MP 676 IX HA - Microwave HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Built-in Microwave Oven with Grill
Brand	Hotpoint
Model	MP 676 IX HA
Capacity	25 Liters
Microwave Power	900 W
Grill Power	1000 W
Combination Modes	Microwave, Grill, Microwave + Grill
Control Type	Touch Control + Rotary Knobs
Display	LED Digital Display
Auto Cook Programs	8 Preset Programs
Defrost Function	Auto Weight Defrost
Clock/Timer	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Turntable Diameter	270 mm
Finish	Stainless Steel
Installation Type	Built-in (requires cabinet)
Product Dimensions (HxWxD)	388 x 595 x 334 mm
Built-in Dimensions (HxWxD)	380 x 560 x 500 mm
Net Weight	23.5 kg
Power Supply	230 V / 50 Hz
Energy Consumption (Standby)	1 W

Frequently Asked Questions - MP 676 IX HA HOTPOINT

How do I install the Hotpoint MP 676 IX HA microwave oven?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The appliance is designed for built-in use. Ensure the cabinet has proper ventilation openings (min. 200 cm²). Follow the built-in dimensions provided in the user manual.

Can I use metal containers in the microwave?

No, metal containers or aluminum foil can cause arcing and damage the oven. Use only microwave-safe glass, ceramic, or plastic containers without metal trim.

How do I clean the microwave interior?

Wipe the interior with a damp cloth after each use. For stubborn stains, use a mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners. The turntable can be removed and washed in warm soapy water.

What does the 'Auto Cook' function do?

The Auto Cook function offers 8 preset programs for common foods like pizza, pasta, vegetables, and more. Select the program and enter the weight; the oven automatically sets the time and power level.

How do I set the child lock?

Press and hold the 'Stop' button for 3 seconds until you hear a beep and 'L' appears on the display. To unlock, repeat the same action. The child lock disables all functions to prevent accidental operation.

My microwave is not heating. What should I check?

First, ensure the power cord is plugged in and the door is fully closed. Check if a fuse has blown or the circuit breaker has tripped. If the problem persists, contact Hotpoint service.

Can I grill and microwave at the same time?

Yes, this model supports combination mode (Microwave + Grill). Use it for foods that need browning and even cooking. Select the combination function and adjust the power levels.

What is the maximum cooking time?

The maximum cook time is 95 minutes (1 hour 35 minutes) for microwave and grill modes. For combination modes, the maximum is 60 minutes.

Does the oven have a cooling fan?

Yes, the oven is equipped with a cooling fan that runs for several minutes after cooking to protect electronic components. It is normal for the fan to continue after the oven is off.

How do I replace the interior light?

The interior light is an LED type and cannot be replaced by the user. If the light fails, contact Hotpoint after-sales service for a qualified technician.

USER MANUAL MP 676 IX HA HOTPOINT

THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN HOTPOINT-ARISTON PRODUCT

To receive more comprehensive help and support, please register your product at www.hotpoint.eu/register

You can download the Safety Instructions and the Use and Care Guide by visiting our website docs.hotpoint.eu and following the instructions on the back of this booklet.

Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel
2. Circular heating element (non-visible)
3. Identification plate (do not remove)
4. Door
5. Upper heating element/grill
6. Light
7. Turntable

CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF

For switching the oven on and off and for stopping an active function.

2. AUTOMATIC

For scrolling through the list of automatic functions.

3. BACK

For returning to the previous settings menu.

4. MANUAL

For scrolling through the list of manual functions.

5. DISPLAY

6. NAVIGATION BUTTONS

For changing the settings and values of a function.

7. CONFIRMATION BUTTON

For confirming a function selection or a set value.

8. START

For starting a function. When the oven is switched off, it activates the "Jet Start" microwave function.

TURNTABLE

Placed on its support, the glass turntable can be used with all cooking methods.

The turntable must always be used as a base for other containers or accessories, with

the exception of the rectangular baking tray.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

Only use the support for the glass turntable. Do not rest other accessories on the support.

CRISP PLATE

Only for use with the specific "Crisp Dynamic" function.

The Crisp plate must always be placed in the centre of the glass turntable and can be pre-heated when empty, using the special

function for this purpose only. Place the food directly on the Crisp plate.

HANDLE FOR THE CRISP PLATE

Useful for removing the hot Crisp plate from the oven.

RECTANGULAR BAKING TRAY

Only use the baking tray with functions that allow for convection cooking; it must never be used in combination with microwaves. Insert the tray horizontally, resting it on the rack

in the cooking compartment.

Please note: You do not need to remove the turntable and its support when using the rectangular baking tray.

The number of accessories may vary according to which model is purchased.

Other accessories can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.

There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use and resistant to oven temperatures.

Metallic containers for food or drink should never be used during microwave cooking.

WIRE SHELF

This allows you to place food closer to the grill, for perfectly browning your dish and for optimal hot air circulation. Place the wire shelf on the turntable, making sure that it does not

come into contact with other surfaces.

STEAMER

To steam foods such as fish or vegetables, place these in the basket (2) and pour drinking water (100 ml) into the bottom of the steamer (3) to achieve the right amount of steam.

To boil foods such as pasta, rice or potatoes, place these directly

on the bottom of the steamer (the basket is not required) and add an appropriate amount of drinking water for the amount you are cooking.

For best results, cover the steamer with the cover (1) provided.

Always place the steamer on the glass turntable and only use it with the appropriate cooking functions, or with microwave functions.

COVER

Useful for covering food while it is cooking or heating in the microwave.

The cover reduces splashes, keeps foods moist and can also be used to create two cooking levels.

It is not suitable for use in convection cooking or with any of the grill functions (including "Crisp Dynamic").

Always ensure that foods and accessories do not come into contact with the inside walls of the oven.

Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven. Take care not to unseat the turntable whilst inserting or removing other accessories.

MAN. MANUAL FUNCTIONS

MICROWAVES

For quickly cooking and reheating food or s.

POWER SUGGESTED USE

900 W	Quickly reheating drinks or other foods with a high water content
750 W	Cooking vegetables
650 W	Cooking meat and fish
500 W	Cooking meaty sauces, or sauces containing cheese or egg. Finishing off meat pies or pasta bakes
350 W	Slow, gently cooking. Perfect for melting butter or chocolate
160 W	Defrosting frozen foods or softening butter and cheese
90 W	Softening ice cream

Recommended accessories: Cover

CRISP DYNAMIC

For perfectly browning a dish, both on the top and bottom of the food. This function must only be used with the special crisp plate.

Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp plate

GRILL

For browning, grilling and gratins. We

recommend turning the food during cooking. For best results, preheat the grill for 3-5 minutes.

Recommended accessories: Wire shelf

GRILL + MICROWAVES

For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes, joining the microwave and grill functions.

Recommended accessories: Wire shelf

TURBO GRILL + MICROWAVES

For quickly cooking and browning your food,

combining the microwave, grill and convection oven functions.

Recommended accessories: Wire shelf

FORCED AIR

For cooking dishes in a way that achieves

similar results to using a conventional oven. The baking tray or other cookware that is suitable for oven use can be used to cook certain foods.

Recommended accessories: Rectangular baking tray/wire shelf

FORCED AIR + MICROWAVES

For preparing oven-baked dishes in a short amount of time.

Recommended accessories: Wire shelf

QUICK HEAT

For quickly heating the oven before activating a cooking cycle. Wait for the function to finish before placing food inside the oven.

SETTINGS

For changing the oven settings

(language, Eco mode, brightness, audible signal volume, clock).

Please note: When Eco mode is active, the brightness of the display will be reduced after a few seconds to save energy. The display is reactivated automatically whenever any of the buttons are pressed, etc.

AUTO AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

With the automatic functions, simply select the type and weight or quantity of food to achieve the best results. The oven will automatically calculate the optimum settings and continue to change them as cooking progresses. The total time does not include preparation or preheating phases.

DEFROST DYNAMIC

For quickly defrosting various

different types of food simply by specifying their weight.

Food should be placed directly onto the glass turntable. Turn the food when prompted.

CATEGORY RECOMMENDED FOODS WEIGHT

	MEAT (mince, cutlets, steaks, roasting joints)	100 g - 2 kg
Z※	POULTRY (whole chicken, pieces, fillets)	100 g - 2.5 kg
	FISH (whole, steaks, fillets)	100 g - 1.5 kg
	VEGETABLES (mixed vegetables, peas, broccoli, etc.)	100 g - 1.5 kg
[ST4W]	BREAD (loaves, buns, rolls)	100 g - 2 kg

REHEA

AUTO

REHEAT DYNAMIC

For reheating ready-made food that is either frozen or at room temperature. The oven automatically calculates the settings required to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time. Place food on a microwave-safe and heatproof dinner plate or dish.

CRISP

AUTO

CRISP DYNAMIC

For quickly reheating and cooking frozen foods and giving them a golden, crunchy top. Only use this function with the crisp plate provided. Turn the food when prompted.

CATEGORY RECOMMENDED FOODS WEIGHT

	FRENCH FRIES(spread out in a single layer and sprinkle with salt before cooking)	300 - 600 g
	PIZZA, THIN CRUST 250 - 500 g
[SYWW]	PIZZA, THICK CRUST 300 - 800 g
	CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN PIECES(Lightly oil the plate)	300 - 600 g
	FISH FINGERS(Crisp plate must be preheated)	200 - 600 g

Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the crisp plate

COOK

AUTO

COOK DYNAMIC

For oven-cooking foods quickly and achieving optimal results. Use cookware that is suitable for oven cooking and resistant to microwaves.

CATEGORY FOOD WEIGHT

	ROAST CHICKEN	800 g - 1.5 kg
	COOKIES	1 batch
	WHOLE FISH	600 g - 1.2 kg
	POTATO GRATIN	800 g - 2 kg
	ROAST BEEF	800 g - 1.5 kg

STEAM

AUTO

STEAM DYNAMIC

For steam-cooking foods such as vegetables or fish, use the steamer provided. An initial preparation phase automatically generates steam, bringing the water poured into the bottom of the steamer to the boil. Timings for this phase may vary. The oven then proceeds with steam-cooking the food, according to the time set.

Some indicative cooking times are as follows: • FRESH VEGETABLES (250-500 g): 4-6 minutes; • FROZEN VEGETABLES (250-500 g): 5-7 minutes; • FISH FILLETS (250-500 g): 4-6 minutes.

Required accessory: Steamer

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. SELECT THE LANGUAGE

You will need to set the language and the time when you switch on the appliance for the first time: "ENGLISH" will scroll along the display.

Use or to scroll through the list of available languages and select the one you require. Press OK/select to confirm your selection.

Please note: The language can subsequently be changed from the "Settings" menu.

2. SET THE TIME

After selecting the language, you will need to set the current time: The two digits for the hour will flash on the display.

Use ∧ or ∨ to set the correct hour and press OK/select: The two digits for the minutes will flash on the display.

Use ∧ or ∨ to set the minutes and press OK/select to confirm.

Please note: You may need to set the time again following lengthy power outages.

DAILY USE

1. SELECT A FUNCTION

Press ① to switch on the oven, then use AUTO or MAN. to access the menus for the manual and automatic functions.

To scroll through the menu, keep pressing AUTO or MAN. until the function you require is shown on the display: The display will show the icon for the function and the basic settings for it that you can change.

2. SET THE FUNCTION

After having selected the function you require, you can change its settings.

The display will show the settings that can be changed in sequence.

When a setting is flashing on the display, use ∨ or ∨ to change it, then press OK select to confirm and continue to alter the settings that follow (if possible).

Note: Pressing <llows you to change the previous setting again.

3. ACTIVATE THE FUNCTION

Once you have applied the settings you require, press ▶ to activate the function.

You can press Ⓗ at any time to pause the function that is currently active.

.SAFETY LOCK

This function is automatically activated to prevent the oven from being switched on accidentally.

Open and close the door, then press to start the function.

.PAUSE

To pause an active function, for example to stir or turn the food, simply open the door.

To start it up again, close the door and press

JET START

When the oven is switched off, press ▶ to activate cooking with the microwave function set at full power (900 W) for 30 seconds.

Every time the ▷ button is pressed again, the cooking time will be increased by a further 30 seconds.

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS AUTO

CATEGORIES

When using certain automatic functions, you will need to select a category for the food you are cooking in order to achieve the best results.

The reference category corresponds to the number indicated at the top right of the display.

Refer to the table containing descriptions of the functions for information on all of the categories.

Once you have selected the category, most of the automatic functions will also require you to enter the weight of the food.

DEGREE OF DONENESS

Most of the automatic functions will prompt you to select how well done (minimum, low, medium, high, maximum) you require the food to be.

The degree of doneness can only be altered during the first 20 seconds of operation after activating the function: Activate the function and then press ∧ or ∨ to select the setting you require.

ACTIONS (STIRRING OR TURNING FOOD)

Certain automatic functions require you to turn or stir the food, for example, and will pause in order for you to do so.

Once the oven has paused cooking, open the door and carry out the action you are prompted to perform before closing the door again and pressing ▶ to continue with cooking.

Please note: When using the "Defrost Dynamic" function, the function will start again automatically after two minutes, even if you have not turned or stirred the food.

RESIDUAL HEAT

In many cases, when food has been cooked, the oven will activate an automatic cooling process, which will be indicated on the display.

To view the clock during this process (with the oven switched off), press <<.

Please note: Opening the door will temporarily interrupt the process.

TIMER

When the oven is switched off, the display can be used as a timer. To activate the function and set the length of time you require, press ∧ or ∨.

Press OK to select and activate the timer: An audible signal will sound and the display will indicate once the timer has finished counting down the selected time.

Once the timer has been activated, you can activate a function as well: The timer will continue to count down the selected time automatically without having any effect on the function.

To go back to viewing the timer, wait for the function to finish or switch off the oven by pressing ①.

Please note: The timer does not activate any of the cooking cycles.

To change the time set for the timer, press << to pause it and then press << twice to go back to viewing the current time.

SETTINGS

To change the oven settings, keep pressing MAN. until "SETTINGS" appears on the display and then press OK to select and access the menu.

Use ∧ or ∨ to scroll through the menu and press OK select to access the setting you would like to change. Use ∧ or ∨ to change the setting and press OK select to confirm.

COOKING TABLE

FOOD FUNCTION		TEMP. (°C)/GRILL LEVEL	POWER(W)	TIME ACCESSORIES
Sponge cakes	[∞]	160-180 - 30-60
	[∞]	160-180 90 25-50
Filled pies(cheesecake, strudel, apple tart)	[∞]	160-190 - 35-70
Biscuits 170-180 - 10-20	[∞]
Meringues 100-120 - 40-50	[∞]
Rolls	[∞]	210-220	-	10-12
Loaves of bread	[∞]	180-200	-	30-35
Pizza/bread	[∞]	190-220	-	20-40
Pizza (0.4-0.5 kg)		-	-	14-16
Quiche(vegetable tart, quiche lorraine)	[∞]	180-190	-	40-55
Quiche lorraine (1-1.2 kg)		-	-	18-20
Lasagne/pasta bake		Medium	350-500	15-40

FOOD FUNCTION		TEMP. (°C)/GRILL LEVEL	POWER(W)	TIME ACCESSORIES
Roast lamb/veal/roast beef(1.3-1.5 kg)		170-180 - 70-80*
		160-180 160 50-70*
Roast beef – medium (1.3-1.5 kg)		170-180	-	40-60*
Roast chicken/rabbit/duck(whole 1-1.2 kg)		210-220 - 50-70*
		210-220 350	45-60*
Chicken/rabbit/duck(fillets/pieces)		Medium -High	350-500	20-40*	[KBDZ]
Chicken pieces (0.4-1 kg)		-	-	12-18
Baked fish (whole)		High	160-350	20-40
Fish fillets/slices		High	-	15-30*
Stuffed vegetables(tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines)		Medium	500-650	25-50
Toasted sandwiches		High	-	3-6
Sausages/kebabs/spare ribs/hamburgers		Medium -High	-20-40*
Sausages/burgers (0.2-1 kg)		-	-	6-16**
Baked potatoes		Medium	350-500	20-40*
Potato wedges (0.3-0.8 kg)		-	-	10-20**
Baked fruit		Medium	160-350	15-25
Vegetable gratin	[SZKD]	High -Medium	-	15-25
Fried vegetables (0.3-0.8 kg)		-	-	8-18

* Turn the food halfway through cooking ** Preheat the Crisp plate for 3-5 minutes

www Download the Use and Care Guide from

docs.hotpoint.eu for the table of tested recipes, compiled for the certification authorities in accordance with the standards IEC 60705 and IEC 60350.

FUNCTIONS	Crisp	Grill	Grill + Microwaves	Turbo Grill +Microwaves	Forced Air	Forced Air +Microwaves
ACCESSORIES	Heatproof plate/container suitable for use in microwaves		Wire shelf	Crisp plate	Rectangular baking tray

CLEANING

Make sure that the appliance has cooled down before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Do not use steam cleaners.

Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers or abrasive/corrosive cleaning agents, as these could damage the surfaces of the appliance.

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES

• Clean the surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth. If they are very dirty, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish off with a dry cloth.
• Clean the door glass with a suitable liquid detergent.
• At regular intervals or in case of spills, remove the turntable and its support to clean the bottom of the oven, removing all food residue.
• The grill does not need to be cleaned as the intense heat burns away any dirt: Use this function on a regular basis.

ACCESSORIES

All accessories are dishwasher safe with the exception of the crisp plate. The crisp plate should be cleaned using water and a mild detergent. For stubborn dirt, rub gently with a cloth. Always leave the crisp plate to cool down before cleaning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Download the Use and Care Guide from

docs.hotpoint.eu for more information

Problem Possible cause Solution
The oven is not working.	Power cut.Disconnection from the mains.	Check for the presence of mains electrical power and whether the oven is connected to the electricity supply. Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.
The oven makes noises, even when it is switched off.	Cooling fan active. Open the door or wait until the cooling process has finished.
The display is showing “Err”.	Software fault. Contact you nearest After-sales Service Centre and state the letter or number that follows “Err”.

PRODUCT FICHE

The product fiche with energy data of this appliance can be downloaded from our website docs.hotpoint.eu

HOW TO OBTAIN THE USE AND CARE GUIDE

Download the Use and Care guide from our website docs.hotpoint.eu (you can use this QR code), specifying the product's commercial code.

Alternatively, contact our Client After-sales Service.

CONTACTING OUR AFTER-SALES SERVICE

You can find our contact details in the warranty manual. When contacting our Client After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on your product's identification plate.

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