Hotpoint MWK 422 X User Manual

User Instruction Book

HOTPOINT

MICROWAVE OVEN

Model

MWH422 AX

CONTENTS

1

NOTICES TO THE USER

Operating principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INSTALLATION

Before connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DESCRIPTION

The appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

The function selector knob / the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USE

How to set / change the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stop turntable option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Express programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Heat & Hold function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Reheating on 2 levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Automatic cook functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Guide to automatic functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

The automatic defrost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Grill functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Guide to cooking using the Grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Grill + Microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Guide to cooking using the Grill + Microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

OPERATING PROFICIENCY TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

EN

NOTICES TO THE USER

2

The microwaves used for cooking are electro­magnetic waves. They are found naturally in our
environment as radio-electric waves, light or
infra-red radiation.
Their frequency is located in the 2450 MHz band.
Their properties:

• They are reflected by metals.

•

They can pass through all other materials.

• They are absorbed by molecules of
water, fat and sugar.

When food is exposed to microwaves, the
molecules are quickly shaken up, which causes
heating.

The microwaves penetrate into the food to a
depth of around 2.5 cm. If the food is thicker, it
will be cooked to its core by heat conduction,
as with traditional cooking.
It is important to know that microwaves cause
a simple thermal reaction inside the food, and
that they are not harmful.

This appliance's packaging material is recy­clable. Help recycle it and protect the environ­ment by dropping it off in the municipal recep­tacles provided for this purpose.

Your appliance also contains a

great

amount of recyclable material.

It is
marked with this label to indicate the
used appliances that should not be
mixed with other waste. This way,
the appliance recycling organised by

your manufacturer will be done under the best
possible conditions, in compliance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact
your town hall or your retailer for the used appli­ance collection points closest to your home. We
thank you

for

doing your part to protect the envi-

ronment.

Fig.01

ooppeerraattiinngg pprriinncciippllee eennvviirroonnmmeennttaall pprrootteeccttiioonn

You have chosen a HOTPOINT-ARISTON microwave oven. Optimum ease of use and
simple operation were the most important factors in the development of this product.

The combi-microwave oven combines the characteristics of a microwave oven with those
of a traditional oven.
The extensive range of settings available enables you to select the exact method of cooking
that you have in mind. The design ensures easy to use controls.

The functions are arranged conveniently on the control panel. The display provides infor­mation and helps you choose the settings.

EN

NOTICES TO THE USER

3

WWaarrnniinngg::

KKeeeepp tthhiiss uusseerr gguuiiddee wwiitthh yyoouurr aapppplliiaannccee..
IIff tthhee aapppplliiaannccee iiss eevveerr ssoolldd oorr ttrraannssffeerrrreedd ttoo
aannootthheerr ppeer

rssoonn,, eennssuurree tthhaatt tthhee nneeww oowwnneerr

rreecceeiivveess tthhee uusseerr gguuiiddee.. PPlleeaassee bbeeccoommee ffaammii--
lliiaarr wwiitthh tthheessee rreeccoommmmeen

nddaattiioonnss bbeeffoorree

iinnssttaalllliinngg aanndd uussiinngg yyoouurr oovveenn.. TThheeyy wweerree wwrriitt--
tteenn ffoorr yyoouurr ssaaffeettyy aanndd tthhee ssaaffeettyy oof

f ootthheerrss..

This appliance is not intended to be used by pers­ons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities, or persons lacking
experience or awareness, unless using it with the
help of a person reponsible for their safety, or
under supervision and with prior instruction in its
use. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Your appliance is intended exclusively for domes­tic use for cooking, reheating and defrosting
food. The manufacturer declines all responsibility
in the event of improper use.

— The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person
to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.

Check that utensils are suitable for use in a micro­wave oven. Do not leave any accessories in the
oven when it is not operating.
To avoid damage to your appliance, never ope­rate it when empty or without the turntable.

Do not tamper with the holes of the front lock, as
this could damage your appliance and result in
the need for repair.

The seal and the frame of the door must be
inspected regularly to ensure that they are not
damaged. If these areas become damaged, stop
using the appliance and have it checked by a
specialised technician.

When heating food in plastic or paper con-tai­ners, keep an eye on the oven due to the risk of
fire.
When using the microwave and fan cooking +

microwave function, you should avoid using
metal containers, forks, spoons, knives or metal
fasteners or staples for freezer bags.
The contents of bottles or jars for babies must be
stirred or shaken and the temperature must be
checked before use, in order to avoid burns.
Never heat a bottle with the teat (risk of explo­sion).

Never allow children to use the oven without
supervision, except when appropriate instruc­tions have been given so that the child can use
the oven safely and understand the dangers of
improper use.

Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from
the oven. Certain dishes absorb heat from the
food and can become very hot.

Liquids or other foods must not be heated in clo­sed containers as they may explode.

You should avoid heating eggs in their shell and
whole hard-boiled eggs in a microwave oven as
they may explode, even after cooking has fi-nis­hed.

When drinks are heated by microwave, boiling
liquid may suddenly spurt even after heating, pre­cautions must therefore be taken when handling
the container.
When cooking small quantities (e.g. 1 sausage, 1
croissant, etc.), place a glass of water next to the
food.

Cooking for too long can dry out food and burn it.
To avoid this type of incident, never use the same
cooking time as recommended for a traditional
oven.

If smoke appears, stop or unplug the oven and
keep the door closed to smother any flames.

ssaaffeettyy iinnssttrruuccttiioonnss

EN

INSTALLATION

4

WWaarrnniinngg::

CChheecckk tthhaatt yyoouurr aapppplliiaannccee hhaass nnoott bbeeeenn
ddaammaaggeedd dduurriinngg ttrraannssppoorrtt ((ddaammaaggee ttoo ddoooorr oorr
sseeaall,, eettcc..)).. IIff yyo

ouu nnoottiiccee aannyy ddaammaaggee,, ccoonnttaacctt

yyoouurr rreettaaiilleerr bbeeffoorree uussiinngg tthhee aapppplliiaannccee..

Check that:

-

the electrical installation has sufficient voltage.

- the supply cables are in good condition

- the diameter of the wires complies with the
installation requirements.

- your equipment has a protection of at least 16
amps.

If in doubt, contact your electrician.

The electrical connections should be made
before the appliance is installed in its housing.

Electrical safety must be ensured through pro­per installation in the housing. During installa­tion and maintenance operations, the appliance
must be unplugged from the electrical grid;
fuses must be cut off or removed.

The appliance must be connected using a
(standardised) feeder cable with 3 conductors
of 1.5 mm² (1 live + 1N + ground) which must be
connected to the 220-240 V~monophase net­work using a CEI 60083-standardised 1 live + 1N
+ ground electrical outlet or one which com­plies with installation requirements. The protec­tion cable (green-yellow) is connected to the
appliance's terminal and must be connected
to the appliance's ground.

IInn oorrddeerr ttoo eeaassiillyy llooccaattee tthhee rreeffeerreennccee iinnffoorrmmaa--
ttiioonn ffoorr yyoouurr aapppplliiaannccee,, wwee rreeccoommmmeenndd tthhaat

t yyoouu

nnoottee tthheessee ddaattaa oonn tthhee ""AAfftteerr--SSaalleess SSeerrvviiccee""
ppaaggee..

If the connection is made with a plug, it must
remain accessible after the appliance has been
installed.

The oven's neutral (blue cable) must be con­nected to the network's neutral.

Ensure your electrical installation has a system
accessible to the user which can cut off the appli­ance from the power grid, with a con

tact opening

of at least 3 mm for all the terminals.

If the supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales
service or any other similarly qualified person to
avoid any danger.

WWaarrnniinngg::

WWee ccaannnnoott bbee hheelldd rreessppoonnssiibbllee ffoorr aannyy
aacccciiddeenntt rreessuullttiinngg ffrroomm aann iinneexxiisstteenntt,, ddeeffeeccttiivvee
oorr iinnccoorrrreecctt g

grroouunndd lleeaadd..

IIff tthhee oovveenn pprreesseennttss aannyy iirrrreegguullaarriittyy,, uunnpplluugg tthhee
aapppplliiaannccee oorr rreemmoovvee tthhee rreelleevvaanntt ffuussee

aatt tthhee

oovveenn''ss ccoonnnneeccttiioonn lleeaadd--iinn..

bbeeffoorree ccoonnnneeccttiinngg

eelleeccttrriiccaall ccoonnnneeccttiioonn

EN

INSTALLATION

5

Fig.02

The appliance may be installed beneath a work surface or in column housing (open or closed) which
has the required built-in measurements

(Fig.02)

.

Do not use your appliance immediately (wait 1 or 2 hours) after moving it from a cold to a warm place
as condensation may cause a malfunction.

bbuuiillddiinngg--iinn

EN

550 int.

600 ext.

456

23

450 int.

547

592

450 int.

DESCRIPTION

6

tthhee aapppplliiaannccee

Control panel

Cavity

Turntable

Door handle

A

B

D

C

■

TThhee ttuurrnnttaabbllee::

cooks food uniformly with no

need for handling.
It revolves in both directions. If it does not
revolve, check that all elements are correctly
positioned.
Do not attempt to turn it manually, as you may
damage the drive system.
It may also be used as a cooking dish.
To remove, grasp it using the access areas
provided inside the cavity.

■

TThhee ddrriivveerr::

causes the glass turntable to turn

(Fig.04)

.

■

TThhee bbaassee rroolllleerrss::

Rollers must be positioned in

the right direction

(Fig.04)

.
If they are not rotating properly, check for
foreign bodies under the rollers.

Fig.04

Fig.03

A

B

C

D

EN