This document is a user manual for the Mistral MMW25SS 25 Litre Convection Microwave Oven. It provides essential information on safety, features, operation, and maintenance of the appliance.
Function Description
The Mistral MMW25SS is a versatile kitchen appliance designed for cooking, reheating, and defrosting food using microwave, convection, and combination cooking methods. It offers a 25-litre capacity and includes a 3-year replacement warranty.
Microwave Cooking: This function allows for quick cooking and reheating of food using microwave energy. The power level can be adjusted from 10% to 100% (High).
Convection Cooking: This method circulates hot air throughout the oven cavity, enabling browning and crisping of foods. It can be programmed for various temperatures ranging from 95°C to 230°C for up to 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Combination Cooking: This feature combines both convection heat and microwave energy for automatic cooking programs, offering four pre-programmed settings (COMB1-COMB4) with different convection temperatures (150°C to 230°C).
Auto-Menu Settings: The oven includes several pre-programmed functions for common food items such as Baked Potatoes, Beverage, Popcorn, Reheat, Reheat Pizza, Meat Skewers, Cake, and Speed Defrost. These settings automatically determine the power level and cooking time.
Speed Defrost: This function is specifically designed for defrosting frozen food.
Minute Timer: A separate timer function allows for setting a countdown without initiating a cooking program.
Childproof Lock: This safety feature prevents unsupervised operation by children by disabling all buttons when activated.
Important Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 25 Litres
- Cooking Methods: Microwave, Convection, Combination
- Convection Temperature Range: 95°C to 230°C
- Maximum Cooking Time (Convection/Combination): 9 hours, 30 minutes
- Maximum Cooking Time (Microwave): 95 minutes
- Maximum Defrosting Time: 45 minutes
- Power Levels (Microwave): Adjustable from 0% (P-0) to 100% (P-HI) in 10% increments.
- Warranty: 3-year replacement warranty.
- Electrical Requirements: Must be connected to a properly installed and grounded wall receptacle as specified on the ratings label.
- Dimensions (Clearance): Allow 20cm space above, 10cm at the back, and 5cm at both sides for proper air flow.
Usage Features
Control Panel:
- Display: Shows cooking time, power, indicators, and current time.
- CONVECTION button: Used to program convection temperature.
- COMBINATION button: Used to set combination cooking programs.
- MICRO POWER button: Used to select microwave power level.
- ADJUST button: Used to select food amount or enter cooking time.
- QUICK START/START button: Initiates cooking programs or quick start cooking.
- STOP/RESET button: Stops cooking programs or clears previous settings.
- TIMER/CLOCK button: Sets the timer or clock.
- Menu Function Adjusting (Dial): Rotates to set cooking time or select auto-menu options.
Basic Operations:
- Setting the Clock: A 12-hour clock can be set. The display shows "Enter Clock Time" when first plugged in or after a power interruption.
- Microwave Cooking: Set power level using the MICRO POWER button and cooking time using the Menu Function Adjusting dial.
- Convection Cooking: Select temperature using the CONVECTION button and cooking time using the Menu Function Adjusting dial. Food should be placed on the supplied baking plate, not directly on the glass tray.
- Preheat and Cook with Convection: Allows preheating to a desired temperature followed by convection cooking. The oven beeps and "PH" flickers when preheating is complete.
- Stage Cooking: Programs up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, including Speed Defrost, microwave, and convection cooking.
- Auto-Menu Functions: Select the desired CODE and amount using the ADJUST button, then press START.
- Baked Potato (CODE 1): For 150-210g potatoes.
- Beverage (CODE 2): For 250-300ml beverages.
- Popcorn (CODE 3): For specially packed microwave popcorn.
- Reheat (CODE 4): For one standard dinner plate of food.
- Reheat Pizza (CODE 5): For one slice of pizza (120g). For crisp results, convection cooking is recommended.
- Meat Skewers (CODE 6): Uses convection cooking. Requires rearranging food halfway through cooking.
- Cake (CODE 7): Uses convection cooking. Place cake mixture in a greased tin on the baking plate.
- Speed Defrost (CODE 8): Defrosts frozen food. Approximately 5 minutes per 450g. Stop periodically to separate defrosted portions.
- Quick Start: Press the QUICK START button multiple times to set cooking time (up to 10 minutes) at 100% power. The oven starts automatically after two seconds.
- Stopping the Oven: Press STOP/RESET or open the door.
Utensils Guide:
- Microwave-Safe: Heat-resistant glass, heat-resistant ceramics, microwave-safe plastic dishes, and kitchen paper are suitable. Aluminium foil can be used for combination/convection but not microwave.
- Convection-Safe: Heat-resistant glass, heat-resistant ceramics, metal trays, metal racks, and aluminium foil are suitable.
- Not Recommended: Non heat-resistant glass, non heat-resistant ceramics, and metal utensils (for microwave cooking). Recycled paper products may contain metal fragments.
- Shape: Round/oval dishes are recommended over square/oblong ones to prevent overcooking in corners.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning:
- General Cleaning: Turn off and unplug the oven before cleaning. Wipe oven walls, door seal, adjacent parts, outside surfaces, and window with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
- Control Panel: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the oven door open to prevent accidental activation.
- Steam: Wipe away any steam accumulation inside or around the door.
- Glass Tray: Remove and wash in warm soapy water or a dishwasher.
- Roller Ring and Oven Floor: Clean regularly with mild detergent. The roller ring can be washed in soapy water or a dishwasher. Ensure proper replacement after cleaning.
- Odour Removal/Stubborn Stains: Combine a cup of water with lemon juice and skin in a microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes, then wipe thoroughly and dry.
- Oven Light Replacement: Consult a dealer for replacement.
Important Safeguards:
- Electrical Safety: Do not immerse the appliance in water. Do not operate with a damaged cord, plug, or if the appliance malfunctions.
- Door Safety: Do not operate with the door open or if the door or door seals are damaged. Do not interfere with safety interlocks.
- Food Safety: Do not heat liquids in sealed containers. Pierce foods with heavy skins. Stir or shake contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars.
- Utensil Test: Test new utensils by microwaving a cup of water in them for 90 seconds. If the water warms and the utensil stays cool, it is safe.
- Installation: Place on a flat, stable surface. Avoid areas with heat, moisture, high humidity, or combustible materials. Ensure all packing materials are removed.
- Radio Interference: If interference occurs, clean the door/sealing surface, reorient the antenna, relocate the oven, or plug into a different circuit.
- Service: Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the appliance. Contact a qualified technician for any issues.
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