Hotpoint MC43NHS User's Manual
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1. Hint You can use aluminium foil with the grill or convection oven just as you would with any other grill or oven Make sure you remove the metal tray and grill rack before you use the combination oven 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 31 32 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 of the oven the movement can make it boil and bubble up out of the container with the danger of scalding2. Food Quantity Settings Time minutes Softening Food Chocolate 100g 3 7 9 icing 100g 3 5 7 Butter 50 709 5 10 seconds Chilled food initial temperature of 5 8 C up to 20 30 C Yoghurt 125g 5 1 1 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 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 wich it is to be eaten Cover with film or an upturned plate Place any raw food in a microwave container and cover Stif after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stif after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stif after reheating to distribute heat evenly Cover the soup with an upturned plate Drinks at room temperature initial temperature 20 30 C up to approximately 70 C Stif after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stif after reheating to distribute heat evenly Stif after reheating to distribute heat evenly Cover the soup with an upturned plate a f i 3 N Cooking guidelines Microwave reheating 43 Coo
3. 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 use Cooking times given in recipes should be used as a guide only The weight shape and starting t
4. 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 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 bake
5. Hint if you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically However the light will stay on the turntable will continue to rotate and the fan will continue to work this will help to clear cooking smells Every 30 seconds a beep will remind you to remove the food in the cavity 23 Programme cooking 24 Programme cooking With programme cooking you don t need to set the power or time your oven sets them for you amp Masia Press stop clear to clear any settings that have already been made PROGRAMME COOK aaveen nanena sacar Make sure that any containers you use are ovenproof and will not melt in the oven see details on the table opposite npn on STOPICLEAR Z l Press the programme cook button for the type of food you want to cook There are five types of instant cook beverages pop corn pizza jacket potatoes and ready meals The table gives advice for cooking the different types of food AOE ERNE EE Pop Corn Frozen Meals Potatoes oh Gor Se lt oe Ki A O p Press your chosen programme cook button again to choose the a an A Drinks Pisted Meals number of servings length of time you want eos a Bi cut a a PROGRAMME COOK eee NR Ne a eaSnnrev ewe r START Fach time you press the button the time is adjusted accordingly STOP CLEAB PEASAAR EaasAAAEHt eanAAAnantdasannnsannpnpiny AL
6. 2 Turn off the power 3 Unplug from mains 33 Questions and answers 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 3 How can I 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 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 and starting temperature of food will all affect how long it takes to cook just as it does with a
7. grill 10 Use tomatoes of the same size Stuffed peppers 1 4kg 5 grill 13 5 10 Grill cooking chart Food Quantity Settings Time instructions Wire micro minutes Rack Veal or park chop 3 pieces grill 17 19 Preheat for 3 mins Turn while cooking High Sausages 3 pieces grill 10 12 As above High Hamburgers 3 pieces grill 10 12 As above High Cooking guidelines Grill cooking eons F f Hint Microwave cooking does not brown or crisp food so you may prefer to use the grill or fan oven to cook meat or baked food 47 saaa Cooking guidelines Cooking on two levels Cooking on two levels Cooking on two levels enables you to cook an entire meal in one go By using the medium spacer wire 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 grill the food that requires less cooking time it will be easier to remove the upper pan Take the grill 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
8. before Use a soft cloth to wipe off any Gaana t baki plugging it back in splashes or a paper towel to mop Teen _ up any spills irs 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 E A Make sure you keep the grids clean Clean behind ee the door ledge Check that the door i warm soapy ieee 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 Teatthetuniable as be cleaned with abrasive pads or cleaning powders 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 is dry before you put it ae Sen back in the oven Wash the rotating ring in Use warm soapy water to wash the warm water Don t use racks and dry thoroughly very hot water which could make it warp 30 Using aluminium foil in your microwave its safe to use aluminium foil in your microwave oven as l
9. ori fill poweerr Turn halfway through heating gt fal power Tus halfway through heating 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 companies and microwave manufacturers have set up a system of heating categories to help you choose the reheating time for pre cooked food Steam pe Introducing microwave When you microwave food steam is created as water in the _ cooking rh oe ere 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 eee 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 71 Introducing microwave Checking your microwave cooking Check your microwave is working after unpacki
10. to remove the food in the cavity 19 Microwave fan oven Using the microwave with the fan oven Using the microwave at the same time as the convection oven combination cooking means you don t need to pre heat the oven The microwave heats the Always use the low wire rack food at the same time as the convection oven bakes or roasts it in the fan oven H A Maan pri a H Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been PROGRAMME COOK atte eae On ate a e od Gils ou R seh STOPICLEAR aoe Me Make sure that any containers you use are ovenproof and will not melt in the oven Press the select button repeatedly to select combination fan cooking Hint Theres no need to pre heat the oven before combination The oven selects 200 C the maximum temperature cooking is 220 C Press the temperature button until you ve selected the temperature you want Temperature Powar Clock pills aia eee N P atl esa Smena aeree TAE 4 D 2 Pop Corn Frozen Meals Potatoas ATT E a T aa Choose the power level you want to microwave Hint Selec on by pressing the power button Each press of the l Ry ee DERAS In the combined button reduces the power level from 4 to 1 o microwave fan oven mode the Temperature Power Clock maximum microwave power cea DC EC Nig oN ba y fea l which can be selected is 4 Pop Com Frozen Meals
11. you to remove the food in the cavity 15 Quick start cooking Quick start cooking is useful when you have something which requires cooking on full power for up to 3 minutes Using the microwave ey Pool Sh saan as Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been w D Coo Hint it is possible to check the 3 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 Press the start button Each time you press the start reason to suspend the cooking button the cooking time increases by 30 seconds without opening the door press the stop clear bution l The power level will automatically be set to 5 although once a second press will cancel the set time this can be adjusted during the cooking cycle To Era o press the l Quick start cooking can only be used within start button 1 minute of placing food in your microwave made F PROGRAMME COOK i Y STOP CLEAR START a ww mong weaned PUO PROGRAMME COOK a NAN Angee STOPICLEAR START AARON EAAANAMAAAAAAAAAAMAKRAKAAAAAAAA Sete ananira Hint You can use the time adjust knob to alter the cooking time at any time during cooking unless the child lock feature is set see page 7 16 Using the grill Always use the high wire rack when
12. you use the grill er we Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been PROGRAMME COOK made STOPICLEAR START i ime Ashust Press the select button repeatedly to select grill a eRe Re 4 Time Set the grilling time Adius The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the grilling 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 1 hour Gai PROGRAMME COOK Press the start button ae ee STOPICLEAR START w The oven light comes on during grilling and the turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly 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 or if the oven is hot the word cool will be displayed see automatic cooling cycle in the margin on page 15 Using the grill Always use the high wire rack with the grill Hint ay Always pre heat the grill for 5 to 8 minutes before starting the cooking process this will ensure that the food is cooked properly when following cooking times recipe instructions Hint When opening the oven door after or to check grilling the burners will be red hot pay particular attention to not get burned and always use oven gloves 17 mra Using the fan oven fan oven All types of oven co
13. 1YOOD 8 4OOg UO pNAIsU im bu quo AnoA y E p UVAO I yy y ye r 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 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 Door Do not use the oven if the door or door seals are damaged Have the oven repaired by a qualified repairer Repairs and service 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 t
14. ARA AA AAA AA RAMP OEY AY MARANA LAARA AERIS s instant cook type Presses What it does Reheat 1 small coffee cup 60cc Reheat 2 small coffee cups 120cc Reheat 1 large cup 200cc from chilled Reheat 1 soup dish 300cc from chilled Suggestions After reheating the liquid stir well to spread the temperature evenly Cook 200g of potatoes Cook 400g of potatoes Cook 600g of potatoes Wash potatoes thoroughly in their jackets pierce them and put them on the turntable Ready meals chilled Reheat 100g of chilled dishes Reheat 250g of chilled meat or meat vegetables Suitable for cooked portions of food preserved in the refrigerator on the plate the one from which the food is to be eaten The food must never be covered For pre cooked dishes in packets remove the food from the tubs packets and place on a plate Make sure that any containers you use are ovenproof and will not melt in the oven Frozen meals Reheat 1 frozen pizza of 300g Reheat a packet 300g of frozen ready meals or 300g of pre cooked frozen dishes eg meat of side dishes Reheat a packet 5509 of frozen ready meals or 550g of pre cooked frozen Place the pizza directly on the low wire rack Place the packet on the turntable being careful to remove any covers film bags If the packet is not suitable for microwaves however eg metal tubs remove the food from the packet and place it uncovered on the t
15. Potatoes 2 of ee U a ee Me 20 a ra x Microwave fan oven a a A ee Set the cooking time Hint The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the cooking time in 10 second increments up to 3 minutes ot in 30 second increments from 3 minutes to 15 minutes and g 200 in 60 second increments from 15 minutes to 1 hour During combination cooking the microwave will work at reduced power It doesn t need to work at full power because it s cooking at the same time as the fan oven Press the start button PROGRAMME COOK The oven light comes on during cooking and the ERSP ae turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly an ae 2 When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end will l ime appear on the display Open the door and take out the food the clock ee x heen will appear or if the oven is hot the word cool will be displayed a aN see automatic cooling cycle in the margin on page 15 i j Hint if you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically However the light will stay on the turntable will continue to rotate and the fan will continue to work this will help to clear cooking smells Every 30 seconds a beep will remind you to remove the food in the cavity 21 Microwave grill Using the microwave with the grill Using the microwave at the same time as th
16. Power ne Advanced features S N Set the cooking time 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 SS j ad in 60 second increments from 15 minutes to 1 hour aaa No More Press the start button The oven will start the defrosting cycle T aes pane z g i PROGRAMME COOK Hint immediately followed by the cooking cycle A N Treerne The fan continues to work The oven light comes on during cooking and the ee Reson for a short while after you ve turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly i 4 finished cooking This helps to ere l kae a clear any cooking smells from When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end will Adjust the oven d i appear on the display Open the door and take out the food a y the time will appear or if the oven is hot the word cool will be displayed see automatic cooling cycle in the margin on page 15 29 Cleaning Cleaning your microwave Cleaning your oven each time you use 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 seer cleaning the power lead The oven walls are specially coated properly a ee Wipe with a damp cloth Re ge and leave to dry
17. art Food Quantity Temp Time Instructions Wire oven C minutes Rack Pizza 800g 200 30 Put on oven paper Low Fresh quiche lorraine 800g 160 40 Use a metal cake tin Low Frozen quiche lorraine 550g 190 45 Place on metal baking tray Low Jam tart 7009 160 55 Use a metal cake tin Low Light sponge cake 700g 160 40 As above Low Walnut cake 650g 160 40 As above Low 45 Grill cooking Cooking guidelines Cooking with your grill e Use the grill for grilling crisp foods such as bacon fish fingers toast or cheese on toast e You can use the high wire rack when you want to crisp the surface of foods in casserole dishes but be careful not to burn the surface you may need to place the dish directly onto the turntable plate and leave to grill for a little longer e Use the cooking times given on food packaging and in recipes as a guide e Cook on the high wire rack or ovenproof plate e Check that the oven is cool before using plastic containers especially if you ve just been using the grill or fan oven Microwave and grill combination cooking chart Food Quantity Settings Time Instructions micro minutes Lasagna 1 1kg 5 grill 8 Use raw pasta 5 12 Gnocchi alla romana 600g 5 grill 12 Arrange flat Macaroni 1 5kg 5 grill 8 The pasta should have been boiled separately Cauliflower in bechamel sauce 1kg 5 grill 10 Use raw cauliflower 5 8 Grilled tomatoes 800g 3
18. ay through cooking turn the meat over to allow both sides to larger cuts take longer than cook smaller ones a aaasasasaaaaaaaaeaeaaaaaaaaauauaaaaasasauaat luaaasaslalaua ll l l l l l ltltu lullll llMlli aa lMM MlMlA 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 36 Vegetables Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking is ideal for vegetables flavours are more distinct colours i Microwave cooki ng are brighter and more nutrients are retained ns 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 Hint Place tender vegetables such as asparagus or broccoli with the more Remember that size and shape tender parts towards the centre affect cooking time Larger portions take longer than smaller portions and larger Add the minimum of water about 2 4 tbsp is normally enough Some vegetables take longer than vegetables will cook in their own moisture smaller vegetables Add salt according to taste Cover the dish with a lid or microwave cling film always pierce the film to let steam escape Place th
19. 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 utensils and that your containers don t have a metal trim You must not use metal in your microwave excep
20. cook Slit skin to prevent bursting Shield head and tail with foil Microwave defrosting For a defrosting chart see page 27 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 N me fo Cooking guidelines Microwave defrosting 41 Cooking guidelines Microwave reheating 42 Microwave reheating e We recommend that you heat foodstuffs to a temperature of at least 70 C the food must be piping hot e To heat pre cooked or frozen foods follow t
21. crowave If you re not sure you can use a utensil in your microwave follow Safety this simple test Never use scratched cracked or damaged glass in a microwave Damaged glass 2 Press the select button Set the time adjust knob to 30 seconds can explode and press the start button 1 Put the utensil into the oven next to a cup of water use a cup that you know is microwave safe 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 Introducing microwave cooking Remember Always check that the food is evenly cooked and piping hot before you serve it 10 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 850W is the power of the oven 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 Yo Microwave Remove outer packaging E To Microwave irom Freres Remove oier Pierce Bin fe SEVERAL TIMES i packaging Pierce film Ba SEVERAL TIMES Place on a microwareable plots Heat on Place on a mirawaveable plate Heat
22. d goods and to guarantee excellent results place a bowl about 4cm high over your baking dish ideally a Pyrex pie plate and place them in the middle of the turntable Fa Hl Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking 39 40 Cooking guidelines Microwave cooking Microwave cooking chart Quantity Settings 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 Fillets Steaks Flat fish Whole small Whole over 500gr Time minutes Instructions Place i in a container and cover with clear film 750 of clear soup is needed for 300g of rice with the microwave on full power for approx 10 12 mins 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 some 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 Leave to stand Leave to stand Cut into same size pieces and cover Cut into same size pieces and cover Cut into slices and cover Lay in dish with thickest part Outwards brush with melted butter or lemon juice cover to
23. e dish onto the glass turntable Safety Be careful when you uncover l cooked vegetables as steam Shake or stir during cooking ata get 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 prepare 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 37 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 Rernember that size and shape affect cooking time Larger portions take longer than smaller portions and larger cuts take longer than smaller ones 38 a m Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate a 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 gp aaa aaaeaii aaaeeeaeo 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
24. e grill gives you crisp food in a shorter time Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been Nf made PROGRAMME COOK Make sure that any containers you use are ovenproof and will not melt STOP CLEAR Bo under the grill ps a om Sop all Time Adjust Press the select button repeatedly to select combination grill cooking Pop Gorn Frozen Meals Potatoes ASS Pae N Pame N Choose the power level you want to microwave on by pressing the power button Each press of the button reduces the power level from 5 to 1 Temperature Power Clock s M a nearer COC iS SHR RRR RONEN RRR AAS Pop Com Frozen Mess Potatoes a j os CCD Set the cooking time 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 1 hour Press the start button The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly 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 or if the oven is hot the word cool will be displayed see automatic cooling cycle in the margin on page 15 i PROGRAMME COOK START fo Microwave grill sstheasaceesaeneenssesnesneneenessenvanaveermmmmeving
25. emperature 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 First aid Treat scalding by 1 Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least 10 minutes 2 Cover with a clean dry dressing Do not use creams oils or lotions Fire In the event of fire 1 Keep the oven door closed
26. food being reheated is very hot before removing it from the oven Cooking on two levels chart Process Pan position Quantity Power Time minutes F f i k Defrost Ground meat Ground meat Cauliflower Whole fish defrost defrost defrost defrost defrost defrost Turn over after 15 minutes Stand for a further 15 minutes Pull meat apart during defrosting Stand for a further 15 minutes Stand for 5 to 10 minutes Stand for 5 to 10 minutes Meat single Vegetables single Plate of lasagna Plate of lasagna Cover the food with plastic wrap As above Meat single Plate of lasagna Potatoes Potatoes Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Carrots Carrots Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Cut into pieces and cover with wrap Sliced fish Courgette Cover the food with plastic wrap Leave whole and cover with wrap Whole fish Courgettes Cover the food with plastic wrap Leave whole and cover with wrap Whole fish Whole fish Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap Rice Peas Cover the food with plastic wrap Cover the food with plastic wrap Meatloaf Potatoes Turn over at 15 minutes Cover with plastic wrap Sausages Sausages Stir 1 or 2 times As above Stew Pork roast a1 u As above Turn over at 18 minutes Cooking guidelines Cooking
27. gt C k 4 s enseefeesessn changing the clock Pop Corn Frozen Meais Potatoes ay ai mn C FC aE Programme cook Drinks Plated Meals n Selects the power C 5 C and cooking time PROGRAMME COOK settings for you START Start PE Starts the cooking or i defrosting cycle Time adjust knob For selecting and changing time settings P Pi Unpacking s k Safety Kai F Moisture Don t allow your oven to be exposed to rain moisture or dust Care for youngsters Take extra care to test the temperature of food or drink i i 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 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 2 Tuas ee E O ai Power l Unpacking ig ert Hint it is possible to display the current time whilst cooking Press the clock button the current time will flash for 3 seconds after which time it will return to the cooking cycle time Hint Whenever you unplug the microwave the clock resets tO wie Setting the clock Press the clock button once The hours will flash on the display Set the desired time by turning the time adj
28. hem to explode Eggs Do not cook eggs in their shells Pressure can build up in the shell causing the egg to explode Contents Unpacking and getting ready Introducing microwave cooking Using the microwave Using the grill Using the fan oven Using the microwave with the fan oven Using the microwave with the grill 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 8 page 14 page 17 page 18 page 20 page 22 page 24 page 26 page 28 page 30 page 31 page 32 page 34 page 36 page 51 page 51 Contents unpacking Unpacking and getting ready This combination 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 7 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 oven NN TD O Oo gt gt 0 0S microwave away from heat sources such as radiators or fires and away Choose a flat work surface at least 85 cm above the floor for your from anywhere that s very cold You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and 20 cm above tocms 7 2
29. hese guidelines remove the food from its metal containers cover it with cling film suitable for microwave ovens this will help to preserve the natural flavour of the food and keep the inside of the oven clean You could also cover the food with an upside down plate stir or turn over the food frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep the heat uniform e Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins Microwave reheating chart Baby feeding bottle 240ml 5 20 30 seconds Chilled precooked foods initial temperature 5 8 C 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 to reheat cook initial temperature 18 20 C Lasagna or stuffed pasta 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 a approximately 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 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
30. ir every 2 3 minutes Pia ele ae aa as Automatic defrosting Standing time 20 5 an 10 s Paie 15 Hint Qy 15 Defrosting can be used in 10 two stage cooking As food 10 should always be fully defrosted before it s cooked we 50 recommend that you always 50 check the food before the 10 second stage of cooking starts 10 especially for meat and poultry 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 10 15 5 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 27 Advanced features Hint You can use the time adjust knob to alter the defrosting time at any time during defrosting unless the child lock feature is set see page 7 28 Advanced features Automatic defrosting and cooking sequence Food can be defrosted and cooked without needing to reset your microwave rece Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been PROGRE COOK made i RS TE A vee anette A STOPICLEAR START pppoe Paf Na wee rd i l l Press the select button repeatedly to select auto defrosting Temparature Power pes y E Set the defrosting time The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the 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 1 hour Press the select button a further time to select microwave cooking e 4 Yemperaiure
31. king guidelines Fan oven Cooking with your fan oven e Use the low wire rack during fan oven baking e Always pre heat the oven before fan oven baking e Avoid opening the oven door during cooking each time the door is opened the oven loses heat and this can cause uneven baking Combination cooking chart kaakaa delne _ Fan oven eee Food Quantity Settings Temp Time Instructions i micro oven C minutes Hint and tip a Roasts pork beef 1kg 3 190 35 40 Leave some fat on not much sauce For most baking with the Meatloaf 800g 3 180 22 25 fan oven light shiny tns give Whole chicken 1 2kg 4 190 38 42 Prick the skin to allow fat to run off the best results because they Pieces of chicken 850g 4 190 25 30 Stir once during cooking prevent overcooking at the Kebabs 600g 3 180 17 20 Turn halfway through cooking edges before the centre has ANRC eM ten eT a Re nn wee ee nT EEL HSU RT ee Paro he pore cnn es Roast potatoes fresh 500g 3 190 25 30 Stir 2 3 times oe One Roast potatoes frozen 900g 3 200 40 As above Dark or dull finishes glass and Potato gratin 1 1kg 5 190 25 Do not cover oven dishes absorb heat and ROASTER MELE AEN UR ee MET MONTE CO rte CHG mt OEMS EAN ete oem E RSE SHOE pO ee ESC E LE ET hi i Fish oven cooked 600g 2 190 30 Do not cover en ipad 1O dN STEP Hazelnut cake 1 1kg 2 170 25 30 Use a heat resistant container Cheesecake 1 5kg 3 170 35 40 As above Fan oven cooking ch
32. n you take the cup out of the oven OOS J l P oo ee When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end Phe 7 Z E will appear on the display Semele SK 13 Using the microwave Automatic cancelling Should the cooking cycle for any reason fail to start all the setting will be automatically cancelled after 2 minutes Hint You can use the time adjust knob to alter the cooking time at any time during cooking unless the child lock feature is set see page 7 Using the microwave Basic microwave cooking and reheating Make sure the glass turntable and turntable ring are inside the oven After putting your food in the oven press stop clear to clear any settings that have already been made PROGRAMME COOK aroy EAn Time Adjust a Power Clock Se 5 Press the select button once to choose microwave heating The oven automatically selects 5 the maximum power level Choose the power level you want to cook on by pressing the power button Each press of the button reduces the power level as shown in the table opposite There are five different power levels eset yee oahi je Mesti Potatoes Set the cooking time 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 1 hour Pre
33. nd increments from 15 minutes to 1 hour When defrosting finishes 3 beeps can be heared and the word end will appear on the display Press the start button E T R e EE The oven light comes on during defrosting and the turntable rotates to RI ZIA help the food defrost evenly 3 gt Sree pc caer i Defrost settings Type of food Meat Roasts Steaks chops Stew Minced Hamburgers Sausages Poultry Duck turkey Whole chicken Pieces of chicken Chicken breast Vegetables Shelled peas Whole broccoli Brussels sprouts Mixed vegetables Fish Fillets Slices Whole Prawns shrimps Milk Dairy products Butter Cheese Cream Bread 2 medium sized rolls 4 medium sized rolls Sliced bread Sliced wholemeal bread Fruit Strawberries plums cherries redcurrants apricots Raspberries Blackberries Quantity 1kg 200g 500g 250g 500g 200g Defrost time Instructions Turn over halfway through defrosting Turn the poultry over halfway through When the standing time is over wash under warm water to remover any ice Stir the vegetables occasionally to speed up the defrosting process Turn the fish over halfway through defrosting Fish is better cooked from frozen if it does not require further preparation Remove the silver foil or the metal parts Do not defrost completely Observe the standing time The cream should be removed from its container and placed in a dish St
34. ng and whenever eS eee you think it might not be working properly Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass Safe ied turntable on top of the ring The turntable is shaped to sit For your safety the securely on the spindle microwave stops if the oven door is opened during cooking _ You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use the Once you have shut the door microwave your microwave will beep twice to signal it is OK to carry Place a cup of water on the turntable Make sure the cup is on cooking Press the start microwave safe it shouldn t have any decorative metal trim button to continue the cooking cycle Close the oven door Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been made ise EPRE e a 3 J S Mat an 4 A j PROGRAMME COOK SA anen START STOPICLEAR SN P Press the select button once to choose microwave cooking Temperaluse Power Clock saree nin iis Mame i H Pap Corn Frozen Meals Potatoes 12 Fi Introducing microwave cooking ES Turn the time adjust knob until one minute is displayed e No V sat ar i e More ii j if ff B Press the start button The oven light comes on during cooking and the turntable rotates PROGRAMME COOK At the end of the minute the water should be hot STOP CLEAR START be careful whe
35. ng the fan oven NY a Place your food in the oven and adjust the cooking time Adjust Hint s a You can use the time mt adjust knob during cooking to alter the cooking time unless the child bek feature is set see If your oven displays end press the select button five l aT eN q A page 7 times to select fan oven Then choose the temperature using the temperature button and cooking time using the time adjust knob 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 99 minutes Be careful the oven will be hot after pre heating Press the start button PROGRAMME COOK The oven light comes on during cooking and the STOPICCEAR SAT turntable rotates to help the food cook evenly When cooking finishes 3 beeps can be heard and the word end will appea on the display Open the door and take out the food the time will appear or if the oven is hot the word cool will be displayed l see automatic cooling cycle in the margin on page 15 Hint if you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically However the light will stay on the turntable will continue to rotate and the fan will continue to work this will help to clear cooking smells Every 30 seconds a beep will remind you
36. ntainers can be used in the fan oven However do not use microwave only or plastic containers Always use the low wire rack Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been 1 ee is ER in the fan oven made er STOPICLEAR ee jo SIN First you need to pre heat the oven before you put in your food Press the select button repeatedly to select fan oven The oven selects 200 C the maximum temperature is 220 C Press the temperature button until you ve selected the temperature you want Set the pre heat time The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the pre heat 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 99 minutes The fan oven will pre heat at a rate of approximately 25 C Hint every 60 seconds in order to use large rectangular containers which are not able to rotate in the Press the start button ee oven you can remove the i PROGRAMME COOK turntable spindie from its siot The display shows the temperature as MMM MMM I a j Do ae eb pro for the oven pre heats to the temperature you ve set Pere any other type of cooking When the oven finishes pre heating it will beep i other than farr oven Cooking five times to tell you to put in your food ois The oven will retain its temperature for up to the end of the pre set time 18 et Usi
37. oint Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 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 CE CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives Low Voltage Equipment 72 23 EEC amp 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatability 89 336 EEC amp 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC 51 Hotpoint Service a 52 Hotpoint Service Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance call Hotpoint Service If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee Hotpoint will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back Hotpoint After Sales Service Hotpoint appliances carry for the first 12 months a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer two after sale service options Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 or Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 All repairs carry a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair Note Chargeable service is offered on the basis of payment on completion to
38. on two levels 49 Specification Power consumption Microwave oven Grill Fan Combination Gross weight 230 240V AC 50Hz 850 Watts IEC 705 rating standard 2450MH 520mm wide x 305mm high x 480mm deep 322mm wide x 193mm high x 322mm deep 1450 Watts 1400 Watts 1450 Watts 2850 Watts 22 2kg approx Complies with EEC directive 89 336 EEC and 92 31 EEC 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 Green and yellow Earth Brown Live 3 i amp fuse Blue Neutral Cord grip Changing the Mains Lead A special lead can be ordered from Hotp
39. ong 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 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
40. ood 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 Introducing microwave _ cooking S a 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 microwave oven but they can pass through materials like glass porcelain plastic and paper Safety Never use equipment made of metal except foil when you microwave The microwave energy can t pass through the metal so they bounce off and spark against the inside of the These are the things used to make microwave safe cooking oven equipment Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment does Microwave safe cooking equipment will still get hot as the Cause sparks food it contains heats up Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge Even this trim can cause The microwaves focus on the moisture in the food causing lots of tiny vibrations The vibrations get so great that the sparks moisture and the food heat up Checking your cooking utensils Most heat resistant non metallic cooking utensils are safe to use in your mi
41. our Service Engineer who will issue a receipt Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 or Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint offer two Service Cover Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your first 12 months labour guarantee by either 1 or 4 years so that you can have FREE repairs during the membership period Service Cover FREE service repairs during the period of cover At an additional cost Service Cover with Maintenance includes an Annual Electrical and Safety check along with replacement of any parts necessary Kitchen Cover An annual payment covers repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old Additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover are automatically included during the annual period of cover without further charge Easy Payment Methods We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by direct debit For further details telephone 08709 088 088 Appliance Registration To benefit from the above options complete and return the Appliance Registration Form Questionnaire supplied with this appliance Full details and costs of our service options together with an application form will then be sent to you at the end of the 12 month guarantee period Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories A
42. seams the oven so that warm air can escape from the vents during cooking a ook it is not designed to be built in o 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 The first time you use your oven there may be an odour of newness and a bit of smoke for a few minutes This is completely normal and is caused by substances used to protect the heating element High rack Medium rack Cc ae Turntable ring bs Turntable spindle Low rack Select button For auto defrosting reheating and cooking Temperature button For setting the oven temperature Stop clear button Stops the cooking cycle and cancels any settings you ve made Display Shows the time of day cooking power level and cooking category ai Control panel The oven beeps when you choose a setting on the control panel Power button For setting the ae oven power Clock button Temperature Power Clock ATT For setting and e cree
43. ss 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 clock will appear or if the oven is hot the word cool will be displayed see automatic cooling cycle in the margin STOP CLEAR sh PROGRAMME COOK START 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 to cook This table shows the power settings 3 A Using the microwave Safety Automatic cooling cycle Your microwave is equipped _ with an automatic cooling cycle which comes into action whenever the oven is very hot for example after something has been cooked for a long time During this cycle the word cool will appear on display Hint if you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically However the light will stay on the turntable will continue to rotate and the fan will continue to work this will help to clear cooking smells Every 30 seconds a beep will remind
44. t 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 oa a Questions and answers 35 Cooking guidelines 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 Microwave cooking does not brown or crisp food so you may prefer to use the grill or convection oven to cook meat or baked food Always make sure that the meat is fully cooked Meat before serving Place the meat on a microwave roasting rack or microwave proof plate Hint Put the rack into the oven on the glass turntable and follow the cooking Remember that size and MISIEUCUONS shape affect cooking time Larger portions take longer than smaller portions and Halfw
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46. uld not be at any risk by using it 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 Cooking 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 it s own fat Anything cooked for a shorter time can be brushed with a browning sauce to give an appetising colour Microwaves can heat unevenly so stirring to distribute heat is very important Always stir from the outside towards the centre Turn larger foods such as meat roasts and poultry during cooking so that the top and bottom cook 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 f
47. urntable dishes eg meat of side dishes Make also sure that any containers you use are ovenproof and will not melt in the oven Pop Corn Cook 100g packet of popcorn for microwaves Follow instructions written on the box closely Place it on the turntable Ue ee ee Programme cooking Hint if you do not open the door or press stop clear when end is displayed your microwave power will stop automatically However the light will stay on the turntable will continue to rotate and the fan will continue to work this will help to clear cooking smells Every 30 seconds a beep will remind you to remove the food in the cavity 25 Automatic defrosting Hint You can use the time adjust knob to alter the defrosting time at any time during defrosting unless the child lock feature is set see page 7 26 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 Press the stop clear button to clear any settings that have already been made STOPICLEAR START ri Press the select button repeatedly to select auto defrosting poster Power Set the defrosting time The time adjust knob allows you to precisely set the defrosting time in 10 second increments up to 3 minutes in 30 second increments from 3 minutes to 15 minutes and in 60 seco
48. ust knob anti clockwise less backwards in time and clockwise more forwards in time Press the clock button for a second time The minutes will flash on the display Temperature Power Chick Follow step two above to adjust the minutes When the display shows the right time press clock Your oven shows the clock whenever it s not being used Sia Gore Fa a aE on N Child lock Unpacking This stops children from accidentally altering cooking times once the cooking is underway Press the stop clear button for 5 seconds Oo kona egal 4 i 3 r PR R Coo A short beep is emitted from this point it will no longer be TE is possible to alter the times during cooking cycles i STOPICLEAR START Cancelling the child lock PROGRAMME COOK Press the stop clear button until the beep is heard a STOPICLEAR START ott R i a ae N Pa From this point cooking cycles may be adjusted with the time adjust knob pme Adjust Microwave leakage If your oven is operated and maintained in accordance You can arrange for your microwave to be checked in with the instructions in this booklet it should give you future years to ensure that it is continuing to work safely many years of trouble free service It has been tested for You should always have your microwave checked if safety to the relevant British Standards by a NAMAS it is dropped or damaged approved lab You sho
49. wide range of parts and accessories are available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 or Republic Of Ireland 01 842 6836 Hotpoint Guarantee From the moment your appliance is delivered Hotpoint guarantees it for 12 months e Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 months parts and labour guarantee e All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland We will be happy to deal with any problems which you may have Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when carrying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Guarantee Terms amp Conditions Your Guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to provision s that your appliance e Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is on domestic premises i e not for commercial or trade use e Has been used solely in accordance with this instruction book 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 our own Service Engineers Key Contac
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