Delonghi MW 505, MW 505CV Instructions Manual

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CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL

1.1 Description of oven and control panel ...........................Page 27

1.1 Important safety warnings ............................................Page 27

1.2 Technical data .............................................................Page 29

1.3 Installation and electrical connections ............................Page 29

1.4 Standard accessories ...................................................Page 30

1.5 Ovenware....................................................................Page 31

1.6 Rules and tips for using the oven ..................................Page 32

CHAPTER 2 - USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE FUNCTIONS

2.1 Setting the clock ..........................................................Page 33

2.2 Programming cooking ..................................................Page 34

2.3 Quick heat .................................................................Page 36

2.4 Sicurezza bambini........................................................Page 36

2.5 Energy saving function ..................................................Page 36

CHAPTER 3 - USING THE OVEN: TIPS AND COOKING TIME TABLES

3.1 Defrosting ...................................................................Page 37

3.2 Heating........................................................................Page 38

3.3 Cuocere antipasti, primi piatti........................................Page 39

3.4 Cooking meat...............................................................Page 39

3.5 Cooking side dishes and vegetables ..............................Page 40

3.6 Cooking fish.................................................................Page 41

3.7 Cooking cakes, pastries and desserts .............................Page 41

3.8 Cooking using the PIZZA function (not all models) ..........Page 42

3.9 Cooking using the STEAM function (not all models).........Page 44

CHAPTER 4 - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

4.1 Cleaning ......................................................................Page 46

4.2 Maintenance ................................................................Page 47

INDEX

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1.1 DESCRIPTION OF OVEN AND CONTROL PANEL

A Grill element
B Control panel
C Microwave outlet cover
D Tu rntable spindle
E Inside of door
F Wire rack
G Tu rntable
H Turntable support
I Pizza plate

STEAM ACCESSORIES:
L Metal lid with handle
M Plastic divider for double cooking
N Metal base
O Plastic base

1. Time and function display

2. PIZZA button: to cook frozen snacks

3. STEAM button: to cook using the steam accessory

4. FUNCTION button: to select the function

5. POWER LEVEL button: to select microwave power

level

1 = 150W
2 = 240W
3 = 400W
4 = 560W
5 = 800W

6. TIME ADJUST buttons: to set the clock and

cooking time

7. STOP button: to stop cooking and clear settings

8. START button: to start cooking and quick heating

1.2 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference.
NB: 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. This microwave oven is
not designed for use in a kitchen unit or flush mounted.

1) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, do not use the appliance until it has been repaired by
a qualified service engineer (trained by the manufacturer or by the dealer's Customer Service).

2) WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified service engineer to carry out any service or
repair operation involving 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: Accessible parts could become very hot during use. Keep children away from the oven. Do
not allow the appliance to be used by persons (including children) with psychological, physical or sensory
impairments or with inadequate experience or knowledge, unless closely supervised and instructed by
someone responsible for their safety who can ensure they are aware of the dangers associated with inap­propriate use. Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

5) WARNING: when operating in combi mode, the oven becomes extremely hot. Do not allow children to use
it without adult supervision.

6) Do not tamper with the safety devices in an attempt to operate the oven with the door open.

7) Do not operate the oven if objects of any kind become lodged 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 cleaning pro­ducts. Do not allow dirt or remains of food to accumulate between the front panel of the oven and the door.

8) Do not operate the oven if the power cable or plug is damaged as there is a risk of electric shock. To avoid

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electric shock, if the power cable is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer, an autho­rised technical assistance centre, or a suitably qualified service engineer.

9) If smoke comes out of the oven, switch off and unplug immediately. Keep the door closed to stifle any

flames.

10)Use utensils suitable for microwave ovens only. In order to avoid overheating and the consequent risk of
fire, it is advisable to check the oven when cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, card­board or other inflammable materials, and when heating small quantities of food.

11)Never place the turntable in water after it has been heated for a long time. The resulting thermal shock
would break the turntable.

12)When cooking in "MICROWAVE ONLY" and "COMBI MICROWAVE" modes, you must NEVER preheat the
oven (without containing food). NEVER operate it when empty as sparks could be produced.

13)Before using the oven, make sure the utensils and containers chosen are suitable for microwave oven use
(see the section on "Ovenware") .

14)The appliance becomes hot when in operation. Never rest anything on top of the oven while in use. Never
touch the grill elements inside the oven.

15)When heating liquids (water, coffee, milk, etc.), a delayed action may cause the contents to boil over unex­pectedly with a risk of scalds. To avoid this, you should place a plastic spoon or a glass rod in the contai­ner before starting to heat liquids. Always take extreme care when handling the container.

16)Do not heat spirits with a high alcohol content, or large quantities of oil. Both types of liquid are flamma­ble!

17)The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns. You should stir or mix the food to guarantee an even tempe­rature. When using commercial bottle sterilisers, ALWAYS make sure the container is filled with the quan­tity of water specified by the manufacturer before starting heating.

18)Failure to clean the oven could lead to deterioration of the surface. This may shorten the working life of the
appliance and create risk situations.

19)Do not use abrasive cleaning products or metal scrapers to clean the glass door of the oven as this could
damage the surface and cause breakage.

20)All microwaves are tested and approved in accordance with current electromagnetic safety and compati­bility regulations and standards. As a precautionary measure, pacemaker manufacturers recommend wea­rers to keep a minimum distance of 20-30 cm between an operating microwave oven and the pacemaker
in order to avoid possible interference with the pacemaker. If you suspect there may be interference, turn
the microwave off immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker. If the oven overheats (pro­longed use, use empty, etc), the safety thermostat could turn the oven off. After cooling down, the oven will
operate as normal.

22)The door and other oven surfaces may become very hot when the oven is in use.
NB: When the oven is used for the first time, a "new" smell and a small amount of smoke may be produ­ced for the first ten minutes or so. This is normal and due to the protective substances applied to the grill
element.

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1.4 INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

1) Unpack the oven and remove the protective packaging containing the turn­table (G), turntable support (H) and accessories. Check that the turntable
spindle (D) is correctly inserted at the centre of the turntable.

2) Clean the inside of the oven with a soft, damp cloth.

3) Check that the oven has not been damaged during transport. Check in par­ticular that the door opens and closes properly.

4) Place the oven on a flat, stable surface at a height of at least 85 cm and out
of reach of children as the door may become very hot during cooking.

5) When positioning the oven on the worktop, take care to maintain a gap

of approx. 5 cm between the oven and the walls to its rear and sides and
a gap of at least 30 cm above the oven (fig. 1).

6) Do not block the air intake vents. In particular, never place anything on top
of the oven and make sure the air and steam outlet vents (on the top, bottom
and rear of the appliance) are ALWAYS FREE (fig. 2).

7) Place the turntable support (H) in the centre of the circular housing and rest
the turntable (G) on top. The spindle (D) must be inserted into the housing
in the centre of the turntable.

NB: never place the oven on or near heat sources (for example, on top of
a refrigerator) (fig. 3).

8) The appliance must be connected to a socket with a minimum current rating
of 16A. Make sure the household main switch has a minimum rating of 16A
to avoid it tripping unexpectedly during operation of the oven.

9) Position the oven in such a way that the power plug and socket are easily
accessible.

10)Before you switch on the oven, check that the mains voltage corresponds to
that specified on the oven rating plate and that the power socket is properly

On some models, the microwave output power is also given in this symbol,
reproduced on the control panel.

POWER OUTPUT

The power output of your oven in WATTS is given on the rating plate of your appliance under the heading
MICRO OUTPUT. When you consult tables, always refer to the output of your oven!

It is also useful when consulting microwave recipe books.

fig. 1

1.3 TECHNICAL DATA

External dimensions (LxHxD) 450x260x380
Internal dimensions (LxHxD) 290x180x315
Approximate weight: 13 kg.
For further information, see the rating plate on the appliance.

This appliance complies with EC directive 2004/108/EC on electromagnetic compatibility and European regulation no. 1935/2004 of
27/10/2004 on food contact materials. The product is classified as a Group 2, Class B, ISM appliance. Group 2 includes all ISM
(Industrial, Scientific or Medical) appliances in which radio frequencies are generated intentionally and/or used in the form of
electromagnetic radiation to treat materials, together with electroerosion equipment. Class B includes equipment for domestic use or on
premises directly connected to low voltage electricity supply for supplying buildings for residential use.

USCITA

ARIA

ENTRATA

ARIA

USCITA

ARIA

fig. 2

fig. 3

AIR OUTLET

AIR

OUTLET

AIR

INTAKE

30 cm

5 cm

earthed. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to observe
this safety precaution.

11)DO NOT remove the clear film on the inner surface of the door (see Fig. 4).

12)The majority of modern electronic appliances (TV, radio, stereo systems etc)
are shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic
appliances cannot be shielded from radio frequency signals coming from a
microwave oven. You should therefore keep these appliances at least 1-2
metres away from a microwave in operation.

1.5 STANDARD ACCESSORIES

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WIRE RACK

Grill only function and Pizza function:

for all types of grilled food.

TURNTABLE

The turntable must be used for all functions.

PIZZA PLATE (not all models)

The plate must be used for the "Pizza" function (see page 42)

STEAM ACCESSORY (not all models)

fig. 4

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1.6 OVENWARE

In the microwave only and combi with microwave functions, any glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramic, china or
terracotta ovenware may be used provided it has no metal decorations or parts (e.g. gold decorations, metal
handles, feet etc.).
Heat resistant plastic plates can also be used, but only for "microwave only" cooking.
If you are in doubt as to the suitability of a particular container, carry out this simple test - place the empty
container in the oven for 60 seconds at maximum power (microwave only function).
If the container remains cold or heats up only slightly, it is suitable for microwave cooking.
If it becomes very hot (or sparks are produced), the container is not suitable.
When heating up for brief periods, paper napkins, cardboard trays or disposable plastic plates can be used
as a base.
The size and shape of containers must allow them to rotate easily inside the oven.

Metal, wood, cane and crystal glass containers are not suitable for microwave cooking.

Remember that the microwaves heat the food not the ovenware. Food can therefore be cooked directly on the
serving plate, thus avoiding using and cleaning saucepans.
Always use oven mitts as the very hot food may transmit heat to the plate.
If the oven is set to "Grill only", all types of ovenware can be used.
The following table provides useful guidelines for choosing ovenware:

Metal

containers

Paper or
cardboard

Plastic

Aluminium

foil

Terracotta

Pyroceram

PyrexGlass

NOYESYESNOYESYESYESYES

NONONONOYESYESYESNO

YESNONOYESYESYESYESNO

"Microwave only" function

"Microwave + Grill" and
"Pizza" functions

"Grill only" function

Steam accessory only "Steam" function

1.7 RULES AND TIPS FOR USING THE OVEN

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Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation. They occur in nature in the
form of light waves (eg. sunlight). In the oven, these waves penetrate food from
all directions to heat water, fat and sugar molecules. Heat is generated in the
food itself, while the container warms up as a result of heat spreading from the
food only. In microwave cooking, food does not stick to the dish. You can
therefore use very little fat and in some cases no fat at all.
As microwave cooking is low fat, microwave prepared food is considered to be
very healthy. Microwave cooking also involves lower temperatures than
traditional cooking. It therefore dehydrates foods less, destroys less of their
nutritional value and retains more original flavour.

Fundamental rules for correct microwave cooking

1) Cooking time depends directly on the size and evenness of the food. A cas­serole will cook faster than a roast because it consists of smaller regular­sized pieces. When you refer to the cooking tables later in this manual,
remember that you must increase or reduce cooking time to match the volu­me of food you are cooking. Always respect standing time, in other words,
the length of time you must leave food to "rest" after cooking. Standing time
ensures that food is served at an even temperature throughout. The tempe­rature of meat, for example, can rise between 5°C and 8°C (approx. 9°F to
15°F) during standing time. Food can be left to stand inside or outside the
oven.

2) Always mix or stir food several times during cooking. This not only ensures
even temperature distribution but also reduces cooking time.

3) Turn food over during cooking. This is specially important for meat, whether
in large pieces (roasts, whole chickens, etc.) or small pieces (chicken brea­sts, casseroles, etc.).

4) Pierce foods with skins, shells or peel (eg. apples, potatoes, tomatoes,

frankfurters, fish, etc.) with a fork at several points to allow steam to esca­pe from inside. This prevents these foods from exploding inside the oven
(see fig. 5).

5) If you are cooking a number of portions of the same type of food (eg. boi­led potatoes), arrange the portions in a ring around the outside of an oven­proof dish to ensure they cook evenly (see fig. 6).

6) The lower the temperature at which food is placed in the oven, the longer the
cooking time required. Food placed in the oven at room temperature will
cook sooner than food coming directly from the refrigerator.

7) Always place dishes and containers in the middle of the turntable.

8) It is perfectly normal for condensation to form inside the oven and near the
air outlet vents. To reduce this, cover the food with clear film, greaseproof
paper, glass covers or simply an upturned plate. Foods with a high water
content (eg. greens and vegetables) cook better when covered. Covering
food also helps keep the inside of the oven clean. Use clear film suitable for
microwave cooking.

9) Do not microwave cook eggs in their shells (fig. 7). Pressure will build up
inside and can cause the egg to explode, even after cooking has finished.
Do not heat eggs cooked in their shells. Heat scrambled eggs only.

10)Always open air-tight or sealed containers before placing them in the oven,
otherwise pressure will build up inside and may cause them to swell and
explode even after cooking has finished.

fig. 5

fig. 6

fig. 7