Hotpoint MWH211 - Manual (Page 15)

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1. Press the “Power Level” button until the required power is selected ( = maximum; =
minimum).
If the “Power Level” button is not pressed, the oven will operate at maximum power .
The indication at the bottom of the display shows the power level selected.
2. Set the required time by turning the “- Time +” knob.
3. Press the “Stop/Start” button to start the function. The display shows the set time and the power
level.
4. At the end of the set time a single “beep” will be emitted and the display will show “00:00”.
• You can check on the progress whenever you please by opening the oven door and taking a close
look at the foodstuff. By doing so, you interrupt the microwaves, but their emission will resume
when you close the door again.
• If for any reason whatsoever it becomes necessary to interrupt the cooking without opening the
door, simply push the “Stop/Start“ button.
• To stop the cooking, do as follows:
- if the oven door is open, push the “Clock/Reset” button once;
- if the oven is operating, push the “Clock/Reset” button once;
- if the oven is turned off and its door closed, push the “Clock/Reset” button once.
• The cooking time and the microwave power may be changed even after you have pushed the
“Stop/Start“ button.
KEEPING FOOD WARM
• 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.
• Selecting the power level “ “ and covering the food with a plate or plastic film, you will find
that foods will remain warm up to serving time
• You can leave foods in their cooking container if they are covered.
HEATING
Heating food in a microwave oven is much quicker and energy efficient than traditional methods.
• We recommend that you heat foodstuffs (especially if they are frozen) to a temperature of at least
70° C. (it must be piping hot!). Leave to stand for a few 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 its 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 upside-down plate;
- if possible, stir or turn the food over frequently so as to speed up the heating process and keep
the heat uniform at the same time;
- follow the cooking times listed with great 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 tem-
perature, the longer the time needed for heating.
• Foodstuffs and drinks may be heated briefly in paper or plastic containers. In any event, howev-
er, such containers may become misshapen if the heating time is too long.
HOW TO PROGRAMME THE OVEN SO AS TO KEEP FOOD HOT, TO REHEAT AND TO COOK