Hotpoint MWH211 User's Manual
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1. Some models have a seperator or spacer wire rack that makes it possible to cook two food dishes at the same time simultaneous insertion of two plates or pans Consult the instructions given on page 11 HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN Amt amp Wiad do Twente da What power should 23 li LU LLLI em choose page pone 15 e Keep food warm Power level 1 iw 235w 15 Defrost Power level 1 13 14 1 5 e Melt butter and soften 2 7 A80w 375w 15 16 cheese Power level Cook meat 3 d 600w 470w 17 17 Heat pastry goods 19 19 1 5 Cook fish Power level 4 7 780w 610w 17 17 15 Cook vegetables 18 18 Cook rice pasta level um 19 19 Heat up all types of ready Power level 5 900w 700w 15 16 cooked or frozen food Cook fruit 19 19 e Defrost reheat cook on Microwave only with SPACER 11 12 two levels at the same LEVEL Not with all models time Disposal of old electrical appliances The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and redu ce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispo2. 8 C approx 9 15 during the standing time Standing times may be observed either inside or outside the oven One of the main things you must do is stir the food where appropriate several times while it is being cooked This helps distribute the heat more uniformly and thus shortens the cooking time It is also advisable to turn the foodstuff over where appropriate during its cooking process this applies especially for meat whether it is in large pieces roasts whole chickens etc or small chicken breasts etc Foods with a skin shell or peel e g apples potatoes tomatoes frankfurters fish must be pierced with a fork or sharp knife in several points so as to allow steam to escape and pre vent exploding If you are preparing a large number of portions of the same food item e g boiled potatoes place them in a large dish to allow uniform cooking The lower the temperature at which a foodstuff is placed in a microwave oven the longer the cooking time required Food having a room temperature will cook more quickly than food having a refrigerator temperature Always cook by placing the food container in the centre of the turntable It is perfectly normal for condensation to form inside the oven and near the air outlet To reduce such condensation cover the foodstuffs with clear film wax paper a glass lid or simply an overturned plate Foods having a water content e g greens and vegetables cook better when c
3. Carrots below 500 Z 16 Cut in equal size pieces and cover with plastic wrap Sliced fish above 400 n 13 Cover with plastic wrap After 13 min take out the grill Zucchini below 475 S 15 Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap Whole fish above 200 ni 11 Cover with plastic wrap After 11 min take out the grill Zucchini below 475 Z 14 Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap Whole fish above 200 11 Cover with plastic wrap Whole fish below 200 11 Cover with plastic wrap Potatoes above 500 n 20 Cut in equal size pieces and cover with plastic wrap Goulash below 1500 Z 40 After 24 min take out the grill Stir 2 or 3 times Rice above 300 22 Cover with plastic wrap and stir 2 times Cabbage below 500 SZ 22 Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap Peas above 500 n 20 Cover with plastic wrap Brussels sprouts below 500 Z 20 Cover with plastic wrap Meat loaf above 500 30 __ IF needed turn over at the halfway point Potatoes below 500 m 30 Cover with plastic wrap Sausages above 300 nn 22 Stir 1 or 2 times Sausages below 300 Z 22 Stir 1 or 2 times e Stew above 700 mu 36 Stir 1 or 2 times Pork roast below 700 Z 36 over at the halfway point HOW TO PROGRAMME THYE DEFROST FUNCTION To correctly use this function both the microwave power level and the defrost time must be set 1 Hu L4 H n n Press the Power Level button until the X7 symbol appears 2
4. Hotpoint Instructions for Installation and Use Model no MWH 211 To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A If your appliance comes fitted with a plug it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse If it does not fit your socket the plug should be cut off from the mains lead and an appropriate plug fitted as below WARNING Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse do not insert ina 13 Am a elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard With alternative plugs not incorporating a fuse the circuit must be protected by a 15 Amp fuse 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 If the plug is a moulded on type the fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse using a 13 Amp Asta approved fuse to BS 1362 In the event of losing the fuse cover the plug must NOT be used until a replacement fuse cover can be obtained from your nearest electrical dealer The colour of the correct replacement fuse cover is that as marked on the base of the plug B If your appliance is not fitte
5. Set the required time by turning the Time knob 3 4 At the end of the set time a single beep will be emitted and the display will show 05 00 Press the Stop Start button to start defrosting If the door is opened to check the progress of the defrost the microwave will stop and the display will show the remaining time Close the door to continue defrosting The oven will start counting the time from it was stopped at Pressing the Stop Start button before opening the door stops the count and switches off the oven open the door to check the progress of the defrost Close the door and press the Stop Start button to restart the defrost cycle To reset the timer proceed as follows with the oven door open press the Clock Reset button once with the oven in operation press the Clock Reset button once with the oven off and the door closed press the Clock Reset button once Using the microwave only function for 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 have to be completely defrosted 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 separated While defrosting meat and fish lose their liquid content It i
6. 13 5 Shelled peas 500 gr 7 9 10 12 5 Artichoke hearts 300 gr 5 7 8 10 5 Pieces of asparagus 500 gr 6 8 9 11 5 Cutup green beans 500 gr 8 10 11 13 To make defrosting easier stir veg 5 Whole broccoli 500 gr 7 9 10 12 etobles from time to time 5 Brussels sprouts 500 gr 7 9 10 12 5 Cut up carrots 500 gr 6 8 9 11 5 Cauliflower tops 450 gr 7 9 10 12 5 Mixed vegetables 300 gr 4 6 7 9 5 Cut up spinach 300 gr 5 7 8 10 5 FISH Filleted fish 300 gr 5 7 8 10 Fish is better cook from 7 Cut up fish 400 gr 6 8 9 11 frozen if it does not require 7 Whole fish 500 gr 6 8 9 11 further preparation 7 Prawn shrimps 400 gr 6 8 9 11 7 DAIRY PRODUCTSI Butter 250 gr 2 4 5 7 Remove the aluminium paper and 10 metal pieces Cheese 250 gr 3 5 6 8 Partially defrosted Needs the standing 15 time Cream 200 ml 5 7 8 10 Cream is to be removed from its contai 5 ner and put on a plate BREAD PRODUCTS 2 average size rolls 150 gr 1 2 3 5 Put the bread directly on the turntable 3 average size rolls 300 gr 2 3 4 6 3 Sliced home style bread 250 gr 2 3 4 6 3 Whole wheat bread 250 gr 2 3 4 6 3 FRUIT Strawberries prunes 500 gr 6 8 9 10 Mix 2 or 3 times 10 cherries currants apricots Raspberries 300 gr 4 6 7 9 Mix 2 or 3 times 10 Blackberries 250 gr 2 4 5 7 Mix 2 or 3 times 6 These indications are suitable for performing the minced meat defrosting test according to Regulation 60705 Par 13 3 see page 2 Turn over h
7. be pierced if cooked with its peel on and is to be kept covered it is essential that you adhere to the standing time 3 to 5 minutes Cooking times for baked goods and fruit The times indicated on the chart timer knob vary in relation to your oven s output power The output power figure is printed on the oven door inside the az H symbol see page 6 900W 700W P output power output power Standing Type quantity s electo r Timetobe Time to be time Observations and advice et set minutes minutes minutes Nut cake 700 gr 5 13 17 18 23 5 May be used in combination with any cream whatsoever Viennese forte 850 gr 17 21 22 27 5 To be filled with jam or jelly Pineapple cake 800 gr 15 19 20 25 5 The pineapple slices can be laid on the bottom of the pin plate or cut into pieces and mixed into the dough Apple cake 1000 gr 17 21 22 27 5 The apples are spread on top as a decorative effect Coffee cake 750 gr n 13 17 18 23 5 Excellent when filled with cream Zabaione Z 1 30 3 4 6 3 Mix with a whisk every 30 seconds Cooked pears 300 gr 5 3 5 6 8 3 The pears are to be cut into quarters Cooked apples 300 gr 4 6 7 10 3 The apples are to be cut into pieces Egg custard 750 gr 14 16 18 20 5 These indications are suitable for performing the cooking tests according to Regulation 60705 Para 12 3 1 Sponge cake 475 gr 6 7 8 9 5 These indications are suitable for performin
8. microwaves currently on sale TECHNICAL DATA MODEL WITH A 23 LITRE CAVITY Outer measurements LxDxH 508x305x414 Inner measurements LxDxH 350x215x330 Approximate weight 16 kg Turntable diameter 31 4 cm Oven light 20 W MODEL WITH A 17 LITRE CAVITY Outer measurements LxDxH 458x295x380 Inner measurements LxDxH 300x206x284 Approximate weight 14 kg Turntable diameter 24 5 cm Oven light 20 W BOTH MODELS For additional data consult the serial plate glued to the back of the equipment This appliance conforms to EC directive 2004 108 EC on Electromagnetic Compatibili and EC regulation no 1935 2004 of 27 10 2004 on materials intended for contact with food The product is classified as Group 2 Class B ISM equipment in conformity to standard EN 55011 paragraph 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect this equipment only to electrical outlets having a capacity of at least 10A Before using this oven check to make certain that the electri cal network is the same as that indicated on the equipments data plate and that the electrical outlet is connected to an efficient grounding earth terminal The manufacturer shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for harm or damage caused by failure to observe this norm e Electrical Connection for UK only see page 2 GLASSWARE AND SIMILAR ITEMS You can make use of all types of containers made of glass preferably Pyrex ceramics porcelain and glazed po
9. or the user stops the unit SUSPEND You can open the door during cooking This suspend the cooking process and count down It is not necessary to push the Stop Start button or to reprogram time If food is cooked enough or if you want to take it out from the oven you should push the Stop Start button or the reset key marked 20 00 before closing the door because the oven should not be used without anything inside STOP COOKING By pushing the Stop Start button you can stop cooking Timer is stopped but time is still on display If you push again on Stop Start button cooking restart for the remaining time indicated on the display RESET 5 minutes after pushing the Stop Start button if your oven is not used power level is automatically reset to maximum and time is reset to zero You can push the Clock Reset button to definitively stop cooking and reset the oven CHANGE POWER LEVEL OR TIME DURING COOKING To change the cooking time during cooking turn the Time knob from right to left to increase cooking time and in the opposite direction to decrease By bringing the timer to 02 00 you stop cooking To change the cooking power level push on Power Level button The display indicates the new power level but the last program will first finish before changing power level 10 seconds after the end of cooking or after stopping the unit the display returns to the Clock mode as indicated by the 2 poin
10. that food it is possible to cook such foods in the serving dish and thereby avoid the problem of having to clean pans later However remember that heat may be transferred from the food itself to the plate making it neces sary to use an oven glove In any case observe the guidelines shown in the following table Defrosting YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES ESSEN ves Heating YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES ESSENT ves Cooking YES YES ves ves Yes ESSE KA KA KA ves If the cooking time required is too long there is a possibility of fire DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Stop Start button n 22 Power Level Clock Reset Stop Start Start stop cooking HOW TO USE CONTROL PANEL FUN T m Display Display cooking time and power level Power Level button Select power level 5 power level Clock Reset button Set clock Stop cooking and reset the oven Time knob Select cooking time change power level or time during cooking Ns Plug the AC cord of the oven on a wall socket of 230V 50HZ 10 16A CLOCK Before the first use and after disconnection power it is better to update the clock Push on the button Clock Reset for more than seconds the clock is on 22 25 e emits a long sound signal The 2 dots of the
11. the minced meat cooking test according to Regulation 60705 Para 12 3 3 Cover the container with clear film for microwave use Further information including on other performance tests according to Regulation 60705 is given in the table on page 2 GREENS AND VEGETABLES Greens and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven retain more of their colour and nutritional value than when cooked in traditional ovens Per every 500 gr of greens or vegetables add about 5 teaspoons of water Greens and vegetables must always be covered with clear sheet Sturdier Items e g carrots should be cut into regular sized pieces Stir greens and vegetables at least once at the halfway point Add a little salt only at the end Cooking times for greens and vegetables The times indicated on the chart timer knob vary in relation to your oven s output power The output power figure is printed on the oven door inside the A H symbol see page 6 900W 700W Power output power output power Standing Type Quantity Selector Time to be Time to be Notes time set Set minutes minutes minutes Asparagus 500 gr C 9 10 11 12 Cut into 2 cm pieces 4 Artichokes 300 gr 11 12 12 13 It would be better to use arti 4 choke bottoms Green beans 500 gr 11 12 13 14 Cut into pieces 4 Broccoli 500 gr 7 8 9 10 Separate into individual flo 4 rets Brussels sprouts 500 gr 7 8 9 10 Leave whole 4 White cabbage 500 gr u 7 8 9 10 Cutinto st
12. 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 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr 4 6 6 8 Packets of kind of commercially available pre cooked food to be _ heated to temp of 70 Remove 4 6 6 8 the food from any rice metal packets and put it directly onto the plate from 3 5 5 7 which it is to be eaten For best results always cover the food 5 7 7 9 Portions of any kind of already cooked food to heat to a temp of 70 C The food is placed directly onto the plate 5 7 7 9 which it is to be eaten and is always covered either with a 4 6 6 8 transparent film or with an upturned plate FROZEN FOOD TO REHEAT COOK INITIAL TEMP 18 20 C UP TO APPROX 70 C Packet of lasagne or of pasta with filling Packet of meat with rice and or vegetables Packet of fish and or pre cooked 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 6 8 8 10 Packets of any kind of commercially available pre cooked frozen food to be 5 7 7 9 heated to a temp of 70 C directly in its packet Remove the food from any metal containers and put it directly onto the 3 5 5 7 plate from which it is to be eaten increasing cooking time by a few m
13. 5 of ground beef eggs Loin 600 gr 17 22 22 27 hom bread crumbs etc 5 Roast leg 1 kg 25 30 32 37 Turn at the halfway point 10 VEAL Stew 700 gr 17 22 22 27 Stir 2 or 3 times 8 Roast rolled loaf 1 kg A 25 30 32 37 at the halfway point 10 Sliced rump steak 200 gr 10 15 15 20 Turning not necessary 2 PORK Leg 500 gr i 15 20 20 25 Turn at the halfway point 5 Roast 1 kg 25 30 32 37 Turnat the halfway point 10 Saddle of pork 700 gr 2 17 22 22 27 urn at the halfway point 8 LAMB Leg 1 kg 25 30 32 37 the halfway point 10 Fresh hamburgers 100 gr un 7 10 10 13 3 Goulash 1 5 kg jw 35 40 45 50 Stir 2 or 3 times 3 Sausages 300 gr C 10 14 14 19 3 POULTRY CHICKEN Whole 1 5 kg 40 45 50 55 Turn at the halfway point 10 Half 500 gr 15 20 20 25 Turning not necessary 5 Pieces 500 gr 4 15 20 20 25 Turning not necessary 5 Breast 300 gr 4 10 14 14 19 Turning not necessary 3 TURKEY Pieces 1 5 kg 40 45 50 55 urn at the halfway point 8 Breast 500 gr 15 20 20 25 Turning not necessary 8 DUCK Whole 1 5 kg i 40 45 50 55 Turn at the halfway point 10 FISH Filleted 300 gr 4 6 7 9 Cover while cooking 2 Slices 300 gr s 6 8 9 11 Cover while cooking 2 Whole 500 gr 7 9 10 12 Cover while cooking 2 Whole 250 gr T 4 6 729 Cover while cooking 2 Crayfish 500 gr 6 8 9 11 Cover while cooking 2 Cut up fish 400 gr E 6 8 9 11 Cover while cooking 2 These indications are suitable for
14. alfway through the set time Place directly on the turntable Further information including on other performance tests according to Regulation 60705 is given in the table on page 2 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS KEEP FOOD HOT TO REHEAT AND TO COOK 1 Press the Power Level button until the required power is selected CZ maximum 7 minimum If the Power Level button is not pressed the oven will operate at maximum power 9 The indication at the bottom of the display shows the power level selected Set the required time by turning the Time knob Press the Stop Start button to start the function The display shows the set time and the power level 4 At the end of the set time a single beep will be emitted and the display will show 05 00 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 If for any reason whatsoever it becomes necessary to interrupt the cooking without opening the door simply push the Stop Start button To stop the cooking do as follows if the oven door is open push the Clock Reset button once if the oven is operating push the Clock Reset button once if the oven is turned off and its door closed push the Clock Reset button once The cooking time and the microwave power may be ch
15. anged even after you have pushed the Stop Start button 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 power level 45 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 it must be piping hot 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 gi
16. cause you might cause sparking 12 Before using this oven check to be certain that the utensil and containers chosen are suitable for microwave oven use see the section on Glassware and Similar Items 13 During the use the appliance becomes hot Do not touch the heating elements inside the oven 14 When heating liquids water coffee milk etc it is possible that the contents may suddenly start to boil and spill violently as a result of delayed boiling causing scalding To avoid this happening you should place a heat resistant plastic spoon or a glass rod in the container before starting to heat liquids Anyway care shall be taken when handling the container 15 Do not heat spirit with a high alcohol content nor large quantities of oil as these could catch fire 16 The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature shall be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns It is also advisable to stir or shake 2 gt 3 4 7 8 9 the food order to ensure that it has an even temperature 17 Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 18 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shatter
17. d with a Bos lease follow the instructions provided Ej 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 Data and instruction for Performance Tests according to IEC 60705 and EN 60705 19999 04 microwave ovens The International Electrotechnical Commission SC 59H has developed a Standard for comparative testing of heating performances We recommend the following for this oven Test Nr 900w 700w Item power output power Function Weight standard Duration Duration e Egg only The upper surface shall be evaluated after the 2 3 1 14 1 1 8 20 750 r 5 min standing time The inner custard evaluation shall custard MW Z 9 be conducted after two hours S only Use the borosilicate glass container stated in the pong 1 09 nmi Standard max dia 210 mm a Pyrex glass 12 3 2 cake 6 7 8 9 MW 475 gr 5 min container dia 210 mm height 50 mm and wall thick 6mm Meat only Cover the container with cling fil
18. display flick which indicates that you are on the clock Turn the Time knob to update minutes Push again the Clock Reset button to confirm Flickering of the 2 dots indicates that you are on a clock operation mode and not on cooking mode 10 seconds after the end of cooking time the display automatically back to clock mode SELECTION OF COOKING TIME Use Time knob to select the cooking time A rotation from right to left increase selected tim and the opposite reduces it From 20 00 to 05 00 minutes the increment is 10 seconds After 05 00 is the increment is 1 minute Timer is up to 30 minutes SELECTION OF POWER The standard power level is the maximum level For a fast operation it is better to select only time with the Time knob and launch cooking with the Stop Start button You can also adjust the power level by pushing the Power Level button Each push reduces cooking power level until the lowest level indicated by the left icon on the display If you continue to push you progressively go back to the highest levels At the end of cooking the oven automatically resets the highest levels At the end of cooking the oven automatically resets the highest power level START Push the Stop Start button to launch cooking The internal lamp lights on the glass plate starts to turn and cooking starts At the same time the display starts to count down until the end of operating
19. e turntable D and its support device E and clean them just as you must for the floor of the oven itself Wash the turntable and its support device in sudsy water obtained by using neutral soap these pieces may likewise be cleaned in a dish washer Never place the turntable in cold water after a prolonged heating session the extreme thermal shock could irreparably damage the turntable The turntable motor is sealed tight When you are cleaning the floor of the oven however be careful not to let water seep under the turntable spindle B If something seems not to be working right If you should discover a flaw or defect contact a Service Centre authorised by the manufacturer In any case before calling our technicians you should carry out the following simple checks problema The door is not properly closed The plug has not been placed properly in the electrical outlet The outlet is not providing electricity check the building s fuse box The time has not been set correctly e oven is not working e Condensation on the cooking level and e When foods containing water are cooked it is completely normal for the inside the oven steam formed inside the oven to issue forth and to condense inside the oven itself or on the cooking level Sparks inside the oven When cooking with a microwave oven do not make use of metal containers or bags or packages having metal clips e
20. food is not heating sufficiently Select the correct cooking method or increase the cooking time food was not completely defrosted before being placed in oven food is getting burned Select a lower power level or shorten the cooking time e food is not cooking in uniform Stir food while it is cooking Bear in mind that food cooks better if cut manner into pieces of equal size turntable is stuck In case oven light is burned you may continue to use the oven anywoy To replace the light contact authorised Assistance Hotpoint After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engi neer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066 066 www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Available 364 days of the year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white go
21. fore removing it from the oven REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS Defrosting times Pan Quantity Type position grams level Minutes Notes Ground meat above 500 20 Turn meat over after 8 min When Ground meat below 500 Z 20 cooking is finished let the meat sit for 15 min Chicken in pieces above 500 24 During defrosting pull pieces apart When Stew below 500 m 24 the cooking is finished let the meat sit for 15 min Cauliflower above 450 22 At the end let sit for 5 to 10 min Whole fish below 500 Z 22 At the end let sit for 5 to 10 min Reheating times Pan Quanti Power Type position deii level Minutes Notes Meat single serving above 150 6 Cover the food with plastic wrap e Vegetables single serving below 250 6 Cover the food with plastic wrap Plate of lasagne above 500 n 9 Cover the food with plastic wrap Plate of lasagne below 500 9 Cover the food with plastic wrap Meat single serving above 150 n 6 Cover the food with plastic wrap Plate of lasagne below 500 8 Coverthe food with plastic wrap Cooking times Pan Quanti Power position level Minutes Notes Potatoes above 500 n 20 Cut in equal size pieces and cover with plastic wrap Potatoes below 500 Z 20 Cut in equal size pieces and cover with plastic wrap Carrots above 500 16 Cut in equal size pieces and cover with plastic wrap
22. g the cooking tests according to Regulation 60705 Para 12 3 2 Further information including on other performance tests aca to Regulation 60705 is t given in the table on page 2 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 Always keep the microwave outlet cover F free of fat or splashed grease Never use abrasive detergents scour ing pads or tools with metal rivets when you clean the oven s exterior In addition be careful not to let water or liquid detergent seep into the air and steam outlet slots located atop the oven Do not use ammonia based detergents We likewise recommend that you do not use alcohol steel wool or abrasive detergents to clean the inside and outside door surfaces in order to avoid scraches To be assured of perfect closing always keep the inner portion of the oven door clean being careful not to let any dirt or food residue get caught between the door and the front of the oven Do not steam clean the inside of the oven Give a regular cleaning to the air intake holes found on the back of the oven so that they will not become blocked up with dust or dirt deposits as time goes by Every now and then it will be necessary to remove th
23. ing of the glass 19 All microwaves are tested and approved in accordance with current electromagnetic safety and compatibility regulations and standards As a precautionary measure pacemaker manufacturers recommend wearers to keep a minimum distance of 20 30 cm between an operating microwave oven and the pacemaker in order to avoid possible interference with the pacemaker If you suspect that such an interference is occurring turn the oven off immediately and contact the pacemaker manufacturer 20 The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating When using commercially available bottle sterilisers before turning the oven on ALWAYS make sure the container is filled with the quantity of water indicated by the manufacturer INSTALLATION 1 After having removed the oven from its box check to make certain that the turntable spindle B is cor rectly fitted into its housing Place the turntable support E in the middle of the cooking chamber and set the turntable D on top of it The spindle B must be inserted in the related turntable housing 2 Check to make certain that this equipment has not been damaged in transport and check espe cially to see if the door opens and closes correctly 3 Place this oven on a surface so that there remains a space of about 5 cm between the oven s surface portions and the walls to the side and the back and a free space of at least 20 cm above the oven A Never block up or
24. inutes 8 10 10 12 Remove the raw food from the packets and place it in a container suitable for microwaves and cover 6 8 8 10 Portions of any kind of already cooked frozen food to be heated to a 7 9 9 11 temperature of 70 C Place the frozen food in the plate from which it is to be eaten and cover it with another upturned 4 6 6 8 plate or pyrex dish Check that it is hot in the centre where possible mix the food CHILLED DRINKS INITIAL TEMP 5 8 C UP TO APPROX 70 C 1 cup of water 1 cup of milk 1 cup of coffee 1 plate of broth 180 cc 150 cc 100 cc 300 cc 2 2 30 2 30 3 All the drinks should be mixed after 1 30 2 2 2 30 being heated to make the temperature 1 30 2 2 2 30 uniform For the broth we recommend 4 5 5 6 covering it with an upturned plate DRINKS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE INITIAL TEMP 20 30 C UP TO APPROX 70 C 1 cup of water 1 cup of milk 1 cup of coffee 1 plate of broth 180 cc 150 cc 100 cc 300 cc 17 30 2 2 2 30 All the drinks should be mixed after 1 1 30 1 30 2 being heated to make the temperature 1 1 30 1 30 2 uniform For the broth we recommend 3 4 4 5 covering it with an upturned plate COOKING MEATS You can make roasts braised meats and stews Turn over and rotate those large pieces which cannot be stirred Be careful not to be deceived by the meat s outward appearance durin and at the end ni the co
25. isit our web site at www hotpointservice co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hot point engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance e Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use e Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate e Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers CE For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpointservice co uk e Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to kee
26. m and pierce the ea j f DNE D film Use the rectangular borosilicate glass container 12 3 3 loaf 18 20 22 24 MW 900 gr 5 min stated in the Standard or the Arcopal Cat nr Z1 B8 01 10460 1 Defrosting only 1 Place frozen load directly the turnable 0 13 3 min 6 8 9 11 KZ 500 gr 15 min Turn upsidedown the load after half of the meat MW defrosting time CONTENTS DESCRIPTION RID Ip oe rk Bah DE aot wee EE RU M UU Se 3 HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN isse s 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS hh has 5 INSTAUCATIOND TEE 6 OUTPUT POWER aca Soe dee ieoa ae Re Vos Re esae d teca dd Sue e reu QU ue ad ao eoe 6 TECHNICAL 20 RR hs 7 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS e nr UR DUE XY GE 7 GLASSWARE AND SIMILAR eee ee ee 7 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS s 8 ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY i e ee 10 SIMULTANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS 2 0 eee s 11 HOW TO PROGRAMME AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING lese RR RI eee 13 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT TO REHEAT AND TO 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE isse es 20 DESCRIPTION A Control panel B Turntable spindle C Interior door side D Turntable E Turntable support F Microwave outlet cover
27. ods repair service in the UK with over 1000 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all avail able on our web site at www hotpointservice co uk Hotpoint Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair Service or v
28. ok ing because it may not have the rownish colour common to meats POULTRY You can defrost and then cook all types of poultry in a microwave oven Poultry skin may not roast to the colour usually associated with other ovens to obtain a golden brown tone baste the skin with a FISH In a microwave oven fish can be prepared very quickly and with excellent results You can season it with a little oil or butter or not season it at all if you so prefer Cover the fish with clear sheet The skin is to be slit of course and filleted fish must be placed in a uniform fashion We recommend that you not use this oven to cook fish which has been dipped in egg batter prepared in a regular oven In return however the nutritional val ues and flavour of meat are retaine to an exceptional degree brush dipped in melted butter or margarine Cooking times for meat poultry and fish If you wish to make meat more tender we recommend that you add 1 2 of a cup of water at the start of the cooking process The times indicated on the chart timer knob vary in relation to your oven s output power The output power figure is printed on the oven door inside the Ay H symbol see page 6 900W 700W Standing Power i Food Quantity Level Time to be Time to be Notes ne se set minutes minutes minutes BEEF iii Meat loof 900 gr J 18 20 22 24 5 Meat loaf 800 gr d 15 20 20 25 together 500 grams
29. otherwise obstruct the air outlet holes In particular never place anything on the oven and check to be certain that the air and steam outlet slots located atop the oven are ALWAYS FREE 5 DO NOT remove the transparent film on the inner surface of the door 6 The majority of modern electronic appliances TV radio stereo systems etc are shielded from radio frequency RF signals Certain electronic appliances may not however be shielded from radio frequency signals deriving from a microwave oven You should therefore keep a distance of at least 1 2 metres between these appliances and the operating oven OUTPUT POWER The microwave output power is written on the rating plate placed on the rear side of the appliance see MICRO OUTPUT When you consult the tables always look up your oven s output power It will be useful also when you are consulting cookbooks intended for use with microwave ovens ONLY FOR SOME MODELS The microwave output power is also indicated mS inside this simbol placed on the oven door NS 5 ONLY FOR U K The letter indicates the heating category to which your oven belongs some pre cooked food packages frozen or chilled give heat ing instructions corresponding to the various categories Follow those instruc tions related to the category indicated for your oven The levels of intermediate power available are shown on page 4 This information will be useful for you to consult the prescription pads for
30. overed The covering of food also helps keep the oven clean on the inside Make sure when using clear films that they are suitable for microwave use USE THE MICROWAVE ONLY FUNCTION WHEN COOKING ON TWO LEVELS AT THE SAME TIME Only for models provided with a spacer wire rack By using the spacer grill with the microwave only function you can defrost reheat and cook foods at the same time even different dishes on two levels The special double microwave emission system makes possible in fact a perfect distribution of energy When you wish to cook two food dishes at the same time all you have to do is keep these basic rules in mind 1 The cooking times for food dishes cooked at the same time are different from those for the cooking of single dishes So always consult the reference table on page 12 Times for simultaneous cooking Potatoes 24 min above Goulash 48 min below Cooking times for single dishes Potatoes 10 14 min Goulash 35 40 min 2 careful to ALWAYS place on the SPACER WIRE RACK that food which requires less cookig time it will thus be easier to remove the upper pan Take the wire rack out and finish cooking the food underneath Upper food dish less time Spacer wire rack Lower food dish Turntable more time 3 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 be
31. p down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts seperately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1000 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 5 30 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri 9 to 12 Sat www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Indesit Company Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB 509IDL 04 06
32. paring a risotto dish in a microwave oven lies in the fact that you do not have to stir the rice constantly two or three times is enough The ingredients are placed in a container suitable for microwave ovens and covered with clear sheet lor about 300 gr of rice you need 750 gr of broth with the oven programmed ot top power for about 12 to 15 minutes In addition the rice will not stick to the bottom of its container and since it can be cooked in a tureen or some other such receptacle to be brought to the table you will not have to transfer that rice to a serving plate BROWNING The foodstuffs most difficult to brown while being cooked in a microwave oven are usually cutlets sca loppine and chicken breasts To obtain such a browning effect however you are advised to grease the outer portion with butter preferably combined with paprika You will find on the market sauces especially researched to give colour to foodstuffs cooked in a microwave oven In each and every case you must allow the meats or fish to be browned to absorb some fatty and colouring substances FRUIT AND BAKED GOODS Baked goods rise at lower oven power much more than then do with regular baking Since no crust is formed it is better to garnish the surface portions with cream or icing e g chocolate in addition you must keep the item being baked fully covered because such foodstuffs tend to dry out more quickly than those baked in a regular oven Fruit is to
33. rips 4 Red cabbage 500 gr u 7 8 9 10 Cutinto strips 4 Carrots 500 gr 9 10 11 12 Cut into same size pieces 4 Cauliflower 450 gr u 11 12 13 14 Separate into stalks 4 Celery 500 gr u 7 8 9 10 Separate into pieces 4 Eggplant 500 gr 6 7 8 9 Cut into cubes 4 Leek 500 gr 6 7 8 9 Cut into strips 4 Mushrooms 500 gr 6 7 8 9 Leave whole No water is nee 4 ded Onions 250 gr 5 6 7 8 Whole but of the same size 4 No water is needed Spinach 300 gr 6 7 8 9 Cover after having washed 4 and drained the leaves Peas 500 gr 10 11 12 13 4 Fennel 500 gr 12 13 14 15 Cut into quarters 4 Peppers 500 gr 9 10 11 12 Cut into pieces 4 Potatoes 500 gr 8 9 10 11 into same size pieces 4 Zucchini 500 gr 7 8 9 10 Cut into slices 4 N B The cooking times on this table are approximate and depend on the weight the temperature before cooking and the sturdiness as well as the constitution of the greens and vegetables SOUPS AND RICE Soups or broth usually require a smaller amount of liquid because the evaporation in microwave ovens is rather limited Because it is a dehydrating agent salt must be added only when the cooking is finished or during the standing time e is correct to say that the temperature required for cooking rice in a microwave oven as is true also for pasta is more or less the same as that needed to cook this foodstuff over a burner on a regular stove The advantage of pre
34. s able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use 5 Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open by tampering with the safety devices 6 Do not operate the oven if objects for any kind get stuck between the front panel of the oven and the door Always keep the inside of the door C clean using a damp cloth and non abrasive detergents Do not allow dirt or remains of food to accumulate between the front panel of the oven on the door Do not operate the oven if the supply cable or the plug is damaged as this may result in electric shocks If the supply cable has been damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the technical service centre or by a qualified person so as to avoid all risks If smoke is observed switch off or unplug the appliance and KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED in order to stifle any flames Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens In order to avoid overheating and the consequent risk of fire it is advisable to supervise the oven when cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic cardboard or other inflammable materials and when heating small quantities of food 10 Never place the turntable in water after it has ben heated for a long time The high thermal shock resulting would break the turntable 11 When cooking Only MICROWAVE you absolutely must not pre heat the oven without foodstuffs in it and you must not operate it when it is empty be
35. s 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 This will help you save valuable time will preparing foods Be careful about following the cooking times printed on frozen products because those times are not always 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 Defrosting times The times indicated on the chart timer knob vary in relation to your oven s output power The output power figure is printed on the oven door inside the A H symbol see page 6 900W 700W output power output power Standing Quantity Time to be to be Notes set set minutes minutes minutes MEAT Roasts pork beef veal 1 kg 15 17 18 20 20 etc Steaks cutlets meat slices 200 gr 2 4 5 7 5 Stew goulash 500 gr 6 8 9 11 10 Ground meat 500 gr 6 8 9 11 15 250 3 5 6 8 10 Hamburger 200 gr 3 5 6 8 10 Sausages 300 gr 5 7 8 10 10 POULTRY Duck turke 1 5 kg 25 28 29 33 the end of the rest period wash 20 Whole du 1 5 kg 25 28 29 33 hot water to remove possible ice 20 Cut up chicken 500 gr 6 8 9 11 10 Chicken breasts 300 gr 6 8 9 11 10 VEGETABLES Cubed eggplant 500 gr 9 11 12 14 5 Cut up peppers 500 gr 8 10 11
36. se of the xem appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local autho rity or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference N B This oven has been designed to defrost heat and cook food in the home It must never be used for other purposes modified or tampered with in any way 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 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 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 WARNING Accessible parts may become hot during use Young children should be kept away The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child i
37. ts flicking ADVICE ON USING YOUR OVEN CORRECTLY Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation found in nature under the form of light waves e g sunlight Inside the oven these waves penetrate food from all directions and heat up the water fatty and sugar molecules Heat is produced very quickly only in the food itself whereas the container being used warms up indirectly by means of heat given off by the heated food This prevents food from sticking to its container so you can use very little fatty sub stance or in some cases no fat at all during the cooking process Therefore cooking in a microwave oven is con sidered to be healthy and good for one s diet And in contrast to traditional methods cooking in a microwave foodstuffs are less dehydrated lose less of their nutritional value and retain more of their original flavour Basic rules for correct cooking with a microwave oven 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 In order to set cooking times correctly remember in referring to the charts on the following pages that when you increase the amount of foodstuffs the cooking time must likewise be proportionately increased and vice versa It is important to respect the standing times standing time means that period during which the food must be left to rest after being cooked so as to allow an even greater spreading of the temperature within The temperature of meat for example will rise about 5
38. ttery as long as they do not have decorations or metal parts gilded borders handles feet Heat resistant plastic containers can also be used but only for Microwave Only cooking If you are still doubtful about using a particular container you can perform a simple test Place the empty container in the oven for 30 seconds at maximum power Microwave Only function If the container is still cold or only slightly warm it is suitable for microwave cooking If it is very hot or gives out sparks it is not suitable For short heating periods you may use paper napkins cardboard trays and plastic throwaway plates as a base As far as shape and size are concerned it is absolutely essential that containers be such as to allow the turntable to rotate In order to use large size rectangular containers which may not be able to rotate inside the cooking cavity you can remove the spindle B from its housing to prevent the turntable D moving Bear in mind that to be assured of good results when carrying this out you must stir the food and turn the container around several times during the cooking process Containers made of metal wood recycled kitchen paper cane and plate glass are not suitable for use in microwave ovens The metal rack supplied with your microwave have been fully tested for safe use You should remember too that since microwaves heat the food and not the glassware earthenware or similar containers for
39. ven must be lengthened Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins The lower the food s initial tem perature the longer the time needed for heating Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers In any event howev er such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long Heating times The times indicated on the chart timer knob vary in relation to your oven s output power The output power figure is printed on the oven door inside xH symbol see page 6 900W 700W 9 output power output power Type Quantity level time min time min Notes SOFTENING FOOD 4 Chocolate icing 100 gr hor 4 5 5 6 Putona plate Mix the icing once Butter 50 70 gr 0 5 0 10 0 7 0 12 CHILLED FOOD INITIAL TEMP 5 8 C UP TO 20 30 C Yoghurt 125 gr 0107 0115 9 120 177 Remove metal foil Baby s bottle 240 gr 0 25 0 30 0 35 0 40 Heat the baby s bottle without the teat and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform Check the temperature of the contents before use With milk at room temperature the heating time is lower To avoid risk of fire when using dried milk please stir evenly Please use already sterilized milk CHILLED PRECOOKED FOOD INITIAL TEMP 5 8 C UP TO APPROX 70 C Packet of lasagne or of pasta with filling Packet of meat with and or vegetables Packet of fish and or
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