User manual DELONGHI MW 490

[. . . ] . 25 How to obtain the best results from your oven Important safeguards . . 26 . 27 . 28 . 28 . 28 . 29 . 30 . 30 . 31 . 32 . 33 . 41 . 43 . 45 24 A L C B I D E F G H DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H I L Grill element Control panel Microwave outlet cover Turntable spindle Inside of door Wire rack Turntable Turntable support Child safety lever Reflector 25 HOW TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN Quantity/t ime table page What do I want to do? What function should I choose? Instruction s page · Defrost Microwave only 34 35 · Soften chocolate/icing · Melt butter and soften cheese · Cook desserts, cakes and pastries Microwave only 33 33 40 37 37 40 MICROWAVE · Cook stews, chicken breast, fish · Cook fruit, vegetables, rice, soup · Reheat pre-cooked or frozen foods 33 35 39 37 Microwave only 38 33 · Cook all types of roast meat, poultry, kebabs and potatoes rapidly · Brown dishes (eg. lasagne, au gratin vegetables, macaroni cheese) Combi microwave + grill 41 42 MICROWAVE + GRILL · Traditionally grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast etc. Grill only 43 44 26 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. NB: This oven has been designed to defrost, heat and cook food in the home. [. . . ] · You are recommended to divide meat and place individual pieces in separate bags when freezing. This will save you valuable time during preparation. · Always use caution when following the times given on frozen food packs as they are not always correct. You are recommended to use slightly shorter defrosting times than those given. Defrosting time depends on the degree of freezing. 34 Defrosting times Type MEAT · Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc. ) · · · · · · Steaks, chops, slices Casserole, goulash Mince Mince Hamburgers Sausages Quantity Programme selector knob Timer knob (minutes) 30-35 " " " " " " " " " " 7-9 18-20 14-16 6-8 8-10 10-12 40-45 40-45 18-20 16-18 Notes Standing time (minutes) 20 5 10 15 10 10 10 20 20 10 10 1 kg 200 500 500 250 200 300 gr gr gr gr gr gr (*) POULTRY · Duck, turkey · Whole chicken · Chicken pieces · Chicken breasts VEGETABLES FISH · Fillets · Slices · Whole · Shrimps/prawns DAIRY PRODUCTS · Butter · Cheese · Cream FRUIT · Strawberries, plums, cherries, blackcurrants, apricots · Raspberries · Blackberries 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 500 gr 300 gr At the end of standing time, wash under hot water to remove any residual ice. Frozen vegetables do not require defrosting before cooking 300 400 500 400 gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " 10-12 11-13 17-19 11-13 6-8 7-9 9-11 Remove any aluminium foil and pieces of metal. Remove cream from the container and place on a plate. Mix 2 - 3 times. 7 7 7 7 10 15 5 250 gr 250 gr 200 ml 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr " " " 16-18 9-11 7-9 10 10 6 DEFROSTING BREAD To obtain warm fragrant bread, set maximum microwave power level (30 seconds for every 100 g of bread approximately). When the bread is just soft to the touch, set the GRILL only function for 3-4 minutes. Place the bread directly on the turntable. (*) These indications are suitable for performing the minced meat defrosting test according to standard no. Turn the food being cooked over halfway through the set cooking time. Rest the food to be defrosted directly on the turntable. Further information, including on other performance tests according to standard no. 60705, is given in the table on page 2. 35 USING THE MICROWAVE ONLY FUNCTION TO WARM FOOD When used to heat up food, your microwave oven shows off its usefulness and efficiency to the full. With respect to traditional methods, a microwave saves you time and, therefore, also electricity. · You are recommended to heat food (particularly if frozen) to a temperature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot!). You will not be able to eat the food at once as it will be too hot, but complete sterilisation will be guaranteed. · Always follow these rules for reheating cooked or frozen foods: - remove the food from metal containers; - Cover the food with clear film (use microwave resistant film) or greaseproof paper. This keeps the flavour in and the oven clean. You can even use an overturned plate to cover food. - if possible, mix or turn frequently to make the heating process quicker and more even. - use extreme caution when following times indicated on packaging. Remember that in certain conditions, these times may have to be increased; · Frozen food must be defrosted before heating starts. [. . . ] Always keep the microwave outlet cover (C) free from grease or splashes of fat. Do not use abrasives, steel wool or sharp metal utensils to clean the outside of the oven. Do not allow water or liquid detergent to penetrate the air and steam outlet vents on the top of the appliance. Use of alcohol, steel wool, abrasive detergents or ammonia-based detergents to clean internal surfaces and in particular the door is not recommended in order to avoid scratches and lines. [. . . ]