Breville Compact & Simple Microwave Oven

Instruction Booklet

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On the purchase of your new Breville product.

Contents

Breville Recommends Safety First

At Breville, we are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you, our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

Important Safeguards

Read all instructions before use and save for future reference.

Important Safeguards for All Electrical Appliances

Special Safety Instructions for Your Microwave Oven

WARNING: Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a Breville Service Centre. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

WARNING: Do not put any foreign material between the door and door jam of the microwave oven as this could cause excessive leakage of microwave energy.

WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a Breville Service Centre to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated.

CAUTION: Surfaces may be hot during and after use.

CAUTION: If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the life span of the product and lead to a dangerous situation.

Specifications

POWER CONSUMPTION 230-240V, ~50Hz, 1400-1450W
OUTPUT 900W
OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS 283mm (H) 511mm (W) 440mm (D)
GLASS TURNTABLE DIAMETER: 315mm
NET WEIGHT Approx. 14.1kg
OVEN CAPACITY 25 Litres

These specifications may change without notice.

Know Your Breville Product

The Breville microwave oven is illustrated below:

A. LED Display: Shows time, cooking progress and preset functions.

B. Control panel: Numeric keypad and cooking functions.

C. Door handle

D. Viewing Window

E. Turntable assembly & installation: a. Hub (under glass), b. Glass turntable, c. Turntable shaft, d. Turntable ring assembly

Operating Your Breville Product

Before First Use

Assembling the Glass Turntable and Turning on the Microwave Oven

  1. Place the roller ring into position in the indented space in the oven cavity base.
  2. Insert the glass turntable into position, matching the indents (hub) on the base of the glass turntable with the indents in the shaft located in the centre of the oven cavity base.
  3. Plug the power cord into a 230V or 240V power outlet. Switch on at the power outlet. The microwave oven is now on.

Installation

  1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.
  2. A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
  3. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
  4. Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
  5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.
  6. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.
  7. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and 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.

WARNING: Do not immerse the microwave oven, power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Introduction on Microwave Cooking

Setting the Clock

When power is activated, the LED will display 0:00. The input time should be within 0:00-23:59.

Example: To set 12:12.

  1. Press the SET CLOCK button; the hour figures will flash, and the indicator for clock will light.
  2. Press the number buttons of 1, 2, 1, 2 in order.
  3. Press SET CLOCK to finish clock setting. The indicator for clock will go out, ':' will flash, and the time will illuminate.

NOTE: In the process of clock setting, if STOP/CLEAR is pressed or if there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking

  1. Using the number pad, input the cooking time; maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
  2. Press “START / +30 SEC” button to commence operation.

NOTE: Number “0” cannot be input first. So, when “0” is pressed before any other numbers, “WEIGHT DEFROST” function will be initiated.

NOTE: This mode will have the microwave oven working at 100% power level.

Microwave Cooking with Power Levels

Select different microwave power levels and set cooking time as desired.

Option 1

  1. Using the number pad, input the cooking time; maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
  2. Press the POWER LEVEL (continue to press) until the desired power level is selected.
  3. Press “START / +30 SEC” button to commence operation.

Example: Microwave oven cooking with 50% power for 15 minutes:

  1. Press 1, 5, 0, 0 respectively.
  2. Press the POWER LEVEL button once: 100%
  3. Press the POWER LEVEL button twice: 80%
  4. Press the POWER LEVEL button three times: 50%
  5. Press “START / +30 SEC” button to commence operation.

Option 2

  1. Press the POWER LEVEL (continue to press) until the desired power level is selected.
  2. Using the number pad, input the desired cooking time.
  3. Press “START / +30 SEC” button to commence operation.

Example: Microwave oven cooking with 50% power for 15 minutes:

  1. Press the POWER LEVEL button once: 100%
  2. Press the POWER LEVEL button twice: 80%
  3. Press the POWER LEVEL button three times: 50%
  4. Press 1, 5, 0, 0 respectively.
  5. Press “START / +30 SEC” button to commence operation.

Microwave Power Levels

To set power levels, press the POWER LEVEL button and continue to press the POWER LEVEL button until the desired power level is selected.

POWER LEVEL BUTTON MICROWAVE POWER DISPLAY
1 time 100% P100
2 times 80% P80
3 times 50% P50
4 times 30% P30
5 times 10% P10

Instant Start

When the unit is in waiting state, press START/+30 SEC instantly to start cooking at 30 seconds with 100% microwave power. Each additional press will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds until the accrued time reaches 1 minute 30 seconds or less. By then, each press will increase cooking time by 1 minute, the maximum cooking time is 12 minutes.

Example: Set 3 minutes instant start:

  1. Press START/+30 SEC once to start cooking, LED will display 0:30.
  2. Press START/+30 SEC again for 5 times, and the cooking time will be 3 minutes.

Hints & Tips

Some Important Tips for Microwave Cooking

To help equalize energy in the food so that it cooks evenly, follow these helpful tips:

  1. Arrange foods with varying size ends, such as chicken drumsticks and broccoli, with the thicker or tougher part positioned to the outside of the dish. This ensures the parts that require more cooking will receive more energy, so the food will cook evenly.
  2. Covering the dish during cooking holds in the heat and steam to speed up cooking time. Use a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap that has been vented by turning back one edge at the side of the dish to form a narrow vent to release excess steam.
  3. Choose cooking dishes that are shallow and preferably have straight sides. Shallow dishes enable the food to cook faster, and straight edges prevent the edges from being overcooked.
  4. Arrange individual items such as ramekins or whole potatoes around the outside of the turntable. Make sure to leave space between items so the energy can penetrate from all sides.
  5. Use round-shaped microwave-safe dishes. Round shapes cook more evenly than square or rectangle dishes which absorb most of the energy in the corners, causing food to overcook and toughen.
  6. Shield areas which attract the most energy, such as wing tips of chickens and corners of square dishes, by covering them with small pieces of foil. This will reflect microwaves and prevent overcooking and food drying out.
  7. Heat breads, biscuits, or oily food on paper towel. This prevents the build-up of steam between food and turntable, keeping surfaces crisp and dry. Cover foods with paper toweling to prevent splatters.
  8. Stir foods from the outside to the centre of the dish once or twice during cooking to equalize heat and speed microwaving.
  9. Turn medium to large food items over once during microwaving. This enables even exposure to microwaves.
  10. Elevating some types of food such as cakes, meat, vegetables, and dough products can be advantageous. It allows more energy to penetrate the food from all sides, base, and top. Use a microwave-safe plastic or ceramic rack. If a rack is unavailable, use an upturned bowl or cup to elevate plates of food.
  11. Do not elevate any special browning dishes, jugs of sauce or custard, small quantities of food, or mugs of beverages.
  12. Internal temperatures of foods continue to rise so that they continue cooking even after they have been removed from the microwave oven. It is better to undercook food as it will continue to cook once removed from the microwave.

Microwave Utensils

Containers, plates, dishes, etc., used in the microwave oven should always be microwave-safe. Check if stated on the underside of the utensil or contact the manufacturer.

To test if a container, plate, or dish is microwave-safe, place it into the microwave oven with 1 cup of cold water (in a microwave-safe cup) and heat on High (100%) Power for 1 minute. If the container is hot and the water is cold, the container is not suitable for microwave oven use. If the container is cold and the water is hot, then the container is suitable for microwave oven use.

Metal containers and utensils should not be used in the microwave oven.

Care & Cleaning

Before You Call for Service

NOTE: If none of the above rectify the situation, then contact your Breville Service Centre. Do NOT try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

Troubleshooting

POSSIBLE PROBLEM EASY SOLUTION
Microwave oven interfering with television reception. Radio and TV reception may be interfered with during operation. This is similar to the interference that is sometimes caused by vacuums, blenders, etc.
Dim microwave oven light. When operating on low power levels, the microwave oven light may be dimmer.
Steam accumulating on door and hot air coming out from vents. During operation, steam may be produced. Most will exit through the vents; however, some may accumulate around the oven door.
Microwave oven will not start. POSSIBLE REASON: Power cord not plugged in properly or switched on.
POSSIBLE REASON: Fuse blown or circuit breaker problem.
POSSIBLE REASON: Trouble with outlet.
Unplug, put the plug in again and switch on.
Replace the fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Have a professional check that the outlet is not faulty.
Microwave oven does not heat. POSSIBLE REASON: Door not closed properly. Ensure door is shut properly.
Glass turntable makes noise during operation. POSSIBLE REASON: Roller not assembled properly or needs to be cleaned. Reset and clean if necessary.

Recipes

Indian Spiced Tomato Chutney

Makes 1½ cups

Ingredients

Method

  1. Place oil, ginger, garlic, chilli, and onion into a large heat-proof microwave-safe bowl and Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 3 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  2. Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 60-70 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button, stirring every 10 minutes until chutney has reduced and thickened.
  3. Spoon into sterilized jars and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.

Serve with BBQ meats or cold on sandwiches.

Chunky Minestrone

Serves 6

Ingredients

Method

  1. Place onion, garlic, and bacon into a large 3-litre heat-proof microwave-safe bowl. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 3 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  2. Add carrots, celery, cabbage, passata, stock, beans, and pasta and Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 20 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button. Cook, stirring every 10 minutes, until vegetables and pasta are tender.
  3. Season with salt and pepper and stir through chopped basil. Ladle into large bowls and serve with crusty bread.

Fettuccine Boscaola

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cook fettuccine in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Place butter, garlic, mushrooms, and bacon into a large heat-proof microwave-safe bowl and Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 5 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  3. Stir and add cream; return to microwave and Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 5 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button. Stir in half the Parmesan and toss through hot fettuccine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve topped with extra Parmesan.

Family Microwave Meatloaf

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine beef, bacon, sauces, carrot, garlic, breadcrumbs, and egg together in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed.
  2. Spoon BBQ sauce into the base of a heat-proof microwave-safe loaf dish and pack meat into dish, pushing down gently to compact the meatloaf. Place meatloaf in microwave, elevated on a microwave-safe rack.
  3. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 20 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  4. Reduce power level by pressing Press POWER/TIME button three times for 50% and select 15 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  5. Allow meatloaf to stand for 10 minutes in loaf dish before unmolding and slicing.

Serve either warm with hot potatoes or cold in wraps or sandwiches.

Chicken Cacciatore

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

  1. Place chicken drumsticks into a shallow heat-proof microwave-safe casserole dish, making sure to position the thick end of the drumstick to the outside of the dish. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
  2. Place a sheet of baking paper over the top and cover with 2 layers of cling film, making sure to leave a 5cm vent for steam to escape.
  3. Elevate baking dish by placing dish on a microwave-safe rack.
  4. Press POWER/TIME button twice for 80% and select 20 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  5. Stand 10 minutes and check drumsticks to make sure they are cooked through. If still a little pink, return to microwave and cook a further 5-10 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or pasta.

Carrot Cake

Serves 10-12

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting

Method

  1. Whisk together eggs, oil, milk, and sugar and set aside.
  2. Add the flour, cinnamon, soda, and fold through until mixture is just combined.
  3. Add carrots, drained pineapple, and walnuts. Pour mixture into a greased heat-proof microwave-safe 22cm ring pan.
  4. Elevate cake pan by placing dish on a microwave-safe rack.
  5. Press POWER/TIME button three times for 50% and select 30 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  6. Stand cake for 10 minutes and check that cake is cooked with a skewer. Remove from pan and cool completely on a cake rack. If cake has moist spots on the surface, place absorbent paper on top during standing time.

Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

Method

  1. Place chocolate and butter into a large heat-proof microwave-safe bowl and press START/+30 button once. Stir and repeat until butter has melted and chocolate has softened but not completely melted. Stir mixture until smooth and well combined.
  2. Beat in vanilla, eggs, and sugars and mix well.
  3. Sift flours, baking powder, and cocoa together and fold through chocolate mixture. Pour into a square 20cm x 20cm heat-proof microwave-safe Pyrex dish lined with baking paper.
  4. Smooth the surface with a spatula and sprinkle over the walnuts. Lightly push down walnuts into brownie. Elevate baking dish by placing dish on a microwave-safe rack.
  5. Press POWER/TIME button twice for 80% and select 8-10 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  6. Cook until just cooked through; the centre will still be soft and gooey. Remove and cool in dish completely before refrigerating until cold.

Crème Caramel

Caramel

Custard

Method

  1. Combine sugar and water together and stir to mix well.
  2. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 2 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button. Remove and stir until sugar has dissolved. Return to microwave.
  3. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 2-3 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button. Keep cooking until sugar boils and begins to change colour to light brown. Remove and allow to stand for a few seconds; Caramel will continue to boil and darken to a golden caramel colour. Be very careful, as caramel gets HOT and will burn badly if in contact with your skin.
  4. Quickly pour caramel into the base of a 1-litre heat-proof microwave-safe glass flan or pie dish; Set aside to harden.
  5. Warm milk and vanilla bean together in a jug until hot but not boiling. Whisk eggs and sugar together until light and creamy.
  6. Whisk hot milk into eggs until well combined. Pour through a fine sieve into prepared flan dish. Cover with cling film.
  7. Elevate flan dish by placing on a microwave-safe rack.
  8. Press POWER/TIME button four times for 30% and select 20-25 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button. Custard should still be wobbly to touch and not hard or firm.
  9. Stand for 10 minutes and cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. Invert onto a serving platter and serve cold.

NOTE: Centre will still be a little soft, but will set on standing.

Home Made Citrus Curd

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

Method

  1. Combine eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest in a large heat-proof microwave-safe bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Juice lemons, lime, and orange to make up ¾ cup of combined juice and add to egg and sugar mixture.
  3. Press POWER/TIME button three times for 50% and select 7-8 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  4. Cook, stirring every 1-2 minutes until thickened and just boiling. Remove and cool, and pour into sterilized jar.

Fig and Peach Jam

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

Method

  1. Cut a small cross into the base of each peach. Place into a large bowl and pour over boiling water; stand 5 minutes or until skin begins to lift off. Peel, remove seed, and chop flesh.
  2. Place chopped peach into a 3-litre heat-proof microwave-safe bowl along with figs, sugar, and lemon juice and mix well.
  3. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 5 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  4. Stir well until sugar has dissolved and return to microwave. Press POWER/TIME button once for 100% and select 35-40 minutes cook time. Press START/+30 SEC button.
  5. Stir jam every 8-10 minutes until fruit has reduced and thickened to jam consistency. Spoon into sterilized jars and seal. Cool completely.

Breville Customer Service Centre

Australian Customers

Mail: PO Box 22, Botany NSW 2019, AUSTRALIA

Phone: 1300 139 798

Fax: (02) 9384 9601

Email: Customer Service: askus@breville.com.au

New Zealand Customers

Mail: Private Bag 94411, Botany Manukau 2163, Auckland, NEW ZEALAND

Phone: 0800 273 845

Fax: 0800 288 513

Email: Customer Service: askus@breville.com.au

www.breville.com.au

Breville is a registered trademark of Breville Pty. Ltd. A.B.N. 98 000 092 928. Copyright Breville Pty. Ltd. 2012.

Due to continued product improvement, the products illustrated/photographed in this brochure may vary slightly from the actual product.

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