DeLonghi MW 905 C manual

26 CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 Description of oven and control panel ...........................Page 27 1.1 Important safety warnings ............................................Page 27 1.2 T echnical data .............................................................Page 29 1.3 Installation and electrical connections ............................Page [...]

27 CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF OVEN AND CONTROL P ANEL A Grill element B Control panel C Microwave outlet cover D Pizza plate E Inside of door F Wire rack G T urntable H T urntable suppor t 1. Time and function display 2. PIZZA button: to cook frozen snacks 3. AUTO MENU button 4. FUNCTION button: to select the function 5. POWER LEVEL b[...]

28 chapter 1 - general flames. 10) Use utensils suitable for microwave ovens only . In order to avoid overheating and the consequent risk of fire, it is advisable to check the oven when cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, card- board or other inflammable materials, and when heating small quantities of food. 11) Never place the tu[...]

29 chapter 1 - general 1.4 INST ALLA TION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) Unpack the oven and remove the protective packaging containing the turn- table (G), turntable support (H) and accessories. Check that the tur ntable support (H) is correctly inser ted at the centre of the turntable. 2) Clean the inside of the oven with a soft, damp cloth. 3) Che[...]

10) Before you switch on the oven, check that the mains voltage corresponds to that specified on the oven rating plate and that the power socket is properly ear thed. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to obser ve this safety precaution. 11) DO NOT remove the clear film on the inner surface of the door (see Fig. 4). 12) The ma[...]

31 chapter 1 - general 1.6 OVENW ARE In the 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 decorations, metal handles, feet etc.). Heat resistant plastic plates can also be used, but only for "microwave o[...]

1.7 RULES AND TIPS FOR USING THE OVEN 32 chapter 1 - general Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation. They occur in nature in the form of light waves (eg. sunlight). In the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions to heat water , fat and sugar molecules. Heat is generated in the food itself, while the container warms up as a [...]

2.1 SETTING THE CLOCK • The first time the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply or after it has been without power for some time, the ’ delo ‘ welcome message is displayed for 2-3 seconds, followed by four dashes (--:--). T o set the time, proceed as follows: 33 CHAPTER 2 - USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press [...]

34 chapter 2 - using the controls and setting the functions microwave only automatic defrost grill only combi microwave + grill Press the TIME ADJUST buttons (6) (not together) to set the cooking time. Always consult the tables in Chapter 3 to establish the correct cooking time. Note: you can also change the cooking time set DURING cooking by simpl[...]

35 chapter 2 - using the controls and setting the functions Note: If you do not start cooking within 2 minutes, the settings will be automatically cancelled. 5 The end of cooking is indicated by three beeps and " END " is displayed. Open the door and remove the food. When the STOP but- ton (7) is pressed, or 3 minutes after the end of coo[...]

36 chapter 2 - using the controls and setting the functions 2.3 QUICK HEA T This function is perfect for heating small quantities of food and drink. • Press the ST ART button (8) twice. The oven operates for 2 minutes at maximum power . This function is also useful to complete unfinished cooking. 2.4 CHILD SAFETY The oven is fitted with a safety [...]

37 3.1 DEFROSTING • Frozen 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. • Cer tain types of food such as green vegetables and fish do not require defrosting completely before cooking. • Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker [...]

38 3.2 HEA TING Y our microwave oven is at its most useful and efficient when heating up food. Compared to traditional methods, microwaves save both time and electricity . • Y ou are recommended to heat food (par ticularly if frozen) to a temperature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot!). Y ou will not be able to eat the food at once as it w[...]

39 3.3 - COOKING HORS D'OEUVRES AND FIRST COURSES Soups in general can be made with less water because ver y little water is lost through evaporation in microwa- ve ovens. Add salt at the end of cooking or during standing time because salt has a dehydrating effect. Note that the time required to cook rice (or pasta) in a microwave oven is more[...]

40 3.5 - COOKING SIDE DISHES AND VEGET ABLES Compared to traditional cooking methods, vegetables retain more of their natural colour and nutritional goodness when cooked in a microwave oven. Before cooking, wash and clean the vegetables. Cut larger vegetables into evenly sized pieces. Add 5 dessertspoons of water for ever y 500 g of vegetables (fib[...]

41 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables 7-9 9-11 10-12 7-9 9-11 9-11 30 3.6 - COOKING FISH Fish cooks fast and with excellent results. It can be flavoured with a little butter or oil (or not at all). Cover with clear film. Cut skin before cooking. Arrange fillets evenly . Do not cook fish breaded with egg 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 • Fille[...]

42 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables 3.8 - COOKING USING THE PIZZA FUNCTION (NOT ALL MODELS) This can be used to cook/heat all commercial FROZEN products in the "snack" categor y such as, for example, bread, savour y snacks, mini-pizzas, quiches, flavoured hamburgers, duchesse potatoes, pastries, croissants, etc. Fo[...]

43 Below are some tips for getting the best from this function and obtaining optimum results. chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables Impor tant: while cooking/heating the food, the oven functions in combi grill. T ake great care when taking the food out of the oven as both the "PIZZA" plate and the element at the top of [...]

44 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables Set the required quantity of food to be cooked by pressing the AUTO MENU button (3) (cer tain functions only). 3 3.9 PROGRAMMING AUTOMA TIC COOKING CYCLES Press the AUTO MENU button (3) and choose the required function. The corresponding message is displayed. The following functions are av[...]

45 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables Note: • you can open the door to check on cooking at any time. Microwave emission and operation of the oven cease and will start again when the door is closed and the ST ART button is pressed (8). • If cooking must be stopped for any reason, this can be done without opening the door by[...]

46 CHAPTER 4 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the mains and wait until cold. T o keep your appliance in the best possible condition, clean the door and inside and outside of the oven with a damp cloth and neutral soap or washing up liquid. Always keep the microwave outlet cover ( C ) free f[...]

47 4.2 MAINTENANCE In the case of malfunction or defective operation, contact a technical ser vice centre authorised by the manu- facturer . Before contacting us, however , it is worth carr ying out the following simple controls. chapter 4 - cleaning and maintenance CAUSE/SOLUTION • Reset the electronic control by unplugging the appliance from th[...]