Microwave Oven

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model:NCE23LFB

Read these instructions carefully before using your

microwave oven, and keep it carefully.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since this can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.

(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the

oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by
a competent person.

ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of
cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the
lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.

Specifications

Model: NCE23LFB
Rated Voltage: 240V~50Hz
Rated Input Power(Microwave): 1450W
Rated Output Power(Microwave): 900 W
Oven Capacity: 23 L
External Dimensions: 502x377x302mm
Net Weight: Approx. 13.8kg

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven
energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Warning: Liquid and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode
2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out service or repair operation
that involves removal of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave energy

3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8
and supervised. Children less than 8 years of age shall be
kept away unless continuously supervised.

4. Keep the applinace and its cord out of reach of children

less that 8 years of age

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WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before attempting to do any repair or service work
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
7. Read and follow the specific: "PRECAUSTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY"

8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,

keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
9. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
10. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
11. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
when handling the container.
12.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
13. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
14. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper
or plastic container bags before placing them in the
oven
15. Do not use as storage cabinet or box

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16. The appliance must not be installed behind a
decorative door in order to avoid overheating. (This is not
applicable for appliances with decorative door.)
17.Only use the temperature probe recommended for
this oven.(for ovens provided with a facility to use a
temperature-sensing probe.)
18.The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet
unless correctly and adequately vented for airflow
20. This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
-farm houses;
-bed and breakfast type environments.
-moving vehicles using correct input power and
installed as per installation requirements
21.The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar
may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
22. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking.
23. The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam
cleaner.
24.The appliance is intended to be used freestanding.
25.The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against
a wall.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
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To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons
Grounding Installation
DANGER Consult a qualified
Electric Shock Hazard electrician or serviceman
Touching some of the if the grounding instructions
internal components can are not completely
cause serious personal understood or if doubt exists
injury or death. Do not as to whether the appliance
disassemble this is properly grounded.
appliance. If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only
WARNING a 3-wire extension cord.
Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding 1. A short power-supply cord
can result in electric shock. is provided to reduce the risks
Do not plug into an outlet resulting from becoming
until appliance is properly entangled in or tripping over a
installed and grounded. longer cord.
2. If a long cord set or extension
This appliance must be cord is used:
grounded. In the event of 1)The marked electrical rating
an electrical short circuit, of the cord set or extension cord
grounding reduces the should be at least as great as
risk of electric shock by the electrical rating of the
providing an escape wire appliance.
for the electric current. 2)The extension cord must be
This appliance is equipped a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
with a cord having a 3)The long cord should be
grounding wire with arranged so that it will not drape
a grounding plug. The over the counter top or tabletop
plug must be plugged into where it can be pulled on
an outlet that is properly by children or tripped over
installed and grounded. unintentionally.
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CLEANING
Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.
1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp
cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must be
cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the
food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml
(1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10
minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

UTENSILS
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
It is hazardous for microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
anyone other than a There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
competent person to safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
carry out any service utensil in question following the procedure below.
or repair operation that
involves the removal of Utensil Test:
a cover which gives 1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
protection against 2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
exposure to microwave 3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
energy. warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
trimmed utensils cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.

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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Instruction Manual 1

B E

D A) Control panel
B) Observation window
C) Door assembly
D) Safety interlock system
E) Ceramic board

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Countertop Installation
Remove all packing material and accessories. Cabinet: Remove any protective film found
Examine the oven for any damage such as on the microwave oven cabinet surface.
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is Do not remove the light brown Mica cover
damaged. that is attached to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.

Installation
1.Select a level surface that (5) Place the oven as far
provide enough open space away from radios and TV
for the intake and/or outlet as possible. Operation of
vents. microwave oven may
30cm
cause interference to your
0cm
20cm radio or TV reception.
20cm
2. Plug your oven into a
min85cm
standard household outlet.
Be sure the voltage and
the frequency is the same
as the voltage and the
(1) The minimum installation frequency on the rating
height is 85cm. label.
(2) The rear surface of
appliance shall be placed WARNING: Do not install
against a wall. oven over a range cooktop
Leave a minimum clearance or other heat-producing
of 30cm above the oven, a appliance. If installed near
minimum clearance of 20cm or over a heat source, the
is required between the oven oven could be damaged
and any adjacent walls. and the warranty would be
(3) Do not remove the legs void.
from the bottom of the oven.
The accessible
(4) Blocking the intake and/
surface may be
or outlet openings can
hot during operation.
damage the oven.

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OPERATION
1. Power Level
11 power levels are available.
Level 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Power 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Display PL10 PL9 PL8 PL7 PL6 PL5 PL4 PL3 PL2 PL1 PL0

2. Clock Setting
(1) Press " CLOCK ", "00:00" will display.
(2) Press the number keys and enter the current time. For example,
time is 12:10 now, please press "1,2,1,0" in turn.
(3) Press " CLOCK " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash and the clock will be lighted.
(4) If the numbers input are not within the range of 1:00--12:59, the setting will be invalid
until valid numbers are input.
Note: (1) In the process of clock setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed or if
there is no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting
automatically.
(2)If the clock need to be reset, please repeat step 1 to step 3.

3. Kitchen Timer
(1) Press " KITCHEN TIMER ", the screen will display 00:00, the first hour figure flash.
(2) Press the number keys and enter the timer time.(the maximum cooking time is
99 minutes and 99 seconds)
(3) Press " START/+30SEC. " to confirm setting.
(4) When the timer time arrives, the buzzer will ring 5 times.
If the clock be set (12-hour system), the screen will display the current time.
Note: (1) The kitchen time is differ from 12-hour system,Kitchen Timer is a timer.
(2) During kitchen timer, anny program cannot be set.

4. Microwave cook
(1) Press " TIME COOK " once, the screen will display "00:00".
(2) Press number keys to input the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes
and 99 seconds.
(3) Press " POWER " once, the screen will display "PL10". The default power is 100% power.
Now you can press number keys to adjust the power level.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start cooking.

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Example: to cook the food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes.
a. Press "TIME COOK " once."00:00" displays.
b. Press "1","5","0","0" in order.
c. Press "POWER"once,then press "5" to select 50% microwave power.
d. Press "START/+30SEC. " to start cooking.
Note:(1) In the process of setting, if the " STOP/CANCEL " button is pressed or if there is
no operation within 1 minute, the oven will go back to the former setting automatically.
(2) If "PL0" selected, the oven will work with fan for no power.
(3)During microwave cooking, " POWER" can be pressed to change the power you need.
After pressing " POWER",the current power flash for 3 seconds, now you can press number
button to change the power. The oven will work with the selected power for the rest time.

5. Speedy Cooking
(1) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level can be started by select a cooking
time from 1 to 6 minutes by pressing number pads1 to 6. Press " START/+30SEC. " to
increase the cooking time; the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds .
(2) In waiting state, instant cooking at 100% power level with 30 seconds' cooking time can
be started by pressing " START/+30SEC. ". Each press on the same button will increase
cooking time by 30 seconds. the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
Note: during microwave cooking and time defrost,time can be added by pressing
" START/+30SEC. " button.

6. Weight Defrost Function

(1) Press " WEIGHT DEFROST ", the screen will display "dEF1".
(2) Press numerical buttons to input weight to be defrosted.
Input the weight ranged between 100~2000 g.
(3) If the weight input is not within 100~2000 g, the input will be invalid.

(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting and the cooking time remained will be
displayed.

7. Time Defrost Function

(1) Press " TIME DEFROST ", the screen will display "dEF2".
(2) Press number pads to input defrosting time. The effective time range is 0:01~99:99.
(3) The default microwave power is power level 3.
(4) Press " START/+30SEC. " to start defrosting. The remained cooking time will be
displayed.

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8.POPCORN
(a)Press " POPCORN " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"50","85","100"g will display in order.
For example, press " POPCORN " once , "50" appears.
(b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.

Important Information About Microwave Popcorn Feature :

1. When selecting 100 g of popcorn, it is

suggested that you fold down a triangle on each
corner of the bag before cooking. Refer to the
picture at right.

2. If/When the popcorn bag expands and no longer

rotates properly, please press STOP/CANCEL
button once and open the oven door and adjust the
bag position to ensure even cooking.

9.POTATO
(a) Press " POTATO " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display,
"200","400","600" will display in order.
For example, press " POTATO" once , "200" appears.
(b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.

10.VEGETABLE
(a) Press " VEGETABLE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "200","300","400" g will display in order.
For example, press "VEGETABLE" once , "200" appears.
(b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.

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11.BEVERAGE
(a) Press " BEVERAGE " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "1","2","3" cup will display in order. One cup is about
120ml. For example, press " BEVERAGE " once , "1" appears.
(b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.

12.MEAT
(a) Press " MEAT " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the
display, "250","350","450" g will display in order.
For example, press " MEAT " once , "250" appears.
(b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.

13.PIZZA
(a) Press " PIZZA " repeatedly until the number you wish appears in the display, "200",
"400" g will display in order.
For example, press " PIZZA" once , "200" appears.
(b) Press " START/+30 SEC. " to cook, buzzer sounds once.When cooking finish,buzzer
sounds five times and then turn back to waiting state.

14. MEMORY FUNCTION

(1) Press "0/MEMORY" to choose memory 1-3 procedure. The screen will display 1,2,3.
(2) If the procedure has been set, press " START/ +30 SEC. " to use it. If not, continue to
set the procedure. Only one or two stages can be set.
(3) After finishing the setting, press " START/ +30 SEC. " once to save the procedure and
turn back to the waiting states.If press " START/ +30 SEC. " again,it will start cooking.

Example: to set the following procedure as the second memory, that is memory 2.
to cook the food with 80% microwave power for 3minutes and 20 seconds.
The steps are as follow:
a. In waiting states, press "0/MEMORY " twice,stop pressing until the screen displays "2".
b.Press "TIME COOK " once,then press "3","2","0" in order.
c. Press "POWER" once,"PL10" display,then press "8" and "PL8" displays.
d. Press "START/ +30 SEC. " to save the setting. Buzzer sounds once then turn back to
waiting states. If you press "START/+30SEC. " twice after step c, the procedure will be
saved as the memory 2 and operated.
e. If the electricity is not cut off, the procedure will be saved all the time. If it is, the
procedure need to reset.
f. If you want to run the saved procedure, in waiting states, press " 0/MEMORY " twice,
screen displays "2", then press " START/+30SEC. " to run.
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15. Multi-stage cooking
At most 2 stages can be set for cooking. In multi-stage cooking, if one stage is
defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed at the first stage automatically.
Note: Auto cooking cannot work in the multi-stage cooking.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 5 minutes + 60% microwave
power for 10 minutes. The cooking steps are as following:
(1) Press " TIME COOK " once,then press "5","0","0" to set the cooking time;
(2) Press " POWER" once,then press "8" to select 80% microwave power.
(3) Press " TIME COOK " once,then press "1","0","0","0" to set the cooking time;
(4) Press " POWER" once,then press "6" to select 60% microwave power.
(5) Press " START/ +30 SEC. " to start cooking.

16. INQUIRING FUNCTION

(1) In cooking state, press " CLOCK ", the screen will display clock for three seconds.
(2) In the microwave cooking state, press " POWER " to inquire microwave power level,
and the current microwave power will be displayed. After three seconds, the oven will turn
back to the previous state. In multi-stage state, the inquiring way can be done by the
same way as above.

17. LOCK FUNCTION FOR CHILDREN

Lock: In waiting state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting the entering into the children-lock state; meanwhile, screen will display " "
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " STOP/CANCEL " for 3 seconds, there will be a long
"beep" denoting that lock is released.

18. COOKING END REMINDING FUNCTION

When the cooking is over, the buzzer will sound 5 "beep" to alert user the cooking is finished.

19. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

(1) In standby state , if the set clock digital tube displays current time, the icon " : " would
flash; otherwise, it shows " 0:00 ".
(2) In setting function state, the screen displays corresponding setting.
(3) In working or pause state, the screen displays surplus cooking time.

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Trouble shooting

It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside.

It is very dangerous.

According to Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and
treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this
product please do NOT dispose of this product with household
waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points
where available.

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