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EXPRESS COOK & DEFROST automatically works
out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You
can choose from 7 EXPRESS COOK menus and 5
EXPRESS DEFROST menus. What you need to know
when using this automatic function:

1. Press the EXPRESS COOK & DEFROST button

once, the display will appear as shown.
The menu can be chosen by pressing the EXPRESS
COOK & DEFROST button until the desired menu
number is displayed. See pages 12-13 “EXPRESS
COOK & DEFROST charts”.
To select a defrost menu, press the EXPRESS COOK
& DEFROST button at least 8 times. If you press the
button 8 times,            will appear in the display. The
menu will be changed automatically by holding down
the EXPRESS COOK & DEFROST button.

2. The weight or quantity of the food can be input by

rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob
until the desired weight/quantity is displayed. 

• Enter the weight of the food only. Do not include the

weight of the container.

• For food weighing more or less than weights/

quantities given in the cooking chart, use manual
programmes. For best results, follow the cooking
charts in the cookbook.

3. To start cooking press +1min/START button.

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over), the
oven stops and the audible signals sound,
remaining cooking time and any indicator will flash
on the display.  To continue cooking, press the
+1min/START button.

+1min/START button

TIMER/WEIGHT/PORTION knob

DEFROST button

Menu number

The final temperature will vary according to the initial
food temperature. Check food is piping hot after
cooking.  If necessary, you can extend the cooking
time and change the power level.

NOTE: If you use the MINUTE PLUS function during

the Express cook/defrost operation, the food
may be overcooked.

Example:
To cook gratin weighing 1,0 kg using Express Cook EC-7.

2. Enter the weight by rotating

the TIMER/WEIGHT/
PORTION knob clockwise.

3. Press the +1min/START

button.

1. Select the menu required by

pressing the EXPRESS COOK &
DEFROST button seven times.

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