Delonghi MW 663 F Instructions Manual

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CONTROL PANEL

1. Time and function display

2. button: adjusts the clock

3. COMBI FUNCTION button: selects functions

4. GRILL button

5. FAN button

6. MICRO button

7. AUTO MENU button: rapid cooking programmes

8. TIME ADJUST knob: sets automatic defrosting, weight and cooking time.

12. STOP/CLEAR button: stops cooking and clears settings

13.START/+1 min button: starts cooking and rapid heating

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3

4

5

6
7

8

9

10

A

B

E

F

G

H

C

D

I

DESCRIPTION

A Grill element
B Control panel
C Microwave outlet cover
D Tu rntable spindle
E Inside of door
F Low wire rack
G High wire rack
H Turntable
I Turntable support ring

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CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL 1.1 Important safety warnings...........................................page 31

1.2 Technical specification ................................................page 32

1.3 Installation and electrical connection............................page 32

1.4 Standard accessories..................................................page 33

1.5 Ovenware..................................................................page 34

1.6 Rules and general tips for using the oven.....................page 35

CHAPTER 2 - USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE FUNCTIONS

2.1 Setting the clock.........................................................page 36

2.2 Setting the MICRO function.........................................page 37

Automatic defrosting ..................................................page 37

Keeping food warm, heating, cooking .........................page 38

2.3 Setting the FAN function .............................................page 43

2.4 How to set the GRILL function ......................................page 45

2.5 How to set the COMBI function ...................................page 47

2.6 How to set a sequence of two cooking operations.........page 48

2.7 How to set the AUTO MENU programmes ...................page 49

2.8 Quick heat.................................................................page 50

2.9 Child safety................................................................page 50

2.10Programmed start-up..................................................page 50

CHAPTER 3 - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

3.1 Cleaning....................................................................page 51

3.2 Maintenance..............................................................page 52

MPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste.
It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this ser­vice.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and
health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain
significant savings in energy and resources.As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances
separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

INDEX

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Read these instructions carefully 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, 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: Do not allow children to use the oven without supervision unless they
have been adequately instructed in how to use the oven safely and are aware of
the hazards of improper use. Keep children away from the oven while in opera­tion (risk of burns).

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 detergents. Do not allow dirt or remains
of food to accumulate between the front panel of the oven and the door.

8) When the door is open, do not place heavy objects on the door or pull
downwards excessively on the handle as the oven could tip over. Never rest hot
containers or pans (eg. just taken off the stove) on the open door.

9) Do not operate the oven if the power cable or plug is damaged as there is a risk
of electric shock. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorised technical service centre or a qualified electrician in
order to avoid all risk.

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

11)Use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens only. To avoid overheating and
the consequent risk of fire, you should check the oven when cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic, cardboard or other inflammable mate­rials and when heating small quantities of food.

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

13)When cooking in "MICROWAVE ONLY" and "COMBI WITH MICROWAVE"
functions, you must on no account preheat the oven (without containing food).
Never operate the oven when empty, as sparks may be produced.

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

15)The appliance becomes hot when in operation. Never touch the grill elements
inside the oven.

16)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 happening,
you should place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a glass rod in the container
before starting to heat liquids (fig. 4).
Always take extreme care when handling the container.

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

fig. 4

fig. 5

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

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• MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER: 900W (IEC705)
Consult the data plate on the rear of the oven for further details.

This appliance conforms to EC directives 89/336 and 92/31 on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC direc­tive no. 1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food.

1.3 INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

1) Unpack the oven and remove the protective packaging containing the turnta­ble (H), turntable support (I) and accessories. Check that the turntable spind­le (D) is fitted correctly into the recess in 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 25 cm above the oven (fig. 6).

18)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.
It is also advisable to stir or shake the food to ensure even heat distribution. When using commercial bot­tle sterilisers, ALWAYS make sure the container is filled with the quantity of water specified by the manu­facturer before starting heating.

19)Failure to clean the oven properly could result in damage to the surfaces. This could reduce the working
life of the oven and make it hazardous to 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 10 minutes or so.
This is normal and due to the protective substances applied to the grill element.

1.2 TECHNICAL DATA

• ENERGY CONSUMPTION (CENELEC HD 376 standards)

To reach 200°C 0,3 kWh
To maintain a temperature of 200°C for one hour 1,1 kWh
Total consumption 1,4 kWh

25 cm

5 cm

fig. 6

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

MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER

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

It will also be useful when you consult microwave recipes.

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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. 7).

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

N.B. Do not position the oven on or near sources of heat (for example on top
of a refrigerator) (fig. 8).

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 earthed.

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

1.4 STANDARD ACCESSORIES

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL

LOW WIRE RACK

FAN function:

use for all types of traditional
cooking, especially cakes, pastries
and desserts.

HIGH WIRE RACK

GRILL function:

for all types of grilled food.

TURNTABLE

Use for all operating and cooking
functions.

COMBI FUNCTION:

use for rapid cooking of meat,
potatoes, certain risen cakes or des­serts and dishes which require
browning on top (eg. lasagne).

fig. 8

USCITA

ARIA

ENTRATA

ARIA

USCITA

ARIA

fig. 7

AIR

OUTLET

AIR

OUTLET

AIR

INLET

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1.5 OVENWARE

In 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 (eg. gold paint decorations, metal
handles, feet etc.).
Heat resistant plastic containers may also be used, but only in microwave only mode.
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 30 seconds at maximum power (microwave only mode).
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.
You can also use heat resistant plastic containers.
When heating food 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.

Since microwaves heat food - and not the dish - you can also heat food on the plate you intend to serve it on.
This can save you a lot of unnecessary washing up.
Remember that heat may be transferred from the food to the plate. You may therefore have to use an oven
glove to take it out of the oven.
All standard ovenware may be used in "FAN", "GRILL" or "FAN + GRILL" functions.
The following table provides useful guidelines for choosing ovenware:

Metal

containers

Paper or

cardboard

Plastic

Aluminium

foil

Terracotta

Pyroceram

PyrexGlass

NOYESYESNOYESYESYESYES

NONONONOYESYESYESNO

YESNONOYESYESYESYESNO

MICRO function

FAN+MICRO MICRO+GRILL function

FAN FAN+GRILL function

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1.6 RULES AND TIPS FOR USING THE OVEN

CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL

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 it is low in fat, microwave cooking is considered to be 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.

Basic rules for microwave cooking

1) Cooking time depends directly on the size and consistency of the food. A
casserole will cook faster than a roast because it consists of smaller pieces
and because all the pieces are the same size. When you refer to the cooking
tables later in this manual, remember that you must increase or reduce
cooking time to match the quantity of food to be cooked. 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. 9).

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. 10).

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 condensation, cover food with clear film, wax
paper, a Pyrex lid or just a 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 made specifically for
microwave ovens.

9) Do not cook eggs in their shells (fig. 11). Pressure will build up inside and
can cause the egg to explode, even after cooking has finished. Do not reheat
eggs cooked in their shells. Reheat 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. 9

fig. 10

fig. 11