ARISTON MD554IX Built-In Microwave Oven User Guide

ARISTON MD554IX Built-In Microwave Oven

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.  Control panel
2.  Identification plate
3.  Door
4.  Upper heating element/grill
5.  Light
6. Turntable

CONTROL PANEL

1.  LEFT-HAND DISPLAY

2.  ON/OFF
   For switching the oven on and off and for stopping an active function at any time.

3. BACK
   For returning to the previous menu.

4.  POWER
   For setting the power of the microwave.

5. KNOB
   For navigating between the functions, as well as changing the time and cooking time parameters.

6. START
   For starting functions and confirming settings.

7. TIME
   For setting the time as well as setting or adjusting the cooking time.

8. CONFIRM
   For confirming an item you have selected or the settings for a function.

9. RIGHT-HAND DISPLAY

ACCESSORIES

1. 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 tray.

2. TURNTABLE SUPPORT
   Only use the support for the glass turntable. Do not rest other accessories on the support.

3. CRISP PLATE
   Only for use with the designated 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.

4. HANDLE FOR THE CRISP PLATE
   Useful for removing the hot Crisp plate from the oven.

5. WIRE RACK
   This allows you to place food closer to the grill, for perfectly browning your dish. Place the wire rack on the turntable, making sure that it does not come into contact with other

6. COVER (IF SUPPLIED)
   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. Not suitable for use with any of the grill functions (including “Dynamic Crisp”).

Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.

FUNCTIONS

MICROWAVES
For quickly cooking and reheating food or drinks.

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 rack

GRILL + MW
For quickly cooking and gratinating dishes, combining the microwave and grill functions. Recommended accessories: wire rack

CRISP DYNAMIC
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

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS
With the automatic functions, simply select the type and weight or the quantity of the food items to obtain the best results. The oven will automatically calculate the optimum settings and continue to change them as cooking progresses. The total time does not include preheating phases.

REHEAT DYNAMIC

For reheating ready-made food that is either frozen or at room temperature.
The oven automatically calculates the settings required to achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time. Place food on a microwave-safe and heatproof dinner plate or dish.

COOK DYNAMIC

For cooking foods quickly and achieving optimal results. Use a heatproof container suitable for microwave use.

CRISP DYNAMIC

For quickly reheating and cooking frozen foods and giving them a golden, crunchy top. Only use this function with the crisp plate provided. Turn the food when prompted.

DEFROST DYNAMIC

For quickly defrosting various different types of food simply by specifying their weight. Food should be placed directly on the glass turntable. Turn the food when prompted.

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. SETTING THE TIME  You will need to set the time when you switch on the oven for the first time.
2. The two digits for the hour will start flashing: Turn the adjustment knob to set the hour and then press to confirm.
3. The two digits for the minutes will start flashing. Turn the adjustment knob to set the minutes and press to confirm.

Please note: To change the time at a later point, press and hold for at least one second while the oven is off and repeat the steps above.
You may need to set the time again following lengthy power outages.

DAILY USE

1. SELECT A FUNCTION
   When the oven is off, only the time is shown on the display. Press and hold to switch the oven on. Turn the knob to view the main functions available on the left-hand display. Select one and press .

2. To select a sub-function (where available), select the main function and then press to confirm and go to the function menu.

3. Turn the knob to select from amongst the sub-functions available on the right-hand display and then press to confirm.

4. SET A FUNCTION
   MANUAL FUNCTIONS After having selected the function you require, you can change its settings. The display will show the settings that can be changed in sequence.

5. MICROWAVE LEVEL When the icon flashes on the display, turn the knob to adjust the setting and then press to confirm and continue to alter the settings that follow (if possible). Please note: Once the function has been activated, the power can be changed by pressing to access the settings menu, then turning the knob to change the setting.

6. cOOKING TIME When the icon flashes on the display, use the knob to set the cooking time you require and then press to confirm. You do not have to set the cooking time if you want to manage cooking manually: Press to confirm and start the function. Note: During cooking, you can adjust the cooking time by turning the knob; each time you press , the cooking time increases by 30 seconds. . AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS/DYNAMIC DEFROST CATEGORIES Once you have chosen one of the automatic functions, you will need to select a category for the food you are cooking.

7. To achieve the best results, the automatic functions (and Dynamic Defrost) require you to enter the weight of the food, selecting from amongst the default settings: the oven will calculate the ideal length of time for the function to run for each category of food. When the default setting appears on the display and the icon flashes, turn the knob to set the weight and then press to confirm.

8. ACTIVATE THE FUNCTION Once you have applied the settings you require, press to activate the function. Every time the  button is pressed again, the  cooking time will be increased by a further 30 seconds. Please note: You can press function that is currently active..

9. JET START When the oven is switched off, it is possible to pressto activate cooking with the microwave function set at full power (1000 W) for 30 seconds.

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

11. 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 AUTOMATIC PAUSE (STIR OR TURN THE FOOD) Certain functions will pause to allow you to turn or stir the food.

12. Once the oven has paused cooking, open the door and carry out the action you are prompted to perform before closing the door again and pressing with cooking. Please note: When using the “Dynamic Defrost” functions, the function will start again automatically after two minutes, even if you have not turned or stirred the food.

13. COOKING END TIME An audible signal will sound and the display will indicate that cooking is complete.

14. To extend the cooking time without changing the settings, turn the knob to set a new cooking time and press .

15. KEY LOCK To lock the keypad, press and hold seconds. Do this again to unlock the keypad. Please note: The key lock can also be activated while cooking is in progress. For safety reasons, the oven can be switched off at any time by pressing and holding .

COOKING TABLE

Turn the food halfway through cooking

CLEANING

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES

• Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth. If they are very dirty, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish off with a dry cloth.
• Clean the door glass 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

Disconnection from the mains.

| Check for 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 letter or number.| Software fault.| Contact you nearest After-sales Service Centre and state the letter or number that follows the letter “F”.

PRODUCT FICHE
WWW The product fiche with energy data of this appliance can be downloaded from the website www.aristonchannel.com HOW TO OBTAIN THE USE AND CARE GUIDE WWW Download the Use and Care Guide from our website www.aristonchannel.com (you can use this QR Code), specifying the product’s commercial code. Alternatively, contact our Client After-sales Service

CONTACTING OUR AFTER-SALES SERVICE
You can find our contact details in the warranty manual. When contacting our Client After-sales Service, please state the codes provided on you product’s identification plate.

References

• Ariston: Purchase Quality Home & Kitchen Appliances Online

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