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MODEL: MON-MBIC250
Built-In Microwave Oven
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance. It
is advisable to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
montpellier
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In
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Thank you for choosing this Montpellier branded appliance. It
has been designed to give years of trouble-free use provided
it is installed and maintained correctly.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing or
using your appliance. It is advisable to keep your purchase
and
installation receipts with these instructions in a safe place for
future reference. Included is some important safety information
in addition to guidelines and recommendations that will enab
le
you to take full advantage of all the functions available.
This quality appliance has been tested and certified to meet all
applicable UK electrical and safety standards.
This appliance must be installed and connected in
accordance with current regulations.
After unpacking the appliance ensure that there is no visible
damage. If the appliance has been damaged during transit, do
not use it, contact your retailer immediately.
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Description
Of
The
Appliance
1. Door & Viewing Window
2. LED Display Panel
3. Control Panel
4. Push Button Door Control
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CONTENTS:
Section 1. Installation
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Safety
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Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Section 4. Maintenance
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Section Installation
-Remove all packaging, protective film and securing tape from
the appliance.
-Wash the interior of the appliance with warm soapy water.
-Position the appliance in a dry atmosphere.
-Keep the microwave oven away from the TV, Radio or
antenna as picture disturbance or noise may occur.
- Please note that certain parts of this appliance have been
protected with a light film of oil. During initial use you may
see light smoke coming from the oven as the oil is
burnt off. This is quite normal.
-Connect the plug to an adjacent ‘easily accessible’ 13amp
socket outlet and ensure that the appliance is not standing on
the supply cable.
-Never operate this oven without food or liquids inside
-Remove the turntable and rotating ring from the packaging,
wash in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Fit the rotating
ring on the base of the interior and then carefully place the
turntable onto the rotating drive, ensuring that it ‘locks’ into
place.
-The turntable and rotating ring can be removed from the
appliance and washed using warm soapy water
-Replace the rotating ring on the base of the interior and then
carefully place the turntable onto the rotating drive, ensuring
that it ‘locks’ into place
-This appliance is fitted with a safety door interlock. Do not
operate the appliance if either of the two interlock levers are
damaged. Please note that the appliance will fail to operate if
the door has not been closed correctly.
-The turntable rotates whilst the appliance is operating – this
helps the food/liquids to cook/heat more evenly.
To install this appliance, please proceed as follows:
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-The plug fitted to this appliance must be connected to an
adjacent 13amp plug socket.
-If the socket is located behind the appliance and no longer
accessible to the consumer, you must ensure that the
consumer can turn off the appliance via an accessible
switched spur socket.
-You must ensure that the cable is not trapped beneath the
appliance.
-If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
min
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450
600
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560
(45)
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Use Template supplied
with the appliance
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Section 2. Safety Advice
-Please read this booklet thoroughly before installing and
switching on the appliance. The manufacturer accepts no
responsibility for incorrect installation and usage.
-This appliance is guaranteed for Domestic Use Only.
-This 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 the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
-This appliance must only be used for cooking/heating foods
and liquids. Do not use it for any other purpose.
-If using an adaptor, this must be used in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions and ensure that the electrical
circuit is not overloaded as this could cause overheating.
-Do not twist or bend the cables, and keep them away from hot
surfaces.
-Do not plug ın or unplug this appliance with wet hands.
-Following installation make sure that the power cable is not
trapped underneath the appliance.
-Remove all twist-ties from food bags before placing them in
the oven.
-Do not heat oil or fat inside the oven.
-Do not over cook food inside the oven.
-Do not heat sealed containers or try to cook eggs (inside their
shells) in this oven – they may explode.
-Potatoes, sausages and items such as chestnuts must be
peeled or pierced before placing them in the oven.
-After liquids have been heated in the oven wait a few
moments before removing the container – handle with care as
the container may be hot – use protective gloves.
-Liquids and foods should be stirred and the temperature
checked prior to consumption.
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-If you cover a container with cling film, remove it very carefully
after the cooking process has finished – steam will escape
and may burn your hands.
-Always let the turntable cool down before washing it.
-Never cook foods directly on the turntable.
-Make sure that plates/dishes do not touch the walls when the
turntable rotates.
-Keep the interior surfaces clean. Failure to do this could lead
to the appliance malfunctioning.
Important Utensil Information
- Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
- Do not use anything with a metal trim.
- Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
- Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which
will absorb microwave energy. This may cause the dishes to
crack or burn, and will slow down the cooking speed.
- Use only cookware that is approved to be used in a
microwave oven.
- Do not cook using a container with a restricted opening, such
as bottles, as they may explode.
- Do not heat baby bottles with the teat left on and remove the
teat if replacing the bottle back into the oven.
- Only use thermometers that are approved for microwave
ovens.
- Do not use the microwave oven for heating utensils.
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Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Control Panel
LED Display Panel
Grill/Combi Button
Microwave Cook
Button
Convection
Button Weight/Time/Defrost
Button
Stop/Clear Button
Start/Confirm Button
Clock/Pre-set
Button
Control Knob
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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 " CLOCK/PRE-SET ", the minute figures will flash.
5) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET" 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 " STOP/CLEAR ", the oven
will go back to the previous status automatically.
1) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET " to choose 12-hour or 24-hour.
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 "MICROWAVE " key once, and "P100" displays.
2) Press " MICROWAVE" for times or turn " " to select the microwave
power from 100% to 10%. "P100", "P80", "P50", "P30", "P10" will display in order.
3) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to start cooking.
1.Clock Setting
3.2. Timer, Power and cooking Functions
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3. Grill Cooking
4. Combination Cooking
5. Convection Cooking(With preheating funtion)
1) Press the "GRILL/COMBI. " key once, and "G-1" displays.
2) Press " GRILL/COMBI." for times or turn " " to select the grill power.
Stop turning when "G-1" displays.
3) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to start cooking.
Instructions Microwave Grill
Display Convection
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1) Press the "GRILL/COMBI. " key once, and "G-1" displays.
2) Press " GRILL/COMBI." for times or turn " " to select the grill power.
Stop turning when "C-1","C-2","C-3" or "C-4" displays.
3) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to confirm.
4)Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.)
5) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " 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 will sound twice to tell you to turn over the food.
You can just leave it continue. But in order to have a better effect of grilling food,
you should turn the food over, close the door, and then
press"START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to continue cooking.
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6. Convection Cooking( Without pre-heating function)
7.Multi-Stage Cooking
TIf one stage 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 "CONVECTION " key once, "1
2) Keep pressing "CONVECTION" or turn " " to select the convection function.
3) Press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to confirm the temperature.
4) Press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " 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 " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " key to start cooking.
1) Press the "CONVECTION " key once, "1
2) Keep pressing "CONVECTION" or turn " " to select the convection function.
3) Press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to confirm the temperature
4) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
5) Press the " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " 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. 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:
1) Press "W.T./TIME DEFROST " twice, the screen will display "dEF2";
2) Turn " " to adjust the defrost time of 5 minutes;
3) Press"MICROWAVE" once;
4) Turn " " to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" displays;
Note:the temperature can be chosen from 130 degrees to 220 degrees.
30" flashes.
30" flashes.
wo stages can be maximumly set.
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9. Auto Menu
8. Pre-set Function
1) Set the clock first. (Consult the instruction of clock setting.)
2) Input the cooking program. Tstagescan be set at most. Defrosting should not
be set in preset function.Auto menu can be set single stage only.
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 "Start/+30Sec./Confirm" to start cooking.
5) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET ", the minute figures will flash.
6) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.
4) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23(24-hour)
or 1--12(12-hour).
7) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM " to finish setting. ":" will light, buzzer will
ring twice when the time arrives, then cooking will start automatically.
3) Press " CLOCK/PRE-SET ", current time displays and the hour figures flash.
1) In waiting state, turn " " right to choose the function wanted,
and "A1","A2","A3"...."A10" will be displayed.
2) Press "START/ +30 SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm the menu you need.
3) Turn " " to choose the weight of menu,and "g" indicator will light.
4) Press "START/ +30 SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.
Example: if you want to cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes.
a. Press"MICROWAVE" once;
b. Turn " " to choose 80% microwave power till "P80" displays;
c. Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm;
d. Turn " " to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;
After the above steps, please do not press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM ". Then
do as following:
Note: clock must be set first. Otherwise, pre-set function will not work.
5) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to confirm;
6) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time of 7 minutes;
7) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" to start cooking.
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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 450ml)
100(with water 800ml)
150(with water 1200ml)
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 W.T.
13. Speedy Microwave Cooking
14. Inquiring Function
(1) In cooking state, press"MICROWAVE","GRILL/ COMBI."or " CONVECTION", the current
power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
(2) In pre-set state, press " CLOCK/PRE-SET " to inquire the time for delay start cooking.
The pre-set time will flash for 2-3 seconds, then the oven will turn back to the clock display.
(3) During cooking state, press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to check the current time. It will be
displayed for 2-3 seconds.
1) In waiting state, press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" 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 " W.T./TIME DEFROST " key twice, the oven will display "dEF2"
2) Turn " " to select the cooking time. The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.
3) Press " START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start defrosting.
" " and " " indicators will flash .
1) Press "W.T./TIME DEFROST" pad once,the oven will display "dEF1",.
3) Press "START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to start defrosting
" " and " " indicators will flash and "g" indicator will go out.
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
"START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" 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
"START/+30SEC./CONFIRM" key to cook with 100% microwave power.
This program can be set as the first stage of multi-stage.
Note: this function cannot work under defrost, auto menu and multi-stage
cooking.
Note:if the food weight is no more than 200 grams,please place the food at the edge of the
glass turntable but not the center to be defrosted.
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Additional Points to Note
A buzzer/beep will sound when turning the control knob
Start/Confirm must be pressed to continue cooking if the door
has been opened at any time during the cooking program
If you have set a program and do not press Start/Confirm
within 5 minutes, the program will be cancelled
When you press a button correctly the buzzer/beep will sound
When cooking has finished, the buzzer/beep will sound 5
times
Child Lock Function
To lock, press and hold Stop/Clear for 3 seconds or until you hear
a long audible ‘beep’. A key sign will be displayed in the LED panel.
To unlock, simply repeat the above procedure.
16. Specification
(1) The buzzer will sound once when turning the knob at the beginning;
(2) "START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM" must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened
during cooking;
(3) Once the cooking programme has been set , "START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM" 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 "STOP/CLEAR" 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 "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep"
denoting that the lock is released, and " " indicator will disapear.
3.3.
3.4.
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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
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.
3.5. Suitable Materials/Utensils
3.6. Unsuitable Materials/Utensils
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. Cooking Tips
a) Place thicker areas of food towards the outer area of the
turntable and thinner food towards the centre
b) Always follow the cooking instructions on the food packaging
c) Turn or stir food during the cooking to ensure even cooking
d) Allow the cooked food to ‘stand’ for a while before consuming
e) If you use a ‘browning’ dish, stand it on a plate in the oven
f) Do not let plastic ‘cling film’ to come in contact with the food
during the cooking process
. Normal Operating Points to Note
You will hear the sound of the motor during operation – this is quite
normal.
There will be an audible ‘buzzer/beep’ at the end of the cooking
period.
You may hear the turntable rotating inside the oven, this is normal.
You may see water on the inside of the door – this is quite normal
due to condensation forming from some foods and/or liquids during
the cooking process.
The microwave oven light may appear dim at times – this may
happen during the cooking process and is quite normal, particularly
during low power cooking.
3.7
3.8
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