Haier HWO45NB4T0B1 - Microwave I-Touch Compact Manual

Oven identification plate

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First use

• The oven should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water, and carefully rinsed.
• Heat the oven for about 30 minutes at the maximum temperature; this eliminates all the residual manufacturing oils that could cause unpleasant odours during cooking.
• Use the circular plus fan function without accessories in the oven. Before using the accessories for the first time, clean them carefully with a very hot alkaline washing solution and a soft cloth.

ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE FLAT GRILL

To remove the flat grill, pull the grill towards you until it stops and then lift, by pulling upwards, until it comes fully out. To put the flat grill back in, insert it at a 45-degree angle and then position it horizontally and push it all the way in to the end of the grill track. If the flat grill has a drippan (tray), to remove it, lift slightly and slide it towards you. To re-insert it, slide it back until it is correctly seated.

As a safety precaution, before cleaning the oven, always disconnect the plug from the outlet or remove the appliance's power cord. In addition, avoid using acid or alkaline substances such as lemon, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, etc. Avoid using products containing chlorine, acids or abrasives, especially for cleaning the painted walls.

The control panel

FIRST SETUP

12 H

24 H

MAIN MENU

MANUAL

MICROWAVE

OVEN

TIMED DEFROST

COMBINED

WEIGHT DEFROST

MY TASTE

U-CREATE

LAST USED

MY FAVOURITES

SCREEN LOCK DURING COOKING

DEMO MODE

Main product functions

OVEN COOKING

Symbol	Description	Suggestions
	Multi-level Pre-set: 165°C Range: 50-230°C	IDEAL FOR: pastries, biscuits, cakes, stuffed and braised dishes. Use this function to cook different foods at the same time on one or more shelf positions. Heat is distributed better and penetrates food better, thus reducing both pre-heating and cooking times. Aromas are not mixed. Allow about 10 minutes extra when cooking different foods together.
	Grill Pre-set: 230°C Range: 50-230°C	IDEAL FOR: grilled meat, fish, vegetables. This function only uses the top heating element and the grill level can be adjusted. Use with the door closed. Do not place white meats too close to the grill.
	Multi-level + Grill Pre-set: 210°C Range: 50-230°C	IDEAL FOR: gratin and crispy food. This function combines the benefits of multi-level cooking with the capacity to evenly cook multi-layer recipes and thicker pieces of food, grilling to lightly crisp the external surface.
	Grill + Fan Pre-set: 165°C Range: 50-230°C	IDEAL FOR: whole pieces of meat (roasts). The top heating element is used with the fan to circulate the air inside the oven. Ideal for cooking thicker food items and whole pieces of meat, such as roast pork, poultry, etc. Turn the food halfway through cooking. Make sure that the food is not too close to the grill. Pre-heating is necessary for red meats but not for white meats.

COMBINED COOKING

Symbol	Description	Suggestions
	Microwave Grill	Use this function to cook meals quickly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust (or gratin). The microwave and the grill operate together. The microwave is cooking and the grill is roasting.
	Microwave + Convection + Fan	IDEAL FOR: roasts, stuffed and baked dishes. This function combines the microwave and convection functions, which means instead of just heating the inside of the food, it also browns and cooks the outside of your food. This function can help you cook baked dishes quickly. Always place food on the grill so that the air can circulate well around it.

MICROWAVE COOKING

Symbol	Description	Suggestions
	Microwave	Use the microwave function to cook and reheat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
	Timed Defrost	Use this function to quickly defrost food by the specified time.
	Weight Defrost	Use this function to quickly defrost different types of food (i.e. bread, vegetable, meat, fish) by setting the weight.

Microwave cooking modes table

Symbol	Description	Set	Weight			Watt			Temperature
			Min.	Preset	Max.	Min.	Preset	Max.	Min.	Preset	Max.
	Microwave Grill	150 W					150 W			200°C
		300 W					300 W
		450 W					450 W
	Microwave + Convection + Fan	150 W					150 W		50°C	100°C	200°C
		300 W					300 W
		450 W					450 W
	Microwave					150 W	900 W	900 W
	Timed Defrost						150 W
	Weight Defrost	Bread	100 g	500 g	600 g		150 W
		Vegetable	100 g	500 g	1000 g		150 W
		Meat	100 g	500 g	1500 g		150 W
		Fish	100 g	500 g	800 g		150 W

For the installer

INSTALLING THE OVEN IN THE COUNTER

• The oven must be installed under a cooker top, in a column, or combined with the corresponding food-warmer drawer.
• The dimensions of the space must be those shown in the figure.
• The cabinet material must be able to withstand the heat.
• The oven must be centred within the walls of the cabinet and fixed with the screws and bushings provided.
  

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Before connecting the appliance to the mains, make sure that:

• the characteristics of the electrical system satisfy what is shown on the serial number plate applied to the front of the oven;
• the electrical system has an effective earth connection conforming to standards and current law.
  

The earth connection is required by law. The cable must not, at any point, reach a temperature greater than 50°C above the ambient temperature.

This oven must be connected to the power supply by a supply cord fitted with an appropriately rated plug compatible with the socket in the final sub-circuit of the wiring powering the oven. If a fixed appliance does not have a power cord and plug, or another device that ensures disconnection from the mains with a contact opening distance that allows for complete disconnection under the conditions of excessive voltage category III, such disconnection devices must be provided by the mains power supply and must conform to the installation rules. The omnipolar socket or switch must be easy to reach when the appliance is installed.

NOTE: The manufacturer declines all liability if the usual accident prevention standards and the above instructions are not followed.

Solving traditional baking problems

Poor results can occur with either Bake or Convection Bake for many reasons other than malfunctioning of the oven. Check the chart below for the causes of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking utensils directly affect baking results, the best solution may be to replace old baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use.

Troubleshooting

ERROR

SMOKE

Important safety instructions

• This product is designed for domestic use. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for personal injury or property damage deriving from incorrect installation or improper, erroneous or unsuitable use.
• The appliance must not be used by people (including children) with physical, sensorial or mental impairments, or by people without the necessary experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed in the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Do not place aluminium foil, pots or similar objects on the bottom of oven to cook. The heating action of the lower heating element may cause overheating of the lower part of the oven, resulting in damage and serious consequences (risk of fire), also for the counter under the oven.
• The appliance gets very hot during use.
• 
  Don't touch the heating elements inside the oven.

ATTENTION:

• If the door or the gasket seals of the door are damaged, the oven may not be used until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician.
• It dangerous for anyone other than a service technician to perform any maintenance or repairs that involve the removal of any cover that protects against exposure to microwaves.
• Liquids or other foods must not be heated in air-tight containers because they could explode.
• Children may not use the oven without supervision until they have been adequately instructed in its safe use and understand the dangers of using it incorrectly.
• Use only utensils appropriate for microwave ovens.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven frequently because of the risk of fire.
• If you see smoke coming out of the oven, turn off or unplug the appliance, and keep the door closed to extinguish any flames.
• Heating beverages in the microwave oven may cause a delayed boilover, so be careful when handling the container.
• The contents of baby bottles and baby food in jars must be stirred or shaken, and their temperature must be checked before feeding to avoid scalding.

ATTENTION:

• Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens because they could explode, even after heating in the microwave has ended.
• A detailed explanation of how to clean the gasket seals of the doors of the oven cavity and adjacent parts.
• The oven must be cleaned periodically and all food residues must be removed.
• Failure to keep the oven clean could cause deterioration of the surfaces, which could reduce the lifespan of the appliance and cause dangerous conditions.
• Do not use rough abrasives or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door of the oven as they could scratch the surface and cause the glass to shatter.
• Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

Warnings for microwave ovens

FOOD PREPARATION

of fire
Use the microwave function only for preparation of food to be eaten. Any other use may be dangerous or cause damage. For example, heating slippers or pillows filled with grain or cereals could cause these items to catch fire, even after several hours.

POTS AND PANS

of injury
Porcelain and ceramic crockery may have small holes in the handles and cover. There could be cavities hidden behind these holes. If water gets into these cavities, the crockery could break. Do not use crockery that is unsuitable for microwave ovens.

of burns
The heat of the food can heat the dish. Always use a pot-holder to remove dishes and accessories from the cooking chamber.

PACKAGING

of fire
Never heat food in thermal packaging. Food in containers made of plastic, paper or other inflammable materials must be watched constantly.

of burns
Airtight packaging can explode. Follow the instructions shown on the package. Always use a pot-holder to remove dishes.

BEVERAGES

of burns
When heating liquids, boiling may be delayed. This means that the boiling temperature has been reached without forming the typical little steam bubbles. Even a slight knock could cause liquid to overflow suddenly or splash. When heating liquids, always put a spoon in the container to prevent delayed boiling.

of explosion
Never heat beverages or other types of food in covered containers. Never heat alcoholic beverages excessively.

BABY FOOD

of burns
Never heat baby food in a covered container. Always remove the cover or nipple. When finished heating, always shake or stir carefully to ensure that heat is evenly distributed. Test the temperature before giving the food to the baby.

FOODS WITH SKIN OR PEEL

of burns
Never cook eggs in the shell. Never heat hard-boiled eggs, as they could explode even after the microwave is turned off. The same applies to shellfish and crustaceans. When frying eggs, pierce the yolk first. In the case of foods with a hard peel or skin like apples, tomatoes, potatoes or sausage, the peel or skin could explode. Pierce the peel or skin before cooking.

DRYING FOODS

of fire
Never dry food in the microwave.

FOODS WITH LOW WATER CONTENT
of fire
Never defrost or heat foods with low water content, such as bread, for too long or at an excessive power level.

OIL
of fire
Never use the microwave to heat oil alone.

CAUSES OF DAMAGE
Juice leaking from fruit
When preparing desserts containing very juicy fruit, do not overfill the baking dish. Fruit juice overflowing the baking dish can leave indelible stains.
Technical breakdown
Never use enamelled baking dishes in the microwave as they could cause a technical breakdown.
Cooling with the door of the appliance open
The cooking chamber must only be cooled with the door closed. Check that nothing is stuck on the door of the appliance. Even if the door is only ajar, nearby cabinets could be damaged over time.
Very dirty gasket seal
If the gasket seal is very dirty, the door of the appliance will not close correctly during operation. The surfaces of nearby cabinets could be damaged. Always keep the gasket seal clean.
Using the door of the appliance as a support surface
Do not rest or lean on the open door of the appliance and do not put dishes or accessories on it.
Using the microwave without food inside
Only turn on the microwave after you have put the food in the cooking compartment. Without food inside, the appliance can become overloaded. The only exceptions allowed are brief tests of dishes (in this regard, refer to the warnings about pots and pans).
Moist foods
Do not leave moist foods in the cooking compartment for extended periods of time.