User manual HINARI MX752GMSSE

MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed for 1 year from the date of original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will either be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The following conditions apply: · · · · · · The product must be returned to the retailer with original proof of purchase. The product must be installed and used in accordance with the instructions contained in this instruction guide. It must be used only for domestic purposes. It does not cover wear and tear, damage, misuse or consumable parts. We hold no responsibility for incidental or consequential loss or damage. Valid in the UK only. Technical Specification Power source 230 Volts AC 50Hz 1000 watts (grill) FOR CONSUMABLE SPARE PARTS Call 0870 873 0094 Power consumption 1200 watts (microwave) 2 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven INTRODUCTION Microwave Oven Thank you for buying this Microwave Oven. You may already be familiar with using a Microwave Oven but please do carefully read these instructions before using the oven. The instructions are designed to familiarise you with the installation, operation and maintenance of the unit and to ensure you get the very best from your purchase. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE. Safety is important Your safety and the safety of others is important. Therefore ensure you read the Important Safety Instructions section at the end of this Instruction Guide before you operate this Microwave Oven. CONTENTS GUARANTEE ......................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 3 CONTENTS ............................................................................ 3 GETTING STARTED .............................................................. 4 QUICK VIEW .......................................................................... 8 USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN ........................................ 11 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................ 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................... 31 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................. 33 PRODUCT DETAILS ............................................................ 39 3 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven GETTING STARTED Unpacking Retain the packaging in which the microwave oven was supplied so that in the event that the equipment needs to be returned it can be suitably repacked. Open the packaging carefully and remove each item for inspection. Ensure that all packaging materials are removed from the inside of the door. Check that all items have been supplied. The items supplied for this model of microwave oven are: · · · · · Microwave oven Glass tray (turntable) Turntable ring Grilling rack Instruction Guide (this publication) Inspect the microwave oven and power lead for any damage. If any damage is found do not use the oven. Contact the dealer where the product was purchased. Read these instructions before using the oven. Precautions To avoid possible exposure to microwave energy observe the following instructions. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important that you do not disarm or tamper with the safety interlocks. 4 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven GETTING STARTED Do not place any objects between the oven front face and the door, or allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces. Check the oven for any damage, in particular, that there is no damage to the door (such as dents) its hinges and latches and the door seals and sealing surfaces. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged in any way. It is particularly important that the oven door is not misaligned and that it closes properly. WARNINGS! DO NOT INSTALL THE OVEN IF IT IS DAMAGED. THE OVEN SHOULD ONLY BE ADJUSTED BY PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Setting up your oven The oven with the turntable ring (1), glass tray (3) and grilling rack (5) can be seen as shown below. The grilling rack is not suitable for use when the oven is used for microwave cooking. 5 3 1 2 4 5 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven GETTING STARTED Turntable Place the turntable ring (1) in the recess (2) in the microwave floor. Place the glass tray (3) on the turntable ring ensuring that the three central lugs on the underside of the glass tray are facing down and mate with the similar locating slots on the turntable shaft (4). Do not operate the microwave oven without these items fitted. Installation CAUTIONS 1. Do not install the oven over equipment that produces heat, such as a range cooker or cooking hob. Failure to follow this instruction could damage the oven and would make the warranty void. 2. Do not place the oven in locations of moisture or high humidity or near combustible materials. 3. Do not block the air intake and outlet vents. Do not place anything on top of the oven. Failure to comply can damage the oven. 4. Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven. 5. Never remove the mica cover that is screwed to the oven inner right wall. This cover protects the magnetron. Requirements Ensure that the voltage and frequency on the rating label of the oven is the same as that of the household power supply. Place the oven as far from TVs and radios as possible. Operation of a microwave oven can cause interference to your TV and radio reception. 6 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven GETTING STARTED Select a flat horizontal surface that provides enough open space for the oven inlet and outlet vents and is strong enough to support the microwave oven and any food being cooked. The oven weighs 19 kg (42 lb). For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Ensure there is sufficient space around the oven as shown below. Clearance above 20 cm min Clearance to right side Clearance to rear 5 cm min 10 cm min Clearance to left side 5 cm min Mains socket Route the mains lead away from all hot and sharp surfaces. Do not trap the lead under the microwave. Plug your oven into a standard outlet socket. The plug should be wired up as shown in the section of this Instruction Guide entitled: Important Safety Instructions. 7 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven QUICK VIEW Control panel AUTO % g COMB1 COMB2 LED display (see opposite) 1. .................. Coffee 2. ..................... Rice 3. ............. Spaghetti 4. .................. Potato 5. ......... Auto Reheat . 6. ..................... Fish 7. ................Chicken 8. ......... Beef/Mutton 9. ..... Skewered Meat Clock Power Set Power level Grill/Combi select Grill/Combi Set Clock Auto Cook Auto Cook Time Weight Set Time or Weight Start cooking Stop/Cancel Start/Quick Start Halt cooking or Cancel cooking 8 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven QUICK VIEW LED Display Upper symbols Numerical display AUTO % g Lower symbols COMB1 COMB2 The 4-digit numerical display is used to show: - Time of day (hrs:min) - Cooking power level - Remaining cooking time - Set cooking times - Cooking mode - Set food weight The symbols represent the functions shown in the list below. Symbol Illuminated when AUTO Auto cooking set/in progress Minute timer set/in progress Grill cooking set/in progress Cooking time set/in progress Time of day Clock Child-proof lock set Defrost mode set/in progress Microwave cooking set/in progress COMB1 Combination -1 cooking set/in progress Microwave power set at 80% to 100% Combination -2 cooking set/in progress Microwave power set at 20% to 60% COMB2 9 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven QUICK VIEW Oven features 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO % g COMB1 COMB2 1. .................. Coffee 2. ..................... Rice 3. ............. Spaghetti 4. .................. Potato 5. ......... Auto Reheat . 6. ..................... Fish 7. ................Chicken 8. ......... Beef/Mutton 9. ..... Skewered Meat Clock Power Grill/Combi Auto Cook Time Weight Stop/Cancel Start/Quick Start 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7 8 9 10 Door lock Observation window Grilling rack Oven light LED display Door seal Turntable ring Turntable shaft lugs Glass tray Control panel 10 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Switching on The microwave oven is turned on by plugging its mains lead into the mains outlet socket. Each time power is applied to the microwave oven, the LED display will show 1:01 with the colon (the two central dots) blinking. If this does not happen when you switch on for the first time, disconnect the mains supply to the oven, wait 10 seconds and then re-connect it. This condition sometimes occurs when the oven is powered up for the first time. If this action does not produce the expected result, turn off the oven and contact your dealer. Open the door and the internal light should turn on. Close the door and it should turn off. Setting up functions The various functions available are called by pressing the buttons on the control panel. Times and weights are set using the rotary control on the control panel. The procedures for setting these functions are described in the following pages. Clock While the oven is plugged in but not in use, the display shows the time of day and the CLOCK INDICATOR is illuminated. When the oven is in use the clock becomes the cooking timer and the clock indicator is extinguished. 11 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is able to cook as follows: · · · Normal microwave cooking Grilling Microwave and grilling combination cooking Additionally the oven can be used to defrost food. Microwave When cooking with microwaves alone, you are able to set the power level and the cooking time. There are six settable power levels that are specified as a percentage of the maximum level and range from 0% to 100% in 20% increments. You can set the cooking time to be up to 60 minutes. Grilling When cooking by means of grilling alone you are able to specify the grilling time at full power. Grilling time can be set at up to 60 minutes in 10, 30 and 60 second increments. Grill cooking is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes. Combination cooking There are two cooking combinations for you to choose: · · Combination 1 (Comb1) Combination 2 (Comb2) The combinations each comprise microwave and grill cooking in different set amounts. 12 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Quick Start The QuickStart cooking feature allows you to quickly set the cooking time to one of twelve preset values up to a maximum of 10 minutes. The first four presses of the button increment in 30 second amounts, thereafter in 1-minute amounts. The microwave power level is fixed at maximum (100%). Defrost The oven can be used to defrost food according to the weight of the food. The defrost time and power level are automatically calulated and set once you have entered the weight of the food. Other features Auto reminder After a cooking or defrosting process has completed, the oven will emit three beeps every two minutes until the oven door is opened or the Cancel button is pressed. Timer When the oven is not being used for cooking, it can be used as a timer to time events external to the oven. When started, the timer counts down from the time duration you have entered and beeps when this time has expired. During this time the oven light is on, the turntable rotates and the TIMER INDICATOR is displayed. Child-proof lock When this feature is set, the control panel buttons are disabled which prevents unsupervised operation by young children for example, or any other person who does not know how to reset the lock. 13 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave cooking basics Do not cook directly on the glass tray. Place the food in a microwaveable dish for example. Arrange the food with the thickest areas to the outside of the dish. Cook for the shortest indicated time but do not under-cook. Add extra time if required. However, severely over-cooked food can smoke and may ignite. Cover food while cooking. The cover prevents spatter and helps the food to cook more evenly. Turn foods over during cooking to speed the cooking of foods such as hamburgers and chicken. Larger items, such as joints of meat must be turned at least once. Rearrange small items of food such as meatballs halfway through cooking. Turn them over and move ones from the centre of the dish to the outside and items from the top to the bottom of the dish. WARNING! NEVER OPERATE THE MICROWAVE OVEN WHEN IT IS EMPTY AS THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OVEN. Cooking sequence When cooking commences after the Start button is pressed, the following sequence of events occur. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The oven lights up. The oven fan starts up. The turntable rotates. The appropriate indicator symbols are displayed. The displayed cooking time begins to decrement in 1 second increments. 14 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN When the cooking time reaches zero, the set cooking time has finished, whereupon the following sequence of events occur. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. All indicator symbols are turned off. The oven turntable stops rotating. The oven fan stops. The oven light is turned off. The oven beeps 3 times to announce the end of cooking and END is displayed. After a cooking or defrosting function has completed, the oven will sound 3 beeps every two minutes until the door is opened or the Cancel button is pressed. 11. The set time of day is displayed. To Pause/Resume cooking To pause cooking at any time during the cooking sequence, open the oven door. 1. The oven fan stops. 2. The turntable stops rotating. To immediately terminate cooking at any time: 1. 2. Press the Stop/Cancel button twice or Open the oven door and press the Stop/Cancel button. Audible tones A single beep is sounded as a button on the Control panel is pressed and while the rotary knob is rotated. This acknowledges the action. The oven also emits beeps during use to signify other events, such as end of cooking and end of timing. 15 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the Clock The clock is able to display in 12 or 24-hour mode. 1 Press the Clock button once for 12-hour format (12 H) and twice for 24-hour format (24 H). The CLOCK INDICATOR flashes. 2 3 4 5 Turn the Time/Weight knob until the required number of hours appears on the LED display Press Clock. Turn the Time/Weight knob until the required minutes are displayed. (Note that hours and minutes are displayed). Press the Clock button to confirm the setting. The CLOCK INDICATOR stops flashing. 16 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave cooking To cook using microwaves only, carry out the following. 1. 2. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable. Press the Power button. If necessary, repeatedly press the Power button until the required power level is displayed. The power setting starts at full power (100%) and steps through the sequence as shown below. 100 80 60 0 20 40 The % symbol is displayed The MICROWAVE SET symbol is displayed. The appropriate POWER LEVEL symbol is displayed. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. Rotate the Time/Weight knob until the required cooking time is displayed. Press the Start/Quick Start button. The cooking sequence begins. The cooking sequence ends. All display symbols are turned off. Remove the cooked food from the oven. 17 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Grill cooking WARNING! The casing of the oven, escpecially the top, becomes hot particularly when used in grill mode. Take care not to touch the casing until the oven has cooled down. Never place anything on the top of the oven as this may restrict the airflow and may melt or burn. To cook using grill only, carry out the following. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable, or on the grill rack with a collecting tray below. Press the Grill/Combi button once. The GRILL SYMBOL is displayed. Rotate the Time/Weight knob until the required cooking time is displayed. Press the Start/QuickStart button. The cooking sequence begins. The cooking sequence ends. All display symbols are turned off. Remove the cooked food from the oven. 18 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Combination cooking There are two combination recipes available. These are called Comb1 and Comb2. They combine microwave and grill cooking at two settings as shown below: Combination Micro Comb1 Comb2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 30% 55% Grill 70% 45% Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable. Press the Grill/Combi button twice to select Comb1 or three times to select Comb2. The COMB1 (or COMB2) symbol lights up on the display. Rotate the Time/Weight knob until the required cooking time is displayed. Press the Start/Quick Start button. The cooking sequence begins. The cooking sequence ends. Remove the cooked food from the oven. The grilling rack must not be used in Combination cooking. 19 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Defrosting The Auto Defrost mode requires that you know the weight of the food to be defrosted. The maximum allowable weight is 2.7 kg. 1. 2. 3. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable. Rotate the Time/Weight knob until the required weight is displayed. The grams (g) symbol is displayed. The AUTO symbol is displayed The DEFROST symbol is displayed The COOKING TIME symbol flashes Press the Start/QuickStart button. The thawing sequence begins. The thawing sequence ends. Remove the defrosted food from the oven. 4. 5. 6. 7. 20 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Quick Start cooking The Quick Start cooking feature allows you to quickly set the cooking time to one of twelve preset values up to a maximum of 10 minutes. The first four presses increment in 30 second increments, thereafter in 1-minute increments. The microwave power level is fixed at maximum. Example To use the Quick Start function to microwave for one minute. 1. 2. 3. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable. Press the Start/Quick Start button a number of times to display the required cooking time. The MICROWAVE SET symbol is displayed The POWER LEVEL symbol is displayed The COOKING TIME symbol flashes The cooking sequence begins. The cooking sequence ends. Remove the cooked food from the oven. 4. 5. 6. 21 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Auto Cooking The Auto cook feature means that it is not necessary to program the duration and cooking power. All you need to do is specify the type and quantity of food that you wish to cook. The food types and weights are listed in the table below. Press the Auto Cook button a number of times to select the code for the required food, then turn the Time/Weight button to set the weight. C ode 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Food / cooking mode Coffee / Soup (unit) Rice (g) Spaghetti (g) Potato (g) Auto Reheating (g) Fish (g) Chicken (g) Beef / Mutton (g) Skewered Meat (g) 1 100 100 150 100 100 800 300 100 Turn TIME / WEIGHT dial to Indicate weight of food 2 200 200 300 200 200 1000 500 200 3 400 300 450 300 400 1200 800 300 600 400 600 1300 1000 400 500 800 1400 1200 500 1300 600 700 600 1000 700 800 1000 600 800 1000 Example To use the Auto cooking function to cook 200g of rice: 1. 2. Place the food in a suitable container on the turntable. Press the Auto Cook button 2 Times. The AUTO cook symbol is displayed. 22 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN 3. Rotate the Time/Weight knob to 2 00. The weight symbol g is displayed and the COOK set symbol will flash on and off. Press the Start/Quick Start button. The Auto Cook symbol remains displayed during the cooking process. The cooking sequence begins. The cooking sequence ends. Remove the cooked food from the oven. 4. 5. 6. 7. 23 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the Timer The oven can be used as a simple timer for any use where timed periods up to 60 minutes are required. The timer counts down from the set time to zero and emits three beeps at the end of the period. To set timer: 1. 2. Press the Power button until the 0% level is displayed. The MICROWAVE SET symbol is displayed The POWER LEVEL symbol is displayed The COOKING TIME symbol flashes Rotate the Time/Weight knob until the required time period is displayed. Press the Start/QuickStart button. The timing (cooking) sequence begins. The display counts down to zero in 1 second increments whereupon the oven will sound three beeps to alert you that the timer has timed-out. 3. 4. 5. 6. 24 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the child-proof lock When the child-proof lock is set, the buttons on the control panel are disabled (except for the combination that "unlocks" the lock of course). To disable the buttons: 1. 2. 3. 4. Depress the Stop/Cancel button for 3 seconds . The oven beeps once. The LOCK symbol is displayed. The control panel buttons and rotary knob are now disabled. To re-enable the buttons: 1. 2. 3. 4. Depress the Stop/Cancel button for 3 seconds . The oven beeps once. The LOCK symbol is turned off. The control panel buttons and rotary knob are re-enabled. 25 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Cookware Test There may be certain non-metallic containers that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test these following the procedure below. · · · · Place the empty container in the oven. Microwave on maximum power for 1 minute. Carefully feel the container. If it becomes very hot do not use it for microwave cooking. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time when carrying out this test . The ideal material for a microwave utensil or container is one that is transparent to microwave radiation. It allows energy to pass through the container and heat only the food inside. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal so metal utensils and dishes, and dishes with metallic trim should not be used in this oven when it is used for microwave cooking or combinations and sequences that include microwave cooking. Do not use recycled paper products as they may contain small metal fragments which could cause sparks and/or a fire. Round and oval dishes are recomended in preference to square and oblong dishes as food in corners of the latter tends to overcook. The lists shown on the next page is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils. Do not use aluminum foil in this oven. 26 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven USING THE MICROWAVE OVEN COOKWARE Heat resistant glass Non-heat resistant glass Heat resistant ceramics Microwave-safe plastic dish Kitchen paper Metal tray Metal rack MICROWAVE COOKING Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No GRILL COOKING Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes COMBINATION COOKING Yes No Yes No No No No IT EM Browning d is h Dinnerware Glass jars Glass ware Ov e n c o ok ing bag s Pap er plate s and c ups Pap er to we ls Parchme nt p ap e r R EMAR K Follow manufac turer's ins truc tio ns. The b o ttom o f the browning d is h must be at le ast 5 mm (3/ 16 in. ) abo v e the turntab le . Inc o rrec t us age may c ause the turntab le to b re ak . Use mic rowav e -s afe only. Fo llo w the manufac turer's ins truc tio ns. Do not use c rack e d o r c hip pe d d is he s . Alway s re mov e lid . Use only to he at fo od until jus t warm . Mo s t g las s jars are not he at re s is tant and may b re ak . Use heat-re s is tant o v en g las sware o nly. Mak e s ure the re is no metallic trim. Do not use c rack e d o r c hip pe d d is he s . Follow the manufac ture r' s instruc tions . Do not clo se with a me tal tie. Mak e s lits to allo w ste am to e s cap e. Use fo r s hort te rm c o ok ing /warming only. Do no t leav e o v en unatte nde d while c oo k ing . Use to c ov e r fo od fo r re heating and ab s orb ing fat. Use with s up e rv is ion fo r s hort-term co o k ing o nly. Use as a c ov e r to prev e nt sp attering o r a wrap fo r s te aming . Use mic rowav e -s afe only. Fo llo w the manufac turer's ins truc tio ns. Should b e lab e le d "Mic ro wav e S afe ". So me p las tic c ontainers s o fte n as the fo od ins id e g e ts hot. B oiling b ag s and tightly clo se d p las tic bag s s ho uld b e s lit, pierce d o r v e nted as d irec ted on the p ack ag e. Use mic rowav e -s afe only. Us e to c o ve r foo d d uring co o king to re tain mo isture . Do not allow p las tic wrap to to uc h fo od . Only us e mic ro wav e-safe me at and c and y thermom eters. Use as a c ov e r to prev e nt spatte ring and re tain mo isture . Plas tic Plas tic wrap The mo me ters Wax p ape r 27 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGS! 1. BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE WORK TURN OFF THE MICROWAVE OVEN AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE WALL SOCKET. 2. THE DOOR SEAL AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO ELIMINATE THE POSSIBILITY OF MICROWAVES ESCAPING THROUGH A DOOR SEAL THAT CAN BE DISTORTED BY TRAPPED PARTICLES OF FOOD. 3. IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN A COMPETENT PERSON TO CARRY OUT ANY SERVICE OR REPAIR OPERATION WHICH INVOLVES THE REMOVAL OF A COVER WHICH GIVES PROTECTION AGAINST EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY. Cleaning General Most cleaning can be carried out with a damp cloth and mild detergent solution, rinsed with a clean damp cloth and wiped dry. CAUTION Never use sprays or harsh cleaners, cleaning powders or scouring or other abrasive pads. Cleaning should be carried out on a weekly basis, more often if required. Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left longer. Wipe splatters inside the oven with a wet paper towel soon after cooking, especially after cooking chicken or bacon. Oven Clean the inside of the oven with a soft cloth damped with a mild detergent soloution to remove any food spatters. 28 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven CARE AND MAINTENANCE The outside surface should be cleaned in the same way. Do not use a wet cloth as this could cause water to seep into ventilation openings and damage the operating parts. Wipe the observation window in the door both inside and outside with the damp cloth. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the door, wipe it away with a soft cloth. Control panel If the Control panel becomes dirty clean with a soft dry cloth. A lightly damp cloth may be used for stubborn marks. Do not use sprays or harsh cleaners as they may stain or dull the panel. Removable items The grill rack and glass turntable may be removed for cleaning. Wash them in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Be careful not to chip or scratch the glass as this may cause the turntable to break during use. The turntable ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to allow the glass tray to rotate easily and quietly. Wash the turntable ring in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Ensure that the items are replaced correctly. Refer to Getting Started in this guide for details. Removing odours Odours can be removed from the microwave oven by adding the juice and skin of one lemon to a cup of water and microwave for 5 minutes in a deep microwavable bowl. Afterwards wipe the inside of the microwave oven thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. 29 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven CARE AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance The only electrical user replaceable items in this microwave oven are the mains plug and the mains fuse in the plug. For all repairs you are advised to contact your local approved service centre for this equipment. Your supplier will be able to advise you in this matter. 30 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction Some operations of the microwave oven could suggest to the user that trouble is imminent. The normal and expected items in this category, are listed below. OBSERVATION Microwave oven interfering with TV reception EXPLANATION Radio and TV reception may be suffer interference when the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to the interference produced by small electrical appliances, like a food mixer, vacuum cleaner, and electric fan. This is normal. In low-power microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim. This is normal. During cooking, steam may come out of the food. Most will escape through the vents but some may accumulate on a cool surface such as the oven door. This is normal. No damage will result to the microwave oven if it operates empty for a shor t time, but this should be avoided. Dim oven light Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents Oven star ted accidentally for microwave cooking when there is no food in the oven Frequently asked questions QUESTION Q1. When the oven is plugged into a mains supply socket for t he first time, it does not work properly. What's wrong? Q2. Why is there noise coming from the tur ntable when the oven is tur ned on? ANSWER A1. The microcomputer used in the oven control may temporarily become scrambled and fail to function as programmed. Unplug the oven from the supply socket and then plug it back in again. The microcomputer will then reset for proper f unctioning. A2. This noise occurs when t he turntable roller slips on the bottom. of the oven. Frequent cleaning of these par ts should eliminate or reduce the noise. A3. When cooking with power ot her than 100%, the oven automatically tur ns on and off to obt ain lower power output. The clicking noise can be heard when the oven switches on and off. This is normal. A4. Steam is produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam. A5. There may be several reasons w hy the oven light will not glow. The light bulb has bur ned out or Start has not been pressed. A6. The egg yolk may pop because of steam build-up inside the membrane. Pierce the membrane with a toothpick before cooking it. Never microwave eggs in their shells as they may explode. A7. Use a larger utensil than usual for cooking. If you open t he oven door or t ouch Cancel the food will stop boiling. Q3. Why is there noise coming from the oven when the power level is set low ? Q4. Why is there steam coming out of the air exhaust vent? Q5. What is wrong when the oven light will not glow? Q6. Why do eggs sometimes pop? Q7. How are boil-overs avoided? 31 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting chart Check to see if the problem you are experiencing is listed in the chart below. If the problem cannot be solved with referenec to this chart contact your local authorised service centre. T ROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUS E POSSIBLE REMEDY 1a. Plug into the outlet 1b. Close the door 1c. Check instruction. 1d. Check fuse in plug check electical supply with another appliance 2a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. 2b. Do not operate with oven empty. 2c. Clean cavity with towel. 3a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. 3b. Completely defrost food. 3c. Use correct cooking t ime, power level. 3d. Turn or st ir food. 4. Use correct cooking time, power level 1a. Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in 1b. The door is open OVEN WILL NOT 1c. Set tings are incorrect STAR T 1d. Blown fuse in plug or an open circuit breaker ARCING OR SPARKING 2a. Mater ials to avoid in microwave oven are used. 2b. The oven is operat ed when empty. 2c. Spilled food remains in the cavity. 3a. Materials to avoid in microwave oven are used. 3b. Food is not defrosted completely 3c. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. 3d. Food is not tur ned or st irred. 4. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. UNEVENLY COOKED FOODS OVERCOOKED FOODS UNDERCOOKED FOODS 5a. Materials to avoid in microwave oven are 5a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. used. 5b. Completely defrost food. 5b. Food is not defrosted completely. 5c. Ensure that ventilation por ts are not 5c. Oven ventilation por ts are restricted restricted. 5d. C ooking time, power level is not suitable. 5d. Use correct cooking time, power level 6a. Materials to avoid in microwave oven are used. 6b. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. 6c. Food is not tur ned or stirred. 6a. Use microwave-safe cookware only. 6b. Use correct cooking time, power level 6c. Turn or stir food. IMPROPER DEFROSTING Repair / service WARNING! THE OVEN SHOULD ONLY BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERONNEL. If none of the above corrects the problem you are experiencing, then contact a suitably qualified service technician. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself. If the oven is within the warranty period, contact the customer helpline: if not, contact a suitable repair company. 32 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power source You should only plug your microwave oven into a 230V A.C. 50Hz supply. WARNING! READ THIS SECTION TO BE AWARE OF THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Using the oven · · · · · Read all the operating instructions in this Instruction Guide before using the microwave oven. The microwave oven must be earthed. This microwave oven should only be used for the purpose it was intended. Do not operate the oven when empty. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (closed glass jars, sealed baby bottles with teats etc.) may explode and should not be heated in a microwave oven. Close supervision is necessary when used in the presence of children. Always have the glass tray and roller ring in place when operating the oven. Do not use the microwave oven for any other purpose than food preparation, such as drying clothes, paper or any other non-food item or for sterilising purposes. Do not use the microwave oven cavity for any type of storage, such as papers, cookbooks etc. · · · · 33 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · Do not use the microwave for home canning. Microwave ovens are not designed for canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to eat. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane such as egg yolk, potatoes, chicken livers etc. without first piercing several times. Do not insert any object into the openings on the outer case. Do not remove any parts such as feet, couplings or screws from the microwave oven. Do not cook directly on the glass tray. Place food in a proper utensil before placing it in the oven. Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles. Do not use anything with a metal trim. Do not use paper covered wire twisties on plastic bags. Do not use melamine dishes as they will absorb microwave energy. This will cause the dish to crack or char and slow down the cooking process. Do not cook in containers with restricted opening such as soft drinks bottles as they may exploded if heated in a microwave oven. Always test the temperature of food cooked in a microwave especially if you are heating food/liquid for a baby. Always allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir the food/liquid to distribute the heat evenly. Use only a thermometer specifically for microwave cooking. Do not attempt to deep fry food in the oven. 34 · · · · · · · · · · · · MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS · Food containing a mixture of fat and water should stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to prevent bubbling when a spoon is placed in the food/liquid. Always follow the cooking instructions in your cookbook. Some foods e.g. Christmas puddings, jam, and mincemeat heat up very quickly. When cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content do not use plastic containers. Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged lead or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been damaged. Return to the nearest authorised service centre for repair. Paper bags may catch fire in the oven. Plastic foam containers may melt or contaminate the food or liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures. Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack. Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames; Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care shall be taken when handling the container. 35 · · · · · · · · · · MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS! ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS APPLIANCE. TOUCHING SOME OF THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS CAN BE LETHAL. IMPROPERLY INSTALLED EARTHING CAN RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT PLUG INTO THE MAINS SUPPLY UNTIL THE APPLIANCE IS BOTH PROPERLY INSTALLED AND EARTHED. Earthing This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a power cable that has an earthing wire with an earthing pin. The plug must be plugged into a socket that is properly installed and earthed. Consult a qualified electrician or service engineer if the earthing instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly earthed. If it is necessary to use a mains extension lead, use only a 3-wire power cable that has a three-pronged earthing plug, and has a 3pin socket that will accept the plug on the appliance. A short power-supply lead is provided on the oven to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer lead. 36 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If an extension lead is used: · The marked electrical rating of the extension lead should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension lead must be a 3-wire cable. The longer lead should be arranged so that it will not drape over the worktop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. · · Mains plug wiring The power supply cable connected to this microwave has three wires with insulation colours : brown, blue and green/yellow. They must be connected to the mains plug according to the details below. The fuse must be rated at 13 amp HRC. Earth Green/ Yellow Neutral Blue Live Brown Fuse Cable grip Outer insulation 37 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven NOTES 38 MX752GMSSE Microwave Oven PRODUCT DETAILS Model Input power MX752GMSSE 230V A.C. 50 Hz · 1200 watts (Microwave) · 1000 watts (Heater) Microwave power output Operating frequency Cooking uniformity Oven capacity Outside dimensions Oven cavity dimensions Net Weight 800 watts 2450 MHz Turntable system 270 mm diameter 20 litres 458 x 295 x 392mm (W x H x D) 300 x 206 x 302mm (W x H x D) 19 kg Helpline: 0870 873 0077 www.hinari.co.uk 39 The Hinari logo is a trademark of Hinari PLC Hinari PLC reserves the right to amend the specification without prior notice (c) 2004 Hinari PLC