MWHA 2322 X - Micro-ondes HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MWHA 2322 X HOTPOINT

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.

Grill Rack (To be used in grill modeonly and placed on the glass tray)

INTRODUCTION Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. Failure to follow these instructions could affect the life of the appliance and reduce oven performance.

en Accessories Some accessories are available only with certain models

Turntable RING support

Fit it in the oven. Always put the turntable ring support under the glass turntable. The support is intended for the glass turntable only.

Put the glass turntable on the turntable support. It will collect dripping substances during the cooking process.

Place your plate on the rack to improve the results of grill, combination and convection functions. Use the wire rack with the grill function only.

Place the food directly on the crispy plate. Do not use other dishes or utensils on the crispy plate. Always place the crispy plate on the glass turntable. Use the crispy plate with microwave and combi (microwave + grill) functions only. For better results, preheat the Crispy plate with microwave for 3 minutes at maximum power.

Always use the steamer on the glass turntable. Fill the lower part with water to obtain steam. The strainer is intended for foods such as fish, potatoes and vegetables. Don’t use the strainer for cooking foods such as pasta, rice and legumes. Use the steamer only with microwave function.

ImPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS wARNING 1. To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, and injury to persons or overexposure to microwave energy when using this appliance, please follow basic safety precautions, including the following: 2. WARNING: liquids or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. 3. WARNING: it is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified person to carry out any service or repair operation which re-quires the removal of the anti-radiation protective cover of the microwave oven. 4. This appliance is not intended for use by children older than 8 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance so that they are able to use the oven in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use. Children shall not play with the appliance. Do not allow children under 8 years of age to perform cleaning and maintenance operations without supervision. 5. Keep the appliance and power supply cord out of reach of children under 8 years of age. 6. Only use utensils suitable for microwave cooking. 7. Clean the oven at regular intervals and re-move any food remains. 8. Read and follow the specific: PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE OVEREX-POSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY hotpoint.eu

9. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are used to heat food in order to prevent the risk of fire. 10. In case of smoke emission, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 11. Do not overcook food. 12. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven. 13. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven. 14. Follow the installation instructions strictly to finish installation or store the oven. 15. Do not heat eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven as they

may explode even after microwave heating has ended. 16. This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - guest rooms in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - farm houses; - bed and breakfast environments. 17. In case of damage, power supply cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, any service technician or similarly qualified personnel in order to prevent any hazard. 18. Do not store or use the appliance outdoors. 19. Do not use the appliance near water, on a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

20. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high during appliance operation. The surfaces are likely to get hot during use. Keep cord away from hot surfaces, and do not cover any oven vent openings. 21. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 22. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. 23. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 24. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore extra care must be taken when handling the container.

25. The appliance is not intended for use by per-sons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 26. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 27. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. 28. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away from appliance. 29. Do not use Steam cleaners to clean the oven. hotpoint.eu

30. The oven becomes hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. 31. Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for ovens provided with temperature-sensing probe tools.) 32. WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children under 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. 33. The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open (for ovens with a decorative door). 34. The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against a wall. 35. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet. 21

PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE OVEREXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY 1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open as this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door. 2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow any dust or cleaner deposits on sealing surfaces. 3. WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified service technician. ADDENDUM Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

Power(Microwave): Rated Output Power(Microwave):

800W Rated Input Power(Grill):

1000W Oven Capacity:

23L Turntable Diameter:

External Dimensions:

GROUNDING INSTALLATION DANGER Electrical Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding can result in electrical shock. Do not plug into an outlet until the appliance is properly installed and earthed. This appliance must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, this

reduces the risk of electrical shock through an appropriate current-carrying wire discharging any static charge. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the instructions are not completely understood or to ensure the appliance has been properly earthed. If required, use a 3-wire extension cord, only. 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. 2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used: 1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. hotpoint.eu

2) The extension cord must be a earthed type 3-wire cord. 3) The long cord should never drape over the counter-top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. INSTALLATION 1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/or outlet opening vents. (1) The minimum installation height is 85cm. (2) The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against a wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven; a minimum clearance of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. (3) Do not remove legs from the bottom of the oven.

(4) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven. (5) Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception. 2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label. Do not install oven over any cooktop/hob or other heat-producing appliance. If installed in proximity of or over sources of heat, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void. The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

TURNTAbLE INSTALLATION Hub (underside) Glass turntable Turntable ring support Turntable spindle

a. never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted. b. Both glass tray and turntable ring support must always be used during cooking. c. Food and food containers must always be placed on the glass tray for cooking. d. If glass tray or turntable ring support cracks or breaks, please contact your nearest authorized service centre. COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION Remove all packaging material and accessories. Inspect the oven for damages such as

dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged. Cabinet: Remove any protective film from the microwave oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron. OPERATION INSTRUCTION This microwave oven uses modern electronic controls to adjust cooking parameters and meet your cooking needs.

When the microwave oven is Powered ON, the oven will display “0:00”. The buzzer will ring once. 1) Press “TIMER/CLOCK” twice, until “00:00” displays; 2) Turn the KNOB to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23. 3) Press “TIMER/CLOCK “, the minute figures will flash. 4) Turn the KNOB to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59. 5) Press “TIMER/CLOCK” to finish clock setting. “:” will flash. Note:1) The clock function cannot be used if the clock is not set. 2) During clock setting, the oven will automatically go back to the previous status after 1 minute of inactivity.

en Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

(1) Press “TIMER/CLOCK“ once, until the LED will display 00:00. (2) Turn the KNOB and enter time on the timer. (The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes). (3) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ to confirm setting. (4) When the time ends, the buzzer rings 5 times. If the clock has been set (24-hour system), the LED will display the current time.

1) Press the “GRILL/COMBI” key once, and the screen will display “G”. 2) Press “Start/+30Sec./Confirm“ to confirm when the LED display “G”. 3) Turn the KNOB to adjust grill time. (Time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.) 4) Press “Start/+30Sec./Confirm“ to start cooking. Note: When half the grill time has passed, the oven buzzer rings twice. This is normal. In order to have a better grilled food, turn the food over, close the door, and then press “START/+30 SEC./CONFIRM” to continue cooking. If no other action is taken, cooking will continue. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

While the timer is in operation, no other program can be set. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

1) Press the “MICROWAVE” key once, and “P100” display. 2) Press “MICROWAVE” repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the microwave power; “P100”, “P80”, “P50”, “P30”, “P10” will display in order. 3) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ to confirm. 4) Turn the KNOB to adjust the cooking time. (Time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.) 5) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” to start cooking. Note: the time intervals to adjust cooking time in the timer knob are as follows: 0---1 min : 5 seconds 1---5 min : 10 seconds 5---10 min : 30 seconds 10---30 min : 1 minute 30---95 min : 5 minutes Microwave Power Chart Microwave Power

Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

1) Press the “GRILL/COMBI” key once, and the screen will display “G”. 2) Press “GRILL/COMBI” repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the combination power.”C-1 (55% microwave + 45% grill)” and “C-2 (36% microwave + 64% grill)” will display in order. 3) Press “Start/+30Sec./Confirm” to confirm the desired combination setting. 4) Turn the KNOB to adjust cooking time. (Time setting should be 0:05- 95:00.) 5) Press “Start/+30Sec./Confirm“ to start cooking. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions. Note: Combination instructions Instructions

The maximum cooking stage number is two. Always select defrost as first cooking stage. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and the next stage will begin.

en Note: Auto menu cannot be set as part of the multi-stage. Example: follow the steps below to defrost food for 5 minutes, and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes: 1) Press “TIME DEFROST”, the screen will display “dEF2”; 2) Turn the KNOB to adjust defrost time by 5 minutes; 3) Press “MICROWAVE” once; 4) Turn the KNOB to choose 80% microwave power until “P80” is displayed; 5) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” to confirm; 6) Turn the KNOB to adjust the cooking time by 7 minutes; 7) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” to start cooking. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

1) When in stand-by mode, press the “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ button to cook with 100% power level for 30 seconds. Each additional press will increase the cooking time by another 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes. 2) During microwave heating or defrost-by-time process, press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” to increase the cooking time. 3) When in stand-by mode, turn the KNOB left to choose the cooking time directly. After choosing the time, press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” to start cooking. The microwave power is 100%.

Note: When in auto menu and defrost-byweight modes, cooking time cannot be increased by pressing “START/+30SEC./ CONFIRM”. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

1) Press “TIME DEFROST”, the screen will display “dEF2”.

2) Turn the KNOB to select the cooking time. The maximum time is 95 minutes. 3) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start defrosting. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

1) Press “WEIGHT DEFROST“, the screen will display “dEF1”. 2) Turn the KNOB to select the food weight. The range of weight is 100-2000g. 3) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ button to start defrosting. Note:The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions.

1) When in stand-by mode, turn the KNOB right to choose from “A-1” to “A-8”; 2) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM “ to confirm your selection; 3) Turn the KNOB to choose the food weight; 4) Press “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM“ to start cooking; 5) The buzzer will ring five times to notify the termination of cooking. Note: The upper and lower rows of the display will show the icons related to specific active functions. Note: Auto Menu Menu

50g(with 450 ml cold water)

100g(with 800 ml cold water)

POPCORN Inquire Function

1) While cooking, press “CLOCK/KITCHEN TIMER” to check the current time. It will be displayed for 2-3 seconds. 2) While cooking, press “MICROWAVE”, “GRILL/ COMBI”, the current power will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.

Children Safety Lock

time will be displayed and any programmed setting will be cancelled. (4) The buzzer will ring once when the key is properly pressed. The buzzer will not ring if the key is improperly pressed. (5) The buzzer will ring five times to notify the termination of cooking.

UTENSILS CAUTION Personal Injury Hazard It is hazardous for anyone other than a qualified personnel to carry out any service or repair operation which requires the removal of the antiradiation protective cover of the microwave oven. See the instructions on “Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven.” Some non-metallic utensils may not be intended for microwaving use. If in doubt, test the utensil following the procedure below.

Utensil Test: 1. 2. 3.

Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute. Carefully feel the utensil. Do not use empty warm utensils for microwave cooking. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Lock: When in stand-by mode, press “STOP/ Utensils Remarks CLEAR” for 3 seconds; a long “beep” will notify Browning Follow manufacturer’s instrucactivation of the children safety lock mode and tions. The bottom of browning Dishes screen will display “ “ and “ “ indicator dishes must be at least 3/16 will light. inch (5mm) above the turntable. Unlock: When in safety lock mode, press “STOP/ Improper use may causethe CLEAR” for 3 seconds: a long “beep”will notify the turntable to break. lock is released, and “ “ indicator will disappear.

(1) The buzzer will ring once when turning the knob back to starting position; (2) “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking; (3) Once the cooking program has been set, “START/+30SEC./CONFIRM” must be pressed within 1 minute. If no action is taken, the current

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped glasses.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jarsare not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to pour out.

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

Paper plates and cups

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers may softenas the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package instructions.

Microwave-safe thermometers only (meat and candy thermometers).

Ensure the appliance is unplugged from the power supply. 1. Clean the oven cavity after use with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Clean the accessories always with soapy water. 3. The door frame, seal and surrounding surfaces must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty. 4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface and the glass may break. Cleaning Tip- To easily clean the oven cavity walls that the cooked food can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) of water and heat at 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

TROUBLE SHOOTING Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

NORMAL Microwave oven

interference with TV Radio and TV signals may be interfered during microwave oven operation. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixers, vacuum cleaners, and electric fans. It is normal.

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vent openings.

While cooking, steam may come out of food. Most steam will get out from vent openings. Anyway, some may accumulate on cool place like oven door. It is normal.

Utensils Remarks Aluminium tray

May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with metal handle

May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.

Metal or metal-trimmed utensils

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

May cause a fire in the oven.

en Oven started accidentally with no food in.

Do not operate the appliance without any food inside. It is very dangerous.

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Oven cannot be started.

(1) Power cord not plugged in tightly.

Unplug. Then plug again after 10 seconds.

(2) Fuse blowing or circuit breaker in function.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of our company)

(3) Trouble with outlet.

Test outlet with other electrical appliances.

(4) Door not closed well.

Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates.

(5) Turntable ring support and / or oven bottom is dirty.

Refer to “Maintenance of Microwave Oven” to clean dirty parts.

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Consumables and Accessories

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Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates.

Test outlet with other electrical appliances.

(3) Problemen met het stopcontact.

Test het stopcontact met andere elektrische apparatuur.

(5) Roller wheel and / or oven bottom is dirty.

Refer to “Maintenance of Microwave Oven” to clean dirty parts.

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In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Небезпечно — Електрошок Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.