Delonghi MW 802 Instructions Manual

SUMMARY OF OPERATION

TYPE OF

COOKING

MICROWAVE

ONLY

POSITION OF

WIRE RACK AND

TURNTABLE

Turntable

MICROWAVE

SETTING

SUGGESTED FOR: NOTES

All types of defrosting. Keeping food warm.

Preparation of sauces and egg-based recipes, leavening of cakes, melting butter and chocolate.

Cooking vegetables, fish (not in batter). Browning cakes. Reheating of all kinds of pre-cooked and cook-chill foods.

See page 9 for

further details or

see recipes

COMBINED

MICROWAVE

+ GRILL

GRILL ONLY

Low wire rack

on turntable

Turntable

Tall wire rack

on turntable

Cooking meat, hamburgers, sausages. Maximum quantity: 150 gr.

Cooking kebabs, chicken breasts, "au gratin" vegetables and "lasagne". Cakes. Cooking large joints of meat and poultry. Cooking large quantities of "au gratin" dishes.

Grilling hamburgers, chops, sausages, bacon, vegetables, toast.

See page 15 for further details or

see recipes

See page 16 for further details or

see recipes

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions carefully before using the oven.

This will enable you to avoid mistakes and to obtain the best results.

1) This oven has been designed for defrosting and cooking food, and must not be used for any other purpose.

2) It is dangerous to alter or modify the characteristics of this oven in any way.

3) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged in any way. The door must close properly, therefore make sure that the metal frame is not bent and that the hinges and latches are not broken or loosened.

4) Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open by tampering with the safety devices.

5) Do not operate the oven if objects of any kind get stuck between the front panel of the oven and the door. Always keep the internal side of the door clean.

6) Adjustments and repairs must be carried out only by personnel trained by the manufacturer. Repairs carried out by unskilled personnel may be dangerous.

7) This oven should be operated by adults only. Do not allow children near the oven when it is in operation, as this may result in severe burns.

8) When using MICROWAVES only or MICROWAVES + GRILL, never preheat the oven and never switch on the oven without food inside, as this may cause sparks.

9) Do not immerse the turntable in water after prolonged heating; the sudden difference in temperature may cause the turntable to crack.

10) Never place metal cookware or containers in the oven when using MICROWAVES only or MICROWAVES + GRILL. Metal reflects microwave energy and this may cause sparks (see “Cookware”).

11) Do not cook eggs in their shells. The internal pressure may cause them to shatter even after the cooking process has ended. Do not re-heat already-cooked eggs (except scrambled eggs).

12) Before heating or cooking foodstuffs packaged in sealed containers, do not forget to open them. The pressure inside the container may cause it to burst even after the cooking process has ended.

13) Stir baby food after cooking in order to ensure that the temperature is uniform.

14) When heating liquids (water, coffee, milk etc.), it is possible that boiling may occur as the recipient is removed from the oven. This may cause severe burns. To avoid unexpected boiling, before placing the liquid in the oven, place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a glass stick in the recipient.

15) Do not heat spirits with a high alcohol content, nor large quantities of oil. These may catch fire when heated.

16) When heating small quantities of food, the cooking process should be carefully controlled in order to avoid overheating and thus the danger of fire.

17) Pay close attention when setting the cooking times. If in doubt, consult the cooking recipes.

INSTALLATION

Important: - Connect the appliance to a properly - earthed 16A power socket. Also make sure that the most switch installed in

you home has a minimum power capacity of 16A to avoid it from tripping.

- Before using the appliance check that the power supply voltage is as shown on the rating label and that the power outlet is properly earthed: the manufacturer declines any liability if this safety norm is not observed.

1) After removing the oven from the box, remove the protective packaging containing the wire racks (H and I), the turntable (L) and the turntable roller ring (M) from inside the oven. Check that the turntable pin (N) is correctly inserted in the hole in the centre of the oven.

2) Check that the appliance has not suffered any damage due to transportation. Also, make sure the door opens and closes properly.

3) Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface at least at 85 cm from the floor, out of the reach of children (the glass door can become very hot while the oven is in operation).

4) When positioning the appliance on the worktop, make sure that there is a 15 cm (6 in) gap at the rear and a 2 cm (1 in)

gap at the sides of the oven in order to provide adequate ventilation. The oven must not be built in. Do not obstruct the air inlet and outlet (see fig. 2).

5) Position the turntable roller ring (M) in the centre of the circular groove. Place the turntable (L) on the roller ring. The turntable pin (N) should be fitted into the slot in the turntable.

6) If necessary, the power cable should be replaced only by personnel trained by the manufacturer or by an authorized Service Centre.

7) Initial start-up operation may result in minimal smell and smoke (about 15 min.). This is normal. It is due to the protective substance on heating elements which protects them from salt effects during shipping from the factory.

15cm

AIR OUTLET

15cm

Fig. 2

AIR INTAKE

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (UK 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: Very 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 re-fitted 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.

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 of this appliance 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 which is 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 which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS

Grill pilot lamp (B)

This pilot lamp lights to indicate that a cooking process with GRILL or combined MICROWAVE+GRILL function has been selected. Bear in mind that when the grill element is in operation, the pilot lamp lights.

Program selector knob (C)

This knob is used to select the desired cooking program:

- MICROWAVE only

- Combined MICROWAVE+GRILL

- GRILL only

Microwave power selector knob (D)

Use this knob to select the microwave power level when cooking with MICROWAVE or in a combined MICROWAVE + GRILL function.

(10%) Power: 85 W (15%) Power: 125 W (35%) Power: 295 W (50%) Power: 425 W (70%) Power: 595 W

(100%) Power: 850 W

Timer knob (E)

Use this knob to set the duration of the cooking processes. When a time has been set, the fan and the oven lamp will switch on (as long as the door is closed) and the timer knob will begin rotating until it reaches zero.

Door release button (F)

Press this button to open the oven door. When the door is opened, the oven lamp switches on. The oven lamp and the fan remain in operation even when the door is opened during cooking. This is normal. In order to resume microwave operation, close the door and press the MICROWAVE START button.

"MICROWAVE START" button (G)

Close the door and press this button to start a MICROWAVE or combined MICROWAVE + GRILL cooking process. This button also restarts microwave operation after an interruption (e.g. if the door is opened to check the food).

USING THE ACCESSORIES

TURNTABLE (L)

TYPE OF

COOKING

MICROWAVE ONLY

COMBINED

MICROWAVE+GRILL

GRILL ONLY

The turntable should be used for ALL types of cooking, since it also serves as a support for the other accessories. Use the turntable only for all types of defrosting and for heating with microwaves only.

SUGGESTIONSACCESSORY

LOW RACK (I)

TALL RACK (H)

COMBINED

MICROWAVE+GRILL

GRILL ONLY

The low wire rack is essential for certain types of cooking (e.g. "au gratin" dishes) which must be cooked in COMBINED function. The low wire rack should be placed on the turntable.

The tall wire rack should be used for all types of grilling, and positioned on the turntable. The food to be grilled can be placed directly on the wire rack. Any drops of fat will be collected by the turntable.

OVENWARE

Most types of containers are suitable for use in the microwave oven: glass, Pyrex, ceramic glass, china or terra-cotta. However, the containers must be undecorated and free of metal parts (i.e. gilt trimmings, handles, feet etc.). Heat-resistant plastic can also be used

when cooking with microwaves only ( ). However, if in doubt about using a container, apply this simple test: place the empty container in the oven for 30 seconds at maximum level (MICROWAVE only). If the container remains cool or only becomes slightly

warm, then it is suitable for microwave cooking. If the container becomes hot or produces sparks, then it should not be used. Paper napkins, cardboard trays and disposable plastic plates can also be used for short cooking times. The shape and size of the containers must be such as to allow them to rotate freely inside the oven. Metal, wood, cane and crystal containers are not suitable for microwave cooking. Do not forget that microwaves heat the food, not the dish. This means that most food can be cooked directly in the serving dish - so no dirty pans, which saves on washing-up. However, bear in mind that heat will be transferred to the plate by the food itself, so the use of an oven glove is advisable.

Glass Pyrex Ceramic Terra-cotta Tin foil Plastic Paper or Metal

Microwave only YES YES YES YES NO YES YES NO Combined cooking NO YES YES NO NO NO NO NO

Grill only NO YES YES NO YES NO NO YES

* Danger of fire with prolonged cooking

glass Ceramic cardboard*

BASIC RULES FOR BEST COOKING RESULTS USING MICROWAVES

1) Microwave cooking depends on the size and uniformity of the food to be cooked: stew cooks more rapidly than a roast joint,

because smaller, evenly-sized meat pieces are penetrated faster by microwaves. To set cooking times correctly, remember that the cooking time increases in proportion to the quantity of food and vice versa. It is important to observe the “standing” time at the end of the cooking cycle, as this allows the heat to continue spreading within the food.

2) Stirring is fundamental. By stirring, the food temperature is evenly maintained throughout the cooking period, thus reducing

overall cooking time. Stir from the outside towards the centre; solid or delicate foods should be stirred more than once.

3) It is also advisable to turn over the food while cooking, especially large pieces of

meat (roasts and whole chickens) and smaller pieces (steaks, chicken breasts etc.).

4) Food with skin, shell or peel (e.g. apples, potatoes, tomatoes, egg yolks, frankfurters

and fish) should be pierced in several places with a fork to allow steam to escape and prevent the skin or peel from bursting (fig. 3).

5) When cooking several pieces of the same food, e.g. boiled potatoes, arrange them

in a ring around the dish to obtain uniform cooking (fig. 4).

6) Always place the container with the food on the wire rack. Food cooked without the

wire rack (i.e. by positioning the dish directly on the oven floor) may acquire an extremely unpleasant taste.

7) The lower the temperature of food placed in the oven, the greater the operating time

required. Food at room temperature cooks faster than food removed directly from the refrigerator.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

+ 9 hidden pages