DeLonghi MW345, MW535 User Manual GB

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HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN

What power should I

choose?

What do I want to do?

• Defrost

• Melt butter and soften cheese

• Heat pastry goods

• Cook meat

• Cook fruit

• Cook vegetables

• Cook fish

• Cook rice, pasta

• Heat up all types of ready cooked or frozen food

• Keep food warm

38 39

38 41

38 43 42 41 43 39

Function Defrost

Power level

Power level 4

Power level 1

Use Instr.

page

Amt. &

time chart

page

Pre-memorized “Quick Menù” functions

• To make popcorn

• To heat frozen pre-baked pizza, to reheat frozen precooked food

• To cook potatoes

• To heat drinks and liquids

• To heat chilled ready meals.

45 45

42 41

43 40

• Defrost, reheat, cook on two levels at the same time

Microwave only with (SPACER LEVEL) (Not with all models)

34 35

23 lt 17 lt

135w 120w

auto auto

270w 450w

240w 400w

675w 600w

900w 800w

Power level 5

2 3

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Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference

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).

2) WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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.

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 "Ovenware to be used").

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.

INSTALLATION

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).

20 cm

5 cm

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

air outlet

air intake

air outlet

air intake

air outlet

OUTPUT POWER

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 page 24. This information will be useful for you to consult the prescription pads for microwaves currently on sale.

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MODEL WITH A 23-LITRE CAVITY

Outer measurements (LxDxH) 520x305x400 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 322x218x331 Approximate weight 17 kg. Turntable diameter 31 cm Oven light 25 W

MODEL WITH A 17-LITRE CAVITY

Outer measurements (LxDxH) 480x272x360 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 285x197x290 Approximate weight 16 kg. Turntable diameter 27,5 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.

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.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

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:

OVENWARE TO BE USED

Plastic for

microwaves

YES YES YES

Paper cups*

YES YES

Paper

plates*

YES YES

Parch-

ment

paper*

YES YES

Cardboard

YES YES

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.

• Electrical Connection for UK only . . . . .see page 46

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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

1. Display

The control panel shows a 24-hour clock, the pre-set cooking times, the functions chosen (upper indicators) and the microwave level selected (lower indicators).

2. Defrost button: automatic thawing

Push this button to thaw foodstuffs.

3. Micro button: microwave cooking

Push this button to cook or heat foodstuffs.

4. Power Level button: Microwave power level

Push this button to select the microwave power level required.

5 - 6 - 11 - 12 - 13:

"Quick Menu" button

Push one of these buttons to make popcorn, baked potatoes, warm beverages, ready-to-serve dishes,

frozen pizza and pre-cooked frozen food

7.Stop/Clear button: Cancelling a function

Push this button to stop the cooking or to cancel the pre-set cooking times.

8.Timer knob: Cooking times

Use this knob to set the cooking time or the time of day.

9.Clock button: Clock adjustment

Push this button to set the correct time of day and to get a view of the clock while the oven is working.

10. One-minute button

Press this button to set exactly one minute of microwaving at max power level. Each additional touch of this button will increase the set time by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 6 minutes.

14. Start button

Press this button to turn the oven on, but only after you selected the function and the cooking times.

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY

9 10

11 12

5 6

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1. Display

The control panel shows a 24-hour clock, the pre-set cooking times, the functions chosen (upper indicators) and the microwave level selected (lower indicators).

2. Defrost button: automatic thawing

Push this button to thaw foodstuffs.

3. Micro button: microwave cooking

Push this button to cook or heat foodstuffs.

4. Power Level button: Microwave power level

Push this button to select the microwave power level required.

5 - 6 - 11 - 12 - 13:

"Quick Menu" button

Push one of these buttons to make popcorn, baked potatoes, warm beverages, ready-to-serve dishes,

frozen pizza and pre-cooked frozen food

7. Stop/Clear button: Cancelling a function

Push this button to stop the cooking or to cancel the pre-set cooking times.

8. "Timer Adjust" buttons Cooking times

Push these buttons to set cooking times or the time of day.

9. Clock button: Clock adjustment

Push this button to set the correct time of day and to get a view of the clock while the oven is working.

10. One-minute button

Press this button to set exactly one minute of microwaving at max power level. Each additional touch of this button will increase the set time by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 6 minutes

14. Start button

Press this button to turn the oven on, but only after you selected the function and the cooking times.

MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY

3 8

11 12

5 6

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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 time 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 where appropriate several times while it is being cooked. This helps distribute the heat more uniformly and thus shortens the cooking time.

3) It is also advisable to turn the foodstuff over where appropriate 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 with a skin, shell or peel (e.g., apples, potatoes, tomatoes, frank-

furters, fish) must be pierced with a fork or sharp knife in several points so as to allow steam to escape and prevent exploding.

5) If you are preparing a large number of portions of the same food item (e.g., boiled potatoes), place them in a large dish to allow unifor m cooking.

6) The lower the temperature at which a foodstuf f 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 cook 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-film, wax paper , a glass lid or simply an overturned plate. 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. Make sure when using clear films that they are suitable for microwave use.

ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY

Basic rules for correct cooking with a microwave oven

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 sub-

stance 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.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN

HOW TO ADJUST THE CLOCK

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY

2. Set the time you want by turning the knob (8) or by pushing the Time Adjust buttons (8).

(The hour will

begin blinking on the display.)

4. Set the minutes you want by turning the knob (8) or by pushing the Time Adjust buttons (8).

(The minutes will

begin blinking on the display.)

• To change the time of the control panel once it has been set, push the Clock button (9) and then proceed to a setting of the time as indicated above.

• You can obtain a showing of the time of day even after the oven has started operating simply by pushing the Clock button (9). (The time will be shown for 3 seconds.)

• When this appliance is first plugged in, or after there has been a power failure, the figure 12:00 will start blinking on the display.

To set the time of day, proceed as follows:

1. Push the Clock button (9).

(The hour 12 will begin blinking on the display.)

3. Push the Clock button (9) once again.

(The hour will disappear from the display, and the minutes will begi blinking.)

5. Push the Clock button one more time.

(The time selected will appear on the display .)

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By using the spacer grill with the microwave-only function, you can defrost, reheat and cook foods at the same time, even different dishes on two levels. The special double-microwave-emission system makes possible, in fact, a perfect distribution of energy.

When you wish to cook two food dishes at the same time, all you have to do is keep these basic rules in mind:

1) The cooking times for food dishes cooked at the same time are different from those for the cooking of single dishes. So always consult the reference table on page 35.

2) Be careful to ALW AYS place on the SPACER WIRE RACK that food which requires less cookig time: it will thus be easier to remove the upper pan. Take the wire rack out and finish cooking the food underneath.

3) Pay strict attention to the indications and recommendations in the tables. In particular, always check to be sure that the food being reheated is very hot before removing it from the oven.

Only for models provided with a spacer wire rack

USE THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION WHEN COOKING ON TWO LEVELS AT THE SAME TIME

MICROWAVE

2 1

MICROWAVE

Potatoes

(above)

Goulash

(below)

24 min

48 min

Times for simultaneous cooking

Potatoes Goulash

10 - 14 min 35 - 40 min

Cooking times for single dishes

Upper food dish (less time)

Lower food dish (more time)

Spacer wire rack

Turntable

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Defrosting times

Type

Quantity

(grams)

Defrost

function

Minutes

• Ground meat

• Chicken in pieces

• Stew

• Cauliflower

• Whole fish

• Meat, single serving

• Vegetables, single serving

• Plate of lasagne

• Meat, single serving

• Plate of lasagne

• Potatoes

• Carrots

• Sliced fish

• Zucchini

• Whole fish

• Zucchini

• Whole fish

• Potatoes

• Goulash

• Rice

• Cabbage

• Peas

• Brussels sprouts

• Meat loaf

• Potatoes

• Sausages

• Stew

• Pork roast

500 500 500 500 450 500

150 250 500 500 150 500

500 500 500 500 400 475 200 475 200 200 500

1500

300 500 500 500 500 500 300 300 700 700

20 20 24 24 22 22

6 6 9 9 6 8

20 20 16 16 13 15 11 14 11 11 20 40 22 22 20 20 30 30 22 22 36 36

Notes

Pan

position

above below above below above below

above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below

Turn the meat over after 15 min. When the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. During the defrosting, pull the pieces apart. When the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min.

At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min. At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min.

Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap

Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap

Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.

Cover with plastic wrap. After 13 min., take out the grill. Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap. After 11 min., take out the grill.

Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap.

Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.

After 24 min., take out the grill. Stir 2 or 3 times.

Cover with plastic wrap and stir 2 times Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap. If needed, turn over at the halfway point Cover with plastic wrap. Stir 1 or 2 times Stir 1 or 2 times Stir 1 or 2 times Turn over at the halfway point

REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS

Reheating times

Type

Quantity

(grams)

Power

level

Minutes

Notes

Pan

position

Cooking times

Type

Quantity

(grams)

Power

level

Minutes

Notes

2 1

MICROONDE

Pan

position

5 5

5 5 5 5 5 5 5

5 5 5

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HOW TO PROGRAMME AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY

1. Push the Defrost button (2).

(The display will begin blinking at 0:00 and the defrost-function indicator at the top left will come on.)

3. Push the Start button (14) to begin the defrosting.

(The display will show the time set.)

2. Set the time you wish to use by turning the knob (8) or by pushing the Time adjust buttons (8).

(The display will begin blinking.)

4. Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps, and the word End will appear on the display.

• If you open the oven door to check on the progress of the defrosting, the microwaves will stop operating and the time remaining will blink on the display. To continue the defrosting, close the door again and push the Start button. The oven will resume the time count from the point that count was interrupted.

• To return the set time to zero, do as follows:

- if the oven door is open, push the Stop/Clear button (7) once;

- if the oven is operating, push the Stop/Clear button (7) twice.

- if the oven is turned off and its door closed, push the Stop/Clear button (7) once.

When utilising this function, all you have to do is set the defrost time. The microwave power is preset.

• Foods frozen in bags or plastic sheeting or in their packaging may be placed directly in the oven, as long as they have no metal parts (e.g., bands or closure rivets).

• Certain foods, such as greens, vegetables and fish, do not have to be completely defrosted before you begin cooking them.

• Stewed foods and meats as well as meat sauces defrost better and quicker if they are stirred from time to time, turned over or separated.

• While defrosting, meat and fish lose their liquid content. It is recommended, therefore, that you defrost such items in a tray or basin.

• It is advisable to separate each individual piece of meat from its bag before putting it in the freezer. This will help you save valuable time will preparing foods.

• Be careful about following the cooking times printed on frozen products, because those times are not always correct. It is best to use defrosting times slightly less than those indicated. The time needed for defrosting will vary in terms of the degree to which the food has been frozen.

USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION FOR DEFROSTING

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850/900W

output power

750/800W

output power

17 - 22

2 - 6

9 - 13

9 - 11

3 - 7 3 - 7 5 - 9

25 - 28 25 - 28

9 - 13 7 - 11

12 - 16 11 - 15

8 - 12

5 - 9

9 - 13 11 - 15 10 - 14 10 - 14

9 - 13

8 - 12

4 - 8 5 - 9

5 - 9 6 - 10 8 - 12 6 - 10

2 - 6

3 - 7

5 - 9

1 - 2

2 - 4

8 - 10

5 - 7

3 - 5

Defrosting times

Type Quantity

Time to be

set

(minutes)

Standing

time

(minutes)

MEAT

• Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc.)

• Steaks, cutlets, meat slices

• Stew, goulash

• Ground meat

“

• Hamburger

• Sausages

POULTRY

• Duck, turkey

• Whole chickens

• Cut-up chicken

• Chicken breasts

VEGETABLES

• Cubed eggplant

• Cut-up peppers

• Shelled peas

• Artichoke hearts

• Pieces of asparagus

• Cut-up green beans

• Whole broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• Cut-up carrots

• Cauliflower tops

• Mixed vegetables

• Cut-up spinach

FISH

• Filleted fish

• Cut-up fish

• Whole fish

• Prawn, shrimps

DAIRY PRODUCTS

• Butter

• Cheese

• Cream

BREAD PRODUCTS

• 2 average-size rolls

• 4 average-size rolls

• Sliced home-style bread

• Whole-wheat bread

FRUIT

• Strawberries, prunes, cherries, currants, apricots

• Raspberries

• Blackberries

1 kg

200 gr 500 gr 500 gr 250 gr 200 gr 300 gr

1,5 kg 1,5 kg 500 gr 300 gr

500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 300 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 450 gr 300 gr 300 gr

300 gr 400 gr 500 gr 400 gr

250 gr 250 gr

200 ml

150 gr 300 gr 250 gr 250 gr

500 gr 300 gr

250 gr

5 10 15 10 10 10

20 20 10 10

10 15

10 10

Remove the aluminium paper and metal pieces. Partially defrosted. Needs the standing time. Cream is to be removed from its container and put on a plate.

Put the bread directly on the turntable

Mix 2 or 3 times

Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times

Notes

23 - 28

7 - 10 14 - 17 12 - 14

8 - 11

8 - 11 10 - 13

29 - 32 29 - 32 14 - 18 13 - 17

17 - 21 16 - 20 13 - 17 10 - 14 14 - 18 16 - 20 15 - 19 15 - 19 14 - 18 13 - 17

9 - 13 10 - 14

10 - 14 11 - 15 13 - 17 11 - 15

7 - 10

8 - 12 10 - 14

2 - 3 5 - 7 5 - 7 5 - 7

11 - 13

7 - 9 6 - 8

Time to be

set

(minutes)

The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28).

At the end of the rest period, wash under hot water to remove possible ice

To make defrosting easier, stir the vegetables from time to time

(*)

(

)

These indications are suitable for carrying out the minced meat defrosting test in accordance with IEC

regulation 705, par. 18.3. Turn the load upside-down halfway through the time set. The load should rest directly on the rotating plate. Further indications, also regarding other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2

Fish is better cook from frozen if it does not require further preparation.

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HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY

1. Push the Micro button (3)

(The display will begin blinking at 0:00 and the second microwave-function indicator at the top leftas well as the first microwave-level indicator at the bottom right will come on.)

3. Push the Power Level button (4) to select the power you wish to employ (5 = maximum, 1 = minimum). If you do not push this button, the oven will operate at full power power 5).

(On the display, the indicator at the bottom will show the power level selected.)

2. Set the time desired by turning the Timer knob (8) or by pushing the Time adjust buttons (8).

(The display will begin blinking.)

4. Push the Start button (14) to activate this function.

(The display will shows the time and

the power level selected).

• It is possible to access the time of day even while the oven is operating,. Simply push the Clock button (9). The correct time will appear on the display for about 3 seconds.

• You can check on the progress whenever you please by opening the oven door and taking a close look at the foodstuff. By doing so, you interrupt the microwaves, but their emission will resume when you close the door again and push the Start button (14).

• If for any reason whatsoever it becomes necessary to interrupt the cooking without opening the door, simply push the Stop/Clear button (7).

• To stop the cooking, do as follows:

-if the oven door is open, push the Stop/Clear button (7) once;

-if the oven is operating, push the Stop/Clear button (7) twice;

-if the oven is turned off and its door closed, push the Stop/Clear button (7) once.

• The cooking time and the microwave power may be changed even after you have pushed the Start button (14).

5. Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps and the word End will appear on the display.

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KEEPING FOOD WARM

• This function enables you to keep food hot, whether that food be just cooked or re-heated, without having it get dry or stick to its container.

• Selecting the

1 power level and covering the food with a plate or plastic film, you will find that

foods will remain warm up to serving time

• You can leave foods in their cooking container if they are covered.

HEATING

Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods.

• We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. (it must be piping hot!). Leave to stand for a few minutes as you will not be able to eat that food immediately because it will be too hot.

• This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed.

• To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules:

- remove the food from its metal containers;

- cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in this way , all the food’s natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may also cover the food with an upside-down plate;

- if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep the heat uniform at the same time;

- follow the cooking times listed with great caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must be lengthened

• Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food’ s initial temperature, the longer the time needed for heating.

• Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, however, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long.

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4 - 5

0’.5”-0’.10”

0’.10”-0’.15”

0’.25”-0’.30”

4 - 6 4 - 6

3 - 5

5 - 7

4 - 6

6 - 8 5 - 7 3 - 5

8 - 10

6 - 8 7 - 9

4 - 6

2 - 2’.30” 1’.30” - 2 1’.30” - 2

4 - 5

1’.30” - 2 1 - 1’.30” 1 - 1’.30”

3 - 4

5 - 6

0’.7”-0’.12”

0’.12”-0’.17”

0’.35”-0’.40”

6 - 8 6 - 8 5 - 7

7 - 9

6 - 8

8 - 10

7 - 9 5 - 7

10 - 12

8 - 10 9 - 11

6 - 8

2’.30”-3 2-2’.30” 2-2’.30”

5 - 6

2-2’.30” 1’.30”-2 1’.30”-2

4 - 5

Heating times

The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28). N.B.: Some foodstuffs can easily be reheated by using the pre-memorised Quick menu functions (see p. 26 or p. 45).

SOFTENING FOOD

• Chocolate/icing

• Butter

• Yoghurt

• Baby’s bottle

• Packet of lasagne or of pasta with filling

• Packet of meat with and/or vegetables

• Packet of fish and/or vegetables

• Plate of meat and/or vegetables

• Plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne

• Plate of fish and/or rice

• Packet of lasagne or of pasta with filling

• Packet of meat with rice and/or vegetables

• Packet of fish and/or precooked vegetables

• Packet of fish and/or raw vegetables

• Portion of meat and/or vegetables

• Portion of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne

• Portion of fish and/or rice

• 1 cup of water

• 1 cup of milk

• 1 cup of coffee

• 1 plate of broth

• 1 cup of water

• 1 cup of milk

• 1 cup of coffee

• 1 plate of broth

100 gr

50 -70 gr

125 gr 240 gr

400 gr 400 gr 300 gr

400 gr 400 gr

300 gr

400 gr 400 gr 300 gr 300 gr

400 gr 400 gr 300 gr

180 cc 150 cc 100 cc 300 cc

Put on a plate. Mix the icing once.

Remove metal foil

Heat the baby’s bottle without the teat and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform. Check the temperature of the contents before use. With milk at room temperature the

heating time is lower . To avoid risk of fire when using dried milk please stir evenly. Please use already sterilized milk.

Packets of any kind of commercially available pre-cooked food, to be heated to a temp. of 70° C. Remove the food from any rice metal packets and put it directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten. For best results, always cover the food.

Portions of any kind of already cooked food, to heat to a temp. of 70°C. The food is placed directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten and is always covered either with a transparent film or with an upturned plate.

Packets of any kind of commercially available pre-cooked frozen food, to be heated to a temp. of 70° C directly in its packet. Remove the food from any metal containers and put it directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten, increasing cooking time by a few minutes.

Remove the raw food from the packets and place it in a container suitable for microwaves and cover.

Portions of any kind of already cooked frozen food, to be heated to a temperature of 70°C. Place the frozen food in the plate from which it is to be eaten and cover it with another upturned plate or pyrex dish. Check that it is hot in the centre; where possible, mix the food.

All the drinks should be mixed after being heated to make the temperature uniform. For the broth we recommend covering it with an upturned plate.

Type Quantity

power

level

time (min.)

Notes

time (min.)

3 5

“ “

“ “ “

“ “

“

“ “ “

“

“ “ “

“ “ “ “

850/900W

750/800W

CHILLED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C

CHILLED PRECOOKED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO APPROX. 70°C

FROZEN FOOD TO REHEAT/COOK (INITIAL TEMP. -18°/-20°C) UP TO APPROX. 70°C

CHILLED DRINKS (INITIAL TEMP. 5°/8° C) UP TO APPROX. 70°C

DRINKS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (INITIAL TEMP. 20°/30°C) UP TO APPROX. 70° C

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COOKING

Cooking times for meat, poultry and fish

Food

BEEF

Meat loaf Meat loaf

Loin Roast, leg

VEAL

Stew Roast (rolled loaf) Sliced rump steak

PORK

Leg Roast Saddle of pork

LAMB

Leg Fresh hamburgers Goulash Sausages

POULTRY: CHICKEN

Whole Half Pieces Breast

TURKEY

Pieces Breast

DUCK

Whole

FISH

Filleted Slices Whole Whole Crayfish Cut-up fish

(*) Mix together 500 grams

of ground beef, eggs, ham, bread crumbs, etc.

Turn at the halfway point

Stir 2 or 3 times Turn at the halfway point Turning not necessary

Turn at the halfway point Turn at the halfway point Turn at the halfway point

Turn at the halfway point

Stir 2 or 3 times

Turn at the halfway point Turning not necessary Turning not necessary Turning not necessary

Turn at the halfway point Turning not necessary

Turn at the halfway point

Cover while cooking Cover while cooking Cover while cooking Cover while cooking Cover while cooking Cover while cooking

900 gr 800 gr

600 gr

1 kg

700 gr

1 kg

200 gr 500 gr

1 kg

700 gr

1 kg 100 gr 1,5 kg 300 gr

1,5 kg 500 gr 500 gr 300 gr

1,5 kg 500 gr

1,5 kg 300 gr

300 gr 500 gr 250 gr 500 gr 400 gr

“ “

“ “ “

“ “

5 4

“ “ “ “

“ “

“

“ “ “ “ “

18 -20

15 - 20 17 - 22

25 - 30 17 - 22

25 - 30 10 - 15

15 - 20 25 - 30 17 - 22

25 - 30

7 - 10 35 - 40 10 - 14

40 - 45 15 - 20 15 - 20 10 - 14

40 - 45 15 - 20

40 - 45

4 - 7 6 - 9

7 - 10

4 - 7 6 - 9 6 - 9

22 - 24 20 - 25

22 - 27 32 - 37

22 - 27 32 - 37 15 - 20

20 - 25 32 - 37 22 - 27

32 - 37 10 - 13 45 - 50 14 - 19

50 - 55 20 - 25 20 - 25 14 - 19

50 - 55 20 - 25

50 - 55

7 - 10 9 - 12

10 - 13

7 - 10 9 - 12 9 - 12

5 5

2 5

3 3 3

5 5 3

8 8

2 2 2 2 2 2

Quantity

Power

Level

Standing

time

(minutes)

MEATS

You can make roasts, braised meats and stews. Turn over and rotate those large pieces which cannot be stirred. Be careful not to be deceived by the meat’s outward appearance (during and at the end of the cooking), because it may not have the brownish colour common to meats prepared in a regular oven. In return, however, the nutritional values and flavour of meat are retained to an exceptional degree.

POULTRY

You can defrost and then cook all types of poultry in a microwave oven. Poultry skin may not roast to the colour usually associated with other ovens: to obtain a golden brown tone, baste the skin with a brush dipped in melted butter or margarine.

FISH

In a microwave oven, fish can be prepared very quickly and with excellent results. You can season it with a little oil or butter (or not season it at all, if you so prefer). Cover the fish with clear-sheet. The skin is to be slit, of course, and filleted fish must be placed in a uniform fashion. We recommend that you not use this oven to cook fish which has been dipped in egg batter.

Notes

Time to be

set

(minutes)

850/900W

output power

750/800W

output power

Time to be

set

(minutes)

If you wish to make meat more tender, we recommend that you add 1/2 of a cup of water at the start of the cooking process.The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) var y in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28).

(*) These indications are suitable for carrying out the minced meat cooking test in accordance with IEC regulation

705, test C. Cover the container with a transparent film for microwave oven, perforated in several places

Further instructions, also with regard to other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2

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GREENS AND VEGETABLES

Greens and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven retain more of their colour and nutritional value than when cooked in traditional ovens. Per every 500 gr. of greens or vegetables add about 5 teaspoons of water

Greens and vegetables must always be covered with clear-sheet.

Sturdier Items (e.g., carrots) should be cut into regular-sized pieces.. Stir greens and vegetables at least once at the halfway point. Add a little salt only at the end.

N.B: The cooking times on this table are approximate and depend on the weight, the temperature

before cooking, and the sturdiness as well as the constitution of the greens and vegetables.

“ “

“ “ “ “ “ “ “ “

“ “ “

“ “ “ “

500 gr 300 gr

500 gr 500 gr

500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 450 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr

250 gr

300 gr

500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr

4 4

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 4

Cut into 2-cm. pieces. It would be better to use artichoke bottoms. Cut into pieces. Separate into individual “florets”. Leave whole. Cut into strips. Cut into strips. Cut into same-size pieces. Separate into stalks. Separate into pieces. Cut into cubes.. Cut into strips. Leave whole. No water is needed. Whole, but of the same size. No water is needed. Cover after having washed and drained the leaves.

Cut into quarters. Cut into pieces. Cut into same-size pieces. Cut into slices.

Type

Quantity

Power

Selector

Notes

Standing

time

(minutes)

• Asparagus

• Artichokes

• Green beans

• Broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• White cabbage

• Red cabbage

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Celery

• Eggplant

• Leek

• Mushrooms

• Onions

• Spinach

• Peas

• Fennel

• Peppers

• Potatoes

• Zucchini

Cooking times for greens and vegetables

Time to be

set

(minutes)

850/900W

output power

750/800W

output power

Time to be

set

(minutes)

The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28).

9 - 10

11 - 12

7 - 8

7 - 8 7 - 8 7 - 8

9 - 10

11 - 12

7 - 8 6 - 7 6 - 7 6 - 7

5 - 6

6 - 7

10 - 11 12 - 13

9 - 10

8 - 9 7 - 8

11 - 12 12 - 13

13 - 14

9 - 10

9 - 10 9 - 10

9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 14

9 - 10

8 - 9 8 - 9 8 - 9

7 - 8

8 - 9

12 - 13 14 - 15 11 - 12 10 - 11

9 - 10

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SOUPS AND RICE

• Soups or broth usually require a smaller amount of liquid because the evaporation in microwave ovens is rather limited. Because it is a dehydrating agent, salt must be added only when the cooking is finished or during the standing time.

• It is correct to say that the temperature required for cooking rice in a microwave oven (as is true also for pasta) is more or less the same as that needed to cook this foodstuff over a burner on a regular stove. The advantage of preparing a risotto dish in a microwave oven lies in the fact that you do not have to stir the rice constantly (two or three times is enough). The ingredients are placed in a container suitable for microwave ovens and covered with clearsheet (for about 300 gr. of rice, you need 750 gr. of broth with the oven programmed at top power for about 12 to 15 minutes). In addition, the rice will not stick to the bottom of its container and, since it can be cooked in a tureen or some other such receptacle to be brought to the table, you will not have to transfer that rice to a serving plate.

May be used in combination with any cream whatsoever To be filled with jam or jelly. The pineapple slices can be laid on the bottom of the pin plate or cut into pieces and mixed into the dough. The apples are spread on top as a decorative effect. Excellent when filled with cream. Mix with a whisk every 30 seconds The pears are to be cut into quarters. The apples are to be cut into pieces. These indications are suitable for

carrying out the cooking test in accordance with IEC regulation 705, par. 17.3, test A and test B respectively. Further instructions, also with regard to other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2

Nut cake (700 gr)

Viennese torte (850 gr) Pineapple cake (800 gr)

Apple cake (1000 gr)

Coffee cake (750 gr) Zabaione Cooked pears (300 gr) Cooked apples (300 gr) Egg custard (750 gr) Test A Sponge cake (475 gr) Test B

“ “

“

4 5

“

5 5

5 3 3 3 5

13 - 17

17 - 21 15 - 19

17 - 21

13 - 17

1,30 - 3

3 - 5 4 - 6

14 - 16

6 - 7

Type/quantity

Power

Selector

Standing

time

(minutes)

Observations and advice

BROWNING

The foodstuffs most difficult to brown while being cooked in a microwave oven are usually cutlets, scaloppine, and chicken breasts. To obtain such a browning effect, however, you are advised to grease the outer portion with butter (preferably combined with paprika). You will find on the market sauces especially researched to give colour to foodstuffs cooked in a microwave oven. In each and every case, you must allow the meats or fish to be browned to absorb some fatty and colouring substances.

18 - 23

22 - 27 20 - 25

22 - 27

18 - 23

4 - 6 6 - 8

7 - 10

18 - 20

8 - 9

Cooking times for baked goods and fruit

Time to be

set

(minutes)

850/900W

output power

750/800W

output power

Time to be

set

(minutes)

FRUIT AND BAKED GOODS

Baked goods rise (at lower oven power) much more than then do with regular baking. Since no crust is formed, it is better to garnish the surface portions with cream or icing (e.g., chocolate); in addition, you must keep the item being baked fully covered, because such foodstuffs tend to dry out more quickly than those baked in a regular oven. Fruit is to be pierced if cooked with its peel on and is to be kept covered: it is essential that you adhere to the standing time (3 to 5 minutes).

The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28).

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5. Push the Power Level button (4) until you have selected the power you wish to employ (5 = maximum, 1 = minimum). If you do not push this button, the oven will operate at full power.

(On the display, the indicator at the

bottom will show the power level selected.)

PROGRAMMING SEVERAL OPERATIONS ONE AFTER ANOTHER

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY

2. Set the time desired by turning the Timer knob (8) or by pushing the Time Adjust

buttons (8).

(The display

will begin blinking.)

• You may set up the following sequences:

- defrosting + cooking

- cooking 1 + cooking 2

- defrosting + cooking 1 + cooking 2 Example: Setting up a defrosting + cooking sequence

7. Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps and the word End will appear on the display.

1. Push the Defrost button (2). (The display will

begin blinking at 0:00 and the defrosting function indicator at the upper left will come on).

3. Push the Micro button (3). (The display will

begin blinking at 0:00 and the microwave-function indicator at the upper left as well as the maximum-power indicator on the right will come on.)

4. Set the time desired by turning the knob (8) or by pushing the Time adjust buttons (8).

(The display will begin blinking.)

6. Push the Start button (14) to initiate the sequence.

(The display will show in order the

time for the function selected.)

and

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USING THE "QUICK MENU" BUTTONS

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY

1. Press the Quick Menu button desired (see above).

(The pre-set time will blink on the display, while the second indicator in the upper left and the one below it for the pre-set microwave power will switch on.)

2. Push the Start button (14) to tur n the oven on.

3. When the set time has expired, you will hear three (3) long beeps and the word End will appear on the display.

The "Quick Menu" buttons apply to five (5) different programmes with "pre-memorised" cooking times and power levels. These programmes guarantee excellent results for the dishes indicated in the table below.

Button What you can make Recommendations

(6) Beverages

• Press 1 time

• Press 2 times

• Press 3 times

• Press 4 times

• Reheat one small cup of cof fee (60 cc) already at room temperature.

• Reheat 2 small cups or one large cup of coffee (120 cc) already at room temperature

• Reheat one large cup (200 cc) still at refrigerator temperature

• Reheat one serving of soup (300 cc) still at refrigerator temperature.

After having heated the liquid, stir well to give it an even temperature

(11) Jacket potatoes

• Press 1 time

• Press 2 times

• Press 3 times

• Cook 200 gr. of potatoes

• Cook 400 gr. of potatoes

• Cook 600 gr. of potatoes

Wash the skin very well, puncture with a fork, and place on the turntable. T o be served hot with a butter or cheese filling.

• Reheat a 100-gr. serving still at refrigerator temperature.

• Reheat 250 gr. of meat or meat + vegetables still at refrigerator temperature

(5) Pop Corn

• Press 1 time

• Make one 100-gr. package of popcorn prepared for use in a microwave oven.

Carefully read the instructions on the package and place on the turntable.

• Heat 1 frozen pre-cooked pizza (300 gr.).

• To reheat one pack (max. 300 gr. of frozen pre-cooked food or a max. of 300 gr. of frozen ready meals (eg. meat or vegetables).

• To reheat two packs (max. 550 gr. of frozen pre-cooked food or a max. of 550 ge. of frozen ready meals (eg. meat or vegetables).

Place the pizza right on the turntable.

If the pack is suitable for microwave cooking, rest it directly on the turntable. Alternatively tip the contents of the tray onto the serving plate and cover it with transparent film or an upturned plate.

• TO SET PRE-MEMORISED COOKING TIMES, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:

Suggested for reheating foods cooked and placed in the refrigerator the previous day. Cover with transparent film or an upturned plate.

(12) Chilled Ready Meals

• Press 1 time

• Press 2 times

(13) Pizza frozen pre-cooked food

• Press 1 time

• Press 2 times

• Press 3 times

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PROGRAMMING "QUICK REHEAT": FROM 1 TO 6 MINUTES AT MAXIMUM POWER

MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY

1. Push the + 1 min button (10).

(The display will begin blinking at 1:00 and the second indicator at the upper left for the microwave function as well as the first indicator at the lower right for the microwave power will come on.)

2. Push the Start button (14) to activate the microwaves.

3. Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps and the word End will appear on the display.

This function is very useful when heating small amounts of food or drink, or for adding an extra minute when cooking time has already elapsed.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (U.K. ONLY)

A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate

a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Ver y carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard. With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse.

If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover , the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug.

B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the

instructions provided below:

The temperature increases by 30 seconds every time you push the button up to a maximum of 6 minutes.

CHILD SAFETY DEVICE

To prevent unwanted and accidental use of the oven, the electronic control un it is fitted with the following safety devices:

1 START button block

- When the oven is off and programming has not begun (the clock is displayed), keep the STARTbutton depressed (16) for 5 seconds.

- You will hear a short beep and it will no longer be possible to cook with the oven.

- To turn off the safety block, keep the START button (16) pressed until you hear a beep.

2 Cooking time modification block

When set, this safety device prevents cooking times from being tampered with or modified while cooking is underway. This avoids the time being accidentally and dangerously prolonged (the food might burn!).

- When the oven is off and programming has not begun (the clock is displayed), press the

STOP/CLEAR button (10) for

5 seconds.

- You will hear a short beep and it will no longer be possible to modifying cooking times while cooking in underway.

- To turn off the safety block, keep the

STOP/CLEAR button (10) pressed until you hear a beep.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the plug from the socket before beginning any cleaning or maintenance operations.

Cleaning

To keep your microwave oven in the best condition, you are advised to clean regularly the door as well as the interior and exterior with a damp cloth and neutral soap or liquid detergent. Always keep the microwave outlet cover (F) free of fat or splashed grease. Never use abrasive detergents, scouring pads or tools with metal rivets when you clean the oven’s exterior. In addition, be careful not to let water or liquid detergent seep into the air and steam outlet slots located atop the oven. Do not use ammonia-based detergents. We likewise recommend that you do not use alcohol, steel wool or abrasive detergents to clean the inside and outside door surfaces in order to avoid scraches. T o be assured of perfect closing, always keep the inner portion of the oven door clean, being careful not to let any dirt or food residue get caught between the door and the front of the oven.

Give a regular cleaning to the air intake holes found on the back of the oven so that they will not become blocked up with dust or dirt deposits as time goes by.

Every now and then, it will be necessary to remove the turntable (D) and its support device (E) and clean them, just as you must for the floor of the oven itself. Wash the turntable and its support device in sudsy water obtained by using neutral soap (these pieces may

likewise be cleaned in a dishwasher). Never place the turntable in cold water after a prolonged heating session; the extreme thermal shock could irreparably damage the turntable. The turntable motor is sealed tight. When you are cleaning the floor of the oven, however, be careful not to let water seep under the turntable spindle (B).

If something seems not to be working

If you should discover a flaw or defect, contact a Service Centre authorised by the manufacturer. In any case, before calling our technicians, you should carry out the following simple checks:

problema cause/remedy

• The oven is not working.

• Condensation on the cooking level and inside the oven

• Sparks inside the oven

• The food is not heating sufficiently.

• The food is getting burned

• The food is not cooking in a uniform manner

• The door is not properly closed.

• The plug has not been placed properly in the electrical outlet.

• The outlet is not providing electricity (check the building’s fuse box).

• The time has not been set correctly.

• When foods containing water are cooked, it is completely normal for the steam formed inside the oven to issue forth and to condense inside the oven itself or on the cooking level.

• When cooking with a microwave oven, do not make use of metal containers or bags or packages having metal clips.

• Select the correct cooking method or increase the cooking time.

• The food was not completely defrosted before being placed in the oven.

• Select a lower power level or shorten the cooking time.

• Stir the food while it is cooking: Bear in mind that food cooks better if cut into pieces of equal size.

• The turntable is stuck.

In case oven-light is burned, you may continue to use the oven anyway. To replace the light, contact authorised Assistance.

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