DeLonghi MW705, MW715 User Manual GB

CHAP. 1 – GENERAL 1.1 Important safety warnings .....................................pag. 29

1.2 Technical data ......................................................pag. 30

1.3 Installation and electrical connection......................pag. 30

1.4 Accessories supplied.............................................pag. 31

1.5 Ovenware to use..................................................pag. 32

1.6 Rules and general suggestions for using the oven ...pag. 33

CHAP. 2 – USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE MODES

2.1 Setting the clock ...................................................pag. 34

2.2 Programming the cooking .....................................pag. 35

2.3 Automatic sequence for defrosting and cooking......pag. 37

2.4 Recalling the pre-memorised recipes

(“AUTOMATIC FUNCTION” keys) .........................pag. 38

2.5 Quick Reheat .......................................................pag. 38

2.6 Child safety..........................................................pag. 38

2.7 Turntable stopper key ...........................................pag. 38

2.8 “Memotime” function ............................................pag. 38

CHAP. 3 – USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND TIME GRIDS

3.1 Defrosting ............................................................pag. 39

3.2 Reheating ............................................................pag. 40

3.3 Cooking with the "CROKANT" function

(not for all models) ...............................................pag. 41

3.4 Cooking antipasti, first courses ..............................pag. 43

3.5 Cooking meat .....................................................pag. 43

3.6 Cooking side dishes and vegetables ......................pag. 44

3.7 Cooking fish.........................................................pag. 45

3.8 Cooking desserts and cakes .................................pag. 45

3.9 Reheating/cooking using the “Automatic function”

keys.....................................................................pag. 46

3.10Simultaneous cooking on 2 levels ..........................pag. 47

CHAP. 4 – CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

4.1 Cleaning..............................................................pag. 49

4.2 Maintenance ........................................................pag. 50

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CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

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) The following warnings must be considered when the door is open: Do not
place heavy object on the door or pull the handle downwards any further as
the appliance may tip over. Never place hot containers or pans (e.g. just taken
off the stove) on the door.

8) Do not operate the oven if the supply cable or the plug is damaged, as this
may result in electric shocks.

9) If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and KEEP THE DOOR
CLOSED in order to stifle any flames.

10) 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.

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

12) When cooking "Only MICROWAVE" and "COMBINED WITH 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.

13) 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").

14) During the use the appliance becomes hot. Do not touch the heating elements
inside the oven.

15) 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.

16) Do not heat spirit with a high alcohol content, nor large quantities of oil, as
these could catch fire !

fig. 1

fig. 3

fig. 5

fig. 4

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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.

1.3 INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

1) Remove the oven from the packaging. When moving the appliance, never use the door handle as a grip.
Remove the protective wrapping from the turntable (H), support (I) and the
accessories. Check that the turntable spindle (D) is correctly inserted in the cor­responding groove in the centre of the turntable.

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

3) Check that there is no damage as a result of transportation, and in particular
that the door opens and closes properly.

4) Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface at a height of at least 85 cm, out of
the reach of children, since the door can become very hot during cooking.

5) When positioning the appliance on the worktop, make sure that there a gap

o approx. 5 cm between the surfaces of the appliance and the rear and side
walls, and a gap of at least 25 cm above the oven (fig. 6).

6) Do not block the air intake vents. In particular, do not place any objects on top of
the oven and check that the air and steam outlets (placed on the top, on the bot­tom and or on the back of the appliance) are ALWAYS FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS
(fig. 7).

7) Place the support (I) in the centre of the circular groove and attach the turn­table (H) to it. The spindle (D) should be inserted in the corresponding groo­ve in the centre of the turntable.

17) 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.

USCITA

ARIA

ENTRATA

ARIA

USCITA

ARIA

fig. 6

fig. 7

AIR

OUTLET

AIR

OUTLET

AIR

INLET

1.2 TECHNICAL DATA

Outer measurements (LxDxH) 515x305x435
Inner measurements (LxDxH) 322x202x330
Oven’s net volume 24 Lt
Approximate weight 19,7 Kg
Tur ntable diameter 27,5 cm
Oven light 25 W

For additional data, consult the serial plate glued to
the appliance.

This equipment is in compliance with EEC Directives
89/336 and 92/31 related to Electromagnetic
Compatibility.

OUTPUT POWER

ONLY FOR SOME MODELS: The microwave output power is also indicated inside
this simbol, placed on the control panel.

(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 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.

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25 cm

5 cm

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1.4 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

LOW SPACER WIRE RACK

Microwave-only function

For all types of cooking on two levels
AT THE SAME TIME
(e.g., large amounts of food or differ­ent foods).
See the instructions on page 47

HIGH WIRE RACK

Grill Only mode:

for all types of grilled food.

TURNTABLE

The turntable is used for all the
modes.

"CROKANT" DISH

(not for all models)
The dish is used for the "Crokant"
function (see page 41)

N.B. The appliance must not be placed on or near sources of heat (for exam­ple on the refrigerator) (fig. 8).

8) Only connect the appliance to a power socket with a power capacity of at least
16A. Also make sure that the main switch installed in your home has a minimum
power capacity of 16A in order to avoid it suddenly tripping while the oven is on.

9) After the installation has been performed, the power supply cable and the
power socket must be easy to access.

10)Before use, check that the power supply voltage is the same as the one shown
on the rating label and that the power outlet is properly earthed: the manu-

facturer declines any liability if this safety norm is not observed.

fig. 8

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1.5 OVENWARE TO BE USED

In the “Microwave Only” and “Microwave Combined” modes, all types of containers in glass (preferably
Pyrex), ceramics, china and terra-cotta may be used provided that they are undecorated and free of metal
parts (i.e. gilt trimmings, handles, feet etc.). 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.
Paper napkins, cardboard trays and disposable plastic plates can also be used for short cooking times. The
size and shape of the containers must be such as to allow them to rotate properly inside the oven.

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

It is worth remembering that - since microwaves heat the food, not the dish - it is possible to cook the food
directly on the plate on which it is to be served. This means that you do not need to use, and wash up, sau­cepans. However, remember that heat may be transferred from the food itself to the plate, making it necessary
to use an oven glove.
If the oven has the “Grill only” setting, all types of oven containers may be used.
In any case, observe the guidelines shown in the following table:

Metal

contai-

ners

Paper or

cardboard

PlasticSilver foilTerracotta

Glass-

ceramics

PyrexGlass

NOYESYESNOYESYESYESYES

NONONONOYESYESYESNO

YESNONOYESYESYESYESNO

Mode: “Microwave Only”

Mode: “Microwave+Grill”

Mode: “Grill Only”

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1.6 RULES AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS FOR USING THE OVEN

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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.

Basic rules for correct cooking with a microwave oven

1) In order to set cooking times correctly, remember (in referring to the charts on
the following pages) that when you increase the amount of foodstuffs the cook­ing temperature must likewise be proportionately increased and vice-versa. It is
important to respect the “standing” times: standing time means that period dur­ing which the food must be left to “rest” after being cooked so as to allow an
even greater spreading of the temperature within. The temperature of meat, for
example, will rise about 5°-8° C. (approx. 9°-15° F.) during the standing time.
Standing times may be observed either inside or outside the oven.

2) One of the main things you must do is stir the food several times while it is
being cooked. This helps make the temperature distribution more uniform and
thus shortens the cooking time.

3) It is also advisable to turn the foodstuff over during its cooking process: this
applies especially for meat, whether it is in large pieces (roasts, whole chick­ens, etc.) or small (chicken breasts, etc.).

4) Foods having a skin, shell or peel (e.g., apples, potatoes, tomatoes, frank-

furters, 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. 9).

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. 10):

6) The lower the temperature at which a foodstuff is placed in a microwave oven,
the longer the cooking time required. Food having a room temperature will
cook more quickly than food having a refrigerator temperature.

7) Always do your cooking by placing the food container in the centre of the
turntable.

8) It is perfectly normal for condensation to form inside the oven and near the
air outlet. To reduce such condensation, cover the foodstuffs with clear-
sheet, wax paper, a glass lid or simply an overturned plate. Then, too, foods
having a water content (e.g., greens and vegetables) cook better when cov­ered. The covering of food also helps keep the oven clean on the inside. Use
clear-sheet made expressly for microwave ovens.

7) Do not cook eggs in their shells (fig. 11): the pressure which builds up on the
inside would cause the egg to explode, even after cooking has finished. Do
not heat up eggs which have already been cooked, unless they are scram­bled.

8) Do not forget to open containers which are air-tight or sealed before heating
or cooking food in the oven. The pressure on the inside of the container would
rise, causing them to explode even after cooking has finished.

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fig. 10

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2.1 SETTING THE CLOCK

•When the appliance is connected to the domestic power supply for the first time, or after a power cut,
four dashes will appear on the display (----).
In order to set the time of day, proceed as described below:

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Press the key (9).

(The hours flash on display)

1

Set the desired time by tur­ning the TIME ADJUST knob
(8).

(The hours flash on display)

2

Press the key (9) again.

(The minutes flash on display)

3

Set the desired minutes by tur­ning the TIME ADJUST knob
(8)

(The minutes flash on display)

4

Press the key (9) again.

(The display shows the time set)

5

• If you wish to change the hour on the dial once it has been set, press the “ ” key (9) before procee­ding to set the new time as described above.

• It is possible to display the current time even after starting the mode set, by pressing the “ ” key (9)
(the time is displayed for 2 seconds).

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chapter 2 – using the controls and setting the modes

Microwave Only

Automatic Defrosting

Combined Microwave and Grill

Grill Only

Set the length of cooking time, in
minutes, by turning the TIME ADJU-
ST knob (8).
In order to choose the length of
cooking time, always consult the
tables shown in Chapter 3.
Note: the time set can also be

modified DURING cooking by rota­ting the TIME ADJUST knob (8)
(unless the child safety device has
been activated previously – see
paragraph 2.6).

2

In the modes:

Microwave Only
Combined Microwave + Grill

3

select the microwave power level by repeatedly pressing the POWER LEVEL key (3) until the indicator
of the desired level power (expressed in numbers) flashes, under the display. In order to select the power,
always consult the tables shown in Chapter 3.

Note • it is not necessary to select any level of power for the Automatic Defrosting mode.

• it is possible to modify the power set even during cooking, simply by pressing the POWER LEVEL
key (3).

2.2 PROGRAMMING THE COOKING

Press the FUNCTION key (2) (mode
selection) and select the desired
mode, which will be shown by the
corresponding symbols coming on,
above the display. The available
modes are:

1

INDICATOR MODE SELECTED INDICATOR MODE SELECTED

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