User manual DELONGHI MAK 346Y

[. . . ] GB 18-01-2001 16:32 Pagina 26 GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What power should I choose? 23 lt 17 lt Use Instr. & time chart page What do I want to do? · Keep food warm · Defrost Power level 1 Function (or Defrost) 135w auto 120w auto 38 39 36 38 39 43 37 · Melt butter and soften cheese · Heat pastry goods Power level 2 3 270w 450w 240w 400w 40 43 · Cook meat Power level 4 675w 600w 38 41 38 43 42 41 43 39 45 45 41 · · · · · Cook fruit Cook vegetables Cook fish Cook rice, pasta Heat up all types of ready cooked or frozen food Power level 5 900w 800w 42 41 43 40 45 45 · To make popcorn · To heat frozen pre-baked pizza, to reheat frozen precooked food · To cook potatoes · To heat drinks and liquids · To heat chilled ready meals. · Defrost, reheat, cook on two levels at the same time Pop Corn Pizza Pre-memorized Automatic functions Jacket Potatoes Beverages Ready Meals 45 45 45 45 45 45 Microwave only with (SPACER LEVEL) (Not with all models) 34 35 26 GB 18-01-2001 16:32 Pagina 27 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before beginning to use this oven, read this important information to obtain the best possible result. 1) This oven has been designed to thaw, heat up and cook foods at home. It must not be used for other purposes and must not be altered or tampered with in any way. [. . . ] Turn the load upside-down halfway through the time set. The load should rest directly on the rotating plate. Further indications, also regarding other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2 37 GB 18-01-2001 16:32 Pagina 38 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY 1. Push the (or Micro) button (3) (The display will begin blinking at 0:00 and the second microwave-function indicator at the top leftas well as the first microwave-level indicator at the bottom right will come on. ) 2. Set the time desired by turning the Time Adjust knob (8) or by pushing the Time Adjust buttons (8). (The display will begin blinking. ) 3. Push the Power Level button (4) to select the power you wish to employ (5 = maximum, 1 = minimum). If you do not push this button, the oven will operate at full power power 5). (On the display, the indicator at the bottom will show the power level selected. ) 4. Push the Start button (14) to activate this function. (The display will shows the time and the power level selected). 5. Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps and the word End will appear on the display. · It is possible to access the time of day even while the oven is operating, . The correct time will appear on the display for about 3 seconds. · You can check on the progress whenever you please by opening the oven door and taking a close look at the foodstuff. By doing so, you interrupt the microwaves, but their emission will resume when you close the door again and push the Start button (14). · If for any reason whatsoever it becomes necessary to interrupt the cooking without opening the door, simply push the Stop/Cancel button (7). · To stop the cooking, do as follows: -if the oven door is open, push the Stop/Cancel button (7) once; -if the oven is operating, push the Stop/Cancel button (7) twice; -if the oven is turned off and its door closed, push the Stop/Cancel button (7) once. · The cooking time and the microwave power may be changed even after you have pushed the Start button (14). 38 GB 18-01-2001 16:32 Pagina 39 KEEPING FOOD WA R M · This function enables you to keep food hot, whether that food be just cooked or re-heated, without having it get dry or stick to its container. · Selecting the 1 power level and covering the food with a plate or plastic film, you will find that foods will remain warm up to serving time · You can leave foods in their cooking container if they are covered. HEATING Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods. · We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. Leave to stand for a few minutes as you will not be able to eat that food immediately because it will be too hot. · This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed. · To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules: - remove the food from its metal containers; - cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in this way, all the food's natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may also cover the food with an upside-down plate; - if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep the heat uniform at the same time; - follow the cooking times listed with great caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must be lengthened · Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. [. . . ] Always keep the microwave outlet cover (F) free of F fat or splashed grease. Never use abrasive detergents, scouring pads or tools with metal rivets when you clean the oven's exterior. In addition, be careful not to let water or liquid detergent seep into the air and steam outlet slots located atop the oven. We likewise recommend that you do not use alcohol, steel wool or abrasive detergents to clean the inside and outside door surfaces in order to avoid scraches. [. . . ]