Ariston MWA33B Operating Instructions

EN Operating Instructions

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INDEX

INSTALLATION 3 Installation

SAFETY

4Important safety instructions

5Trouble shooting guide

6Precautions

ACCESSORIES AND MAINTENANCE

7Accessories

8Maintenance & Cleaning

CONTROL PANEL 9 Control panel

GENERAL USE

10First Use-Language selection

10Stand-by mode

10Start Protection / Child Lock

10Demo Mode

10Pause or Stop cooking

11Add/Stir/Turn food

11Stop Turntable

11Timer

12Settings

COOKING FUNCTIONS

13Jet Start

14Microwave

15Grill

16Combi Grill + Microwave

17Combi Forced Air + Microwave

18Quick Heat

19Defrost (Manual and Automatic Defrost)

20Crisp

21Bread Defrost

22Forced Air

23Steam

24Reheat

25Favourites

26Chef Menu

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS

36 Environmental Hints

36 Technical Specifications

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INSTALLATION

Prior to connecting

Position the oven at a distance from other heating sources. For sufficient ventilation there must be a space of at least 30 cm above the oven.

The microwave oven should not be placed in a cabinet. This oven is intended to be placed or used on a working surface more than 850 mm above the floor.

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.

The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.

The rear surface of the appliances shall be placed against a wall.

Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.

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

Accessible parts may become hot during use, young children should be kept away.

Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home.

Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of the oven cavity wall. They prevent grease & food particles from entering the microwave inlet channels.

Place the oven on a stable, even surface that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food utensils you put in it. Use care when handling.

Ensure that the space underneath, above and around the oven is empty to allow for proper airflow.

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check that the oven door closes firmly against the door support and that the internal door seal is not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

Do not use an extension cord:

If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

AFTER CONNECTING

The oven can be operated only if the oven door is firmly closed.

Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio or aerial.

The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons, animals or damage to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user’s failure to observe these instructions.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

If material inside / outside the oven should ignite or smoke is emitted, keep oven door closed and turn the oven off. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Do not leave the oven unattended, especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials in the cooking process. Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elments inside the oven. Children less than 8 years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

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.

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. Cleanning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

WARNING: Do not use your microwave oven for heating anything in airtight sealed containers. The pressure increases and may cause damage when opening or may explode.

WARNING: The door seals and the door seal areas must be regularly inspected for damage. If these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a trained service technician.

Do not use your microwave oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or without shell since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Do not leave the oven unattended if you are using a lot of fat or oil since they can overheat and cause a fire! Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers or other combustible materials. Fire could result.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

Do not hang or place heavy items on the door as this can damage the oven opening and hinges. The door handle should not be used for hanging things on.

Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.

Care should be taken not to displace the turntable when removing containers from the appliance.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

If the oven does not work, do not make a service call until you have made the following checks:

•The Turntable and Turntable Support is in place.

•The Plug is properly inserted in the wall socket.

•The Door is properly closed.

•Check your Fuses and ensure that there is power available.

•Check that the oven has ample ventilation.

•Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the oven once more.

•Open and then close the door before you try again.

•Demo Mode is disabled (see “Settings” chapter).

•During the operation of some functions, a symbol “ ” may be displayed. This is normal and indicates that the oven performs some calculations in order to reach a good end result.

This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you will be charged.

When calling for Service, please give the serial number and type number of the oven (see Service label). Consult your warranty booklet for further advice.

If the mains cord needs replacing it should be replaced by the original mains cord, which is available via our service organization. The mains cord must only be replaced by a trained service technician.

WARNING: Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation, Which involves the removal of any cover, which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Do not remove any cover.

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PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as :

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - Farm houses;

- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;

- Bed and breakfast type environments.

No other use is permitted (e.g. heating rooms).

The appliance should not be operated without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.

The ventilation openings on the oven must not be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results.

If you practice operating the oven, put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the oven will not be damaged.

Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar. Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

Do not use your microwave oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be controlled.

Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns, when touching containers, oven parts, and pan after cooking.

LIQUIDS

E.g. beverages or water. Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.

To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

1.Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

2.Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and let the teaspoon remain in the container.

3.After heating, allow standing for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container from the oven.

CAREFUL

After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the temperature before serving. This will ensure that the heat is

evenly distributed and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided.

Always refer to a microwave cookbook for details. Especially, if cooking or reheating food that contains alcohol. Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed before heating!

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ACCESSORIES

GENERAL

There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use.

Ensure that the utensils you use are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking.

When you put food and accessories in the microwave oven, ensure that they do not come in contact with the interior of the oven.

This is especially important with accessories made of metal or metal parts.

If accessories containing metal comes in contact with the oven interior, while the oven is in operation, sparking can occur and the oven could be damaged.

Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven. If the turntable isn’t able to turn freely you should use a smaller vessel or the Stop turntable function (see Large vessels).

TURNTABLE SUPPORT Use the Turntable Support under the Glass Turntable. Never put any other utensils on the Turntable Support.

• Fit the Turntable Support in the oven.

GLASS TURNTABLE

Use the Glass Turntable with all cooking methods. It collects the dripping juices and food particles that otherwise would stain and soil the interior of the oven.

• Place the Glass Turntable on the Turntable Support.

STEAMER To steam cook food using the dedicated function (STEAM). Place the food on the middle grid when cooking such food as fish and vegetables. Do not use the middle grid when cooking such food as pasta, rice or beans. Always place the Steamer on the Glass Turntable.

WIRE RACK

Use the high Wire Rack when cooking with Grill or Combi grill+Microwaves function.

Use the low Wire Rack when cooking with Forced Air or Combi Forced Air+Microwaves function.

Lid

Middle Grid

Bottom

CRISP PLATE

Place the food directly on the Crisp Plate. The Crisp Plate may be preheated before use (max. 3

min.). Always use the Glass Turntable as support when using the Crisp Plate. Do not place any utensils on the Crisp Plate since it will quickly become very hot and is likely to cause damage to the utensil.

CRISP HANDLE

Use the Crisp Handle to remove the hot Crisp Plate from the oven.

PLATE COVER (accessory sold separately)

The Cover is used to cover food during cooking and reheating with microwaves only and helps to reduce spattering, retain food moisture as well as reducing the time needed.

Use the cover for two level reheating.

BAKING TRAY (accessory sold separately)

Use the Baking Tray when cooking in Forced Air function only. Never use it in combination with Microwave Function.

• Place the Baking Tray on the Baking Tray runner in the oven.

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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. which can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.

At regular intervals, especially if spill overs have occurred, remove the turntable, the Turntable Support and wipe the base of the oven clean.

Use a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening.

Do not use steam cleaning appliances when cleaning your microwave oven. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected.

Do not spray directly on the oven.

This oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place.

Do not operate the microwave oven when the turntable has been removed for cleaning.

Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door.For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the marks.

Adding some lemon juice to a cup of water, placing this on the turntable and boiling for a few minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.

The Grill element does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but the ceiling beneath it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent.

If the Grill is not used regularly, it should be run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any splashes, in order to reduce the risk of fire.

CAREFUL CLEANING:

The Crisp Plate should be cleaned with mild, detergent and water. Heavily soiled areas can be cleaned with a scouring cloth and a mild cleanser.

Always let the Crisp Plate cool off before cleaning.

Do not immerse or rinse with water while the Crisp Plate is hot. Quick cooling may damage it. Do not use steel-wool pads. This will scratch the surface.

DISHWASHER SAFE:
• Turntable Support	• Wire Rack	• Crisp Handle
• Glass Turntable	• Steam Accessory	• Baking Tray (accessory sold separately)

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CONTROL PANEL

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STOP BUTTON

Press to stop or reset any of the oven functions.

MANUAL FUNCTIONS Use to select:

•Microwave function •Grill function

•Combi Grill + Microwaves function •Combi Forced Air + Microwaves function •Quick Heat function

REHEAT BUTTON

Use to select reheat function.

DEFROST BUTTON

Use to select manual Defrost/Automatic Defrost functions.

STEAM BUTTON

Use to select Steam function.

CRISP BUTTON

Use to select Crisp function.

FORCED AIR BUTTON

Use to select Forced Air (with or without preheat) functions.

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i CONFIRMATION BUTTON		f SETTINGS BUTTON
Product ON: confirm the cooking parameter		Use to change the settings, like language,
and then start the cooking process.		sounds, etc…
Product OFF: activate the Jet Start function.		g STOP TURNTABLE BUTTON
o ROTATING KNOB		Use this function when you need to use very
According to the different functions, turn to se-		large vessel that could not turn freely in the
lect: •Microwave power level		oven. It works only with the following
•Grill level		cooking functions:
•Cooking time		•Forced Air
•Weight		•Combi Grill + Microwave
•Temperature		•Combi Forced Air + Microwave
•Food type/category		h TIMER BUTTON
•Doneness level
		Use to set the kitchen timer.
a BREAD DEFROST BUTTON
		j TExT DISPLAY
Use to select Defrost function.
s CHEF MENU BUTTON		The display includes indicator text and
		symbols.
Use to access the automatic recipes.		k JET START BUTTON
d FAVOURITES BUTTON
		Product ON: confirm the cooking parameter
Use to store and recall your favourite recipes.		and then start the cooking process.
		Product OFF: activate the Jet Start function.

FIRST USE - LANGUAGE SELECTION

The first time the oven is plugged, the Display will ask you to set the Language (English language is shown by default). To change the language turn the Rotating Knob and select your language by pressing the Confirmation Button.

Note: it is possible to change the Language at any time by entering the Settings menu (see the Settings chapter).

STAND-BY MODE

After the pressure of the Stop Button, or if the user does not interact with the product for a certain time, the oven enters Stand-By mode and the display will be turned off. Turn the Rotating Knob or press any button to exit.

START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK

This automatic safety function is activated one minute after the oven has returned to “stand by mode“. (The oven is in “stand by” when the display is blank).

When the safety function is active the door must be opened and closed in order to start the cooking, otherwise the display will show:

OPEN THE

DOOR

DEMO	DEMO MODE

Demo Mode is designed to demonstrate in the store how to operate the product. When Demo Mode is active, the text “DEMO” is shown on the display.

When Demo Mode is enabled, neither microwave energy nor heat will be produced.

In order for the oven to properly work, Demo Mode has to be disabled (see the “SETTINGS” chapter).

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

To pause cooking:

The cooking can be paused to check, turn or stir the food by opening the door. The setting will be maintained for 10 minutes.

To continue cooking:

Close the door and press the Jet Start or

Confirmation Button ONCE. The cooking is resumed from where it was paused.

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If you don’t want to continue cooking you can: Remove the food, close the door and press the STOP Button.

When the cooking is finished:

A beep will signal once a minute for 10 minutes when the cooking is finished. Press the STOP Button or open the door to cancel the signal.

Note: The oven will only hold the settings for 60 seconds if the door is opened and then closed after the cooking is finished.

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i ADD/ STIR/ TURN FOOD

Depending on the selected function, it could be needed to add / stir / turn food during cooking. In these cases the oven will pause cooking and it will ask you to perform the needed action.

When required, you should: q Open the door.

w Add, Stir or Turn the food (depending on the required action).

e Close the door and restart by pressing the Confirmation Button / Jet Start button.

Notes:

-If the door is not opened within 2 minutes since the request to Add some food, the oven will go into Stand-by mode.

-If the door is not opened within 2 minutes since the request to Stir ot Turn the food, the oven will continue the cooking process (in this case the final results may not be the optimal ones).

STOP TURNTABLE

To get the best possible results, the Glass Turntable has to rotate while cooking.

In case you need to use very large vessels that will not turn freely in the oven, it is possible to stop the rotation of the Glass Turntable using the Stop Turntable function,

This function works only with the following cooking functions:

-Forced Air

-Combi Grill + Microwave

-Combi Forced Air + Microwave

TIMER

Use this function when you need a kitchen timer to measure exact time for various purposes such as letting the dough rise before baking etc.

Note that the Kitchen Timer does NOT activate any cooking cycle.

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With the product is in Stand-By Mode (see Stand-By Mode chapter), press the Timer Button. Turn the Rotating Knob to set the minutes to measure.

Press the Confirmation Button/Jet Start Button. The function will start.

an acoustic signal will be heard when the timer has finished its count down.

Note: after the timer has been started, it is possible to start a cooking function. In this case, pressing the Timer button the display will show for a few seconds the remaining time of the Timer function.

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