Hotpoint MWH211 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Model no.

MWH211

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WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The green and yellow wire must be connected to
the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E
or the earth symbol or coloured green or
green and yellow.
The blue wire must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter L or coloured
red.

N

E

L

A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it

will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not
fit your socket, the plug should be cut off
from the mains lead, and an appropriate
plug fitted, as below.
WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut
off plug after removing the fuse: do not
insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the
house as this could cause a shock hazard.
With alternative plugs not incorporating a
fuse, the circuit must be protected by a 15
Amp fuse.

If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse
cover must be re-fitted when changing the
fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to
BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse
cover, the plug must NOT be used until a
replacement fuse cover can be obtained
from your nearest electrical dealer. The
colour of the correct replacement fuse cover
is that as marked on the base of the plug.

B) If your appliance is not fitted with a plug,

please follow the instructions provided
below:

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Data and instruction for Performance Tests according to IEC 60705 and EN 60705 (19999-04)

The International Electrotechnical Commission SC 59H, has developed a Standard for comparative testing of heating performances
of microwave ovens.

We recommend the following for this oven:

Test Nr.

on

standard

Item

Power

level

Weight

Standing

time

12.3.1

750 gr

12.3.2

475 gr

12.3.3

900 gr

500 gr

900w

output power

Duration

Function

Note

Egg

custard

14’ - 16’

6’ - 7’

18’ - 20’

6’ - 8’

Sponge

cake

Meat

loaf

Defrosting

minced

meat

only
MW

only
MW

only
MW

5 min.

5 min.

5 min.

15 min.

The upper surface shall be evaluated after the
standing time. The inner custard evaluation shall
be conducted after two hours.

Use the borosilicate glass container stated in the
Standard (max dia. 210 mm) or a Pyrex® glass
container dia. 210 mm, height 50 mm and wall
thick. 6mm.

Cover the container with cling film and pierce the
film. Use the rectangular borosilicate glass container
stated in the Standard or the Arcopal® Cat. nr
Z1/B8 (01)10460-1

Place the frozen load directly on the turnable (D).
Turn upsidedown the load after half of the
defrosting time.

only
MW

700w

output power

Duration

18’ - 20’

8’ - 9’

22’ - 24’

9’ - 11’

13.3

3

A

B

C

E

D

DESCRIPTION

A Control panel
B Turntable spindle
C Interior, door side
D Tu rntable
E Tu rntable support
F Microwave outlet cover

F

Some models have a seperator or spacer wire rack that makes it

possible to cook two food dishes at the same time (simultaneous insertion
of two plates or pans). Consult the instructions given on page 11

CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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OW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

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MPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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NSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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UTPUT POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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ECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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LECTRICAL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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LASSWARE AND SIMILAR ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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ESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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DVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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IMULTANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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OW TO PROGRAMME AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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OW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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LEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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What power should I

choose?

What do I want to do?

• Defrost

• Melt butter and soften
cheese

• Cook meat

• Heat pastry goods

• Cook fish

• Cook vegetables

• Cook rice, pasta

• Heat up all types of ready
cooked or frozen food

• Cook fruit

• Keep food warm

Power level

Power level 4

Power level 1

Use Instr.

page

Amt. &

time chart

page

• Defrost, reheat, cook on
two levels at the same
time

Microwave only with (SPACER
LEVEL) (Not with all models)

23 lt 17 lt

Power level 5

300w 235w

780w

610w

900w 700w

Power level 1

15
15

13

15
15

17
19

15
17

15
18
19
15

19

14

16

17
19

17

18
19
16

19

11

12

480w

600w

375w

470w

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Disposal of old electrical appliances

The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the
normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and redu­ce the impact on human health and the environment. The crossed out “wheeled bin”
symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local autho­rity or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN

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Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference.
N.B. This oven has been designed to defrost, heat and cook food in the home. It must never be
used for other purposes, modified or tampered with in any way.

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

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

6) Do not operate the oven if objects for any kind get stuck between the front panel of the oven and
the door. Always keep the inside of the door (C) clean, using a damp cloth and non-abrasive
detergents. Do not allow dirt or remains of food to accumulate between the front panel of the
oven on the door.

7) Do not operate the oven if the supply cable or the plug is damaged, as this may result in electric
shocks. If the supply cable has been damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the
technical service centre or by a qualified person so as to avoid all risks.

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

9) Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. In order to avoid overheating and
the consequent risk of fire, it is advisable to supervise the oven when cooking food in disposable
containers made of plastic, cardboard or other inflammable materials, and when heating small
quantities of food.

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

11)When cooking "Only MICROWAVE", you absolutely must not pre-heat the oven (without
foodstuffs in it) and you must not operate it when it is empty, because you might cause sparking.

12)Before using this oven, check to be certain that the utensil and containers chosen are suitable for
microwave oven use (see the section on "Glassware and Similar Items").

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

14)When heating liquids (water, coffee, milk, etc.) it is possible that the contents may suddenly start
to boil and spill violently as a result of delayed boiling, causing scalding. To avoid this happening,
you should place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a glass rod in the container before starting to
heat liquids. Anyway, care shall be taken when handling the container.

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

16)The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
shall be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns. It is also advisable to stir or shake

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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the food in order to ensure that it has an even temperature.

17) 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.

18)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.

19)All microwaves are tested and approved in accordance with current electromagnetic safety and
compatibility regulations and standards. As a precautionary measure, pacemaker manufacturers
recommend wearers to keep a minimum distance of 20-30 cm between an operating microwave
oven and the pacemaker in order to avoid possible interference with the pacemaker. If you
suspect that such an interference is occurring, turn the oven off immediately and contact the
pacemaker manufacturer.

20)The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
When using commercially available bottle sterilisers, before turning the oven on, ALWAYS make
sure the container is filled with the quantity of water indicated by the manufacturer.

INSTALLATION

1) After having removed the oven from its box, check to make certain that the turntable spindle (B) is cor­rectly fitted into its housing. Place the turntable support (E) in the middle of the cooking chamber and
set the turntable (D) on top of it. The spindle (B) must be inserted in the related turntable housing.

2) Check to make certain that this equipment has not been damaged in transport and check espe­cially to see if the door opens and closes correctly.

3) Place this oven on a surface so that there remains a space of about 5 cm. between the oven’s

surface portions and the walls to the side and the back, and a free space of at least 20 cm.
above the oven.

4) Never block up or otherwise obstruct the air outlet holes. In particular, never place anything on
the oven and check to be certain that the air and steam outlet slots (located atop the oven) are
ALWAYS FREE.

5) DO NOT remove the transparent film on the inner surface of the door.

6) The majority of modern electronic appliances (TV, radio, stereo systems etc) are shielded from
radio frequency (RF) signals. Certain electronic appliances may not, however, be shielded from
radio frequency signals deriving from a microwave oven. You should therefore keep a distance
of at least 1 - 2 metres between these appliances and the operating oven.

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

(ONLY FOR U.K.) The letter indicates the heating category to which your
oven belongs: some pre-cooked food packages (frozen or chilled) give heat­ing instructions corresponding to the various categories. Follow those instruc­tions related to the category indicated for your oven.

OUTPUT POWER

The microwave output power is written on the rating plate placed on the rear side of the appliance
(see “MICRO OUTPUT”). When you consult the tables, always look up your oven’s output power. It
will be useful also when you are consulting cookbooks intended for use with microwave ovens.

The levels of intermediate power available are shown on page 4. This information will be useful for
you to consult the prescription pads for microwaves currently on sale.

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MODEL WITH A 23-LITRE CAVITY

Outer measurements (LxDxH) 508x305x414
Inner measurements (LxDxH) 350x215x330
Approximate weight 16 kg.
Turntable diameter 31,4 cm
Oven light 20 W

MODEL WITH A 17-LITRE CAVITY

Outer measurements (LxDxH) 458x295x380
Inner measurements (LxDxH) 300x206x284
Approximate weight 14 kg.
Turntable diameter 24,5 cm
Oven light 20 W

BOTH MODELS

For additional data, consult the serial plate glued to the back of the equipment. This appliance
conforms to EC directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility and EC regulation no.
1935/2004 of 27/10/2004 on materials intended for contact with food. The product is classified as
Group 2, Class B ISM equipment in conformity to standard EN 55011, paragraph 4.

Connect this equipment only to electrical outlets
having a capacity of at least 10A. Before using
this oven, check to make certain that the electri­cal network is the same as that indicated on the
equipment’s data plate and that the electrical

outlet is connected to an efficient grounding
(earth) terminal. The manufacturer shall not be

responsible in any manner whatsoever for
harm or damage caused by failure to observe
this norm.

You can make use of all types of containers made
of glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramics, porcelain
and glazed pottery as long as they do not have
decorations or metal parts (gilded borders,
handles, feet). Heat resistant plastic containers
can also be used, but only for “Microwave Only”
cooking. If you are still doubtful about using a
particular container, you can perform a simple
test. Place the empty container in the oven for 30
seconds at maximum power (“Microwave Only”
function). If the container is still cold or only
slightly warm, it is suitable for microwave
cooking. If it is very hot or gives out sparks, it is
not suitable. For short heating periods, you may
use paper napkins, cardboard trays and plastic
“throwaway” plates as a base. As far as shape
and size are concerned, it is absolutely essential
that containers be such as to allow the turntable
to rotate. In order to use large-size rectangular
containers (which may not be able to rotate

inside the cooking cavity), you can remove the
spindle (B) from its housing to prevent the
turntable (D) moving. Bear in mind that to be
assured of good results when carrying this out
you must stir the food and turn the container
around several times during the cooking process.

Containers made of metal, wood, recycled
kitchen paper, cane and plate glass are not
suitable for use in microwave ovens. The metal

rack supplied with your microwave have been
fully tested for safe use. You should remember,
too, that since microwaves heat the food and not
the glassware, earthenware or similar containers
for that food, it is possible to cook such foods in
the serving dish and thereby avoid the problem
of having to clean pans later.
However, remember that heat may be transferred
from the food itself to the plate, making it neces­sary to use an oven glove. In any case, observe
the guidelines shown in the following table:

Plastic for

micro­waves

YES

YES

YES

Paper
cups*

YES

YES

NO

Paper

plates*

YES

YES

NO

Parch-

ment

paper*

YES

YES

NO

Card­board

YES

YES

NO

Metal

contain-

ers

NO

NO

NO

Glass-

ware with

metal
parts

NO

NO

NO

Special

roasting

paper

YES

YES

YES

Defrosting

Heating

Cooking

Clay

plates

YES

YES

YES

Porce-

lain

YES

YES

YES

Cera-

mics

YES

YES

YES

Glass

YES

YES

YES

* If the cooking time required is too long, there is a possibility of fire.

• Electrical Connection for UK only . . . . .see page 2

TECHNICAL DATA

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

GLASSWARE AND SIMILAR ITEMS