User manual DELONGHI MW 603

[. . . ] HOW TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . USING THE "AUTOMATIC FUNCTION" BUTTONS . . 29 . 30 . 31 . 32 . 32 . 33 . 33 . 34 . 34 . 35 . 36 . 37 . 38 . 46 . 48 . 50 . 51 . 52 . 52 . 53 28 A C D B E F G H DESCRIPTION A B C D E F G H Grill element Control panel Microwave outlet cover Turntable spindle Inside of door Wire rack Turntable Turntable support 29 HOW TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN Which function/power level should I choose?Microwave only Power Instructions page Quantity/ time table page What do I want to do? · Keep food warm 1 (150 W) Defrost 40 41 · Defrost Microwave only Button 38 39 · Soften chocolate/icing · Melt butter and soften cheese Microwave only · Cook desserts, cakes and pastries Power 2 (300 W) 40 41 45 42 45 MICROWAVE 3 (450 W) · Cook stews, chicken breast Microwave only Power 4 (700 W) 40 43 44 · Cook fruit, vegetables, rice, soup, fish · Reheat pre-cooked or frozen foods · Cook all types of roast meat, poultry, kebabs and potatoes rapidly · Brown dishes (eg. [. . . ] · 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. The lower the initial temperature of the food, the longer the time required for heating. · Food and beverages may be heated for short periods in paper or plastic containers. However, if the cooking time is too long, these containers may distort. 41 Heating times NB: Certain dishes can also be easily heated using the automatic functions (see page 30 or page 51). Type SOFTENING · Chocolate/icing · Butter Quantity Function 100 gr 50 -70 gr MW " Power level Cooking time (minutes) Put on a plate. 4-5 0. 5-0. 10 Mix the icing once Notes 3 5 5 5 FOODS FROM REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE (5/8°C) TO 20/30°C · Yoghurt · Baby's bottle 125 gr 240 gr " " 0. 15-0. 20 Remove the metal foil 0. 30-0. 35 Heat the bottle without teat and mix immediately after heating to ensure an even temperature. Check the temperature of the contents before consuming. If the milk is at room temperature, shorten the time indicated slightly. If you use powdered milk, mix well as residual powder could catch fire. Use pre-sterilised milk. PRECOOKED FOOD AT REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) TO ABOUT 70°C C · Convenience packs of lasagne or filled pasta · Convenience packs of meat with rice and/or vegetables · Convenience packs of fish and/or vegetables · Plate of meat and/or vegetables · Plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne · Plate of fish and/or rice 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr " " " " " " 5 5 5 5 5 5 4-6 4-6 3-5 5-7 5-7 4-6 Packs of all types of commercially-available precooked food to be heated to a temperature of 70°C. Remove the food from any metal container and place it directly on the serving dish. Always cover for best results. Portions of all types of precooked food to be heated to a temperature of 70°C. The food should be placed directly on the serving plate. Always cover with an upturned plate or clear film. FROZEN FOOD TO BE HEATED/COOKED (INITIAL TEMP. -18°/-20°C) TO ABOUT 70°C C · Convenience packs of lasagne or filled pasta · Convenience packs of meat with rice and/or vegetables · Convenience packs of precooked fish and/or vegetables · Convenience packs of uncooked fish and/or vegetables · Portions of meat and/or vegetables · Portion of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne · Portions of fish and/or rice 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr 300 gr 400 gr 400 gr 300 gr " " " " " " " 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6-8 5-7 3-5 8 - 10 6-8 7-9 4-6 For convenience packs of all types of frozen pre-cooked foods to be reheated to 70°C. [. . . ] 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 or abrasive detergents to clean internal surfaces and in particular the outside of the door is not recommended in order to avoid scratches and lines. Always keep the inside of the door clean to ensure that it closes properly. [. . . ]