DeLonghi MW869 User Manual GB

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL

1.1 Important safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 43

1.2 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 44

1.3 Installation and electrical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 44

1.4 Standard accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 45

1.5 Ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 46

1.6 Rules and hints for using the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 47

CHAPTER 2. SWITCHING ON AND GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN

2.1 Selecting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag 48

2.2 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 48

2.3 Function modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 49

2.4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 50

CHAPTER 3. AUTOMATIC MODE

3.1 Using automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 51

3.2 Food categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 53

READY MEALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag.53

PIZZA/SAVOURIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 54

QUICHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 54

RICE/RISOTTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 54

PASTA GRATIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 54

SOUP / PORRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 54

MEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 55

ROAST BEEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 55

CASSEROLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 55

POULTRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 55

FISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 56

POTATOES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 56

VEGETABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 56

CAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 57

REHEAT LIQUIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 57

CHAPTER 4. MANUAL MODE

4.1 Summary table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 58

4.2 MICRO mode (microwave mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 59

4.3 MICRO FAN mode (microwave fan mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 60

4.4 FAN mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 62

4.5 MICRO GRILL mode (microwave grill mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 63

4.6 GRILL mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 64

4.7 Quick reheat mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 65

4.8 Memory key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 66

4.9 Turntable stop key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 66

4.10 Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 66

4.11 Child safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 66

4.12 Defrosting: rules, hints and defrosting table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 66

4.13 Reheating: rules, hints and reheating table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 68

4.14 Cooking hors d’oeuvres and first courses: rules, tips and table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 69

4.15 Cooking meat: rules, hints and cooking table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 70

4.16 Cooking fish: rules, tips and cooking table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 70

4.17 Cooking side dishes and vegetables: rules, hints and cooking table . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 70

4.18 Cooking cakes and tarts: rules, hints and cooking table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 71

CHAPTER 5. RECIPES

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CHAPTER 6. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 77

6.2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 78

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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL

1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

Read these instructions carefully and keep them safe 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. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

6) Do not operate the oven if objects of any kind get stuck between the front panel and the door. Always keep the inside of the door (E) clean, using a damp cloth and nonabrasive detergents. Do not allow dirt or the remains of food to build up between the front panel and the door (fig. 1).

7) Do not place heavy objects on the opened door or pull downwards sharply on the handle. The oven could tip over. Never place hot containers or pans (e.g. just taken off the stove) on the opened door (fig. 2).

8) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

9) If smoke comes out of the oven, switch it off and unplug it immediately. KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED to stifle any flames.

10)Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To avoid overheating and risk of fire, always monitor 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 cold water when it is hot. Rapid cooling can cause it to crack.

12)Never preheat or operate the oven when empty in MICROWAVE, MICROWAVE FAN, or MICROWAVE GRILL modes, because this can could cause sparking.

13)Make sure that ovenware and containers are suitable for use in microwave ovens before using them in the oven (see "Ovenware").

14)The temperature of the door or the outer surface may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not place anything on top of the oven while in use. Do not touch the heating elements inside the oven.

15)Liquids like water, coffee, milk, etc. can boil with delayed action after heating in a microwave oven. They can boil and spill suddenly, causing scalding. To avoid this, place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or glass rod in the container before starting to heat liquids (fig. 4). Always take care when handling containers full of hot liquids.

fig. 1

fig. 2

fig. 3

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

17) To avoid burns, stir and shake the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars, and always check their temperature before feeding (fig. 5). Stirring or shaking also ensures that the temperature of the food is uniform throughout.

When using commercial bottle sterilisers, ALWAYS make sure that the container is filled with the quantity of water specified by the manufacturer before starting heating.

NOTE: When you switch on the oven for the first time, it may produce a “new” smell and even small amounts of smoke for the first ten minutes or so. This is normal and due to protective coatings applied the heating elements.

1.2 TECHNICAL DATA

• ENERGY CONSUMPTION (CENELEC HD 376 standards)

To reach 200 °C 0,35 kWh To maintain 200°C for one hour 1,15 kWh Total consumption 1,5 kWh

• MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER: 1000W (IEC705)

Consult the data plate on the rear of the oven for further details. This appliance conforms to E.E.C. directives 89/336 and 92/31 on Electromagnetic Compatibility, and to E.E.C. directive 89/109 on materials which come into contact with food.

MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER

The microwave output power is specified on the data plate on the rear of the oven (see “MICRO OUTPUT”).

When using cooking tables, always refer to the output power for your oven. This is specially important when you use microwave cookery books.

On some models, the microwave output power is also stated inside this symbol on the control panel.

1.3 INSTALLATION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

1) Remove the oven from its box. Remove the protective packaging containing the turntable (H), its support ring (I), and all the oven accessories. Check that the turntable spindle (D) engages correctly in its 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 least 85 cm out of the reach of children, since the door can 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 20 cm above the oven (fig. 6).

20 cm

5 cm

fig. 6

fig. 4

fig. 5

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6) Do not block the air intake vents. Do not place any objects on top of the oven and check that the air and steam outlet vents (at the top, bottom and/or rear of the oven) are ALWAYS UNOBSTRUCTED (fig. 7)

7) Place the turntable support ring (I) in the centre of the circular recess in the oven floor and place the turntable (H) on top of it. Engage the spindle (D) with the recess 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) Only connect the oven to a power socket rated at least 16A. Also make sure that your home’s main switch is rated at least 16A to avoid sudden power failures when the oven is switched on.

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’s data plate and that the power socket is pro-

perly earthed. The manufacturer declines all responsibility if this safety precaution is not observed.

1.4 STANDARD ACCESSORIES

LOW WIRE RACK

Fan mode:

use for all types of traditional cooking, especially cakes.

Micro fan mode and micro grill mode

use for rapid cooking of meat, potatoes, some leavened cakes and desserts and gratin dishes (e.g. lasagne).

Automatic mode:

use with nearly all food categories (carefully read the instructions in the cooking tables).

HIGH WIRE RACK

Grill mode:

use for all types of grilled food.

TURNTABLE

Used for all operating and cooking modes.

RECTANGULAR WIRE RACK

Fan mode

use for all types of traditional cooking requiring large rectangular casserole dishes. The food must be stirred or turned manually during cooking. Place the rack directly on the bottom of the oven. There is no need to remove the turntable (H). Do not use this wire rack for microwave cooking.

OVENPROOF DISH

For use in certain cooking modes as specified in the recipes and cooking tables.

fig. 7

fig. 8

AIR OUTLET

AIR

OUTLET

AIR INLET

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USCITA

ARIA

USCITA

ARIA

ENTRATA

ARIA

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1.5 OVENWARE

• AUTOMATIC MODE In AUTOMATIC mode, always use the ovenware specified in the tables in section 3.2 - FOOD

CATEGORIES.

•MANUAL MODE In MICRO, MICRO FAN and MICRO GRILL modes, any glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramic, china or

terracotta ovenware may be used provided it has no metal decorations or parts (e.g. gold paint decorations, metal handles, feet etc.).

Heat resistant plastic containers may also be used, but only in MICRO mode. If you are in doubt about the suitability of a particular dish, perform this simple test. Place the empty dish in the oven and operate in MICRO mode for 30 seconds at maximum power level. If after 30 seconds the dish is still cold or only slightly warm, it is suitable for microwave cooking. If it is very hot or if it causes sparks while the oven is operating, it is not suitable. Paper napkins, cardboard trays and disposable plastic plates can also be used underneath dishes for short cooking times. 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.

É opportuno ricordare che, poiché le microonde riscaldano il cibo e non il vasellame, é possibile cuocere il cibo direttamente sul piatto di portata ed evitare così l’uso e la conseguente pulizia di pentole. Tenere comunque presente che è possibile che sia il cibo, molto caldo, a trasmettere calore al piatto, rendendo necessario l’uso di presine. 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 transfer from the food to the plate, and that you may have to use an oven glove to remove it. All standard ovenware may be used in FAN and GRILL modes. The following table provides useful guidelines for choosing ovenware:

Metal

containers

Paper or

cardboard

Plastic

Aluminium

foil

Terracotta

Pyroce-

ram

PyrexGlass

NOYESYESNOYESYESYESYES

NONONONOYESYESYESNO

YESNONOYESYESYESYESNO

“MICRO” mode

“MICRO FAN”

modes

“MICRO GRILL” modes “FAN OVEN” modes

“GRILL”modes

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1.6 RULES AND HINTS FOR USING THE OVEN

Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation. They occur in nature in the form of light waves (e.g. sunlight). In the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions to heat water, fat and sugar molecules. This generates heat very quickly only in the food itself. The container warms up only as a result of heat spreading from the food. In microwave cooking, food does not stick to its dish. You can therefore use very little fat and in some cases no fat at all. Microwave cooking is therefore a healthy form of cooking. In contrast to traditional methods, microwave cooking also dehydrates foods less, destroys less of their nutritional value, and retains more original flavour.

Basic rules for correct 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 of the same consistency. 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 the food you are cooking. Always respect standing time. Standing time is the time for which you must leave food “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 out of 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) Also 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. potatoes), arrange the portions in a ring around the outside of an ovenproof dish to ensure that they cook uniformly (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 simply an overturned plate.

Foods with a high water content (e.g. greens and vegetables) cook better when covered. Covering food also helps keep the inside of the oven clean. Use clear film made expressly 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 in their shells even if they have already been cooked. Only reheat scrambled eggs.

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

fig. 9

fig. 10

fig. 11

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2.1 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE

1) Connect the oven to the mains power socket. The control emits a short beep and displays the following languages in sequence: ENGLISH, ITALIANO, DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS, ESPA- NOL.

2) Select the language you want the display to operate in. You cannot use any other oven function until you have done this.

3) Wait until the language you want is displayed then press and hold down the SELECT ‘AUTO- MATIC’ knob (5) for at least 5 seconds. The control emits 3 beeps, then after 5 seconds another beep, and displays “LANGUAGE STORED”. A few seconds later the display changes to “--:--” and the dashes flash. At this point you can use any oven function or proceed to set the clock (as instructed below).

4) The language setting remains permanently in the memory even in the event of a temporary power failure.

5) If you want to change language, press STOP/CLEAR (6), then press and hold the AUTOMATIC knob (5) for 5 seconds. The con- trol emits a beep and the five language options scroll on the display. Repeat the steps from 3) on to select a new language.

2.2 SETTING THE CLOCK

After the desired language has been selected, setting the clock as follow:

1. Press CLOCK (3). The hours flash.

2. Turn either SELECT knob (5) or knob (10)

to set the hours. The hours continue to flash.).

3. Press CLOCK (3) again. The minutes flash.

4. Turn either SELECT knob (5) or knob (10) to set the minutes. The minutes continue to flash.

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LANGUAGE STORED

5 SECONDS

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2.3 FUNCTION MODES

This oven has two fully independent functioning modes:

AUTOMATIC (see Chapter 3, page 51)

In Automatic mode, when you select a recipe, the oven’s computer automatically sets cooking temperature, time, and cooking mode. Recipes are listed in section 3.2 - FOOD CATEGORIES.

MANUAL (see Chapter 4, page 58)

The SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’ knob at the bottom of the control panel allows you to manually select cooking modes (MICRO, MICRO FAN, FAN, GRILL, MICRO GRILL) as well as cooking time, temperature, and microwave power level.

NOTE: If you make a mistake when selecting recipes or setting oven functions, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6) and start again.

AUTOMATIC MODE

START AND STOP KEYS FOR AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL MODES

MANUAL MODE

• If you want to change the time setting, press CLOCK (3) and repeat the setting procedure as instructed above.

•You can press CLOCK (3) at any moment, even when the oven is operating, to display the time.

5. Press CLOCK (3) again. The set time is displayed.

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2.4 DISPLAY

The display shows all the relevant information on the selected cooking functions.

• AUTOMATIC MODE (see Chapter 3, page 51)

MICRO FAN

200°C 20°C 750W

selected cooking mode

temperature setting for MICRO FAN and FAN modes

actual oven temperature for MICRO FAN and FAN modes (value increases as oven gets hot)

power level for: MICRO, MICRO FAN, MICRO GRILL modes

cooking time

Once you become familiar with the functioning of the oven, you can eliminate instructions from the display. To do so, proceed as follows.

•Press and hold CLOCK (3) for 5 seconds.

• The control emits a short beep. The display now only reads out food categories, sub-menus and manual settings.

• Repeat the first step to restore the display of instructions.

• MANUAL MODE (see Chapter 4, page 58)

MEAT

Turn the knob to select

name of selected recipe/food category

instructions and submenus displayed by the oven itself

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3.1 USING AUTOMATIC MODE

1. Turn the SELECT ‘AUTOMATIC’ knob (5)

until the first line of the display shows the food category you want. (See below for the complete list.)

2. Press the SELECT ‘AUTOMATIC’ knob (5) to confirm your choice. Now turn the knob again to select the sub-menu you want. (See below for the complete list.)

3. When the right sub-menu is displayed, press START (7). The display will flash “AUTO” and the selected recipe.

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POULTRY

MEAT

MEAT ROAST

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4. You can change the level of cooking even after you press START. To do so, simply turn the SELECT ‘AUTOMATIC’ knob (5).

•Turn the knob clockwise to cook the food more.

•Turn the knob anti-clockwise to cook the food less.

• The selected receipt is display again after a few seconds.

You can adjust the level of cooking at any time while “

AA UU TT OO

” appears on the display.

5. At the end of the cooking time the control beeps and displays the word “end”.

In certain cooking modes the display also reads out: “Your meal is ready. If you wish to continue for a few minutes , press

SS TT AA RR TT

, otherwise press

SS TT OOPP //CC LL EE AARR

”.

Open the door and check the food. :

IF YOU THINK THE FOOD IS WELL COOKED:

•- Remove it, close the door and press STOP/CLEAR (6).

The message "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" appears. If the oven is very hot, the message “THE OVEN IS COOLING” also appears (see the note below).

IF YOU THINK THE FOOD NEEDS ANOTHER FEW MINUTES COOKING:

• Close the door again and press START (7). The oven continues cooking for a few minutes more.

• At the end of this extra period the control beeps and displays the word “END” together with the mes-

sage “OVEN IS COOLING” (see the note below).

cooking level

indicator

ANTI-CLOCKWISE CLOCKWISE

less cooked

much less

cooked

more cooked

much more cooked

NOTE: Never open the door or press STOP/CLEAR (6) while

AA UU TT OO

is displayed, or the computer’s cooking calculations will be lost. Wait until the display shows remaining cooking time before opening the door (e.g. to check or turn the food). For some food categories, the control beeps or displays a message suggesting the most suitable moment to stir or turn food.

NOTE: This oven features an automatic cooling cycle. This cycle starts if the oven is still hot after you remove your food and press STOP/CLEAR (6), e.g. after long cooking times. During the cooling cycle the display reads out the message "OVEN IS COOLING".

The fans, oven light and the turntable all operate during the cooling cycle and switch off automatically at the end of it. The heating elements and microwave system remain off. You do not need to wait for the cooling cycle to finish to start cooking again.

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3.2 FOOD CATEGORIES

15 categories of food can be displayed. When you turn the SELECT ‘AUTOMATIC’ knob (5), the categories scroll on the display in the following order.

• READY MEAL • ROAST BEEF

• PIZZA/SAVOURIES • CASSEROLE

• QUICHE • POULTRY

• RICE/RISOTTO • FISH

• PASTA GRATIN • POTATOES

• SOUP / PORRIDGE • VEGETABLES

• MEAT • CAKES

• REHEAT LIQUIDS

GETTING THE BEST RESULTS FROM AUTOMATIC MODE

1) Follow the cooking tables for food weights (minimum and maximum), and the use of the low wire rack (F) and ovenproof dish (M) supplied. If the food weight is outside the values in the table, use manual mode (see Chapter 5) to get the best results.

2) Always refer to the photos in the quick reference guide, showing the correct use of ovenware and oven accessories.

3) If you need another ovenproof dish, to continue getting optimum cooking results, buy one as near as possible in shape and size to that supplied with the oven.

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

1 CHILLED SERVING (100-200 g)

2 CHILLED SERVINGS (200-300 g)

3 CHILLED SERVINGS (300-400 g)

FROZEN (min. 200g - max. 500g)

SEE PHOTO 2 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

For frozen pre-cooked foods. If the food is packaged in a metal tray, remove it and place on a serving dish on the low wire rack. Make sure that plastic trays and clear film are oven resistant (at high temperatures). Refer to the instructions on the food packaging.

SEE PHOTO 1 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

For portions of any type of pre-cooked food to be reheated from refrigerator temperature (5-8°C). If the food is packaged in a microwave compatible container, place it directly in the oven on the low wire rack. Alternatively place on a dish (either the plate you wish to serve on, the ovenproof dish supplied). Cover with clear film.

READY MEAL

4 CHILLED SERVINGS (400-500 g)

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SEE PHOTO 3 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Place the pizza or savouries in a well oiled metal dish and place on the low wire rack (F).

SEE PHOTO 4 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Remove the pizza from its packaging and place directly on the low wire rack (F) with no tray

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

FRESH

FROZEN

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

FRESH

FROZEN

SEE PHOTO 5 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. A special cooking

function for quiches, like quiche Lorraine, spinach quiche, etc. Cook on the low wire rack in a metal tray and not in the ovenproof dish (M) supplied. Frozen quiches can be removed from their packaging and placed directly in a metal tray.

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

COOK

SEE PHOTO 6 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Do not exceed

300g of rice and 750ml of stock or water. Mix together in the ovenproof dish (M) supplied and cover with a Pyrex lid or clear film. It is normal for film to rise and liquid to drip out onto the turntable.

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

FRESH

FROZEN

SEE PHOTO 7 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

Pre-cook all baked pastas (lasagne, cannelloni, macaroni, etc.). Place in the ovenproof dish (M), and cover with béchamel sauce, Bolognese sauce and grated parmesan cheese. Place on the low wire rack (F). Do not cover, since this would prevent the crust from forming.

SEE PHOTO 8 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For convenience packs of lasagne, cannelloni, etc. sold in oven resistant trays. Place the packaging or the plate (if you prefer to remove the food from the packaging) on the low wire rack (F). Do not cover, since this would prevent the crust from forming.

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

1 SERVING 250ml

2 SERVINGS 500ml

3 SERVINGS 750ml

4 SERVINGS 1l

SEE PHOTO 9 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

For soups to be heated from room temperature (18°/20°C). Note that the “AUTO” message does not appear at the start of this cooking function.

PIZZA/SAVOURIES

QUICHE

RICE/RISOTTO

PASTA GRATIN

SOUP / PORRIDGE

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NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

DEFROST PIECES (min. 200g - max 700g)

DEFROST BIG PIECES (min. 600g - max 1700g)

SEE PHOTO 10 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Place steak,

chops, mince, etc. directly on the turntable (H).

SEE PHOTO 10 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Place joints, legs, etc. directly on the turntable (H).

ROAST (min. 600g - max 1700g)

SEE PHOTO 11 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For roast lamb,

pork, beef, etc. Add

/2 glass of water and any spices you want. Keep oil and wine to a minimum to avoid splashes. Place the ovenproof dish (M) on the low wire rack.

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

SEE PHOTO 11 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For roast beef,

well done outside and raw inside. Add

/2glass of water and any

spices you want. Place the ovenproof dish (M) on the low wire rack.

ROAST (min. 800g - max 2000g)

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

SEE PHOTO 12 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Place the meat

and sauce together in the ovenproof dish. Place on the low wire rack.

BRAISE (min. 400g - max 1500g)

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

SEE PHOTO 10 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For defrosting

whole birds. Place directly on the turntable.

DEFROST WHOLE (min. 700g - max 2000g)

SEE PHOTO 10 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For defrosting

poultry pieces. Place directly on the turntable.

DEFROST PIECES (min. 400g - max 1000g)

ROAST WHOLE (min. 700g - max 2000g)

SEE PHOTO 11 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

For roasting

whole duck, guinea fowl, chicken, turkey, etc. Add

/2 glass of water and any spices you want. Keep oil and wine to a minimum to avoid splashes. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

ROAST PIECES (min. 400g - max 1000g)

SEE PHOTO 11 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For roasting

duck, guinea fowl, chicken, turkey, pieces etc. Add

/2 glass of water and any spices you want. Keep oil and wine to a minimum to avoid splashes. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

MEAT

ROAST BEEF

CASSEROLE

POULTRY

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NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

SEE PHOTO 13 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Cook the fish whole

(small-medium size fish) or in slices (large fish). Do not cover. Place on the low wire rack.

BAKE (min. 400g - max 1000g)

SEE PHOTO 14 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Cook the fish

covered with clear film or a Pyrex lid. Add a half glass of water. Place on the low wire rack.

FRESH POACH (min. 400g - max 1000g)

FRESH GRATIN (min. 400g - max 1000g)

SEE PHOTO 15 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

For gratin fish in béchamel, breadcrumbs or milk. Do not cover, since this would prevent the crust from forming. Place on the low wire rack

FROZEN DEFROST (min. 400g - max 1000g)

SEE PHOTO 10 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

Place the fish directly on the turntable. If the fish is to be poached, it is best to cook it from frozen (see next recipe).

FROZEN POACH (min. 400g - max 1000g)

SEE PHOTO 14 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Cook the fish

covered with clear film or a Pyrex lid. Add a half glass of water. Place on the low wire rack.

FROZEN GRATIN (min. 400g - max 1000g)

SEE PHOTO 15 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

(For frozen convenience packs.) Place the packaging or the plate (if you prefer to remove the food from the packaging) on the low wire rack. Do not cover, since this would prevent the crust from forming. Place on the low wire rack.

SEE PHOTO 16 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Can be used for fresh or frozen potatoes. Cut into pieces and add oil, white wine, rosemary, garlic, etc. to taste. Place in the ovenproof dish (M) on the low wire rack (F). Stir 2-3 times, but only after the “AUTO” message has switched off and remaining cooking time is displayed.

ROAST (min. 500g - max 1500g)

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

BOIL (quantita’ min. 300g - max 900g)

VEDERE FOTO 14 DELLA GUIDA PIEGHEVOLE. Cut into pieces or peel but leave

whole. Add 1/2glass of water. Place in the ovenproof dish (M). Cover with clear film and cook on the low wire rack (F).

1 JACKET POT. (200g)

VEDERE FOTO 17 DELLA GUIDA PIEGHEVOLE.

Use whole potatoes of the same size. Wash the skin thoroughly, pierce in several points with a fork, and cook directly on the turntable. When cooked, cut the potato lengthways and flavour with butter, yoghurt or ketchup.

2 JACKET POT. (400g)

3 JACKET POT. (600g)

SEE PHOTO 14 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. Place the

ovenproof dish (M) on the low wire rack (F). Cover with clear film. Add

/2glass of water.

FRESH BOIL (min. 300g - max 900g)

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

SEE PHOTO 18 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

Always pre-cook fresh vegetables (except tomatoes) to be gratined (covered with béchamel and parmesan cheese). Do not cover, since this would prevent the crust from forming.

FRESH GRATIN (min. 500g - max 1200g)

SEE PHOTO 14 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

Place the ovenproof dish (M) on the low wire rack (F). Cover with clear film. Do not add water.

FROZEN BOIL (min. 300g - max 900g)

SEE PHOTO 8 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

For frozen convenience packs. Place the packaging or the plate (if you prefer to remove the food from the packaging) on the low wire rack (F).

FROZEN GRATIN (min. 200g - max 600g)

FISH

POTATOES

VEGETABLES

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LONG BAKING

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

SEE PHOTOS 19-20-21 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For all

cakes needing long cooking times at low temperatures (160°C), like plum cake, apple pie and cheese cake.

SEE PHOTOS 19-20-21 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For all cakes needing short cooking times (35-40 minutes) at higher temperatures (180°C), like puff pastries, sponges, jam tarts, etc.

SHORT BAKING

NOTES FOR BOTH CAKE SUB-MENUS:

• Portions are intended for 6-8 persons.

• Always cook cakes in metal cake dishes. Do not use Pyrex or glass cake dishes.

• Always grease and flour the inside of the cake dish first.

•Cook all cakes on the low wire rack (F).

• Do not pre-heat the oven for cakes and desserts.

125ml ROOM TEMP

NOTES/HINTS

SUB-MENU

250ml ROOM TEMP

500ml ROOM TEMP

750ml ROOM TEMP

1l ROOM TEMP

125ml CHILLED

250ml CHILLED

500ml CHILLED

1l CHILLED

750ml CHILLED

SEE PHOTO 22 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For drinks

(coffee, tea, broth, milk, etc.) to be heated from 15°C to around 80°C. Note that the “AUTO” message does not appear at the start of this cooking function. Place the container directly on the turntable (H). Do not use the low wire rack (F).

SEE PHOTO 22 IN THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. For drinks (coffee, tea, broth, milk, etc.) to be heated from 5-8°C to around 80°C. Note that the “AUTO” message does not appear at the start of this cooking function. Place the container directly on the turntable (H). Do not use the low wire rack (F).

CAKES

REHEAT LIQUIDS

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4.1 SUMMARY TABLE

In Manual mode you can achieve the same cooking results as in Automatic mode, but in less time, since the oven does not have to perform calculations for weight, time, and cooking mode.

WHAT DO I WANT TO DO?

WHICH MODE

SEE INSTRUCTIONS

SEE NOTES AND

DO I USE? ON PAGE HINTS ON PAGE

Defrost foods (meat, fish, vegetables, etc.) MICRO 59 67 Soften chocolate/icing MICRO 59 68 Melt butter MICRO 59 68 Reheat pre-cooked foods MICRO 59 68/69 Cook rice/soups MICRO 59 69 Bake pizzas, quiches, etc. FAN 62 69 Bake lasagne, cannelloni, etc. (pasta gratin) MICRO GRILL 63 69 Roast pork loin, chicken, meatballs, etc.

MICRO FAN

60 70 Cook chicken breasts or goulash MICRO 59 70 Grill chops, sausages, hamburgers, etc. GRILL 64 70 Poach fish MICRO 59 70 Bake fish

MICRO FAN

60 70 Boil vegetables MICRO 59 71 Gratin vegetables (cauliflower, tomatoes, etc.)

MICRO GRILL 63 71 Grill vegetables (aubergines, courgettes, etc.) GRILL 64 71 Bake cakes and desserts in general

FAN

62 71

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4.2 MICRO MODE

1.Turn the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’

knob (10) until “MICRO” appears on the display.

2.Press the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’ knob (10) to confirm your choice and then turn it to set the cooking time. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right time.

3.Press POWER LEVEL (9) repeatedly until the microwave power level you want is displayed. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right power level.

4.Press START (7) to start cooking. The remaining cooking time is displayed.

5. At the end of the cooking time the control beeps and displays the word “END”. Open the door and remove the food. The message "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" appears.

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1000

500

MICRO

ENJOY YOUR MEAL

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•In MICRO mode, use the lowest power level for defrosting all types of food. “DEFROST” appears on the display.

•You can change the microwave power level even during cooking simply by pressing POWER LEVEL (9).

• If you do not start cooking within 2 minutes of setting cooking parameters, the oven cancels them.

4.3 MICRO FAN MODE

NOTE: You can open the door to check on cooking at any time in Manual mode. If you open the door during cooking, the microwave unit switches off. To restart cooking, close the door and press START (7). If you need to stop cooking without opening the door for any reason, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6). To finish cooking, proceed as follows.

- If the oven door is open, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6) once.

- If the oven door is closed and cooking is in progress, press STOP/CLEAR (6) twice. The clock is displayed again to show that cooking has stopped.

1.Turn the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’

knob (10) until “MICRO FAN” appears on the display.

2.Press the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’ knob (10) to confirm your choice and then turn it to set the cooking time. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right time.

3.Press POWER LEVEL (9) repeatedly until the microwave power level you want is displayed. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right power level. In this mode, the maximum microwave power level you can set is 750W.

4.Press TEMPERATURE (8) repeatedly until the cooking temperature you want appears at the bottom left of the display.

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MICRO FAN 200°c 20°C 750W

MICRO FAN 200°c 20°C

MICRO FAN

160°c 20°C 250W

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NOTE: The actual oven temperature appears at the bottom centre of the display. This figure increases as the oven gets hot. When the actual temperature reaches the set temperature, the control emits three short beeps and from then on only displays the set temperature. You can change the temperature setting even during cooking simply by pressing TEMPERATURE (8). You can change the microwave power level even during cooking simply by pressing POWER LEVEL (9). You can open the door to check on cooking at any time in Manual mode. If you open the door during cooking, the microwave unit switches off. To restart cooking, close the door and press START (7). If you need to stop cooking without opening the door for any reason, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6). To finish cooking, proceed as follows.

- If the oven door is open, press STOP/CLEAR (6) once.

- If the oven door is closed and cooking is in progress, press STOP/CLEAR (6) twice. The clock is displayed again to show that cooking has stopped. You can also keep food warm when it has finished cooking. To do so, do NOT open the door but press START (7) instead. The message "

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" is displayed. You can stop keeping warm at any time by opening the door or pressing STOP/CLEAR (6). This oven features an automatic cooling cycle. This cycle starts if the oven is still hot after you remove your food and press STOP/CLEAR (6), e.g. after long cooking times. During the cooling cycle the display shows the message "

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". The fans, oven light and the turntable all operate during the cooling cycle and switch off automatically at the end of it. If you do not start cooking within 2 minutes of setting cooking parameters, the oven cancels them.

5.Press START (7) to start cooking. The

remaining cooking time is displayed.

6. At the end of the cooking time the control beeps and displays the word “END”. Open the door and remove the food. The message "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" appears.

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4.4 FAN MODE

1.Turn the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’

knob (10) until “FAN ” appears on the display.

2.Press the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’ knob (10) to confirm your choice and then turn it to set the cooking time. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right time.

3.Press TEMPERATURE (8) repeatedly until the cooking temperature you want appears at the bottom left of the display.

4.Press START (7) to start cooking. “Pre heat” flashes on the display to show that the oven is pre-heating

In FAN mode, the oven always pre-heats. When the oven reaches the set temperature, it emits 5 short beeps and the set cooking time (see step 2 above) is displayed. The bottom line of the display tells you to “Put the food in the oven and press Start”. Place your food in the oven on the low wire rack and press START. The remaining cooking time is displayed.

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FAN

FAN 200°c 20°C

FAN

180°c 20°C

FAN 180°c 20°C

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4.5 MICRO GRILL MODE

NOTE: The actual oven temperature appears at the bottom centre of the display. This figure increases as the oven gets hot. When the actual temperature reaches the set temperature, the control emits three short beeps and from then on only displays the set temperature. You can change the temperature setting even during cooking simply by pressing TEMPERATURE (8). You can open the door to check on cooking at any time in Manual mode. If you open the door during cooking, the oven switches off. To restart cooking, close the door and press START (7). If you need to stop cooking without opening the door for any reason, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6). To finish cooking, proceed as follows.

- If the oven door is open, press STOP/CLEAR (6) once.

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1.Turn the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’

knob (10) until “MICRO GRILL” appears on the display.

2.Press the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION knob (10) to confirm your choice and then turn it to set the cooking time. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right time.

3.Press POWER LEVEL (9) repeatedly until the microwave power level you want is displayed. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right power level.

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MICRO GRILL 750

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4.Press START (7) to start cooking. The remaining cooking time is displayed.

5. At the end of the cooking time the control beeps and displays the word “END”. Open the door and remove the food. The message "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" appears.

You can change the microwave power level even during cooking simply by pressing POWER LEVEL (9). You can open the door to check on cooking at any time in Manual mode. If you open the door during cooking, the microwave unit switches off. To restart cooking, close the door and press START (7). If you need to stop cooking without opening the door for any reason, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6). To finish cooking, proceed as follows.

- If the oven door is open, press STOP/CLEAR (6) once.

- If the oven door is closed and cooking is in progress, press STOP/CLEAR (6) twice. The clock is displayed again to show that cooking has stopped. This oven features an automatic cooling cycle. This cycle starts if the oven is still hot after you remove your food and press STOP/CLEAR (6), e.g. after long cooking times. During the cooling cycle the display shows the message "

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4.6 GRILL COOKING MODE

grill

1.Turn the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’ knob (10) until “GRILL” appears on the display.

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PRE-HEAT THE GRILL FOR 3 MINUTES BEFORE PLACING THE FOOD IN THE OVEN. You can open the door to check on cooking at any time in Manual mode. If you open the door during cooking, the microwave unit switches off. To restart cooking, close the door and press START (7). If you need to stop cooking without opening the door for any reason, simply press STOP/CLEAR (6). To finish cooking, proceed as follows.

- If the oven door is open, press STOP/CLEAR (6) once.

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2.Press the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’

knob (10) to confirm your choice and then turn it to set the cooking time. Refer to the cooking tables further on in this manual to select the right time.

3.Press START (7) to start cooking. The remai- ning cooking time is displayed.

Note: Half way through the set cooking time the control displays the message “Remember to turn or stir the food”.

4. At the end of the cooking time the control beeps and displays the word “END”. Open the door and remove the food. The message "ENJOY YOUR MEAL" appears.

4.7 QUICK REHEAT MODE

This function is very useful for heating small quantities of food or drink, or for adding a few minutes at the end of cooking time.

•Press START. The oven will operate for 30 seconds at maximum power. You can press START repeatedly to set any time between 30 seconds and 3 minutes, in 30 second steps.

• This function only works within 1 minute of food being placed in the oven and the door being closed.

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4.8 MEMORY KEY

You can use this key to memorise the cooking program (in manual mode) that you use most frequently.

• At the end of the cooking program you want to memorise, press and hold M (2) for 5 seconds. The program that has just finished is stored in memory and the display shows the message “MEMORY STORED”.

•To recall this cooking program at any time, press M for 3 seconds. If there is no cooking program in memory, the display shows “MEMORY EMPTY”.

•To replace one cooking program with another, simply repeat the steps given above.

4.9 TURNTABLE STOP KEY

If you need to use large dishes or ones with handles that are too big to turn in the oven, you can stop the turntable from rotating. To do so, press the TURNTABLE STOP key (4) after you have selected a cooking function. The rotation stop LED at the top right of the display lights. When you press START, the LED flashes 5 times and then stays lit for the set cooking time. To get the best results, remember to stir or turn your food a number of times during cooking. The TURNTABLE STOP function remains active until you press the TURNTABLE STOP key again. If you use TURNTABLE STOP for microwave cooking, you can only set a power level up to 750 W. (Microwave power level is automatically limited when you press the TURNTABLE STOP key.)

4.10 TIMER FUNCTION

This function allows you to use the oven’s clock as a timer for up to 99 minutes when you are NOT using the oven.

•Turn the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION’ knob (10) until the display shows “Timer”.

•Press the SELECT ‘MANUAL FUNCTION knob (10) to confirm your choice and turn it to set the time you

want. Press START.

• The control beeps at 5 minutes and 1 minute from the end of the set time.

• At the end of the set time, the control beeps and displays the message “End”.

4.11 CHILD SAFETY LOCK

This oven features two safety functions. The first prevents cooking times from being tampered with while food is cooking. This stops times from being extended dangerously and food burned.

• To activate this function press and hold STOP/CLEAR (6) for 5 seconds.

• The control emits a short beep. Cooking times cannot now be changed during cooking.

• To cancel this function, press and hold STOP/CLEAR until the control beeps again.

The second safety function disables the START key.

• To activate this function press and hold START for 5 seconds.

• The control emits a short beep and the lock symbol appears on the display.

• To cancel this function, press and hold START until the control beeps again.

4.12 DEFROSTING: RULES, HINTS AND DEFROSTING TABLE

• Frozen foods in plastic bags, film, or oven ready containers can be placed directly in the oven. Check

first that there are no metal objects like staples or ties.

• Certain foods, like vegetables and fish, do not need to be fully defrosted before cooking.

• Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker and more evenly if they are stirred, turned, and/or

separated occasionally.

• Meat, fish and fruit all lose liquids during defrosting. Always place these foods in a bowl to defrost

them.

• When freezing meat, arrange pieces separately in the plastic bag. This will save valuable time when it

comes to defrosting.

• Always respect standing times between defrosting and cooking. Standing time is the time for which you

must leave food “rest” before cooking. Standing time ensures that food has an even temperature throughout when cooking starts.

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MEAT

•Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc.)

•Steaks, cutlets, slices

•Casserole, goulash

•Mince

•Hamburgers

•Sausages

POULTRY

• Duck, turkey

• Whole chicken

• Chicken pieces

• Chicken breasts

VEGETABLES

• Diced aubergines

• Chopped peppers

• Shelled peas

• Artichoke hearts

• Asparagus pieces

• Chopped beans

• Whole broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• Sliced carrots

• Broccoli pieces

• Mixed vegetables

• Chopped spinach

FISH

• Filets

• Slices

• Whole

• Shrimps/prawns

DAIRY PRODUCTS

• Butter

• Cheese

• Cream

BREAD

• 2 medium rolls

• 4 medium rolls

• Sliced bread

• Wholemeal sliced bread

FRUIT

•Strawberries, plumbs, cherries, blackcurrants, apricots

•Raspberries

• Blackberries

DEFROSTING TABLE

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

DEFROSTING

TIME (minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

STANDING

TIME

WHAT WIRE

RACK TO USE

1 kg

200g

500g 500g 250g 200g 300g

1,5kg 1,5kg

850g 300g

500g 500g 500g 300g 500g 500g 500g 500g 500g 450g 300g 300g

300g 400g 500g 400g

250g

200ml

150g 300g 250g 250g

500g

300g 250g

MICRO

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

MICRO

MICRO MICRO

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

MICRO

MICRO MICRO

DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST

DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST

DEFROST

DEFROST DEFROST

25 - 28

6 - 8

14 - 16 11 - 13

5 - 7 7 - 9

9 - 11

35 - 40 35 - 40 24 - 26 13 - 15

16 - 19 15 - 18 12 - 15

9 - 11 14 - 16 15 - 18 15 - 17 15 - 17 14 - 16 13 - 15

8 - 10

9 - 11

9 - 11 10 - 12 13 - 15 10 - 12

5 - 7

6 - 8

8 - 10

1 - 2 4 - 6 4 - 6 4 - 6

12 - 14

8 -10

6 - 8

Turn the meat over half way through defrosting time.

See the note “*”

Turn the poultry over half way through defrosting time. At the end of standing time, wash under hot water to remove any residual ice.

Mix the vegetables occasionally to facilitate defrosting.

Tu rn the fish over half way through defrosting time.

Remove any aluminium foil and pieces of metal.

Do not fully defrost cheese.

Respect standing times. Remove cream from containers and place in a bowl instead.

Place bread directly on the turntable.

Mix 2 - 3 times.

Mix 2 - 3 times. Mix 2 - 3 times.

10 15 10 10 10

20 20 10 10

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

7 7 7 7

3 3 3 3

None

None None None None None

None None None None

None None None None None None None None None None None None

None None None None

None

None None

None None None None

None

None None

These times are correct according to IEC standard 705, section 18.3 for the minced meat defrosting test. Turn the meat over half way through defrosting time. Place the meat directly on the turntable. Refer to the table on page 2 for information on other defrosting tests according to IEC standard 705.

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4.13 REHEATING: RULES, HINTS AND REHEATING TABLE

You will soon see how versatile and effective your microwave oven is for reheating foods. Reheating in a microwave oven saves both time and energy.

• Reheat all foods (specially from frozen) to at least 70°C. (Foods should be very hot to touch!) Even though you may not be able to eat the food immediately because it is too hot, you can be sure that it has been fully sterilised.

•Always follow these rules for reheating cooked or frozen foods:

- Remove the food from metal containers.

- Cover the food with clear film (use microwave resistant film) or greaseproof paper. This keeps the flavour in and keeps the oven clean. You can even use an overturned plate to cover food.

- Whenever possible, mix or stir the food frequently. This distributes temperature evenly and speeds up cooking.

- Follow the cooking instructions on the packaging. Remember that under certain circumstances, cooking times may have to be increased.

• Defrost frozen food before you reheat it. The colder the food when you start reheating, the longer the time needed to reheat it.

SOFTENING

• Chocolate/icing

• Butter

• Yoghurt

• Baby’s bottle

• Convenience packs of lasagne or filled pasta

• Convenience packs of meat with rice and/or vegetables

• Convenience packs of fish and/or vegetables

• Plate of meat and/or vegetables

• Plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne

• Plate of fish and/or rice

REHEATING TABLE

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

REHEATING

TIME (minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

100 gr

50-70 gr

125 gr 240 gr

400 gr

300 gr

400 gr

300 gr

MICRO MICRO

MICRO

Place in a bowl. Mix the icing once.

Remove any metal foil.

Reheat the bottle without its teat. and shake after reheating to ensure uniform temperature. Test the temperature of the contents before giving it to the baby!

If the milk is at room temperature, you can reduce reheating time accordingly. If you are using powdered milk, mix the powder thoroughly first. Powder can catch fire in a microwave oven! Only use sterilised milk.

For convenience pack of all types of pre-cooked foods to be reheated to 70°C. Remove the food from any metal container and place it directly on the serving dish. Always cover for best results.

For all types of pre-cooked food to be reheated to 70°C. Place the food directly on the serving dish. Cover with film or an overturned plate.

FOODS FROM REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE (5/8°C) TO 20/30°C

FOODS FROM REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE (5/8°C) TO 70°C

500

1000

“

1000

“

4 - 5

0’.10”-0’.15”

0’.15”-0’.20” 0’.30”-0’.35”

3 - 5

2 - 4

4 - 6 4 - 6

3 - 5

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400g

300g

400g

300g

180 cc 150 cc 100 cc 300 cc

MICRO

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

For convenience packs of all types of frozen pre-cooked foods to be reheated to 70°C. Reheat/cook in the package. If the package is metal, remove the food and place it directly on the serving dish, and increase cooking time by a few minutes.

Remove uncooked food from its packaging and place it in a microwave resistant dish.

For convenience packs of all types of frozen pre-cooked foods to be reheated to 70°C. Reheat/cook directly on the serving dish. Cover with an upturned plate or Pyrex dish. Make sure that the food is thoroughly hot in the centre. Mix if possible.

Stir all drinks at the end of reheating to ensure uniform temperature throughout. Cover broth with an upturned saucer.

REHEATING TABLE

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

REHEATING

TIME (minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY

FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

DEFROSTING

TIME

(minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

FROZEN FOODS (-18/-20°C) TO REHEAT/COOK

DRINKS FROM REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE (5/8°C) TO 70°C

DRINKS FROM ROOM TEMPERATURE (20/30°C) TO 70°C

• Convenience packs of lasagne or filled pasta

• Convenience packs of meat with rice and/or vegetables

•

Convenience packs of precooked fish and/or vegetables

•

Convenience packs of uncooked fish and/or vegetables

• Portions of meat and/or vegetables

• Portions of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne

•

Portions of fish and/or rice

• 1 cup of water

• cup of milk

• 1 cup of coffee

• 1 bowl of broth

•1 cup of water

• cup of milk

• 1 cup of coffee

• 1 bowl of broth

4.14 COOKING ANTIPASTI AND FIRST COURSES: RULES, HINTS AND COOKING TABLE

Soups and minestrones in general can be made with less water because very little water is lost through evaporation in microwave ovens. Add salt at the end of cooking or during standing time because salt has a dehydrating effect.

The time required to cook rice (and pasta) in a microwave oven is about the same as to cook it on the hob. The advantage is that it is not necessary to stir it continuously (2 - 3 times are enough).

MICRO +

MICROGRILL

MICRO

FAN

FAN FAN

•Lasagne

•Gnocchi (dumplings)

•Macaroni

•Risotto

•Pizza

•Fresh quiche Lorraine

•Frozen quiche Lorraine

TEMPERATURE

WHAT WIRE

RACK TO USE

1100g

600g

1500g

300g

di riso

600g

800g 550g

Times are for uncooked pasta. If the pasta is pre-cooked, 8 minutes in MICRO GRILL mode is enough.

Do not pile dumplings too high.

Boil the pasta separately first.

Place all the ingredients in a microwave resistant dish and cover with film. For 300g of rice, you need 750g of broth and maximum microwave power level for 12 - 15 minutes.

Lay the pizza in the bottom of a cake dish or on greaseproof paper on the low wire rack. Preheat the oven.

Use a cake dish with a handle. Preheat the oven.

Place in a metal cake dish. Preheat the oven.

Low

None

Low

Low Low

200°C

160°C 190°C

1000

“

1000

“ “ “

1000

“ “ “

5 - 7

4 - 6

2 - 4

6 - 8

5 - 7

6 - 8

3 - 5

1’30” - 2’ 1’.15” - 1’.45” 1’.15” - 1’.45”

3 - 4

1’.15” - 1’.45”

1 - 1’.30” 0’.45” - 1’.15”

2 - 3

1000 1000

1000

8 8

12-15

40 45

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4.15 COOKING MEAT: RULES AND HINTS AND COOKING TABLE

- Cooking time depends directly on the size and homogeneity of the food. Skewered meat pieces cook quicker than a joint because the pieces are smaller and the consistency more uniform.

-To keep roasts, chicken and skewered meats tender, add

/2cup of water when you start cooking.

•Roasts (pork, beef)

•Meatballs

•Whole chicken

•Chicken pieces

•Skewered meats

•Goulash

•Chicken breasts

•Beef steak or pork chop

•Sausages

•Hamburgers

1Kg

800g

900g

1,2 kg

850g

600g

1,5 kg

500g

3 pieces

MICRO FAN

MICRO

MICRO FAN

MICRO

GRILL

190 °C

180 °C

190 °C

180 °C

Leave some fat around the edges to stop the roast from drying. Do not add to much condiment.

Mix 500g of minced beef, eggs, ham, breadcrumbs, etc. Add a dash of oil and white wine to taste.

See note (

)

See note (

)

Mix once during cooking.

Turn over half way through the cooking time.

Do not cover. Stir 2-3 times.

Turn over half way through the cooking time.

Preriscaldare ilgrill per 3 minuti. Girare a metà cottura, dato che la resistenza grill irraggia solo dalla parte alta del forno.

Preheat the grill for 3 minutes. Turn over half way through the cooking time, because the grill only heats the top of the food.

Low

None

Low

None

High

These times are correct according to IEC standard 705, section 17.3, test C for minced meat. Cover the dish with film. Refer to the table on page 2 for information on other tests according to IEC standard 705.

These times are correct according to IEC standard 705, section 17.3, test F for minced meat. Cover the dish with film. Refer to the table on page 2 for information on other tests according to IEC standard 705.

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY

FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

(minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

TEMPE-

RATURE

WHAT WIRE

RACK TO USE

4.16 COOKING FISH: RULES, HINTS AND COOKING TABLE

Fish cooks quickly and with excellent results in a microwave oven. Fish can be flavoured with butter or oil or left as it is. Cover with film. Cut skin before cooking. Arrange fillets evenly. Avoid cooking fish covered in egg and breadcrumbs.

4.17 COOKING SIDE DISHES AND VEGETABLES: RULES, HINTS AND COOKING TABLE

Vegetables conserve more of their natural colour and nutritional goodness when cooked in a microwave oven compared to traditional cooking methods. Wash and clean the vegetables thoroughly before cooking. Cut large vegetables into uniform pieces. For every 500g of vegetables, add about 5 spoonfuls of water. (Fibrous vegetables need more water.) Always cover vegetables with film. Stir at least once half way through the cooking time. Add salt only at the end of cooking.

•Filets

•Small slices

•Whole

•Large slices

•Shrimps/prawns

•Baked fish

300g

500g

250g

400g

500g

600g

MICRO

MICRO FAN

190°C

Cover with film.

None

Low

500

750 750

750

500

1000

750

35-40

22-25

20 40

17-20 30-35

10-15

16-18

10-12

5-7

7-9

8-10

5-7

7-9

750

150

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY

FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

(minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

TEMPE-

RATURE

WHAT WIRE

RACK TO USE

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• Asparagus

•Artichokes

•Green beans

•Broccoli

•Brussels sprouts

• White/green cabbage

• Red cabbage

• Carrots

• Cauliflower

• Cauliflower in béchamel sauce

• Celer y

• Aubergines

• Grilled aubergines

• Aubergines alla parmigiana

• Leaks

• Champignon mushrooms

• Onions

• Spinach

• Peas

• Fennel

• Gratin tomatoes

• Peppers

• Grilled peppers

• Stuffed peppers

• Potatoes

• Roast potatoes (fresh)

• Roast potatoes (frozen)

• Gratin potatoes

• Courgettes

500g 300g 500g 500g 500g 500g 500g 500g 500g

1000g

500g

4 slices

1300g

500g 500g

250g

300g

500g 500g 800g 500g

4 quarters

1400g

500g 500g 900g

1100g. total

500g

MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO MICRO

MICRO

+ MICRO GRILL

MICRO MICRO

GRILL

MICRO

GRILL MICRO MICRO

MICRO

MICRO MICRO

MICRO GRILL

MICRO

GRILL

MICRO

MICRO GRILL

MICRO

MICRO FAN MICRO FAN MICRO FAN

MICRO

190°C 200°C 190°C

Cut into 2 cm pieces and cover. Cut off the stem and cover.

Cut into pieces and cover. Cut into pieces and cover. Leave whole and cover. Leave whole and cover. Leave whole and cover. Cut into uniform size pieces and cover. Cut into pieces and cover. Times with raw cauliflower. If pre-cooked, 10

minutes in MICRO GRILL mode is sufficient. Cut into pieces and cover.

Cut into pieces and cover. Turn over half way through cooking. The aubergines can be fried or grilled

first. Leave whole and cover. Leave whole and cover. Do not add water.

Cook whole but of similar size. Do not add water.

Wash and drain first. Cover.

Cover. Cut into quarters and cover. Choose of similar size if possible. Cut into pieces and cover. Turn over half way through cooking

Choose short, wide peppers.

Cut into pieces and cover. Mix 2-3 times. Mix 2-3 times. See note (

)

Leave whole and cover.

None None None None None None None None None

Low

None None

High

Low

None None

None

None None

Low

None

High

Low

None

Low Low Low

None

These times are correct for combination cooking tests according to IEC standard 705, third edition, issued in IEC publication

53H/69/CD. Refer to the table on page 2 for information on other tests according to IEC standard 705.

N.B.: The cooking times given here are purely indicative. Increase or reduce them to suit the weight and starting temperature of foods, and, in the case of vegetables, their consistency and fibre content too.

4.18 COOKING CAKES AND TARTS: RULES, HINTS AND COOKING TABLE

PREHEAT THE OVEN prior to cooking any type of cake or tart. See section 4.4.

•Hazelnut cake

•Quark cake

•Jam tart

•Plum cake

•Sponge cake

•Walnut cake

•Egg custard

•Sponge cake

1100g 1500g

700g

950g 700g. 650g.

750g

475g

710g

MICRO FAN MICRO FAN

FAN FAN FAN

FAN MICRO MICRO

MICRO FAN

170 °C 170 °C 160 °C 160 °C 160 °C 160 °C

170°C

Use the ovenproof dish supplied. Use the ovenproof dish supplied. Use a metal cake dish. Use a rectangular cake dish. Use a metal cake dish. Use a metal cake dish.

* * **

Low Low Low Low Low Low

None

Low Low

These times are correct for cooking tests A and B according to IEC standard 705, section 17.3. Refer to the table on page 2 for

information on other tests according to IEC standard 705.

These times are correct for combination cooking test E according to IEC standard 705, third edition, issued in IEC publication 59H/69/CD. Remember to preheat the oven in FAN mode with the low wire rack in place. Refer to the table on page 2 for information on other tests according to IEC standard 705.

1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

1000

1000 1000

1000

1000 1000

1000

500

1000

1000 1000 1000

500 500 750

1000

8-9 10-11 10-11

6-7

8-9 10-11

10 6-7 5-6

9-11

7-9

5-6 5-6

4-5

5-6

9-10

11-12

9-11

8-9

9-11

8 9

7-8

25-30 35-40

20 6-7

25-30 35-40

150 500

1000 1000

150

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY

FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

(minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

TEMPE-

RATURE

WHAT WIRE

RACK TO USE

FOOD TYPE

QUANTITY

FUNCTION

POWER

LEVEL

COOKING

TIME

(minutes)

NOTES/HINTS

TEMPERATURE

WHAT WIRE

RACK TO USE

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CHAPTER 5: RECIPES

PIZZA

Ingredients: 500g of pizza dough, 1 mozzarella cheese, 1 tin of peeled tomatoes, oregano, 50g of cooked

ham, salt. Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C in FAN mode with the low wire rack in place. Roll the dough out thin,

and rest it on a flat, round surface (e.g. the bottom of a cake dish). Cover with tomato and add the diced mozzarella cheese and thinly chopped ham. Add a pinch of oregano and salt to taste. Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes.

In Automatic mode, select “PIZZA/SAVOURIES - FRESH”. Use the low wire rack, but do not preheat the oven.

QUICHE LORRAINE

Ingredients for the pastry: 200g of flour , 100g of butter, 1 pinch of salt , one cup of water approx. Ingredients for the filling: 180g of smoked bacon,

/4litre of milk, 3 eggs, 150g of fresh cream; salt, pep-

per, nutmeg to taste. Method: Mix the flour, salt and butter. Add the water and kneed the dough into a ball. Leave stand in a

cool place for 30 minutes. Dice the smoked bacon, and place in an ovenproof dish. Brown lightly in MICRO mode at maximum power level for 1 minute 30 seconds. Drain off the grease and set aside. Preheat the oven to 160°C in FAN mode, with the low wire stand in place.

Roll out the pastry and place in a greased and floured oven dish with a handle. Beat the eggs, add the milk, cream, salt, pepper and a dash of nutmeg. Arrange the bacon evenly over the pastry and pour on the mix. Place in the oven and cook for 40 minutes.

In Automatic mode, select “QUICHE - FRESH”. Use the low wire rack, but do not preheat the oven.

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LASAGNE

Ingredients: 9 strips of egg pasta, 1/2litre of béchamel sauce, 500g of Bolognese sauce, 50g of grated par-

mesan cheese. Method: Spread some of the béchamel in the bottom of an ovenproof dish. Add a first layer of pasta, cover

with a thin layer of béchamel sauce and Bolognese sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Continue in this way to make three layers of pasta and sauce. Pour the remaining béchamel sauce and Bolognese sauce over the top, and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Place the dish in the oven on the low wire rack and cook for 8 minutes in MICRO mode at 1000 W power level, then cook in MICRO GRILL mode at maximum power level for another 8 minutes or until browned.

If the pasta is pre-cooked, cook only in MICRO GRILL mode at maximum power level for 8 minutes. In Automatic mode, select “PASTA GRATIN - FRESH”. Always pre-cook the pasta. Place the dish on the low

wire rack.

CRESPELLE ALLA FIORENTINA

Ingredients for the filling: 200g of frozen spinach, 250g of ricotta cheese, 1 egg, salt and parmesan chee-

se.

Ingredients for the crespelle: 2 eggs, 100g of flour, 25g of margarine, 250g of milk, salt.

Ingredients for the sauce:

/2litre béchamel sauce, tomato sauce, parmesan cheese.

Method: Cook the spinach for 11 minutes in an ovenproof dish, covered with film, in MICRO mode at 1000 W. Strain, chop finely and mix with the rest of the filling ingredients. To prepare the crespelle, mix all the ingredients and cook in a greased, non-stick in FAN mode at 210°C.

Fill the crespelle and place them in the ovenproof dish with the béchamel sauce. Splash the tomato sauce over the top (a few spoonfuls is sufficient) and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cook on the low wire rack in MICRO GRILL mode at 500 W power level for 8 - 10 minutes, or until well browned.

In Automatic mode, select “PASTA GRATIN - FRESH”. Place the dish on the low wire rack.

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CHAPTER 5: RECIPES

ROAST CHICKEN

Ingredients: 1 x 1200g chicken, 1/2glass of water, salt and pepper.

Method: Clean the chicken well, and pierce its skin with a fork to allow the fat to run out. Lay the bird in

an ovenproof dish. Add the water. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the dish in the oven on the low wire rack. Cook for 40 minutes in MICRO FAN mode at 750 W power level and 190°C. Turn the chicken over after 25 - 30 minutes.

In Automatic mode, select “POULTRY - ROAST WHOLE”. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

PORK ROAST

Ingredients: 1 kg pork, 1/2glass of water, salt and pepper.

Method: Place the pork in an ovenproof dish and add the water. Season with salt and pepper. Place in the

oven on the low wire rack. Cook for 35 - 40 minutes in MICRO FAN mode at 500 W power level and 190°C. Turn the meat over after 25 - 30 minutes.

In Automatic mode, select “MEAT - ROAST”. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

GOULASH

Ingredients: 500g of beef, 500g of onions, 200g of peeled tomatoes, 30g of flour, 400 ml of water. Method: Cut the onions into slices and the meat into cubes. Place in a high sided ovenproof dish. Cover

and cook for 15 minutes in MICRO mode at maximum power level. Add the remaining ingredients and cook uncovered for a further 20 minutes, again in MICRO mode and at maximum power level. Stir 2 - 3 times.

In Automatic mode, select “CASSEROLE - STEW”. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

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CHAPTER 5: RECIPES

TROUT WITH OLIVES

Ingredients: 1 x 500g trout, 50g black de-stoned olives, a small bunch of parsley, salt and pepper. Method: Clean and wash the trout well. Lay it in an ovenproof dish. Stuff it with the parsley and olives. Sea-

son it with salt and pepper. Cover with film. Place in the oven directly on the turntable. Cook for 8-10 minutes in MICRO mode at 750 W power level.

In Automatic mode, select “FRESH FISH - POACH”. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

SALMON GRATIN

Ingredients: 400g of salmon slices (2 slices), 1 glass of milk, 50g of butter, salt. Method: Place the slices of salmon in an ovenproof dish. Cover with curls of butter and salt. Pour the milk

around the fish. Place in the oven on the low wire rack. Cook for 10 - 12 minutes in MICRO GRILL mode at 500 W power level.

In Automatic mode, select “FRESH FISH - GRATIN”. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN

Ingredients: 400g of cauliflower, 500g of béchamel sauce, 50g of sliced cooked ham, 50g of grated chee-

se. Method: Cut the cauliflower into pieces and arrange in an ovenproof dish. Add a glass of water. Cover

with film. Place in the oven on the low wire rack. Select “VEGETABLES - BOILED FRESH” to cook. Pour some of the béchamel sauce into an ovenproof dish.

Arrange the cut and cooked cauliflower in the dish. Cover with the cooked ham and then with the rest of the béchamel sauce. Top with the grated cheese.

Place in the oven on the low wire rack. Cook in MICRO GRILL mode at maximum power level for 10 minutes or until well browned.

In Automatic mode, select “FRESH VEGETABLES - BOIL”. Place the ovenproof dish on the low wire rack.

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JACKET POTATOES

Ingredients: 400g of potatoes (2 medium potatoes) Method: Wash the potatoes, and pierce the peel with a fork. Place directly on the turntable.

Cook for 10 - 15 minutes in MICRO mode at maximum power level. Vary according to the type of potato. Cut in half and serve with a knob of butter and filling to taste.

In Automatic mode, select “POTATOES - 2 JACKET POT”. Cook directly on the turntable.

PLUM CAKE

Ingredients: 250g of butter, 250g of sugar, 3 whole eggs + 2 egg yokes, 250g of flour, 80g raisins, 30 ml

of rum, a pinch of salt. Method: Preheat the oven to 160°C in FAN mode with the low wire rack in place. Mix the sugar into the

butter (which must be removed from the fridge at least 1 hour beforehand), until the mix is white in colour. Add the eggs one at a time, then gradually add the flour and a pinch of salt.

Slowly add the rum and raisins (soaked in warm water). Pour the mix into a rectangular cake dish lined with aluminium foil. Place in the oven on the low wire rack. Cook for 90 minutes. Remove from the cake dish only when cold.

N. B. Squeeze the excess water out of the raisins and cover them in flour before mixing them in. This prevents them from sinking to the bottom of the mix during cooking.

In automatic mode, select “CAKES - LONG BAKING”. Place the cake dish on the low wire rack. Do not preheat the oven.

JAM TART

Ingredients: 250g of flour, 110g of sugar, 125g of butter, 1 whole egg + 1 egg yoke, 1 pinch of salt, 200g

of jam. Method: Preheat the oven to 160°C in FAN mode with the low wire rack in place. Mix all the ingredients

together (except the jam) in a kitchen mixer. Separate off about 1/3 of the pastry to decorate the tart with afterwards. Roll the pastry and use it to line a previously greased and floured cake dish with a handle. Spread the jam on top. Decorate the top in a criss-cross manner with strips of pastry from the remaining third. Place in the oven on the low wire rack. Cook for 40 minutes.

In automatic mode, select “CAKES - SHORT BAKING”. Place the cake dish on the low wire rack. Do not preheat the oven.

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CHAPTER 6 – CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

6.1 CLEANING

Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, always disconnect the plug from the power socket and wait for the oven to cool down.

Your oven’s cavity is coated with a special non-stick enamel for quick and easy cleaning. Always keep the microwave unit cover (C) clean and free from grease and splashes of fat.

Do not use scouring powders, wire sponges or sharp metal utensils to clean the outside of the oven. Also take care to prevent water and detergents from entering the vents on the top of the oven.

Do not to use alcohol, scouring powders, or ammonia-based detergents to clean the inside or outside of the door.

Always keep the inside of the door clean to ensure that it closes properly. Make sure that dirt and food residues do not build up between the door and the oven’s front panel.

Clean the air vents at the rear of the oven regularly to prevent dust and dirt from blocking them over time.

Remove the turntable (H) and its support ring (I) periodically to clean them. Also clean the bottom of the oven under the turntable.

Wash the turntable and its support ring in soapy water using a neutral detergent. Both the turntable and its support ring can be washed in a dishwasher.

Never plunge the hot turntable into cold water. The sudden change in temperature could cause it to crack.

The turntable motor is sealed. Nevertheless, take care to prevent water from entering the spindle (D) when cleaning the bottom of the oven.

The top heating element can be lowered by turning its ceramic catch to make cleaning inside the oven easier.

IMPORTANT: Return the heating element to its raised position and secure it with the catch after cleaning. Never use the oven with the heating element in lowered position.

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CHAPTER 6 – CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

6.2 MAINTENANCE

If any malfunction or defect occurs, contact an authorised Service Centre to have the oven repaired. It is always worth carrying out the following simple checks before requesting technical assistance.

NOTE: You can continue to use the oven normally if the internal oven light fails. Contact an authorised Service Centre to have the bulb replaced.

CAUSE/SOLUTION

• The door is not closed properly.

• The plug is not correctly inserted.

• There is no power at the mains socket (check the fuse box).

• When foods containing water are cooked, it is quite normal for the steam generated to condense into water inside the oven and on the work surface beneath.

• In Automatic mode, and in MICRO, MICRO FAN, and MICRO GRILL modes, do not start the oven without food inside.

• Do not use metal containers for the above cooking modes or bags or packets with metal parts.

•In AUTOMATIC mode, check that the chosen food category matches the type of food in the oven. Respect the food quantities and cooking accessories and times specified in the recipe.

•In MANUAL mode, make sure that you have selected the right function. Increase the cooking time if necessary.

• The food was not completely defrosted before cooking.

•In AUTOMATIC mode, check that the chosen food category matches the type of food in the oven. Respect the food quantities and cooking accessories and times specified in the recipe.

•In MANUAL mode, make sure that you have selected the right function. Reduce the cooking time if necessary.

• Stir or mix the food during cooking. Remember that food cooks better if cut into uniform size pieces.

•Turntable rotation has not been switched on.

PROBLEM

The oven does not work.

Condensation on the work surface, inside the oven or around the door.

Sparks inside the oven.

The food does not heat or cook properly.

The food burns.

The food does not cook evenly.

• Contact an authorised Service Centre.

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