MW8526HDCSS - Microwave Oven Holland Electro - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Combination microwave oven
Brand	Holland Electro
Model	MW8526HDCSS
External dimensions	310 x 508 x 458 mm
Internal dimensions	210 x 338 x 348 mm
Capacity	25 litres
Net weight	Approximately 22 kg
Power supply	230 V, 50 Hz, 1400 W
Nominal microwave power	900 W
Operating frequency	2 450 MHz
Control type	Electronic with buttons and rotary knob
Functions	Microwave, Grill, Convection, Microwave+Grill, Microwave+Convection, Quick Defrost, Auto Menu (7 programs), Multi-stage cooking
Maximum convection temperature	200 °C
Timer	Up to 95 min (microwave/grill), 9 h 30 (convection)
Turntable	Diameter 314 mm
Display	LED
Child lock	Yes, lock by long press on STOP/CANCEL
Exterior material	Stainless steel
Maintenance	Regular cleaning with a damp cloth; do not use abrasive products
Accessories included	Turntable, roller ring

Frequently Asked Questions - MW8526HDCSS Holland Electro

How to set the clock on the Holland Electro MW8526HDCSS microwave?

Press the CLOCK/TIMER button. Turn the TIME/MENU knob to set the hours, press CLOCK/TIMER again to switch to minutes, turn to set the minutes, then press CLOCK/TIMER a third time to confirm.

Can I bake a cake in this oven?

Yes, you can bake a cake in convection mode. The maximum temperature is 200 °C, which may require a slightly longer cooking time than a conventional oven. Refer to the manual for recommended settings.

How to quickly defrost bread?

Use a very low power (10% or 20%) and set 1 to 2 minutes. Monitor the bread to prevent it from hardening. Remove any metal closures from the bag before defrosting.

What utensils can I use in this microwave?

Use suitable containers: heat-resistant glass, ceramic without metallic decoration, microwave-safe plastic. Avoid metal, tightly sealed containers, and cracked or broken plates.

How to disable the child lock?

Press the STOP/CANCEL button for 3 seconds until the indicator light turns off. The oven is then unlocked and can be used normally.

Why does steam come out of the back of the oven?

This is normal: moisture released during cooking is expelled by the rear fan. Ensure the appliance is well ventilated and that the openings are not obstructed.

How to use the grill function?

Press the GRILL button, turn the TIME/MENU knob to set the duration (max 95 min), then press START. The grill always operates at full power. Ideal for gratinating or browning food.

What to do if the oven displays 'END'?

Once the program is finished, 'END' is displayed and 4 beeps sound. Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display. If you do not press, the oven will beep every minute.

Can I use the microwave and grill together?

Yes. Press MICRO+GRILL to choose between two programs: program 1 (30% microwave, 70% grill) for fish and gratin potatoes; program 2 (55% microwave, 45% grill) for omelettes.

How to use the Auto menu to reheat leftovers?

Turn the TIME/MENU knob until code 04 is displayed, press ADJ to select the weight (up to 500 g), then press START. The oven automatically adjusts power and time.

USER MANUAL MW8526HDCSS Holland Electro

INSTRUCTIE HANDLEIDING....3

MODE D' EMPLOI .... 12

Exterior view of a modern kitchen microwave oven with control panel and digital display (no visible text or symbols on main body)

HANDLEIDING

Veiligheid

230V, 1400W (Convection)

230V, 1200W (Heater)

Rated Microwave Power Output: 900W

Operation Frequency: 2450MHz

Afmetingen buitenkant: 310mm(H)_508mm(W)_458mm(D)

Afmetingen binnenkant: 210mm(H)_338mm(W)_348mm(D)

Inhoud: 25 Litres

Kookbeweging: Turntable System {314mm}

Gewicht Ca. 22kg

Contact

of via [e-mail]

graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["Clock/Timer"]
    B --> C["Stop/Reset"]
    C --> D["Time Menu"]
    D --> E["Clock/Timer"]
    E --> F[" Microwave+Convaction "]
    F --> G[" Microwave+Grill "]
    G --> H["Grill "]
    H --> I["Convection"]
    I --> J["Wel.Adj."]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#f9f,stroke:#333

Réglage de líhorloge

1. Speed Frost

2. Micro-ondes

3. Convection

230V, 1400W (Convection)

230V, 1200W (Heater)

Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.

WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact qualified service personnel.

This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above the oven, 10cm at back and 5cm at both sides. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet. Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper positions. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surface. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency. Do not use the oven outdoors.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. Using a high voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing oven damage.

WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Note If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

The wires in this cable main are colored in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow = EARTH

Blue = NEUTRAL

Brown = LIVE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before using the appliance.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. Do not operate the oven when empty.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard

WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition; Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before cooking. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.

Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave oven.

WARNING: 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.

MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES

• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
• Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside.

UTENSILS GUIDE

• The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows energy to pass through the container and heat the food.
• Microwave can not penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be used.
• Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.
• Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in corners tends to overcook.
• Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. But be careful don't use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between foil and cavity.

The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.

Cookware Microwave Grill Convection Combination*

Heat-Resistant Glass Yes Yes Yes Yes

Non Heat-Resistant Glass No No No No

Heat-Resistant Ceramics Yes Yes Yes Yes

Microwave-Safe Plastic Dish Yes No No No

Kitchen Paper Yes No No No

Metal Tray

No Yes Yes No

Metal Rack

No Yes Yes No

Aluminum Foil & Foil Container

No

Yes Yes No

* Combination: applicable for both "microwave+grill", and "microwave+convection" cooking.

PART NAMES

1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Oven Air Vent
4. Shaft
5. Roller Ring
6. Glass Tray
7. Control Panel
8. Grill Heater

CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY SCREEN

Cooking time, power, indicators and present time are displayed.

MICRO.

Press to select microwave power level.

GRILL

Press to set a grill cooking program.

CONVECTION

Press to program convection temperature.

MICRO+GRILL

Press to select one of two combination cooking settings.

MICRO+CONVECTION

Press to select one of four combination cooking settings.

TIME MENU (DIAL)

Rotate to set cooking time or select auto-menu.

START/QUICK START

Press to start cooking program or set quick start cooking program.

Wei.Adj./Clock

Press to select the amount of food or enter cooking time setting state.

STOP/CANCEL

Touch to stop cooking program or clear all previous settings before cooking starts.

graph TD
    A["Start Quick Start"] --> B["Time Menu"]
    B --> C["Clock/Timer"]
    C --> D["Microwave+Convection"]
    D --> E["Microwave+Grill"]
    E --> F["Grill"]
    F --> G["Convection"]
    G --> H["WeLAdj."]
    H --> I["Microwave"]
    I --> J["Stop/Reset"]

HOW TO SET THE OVEN CONTROLS

BEEPS DURING OVEN SETTINGS

ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.

TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the entry. Please check and try again.

SETTING THE CLOCK

Press CLOCK / TIMER button.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until the correct hour is displayed.

Press CLOCK / TIMER button.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until the correct minute is displayed.

Press CLOCK / TIMER button to confirm.

MICROWAVE

Microwave cooking allows you to customize cooking power and time. First, you select a power level by pressing the MICROWAVE button a number of times (see the table below). Then you set the cooking time (maximum 95 minutes here) by rotating the TIME/MENU dial, before pushing the START button.

Press MICRO button to select cooking power

Press Power Description

once 100%(P-HI) High

twice 90%(P-90)

3 times 80%(P-80)

4 times 70%(P-70) Medium High

5 times 60%(P-60)

6 times 50%(P-50) Medium

7 times 40%(P-40)

8 times 30%(P-30) Med. Low/Defrost

9 times 20%(P-20)

10 times 10%(P-10) Low

11 times 0%(P-00)

Zero microwave power may serve to cool down the microwave oven's components.

Suppose you want to cook for 5 minute at 60% power level.

Press MICRO button 5 times.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until the correct cooking time (5:00) is displayed.

Press START button.

NOTE:

If you want to temporarily stop a cooking session, press the STOP/CANCEL once and then you can start the cooking again by press START; or press the STOP/CANCEL twice to cancel the cooking program altogether.

After the cooking time ends, the system will beep four times and END is displayed. Before starting another cooking session, you need to clear the display and reset the system by pressing the STOP/CANCEL button.

GRILL

Grill cooking is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes.

Suppose you want to program grill cooking for 12 minutes.

Make sure the system is reset, which means no current cooking program is running, and the system is waiting for instructions.

Press GRILL button.

Turn the TIME/MENU to 12:00.

Press START button.

NOTE:

Grill cooking power is set at full power level by the system. Maximum cooking time for grill is 95 minutes.

CONVECTION

During convection cooking, hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity to brown and make crisp foods quickly and evenly. This oven can be programmed for ten different cooking temperatures.

To Cook with Convection

Press CONVECTION button to set convection temperature.

Press Temperature ^0

once 200

twice 190

3 times 180

4 times 170

5 times 160

6 times 150

7 times 140

...

Suppose you want to cook at 180^ for 40 minutes.

Press CONVECTION button 3 times.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until the correct cooking time is displayed.

Press START button.

NOTE:

The maximum convection cooking time is 9 hours, 30 minutes. After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display. Press STOP/CANCEL button or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function. You can check the convection temperature while cooking is in progress by pressing the CONVECTION button.

To Preheat and Cook with Convection

Your oven can be programmed to combine preheating and convection cooking operations.

Suppose you want to preheat to 170? and then cook 35 minutes.

• Press CONVECTION button 4 times.
• Press START button. When the oven reaches the programmed temperature, one beep will sound and "PREH" will flicker in the display.
• Open the door and place container of food at the center of the turntable.
• Rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program cooking time.
• Press START button.

MICROWAVE +GRILL

This feature allows you to combine grill and microwave cooking on two different settings. First, press this button once or twice to choose an appropriate combination setting, then, at the screen prompt, enter the desired cooking time by turning the TIME/MENU dial. After you have pushed the start button, the system begins to count down.

NOTE:

The maximum cooking time here is 95 minutes.

During cooking, you can see the programmed setting by pressing this button.

COMBINATION 1

30% time for microwave cooking, 70% for grill cooking. Use for fish, potatoes or au gratin.

Suppose you want to set combination 1 cooking for 26 minutes.

• Press STOP/CANCEL button.
• Press MICRO+GRILL button once.
• Turn TIME/MENU to 26:00.
• Press START button.

COMBINATION 2

55% time for microwave cooking, 45% for grill cooking. Use for pudding, omelets, baked potatoes and poultry. Suppose you want to set combination 2 cooking for 12 minutes.

• Press STOP/CANCEL button.
• Press MICRO+GRILL button twice.
• Turn TIME/MENU to 12:00.
• Press START button.

MICROWAVE +CONVECTION

This oven has four pre-programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and microwave automatically.

Press MICRO+CONVECTION button to select convection temperature:

Press Oven temperature

COMB1	once	230
COMB2	twice	200

COMB3 3 times 180

COMB4 4 times 150

Suppose you want to bake a cake for 24 minutes on COMB3.

Press CONVECTION+MICROWAVE button 3 times.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program cooking time.

Press START button to start.

NOTE:

The maximum cooking time is 9 hours, 30 minutes. After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display. Press RESET button or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function.

You can check the convection temperature while cooking is in progress by pressing the

CONVECTION+MICROWAVE button.

SPEED DEFROST (ADJ.)

Suppose you want to defrost frozen food for five minutes.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "08" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press WEI.ADJ.. button.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program defrosting time.

NOTE:

For either raw or previously cooked frozen food the rule of thumb is approximately 5 minutes per pound. For example, defrost 5 minutes for 1 pound of frozen spaghetti sauce. Always stop the oven periodically to remove or separate the portions that are defrosted. If food is not defrosted at the end of the estimated defrosting time, program the oven in 1-minute increments until totally defrosted. When using plastic containers from the freezer, defrost only long enough to remove from plastic in order to place in a microwave-safe dish. The maximum defrosting time is 45 minutes. After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display. Press RESET button or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function.

MULTI-STAGE COOKING

Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences. SPEED defrost can only be selected before the cooking stage in a program.

Suppose you want to set the following cooking program.

Speed defrost

Microwave cooking

Convection cooking (without preheat function)

• Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "08" and "CODE" are displayed.
• Press ADJ. button.
• Rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program defrosting time.
• Press MICROWAVE button to set power level.
• Rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program cooking time.
• Press CONVECTION button to set convection temperature.
• Rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program cooking time.
• Press START button.

SETTINGS ABOUT AUTO-MENU

"AUTO MENU" allow you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time.

BAKED POTATO

Amount Press ADJ. Cooking time

1 once 5 min 40 sec

2 twice 9 min. 40 sec.

3 3 times 13 min

4 4 times 17 min

Each amount is about 5 to 7 oz.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "01" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ to select needed amount.

Press START button.

NOTE:

After the cooking program have finished, let food stand in the oven for 5\~10 minutes.

BEVERAGE

Amount Press ADJ. Cooking time

1 once 2 min 20 sec

2 twice 4 min

3 3 times 5 min 40 sec

4 4 times 7 min 20 sec

Each amount is about 9 to 11 oz.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "02" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ to select needed amount.

Press START button.

POPCORN

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "03" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ button once, the cooking time (2 min 30 sec) will be displayed.

Press START button.

NOTE:

To reset POPCORN time: Rotate the MENU FUNCTION ADJUSTING dial until "03" and "CODE" are displayed, press ADJ button twice, rotate the MENU FUNCTION ADJUSTING dial to program the new popcorn time, and then press START button to verify. The new popcorn time will remain whenever you use the POPCORN function until you reset it.

REHEAT

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "4" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ button, reheating time (3 min 40 sec) will be displayed.

Press START button.

Note:

1. The objects of reheat are generally leftovers, beverages, or refrigerated foods temperature between 5-10

Celsius such as pizza. The reheat weight:

Leftover rice or dishes: 200\~500g, chicken, duck, fish, vegetables and soup, etc.

Beverages: 2-3 cups, each cup contains 120\~200ml.

Refrigerated foods: pizza 200\~300g.

PIZZA

Roast a pizza of 4 \~ 5 oz.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "05" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ button once, the baking time will displayed.

Press START button.

Roast a bigger pizza.

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "05" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ button twice, the baking time will be displayed.

Press START button.

MEAT SKEWERS

Press ADJ Weight Cooking time

once 6 oz 12 min

twice 11 oz 15 min

3 times 1 lb. 3 oz 23 min

4 times 1 lb. 12 oz 30 min

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "06" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ to select needed amount.

Press START button.

NOTE:

At the middle of cooking time, beeps will remind you to open the door and rearrange the food, and then close the door, press START to cook for the remaining time..

CAKE

Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "07" and "CODE" are displayed.

Press ADJ button once, the cooking time (40 min.) will be displayed.

Press START button.

NOTE:

To reset cooking time: Rotate the TIME/MENU dial until "07" and "CODE" are displayed, press ADJ button twice, rotate the TIME/MENU dial to program the new cooking time, and then press START button to verify. The new cooking time will remain whenever you use the CAKE function until you reset it.

OTHER CONVENIENT FEATURES

CHILD PROOF LOCK

The child proof lock prevents unsupervised operation by little children.

To set the child proof lock: Press RESET button for 3 seconds, then a beep will sound and the indicator light will come on. In the lock state, all buttons are disabled.

To cancel the child proof lock: Press RESET button for three seconds, then a beep will sound and the indicator light will come off.

QUICK START

Use this feature to program the oven to microwave food at 100% power conveniently.

Press START button in quick succession to set the cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 10 minutes.

The oven will auto-start two seconds later. After time has elapsed four beeps sound and END appears in display. Press RESET button or open door to clear END before starting another cooking function.

• You can restart the oven by pressing START pad.
• Touch RESET to erase all instructions.

Open the door.

- You can restart the oven by closing the door and pressing START pad.

NOTE:

Oven stops operating when door is opened.

CLEANING AND CARE

Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.

Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.

Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.

SPECIFICATIONS

Typenumber: MW8526HDCSS

Articlenumber: 10005651

Power: 230V, 50Hz, 1400W (Microwave)

230V, 1400W (Convection)

230V, 1200W (Heater)

Rated Microwave Power Output: 900W

Operation Frequency: 2450MHz

measurement outside: 310mm(H)_508mm(W)_458mm(D)

measurement inside: 210mm(H)_338mm(W)_348mm(D)

amount: 25

Cookway: Turntable System {314mm}

Weight Ca. 22kg

Litres

CONTACT

0900-2025194 ca. 20cpm

or mail to [e-mail]

website: www.service.shop.nl

Boxford Holland BV

Service afdeling

Postbus 275

8000AG Zwolle