Hotpoint MP 996 BM H Microwave User Manual

MP 996 BM H Microwave
User Manual Owner’s Manual

MP 996 BM H Microwave

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel
2. Circular heating element (non-visible)
3. Identification plate (do not remove)
4. Door
5. Upper heating element/grill
6. Light
7. Turntable

CONTROL PANEL

1. ON/OFF
   For switching the oven on and off and for stopping an active  function.

2. MENU
   For accessing the list of functions.

3. BACK
   For returning to the previous menu.

4. FAVOURITES
   For accessing the list of most used functions.

5. DISPLAY

6. NAVIGATION BUTTONS
   For scrolling through the list of functions, moving the cursor, and changing the settings for a function.

7. CONFIRMATION BUTTON
   For confirming a function selection or a set value.

8. START
   For immediately starting a function. When the oven is switched off, it activates the “Jet Start” microwave function.

ACCESSORIES

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 plate.
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 specific “Dynamic Crisp” 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.
RECTANGULAR BAKING PLATE

Only use the baking plate with functions that allow for convection cooking; it must never be used in combination with microwaves. Insert the plate horizontally, resting it on the rack in the cooking compartment.
Please note: You do not need to remove the turntable and its support when using the rectangular baking plate.
LOW WIRE SHELF This allows you to place food closer to the grill, for perfectly browning your dish and for optimal hot air circulation. Place the wire shelf on the turntable, making sure that it does not come into contact with other surfaces.

STEAMER

To steam foods such as fish or vegetables, place these in the basket (2) and pour drinking water (100 ml) into the bottom of the steamer (3) to achieve the right amount of steam.
To boil foods such as pasta, rice or potatoes, place these directly on the bottom of the steamer (the basket is not required) and add an appropriate amount of drinking water for the amount you are cooking.
For best results, cover the steamer with the cover (1) provided.
Always place the steamer on the glass turntable and only use it with the appropriate cooking functions, or with microwave functions.

COVER

Useful for covering food while it is cooking or heating in the microwave.
The cover reduces splashes, keeps foods moist and can also be used to create two cooking levels.
It is not suitable for use in convection cooking or with any of the grill functions (including “Dynamic Crisp”).
Please note: The number of accessories may vary depending on which model is purchased.
Other accessories 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 drink 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.

FUNCTIONS

MANUAL

MICROWAVE
For quickly cooking and reheating food or drinks.

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 accessories: Cover
DYNAMIC 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 accessories: wire shelf
GRILL + MW
For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes, combining the microwave and grill functions. Recommended accessories: wire shelf
TURBO GRILL
For perfect results, combining the grill and convection functions. We recommend turning the food during cooking.
Recommended accessories: wire shelf
TURBO GRILL + MW
For quickly cooking and browning your food, combining the microwave, grill and convection oven functions.
Recommended accessories: wire shelf
FORCED AIR
To cook pastry, cakes, poultry and roast meats.
Recommended accessories: Rectangular baking plate/wire shelf
FORCED AIR + MW
To bake, roast and cook fresh and frozen food.
Recommended accessories: wire shelf
QUICK HEAT
For quickly reheating the oven before a cooking cycle.
Wait for the function to finish before placing food inside the oven.
SENSOR COOKING
The sensor functions adapt continuously during cooking, allowing you to achieve brilliant results.
The total time does not include preparation or preheating phases.
DYNAMIC REHEAT
For reheating ready-made food that is either frozen or at room temperature.
The oven automatically calculates the values necessary to achieve the best results possible, in the shortest time. Place food onto a microwave safe and heatproof dinner plate or dish.
DYNAMIC CRISP
For quickly reheating and cooking frozen foods, for a golden, crunchy top. Only use this function with the Crisp plate provided.
Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp plate
DYNAMIC STEAM
For steam-cooking foods such as vegetables or fish, using the steamer provided.
The preparation phase automatically generates steam, bringing the water poured into the bottom of the steamer to the boil. Timings for this phase may vary. The oven then proceeds with steam cooking the food, according to the time set.
Some indicative cooking times are as follows:

• fresh vegetables (250-500 g): 4-6 minutes;
• frozen vegetables (250-500 g): 5-7 minutes;
• fish fillets (250-500 g): 4-6 minutes.
  Required accessories: Steamer

KEEP WARM
For keeping just-cooked food hot and crisp, including meat, fried foods or cakes.
AUTO AUTOMATIC
With the automatic functions, simply select the weight or quantity of food to achieve the best possible results.
DYNAMIC DEFROST
For quickly defrosting meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and bread weighing between 100 g and 3 kg.
Food should be placed directly onto the glass turntable.
CRISPY BREAD DEFROST
For quickly defrosting and reheating rolls, croissants and baguettes. The oven automatically calculates the values necessary to achieve the best results possible (time, power and cooking method).
Required accessories: Crisp plate, handle  for the Crisp plate
RECIPES
This allows you to choose from a range of automatic recipes with pre-set values for optimal cooking. For best results, follow the instructions provided on the display.
Please note: For more information, recipes and helpful advice on using this function, read and download the Use and Care Guide at www.hotpoint.eu
SETTINGS
For changing the oven settings (language, time, audible signal volume, brightness, Eco mode).
Please note: When Eco mode is active, the brightness of the display will be reduced after a few seconds to save energy. The display is reactivated automatically whenever any of the buttons are pressed, etc.

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. PLEASE SELECT LANGUAGE
   You will need to set the language and the time when you switch on the appliance for the first time. The display will show you a list of available languages. Use to select the language you require and press to confirm.
   Please note: The language can also be changed later from the “Settings” menu item.

2. SET THE TIME
   After selecting the language, you will need to set the current time: 12:00 will flash on the display. Use to set the time and press to confirm.
   Please note: You may need to set the time again following lengthy power outages.

DA I LY USE

1. SELECT A FUNCTION 1. Symbol for the function selected
   2. Function selected
   3. Other available functions
   4. Description of the function selected
   SWITCH ON THE OVEN
   Press : The display will show the main menu.
   NAVIGATE THE MENU
   Press to navigate through the main menu and highlight the item you would like to select.
   SELECT AN ITEM FROM THE MENU
   Once the item you would like to select is highlighted on the display, press to confirm the selection and go to the settings menu (see below) or to the list of functions.
   SELECT A FUNCTION
   Press to navigate through the list given.
   Press to confirm and go to the settings menu.

2. SETTING AND ACTIVATING THE FUNCTION 1. Selector cursor
   (highlights the setting selected)
   2. Duration
   3. Time at which the function will finish
   4. Name of the function
   5. Settings for the function
   (power, temperature, grill level, weight or quantity, desired degree of cooking, etc.)
   APPLY SETTINGS
   Initially, it is possible to set the values of the chosen function based on the sequence given on the display.
   When the value is flashing, use to set the value and press to confirm.
   If necessary, use to move the cursor next to the value that you want to change, and press . The value will flash.
   Use to change the value and press to confirm.
   ACTIVATE THE FUNCTION
   Once the settings displayed are those that you require, press to activate the function.
   Please note: Where possible, some values can even be changed during cooking.

• SAFETY LOCK
  This function is automatically activated to prevent the oven from being switched on accidentally. Open and close the door, and then press to start the function selected.

• PAUSE
  **** To pause 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

• JET START
  When the oven is switched off, press to activate cooking with the microwave function set at full power (900 W ) for 30 seconds.
  Every time the button is pressed again, the cooking time will be increased by a further 30 seconds.

• FAVOURITES
  The oven will automatically compile a list of the functions that you use the most. Press the button to switch on the oven, then press to display the list of functions you use most frequently. Use to select the function you require, press to confirm and then modify – if necessary – the settings according to your needs (those suggested are basic settings).
  Once finished, press to activate the function.

• RESIDUAL HEAT
  In many cases, when food has been cooked, the oven will activate an automatic cooling process, which will be indicated on the display. To view the clock during this process, press
  Please note: Opening the door temporarily interrupts the process.

• TIMER
  When the oven is switched off, the display can be used as a timer. To activate the function, press .
  The timer will appear on the display. Press to set the length of time you require and then press to activate the timer. An audible signal will sound once the timer has finished counting down the selected time.
  Please note: The timer does not activate any of the cooking cycles.
  To stop the timer at any time, press

• KEY LOCK
  To lock the control panel, press and hold and at the same time for at least five seconds. Do this again to unlock the control panel.

COOKING TABLE

FOOD

| FUNCTION| PREHEAT| TEMP. (°C)/ GRILL LEVEL| POWER (W)| TIME (MIN)| ACCESSORIES
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Savoury pies (vegetable pie, quiche Lorraine)| | Yes| 180-190| –| 40-55|
Quiche Lorraine (1-1.2 kg)| | –| –| –| 18-20|
Lasagna/baked pasta| | | Medium| 350-500| 15-40|
Roast lamb/Veal/Roast beef

(1.3-1.5 kg)

| | –| 170-180| –| 70-80*|
| –| 160-180| 160| 50-70*|
Roast beef – medium (1.3-1.5 kg)| | –| 170-180| –| 40-60*| **
Roast Chicken/Rabbit/Duck (whole 1-1.2 kg)| **| –| 210-220| –| 50-70*|
| –| 210-220| 350| 45-60*| **
Chicken / Rabbit/ Duck (fillets/pieces)| **| –| Medium- High| 350-500| 20-40*|
Chicken Pieces (0.4-1 kg)| | –| –| –| 12-18|
Baked Whole Fish (whole)| | –| High| 160-350| 20-40|
Fish fillets/slices| | Yes| High| –| 15-30*| **
Stuffed vegetables (tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants)| **| –| Medium| 500-650| 25-50| **
Toast| **| –| High| –| 3-6| **
Sausages/Kebabs/Spare ribs/ Hamburgers| **| –| Medium – High| –| 20-40*|
Sausages/Burgers (0.2-1 kg)| **| Yes| –| –| 6-16| **
Baked Potatoes| **| –| Medium| 350-500| 20-40*| **
Potato Wedges (0.3-0.8 kg)| **| –| –| –| 10-20| **
Baked fruit| **| –| Medium| 160-350| 15-25| **
Vegetable gratin| **| –| High – medium| –| 15-25| **
Fried vegetables (0.3-0.8 kg)| **| Yes| –| –| 8-18| **

• Turn the food halfway through cooking
  Preheat the Crisp plate for 3-5 minutes
  WWW For more information, recipes and helpful advice on using the automatic functions, read and download the Use and Care Guide at www.hotpoint.eu
  WWW** Download the Use and Care Guide from www.hotpoint.eu for the table of tested recipes, compiled for the certification authorities in accordance with the standards IEC 60705 and IEC 60350

FUNCTIONS

Crisp| Grill| Grill + MW| Turbo Grill| Convection Bake| Convection Bake +Microwave
---|---|---|---|---|---
| | | | |

ACCESSORIES

Heatproof plate/container suitablefor use in microwaves| Low wire shelf| Crisp plate| Rectangular baking plate
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| | |

CLEANING

Make sure that the appliance 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 microfibre cloth. If they are very dirty, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish off with a dry cloth.
• Clean the glass in the door 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.

ACCESSORIES
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

www Download the Use and Care Guide at www.hotpoint.eu for more information

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.| Open the door or wait until the cooling process has finished.
The display shows the letter “F” followed by a number.| Software fault.| Contact you nearest Client After-sales Service Centre and state the number following the letter “F”.

Policies, standard documentation and additional product information can be found by:

• Using the QR code in your appliance
• Visiting our website www.hotpoint.eu
• Alternatively, contact our After-sales Service (See phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting our Aftersales Service, please state the codes provided on your product’s identification plate.

References

• Hotpoint: Purchase Quality Home & Kitchen Appliances Online

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