MF20GIXH - Fridge HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MF20GIXH HOTPOINT

MF20G IX HA MF20G IX H

* WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such * Make sure that the power supply code is undama-

as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals ged and does not run under the oven or cover any and sealing surface, broken or loosed door hinhot or sharp surface. ges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on * Do not use the oven outdoors. the door. If there is any damage, do not operate * Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresthe oven and contact qualified service personponds to the voltage in your home. nel.

* Do not remove the microwave inlet protection plates located on the side of oven cavity wall. It Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a prevents grease & food particles from entering the risk of electric shock. microwave inlet channels. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely un- * Ensure the oven cavity is empty before mounting. derstood, or if you have doubts as to whether the * Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check microwave oven is properly grounded. that the oven door closes firmly against the door The grounding of this appliance is compulsory. The support and that the internal door seal is not damamanufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury ged. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a to persons, animals or damage to objects arising soft, damp cloth. from the non-observance of this requirement. * Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged The manufacturers are not liable for any problems mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or caused by the user‘s failure to observe these instrucif it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immertions. se the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stabaway from hot surface, electrical shock, fire or other le surface to hold its weight and the weight of food hazards may result. to be cooked in the oven. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high * Do not use extension cord: if the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or servicehumidity are generated, or near combustible mateman install an outlet near the appliance. rials. Do not operate the oven without turntable and * Do not install this appliance in kitchen cupboards turntable support in their proper positions. without the specified 45mm rear chimney. InadeThe socket must be really accessible so that it can be quate ventilation could adversely affect the perforeasily unplugged in an emergency. mance and life of the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Carefully And Keep For Future Reference

* If material inside / outside the microwave oven ignite or smoke is emitted, keep microwave oven door closed and turn the microwave oven off. Disconnect the power or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. * Do not leave the microwave 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. WARNING: WARNING: * When the appliance is operated in * If the door or door seals are damaged, the combination mode, children the oven must not be operated until should only use the oven under adult it has been repaired by a competent supervision due to the temperature person. generated. WARNING: * It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which provides protection against exposure to microwave energy. GB

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

* The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during using. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the microwave oven. * Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuous supervision. * The microwave oven is intended for heating foods 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. * Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years. * 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. * This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes above 2000m. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.Do not leave the microwave oven unattended if you are using a lot of fat or oil since they can overheat and cause a fire! * Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the microwave oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. * Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers or other combustible materials. Fire could result. * Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of microwave 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 microwave oven‘s opening and hinges. The door handle should not be used for hanging things on. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE WARNING:

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

* The Plug is properly inserted in the wall socket. This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you * The Door is properly closed. * Check your Fuses and ensure that there is power will be charged. available. When calling for Service, please give the serial * Check that the microwave oven has ample number and type number of the microwave ventilation. oven (see Service label). * Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the Consult your warranty booklet for further microwave oven once more. * Open and then close the door before you try again. advice.

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

WARNING: * Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. Do not remove any cover. 4

GB PRECAUTIONS GENERAL This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

* Staff kitchen areas in shops,offices and other working environments; * Farm houses; * By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; * Bed and breakfast type environments. No other use is permitted (e.g.heating rooms). * The appliance should not be operated without food inside of it. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.

* The ventilation openings on the microwave oven must not be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the microwave oven and poor cooking results.

* Put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the microwave oven will not be damaged. Never operate with the empty unit.

* 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 area.

* Do not use the cavity for any storage purposes.

* Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the microwave oven. * Do not use your microwave oven for deep-frying, because the oil temperature cannot be controlled.

* Use hot pads or microwave oven mitts to prevent burns, when touching containers, microwave oven parts, and pans after cooking.

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 microwave oven. * After heating, allow standing for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container from the microwave oven.

CAREFUL 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 scald or burns can be avoided.

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS * The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol. Follow local disposal regulations. Keep potentially hazardous packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of reach of children.

* This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Before scrapping, cut off the mains cord so that the appliance cannot be connected to the mains. GB

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

* Failure to maintain the microwave 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 microwave 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. * 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 use steam cleaning appliances when cleaning your microwave oven. * The microwave oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. * At regular intervals, especially if spill overs have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean. * Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven being disconnected. * Do not spray directly on the microwave oven. * This microwave oven is designed to operate cooking cycles with a proper container in cavity directly. * Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door. * This product offers an AUTO CLEAN function, which allows for easy cleaning of the microwave cavity. For more details, please refer to the AUTO CLEAN section. * The Grill element does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes. * If the Grill is not used regularly, it should be run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any splashes, in order to reduce the risk of fire.

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

* Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.

* Ensure that the utensils you use are microwave 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 cavity wall of the microwave oven.

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

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

* For better cooking performance, it is suggested that you need to put the accessories in the middle of the inner cavity.

* Below accessories will come with the product, available for the microwave or grill using.

Technical Specification

MF20G IX HA/MF20G IX H Supply Voltage

Rated Input Power Grill Outer dimensions (HxWxD)

1200 W 1000 W 390 x 594 x 349

Inner dimensions (HxWxD)

3Grill $Combi Grill (Grill with Microwave) /Food Defrost 1Auto Clean 4Pre-set cooking programmes 2Rising / Mute On/Off by 3 seconds (Keep Warm / Clock setting by 3 seconds ,Soften&Melt / Kitchen setting by 3 seconds "Rotator Knob 0STOP #START/JET START

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3Food Defrost Icon $ Special functions Icon /Auto clean Icon 1Microwave power (watt) Icon 4Microwave Icon 2Grill Icon (Clock/Insert time Icon ,Mute Off Icon "Weight (grams) Icon

When the cooking is finished:

The display will show the text “End”. An acoustic beep will signal once a minute for 2 minutes. Please note that reducing or stopping this programmed cooking cycle will not have a negative impact on the function of the product.

STAND-BY MODE The oven is in Stand-by mode when the clock is displayed (or when the display will show “:”, in case the clock has not been set).

ECO STANDYBY: The function is set in order to have power saving. During Standby mode, you can press KNOB button for 3 seconds to enter ECO STANDBY mode. After cooking end, the display will show time or “:“ for 10 seconds then go to ECO STANDBY mode. Press KNOB button for 3 seconds again to quit the mode.

DEPENDING ON THE SELECTED FUNCTION, it could be needed to add / stir / turn food during cooking. In these cases the microwave oven will pause cooking and ask you to perform the needed action.

When required, you should: * Open the door. * Add or Stir or Turn the food (depending on the required action). * Close the door and restart by pressing KNOB/START button. Notes: if the door is not opened within 2 minutes from the request to Stir or Turn the food, the microwave oven will continue the cooking process (in this case the final result may not be the optimal one). If the door is not opened within 2 minutes from the request to Add the food, the microwave oven will go to the Stand-by mode.

START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK THIS AUTOMATIC SAFETY FUNCTION is activated one minute after the microwave oven has returned to “Stand-by mode”.

When the safety function is activate the door must be opened and closed in order to start the cooking, otherwise the display will show “door”.

DOOR START PAUSE OR STOP COOKING THIS FEATURE ALLOWS YOU to start the microwave oven quickly.

. Pressing the START Button, the Microwave function will start at full microwave power (800W) for 30 seconds. .

TO PAUSE THE COOKING:

The cooking can be paused to check, add or turn or stir the food by opening the door. The setting will be maintained for 5min. The function will be stopped by pressing STOP button during cooking. TO CONTINUE COOKING: Close the door and press the START button. The cooking is resumed from where it was paused. If you don’t want to continue cooking you can: Remove the food, close the door and press the Stop button.

ADD / STIR / TURN FOOD Tips and suggestions:

• It is possible to change the power level

and the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started.

To adjust the power level, simply press the Microwave button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to change the duration time. The longest cooking time is 90 minutes.

GB GRILL CLOCK TO SET THE CLOCK of your appliance:

In standby, press the Keep Warm button for 3 seconds. 3 Turn the KNOB to set the hour. $ Press the KNOB/START button to confirm. / Turn the KNOB to set the minute. 1 Press the KNOB/START to confirm the setting. Tips and suggestions: • When plugged in, the screen shows“12:00” ( “12” flashing ), 1 minute later returns to standby (before returning standby can directly set clock).

THIS FUNCTION use a powerful grill to brown foods, creating a grill or a gratin effect.

The Grill function allows browning foods like chesse toast, hot sandwiches, popato croquettes, sausages, and vegetables.

Press the Grill button.

Turn the KNOB to set the cooking time, then press the KNOB/START button to start cooking. Tips and suggestions:

• For food like cheese, toast, steaks and

sausages, place food on the Wire Rack.

• Ensure that the utensils used are heat

resistant when you use this function

• Do not use plastic utensils when grilling.

They will melt. Items of wood or paper are not suitable either.

• Be careful, do not touch the grill element. • It is possible to change the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started. • To change the duration time, please turn the KNOB. Or press the START button once to increase the duration time by 30 seconds.

MICROWAVE TO COOK WITH MICROWAVE POWER individually.

Press the Microwave button. The defaut power level (800W) will be shown on the display and the watt icon starts blinking.

3 Press the Microwave button repeatedly or, turn the KNOB to select suitable cooking power, then press the KNOB/START button. $ Turn the Knob to set the cooking time, then press the KNOB/START button to start cooking. Press the Microwave button again,the desired power level can be selected. Softening ice cream, butter and cheeses.

350W Simmering stews, melting butter.

More careful cooking e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to finish cooking casseroles. Cooking dishes, not possible to stir. 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.

800W MUTE OFF SUGGESTED USE POWER

If you want to change the cooking function, press STOP button twice to stop the current function, then operate according to the instructions for the new function.

THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to activate/deactivate all the sounds played by the appliance, including button press, warnings, alarm, and end of the function.

Press Dough Rising button for 3 seconds to put into mute, press the same button for 3 seconds again to turn on the sound. This function can operate at any time.

FOOD DEFROST COMBI GRILL (GRILL WITH MW)

THIS FUNCTION COMBINES MICROWAVE AND GRILL heating, allowing you to cook gratin in less time.

USE THIS FUNCTION to defrost meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables automatically.

Press the Combi Grill button.

Press Combi Grill button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the cooking type, press the KNOB/START button to confirm. Turn the KNOB to set the cooking time, then press the KNOB/START button to start cooking.

SUGGESTED USE Combi 1 Seafood, Pudding. After it is recommended to allow

CO_1 cooking, food to rest for at least 5 minutes for better results. Combi 2 Meat,whole chicken, CO_2 pieces, or fillets. After cooking, it is recommended to allow food to rest for 5-10 minutes

Tips and suggestions:

• Ensure that the utensils used are • • • •

SUGGESTED USE Minced meat,cutlets,

100 - steaks or roasts. After cooking, allow food to rest 2000g for 5-10min for better results.

Larger, medium and small

100 - cut vegetables. Before serving, allow food to rest 1000g for 3-5 minutes for better results.

100 - Whole steaks or fish fillet.

Allow food to rest for 5-10 2000g minutes for better results.

microwave safe and heat-resistant when you use this function.

Do not use plastic utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of wood or paper are not suitable either. Be careful, do not touch the grill element. It is possible to change the duration time even after the cooking process has been already started. To change the duration time, turn the KNOB or press START button once to increase the duration time by 30 seconds.

Press the Food Defrost button.

Press the Food Defrost button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the food category in below table and press the KNOB/START button to confirm. Turn the KNOB to set the weight and press the KNOB/START button to start.

Whole chicken, pieces or

100 - fillets. After cooking, allow 2000g food to rest for 5-10 minutes for better results.

Tips and suggestions:

• For better result 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. Individual slices defrost more easily. • Standing time after defrosting always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food.

GB AUTO CLEAN SOFTEN&MELT THIS AUTOMATIC CLEANING CYCLE will help you to clean the microwave oven cavity and remove unpleasant odors.

Before starting the cycle: . Put 300ml water into a container (see our recommendations in the below section “Tips and suggestions”). 3 Place the container directly in the middle of the cavity.

A SELECTION OF AUTOMATIC RECIPES with preset values to offer optimal cooking results.

. Press the Soften&Melt button. 3 Press Soften&Melt button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the desired recipe (see the table below). $ Press the KNOB/START button to confirm the recipe and turn the KNOB to select the weight when there is a weight range in the table.

. Press the Auto Clean button, the cleaning cycle duration will be visible on the display. 3 Press the KNOB/START button to start the function. When The Cycle Is Finished: . Press the Stop button. 3 Remove the container. $ Use a soft cloth or a paper towel with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces. Tips and suggestions: • For a better cleaning result, it is recommended to use a container with a diameter of 17-20cm, and a height that is lower than 6.5cm. • It is mandatory to use a container of light plastic material that is suitable for the microwave. • As the container will be hot after the cleaning cycle is completed, it is recommended to use a heat resistant glove when removing the container from the microwave. • For a better cleaning effect and removal of unpleasant odors, add some lemon juice or vinegar to the water. • The Grill element does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but the space around it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent.

Press the KNOB/START button.The function will start.

The cooking recipe will be confirmed if the function button is not operated for 3 seconds, press the function key again to change the recipe type. FOOD TYPE

Butter p 4 Soften Butter p 5 Soften

PRE-SET COOKING PROGRAMMES DOUGH RISING A SELECTION OF AUTOMATIC RECIPES with preset algorithms to offer optimal cooking results.

THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to raise the bread dough .

Press the Dough Rising button.

Put 200ml water into a container.

Press the KNOB/START button.The function will start.

When the clock counts down to 30 minutes, the display shows“Add“ (no operation for 5 minutes automatically return to standby).

Press the Pre-set cooking programmes button.

Press Pre-set cooking programmes button repeatedly or turn the KNOB to select the desired recipe (see the following table).

Press the KNOB/START button to confirm the recipe and turn the

KNOB to select the weight amount in below table.

Place the container directly in the middle of the cavity.

Open the door, remove the container, put the dough onto the turntable.

Close the door, press the KNOB/ STARTbutton to start .

According to the selected recipe, after a certain time, the display would ask you to add or turn or stir the food. The cooking recipe will be confirmed once you leave the function button for 3 seconds,press the Pre-set cooking programmes button again to change the recipe type.

Don‘t open the door during the countdown. The volume of the container should be at least 3 times the one of the dough.

KITCHEN TIMER THIS FUNCTION USING when you need a kitchen timer to measure exactly the time for various purposes such as letting the dough rise before baking etc.

Note that the Kitchen Timer does NOT activate any cooking cycle. . When the product is in Stand-By Mode, press the Soften&Melt Button for 3 seconds. 3 Turn the KNOB to set the minutes to measure. $ Press the KNOB/START button. The function will start. An acoustic signal will be heard when the timer has finished to count down. 12

KEEP WARM THIS FUNCTION ALLOWS YOU to keep your dishes warm automatically.

. Press the Keep Warm button. 3 Turn the KNOB to select suitable time. $ Press the KNOB/START button to start.

Using MW safe dish as the container The performance will be better if covering the dish with lid or film

INITIAL STATE Room temperature

Homemade temperature Lasagna

Scrambled temperature eggs

Place the beverage in microwave safe dish

Use boilded water to clean the container.

Put 1000ml milk, using heat-resistant yogurt starter would obtain a better result. At the same time, 1g yogurt starter can be replaced by 15g yogurt. Then add 50g sugar.Cover the container during the cooking. Please do not open the door during the countdown

10-30 min Prepare your favorite lasagna recipe

Well beat the egg and water together, cover the measuring cup with plastic wrap, 15ml water for 1 egg

Refrigerator temperature

Cover the dish and leave a vent

Refrigerator temperature

Cover the dish, leave an air ventilation

Put the hamburger( 100g/each) on the grill rack. Turn food when oven prompts

Put 125g eggs and 170g sugar into container then stir for 2-3mins,add 170g flour,10g baking powder ,100g water,50g butter, mix well,put food into the cups.Put the cups around the turntable for even heating

Cut the vegetable into pieces,add 2 tablespoon water

Vegetables temperature

Ingredients: 750g peeled potatoes ,

100g shredded cheese, 1 egg, white and yolk blended 200g milk plus cream (1520% fat content) 5g salt. Preparation: Use a food processor to cut the potatoes into 4mm thick slices. Fill the container 20-30 min with approximately half the amount of sliced potatoes and cover with half of the shredded cheese. Add the remaining potatoes. Mix the eggs, milk-cream and salt using electrical mixer and pour it over the potatoes. Finally spread the remaining cheese evenly on top of the gratin

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