Ariston MD554IX A Microwave Oven

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! Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Diagram: An illustration of the Ariston microwave oven with numbered parts.

• 1. Control panel
• 2. Identification plate (do not remove)
• 3. Door
• 4. Upper heating element/grill
• 5. Light
• 6. Turntable

CONTROL PANEL

Diagram: An illustration of the control panel with numbered buttons and displays.

• 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

• 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.
• TURNTABLE SUPPORT: Only use the support for the glass turntable. Do not rest other accessories on the support.
• 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.
• HANDLE FOR THE CRISP PLATE: Useful for removing the hot Crisp plate from the oven.
• 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 surfaces.
• 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.

There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, ensure they are suitable for microwave use and resistant to oven temperatures. Metallic containers for food or drink should never be used during microwave cooking.

Always ensure that foods and accessories do not come into contact with the inside walls of the oven. Always ensure that the turntable is able to turn freely before starting the oven. Take care not to unseat the turntable whilst inserting or removing other accessories.

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.

Recommended accessories: Crisp plate, handle for the Crisp plate

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

SETTING THE TIME

You will need to set the time when you switch on the oven for the first time.

Diagram: Clock display showing flashing hours.

The two digits for the hour will start flashing: Turn the adjustment knob to set the hour and then press OK to confirm.

Diagram: Clock display showing flashing minutes.

The two digits for the minutes will start flashing. Turn the adjustment knob to set the minutes and press OK to confirm.

Please note: To change the time at a later point, press and hold the [power symbol] 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 the [power symbol] to switch the oven on. Turn the knob to view the main functions available on the left-hand display. Select one and press OK.

Diagram: Microwave power setting display.

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

Diagram: Temperature and power setting display.

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

2. 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.

MICROWAVE LEVEL

Diagram: Microwave power level display.

When the [W symbol] icon flashes on the display, turn the knob to adjust the setting and then press OK 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 [power symbol] to access the settings menu, then turning the knob to change the setting.

COOKING TIME

Diagram: Cooking time display.

When the [clock symbol] icon flashes on the display, use the knob to set the cooking time you require and then press OK to confirm.

You do not have to set the cooking time if you want to manage cooking manually: Press [start symbol] to confirm and start the function.

Note: During cooking, you can adjust the cooking time by turning the knob; each time you press [start symbol], the cooking time increases by 30 seconds.

AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS/DYNAMIC DEFROST

Once you have chosen one of the automatic functions, you will need to select a category for the food you are cooking.

Diagram: Category selection display.

When the [category symbol] icon flashes, turn the knob to select the category you require and then press OK to confirm.

WEIGHT

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.

Diagram: Weight setting display.

When the default setting appears on the display and the [weight symbol] icon flashes, turn the knob to set the weight and then press OK to confirm.

3. ACTIVATE THE FUNCTION

Once you have applied the settings you require, press [play symbol] to activate the function.

Every time the [play symbol] button is pressed again, the cooking time will be increased by a further 30 seconds.

Please note: You can press [play symbol] at any time to pause the function that is currently active.

JET START

When the oven is switched off, it is possible to press [play symbol] to activate cooking with the microwave function set at full power (1000 W) for 30 seconds.

SAFETY LOCK

This function is automatically activated to prevent the oven from being switched on accidentally.

Diagram: Door icon.

Open and close the door, then press [play symbol] to start the function.

4. 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 [play symbol].

AUTOMATIC PAUSE (STIR OR TURN THE FOOD)

Certain functions will pause to allow you to turn or stir the food.

Diagram: Turn food prompt.

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 [play symbol] to continue 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.

5. COOKING END TIME

An audible signal will sound and the display will indicate that cooking is complete.

Diagram: "End" display.

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

KEY LOCK

To lock the keypad, press and hold the [lock symbol] for at least 5 seconds.

Diagram: Keypad lock display.

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 the [power symbol].

COOKING TABLE

* Turn the food halfway through cooking

** Preheat the Crisp plate for 3-5 minutes

Diagram: Table showing functions (Crisp, Grill, Grill + Microwaves) and corresponding accessories (Heatproof plate/container, Wire rack, Crisp plate).

CLEANING

Make sure that the oven has cooled down before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Do not use steam cleaners.

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.

Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers or abrasive/corrosive cleaning agents, as these could damage the surfaces of the appliance.

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

PRODUCT FICHE

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

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 your product's identification plate.

Diagram: Image of the Ariston microwave oven with identification plate details.