Hotpoint MWH 121 User Manual
Instructions for use
MWH 121
Microwave
Contents
Installation, 2
Installation
Specifications
Description of the appliance, 3
Microwave oven function
Beginning and use, 5
Setting the clock
Safety Block
Operating mode
Special Function: DRINK
Special Function: POPCORN
Special Function: FRESH VEGETABLES
Microwave Function
Defrost by weight (Automatic)
Defrost by tome (Manual)
Important notes
During operation
Interrupting the operation
Working with microwaves
Precautions and Advices, 9
General security
Eliminating
Practical advices
Microwave Oven Maintenance, 11
Remove the plug from de socket
Cleaning
Light replacement
Solving problems
Cord replacement
Installation
! It is important conserve this book to consult at any
moment. Keep the operating instructions in a safe
place ready to pass on in the event of change of
ownership.
! Read the instructions in this book carefully: the
instructions contain important information regarding
appliance and care.
Installation
Remove the microwave oven from packing.
Remove all packing materials and accessories from
the microwave oven cavity.
• Check whether the following parts are in good
condition:
- Door and hinges;
- Front of the microwave oven;
- Inside and outside of microwave oven.
! Do not use the appliance if you find any faults do not
use the microwave oven, and contact your dealer.
• Place the appliance on a stable, flat surface.
- To allow efficient cooling of the microwave oven its
installation is recommended in a unit with an opening
in the upper part (refer to the installation instructions
leaflet enclosed).
! The microwave oven plug shall be accessible after
installation.
The microwave oven has been supplied with a monophase power supply cord. The appliance must be
earthed.
! This appliance must be earthed.
! The manufacturers and dealers are not liable for any
breakdowns or personal accidents should these
installation instructions not be observed by the
purchaser.
Specifications
AC voltage ............................................. 230 V / 50 Hz
Fuse ......................................................... 12 A / 250 V
Power required.................................................1200 W
Microwave output power....................................800 W
Microwave frequency.................................. 2450 MHz
Outer dimensions
(W×A×D)......................................595 × 390 × 320 mm
Cavity dimensions
(W×A×D)......................................305 × 210 × 280 mm
Oven capacity......................................................18 ltr
Weight ..............................................................18,6 kg
- When installing the microwave oven great care
should be taken to ensure that the mains power cable
cannot come into contact with the rear since the high
temperatures involved could cause damage.
- When the microwave oven is installed in a column
with a conventional oven, the microwave oven must not
be located underneath the conventional oven because
of the possibility of condensation forming inside the
latter.
2
Description of the appliance
1 – Glass window on the door
2 - Catch
3 – Mica covers
4 – Screen
5 – Faction Selector
6 – Timer Selector
7 – Open button
8 – Slot for rotating base
9 – Rotating base
10 – Rotating plate
3
Microwave oven function:
In a conventional oven the heat radiated by the
resistances or gas burners, slowly penetrates the food
from the outside to the inside. There is, therefore, a
great loss of energy in the heating of the air, oven
components and recipients.
On the other hand, in microwave ovens the heat is
generated in the interior of the food itself, heating it
from the inside outwards. There is therefore no loss of
energy as the air, interior walls of the oven and
recipients (when adequate) do not heat up with
microwaves.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Save on cooking time: in general there is a 3/4
reduction of the cooking time than with conventional
methods.
2. Ultra-quick defrosting that prevents bacteria
development.
3. Electricity saving.
4. Maintaining the nutritive value of the food due to the
cooking time reduction.
5. Easy cleaning.
Most food contains water, whose molecules vibrate
with Microwaves.
The friction between the molecules generates heat,
which causes a temperature rise in the food, defrosting
it, cooking it or keeping it warm.
As the heat is formed inside the food:
- It may be cooked with little or no liquid or fat;
- Defrosting, heating or cooking in the microwave oven
is quicker than in a conventional oven;
- Vitamins, minerals and nutritive substances are
preserved;
The Microwaves pass through porcelain, glass,
cardboard and plastic but not through metal.
Therefore, recipients made of or containing metal
should not be used in the microwave oven.
The Microwaves are reflected by the metal…
In the microwave oven there is a high voltage valve
called "Magnetron" that converts electric energy to
Microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves are
conducted to the inside of the oven cavity by means of
wave-guide and spread by a mode stirrer or by a
turntable.
Inside the oven, the Microwaves spread out in all
directions and are reflected by the metallic walls,
penetrating the food evenly.
…they pass through Glass and Porcelain…
…and they are absorbed by the food.
4
Beginning and use
Setting the clock
Operating mode
1. Press the CLOCK key until the digits start
blinking.
2. Enter the hour by turning the ROTATING KNOB in
both directions.
3. Press the CLOCK key again to change the
minutes.
4. Enter the minutes by turning the ROTATING KNOB in
both directions.
5. Press the CLOCK key to stop.
Safety Block
1. The microwave oven operation can be blocked (for
example: to prevent it from being used by children) by
pressing the STOP key for 3 seconds. The
microwave beep and the appliance will be blocked. It
continues to display the time and the Safety Block
function indicator will light up.
2. To unblock it, press the STOP key for 3 seconds.
At the end of this time there is an alarm sound and the
Display show the clock once again.
1. Connect the oven to a suitable power source (see
the Installation Instructions).
2. Open the door by pressing the “Open” button.
3. Place the container with the food on the tray or grille.
4. Select the desired function and cooking time in
accordance with, the description provided following
chapters.
5. Close the door and press the START key.
6. The microwave oven starts working. The Display
shows the functioning time decreasing.
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