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CHAP. 1 – GENERAL 1.1 Important safety warnings.....................................page 34

1.2 Technical data......................................................page 35

1.3 Installation and Electrical Connection .....................page 35

1.4 Accessories supplied.............................................page 36

1.5 Ovenware to use..................................................page 37

1.6 General rules / suggestions for using the oven.......page 38

CHAP. 2 – USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE MODES

2.1 Setting the clock ...................................................page 39

2.2 Programming the cooking .....................................page 40

2.3 Automatic sequence for defrosting and cooking......page 42

2.4 Recalling the pre-memorised recipes

(“Automatic Functions” keys) .................................page 43

2.5 Quick Reheat .......................................................page 43

2.6 Child lock-out feature............................................page 43

2.7 Turntable stop key.................................................page 43

2.8 Function “Memotime” ...........................................page 43

CHAP. 3 – USING THE PASTA FUNCTION

3.1 Introduction..........................................................page 45

3.2 Using the cooker and setting the controls ...............page 45

3.3 Important warnings ..............................................page 48

CHAP. 4 – USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND COOK CHARTS

4.1 Defrosting ............................................................page 49

4.2 Reheating ............................................................page 50

4.3 Cooking starters, pasta and entrees.......................page 51

4.4 Cooking meat .....................................................page 51

4.5 Cooking side dishes and vegetables ......................page 52

4.6 Cooking fish.........................................................page 53

4.7 Cooking desserts and cakes .................................page 53

4.8 Reheating/cooking using the

“Automatic Functions” keys ...................................page 54

4.9 Simultaneous cooking on 2 levels ..........................page. 55

CHAP. 4 – CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

4.1 Cleaning..............................................................pag. 57

4.2 Maintenance ........................................................pag. 58

CONTENTS

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Summary of content (28 pages)

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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 31 CONTENTS CHAP. 1 – GENERAL 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Important safety warnings .....................................page Technical data ......................................................page Installation and Electrical Connection .....................page Accessories supplied.............................................page Ovenware to use ..................................................page General rules / suggestions for using the oven .......page CHAP.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 32 1 2 3 5 4 7 9 10 6 15 12 13 8 11 14 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL Time and mode display Oven temperature display FUNCTION key: mode selection key: oven temperature selection POWER LEVEL key: microwave power level selection 6. key: setting the clock 7 - 8 - 9 “Automatic Functions” keys: pre-memorised rapid cooking 10 - 11 “Pasta“ buttons 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 32 STOP key: interruption of cooking and cancellation of settings 13.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 33 A C F G H I B D T E DESCRIPTION A B C D E F Grill heating element Control panel Microwave outlet cover Turntable spindle Inside of door Low wire rack G H I L High wire rack Turntable Turntable support Rectangular grill Spacer wire rack at medium height level that makes it possible to cook, defrost and reheat with microwave only function, two food dishes at the same time (simultaneous insertion of two plates or pans). Consult the instructions given on page 55.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 34 CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference. N.B. This oven has been designed to defrost, heat and cook food in the home. It must never be used for other purposes, modified or tampered with in any way.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 35 1.2 TECHNICAL DATA ENERGY CONSUMPTION ventilated oven only function (CENELEC HD 376 norms) To reach 200°C 0,35 kWh To maintain a temperature of 200°C for an hour 1,15 kWh Total consumption 1,5 kWh • OUTPUT POWER - MICROWAVE: 1000 W (IEC705) For additional data, consult the data plate placed on the front side of the appliance. This appliance complies to E.E.C. directive no. 89/336 and 92/31 regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility, and to directive 89/109/E.E.C.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 36 1.4 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED LOW WIRE RACK Fan Oven Only mode: for all types of traditional cooking, especially cakes. Combined microwave and fan oven mode and microwave + grill: for rapid cooking of meat, potatoes, some leavened cakes and desserts and gratinéed dishes (for example, baked lasagne). HIGH WIRE RACK Grill Only mode: for all types of grilled food. TURNTABLE and TURNTABLE SUPPORT The turntable and its support are used for all the modes, except for the pasta mode.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 37 1.5 OVENWARE TO USE In the “Microwave Only” and “Microwave Combined” modes, all types of containers in glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramics, china and clay may be used provided that they are undecorated and free of metal parts (i.e. gilt trimmings, handles, feet etc.). Heat resistant plastic containers can also be used, but only for “Microwave Only” cooking. If you are still doubtful about using a particular container, you can perform a simple test.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 38 1.6 GENERAL RULES FOR MICROWAVE COOKING Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation found in nature under the form of light waves (e.g., sunlight). Inside the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions and heat up the water, fatty and sugar molecules. Heat is produced very quickly only in the food itself, whereas the container being used warms up indirectly by means of heat given off by the heated food.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 39 CHAPTER 2 – USING THE CONTROLS AND MODES 2.1 SETTING THE CLOCK (for key references see page 32) • When the appliance is connected to the domestic power supply for the first time, or after a power cut, four dashes will appear on the display (----). In order to set the clock, proceed as described below: 1 Press the key (6). (The hours flash on display 1) 2 Set the desired time by turning the knob (14). (The hours flash on display 1) 3 Press the key (6) again.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 40 2.2 PROGRAMMING THE COOKING (for key references see page 32) 1 INDICATOR Press the FUNCTION key (3) (mode selection) and select the desired mode, which will be shown by the corresponding indicators coming on, on display 1.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 41 4 In the modes: Combined microwave + fan oven Fan oven only Select the cooking temperature by repeatedly pressing the key (4) until display 2 (below) shows the desired temperature. In order to select the temperature, always refer to the tables shown in Chapter 3. Note • once the cooking has started, display 2 will show the increase in real temperature inside the oven. • once the temperature set has been reached, a signal will be emitted (3 beeps).
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 42 2.3 AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING AND COOKING SEQUENCE (for key references see page 32) In order to programme an automatic defrosting and cooking sequence proceed as follows: 1 Set the automatic defrosting mode by pressing the FUNCTION key (3) twice (mode selection) . The indicator corresponding to the automatic defrosting will appear on the display. 2 Set the length of time required for the defrosting (in minutes) by turning the knob (14).
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 43 2.4 RECALLING THE PRE-MEMORISED RECIPES (“AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS” KEYS) (for key references see page 32) 1 Press the desired “Automatic Functions” key. (The indicators of the length and temperature set will flash on the display and the pre-memorised mode and power level indicators will come on.) Refer to paragraph 4.8 in order to choose the most suitable menu.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 44 CHAPTER 3 - USING THE PASTA COOKER Pasta cooking using the exclusive accessory Pasta with this oven has been analysed by sensory and chemical tests at the University of Bologna, Italy, as confirmed by the accompanying certificate: PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA (SITE OF CESENA) Introduction Object of the agreement was the comparative evaluation of pasta quality submitted to traditional cooking (in boiling water) and cooked using the
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GB 22-10-2003 10:06 Pagina 45 3.1 - INTRODUCTION The pasta cooker accessory can be used to cook all types of pasta, maintaining its nutritional value. This new and exclusive system reduces cooking time and simplifies preparation, avoiding the need to add the pasta once the water has come to the boil, mix it during cooking or raise the cover to avoid the foam boiling over. Before using for the first time, wash all pasta cooker accessories with water and washing up liquid or in a dishwasher. 3.
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GB 22-10-2003 5 10:06 Pagina 46 Level the pasta by shaking the container gently. Pour in the water (*) required to cover the pasta completely until it reaches one of the two levels (L1 or L2) on the mixer as shown in the pictures below: RIGHT: L2 L1 The pasta is completely covered by the water at the L1 level (min). L2 L1 The pasta is completely covered by the water at the L2 level (max). WRONG: L2 L1 L2 L1 L2 L1 The pasta is not properly covered by the water.
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GB 22-10-2003 6 10:07 Pagina 47 Add salt (10 g. salt for each liter of water) and cover the container with the cover. Make sure the hatch is free to open. Place inside the oven, making sure the handles are facing the door as shown in the figure. The container must be positioned on the pasta cooker mount inserted previously (see point 2); the word PASTA will appear on the display. Close the door.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 48 9 Press the start cooking. START key (13) to The oven will automatically calculate the TOTAL time required to heat the water and complete cooking. This will be immediately displayed. At the start of cooking, the mixer is stationary. It begins rotating automatically about halfway through cooking. One minute from the end, the oven will emit a "beep".
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 49 CHAPTER 4 – USING THE OVEN: SUGGESTIONS AND COOK CHARTS 4.1 DEFROSTING • Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic film or cardboard packets can be placed directly in the oven for defrosting as long as the packet has no metal parts (e.g. metal twist ties or staples). • Certain foods, such as vegetables and fish, do not require complete defrosting before cooking.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 50 4.2 REHEATING Reheating food is one of the modes in which your microwave oven displays all its usefulness and efficiency. Compared to traditional methods, using a microwave obviously saves time and therefore electricity. • It is advisable to reheat food (especially if it is frozen) to a temperature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot). This means the food will not be ready to eat immediately because it is too hot!) but it will be completely sterilised.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 51 4.3 - COOKING STARTERS, PASTA AND ENTREES Vegetable soups and other soups in general require less liquid because in a microwave oven evaporation is rather minimal. Salt must be added only at the end of cooking or during standing time as it dehydrates the food. It is fair to say that the time needed to cook rice in the microwave oven (as indeed for pasta) is more or less equal to that needed to cook it on a stove in the traditional manner.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 52 4.5 - COOKING SIDE DISHES AND VEGETABLES Vegetables cooked in a microwave oven preserve their colour and nutritional value better than in traditional cooking. Wash and peel the vegetables before starting to cook. Larger vegetables should be cut into evenly-sized pieces. Add approx. 5 spoonfuls of water for every 500g of vegetables (vegetables which have a high fibre content require more water). The vegetables should always be covered with transparent film.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 53 4.6 - COOKING FISH Fish cooks very quickly and with excellent results. It can be dressed with a little butter or oil (or even left without). Cover it with transparent film. Naturally if it has its skin, this must be scored or cut; the fillets should be arranged evenly. It is not advisable to cook fish breaded with egg.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 54 4.8 - REHEATING/COOKING USING THE “AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS” KEYS The “Automatic Functions” keys are 3 different programmes with “pre-memorised” length of cooking time, power level and oven temperature; they afford excellent results for the dishes described in the following table. KEY (7) • Press once • Press twice • Press 3 times • Press 4 times WHAT TO DO • Reheat 1 small coffee cup (50 cc) at room temperature. • Reheat 1 coffee cup (125 cc) starting from room temperature.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 55 4.9 - SIMULTANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS By using the spacer wire rack at medium height 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.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 56 REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS Defrosting times • • • • • • Type Pan position Quantity (grams) Ground meat Ground meat Chicken in pieces Stew Cauliflower Whole fish above below above below above below 500 500 500 500 450 500 Power level Notes Minutes 20 20 24 24 22 22 Turn the meat over after 10 min. When the cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min. During the defrosting, pull the pieces apart.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 57 CHAPTER 5 - CARE AND CLEANING 5.1 - 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. Always keep the microwave outlet cover (C) clean and free from grease and splashes of fat.
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GB 22-10-2003 10:07 Pagina 58 5.2 - 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 CAUSE/SOLUTION • • • The door is not closed properly. The plug is not correctly inserted.