DeLonghi MW 505 manual

26 CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 Description of oven and control panel ...........................Page 27 1.1 Important safety war nings ............................................Page 27 1.2 T echnical data .............................................................Page 29 1.3 Installation and electrical connections ............................Page[...]

27 CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF OVEN AND CONTROL P ANEL A Grill element B Control panel C Microwave outlet cover D Tu r ntable spindle E Inside of door F Wire rack G Tu r ntable H Tu r ntable suppor t I Pizza plate STEAM ACCESSORIES: L Metal lid with handle M Plastic divider for double cooking N Metal base O Plastic base 1. T ime and fu[...]

28 chapter 1 - general electric shock, if the power cable is damaged, have it replaced immediately by the manufacturer , an autho- rised technical assistance centre, or a suitably qualified ser vice engineer . 9) If smoke comes out of the oven, switch off and unplug immediately . Keep the door closed to stifle any flames. 10) Use utensils suitable [...]

29 chapter 1 - general 1.4 INST ALLA TION AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 1) Unpack the oven and remove the protective packaging containing the turn- table (G), turntable suppor t (H) and accessories. Check that the turntable spindle (D) is correctly inserted at the centre of the tur ntable. 2) Clean the inside of the oven with a soft, damp cloth. 3) Che[...]

ear thed. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to obser ve this safety precaution. 11) DO NOT remove the clear film on the inner surface of the door (see Fig. 4). 12) The majority of modern electronic appliances (TV , radio, stereo systems etc) are shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However , certain electronic applianc[...]

31 chapter 1 - general 1.6 OVENW ARE In the microwave only and combi with microwave functions, any glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramic, china or terracotta ovenware may be used provided it has no metal decorations or parts (e.g. gold decorations, metal handles, feet etc.). Heat resistant plastic plates can also be used, but only for "microwave o[...]

1.7 RULES AND TIPS FOR USING THE OVEN 32 chapter 1 - general Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation. They occur in nature in the form of light waves (eg. sunlight). In the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions to heat water , fat and sugar molecules. Heat is generated in the food itself, while the container warms up as a [...]

2.1 SETTING THE CLOCK • The first time the appliance is connected to the household electricity supply or after it has been without power for some time, four dashes ( --:-- ) will appear on the display . T o set the time, proceed as follows: 33 CHAPTER 2 - USING THE CONTROLS AND SETTING THE FUNCTIONS Press the TIME ADJUST but- tons (6) together fo[...]

34 chapter 2 - using the controls and setting the functions microwave only automatic defrost grill only combi microwave + grill Press the TIME ADJUST buttons (6) (not together) to set the cooking time. Always consult the tables in Chapter 3 to establish the correct cooking time. Note: you can also change the cooking time set DURING cooking by simpl[...]

35 chapter 2 - using the controls and setting the functions Note: If you do not start cooking within 2 minutes, the settings will be automatically cancelled. 5 The end of cooking is indicated by three beeps and " E E N N D D " is displayed. Open the door and remove the food. When the STOP but- ton (7) is pressed, or 3 minutes after the en[...]

36 chapter 2 - using the controls and setting the functions 2.3 QUICK HEA T This function is perfect for heating small quantities of food and drink. •P ress the ST ART button (8) twice. The oven operates for 2 minutes at maximum power . This function is also useful to complete unfinished cooking. 2.4 CHILD SAFETY The oven is fitted with a safety [...]

37 3.1 DEFROSTING •F rozen foods in plastic bags, film, or oven ready containers can be placed directly in the oven. Check first that there are no metal objects like staples or ties. • Cer tain types of food such as green vegetables and fish do not require defrosting completely before cooking. • Foods in meat and other sauces defrost quicker [...]

38 3.2 HEA TING Y our microwave oven is at its most useful and ef ficient when heating up food. Compared to traditional methods, microwaves save both time and electricity . •Y ou are recommended to heat food (particularly if frozen) to a temperature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot!). Y ou will not be able to eat the food at once as it wi[...]

39 3.3 - COOKING HORS D'OEUVRES AND FIRST COURSES Soups in general can be made with less water because ver y little water is lost through evaporation in microwa- ve ovens. Add salt at the end of cooking or during standing time because salt has a dehydrating effect. Note that the time required to cook rice (or pasta) in a microwave oven is more[...]

40 3.5 - COOKING SIDE DISHES AND VEGET ABLES Compared to traditional cooking methods, vegetables retain more of their natural colour and nutritional goodness when cooked in a microwave oven. Before cooking, wash and clean the vegetables. Cut larger vegetables into evenly sized pieces. Add 5 dessertspoons of water for ever y 500 g of vegetables (fib[...]

41 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables 7-9 9-11 10-12 7-9 9-11 9-11 30 3.6 - COOKING FISH Fish cooks fast and with excellent results. It can be flavoured with a little butter or oil (or not at all). Cover with clear film. Cut skin before cooking. Arrange fillets evenly . Do not cook fish breaded with egg 4 4 4 4 4 4 1 • Fille[...]

42 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables 3.8 - COOKING USING THE PIZZA FUNCTION (NOT ALL MODELS) This can be used to cook/heat all commercial FROZEN products in the "snack" categor y such as, for example, bread, savour y snacks, mini-pizzas, quiches, flavoured hamburgers, duchesse potatoes, pastries, croissants, etc. Fo[...]

43 Below are some tips for getting the best from this function and obtaining optimum results. chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables Impor tant: while cooking/heating the food, the oven functions in combi grill. T ake great care when taking the food out of the oven as both the "PIZZA" plate and the element at the top of [...]

44 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables 3.9 - COOKING USING THE STEAM FUNCTION (NOT ALL MODELS) This function can be used to: • steam cook all types of food such as vegetables, fish, eggs, etc. Tu rn the oven on in steam mode OK Remove the glass turntable ( F ), pin ( D ) and turntable suppor t ( G ) from inside the oven . 1 P[...]

45 chapter 3 - using the oven: tips and cooking time tables The end of cooking is indicated by three beeps and " E E N N D D " is displayed. Open the door and remove the food. When the STOP button (7) is pressed or 3 minutes after the end of cooking, the clock is displayed. 6 Impor tant: during cooking, ver y hot steam is produced inside [...]

46 CHAPTER 4 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or maintenance, always unplug the appliance from the mains and wait until cold. To keep your appliance in the best possible condition, clean the door and inside and outside of the oven with a damp cloth and neutral soap or washing up liquid. Always keep the microwave outlet cover ( C ) free fr[...]

47 4.2 MAINTENANCE In the case of malfunction or defective operation, contact a technical ser vice centre authorised by the manu- facturer . Before contacting us, however , it is worth carr ying out the following simple controls. chapter 4 - cleaning and maintenance CAUSE/SOLUTION • Reset the electronic control by unplugging the appliance from th[...]