DeLonghi MW 602 manual

24 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 How to obtain the best results from your oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 6 Important safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

25 DESCRIPTION A Grill element B Control panel C Microwave outlet cover D Tu r ntable spindle E Inside of door F Wire rack G Tu r ntable H Tu r ntable support A B D E F C G H[...]

26 HOW TO OBT AIN THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What function should I choose? Instruction s page Quantity/t ime table page What do I want to do? Microwave only • Defrost Microwave only • Soften chocolate/icing • Melt butter and soften cheese • Cook desserts, cakes and pastries Microwave only • Cook stews, chicken breast Microwave only [...]

27 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. NB: 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, do not use the appliance until it has been repaired[...]

28 Connect the appliance to a socket with a minimum current rating of 16A only . Make sure the main switch in your home has a minimum rating of 16A to avoid it tripping unexpectedly during operation of the oven. Before using the appliance, make sure the mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the rating plate and that the socke[...]

29 INST ALLA TION 1) Unpack the oven and remove the protective packaging containing the turntable (G) and its support (H). Check that the turntable spindle (D) is fitted correctly into the recess in the centre of the turntable. 2) Clean the inside of the oven with a soft, damp cloth. 3) Make sure the oven has not been damaged during transpor t and [...]

30 PROGRAMME SELECTOR KNOB TURN THE KNOB TO THE REQUIRED POWER/FUNCTION TIMER KNOB THIS KNOB INITIA TES ALL COOKING OPERA TIONS WIRE RACK TURNT ABLE Grill only function for all types of grilled food. Use the turntable at all times for all functions . DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS ST ANDARD ACCESSORIES[...]

31 In microwave only and combi with microwave functions, any glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramic, china or terracotta ovenware may be used provided it has no metal decorations or parts (e.g. gold paint decorations, metal handles, feet etc.). Heat resistant plastic containers can also be used, but only for "microwave only" cooking. If you ar[...]

32 1) When you refer to the cooking tables later in this manual, remember that you must increase or reduce cooking time to match the volume of food you are cooking. Always respect standing time , in other words, the length of time you must leave food to "rest" after cooking. Standing time ensures that food is ser ved at an even temperatur[...]

33 1 Place the food in a container suitable for microwave cooking and position in the middle of the turntable. 2 Select the required power level by turning the programme selector knob. 3 Set the required cooking time by turning the timer knob clockwise. 4 At the end of the set time, a beep indicates the end of cooking. Operation can be interrupted [...]

34 •F rozen foods in plastic bags, film, or oven ready containers can be placed directly in the oven. Check first that there are no metal objects like staples or ties. • Certain foods, like vegetables and fish, do not need to be fully defrosted before cooking. • Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker and more evenly if they are stirre[...]

35 Defrosting times T ype Quantity Programme selector knob Timer knob (minutes) Standing time (minutes) MEA T • Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc.) • Steaks, chops, slices • Casserole, goulash •M ince •M ince • Hamburgers •S a u s ages POULTR Y • Duck, turkey • Whole chicken • Chicken pieces • Chicken breasts VEGET ABLES FISH • [...]

36 When used to heat up food, your microwave oven shows off its usefulness and ef ficiency to the full. With respect to traditional methods, a microwave saves you time and, therefore, also electricity . •Y ou are recommended to heat food (particularly if frozen) to a tem- perature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot!). Y ou will not be able [...]

37 Heating times SOFTENING • Chocolate/icing • Butter •Y oghurt • Baby's bottle • Convenience packs of lasagne or filled pasta • Convenience packs of meat with rice and/or vegetables • Convenience packs of fish and/or vegetables • Plate of meat and/or vegetables • Plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne • Plate of fish and/or[...]

38 VEGET ABLES V egetables conser ve more of their natural colour and nutritional goodness when cooked in a microwave oven compared to traditional cooking methods. W ash and peel vegetables before cooking. Large vegetables should be cut into even pieces. For ever y 500 g of vegetables, add about five dessertspoons of water (fibrous vegetables requi[...]

39 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 300 gr 300 gr 500 gr 250 gr 400 gr 500 gr 500 gr 300 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 250 gr 300 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 1,5 kg 500 gr 900 gr 4 - 6 5 - 7 8 - 10 4 - 6 5 - 7 5 - 7 9 -[...]

40 CAKES, DESSERTS AND FRUIT At low power , cakes rise much more than with traditional cooking. As they do not form a crust, the sur face should preferably be garnished with cream or icing (choco- late for example). Keep covered after cooking as they tend to become dr y faster than those cooked in a traditional oven. If cooked with the peel, fruit [...]

41 1 Place the food in a container suitable for microwave cooking and position on the turntable. 2 Tu rn the programme selector knob to one of the three positions availa- ble (COMBI 1-2-3) 3 Set the required cooking time by turning the timer knob clockwise. 4 At the end of the set time, a beep indicates the end of cooking. D i n g This function can[...]

42 This function is ideal for all dishes requiring browning. Y ou should, however , bear the following in mind: • Never add condiments in general (add just half a glass of water to keep meat moist). •T urn roasts and large pieces of meat over halfway through cooking. • If during cooking the top surface becomes suf ficiently brown before the e[...]

43 2 Tu rn the programme selector knob to the position. 4 3 Set the required cooking time by turning the timer knob clockwise. This function can be used for: • All types of traditional grilling, for example, hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, toast, etc. page 43 At the end of the time set, a beep indicates the end of cooking. NB: Tu rn the food ove[...]

44 22 - 27 28 - 32 28 - 32 12 - 15 7 - 8 “ “ “ “ Tu rn over after 16 min. Always prick. If thick, they are best cut in half. Tu rn over after 15 min. Tu rn over after 15 min. 1 cm thick strips. Tu rn over after 16 min. T rim the edges well. Tu rn over after 4-5 min. T ype Quantity Timer knob (minutes) Notes •V eal or pork chops •S ausag[...]

45 Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the mains socket and wait for the oven to cool down. To keep your appliance in optimum conditions, clean the door and the inside and outside of the oven regularly with a damp cloth and neutral soap or liquid detergent. Always keep the microwave outlet cover (C) free from grease or [...]