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MICROWAVE OVEN

USER'S MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
PMDI 32

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  • Page 1: Microwave Oven

    MICROWAVE OVEN USER'S MANUAL MICROWAVE OVEN PMDI 32...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Oven Cleaning and Maintenance What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? Technical characteristics Installation Dear customer, Thank you for buying a PHILCO brand product. So that your appliance serves you well, please read all the instructions in this user's manual.

  • Page 4: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUC INSTALLATION INSTRUC INSTALLATION INSTRUC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TIONS TIONS TIONS Before installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the Check that the input voltage Check that the input voltage voltage of the power outlet you are going to use.

  • Page 5: Microwave Safety

    MICROWAVE SAFETY MICROWAVE SAFETY MICROWAVE SAFETY MICROWAVE SAFETY Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, p Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, plastic or other Warning! Warning! combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK! combustible materials.
  • Page 6 Beware! Beware! Beware! Beware! 1. Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or jars with the teats or lids on them. After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly.
  • Page 7 This oven is exclusively for domestic use! This oven is exclusively for domestic use! This oven is exclusively for domestic use! This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions: Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions: Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support, the turntable ring and the Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support, the turntable ring and the...

  • Page 8: The Advantages Of Microwaves

    THE ADVANTAGES OF MI THE ADVANTAGES OF MI THE ADVANTAGES OF MI THE ADVANTAGES OF MICROWAVES CROWAVES CROWAVES CROWAVES In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers.
  • Page 9 Why food heats up Why food heats up Why food heats up Why food heats up Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves. ater molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves. The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, de-freezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.

  • Page 10: Description Of Your Oven

    DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DESCRIPTION OF YOUR OVEN OVEN OVEN OVEN 1 1 1 1 6 6 6 6 Control panel Turntable support 2 2 2 2 7 7 7 7 Door window glass Turntable ring 3 3 3 3 8 8 8 8 Lateral supports...

  • Page 11: Basic Controls

    B B B B ASIC CONTROLS ASIC CONTROLS ASIC CONTROLS ASIC CONTROLS Setting the clock The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set the clock, proceed as follows: 12 30 1. Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys (not necessary if your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure) .

  • Page 12: Safety Blocking

    Safety blocking The oven functioning can be blocked (for example, to stop it being used by children). Proceed as follows: safe 1. To block the oven, press the Cancel key for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound signal 6 6 6 6 and the clock display will show the word ‘‘SAFE’’.
  • Page 13 Microwave Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. 1. Select the Microwave function with the Function selection keys . 5 5 5 5 2. Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys . The Power Level symbol and 3 3 3 3 display start blinking.
  • Page 14 Microwave oven - - Quick Start Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content, such as water, coffee, tea or Use this function Use this function Use this function thin soup. 1000 1. Press the Start key . The microwave oven operates for 30 seconds at maximum 2 2 2 2 power.
  • Page 15 Microwave + Grill Use this functi Use this function on on on to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods. Use this functi Use this functi 1500 1. Select the Microwave + Grill function with the Function selection keys . 5 5 5 5 2.
  • Page 16 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop 1 1 1 1 blinking. 5. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys . The Duration symbol and display 3 3 3 3 start blinking. 6. Set the duration with the Plus and Minus keys . 4 4 4 4 7.

  • Page 17: Grill With Fan

    Grill with Fan Use this function Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish, poultry or French fries. Use this function Use this function 2000 1. Select the Grill with Fan function with the Function selection keys . 5 5 5 5 2.
  • Page 18 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop 1 1 1 1 blinking. 5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys . The Weight symbol and display 3 3 3 3 start blinking. 6. Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys . 4 4 4 4 7.

  • Page 19: Special Functions

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Special Function F1: Heating food Use this function to Use this function to Use this function to Use this function to heat various types of food. 1. Select the Special function F1 with the Function selection keys 5 5 5 5 2.
  • Page 20 3. The time required to heat the food will depend on its initial temperature. Food taken straight from the fridge will take longer to heat up than food that is at room temperature. If the food temperature is not what is wanted, select a greater or lesser weight next time you heat up the food.
  • Page 21 The following table shows the Special Function F2 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and The following table shows the Special Function F2 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature). s of a uniform temperature).
  • Page 22 6. Set the weight with the Plus and Minus keys . 4 4 4 4 7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop 1 1 1 1 blinking.

  • Page 23: When The Oven Is Working

    WHEN THE OVEN IS WOR WHEN THE OVEN IS WOR WHEN THE OVEN IS WOR WHEN THE OVEN IS WORKING... KING... KING... KING... Interrupting a cooking cycle In both cases: In both cases: In both cases: In both cases: 1. Microwave emission is stopped immediately. 2.

  • Page 24: Defrosting

    DEFROSTING DEFROSTING DEFROSTING DEFROSTING The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, plus recommendations. Defrosting time Standing time Food Weight (g) Recommendation (min.) (min.) 5-10...
  • Page 25 General instructions for defrosting General instructions for defrosting General instructions for defrosting General instructions for defrosting 1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic).

  • Page 26: Cooking With Microwaves

    C C C C OOKING WITH OOKING WITH OOKING WITH THE OOKING WITH THE MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE OVEN MICROWAVE OVEN Warning! Read the section Warning! Read the section ‘‘ ‘‘ ‘‘ ‘‘Microwave Safety Microwave Safety’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ before cooking with your microwave. Warning! Read the section Warning! Read the section Microwave Safety...
  • Page 27 put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of the plate, you can heat up different types of food simultaneously. 7. You can open the oven door at any time. When you do this the oven switches off automatically.

  • Page 28: Cooking With The Grill

    COOKING WITH THE GRI COOKING WITH THE GRI COOKING WITH THE GRI COOKING WITH THE GRILL LL LL LL For good results with the grill, use the grid iron supplied with the oven. Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn’t come into contact with the metal surfaces of the oven cavity since if it does there is a danger of electric arcing which may damage the oven.
  • Page 29 grilling, you brush them with vegetable oil, spices and herbs and leave to marinate for a few hours. Only add salt after grilling. Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before grilling. After half the grilling time has passed, check on how the cooking is going and, if necessary, turn the food over or brush it with some oil.

  • Page 30: Roasting And Baking

    ROASTING AND BAKING ROASTING AND BAKING ROASTING AND BAKING ROASTING AND BAKING Table and advices - - Preparing meat and cake Mi Mi Mi Microwave crowave crowave crowave Temper Quantity Power Time Food ature Standing time (min.) (Min.) ºC Roast beef 1000-1500 30-40 Pork loin / Cutlet or...
  • Page 31 Advice to roast Advice to roast - - - - bake Advice to roast Advice to roast bake bake bake Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat Turn the pieces Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time.
  • Page 32 Advice on cake baking ware ice on cake baking ware ice on cake baking ware ice on cake baking ware The most commonly used type of baking ware is black metal tins. If you are also going to use the microwave, use glass, ceramic or plastic baking ware. These must be able to withstand temperatures up to 250ºC.

  • Page 33: What Kind Of Ovenware Can Be Used

    WHAT KIND OF OVENWAR WHAT KIND OF OVENWAR WHAT KIND OF OVENWAR WHAT KIND OF OVENWARE CAN BE USED? E CAN BE USED? E CAN BE USED? E CAN BE USED? Microwave function For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces.
  • Page 34 Lids We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film since: This will stop excessive evaporation (mainly during very long cooking times); The cooking times are shorter; The food does not become dry; The aroma is preserved. The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure develops. Plastic bags must also be opened.

  • Page 35: Oven Cleaning And Maintenance

    5. Only shallow aluminium containers without lids/tops. The aluminium cannot come into contact with the cavity walls. OVEN CLEANING AND MA OVEN CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INTENANCE OVEN CLEANING AND MA OVEN CLEANING AND MA INTENANCE INTENANCE Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. Warning! Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being Warning!

  • Page 36: Oven Ceiling

    Oven ceiling If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier. To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the grill is cold before lowering it. Proceed as follows: 1. Turn the grill support by 180º (1). 2.

  • Page 37: What Should I Do If The Oven Doesn't

    WHAT SHOULD I DO IF WHAT SHOULD I DO IF WHAT SHOULD I DO IF WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE OVEN DOESN’T WOR THE OVEN DOESN’T WOR THE OVEN DOESN’T WORK? K? K? K? THE OVEN DOESN’T WOR K? K? K? K? WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician.
  • Page 38 The food doesn’t heat up or heats very slowly! Check if: You have inadvertently used metal ovenware. − You have selected the correct operating times and power level. − The food you have put inside the oven is a larger amount or colder than you −...

  • Page 39: Technical Characteristics

    TECHNICAL CHARACTERI TECHNICAL CHARACTERI TECHNICAL CHARACTERI TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS STICS STICS STICS Function description Microwave Symbol Funktion Foods Power Output Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot Cooking with little heat; boiling rice Rapid defrosting, heating baby food Heating and cooking food Microwave Cooking vegetables and food Cooking and heating carefully,...

  • Page 40: Installation

    INSTALLATION Push oven completely into the Push oven completely into the • cabinet and centre it. cabinet and centre it. Open microwave door and Open microwave door and • fasten the appliance to the n the appliance to the cabinet using the four screws cabinet using the four screws provided.
  • Page 44 Dovozce: FAST ČR, a.s. Černokostelecká 1621 CZ-25101 Říčany Dovozca: FAST PLUS s.r.o. Na pántoch 18 SK-831 06 Bratislava is a registered trademark used under license from Electrolux International Company, U.S.A. Cod.:1630502...

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