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This document provides comprehensive user instructions for the Hoover HMC440C3H-80 Microwave Oven, covering its operation, safety precautions, installation, and maintenance.
The Hoover HMC440C3H-80 is a versatile microwave oven designed for various cooking tasks, offering microwave, grill, convection, and combination cooking modes, as well as automatic cooking programs and defrost functions. The appliance features modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters, ensuring optimal results for different food types.
Microwave Cooking: This primary function is used for cooking and reheating vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish, and meat. Users can set the desired microwave power level (ranging from 100W to 900W) and cooking time. The oven provides specific power level recommendations for various foods, such as boiling water and reheating (900W), cooking mushrooms and shellfish (700W), cooking rice and soup (450W), defrosting (300W), and melting chocolate or softening ice cream (100W).
Grill Cooking: The grill function is ideal for preparing thin pieces of meat and fish, providing a browned crust. The default grill power is set to the third level, with options to select levels 1, 2, or 3. Users can adjust the cooking time, with a maximum duration of 90 minutes.
Convection Cooking (Hot Air): This mode allows for cooking meals in a similar way to a conventional oven, without activating the microwave. It is recommended to preheat the oven before placing food inside. The default temperature is 180 degrees Celsius, and users can select temperatures between 50 and 230 degrees Celsius. The maximum cooking time for convection is 5 hours.
Grill Fan Cooking: This function combines grilling with a fan to roast meals evenly and provide a brown crust. The default temperature is 180 degrees Celsius, with a selectable range from 100 to 230 degrees Celsius. The maximum cooking time is 5 hours.
Convection + Bottom Heat Cooking: This mode is suitable for roasting large pieces of meat, pizza, and similar items, utilizing both hot air and bottom heating elements. The default temperature is 180 degrees Celsius, with a selectable range from 100 to 230 degrees Celsius. The maximum cooking time is 5 hours.
Double Grill Cooking: Designed for roasting big pieces of meat and pizza, this function uses two grill elements. The default grill power is the third level, with a maximum cooking time of 90 minutes.
Combination Cooking Modes: The oven offers several combination modes to enhance cooking versatility:
Auto Cook Programs: The oven includes 15 automatic cooking programs (P01-P13 for cooking, d01-d02 for defrosting). Users only need to select the program and set the weight, as the power, time, and temperature are pre-set. Some programs (marked with *) include a preheating phase, during which the cooking time pauses and a preheating symbol blinks. Other programs (marked with **) only use the microwave function.
Defrost Function: Two automatic defrost programs (d01 for meat, poultry, and fish; d02 for bread, cake, and fruit) are available. If a beep sounds during defrosting, users are instructed to turn the food and press the start/pause button to continue the program.
Preheating Function: This function can be activated for Convection, Grill fan, Bottom-convection, MW-convection, MW-Grill fan, and Microwave-Bottom-convection modes. The preheating icon appears on the display. Once the set temperature is reached, an alarm sounds, and the reheat icon flashes. The microwave function is switched off during preheating.
Clock Setting: The oven allows users to set the current time (between 00:00 and 23:59). The clock can also be hidden from the display if desired.
Lock-out Function for Children: A child lock feature prevents unintended operation. It can be activated and deactivated by pressing specific buttons simultaneously.
Control Oven Lamp and Turntable Tray: During microwave, grill, and combination cooking, users can switch the oven lamp and turntable tray working conditions (rotating/not rotating, lamp on/off) by pressing specific buttons.
Control Panel: The oven is operated via a control panel featuring a function knob, power/weight button, quickly preheating button, on/off button, temperature/automenu button, clock button, start/pause button, and a selection knob. The display shows cooking parameters, time, and indicators for selected functions.
Utensil Compatibility: The manual provides a detailed guide on suitable and unsuitable utensils for microwave oven use. Microwave-safe items include browning dishes (with specific clearance), dinnerware, glass jars (lids removed), heat-resistant oven glassware (no metallic trim), oven cooking bags (slits for steam), paper plates/cups (short-term use), paper towels (for reheating and fat absorption), parchment paper, microwave-safe plastic containers (vented if tightly closed), plastic wrap (to retain moisture, not touching food), microwave-safe thermometers, and wax paper. Materials to be avoided include aluminum trays, food cartons with metal handles, metal or metal-trimmed utensils, metal twist ties, paper bags, plastic foam, and wood, as these can cause arcing, fire, or contamination.
Cooking Time Adjustment: The selection knob allows for precise adjustment of cooking times, with step quantities varying based on the duration: 1 second for 0-1 minute, 10 seconds for 1-5 minutes, 30 seconds for 5-15 minutes, 1 minute for 15-60 minutes, and 5 minutes for over 60 minutes.
Display Specifications:
Cleaning: Regular cleaning is essential for maintaining the oven's performance and lifespan.
Grounding Installation: The appliance must be properly grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. Users are advised to consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if grounding instructions are unclear. If an extension cord is necessary, it must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord with an electrical rating at least as great as the appliance's rating, and arranged to prevent tripping hazards.
Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting guide for common issues:
Customer Assistance Service: In case of operating anomalies, users should switch off the appliance and contact the Assistance Service. It is important to provide the product code and serial number (a 16-character code starting with '3') to help technicians and avoid unnecessary callout charges.
WEEE Directive Compliance: The product should not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it must be sent to designated WEEE collecting points for separate collection and treatment, in accordance with the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive.
General| Appliance placement | Countertop |
|---|---|
| Interior capacity | 44 L |
| Microwave power | 900 W |
| Control type | Electronic |
| Turntable | Yes |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display type | LED |
| Timer | Yes |
| Number of power levels | 5 |
| Door hinge | Left |
| Grill power | 1000 W |
| Convection power | 2200 W |
| Turntable Diameter | 360 mm |
| Child Lock | Yes |
| Auto Cook Menu | Yes |
| Defrost Function | Yes |
| Turntable size | 36 cm |
| Product colour | Stainless steel |
| Door Opening | Side |
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