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- Page 1 Instructions for Installation and Use Model no. MWH221...
- Page 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION (U.K. ONLY) If your appliance comes fitted with a plug, it will incorporate a 13 Amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket, the plug should be cut off from the mains lead, and an appropriate plug fitted, as below. WARNING: Very carefully dispose of the cut off plug after removing the fuse: do not insert in a 13 Amp socket elsewhere in the house as this could cause a shock hazard.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1.1 Description of the oven ...page 4 CHAP. 1 – GENERAL 1.2 Description of the control panel...page 5 1.3 Building-in ...page 6 1.4 Important safety warnings...page 9 1.5 Technical data...page 10 1.6 Installation and electrical connection...page 10 1.7 Ovenware to use...page 11 1.8 How to get the best results from your oven ...page 12 1.9 Rules and general suggestions for using the oven ...page 13 CHAP. -
Page 4: Description Of The Oven
CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN A Grill heating element B Control panel C Microwave outlet cover D Turntable spindle Inside of door High wire rack G Turntable H Turntable support Low wire rack... -
Page 5: Description Of The Control Panel
1.2 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF THE CONTROLS 1. Display This control panel shows a 24-hour clock, the pre-set cooking times, the func- tions chosen (upper indica- tors) and the microwave level selected (lower indi- cators). 2. +1 min button Press this button to set exact- ly one minute of microwav- ing at its max power level. -
Page 6: Building-In
1.3 BUILDING-IN Inside the oven there is a plastic bag with fixing material. Take this bag out of the oven. BEFORE USING THE OVEN, REMOVE THE PLASTIC PROTECTION ANGLES ON THE GLASS DOOR (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fasten metal strip (A) using the two 13 mm. screws (all of which can be found in the accessory bag). The appliance needs sufficient ventilation. - Page 7 2. Remove the 2 screws (X) from the fastening bar under the microwave oven. 3. Fit the fastening bar (B) at the correct position in the recess. Make sure that there is the same amount of free space at each side of the fastening bar. Fasten the fastening bar using the two 16 mm. screws (H) which can be found in the accessory bag.
- Page 8 4. Open the lid of the smoke discharge (C) fully (if fitted) 5. Slide the appliance into the recess. Keep sliding it until the front of the oven (G) is resting against the cup- board and the holes (D) under the oven are aligned with the holes (E) in the fastening bar (B). 6.
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Page 9: Important Safety Warnings
13) Before using this oven, check to be certain that the utensil and containers chosen are suitable for microwave oven use (see the section on "Glassware and Similar Items"). 14) The temperature of the door or the outer surface may be high when the appliance is operating. -
Page 10: Technical Data
ding. To avoid this happening, you should place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a glass rod in the container before starting to heat liquids. Anyway, care shall be taken when handling the container. 16) Do not heat spirit with a high alcohol content, nor large quantities of oil, as these could catch fire ! 17) The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature shall be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns. -
Page 11: Ovenware To Use
1.7 OVENWARE TO BE USED You can make use of all types of containers made of glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramics, porcelain and glazed pottery as long as they do not have decorations or metal parts (gilded borders, handles, feet). Heat resistant plastic containers can also be used, but only for “Microwave Only”... -
Page 12: How To Get The Best Results From Your Oven
1.8 HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What do I want to do? • Keep food warm • Defrost • Soften chocolate & icing • Melt butter and soften cheese • Heat pastry goods • Cook stew, chicken breasts •... -
Page 13: Rules And General Suggestions For Using The Oven
Pyrex dish in order to have them cook in a uni- form manner: 6) The lower the temperature at which a foodstuff is placed in a microwave oven, the longer the cooking time required. Food having a room temperature will cook more quickly than food having a refrigerator temperature. -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
CHAPTER 2 – USING THE CONTROLS AND MODES 2.1 HOW TO ADJUST THE CLOCK • When this appliance is first plugged in, or after there has been a power failure, the figure 12:00 will start blink- ing on the display. To set the time of day, proceed as follows: •... -
Page 15: Simultaneous Cooking On 2 Levels
2.2 - SIMULTANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS By using the low wire rack (I) with the microwave-only function, you can defrost, reheat and cook foods at the same time, even different dishes on two levels. The special double-microwave-emission system makes possible, in fact, a perfect distribution of energy. - Page 16 REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS DEFROSTING TIMES Type position • Ground meat above • Ground meat below • Chicken in pieces above • Stew below • Cauliflower above • Whole fish below REHEATING TIMES Type position above • Meat, single serving •...
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Page 17: How To Programme The Automatic Defroster
2.3 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE AUTOMATIC DEFROSTER When use this function it is sufficient to set the defrosting time. The microwaves power has already been preset. • If you open the door to check on the progress of the defrosting, the microwaves will stop and the time remaining will begin blinking on the display. - Page 18 DEFROSTING TIME Type Quantity MEAT • Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc.) • Steaks, cutlets, meat slices • Stew, goulash • Ground meat “ • Hamburger • Sausages POULTRY • Duck, turkey • Whole chickens • Cut-up chicken • Chicken breasts VEGETABLES FISH •...
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Page 19: How To Programme The Oven To Keep Food Hot, To Reheat And To Cook
2.4 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT, AND TO COOK • It is possible to access the time of day even while the oven is operating. Simply push the button (8). The correct time will appear on the display for about 3 seconds. •... -
Page 20: Using The Microwave-Only Function For Keep Food Hot
2.6 USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION FOR RE-HEATING Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods. • We recommend that you heat foods (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. (it must be piping hot!). - Page 21 HEATING TIMES N.B.: Some foodstuffs can easily be reheated by using the AUTOMATIC FUNCTION (see page 61). Type Quantity SOFTENING FOOD 100 gr • Chocolate/icing 50 -70 gr • Butter CHILLED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C • Yoghurt 125 gr •...
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Page 22: Using The Microwave-Only Function For Cooking
The advantage of preparing a risotto dish in a microwave oven lies in the fact that you do not have to stir the rice constantly (two or three times is enough). - Page 23 COOKING TIMES Type Quantity FISH • Filleted 300 gr • Slices 300 gr • Whole 500 gr • Whole 250 gr • Cut-up fish 400 gr • Crayfish 500 gr GREENS AND VEGETABLES • Asparagus 500 gr • Artichokes 300 gr •...
- Page 24 FRUIT AND BAKED GOODS Baked goods rise (at lower oven power) much more than then do with regular baking. Since no crust is formed, it is better to garnish the surface portions with cream or icing (e.g., chocolate); in addition, you must keep the item being baked fully covered, because such foodstuffs tend to dry out more quickly than those baked in a regu- lar oven.
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Page 25: Combined Microwave + Grill Function
2.8 COMBINED MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION This function is suitable for: • Quick preparation of roasts, poultry, skewered meat and potatoes..pag • Au gratin dishes (e.g., lasagne, vegetables au gratin, macaroni) ..pag. HOW TO PROGRAMME THE COMBINED MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION •... - Page 26 USING THE COMBINED MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION TO COOK This setting is ideal for all those dishes which have to be “au gratin” or must be given a certain colour. You must keep the following in mind. • Do not spunkle with seasonings in general (use only 1/2 cup of water to keep meat tender). •...
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Page 27: Grill Only Function
2.9 GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION This function is suitable for: • All types of traditional grilling (e.g., chops, hamburgers, frankfurters, toast, etc.) ....pag. HOW TO PROGRAMME COOKING WITH THE GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION •... - Page 28 USING THE OVEN-GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION FOR GRILLING By using this function, you can make all kinds of delicious grilled dishes. Always pre-heat the grill for 5 to 8 minutes before starting the cooking process. All dishes being prepared must be turned over at the halfway point, to archive even browning. COOKING TIMES Quantity Type...
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Page 29: Programming Several Operations One After Another
2.10 PROGRAMMING SEVERAL OPERATIONS ONE AFTER ANOTHER • You can set up the following sequences: - defrosting + cooking - cooking 1 + cooking 2 - defrosting + cooking 1 + cooking 2 Example: Setting up a defrosting + cooking sequence Push the button DEFROST (11). -
Page 30: Using The "Automatic Functions" Buttons
2.11 USING THE "AUTOMATIC FUNCTION” BUTTONS The Automatic function buttons apply to five (5) different programmes with "pre-memorised" cooking times and power levels. These programmes guarantee excellent results for the dishes indicated in the table below. Button • Press 1 time •... -
Page 31: Child Safety Device
TO SET PRE-MEMORISED COOKING TIMES, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: PROGRAMME: FROM 1 TO 6 MINUTES AT MAXIMUM POWER This function is very useful when heating small amounts of food or drink, or for adding an extra minute when cooking time has already elapsed. The temperature increases by 30 seconds every time you push the button up to a maximum of 6 minutes. -
Page 32: Cleaning
CHAPTER 3 - CARE AND CLEANING 3.1 CLEANING Always switch off at the power socket, disconnect the plug and wait for the appliance to cool down, before any cleaning and maintenance is carried out. The internal cavity of your oven is covered with a special non-stick finish to which splashes and food particles do not stick, making cleaning particularly simple. -
Page 33: Maintenance
3.2 MAINTENANCE Before calling Service for assistance, check through the following list, there may be nothing wrong: PROBLEM The appliance does not work Condensation on the work surface, inside the oven or around the door. Sparks inside the oven The food does not heat or cook properly The food burns The food does not cook evenly NOTE: The oven may be used safely even if the light bulb is not working. -
Page 34: After Sales Service
“No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer. - Page 35 We give you a unique ‘satisfaction guaranteed’ promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair Service or visit our web-site at www.hotpointservice.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the...
- Page 36 Over 1000 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in (Open 8 to 8 Mon-Fri, 8 to 5,30 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information: Key Contacts After Sales Service both the appliances and services we offer.