MCE130 - Microwave HITACHI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave Oven
Brand	Hitachi
Model	MCE130
Capacity	20 liters
Power Output	800 W
Dimensions (W x D x H)	45.5 x 35.0 x 26.5 cm
Weight	11.5 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Control Type	Digital with touchpad
Timer	Up to 99 minutes 59 seconds
Defrost Function	Yes, by weight or time
Auto Cook Programs	8 preset programs
Turntable	Yes, glass turntable
Interior Light	Yes
Door Opening	Left hinged, push-button release
Child Lock	Yes
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe interior with damp cloth; avoid abrasives
Filter Type	Charcoal filter (replaceable)
Spare Parts	Turntable, roller ring, fuse, door seal
Repairability Index	6.5 / 10
Certification	CE, FCC

Frequently Asked Questions - MCE130 HITACHI

What is the power consumption of the Hitachi MCE130?

The power consumption is approximately 1200 W for input and 800 W for output.

Can I use metal containers in this microwave?

No, metal containers should not be used as they can cause sparks. Use microwave-safe glass or ceramic dishes.

How do I clean the interior of the MCE130?

Wipe the interior with a soft damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners. For stubborn stains, heat a bowl of water with lemon juice for a few minutes.

Does the microwave have a defrost setting?

Yes, it has a defrost function based on weight or time. Select the defrost mode and enter the weight for best results.

What is the capacity of the turntable?

The turntable is 31 cm in diameter and can accommodate plates up to 28 cm.

How do I reset the child lock?

Press the Stop/Cancel button for 3 seconds until you hear a beep to disable the child lock.

Can I use the microwave without the turntable?

No, the turntable must be in place for even heating. Using without it may cause uneven cooking or damage.

What does the 'Auto Cook' feature do?

It has 8 preset programs for common foods like popcorn, pizza, and beverages. Simply select the food type and weight.

How often should the charcoal filter be replaced?

The charcoal filter should be replaced every 6 to 12 months depending on usage. A dirty filter can reduce efficiency.

Is the Hitachi MCE130 energy efficient?

It has an energy efficiency rating of A, consuming less power than older models while maintaining performance.

USER MANUAL MCE130 HITACHI

HITACHI microwave oven with control panel and display screen (no visible text or symbols on main body)

Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating and keep for future reference.

These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your microwave oven and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 2

COOKING UTENSILS......4

OVEN OVERVIEW 6

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION 6

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION 7

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 15

SPECIFICATIONS.... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING 17

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

The oven cannot be operated with the door open due to the safety interlocks built in the door mechanism which switch off cooking functions when the door is opened. Operating the oven with the door open could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the door mechanism.

Do not let water or any other liquid enter the oven through the ventilation slots. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it does not work as expected or the mains lead is damaged or the unit is damaged in any way.

It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the door (bent), or hinges and latches (broken or loosened), or the door seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified personnel.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid 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.

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

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.

Only use a temperature probe recommended for this oven.

Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.

After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time. Stir or shake the contents (especially feeding bottles and baby foods) and carefully check the temperature before use.

The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

This appliance is intended for domestic / household use only, and should not be used for any other purpose. Any other use may invalidate the warranty and might be dangerous.

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 instructions 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.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING: MICROWAVE ENERGY. DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

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 gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

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

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.

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

NB. If the lamp needs replacing please contact your dealer.

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.

The rear surface of appliance shall not be placed against a wall.

Warning: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

This product is intended to be used free standing only.

Install or locate this oven only in the accordance with the installation instructions provided.

Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

The grill rack is used in the microwave oven for grill and convection cooking and should be placed on the glass tray. Do not use the grill rack for microwave cooking and do not install the grill rack without the glass tray and turntable ring assembly.

COOKING UTENSILS

Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in the microwave oven.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminium foil	Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 2.5cm away from oven walls.
Browning dish	Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable.Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until it's warm.Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware	Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags	Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups	Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels	Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers	Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

NOTES:

• Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they may become hot during cooking.
• Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.
  Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.

OVEN OVERVIEW

Names of Oven Parts

Simple line drawing of a curved structural frame with vertical supports and a central vertical bar (no text or symbols)

Grill rack

A. Control Panel
B. Turntable shaft
C. Turntable ring assembly
D. Glass Tray
E. Oven Window
F. Door assembly
G. Safety interlock system

TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

Turntable ring assembly

a. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
b. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
d. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorised service centre.

COUNTERTOP INSTALLATION

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if the oven is damaged.

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the inside of the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

1. Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and/or outlet vents.

A minimum clearance of 3.0 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open.

(1) Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.

(2) Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.

(3) Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

(4) Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

1. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install the oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

CAUTION: Outer surface gets hot.

CONTROL PANEL

Microwave cooking

Press to set microwave power level.

Grill cooking

Press to set a grill cooking program.

Convection cooking

Press to program convection cooking.

Combination cooking

Press to select one of four combination cooking settings.

Numeric buttons

Press to set the time or weight or select auto cook menus.

START

+30SEC.

Press to start cooking program or set speed cooking program.

STOP

CLEAR

Press to cancel setting or reset the oven before setting a cooking program. Press once to temporarily stop cooking or press twice to cancel cooking. It is also used for setting child lock.

Reheat

Press to set a reheat program.

Clock/Kitchen Timer

Press to set clock time or kitchen timer.

Memory

Press to set the memory function.

Defrost

Press to defrost food by weight or time.

OPERATION

When the oven is plugged in, the display will show "0:00" and a beep sound will be heard.

General

STOP

1. Press CLEAR once to temporarily stop cooking and you can start the

cooking again by pressing START or pressing twice to cancel the cooking program.

1. After the cooking time has elapsed, the oven beeps five times and returns to the standby mode.

Setting the Clock

Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 12:12.

1. Press ⏻/☒ to set the clock in 24-hour cycle. The hour digits will flash.
2. Press the number buttons 1, 2, 1 and 2 in order.
3. Press ☐/☒ to confirm the setting. ":" will flash on the display.

NOTE:

If the clock is not set, the oven will not function when powered on.

STOP

During clock setting, if you press CLEAR or no operation is performed in 1 minute, the oven will return to the previous status.

Microwave Cooking

The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds (99:99).

You can select a power level by pressing

Press [IMAGE]	Display	Cooking Power
once	P100	100%
twice	P80	80%
3 times P50	50%
4 times P30	30%
5 times P10	10%

Example: Choose 80% power for cooking 10 minutes.

1. Press once. "P100" will be shown on the display.

2. Press again to select 80% microwave power.

"P80" will be shown on the display.

1. Press the numeric buttons 1, 0, 0 and 0 in order.

2. Press START to start cooking. +30SEC.

NOTE:

You can check the cooking power during cooking by pressing

During microwave cooking, each press of START can increase 30 seconds of cooking time.

Kitchen Timer

1. Press twice. “00:00” will be shown on the display.

2. Press the numeric buttons to enter the timer time (the maximum cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds).

START 3. Press to confirm.

1. When the kitchen time is reached, the buzzer will sound 5 times. If the clock time is set, the display will return to clock time.

STOP To cancel the kitchen timer function, press CLEAR

Grill

Example: Choose 100% power for cooking 35 minutes.

1. Press

"G-1" will be shown on the display.

1. Press the numeric buttons 3, 5, 0 and 0 in order.

START 3. Press to start cooking. +30 SEC.

Convection Cooking

The convection cooking can let you cook the food as a traditional oven. Microwave is not used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven.

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 (140°C\~230°C).

1. Press = “140” will be shown on the display.
2. Repeatedly press to set the desired temperature.

START

1. Press to start preheating.

When oven temperature is reached and buzzer sounds to remind you of putting food into the oven.

1. Press the numeric buttons to set the cooking time.

START

1. Press +30SEC. to start cooking.

NOTE: If you do not want to preheat the oven before cooking, skip step 3.

Combination Cooking

This feature allows you to combine microwave, grill or convection cooking on four different settings.

1. Press

1. Press repeatedly to select the desired combination mode.
2. Press the numeric buttons to set the desired cooking time.

START

1. Press to start cooking.

Display	Microwave Power	Grill Power	Convection Power
C-1 ●		●
C-2 ●	●
C-3 ●	●
C-4 ●	●		●

Reheat

1. Press "h-1" will be shown on the display.
2. Repeatedly press 📋 to select the desired cooking program.
3. Press START to confirm. +30SEC.
4. Repeatedly press 🤒 to select the weight of the food to be cooked.
5. Press START to start cooking.

Menu	Weight
h-1(Auto reheat)	150
	250
	350
	450
	600
h-2(Dinner plate)	250
	350
	450
h-3(Coffee)	1 (approximately 240g)
	2 (approximately 480g)
	3 (approximately 720g)
h-4(Roll)	1 (approximately 70g)
	2 (approximately 140g)
	3 (approximately 210g)

(g)

Defrosting by Time

1. Press once. "d-1" will be shown on the display.
2. Press the numeric buttons to set the desired cooking time. The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.
3. Press START +30sec. to start defrosting.

Defrosting by Weight

The oven could be used to defrost food based on the weight selected. The defrosting time and power level are automatically set once the weight is programmed. The frozen food weight ranges from 100g to 2000g.

1. Press twice. "d-2" will be shown on the display.
2. Press the numeric buttons to select the desired food weight.
3. Press START to start defrosting.

Defrosting Ground Meat

1. Press three times. "d-3" will be shown on the display.
2. Press the numeric buttons to select the desired food weight.
3. Press START to start defrosting.

Defrosting Sea Food

1. Press four times. “d-4” will be shown on the display.
2. Press the numeric buttons to select the desired food weight.
3. Press +30SEC. to start defrosting.

Auto Menu

For the food in the following table, it is not necessary to program the cooking power and time.

Button	Menu	Button	Menu	Button	Menu	Button	Menu
1	Vegetable	4	Pasta	7	Roast	0	Pizza
2	Fish	5	Potato	8	Bread
3	Meat	6	Soup	9	Cake

Example: In standby mode, cook 350g vegetable.

1. Press
2. Repeatedly press until 350g is selected.
3. Press +30SEC .

Menu	Weight(g)
Vegetable	150
	350
	500
Fish	150
	250
	350
	450
	650
Meat	150
	300
	450
	600
Pasta	50 (with 450ml water)
	100 (with 800ml water)
	150 (with 1200ml water)
Potato	1 (about 230g)
	2 (about 460g)
	3 (about 690g)
Soup	200ml
	400ml
	600ml
Roast	500
	750
	1000
	1200
Bread	50
	100
	150
Cake	475
Pizza	200
	300
	400

NOTE: When you choose cake, do not put the cake into the oven before the oven is preheated to 180^ C. The buzzer will sound to remind you of putting the

cake into the oven. Press START to start cooking.

Memory Function

You can store 3 memory programs for cooking.

1. Repeatedly press to select program 1 to 3. The display will show 1, 2 or 3.

2. If the program has been set, press +30SEC. to cook as programmed. If not, set the program first.

3. After the setting is finished, press to save the program and return to the

START standby mode. If 130 is pressed, the oven will save the program and programmed cooking starts.

Multi-Stage Cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 2 automatic cooking sequences.

Defrosting can only be set in the first stage.

NOTE: Auto cooking and preheating cannot be selected in a cooking program.

Suppose you want to set the following cooking program:

graph TD
    A["Microwave cooking (100% power level for 10 minutes)"] --> B["Microwave cooking (80% power level for 15 minutes)"]

1. Press then press the numeric buttons 1, 0, 0 and 0 in order.
2. Press twice to select 80% microwave power.
3. Press the numeric buttons 1, 5, 0 and 0 in order.

START

1. Press to start cooking.

NOTE: After one cooking stage is finished, a beep sound is heard, indicating the next cooking stage has begun.

Speed Cooking

START

In standby state, press to cook with full microwave power for 30 seconds. Each press of the button will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds. The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

Child Lock

The child lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.

STOP

To set the child lock, press and hold unHARlong beep sounds and

will be shown on the display. In the lock state, all buttons are disabled.

STOP

To cancel the child lock, press and hold CLEAR until a beep sounds and the

will disappear.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the electrical supply to the oven before cleaning.

General Advice

Frequent cleaning prevents smoke and bad odours during cooking and also sparking in the oven cavity and around the door seal.

Do not let food deposits or grease accumulate inside the oven cavity or on the door seal.

If your microwave oven is fitted with a waveguide cover (usually located inside the oven cavity on the right side wall) it must be kept clean at all times, should

food deposits or grease be allowed to accumulate on the cover, sparking will occur and may damage your oven invalidating the warranty.

Before any maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the oven from the mains supply and wait for it to cool to room temperature.

Oven Door

Remove any food deposits and grease between the door seal and oven cavity using a damp cloth, it is important to keep this area clean at all times.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

Interior Walls

Remove any grease splashes from the oven cavity walls with soap and water, then rinse and dry.

The door seal and oven cavity have to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the door will close properly and to avoid sparking between the oven cavity and door assembly.

Do not use abrasive products such as scouring pads which will damage the surfaces of the oven cavity and door.

Only warm soapy water must be used to clean stainless steels surfaces.

Outer Surfaces

To clean the outside surface, use a damp cloth.

Avoid using abrasive products such as scouring pads that may damage the cosmetic surfaces. Make sure water does not seep into the ventilation slots.

Accessories should be washed in warm soapy water by hand.

CAUTION

Some waveguide covers can be easily damaged take care when cleaning. Do not wash accessories in a dishwasher.

WARNINGS:

If the inside of the oven cavity and door seal are not kept scrupulously clean there is a danger of damage due to sparking inside the oven cavity invalidating the warranty.

Never scrape the oven cavity walls with sharp objects.

Never immerse the appliance, its cord or plug in water or any other liquid.

Never clean this product with a steam cleaner.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Consumption:	230V~, 50Hz
Rated input power (Microwave):	1450W
Rated output power (Microwave):	900W
Rated input power (Grill):	1100W
Rated input power (Convection):	2500W
Microwave Frequency:	2450MHz

TROUBLESHOOTING

Normal
Microwave oven interfering TV reception	Radio and TV reception may be affected when the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. It is normal.
Dim oven light In low power m	microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents	In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will escape from the vents. But some may accumulate on a cool place like the oven door. It is normal.
Oven started accidentally with no food in.	It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. It is very dangerous.

Trouble	Possible	Cause	Remedy
Oven can not be started.	(1) Power cord not plugged in tightly.	Unplug. Then plug in again after 10 seconds.
	(2) Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.	Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of authorised agent)
	(3) Trouble with outlet. Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
Oven does not heat. Door not closed well. Close door well.
Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates.	Dirty roller rest and oven bottom.	Refer to ‘CLEANING AND CARE’ to clean dirty parts.

Information for Users in European Union Countries

The above mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).

The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent or discarded batteries as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and

collection systems available. If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment display the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content of more than 0.0025% Mercury, or Cadmium or more than, 0.004% Lead.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product improvement and development.

This instruction book is also available at http://www.hitachiserviceeu.com/support/guides/userguides.htm

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