Melissa 253-023 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
To get the best out of your new appliance, please read this user guide carefully 
before	using	it	for	the	first	time.	Take	particular	note	of	the	safety	precautions.	We	
also recommend that you keep the instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT	SAFETY	PRECAUTIONS
General	
• Incorrect use of this appliance may cause personal injury and damage.
• Use for its intended purpose only, i.e. for the preparation of food. The 
manufacturer is not responsible for any injury or damage resulting from incorrect 
use or handling (see also Guarantee Terms).
• For domestic use only. Not for outdoor or commercial use.
• For connection to 230 V, 50 Hz only.
• Always follow the instructions in the "Tips for food preparation" and "Using 
utensils when preparing food" sections.
• When using the grill functions, only use containers suitable for use in an ordinary
oven.
• Do not switch on when empty. To able to absorb microwaves, there must be
something in the appliance (food) to avoid damage. If you would like to practice 
using the various functions, place a cup of water inside the oven.
• Do not use the appliance if the turntable ring and glass tray are not installed. 
• Never cook food directly on the glass turntable; always use a suitable container.
• On the right-hand side of the oven compartment there is a mica plate (resembles 
cardboard); this must not be removed.
• Do not place the appliance or the cord near hot areas, for example gas rings and
electric hotplates.
• Do not use the appliance in damp environments.
• Do not use if the safety locking system is not functioning, which means that 
the appliance could be switched on even if the door is not closed. If the door is 
open, you risk being exposed to microwave radiation.
• Never prop the door open.
• Do not use the appliance if there are cleaning agent residues inside it.
• Keep an eye on any children in the vicinity of the appliance when it is in use. 
Children must not be allowed to use the appliance unless supervised by an 
adult.
• When using the grill functions, the appliance can get very hot.
• Never insert anything into the ventilation slots or other openings.
• Do not use the appliance if the cable or plug are damaged, if it is not functioning 
properly, or if it has been damaged by a heavy impact or similar.
• If the apparatus or plug is damaged, it must be inspected and if necessary,
repaired by an authorised repair engineer, otherwise there is a risk of electric 
shock. Never try to repair the appliance yourself. Please contact the store where 
you bought the apparatus for repairs under guarantee. Unauthorised repairs or 
modifications	will	invalidate	the	guarantee.	
• When the light bulb inside the appliance needs to be replaced, please contact
the store where you bought the appliance.
Fire	hazard!
To reduce the risk of fire occurring in the oven compartment, please note the 
following	points:
• Do not cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, and do not leave 
unattended	if	paper,	plastic	or	other	flammable	materials	have	been	used	with	a	
view to reducing cooking times.
• Metal clips and lids/film containing metallic threads can cause sparks and must
therefore be removed.
• Never store recipe books or other objects in the appliance.
• Never heat oil or fat in the appliance.
•	 If	materials	in	the	appliance	catch	fire,	leave	the	door	closed.	Switch	off	
immediately, and remove the plug from the wall socket.
KEY	TO	MAIN	COMPONENTS	OF	THE	APPLIANCE
1. Lock dowels
2. Glass turntable
3. Turning ring
4. Spindle
5. Mica plate
6. Display
7. Control panel
a. "10 Min" button (10 minutes)
b. "1 Min" button (1 minutes)
c. "10 Sec" button (10 seconds)
d. Micro/Grill button 
 
(microwave/grill/
e. “Start/Reset” button (start/
reset)
Grill insert is included
PREPARING	THE	APPLIANCE
Each	individual	appliance	is	checked	at	the	factory,	but	for	safety’s	sake,	after	
unpacking	it,	you	should	check	carefully	that	it	has	not	been	damaged	during	
transport.
• Check whether there is any visible damage (e.g. in the form of dents or similar), 
if the door closes properly, and if the hinges are in order.
• If the appliance appears to have been damaged, contact the shop where you
bought it, and do not use it until it has been checked by an authorised specialist.
• Before use, check that you have removed all packaging inside and out.
Positioning	the	appliance	
•	 The	appliance	must	stand	on	a	flat	surface	capable	of	bearing	its	weight	(approx	
13.5 kg).
• The appliance is not suitable for built-in fitting. There must be a clearance of at
least	10	cm	at	the	rear,	15	cm	at	the	sides	and	30	cm	above	to	ensure	sufficient	
ventilation.
• Check that the vent holes in the cabinet are not covered. If they are covered
while the appliance is in use, there is a risk of overheating. Do not use before it 
has cooled down.
• Do not remove the rubber feet.
Connection
• The appliance must be connected to a 230-volt AC current, 50 Hz.
 o The guarantee is not valid if it is connected to the wrong voltage.
• When power is connected, a beep is heard and the display (6) will show "00.0".
Inserting	the	glass	turntable
Before use, ensure the glass turntable (2) is correctly seated on its spindle (4) and 
turning	ring	(3).	The	three	dowels	on	the	glass	turntable	should	fit	the	three	dowels	
on the spindle. The three rollers on the turning ring should run in the circular track 
on the underside of the glass turntable.
Before using for the first time
A small amount of smoke and smell may be emitted when the appliance is used for 
the	first	time.	This	is	due	to	oil	residue	from	manufacture	and	is	neither	abnormal	
nor dangerous. Smells can be eliminated by starting the grill program and letting it 
run for a few minutes. Smells and smoke should disappear as a result. Repeat the 
procedure if this is not the case.
OPERATING	THE	APPLIANCE
Basic	operation
• Place the food to be cooked in the appliance and close the door.
• Select cooking function as described below and start the appliance.
• Once the cooking time set has elapsed, the oven will switch off automatically. 
The display will show “00.0”, and 5 beeps will sound.
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