Hitachi MCE30, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual IMPORTANT Read the safety instructions and precautions carefully before using the microwave oven Keep all documents relating to the microwave oven in a safe place Model name MCE30 ...

Page 2: ...structions 3 Do s And Don ts 4 Cooking Utensils 5 Other helpful instructions 6 Cleaning and Care 7 Setting up Your Oven 8 Countertop Installation 9 Installation 9 Operation Instructions 10 Questions and Answers 18 Containers 19 Technical Specifications 20 ...

Page 3: ...ace and the door or allow dirt or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces 3 Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a fully qualified service technician It is particularly important that the door closes properly and that there is no damage to the a Door bent b Hinges and latches broken or loosened c Door seals and door seal areas broken or cracked 4 It is d...

Page 4: ...ng properly or if it has been damaged or dropped 9 This appliance should be serviced by a fully trained technician Contact nearest authorised service facility for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance 11 Do not use outdoors 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces 14 Do not let cord hang over the edge of a tabl...

Page 5: ...nd other roller ring will be overheated and the life of the magnetron an important part of the microwave oven will be shortened Do not cover the air outlets or inlets on the cabinet nor place anything on the cabinet The microwave oven may be damaged because the internal parts cannot be cooled sufficiently Also the item placed on the cabinet may be overheated and become dangerous Do not boil eggs i...

Page 6: ...ntain impurities which may cause sparks and or fires when used in cooking 3 Plastic dishes cups freezer bags and plastic wraps may be used in the microwave oven Follow the manufacturers instructions or the information given in a microwave cookbook when using plastics in the microwave oven 4 Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven If the use of alumin...

Page 7: ...aster than others cover with small pieces of aluminium foil This helps slow down or stop the defrosting process in the covered areas 4 Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking For example fish cooks so quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen 5 It may be necessary to increase or decrease the cooking time in some recipes depending on the star...

Page 8: ...ergent water and a soft cloth Do not use scouring pads powder or other abrasive materials Ceiling walls bottom and inside of door Roller Ring Always keep the roller ring clean When it is soiled with food splashes or grease remove the food splashes or grease using a sponge or cloth soaked with mild detergent and wash it in water If food splashes are left on the roller ring arcing may occur because ...

Page 9: ...rntable ring assembly 1 Instruction Manual 1 Grill stand 1 H Hub underside Glass tray 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 Ifglass tray or turntable ring assembly cr...

Page 10: ...Do not place the microwave oven near a gas appliance which produces heat or steam or near the sink where the water may splash on it Allow an ample space between the microwave oven and wall PLACE OF INSTALLATION Heat steam or water may cause parts failure and damage If the surface is not level the door may not open automatically Place the microwave oven more than three metres away from radios TVs a...

Page 11: ...ou want to use 50 power to cook for 20 minutes you can operate the oven as the following steps 1 Keep pressing till P50 displays 2 Press to confirm 3 Turn to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays 20 00 2 Turn to adjust the hour figures the input time should be within 0 23 24 hour or 1 12 12 hour 3 Press the minute figures will flash 5 Press to finish clock setting will flash 0 00 is displ...

Page 12: ...he step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow 0 1 min 5 seconds 1 5 min 10 seconds 5 10 min 30 seconds 30 95 min 5 minutes The convection cooking can let you to 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 Note a Cooking time cannot be i...

Page 13: ...the same key or turn to choose C 1 C 2 C 3 or C 4 1 Press once G 1 will be displayed Keep pressing the same key or turn to choose C 1 C 2 C 3 or C 4 2 Press to confirm the grill function LED will display the current power 3 Turn to adjust the cooking time the maximum time that can be set is 95 minutes 4 Press to start cooking 3 Turn to adjust the cooking time the maximum time that can be set is 95...

Page 14: ...s to confirm the power you need Function Display Microwave Grill Combi 1 C 1 Combi 2 C 2 Convection C 3 C 4 Combi 3 Combi 4 7 Multi stage cooking At most 3 stages can be input for cooking In multi section cooking if one section is defrosting then defrosting shall be placed in the first section When one stage finishes the buzzer sounds once and the next stage begins Note Auto menu and auto reheat w...

Page 15: ...hould be within 0 23 for 24H or 1 12 for 12H 5 Press the minute figures will flash 6 Turn to adjust the minute figures the input time should be within 0 59 7 Press to finish setting and the current time will be displayed If the door is not closed the unit will not operate Note 1 The clock must be set first Otherwise preset cooking will not work 2 Auto menu cooking can be set as one stage cooking o...

Page 16: ... 600 475 200 300 400 A9 Pizza 150 250 350 450 600 1 2 3 150 300 450 600 150 350 500 150 250 350 450 650 50 100 150 200 400 600 475 200 300 400 Note Cake menu is under convection cooking with 160 warm up function you should preheat first using the auto menu operation when the oven reaches the temperature it will stop working and sound to remind you to put the cake in then press to start cooking 4 P...

Page 17: ...ork with Defrost Auto menu and Multi stage cooking 500 750 1000 1200 In waiting state turn anti clockwise to choose cooking time And then press key to cook with 100 power level 11 Defrost By Time 2 Turn to select the cooking time The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes 1 Press twice dEF2 will be displayed 3 Press to start defrosting 10 Defrost By Weight 1 Press once dEF1 will be displayed 2 Turn to...

Page 18: ...d 2 must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during the cooking process 3 The buzzer sounds once with each press of any of the buttons If you do not hear the buzzer then the button has not been pressed hard enough 14 Child Lock Function Lock Press for 3 seconds after a long deep the lock is on the current time will be displayed or if the time is not set The symbol for the child lo...

Page 19: ...s very important With microwave cooking the heat is in the food not in the oven Many foods build up enough internal heat to allow the cooking process to continue even after the food is removed from the oven Standing time for joints of meat large vegetables and cakes is to allow the inside to cook completely without overcooking the outside Q Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the microwave...

Page 20: ...d easily become hot or are weak against heat NO Metal ware iron skewers wire nets etc Since the micro waves cannot pass through these items they cannot be used for microwave cooking Metal skewers and aluminium foil may be used partially for some types of cooking but they must not touch the walls of the oven NO Plastic films Plastic films that can resist temperature of 120C or higher can be used if...

Page 21: ... Any dishes trays etc which are made of metal or have metal trims must not be used in the microwave oven Metal skewers should be covered with food and make sure they don t touch the sides of the oven interior when rotating If arcing occurs again remove skewers until food is cooked Remove any other metal cookware Input Power Output Power Grill Power Convection Powwer Microwave Frequency Outside Dim...