This document is a user manual for the Telstar microwave oven, model TMD011420MD.
Function Description
The Telstar TMD011420MD is a microwave oven designed for heating, cooking, and defrosting food. It offers various cooking functions, including microwave cooking, grill cooking, and combination cooking (microwave + grill). The oven also features specific functions for popular food items like popcorn, potato, frozen vegetables, and beverages, as well as meat functions (chicken, beef, pork). It includes a multi-stage cooking option, allowing users to program up to two cooking stages. The device is equipped with a clock and timer function, and a child lock feature for safety.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual does not explicitly list detailed technical specifications such as power output (watts), capacity (liters), or dimensions. However, it implies certain operational parameters:
- Power Levels: The oven operates with multiple power levels, ranging from 10% to 100%, allowing for precise control over cooking intensity.
- Cooking Time: The maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds for most functions.
- Defrosting: The defrost function allows input of weight for accurate defrosting, with a weight range of 4 to 100 ounces.
- Clock: A 12-hour or 24-hour clock system can be set.
- Safety Features: Includes a child lock function to prevent unintended operation. The oven is designed with safety interlocks on the door to prevent microwave energy leakage when the door is open.
Usage Features
The Telstar TMD011420MD microwave oven offers a user-friendly interface with several operational features:
- Clock Setting: Users can set the current time using numerical keys. The clock display flashes during setting and remains lit once set.
- Kitchen Timer: A separate kitchen timer function can be set for up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, with an audible buzzer when the time expires.
- Microwave Cooking:
- Quick Start: Pressing "Time Cook" initiates cooking at 100% power for 30 seconds. Repeated presses increase the time.
- Manual Setting: Users can select power levels (from PL10 for 100% to PL1 for 10%) and cooking duration.
- Pre-set Cooking: Specific buttons for "1", "2", "3", "4", "5" allow for quick cooking at 100% power for corresponding minutes.
- Grill Cooking: The grill function can be used independently or in combination with microwave cooking.
- Combination Cooking (Microwave + Grill): Two combination modes are available:
- Combi.1: 55% microwave power + 45% grill power.
- Combi.2: 36% microwave power + 64% grill power.
- These modes are suitable for various dishes, with recommended cooking times.
- Speedy Cooking: Allows for instant cooking at 100% power by pressing numerical pads 1 to 6, corresponding to 1 to 6 minutes of cooking time.
- Time Defrost: Defrosts food based on the set time.
- Weight Defrost: Defrosts food based on the input weight (4-100 oz).
- Auto Cook Menus: Dedicated buttons for:
- Popcorn: Options for 1.75, 3.0, and 3.5 ounces.
- Potato: Options for 1, 2, or 3 potatoes (approx. 230g, 460g, 690g).
- Frozen Vegetable: Options for 4.0, 8.0, and 16.0 ounces.
- Beverage: Options for 1, 2, or 3 cups (120ml per cup).
- Meat Functions: Chicken (14.0, 22.0, 30.0, 38.0, 46.0 oz), Beef (12.0, 19.0, 26.0, 33.0, 40.0 oz), Pork (6.0, 11.0, 16.0, 21.0, 26.0 oz).
- Dinner Plate: Options for 9.0, 12.0, and 18.0 ounces.
- Frozen Pizza: Options for 4.0, 8.0, and 14.0 ounces.
- Multi-Stage Cooking: Allows programming two consecutive cooking stages with different power levels and durations.
- Child Lock: Activates by pressing "Stop/Clear" for 3 seconds, indicated by a "beep" sound. Deactivates by repeating the action.
- Memory Function: Stores up to three cooking procedures for quick recall.
- Inquiring Function: Allows checking the current time, power level, and cooking stage during operation.
- Cooking End Reminding Function: Emits 5 "beeps" to alert the user when cooking is finished.
Maintenance Features
The manual provides guidelines for proper maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure the longevity and safe operation of the microwave oven:
- General Cleaning:
- Regularly clean the oven cavity, door, and door seals with a mild detergent and soft cloth.
- Do not use harsh detergents, abrasive cleaners, or metal brushes.
- Ensure the power cord is disconnected before cleaning.
- Turntable Maintenance:
- The glass tray and turntable ring assembly should be cleaned regularly.
- Ensure the glass tray is properly seated on the turntable shaft.
- Troubleshooting Guide: A table is provided to help identify and resolve common issues:
- Oven not starting: Check if the cable is connected, door is open, or wrong operation is set. Remedies include plugging in, closing the door, and checking instructions.
- Arcing or sparking: Caused by metal in the microwave, food not operated when empty, or spilled food. Remedies include using microwave-safe cookware, operating with food, and cleaning the cavity.
- Unevenly cooked foods: Caused by unsuitable materials, not defrosted completely, incorrect cooking time/power, or food not turned/stirred. Remedies include using microwave-safe cookware, complete defrosting, correct cooking time/power, and turning/stirring food.
- Overcooked foods: Caused by incorrect cooking time/power. Remedy is to use correct cooking time/power.
- Undercooked foods: Caused by unsuitable materials, not defrosted completely, oven ventilation ports restricted, or incorrect cooking time/power. Remedies include using microwave-safe cookware, complete defrosting, checking ventilation ports, and using correct cooking time/power.
- Improper defrosting: Caused by unsuitable materials, incorrect cooking time/power, or food not turned/stirred. Remedies include using microwave-safe cookware, correct cooking time/power, and turning/stirring food.
- Safety Instructions:
- Always ensure the appliance is properly grounded.
- Do not operate the oven if it has a damaged cord, plug, or if it is not working properly.
- Do not attempt to repair or adjust the oven yourself. Contact authorized service personnel.
- Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
- Do not store this appliance outdoors or near water.
- Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
- When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
- To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity, do not overheat food, do not use narrow-necked containers, and do not attempt to deep-fry in the microwave.
- Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven.
- Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purposes.
- To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages, stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through cooking time.
- Use caution when cooking food in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking.
- When the appliance is operated in combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
- Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
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