User manual HOOVER HBM303

[. . . ] GB-5719134600 29-11-2004 9:44 Pagina 27 CONTENTS CHAP. 1 ­ GENERAL 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 Important safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Accessories supplied. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Ovenware to use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Rules and general suggestions for using the oven . . . page 28 29 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 37 37 37 37 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 44 CHAP. 2 ­ USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE MODES 2. 1 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2. 2 Programming the cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2. 3 Automatic sequence for defrosting and cooking. . . . . . page 2. 4 Recalling the pre-memorised recipes ("Automatic Functions" keys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2. 5 Quick Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2. 6 Child lock-out feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2. 7 Turntable stop key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2. 8 Function "Memotime" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page CHAP. 3 ­ USING THE OVEN: 3. 1 3. 2 3. 3 3. 4 3. 5 3. 6 3. 7 3. 8 SUGGESTIONS AND TIME GRIDS Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Cooking starters, pasta and entrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Cooking meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Cooking side dishes and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Cooking fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Cooking desserts and cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page Reheating/cooking using the "Automatic Functions" keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3. 9 Simultaneous cooking on 2 levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pag. CHAP. [. . . ] · In order to deactivate the safety device once it has been previously activated, keep the key (12) pressed until the beep is heard. 2. 7 TURNTABLE STOP KEY When using large sized containers/recipients (or containers with handles) that are not able to rotate, the movement of the turntable can be stopped. Press the key (15), after having first set a cooking function: the LED in the top right will start flashing. After having pressed key (13) the LED will flash a further 5 times, and will then remain on for the entire set time; for best results, the food should be mixed/stirred a number of times during cooking. The Turntable Stop function will remain on the next time the oven is used, that is until the key is pressed again. For the microwave-only function, the maximum power available is 750W (reduced automatically by the electronic controller when pressing the key). 2. 8 "MEMOTIME" FUNCTION This function allows for the use of the timer, with the oven NOT functioning, for up to 60 minutes. · Press the Function key until 3 dashes appear on display 2, then select the time desired by turning the (14) knob and start the timer by pressing the (13) key. e · At the end, 3 beeps will sound and the "e n d" warning will appear on display 1. 37 GB-5719134600 29-11-2004 9:44 Pagina 38 CHAPTER 3 ­ USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND TIME GRIDS 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 cooking. · 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 None None None None None None None None None None None None None None 7 7 7 7 10 15 5 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 QUANTITY TIME (minutes) NOTES/SUGGESTIONS WIRE RACK TO BE USED STANDING TIME 1 kg 200 gr 500 gr 250 gr 500 gr 200 gr 300 gr 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 700 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 * None None None None None None None None None None None 20 5 10 15 15 10 10 20 20 10 10 Turn the poultry over halfway through defrosting . When the standing time is over, wash under warm water to remove any ice. Remove the silver foil or the metal parts. Cheese should not be completely defrosted. The cream should be removed from its container and placed in a dish. Put the bread directly onto the turntable. Stir 2-3 times Stir 2-3 times Stir 2-3 times suitable the minced meat defrosting test according to Regulation * These indications are 2). Turn for performingthrough the set time. 13. 3 (see page over halfway Further information, including on other performance tests according to Regulation 60705, is given in the table on page 2. 38 GB-5719134600 29-11-2004 9:44 Pagina 39 3. 2 REHEATING 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. [. . . ] Do not use abrasive detergents, wire sponges and sharp metal tools when cleaning the external surface of the oven. 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 ammonia-based detergents to clean the internal and external surfaces of the door. Do not steam clean the inside of the oven. [. . . ]