Hotpoint Microwave Oven MWH211 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Model no.  
MWH211  
 
CONTENTS  
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
OUTPUT POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
GLASSWARE AND SIMILAR ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
SIMULTANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
HOW TO PROGRAMME AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
DESCRIPTION  
A Control panel  
B
C
D
E
Turntable spindle  
Interior, door side  
Turntable  
Turntable support  
Microwave outlet cover  
F
A
F
B
D
C
E
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  
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HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN  
Amt. &  
time chart  
page  
What power should I  
What do I want to do?  
Use Instr.  
page  
23 lt  
17 lt  
choose?  
15  
15  
300w 235w  
Power level 1  
Power level 1  
Keep food warm  
Defrost  
13  
14  
16  
15  
15  
Melt butter and soften  
cheese  
Cook meat  
375w  
480w  
2
Power level  
3
470w  
600w  
17  
19  
17  
19  
Heat pastry goods  
15  
17  
17  
780w  
610w  
Power level 4  
Power level 5  
Cook fish  
15  
18  
19  
15  
18  
19  
16  
Cook vegetables  
Cook rice, pasta  
Heat up all types of ready  
cooked or frozen food  
Cook fruit  
900w 700w  
19  
19  
Defrost, reheat, cook on  
two levels at the same  
time  
Microwave only with (SPACER  
LEVEL) (Not with all models)  
12  
11  
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 redu-  
ce 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 autho-  
rity or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.  
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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 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  
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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 cor-  
rectly 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 espe-  
cially 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 ovens  
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.  
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 ovens output power. It  
will be useful also when you are consulting cookbooks intended for use with microwave ovens.  
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 heat-  
ing instructions corresponding to the various categories. Follow those instruc-  
tions related to the category indicated for your oven.  
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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TECHNICAL DATA  
MODEL WITH A 23-LITRE CAVITY  
Outer measurements (LxDxH) 508x305x414  
Inner measurements (LxDxH) 350x215x330  
MODEL WITH A 17-LITRE CAVITY  
Outer measurements (LxDxH) 458x295x380  
Inner measurements (LxDxH) 300x206x284  
Approximate weight  
Turntable diameter  
Oven light  
16 kg.  
31,4 cm  
20 W  
Approximate weight  
Turntable diameter  
Oven light  
14 kg.  
24,5 cm  
20 W  
B O T H M O D E L S  
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.  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS  
Connect this equipment only to electrical outlets  
having a capacity of at least 10A. Before using  
this oven, check to make certain that the electri-  
cal network is the same as that indicated on the  
equipments 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.  
Electrical Connection for UK only . . . . .see page 2  
GLASSWARE AND SIMILAR ITEMS  
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 neces-  
sary to use an oven glove. In any case, observe  
the guidelines shown in the following table:  
Parch-  
ment  
paper*  
Metal  
contain-  
ers  
Glass-  
ware with  
metal  
Special  
roasting  
paper  
Plastic for  
micro-  
waves  
Cera-  
mics  
Porce-  
lain  
Clay  
plates  
Paper  
cups*  
Paper  
plates*  
Card-  
board  
Glass  
parts  
Defrosting  
Heating  
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO YES  
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO YES  
Cooking  
YES YES YES YES YES NO NO  
NO  
NO  
NO NO YES  
*
If the cooking time required is too long, there is a possibility of fire.  
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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 clock  
Push on the button “Clock/Reset” for more than 3 seconds, the clock is on “00:00” e emits a long  
sound signal.  
The 2 dots of the display flick, which indicates that you are on the clock.  
Turn the “- Time +” knob to update minutes.  
Push again the “Clock/Reset” button to confirm.  
Flickering of the 2 dots indicates that you are on a clock operation mode and not on cooking mode.  
10 seconds after the end of cooking time, the display automatically back to clock mode.  
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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 adjust the power  
level by pushing the “Power Level” button. Each push reduces cooking power level, until the lowest  
level (indicated by the left icon on the display). If you continue to push, you progressively go back to  
the highest levels. At the end of cooking, the oven automatically resets the highest levels. At the end  
of cooking, the oven automatically resets the highest power level.  
START:  
Push the “Stop/Start” button to launch cooking. The internal lamp lights on, the glass plate starts to  
turn and cooking starts. At the same time, the display starts to count down until the end of operating  
or the user stops the unit.  
SUSPEND:  
You can open the door during cooking. This suspend the cooking process and count down. It is not  
necessary to push the “Stop/Start” button or to reprogram time.  
If food is cooked enough or if you want to take it out from the oven, you should push the “Stop/Start”  
button or the reset key marked “00:00” before closing the door, because the oven should not be used  
without anything inside.  
STOP COOKING:  
By pushing the “Stop/Start” button, you can stop cooking. Timer is stopped but time is still on display.  
If you push again on “Stop/Start” button, cooking restart for the remaining time indicated on the  
display.  
RESET:  
5 minutes after pushing the “Stop/Start” button, if your oven is not used, power level is automatically  
reset to maximum and time is reset to zero.  
You can push the “Clock/Reset” button to definitively stop cooking and reset the oven.  
CHANGE POWER LEVEL OR TIME DURING COOKING:  
To change the cooking time during cooking, turn the “- Time +” knob from right to left to increase  
cooking time and in the opposite direction to decrease.  
By bringing the timer to “00:00” you stop cooking.  
To change the cooking power level, push on “Power Level” button. The display indicates the new  
power level but the last program will first finish before changing power level.  
10 seconds after the end of cooking or after stopping the unit, the display returns to the Clock mode  
as indicated by the 2 points flicking.  
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ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY  
Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation  
found in nature under the form of light waves  
(e.g., sunlight). Inside the oven, these waves  
penetrate food from all directions and heat up the  
water, fatty and sugar molecules.  
Heat is produced very quickly only in the food  
itself, whereas the container being used warms  
up indirectly by means of heat given off by the  
heated food. This prevents food from sticking to  
its container, so you can use very little fatty sub-  
stance or, in some cases, no fat at all during the  
cooking process.  
Therefore cooking in a microwave oven is con-  
sidered to be healthy and good for ones diet.  
And in contrast to traditional methods, cooking  
in a microwave foodstuffs are less dehydrated,  
lose less of their nutritional value, and retain  
more of their original flavour.  
Basic rules for correct cooking with a microwave oven  
1) In order to set cooking times correctly, remember (in referring to the charts on the following pages)  
that when you increase the amount of foodstuffs the cooking time must likewise be proportionately  
increased and vice-versa. It is important to respect the “standing” times: standing time means that  
period during which the food must be left to “rest” after being cooked so as to allow an even  
greater spreading of the temperature within. The temperature of meat, for example, will rise about  
5°-8° C. (approx. 9°-15° F.) during the standing time. Standing times may be observed either  
inside or outside the oven.  
2) One of the main things you must do is stir the food where appropriate several times while it is  
being cooked. This helps distribute the heat more uniformly and thus shortens the cooking time.  
3) It is also advisable to turn the foodstuff over where appropriate during its cooking process: this applies  
especially for meat, whether it is in large pieces (roasts, whole chickens, etc.) or small (chicken breasts,  
etc.).  
4) Foods with a skin, shell or peel (e.g., apples, potatoes, tomatoes, frankfurters, fish) must be  
pierced with a fork or sharp knife in several points so as to allow steam to escape and pre-  
vent exploding.  
5) If you are preparing a large number of portions of the same food item (e.g., boiled potatoes),  
place them in a large dish to allow uniform cooking.  
6) The lower the temperature at which a foodstuff is placed in a microwave oven, the longer the  
cooking time required. Food having a room temperature will cook more quickly than food having  
a refrigerator temperature.  
7) Always cook by placing the food container in the centre of the turntable.  
8) It is perfectly normal for condensation to form inside the oven and near the air outlet. To reduce such  
condensation, cover the foodstuffs with clear-film, wax paper, a glass lid or simply an overturned  
plate. Foods having a water content (e.g., greens and vegetables) cook better when covered. The  
covering of food also helps keep the oven clean on the inside. Make sure when using clear films that  
they are suitable for microwave use.  
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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 cooking times for food dishes cooked at the same time are different from those for the cooking  
of single dishes. So always consult the reference table on page 12.  
Times for simultaneous cooking  
24 min  
Potatoes  
(above)  
48 min  
Goulash  
(below)  
Cooking times for single dishes  
Potatoes  
Goulash  
10 - 14 min  
35 - 40 min  
2) Be careful to ALWAYS place on the SPACER WIRE RACK that food which requires less cookig time:  
it will thus be easier to remove the upper pan.  
Take the wire rack out and finish cooking the food underneath.  
Upper food dish  
(less time)  
Spacer wire rack  
Lower food dish  
Turntable  
(more time)  
3) Pay strict attention to the indications and recommendations in the tables. In particular, always check to be sure  
that the food being reheated is very hot before removing it from the oven.  
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REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS  
Defrosting times  
Quantity  
(grams)  
Power  
level  
Pan  
position  
Minutes  
Type  
Notes  
Turn the meat over after 8 min. When the  
cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min.  
During the defrosting, pull the pieces apart. When  
the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min.  
At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min.  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
500  
500  
500  
500  
450  
500  
20  
20  
24  
24  
22  
22  
• Ground meat  
• Ground meat  
• Chicken in pieces  
• Stew  
• Cauliflower  
• Whole fish  
At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min.  
Reheating times  
Quantity  
(grams)  
Power  
level  
Pan  
position  
Minutes  
Type  
Notes  
Cover the food with plastic wrap  
Cover the food with plastic wrap  
Cover the food with plastic wrap  
Cover the food with plastic wrap  
Cover the food with plastic wrap  
Cover the food with plastic wrap  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
150  
250  
500  
500  
150  
500  
6
6
9
9
6
8
• Meat, single serving  
Vegetables, single serving  
• Plate of lasagne  
• Plate of lasagne  
• Meat, single serving  
• Plate of lasagne  
Cooking times  
Pan  
position  
Quantity  
(grams)  
Power  
level  
Minutes  
Type  
Notes  
Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.  
Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.  
Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.  
Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.  
Cover with plastic wrap. After 13 min., take out the grill.  
Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap.  
Cover with plastic wrap. After 11 min., take out the grill.  
Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
above  
below  
500  
500  
500  
500  
400  
475  
200  
475  
200  
200  
500  
1500  
300  
500  
500  
500  
500  
500  
300  
300  
700  
700  
20  
20  
16  
16  
13  
15  
11  
14  
11  
11  
20  
40  
22  
22  
20  
20  
30  
30  
22  
22  
36  
36  
• Potatoes  
• Potatoes  
• Carrots  
• Carrots  
• Sliced fish  
• Zucchini  
• Whole fish  
• Zucchini  
• Whole fish  
• Whole fish  
• Potatoes  
• Goulash  
• Rice  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap.  
After 24 min., take out the grill. Stir 2 or 3 times.  
Cover with plastic wrap and stir 2 times  
Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
If needed, turn over at the halfway point  
Cover with plastic wrap.  
Stir 1 or 2 times  
Stir 1 or 2 times  
Stir 1 or 2 times  
Turn over at the halfway point  
• Cabbage  
• Peas  
• Brussels sprouts  
• Meat loaf  
• Potatoes  
• Sausages  
• Sausages  
• Stew  
• Pork roast  
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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 and the display  
will show the remaining time. Close the door to continue defrosting.  
The oven will start counting the time from it was stopped at.  
Pressing the “Stop/Start” button before opening the door stops the count and switches off the  
oven; open the door to check the progress of the defrost. Close the door and press the  
Stop/Start” button to restart the defrost cycle.  
To reset the timer, proceed as follows:  
- with the oven door open: press the “Clock/Reset” button once  
- with the oven in operation: press the “Clock/Reset” button once  
- with the oven off and the door closed: press the “Clock/Reset” button once  
Using the microwave-only function for defrosting  
Foods frozen in bags or plastic sheeting or in their packaging may be placed directly in the oven,  
as long as they have no metal parts (e.g., bands or closure rivets).  
Certain foods, such as greens, vegetables and fish, do not have to be completely defrosted before  
you begin cooking them.  
Stewed foods and meats as well as meat sauces defrost better and quicker if they are stirred from  
time to time, turned over or separated.  
While defrosting, meat and fish lose their liquid content. It is recommended, therefore, that you  
defrost such items in a tray or basin.  
It is advisable to separate each individual piece of meat from its bag before putting it in the  
freezer. This will help you save valuable time will preparing foods.  
Be careful about following the cooking times printed on frozen products, because those times are  
not always correct. It is best to use defrosting times slightly less than those indicated. The time  
needed for defrosting will vary in terms of the degree to which the food has been frozen.  
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Defrosting times  
The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your ovens output power. The output  
power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the  
symbol (see page 6).  
900W  
700W  
Standing  
time  
(minutes)  
output power output power  
Type  
Quantity  
Notes  
Time to be Time to be  
set  
set  
(minutes)  
(minutes)  
MEAT  
• Roasts (pork, beef, veal,  
etc.)  
1 kg  
20  
15 - 17  
18 - 20  
• Steaks, cutlets, meat slices 200 gr  
5
2 - 4  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
3 - 5  
3 - 5  
5 - 7  
5 - 7  
9 - 11  
9 - 11  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
8 - 10  
• Stew, goulash  
• Ground meat  
• Hamburger  
• Sausages  
500 gr  
500 gr  
250 gr  
200 gr  
300 gr  
10  
15  
10  
10  
10  
( )  
*
POULTRY  
• Duck, turkey  
• Whole chickens  
• Cut-up chicken  
• Chicken breasts  
1,5 kg  
1,5 kg  
500 gr  
300 gr  
At the end of the rest period, wash  
under hot water to remove possible ice  
20  
20  
10  
10  
25 - 28  
25 - 28  
6 - 8  
29 - 33  
29 - 33  
9 - 11  
6 - 8  
9 - 11  
VEGETABLES  
• Cubed eggplant  
• Cut-up peppers  
• Shelled peas  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
300 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
450 gr  
300 gr  
300 gr  
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9 - 11  
8 - 10  
7 - 9  
5 - 7  
6 - 8  
8 - 10  
7 - 9  
7 - 9  
6 - 8  
7 - 9  
4 - 6  
5 - 7  
12 - 14  
11 - 13  
10 - 12  
8 - 10  
• Artichoke hearts  
• Pieces of asparagus  
• Cut-up green beans  
• Whole broccoli  
• Brussels sprouts  
• Cut-up carrots  
• Cauliflower tops  
• Mixed vegetables  
• Cut-up spinach  
9 - 11  
To make defrosting easier, stir the veg-  
etables from time to time  
11 - 13  
10 - 12  
10 - 12  
9 - 11  
10 - 12  
7 - 9  
8 - 10  
FISH  
• Filleted fish  
• Cut-up fish  
• Whole fish  
• Prawn, shrimps  
300 gr  
400 gr  
500 gr  
400 gr  
Fish is better cook from  
frozen if it does not require  
further preparation.  
7
7
7
7
5 - 7  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
8 - 10  
9 - 11  
9 - 11  
9 - 11  
DAIRY PRODUCTS  
I
250 gr  
250 gr  
200 ml  
Remove the aluminium paper and  
metal pieces.  
Partially defrosted. Needs the standing  
time.  
Cream is to be removed from its contai-  
ner and put on a plate.  
10  
15  
5
• Butter  
2 - 4  
3 - 5  
5 - 7  
5 - 7  
6 - 8  
• Cheese  
• Cream  
8 - 10  
BREAD PRODUCTS  
1 - 2  
2 - 3  
2 - 3  
2 - 3  
150 gr  
300 gr  
250 gr  
250 gr  
Put the bread directly on the turntable  
3
3
3
3
• 2 average-size rolls  
• 4 average-size rolls  
• Sliced home-style bread  
• Whole-wheat bread  
3 - 5  
4 - 6  
4 - 6  
4 - 6  
FRUIT  
6 - 8  
500 gr  
Mix 2 or 3 times  
10  
• Strawberries, prunes,  
cherries, currants, apricots  
• Raspberries  
9 - 10  
300 gr  
250 gr  
Mix 2 or 3 times  
Mix 2 or 3 times  
10  
6
4 - 6  
2 - 4  
7 - 9  
5 - 7  
• Blackberries  
( ) These indications are suitable for performing the minced meat defrosting test according to Regulation  
*
60705, Par. 13.3 (see page 2). Turn over halfway through the set time. Place directly on the turntable.  
Further information, including on other performance tests according to Regulation 60705, is given in  
the table on page 2.  
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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 time and the power  
level.  
4. At the end of the set time a single “beep” will be emitted and the display will show “00:00”.  
You can check on the progress whenever you please by opening the oven door and taking a close  
look at the foodstuff. By doing so, you interrupt the microwaves, but their emission will resume  
when you close the door again.  
If for any reason whatsoever it becomes necessary to interrupt the cooking without opening the  
door, simply push the “Stop/Start“ button.  
To stop the cooking, do as follows:  
- if the oven door is open, push the “Clock/Reset” button once;  
- if the oven is operating, push the “Clock/Reset” button once;  
- if the oven is turned off and its door closed, push the “Clock/Reset” button once.  
The cooking time and the microwave power may be changed even after you have pushed the  
Stop/Start“ button.  
KEEPING FOOD WARM  
This function enables you to keep food hot, whether that food be just cooked or re-heated, without  
having it get dry or stick to its container.  
Selecting the power level “  
“ and covering the food with a plate or plastic film, you will find  
that foods will remain warm up to serving time  
You can leave foods in their cooking container if they are covered.  
HEATING  
Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods.  
We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least  
70° C. (it must be piping hot!). Leave to stand for a few minutes as you will not be able to eat that  
food immediately because it will be too hot.  
This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed.  
To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules:  
- remove the food from its metal containers;  
- cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in  
this way, all the foods natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may  
also cover the food with an upside-down plate;  
- if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep  
the heat uniform at the same time;  
- follow the cooking times listed with great caution; remember that under certain conditions the  
timings given must be lengthened  
Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the foods initial tem-  
perature, the longer the time needed for heating.  
Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, howev-  
er, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long.  
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Heating times  
The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your ovens output power. The output  
power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the  
symbol (see page 6).  
700W  
900W  
power  
level  
output power  
output power  
Type  
Quantity  
Notes  
time (min.)  
time (min.)  
SOFTENING FOOD  
• Chocolate/icing  
• Butter  
100 gr  
50 -70 gr  
4 - 5  
0’.5”-0’.10”  
Put on a plate. Mix the icing once.  
5 - 6  
0’.7”-0’.12”  
CHILLED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C  
125 gr  
240 gr  
Remove metal foil  
0’.10”-0’.15”  
0’.25”-0’.30”  
Yoghurt  
• Babys bottle  
0’.12”-0’.17”  
0’.35”-0’.40”  
Heat the babys bottle without the teat  
and mix it immediately after heating to  
make the temperature uniform. Check  
the temperature of the contents before  
use. With milk at room temperature the  
heating time is lower. To avoid risk of fire  
when using dried milk please stir evenly.  
Please use already sterilized milk.  
CHILLED PRECOOKED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO APPROX. 70°C  
• Packet of lasagne or of  
pasta with filling  
• Packet of meat with and/or  
vegetables  
• Packet of fish and/or  
vegetables  
Packets of any kind of commercially  
available pre-cooked food, to be  
heated to a temp. of 70° C. Remove  
the food from any rice metal packets  
and put it directly onto the plate from  
which it is to be eaten. For best  
results, always cover the food.  
400 gr  
400 gr  
300 gr  
4 - 6  
4 - 6  
3 - 5  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
5 - 7  
7 - 9  
7 - 9  
6 - 8  
• Plate of meat and/or  
vegetables  
• Plate of pasta, cannelloni or 400 gr  
lasagne  
Portions of any kind of already cooked  
food, to heat to a temp. of 70°C. The  
food is placed directly onto the plate  
from which it is to be eaten and is  
400 gr  
5 - 7  
5 - 7  
4 - 6  
always covered either with  
a
transparent film or with an upturned  
plate.  
• Plate of fish and/or rice  
300 gr  
FROZEN FOOD TO REHEAT/COOK (INITIAL TEMP. -18°/-20°C) UP TO APPROX. 70°C  
400 gr  
400 gr  
300 gr  
300 gr  
8 - 10  
6 - 8  
• Packet of lasagne or of  
pasta with filling  
• Packet of meat with rice  
and/or vegetables  
• Packet of fish and/or pre-  
cooked vegetables  
• Packet of fish and/or raw  
vegetables  
Packets of any kind of commercially  
available pre-cooked frozen food, to be  
heated to a temp. of 70° C directly in its  
packet. Remove the food from any metal  
containers and put it directly onto the  
plate from which it is to be eaten,  
increasing cooking time by a few minutes.  
5 - 7  
7 - 9  
3 - 5  
5 - 7  
Remove the raw food from the packets  
and place it in a container suitable for  
microwaves and cover.  
8 - 10  
10 - 12  
• Portion of meat and/or  
vegetables  
• Portion of pasta, cannelloni  
or lasagne  
• Portion of fish and/or rice  
400 gr  
400 gr  
300 gr  
6 - 8  
8 - 10  
Portions of any kind of already cooked  
frozen food, to be heated to  
a
temperature of 70°C. Place the frozen  
food in the plate from which it is to be  
eaten and cover it with another upturned  
plate or pyrex dish. Check that it is hot in  
the centre; where possible, mix the food.  
7 - 9  
4 - 6  
9 - 11  
6 - 8  
CHILLED DRINKS (INITIAL TEMP. 5°/8° C) UP TO APPROX. 70°C  
2’.30”-3  
2-2’.30”  
2-2’.30”  
5 - 6  
2 - 2’.30”  
1’.30” - 2  
1’.30” - 2  
4 - 5  
• 1 cup of water  
• 1 cup of milk  
• 1 cup of coffee  
• 1 plate of broth  
All the drinks should be mixed after  
being heated to make the temperature  
uniform. For the broth we recommend  
covering it with an upturned plate.  
180 cc  
150 cc  
100 cc  
300 cc  
DRINKS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (INITIAL TEMP. 20°/30°C) UP TO APPROX. 70° C  
• 1 cup of water  
• 1 cup of milk  
• 1 cup of coffee  
• 1 plate of broth  
All the drinks should be mixed after  
being heated to make the temperature  
uniform. For the broth we recommend  
covering it with an upturned plate.  
180 cc  
150 cc  
100 cc  
300 cc  
2-2’.30”  
1’.30”-2  
1’.30”-2  
4 - 5  
1’.30” - 2  
1 - 1’.30”  
1 - 1’.30”  
3 - 4  
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COOKING  
MEATS  
POULTRY  
FISH  
You can make roasts, braised meats  
and stews. Turn over and rotate  
those large pieces which cannot be  
stirred. Be careful not to be deceived  
by the meats outward appearance  
(during and at the end of the cook-  
ing), because it may not have the  
brownish colour common to meats  
prepared in a regular oven. In  
return, however, the nutritional val-  
ues and flavour of meat are retained  
to an exceptional degree.  
In a microwave oven, fish can be  
prepared very quickly and with  
excellent results. You can season it  
with a little oil or butter (or not season  
it at all, if you so prefer). Cover the  
fish with clear-sheet. The skin is to be  
slit, of course, and filleted fish must  
be placed in a uniform fashion. We  
recommend that you not use this  
oven to cook fish which has been  
dipped in egg batter.  
You can defrost and then cook all  
types of poultry in a microwave  
oven. Poultry skin may not roast to  
the colour usually associated with  
other ovens: to obtain a golden  
brown tone, baste the skin with a  
brush dipped in melted butter or  
margarine.  
Cooking times for meat, poultry and fish  
If you wish to make meat more tender, we recommend that you add 1/2 of a cup of water at the start of  
the cooking process.The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your ovens output  
power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the  
symbol (see page 6).  
900W  
700W  
Standing  
time  
(minutes)  
output power output power  
Power  
Level  
Quantity  
Notes  
Food  
Time to be  
set  
Time to be  
set  
(minutes)  
(minutes)  
BEEF  
Meat loaf  
Meat loaf  
900 gr  
800 gr  
18 -20  
22 - 24  
20 - 25  
(
)
5
5
*
15 - 20  
Mix together 500 grams  
of ground beef, eggs,  
ham, bread crumbs, etc.  
Loin  
600 gr  
1 kg  
17 - 22  
25 - 30  
22 - 27  
5
10  
Roast, leg  
VEAL  
32 - 37 Turn at the halfway point  
Stew  
700 gr  
1 kg  
200 gr  
17 - 22  
25 - 30  
10 - 15  
22 - 27 Stir 2 or 3 times  
32 - 37 Turn at the halfway point  
15 - 20 Turning not necessary  
8
10  
2
Roast (rolled loaf)  
Sliced rump steak  
PORK  
Leg  
Roast  
Saddle of pork  
LAMB  
Leg  
500 gr  
1 kg  
700 gr  
15 - 20  
25 - 30  
17 - 22  
20 - 25 Turn at the halfway point  
32 - 37 Turn at the halfway point  
22 - 27 Turn at the halfway point  
5
10  
8
1 kg  
25 - 30  
7 - 10  
35 - 40  
10 - 14  
32 - 37 Turn at the halfway point  
10 - 13  
45 - 50 Stir 2 or 3 times  
14 - 19  
10  
3
3
3
Fresh hamburgers  
Goulash  
Sausages  
POULTRY: CHICKEN  
Whole  
100 gr  
1,5 kg  
300 gr  
1,5 kg  
500 gr  
500 gr  
300 gr  
40 - 45  
15 - 20  
15 - 20  
10 - 14  
50 - 55 Turn at the halfway point  
20 - 25 Turning not necessary  
20 - 25 Turning not necessary  
14 - 19 Turning not necessary  
10  
5
5
3
Half  
Pieces  
Breast  
TURKEY  
Pieces  
1,5 kg  
500 gr  
40 - 45  
15 - 20  
50 - 55 Turn at the halfway point  
20 - 25 Turning not necessary  
8
8
Breast  
DUCK  
Whole  
1,5 kg  
40 - 45  
50 - 55 Turn at the halfway point  
10  
FISH  
Filleted  
300 gr  
300 gr  
500 gr  
250 gr  
500 gr  
400 gr  
4 - 6  
6 - 8  
7 - 9  
4 - 6  
6 - 8  
6 - 8  
7 - 9  
Cover while cooking  
Cover while cooking  
2
2
2
2
2
2
Slices  
9 - 11  
Whole  
10 - 12 Cover while cooking  
Whole  
7 - 9  
9 - 11  
9 - 11  
Cover while cooking  
Cover while cooking  
Cover while cooking  
Crayfish  
Cut-up fish  
( ) These indications are suitable for performing the minced meat cooking test according to Regulation 60705, Para.  
*
12.3.3.Cover the container with clear film for microwave use. Further information, including on other  
performance tests according to Regulation 60705, is given in the table on page 2.  
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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 vegetables  
The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your ovens output power. The output  
power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the  
symbol (see page 6).  
900W  
700W  
output power output power  
Standing  
time  
(minutes)  
Power  
Selector  
Type  
Quantity  
Time to be  
set  
Notes  
Time to be  
set  
(minutes)  
(minutes)  
Cut into 2-cm. pieces.  
It would be better to use arti-  
choke bottoms.  
9 - 10  
11 - 12  
11 - 12  
12 - 13  
• Asparagus  
• Artichokes  
500 gr  
300 gr  
4
4
Cut into pieces.  
11 - 12  
7 - 8  
13 - 14  
9 - 10  
• Green beans  
• Broccoli  
500 gr  
500 gr  
4
4
Separate into individual “flo-  
rets”.  
Leave whole.  
7 - 8  
7 - 8  
7 - 8  
9 - 10  
11 - 12  
7 - 8  
6 - 7  
6 - 7  
6 - 7  
9 - 10  
9 - 10  
9 - 10  
11 - 12  
13 - 14  
9 - 10  
8 - 9  
• Brussels sprouts  
• White cabbage  
• Red cabbage  
• Carrots  
• Cauliflower  
• Celery  
• Eggplant  
• Leek  
• Mushrooms  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
450 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Cut into strips.  
Cut into strips.  
Cut into same-size pieces.  
Separate into stalks.  
Separate into pieces.  
Cut into cubes..  
Cut into strips.  
8 - 9  
8 - 9  
Leave whole. No water is nee-  
ded.  
5 - 6  
6 - 7  
7 - 8  
8 - 9  
• Onions  
• Spinach  
250 gr  
300 gr  
Whole, but of the same size.  
No water is needed.  
4
4
Cover after having washed  
and drained the leaves.  
10 - 11  
12 - 13  
9 - 10  
8 - 9  
12 - 13  
14 - 15 Cut into quarters.  
11 - 12 Cut into pieces.  
10 - 11 Cut into same-size pieces.  
9 - 10  
• Peas  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
500 gr  
4
4
4
4
4
• Fennel  
• Peppers  
• Potatoes  
• Zucchini  
7 - 8  
Cut into slices.  
N.B: The cooking times on this table are approximate and depend on the weight, the temperature  
before cooking, and the sturdiness as well as the constitution of the greens and vegetables.  
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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 risotto dish in a microwave oven lies in the fact that  
you do not have to stir the rice constantly (two or three times is enough).  
The ingredients are placed in a container suitable for microwave ovens and covered with clear-  
sheet (for about 300 gr. of rice, you need 750 gr. of broth with the oven programmed at top  
power for about 12 to 15 minutes). In addition, the rice will not stick to the bottom of its container  
and, since it can be cooked in a tureen or some other such receptacle to be brought to the table,  
you will not have to transfer that rice to a serving plate.  
BROWNING  
The foodstuffs most difficult to brown while being cooked in a microwave oven are usually cutlets, sca-  
loppine, and chicken breasts. To obtain such a browning effect, however, you are advised to grease  
the outer portion with butter (preferably combined with paprika). You will find on the market sauces  
especially researched to give colour to foodstuffs cooked in a microwave oven. In each and every  
case, you must allow the meats or fish to be browned to absorb some fatty and colouring substances.  
FRUIT AND BAKED GOODS  
Baked goods rise (at lower oven power) much more than then do with regular baking. Since no crust  
is formed, it is better to garnish the surface portions with cream or icing (e.g., chocolate); in addition,  
you must keep the item being baked fully covered, because such foodstuffs tend to dry out more  
quickly than those baked in a regular oven. Fruit is to be pierced if cooked with its peel on and is to  
be kept covered: it is essential that you adhere to the standing time (3 to 5 minutes).  
Cooking times for baked goods and fruit  
The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your ovens output power. The output  
power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the  
symbol (see page 6).  
900W  
700W  
output power output power  
Standing  
Power  
Type/quantity  
time  
Observations and advice  
Time to be Time to be  
Selector  
(minutes)  
set  
set  
(minutes)  
(minutes)  
May be used in combination with  
any cream whatsoever  
Nut cake (700 gr)  
13 - 17  
18 - 23  
5
To be filled with jam or jelly.  
Viennese torte (850 gr)  
Pineapple cake (800 gr)  
17 - 21  
15 - 19  
22 - 27  
20 - 25  
5
5
The pineapple slices can be laid on  
the bottom of the pin plate or cut into  
pieces and mixed into the dough.  
The apples are spread on top as a  
decorative effect.  
Excellent when filled with cream.  
Mix with a whisk every 30 seconds  
The pears are to be cut into quarters.  
The apples are to be cut into pieces.  
Apple cake (1000 gr)  
17 - 21  
22 - 27  
5
Coffee cake (750 gr)  
Zabaione  
Cooked pears (300 gr)  
Cooked apples (300 gr)  
Egg custard (750 gr)  
13 - 17  
1,30 - 3  
3 - 5  
4 - 6  
14 - 16  
18 - 23  
4 - 6  
6 - 8  
7 - 10  
18 - 20  
5
3
3
3
5
These indications are suitable for  
performing the cooking tests  
according to Regulation 60705,  
Para. 12.3.1.  
Sponge cake (475 gr)  
6 - 7  
8 - 9  
5
These indications are suitable for  
performing the cooking tests  
according to Regulation 60705,  
Para. 12.3.2. Further information,  
including on other performance tests  
according to Regulation 60705, is  
given in the table on page 2.  
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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 ovens exterior. In addition, be careful not to  
let water or liquid detergent seep into the air and steam outlet slots located atop the oven. Do not  
use ammonia-based detergents. We likewise recommend that you do not use alcohol, steel wool or  
abrasive detergents to clean the inside and outside door surfaces in order to avoid scraches. To be  
assured of perfect closing, always keep the inner portion of the oven door clean, being careful not to  
let any dirt or food residue get caught between the door and the front of the oven.  
Do not steam clean the inside of the oven.  
Give a regular cleaning to the air intake holes found on the back of the oven so that they will not  
become blocked up with dust or dirt deposits as time goes by.  
Every now and then, it will be necessary to remove the turntable (D) and its support device (E) and  
clean them, just as you must for the floor of the oven itself. Wash the turntable and its support device  
in sudsy water obtained by using neutral soap (these pieces may likewise be cleaned in a dish-  
washer). Never place the turntable in cold water after a prolonged heating session; the extreme  
thermal shock could irreparably damage the turntable. The turntable motor is sealed tight. When  
you are cleaning the floor of the oven, however, be careful not to let water seep under the turntable  
spindle (B).  
If something seems not to be working right…  
If you should discover a flaw or defect, contact a Service Centre authorised by the manufacturer. In  
any case, before calling our technicians, you should carry out the following simple checks:  
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The oven is not working.  
The door is not properly closed.  
The plug has not been placed properly in the electrical outlet.  
The outlet is not providing electricity (check the buildings fuse box).  
The time has not been set correctly.  
Condensation on the cooking level and  
inside the oven  
When foods containing water are cooked, it is completely normal for the  
steam formed inside the oven to issue forth and to condense inside the oven  
itself or on the cooking level.  
Sparks inside the oven  
When cooking with a microwave oven, do not make use of metal containers  
or bags or packages having metal clips.  
The food is not heating sufficiently.  
Select the correct cooking method or increase the cooking time.  
The food was not completely defrosted before being placed in the oven.  
The food is getting burned  
Select a lower power level or shorten the cooking time.  
The food is not cooking in a uniform  
manner  
Stir the food while it is cooking: Bear in mind that food cooks better if cut  
into pieces of equal size.  
The turntable is stuck.  
In case oven-light is burned, you may continue to use the oven anyway. To replace the light, contact  
authorised Assistance.  
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After Sales Service  
“No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint  
appliance than us - the manufacturer”  
As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully  
inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have  
the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engi-  
neer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after  
sales service options:  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance.  
Available 364 days of the year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the  
largest white goods repair service in the UK, with over 1000 of our own fully trained engineers.  
All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of repair.  
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are  
on hand with help and advice.  
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two  
service cover plans to give you total peace of mind.  
Repair Protection Plan  
FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance  
during the period of cover.  
Kitchen Cover  
FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances  
less than 8 years old.  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our  
web site.  
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all avail-  
able on our web-site at:  
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Guarantee  
“Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back”  
We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 days - after you have  
purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair  
arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee,  
we will replace your appliance or, if you prefer, give you your money back.  
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee as well as  
free replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances  
and cooker hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hot-  
point engineer.  
Guarantee terms and conditions  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject  
to the following provisions that your appliance:  
Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.  
Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises  
(ie.not for commercial or trade use).  
Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the  
appliance rating plate.  
Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than  
one of our own service engineers.  
For pre-purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the  
right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material  
wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with  
the appliance. Dispose of these parts seperately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be  
plugged into a mains socket, and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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Key Contacts  
After Sales Service  
Over 1000 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete  
confidence in both the appliances and services we offer.  
Repair Service and Information Desk  
UK: 08709 066 066  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon-Fri, 8 to 5,30 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon-Sun)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
(Open 8.30 to 5.30 Mon-Fri, 9 to 12 Sat)  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
509IDL/04.06  
 

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