Delonghi MW 314, MW 533 Instructions Manual

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Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference. N.B. This oven has been designed to defrost, heat and cook food in the home. It must never be used for other purposes, modified or tampered with in any way.
1) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person (trained by the manufacturer or by its Customer Service).
3) WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 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.
4) 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. Do not allow children near the oven when it is in operation, as this may result in severe burns.
5) Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open by tampering with the safety devices.
6) Do not operate the oven if objects for any kind get stuck between the front panel of the oven and the door. Always keep the inside of the door (C) clean, using a damp cloth and non-abrasive detergents. Do not allow dirt or remains of food to accumulate between the front panel of the oven on the door.
7) Do not operate the oven if the supply cable or the plug is damaged, as this may result in electric shocks. If the supply cable has been damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the technical service centre or by a qualified person so as to avoid all risks.
8) If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED in order to stifle any flames.
9) Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. In order to avoid overheating and the consequent risk of fire, it is advisable to supervise the oven when cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, cardboard or other inflammable materials, and when heating small quantities of food.
10)Never place the turntable in water after it has ben heated for a long time. The high thermal shock resulting would break the turntable.
11)When cooking "Only MICROWAVE", you absolutely must not pre-heat the oven (without foodstuffs in it) and you must not operate it when it is empty, because you might cause sparking.
12)Before using this oven, check to be certain that the utensil and containers chosen are suitable for microwave oven use (see the section on "Glassware and Similar Items").
13) During the use the appliance becomes hot. Do not touch the heating elements inside the oven.
14)When heating liquids (water, coffee, milk, etc.) it is possible that the contents may suddenly start
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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to boil and spill violently as a result of delayed boiling, causing scalding. To avoid this happening, you should place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a glass rod in the container before starting to heat liquids. Anyway, care shall be taken when handling the container.
15)Do not heat spirit with a high alcohol content, nor large quantities of oil, as these could catch fire!
16)The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature shall be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns. It is also advisable to stir or shake the food in order to ensure that it has an even temperature.
When using commercially available bottle sterilisers, before turning the oven on, ALWAYS make sure the container is filled with the quantity of water indicated by the manufacturer.
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You can make use of all types of containers made of glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramics, porcelain and glazed pottery as long as they do not have decorations or metal parts (gilded borders, handles, feet). Heat resistant plastic containers can also be used, but only for “Microwave Only” cooking. If you are still doubtful about using a particular container, you can perform a simple test. Place the empty container in the oven for 30 seconds at maximum power (“Microwave Only” function). If the container is still cold or only slightly warm, it is suitable for microwave cooking. If it is very hot or gives out sparks, it is not suitable.
For short heating periods, you may use paper napkins, cardboard trays and plastic “throwaway” plates as a base. As far as shape and size are concerned, it is absolutely essential that containers be such as to allow the turntable to rotate. In order to use large-size rectangular containers (which may not be able to rotate inside the
cooking cavity), you can remove the spindle (B) from its housing to prevent the turntable (D) moving. Bear in mind that to be assured of good results when carrying this out you must stir the food and turn the container around several times during the cooking process.
Containers made of metal, wood, recycled kitchen paper, cane and plate glass are not suitable for use in microwave ovens. The metal
rack supplied with your microwave have been fully tested for safe use. You should remember, too, that since microwaves heat the food and not the glassware, earthenware or similar containers for that food, it is possible to cook such foods in the serving dish and thereby avoid the problem of having to clean pans later. However, remember that heat may be trans­ferred from the food itself to the plate, making it necessary to use an oven glove. In any case, observe the guidelines shown in the following table:
GLASSWARE AND SIMILAR ITEMS
Plastic for
micro­waves
YES
YES
YES
Paper cups*
YES
YES
NO
Paper
plates*
YES
YES
NO
Parch-
ment
paper*
YES
YES
NO
Card­board
YES
YES
NO
Metal
contain-
ers
NO
NO
NO
Glass-
ware with
metal parts
NO
NO
NO
Special
roasting
paper
YES
YES
YES
Defrosting
Heating
Cooking
Clay
plates
YES
YES
YES
Porce-
lain
YES
YES
YES
Cera-
mics
YES
YES
YES
Glass
YES
YES
YES
* If the cooking time required is too long, there is a possibility of fire.
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INSTALLATION
Connect this equipment only to electrical outlets having a capacity of at least 10A. Before using this oven, check to make certain that the electrical network is the same as that indicated on the equipment’s data plate and that
the electrical outlet is connected to an efficient grounding (earth) terminal. The manufacturer
shall not be responsible in any manner what­soever for harm or damage caused by failure to observe this norm.
1) After having removed the oven from its box, check to make certain that the turntable spindle (B) is correctly fitted into its housing. Place the turntable support (E) in the middle of the cooking chamber and set the turntable (D) on top of it. The spindle (B) must be inserted in the related turntable housing.
2) Check to make certain that this equipment has not been damaged in transport and check especially to see if the door opens and closes correctly.
3) Place this oven on a surface so that there remains a
space of about 5 cm.
between the oven’s surface portions and the walls to the side and the back, and a free space of at least 20 cm. above the oven (see Fig. 1).
4) Never block up or otherwise obstruct the air outlet holes. In particular, never place anything on the oven and check to be certain that the air and steam outlet slots (located atop the oven) are ALWAYS FREE (see Figs. 2 and 3).
5) DO NOT remove the transparent film on the inner surface of the door.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
MODEL WITH A 23-LITRE CAVITY
Outer measurements (LxDxH) 508x305x414 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 350x215x330 Approximate weight 16 kg. Tur ntable diameter 31,5 cm Oven light 20 W
MODEL WITH A 17-LITRE CAVITY
Outer measurements (LxDxH) 458x295x380 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 300x206x284 Approximate weight 14 kg. Tur ntable diameter 27 cm Oven light 25 W
TECHNICAL DATA
BOTH MODELS
For additional data, consult the serial plate glued to the back of the equipment. This equipment is in compliance with EEC Directives 89/336 and 92/31 related to Electromagnetic Compatibility.
Electrical Connection for UK only . . . . .see page 30
20 cm
5 cm
fig. 1
fig. 2
fig. 3
air outlet
air intake
air outlet
air intake
air outlet
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
MICROWAVE POWER KNOB
Turn the knob to the power you wish.
TIMER KNOB
THIS KNOB STARTS ALL THE OPERATIONS. Turn it in a clockwise direction from 1 to 30 min. When that time has expired, the oven will turn off and you will hear a buzzing signal.
HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN
What power should I choose?
What do I want to do?
Power level
• Defrost
Power level
• Melt butter and soften cheese
•Heat pastry goods
Power level
• Cook meat
Power level
• Cook fruit
• Cook vegetables
• Cook fish
• Cook rice, pasta
• Heat up any type of already cooked or frozen food
Power level
• Keep food warm
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25 28
25 28
25 30 34
25 32
25 34 33 32 34 30
or
OUTPUT POWER
Defrost, reheat, cook on two levels at the same time
Microwave only with (SPACER LEVEL) (Not with all models)
25 32
ONLY FOR SOME MODELS: The microwave output power is also indicated inside this simbol, placed on the oven door.
(ONLY FOR U.K.) The letter indicates the heating category to which your oven belongs: some pre-cooked food packages (frozen or chilled) give heating instructions corresponding to the various categories. Follow those instructions related to the cate­gory indicated for your oven.
The microwave output power is written on the rating plate placed on the rear side of the appliance (see “MICRO OUTPUT”). When you consult the tables, always look up your oven’s output power. It will be useful also when you are consulting cookbooks intended for use with microwave ovens.
The levels of intermediate power available are shown on this page. This information will be useful for you to consult the prescription pads for microwaves currently on sale.
23 lt 17 lt
90w
135w
315w 450w
650w
900w
70w
105w
245w 350w
490w
700w
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1) In order to set cooking times correctly, remember (in referring to the charts on the following pages) that when you increase the amount of foodstuffs the cooking temperature must likewise be pro­portionately increased and vice-versa. It is important to respect the “standing” times: standing time means that period during which the food must be left to “rest” after being cooked so as to allow an even greater spreading of the temperature within. The temperature of meat, for exam­ple, will rise about 5°-8° C. (approx. 9°-15° F.) during the standing time. Standing times may be observed either inside or outside the oven.
2) One of the main things you must do is stir the food several times while it is being cooked. This helps make the temperature distribution more uniform and thus shortens the cooking time.
3) It is also advisable to turn the foodstuff over during its cooking process: this applies especially for meat, whether it is in large pieces (roasts, whole chickens, etc.) or small (chicken breasts, etc.).
4) Foods having a skin, shell or peel (e.g., apples, potatoes, tomatoes,
frankfurters, fish) must be pierced with a fork in several points so as to permit steam to escape and to prevent those items from explod­ing (see Fig. 4).
5) If you are preparing a large number of portions of the same food item (e.g., boiled potatoes), place those portions in a Pyrex dish in order to have them cook in a uniform manner (see Fig. 5):
6) The lower the temperature at which a foodstuff is placed in a microwave oven, the longer the cooking time required. Food having a room tempera­ture will cook more quickly than food having a refrigerator temperature.
7) Always do your cooking by placing the food container in the centre of the turntable.
8) It is perfectly normal for condensation to form inside the oven and near the air outlet. To reduce such condensation, cover the foodstuffs with clear-sheet, wax paper, a glass lid or simply an overturned plate. Then, too, foods having a water content (e.g., greens and vegetables) cook better when covered. The covering of food also helps keep the oven clean on the inside. Use clear-sheet made expressly for microwave ovens.
Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation found in nature under the form of light waves (e.g., sunlight). Inside the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions and heat up the water, fatty and sugar molecules. Heat is produced very quickly only in the food itself, whereas the container being used warms up indirectly by means of heat given off by the heated food. This prevents food from sticking to
its container, so you can use very little fatty sub­stance or, in some cases, no fat at all during the cooking process. Therefore cooking in a microwave oven is con­sidered to be healthy and good for one’s diet. And in contrast to traditional methods, cooking in a microwave foodstuffs are less dehydrated, lose less of their nutritional value, and retain more of their original flavour.
ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY
fig. 4
Basic rules for correct cooking with a microwave oven
fig. 5
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