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Candy MIC303 User Instructions

Summary of MIC303

  • Page 1

    Chap. 1 – general 1.1 important safety warnings .....................................Page 28 1.2 technical data ......................................................Page 29 1.3 installation and electrical connection......................Page 29 1.4 accessories supplied.................................

  • Page 2: Chapter 1 – General

    28 chapter 1 – general 1.1 important safety warnings read these warnings carefully before starting using the oven for the first time. This will help to obtain the best results and to avoid mistakes. 1) this oven has been designed to defrost, reheat and cook food in the home. It must not be used for ...

  • Page 3

    1 29 chapter 1 - general n.B. When the oven is used for the first time it is possible that, for a period of approx. 10 minutes, it may produce a “new” smell and a small amount of smoke. This is only a result of protective substances applied to the heating element. 1.2 technical data energy consumpti...

  • Page 4

    1 1.4 accessories supplied 30 chapter 1 - general low wire rack fan oven only mode: for all types of traditional cooking, especially cakes. High wire rack grill only mode: for all types of grilled food. Turntable the turntable is used for all the modes. Rectangular rack only for ventilated oven . Fo...

  • Page 5

    1 31 chapter 1 - general 1.5 ovenware to be used in the “microwave only” and “microwave combined” modes, all types of containers in glass (preferably pyrex), ceramics, china and clay may be used provided that they are undecorated and free of metal parts (i.E. Gilt trimmings, handles, feet etc.). Hea...

  • Page 6

    1 1.6 fundamental rules for microwave cooking 32 chapter 1 - general 1) remember to stir food several times during cooking to ensure temperature evenness and to reduce cook- ing time. 2) it is also advisable to turn food during cooking. 3) food with skin, shell or peel (e.G. Apples, potatoes, tomato...

  • Page 7

    2.1 setting the clock • when the appliance is connected to the domestic power supply for the first time, or after a power cut, four dashes will appear on the display (----). In order to set the clock, proceed as described below: 33 chapter 2 – using the controls and modes press the clock key (6). (t...

  • Page 8

    2 34 chapter 2 – using the controls and modes microwave only automatic defrosting combined microwave and fan oven combined microwave and grill fan oven only grill only set the length of cooking time, in minutes, by turning the time knob (14). In order to choose the length of cooking time, always ref...

  • Page 9

    2 35 chapter 2 – using the controls and modes in the modes: combined microwave + fan oven fan oven only 4 select the cooking temperature by repeatedly pressing the temp key (4) until display 2 (below) shows the desired temperature. In order to select the temperature, always refer to the tables shown...

  • Page 10

    2 36 chapter 2 – using the controls and modes 2.3 automatic defrosting and cooking sequence in order to programme an automatic defrosting and cooking sequence proceed as follows: set the automatic defrosting mode by pressing the function key (3) twice (mode selection) . The indicator corre- sponding...

  • Page 11

    2 37 chapter 2 – using the controls and modes 2.4 recalling the pre-memorised recipes (“automatic functions” keys) press the desired “automatic functions” key. (the indicators of the length and temperature set will flash on the dis- play and the pre-memorised mode and power level indicators will com...

  • Page 12: Suggestions and Time Grids

    3.1 defrosting • frozen food in plastic bags, plastic film or cardboard packets can be placed directly in the oven for defrosting as long as the packet has no metal parts (e.G. Metal twist ties or staples). • certain foods, such as vegetables and fish, do not require complete defrosting before cooki...

  • Page 13

    3.2 reheating reheating food is one of the modes in which your microwave oven displays all its usefulness and efficiency. Compared to traditional methods, using a microwave obviously saves time and therefore electricity. • it is advisable to reheat food (especially if it is frozen) to a temperature ...

  • Page 14

    3 3.3 - cooking starters, pasta and entrees vegetable soups and other soups in general require less liquid because in a microwave oven evaporation is rather minimal. Salt must be added only at the end of cooking or during standing time as it dehydrates the food. It is fair to say that the time neede...

  • Page 15

    3 3.5 - cooking side dishes and vegetables vegetables cooked in a microwave oven preserve their colour and nutritional value better than in traditional cooking. Wash and peel the vegetables before starting to cook. Larger vegetables should be cut into evenly-sized pieces. Add approx. 5 spoonfuls of ...

  • Page 16

    3 42 chapter 3 – using the oven: suggestions and time grids 3.6 - cooking fish fish cooks very quickly and with excellent results. It can be dressed with a little butter or oil (or even left without). Cover it with transparent film. Naturally if it has its skin, this must be scored or cut; the fille...

  • Page 17

    3 chapter 3 – using the oven: suggestions and time grids 3.8 - reheating/cooking using the “automatic functions” keys the “automatic functions” keys are 5 different programmes with “pre-memorised” length of cooking time, power level and oven temperature; they afford excellent results for the dishes ...

  • Page 18

    3 44 chapter 3 – using the oven: suggestions and time grids 150 watt 300 500 750 1000 3.9 - simultaneous cooking on 2 levels by using the spacer wire rack at medium height with the microwave-only function, you can defrost, reheat and cook foods at the same time, even different dishes on two levels. ...

  • Page 19

    3 45 defrosting times type quantity (grams) power level minutes • ground meat • ground meat • chicken in pieces • stew • cauliflower • whole fish • meat, single serving • vegetables, single serving • plate of lasagne • plate of lasagne • meat, single serving • plate of lasagne • potatoes • potatoes ...

  • Page 20

    46 chapter 4 – cleaning and maintenance before any cleaning and maintenance are carried out, always disconnect the plug from the power socket and wait for the appliance to cool down. The internal cavity of your oven is covered with a special non-stick finish to which splashes and food particles do n...

  • Page 21

    4.2 maintenance if something does not quite work or if a defect materialises, contact the service centre authorised by the man- ufacturer. It is always worth carrying out the following simple checks before calling our technicians: 4 47 chapter 4 – cleaning and maintenance note: the oven may be used ...