Hisense H23MOBSD1HG Microwave Oven

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Hisense product. This comprehensive instruction manual is provided to help you familiarize yourself with your new appliance and ensure its proper use. Please read these instructions carefully before operating the microwave oven for the first time. Ensure the appliance was supplied undamaged. If any transport damage is identified, contact your sales representative or the regional warehouse.

This appliance is designed for household use for heating food and beverages using electromagnetic energy, intended for indoor use only.

Instructions for Use

These instructions are intended for the user and describe the cooker and its operation. Some descriptions may apply to different appliance types and might not be relevant to your specific model. Hisense reserves the right to make changes and corrections to the instructions.

Important Safety Instructions

General Precautions:

• Never touch the surfaces of heating or cooking appliances as they become hot during operation. Keep children at a safe distance to prevent burns.
• Microwave energy & High voltage! Do not remove the cover.
• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Take care to avoid touching heating elements.
• Children less than 8 years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
• When operated in combination mode (e.g., with grill), children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to generated temperatures.
• If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until repaired by a competent person.
• Servicing operations involving the removal of covers protecting against microwave energy should only be performed by a competent person.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers as they are liable to explode.
• Do not remove the oven's feet. Do not block air vents.
• Only use utensils suitable for microwave ovens.

Precautions during Operation:

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven for potential ignition. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed to stifle flames.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; handle containers with care.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken, and the temperature checked before consumption to avoid burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens as they may explode, even after heating.
• When cleaning surfaces (door, door seal, cavity), use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
• The oven should be cleaned regularly, and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain a clean condition can lead to surface deterioration, adversely affect the appliance's life, and create a hazardous situation.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid a hazard.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop.
• Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or remote control system.
• Never replace the light bulb inside the oven; it must always be replaced by Hisense service.
• Do not clean the appliance with steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, sharp objects, abrasive cleaning agents, abrasive sponges, or stain removers.

Safety Instructions for General Use

1. Always ensure the glass tray, roller arms, coupling, and roller track are in place when operating the oven.
2. Do not use the oven for purposes other than food preparation, such as drying clothes, paper, or other nonfood items, or for sterilizing.
3. Do not operate the oven when empty, as this could damage it.
4. Do not use the oven cavity for storage of items like papers or cookbooks.
5. Do not cook food surrounded by a membrane (e.g., egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers) without first piercing it several times with a fork.
6. Do not insert any object into the openings on the outer case.
7. Do not remove parts such as feet, coupling, or screws from the oven.
8. Do not cook food directly on the glass tray; place food in or on a proper cooking utensil before placing it in the oven.

Important – Cookware Not to Use in Your Microwave Oven

• Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
• Do not use anything with metal trim.
• Do not use paper-covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
• Do not use melamine dishes, as they contain materials that absorb microwave energy, potentially causing them to crack or char and slowing cooking speed.
• Do not use Centura Tableware, as its glaze is not suitable for microwave use. Corelle Livingware closed handle cups should also not be used.
• Do not cook in containers with restricted openings (e.g., pop bottles, sealed oil bottles) as they may explode when heated.
• Do not use conventional meat or candy thermometers; use thermometers specifically designed for microwave cooking.
• Microwave utensils should be used only in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not attempt to deep-fry foods in this oven.
• Remember that a microwave oven heats the liquid inside a container, not the container itself. Even if the container feels cool, the contents may be very hot and release steam.
• Always test the temperature of cooked food, especially for babies. Allow food to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute heat evenly before consuming.
• Food containing fat and water mixtures (e.g., stock) should stand for 30-60 seconds after turning off the oven to settle and prevent bubbling when disturbed.
• Certain foods (e.g., Christmas puddings, jam, mincemeat) heat up very quickly. When heating foods with high fat or sugar content, do not use plastic containers.
• Cooking utensils may become hot due to heat transfer from the food. Use potholders if plastic wrap covers the top and handles of the utensil.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

• Do not overcook food. Monitor the oven carefully if using paper, plastic, or other combustible materials.
• Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing them in the oven.
• If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the door closed, turn the oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Operation of Control Panel

The control panel features several buttons and indicators:

• DISPLAY: Shows the clock, cooking time, and current settings.
• DEFROST: Use this button to defrost food by time or weight.
• MICROW.: Use this button to select the microwave power level.
• CLOCK: Hold this button for 3 seconds to set the 24-hour clock.
• Grill: Use this button to select the grill power level.
• ICONS: Use these buttons to set time and food weight, and to choose automatic menu programs.
• STOP/CANCEL: Use this button to stop or cancel a setting. Hold for 3 seconds to activate the child lock.
• START/+30 SEC: Use this button for quick start cooking (30 seconds), to increase cooking time by 30-second increments, or to confirm cooking settings.

Oven Components:

1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Roller Ring
4. Glass Tray
5. Control Panel
6. Wave guide (Note: Do not remove the mica plate covering the wave guide.)

Grill Rack: The grill rack is used only for grill or combination functions and should be placed on the glass tray.

Microwave Function

The oven offers ten microwave power levels, ranging from 100P (100%) down to 10P (10%). Use the control knob to adjust the cooking time, with a range from 0:10 to 60:00. Press the "START/+30s" button to begin cooking. A buzzing sound indicates the end of the operation.

CAUTION:

• The maximum cooking time that can be set is 60 minutes.
• Never operate the oven empty.
• At maximum microwave power, the oven may automatically lower the power after a certain cooking time to prolong its service life.
• To turn food during operation, press the START/+30s button once; the preset cooking procedure will continue.
• To remove food before the preset time, press STOP/CANCEL once to clear the procedure and avoid unintended operation.

Defrost/Clock Defrost

There are two defrost modes: dEF1 (by weight) and dEF2 (by time). Select the desired mode by pressing the defrost button; the display will show "dEF1" or "dEF2". Use the control knob to set the food weight (100g to 1500g for dEF1) or defrost time (up to 60:00 for dEF2). Press START/+30s to begin. A buzzing sound signals completion. For dEF1, a beeping sound will prompt you to turn the food over during defrosting.

Defrosting Advice:

• dEF1: For defrosting by weight (100g to 1500g).
• dEF2: For defrosting by time (maximum 60:00).

CAUTION:

• Turn food during operation for uniform defrosting effect.
• Defrosting generally requires longer time than cooking.
• If food can be cut with a knife, the defrosting process can be considered complete.
• Microwave energy penetrates approximately 4cm into most food.
• Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible; do not refreeze it.

Clock (24-hour Clock)

In standby mode, press and hold the "DEFROST/CLOCK" button for more than 3 seconds to enter the clock setting interface. The hours will blink; set the hour using the knob. Press "START/+30s" briefly to switch to setting the minutes. Set the minutes using the knob, then press "START/+30s" again to exit the setting mode.

Auto Cooking

This oven features eight automatic cooking menus (A.1-A.8) for Potato, Pasta, Pizza, Popcorn, Vegetable, Beverage, Meat, and Fish. Press the "Menu" button repeatedly to select the desired menu, then use the knob to set the food weight or quantity. Press "START/+30s" to begin cooking. A buzzing sound indicates completion.

CAUTION:

• Food temperature before cooking should ideally be 20-25°C. Higher or lower temperatures may require adjustments to cooking time.
• The temperature, weight, and shape of food significantly influence cooking results. Adjust cooking time as needed if factors deviate from menu recommendations.

Grill Function

There are three grill modes: G. (Grill only), C-1 (Combination 1: Grill and Microwave 70%/30%), and C-2 (Combination 2: Grill and Microwave 45%/55%). Press the "Grill" button to cycle through modes, then use the knob to set the cooking time (maximum 60:00). Press "START/+30s" to start. A beeping sound will prompt you to turn the food during grilling, and a buzzing sound indicates completion.

• Mode G: The heat element is energized. Suitable for browning thin meats, pork, sausage, or chicken wings for a good color.
• Mode C-1: Combination of grill (70%) and microwave (30%) cooking.
• Mode C-2: Combination of grill (45%) and microwave (55%) cooking.

CAUTION:

In grill mode, all oven parts, including the rack and cooking containers, can become very hot. Use caution and heavy potholders or oven mitts to prevent burns when removing items.

Reheat/ECO Reheat

The Reheat function is designed to heat food based on its weight. Turn the knob to select the appropriate food weight (options: 200g, 400g, 600g, 800g, 1000g). Press "START/+30s" to begin. A buzzing sound indicates completion.

ECO Function

In standby mode, press and hold the "Reheat" button for 3 seconds to activate ECO mode, which turns off the display. Pressing any button will turn off the ECO function.

STOP Button

While setting cooking parameters, pressing "STOP" cancels the settings and returns to standby. While the microwave is operating, pressing "STOP" pauses the operation. In standby mode, pressing "STOP" cancels the current function and returns to standby.

START/+30s Button

After setting cooking time or food weight, press "START/+30s" to start the microwave immediately. While operating, pressing it again increases the time by 30 seconds (this feature is not available for menu or weight defrost modes). In pause state, it resumes cooking.

EXPRESS Function

In standby mode, after placing food in the oven and closing the door, press "START/+30s" for a quick start. The default working time is 30 seconds. During operation, each press adds 30 seconds. A buzzing sound indicates completion.

Child Lock Function

This feature locks the control panel to prevent unsupervised use. To set lock: In standby mode, press and hold "STOP" for more than 3 seconds. All buttons become inoperable. To cancel lock: While the child lock is active, press and hold "STOP" for more than 3 seconds.

Utensils Guideline

It is strongly recommended to use containers suitable and safe for microwave cooking. Generally, heat-resistant ceramic, glass, or plastic containers are appropriate. Never use metal containers for microwave or combination cooking, as they can cause sparks. Refer to the table below for guidance.

Cooking Tips

The following factors may affect cooking results:

• Food arrangement: Place thicker areas towards the outside of the dish, thinner parts towards the center, and spread evenly. Avoid overlapping if possible.
• Cooking time length: Start with a short time setting, evaluate after it times out, and extend as needed. Overcooking can result in smoke and burns.
• Cooking food evenly: Foods like chicken, hamburger, or steak should be turned once during cooking. Stir food from outside to center once or twice during cooking, depending on the food type.
• Allow standing time: After cooking, let the food stand in the oven for an adequate time to complete its cooking cycle and cool down gradually.
• Whether the food is done: Check for steam coming from all parts of the food, easily movable poultry joints, no blood in pork or poultry, and opaque, easily sliced fish.
• Browning dish: When using a browning dish or self-heating container, always place a heat-resistant insulator (e.g., a porcelain plate) underneath to prevent damage to the turntable and rotating ring.
• Microwave safe plastic wrap: When cooking food with high fat content, do not let the plastic wrap contact the food, as it may melt. Some microwave-safe plastic cookware may not be suitable for foods with high fat and sugar content; do not exceed the preheating time specified in the dish's instruction manual.

Maintenance

Servicing

Before calling for service, please check the following:

1. Place one cup of water (approx. 150ml) in a glass measure in the oven and close the door securely. The oven lamp should go off if the door is closed properly. Let the oven work for 1 minute.
2. Does the oven lamp light?
3. Does the cooling fan work? (Check by placing your hand over the rear ventilation openings.)
4. Does the turntable rotate? (The turntable can rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise; this is normal.)
5. Is the water inside the oven hot? If the answer to any of these questions is "NO", please check your wall socket and the fuse in your meter box. If both the wall socket and fuse are functioning properly, contact your nearest approved service center.

Servicing Safeguards

Caution: MICROWAVE RADIATION

1. The high voltage capacitor remains charged after disconnection. Short the negative terminal of the H.V. capacitor to the oven chassis (using a screwdriver) to discharge it before touching.
2. During servicing, the following parts are liable to be removed, giving access to potentials above 250V to earth: Magnetron, High voltage transformer, High voltage capacitor, High voltage diode, High voltage fuse.
3. The following conditions may cause undue microwave exposure during servicing: Improper fitting of the magnetron; improper matching of door interlock, door hinge, and door; improper fitting of switch support; damaged door, door seal, or enclosure.

Specifications

• Power consumption: 220-240V ~50Hz, 1280W
• Output power: 800W
• Operating Frequency: 2450MHz
• Outside Dimensions: 480 x 295 x 352 mm
• Oven Capacity: 23 litres
• Uncrated Weight: Approx. 12.2kg
• Noise level: Lc ≤ 61 dB (A)

WEEE Directive

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This guideline provides a framework for European-wide return and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Mounting Dimensions

The diagram shows recommended clearances for installation. Ensure at least 30 cm of vertical clearance, 20 cm of clearance on the sides, and 20 cm clearance at the back. The oven should be placed on a surface at least 85 cm from the floor.

Radio Interference

Microwave ovens may cause interference to radios, TVs, or similar equipment. If interference occurs, it may be eliminated or reduced by the following procedures:

• a) Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven.
• b) Place the radio, TV, etc., as far away from your microwave oven as possible.
• c) Use a properly installed antenna for your radio, TV, etc., to get a strong signal reception.

Documents / Resources

Hisense H23MOBSD1HG Microwave Oven [pdf] Instruction Manual. Related model numbers include: XB2612C, 2612CG, H23MOBSD1HG, H23MOBSD1HG Microwave Oven, Microwave Oven.