Moulinex Microwave Oven AFW2 User Manual

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Installation  
Preparation  
Unpack the accessories, wash them and wipe them off carefully.  
Position the ring bearing and then the turntable in the centre of the oven.  
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The turntable must be properly engaged with the drive.  
Connecting  
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Check that the supply voltage marked on the type label glued on the rear  
of the appliance matches the voltage of your supply. The label indicates  
the nominal supply voltage of the appliance, e.g. 220-230 V.  
Ensure that the current marked on your electricity meter and circuit brea-  
ker/fuse is at least 16 Amperes.  
Finally, for proper safety, it is essential to connect your appliance to an  
outlet socket with an earth connection in accordance with electrical instal-  
lation regulations and standards.  
Position the appliance in such a way that the supply socket is readily acces-  
sible so that it can be easily disconnected.  
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You should also ensure that you can gain access to your circuit  
breaker/fuse.  
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It is imperative to comply with the above instructions regarding the  
electrical supply.  
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Position  
Your appliance can be installed in one of two ways :  
On a work-top : position the appliance on a flat and stable surface,  
capable of supporting the oven and its contents. The oven must be  
handled with care, remembering that the control panel side is the  
heavier.  
In a niche : The niche must be at least 85 cm above floor-level. Centre  
the appliance in the niche so that it does not touch the sidewalls.  
Adequate ventilation is essential: the minimum clearances are 20 cm  
above the oven and 10 cm at the sides and rear.  
Install the appliance away from any source of heat such as a traditional oven  
or radiator. It has been design and tested for use in ambient temperatures up  
to 35°C.  
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Important safety instructions  
Instructions for use  
Read carefully and keep for future reference.  
1. Your appliance is for domestic use. It is intended only for cooking, hea-  
ting and defrosting foods and drinks. Use it only for these purposes.  
The following recommendations will help you get the greatest benefit  
from using your oven. Please read them carefully.  
Foods  
2. Do not allow children to use the appliance without supervision in  
particular in the combination mode due to the temperatures generated.  
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Forbidden foods  
You should never :  
Beware of the risk of burns.  
• Attempt to fry food – it is impossible to control the temperature of the  
oil and other fats – fire-risk,  
• Attempt to cook or warm up eggs in their shells, hard-boiled eggs or  
snails – they may explode,  
• Attempt to cook food in an intact shell (e.g. chestnuts) or hard skin  
(tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) – always make a slit.  
3. Avoid touching any surfaces that may have become hot during opera-  
tion of your oven: the door, the grill element, the inner walls, the top.  
In order to avoid burns when removing containers and accessories  
from the oven, always use oven gloves.  
4. Do not operate your appliance when empty. This can cause damage. To try  
out programming the appliance, place a glass of water in the oven. This will  
absorb the microwaves and protect your oven against damage.  
Food temperatures  
The action of microwaves is such that only the food is heated. The  
container may, therefore, remain cold or cool while the food that it  
contains is burning hot.  
5. The door must be free to close properly :  
Do not obstruct the door in any way (with oven cloths, oven gloves, over-size  
dishes etc.). If the door of your appliance is not properly closed, a safety  
mechanism will prevent its being turned on.  
To avoid any risk of burning, always stir and check the temperature care-  
fully before serving – especially to children.  
6. When cooking in grill mode, any fat splashing the grill element may  
catch fire. These flames will extinguish themselves and will not have any  
adverse effect on your appliance if it is regularly maintained.  
Shake feeding bottles well and try a few drops on the back of your wrist to  
check the temperature.  
Preparing food for cooking  
To avoid fat spitting during cooking, especially when cooking meats  
and poultry, use dishes in glazed earthenware. Always maintain a  
minimum gap of 2 cm between the food and the grill element.  
Before warming feeding bottles and small pots, remove teats and covers.  
Remember to cover the food in order to :  
• Avoid any splashing of the oven cavity,  
• Retain sufficient moisture for cooking.  
7. Never obstruct the ventilation holes. This can cause the oven to over-  
heat. If this happens, your appliance will stop automatically and will not  
start again until it has cooled sufficiently.  
Heating liquids  
When heating liquids, a sudden overflow may occur when you take the  
container to remove it from the appliance. In fact, when the temperature  
reaches boiling point, steam tends to remain trapped in the liquid until it  
is disturbed.  
To avoid this superheating effect and the consequent risk of scalding,  
always place a plastic spoon in the liquid to be heated.  
8. Precautions against exposure to microwaves:  
• Never attempt to operate your appliance with the door open, to inter-  
fere with the safety door-locking mechanism or to insert anything in this  
mechanism,  
• Never place anything in the way of opening and closing the door,  
• Never allow food or cleaning product residues to accumulate on the  
door seals, ensure that the door and its seals remain clean, after use,  
wipe them with a damp cloth and dry them carefully,  
• It is particularly important that the oven door should close correctly and  
that there is no defect in the door, the seals, the hinges or the supply  
cable.  
Containers and materials  
Below, you will find details of the various types of containers, which can be  
or must not be used for the chosen cooking method.  
microwave mode  
Use containers suitable for microwave cooking.  
A container can easily be tested for microwave “transparency”.  
Never use your oven if it is damaged.  
In no case should your oven be adjusted or repaired by anyone other  
than a qualified microwave appliance repair technician, trained by  
the manufacturer.  
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Place the empty container on the turntable together with a glass of  
water and run the oven for one minute at maximum power.  
After one minute:  
Summary of containers and materials permitted and not permitted in  
microwave mode.  
• If the container is cold, it is “transparent” and can be used for micro-  
wave cooking,  
• If the container is warm or hot it is absorbent and must not be used  
for microwave cooking.  
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Remember to remove covers and stoppers from feeding bottles, jars,  
bottles and plastic containers.  
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Disposable containers  
Metal sheet  
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isk of electric arcing and fire  
Never leave the appliance to run unsupervised when using disposable  
containers in plastic, paper or other inflammable materials.  
If you see smoke appear, keep the oven door closed and disconnect your  
appliance.  
Freezer bag ties  
No  
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Yes  
Perfectly suitable  
Risk of electric arcing  
Glass with  
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Metal containers  
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(gold, lead etc.)  
Never use metallic materials and containers for microwave cooking. You  
can, however, use your appliance to heat or defrost certain preparations in  
metallic trays, provided the height of the tray does not exceed 4 cm, not  
including the cover.  
With regard to the cover, follow the instructions on the package. It will  
have to be removed or left in place, as the case may be. If not indicated  
otherwise, play safe and remove it.  
Fine glassware  
No  
May break or crack if heated suddenly  
PLASTIC  
Plastic containers  
Yes  
Perfectly suitable if the plastic is heat-resistant.  
Certain plastics  
discoloration after repeated use.  
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Can be used to retain  
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Centre the tray(s) on the turntable, leaving at least 1 cm clearance from the  
oven walls. If there are several trays, space them at least 2 cm apart.  
ting. The plastic  
must not touch the food during  
cooking.  
Puncture the plastic to allow excess vapour to  
escape.  
grill mode  
This cooking mode does not require the use of special containers. Use  
the same kind of heat-proof containers as you would use in a conventional  
oven.  
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Can be used for heating liquids and foods for a  
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Never use plastic containers (they may melt) or containers in paper or  
cardboard (fire-risk).  
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Maintain a minimum clearance of 2 cm between the food and the  
grill element.  
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Paper bag  
No  
Fire-risk  
Paper plates, cups, napkins or Yes  
absorbent paper.  
May be used for heating and brief cooking  
Combined microwave + grill mode  
Containers not permitted in microwave mode are also not permitted in  
combined mode. Containers not permitted in grill mode are also not per-  
mitted in combined mode.  
Grease-proof paper  
Yes  
Can be used to retain  
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Risk of electric arcing  
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No  
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Use only containers that can withstand both microwaves and high  
temperatures.  
Porcelain containers  
Yes  
Perfectly suitable except with  
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Cooking time  
To determine the right cooking time for your foods, follow the instruc-  
tions on the packaging of ready-made dishes and deep-frozen products.  
2. Set the power with the power/mode  
selector switch.  
In the absence of any precise indication, divide the cooking or reheating  
time given for a conventional oven by at least three.  
In any case, refer to the cooking guide included in these instructions.  
450 W  
800 W  
650 W  
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(defrosting)  
150 W  
Do not programme a cooking time longer than necessary. You will  
then avoid any risk of overcooking or setting fire to your food.  
Resting time  
Microwaves act close to the surface and penetrate food to a depth of 2 to  
3 cm. Once the surface layers are hot, heat penetrates to the centre of the  
food by conduction, i.e. the hot parts heat the cold parts. This makes it a  
good idea to allow the food to rest after removing it from the microwave  
so that the heat can penetrate to the centre.  
3. Set the cooking time with the time  
selector switch.  
To set times under 1 minute, turn the times knob to 2 minutes and  
then back to the desired time.  
This makes it a good idea to allow the food to rest after removing it  
from the microwave so that the heat can penetrate to the centre.  
4. When the cooking time is selected, the oven will start automatical-  
ly. The internal lighting will be switched on and the turntable will  
rotate.  
The various cooking modes  
Defrosting  
Your oven can be used to cook, reheat or defrost all kinds of food. You  
have the choice of 3 cooking modes:  
1. Place the food at the centre of the turntable and close the door.  
2. Set the power selector switch to  
the Defrost position.  
• microwave mode for  
- cooking – reheating,  
- defrosting,  
- automatic heating,  
• grill mode,  
3. Set the cooking time  
4. Defrosting will start.  
• combined microwave + grill mode.  
Halfway through the process, open the oven door to allow you to  
turn the food for perfectly even defrosting.  
Turn the food and close the door to restart the defrost cycle.  
To select the desired cooking mode  
use the power/mode selector switch.  
Automatic heating  
The cooking time selector switch has 2 automatic heating positions:  
microwave mode  
Quantity  
Time  
Resting time  
Use this mode for cooking, heating or defrosting your food.  
Only use containers suitable for microwaves.  
Cup  
10 cl  
30 cl  
40 sec  
3 min  
1 minute  
1 minute  
Cooking – reheating  
1. Place the food at the centre of the turntable and close the door.  
Soup bowl  
1. Place the food at the centre of the turntable and close the door.  
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2. Set the power to maximum (750 W)  
2. Set the cooking time with the time selector switch. The oven will  
with the power/mode selector switch.  
start.  
3. Set the cooking time selector  
to the food that you wish to heat.  
The grill element may turn on and off during cooking. This is quite  
normal and prevents overheating.  
To set times under 1 minute, turn the times knob to 2 minutes and  
then back to the desired time.  
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Combined microwave + grill mode  
Use this mode for rapidly microwave-cooking or reheating food, while it is  
browned and crisped by the grill.  
4. The oven will start.  
In combined mode, 3 power levels are available:  
grill mode  
Symbol  
Mode  
Microwave power  
250 W  
Use this mode to brown food such as gratins  
or meat by means of your oven’s grill element.  
This cooking mode does not use microwaves.  
grill + gentle microwaves  
grill + medium microwaves  
grill + strong microwaves  
It is preferable to use the rack when you select grill mode (see details  
of accessories, p. 11).  
400 W  
In grill mode, use only heat-resistant containers.  
550 W  
Always use oven gloves to handle dishes and accessories in grill  
mode. Risk of burns.  
To be used, preferably, with the rack (details of accessories,  
p. 11)  
1st step: preheating the grill  
Use only containers that can withstand both microwaves and high  
temperatures.  
1. Turn the power/mode selector  
switch to grill mode.  
Always use oven gloves to handle dishes and accessories in combi-  
ned mode. Risk of burns.  
2. Set the preheat time with  
the time selector switch.  
1. It is not necessary to preheat the grill in combined mode.  
2. Place the food on the rack and place this in the centre of the turn-  
table.  
3. The oven will start.  
3. Set the power/mode selector switch  
to the desired combination of grill  
+ microwaves: gentle / medium / strong.  
4. After the preheat time, the oven will stop. You can now start  
cooking.  
2nd step: cooking in grill mode  
1. Place the food on the rack and place this in the centre of the turn-  
table. Close the door.  
4. Set the cooking time with the time  
selector switch.  
5. The oven will start.  
The grill element may turn on and off during cooking. This is quite  
normal and prevents overheating.  
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Reheating  
Adjusting time and power  
After heating liquids, it is advisable to leave the container to stand in the  
oven for at least 20 seconds. This allows the heat to spread through the  
liquid and minimised any risk of overflow and scalding. Stir the liquid  
during and after heating.  
You can change the power or cooking time during cooking time by means  
of the appropriate selector switch. The oven will automatically use the new  
setting for the remaining cooking time.  
•Warming guide for baby food.  
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Before serving, carefully check the temperature of the food.  
Cooking Resting  
Food  
Quantity Power  
time  
time  
Instructions  
Stopping the oven  
(minutes) (minutes)  
Place the food in a  
ceramic bowl.  
Cover. After  
cooking, leave to  
rest.  
Your oven will stop automatically when the time selector switch has finis-  
hed counting down.  
During cooking you can :  
Baby food  
( v e g e t a -  
190 g  
650 W  
40 sec.  
1 - 2  
bles  
and  
- Interrupt cooking by opening the oven door, the oven will stop and  
will restart when you close the door again,  
meats)  
- Cancel cooking by turning the time selector switch back to 0.  
it is possible to heat baby bottles in the microwave, taking care to  
respect the instructions given on the milk cartons.  
Cooking guide  
The times indicated in the cooking tables are given for guidance only. The  
correct cooking time can vary with the shape, thickness and temperature  
of the food. The resting times are for use after cooking, heating or defros-  
ting.  
Defrosting – power at  
position  
Place the frozen food in a dish. Do not cover.  
Cooking with microwaves  
Ensure that the food does not start to cook during defrosting. If any part  
of the food should begin to cook, cover it with a small piece of aluminium  
foil to screen it from the microwaves. If the surface of poultry becomes  
warm, stop defrosting, leave to stand for 20 minutes before recommen-  
cing.  
•Cooking guide for fresh vegetables  
Use a Pyrex container, suitable for microwaves. Pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons  
of cold water for every 250 g of vegetables (unless otherwise indicated in  
the table below). Add the vegetables and cover. Stir once during cooking.  
At the end of cooking, stir thoroughly, add salt, herbs or butter and cover  
while resting.  
The table below applies for frozen food at a temperature between -18 °C  
and -20 °C.  
For best results, chop the fresh vegetables.  
Leave to stand for the full resting time to be sure that defrosting is  
complete.  
Cooking Resting  
Food  
Quantity  
250 g  
Power  
800 W  
time  
time  
Instructions  
At regular intervals during defrosting, turn the food and pour off any  
water.  
(minutes) (minutes)  
Cut the carrots  
evenly into discs.  
Carrots  
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Defrosting must be carried out at a power setting : defrosting  
Cut them into  
discs. Add 2  
tablespoons of  
water or a knob  
of butter.  
Courgettes  
Potatoes  
250 g  
800 W  
800 W  
250 g  
500 g  
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Peel and cut in  
two.  
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•Cooking guide for “micro grill ” mode: frozen food  
Cooking  
time  
Resting  
time  
Food  
Quantity  
Instructions  
(minutes) (minutes)  
Cooking  
Mode +  
Food  
Quantity  
400 g  
time  
Instructions  
power  
Meat :  
(min.)  
Place the food on a flat  
ceramic plate. Protect  
thin slices with alumi-  
nium foil.  
Use a round, Pyrex  
dish Place it on the  
rack.  
Leave to stand for 2-3  
minutes.  
minced beef  
pork steak  
500 g  
250 g  
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Fish gratin  
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28  
5 - 6  
Place the fish in the  
middle of a ceramic  
plate. Place the more  
fragile pieces under the  
thicker pieces. Cover  
the ends with alumi-  
nium foil.  
Use a round, Pyrex  
dish.  
Leave to stand for 2-3  
minutes.  
Lasagne /  
Cannelloni /  
Macaroni  
250 g  
400 g  
5
400 g  
Fish fillet  
2
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8 - 10  
Cleaning  
Place them on a plate.  
Protect fragile parts  
with aluminium foil.  
Chicken  
pieces  
500 g  
(2 pieces)  
11 - 13  
Cleaning the oven  
The following parts of your microwave must be cleaned regularly to avoid  
any accumulation of food particles and grease :  
•The inner and outer surfaces of your appliance,  
•The door and its seals,  
•The drive, the ring bearing and the turntable.  
Cooking with grill alone or with combined microwaves + grill  
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterio-  
ration of the surface that could adversly affect the life of the applian-  
ce and possibly result in a hasardous situation.  
•Cooking guide for “grill” / “micro grill mode”: fresh food  
Side 1 Side 2  
Make sure that the door closes correctly.  
Mode +  
power  
Food  
Quantity  
Time  
Time  
Instructions  
- Clean the outer surfaces with a soft cloth and soapy water. Rinse and  
dry carefully.  
(min.)  
(min.)  
Sliced  
bread  
4 slices  
(25 g)  
“grill”  
mode  
Place the slices on  
the rack.  
- Clean of any particles or stains inside your appliance or on the ring bea-  
ring with a soapy cloth. Rinse and dry carefully.  
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- To help dislodge food particles and eliminate bad smells, put a glass of  
lemon juice diluted in water on the turntable and run your appliance  
for 2 minutes at maximum power. The stream will soften the dirty  
marks. Rince and dry.  
- Take care not to allow water to run into the ventilation holes.  
- Never use abrasive or solvent cleaners.  
- Clean the door seals carefully, ensuring that there is no accumulation of  
particles to prevent the door from closing properly.  
- Clean the inside of your appliance after every use with a suitable deter-  
gent.  
Brush with oil and  
sprinkle with spices.  
Place the pieces on  
a plate on the rack.  
Leave to stand for  
2-3 minutes.  
C h i c k e n  
pieces  
500 g  
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Always allow your oven to cool down before cleaning it.  
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Cleaning the accessories  
• The interior lighting does not work, although your oven works normally :  
- the bulb is probably blown, your appliance nevertheless remains usable.  
- The glass turntable and the rack may be cleaned in the dishwasher.  
If these suggestions do not solve your problem, collect the following infor-  
mation:  
- the model and serial number printed on the rear of the oven,  
- your guarantee,  
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Technical problems  
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Your appliance must not be used if the door or door seals are damaged,  
for example :  
- broken hinges  
- a clear description of your problem.  
You should then contact your local dealer or the after-sales service.  
- damaged seals  
- internal deformation  
Waste disposal requirements  
Please contact the after-sales service for any repairs (cf : attached list).  
It always takes time to become familiar with a new appliance. If you have  
one of the problems listed below, try the solutions suggested.  
Moulinex endeavours to respect the environment as far as is possible in the  
manufacture of its packaging. The package is made of 100% recyclable  
corrugated cardboard.  
The plastic parts of the appliance have a marking that indicates the type of  
material. This enables the parts to be recycled.  
You can obtain more detailed information on the disposal of each material  
from your local authority department with responsibility for waste disposal.  
This department can also advise you on the disposal of any waste, including  
used appliances.  
• The following occurrences are perfectly normal and should give no  
cause for alarm :  
- condensation inside the oven,  
- the escape of air around the door and the outer walls,  
- light reflections around the door and on the outer walls,  
- steam escaping from the door or the ventilation holes.  
Your questions regarding disposal can be addressed to your local waste  
disposal service or to your Moulinex approved service centre.  
• If you find that the food is not cooked at all :  
- make sure that you have programmed the timer correctly and have pres-  
sed the “Start + 30 s” button,  
- make sure that the door closes correctly,  
- make sure that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the fuse blown.  
Environment protection first !  
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered  
or recycled.  
• The food is overcooked or undercooked :  
- make sure that the programmed cooking time is correct for the food you  
are cooking,  
Performance testing data  
- make sure that you have chosen the right power level,  
- make sure that you have not forgotten to remove the aluminium foil  
covering the food tray,  
- make sure that you are not using an “absorbent” container,  
- make sure that the rear ventilation holes of the appliance are not obs-  
tructed.  
According to standard IEC 705  
The sub-committee of the International Electrotechnical Commission, SC  
59H, has developed a standard for comparative heating performance tes-  
ting of various microwave ovens.  
We recommend the following for the model in your possession.  
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• Cracks can be heard or sparks can be seen inside the oven :  
- make sure that you have not used containers with metallic decoration,  
- make sure that you have not left a metal utensil (fork etc.) inside the  
oven,  
- make sure that you have not positioned aluminium foil too close to the  
oven walls, positioned a metal tray badly or too close to another metal  
tray or forgotten to remove the metal fastener from a freezer bag.  
• A beep sounds if you press any button on the control panel :  
- make sure that the Child Safety feature is not activated, if it is, deactiva-  
te it.  
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Egg custard  
ponge Cake  
Meatloaf  
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1000 g  
475 g  
900 g  
500 g  
17 -19  
9 - 10  
800 W  
650 W  
800 W  
320 W  
IEC 705  
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17 - 18  
8 - 10  
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These data are given for an appliance with a nominal power rating of  
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