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Instructions for Installation and Use
Model no.
MWH211
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not cover must be re-fitted when changing the fit your socket, the plug should be cut off fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to from the mains lead, and an appropriate BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse plug fitted, as below. cover, the plug must NOT be used until a WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut replacement fuse cove
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CONTENTS DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN Amt. & What power should I Use Instr. 23 lt 17 lt time chart What do I want to do? page choose? page 15 300w 235w Power level 1 • Keep food warm 15 Power level 1 13 • Defrost 14 15 • Melt butter and soften 2 375w 16 480w 15 cheese Power level • Cook meat 3 470w 17 600w 17 • Heat pastry goods 19 19 15 780w 17 17 • Cook fish Power level 4 610w 15 • Cook vegetables 18 18 • Cook rice, pasta 19 19 Power level 5 900w 700w • Heat up all types of ready 16 15
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 pers
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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
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TECHNICAL DATA MODEL WITH A 23-LITRE CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-LITRE CAVITY Outer measurements (LxDxH) 508x305x414 Outer measurements (LxDxH) 458x295x380 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 350x215x330 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 300x206x284 Approximate weight 16 kg. Approximate weight 14 kg. Turntable diameter 31,4 cm Turntable diameter 24,5 cm Oven light 20 W 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
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Display Display cooking time and power level “Power Level” button • Select power level •5 power level “Clock/Reset” button • Set the clock • Stop cooking and reset the oven “Stop/Start” button Start or stop cooking “- Time +” knob • Select cooking time • change power level or time during cooking HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL Plug the AC cord of the oven on a wall socket of 230V~50HZ 10/16A. CLOCK: Before the first use and after disconnection power, it is better to update the c
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SELECTION OF COOKING TIME: Use “- Time +” knob to select the cooking time. A rotation from right to left increase selected tim and the opposite reduces it. From “00:00” to “05:00” minutes, the increment is 10 seconds. After “05:00”, is the increment is 1 minute. Timer is up to 30 minutes. SELECTION OF POWER: The standard power level is the maximum level. For a fast operation it is better to select only time with the “- Time +” knob and launch cooking with the “Stop/Start ” button. You can also
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ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation stance or, in some cases, no fat at all during the found in nature under the form of light waves cooking process. (e.g., sunlight). Inside the oven, these waves Therefore cooking in a microwave oven is con- penetrate food from all directions and heat up the sidered to be healthy and good for one’s diet. water, fatty and sugar molecules. And in contrast to traditional methods, cooking Heat is produced very quick
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USE THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION WHEN COOKING ON TWO LEVELS AT THE SAME TIME Only for models provided with a spacer wire rack By using the spacer grill with the microwave-only function, you can defrost, reheat and cook foods at the same time, even different dishes on two levels. The special double-microwave-emission system makes possible, in fact, a perfect distribution of energy. When you wish to cook two food dishes at the same time, all you have to do is keep these basic rules in mind: 1) The
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REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS Defrosting times Quantity Power Pan Minutes Type Notes level (grams) position above 500 20 Turn the meat over after 8 min. When the •Ground meat below 500 20 cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. •Ground meat above 500 24 During the defrosting, pull the pieces apart. When • Chicken in pieces below 500 24 the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. • Stew above 450 22 At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min. • Cauliflower below 5
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HOW TO PROGRAMME THYE DEFROST FUNCTION To correctly use this function, both the microwave power level and the defrost time must be set. 1. Press the “Power Level” button until the ” ” symbol appears. 2. Set the required time by turning the “- Time +” knob. 3. Press the “Stop/Start” button to start defrosting. 4. At the end of the set time a single “beep” will be emitted and the display will show “00:00”. • If the door is opened to check the progress of the defrost, the microwave will stop
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Defrosting times The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 6). 900W 700W Standing output power output power Type Quantity Notes time Time to be Time to be (minutes) set set (minutes) (minutes) MEAT • Roasts (pork, beef, veal, 1 kg 15 - 17 18 - 20 20 etc.) • Steaks, cutlets, meat slices 200 gr 2 - 4 5 - 7 5 • Stew, goulash 500 gr 6 - 8 9 - 11 10 •Ground me
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HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK 1. Press the “Power Level” button until the required power is selected ( = maximum; = minimum). If the “Power Level” button is not pressed, the oven will operate at maximum power . The indication at the bottom of the display shows the power level selected. 2. Set the required time by turning the “- Time +” knob. 3. Press the “Stop/Start” button to start the function. The display shows the set tim
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Heating times The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 6). 900W 700W power output power output power Type Quantity Notes level time (min.) time (min.) SOFTENING FOOD • Chocolate/icing 100 gr 4 - 5 5 - 6 Put on a plate. Mix the icing once. • Butter 50 -70 gr 0’.5”-0’.10” 0’.7”-0’.12” CHILLED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C •Yoghurt 125 gr 0’.10”-
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COOKING MEATS POULTRY FISH You can make roasts, braised meats In a microwave oven, fish can be You can defrost and then cook all and stews. Turn over and rotate prepared very quickly and with types of poultry in a microwave those large pieces which cannot be excellent results. You can season it oven. Poultry skin may not roast to stirred. Be careful not to be deceived with a little oil or butter (or not season by the meat’s outward appearance the colour usually associated with it at all, if you
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GREENS AND VEGETABLES Greens and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven retain more of their colour and nutritional value than when cooked in traditional ovens. Per every 500 gr. of greens or vegetables add about 5 teaspoons of water Greens and vegetables must always be covered with clear-sheet. Sturdier Items (e.g., carrots) should be cut into regular-sized pieces.. Stir greens and vegetables at least once at the halfway point. Add a little salt only at the end. Cooking times for greens and v
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SOUPS AND RICE • Soups or broth usually require a smaller amount of liquid because the evaporation in microwave ovens is rather limited. Because it is a dehydrating agent, salt must be added only when the cooking is finished or during the standing time. • It is correct to say that the temperature required for cooking rice in a microwave oven (as is true also for pasta) is more or less the same as that needed to cook this foodstuff over a burner on a regular stove. The advantage of preparing a ri
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Disconnect the plug from the socket before beginning any cleaning or maintenance operations. Cleaning To keep your microwave oven in the best condition, you are advised to clean regularly the door as well as the interior and exterior with a damp cloth and neutral soap or liquid detergent. Always keep the microwave outlet cover (F) free of fat or splashed grease. Never use abrasive detergents, scour- ing pads or tools with metal rivets when you clean the oven’s exterior.
