MD 344 IX HA - Microwave Oven HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MD 344 IX HA HOTPOINT

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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. Identification plate (do not remove)
3. Door
4. Upper heating element / grill
5. Light
6. Turntable

CONTROL PANEL

1. SELECTION KNOB

For switching the oven on by selecting a function.

Turn to the 0 position to switch the oven off.

2. BACK

For returning to the previous settings menu.

3. STOP

For interrupting an active function at any time. Press twice to stop the function and put the oven on stand-by.

4. DISPLAY

5. START

For starting functions and confirming settings. When the oven is switched off, it activates the "Jet Start" microwave function.

6. CONFIRM

For confirming a function selection or a set value.

7. ADJUSTMENT KNOB

For scrolling through the menus and applying or changing settings.

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 designated 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.

WIRE RACK

This allows you to place food closer to the grill, for perfectly browning your dish. Place the wire rack on the turntable, making sure that it does not

come into contact with other surfaces.

COVER (IF SUPPLIED)

Useful for covering containers during microwave cooking and heating.

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

Not suitable for use with any of the grill functions (including "Crisp").

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

Other accessories that are not supplied 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 beverages should never be used during microwave cooking.

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.

MICROWAVES

For quickly cooking and reheating food or

beverages.

POWER	RECOMMENDED FOR
1000 W	Quickly reheating beverages or other foods with a high water content
800 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 accessory: cover

CRISP

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 accessory: wire rack

GRILL + MW

For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes,

combining the microwave and grill functions.

Recommended accessory: wire rack

AUTO DEFROST

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
1*	MEAT (mince, cutlets, steaks, roasting joints)	100 g - 2 kg
2*	POULTRY (whole chicken, pieces, fillets)	100 g - 2.5 kg
3*	FISH (whole, steaks, fillets)	100 g - 1.5 kg
4*	VEGETABLES (mixed vegetables, peas, broccoli, etc.)	100 g - 1.5 kg
5*	BREAD (loaves, scones, rolls)	100 g - 1 kg

A AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
With the automatic functions, simply select the type and weight or the quantity of the food items to obtain the best results. The oven will automatically calculate the ideal settings. Where indicated, the function can only be used in combination with the Crisp plate provided. Turn or stir the food when prompted.
CATEGORY	FOOD	WEIGHT	CATEGORY	FOOD	WEIGHT
1	DINNER PLATES	250 - 500g	6	POPCORN	100 g
2*	FROZEN LASAGNA	250 - 500 g	7*	FRENCH FRIES (spread out in a single layer on the Crisp plate and sprinkle with salt before cooking)	200 - 500 g
3	BAKED POTATOES (turn when prompted)	200 g - 1 kg	8*	PIZZA (use the Crisp plate)	300 - 800 g
4	FRESH VEGETABLES (cut uniformly and add 2 to 4 tablespoons of water. Cover)	200 - 800 g	9*	CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN PIECES (lightly oil the Crisp plate.)	200 - 500 g
5*	FROZEN VEGETABLES (turn when prompted, cover)	200 - 800 g	10*	FRIED CUTLETS (Crisp plate must be preheated)	200 - 500 g

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

. SET THE TIME

You will need to set the time when you switch on the appliance for the first time: The two digits for the hour will flash on the display.

Turn the adjustment knob to set the correct hour and press OK to confirm. The two digits for the minutes will start flashing. Turn the adjustment knob to set the correct hour and press OK to confirm.

Please note: to change the time at a later point, press and hold l for at least 3 seconds while the oven is off and repeat the steps above. You may need to set the time again following lengthy power outages.

1. SELECT A FUNCTION

When the oven is off, only the time is shown on the display. Turn the selection knob to select one of the available functions.

2. SET A FUNCTION

. MANUAL FUNCTIONS

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

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

MICROWAVE LEVEL

When the W icon flashes on the display, turn the adjustment knob to change the selected item, press OK to confirm, and proceed with the following settings.

Please note: once the function has been activated, the power can be changed by pressing two times to access the power settings menu, then turning the adjustment knob to change the setting.

DURATION

When the icon flashes on the display, turn the adjustment knob to set the desired cooking time.

Once the displayed cooking time corresponds with what you desire, press to confirm and start the function.

Please note: During cooking, you can adjust the cooking time by turning the knob; each time you press , the cooking time increases by 30 seconds.

. AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS / AUTO DEFROST

CATEGORIES

Once you have chosen one of the automatic functions, you will need to select a category for the food you are cooking.

When the icon flashes on the display, turn the adjustment knob to select the digit that corresponds to the desired category, then press OK to confirm.

WEIGHT

To achieve the best results, the automatic functions require you to enter the weight of the food, selecting from amongst the default settings: the oven will calculate the ideal length of time for the function to run for each category of food.

When the default setting appears on the display and the 9 icon flashes, turn the adjustment knob to enter the weight, then press to confirm and start the function.

3. ACTIVATE THE FUNCTION

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

Every time the button is pressed again, the cooking time will be increased by an additional 30 seconds (only for the manual functions).

Please note: You can press at any time to pause the function that is currently active.

JET START

When the oven is switched off, press to activate cooking with the microwave function set at full power (1000 W) for 30 seconds.

. 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.

4. PAUSE

For pausing 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

It is also possible to temporarily pause cooking by pressing . To resume the cooking process, close the door and press .

AUTOMATIC PAUSE

(STIR OR TURN THE FOOD)

Certain functions will pause to allow you to turn or stir the food.

turn

When the oven pauses the cooking and "Turn food" or "Stir Food" appear on the display, open the door to turn or stir the food, then close the door and press to start cooking again.

Please note: after 2 minutes, even if the food has not been turned or stirred, the function will start again automatically.

5.END OF COOKING

An audible signal will sound and "End" will appear on the display to indicate that a cooking function is complete.

End

For some functions, it is possible to delay cooking while maintaining previously established settings: turn the adjustment knob to set a new cooking time, then press

. TIMER

When the oven is switched off, the display can be used as a timer. The timer does not activate any of the cooking cycles.

To activate the function and set the cooking time you require, turn the adjustment knob.

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

To make a change to the timer once it has been activated, turn the adjustment knob, then press OK to confirm.

To interrupt it or return to the current time display, turn the adjustment knob until 0:00 is on the display and press OK

Please note: 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 stop the oven function by pressing two times.

COOKING TABLE

FOOD	FUNCTION	PREHEATING	POWER(W)	TIME(MIN)	ACCESSORIES
Sponge cake		-	-	7 - 15
Fruit pie		-	-	12 - 20
Cookies		-	-	5 - 10
Savoury tarts and quiche Lorraine(1 - 1.2 kg)		-	-	18 - 25
Dinner Plates(250 - 500 g)		-	750	4 - 7	-
Lasagna / baked pasta		-	350 - 500	15 - 40
Frozen lasagna(500 - 700 g)		-	500 - 750	14 - 20	-
Pizza (300 g)		-	-	14 - 16
Meat (chops, steak)		-	500	10 - 15
Poultry (whole, 800 g - 1.5 kg)		-	350 - 500	30 - 45 *
Chicken fillets or pieces		-	350 - 500	10 -17
Roasts		-	350 - 500	25 - 40 *
Sausages / skewers		-	-	20 - 40 *
Sausages/hamburgers		Yes **	-	6 - 16 *
Fish (steaks or fillets)		Yes	160 - 350	15 - 30 *
Whole fish		-	160 - 350	20 - 40 *
Baked potatoes		-	350 - 500	30 - 50 *
Potato wedges		-	-	25 - 30
Baked apples		-	160 -350	15 -25

Turn the food halfway through cooking
* Preheat the Crisp plate for 3-5 minutes
Download the Use and Care Guide from docs hotpoint.eu to consult the table of tested recipes, which has been compiled for the certification authorities in accordance with the IEC 60350 standard.

FUNCTIONS	Crisp	Grill	Grill + MW
ACCESSIONS	Heatproof plate/container suitable for use in microwaves	Wire rack	Crisp plate

Make sure that the oven 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 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.

ACCESSIONS

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.	Press ☑ two times or open the door and wait until the food has cooled down.
The display shows the letter “F” followed by a letter or number.	Software fault.	Contact you nearest After-sales Service Centre and state the letter or number that follows the letter “F”.

PRODUCT FICHE

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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.

400010890502

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