will automatically cancel your selection. To select a 24-hour clock display, turn the SETTING THE BEEP VOLUME START/TIME or ADJUST dials clockwise. The This setting allows you to choose the beep number ‘24’ will fl ash. Press the START button to volume of your microwave oven. confi rm the selection. Press BEEP VOL on shortcuts panel. The default time is 12:00. The highlighted digits The default beep volume is LOW. will fl ash to show it can be adjusted. TIME Select
TIME START Select Instant +30
START Instant +30 Turn START or ADJUST dials to toggle between LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH Turn TIME dial to adjust hours and press START volume. Each selection will sound the button to confi rm. BEEP VOL selected.
TIME TIME Select Select START START Instant +30 Instant +30
Minutes now fl ash to show they can be adjusted. NOTE Turn TIME dial to adjust minutes and press START button to confi rm. If you forget to press START to confi rm BEEP VOL, after 1 minute the microwave will automatically confi rm your selection.
16 SOUND SETTING THE UNIT MEASURE This program allows you to choose between Press UNITS on shortcuts panel . the new or the traditional sound suite when You can change from kilograms (kg) to ounces using the microwave oven. (oz) and from Celsius (°C) to Fahrenheit (°F). By default, the microwave oven will play the The default UNITS is kilograms (kg) and new Breville designated sound profi le. If you Celsius (°C). The highlighted kilograms (kg) wish to change, follow the below instructions: will fl ash to show it can be adjusted. Turn START or ADJUST dial to toggle between Open door and press SOUND button kilograms (kg) and ounces (oz). Press START on shortcuts panel. button to confi rm. Turn the START/TIME or ADJUST dials to switch between the sound selections. Press START/TIME to confi rm your selection, or press STOP/CLEAR dial to cancel your selection. To go back on the Breville designated sound profi le, simply press once again on the TIME SOUND button. Select START MUTE Instant +30 This program allows you to mute the sound of the microwave oven during operation. When the MUTE program is selected, no tone will sound. Open door and press MUTE button on shortcuts panel. To return to the previous volume setting, press the MUTE button a second time OR press the BEEP VOL button on shortcuts panel.
17 SETTING CHILD LOCK TURNTABLE OFF This setting allows you to lock the interface of The TURNTABLE OFF button allows you to the microwave oven. stop the turntable rotation while cooking in Press CHILD LOCK on shortcuts panel. the microwave. This setting is useful if using square dish that will constrain the rotation. The CHILD LOCK symbol will be displayed on the LCD screen In order to activate the TURNTABLE OFF setting, press once on the button. ‘Turntable off’ will be displayed on the LCD screen.
To deselect CHILD LOCK, press the CHILD LOCK button again. Turntable The CHILD LOCK symbol will disappear Off from the LCD screen and you will have full functionality of your microwave.
STANDBY Press once again to enable the turntable to When the microwave has been idle for rotate again. 1-minute, STANDBY mode will be activated. At the end of the cooking cycle, the The backlight of the LCD screen will turn off TURNTABLE OFF setting will automatically and buttons will no longer be illuminated. cancel itself.
TIME & POWER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Select different times and microwave power levels by simply turning the TIME and ADJUST dials. Standby mode when the time is not set. The maximum microwave cooking time is 95 minutes (95:00). There are 10 power levels available.
Turning the TIME Dial Turn TIME dial to adjust the time.
TIME Standby mode when the time is set. Select START To activate the microwave: Instant +30 • Open the door OR; • Press START OR; • Turn any dial OR; The default time will be 30 seconds. • Press any button
18 Turning the ADJUST Dial When the ADJUST dial is turned clockwise HIGH will fl ash and 100% will be displayed.
TIME Select
START Instant +30
ADJUST
STOP CLEAR
As the TIME/Select dial is turned the arrow shifts and points to what food type is selected. In this case RICE is selected.
When the ADJUST dial is turned counter clockwise the POWER LEVEL % will start to Once you have chosen FOOD TYPE, turn the decrease from 100% to 10%, in 10% increments. ADJUST dial to adjust quantity or weight.
ADJUST ADJUST
STOP STOP CLEAR CLEAR
Press START to begin cooking. DYNAMIC POWER ADJUSTMENT Using the ADJUST dial the power level can be increased or decreased at any time during the To suit your personal preference, adjustment of cooking program. both time and power is available when using the microwave in manual setting. Dynamic power adjustment cannot be used on all SMART COOK settings or on SMART DEFROST setting (except when using ADJUST DEFROST BY TIME). STOP An example of dynamic power adjustment can CLEAR be seen below while using a SMART COOK function. Press FOOD MENU button and select COOK on the menu. The microwave will beep once. Turn TIME/Select dial to select food type.
19 A BIT MORE™ BUTTON NOTE Use A BIT MORE™ when cooking is Adjusting the power level while heating does fi nished and your food is not quite cooked not affect the time. or hot enough. +30 SEC INSTANT START Press START/Instant +30 button to begin A Bit More cooking instantly for 30 seconds with 100% For example: microwave power. Each additional press will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds. Press the FOOD MENU button.
FAST FROM WHEN COOKING IS FINISHED COMBI FROZEN AIR FRY At the end of any cooking cycle, the microwave MICRO FOOD will play the designed cycle fi nish tone, and the OVEN WAVE MENU word End will fl ash on the screen. The word End will stay fl ashing on the screen Turn the TIME/Select dial to select SOFT for 5 minutes or until the door is opened. VEG.
TIME Select
START Instant +30
Press START to begin cooking. STOP/CLEAR Press STOP/CLEAR once to pause the current function. Press twice to clear and return to default screen. When in the default screen, press STOP/ CLEAR to show the clock. To return to the default screen press any button, turn any dial or open the door.
Cooking process ends
20 At the end of the cooking process, if you think the food requires additional cooking time, you NOTE can select the ‘A BIT MORE™’ setting. Close the The microwave will save this setting for future microwave door and press the A BIT MORE™ use. Pressing FAVOURITE button next time button to add A BIT MORE™ cooking time. The will display your saved FAVOURITE setting timer will start to count down. on the shortcuts panel. To change your FAVOURITE setting at any time, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.
A Bit More
NOTE As soon as A BIT MORE™ button is pressed the microwave will start cooking. If A BIT MORE™ is pressed and there is no previous food menu or SHORTCUT setting selected, the microwave will default to the basic mode and add 20 seconds at 100% power.
KEEP WARM Keep Warm allows you to stop food going cold while completing other tasks. This program operates the oven at 70°C, from 5 minutes to 2 hours. The default time is 10 minutes. To use the Keep Warm setting, open the door and the press KEEP WARM button on shortcuts panel.
FAVOURITE The FAVOURITE setting will save your most used and favourite cook, reheat or defrost setting. At the press of a button, your favourite program can be duplicated time after time. To set the microwave to your favourite setting: 1. Open the door and press and hold FAVOURITE button on shortcuts panel for 2 seconds. 2. Press START to begin your favourite setting.
21 Cooking Functions
Depending on the FUNCTION and the FOOD For best results, it is recommended to use TYPES selected, the MICROWAVE, OVEN, the provided Combi Crisp pan except when GRILL, AIR FRY or FAST COMBI icons will cooking foods that require a specific baking be displayed on the LCD SCREEN. dish or pan. Place other dishes or pans on the provided trivet for best results. Depending Oven on the amount of food being cooked, use the
Combi Crisp Pan in low or high position. Grill Press ‘FAST COMBI’ button on the main interface to enter FAST COMBI function. Turn Microwave the START/TIME dial to select the cooking
time, from 1 to 90 minutes. Then turn the Air fry ADJUST to select the cooking temperature, from 150°C to 230°C. Fast Combi
NOTE Go to our website breville.com to discover many recipes created for the Combi Wave™ 3-in-1 Microwave oven.
FAST COMBI At the end of the cooking program, allow FAST FROM the food items to stand for 5 minutes before COMBI FROZEN AIR FRY removing and serving.
MICRO FOOD FROM FROZEN OVEN WAVE MENU
FAST FROM AIR FRY The FAST COMBI function is designed to COMBI FROZEN cook your favourite dishes faster than in a MICRO FOOD traditional oven. The FAST COMBI function OVEN WAVE MENU will alternatively use the microwave, the convection oven and the grill in order to The FROM FROZEN function is designed to reach the selected cooking temperature. This perfectly cook different types of meat, from combination of the three functions helps the frozen to a perfectly cooked result. The function microwave reach the cooking temperature is using the microwave, the convection and the more quickly than a traditional oven, and grill alternately in two different cooking stages. maintain the temperature inside the cavity, for an optimal food result. NOTE The FAST COMBI setting is ideal for To use this function, it is recommended to cooking gratins, bake dishes, roast vegetables season and marinate the meat before freezing. or different types of meat. Refer to the ‘Instructions & Tips’ sticker on the microwave. Place the food item into the Combi Crisp pan, in the low position.
22 Press FROM FROZEN button on the main AIR FRY interface to enter FROM FROZEN function. Select the desired type of meat between chicken, FAST FROM AIR FRY meat and fish by turning the START/ TIME or COMBI FROZEN the ADJUST dials. Press Start to select. OVEN MICRO FOOD Turn the ADJUST dial to adjust quantity or WAVE MENU weight. Minimum amount of weight for fish is 200g. Minimum amount of weight for chicken The AIR FRY function is designed to air fry is 500g. Maximum weight for chicken and fish food items and get crispy golden results in the ® is 1kg. Press START to begin cooking. microwave oven, thanks to the Element IQ system. Refer to the ‘Instructions & Tips’ sticker Halfway through the cook program, the oven on the microwave. will beep and STIR/TURN will flash (except for the FISH setting). Open door or press STOP/ Press AIR FRY button on the main interface CLEAR button once to pause. Turn the food to enter the AIR FRY function. The LCD items OVER and press START to continue. screen will show ‘AIR FRYER WILL PREHEAT. During FROM FROZEN, the different cooking INSERT PAN’. Place the Combi Crisp pan in stages will be displayed on the screen. high position inside the microwave for the preheating cycle. The first stage is designed to defrost the food, by using microwave only. Turn the START/TIME dial to select the cooking time, from 1 to 60 minutes. Then turn the ADJUST to select the cooking temperature, from 200°C to 230°C.
The second stage is designed to cook food using the suitable function for the food type. At the end of the 3-minute preheating cycle, an alert tone will sound and the screen will indicate ‘INSERT FOOD ON PAN’. Open the door to place the food on pan, and press START to continue. Lay the food items flat in a single layer.
Depending on the amount/weight selected, the final cooking time will vary from 16 to 60 minutes. NOTE When cooking chicken, rest meat, covered for five minutes after cooking cycle has finished.
23 Halfway through the cook program, the oven will beep and STIR/TURN will flash. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once the pause. Turn the food items and press START to continue.
OVEN
FAST FROM COMBI FROZEN AIR FRY
MICRO FOOD OVEN WAVE MENU At the end of the preheating cycle, an alert tone The OVEN function is designed to cook food will sound and the screen will indicate ‘INSERT items using the convection oven. FOOD’. Open the door to place the food in the cavity, and press START to continue. The food needs to be placed in an oven-safe dish. Use the trivet to elevate the dish for better cooking results.
NOTE It is highly recommended to use the trivet for this function, in order to allow the convection to circulate around the food while being MICROWAVE cooked.
Press OVEN button on the main interface to FAST FROM AIR FRY enter the OVEN function. Turn the START/ COMBI FROZEN TIME dial to select the cooking time, from 1 MICRO FOOD to 120 minutes. Then turn the ADJUST to OVEN WAVE MENU select the cooking temperature, from 60°C to 230°C. Press the START/TIME dial to confirm the selection. The MICROWAVE setting is designed to operate as a classic microwave function After confirming, the microwave oven will start by adjusting the time and the power level. preheating. The LCD screen will show ‘OVEN This is also the default function when IS PREHEATING.’ activating the microwave oven. Always use a microwave-safe dish or bowl when using the microwave function. Press MICROWAVE button on the main interface to enter the MICROWAVE function. Turn the START/TIME dial to select the cooking time, from 1 second to 95 minutes. Then turn the ADJUST to select the power level, from 10% to 100% Press the START/ TIME dial to confirm the selection. 24 GRILL SMART COOK
The grill function is designed to gently The SMART COOK setting is designed to brown your food item, by using the top automatically cook at the correct power or heating elements. temperature for the correct time. Open the door and press the GRILL button Press FOOD MENU button, then select on the shortcut panel to select the COOK with the START dial. Press START to GRILL function. confirm your selection. Place the food item on the Combi Crisp pan, in Turn TIME/Select dial to select food type. As high position. the TIME/Select dial is turned the arrow shifts Turn the START/TIME dial to select the and points to what food type cooking time, from 1 minute to 20 minutes. is selected. Press START to begin cooking.
FOOD MENU
TIME Select FAST FROM COMBI FROZEN AIR FRY START Instant +30 MICRO FOOD OVEN WAVE MENU
In the FOOD MENU, choose between the SMART SETTINGS: COOK, REHEAT Once you have chosen FOOD TYPE, turn or DEFROST. ADJUST dial to adjust quantity Then select from a list of most commonly used or weight. food types and press START. The microwave oven will automatically set the time and power level or temperature for the selected food types so no need to program this. ADJUST
STOP CLEAR
Press START to begin cooking.
TIME Select
START Instant +30
25 FOR BEST RESULTS Cut into even size of 1.2 to 2cm pieces to ensure even cooking throughout. Add 20mL of • Foods should be cooked in a microwave safe water per 100g of hard vegetables. container, either plastic, Pyrex or ceramic. Cover with a vented microwave-safe plastic lid • Moist foods will cook more evenly because or vented microwave-safe plastic wrap. microwave energy heats water molecules very efficiently. Add approximately 15mL to Halfway through the cook program, an alert 20mL of water per 100g when cooking soft tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. and hard vegetables. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once to pause. Stir vegetables, close door • For optimal results, arrange larger and thicker and press START button to continue the foods such as broccoli or the thick end of a cooking program. chicken drumstick around the edges of the turntable. This allows maximum penetration Soft Vegetables of the microwaves through the food during cooking. The SMART COOK SOFT VEGETABLES setting is suitable for vegetables such as • Stir foods such as casseroles and soups broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, zucchini and from the outside to the centre to distribute peas. This setting uses the microwave function. heat more evenly. Constant stirring is not necessary. Cook time is based on vegetables from the refrigerator (approx. 5°C). • Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones. Pieces similar in size and shape will Minimum amount of vegetables cooked is cook more evenly when cooked together. 100g and maximum is 500g. • Be careful when removing lids or plastic wrap Cut into even size pieces to ensure even from your microwave cooked foods. Steam cooking throughout. Add 1 tablespoon (15mL) can build up and cause serious burns on face of water per 100g of soft vegetables. or hands. Cover with a vented microwave-safe lid or vented microwave-safe plastic wrap. Popcorn Halfway through the cook program, an alert The SMART COOK POPCORN setting tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. is designed to pop the maximum number Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button of kernels in a 100g bag by using the once to pause. Stir vegetables, close door microwave function. and press START button to continue the Place the bag in the centre of the turntable. cooking program. Press START to begin cooking. Rice Hard Vegetables The SMART COOK RICE setting is suitable The SMART COOK HARD VEGETABLES for white rice such as long grain rice, jasmine setting is suitable for vegetables such as carrot, and basmati, by using the microwave function. corn, sweet potato and beets. This setting uses Always use a deep microwave-safe bowl. Do the microwave function. not cover the bowl. Cook times are based on vegetables from the Minimum amount of rice is 1 cup (225g) and refrigerator (approx. 5°C). maximum is 2 cups (500g). Rinse rice with Minimum amount of hard vegetables cooked cold water until it runs clear before cooking. is 100g and maximum is 500g. Add a 2:1 ratio of water to rice. (2 parts water to 1 part rice). Allow rice to stand for 5 minutes before serving.
26 Bacon Press START to start the cooking program. The SMART COOK BACON setting is Once cooking has finished, allow the cookies to designed to cook bacon slices until crisp, by stand for 5 minutes. using the microwave function. Melt chocolate Cook times are based on the bacon directly from the refrigerator (approx. 5°C). At the press of a button, the SMART COOK Arrange bacon slices in a single layer on a MELT CHOCOLATE setting is designed to plate. Turn the ADJUST dial to select number melt chocolate without overheating and seizing of slices and press START to begin cooking. of the chocolate, using the microwave. You can select between 2 to 4 regular slices of NOTE bacon. If cooking thick-cut bacon, add another minute to the cooking time. The SMART COOK MELT CHOCOLATE Halfway through the cook program, an alert setting was tested with dark chocolate. If tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. using other types of chocolate, check at Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once short intervals to prevent possible seizing to pause. Turn bacon over and press START of chocolate. to continue the cooking program. If cooking Choose a suitable glass bowl and do not more than 2 slices, move the centre slices to the cover. If using a block of chocolate, cut into outside of the plate when turning them over to 1cm pieces. ensure even cooking. Turn ADJUST dial to select weight and press START button to commence melting. NOTE Minimum amount of chocolate is 50g and Rashers of bacon recommended. maximum is 400g. Halfway through the program, an alert tone Cake will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. Open The SMART COOK CAKE setting is designed door or press STOP/CLEAR button once to to cook different types of cakes using the pause. Stir chocolate, close door and press convection oven. START button to finish melting. Use bakeware suitable for a convection oven. At the end, some of the chocolate may still For best results use 19 - 22cm round cake hold their shape. Stir until completely melted pan and approximately 450g of batter. For and smooth. packaged cake mixes, split batter into two cake The SMART COOK MELT CHOCOLATE pans, and cook in batches. setting can also be selected from the Place the bakeware on the trivet to bake the SHORTCUTS panel. cake. Do not cover the food. Soften butter Press START to begin the cooking program. Once cooking has finished, allow the cake to The SMART COOK SOFTEN BUTTER stand for 5 minutes. setting is perfectly designed to soften butter suitable to cream immediately in a mixer, using Cookies the microwave. The SMART COOK COOKIES setting is The soften butter setting will soften butter that designed to cook different types of cookies has been taken directly from the refrigerator using the convection oven. (approx. 5°C). Place the cookies into the provided Combi Crisp pan with legs in high position to bake the cookies. Do not cover the food.
27 The butter should be cut as a whole piece Place the Combi Crisp pan in high position inside and placed onto a plate. Do not cover. the microwave for the preheating program. Turn ADJUST dial to select weight and At the end of the 3-minute preheating program, press START button to commence softening. an alert tone will sound and the screen will Minimum amount of butter is 125g and indicate ‘INSERT FOOD ON PAN’. Open the maximum is 500g. door to place the food on pan, and press START to continue. Lay the chicken nuggets flat in a NOTE single layer. The butter should be soft enough to push your At two thirds (2/3) through the cook program, finger easily into the centre. The butter should an alert tone will sound and STIR/TURN will not be melted. flash. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button The SMART COOK SOFTEN BUTTER once to pause. Turn the chicken nuggets and setting can also be selected from the press START to continue the cooking program. SHORTCUTS panel. Fries Pizza The SMART COOK FRIES setting is designed The SMART COOK PIZZA setting is designed to air fry French fries in the microwave oven. to cook whole frozen pizzas, using both The cook time is based on fries that have been microwave and grill. taken directly from the freezer (approx. -18°C). The cook time is based on pizza that has been Turn the ADJUST dial to select the amount taken directly from the freezer (approx. -18°C). of fries to air fry and press START to begin Place the pizza or the pizza slices into the cooking. You can select from 200g to 450g provided Combi Crisp pan in high position to of fries. bake the pizza. Do not cover the food. When selecting the SMART COOK FRIES Press START to start the cooking program. setting, the LCD screen will show ‘AIR FRYER IS PREHEATING. INSERT PAN’. Place the Combi Once cooking has finished, allow the pizza to Crisp pan in high position inside the microwave stand for 5 minutes. for the preheating program. NOTE At the end of the 3-minute preheating program, an alert tone will sound and the screen will Pizzas smaller than 10'' requires less indicate ‘INSERT FOOD ON PAN’. Open the cooking time. door to place the food on pan, and press START to continue. Lay the fries flat in a single layer. Chicken Nuggets Halfway through the cook program, an alert The SMART COOK CHICKEN NUGGETS tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. setting is designed to air fry chicken nuggets in Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once the microwave oven. to pause. Turn the fries and press START to The cook time is based on chicken nuggets continue the cooking program. that have been taken directly from the freezer At the end of the cooking program, allow the (approx. -18°C). fries to stand for 5 minutes before removing Turn the ADJUST dial to select the amount of and serving. chicken nuggets to air fry and press START to begin cooking. You can select from 200g to Chicken 500g of nuggets. The SMART COOK CHICKEN setting is When selecting the SMART COOK CHICKEN suitable for fresh chicken pieces as well as NUGGETS setting, the LCD screen will show cooking whole chickens. This setting is using ‘AIR FRYER IS PREHEATING. INSERT PAN’. both convection and grill, as well as microwave when cooking a whole chicken. 28 Cook times are based on chicken directly from Fish the refrigerator (approx. 5°C). The SMART COOK FISH setting is designed Minimum amount of chicken to be cooked is to cook your fish without dry and overcooked 200g and maximum is 1.6kg. edges, using the microwave, convection oven • 200g to 500g suitable for chicken fillets and and grill. boneless chicken pieces. Cook times are based on the fish directly from • 1kg to 1.6kg suitable for chicken pieces with the refrigerator (approx. 5°C). bones and whole chickens. Minimum amount of fish should not be less Use the provided Combi Crisp pan to cook the than 200g and not more than 1.6kg. chicken. For chicken pieces, use the Combi Suitable for white fish fillets and salmon fillets; Crisp pan in high position. For whole chicken, arrange in a single layer in the Combi Crisp use the Combi Crisp pan in low position. pan in high legs position. Fold over the thin tail Halfway through the cook program, an alert end of the fillets to prevent overcooking. tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. Once cooking has finished, allow fish to stand Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button for 5 minutes. once to pause. Turn the chicken pieces (not necessary when cooking a whole chicken) and NOTE press START to continue the cooking program. Oily fish with skin on recommended. Once cooking has finished, allow chicken to stand for 5 minutes. SMART REHEAT Meat The SMART REHEAT setting uses lower power levels to gently reheat food without The SMART COOK MEAT setting is designed drying or overcooking. to cook different type of meat. Cook times are based on meat directly from the NOTE refrigerator (approx. 5°C). While the microwave is reheating, time can Minimum amount of meat to be cooked is be increased or decreased. Adjusting the 200g and maximum is 2kg. reheating time does not affect selected weight • 200g to 500g suitable for meat fillets, or quantity. minced meat and meat in pieces. • 750g to 2kg suitable for whole roasts. Beverage Use the provided Combi Crisp pan to cook the The SMART REHEAT BEVERAGE setting meat. For 200g - 500g, use the Combi Crisp is suitable to reheat hot drinks such as coffee pan in high legs position. For 750g - 2kg, use and tea that may have become cold. The the Combi Crisp pan in low legs position. BEVERAGE setting will warm your drink to approx. 60–65°C which is suitable to drink Halfway through the cook program, an alert right away. tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once Position cups around the outside of the to pause. Turn the meat over and press START turntable. Turn the ADJUST dial to select to continue the cooking program. the number of cups and press START to begin reheating. You can select the Once cooking has finished, allow the meat to amount of beverage from 1 cup (250mL) to stand for 5 minutes. 4 cups (1000mL). At the end of the reheat program, stir heated drinks and allow to stand for 1–2 minutes before consuming. Be aware, that overheating may scald or burn drinks.
29 SMART DEFROST NOTE The SMART DEFROST setting is designed to Use a ceramic cup or mug. gently defrost food without overheating and drying out of edges. Leftovers Press the FOOD MENU button, then select The SMART REHEAT LEFTOVERS setting is COOK with the START dial. Press START to suitable for reheating a plate of leftovers from confirm your selection. An alert tone will sound. the refrigerator (approx. 5°C). Turn TIME/Select dial to select the food type. For even reheating, place food onto a microwave- As the TIME/Select dial is turned the arrow safe plate or into a bowl. Cover food with a shifts and points to what food type is selected vented microwave-safe lid or vented microwave- safe plastic wrap (do not seal). Turn the ADJUST dial to select the number of plates and press START to begin cooking. You TIME can select the amount from 1 to 2 plates/bowls. Select When using 2 plates, use the trivet to place the START plates on top of each other. Instant +30 Halfway through the cook program, an alert tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once to pause. Stir the food in the plate and press START to continue the reheating program. When reheating 2 plates, it is recommended to Once you have chosen FOOD TYPE, turn switch the plates position (from top to bottom, ADJUST dial to adjust quantity or weight. and vice-versa) to ensure even reheating. At the end of the reheat program, stir heated food and allow to stand for 1–2 minutes before consuming. ADJUST By time STOP The SMART REHEAT setting also enables you CLEAR to select the reheat time, from a range to 1 minute to 95 minutes. When reheating any food item, place the food onto a microwave-safe bowl or plate. Cover food with a vented microwave-safe lid or vented Press START to commence defrosting. All microwave-safe plastic wrap (do not seal). unselected FOOD TYPES, the PRESS START Halfway through the cook program, an alert and INPUT QUANTITY prompts are no tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. longer displayed on the LCD screen. The TIME Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once appears and begins to countdown. to pause. Stir/turn the food item and press START to continue the reheating program. NOTE During microwave defrost, the time and power can not be adjusted.
30 FOR BEST RESULTS Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once to pause. Turn over chicken pieces • Defrost times are for thoroughly frozen foods and press START button to continue the that have been in the freezer for at least 24 defrost program. hours and maintained at temperatures of –18°C or lower. Once program has finished, remove chicken from microwave and stand 5-15 minutes to • When freezing meats, poultry and fish, thaw completely. use good quality plastic wrap, bags and containers. For whole chickens, remove from original packaging. Place chicken, breast side down • To separate meat, such as chicken pieces or onto a in a microwave-safe dish, plate steak, place wax paper or plastic film between or container. each layer. Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert • Ensure that all air has been removed and tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. packaging has been sealed securely. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once • Label the packs with type and cut of meat, to pause. Turn chicken oven and press START date and weight. button to continue the defrosting program. • After the defrost cycle, most foods will still After defrost program has ended, remove the be somewhat icy in the centre when removed chicken from the microwave. Rinse under tap from the microwave. Stand food for 5–15 water, making sure to wash the cavity well to minutes until completely thawed. loosen the icy core. • Position foods in a single layer with thinner Place onto a clean plate and pat dry. Cover with parts in the centre and thicker ends around cling film and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until the outside of the turntable. completely thawed. • Remove any packaging and bags from frozen meats. If packaging is too frozen to Meat remove, defrost for 3 minutes using the TIME The SMART DEFROST MEAT setting is DEFROST setting; remove packaging and suitable to defrost any type of ground or diced continue with the SMART DEFROST setting. meat such as beef, lamb and pork, as well as steaks and chops. Minimum amount of meat to Chicken defrost is 200g and maximum is 1kg. The SMART DEFROST CHICKEN setting is • 200g to 500g - suitable for meat fillets, suitable to defrost either chicken pieces (legs, minced meat and meat in pieces. breasts) or a whole chicken. Minimum amount • 750g to 1kg - suitable for whole roasts. of chicken to defrost is 200g and maximum is 1kg. Remove any packaging, foam trays and absorbent pads from the meat. Place directly • 200g to 750g - suitable for chicken fillets and onto a microwave-safe plate or shallow dish. chicken pieces. Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert • 1kg - suitable for chicken pieces with bones tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. and whole chickens. Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button once For chicken pieces, position chicken pieces in to pause. Remove any defrosted meat and set a single layer in a microwave-safe dish, plate aside in the refrigerator. If some ground meat is or container. Arrange thicker ends around the still thawed, remove from the microwave oven outside of the plate/container. Shield thinner as well. Turn the frozen meat over and return pieces such as wings with foil to prevent to the microwave oven. Press START button to overheating and cooking. continue the defrost program. Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert At the end of the program, remove meat and tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. stand 5–15 minutes to thaw completely.
31 Fish NOTE The SMART DEFROST FISH setting is programmed to gently thaw delicate fish Oily fish recommended. fillets without cooking and heating the edges. Soup Minimum amount of fish to defrost is 200g The SMART DEFROST SOUP is suitable for and maximum is 800g. defrosting frozen prepared soups directly from For best results, place frozen fillets in a single the freezer (approx. –18°C). Minimum amount layer into a microwave-safe shallow dish. of fish to defrost is 250mL and maximum Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert is 1000mL. tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. Remove soup from any packaging and place Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button into a microwave-safe bowl. Do not cover food. once to pause. Turn fish pieces oven. Cover Halfway through the defrost setting, an alert thin ends of fish fillets with a small strip of foil tone will sound and STIR/TURN will flash. and return to oven. Press START button to Open door or press STOP/CLEAR button continue the defrost program. once to pause. Break up any frozen pieces At the end of the program, the fish will still be and press START button to continue the somewhat icy in the centre. Remove from the defrost program. microwave and stand for 5–15 minutes until completely thawed. By time The SMART DEFROST setting also enables you to select the defrost time, from a range to 1 minute to 95 minutes. When defrosting any food item, place the food onto a microwave-safe bowl or plate, and do not cover. Halfway through the defrost program, an alert tone will sound and will flash Stir/turn food. Pause program and stir/turn the food item. Press START button.
32 Hints & Tips
SOME IMPORTANT TIPS • Elevating some types of food such as cakes, FOR MICROWAVE COOKING roast vegetables and dough products can be advantageous. It allows more energy to To help equalize energy in the food so that it penetrate the food from all sides, base and cooks evenly follow these helpful tips. top. Use a microwave safe plastic or ceramic • Arrange foods with varying size ends, such rack. If a rack is unavailable, use an upturned as chicken drumsticks and broccoli with bowl or cup to elevate plates of food. the thicker or tougher part positioned to the • Do not elevate any special browning dishes, outside of the dish. This ensures the parts jugs of sauce or custard, small quantities of that require more cooking will receive more food or mugs of beverages. energy, so the food will cook evenly. • Internal temperatures of foods continue to • Covering the dish during cooking holds in rise so that they continue cooking even after the heat and steam to speed up cooking time. they have been removed from the microwave Use a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap that oven. It is better to undercook food as it will has been vented by turning back one edge at continue to cook once removed from the the side of the dish to form a narrow vent to microwave. release excess steam. • Choose cooking dishes that are shallow MICROWAVE USTENSILS and preferably have straight sides. Shallow • Containers, plates, dishes, etc. used in dishes enable the food to cook faster and the microwave oven should always be straight sides prevent the edges from microwave–safe. Check if stated on the being overcooked. underside of the utensil or contact the • Arrange individual items such as ramekins manufacturer. or whole potatoes around the outside of the • To test if a container, plate or dish is turntable. Make sure to leave space between microwave–safe, place it into the microwave items so the energy can penetrate from oven with 1 cup of cold water (in a all sides. microwave–safe cup) and heat on High • Use round shaped microwave dishes. Round (100%) Power for 1 minute. If the container shapes cook more evenly than square or is hot and the water is cold, the container is rectangle dishes which absorb most of not suitable for microwave oven use. If the the energy in the corners causing food to container is cold and the water is hot, then the overcook and toughen. container is suitable for microwave oven use. • Stir foods from the outside to centre of the • Microwave-safe cookware will not become dish once or twice during cooking to equalize hot by the microwave energy, but it will heat and speed up microwaving. become hot from contact with hot food. • Turn medium to large food items over twice When the food becomes hot, some of this during microwaving. This enables even heat is transferred to the dish. Always use exposure to microwaves. oven mitts to remove hot dishes from the microwave. • Metal containers and utensils should not be used in the microwave oven.
33 Care & Cleaning
• Remove the plug from the power outlet • The turntable roller and microwave oven before cleaning. floor should be cleaned regularly to ensure • Keep the inside of the microwave oven clean. the glass turntable rotates correctly and When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere avoids making excessive noise. Simply to the microwave oven internal walls, wipe wipe the bottom surface of the microwave with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be with a soft damp cloth. The turntable roller used if the cavity gets very dirty. Avoid the may be washed in mild soapy water, rinse use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they in clean water and dry thoroughly. When may stain, streak or dull the door surface. removing the turntable roller from the cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the • The outside surfaces should be cleaned with proper position. a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the microwave oven • Remove odours from your microwave oven cavity, water should not be allowed to seep by combining a cup of water with the juice into the ventilation openings. of one lemon in a deep microwave-safe bowl, microwave on High for 5 minutes. Wipe the • Wipe the door and window on both sides of microwave oven cavity thoroughly and dry the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a soft cloth. with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use an abrasive cleaner. • When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult your Breville • Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Service Centre to have it replaced. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave the microwave oven • Please do not dispose this appliance with door open to prevent it from accidentally domestic rubbish; it should be taken to the turning on. appropriate disposal centre provided by the local council municipalities. • If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft dry • If storing the microwave oven, press the cloth. This may occur when cooking foods STOP/CLEAR button, switch off at the power high in moisture or if the microwave oven is outlet then unplug the power cord. Ensure operated under high humidity conditions, the microwave oven is completely cool, clean this is normal. and dry. Secure the roller ring and glass turntable and close the door. Do not place • It is occasionally necessary to remove the heavy objects on top. Store the microwave glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the glass oven upright. turntable in warm soapy water, rinse in clean water and dry thoroughly.
34 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM EASY SOLUTION Microwave oven • Clean door and sealing surface of the oven. interfering with radio, • Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television. TV or similar equipment. • Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. • Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. • Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits. Dim microwave • When operating on low power levels, the microwave oven light may oven light. be dimmer. Steam accumulating • During operation, steam may be produced. Most will exit through the vents; on door and hot air however, some may accumulate around the oven door. coming out from vents.
POSSIBLE PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON EASY SOLUTION Microwave oven • Power cord not plugged in • Unplug, put the plug in again and switch on. will not start. properly or switched on. • Replace the fuse or reset circuit breaker. • Fuse blown or circuit • Have a professional check that the outlet is breaker problem. not faulty. • Trouble with outlet. Microwave oven • Door not closed properly. • Ensure door is shut properly. does not heat. Glass turntable makes • Turntable roller not • Reset and clean if necessary. noise during operation. assembled properly or needs to be cleaned. LCD time digit shows • Both STOP/CLEAR and • No action required. This is normal and EA1A then V1:00 or A BIT MORE™ button are LCD just shows the model type and similar information then pressed at the same time software version. goes to default mode. under the default mode.
35 Breville Customer Service Centre
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