Hoover HMC440TX User Manual

HMC440TX

MICROWAVE OVENS

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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FORNI A MICROONDE

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MODEL:HMC440TX

Read these instructions carefully before using your microwave oven, and keep it carefully. If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with many years of good service.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

ADDENDUM

If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.

Specifications

Model:

Rated Voltage:

Rated Input Power(Microwave):

Rated Output Power(Microwave):

HMC440TX

230V~50Hz

1650W

900W

Rated Input Power(Grill):

Rated Input Power(Double grill):

Rated Input Power(Double grill+Microwave):

Rated Input Power(Convection):

Oven Capacity:

Turntable Diameter:

External Dimensions:

Net Weight:

1750W

2300W

3350W

1750W

44L

360mm 594 455 Approx. 41 kg

568 mm

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to

persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including he following:

1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.Children shall not play with the appliance.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

5. Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.

6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.

7. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".

8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

9. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

10. Do not overcook food.

11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven.

12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.

13. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.

14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

15.This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

-farm houses;

-bed and breakfast type environments.

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

17. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

18. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

19. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.Keep cord away from heated surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.

20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

22.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

24.The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical , sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

25.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

26.The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

27. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

28.Steam cleaner is not to be used.

29.During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

30.Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven.(for ovens provided with a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe.)

31.WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

32.The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open.(for ovens with a decorative door.)

33.Surface of a storage cabinet can get hot.

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons Grounding Installation

DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal componentscan cause serious personal injury or death.Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubtexists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord , use only a 3-wire

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming

installed and grounded.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.2. If a long cord set or extension cord isused:

1)The marked electrical rating of the cordset or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

2)The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

3)The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on

an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

by children or tripped over unintentionally.

CLEANING

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp cloth.

2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.

3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.

4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

UTENSILS

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

It is hazardous for anyoneother than a compentent personto carry out any service or repairoperation that involves

the removalof a cover which gives protectionagainst exposure to microwave

energy.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of

meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.

microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Browning dish

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates and cups

Paper towels

Parchment paper

Plastic

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Plastic wrap

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers). Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks Aluminum tray Food carton with

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish. May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

metal handle Metal or metal-

trimmed utensils Metal twist ties

Paper bags Plastic foam

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing. May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity Your oven comes

with the

Enamel Tray 1 Turntable ring assembly 1 Instruction Manual 1

following accessories:

1. Control panel

2. Grill element

3. Light

4. Level

8. Short Grill Rack

9. Long Grill Rack

10.Grill Pan

5. Door glass

6. Hinge Turntable shaft

Turntable Installation

Hub (underside)

Enamel tray

Turntable shaft

a. Never place the tray should never be restricted. b. The

c. All food and containers of food are always placed on the d. If

enamal tray

enamel tray

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must

always be used during cooking.

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used. Overloading can result in fire.

The accessible surfacemay be hot duringoperation.

Placement

• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.

•

Place the microwave oven on a firm,flat surface. Make sure that there is surfi and sides keep at least 10 cm free. Do not cover the air vents.• The adjustable feet should not be r emoved.• Do not place the micr owave oven near a heat source.• Transmitting and receiving equipment such as radios and televisions can affect the • operation of the micr owave oven.

cient ventilation around the microwave oven. At the rear •

Installation dimensions

450

560

455

595

594

560-568

542

600

min. beluchtingsopp. 250 cm

min. aeration surface 250 cm

min 550

min 580

100

455

594

595

542

560

558-568

min. 550

458+2

min

min 460

min. beluchtingsopp.

min. aeration surface

250 cm

540

Note: There should be gap above the oven.

Building in

• Do not hold or carry the appliance by the door handle. The door handle cannot hold the weight of the appliance and may br eak off.

1. Carefully push the microwave into the box, making sure that it is in the centre.

2. Open the door and fasten the micr owave with the sc ws that were supplied.

INSTALL THE TRAY

1. Check the position of the shaft.

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2. Adjust the angle of the tray, the tray roller should point to one of

the shaft arm.

3. Put the tray on the shaft and adjust slightly .

OPERATION

Control Panel and Features

1) Function knob

2) Power/Weight button

3) Quickly preheating button

4) On/Off Button

5) Temperature/automenu button

6) Clock button

7) Start/Pause button

8) Selection knob

You can see from the table below from which which foods the power levels are suitable.

Power level Food

900 W - Boiling water, reheating

- Cooking chicken, fish, vegetables

700 W - Reheating

- Cooking mushrooms,

- Cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese 450 W - Cooking rice, soup 300 W - Defrosting

- Melting chocolate and butter 100 W - Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods

- Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods

- Softening ice cream

- Allowing dough to rise

Functions

power levels you can choose and for

shell

fish

Function Mode

Microwave Microwave Microwave

Use the microwave function to cook and reheat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.

Hot air Hot air

With hot air you can prepare meals in the same way as you do

Heating

with a conventinal oven. The microwave is not activated. You are advised to preheat the oven befo putting the meal in the oven.

Grill with fan Grill with fan

Use this function to roast meals evenly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust.

Grill Grill

The grill is very suitable to prepare thin pieces of meat and sh.

Function Mode

Hot air+

Heating

Combination

Bottom heat

Double grill

Hot air Microwave + Hot air

Grill with fan Microwave + Grill with

Grill Microwave + Grill

Use this function to roast

big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Use this function to roast

big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Use this function to roast meals quickly.

fan

Use this function to cook meals quickly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust (also au gratin). The microwave and the grill are activated at the same time. The microwave is cooking and the grill is roasting.

Use this function to roast

Hot air+ Bottom heat

Double grill

Autoprograms

Defrost d01 + d02 Defrost

P01 - P13

big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Use this function to roast

big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Automatic cooking programs

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