User manual DELONGHI MW 311

[. . . ] GB 22-11-2001 16:33 Pagina 20 GB I M P O RTA N T S A F E G U A R D S Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference 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). 2) WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. 3) WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended. [. . . ] 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. Stir 1 or 2 times Stir 1 or 2 times Stir 1 or 2 times Turn over at the halfway point 27 GB 22-11-2001 16:33 Pagina 28 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. · Selecting the setting 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. 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 generally require defrosting before you begin cooking them. · Stewed foods and meats as well as meat sauces defrost better and quicker if they are stirred from time to time, turned over or croken cup . It is recommended, therefore, that you defrost such items in a tray or basin. · It is advisable to separate each individual piece of meat from its bag before putting it in the freezer. · Be careful about following the timings printed on frozen products, because they are guideline and may not always be correct. It is best to use defrosting times slightly less than those indicated. The time needed for defrosting will vary in terms of the degree to which the food has been frozen. 28 GB 22-11-2001 16:33 Pagina 29 Defrosting times The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven's output power. The output power figure is written on the rating plate placed on the rear side of the appliance. (see page 23). Type Quantity Power Selector 850/900W 750/800W output power output power Timer (minutes) 20 - 26 Timer (minutes) 27 - 32 8 - 12 16 - 20 14 - 16 9 - 13 9 - 13 11 - 15 34 34 16 15 19 18 15 11 16 18 17 17 16 15 10 11 11 12 15 12 37 37 21 20 24 23 20 16 21 23 22 22 21 20 15 16 16 17 20 17 Notes Standing time (minutes) 20 5 10 15 10 10 10 20 20 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 10 15 5 MEAT · Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc. ) · Steaks, cutlets, meat slices · Stew, goulash · Ground meat " · Hamburger · Sausages POULTRY · Duck, turkey · Whole chickens · Cut-up chicken · Chicken breasts VEGETABLES · Cubed eggplant · Cut-up peppers · Shelled peas · Artichoke hearts · Pieces of asparagus · Cut-up green beans · Whole broccoli · Brussels sprouts · Cut-up carrots · Cauliflower tops · Mixed vegetables · Cut-up spinach FISH · Filleted fish · Cut-up fish · Whole fish · Prawn, shrimps DAIRY PRODUCTS · Butter · Cheese · Cream 1 kg 200 500 500 250 200 300 gr gr gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " 3-7 11 - 15 10 - 12 4-8 4-8 6 - 10 30 - 33 30 - 33 11 - 15 9 - 14 14 - 18 13 - 17 10 - 14 6 - 10 11 - 15 13 - 17 12 - 16 12 - 16 11 - 15 10 - 14 5-9 6 - 10 6 - 10 7 - 11 10 - 14 7 - 11 3-7 4-8 6 - 10 (*) 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 500 gr 300 gr 500 500 500 300 500 500 500 500 500 450 300 300 300 400 500 400 gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr At the end of the rest period, wash under hot water to remove possible ice To make defrosting easier, stir the vegetables from time to time Fish is better cook from frozen if it does not require further preparation. 250 gr 250 gr 200 ml 8 - 12 9 - 13 11 - 15 Remove the aluminium paper and metal pieces. Cream is to be removed from its container and put on a plate. BREAD PRODUCTS · 2 average-size rolls · 4 average-size rolls · Sliced home-style bread · Whole-wheat bread FRUIT · Strawberries, prunes, cherries, currants, apricots · Raspberries · Blackberries 150 300 250 250 gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " 0, 30 - 2 3-5 3-5 3-5 10 - 12 6-8 4-6 3 6 6 6 - 4 8 8 8 Put the bread directly on the turntable 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 13 - 15 9 - 11 7-9 Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times (*) These indications are suitable for carrying out the mincemeat defrosting test in accordance with IEC regulation 705, par. Further indications, also regarding other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2 29 GB 22-11-2001 16:33 Pagina 30 HEATING Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods. · We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. Leave to stand for a few minutes as you will not be able to eat that food immediately because it will be too hot. · This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed. · To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules: - remove the food from its metal containers; - cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in this way, all the food's natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may also cover the food with an upside-down plate; - if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep the heat uniform at the same time; - follow the cooking times listed with great caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must be lengthened · Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food's initial temperature, the longer the time needed for heating. · Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, however, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long. 30 GB 22-11-2001 16:33 Pagina 31 Heating times The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven's output power. [. . . ] These indications are suitable for carrying out the cooking test in accordance with IEC regulation 705, par. Further instructions, also with regard to other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2 34 GB 22-11-2001 16:33 Pagina 35 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Disconnect the plug from its electrical outlet 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 or splashed grease. [. . . ]