Hotpoint MWH 424.1 X User manual

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Instructions for use MICROWAVE OVEN
Contents
Installation, 5-7
Electrical Connection, 4
Installation
Placement
Building in
Install the grill pan
Turntable Installation
Setting up your oven, 8
Overall view
Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Control Panel and Features
Start-up and use, 9-14
Operation instruction
Important safety instructions, 1 -175
Utensils, 18
Utensil Test
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Maintenance and care, 19
Cleaning
Troubleshooting, 20
Assistance, 21
Guarantee, 22
After Sales Service, 23
English, 1
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MWH 424.1 X

DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal
components can cause serious personal injury or death.
Do not disassemble this appliance.
WARNING
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.
The electrical connections must be made before
installing the appliance in its housing.
Electrical safety must be guaranteed by correct
installation in the housing. During installation and
maintenance operations, the appliance must be
disconnected from the mains circuit-breaker or the
fuses must be removed.
The appliance must be connected using a
power cable equipped with 3 1.5mm2
conductors (live + neutral + Earth), H05RR-F
phase 230-240V~network in accordance with
installation requirements. The safety wire
(green-yellow) is connected to the
appliance’s Earth terminal and must be connected
to the installation Earth.
If the appliance has an electrical connection, it
must remain accessible after the appliance has
been built in.
The oven’s neutral (blue wire) must be connected to
the network’s neutral.
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the power supply, by tting a switch on the
xed wiring system in accordance with installation
rules.
Ensure that:
- The electrical power has ent voltage.
- the power cable is in good condition
- the diameter of the wires complies with
installation requirements.
- your electrical installation is equipped
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with
protection of at least 16 amps.
• Please observe the installation instructions provided
and note that this appliance should only be installed
• Adaptors, multiway strips and extension cables must
• In case a new connection is needed, installation and
cable connection must only be done by an approved
accessible following installation, a double-pole
disconnecting device must be present on the
installation site with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.
Disposal - Also see Page 23
•
When disposing of packaging material: observe local
legislation so that the packaging may be reused.
•
The European Directive 2012/19/EEC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires
that old household electrical appliances must not be
disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste
stream. Old appliances must be collected separately
in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of
the materials they contain and reduce the impact
on human health and the environment. The crossed
out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds
you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the
appliance it must be separately collected.
Consumers may take their old appliance to public
waste collection areas, other communal collection
areas, or if national legislation allows return it to a
retailer when purchasing a similar new product.
All major household appliance manufacturers are
active in the creation of systems to manage the
collection and disposal of old appliances.
Electrical Connection

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Installation
!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.
! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.
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.
Installation
Important information about installing
• ThisapplianceisNOTintendedforuseina
commercial environment.
The accessible surface may be hot during
operation.
Placement
• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching
internal components of this appliance can cause
serious personal injury or death.
• Place the microwave oven on a rm, at surface.
• Make sure that there is sucient ventilationaround
the microwave oven. At the rear and sides keep at
least 10 cm free.
• Do not cover the air vents.
• The adjustable feet should not be removed.
• Do not place the microwave oven near a heat source.
• Transmitting and receiving equipment such as
radios and televisions can aect the operation of the
microwave oven.
Installation dimensions
100
600
min 580
560-568
455
22
558-568
min 460
542
540
min. beluchtingsopp. 250 cm2
min. beluchtingsopp.
250 cm2
450
600
min
550
min 580
560 20
min
min.
550
min. aeration surface 250 cm2
min. aeration surface
250 cm2
454.5
458+2
595
594
595
5
68
455
454.5 444
45
550
455
22 542
20
454.5
595
594
595
5
68
455
454.5 444
550
560
600
Note: There should be gap above the oven.
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Building in
• Donotholdorcarrytheappliancebythedoorhandle.
The door handle cannot hold the weight of the
appliance and may break off.
1. Carefully push the microwave into the box, making
sure that it is in the centre.
2. Open the door and fasten the microwave with the
screws that were supplied.
• Fullyinserttheapplianceandcentreit.
• Donotkinktheconnectingcable.
• Screwtheapplianceintoplace.
• Thegapbetweentheworktopandtheappliance
must not be closed byaddtional battens.
Install the grill pan
1. Be sure the angle of the shaft.
2. Adjust the angel of the grill pan and the shaft.
3. Put the pan into the cavity and adjust slightly.
Specifications
Model: MWH 424.1 X
Rated Voltage: 240V~50Hz
Rated Input Power
(Microwave): 1650W
Rated Output Power
(Microwave): 900W
Rated Input Power
(Grill): 1750W
Rated Input Power
(Convection): 1750W
Oven Capacity: 44L
Turntable Diameter: ø 360mm
External Dimensions: 594x454.5x568mm
Net Weight: Approx. 41 kg
According to Waste of Electri-
cal and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive, WEEE
should be separately collected
and treated. If at any time in
future you need to dispose of
this product please do NOT
dispose of this product with
household
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Turntable Installation
a) Never place the enamel tray upside down. The
enamal tray should never be restricted.
b) The enamal tray must always be used during cooking.
c) All food and containers of food are always placed on
the enamel tray for cooking.
d) If enamel tray cracks or breaks, contact your nearest
authorized service center.
Hub (underside)
Turntable shaft
Enamel tray
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Setting up your oven
Overall view
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:
Enamel Tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1
Control Panel and Features
1. Control panel
2. Grill element
3. Light
4. Level
5. Door glass
6. Hinge
7. Turntable shaft
8. ShortGrillRack
9. Long Grill Rack
10.Grill Pan
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2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
10
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7
1
8
1) Function knob
2) Power/Weight button
3) Quickly preheating button
4) On/Off Button
5) Temperature/automenu button
6) Clock button
7) Start/Pausebutton
8) Selectionknob
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Start-up and use
Operation instruction
This microwave oven uses modern electronic control to
adjust cooking parameters to meet your needs better for
cooking.
1.Clock Setting
When the microwave oven is electrified, “00:00” will
blink, buzzer will ring once.
1) Turn knob to set the right time (between 00:00
and 23:59.)
2) After you have set the right time, press “ ”. The
clock has been set.
Note:
1) If you want to change the time, you have to press
and hold the “ ” button for 3 seconds.
The actuall time disappears and then the time will
blink in the display.
Turn knob to set the new time and press
the “ ” button to confirm the setting.
2) If you do not want to see the clock in the display,
press “ ” button briefly. The time disappears.
Press “ ” again, and the clock appears in the
display again.
2. Microwave Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function. “01:00” is blinking in the display
and the microwave icon appears. If no operation
in 10 seconds, the current power will be confirmed
automatically.
2) Turn knob to set the cooking time.
The max. cooking time depends on the power that
has been set. When the power is 900W, the MAX.
time is 30 minutes and other powers are 90 minutes.
3) Press “ ” button to adjust the microwave
power.
4) Turn knob to set the microwave power.
(between 100W to 900W).
5) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
Note:
the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding
switch are as follow:
0---1 min 1 second
1---5 min 10 seconds
5---15 min 30 seconds
15---60 min 1 minute
60 min 5 minutes
Microwave Power Chart
Display 900W 700W 450W 300W 100W
You can see from the table below from which power
levels you can choose and for which foods the power
levels are suitable.
Power level Food
900 W - Boiling water, reheating
- Cooking chicken, fish, vegetables
700 W
- Reheating
- Cooking mushrooms, shell fish
- Cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese
450 W - Cooking rice, soup
300 W - Defrosting
- Melting chocolate and butter
100 W
- Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods
- Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods
-Softeningicecream
- Allowing dough to rise
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Functions
Function Mode
Microwave Microwave
Microwave
Use the microwave function to cook and reheat vegetables,
potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
Heating
Hot air
Hot air
With hot air you can prepare meals in the same way as you
do with a conventinal oven. The microwave is not activated.
You are advised to pr eheat the oven befor e putting the
meal in the oven.
Grill with fan
Grill with fan
Use this function to roast meals evenly and at the same time
give the meal a brown crust.
Grill
Grill
The grill is very suitable to prepare thin pieces of meat and
fish.
Function Mode
Heating Hot air+
Bottom heat Use this function to roast big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.
+Combination
Hot air Microwave + Hot air
Use this function to roast meals quickly.
Grill with fan Microwave + Grill with fan
Grill
Microwave + Grill
Use this function to cook meals quickly and at the same time
give the meal a brown crust (also au gratin). The microwave
and the grill ar e activated at the same time. The microwave
is cooking and the grill is roasting.
Hot air+
Bottom heat
Microwave + Hot air + Bottom heat
Use this function to roast big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.
Auto-programs P01 - P13 Automatic cooking programs
Defrost Defrost
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3. Grill Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn knob to set the cooking mode.
“” indicator lights.
The default grill power is the third level. “ ”
indicator will light when grill function is selected.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the grill level.
4) Turn to select the level 3(the MAX.), level 2 or
level 1(the MIN.).
Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
5) Turn to select the cooking time of grill. The
MAX time is 90 minutes.
6) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
4. Convection Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn knob to set the convection mode.
“” indicator lights.
“” lights. The default temperature is 180 degrees.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature mode.
4) Turn tto select temperature. The temperature is
from 50 to 230 degrees.
Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
5) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 5 hours.
6) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
5. Grill Fan Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select grill fan mode.
“” indicator lights. If no operation in 10 seconds,
the crrent temp will confirmed automatically.
The default temperature is 180 degrees.
“” indicator will light when grill fan function is
selected.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature selection.
4) Turn to select the temperature between 100 to
230 degrees.
The temperature are 100,105,110,115,120,125,130,
135,140,145,150,155,160,165,170,175,180,185,
190,195,200,205,210,215,220,225,230.
Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
5) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 5 hours.
6) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
6. Convection + Bottom heat Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select bottom+convection mode.
“” indicator lights. If no operation in 10 seconds,
the crrent temp will confirmed automatically.
The default temperature is 180 degrees.
“” indicator will light when convection + bottom
function is selected.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature selection.
4) Turn to select the temperature between 100 to
230 degrees.
The temperature are 100,105,110,115,120,125,130,
135,140,145,150,155,160,165,170,175,180,185,
190,195,200,205,210,215,220,225,230.
Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
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5) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 5 hours.
6) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
7. Microwave + Grill Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select the combination mode.
“” and “ ” will light.
The default power is level 3.
“ ” indicator will light when grill function is
selected.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature selection.
4) Turn to select the power.
5) Press “ ” to select the power.
The default power is 300W.
6) Turn to select 700W,450W,300W and 100W.
7) Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
8) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 90 minutes.
9) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
8. Microwave + Convection Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select the convection mode.
“” and “ ” will light.
The default temperature is 180 degrees.
“” lights.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature selection.
4) Turn to select the temperature between 50 to
230 degrees.
5) Press “ ” to select the power.
The default power is 300W.
6) Turn to select 700W,450W,300W and 100W.
7) Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
8) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 90 minutes.
9) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
9. Microwave + Grill Fan Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select the combination mode.
“” and “ ” will light.
The default temperature is 180 degrees.
“” indicator will light when this function is selected.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature selection.
4) Turn to select the temperature between 100 to
230 degrees.
5) Press “ ” to select the power.
The default power is 300W.
6) Turn to select 700W,450W,300W and 100W.
7) Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
8) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 90 minutes.
9) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
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10. Microwave + Bottom + Convection
Cooking
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select the combination mode.
“” and “ ” will light.
The default temperature is 180 degrees.
“” indicator will light when this function is selected.
3) Press “ ” to enter to the temperature selection.
4) Turn to select the temperature between 100 to
230 degrees.
5) Press “ ” to select the power.
The default power is 300W.
6) Turn to select 700W,450W,300W and 100W.
7) Press “ ” to select the time setting mode. The
default time is 10 minutes.
8) Turn to select the cooking time. The MAX time
is 90 minutes.
9) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
11. Auto Cook
There are 14 automatic cooking programs.
You only have to choose the program and set the weight.
The power, the time and the temperature are already set.
1) Press the “ON/OFF” button to activate the
microwave function.
2) Turn to select the auto mode.
“” or “ ” will light when defrost auto menu
selected. Time, weight, the first number of the
automatic programs are shown in the display.
“ d01” or “P01”,”P02”....”P13” will display.
3) Press “ ” button.
4) Turn to select weight of the menu.
5) Press “ ” button to start cooking.
Program Category Item
Defrost ** Meat
If you hear a beep, the combi
microwave oven stops. Turn
the food and press the start/
pause button to continue the
defrosting pr ogram.
P01** Vegetables Fresh vegetables
P02** Sidedishes Potatoes - peeled/cooked
P06* Sidedishes
Potatoes – roasted
If you hear a beep, turn the
food. The combi micr owave
oven starts the next fase
automatically.
P07 Poultry/ Fish
Chicken pieces/ Fish pieces
If you hear a beep, turn the
food. The combi micr owave
oven starts the next fase
automatically.
P08* Bakery Cake
P09* Bakery Apple pie
P10* Bakery Quiche
P03** Reheat Drink/soup
P04** Reheat Plated meal
P05** Reheat Sauce/stew/dish
P11* Convenience Frozen - pizza
P12* Convenience
Oven chips
If you hear a beep, turn the
food. The combi microwave
oven starts the next fase
automatically.
P13* Convenience Frozen - lasagne
• Theprogrammeswitha*arepreheated.
During preheating, the cooking time pauses and the
preheating symbol is on. After preheating, you wil hear
an alarm and the preheating symbol will blink.
• Theprogrammeswith**onlyusethemicrowave
function.
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12. Preheating Function
The preheating function can be activated after you
have chosen the functions: Convection, Grill fan,
bottom -convection, MW-convection, MW-Grill fan and
Microwave -Bottom-convection.
1) Press “ “ button.
The preheat icon appears in the display.
2) Press “ ” button to start preheating.
If the right temerpature is reached, you will hear three
beeps. You can stop the preheating by opening the
oven door or by pressing the “ON/OFF” button.
Note:
1. The preheating function only works if you have already
chosen one of the modes above. During preheating,
the microwave function is switched off.
2. Only when you can hear alarm and preheating icon is
blinking you can open the door and put food inside.
13. Lock-out Function for Children
Lock: In waiting state, press “ ” and “ ” at
the same time, there will be a long “beep”denoting entering
into the children-lock state and “ ” indicator will light.
Unlock: In locked state, press “ ” and “ ”
for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that
the lock is released, and “ ” indicator will disapear.
Note: Child lock can be selected only before selecting a
function.
14. Display Specification
(1) When setting, if no other operation,it will confirm
automatically after 10 seconds.
Except clock setting for the first time.
(2) During setting program, after adjusted for 3 seconds,
it will confirm automatically.
(3) When the oven is in setting state or pause state,
including auto menu and defrost program, if no
operation in 5 minutes, it will enter into the off state.
(4) The oven lamp will light all the time if the door is open.
(5) The oven lamp will light all the time if the oven is
paused.
(6) “ ” button must be pressed to continue cooking
if the oven door is open during cooking process.
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Important safety
instructions
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WARNING
To reduce the risk o re, electric shock,
injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave oven energy
when using your app liance, follow basic
precautions, including the 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
specic:”PRECAU-TIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MIC ROWAVE ENERGY”.
8. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven
due to the possibility o gnition.
9. If smoke is observed, switch o the
appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stie any ames.
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
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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
applianceisoperating.The
surfaces are liable to get hot during
use.Keep cord away from heated
surface, and do not cover any
vents on the oven.
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.
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;
-byclientsinhotels,motelsand
other residential type
environments;
- farm houses;
- bed and breakfast type
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30. Only use the temperature probe
recommended for this oven.(for
ovens provided with a facility to
use a temperature-sensing probe.)
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.
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Utensils
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.
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.
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pre-
vent 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.
Browning dish 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.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant
and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to
escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term coo-
king only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic 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.
Plastic wrap 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.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal
handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed
utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
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Maintenance and care
Cleaning
Be sure to disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
1) Clean the inside 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 neighboring 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.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Microwave oven interfering TV reception
Dim oven light.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents.
Oven started accidentally with no food in.
Oven can not be started.
Oven does not heat.
Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven
operates
Possible causes/Remedy
• RadioandTVreceptionmaybeinterferedwhen
microwave oven operating. It is similar to the
interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer,
vacuum cleaner, and electric fan. It is normal.
• Inlowpowermicrowavecooking,ovenlightmay
become dim. It is normal.
• Incooking,steammaycomeoutoffood.Mostwill
get out from vents. But some may accumulate on
cool place like oven door. It is normal.
• Itisforbiddentoruntheunitwithoutanyfoodinside.
It is very dangerous.
• Power
• Switch o for 10 seconds, then reconnect.
cord not securely connected.
• Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by
professional personnel).
• Doornotclosedwell.Closedoorwell.
• Dirtyrollerrestandovenbottom.
Refer to “Maintenance of Microwave” to clean dirty
parts.
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