User manual DELONGHI MW 600

[. . . ] MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 26 GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What function should I choose?Microwave only Microwave only 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 36 85 w 33 36 33 36 38 42 37 Power level 125 w Microwave only Power level 300 w or 37 39 42 MICROWAVE 425 w · Cook stew, chicken breasts · Defrost, reheat, cook on two levels at the same time Microwave only Power level 600 w 36 40 41 Microwave only with low SPACER WIRE RACK (Not with all models) 34 35 2 1 MICROWAVE · Cook fruit, vegetables, rice, soup, fish · Heat up all types of ready 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 850 w 36 40 38 19 17 Combined microwave + grill 43 44 44 MICROWAVE + GRILL · Grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast, etc. in a "traditional" way Grill only 45 46 46 26 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 27 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). [. . . ] Cover with plastic wrap. 35 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 36 MICROWAVE U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N LY F U N C T I O N T O K E E P F O O D H O T · 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 setting 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. U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N L Y F U N C T I O N F O R D E F R O S T I N G · 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). · Certain foods, such as greens, vegetables and fish, do not generally require defrosting before you begin cooking them. · Stewed foods and meats as well as meat sauces defrost better and quicker if they are stirred from time to time, turned over or croken cup . · While defrosting, meat and fish lose their liquid content. It is recommended, therefore, that you defrost such items in a tray or basin. · 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. · Be careful about following the timings printed on frozen products, because they are guideline and may not always be 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. 36 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 37 Defrosting times Type MEAT · Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc. ) · Steaks, cutlets, meat slices · Stew, goulash · Ground meat " · Hamburger · Sausages POULTRY · Duck, turkey · Whole chickens · Cut-up chicken · Chicken breasts VEGETABLES · Cubed eggplant · Cut-up peppers · Shelled peas · Artichoke hearts · Pieces of asparagus · Cut-up green beans · Whole broccoli · Brussels sprouts · Cut-up carrots · Cauliflower tops · Mixed vegetables · Cut-up spinach FISH · Filleted fish · Cut-up fish · Whole fish · Prawn, shrimps DAIRY PRODUCTS · Butter · Cheese · Cream BREAD PRODUCTS · 2 average-size rolls · 4 average-size rolls · Sliced home-style bread · Whole-wheat bread FRUIT · Strawberries, prunes, cherries, currants, apricots · Raspberries · Blackberries Quantity 1 kg 200 500 500 250 200 300 gr gr gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Power knob Timer knob (minutes) 25 - 28 6-8 14 - 16 11 - 13 5-7 7-9 9 - 11 35 35 14 13 40 40 16 15 Notes MICROWAVE Standing time (minutes) 20 5 10 15 10 10 10 20 20 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 10 15 5 (*) 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 500 gr 300 gr 500 500 500 300 500 500 500 500 500 450 300 300 300 400 500 400 gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr At the end of the rest period, wash under hot water to remove possible ice 16 - 19 15 - 18 12 - 15 9 - 11 14 - 16 15 - 18 15 - 17 15 - 17 14 - 16 13 - 15 8 - 10 9 - 11 9 - 11 10 - 12 13 - 15 10 - 12 5-7 6-8 8 - 10 To make defrosting easier, stir the vegetables from time to time Fish is better cook from frozen if it does not require further preparation. 250 gr 250 gr 200 ml Remove the aluminium paper and metal pieces. Cream is to be removed from its container and put on a plate. Put the bread directly on the turntable 150 300 250 250 gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " 1 4 4 4 - 2 6 6 6 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 12 - 14 8 - 10 6-8 Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Note: Check to make sure that the programme selector knob is in position . (*) These indications are suitable for carrying out the minced meat defrosting test in accordance with IEC regulation 705, par. 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 MW600·GB 18-02-2002 10:24 Pagina 38 MICROWAVE U S I N G T H E M I C R O WAV E - O N L Y F U N C T I O N F O R R E - H E AT I N G 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. 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 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. 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. [. . . ]