Medion MD 12434 Microwave Oven

Safety Instructions

Children should only use this appliance without adult supervision if they have been given sufficient instructions to use the appliance safely and are aware of the dangers of misuse. If you use the appliance in combi or grill mode, children may only use the appliance under the supervision of adults because of the high temperatures.

Do not remove any of the microwave's internal panels or the inner coating of the viewing window as this could lead to microwave radiation leakage. Never leave the appliance unattended during operation.

Never heat up food in closed containers as these could easily explode. Therefore always remove the seal on bottles and closable containers such as baby's bottles.

With foods that have a firm skin, e.g. sausages or tomatoes, make small slits in the skin so that they do not burst during cooking.

Do not try to heat up eggs in their shells or pre-boiled eggs unless in specially designed microwave-suitable containers.

Avoid damaging the appliance or the power cable. Always check the cable and the appliance before each use. If you detect any damage do not use the appliance under any circumstances. Immediately remove the mains plug from the socket.

Metal in the cooking space can lead to sparks! These can damage the appliance or the viewing window! Therefore use the supplied grill only in grill mode.

• Dishes with metal parts (handles, decoration or bottoms) or with gold or silver décor can also lead to sparks during microwave operation.
• Crystal or lead crystal can shatter, coloured glass may become discoloured.
• Any materials which are not heat-proof can lose shape or even burn.

Note: To test whether a dish is suitable for use in the microwave, put some water in the container and place it in the microwave. Press the [start] button twice. The device now operates in microwave mode for 1 minute. If you ascertain that the container is hotter than the food, then it is not suitable for the microwave. Microwave-suitable dishes are only warmed by the heat of the food.

Setting up and electrical connection

• Connect the microwave only with an appropriate 230V~50Hz safety plug which has at least a 16 Amp fuse. Do not use an extension cable.
• Ensure that the power cable is undamaged and does not run underneath the appliance or over any hot surfaces.
• The microwave should be set up on a level, stable surface, which is able to carry the weight of the appliance as well as the food which is to be prepared within it. Only set up the microwave in a safe, dry environment.
• The appliance is freestanding. It is not designed to be integrated in kitchen units.

Microwave Oven Components

The microwave oven consists of the following parts:

• Viewing window
• Rotary plate
• Quartz grill
• Magnetron cover (DO NOT REMOVE!)
• Lighting
• Mains cable
• Operating field
• Door lock
• Drive axis
• Roller wheel
• Grill stand

Operating the Microwave

Child Lock: Press and hold the [lock] button for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate the child lock. A beep and a lock symbol will appear on the display when activated. The microwave's buttons and control knob will have no function.

Cooking with microwaves: To cook with microwave energy alone, proceed as follows:

Press the [power] button once or repeatedly to select the power level as shown in the following table:

Interrupting the programme:

• Open the door or press the [stop] button to interrupt the programme. The remaining cooking time is still shown on the display.
• Close the door again and press the [start] button to resume the cooking process.
• Press the [stop] button twice in order to stop the programme completely.

Quick start: If you press the [start] button without previously setting the power level, the cooking programme will start at the maximum level (800 watt) in microwave mode.

To increase the cooking time press the [time] button quickly repeatedly. The longest cooking time is 12 minutes.

• From 30 seconds to 2:30 minutes in 30 seconds steps
• From 2:30 minutes in 1 minutes steps

The cooking programme begins automatically shortly after the button is pressed for the last time.

Grill operation:

In grill mode you can use the grill stand supplied for suitable foods. The longest cooking period is 95 minutes.

Press the [grill] button once to select grill operation. Then turn the control dial clockwise to set the desired cooking time. Press the [start] button to start the grill process.

Automatic cooking:

In automatic cooking it is not necessary to enter the cooking time or power level. The microwave automatically works out the values depending on the food being cooked and its weight.

• Turn the control dial clockwise step by step. The programme number appears in the display (e.g. "A-1" for automatic programme 1). In this way select an automatic programme between 1 and 9.
• Press the [weight/portion] button once or several times to select the desired weight or number of portions. The quantities can be set in line with the following table:

Press the [start] button to start cooking.

Programme A-1: Soup

Place the soup that you wish to heat up on the rotating plate in the cooking compartment. Make sure that the containers do not touch, if you are putting several containers into the microwave. Choose setting 1, 2 or 3 according to the quantity of soup. A unit of quantity corresponds to 200 ml. Start the cooking programme for soups. If the drink is not hot enough, continue heating using microwaves (as described on page 20).

Programme A-2: Reheat (Microwave)

Place the plate with the food that you want to warm up or reheat on the rotating plate and start the cooking programme. If the food does not get hot enough, continue heating using microwaves (as described on page 20).

Programme A-5: Noodles (Microwave)

When cooking noodles use a high container otherwise there is a risk of overcooking. Use as much water as for conventional cooking. Add the spaghetti and start the cooking programme for spaghetti. Leave the noodles to rest for around 3 minutes. If the spaghetti is still too hard after cooking, continue cooking using microwaves (as described on page 20).

Programme A-8: Meat (Microwave + grill)

This programme runs in several cooking levels using the microwave and grill. Depending on the weight set the programme runs for between around 9 and 27 minutes.

Place the meat on a plate that is suitable for microwave and grill mode cooking. Season the meat and start the cooking programme for roast. The meat will have to be turned over because the top side could dry out otherwise. The programme will be interrupted automatically after about 2/3 of the time set and a signal tone will sound for this purpose. Turn the meat over and press the [start] button to continue the programme. If the chicken is not thoroughly cooked or brown enough, continue cooking using microwaves or the grill function (as described on page 20).

Using several programmes:

The device can carry out several cooking programmes successively. Up to 2 sequences that run automatically are possible. '15' will be displayed for the first cooking programme or '25' for the second cooking programme will be shown in the display during the cooking process. Set the cooking programmes as described but do not press the [start] button until the last cooking programmes has been set.

Example: You wish to prepare a dish with the microwave programme and then start the grilling programme.

• Set the microwave programme as described on page 20 without subsequently pressing the [start] button.
• Set the grill programme as described on page 22.
• Press the [start] button to start cooking.

The Timer can also be started while the device is operating. Just proceed as described above. The cooking programme running will not be affected by this.

Recipes

Grilled chicken wings with honey

Ingredients: Chicken wings 500g, 8 units; honey, 5g; salt, 3g; black pepper powder, 3g; ginger juice, 5g; sauce, 5g; silver paper, 1 piece.

Method:

1. Put salt, pepper powder, ginger juice and sauce all in an utensil, stir evenly.
2. Put chicken wings in the above utensil, marinate with the seasoning stirred-well for about 1 hour.
3. Spread silver paper on food tray, and place the seasoned chicken wings on it.
4. Place the food tray onto the glass tray, start combination 1 for 25min, then overturn, pure grilling for 5mins.
5. Take out the chicken wings and daub with honey half way, then replace in and roast again for better taste.

Apple porkchop

Ingredients: Two filets of pork tenderloin (about 300g); onion, 1/4 unit; apple, 1/4 unit; garlic clove, 1/2; chili sauce, 5g; ketchup, 5g; red wine, 10g; pepper powder, 2g; silver paper, 1 piece.

Method:

1. Peel off apple, remove the pedicel and seed, put in juicer with other seasonings, mill evenly to make seasoning juice.
2. Immerse the pork filets in seasoning juice and stay for above 40 minutes.
3. Remove the scraps on filets, and put the filets on food tray spreaded with silver paper.
4. Place food tray onto the glass tray, start combination 1 for 20mins.
5. Place the roasted filets in a plate, dripping with ketchup for serving.

Pizza

Ingredients: Pizza flour, 250g; water, 125ml; yeast, 1/2 packet; sugar, 1 tsp; salt, 5g; olive oil, 10g; ham, 30g; green pepper, 1 unit; onion, 1 unit; pizza cheese, 100g; black olive, 20g.

Method:

1. Add water in pizza flour to mix into smooth paste, then wrap with keep-fresh film, staying for about 30 minutes.
2. Cut the onion, green pepper and ham into small parts suitable.
3. Fry the garlic and onion powder in pan, then add in tomato sauce, pimiento sauce, and spaghetti sauce in succession, heat to paste; add in spice, white sugar, salt, and pepper powder, adjust the thickness with olive oil.
4. Roll the paste into flat-round shape, then place on oil collector daubed oil, press the flat dough as you like, daub the prepared sauce of above 3 step, then spread the onion, green pepper and ham of step 2 on, at last, spill pizza cheese and black olive on it.
5. Place the pizza onto the grill rack and then start combination 1 for about 15 minutes.

Grilled Potato Cake

Ingredients: Smashed potato, 400g; salt, 2g; butter, 20g; cream, 30g; milk, 40g; black pepper powder, 3g; cheese, 20g; silver paper, 1 piece.

Method:

1. Add milk into smashed potato, stir evenly.
2. Heat butter, cream to melt, add into smashed potato, and add in salt and black pepper, stir evenly.
3. Press the smashed potato into a round cake, smear butter and cheese on the surface, place on oil collector spreaded with silver paper.
4. Place the food tray onto the glass tray and start the combination 1 for 15 minutes.

Cleaning and Care

When cleaning the operating field leave the door open to prevent the oven being switched on by accident.

If steam collects inside or on the external areas, wipe it away with a soft cloth.

Steam may occur if the microwave is used with high humidity; this is normal.

The rotating plate must be removed occasionally for cleaning. Wash the plate in warm water with a mild soap solution or in the dishwasher. Dry the rotating plate thoroughly with a soft cloth after this. Pay attention that the rotating plate is replaced correctly if you have removed it from the drive hub to clean it.

The star wheel and the floor of the microwave should be cleaned regularly to avoid the development of loud noises. Simply wipe the floor of the microwave with a mild cleaning substance. The star wheel can be washed in mild soapy water or in the dishwasher.

Odours remaining in the oven can be removed by placing a glass of water with the juice and rind of a lemon on a deep container that is suitable for microwave use and heating for 5 minutes. Wipe out thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.

If you have to replace the light in the oven, please contact a qualified specialist workshop or Medion Service.

Troubleshooting

Technical Specifications

• Nominal voltage: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
• Power output Microwave: 1200 W
• Power output Grill: 1000 W
• Nominal output voltage (microwave): 800 W
• Microwave frequency: 2450 MHz
• Dimensions (W x H x D) in cm: Device: 45 x 26 x 39; Internal: 31.5 x 18.5 x 31.5
• Cooking area volume: 20 litres
• Net weight: 12.6 kg

Subject to technical modifications.