User manual DELONGHI MW 600

[. . . ] MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 26 GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What function should I choose?& time chart page What do I want to do? · Keep food warm · Defrost · Soften chocolate & icing · Melt butter and soften cheese · Heat pastry goods 36 85 w 33 36 33 36 38 42 37 Power level 125 w Microwave only Power level 300 w or 37 39 42 MICROWAVE 425 w · Cook stew, chicken breasts · Defrost, reheat, cook on two levels at the same time Microwave only Power level 600 w 36 40 41 Microwave only with low SPACER WIRE RACK (Not with all models) 34 35 2 1 MICROWAVE · Cook fruit, vegetables, rice, soup, fish · Heat up all types of ready cooked or frozen food · Quickly make all kinds of roasts, poultry, skewered meats, potatoes · Au gratin dishes (e. g. , lasagne, vegetables au gratin, macaroni) Microwave only Power level 850 w 36 40 38 19 17 Combined microwave + grill 43 44 44 MICROWAVE + GRILL · Grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast, etc. in a "traditional" way Grill only 45 46 46 26 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 27 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. [. . . ] Take the wire rack out and finish cooking the food underneath. Upper food dish (less time) Low 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. 34 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 35 REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS 2 1 MICROWAVE Defrosting times Type · · · · · · Ground meat Ground meat Chicken in pieces Stew Cauliflower Whole fish Pan position above below above below above below Quantity (grams) Knob power Minutes 24 24 28 28 26 26 Notes Turn the meat over after 15 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) Knob power Minutes 8 8 11 11 8 10 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 Pan position above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below Quantity (grams) Knob power Minutes 24 24 20 20 15 18 13 17 13 13 24 48 24 24 22 22 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 13 min. , take out the grill. 500 500 500 500 400 475 200 475 200 200 500 1500 300 500 500 500 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. Cover with plastic wrap. 35 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 36 MICROWAVE U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N LY F U N C T I O N T O K E E P F O O D H O T · 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. U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N L Y F U N C T I O N F O R D E F R O S T I N G · 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. 36 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 37 Defrosting times Type 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 Quantity 1 kg 200 500 500 250 200 300 gr gr gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Power knob Timer knob (minutes) 25 - 28 6-8 14 - 16 11 - 13 5-7 7-9 9 - 11 35 35 14 13 40 40 16 15 Notes MICROWAVE 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 (*) 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 16 - 19 15 - 18 12 - 15 9 - 11 14 - 16 15 - 18 15 - 17 15 - 17 14 - 16 13 - 15 8 - 10 9 - 11 9 - 11 10 - 12 13 - 15 10 - 12 5-7 6-8 8 - 10 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 Remove the aluminium paper and metal pieces. Put the bread directly on the turntable 150 300 250 250 gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " 1 4 4 4 - 2 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 12 - 14 8 - 10 6-8 Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Note: Check to make sure that the programme selector knob is in position . (*) 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 37 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 38 MICROWAVE U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N L Y F U N C T I O N F O R R E - H E AT I N G 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. [. . . ] NOTE: The grill operating light will turn off when the cooking is finished. D in g 45 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 46 USING THE OVEN-GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION FOR GRILLING By using this function, you can make all kinds of delicious grilled dishes. Always pre-heat the grill for 5 to 8 minutes before starting the cooking process. All dishes being prepared must be turned over at the halfway point, to archive even browning. When you open the door to check the grilling process, the heating element continues to operate: always be careful to wear padded gloves made for oven use. [. . . ]