Hoover HMF251X User manual

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MICROWAVE OVENS
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USER INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven, and keep it carefully.
If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with
many years of good service.
MODEL:
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HMF251X
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Model:
Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
External Dimensions(LxWxH):
Net Weight:
Specifications
Rated Input Power(Grill):
Rated Input Power(Convection):
230V~50Hz
1450W
900W
25L
315mm
Approx. kg
5 470
1100W
2500W
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21.5
95 460mm
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since this can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the
oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by
a competent person.
ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of
cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the
lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven
energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including he following:
1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved.Children shall not
play with the appliance.Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised.
4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
5. Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits should be removed.
7. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY".
8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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9. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
10. Do not overcook food.
11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.
Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside
the oven.
12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in
the oven.
13. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.
14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
15.This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
-farm houses;
-bed and breakfast type environments.
16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
18. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.
19. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable
to get hot during use.Keep cord away from heated
surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.
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20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
22.The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked
before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
when handling the container.
24.The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical , sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
25.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
26.The appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-control
system.
27. Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Young children should be kept away.
28.Steam cleaner is not to be used.
29.During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
oven.
30.Only use the temperature probe recommended for
temperature-sensing probe.)
this oven.(for ovens provided with a facility to use a
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31.WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use.Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of
age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
32.The microwave oven must be operated with the
decorative door open.(for ovens with a decorative door.)
33.Surface of a storage cabinet can get hot.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
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To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons
Grounding Installation
DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the
internal componentscan
cause serious personal
injury or death.Do not
disassemble this appliance.
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard Improper
use of the grounding can
result in electric shock.
Do not plug into an outlet
until appliance is properly
installed and grounded.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire
for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped
with a cord having a
grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman
if the grounding instructions
are not completely
understood or if doubtexists
as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
If it is necessary to use an
extension cord , use only
a 3-wire
1. A short power-supply cord
is provided to reduce the risks
resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.2. If a long cord set
or extension cord isused:
1)The marked electrical rating
of the cordset or extension cord
should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the
appliance.
2)The extension cord must be
a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
3)The long cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
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CLEANING
Be sure to unplug the
appliance from the power
supply.
1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp
cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must be
cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the
food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml
(1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10
minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
UTENSILS
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for
anyone other than a
compentent person to
carry out any service
or repair operation that
involves the removal of
a cover which gives
protection against
exposure to microwave
energy.
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question following the procedure below.
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Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Browning dish
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking
bags
Paper plates
and cups
Paper towels
Parchment
paper
Plastic
Plastic wrap
Dinnerware
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Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
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A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system
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SETTING UP YOUR OVEN
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1
Shut off oven power if the door is opened during operation.
Grill Rack( Only for Grill series )
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Hub (underside)
Glass tray
Turntable ring assembly
a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass
tray should never be restricted.
b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the glass tray for cooking.
d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service
center.
Turntable Installation
Turntable shaft
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Installation and connection
1.This appliance is only intended for domestic use.
2.This oven is intended for built-in use only.It is not intended
for counter-top use or for use inside a cupboard.
3. Please observe the special installation instructions.
4.The appliance can be installed in a 60cm wide wall-
mounted cupboard(at lease 55cm deep and 85cm off the
floor).
5.The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be
connected to a properly installed earthed socket.
6.The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage
specified on the rating plate.
7.The socket must be installed and connecting cable must
only be replaced by a qualified electrician.If the plug is no
longer to accessible following installation,an all-pole
disconnecting device must be present on the installation
side with a contact gap of at lease 3mm.
8.Adapters,multi-way strips and extension leads must not
be used. Overloading can result in a risk of fire.
The accessible surfacemay
be hot during operation.
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2. Microwave Cooking
This microwave oven uses modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters
to meet your needs better for cooking.
When the microwave oven is electrified,the oven will display "0:00", buzzer will ring
once.
2) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23(24-hour)
or 1--12(12-hour).
3) Press " ", the minute figures will flash.
5) Press " " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash.
Note: 1) If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.
2) During the process of clock setting, if you press " ", the oven
will go back to the previous status automatically.
1) Press " " to choose 12-hour or 24-hour.
OPERATION INSTRUCTION
NOTE: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:
0---1 min : 5 seconds
1---5 min : 10 seconds
5---10 min : 30 seconds
10---30 min : 1 minute
30---95 min : 5 minutes
Microwave Power Chart
Press
Microwave Power
Once Twice Thrice 4 times 5 times
80% 50% 30% 10%100%
4) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.
1) Press the " " key once, and "P100" display.
2) Press " " for times or turn " " to select the microwave
power from 100% to 10%. "P100", "P80", "P50", "P30", "P10" will display in order.
3) Press " " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " " to start cooking.
1.Clock Setting
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3. Grill Cooking
4. Combination Cooking
5. Convection Cooking(With preheating funtion)
1) Press the " " key once, and "P100" display.
2) Press " " for times or turn " " to select the grill power.
Stop turning when "G-1" displays.
3) Press " " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " " to start cooking.
Instructions Microwave Grill
Display Convection
1
2
3
4
1) Press the " " key once, and " P100" display.
2) Press " " for times or turn " " to select the grill power.
Stop turning when "C-1","C-2","C-3" or "C-4" displays.
3) Press " " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " " to start cooking.
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
The convection cooking can let you to cook the food as a traditional oven. Microwave is not
used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature
before placing the food in the oven.
Note: Combination instructions
Note:If half the grill time passes, the oven sounds twice to tell you to turn the food over.
You can just leave continue working. But in order to have a better effect of grilling
food, you should turn the food over, close the door, and then
press" " to continue cooking. If no operation, the oven will
work automatically and sound once.
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6. Convection Cooking( Without pre-heating function)
7.Multi-Stage Cooking
Three stages can be maximumly set. If one stages is defrosting, it should be put in the first
stage. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the next stage will begin.
Note: Auto menu and preheating cannot be set as one of the multi-stage.
1) Press the " " key once, "1
2) Keep pressing " " or turn " " to select the convection function.
3) Press the " " to confirm the temperature.
4) Press the " " to start preheating.When the
preheating temperature arrives, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to
put the food into the oven. And the preheated temperature is displayed and flash.
5) Put the food into the oven and close the door.
Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
6) Press the " " key to start cooking.
1) Press the " " key once, "1
2) Keep pressing " " or turn " " to select the convection function.
3) Press the " " to confirm the temperature
4) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
5) Press the " " key to start cooking.
Note:the temperature can be chosen from 130 degrees to 220 degrees.
Note: a. Cooking time cannot be input until the preheating temperature arrives.
If the temperature arrives, door must be opened to input the cooking time.
b. When the preheating time is more than 30 minutes and the temperature not
arrives,buzzer will sound twice to tell you to input the cooking time. If the time
not input in 5 minutes, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sound five times
and turn back to waiting states.
Example: if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes, then to cook with 80%
microwave power for 7 minutes. The steps are as following:
Note:the temperature can be chosen from 130 degrees to 220 degrees.
1) Press " " twice, the screen will display "d-2";
2) Turn " " to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes;
3) Press" " once;
4) Turn " " to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" display;
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30" flash.
30" flash.
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9. Auto Menu
Note: Cake menu is under convection cooking with 180 -warm-up function,
and you should preheat first following the auto menu operation, when the oven
reaches the temperature, it will stop working and sound to remind opening
the door to put cake in, then press " " to start cooking.
1) In waiting state, turn " " right to choose the function wanted,
and "A1","A2","A3"...."A10" will be displayed.
2) Press " " to confirm the menu you need.
3) Turn " " to choose the weight of menu,and "g" indicator will light.
4) Press " " to start cooking.
5) Press " " to confirm;
6) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;
7) Press " " to start cooking.
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(1) Press "
"
(2) Turn " " to enter the correct time. (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)
(3) Press "
" to confirm setting.
(4) When the kitchen time is reached, the buzzer will ring 5 times.
If the clock has been set (24-hour system), will display the current time.
Note: The kitchen Time is different from 24-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.
the screen
8. Kitchen Timer
twice, the screen will display 00:00.
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Auto menu Chart
Menu Weight(g) Power
A6
Pasta
A1
Reheat
A2
Potato
A3
Meat
A4
Vegetable
A5
Fish
A7
Soup
150
250
350
450
600
1 (about 230g)
2 (about 460g)
3 (about 690g)
150
300
450
600
150
350
500
150
250
350
450
650
50(with water 450g)
100(with water 800g)
150(with water 1200g)
200
400
600
475
200
300
400
500
750
1000
1200
A8 Cake
A9
Pizza
A10
Chicken
150
250
350
450
600
1
2
3
150
300
450
600
150
350
500
150
250
350
450
650
50
100
150
200
400
600
475
200
300
400
500
750
1000
1200
Display
100%
100%
Preheat at 180 degrees
80%
C-4
100%
80%
100%
C-4
100%
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12. Speedy Cooking
11. Defrost by Time
10. Defrost by Weight
13. Speedy Microwave Cooking
14. Inquiring Function
(1) In cooking state, press" " or " ", the current
power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
( ) During cooking state, press " " to check the current time. It will be
displayed for 2-3 seconds.
1) In waiting state, press " " key to cook with 100% power
level for 30 seconds. Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds. The
maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.
1) Press " " key twice, the oven will display "d-2"
2) Turn " " to select the cooking time. The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.
3) Press " " key to start defrosting.
1) Press " " pad once,the oven will display "d-1",.
3) Press " " key to start defrosting.
2) Turn " " to select the weight of food.At the same time, "g" will lights,
The weight should be 100-2000g.
2) During microwave,grill,convection and combination states, press
" " key to cook with 100% power level for 30 seconds.
Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds.
In waiting state, turn " " left to choose cooking time directly then press
" " key to cook with 100% microwave power.
This program can be set as one of multi-stage.
Note: this function cannot work under defrost, auto menu and multi-stage
cooking.
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16. Specification
(1) The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the beginning;
(2) " " must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened
during cooking;
(3) Once the cooking programme has been set , " " is not pressed
in 5 minutes. The current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.
(4) The buzzer sounds once by efficient press, inefficient press will be no responce.
(5) The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is finished.
15. Lock-out Function for Children
Lock: In waiting state, press " " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting entering into the children-lock state and " " indicator will light. LED will display
current time or 0:00.
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " " for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting that the lock is released, and " " indicator will disapear.
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Trouble shooting
It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside.
It is very dangerous.
If something does trouble shooting; before seeking assistanace carry out the following
checks first.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SERVICE
If you cannot identify the cause of the operating anomaly: switch off the appliance (do not subject it
to rought treatment) and contact the Assistance Service.
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER. Where can I find it?
It is important that you to inform the Assistance Service of your product code and its serial number (a 16
character code which begins with the number 3); this can be found on the guarantee certificate or on
the data plate located on the appliance.
It will help to avoid wasted journerys to technicians, thereby (and most significantly) saving the
corresponding callout charges.
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