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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 26 HOW TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR OVEN Amt. & What power should I Use Instr. What do I want to do? 23 lt 17 lt time chart page choose? page 135w 120w Power level 1 •...
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 27 I M P O R T A N T S A F E G U A R D S 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).
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 28 to boil and spill violently as a result of delayed boiling, causing scalding. To avoid this happening, you should place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a glass rod in the container before starting to heat liquids. Anyway, care shall be taken when handling the container.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 29 T E C H N I C A L D A T A M O D E L W I T H A 2 3 - L I T R E C AV I T Y M O D E L W I T H A 1 7 - L I T R E C AV I T Y Outer measurements (LxDxH) 520x305x400...
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 30 D E S C R I P T I O N C O N T R O L S M O D E L W I T H 2 3 - l i t r e C AV I T Y 1.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 31 M O D E L W I T H 1 7 - l i t r e C AV I T Y 1. Display 7. Stop/Clear button: The control panel shows a Cancelling a function 24-hour clock, the pre-set Push this button to stop cooking times, the func-...
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 32 A D V I C E O N U S I N G Y O U R O V E N C O R R E C T L Y Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation stance or, in some cases, no fat at all during the found in nature under the form of light waves cooking process.
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 33 H O W T O P R O G R A M M E T H E O V E N HOW TO ADJUST THE CLOCK • When this appliance is first plugged in, or after there has been a power failure, the figure 12:00 will start blinking on the display.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 34 Only for models provided with a spacer wire rack MICROWAVE USE THE MICROWAVE-ONLY FUNCTION WHEN COOKING ON TWO LEVELS AT THE SAME TIME MICROWAVE By using the spacer grill with the microwave-only function, you can defrost, reheat and cook foods at the same time, even different dishes on two levels.
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 35 REFERENCE TABLES FOR COOKING ON TWO LEVELS MICROONDE Defrosting times Quantity Defrost Minutes Type Notes function position (grams) above • Ground meat Turn the meat over after 15 min. When the below • Ground meat cooking is finished, let the meat sit for 15 min.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 36 HOW TO PROGRAMME AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING When utilising this function, all you have to do is set the defrost time. The microwave power is pre- set. MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY 1.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 37 Defrosting times The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28). 850/900W 750/800W Standing output power...
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 38 HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY 1. Push the Micro button (3) (The display will begin blinking at 0:00 and the second microwave-function indicator at the top leftas well as the first microwave-level indicator at the bottom right will come on.)
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 39 K E E P I N G F O O D W A R M • This function enables you to keep food hot, whether that food be just cooked or re-heated, without having it get dry or stick to its container. •...
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 40 Heating times The times indicated on the chart (timer knob) vary in relation to your oven’s output power. The output power figure is printed on the oven door, inside the symbol (see page 28). N.B.: Some foodstuffs can easily be reheated by using the pre-memorised Quick menu functions (see p. 26 or p. 45). power 850/900W 750/800W...
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 41 C O O K I N G MEATS POULTRY FISH You can make roasts, braised meats In a microwave oven, fish can be You can defrost and then cook all and stews. Turn over and rotate prepared very quickly and with types of poultry in a microwave those large pieces which cannot be...
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 42 GREENS AND VEGETABLES Greens and vegetables cooked in a microwave oven retain more of their colour and nutritional value than when cooked in traditional ovens. Per every 500 gr. of greens or vegetables add about 5 teaspoons of water Greens and vegetables must always be covered with clear-sheet.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 43 SOUPS AND RICE • Soups or broth usually require a smaller amount of liquid because the evaporation in microwave ovens is rather limited. Because it is a dehydrating agent, salt must be added only when the cooking is finished or during the standing time.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 44 PROGRAMMING SEVERAL OPERATIONS ONE AFTER ANOTHER • You may set up the following sequences: - defrosting + cooking - cooking 1 + cooking 2 - defrosting + cooking 1 + cooking 2 Example: Setting up a defrosting + cooking sequence MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY 1.
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MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 45 USING THE "QUICK MENU" BUTTONS The "Quick Menu" buttons apply to five (5) different programmes with "pre-memorised" cooking times and power levels. These programmes guarantee excellent results for the dishes indicated in the table below. Button What you can make Recommendations...
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 46 PROGRAMMING "QUICK REHEAT": FROM 1 TO 6 MINUTES AT MAXIMUM POWER This function is very useful when heating small amounts of food or drink, or for adding an extra minute when cooking time has already elapsed. MODEL WITH A 23-litre CAVITY MODEL WITH A 17-litre CAVITY 1.
MW345/535GB 27-11-2001 14:23 Pagina 47 C L E A N I N G A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Disconnect the plug from the socket before beginning any cleaning or maintenance operations. Cleaning To keep your microwave oven in the best condition, you are advised to clean regularly the door as well as the interior and exterior with a damp cloth and neutral soap or...
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