User manual DELONGHI MW 345 PERFECTO

[. . . ] GB 19-03-2002 16:46 Pagina 4 GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What power should I choose?& time chart page What do I want to do? · Keep food warm · Defrost 135w auto 120w auto 16 17 14 16 17 21 15 · Melt butter and soften cheese · Heat pastry goods Power level 2 3 270w 450w 240w 400w 18 21 · Cook meat Power level 4 675w 600w 16 19 16 20 19 21 17 21 19 · · · · · Cook fruit Cook vegetables Cook fish Cook rice, pasta Heat up all types of ready cooked or frozen food Power level 5 900w 800w 20 19 18 21 · To make popcorn · To heat frozen pre-baked pizza, to reheat frozen pre-cooked food · To cook potatoes · To heat drinks and liquids · To heat chilled ready meals 23 23 Pre-memorized "Quick Menù" functions 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 · Defrost, reheat, cook on two levels at the same time Microwave only with (SPACER LEVEL) (Not with all models) 12 13 4 GB 19-03-2002 16:46 Pagina 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. [. . . ] The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 6). 850/900W output power 750/800W output power Type Quantity Time to be set (minutes) 17 - 22 2-6 9 - 13 9 - 11 3-7 3-7 5-9 25 - 28 25 - 28 9 - 13 7 - 11 12 - 16 11 - 15 8 - 12 5-9 9 - 13 11 - 15 10 - 14 10 - 14 9 - 13 8 - 12 4-8 5-9 5-9 6 - 10 8 - 12 6 - 10 2-6 3-7 5-9 1 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 Time to be set (minutes) 23 - 28 7 - 10 14 - 17 12 - 14 8 - 11 8 - 11 10 - 13 29 29 14 13 32 32 18 17 Notes Standing time (minutes) 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 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 1 kg 200 500 500 250 200 300 gr gr gr gr gr gr 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 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 (*) 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 17 - 21 16 - 20 13 - 17 10 - 14 14 - 18 16 - 20 15 - 19 15 - 19 14 - 18 13 - 17 9 - 13 10 - 14 10 11 13 11 14 15 17 15 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 150 300 250 250 gr gr gr gr 7 - 10 8 - 12 10 - 14 2 5 5 5 3 7 7 7 Remove the aluminium paper and metal pieces. Put the bread directly on the turntable 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 8 - 10 5-7 3-5 11 - 13 7-9 6-8 Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 oimes (*) These indications are suitable for carrying out the minced meat 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 15 GB 19-03-2002 16:46 Pagina 16 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY 1. Push the Micro button (3) (The display will begin blinking at 0:00 and the second microwave-function indicator at the top leftas well as the first microwave-level indicator at the bottom right will come on. ) 2. Set the time desired by turning the Timer knob (8) or by pushing the Time adjust buttons (8). Push the Power Level button (4) to select the power you wish to employ (5 = maximum, 1 = minimum). If you do not push this button, the oven will operate at full power power 5). (On the display, the indicator at the bottom will show the power level selected. ) 4. (The display will shows the time and the power level selected. ) 5. Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps and the word End will appear on the display. · It is possible to access of the time of day even while the oven is operating. · You can check on the progress whenever you please by opening the oven door and taking a close look at the foodstuff. By doing so, you interrupt the microwaves, but their emission will resume when you close the door again and push the Start button (14). · If for any reason whatsoever it becomes necessary to interrupt the cooking without opening the door, simply push the Stop/Clear button (7). · To stop the cooking, do as follows: -if the oven door is open, push the Stop/Clear button (7) once; -if the oven is operating, push the Stop/Clear button (7) twice; -if the oven is turned off and its door closed, push the Stop/Clear button (7) once. · The cooking time and the microwave power may be changed even after you have pushed the Start button (14). 16 GB 19-03-2002 16:46 Pagina 17 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. · By turning the power level button to the 1 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. 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. 17 GB 19-03-2002 16:46 Pagina 18 Heating times The times indicated on the chart vary in relation to your oven's output power. [. . . ] 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. 24 GB 19-03-2002 16:46 Pagina 25 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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. [. . . ]