User manual DELONGHI MW 25

[. . . ] SAFETY WARNINGS • • Read this entire Instruction for Use carefully before using the appliance. Keep the Instruction for Use. Please note: This symbol identifies important advice or information for the user. • This microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages only. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. [. . . ] 9). This function is also useful to complete unfinished cooking. • The oven is fitted with a safety device to prevent children from turning it on unintentionally. To enable the safety device: • Press and hold the STOP button (7) (fig. • The appliance emits a short beep and the icon lights up on the display. • To disable the safety device, press and hold the STOP button (7) (fig. 9 ) for 3 seconds. CHILD SAFETY • • Each year, technological progress requires the production of ever more electricity. The result is ever greater environmental impact due to the increase in pollutants (CO2, sulphur, etc. ) and exploitation of non-renewable natural resources (carbon, gas, oil). By reducing the waste of electricity (e. g. by reducing the consumption of the appliance in standby), energy saving is a considerable source of “virtual” renewable energy, immediate and accessible to all. To reduce the energy consumption of the oven when not in operation: • Press and hold the POWER LEVEL button (6) (fig. • If no button is pressed, the display will go off automatically after 10 minutes (the clock settings will be maintained). A scrolling “-” is displayed. • If the door is left open for more than 10 minutes, the oven light (B) goes off automatically. • To turn the display back on, press any button. • To disable energy saving and to display the time again, press and hold the POWER LEVEL button (6) (fig. 10) for 2-3 seconds; the appliance emits a beep. ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION • This function is perfect for heating small quantities of food and drink. The oven will operate at maximum power for 2 minutes. 23 QUICK HEAT Frozen foods in plastic bags, film, or oven ready containers can be placed directly in the oven. Check first that there are no metal objects like staples or ties. • Certain types of food such as green vegetables and fish do not require defrosting completely before cooking. • Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker and more evenly if they are stirred, turned and/or separated occasionally. • Meat, fish and fruit all lose liquids during defrosting. Always place these foods in a bowl to defrost them. [. . . ] You should not use alcohol, abrasive detergents, or ammonia based detergents to clean the surface of the door. Do not use steam cleaners to clean the inside of the oven. To keep your appliance in the best possible condition, clean the door and inside and outside of the oven with a damp cloth and neutral soap or washing up liquid. Always keep the microwave outlet cover (C) free from grease or splashes of fat. [. . . ]