Hotpoint MWH211 manuale d’uso

Instructions for Installation and Use Model no. MWH21 1[...]

2 W ARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORT ANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The green and[...]

3 A B C E D DESCRIPTION A Control panel B Tu r ntable spindle C Interior , door side D Tu r ntable E Tu r ntable suppor t F Microwave outlet cover F Some models have a seperator or spacer wire rack that makes it possible to cook two food dishes at the same time (simultaneous insertion of two plates or pans). Consult the instructions given on page 1[...]

4 What power should I choose? What do I want to do? • Defrost • Melt butter and soften cheese • Cook meat • Heat pastr y goods • Cook fish • Cook vegetables • Cook rice, pasta • Heat up all types of ready cooked or frozen food • Cook fruit • Keep food warm Power level Power level 4 Power level 1 Use Instr . page Amt. & time [...]

5 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) W ARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent p[...]

6 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 glas[...]

7 MODEL WITH A 23-LITRE CA VITY Outer measurements (LxDxH) 508x305x414 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 350x215x330 Approximate weight 16 kg. Tu r ntable diameter 31,4 cm Oven light 20 W MODEL WITH A 17-LITRE CA VITY Outer measurements (LxDxH) 458x295x380 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 300x206x284 Approximate weight 14 kg. Tu r ntable diameter 24,5 cm Oven l[...]

HOW TO USE CONTROL P ANEL 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, [...]

9 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. Ti mer is up to 30 minutes. SELECTION OF POWER: The standard [...]

10 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 propor tionately increased and vice-versa. It is important to respect the “standing” times: standing [...]

11 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[...]

12 T ype Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes •G round meat •G round meat • Chicken in pieces • Stew • Cauliflower •W hole fish • Meat, single ser ving • V egetables, single serving • Plate of lasagne • Plate of lasagne • Meat, single ser ving • Plate of lasagne • Potatoes • Potatoes • Carrots • Carrots • Sliced fi[...]

13 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. [...]

14 900W output power 700W output power T ype Quantity Time to be set (minutes) Standing time (minutes) MEA T • Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc.) • Steaks, cutlets, meat slices • Stew , goulash •G round meat “ • Hamburger •S a usages POULTR Y • Duck, turkey • Whole chickens • Cut-up chicken • Chicken breasts VEGET ABLES • Cubed[...]

15 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 ?[...]

16 4 - 5 0’.5”-0’.10” 0’.10”-0’.15” 0’.25”-0’.30” 4 - 6 4 - 6 3 - 5 5 - 7 5 - 7 4 - 6 6 - 8 5 - 7 3 - 5 8 - 10 6 - 8 7 - 9 4 - 6 2 - 2’.30” 1’.30” - 2 1’.30” - 2 4 - 5 1’.30” - 2 1 - 1’.30” 1 - 1’.30” 3 - 4 5 - 6 0’.7”-0’.12” 0’.12”-0’.17” 0’.35”-0’.40” 6 - 8 6 - 8 5 - 7 7 - 9 [...]

17 Cooking times for meat, poultr y and fish Food BEEF Meat loaf Meat loaf Loin Roast, leg VEAL Stew Roast (rolled loaf) Sliced rump steak PORK Leg Roast Saddle of pork LAMB Leg Fresh hamburgers Goulash Sausages POULTR Y : CHICKEN Whole Half Pieces Breast TURKEY Pieces Breast DUCK Whole FISH Filleted Slices Whole Whole Crayfish Cut-up fish ( * ) Mi[...]

18 GREENS AND VEGET ABLES Greens and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven retain more of their colour and nutritional value than when cooked in traditional ovens. Per ever y 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 int[...]

19 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[...]

20 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 [...]

21 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 f[...]

22 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 Service or visit our web-site at www .hotpointservice.co.uk and where necessary , we will arrange[...]

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) www .hotpointservice.co.uk Republic of Irelan[...]