ARISTON MD 454 IX A Daily Reference Guide

DAILY REFERENCE

GUIDE

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN ARISTON PRODUCT

To receive more comprehensive help and support, please register your product at www.aristonchannel.com

You can download the Safety Instructions and the Use and Care Guide by visiting our

WWW website www.aristonchannel.com and following the instructions on the back of this booklet.

Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

	1.	Control panel
1	2.	Identification plate
		(do not remove)
	3.	Door
4	4.	Upper heating element/grill
	5.	Light
5	6.	Turntable
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CONTROL PANEL

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1.LEFT-HAND DISPLAY

2.ON/OFF

For switching the oven on and off and for stopping an active function at any time.

3. BACK

For returning to the previous menu.

4. POWER

For setting the power of the microwave.

5. KNOB

For navigating between the functions, as well as changing the time and cooking time parameters.

6. START

For starting functions and confirming settings.

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7. TIME

For setting the time as well as setting or adjusting the cooking time.

8. CONFIRM

For confirming an item you have selected or the settings for a function.

9. RIGHT-HAND DISPLAY

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ACCESSORIES

TURNTABLE

Placed on its support, the glass turntable can be used with all cooking methods.

The turntable must always be used as a base for other containers or accessories, with the exception of

the rectangular baking tray.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

Only use the support for the glass turntable. Do not rest other accessories on the support.

CRISP PLATE

Only for use with the designated function.

The Crisp plate must always be placed in the centre of the glass turntable and can be pre-heated when empty, using the special

function for this purpose only. Place the food directly on the Crisp plate.

HANDLE FOR THE CRISP PLATE

Useful for removing the hot Crisp plate from the oven.

WIRE RACK

This allows you to place food closer to the grill, for perfectly

browning your dish. Place the wire shelf on the turntable, making sure that it does not come into contact with other

surfaces.

COVER (IF SUPPLIED)

Useful for covering food while it is cooking or heating in the

microwave.

The cover reduces splashes, keeps foods moist and can also be used

to create two cooking levels. It is not suitable with any of the grill functions.

Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.

	There are a number of accessories available on	Always ensure that foods and accessories do not
	the market. Before you buy, ensure they are	come into contact with the inside walls of the oven.
	suitable for microwave use and resistant to oven	Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn
	temperatures.
	Metallic containers for food or drink should never	freely before starting the oven. Take care not to
		unseat the turntable whilst inserting or removing
	be used during microwave cooking.	other accessories.
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FUNCTIONS

MICROWAVES

For quickly cooking and reheating food or drinks.

	POWER	RECOMMENDED FOR
	1000W	Quickly reheating drinks or other foods
		with a high water content
	800W	Cooking vegetables
	650 W	Cooking meat and fish
	500 W	Cooking meaty sauces, or sauces
		containing cheese or egg. Finishing off
		meat pies or pasta bakes
	350 W	Slow, gently cooking. Perfect for melting
		butter or chocolate
	160 W	Defrosting frozen foods or softening
		butter and cheese
	90 W	Softening ice cream

GRILL

For browning, grilling and gratins. We recommend turning the food during cooking. For best results, preheat the grill for 3-5 minutes.

Recommended accessories: wire shelf

GRILL + MW

For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes, combining the microwave and grill functions.

Recommended accessories: wire shelf

CRISP DYNAMIC

For perfectly browning a dish, both on the top and bottom of the food. This function must only be used with the special crisp plate.

Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp plate

  AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

With the automatic functions, simply select the type and weight or the quantity of the food items to obtain the best results. The oven will automatically calculate the optimum settings and continue to change them as cooking progresses.

The total time does not include preheating phases.

REHEAT DYNAMIC

For reheating ready-made food that is either frozen or at room temperature.

The oven automatically calculates the settings required to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time. Place food on a microwave-safe and heatproof dinner plate or dish.

CATEGORY	FOOD	WEIGHT
	DINNER PLATE	250 - 500 g
*	FROZEN PORTION	250 - 500 g
*	FROZEN LASAGNA	250 - 500 g
	SOUPS	200 - 800 g
	BEVERAGES	100 - 500 g

COOK DYNAMIC

For cooking foods quickly and achieving optimal results. Use a heatproof container suitable for microwave use.

CATEGORY	FOOD	WEIGHT
	BAKED POTATOES	200g - 1kg
	(Turn when prompted)

FRESH VEGETABLES (Cut into pieces of equal

size and add 2 to 4 200 - 800 g tablespoons of water.

Cover)

	FROZEN VEGETABLES
*	(Turn when prompted.	200 - 800 g
	Cover)
	CANNED VEGETABLES	200 - 600 g
	POPCORN	100 g

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