Ariston MD554IXA Installation and operation manual

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DAILY REFERENCE
GUIDE
Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.
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ARISTON PRODUCT
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following the instructions on the back of
this booklet.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1. Control panel
2. Identification plate
(do not remove)
3. Door
4. Upper heating element/grill
5. Light
6. Turntable
CONTROL PANEL
12 5 93 4 7 86
1. LEFT-HAND DISPLAY
2. ON/OFF
For switching the oven on and off
and for stopping an active function
at any time.
3. BACK
For returning to the previous
menu.
4. POWER
For setting the power of the
microwave.
5. KNOB
For navigating between the
functions, as well as changing the
time and cooking time parameters.
6. START
For starting functions and
confirming settings.
7. TIME
For setting the time as well as
setting or adjusting the cooking
time.
8. CONFIRM
For confirming an item you have
selected or the settings for a
function.
9. RIGHT-HAND DISPLAY

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TURNTABLE
Placed on its support, the glass
turntable can be used with all
cooking methods.
The turntable must always be used
as a base for other containers or
accessories, with the exception of
the rectangular baking tray.
TURNTABLE SUPPORT
Only use the support for the
glass turntable. Do not rest other
accessories on the support.
CRISP PLATE
Only for use with the designated
function.
The Crisp plate must always be
placed in the centre of the glass
turntable and can be pre-heated
when empty, using the special
function for this purpose only. Place the food directly
on the Crisp plate.
HANDLE FOR THE CRISP PLATE
Useful for removing the hot Crisp
plate from the oven.
WIRE RACK
This allows you to place food
closer to the grill, for perfectly
browning your dish. Place the
wire rack on the turntable,
making sure that it does not
come into contact with other
surfaces.
COVER (IF SUPPLIED)
Useful for covering food while
it is cooking or heating in the
microwave.
The cover reduces splashes,
keeps foods moist and can also
be used to create two cooking
levels.
Not suitable for use with any of the grill functions
(including “Dynamic Crisp”).
Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.
There are a number of accessories available on
the market. Before you buy, ensure they are
suitable for microwave use and resistant to oven
temperatures.
Metallic containers for food or drink should never
be used during microwave cooking.
Always ensure that foods and accessories do not
come into contact with the inside walls of the oven.
Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn
freely before starting the oven. Take care not to
unseat the turntable whilst inserting or removing
other accessories.

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MICROWAVES
For quickly cooking and reheating food or
drinks.
POWER RECOMMENDED FOR
1000W Quickly reheating drinks or other foods
with a high water content
800W Cooking vegetables
650 W Cooking meat and sh
500 W
Cooking meaty sauces, or sauces
containing cheese or egg. Finishing o
meat pies or pasta bakes
350 W Slow, gently cooking. Perfect for melting
butter or chocolate
160 W Defrosting frozen foods or softening
butter and cheese
90 W Softening ice cream
GRILL
For browning, grilling and gratins. We
recommend turning the food during cooking.
For best results, preheat the grill for 3-5 minutes.
Recommended accessories: wire rack
GRILL + MW
For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes,
combining the microwave and grill functions.
Recommended accessories: wire rack
CRISP DYNAMIC
For perfectly browning a dish, both on the
top and bottom of the food. This function must
only be used with the special crisp plate.
Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp
plate
AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
With the automatic functions, simply select the
type and weight or the quantity of the food
items to obtain the best results. The oven will
automatically calculate the optimum settings and
continue to change them as cooking progresses.
The total time does not include preheating phases.
REHEAT DYNAMIC
For reheating ready-made food that is either
frozen or at room temperature.
The oven automatically calculates the settings
required to achieve the best results in the shortest
amount of time. Place food on a microwave-safe
and heatproof dinner plate or dish.
CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT
DINNER PLATE 250 - 500 g
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FROZEN PORTION 250 - 500 g
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FROZEN LASAGNA 250 - 500 g
SOUPS 200 - 800 g
BEVERAGES 1 - 5 dl
COOK DYNAMIC
For cooking foods quickly and achieving
optimal results. Use a heatproof container suitable
for microwave use.
CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT
BAKED POTATOES
(Turn when prompted) 200g - 1kg
FRESH VEGETABLES
(Cut into pieces of equal
size and add 2 to 4
tablespoons of water.
Cover)
200 - 800 g
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FROZEN VEGETABLES
(Turn when prompted.
Cover)
200 - 800 g
CANNED VEGETABLES 200 - 600 g
POPCORN 100 g
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CRISP DYNAMIC
For quickly reheating and cooking frozen
foods and giving them a golden, crunchy top. Only
use this function with the crisp plate provided. Turn
the food when prompted.
CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT
FRENCH FRIES
(spread out in a single
layer and sprinkle with
salt before cooking)
200 - 600 g
PIZZA, THIN CRUST 200 - 500 g
PIZZA, THICK CRUST 300 - 800 g
CHICKEN WINGS,
CHICKEN PIECES
(Lightly oil the plate)
200 - 600 g
FISH FINGERS
(Crisp plate must be
preheated)
200 - 600 g
Recommended accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the
Crisp plate
DEFROST DYNAMIC
For quickly defrosting various different types of
food simply by specifying their weight.
Food should be placed directly on the glass
turntable.
Turn the food when prompted.
CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT
MEAT
(mince, cutlets, steaks,
roasting joints)
100 g - 2 kg
POULTRY
(whole chicken, pieces,
llets)
100 g - 2.5
kg
FISH
(whole, steaks, llets)
100 g - 1.5
kg
VEGETABLES
(mixed vegetables, peas,
broccoli, etc.)
100 g - 1.5
kg
BREAD
(loaves, scones, rolls) 100 g - 1 kg
USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
. SETTING THE TIME
You will need to set the time when you switch on the
oven for the first time.
The two digits for the hour will start flashing: Turn the
adjustment knob to set the hour and then press to
confirm.
The two digits for the minutes will start flashing. Turn
the adjustment knob to set the minutes and press
to confirm.
Please note: To change the time at a later point, press and
hold for at least one second while the oven is o and
repeat the steps above.
You may need to set the time again following lengthy
power outages.

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DAILY USE
1. SELECT A FUNCTION
When the oven is off, only the time is shown on the
display. Press and hold to switch the oven on.
Turn the knob to view the main functions available on
the left-hand display. Select one and press .
To select a sub-function (where available), select the
main function and then press to confirm and go
to the function menu.
Turn the knob to select from amongst the sub-
functions available on the right-hand display and then
press to confirm.
2. SET A FUNCTION
. MANUAL FUNCTIONS
After having selected the function you require, you
can change its settings.
The display will show the settings that can be
changed in sequence.
MICROWAVE LEVEL
When the icon flashes on the display,
turn the knob to adjust the setting and then press
to confirm and continue to alter the settings that
follow (if possible).
Please note: Once the function has been activated, the
power can be changed by pressing to access the
settings menu, then turning the knob to change the
setting.
COOKING TIME
When the icon flashes on the display,
use the knob to set the cooking time you require and
then press to confirm.
You do not have to set the cooking time if you want to
manage cooking manually: Press to confirm and
start the function.
Note: During cooking, you can adjust the cooking time by
turning the knob; each time you press , the cooking
time increases by 30 seconds.
. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS/DYNAMIC DEFROST
CATEGORIES
Once you have chosen one of the automatic
functions, you will need to select a category for the
food you are cooking.
When the icon flashes, turn the knob to select the
category you require and then press to confirm.
WEIGHT
To achieve the best results, the automatic functions
(and Dynamic Defrost) require you to enter the weight
of the food, selecting from amongst the default
settings: the oven will calculate the ideal length of
time for the function to run for each category of food.
When the default setting appears on the display and
the icon flashes, turn the knob to set the weight
and then press to confirm.
3. ACTIVATE THE FUNCTION
Once you have applied the settings you require, press
to activate the function.
Every time the button is pressed again, the
cooking time will be increased by a further 30
seconds.
Please note: You can press at any time to pause the
function that is currently active.
JET START
When the oven is switched off, it is possible to press
to activate cooking with the microwave function
set at full power (1000 W) for 30 seconds.
. SAFETY LOCK
This function is automatically activated to prevent the
oven from being switched on accidentally.
Open and close the door, then press to start the
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4. PAUSE
To pause an active function, for example to stir or turn
the food, simply open the door.
To start it up again, close the door and press
AUTOMATIC PAUSE
(STIR OR TURN THE FOOD)
Certain functions will pause to allow you to turn or
stir the food.
Once the oven has paused cooking, open the door
and carry out the action you are prompted to perform
before
closing the door again and pressing to continue
with cooking.
Please note: When using the “Dynamic Defrost” functions,
the function will start again automatically after two
minutes, even if you have not turned or stirred the food.
5. COOKING END TIME
An audible signal will sound and the display will
indicate that cooking is complete.
To extend the cooking time without changing the
settings, turn the knob to set a new cooking time and
press .
. KEY LOCK
To lock the keypad, press and hold for at least 5
seconds.
Do this again to unlock the keypad.
Please note: The key lock can also be activated while
cooking is in progress.
For safety reasons, the oven can be switched o at any
time by pressing and holding .

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COOKING TABLE
FOOD FUNCTION PRE
HEATING
POWER
(W)
TIME
(MIN) ACCESSORIES
Sponge cake - - 7 - 15
Fruit pie - - 12 - 20
Cookies - - 5 - 10
Savoury bakes or quiche lorraine
(1 - 1.2 kg) - - 18 - 25
Ready meals
(250 - 500 g) -750 4 - 7 -
Lasagne/pasta bake -350 - 500 15 - 40
Frozen lasagne
(500 - 700 g) -500 - 750 14 - 20 -
Pizza (300 g) - - 14 - 16
Meat (chops, steak) -500 10 - 15
Poultry (whole, 800 g - 1.5 kg) -350 - 500 30 - 45 *
Chicken llets or pieces -350 - 500 10 -17
Roasts -350 - 500 25 - 40 *
Sausages/kebabs - - 20 - 40 *
Sausages/hamburgers Yes ** -6 - 16 *
Fish (steaks or llets) Yes 160 - 350 15 - 30 *
Whole sh -160 - 350 20 - 40 *
Roast potatoes -350 - 500 30 - 50 *
Potato wedges - - 25 - 30
Baked apples -160 -350 15 -25
* Turn the food halfway through cooking ** Preheat the Crisp plate for 3-5 minutes
FUNCTIONS
Crisp Grill Grill + Microwaves
ACCESSORIES
Heatproof plate/container suitable for use in
microwaves Wire rack Crisp plate

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CONTACTING OUR AFTER-SALES SERVICE
You can find our
contact details in the
warranty manual. When
contacting our Client
After-sales Service,
please state the codes
provided on your
product’s identification
plate.
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INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES
•Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth. If they are very
dirty, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish
off with a dry cloth.
•Clean the door glass with a suitable liquid detergent.
•At regular intervals or in case of spills, remove the
turntable and its support to clean the bottom of the
oven, removing all food residue.
•The grill does not need to be cleaned as the intense
heat burns away any dirt: Use this function on a
regular basis.
ACCESSORIES
All accessories are dishwasher safe with the exception
of the crisp plate.
The crisp plate should be cleaned using water and
a mild detergent. For stubborn dirt, rub gently with
a cloth. Always leave the crisp plate to cool down
before cleaning.
Make sure that the oven has cooled down before
carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.
Do not use steam cleaners.
Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers or abrasive/
corrosive cleaning agents, as these could damage
the surfaces of the appliance.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The oven is not working. Power cut.
Disconnection from the
mains.
Check for the presence of mains electrical
power and whether the oven is connected to
the electricity supply.
Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the
fault persists.
The oven makes noises, even
when it is switched off.
Cooling fan
active.
Open the door or wait until the cooling
process has finished.
The display shows the letter “F”
followed by a letter or number.
Software fault. Contact you nearest After-sales Service
Centre and state the letter or number that
follows the letter “F”.
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