Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 1 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Contents Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Initial operation and use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 About microwaves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 2 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Safety instructions Please read these operating instructions thoroughly and follow the safety notes in particular before using the appliance for the first time! Anything done to or with this appliance should only be undertaken as described in the operating instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for further use. If you pass on this microwave to a third party, please include these instructions.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 3 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Safety instructions Setting up and electrical connection • Connect the microwave only with an appropriate 230V~50Hz outlet with at least a 16 Amp fuse. Do not use an extension cable. • Ensure that the power cable is undamaged and does not run underneath the appliance or over any hot surfaces.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 4 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Initial operation and use Important information • Never operate the microwave while empty, meaning without food in the cooking chamber. • Only use the included accessories, or accessories that have been described as suitable in the instructions. • Never use dishes with metal trimmings, metal utensils or the grill stand in microwave mode as this could damage the appliance.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 5 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Initial operation and use • Never heat up food in closed containers as they could easily explode. For bottles and closeable containers, such as baby bottles, always remove the closure beforehand. • With foods that have a firm skin, e. g. sausages or tomatoes, make small slits in the skin so that they do not burst during cooking.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 6 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Initial operation and use Faults • Avoid damaging the appliance or the power cable. • Always check the cable and the appliance before each use. • If you detect any damage do not use the appliance under any circumstances. In this case, immediately remove the mains plug from the socket.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 7 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 About microwaves Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves that have a warming effect on the food in the cooking space. Microwaves heat all non-metallic objects. Therefore, do not use any metallic objects during microwave operation. This heating effect works better if the foodstuff has a higher water content. To ensure optimal distribution of heat let food stand in the microwave for a minute or two after cooking.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 8 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Cooking and heating up in the microwave General notes • To arrange food so that it cooks properly, place the food with the largest pieces towards the outer edge. • Note the exact cooking or heating times. • Choose the shortest available cooking or heating time and extend it as necessary. WARNING! Overcooked food can start to smoke or even catch fire. • Cover the food during cooking or heating with a microwave-suitable cover.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 9 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Cooking and heating up in the microwave Microwave-suitable materials You can buy special dishes and accessories for your microwave. Look for markings such as "Microwave-suitable" or "For the microwave". You can also use your existing dishes – if the material is suitable.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 10 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Cooking and heating up in the microwave Non-suitable materials • Metal, i.e. metal pots, pans and lids. Warning Metal in the cooking space can lead to sparks! These can destroy the appliance or the viewing window! Therefore use the supplied grill only in the grill or combi mode. • Dishes with metal parts (handles, decoration or bottoms) or with gold or silver décor can also lead to sparks in microwave operation.
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Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 12 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Before first use Setting up the unit • Make sure that all packaging materials were removed from the appliance and from the inside of the door. Warning The screwed on cover in the cooking space is not part of the packaging and must not be removed! Note: Check the microwave for any damage – e.g.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 13 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Before first use Heat appliance while empty Before using the microwave the appliance must be heated up while empty first so that production residues can evaporate. Turn on the appliance in the grill mode without any food and accessories as follows. • Open the door and remove any packaging or accessory parts from the cooking chamber. Then close the door again. • Press the G r i l l button once. You have selected the grill mode.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 14 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Every time a button is pressed you will hear a signal tone as confirmation. Set the time When the microwave is operated for the first time, or if the power supply was interrupted, the display will show "1 : 0 1 ". Set the clock as described in the following example: Let us assume you would like to set the time to 13:56 hours. 1. Press the C lo c k button. The clock symbol in the display will blink. 2.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 15 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Child protection 1. Press the S t o p / C a n c e l button and keep it pressed for 3 seconds. You will hear a beep and the indicator lamp of the child protection will light up. The buttons and the control of the microwave are now without function. 2.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 16 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Cooking and heating up with microwave energy To cook just with microwave energy, proceed as follows: 1. Press the P o w e r button once or several times to select a power setting according to the following table: Press the "P o w e r " Readout in the display button Power (Watt) 1x 800 W 2x 640 W 3x 480 W 4x 320 W 5x 160 W 6x No power; Timer, e. g.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 17 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation 2. Then turn the M e n u / T i m e control to set the desired cooking time in the following time intervals. From 10 seconds to 5 minutes: in 10-second intervals From 5:30 to 10 minutes: in 30-second intervals From 11 to 30 minutes: in 60-second intervals From 35 to 95 minutes: in 5-minute intervals The longest cooking time is 95 minutes. The symbol "Operational Readiness" flashes at the same time. 3.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 18 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Timer (let food stand) Your microwave has a timer which emits a signal tone after the preset time has elapsed. When the power setting 00 is set, the timer runs without the switched on microwave. This is helpful, for example, when you would like to leave the heated food in the microwave to stand while using the rotating dish. Let us assume you would like to set the time to 3 minutes. 1.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 19 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Automatic defrost You can also use your microwave to defrost, e. g. meat, poultry and fish. The defrost time and power setting are set automatically as soon as you enter the weight of the food to be defrosted. The scale for the weight of the frozen goods ranges from 100 to 1,800 grams. Let us assume you would like to defrost 600 grams. 1. Press the D e f r o st button. 2. Turn the control T i m e / M e n u to 600 g. 3.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 20 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Combi mode The combi mode combines the microwave and grill modes. Two combi programmes are available. Both have a maximum cooking time of 95 minutes. Combination 1 With this setting, 30% of the time is used for cooking/heating with the microwave, and 70% for grilling. Use this setting for fish, potatoes or gratin dishes. Let us assume you would like to set the cooking function Combination 1 for 25 minutes. 1.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 21 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Automatic cooking For automatic cooking and heating it is not necessary to enter the cooking/ heating time and power setting. The microwave automatically determines the cooking time and the corresponding power setting for an entered weight, and/ or for a number of portions. Depending on the programme, a microwave power setting (M) can be combined with the grill function (G).
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 22 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation If the dish is not properly cooked, let it stand for a few minutes with the quick start programme. For programmes that use the the grill function you can let the food stand with the grill function as well. When letting the food stand after cooking with the grill function, the browning degree of the food will increase. To achieve even cooking the food should be turned over after half of the cooking time.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 23 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Programme 2: Rice This programme runs only with the use of the microwave power. Depending on the set weight, the programme runs between approx. 20 and 38 minutes. – When cooking rice use a high container as there is a risk of boiling over. Use 500 ml water for e. g. 250 g rice. – Put the rice in the container, pour in the required liquid and let the rice soak for approx. 3 minutes.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 24 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Programme 5: Auto Reheat This programme runs only with the use of the microwave power. Depending on the set weight, the programme runs between approx. 1:00 and 6:20 minutes. – Put the plate with the dish you would like to warm up on the rotating dish in the cooking chamber and start the cooking programme for warming up.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 25 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Operation Programme 8: Beef/Mutton This programme runs in several cooking stages under utilisation of microwave power and grill. Depending on the set weight, the programme runs between approx. 16 and 60 minutes. WARNING Do not use any covers as this programme runs with switched on grill. – Place the roast on a microwave-suitable plate. If the roast is not too big you may place it on the grill.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 26 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Cleaning and care Poor appliance hygiene can lead to the destruction of the appliance surfaces, which in turn can reduce the lifespan and even lead to dangerous situations. Therefore, regularly clean the microwave and remove all food residues. • Turn off the microwave and pull the plug from the mains socket before cleaning. • Keep the inside of the oven clean.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 27 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 • Remove any residual odours in the oven by placing a cup of water with some lemon juice and lemon peel in a deep microwave-suitable container and heat for 5 minutes in the microwave. Wipe out thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. • If it is necessary to replace the light in the oven, consult a qualified specialist workshop or the Medion Service.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 28 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The mains plug is not plugged in properly. The appliance will not start. The fuse is blown or the power interrupter has tripped. The mains socket is defective. The appliance does not warm up. The rotating dish makes a loud noise while revolving. Solution Pull out the plug, wait 10 seconds and then plug it back in again.
Mikrowelle MD 11471 UK.book Seite 29 Montag, 25. Juni 2007 5:39 17 Disposal Appliance At the end of its life ensure that the appliance is disposed of in an environmentally appropriate manner. This could, e. g. occur through a local collecting point for used equipment. Enquire of your local administrative office about the disposal possibilities on site. Packaging Your microwave is wrapped in packaging to protect it against transportation damage.
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