User manual DELONGHI MW 421

[. . . ] GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 24 GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What function should I choose?Microwave only Microwave only Power level (75 W) Power level Use Instr. & time chart page What do I want to do? · Keep food warm · Defrost · Soften chocolate & icing · Melt butter and soften cheese · Heat pastry goods 32 31 32 31 33 (150 W) Microwave only Power level (375 W) 38 35 38 MICROWAVE · Cook stew, chicken breasts · Cook fruit, vegetables, rice, soup, fish · Heat up any type of already cooked or frozen food · Quickly make all kinds of roasts, poultry, skewered meats, potatoes · Au gratin dishes (e. g. , lasagne, vegetables au gratin, macaroni) Microwave only Power level (560 W) 31 36 37 Microwave only Power level (750 W) 31 36 34 37 35 Combined microwave + grill 39 40 40 MICROWAVE + GRILL · Grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast, etc. in a "traditional" way Grill only 41 42 42 24 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 25 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference 1) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person (trained by the manufacturer or by its Customer Service). [. . . ] 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 33 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 34 MICROWAVE USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION FOR RE-HEATING Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods. · We recommend that you heat foods (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. Leave to stand for a ten 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 any 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 up turned plate; - if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and to keep the heat uniform; - follow the cooking times listed with caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must be lengthened · Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food's initial temperature, the longer the time needed for heating. · Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, however, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long. 34 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 35 Heating times Type SOFTENING FOOD · Chocolate/icing · Butter Quantity 100 gr 50 -70 gr power level times (minuts) Notes MICROWAVE Put on a plate. 5-6 0. 7-0. 12 CHILLED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C · Yoghurt · Baby's bottle 125 gr 240 gr " " 0. 12-0. 17 Remove metal foil. Heat the baby's bottle without the teat 0. 35-0. 40 and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform. Check the temperature of the contents before use. With milk at room temperature the heating time is lower. To avoid risk of fire when using dried milk please stir evenly. Please use already sterilized milk. CHILLED PRECOOKED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 70°C 400 gr Packets of any kind of commercially available pre· Packet of lasagne or of 6-8 " cooked food, to be heated to a temp. pasta with filling Remove the food from any rice metal packets and 400 gr · Packet of meat with and/or 6-8 " put it directly onto the plate from which it is to be vegetables eaten. For best results, always cover the food. 300 gr · Packet of fish and/or 5-7 " vegetables · Plate of meat and/or vegetables · plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne 400 gr 400 gr " " 7-9 7-9 Portions of any kind of already cooked food, to heat to a temp. The food is placed directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten and is always covered either with a transparent film or with an upturned plate. 300 gr · Plate of fish and/or rice 6-8 " FROZEN FOOD TO REHEAT/COOK (INITIAL TEMP. [. . . ] We likewise recommend that you do not use alcohol, steel wool or abrasive detergents to clean the inside and outside door surfaces in order to avoid scraches. To ensure perfect closing, always keep the inside of the door clean, and do not let dirt and food residue get caught between the door and the oven's façade. Clean the air inlet holes located on the back of the oven regularly so that no dust or dirt will build up over time to obstruct those holes. From time to time, it will be necessary to remove the turntable (G) and its support (H) and clean them, just as it will be necessary to clean the bottom of the oven. [. . . ]