User manual DELONGHI MW 500

[. . . ] 26 27 27 27 28 29 29 30 30 30 31 32 39 41 43 45 47 33 DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G Grill Control panel Microwave outlet cover Turntable spindle Interior, door side Turntable Turntable support H Wire rack I Pizza tray STEAM ACCESSORIES: L Metal lid with handle M Plastic divider for double cooking N Metal base O Plastic base A C B L M D F E G I 26 N H O HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What do I want to do?& time chart page 34 · Melt butter and soften cheese · Heat pastry goods · · · · · Microwave only 240W 560W 38 32 37 37 38 35 38 39 36 38 Making boiled vegetables Cooking fish Microwave only Cooking rice, making soup Heating foods already cooked Cooking fruit Grill only 800W 37 37 36 38 · Grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast, etc. in a "traditional" way 40 microwave + grill function model MW500 model MW500CV · Cooking vegetables au gratin Combi 1 · Making lasagne or pasta oven Combi 2 dishes · Making all types of roasts, Combi 3 poultry, skewered meats, etc. · Steam cooking (MW500CV) · Cooking with the pizza plate (MW500CV) Combi 1 Pizza Combi 2 STEAM button Pizza 41 42 42 43 45 44 46 TECHNICAL DATA Outer measurements (LxDxH) 450x260x380 Inner measurements (LxDxH) 290x180x315 Approximate weight 13 kg. For additional information, refer to the rating plate on the appliance. [. . . ] · 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. 35 Heating times Type Quantity Function Cooking time knob Notes SOFTENING FOOD · Chocolate/icing · Butter 100 gr 50 -70 gr 2-3 0'. 5"-0'. 7" Put on a plate. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C · Yoghurt · Baby's bottle 125 gr 240 gr " " 0'. 7"-0'. 10" 0'. 10"-0'. 15" Remove metal foil. Heat the baby's bottle without the teat and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform. Please use already sterilized milk. CHILLED PRECOOKED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 70° C Packets of any kind of commercially avail400 gr · Packet of lasagne or of 3-5 " able pre-cooked food, to be heated to a pasta with filling temp. Remove the food from any 400 gr · Packet of meat with 3-5 " rice metal packets and put it directly onto and/or vegetables the plate from which it is to be eaten. For 300 gr · Packet of fish and/or 2-4 best results, always cover the food. " vegetables · Plate of meat and/or vegetables · plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne · Plate of fish and/or rice 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr " " " 4-6 4-6 3-5 Portions of any kind of already cooked food, to heat to a temp. The food is placed directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten and is always covered either with a transparent film or with an upturned plate. FROZEN FOOD TO REHEAT/COOK (INITIAL TEMP. 70° C · Packet of lasagne or of pasta with filling · Packet of meat with rice and/or vegetables · Packet of fish and/or precooked vegetables · Packet of fish and/or raw vegetables · Portion of meat and/or vegetables · Portion of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne · Portion of fish and/or rice 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr 300 gr 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr " " " " " " " 5-7 5-7 3-5 5-7 6-8 6-8 5-7 Packets of any kind of commercially available pre-cooked frozen food, to be heated to a temp. Remove the food from any metal containers and put it directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten, increasing cooking time by a few minutes. Remove the raw food from the packets and place it in a container suitable for microwaves and cover. Portions of any kind of already cooked frozen food, to be heated to a temperature of 70°C. Place the frozen food in the plate from which it is to be eaten and cover it with another upturned plate or pyrex dish. Check that it is hot in the centre; where possible, mix the food. CHILLED DRINKS (INITIAL TEMP. 70°C 180 cc · 1 cup of water 1-1'. 30" " 150 cc · 1 cup of milk 0'. 30"-1 " 100 cc · 1 cup of coffee 0'. 30"-1 " 300 cc · 1 plate of broth 2-3 " All the drinks should be mixed after being heated to make the temperature uniform. For the broth we recommend covering it with an upturned plate. DRINKS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (INITIAL TEMP. 70° C 0'. 30"-1 All the drinks should be mixed after being 180 cc · 1 cup of water " 0'. 20"-0'. 30" heated to make the temperature uniform. [. . . ] Lay the pizza dough on the hot plate and add the topping (except the mozzarella cheese). Cook for 8 minutes, add the mozzarella, then finish cooking for a further 5 minutes. Place the flatbread dough on the pizza plate, top with olives, bacon, etc to taste, then cook for 16 minutes. Place the croissants on the plate and cook for 6 minutes. Fresh pizza Flatbread Frozen Cordons bleus Frozen Sofficini Frozen fish fingers Frozen uncooked croissants Courgettes Place the sliced courgettes on the plate and cook for 12 minutes. Aubergines Place the sliced aubergines on the plate and cook for 11 minutes without turning. 46 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before beginning any cleaning or maintenance, always pull this oven's plug from the electrical outlet and wait for the oven itself to cool down completely Cleaning To maintain your appliance in the best condition, the door and the inside and outside of the oven should be cleaned regularly, using a soft cloth and neutral soap or liquid detergent. [. . . ]