User manual DELONGHI C100 QUICK GUIDE

[. . . ] Also check to see that the metal frame is not warped and that the hinges and hooks have not loosened. In the event that these parts have been damaged, the microwave oven cannot be used until a qualified technician (trained by the manufacturer or by its Customer Service) has made the necessary repairs. 3) Do not try to make the oven operate while the door is open by tampering with the safety devices. 4) Do not operate this oven if objects of any type whatsoever get caught between the front of the oven and the oven door. [. . . ] 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 32. Times for simultaneous cooking Potatoes (above) 24 min 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 (more time) Turntable 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. 31 MW355_GB. qxp 24-09-2001 14:06 Pagina 32 REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS Defrosting times Type · · · · · · Ground meat Ground meat Chicken in pieces Stew Cauliflower Whole fish Pan position above below above below above below Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes 20 20 24 24 22 22 Notes Turn the meat over after 8 min. When the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. 500 500 500 500 450 500 At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min. At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min. Reheating times Type · · · · · · Meat, single serving Vegetables, single serving Pan position above below above below above below Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes 6 6 9 9 6 8 Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover the the the the the the food food food food food food Notes with with with with with with plastic plastic plastic plastic plastic plastic wrap wrap wrap wrap wrap wrap Plate of lasagne Plate of lasagne Meat, single serving Plate of lasagne 150 250 500 500 150 500 Cooking times Type · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Potatoes Potatoes Carrots Carrots Sliced fish Zucchini Whole fish Zucchini Whole fish Whole fish Potatoes Goulash Rice Cabbage Peas Brussels sprouts Meat loaf Potatoes Sausages Sausages Stew Pork roast Pan position above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes 20 20 16 16 13 15 11 14 11 11 20 40 22 22 20 20 30 30 22 22 36 36 Notes 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 11 min. , take out the grill. 500 500 500 500 400 475 200 475 200 200 500 1500 300 500 500 500 500 500 300 300 700 700 Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap Cover with plastic wrap. 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. · 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. ELECTRICAL A) CONNECTION (U. K. ONLY) 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. B) If the plug is a moulded-on type, the fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362. In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug. If your appliance is not fitted with a plug, please follow the instructions provided below: WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT 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 yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red. 35 MW355_GB. qxp 24-09-2001 14:06 Pagina 36 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. [. . . ] 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 fr uit The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven's output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 25). Power Selector 900W 700W output power output power Type/quantity Time to be set (minutes) 13 - 17 Time to be set (minutes) 18 - 23 22 - 27 20 - 25 Standing time (minutes) 5 5 5 Observations and advice Nut cake (700 gr) Viennese torte (850 gr) Pineapple cake (800 gr) " " 17 - 21 15 - 19 Apple cake (1000 gr) Coffee cake (750 gr) Zabaione Cooked pears (300 gr) Cooked apples (300 gr) Egg custard (750 gr) Test A Sponge cake (475 gr) Test B " " 17 - 21 13 - 17 1, 30 - 3 3-5 4-6 14 - 16 6-7 22 - 27 18 - 23 4-6 6-8 7 - 10 18 - 20 8-9 5 5 3 3 3 5 5 " " " May be used in combination with any cream whatsoever To be filled with jam or jelly. The pineapple slices can be laid on the bottom of the pin plate or cut into pieces and mixed into the dough. [. . . ]