User manual DELONGHI MWA 221IX

[. . . ] 1 ­ GENERAL 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 1. 7 1. 8 1. 9 Description of the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Description of the control panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. Important safety warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. [. . . ] The special double-microwave-emission system makes possible, in fact, a perfect distribution of energy. When you wish to cook two food dishes at the same time, all you have to do is keep these basic rules in mind: 1) The cooking times for food dishes cooked at the same time are different from those for the cooking of single dishes. So always consult the reference table on page 43. Times for simultaneous cooking Potatoes (above) 16 min 40 min Goulash (below) Cooking times for single dishes Potatoes Goulash 7 - 8 min 30 - 35 min 2) Be careful to ALWAYS place on the WIRE RACK food which requires less cookig time: it will thus be easier to remove the upper pan. Take the grill out and finish cooking the food underneath. Upper food dish (less time) Lower food dish (more time) Wire rack Turntable 3) Pay strict attention to the indications and recommendations in the tables. In particular, always check to be sure that the food being reheated is very hot before removing it from the oven. 42 REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS DEFROSTING TIMES Type · · · · · · Ground meat Ground meat Chicken in pieces Stew Cauliflower Whole fish Pan position above below above below above below Quantity (grams) 500 500 500 500 450 500 Power level Minutes 20 20 24 24 22 22 Notes Turn the meat over after 10 min. When the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. During the defrosting, pull the pieces apart. When the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. DEFROST DEFROST DEFROST At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min. At the end, let sit for 5 to 10 min. REHEATING TIMES Type · · · · · · Meat, single serving Plate of lasagne Plate of lasagne Meat, single serving Plate of lasagne Vegetables, single serving Pan position above below above below above below Quantity (grams) 150 250 500 500 150 500 Power level 5 5 5 5 5 5 Minutes 6 6 9 9 6 8 Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover Cover the the the the the the food food food food food food with with with with with with Notes plastic plastic plastic plastic plastic plastic wrap wrap wrap wrap wrap wrap COOKING TIMES Type · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Potatoes Potatoes Carrots Carrots Zucchini Sliced fish Zucchini Whole fish Whole fish Whole fish Potatoes Goulash Cabbage Rice Brussels sprouts Peas Pan position above below above below above below above below above below above below above below above below Quantity (grams) 500 500 500 500 475 400 475 200 200 200 500 1500 500 300 500 500 Power level 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Minutes 16 16 18 18 14 16 13 14 14 14 16 40 14 20 14 18 Notes Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap. Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap. Cut in equal-size pieces and cover with plastic wrap. After 16 min. , take out the grill. Stir 2 or 3 times. Leave whole and cover with plastic wrap. After 14 min. , take out the rack. Cover with plastic wrap and stir 2 times Cover with plastic wrap. Cover with plastic wrap. 43 2. 3 HOW TO PROGRAMME AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING When utilising this function, all you have to do is set the defrost time. (The display will begin blinking at 0:00 and the defrost-function indicator at the top left will come on. ) 2 Set the time you wish to use by turning the knob (6). (The display will begin blinking. ) 0:00 6:00 3 Push the START button (12) to begin the defrosting. (The display will show the time set. ) 6:00 4 Once the set time has elapsed, you will hear three long beeps, and the word "End" will appear on the display. · If you open the oven door to check on the progress of the defrosting, the microwaves will stop operating and the time remaining will blink on the display. [. . . ] Also be careful to ensure that water or liquid detergent does not penetrate the air and steam vent grilles on the top of the appliance. It is also advisable not to use alcohol, abrasive detergents or ammoniabased detergents to clean the internal and external surfaces of the door. Do not steam clean the inside of the oven. Always keep the inside of the door clean to ensure that it closes properly, so that dirt and food residues do not become trapped between the door and the front panel of the oven. [. . . ]