Information For The User; Operating Principle; Protecting The Environment - Hotpoint Manual

Information for the user

Thank you for choosing a HOTPOINT combination microwave. Making this product easy to use and
simple t t o operate was the main factor considered in its development.
This combined microwave oven brings tog g ether the characteristics of a microwave with those of a
traditional oven.
The various settings avai i lable allow you to choose the exact cooking method that you wish to use.
This oven is designed to en n sure that the control buttons are easy to use.
The controls are arranged in a practical way on the c c ontrol panel. The display provides information
and helps you to adjust settings.

operating principle

The microwaves used for cooking are electro-
magnetic waves. They are present naturally in
the environment in the form of radio waves, or
light or infrared rays.
Their frequency is in the 2,450 MHz range.
Their properties:
- They are reflected by metal.
- They travel through all other materials.
- They absorb water, fat and sugar
molecules.
When food is exposed to microwaves, the
molecules are shaken rapidly, generating heat.
The microwaves penetrate the food up to a
depth of around 2.5 cm. If food items are thicker,
they will be cooked through to the centre by
heat conduction, as in traditional cooking.
It is important to know that microwaves trigger a
simple thermal reaction within the food and that
they are not harmful.
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protecting the environment

The packaging for your appliance is made from
recyclable materials. Recycle them and help to
protect the environment by disposing of them in
the council receptacles provided for this
purpose.
Your appliance also contains various
recyclable materials. It is therefore
marked with this logo to inform you
that worn-out appliances should not
be disposed of with other waste.
Appliance recycling organised by
your manufacturer will thus be carried out in
optimum conditions, in accordance with
European directive 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic equipment. Please
contact your local council or your dealer for
information on the worn-out appliance
collection points nearest to your home. We
thank you for your help in protecting the
environment.