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1. t MW33N H Cooking with your microwave Instruction booklet Hotpont Creda Cannon USERS HANDBOOK MW33 Batch x2030x MAC MAIN 530MW33 in the interest of consumer safety this part should only be fitted by a suitably qualified person with the machine disconnected from the mains supply Safety Safety Smoke and fire In the event of smoke or fire switch off the oven and leave the door closed to contain any flames Carefully follow cooking instructions for food with a high sugar or fat content such as Christmas pudding or fruit cake The sugar or fat can overheat and in some cases catch fire In the event of a fire switch off the oven and leave the door closed to contain any flames Delayed boiling Take extra care when handling drinks heated in the microwave Always stir liquids before during and after cooking and allow them to stand before serving they can come to the boil even after the microwave has finished heating Baby food and drink Always stir or shake feeding bottles and baby food jars and check the temperature before feeding to the baby Door Do not use the oven if the door or door seals are damaged Have the oven repaired by a qualified repairer Do not attempt to operate the oven while the door is open by tampering with the safety devices Do not let dirt or food residue build up between the front of the oven and the oven door Repairs and se
2. Press the microwave button once The oven automatically selects 5 the maximum l power level Microwave Getrost Clock Ta ooi NL Lg ma NG met Powar 24 Min TE a Choose the power level you want to cook on by sheers pressing the power button Each press of the ee rere fe r act cee button reduces the power level as shown in the table opposite There are five different power levels tnt Set the cooking time Peg B Sa pe You can use the time adjust knob to The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the Tr alter the cooking time at any time cooking time in 10 second increments up to 3 minutes during cooking in 30 second increments from 3 minutes to 15 minutes and in 60 second increments from 15 minutes to 59 minutes 14 Press start The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly You can open the door to check on your food at any time during cooking If your food is done press the stop clear button If the food is not done close the door and press the start button to begin cooking again When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end will appear on the display Open the door and take out the food the time will appear ae Ns a PROGRAMME COOK Time Adjust e 4 A Choosing a suitable power setting Your microwave has five power settings Always choose the setting that s best suited to the food you want t
3. Use oven gloves when handling hot foil containers Do not completely cover food with foil The microwave energy cannot pass through the foil so the food won t cook Do not let aluminium foil touch the inside of the oven Do not use more than one piece of foil in the oven at the same time Using aluminium foil Foil container bureau If you have any queries about using foil containers in microwave ovens you can call the Foil Container Bureau free on 0800 413 295 25 26 Safety Using your oven safely As with any cooking appliance make sure that you use your microwave oven safely Preparing food for babies Always be very careful when preparing food and drink for babies and small children Avoid scalding by allowing a standing time before testing the temperature of food and drink Take extra care when warming milk in baby bottles Narrow necked bottles can burst if overheated in a microwave oven Remove the teat from the baby bottle before using the bottle in a microwave oven If the teat is left on the bottle heat can t escape and the bottle could burst Safe use of your microwave Use your microwave for food preparation only Never use it for drying cloths sterilising or other non food purposes Use containers that are wider at the top than at the bottom In microwaves liquids can heat to above their boiling point without bubbling When the liquid is lifted out
4. Take the rack out and finish cooking the food underneath e Pay attention to the indications and recommendation in the table opposite In particular always check to be sure that the food being reheated is very hot before removing it from the oven woo stapes oi i doe ns ola tool nananana Cooking on two levels chart Fema Cooking on two levels paree Ng Process Type Pan Quantity Power Time Notes san EE E E eee ses ances position MINES casa i Defrost Ground meat above 500g defrost 20 Turn over after 15 minutes Stand Ground meat DEION canara tt eee DSTO aaaea At eee for afurther 13 MINULE pono Teg Chicken pieces above 500g defrost 24 Pull meat apart during defrosting Hint L L A EN below 5009 defrost ANIE Stand for a further 15 minutes Sv Cauliflower above 450g defrost 22 Stand for 5 to 10 minutes ray APO a ENDALIG the Whole fish below 500g defrost 22 Stand for 5 to 10 minutes times set out in this table If in S a ae ame i wre sta puiguln EE obec cee taa sc adesued ig in astysessescalssvenwel abuts Geeteddescd 0 sac ndeeh vdedvacevenestoeduvedioescvooucteoedaasbgiguvecsegetaad gas cleveses coasaNwen dpbye tweens A deete ve E er vngaiteiny sores T eee ves deeelye see cate aaa doubt check that the food Reheat Meat single above 150g 5 6 Cover the food with plastic wrap being reheated is very hot Vegetables single below 2509 a nannies OF earns AS above een vans before removing it from the Plate of lasagna above 500g
5. is dry before you put it 24 a back in the oven Wash the rotating ring in Use warm soapy water to wash the warm water Don t use rack and dry thoroughly very hot water which could make it warp 24 Using aluminium foil in your microwave It s safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as long as you follow these safety guidelines As with all metal microwave energy can t pass through foil but provided that you keep the foil away from the side of the oven it won t cause sparks and there won t be any damage to your oven Using foil is a good way of shielding parts of food that you don t want to cook as quickly as others perhaps where the food is narrower and would otherwise overcook Place the foil over the area you want to shield taking care that the foil won t touch the sides of the oven when the turntable rotates Only use one piece of foil at a time so that you don t get sparks between the separate pieces Follow these guidelines when using foil in your microwave Remove foil lids from containers before using in the microwave Some lids are made of card with a foil covering these should be removed too Use a microwave safe transparent lid if possible Stir food during cooking if the container has a lid or film cover Always use the glass turntable Use shallow containers with a large surface area Do not use containers that are more than 1 25in 3 5cm deep
6. 5 9 As above oven Plate of lasagna below 0O o E E EEE ET AS above nnn Meat single above 150g 5 6 As above PEES Plate of lasagna below 500 AS BOVE coon Cooking Potatoes above 500g 5 10 Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Potatoes n below 5009 n ees L EET Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Carrots above 500g 5 8 Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Carrots oni tradi leren sd below 500g Se eee emer Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Sliced fish above 400g 5 Va Cover the food with plastic wrap Courgettes below AL ne EI i EIA Leave whole and cover with wrap Whole fish above 200g 5 7 Cover the food with plastic wrap Courgettes below 4759 AT E TOO Leave whole and cover with wrap Whole fish above 200g 5 7 Cover the food with plastic wrap Whole fish below 200 D RENIE Cover the food with plastic wrap Potatoes above 500g 5 10 Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Goulash below EEI ee crete After 24 mins remove wire rack Rice above 300g 5 22 Cover with plastic wrap and stir HAIE Cabbage below 5009 OS ate NOT Leave whole and cover with wrap Peas above 500g 5 9 Cover the food with plastic wrap Brussels sprouts below S00G UATE E ET Cover the food with plastic wrap Meatloaf above 500g 5 23 Turn over at 15 minutes Potatoes ooo below col E I EEEE Cover with plastic wrap Sausages above 300g 5 11 As above Sausages below a E er POO xs ose susete S Stew above 700g 5 28 As above Pork roast below 700g 5 28 Turn over at 18 minutes 37 Coo
7. display shows the correct hour press clock More Hint Hee it is possible to display the current time whilst cooking Press the clock button the si CN in Nog H gt j Microwave arent Line well lasn for 3 Press the clock button for a second time 0 will flash Peagi seconds after which time it on the minutes display ee eee will return to the cooking cycle Microwave Detrost Clock time Sa l Follow step two above to adjust the minutes When the CP DC Bee display shows the right time press clock Hois lee Your oven shows the click whenever it s not being used poh gt 2 gt Hint oS Whenever you unplug the microwave or there is a powercut the clock will flash the display 12 00 Child lock To prevent unwanted or accidental use of the oven the electronic control unit is fitted with two safety devices start button block and cooking time modification block 7 N 3 Sa A K oe pr Start button block press the stop clear button to clear any microwave settings PROGRAMME COOK atest Press the start button for 5 seconds you will hear a beep i a STOPICLEAR START The start button is now disabled and it is not possible Cee pos to cook with the oven Cae a ese ie Press stop clear to clear any settings then the start s ox button again for 5 seconds until you hear a beep to cancel the start button block function Cooking time modi
8. of the oven the movement can make it boil and bubble up out of the container with the danger of scalding Using containers that are wider at the top than at the bottom can help to prevent this from happening Only heat popcorn which is labelled for microwave use Always stir liquids before during and after cooking and allow them to stand before serving This gives the liquid an even temperature and helps to prevent it from boiling after it has been taken out of the microwave Carefully follow cooking instructions for food with a high sugar or fat content such as Christmas pudding or fruit cake The sugar or fat can overbeat and in some cases catch fire In the event of a fire switch off the oven and leave the door closed to contain any flames Never use the oven when it is empty It s a good idea to leave a cup of water inside the oven at all times in case someone should accidentally switch it on Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying The oil could overheat and catch fire Do not leave a conventional meat thermometer in food during cooking Remove the food from the oven before testing the temperature and remember to remove the thermometer before you put the food back in the microwave Do not use metal objects in the microwave These include e metal cooking utensils e metal plates or trays e wire twist ties e crockery with metal trims Never leave the oven unattended during
9. oreeeeefereeeesnnnr Starts the cooking or defrosting cycle Stop Clear button Stops the cooking cycl and cancels any settings you ve made Time adjust knob ee More mannan FOF Selecting and changing time settings Po eerere aie tin ace aneerpornerotannanacconeneneconononannmmnanmnnnrsestseneneetseceassennsnsnsarnsarentemeannnnnnntns Unpacking ee Safety Moisture Don t allow your oven to be exposed to rain moisture or dust Care for youngsters temperature of food or drink before giving it to babies or children Never allow children to play with the oven Service Leave service and maintenance to qualified repairers Don t remove any fixed covers as this could expose dangerous voltages Power Your oven is supplied with an approved 13 amp fused mains plug Always use a 13 amp BS 1362 approved fuse Never use this plug without the fuse cover Ka oN ee eae a Dal gelato ag e Unpacking Setting the clock Press the clock button once 12 00 will flash on the L hour display Hint e e Pee aa po U Microwave Selrost Check tf F Dri i pe ee jr serena on The time format of the Pe 23 oven is 24 hour 1 e 3 35pm te oe a lt a H GwE will show in the display as ae gt 15 35 Ce Poa me g Set the desired time by turning the time adjust knob ec ae anti clockwise less backwards in time and clockwise more forwards in time i When the
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12. Yoghurt 1259 5 Baby feeding bottle 240ml 5 Instructions Put in a dish No need to stir Put in a dish stir once Put in a dish No need to stir Remove any metal tops Reheat without the teat and shake before use Milk at room temperature takes a shorter time Mixed dried milk should be stirred thoroughly Check the temperature before use Chilled precooked foods initial temperature 5 8 C up to approximate 70 C For foods to be heated to a temperature of 70 C remove from foil packaging and put onto plate from which it is to be eaten Cover with film or an upturned plate For precooked frozen foods to be heated to a temperature of 70 C remove from foil packaging and put onto plate from which it is to be eaten Cover with film or an upturned plate Place any raw food in a microwave container and cover Stir after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stir after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stir after reheating to distribute heat evenly Cover the soup with an upturned plate Stir after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stir after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stir after reheating to distribute heat evenly Lasagna or stuffed pasta 400g 5 4 6 Meat with rice and or veg 400g 5 4 6 Fish and or veg 300g 5 3 5 Plate of meat and or veg 400g 5 5 7 Plate of cannelloni or lasagna 400g 5 5 7 Plate of fish and or rice 300g 5 4 6 Frozen foods initial temperature 18 20 C up to approximate 70 C Lasagna or stuffed pas
13. ail with foil cover Vegetables Asparagus Green beans Broccoli Brussels sprouts White cabbage Red cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Leek Mushrooms Onions Spinach Peas Baked potatoes Baked potatoes Baked potatoes New potatoes Old potatoes Courgette Nut cake Viennese torte Pineapple cake Apple cake Coffee cake Zabaione Cut in to 2 cm pieces and cover Cut into pieces and cover Separate into individual florets Leave whole and cover Cut into strips and cover Cut into strips and cover Cut into same size pieces and cover Separate into stalks and cover Separate into pieces and cover Cut into strips and cover Leave whole and cover No water Whole but same size No water Cover after washing leaves Cover Leave to stand 5 Leave to stand 5 Leave to stand 5 Cut into same size pieces and cover Cut into same size pieces and cover Cut into slices and cover PAHAPHHPHHPHAHRHAHAS oo Oo AHA Mix pineapple pieces Mix with a whisk every 30 seconds Cooked pears Cooked apples n ul Cut into quarters Cut into quarters QW WW Microwave reheating chart e We recommend that you heat foodstuffs to a temperature of at least 70 C the food must be piping hot Softening Food Food Quantity Settings Time minutes 10 15 seconds 20 30 seconds Chocolate 100g 3 Icing 100g 3 Butter 50 70g gt Chilled food initial temperature of 5 8 C up to approximate 20 30 C
14. anies and microwave manufacturers have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre cooked food 10 Steam When you microwave food steam is created as water in the food heats up and evaporates The steam formed during microwave cooking is entirely safe It has to escape from the microwave to prevent pressure from building up inside the oven It does this through the vents on the back of the oven and from around the door Condensation As the steam cools you may find the condensation gathers in small pools inside your microwave and on the work surface beneath the door and vents Always dry the oven after cooking foods with a high moisture content Your microwave is designed to let steam escape from the vents and around the door without microwave energy escaping There is no danger of microwave energy escaping with the steam a Introducing microwave _ cooking Coo ee es 11 Introducing microwave cooking Safety For your safety the microwave stops if the oven door is opened during cooking Press the start button to continue the cooking cycle 12 Checking your microwave Check your microwave is working after unpacking and whenever you think it might not be working properly Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on top of the ring The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle You must always use the t
15. around the edge Even this trim can cause sparks Safety aN Never use scratched cracked or damaged glass in a microwave Damaged glass can explode Introducing microwave cooking More about getting the most from microwave Cooking Microwave heating categories Your oven has been tested and labelled to meet the government s voluntary agreement on the reheating of pre cooked food Remember 900W is the power of the oven Always check that the food is evenly cooked and piping hot before you serve it E is the cooking band for your oven Check the cooking times for band E on the food s packaging to see how long it should be cooked for Three wavy lines show that this oven has been tested to meet the agreement To Microwave Remove muter packaging v To Microwave from Frozen Remove cuter Pierce fim Hd SEVERAL TIMES oo packaging Merce film id SEVERAL THES Race on a microwaveable plate Heaton o Place ont a mictowaveatie plate Heat ort fist power Turn cei tenugh heating full power Turn halfway through heating i Heating Wattage Cateuory RECTOR Wattage BEC FOS REraites BAARS Minutes l Minutes The heating characteristics and output power levels of microwave ovens are usually calculated using a relatively large portion of food a 1000 gram load IEC 705 but many packs of pre cooked food are sold in smaller packs often about 350 grams The government in partnership with food comp
16. cisely set the the time adjust knob defrosting time in 10 second increments up to 3 minutes in 30 second increments from 3 minutes to 15 minutes and in 60 second increments from 15 minutes to 59 minutes Press the microwave button to select microwave cooking lt Microwave Defrost Clock Power TEU St Min one Sy aa Th Aw a ae wt 22 Advanced features Microwave Set the cooking time cook 1 Defrost The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the cooking time in 10 second increments up to 3 minutes in 30 second increments from 3 minutes to 15 minutes and in 60 second increments from 15 minutes to 59 minutes Choose the power level you want to cook on by eal pressing the power button There are five different Microwaxe Oatrost Clack power levels ek en If you require a second cooking time cook 2 repeat steps 4 5 and 6 Hint K Do if you do not specify which Make power level you require the ae oven will automatically operate Press the start button The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable HOMER GAT f eee alee sei at full power rotates to help the food defrost cook evenly When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word a _ end will appear on the display Open the door and take out eee TWN the food the clock will appear 23 Cleaning Cleaning your microwave Cleaning your oven each time you use
17. cooking instructions Halfway through cooking turn the meat over to allow both sides to cook a At the end of the cooking time cover the meat and leave it to stand for about 5 to 10 minutes Standing time allows the centre of the meat to continue to finish cooking without overcooking the outside Vegetables Microwave cooking is ideal for vegetables flavours are more distinct colours are brighter and more nutrients are retained Prepare your vegetables as normal Try to cut them to roughly equal sizes and spread them out in the dish so that they all cook evenly Arrange whole or halved vegetables such as potatoes in a circle with centre open Keep as much space as possible between each vegetable Pierce any vegetables that have a skin Place tender vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli with the more tender parts towards the centre Add the minimum of water about 2 4 tbsp is normally enough Some vegetables will cook in their own moisture Add salt according to taste apo e o a a ss SS Cover the dish with a lid or microwave cling film always pierce the film to let steam escape Place the dish onto the glass turntable Shake or stir during cooking Leave the vegetables covered for the full standing time Standing time allows the centre of the vegetables to continue to cook without overcooking the outside Poultry Remove the giblets and any metal clamps and pr
18. d starting temperature of food will all affect how long it takes to cook just as it does with a conventional oven Use your judgement along with the recipe to check whether food has been cooked properly _Why do I get condensation on the inside of the oven door Condensation is perfectly normal especially when you re cooking food with a high moisture content such as potatoes Does the microwave energy get through the window on the door No The door has a special metal screen with holes in that lets you see inside but stops microwave energy from getting out Steam comes out of the side of the door and vents Can microwave energy get out too No The door and vents are carefully designed to let steam out during cooking but keep microwave energy in The gaps are not big enough for microwave energy to escape What happens if the microwave is switched on while the oven is empty The microwave will be damaged Don t switch the microwave on when there s nothing inside the oven It s a good idea to keep a cup of water in the oven just in case someone accidentally starts the microwave Why won t the oven light come on Open the door If the light doesn t come on the bulb has probably blown Call a qualified repairer don t try to change the bulb yourself There are sparks inside the oven when I use the microwave Will this cause any damage Yes Make sure that you are not using any metal ute
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20. eals boy EEE Pop Corn Frozen Meals Patalses The table opposite gives advice for cooking the different types of food ae oe i oo Plated Mais PROGRAMME COOK Press your chosen programme cook button again to choose the number of servings length of time you want eee seid TER Poo STORICLEAR O ULU START L Each time you press the button the time is adjusted accordingly prin Lae _ C gt T Ne ae Press Start ee L PROGRAMME COOK The oven light comes on during cooking and the Pade a eae STOPICLEAR START turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly ae aa ee When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word nee oe er Adjust e end will appear on the display Open the door and take out SE a N o Ae NS the food the clock will appear 18 Programme cook type Presses What it does Suggestions Drinks 1 Reheat 1 small coffee cup 60cc After reheating the liquid stir well to spread 2 Reheat 2 small coffee cups 120cc the temperature evenly 3 Reheat 1 large cup 200cc from chilled 4 Reheat 1 soup dish 300cc from chilled Potatoes 1 Cook 200g of potatoes Wash potatoes thoroughly in their jackets 2 Cook 400g of potatoes pierce them and put them on the turntable 3 Cook 600g of potatoes n E S O A a Plated meals chilled 1 Reheat 100g of chilled dishes Suitable for cooked portions of food preserved 2 Reheat 250g of chilled meat in the refrigerator on the plate t
21. efrosting time in 10 second increments up to 3 minutes l in 30 second increments from 3 minutes to 15 minutes and l in 60 second increments from 15 minutes to 59 minutes rens PROGRAMME COOK Press the start button a ween cease EA ara STOPICLEAR START of The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable rotates to help the food defrost evenly co When defrosting finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end will appear on the display Open the door and take out the food the clock will appear f F Defrost settings a 9 3 Automatic defrosting Ge of food Quantity Defrost time Instructions Standing time minutes minutes Meat Roasts pork veal etc 1kg 17 22 Turn over halfway through defrosting 20 Steaks chops 200g 2 6 5 Stew goulash 500g 9 13 10 Hint Minced a ape Defrosting can be used in two eee 50 i 3 7 10 Stage cooking As food should hie gers gt a always be fully defrosted before GL ST Lc ees e Geese fete cet ete aac La ros ented tg ns es ee etna ae it s cooked we recommend that Poultry you always check the food Duck turkey 1 5kg 25 28 Turn the poultry over halfway through When the 20 before the second stage of Whole chicken 1 5kg 25 28 standing time is over wash under warm water to 20 cooking starts especially for Chicken portions 500g 9 13 remover any ice 10 meat and poultry Chicken breast 300g 7 11 10 Vegetables Frozen vegetables are better cooked from
22. en Choose a flat work surface for your microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires and away from anywhere that s very cold You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking it is not designed to be built in Plug your oven into a standard household electrical socket 240 volt 13 amp rated Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipment plugged in Slot the turntable spindle into its hole in the bottom middle of your oven Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable on top of the ring The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the microwave Display Shows the clock cooking power level and cooking category ene Control panel The oven beeps when you choose a setting on the control panel gt PSS he aan J Microwave Defrost q Clock button For setting and p changing the clock Spacer rack Auto buttons For auto defrosting _ reheating and cooking Glass turntable 1 min button For quick start cooking Power button For setting the oven power Programme cook Selects the power and cooking time settings for you Pop Corn Frozen Meals Potatoes Turntable ring Turntable spindle STOP CLEAR START Start button j sj
23. en Meals Potatoes 4 Peas rns ha ee i Press the 1 min button repeatedly to add further 30 w nas j ee j Microwave Detrost Clock seconds to your cooking time up to a maximum of 6 a ea Cy minutes Power LiMn E C i U Pop Com Frozen Meals Potatoes o gt Using the microwave a S i l easel iinet Hint PROGRAMME COOK Press Start The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable If you do not open the rotates to help the food cook evenly ain eee door or press stop clear when gt end is displayed your When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word SE oa ee ave aes a ae stop Hee a end will appear on the display Open the door and take out i Adjust automatically Press stop clear the food the clock will appear oor to return the display to the clock 17 programme cooking Programme cooking With programme cooking you don t need to set the power or time your oven sets them for you Press stop clear to clear any settings that have already been made ae See 3 q PROGRAMME COOK Make sure that any containers you use are ovenproof and will not melt Eo CS ty i STOP CLEAR L START in the oven me are a A vp i Time i Adjust s gt ete Pee PARS a Press the programme cook button for the type of food you want to Bae ae hy cook There are five types of instant cook drinks pop corn frozen D meals potatoes and plated m
24. epare the poultry as you would normally Always make sure that poultry is fully defrosted before you start to cook Prick the skin and lightly brush with vegetable oil You don t need to use any oil if it is a self basting bird poea ateste oreveviitenerenarevannapsnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn son Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking Hint Remernber that size and shape effect cooking time Larger portions take longer than smaller portions and larger vegetables take longer than smaller vegetables Safety Cy Be careful when you uncover cooked vegetables as steam burns 31 Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking Always make sure that poultry is fully cooked before serving Pierce the thickest part of the meat with a sharp knife if the juice runs clear and the meat is firm the meat is cooked Hint Remember that size and shape effect cooking time Larger portions take longer than smaller portions and larger cuts take longer than smaller ones 32 Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate Put the rack into the oven on the glass turntable and follow the cooking instructions Use the weight of the bird when stuffed to calculate the cooking time Turn the meat halfway through the cooking time to allow both sides to cook evenly If you don t turn it poultry can cook unevenly because of its irregular shape At the end of the cooking time cover the meat and lea
25. fication block press the stop clear button to clear any microwave settings PROGRAMME COOK Press the stop clear button for 5 seconds you will STOPICLEAR START hear a beep The amount of cooking time set cannot now ees peers be altered tampered with once the start button has aoe at et i Fimea been pressed and the oven is operating aist eee Press stop clear to clear any settings then the Sg a stop clear button again for 5 seconds until you hear a beep to cancel the cooking time modification block function Microwave leakage If your oven is operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this booklet it should give you many years of trouble free service It has been tested for safety to the relevant British Standards by a NAMAS approved lab You should not be at any risk by using it You can arrange for your microwave to be checked in future years to ensure that it is continuing to work safely You should always have your microwave checked if it is dropped or damaged eo Unpacking Introducing microwave cooking Introducing microwave cooking Always remember the basic safeguards you d follow when using any cooking equipment or handling hot food This page gives some of the basic guidelines for microwave cooking If you re unfamiliar with using a microwave there s more information at the back of this guide Cooking with a microwave Coo
26. frozen and therefore do not require defrosting first Fish Fillets 300g 5 9 Turn the fish over halfway through defrosting 7 Slices 400g 6 10 Fish is better cooked from frozen if it does not 7 Whole 500g 8 12 require further preparation 7 Prawns shrimps 400g 6 10 7 Milk Dairy products Butter 250g 2 6 Remove the aluminium foil or the metal parts should 10 Cheese 250g 3 7 not be completely defrosted Observe the standing time 15 Cream 200m 5 9 Removed from the container and placed in a dish 5 Bread 2 medium sized rolls 1509 1 2 Put the bread directly onto the turntable 3 4 medium sized rolls 300g 2 4 3 Sliced bread 250g 2 4 3 Whole wheat bread 2509 2 4 3 Fruit Strawberries prunes cherries currants apricots 500g 8 10 Mix 2 or 3 times 10 Raspberries 300g 5 7 10 Blackberries 250g 3 5 6 S 21 Automatic defrosting and cooking sequence Food can be defrosted and cooked without needing to reset your microwave You may defrost cook cook 1 cook 2 defrost cook 1 cook 2 Advanced features Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been ees ce eee TEE PROGRAMME COOK _STOPICLEAR START i Press the defrost button to select auto defrosting coa Detrosi The display with flash 0 00 and the defrost indicator will highlight Microwave Defrost Etoc k LILAS Pome jima ae Set the defrosting time mer araea a The time adjust knob allows you to pre
27. gnetic Compatibility Dimensions shown are approximate Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications without prior notice Electrical Supply WARNING This appliance must be earthed Fuses Your appliance comes fitted with a plug and a 13A fuse If you need to replace the fuse only those rated at 13A and ASTA approved to BS1362 should be used Changing the Plug Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does not fit your socket WARNING To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the discarded plug into a socket anywhere else IMPORTANT WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE Green Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you change the plug the colour of wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colour of the markings identifying terminals in the plug You should therefore wire it as shown Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered from Hotpoint Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Brown Live a A amp fuse Blue Neutra 4 5 Cord grip if you have damaged the existing lead or require a longer one a charge will be made It is strongly advised that this work is carried out by a qualified electrician directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatability 89 336 EEC amp 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC
28. h a clean dry dressing Do not use creams oils or lotions Fire in the event of fire 1 Keep the oven door closed 2 Turn off the power 3 Unplug from mains 27 Questions and answers 28 Why doesn t food seem to cook Check that e the cooking time has been set e the door is closed e the power socket is not overloaded causing a fuse to blow Why does the food seem undercooked or overcooked Check that e the correct cooking time has been set e the correct power setting has been used How can stop eggs from popping When you bake or poach eggs in the microwave the yolk can sometimes pop as steam builds up inside it You can stop the egg from popping by piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking Never cook eggs that are still in their shells Questions and answers _ Why is it so important that I allow standing time after cooking With microwave cooking many foods build up enough heat inside them to continue cooking even after they ve been taken out of the oven Because microwave cooking works from the outside of food inwards standing time lets you cook the centre of the food just right without the outside being overcooked Why does my oven sometimes take longer to cook than it says in the recipe First check that the oven was set just as the recipe said Cooking times and heat settings are suggestions to help prevent overcooking but differences in the weight size shape an
29. he one from or meat vegetables which the food is to be eaten The food must 3 Reheat 250g of chilled pasta or never be covered For pre cooked dishes in lasagna packets remove the food from the tubs packets and place on a plate Frozen meals 1 Reheat 1 frozen pizza of 300g Place the frozen meal directly on the turntable Pop Corn 1 Cook 100g packet of popcorn for Follow instructions written on the box closely microwaves and place it on the turntable a programme cooking Og a a Hint If you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically 19 Automatic defrosting Hint You can alter the defrosting time with the time adjust knob 20 Automatic defrosting Defrosting with the defrost feature If you know the weight of the food you need to defrost you can select the defrosting time using the chart opposite pop PROGRAMME COOK Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been pod made Ran Sete aE ee i _STOPICLEAR START x ee A amp Siia Time es Adjust f memantine Press the defrost button to select auto defrosting sree The display will flash 0 00 and the defrost indicator will aaas Detrosi Qoc highlight CRC O C coe ee ae eS Power Cc gt Set the defrosting time The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the l d
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31. it will help to prevent stubborn marks that can be difficult to clean Keep the front of the Be careful not to spill oven clean so that the water into the vents Unplug the oven before door can close eae cleaning the power lead Wipe with a damp cloth and leave to dry before plugging it back in The oven walls are specially coated properly Use a soft cloth to wipe off any splashes or a paper towel to mop up any spills AGP Wipe off grease with a damp cloth and then dry thoroughly As with any oven if grease is left to accumulate it can smoke and even catch fire Make sure you keep the grids clean Clean behind aw the door ledge E Check that the door Use warm soapy water to Unplug your oven catches are clean clean the outside of the before you clean it oven Don t use abrasive Keep the inside of the door clean with a damp cloth Use pads or powders that warm soapy water for stubborn marks and dry thoroughly could scratch the surface The inside of the door has a special coating and must not be cleaned with abrasive pads or cleaning powders Treat the turntable as you would any glass plate After you ve used it for more than 15 minutes allow it to cool down before you use it again Don t wash the turntable in very hot water that could crack it Do not use alcohol ammonia based detergents abrasive pads or powders to clean the outside of the door Make sure the turntable
32. king guidelines Microwave defrosting 38 Microwave defrosting For a defrosting chart see page 15 e 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 e Certain foods such as greens vegetables and fish do not have to be completely defrosted before you begin cooking them e 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 e While defrosting meat and fish lose their liquid content It is recommended therefore that you defrost such items in a tray or basin e 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 e 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 Specification k Specification Input 230 240V AC 50Hz 900 Watts IEC 705 rating standard 1988 measured 520mm wide x 305mm high x 400mm deep 322mm wide x 218mm high x 331mm deep Gross weight 18 3kg approx Complies with EEC directive 89 336 and 92 31 relating to Electroma
33. king with a microwave is much faster than conventional cooking and whilst you should make sure that food is fully cooked you should be careful not to overcook it If you re cooking a number of individual foods at the same time such as baked potatoes or small cakes arrange them evenly on the turntable so that they cook evenly Never stack food in your microwave Meat and poultry which is cooked for 15 minutes or more will brown lightly in its own fat Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour p Microwaves can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important Always stir from the outside towards the centre evenly It s also a good idea to turn chops and chicken pieces especially if they contain the bone Strips of aluminium foil can be used to cover the thinner pieces of food to stop them overcooking before the thicker parts of the food have had a chance to cook Use the foil sparingly and wrap around the food or container carefully to stop it touching the inside of the oven which could cause sparks Microwave ovens cook food using microwaves that are similar to naturally occurring radio waves Normally these waves would fade as they disappeared into the atmosphere but in a microwave oven they are concentrated onto food causing it to heat up Microwave energy can t pass through metal so they can t escape from inside your microwa
34. nsils and that your containers don t have a metal trim You must not use metal in your microwave except foil when you cook Light is showing through the vents and door Does this mean the microwave energy can escape No It s normal for the light to be visible and is nothing to be concerned about Why do get interference on my TV and radio when I use the microwave Microwave ovens use radio waves similar to those received by TVs and radios You can lessen the interference by moving your microwave further away from the TV or radio pee a N Questions and answers 29 Cooking guidelines Always make sure that meat is fully cooked before serving Hint Remember that size and shape effect cooking time Larger portions take longer than smaller portions and larger cuts take longer than smaller ones 30 Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking e Use the cooking times and food quantities as a guide The more food you are cooking the longer you should cook it for e Cook in microwave safe containers e Check that the oven is cool before using plastic containers especially if you ve just been using the grill or convection oven e If you use cling film to cover your food turn back a corner or pierce the film before you begin to cook Meat Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate Put the rack into the oven on the glass turntable and follow the
35. o cook This table shows the power settings oe nr rrreenmarenannnnncncaenennnncceen a scscececnsensenssseeseesereeeseuees erate erenaam Using the microwave Ng pee re es pee Hint if you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically Press stop clear to return the display to the clock 15 Using the microwave oS ss Se aa ee Starting and stopping cooking It is possible to check the progress of the cooking at any time by opening the door and inspecting the food This interrupts the emission of microwaves and the oven stops working until the door is closed again Should it be necessary for any reason to suspend the cooking without opening the door press the stop clear button once a second press will cancel the set time To restart cooking press the start button 16 Quick start cooking This function is useful when heating small amounts of food or drink or for adding an extra minute when cooking time has already elapsed Make sure the glass turntable and turntable ring are inside the oven Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been PROGRAMME COOK made lt n itnn STOPICLEAR i l Press the 1 min button The display will flash 1 00 and pae Defrost Microwave Oelras Clack the microwave indicator will highlight i f f Pop Corn Froz
36. rvice Do not remove any covers or attempt to carry out repairs or service Contact a qualified repairer Cooking containers Use open containers to heat food and drink Pressure can build up in sealed containers causing them to explode Eggs Do not cook eggs in their shells Pressure can build up in the shell causing the egg to explode Pre heating You must not pre heat the oven i e without any foodstuffs in the oven or use it without first placing some foodstuff inside it potentially dangerous sparks can be caused when the oven is used when empty Contents Unpacking and getting ready Introducing microwave cooking Using the microwave Programme cooking Automatic defrosting Advanced features Cleaning your microwave Using aluminium foil in your microwave Using your oven safely Questions and answers Cooking guidelines Specification Electrical supply page 4 page amp page 14 page 18 page 20 page 22 page 24 page 25 page 26 page 28 page 30 page 39 page 39 Unpacking Unpacking and getting ready This microwave oven is designed for home use It After unpacking your oven check that it hasn t been damaged whilst in should not be used for the box Make sure there are no dents that the door closes properly commercial catering l and that the seal is not damaged A dented or damaged oven could allow microwave energy to escape Make sure that you ve taken all the packaging from inside the ov
37. ta 400g 5 6 8 Meat with rice and or veg 400g 5 5 7 Fish and or precooked veg 300g 5 3 5 Fish and or raw veg 300g 5 8 10 Portion of meat and or veg 400g 5 6 8 Portion of cannelloni or lasagna 400g 5 7 9 Portion of fish and or rice 300g 5 4 6 Chilled drinks initial temperature 5 8 C up to approximate 70 C 1 cup of water 180cc 5 2 2 5 1 cup of milk 150cc 5 1 5 2 1 cup of coffee 100cc 5 1 5 2 1 bowl of broth 1 portion 5 4 5 Drinks at room temperature initial temperature 20 30 C up to approximate 70 C 1 cup of water 180cc 5 1 5 2 1 cup of milk 150cc 5 1 1 5 1 cup of coffee 100cc 5 1 1 5 1 bowl of broth 300cc 5 3 4 Cover the soup with an upturned plate Cooking guidelines Microwave reheating 35 Cooking guidelines Cooking on two levels eg E O 36 Cooking on two levels Cooking on two levels enables you to cook an entire meal in one go By using the spacer rack you can defrost reheat and cook two different dishes at the same time The special double microwave emmisson system makes this possible When you wish to cook two food dishes at the same time all you have to do is keep these basic rules in mind e 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 e Be careful to always place on the spacer rack the food that requires less cooking time it will be easier to remove the upper pan
38. urntable and ring whenever you use the microwave Place a cup of water on the turntable Make sure the cup is microwave safe it shouldn t have any decorative metal trim Close the oven door Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already es ee ane been made PROGRAMME COOK EER ee eee ee o STOPICLEAR we Press the microwave button once i rf i i Microwave Dafrost Clock i a 4 Kw ii ee i f Power EI Min 2 a D C D er f Introducing microwave _ cooking x Da Microwave Turn the time adjust knob until one minute 1 00 flashes in the display Defrost i More Press the start button The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable rotates Mee agua dae PROGRAMME COOK At the end of the minute the water should be hot STOP CLEAR START be careful when you take the cup out of the oven aii Sa When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end will appear on the display 13 Using the microwave Us i ng the m icrowave Basic microwave cooking and reheating 4 Make sure the glass turntable and turntable ring _ A boo u COOK are inside the oven 5 l WB en a After putting your food in the oven press stop clear i E store e to clear any settings that have already been made o T C9 Ee ae Adjust as a Ene l i 5 E E ee seat CLEAR START Microwave
39. use Cooking times given in recipes should be used as a guide only The weight shape and starting temperature of the food will all affect the time actually needed for cooking Check the food during cooking If you re not sure whether the food is cooked check it with a fork Cooking for too long could cause smoking or even fire Do not use capped bottles vacuum tight containers or sealed jars in the microwave Do not cook eggs or nuts in their shells Pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables such as apples or potatoes and egg yolks before cooking Pressure builds up inside sealed containers and inside foods with a shell or skin as they heat This can cause the container or food to explode Be careful when using paper plastic wooden or other combustible materials in the oven as they can catch fire Only use paper towels if your cookery book instructs you to Leave repairs and maintenance to trained repairers Never tamper with or adjust the door the control panel the power cable the door catches Be careful not to catch paper towels or other objects between the door and the oven when you close the door Microwave energy can escape if the door is not closed properly If you wear a pacemaker consult your doctor before using a microwave Safety First aid Treat scalding by i Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least 10 minutes 2 Cover wit
40. ve it to stand for about 5 to 10 minutes Standing time allows the centre of the meat to finish cooking without overcooking the outside Soups and rice Soups or broth usually require a small 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 The temperature required for cooking rice or pasta in a microwave oven is more or less the same as that needed to cook it on a regular hob The advantage of preparing a risotto dish in a microwave oven is you do not have to stir the rice constantly two or three times is enough Make sure the ingredients are placed in a container suitable for microwave ovens and covered with clear sheet for about 300 gr of rice you need 750 gr of broth with the oven programmed at 5 for about 12 to 15 minutes Baked goods and fruit Baked goods rise more at lower oven power in your microwave than in a conventional oven Since no crust is formed it is better to garnish the surface portions with cream or icing after cooking In addition you must keep items being baked fully covered because they tend to dry out Fruit is to be pierced if cooked with its peel on and is to be kept covered It is essential that you stick to the standing time 3 to 5 minutes In order to obtain uniformly risen baked goods and to guarantee excellent results place a bo
41. ve oven but they can pass through materials like glass porcelain plastic and paper These are the things used to make microwave safe cooking equipment Microwave safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the food it contains heats up Checking your cooking utensils Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your microwave If you re not sure you can use a utensil in your microwave follow this simple test 1 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water use a cup that you know is microwave safe 2 Press the microwave button Set the time adjust knob to 30 seconds and press the start button This will microwave the water for 30 seconds 3 At the end of the time carefully check to see if the water has warmed up If the water hasn t warmed up but the utensil has the utensil is not microwave safe and should not be used in the oven The microwaves focus on the moisture in the food causing lots of tiny vibrations The vibrations get so great that the moisture and the food heat up eee siete ree BRR EE Introducing microwave cooking Safety Never use equipment made of metal except foil and the spacer rack when you microwave The microwave energy can t pass through the metal so they bounce off and spark against the inside of the oven Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment does cause sparks Remember that some crockery has a metal trim
42. wl about 4cm high over your baking dish ideally a Pyrex pie plate and place them in the middle of the turntable Microwave cooking chart Quantity Settings Cooking time Instructions Standing time se Se seas a Don Test Sa din etches ln acter agree minutes ee minutes Rare 500g 4 4 5 Turn at the halfway point Wrap 15 20 Medium 500g 4 5 6 in foil and stand 15 20 Well done 500g 4 6 7 15 20 ere ne BeOS TS a a cuetelsc Bus ett eects eet ctel et meeseanasdncl le bes aetna Roast joint 500g 4 6 7 Turn at the halfway point Wrap 15 20 Baked ham 500g 4 7 in foil and stand 15 20 Bacon rashers 2 5 1 5 Bacon rashers 4 5 2 Se E eee BOS cat ac ets ene Deg acer ea ane ge se ee Seat eee Roast 500g 4 6 7 Turn at the halfway point Wrap ses samt tne asain sense statues cnt VOUS ascot te 15 20 0 Whole chicken 500g 4 8 10 Start cooking breast side down 15 20 Duck 500g 4 8 10 and turn halfway Wrap in foil 15 20 Turkey 500g 4 8 10 and stand 15 20 cookii guidelines Microwave cooking aee e aae a 33 34 Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking Microwave cooking chart continued Quantity Settings Cooking time minutes Filleted Steaks Flat fish Whole Whole Instructions Standing time minutes Lay in dish with thickest part 5 10 outwards brush with melted 5 10 butter or lemon juice cover to cook 5 10 Leave to stand for 3 mins Slit skins 5 10 to prevent bursting Shield head 5 10 and t