Hotpoint MWH434AX User manual

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EN
Contents
Information for the user, 2
Installation, 4
Description, 6
English
Use, 10
Maintenance and cleaning, 23
Troubleshooting, 24
Eciency test, 25
Instructions for use
MWH434AX
EN

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The microwaves used for cooking are
electromagnetic waves. They are present
naturally in the environment in the form of radio
waves, or light or infrared rays.
Their frequency is in the 2,450 MHz range.
Their properties:
- They are reflected by metal.
- They travel through all other materials.
-They absorb water, fat and sugar
molecules.
When food is exposed to microwaves, the
molecules are shaken rapidly, generating heat.
The microwaves penetrate the food up to a depth
of around 2.5 cm. If food items are thicker, they will
be cooked through to the centre by heat
conduction, as in traditional cooking.
It is important to know that the microwaves trigger
a simple thermal reaction within the food and that
they are not harmful.
The packaging for your appliance is made from
recyclable materials. Recycle them and help to
protect the environment by disposing of them in
thecouncilreceptaclesprovidedforthispurpose.
Your appliance also contains various
recyclable materials. It is therefore
marked with this logo to inform you
that worn-out appliances should not
be disposed of with other waste.
Appliance recycling organised by
your manufacturer will thus be carried out in
optimum conditions, in accordance with
European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment. Please
contact your local council or your dealer for
information on the worn-out appliance collection
points nearest to your home. We thank you for
your help in protecting the environment.
Fig. 01
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Information for the user

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Warning:
Keep this manual with the appliance. If this
appliance is sold or given away, make sure the
manual is given to the new owner. Please
familiarise yourself with these instructions before
installing and using your oven.
They were written for your safety and the safety
of others.
Please make sure children do not play with the
appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with impaired physical,
sensory or mental capacities, or by
inexperienced or untrained persons, unless they
have received prior instruction or supervision in
its operation by a person responsible for their
safety.
Your appliance is designed for standard
household use for cooking, reheating and
defrosting foods. The manufacturer accepts no
responsibility in the event of misuse of the
appliance.
Ensure that cookware is suitable for use in a
microwave oven. Do not leave any accessories in
your oven when it is switched off.
To avoid damaging your appliance, never
operate it while empty or without the turntable.
Do not interfere with the orifices on the lock on
the front of the appliance; this could cause
damage to your appliance that would require a
service call.
WARNING: The seal and frame of the door must
be regularly examined to ensure that they have
not deteriorated.
If these areas are damaged, discontinue use of
the appliance and have it checked by a
specialist engineer.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the risk of fire.
It is not recommended to use metallic cookware,
forks, spoons, knives or metal staples or
fasteners for defrosting bags.
The contents of baby bottles and baby food jars
should be shaken or stirred and their
temperature checked before consumption to
avoid burns.
Never heat a baby bottle with the nipple on (risk
of explosion).
WARNING: Never allow children to use the
microwave unsupervised unless appropriate
instructions have been given so that the child
can use the oven safely and understands the
dangers of incorrect operation. Liquids and
other foods should not be heated in sealed
containers because they may explode.
Always use oven mitts to remove dishes from the
oven. Some dishes absorb the heat from foods
and can therefore become very hot.
Avoid heating eggs in their shells and whole
hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven
because they are likely to explode, even after
cooking is complete.
Heating beverages in the microwave oven can
cause sudden and/or delayed spattering of
boiling liquid, so precautions must be taken
when handling their containers.
If cooking small quantities of food (a sausage,
croissant, etc.), place a glass of water next to the
food.
Excessive cooking times may dry out foods and
burn them. To prevent this happening, never use
the same times recommended for cooking in a
traditional oven.
If smoke appears, stop or unplug the oven and
leave the door closed to smother any flames that
may break out.
Safety information
Information for the user

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Ensure that:
- the electrical power has sufficient voltage.
- the power cable is in good condition
-the diameter of the wires complies with
installation requirements.
-your electrical installation is equipped with
protection of at least 16 amperes.
If in doubt, consult an electrician.
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
unplugged from the mains; the circuit-breaker
must be disconnected or the fuses must be
removed.
The appliance must be connected using a
(standardised) power cable equipped with
3 1.5 mm²conductors(phase+neutral+ground),
connectedtoasinglephase220-240V ~network
using an IEC 60083 standardised plug (phase +
neutral+ground)or inaccordancewithinstallation
requirements. The safety wire (green-yellow) is
connected to the appliance’s terminal and
must be connected to the installation ground.
In order to easily locate the reference information
for your appliance, we recommend that you make
a note of it on the “After-Sales Service” page.
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, either using a plug or by
fitting a switch on the fixed wiring system in
accordance with installation rules.
If the power cable is damaged, it should be
replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales
service department or by a similar qualified
person to avoid danger.
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Before connection
Electrical connections
Installation

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Fig. 02
Theappliance maybeinstalled under a worktopor ina column ofcabinetry(openor closed) that hasthe
appropriate dimensions for built-in installation (Fig. 02).
Neveruse theappliance immediatelyaftermoving it fromacold place to a warmplace (wait1 to 2 hours)
because the condensation could cause a malfunction.
Flush fitting
Installation

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Appliance
Control panel
Cavity
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Turntable: for even cooking of foods with no
handling required.
It rotates in both directions. If the turntable does
not rotate, ensure that all components are
positioned correctly.
Do not try to rotate it manually as this may risk
damaging the turning gear.
It can also be used as a cooking dish. To remove
it, pick it up using the access zones provided in
the cavity.
The support with turning axle: guides the glass
turntable as it rotates (Fig. 04).
Thesupportwheels:Thewheelsmustbeplaced
in the right direction (Fig. 04).
If they do not turn correctly, check for any foreign
bodies under the wheels.
Fig. 04
Turntable
Door handle
Description
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The shelf (Fig. 05): allows you to brown or grill
food. The shelf should not, under any
circumstances, be used with other metal
cookware on the microwave, grill + microwave
or fan + microwave settings. However, you can
heat food in an aluminium tray providing this is
separated from the shelf by a plate.
Enamel dish (Fig. 06):
this can be used for bain-marie processes
with fan cooking when filled with water to mid-
height. It can also be used as a cooking dish.
Comments:
Ensure that the enamel dish is
positioned correctly in the middle of the shelf
to allow air to circulate freely. Do not use the
enamel dish for combined microwave
cooking. There is a risk of damage being
caused.
The shelf + the enamel dish:
to roast and collect the cooking juices, place
the shelf over the enamel dish (Fig. 07).
Sideshelves (Fig.08): 2 racksfittedwith hooks
allow you to use the accessories at
three heights.
Three insertion levels are available based on
the cooking method and type of food
(Fig. 08/09).
With the Grill or Grill + Microwave settings, the
accessories are placed on the first level for
thick foods like roasts and on the third level for
thinner foods like chops and sausages.
With the fanovensetting youcan fit the shelf or
theenameldishonthefirstorsecondlevelsas
a cooking dish.
Fig. 05
Accessories
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Description

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The display guides you through programming the various settings:
Cooking modes display
Microwave power level (Watts)
Food weight (grammes)
Temperature
Automatic programmes
Time
Programme time
Auto defrost indicator
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Display
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B
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Description

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After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 flashes on the display.
To set the time Display
Press the +/- buttons to set the time, e.g 6:30.
Confirm by pressing the CLOCK button.
There is a beep to confirm that the time has been set.
To change the time Display
Press the clock button. The time display will flash.
Enter the new time (e.g. 7:30)
using the +/- buttons.
Confirm by pressing the CLOCK button.
There is a beep to confirm that the new time has been
set.
Comments:
If you do not press the clock button, the time displayed is automatically saved after 10 seconds.
If you think that there is not enough space for it to rotate freely in the oven, select the turntable stop
function before or during the programme.
N.B.: the turntable cannot be stopped during an auto defrost programme.
To activate this option:
Press the buttons at the same time and
hold for 2 seconds. The symbol goes out and the
turntable stops rotating.
To cancel:
To cancel this function, repeat the same procedure.
You must turn the cookware and stir its contents half
way through the programme if the TURNTABLE
STOP FUNCTION is used.
Setting/changing the time
Stopping the turntable
Use