User manual DELONGHI MW 421

[. . . ] GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 24 GB HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN What function should I choose?Microwave only Microwave only Power level (75 W) Power level Use Instr. & time chart page What do I want to do? · Keep food warm · Defrost · Soften chocolate & icing · Melt butter and soften cheese · Heat pastry goods 32 31 32 31 33 (150 W) Microwave only Power level (375 W) 38 35 38 MICROWAVE · Cook stew, chicken breasts · Cook fruit, vegetables, rice, soup, fish · Heat up any type of already cooked or frozen food · Quickly make all kinds of roasts, poultry, skewered meats, potatoes · Au gratin dishes (e. g. , lasagne, vegetables au gratin, macaroni) Microwave only Power level (560 W) 31 36 37 Microwave only Power level (750 W) 31 36 34 37 35 Combined microwave + grill 39 40 40 MICROWAVE + GRILL · Grill hamburgers, chops, frankfurters, sausages, toast, etc. in a "traditional" way Grill only 41 42 42 24 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 25 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference 1) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person (trained by the manufacturer or by its Customer Service). [. . . ] · Stewed foods and meats as well as meat sauces defrost better and quicker if they are stirred from time to time, turned over or croken cup. It is recommended, therefore, that you defrost such items in a tray or basin. · It is advisable to separate each individual piece of meat from its bag before putting it in the freezer. · Be careful about following the timings printed on frozen products, because they are and may not always be correct. It is best to use defrosting times slightly less than those indicated. The time needed for defrosting will vary in terms of the degree to which the food has been frozen. 32 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 33 Defrosting times MICROWAVE Type MEAT · Roasts (pork, beef, veal, etc. ) · Steaks, cutlets, meat slices · Stew, goulash · Ground meat " · Hamburger · Sausages POULTRY · Duck, turkey · Whole chickens · Cut-up chicken · Chicken breasts VEGETABLES · Cubed eggplant · Cut-up peppers · Shelled peas · Artichoke hearts · Pieces of asparagus · Cut-up green beans · Whole broccoli · Brussels sprouts · Cut-up carrots · Cauliflower tops · Mixed vegetables · Cut-up spinach FISH · Filleted fish · Cut-up fish · Whole fish · Crayfish DAIRY PRODUCTS · Butter · Cheese · Cream Quantity 1 kg 200 500 500 250 200 300 gr gr gr gr gr gr Upper dial Lower dial 29 - 32 Notes Standing time (minutes) 20 5 10 15 10 10 10 20 20 10 10 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 7 7 7 " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " 10 - 12 18 - 20 14 - 16 8 - 10 8 - 10 13 - 15 38 38 18 17 20 19 16 12 17 19 18 18 17 16 11 12 12 13 16 13 41 41 21 20 23 22 19 15 20 22 21 21 20 19 14 15 15 16 19 16 (*) 1, 5 kg 1, 5 kg 500 gr 300 gr 500 500 500 300 500 500 500 500 500 450 300 300 300 400 500 400 gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr gr At the end of the rest period, wash under hot water to remove possible ice To make defrosting easier, stir the vegetables from time to time 250 gr 250 gr 200 ml 9 - 11 10 - 12 12 - 14 Remove the aluminium paper and metal pieces. Cream is to be removed from its container and put on a plate. 10 15 5 BREAD PRODUCTS · 2 average-size rolls · 4 average-size rolls · Sliced home-style bread · Whole-wheat bread FRUIT · Strawberries, prunes, cherries, currants, apricots · Raspberries · Blackberries 150 300 250 250 gr gr gr gr " " " " " " " 3 7 7 7 - 5 9 9 9 Put the bread directly on the turntable 3 3 3 3 10 10 6 500 gr 300 gr 250 gr 15 - 18 12 - 15 10 - 13 Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times Mix 2 or 3 times (*) These indications are suitable for carrying out the minced meat defrosting test in accordance with IEC regulation 705, par. Further indications, also regarding other performance tests in accordance with IEC regulation 705, are shown in the table on page 2 33 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 34 MICROWAVE USING THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION FOR RE-HEATING Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods. · We recommend that you heat foods (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least 70° C. Leave to stand for a ten minutes as you will not be able to eat that food immediately because it will be too hot. · This will ensure that any possible bacteria present in food will have been killed. · To heat pre-cooked or frozen foods, follow these rules: - remove the food from any metal containers; - cover it with plastic wrap (the clear-film type suitable for microwave ovens) or wax paper; in this way, all the food's natural flavour will be preserved and the oven will stay cleaner; you may also cover the food with an up turned plate; - if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and to keep the heat uniform; - follow the cooking times listed with caution; remember that under certain conditions the timings given must be lengthened · Frozen foods must be defrosted before the heating process begins. The lower the food's initial temperature, the longer the time needed for heating. · Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, however, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long. 34 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 35 Heating times Type SOFTENING FOOD · Chocolate/icing · Butter Quantity 100 gr 50 -70 gr power level times (minuts) Notes MICROWAVE Put on a plate. 5/8°C) UP TO 20/30°C · Yoghurt · Baby's bottle 125 gr 240 gr " " 0. 12-0. 17 Remove metal foil. Heat the baby's bottle without the teat 0. 35-0. 40 and mix it immediately after heating to make the temperature uniform. Please use already sterilized milk. CHILLED PRECOOKED FOOD (INITIAL TEMP. 70°C 400 gr Packets of any kind of commercially available pre· Packet of lasagne or of 6-8 " cooked food, to be heated to a temp. pasta with filling Remove the food from any rice metal packets and 400 gr · Packet of meat with and/or 6-8 " put it directly onto the plate from which it is to be vegetables eaten. 300 gr · Packet of fish and/or 5-7 " vegetables · Plate of meat and/or vegetables · plate of pasta, cannelloni or lasagne 400 gr 400 gr " " 7-9 7-9 Portions of any kind of already cooked food, to heat to a temp. The food is placed directly onto the plate from which it is to be eaten and is always covered either with a transparent film or with an upturned plate. 300 gr · Plate of fish and/or rice 6-8 " FROZEN FOOD TO REHEAT/COOK (INITIAL TEMP. [. . . ] NOTE: The grill operating light will turn off when the cooking is finished. D in g 41 GB 8-05-2002 11:33 Pagina 42 USING THE OVEN-GRILL-ONLY FUNCTION FOR GRILLING By using this function, you can make all kinds of delicious grilled dishes. Always pre-heat the grill for 5 to 8 minutes before starting the cooking process. All dishes being prepared must be turned over at the halfway point, to archive even browning. When opening oven door to check on cooking, the elements will be red-hot: be careful not to get burned and always use oven gloves. Cooking times Type · Veal or pork chops Quantity 3 Upper dial Lower dial 20 - 24 Notes Turn over after 12 minutes. · Sausages 3 " 14 - 16 Must always be pierced. [. . . ]