User manual DELONGHI MW 665 F

[. . . ] 1 ­ GENERAL 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 Important safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Ovenware to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. 28 29 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 37 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 44 46 47 CHAP. [. . . ] · it is possible to modify the power set even during cooking, simply by pressing the Temperature key (5). mw 665 GB. qxp 6-02-2002 12:06 Pagina 36 CHAPTER 2 ­ USING THE CONTROLS AND MODES 2. 3 AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING AND COOKING SEQUENCE In order to programme an automatic defrosting and cooking sequence proceed as follows: 1 Set the automatic defrosting mode by pressing the Function key (3) twice (mode selection) . The indicator corresponding to the automatic defrosting will appear on the display. 2 ENGLISH 2 Set the length of time required for the defrosting (in minutes) by turning the Time Adjust knob (14). 3 Set the cooking by selecting the desired mode with the Function key (3) (mode selection) until the corresponding indicators appear. (ex. Combined microwave + fan function) 4 + Adjust the length of cooking time and, if included in the mode, the microwave power level and the oven temperature as shown in the preceding paragraph (par. The Sequence indicator will begin to flash. 5 Press the Start key (13). The Sequence indicator will flash on display 1 during all the time the defrosting takes place. The passage from defrosting to cooking will be signalled by a sound signal. 36 mw 665 GB. qxp 6-02-2002 12:06 Pagina 37 CHAPTER 2 ­ USING THE CONTROLS AND MODES 2. 4 RECALLING THE PRE-MEMORISED RECIPES ("QUICK MENU" KEYS) 1 Press the desired "Quick Menu" key. (The indicators of the length and temperature set will flash on the display and the pre-memorised mode and power level indicators will come on. ) Consult paragraph 3. 8 in order to choose the most suitable menu. 2 2 Press the Start key (13) in order to start cooking. 3 At the end of the time set 3 long beeps will be heard and the word "END" will appear on the display. 2. 5 QUICK REHEAT This mode is very useful for heating small quantities of food and drink. · Press the Start key (13); the oven will come on for 30 seconds at maximum power. By pressing the key again the time will increase by 30 seconds each time up to 3 minutes. · This mode is activated only if it is carried out within 1 minute after the food has been placed in the oven. The Quick Reheat is also useful to complete unfinished cooking. 2. 6 CHILD SAFETY The oven is equipped with a safety device which prevents pre-set cooking times from being tampered with while the cooking is underway, in order to avoid accidental and dangerous extensions to the cooking time which might cause the food to burn. To activate the safety device: · Keep the Stop/Clear key (12) pressed down for 5 seconds. · A short beep is emitted: from this point it will no longer be possible to alter the times during all cooking. · In order to deactivate the safety device once it has been previously activated, keep the Stop/Clear key (12) pressed until the beep is heard. 37 ENGLISH mw 665 GB. qxp 6-02-2002 12:06 Pagina 38 CHAPTER 3 ­ USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND TIME GRIDS 3. 1 DEFROSTING · Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic film or cardboard packets can be placed directly in the oven for defrosting as long as the packet has no metal parts (e. g. · Certain foods, such as vegetables and fish, do not require complete defrosting before being cooked. · Boiled foods, stews and meat sauces defrost better and more quickly if they are stirred from time to time, turned over and/or separated. · Meat, fish and fruit lose a certain amount of liquid during defrosting. · It is advisable to separate each individual piece of meat into its own bag before putting it into the freezer. · It is important to observe the standing times immediately after defrosting, before cooking; the standing time (in minutes) is the length of time for which the food must be left to stand to allow the heat to continue spreading evenly in the food. ENGLISH TABLE OF DEFROSTING TIMES IN "AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING" MODE TYPE MEAT · Roasts (pork, beef, veal etc. ) · Steaks, chops, rashers · Stew, goulash · Minced · Hamburgers · Sausages POULTRY · Duck, turkey · Whole chicken · Pieces of chicken · Chicken breast VEGETABLES · Aubergines in cubes · Sliced peppers · Shelled peas · Artichoke hearts · Chopped asparagus · Sliced green beans · Whole broccoli · Brussels sprouts · Sliced carrots · Cauliflower tops · Mixed vegetables · Sliced spinach FISH · Fillets · Slices · Whole · Prawns MILK/DAIRY PRODUCTS · Butter · Cheese · Cream BREAD · 2 medium-sized rolls · 4 medium-sized rolls · Sliced bread · Sliced wholemeal bread FRUIT · Strawberries, plums, cherries, redcurrants, apricots · Raspberries · Blackberries QUANTITY TIME (minutes) NOTES/SUGGESTIONS WIRE RACK TO BE USED STANDING TIME 1 kg 200 gr 500 gr 250 gr 500 gr 200 gr 300 gr 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 850 gr 300 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 300 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 500 gr 450 gr 300 gr 300 gr 300 gr 400 gr 500 gr 400 gr 250 gr 250 gr 200 ml 150 gr 300 gr 250 gr 250 gr 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 21 - 23 5-7 12 - 14 6-8 10 - 12 6-8 8 - 10 27 - 29 27 - 29 16 - 18 10 - 12 15 - 17 14 - 16 11 - 13 8 - 10 12 - 14 14 - 16 13 - 15 13 - 15 12 - 14 11 - 13 7-9 8 - 10 8 - 10 9 - 11 11 - 13 9 - 11 5-7 6-8 8 - 10 1-3 3-5 3-5 3-5 9 - 11 6-8 4-6 Turn over halfway through defrosting See note * None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None 20 5 10 15 15 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 Turn the poultry over halfway through . When the standing time is over, wash under warm water to remove any ice. Stir the vegetables occasionally to speed up the defrosting process. Turn the fish over halfway through defrosting Remove the silver foil or the metal parts should not be completely defrosted. The cream should be removed from its container and placed in a dish. Put the bread directly onto the turntable. Stir 2-3 times Stir 2-3 times Stir 2-3 times * 38 These guidelines are suitable for carrying out the Defrosting Test for mince according to IEC Regulation 705, Par. The block which is to be defrosted should be placed directly on the turntable. [. . . ] Always be careful to place the food which requires the shortest cooking time on top of the medium spacer wire rack (H): this will make it easier to extract the upper container, remove the wire rack and complete the cooking of the food on the lower level. Observe the guidelines and suggestions shown in the tables; in particular, always check that the food which is to be reheated is very hot before removing it. Simultaneous Cooking Times Potatoes (above) Goulash (below) 24 min 48 min 2. Cooking Times for Single Recipes Potatoes Goulash 10 - 14 min 35 - 40 min 3. Upper dish (shorter time) Medium spacer wire rack Lower dish (longer time) Turntable DEFROSTING TIMES TYPE · Minced · Minced · Chicken pieces · Stew · Cauliflower · Whole fish POS. OF DISH QUANTITY FUNCTION grams TIME minutes NOTES/SUGGESTIONS above below above below above below 500 500 500 500 450 500 22 22 26 26 24 24 Turn the meat over after 15 minutes. When finished leave for 5-10 minutes. 44 mw 665 GB. qxp 6-02-2002 12:06 Pagina 45 CHAPTER 3 ­ USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND TIME GRIDS REHEATING TIMES TYPE · Portion of meat · Portion of vegetables · Plate of lasagne · Plate of lasagne · Portion of meat · Plate of lasagne POS. [. . . ]