montpellier MON-MMW23SSS User manual

Installation and Operating Instructions
MODEL: MON-MMW23SSS
23L Solo 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.
N.B. Should your appliance require attention, our service agents will not be able to book
a service call without your unique serial number which can be found on the last page of this
manual.
(Picture indicative of model supplied)

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In
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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 informat
ion
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.
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.

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Your 2 year Manufacturer's guarantee
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
Your new Montpellier appliance carries a free guarantee which protects you against the
cost of repairs during the first 24 months from date of purchase provided that:
Any claim is accompanied by evidence of the model reference, model serial number and
proof of purchase, such as a Sales Receipt, showing that the appliance was purchased
within the 24 months prior to the date of claim.
What is not covered under the Guarantee:
Any appliance not correctly installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
Any appliance that is used for anything other than domestic purposes.
Any defect caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized modification or inexpert repair.
Cost of Call-out where a fault cannot be found with the appliance.
Cost of Call-out for work covering routine maintenance, such as, but not exclusively, cleaning
of filters or defrosting.
Cost of Call-out for work required to correct the alignment of doors following door reversal
procedures carried out by you.
Use of the appliance by anyone other than the Householder.
Use in any commercial environment.
Consumable items, such as, but not exclusively, fuses in plugs, bulbs and breakable items
which require routine replacement.
Repair costs incurred that have not been authorised by Repairtech and/or carried out by a
non-approved Repairtech engineer.
YOUR GUARANTEE IS VALID ONLY IN THE UK.
To Register your Appliance simply complete the card in your appliance pack
and return it
with a stamp affixed or Alternatively you can Register online at
www.repairtechuk.com

SERVICE HELP-LINE
Should your appliance develop a fault, please call the
Repairtech Service Helpline on: 01527-888133
Please remember to have all your product details available, including the
model number, serial number, date of purchase and your retailer’s details
before registering a fault.
Your service call cannot progress without this information.

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Description Of The Appliance
1. Microwave Door
2. LED Display Panel
3. Control Panel
4. Door Handle
5. Rotary Dial
(Picture indicative of model supplied)
1. 2.
3.
4. 5.

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CONTENTS:
Section 1. Installation
Section 2. Safety Advi
ce
Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Section 4. Maintenance

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Section 1. Installation
-This is a free-standing oven and must NOT BE BUILT-IN.
-Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the appliance.
-Leave a minimum clearance of 20cm between the oven and
any rear/side walls.
-Never remove the legs or block the air intake or outlet.
-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.

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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.
-The appliance shall not 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,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction on how
to use 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
without supervision.
-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.
-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.
-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.

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-Liquids and foods should be stirred and the temperature
checked prior to consumption.
-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
3.1. Setting the Clock
Press the Clock/Pre-set button – the hours figure will flash.
Use the Rotary Dial to select the required hour (0-23).
Press the Clock/Pre-set button and use the Rotary Dial to
select the required minute (0-59), then press Clock/Pre-set to
confirm.
3.2. Microwave Cooking
Please refer to Section 2. Safety Advice for important utensil information.
Press the Microwave button once, the LED will display P100
Press the same button repeatedly or use the Rotary Dial to
select either P100, P80, P50, P30 or P10 (see power levels
below) and then press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to confirm.
Use the Rotary Dial to select the required cooking time
between 0:05 to 95:00.
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm button to begin cooking.
Press Stop/Clear twice at any time to end or cancel the
cooking time
Please note the following power levels:
P100 = 100%
P80 = 80%
P50 = 50%
P30 = 30%
P10 = 10%
3.3. Quick Start
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to start cooking with 100% power.
Each additional press will increase the time by 30 seconds up
to a maximum of 95 minutes.
You can also use the Rotary Dial to select the cooking time
and then press Start/+30Sec to start cooking at full power.

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3.4. Defrost by Time
Press W.T/Time Defrost twice, ‘dEF2’ will be displayed.
Use the Rotary Dial to enter the required cooking time up to a
maximum 95 minutes.
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to start defrosting.
3.5. Defrost by Weight
Press W.T/Time Defrost once, ‘dEF1’ will be displayed.
Use the Rotary Dial to enter the weight of the food to be
defrosted. The input figure must be between 100-2000g.
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to start defrosting.
3.6. Auto Reheat
Press the Auto Reheat button once. The screen will display
“200”.
Press the same button repeatedly or use the Rotary Dial to
select the weight of the food to be heated, i.e. “400” or “600” g.
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to start reheating.
3.7. Potato
Press the Potato button once, the screen will display “200”.
Press Potato repeatedly or use the Rotary Dial to select the
weight of the potato, i.e. “400” or “600” g.
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to start cooking.
3.8. Child Lock
Press Stop/Clear for 3 seconds, you will hear a ‘beep’.
To unlock simply press Stop/Clear again for 3 seconds until
you the ‘beep’.

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3.9. Auto Menu Cooking
You can select one of eight auto-menu programmes (“A-1” to “A-8”)
as follows:
Turn the Rotary Dial ‘Clockwise’ to select the required
programme, “A-1” to “A-8” (See the Menu Chart below).
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to confirm the selected menu.
Use the Rotary Dial to select the weight/volume of the food to
be cooked.
Press Start/+30Sec/Confirm to start cooking.

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3.10. 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
3.11. General Points to Note
At any point during cooking you can press Clock/Pre-set to
check the current time
At any point during cooking press Microwave to display the
current cooking power level.
The buzzer will sound once when you first turn the Rotary
Dial.
If you open the door during cooking, you must press
Start/+30Sec/Confirm to continue cooking when you close the
door.
If you select a programme but do not start the cooking process
within 1 minute, the programme will be cancelled.
The buzzer always sounds 5 times when the cooking process
has finished.
3.12. Unsuitable Materials/Utensils

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3.13. Suitable Materials/Utensils
3.14. 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.

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Section 4. Maintenance
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out,
DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply and
ensure that the appliance is completely cool.
4.1. Internal Cleaning
Clean the interior and accessories with warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products
containing bleach or alcohol.
4.2. External Cleaning
Wash the fascia and door with warm soapy water. Do NOT use
abrasive products.
4.3. What to do if something goes wrong
There is no power to the appliance:
-Check there is not a power cut
-Check there is power to the electric socket/appliance
-Check the fuse in the plug (Must be 13 amp)
The oven will not operate:
-Is the Timer control set to the required time?
-Has the door been closed correctly?
Should your appliance develop a fault, please call the
Repairtech Service Helpline on: 01527-888133
Please remember to have all your product details
available, including the model number, serial number,
date of purchase and your retailer’s details before
registering a fault.
Your service call cannot progress without this
information.
Domestic Appliance Distribution, Henry John House, Northway Lane, Ashchurch,
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8JH

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Important Note:
This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, the Crossed Out Wheelie Bin,
indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local
environmental
regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information
about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service
or the retailer where you purchased the product.
We continuously try to improve our products for the benefit of our
customers.
For this reason we reserve the right to make changes to any product
at any time, without notice
Issue: 02/31-03-2016