User manual DELONGHI MW 805STEEL

[. . . ] GB 22-06-2001 12:11 Pagina 26 INDEX CHAP. 1 ­ GENERAL 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 Important safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. [. . . ] · At the end, 3 beeps will sound and the "end" warning will appear on display. 36 GB 22-06-2001 12:11 Pagina 37 CHAPTER 3 ­ USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND TIME CHART 3. 1 DEFROSTING · Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic film or cardboard packets can be placed directly in the oven for defrosting as long as the packet has no metal parts (e. g. · Certain foods, such as vegetables and fish, do not require complete defrosting before being cooked. · Boiled foods, stews and meat sauces defrost better and more quickly if they are stirred from time to time, turned over and/or separated. · Meat, fish and fruit lose a certain amount of liquid during defrosting. · It is advisable to separate each individual piece of meat into its own bag before putting it into the freezer. This will enable you to save precious preparation time. · It is important to observe the standing times immediately after defrosting, before cooking; the standing time (in minutes) is the length of time for which the food must be left to stand to allow the heat to continue spreading evenly in the food. TABLE OF DEFROSTING TIMES IN "AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING" MODE TYPE MEAT · Roasts (pork, beef, veal etc. ) · Steaks, chops, rashers · Stew, goulash · Minced · Hamburgers · Sausages POULTRY · Duck, turkey · Whole chicken · Pieces of chicken · Chicken breast VEGETABLES FISH · Fillets · Slices · Whole · Prawns MILK/DAIRY PRODUCTS · Butter · Cheese · Cream BREAD · 2 medium-sized rolls · 4 medium-sized rolls · Sliced bread · Sliced wholemeal bread FRUIT · Strawberries, plums, cherries, redcurrants, apricots · Raspberries · Blackberries Frozen vegetables do not need to be defrosted before cooking 300 gr 400 gr 500 gr 400 gr 250 gr 250 gr 200 ml 150 gr 300 gr 250 gr 250 gr 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 7-9 8 - 10 10 - 12 8 - 10 4-6 5-7 7-9 1-2 2-4 2-4 2-4 8 - 10 5-7 3-5 Turn the fish over halfway through defrosting 7 7 7 7 10 15 5 Put the bread directly onto the turntable. 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 QUANTITY TIME (minutes) NOTES/SUGGESTIONS STANDING TIME 1 kg 200 gr 500 gr 250 gr 500 gr 200 gr 300 gr 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 850 gr 300 gr 19 - 21 4-6 10 - 12 5-7 10 - 12 5-7 6-8 25 - 27 25 - 27 13 - 15 8 - 10 Turn over halfway through defrosting See note * 20 5 10 15 15 10 10 20 20 10 10 Turn the poultry over halfway through . When the standing time is over, wash under warm water to remove any ice. Remove the silver foil or the metal parts should not be completely defrosted. The cream should be removed from its container and placed in a dish. Stir 2-3 times Stir 2-3 times Stir 2-3 times * These guidelines are suitable for carrying out the Defrosting Test for mince according to IEC Regulation 705, Par. Turn the block upside down halfway through the time set. The block which is to be defrosted should be placed directly on the turntable. Further information, also regarding other Performance Tests according to IEC Regulation 705 is given in the table on page 2. 37 ENGLISH GB 22-06-2001 12:11 Pagina 38 CHAPTER 3 ­ USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND TIME GRIDS 3. 2 REHEATING ENGLISH Reheating food is one of the modes in which your microwave oven displays all its usefulness and efficiency. Compared to traditional methods, using a microwave obviously saves time and therefore electricity. · It is advisable to reheat food (especially if it is frozen) to a temperature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot). This means the food will not be ready to eat immediately because it is too hot!) but it will be completely sterilised. · In order to reheat pre-cooked or frozen food, always observe the following rules: - always remove the food from metal containers - cover it with transparent film (of the kind suitable for microwave ovens) or grease proof paper so that all the natural flavour is preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; the food may also be covered with a an upturned plate; - if possible, stir or turn the food frequently in order to speed up the reheating process and to make it cook more evenly; - follow the cooking times shown on the packet with considerable caution; remember that, under certain conditions, the times shown must be increased. · Frozen food must be defrosted before being reheated. The lower the initial temperature of the food, the longer the reheating time will have to be. Note: some dishes can also easily be reheated by using the "AUTOMATIC FUNCTION" pre-memorised recipes (see table on page 42). 3 POWER LEVEL TABLE OF REHEATING TIMES TYPE QUANTITY FUNCTION TIME minutes NOTES/SUGGESTIONS SOFTENING AND MELTING FOOD 100 gr · Chocolate/icing 50-70 gr · Butter CHILLED FOODS (5/8°C) up to 20/30°C · Yoghurt · Feeding bottle 125 gr 240 gr " " " 450 900 900 " Put in a dish. It is not necessary to stir chocolate cubes. [. . . ] It is necessary to remove the turntable (H) and its corresponding support (I) periodically in order to clean them; the bottom of the oven should also be cleaned. Wash the turntable and its support in soapy water using neutral soap. They can also be washed in a dishwasher. Do not immerse the turntable in cold water after prolonged heating; the sudden change in temperature would cause it to crack. [. . . ]