Microwave Only Function - DeLonghi MW 603 Instructions For Use Manual

MICROWAVE ONLY FUNCTION

This function can be used to:
• Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Keep food warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROGRAMMING AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING
• If you open the door to check progress of defrosting, microwave emission stops and the remaining
time flashes on the display.
To continue defrosting, close the door again and press the
The oven continues the countdown from where it was interrupted.
• To reset the time, proceed as follows:
- if the door is open, press the STOP/CANCEL button (9) once;
- if the oven is operating, press the STOP/CANCEL button (9) twice;
- if the oven is off and the door is closed, press the STOP/CANCEL button (9) once.
USING THE MICROWAVE ONLY FUNCTION TO DEFROST
• Frozen foods in plastic bags, film, or oven ready containers can be placed directly in the oven.
Check first that there are no metal objects like staples or ties.
• Certain foods, like vegetables and fish, do not need to be fully defrosted before cooking.
• Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker and more evenly if they are stirred, turned and/or
separated occasionally.
• During defrosting, meat, fish and fruit lose liquid. Always place these foods in a bowl to defrost.
• You are recommended to divide meat and place individual pieces in separate bags when
freezing. This will save you valuable time during preparation.
• Always use caution when following the times given on frozen food packs as they are not always
correct. You are recommended to use slightly shorter defrosting times than those given.
Defrosting time depends on the degree of freezing.
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• Heat up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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• Cook stew, white meat, fruit, vegetables, rice,
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soup, fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Press the button (11).
(0:00 flashes on the display
and the defrosting function
indicator at the top left comes
on).
2. Select the time required by
rotating the TIME ADJUST
knob (8).
(The display flashes).
3. Press the START button (14).
(The set time is displayed).
4. The end of the time set is
indicated by three long
beeps and "End" appears on
the display.
START button (14).
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