Instructions for Installation and Use Model no.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (U.K. ONLY) 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.
INDEX CHAP. 1 – GENERAL 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Description of the oven ....................................................page Description of the control panel........................................page Building-in ......................................................................page Important safety warnings................................................page Technical data.................................................................page Installation and electrical connection.....
CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.
1.2 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS 1. Display This control panel shows a 24-hour clock, the pre-set cooking times, the functions chosen (upper indicators) and the microwave level selected (lower indicators). 2. +1 min button Press this button to set exactly one minute of microwaving at its max power level. Each additional touch of this button will increase the set time by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 6 minutes.
1.3 BUILDING-IN Inside the oven there is a plastic bag with fixing material. Take this bag out of the oven. BEFORE USING THE OVEN, REMOVE THE PLASTIC PROTECTION ANGLES ON THE GLASS DOOR (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fasten metal strip (A) using the two 13 mm. screws (all of which can be found in the accessory bag). 55 0m in. 50 min . ventilation passageway 8 0+ 0 56 360+2 0 A 32 0m in. 30 = = 850 min 30 368 The appliance needs sufficient ventilation.
2. Remove the 2 screws (X) from the fastening bar under the microwave oven. 3. Fit the fastening bar (B) at the correct position in the recess. Make sure that there is the same amount of free space at each side of the fastening bar. Fasten the fastening bar using the two 16 mm. screws (H) which can be found in the accessory bag. X H B B H = = B H Fix the fastening bar such that the two lips stick out over the edge of the bottom of the recess and rest against it at the front.
4. Open the lid of the smoke discharge (C) fully (if fitted) 5. Slide the appliance into the recess. Keep sliding it until the front of the oven (G) is resting against the cupboard and the holes (D) under the oven are aligned with the holes (E) in the fastening bar (B). 6. Fasten the appliance to the fastening bar (B) using the previously removed screws (X).
1.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS 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).
ding. 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. 16) Do not heat spirit with a high alcohol content, nor large quantities of oil, as these could catch fire ! 17) 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.
1.7 OVENWARE TO BE USED 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).
1.8 HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What do I want to do? What function/power should I choose? Use instruction page Amt.
1.9 RULES AND GENERAL SUGGESTIONS FOR USING THE OVEN 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.
CHAPTER 2 – USING THE CONTROLS AND MODES 2.1 HOW TO ADJUST THE CLOCK • When this appliance is first plugged in, or after there has been a power failure, the figure 12:00 will start blinking on the display. To set the time of day, proceed as follows: 1 Push the button (8). (An hour will begin blinking on the display.) 2 Set the correct hour by turning the (7). (The hour will begin blinking on the display.) 12 14 3 Push the button (8) once again.
2.2 - SIMULTANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS By using the low wire rack (I) 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.
REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS DEFROSTING TIMES Type • • • • • • Ground meat Ground meat Chicken in pieces Stew Cauliflower Whole fish Pan position Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes above below above below above below 500 500 500 500 450 500 DEFROST DEFROST 20 20 24 24 22 22 Pan position Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes above below above below above below 150 250 500 500 150 500 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 9 9 6 8 Pan position Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes Notes above b
2.3 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE AUTOMATIC DEFROSTER When use this function it is sufficient to set the defrosting time. The microwaves power has already been preset. 1 Push the DEFROST button (11) (The display will blink at 0:00 and the defrost-function indicator at the upper left will light up.) 2 Set the desired time by turning the knob (7). (The display will start blinking.) 3 Push the START button (14) (The display will show the time set up.
DEFROSTING TIME Type MEAT • Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc.
2.4 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT, AND TO COOK 1 Push the button MICRO (4) (The display will start blinking at 0:00 and the second microwavefunction indicator at the top left will come on, as will the first microwave-level indicator at the bottom right.) 2 Set the time you wish to employ by turning the knob (7). (The display will start blinking.) 3 Push on the POWER LEVEL button (12) until you have selected the desired power (5 = maximum, 1 = minimum).
2.5 USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION TO KEEP FOOD HOT This function enables you to keep food hot, whether that food be just cooked or re-heated, without it drying out or sticking to its container and is suitable for most foods. Selecting the “1” 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. 2.
HEATING TIMES N.B.: Some foodstuffs can easily be reheated by using the AUTOMATIC FUNCTION (see page 61). Type Quantity power level Time to be set (minutes) SOFTENING FOOD • Chocolate/icing • Butter 100 gr 50 -70 gr 3 5 4-5 0’.10” - 0’.15” Put on a plate. Mix the icing once. To melt butter, add one minute. 0’.15” - 0’.20” 0’.30” - 0’.35” Remove metal foil Heat the baby’s bottle without the teat and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform.
2.7 USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION FOR COOKING 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.
COOKING TIMES power level Time to be set (minutes) gr gr gr gr gr gr 4 “ “ “ “ “ 5-7 7-9 8 - 10 5-7 7-9 7-9 Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover • Asparagus • Artichokes 500 gr 300 gr 5 “ 8-9 10 - 11 • • • • • • • • • • • 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 10 6 6 6 6 8 10 6 5 5 5 Cut into 2-cm. pieces. It would be better to use artichoke bottoms. Cut into pieces.
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.
2.8 COMBINED MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION This function is suitable for: • Quick preparation of roasts, poultry, skewered meat and potatoes. . . . . .pag • Au gratin dishes (e.g., lasagne, vegetables au gratin, macaroni) . . . . . .pag. 26 26 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE COMBINED MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION 1 Push the COMBI button (5) (The display will blink at 0:00,and the upper indicator for the combined microwave + grill function will come on, as will the microwavepower indicator at the lower left.
USING THE COMBINED MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION TO COOK This setting is ideal for all those dishes which have to be “au gratin” or must be given a certain colour. You must keep the following in mind. • Do not spunkle with seasonings in general (use only 1/2 cup of water to keep meat tender). • Turn roasts and large cuts of meat over when they are half-cooked.
2.9 GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION This function is suitable for: • All types of traditional grilling (e.g., chops, hamburgers, frankfurters, toast, etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pag. 59 HOW TO PROGRAMME COOKING WITH THE GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION 1 Push the GRILL button (13) (The display will start blinking at 0:00, and the grill function indicator on top will come on.) 2 Set the time desired by turning the knob (7). (The display will start blinking.
USING THE OVEN-GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION FOR GRILLING By using this function, you can make all kinds of delicious grilled dishes. Always pre-heat the grill for 5 to 8 minutes before starting the cooking process. All dishes being prepared must be turned over at the halfway point, to archive even browning. COOKING TIMES Quantity Time to be set (minutes) • Veal or pork chops 3 16 - 18 Turn over after 7-8 minutes. • Sausages 3 10 - 12 Must always be pierced.
2.10 PROGRAMMING SEVERAL OPERATIONS ONE AFTER ANOTHER • You can set up the following sequences: - defrosting + cooking - cooking 1 + cooking 2 - defrosting + cooking 1 + cooking 2 Example: Setting up a defrosting + cooking sequence 1 Push the button DEFROST (11). (The figure 0:00 will start blinking and the defrost-function indicator at the upper left will come on). 2 Set the time you wish by turning the knob (7). (The display will start blinking) 3 Push the button MICRO (4).
2.11 USING THE "AUTOMATIC FUNCTION” BUTTONS The Automatic function buttons apply to five (5) different programmes with "pre-memorised" cooking times and power levels. These programmes guarantee excellent results for the dishes indicated in the table below. Button (3) • Press 1 time • Press 2 times • Press 3 times • Press 4 times What you can make • Reheat one small cup of coffee (60 cc) already at room temperature.
TO SET PRE-MEMORISED COOKING TIMES, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: 1 Press the AUTOMATIC FUNCTION button desired (see page 61). (The pre-set time will blink on the display, while the second indicator in the upper left and the one below it for the pre-set microwave power will switch on.) 2:30 2 Push the START button (14) to turn the oven on. 2:30 3 When the set time has expired, you will hear three (3) long beeps and the word End will appear on the display.
CHAPTER 3 - CARE AND CLEANING 3.1 CLEANING Always switch off at the power socket, disconnect the plug and wait for the appliance to cool down, before any cleaning and maintenance is carried out. The internal cavity of your oven is covered with a special non-stick finish to which splashes and food particles do not stick, making cleaning particularly simple. Always keep the microwave outlet cover (C) clean and free from grease and splashes of fat.
3.2 MAINTENANCE Before calling Service for assistance, check through the following list, there may be nothing wrong: PROBLEM The appliance does not work Condensation on the work surface, inside the oven or around the door. Sparks inside the oven CAUSE/SOLUTION • • • • The door is not closed properly. The plug is not correctly inserted. No power at the socket (check the fuse box) The time has not been set correctly.
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