MWH 101 B - Microwave HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave Oven
Brand	Hotpoint
Model	MWH 101 B
Capacity	20 L
Power Output	800 W
Dimensions (H x W x D)	25.5 x 45.5 x 35 cm
Weight	10.5 kg
Power Supply	230 V / 50 Hz
Grill Function	Yes
Defrost Function	Yes, by weight or time
Turntable	Yes, 25 cm diameter
Timer	Up to 99 minutes
Child Lock	Yes
Interior Light	Yes
Door Type	Drop-down with handle
Control Type	Rotary knobs and push buttons
Color	Black
Cleaning	Wipe interior with damp cloth; avoid abrasives
Safety Features	Door interlock, overheating protection
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Hotpoint service for replacements

Frequently Asked Questions - MWH 101 B HOTPOINT

How do I set the timer on my Hotpoint MWH 101 B?

Turn the timer knob clockwise to the desired time (up to 99 minutes). The microwave will start automatically.

Can I use metal containers in the microwave?

No, metal containers can cause sparks and damage the oven. Use only microwave-safe glass, ceramic, or plastic.

What does the 'Defrost' function do?

The defrost function thaws frozen food by weight or time. Select the weight and the oven will automatically set the defrost time.

How do I activate the child lock?

Press and hold the 'Stop/Clear' button for 3 seconds. A lock icon will appear on the display. Repeat to unlock.

Why is my microwave not heating?

Check the power supply, ensure the door is fully closed, and verify the timer is set. If still not working, contact service.

What is the grill function used for?

The grill function browns and crisps food. Combine with microwave for faster cooking. Use the grill rack provided.

How do I clean the interior?

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners. For odors, heat a cup of water with lemon juice for 2 minutes.

Can I adjust the power level?

Yes, turn the power knob to select low, medium, or high power (typically 100-800 W).

What should I do if the turntable is not rotating?

Ensure the turntable glass plate is properly seated on the roller ring. If still stuck, check for obstructions.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Contact Hotpoint authorized service centers or visit the official Hotpoint website for spare parts.

USER MANUAL MWH 101 B HOTPOINT

EN Operating Instructions

INSTALLATION

Prior to connecting

Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in your home.

• Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of the oven cavity wall. They prevent grease and food particles from entering the microwave inlet channels.
• Place the oven on a stable, even surface that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food utensils you put in it. Use carefully when handling.
• Position the oven at a distance from other heating sources. For sufficient ventilation there must be a space of at least 30 cm above the oven. Ensure that the space underneath, above and around the oven is empty to allow for proper airflow. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check the oven door closes firmly against the door support. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

Do not use extension cord: If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.

This appliance MUST be Earthed or this could result in the risk of electric shock. It MUST be connected to a properly installed earthed socket or fused earthed switched spur. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the earthing instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly earthed.

AFTER CONNECTING

• The oven can be operated only if the oven door is firmly closed.
• Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio or aerial.
• The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons, animals or damage

to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement.

The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user's failure to observe these instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit or other combustible materials. This could result in fire.
• If material inside / outside the oven should ignite or smoke is emitted, keep oven door closed and turn the oven off. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• Do not over-cook food. This could result in fire.
• Do not leave the oven unattended, especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials in the cooking process. Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods. Do not leave the oven unattended if you are using a lot of fat or oil since they can overheat and cause a fire!
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• Do not hang or place heavy items on the door as this can damage the oven opening and hinges. The door handle should not be used for hanging things on.
• The Microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges,

damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not use your microwave oven for heating anything in airtight sealed containers. The pressure increases and may cause damage when opening or may explode.
• The door seals and the door seal areas must be regularly inspected for damage. If these areas are damaged, the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a trained service technician.

The appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a trained service technician.

• The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Do not use your microwave oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or without shell since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.

General Precautions

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only!
• The appliance should not be operated without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.
• The ventilation openings on the oven must not be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results.
• If you practice operating the oven, put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the oven will not be damaged.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not use this product near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar.
• Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.

Deep-Frying

• Do not use your microwave oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be controlled.
• Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns when touching containers, oven parts, and pans after cooking. Accessible parts may become hot during use; keep young children away.

LIQUIDS

• E.g., beverages or water. Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility, the following steps should be taken:
• Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
• Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and let the teaspoon remain in the container.
• After heating, allow standing for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container from the oven.
• After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the temperature before serving. This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided.
• Ensure the lid and the teat are removed before heating!

ACCESSORIES GENERAL

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

Ensure that the utensils you use are oven proof and allow microwaves to pass through them before cooking.

When you put food and accessories in the microwave oven, ensure that they do not come in contact with the interior of the oven.

This is especially important with accessories made of metal or metal parts.

If accessories containing metal come in contact with the oven interior while the oven is in operation, sparking can occur and the oven could be damaged.

Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven. If the turntable isn't able to turn freely, you should use a smaller vessel.

TURNTABLE SUPPORT

Use the turntable support under the glass turntable. Never put any other utensils on the turntable support.

- Fit the turntable support in the oven.

GLASS TURNTABLE

Use the glass turntable with all cooking methods. It collects the dripping juices and food particles that otherwise would stain and soil the interior of the oven.

- Place the glass turntable on the turntable support.

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected.

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.

Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, etc., which can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.

Do not spray directly on the oven.

At regular intervals, especially if spill overs have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean.

This oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place.

Do not operate the microwave oven when the turntable has been removed for cleaning.

Use a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening.

Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door.

For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the marks.

Adding some lemon juice to a cup of water, placing this on the turntable and boiling for a few minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.

Do not use steam cleaning appliances when cleaning your microwave oven.

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

The ceiling beneath it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

- Turntable Support

- Glass Turntable

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the oven does not work, do not make a service call until you have made the following checks:

• The turntable and turntable support are in place.
• The plug is properly inserted in the wall socket. • The door is properly closed.
• Check your fuses and ensure that there is power available.
• Check that the oven has ample ventilation.
• Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the oven once more.
• Open and then close the door before you try again.

This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you will be charged.

When calling for service, please give the serial number and type number of the oven (see service label). Consult your warranty booklet for further advice.

⚠️ If the mains cord needs replacing, it should be replaced by the original mains cord, which is available via our service organization. The mains cord may only be replaced by a trained service technician.

Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation, which involves the removal of any cover, which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Do not remove any cover.

GUARANTEE

12 months Standard Guarantee Enhanced to 2 years upon product registration

This certificate of guarantee represents the guarantee ("Guarantee" hereinafter) offered by Indesit Company UK Limited with registered office at Peterborough PE2 9JB in relation to products purchased in the United Kingdom and Indesit Ireland Limited with registered office in Dublin 9, Ireland for products purchased in the Republic of Ireland. This Guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.

Your product has the benefit of our manufacturer's Guarantee, which covers the product for twelve months from the date of purchase.

This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your product is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the product at no cost to you.

This Guarantee is subject to the following conditions:

• Documentary proof of original purchase date is provided. • Cosmetic damage must be reported within 14 days from the date of purchase.
• The product has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions.
• The product is used only on the electricity supply printed on the rating plate.
• The product has been used for normal domestic purposes only.
• The product has not been altered, serviced, maintained, dismantled, or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised by us.

• Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent.
• Any parts removed during repair work or any product that is replaced become our property. • The product is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland.

The Guarantee does not cover:

• Damage resulting from transportation, improper use, neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation.
• Accidental damage, this includes but is not limited to, damage which occurs as a result of an external action.
• Replacement of any consumable item or accessory. These include but are not limited to:
• plugs, cables, light bulbs, hoses, brushes, covers and filters.
• Replacement of any removable parts glass or plastic.

After Sales Service

No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint product during the course of its working life than us – the manufacturer.

Essential Contact Information Advice Line

We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your product if you experience any technical difficulties. Simply call our Hotpoint Service Hotline for telephone assistance.

UK: 03448 240 055

Republic of Ireland 0818 904 041

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Please note:

Our advisors will require the following information:

Model number:

Serial number:

Consumables and Accessories

We supply a full range of consumables and accessories to keep your product functioning efficiently throughout its life.

UK: 03448 225 225

Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413

Recycling and Disposal Information

As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality, recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.

Please dispose of packaging and old products carefully.

Register your new product and receive 1 additional year FREE!

As an additional benefit of owning your Hotpoint product, we are offering 1 year's additional free guarantee. To be eligible for this you will need to contact us to register your product within 28 days of purchase. If you do not register your appliance within the 28 days you will still be entitled to 1 year's manufacturer's guarantee. To activate your 2 year guarantee register online at www.hotpoint.co.uk. Please note that the extended guarantee is only available in the UK and Ireland and is subject to the same terms and conditions as the 1 year guarantee. Please refer to the certificate of guarantee for more information.

DISPOSAL OF OLD

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The European Directive 2012/19/UE on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream.

Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.

The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected. Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

1 Power knob To select different microwave power.

2 Timer knob To set the cooking time.

3 Door open push button To open the door by pushing this button.

PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

To pause cooking:

The cooking can be paused to check, add, turn, or stir the food by opening the door.

To continue cooking:

Close the door; the cooking resumes from where it was paused.

If you don't want to continue cooking, you can: remove the food, close the door, and turn the timer knob to stop.

Please note that reducing or stopping this programmed cooling cycle will not have a negative impact on the function of the product.

MICROWAVE

To cook with microwave power individually, turn the power knob to select a cooking power level. The longest cooking time is 30 minutes.

1. Turn the power knob to set the microwave power (see table below).
2. Turn the timer knob to set the cooking time.
3. After setting the power and time, the microwave oven will start cooking.

POWER SUGGESTED USE
150 W (Defrost)	Defrosting.
300 W	Simmering stews, m e lting butter,softening ice cream, butter and cheeses.
375 W	More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cooking casseroles.
500 W C	Cooking dishes, not possible to stir.
600 W	Cooking of fish,meat, vegetables,etc.
MAX (700 W)	Reheating of beverages, water, clear soups, coffee, tea or other food with a high water content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a lower power.

DEFROST

Use this function for defrosting meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables.

1. Turn the power knob to Defrost mode.
2. Turn the timer knob to set the cooking time.
3. After setting the power and time, the microwave oven will start the defrost cycle.

FOOD TYPE	WEIGHT	SUGGESTED USE
[xSWT]Meat	100g - 2000g	Minced meat,cutlets,steaks or roasts.After cooking,allow food to rest for at least 5 minutes for better results.
Vegetables	100g - 1000g	Larger,medium and small cut vegetables.Before serving,allow food to rest for 3-5 minutes for better results.
Fish	100g - 2000g	Whole steaks or fish fillet.Allow food to rest for 5-10 minutes for better results.
Poultry	100g - 2000g	Whole chicken,pieces or fillets.After cooking,allow food to rest for 5-10 minutes for better results.

For better results, we recommend defrosting directly on the cavity bottom.

• If the food is warmer than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose a lower weight than the food.
• If the food is colder than deep-freeze temperature (-18°C), choose a higher weight than the food.
• Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.

Technical Specifications

Data Description	MHP 101
Supply Voltage	230-240 V~50 Hz
Rated Input Power	1200 W
Outer dimensions (HxWxD)	262 x 452 x 367
Inner dimensions (HxWxD)	210 x 315 x 329

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