Delonghi MW 401 Instructions Manual

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GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN

What do I want to do?

•Keep food warm

•Defrost

•Melt butter and soften cheese

•Heat pastry goods

	What function should I		Use Instr.	Amt. & time
	choose?		page	chart page
	Microwave only	Power	27
			28
		75W
	Microwave only	Power	27	29
			28
		110W
		260W	27
			28	31
	Microwave only	Power or	33	33

MICROWAVE

375W

•Making boiled vegetables

•Cooking fish

•Cooking rice, making soup

•Heating foods already cooked

•Cooking fruit

•Grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast, etc. in a “traditional” way

	27
	32	32
Microwave only Power	33	31
	30	33
750W	33
Grill only	35	35

•Cooking vegetables au gratin

•Making lasagne or pasta oven dishes

•Making all types of roasts, poultry, skewered meats, etc.

			First stage
		Power
			or
Functions	in	Power				MICROWAVE
microwave	and			36
			525W		37	AND
grill sequence				37
			or
		Power
			Second stage
		Grill only	▼▼▼

T E C H N I C A L D A T A

Outer measurements (LxDxH)	480x272x360
Inner measurements (LxDxH)	285x180x290
Oven’s net volume	17 lt.
Approximate weight	14,6 kg.
Turntable diameter	27,5 cm
Oven light	25 W

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.

O U T P U T P O W E R

In this oven the maximum power yielded by the microwaves is 750W. This value is shown on the data plate placed on the back of the appliance, under the heading MICRO OUTPUT.

In some models the maximum power yielded in WATTS, is also indicated in the symbol on the side, shown on the door.

(ONLY FOR U.K.) The letter indicates the heating category to which your oven belongs: some chilled food pre-cooked frozen or chilled give heating instructions corresponding to the various categories. Follow those instructions related to the category indicated for your oven.

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.

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I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S

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

(E) 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 "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

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!

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air outlet

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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.

Quando si avvia l'apparecchio per la prima volta, è possibile che per un periodo

di 10 minuti circa, produca un odore di "nuovo" e un po' di fumo. Ció è causato solamente dalla presenza di sostanze protettive applicate alle resistenze.

N.B. When the oven is used for the first time it is possible that, for a period of approx. 10 minutes, it may produce a “new” smell and a small amount of smoke.

This is only a result of protective substances applied to the heating element.

E L E C T R I C A L C O N N E C T I O N S

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 Connection for UK only . . . . .see page 39

I N S T A L L A T I O N

1)After having removed the oven from its box, check to make certain that the turntable spindle (D) is correctly fitted into its housing. Place the turntable support (G) in the middle of the cooking chamber and set the turntable (F) on top of it. The spindle (D) 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)Set the oven on a flat, steady surface at least 85 cm. above the floor and out of the reach of small children, because when the oven is operating its door can get very hot.

4)After having placed the oven on its work level, make sure that there is still a free space of at

	least 5	cm.	between	the oven’s air outlet
	surfaces and the side as well as
	back walls, and a free space of
	at least 20 cm. above the
20 cm	oven (see Fig. 1). Also check
	5 cm to make sure the feed cord is
	not	touching		the	air outlet
	appliance’s		rear wall,

because the wall itself can

get very hot while the grill is being used.

air intake

fig. 2

5)Do not block the air intake. In particular, do not set anything atop the oven and check to be certain that the air outlet slots (located above, under and in the back of the oven) are ALWAYS FREE from obstruction (see Figs. 2 and 3).

air intake

fig. 3

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G L A S S W A R E A N D S I M I L A R I T E M S

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 (D) from its housing to prevent the turntable (F) 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.

If the oven is used in its grill only functions, any type of oven container may be used (see chart).

Cera-

Porce-

Earthen-

Plastic for

Paper

Paper

Card-

Metal

Glass-

Special

Glass

micro-

Pyrex

board

contain-

ware with

roasting

mics

lain

cups*

ware

waves

plates*

*

ers

metal

paper

parts

Microwave only

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

YES

Grill only

NO

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

YES

NO

YES

YES

YES

* If the cooking time required is too long, there is a possibility of fire.

D E S C R I P T I O N

O F

C O N T R O L S

UPPER KNOB

MICROWAVE POWER

GRILL FUNCTION

Turn the knob to the microwave function you wish to use or to the grill function (▼▼▼ )

LOWER KNOB:

TIMER

THIS KNOB STARTS ALL THE

COOKING OPERATIONS

Turn clockwise from 1 to 35 minutes. Once the set time expires, the oven will turn off and a buzzer will sound.

A C C E S S O R I E S			P R O V I D E D
	WIRE RACK		TURNTABLE

Grill only:	The turntable is used for all the
For all types of grilling.	functions.

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A D V I C E O N U S I N G Y O U R O V E N C O R R E C T L Y

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.

B a s i c r u l e s f o r c o r r e c t c o o k i n g w i t h a m i c r o w a v e o v e n

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,	fig. 4
	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 tempera-
	ture 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	fig. 5
	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 clearsheet made expressly for microwave ovens.

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M I C R O W A V E - O N L Y F U N C T I O N

MICROWAVE

This function is suitable for:
•	Keeping food hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	page	28
•	Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	page	28
•	Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	page	30

•Cooking stew, white meats, fruit, vegetables,

rice, soup and fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.page 32

•To brown the foods, to bake pastry and fruit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 34

TURNING THE OVEN ON USING ONLY THE MICROWAVE FUNCTION

1	Place the food in a
	container	suitable	for
	microwave	cooking	and

place it in the centre of the turntable

N.B: You do not have to pre-heat the oven.

Select the power you 2 want by turning the upper knob (microwave power

/ grill function)

N.B.: If the knob is turned to the ▼▼▼ symbol, the microwave function will not be activated (only the grill function will operate).

Set the cooking time you 3 want by turning the lowerknob (timer) in a clock-

wise direction.

Once the set cooking time 4 has expired, a buzzer will sound to signal that

your food is ready

ing D

You can interrupt operations any time you wish simply by turning the lower knob (timer) to the STOP position. You can also change the cooking time (while the foodstuff is being cooked) simply by turning this same knob forward or backward. You can check on the situation while the cooking is in progress by opening the door and examining the food. That move will interrupt the oven’s operations, but they will begin again once the door has been closed.

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