Candy MIC440VTX MEC440TX Microwave Oven

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

Addendum

If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.

Specifications

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
5. Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.
7. Read and follow the specific: "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
9. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
10. Do not overcook food.
11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven.
12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
13. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
15. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
    • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • Clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
    • Farm houses;
    • Bed and breakfast type environments.
16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
18. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
19. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Keep cord away from heated surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.
20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
21. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
22. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
24. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
25. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
26. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
27. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
28. Steam cleaner is not to be used.
29. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
30. Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for ovens provided with a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).
31. WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
32. The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open (for ovens with a decorative door).
33. Surface of a storage cabinet can get hot.

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Grounding Installation

DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard

Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.

This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire:

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
   1. The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   2. The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
   3. The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Cleaning

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
5. Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

Utensils

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Setting Up Your Oven

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

• Enamel Tray (1)
• Turntable ring assembly (1)
• Instruction Manual (1)

Oven Diagram:

The oven has the following numbered parts:

• 1. Control panel
• 2. Grill element
• 3. Light
• 4. Level indicator
• 5. Door glass
• 6. Hinge
• 7. Turntable shaft

Accessories shown:

• 8. Short Grill Rack
• 9. Long Grill Rack
• 10. Grill Pan

Turntable Installation

Diagram shows the turntable components:

• Hub (underside)
• Enamel tray
• Turntable shaft

Installation instructions:

1. Never place the enamel tray upside down. The enamel tray should never be restricted.
2. The enamel tray must always be used during cooking.
3. All food and containers of food are always placed on the enamel tray for cooking.
4. If the enamel tray cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

Important Information About Installing

• This appliance is NOT intended for use in a commercial environment.
• Please observe the installation instructions provided and note that this appliance should only be installed by a qualified technician.
• The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed earthed socket.
• In case a new socket is needed, installation and cable connection must only be done by a qualified electrician.
• If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, a pole disconnecting device must be present on the installation site with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.
• Adapters, multiway strips and extension cords must not be used. Overloading can result in fire.

Placement

The accessible surface may be hot during operation. [Heat symbol]

• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.
• Place the microwave oven on a firm, flat surface.
• Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation around the microwave oven. At the rear and sides keep at least 10 cm free.
• Do not cover the air vents.
• The adjustable feet should not be removed.
• Do not place the microwave oven near a heat source.
• Transmitting and receiving equipment such as radios and televisions can affect the operation of the microwave oven.

Installation Dimensions

Diagrams show required cabinet dimensions for built-in installation. Key dimensions include:

• Width: 595 mm
• Height: 450 mm (for upper unit), 454 mm (for lower unit)
• Depth: 560 mm
• Minimum aeration surface required: 250 cm²
• Clearance: 20 mm at front, 45 mm at top, minimum 550 mm height for upper unit, minimum 580 mm for lower unit.

Note: There should be a gap above the oven.

Building In

• Do not hold or carry the appliance by the door handle. The door handle cannot hold the weight of the appliance and may break off.

Steps:

1. Carefully push the microwave into the cabinet, making sure that it is in the centre.
2. Open the door and fasten the microwave with the screws that were supplied.

Install the Tray

Follow these steps to install the tray:

1. Check the position of the shaft.
2. Adjust the angle of the tray; the tray roller should point to one of the shaft arms.
3. Put the tray on the shaft and adjust slightly.

Operation

Control Panel and Features

The control panel features two knobs and several buttons:

• 1. Function knob: Used to select cooking modes.
• 2. Power/Weight button: Used to adjust power or weight settings.
• 3. Quickly preheating button: For rapid preheating.
• 4. On/Off Button: To turn the appliance on or off.
• 5. Temperature/Automenu button: To select temperature or automatic cooking programs.
• 6. Clock button: For setting the clock.
• 7. Start/Pause button: To start or pause cooking.
• 8. Selection knob: Used for selecting time, temperature, or weight.

The display shows time, power, and icons for various functions.

Operation Instruction

This microwave oven uses modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters.

1. Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is electrified, "00:00" will blink, and the buzzer will ring once.

1. Turn the Selection knob to set the right time (between 00:00 and 23:59).
2. After setting the time, press the Clock button. The clock has been set.

Note:

• To change the time, press and hold the Clock button for 3 seconds. The time will disappear and then blink. Turn the Selection knob to set the new time and press the Clock button to confirm.
• To hide the clock display, press the Clock button briefly. To show it again, press the Clock button again.

2. Microwave Cooking

1. Press the Power/Weight button to activate the microwave function. "01:00" will blink, and the microwave icon [≈] will appear. If no operation occurs within 10 seconds, the current power will be confirmed automatically.
2. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The maximum cooking time depends on the power set. At 900W, the MAX time is 30 minutes; for other powers, it is 90 minutes.
3. Press the Function knob to adjust the microwave power.
4. Turn the Selection knob to set the microwave power (between 100W to 900W).
5. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Note on Time Adjustment Steps:

• 0-1 min: 1 second
• 1-5 min: 10 seconds
• 5-15 min: 30 seconds
• 15-60 min: 1 minute
• 60 min: 5 minutes

Microwave Power Chart

Power Levels and Food Suitability

Cooking Functions

Microwave Function

Use the microwave function to cook and reheat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish, and meat.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button. "01:00" blinks, and the microwave icon [≈] will appear.
2. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time.
3. Press the Function knob to adjust power.
4. Turn the Selection knob to set microwave power (100W to 900W).
5. Press the Start/Pause button to start.

Heating Functions

Hot Air

With hot air, you can prepare meals like in a conventional oven. The microwave is not activated. Preheat the oven before placing the meal inside.

Steps:

1. Press the Function knob.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Hot air" mode. The hot air icon [&] will light.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature (100°C to 230°C).
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start.

Grill with Fan

Use this function to roast meals evenly and give them a brown crust.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Grill with fan" mode. The grill with fan icon [{}] will light. The default temperature is 180 degrees.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature (100°C to 230°C).
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start.

Grill

The grill is very suitable to prepare thin pieces of meat and fish.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Grill" mode. The grill icon [--] will light. The default grill power is the third level.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter the grill level.
5. Turn the Selection knob to select level 3 (MAX), level 2, or level 1 (MIN).
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Combination Functions

Hot air + Bottom heat

Use this function to roast big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Hot air + Bottom heat" mode. The hot air + bottom heat icon [{}] will light.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature (100°C to 230°C).
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start.

Double grill

Use this function to roast big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Double grill" mode. The double grill icon [--] will light.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter power selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to select the power. The default power is 300W.
6. Turn the Selection knob to select 700W, 450W, 300W, and 100W.
7. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
8. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
9. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Microwave + Hot air

Use this function to roast meals quickly.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the combination mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Microwave + Hot air" mode. The hot air icon [&] will light.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature (100°C to 230°C).
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start.

Microwave + Grill with fan

Use this function to roast meals evenly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the combination mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Microwave + Grill with fan" mode. The grill with fan icon [{}] will light. The default temperature is 180 degrees.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature (100°C to 230°C).
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start.

Microwave + Grill

Use this function to cook meals quickly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust (also au gratin). The microwave and the grill are activated at the same time. The microwave is cooking and the grill is roasting.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the combination mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Microwave + Grill" mode. The grill icon [--] will light. The default power is level 3.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to select the power. The default power is 300W.
6. Turn the Selection knob to select 700W, 450W, 300W, and 100W.
7. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
8. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
9. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Microwave + Convection Cooking

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Microwave + Convection" mode. The convection icon [{}] will light. The default temperature is 180 degrees.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature between 50°C to 230°C.
6. Press the Quickly preheating button to select the power. The default power is 300W.
7. Turn the Selection knob to select 700W, 450W, 300W, and 100W.
8. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
9. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
10. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Microwave + Grill Fan Cooking

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the combination mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select cooking mode. The default temperature is 180 degrees. The grill fan icon [{}] will light when this function is selected.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature between 100°C to 230°C.
6. Press the Quickly preheating button to select the power. The default power is 300W.
7. Turn the Selection knob to select 700W, 450W, 300W, and 100W.
8. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
9. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
10. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Microwave + Bottom + Convection Cooking

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the combination mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select convection mode. The default temperature is 180 degrees. The convection icon [{}] will light when this function is selected.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature between 100°C to 230°C.
6. Press the Quickly preheating button to select the power. The default power is 300W.
7. Turn the Selection knob to select 700W, 450W, 300W, and 100W.
8. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
9. Press the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
10. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Microwave + Double Grill Cooking

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the combination mode. The microwave icon [≈] will light.
3. Turn the Function knob to select mode. The grill icon [--] will light when grill function is selected.
4. Press the Quickly preheating button to select the power. The default power is 300W.
5. Turn the Selection knob to select 700W, 450W, 300W, and 100W.
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 90 minutes.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Convection Cooking

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Convection" mode. The convection icon [{}] lights. The default temperature is 180 degrees.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter the temperature mode.
5. Turn the Selection knob to select temperature. The temperature is from 50°C to 230°C.
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Convection + Bottom heat Cooking

Use this function to roast big pieces of meat, pizza, etc.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode.
3. Turn the Function knob to select "Convection + Bottom heat" mode. The convection icon [{}] will light. The default temperature is 180 degrees.
4. Press the Temperature/automenu button to enter temperature selection.
5. Turn the Selection knob to set the temperature between 100°C to 230°C.
6. Press the Clock button to select the time setting mode. The default time is 10 minutes.
7. Turn the Selection knob to set the cooking time. The MAX time is 5 hours.
8. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Auto Cook

There are 15 automatic cooking programs. You only have to choose the program and set the weight. The power, the time, and the temperature are already set.

Steps:

1. Press the Power/Weight button.
2. Turn the Selection knob to select the cooking mode. The microwave icon [≈] or grill icon [--] will light when defrost or auto menu is selected.
3. Turn the Selection knob to select auto menu. "d01", "d02" or "P01", "P02"..."P13" will display.
4. Press the Quickly preheating button.
5. Turn the Selection knob to select weight of the menu.
6. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking.

Automatic Cooking Programs:

Programs with * are preheated. During preheating, cooking time pauses and the preheating symbol [*] is on. After preheating, an alarm sounds and the preheating symbol [*] blinks.

Programs with ** only use the microwave function.

Preheating Function

The preheating function can be activated after choosing functions like Convection, Grill fan, Bottom-convection, MW-convection, MW-Grill fan, and Microwave-Bottom-convection.

Steps:

1. Press the Quickly preheating button. The preheating icon [Preheating icon] appears in the display.
2. Press the Start/Pause button to start preheating. You can stop preheating by opening the oven door or pressing the Start/Pause button.
3. When the set temperature is reached, you will hear three beeps and the reheat icon [Reheat icon] will flash.
4. Open the oven door, put the food into the oven, and close the door. Press the Start/Pause button to start cooking; the preheating icon goes off. If you don't press Start/Pause, the oven will return to clock states.

Note: The preheating function only works if you have already chosen one of the modes above. During preheating, the microwave function is switched off.

Lock-out Function for Children

• Lock: In waiting state, press the Temperature/automenu button and the Clock button simultaneously. A long beep indicates entry into the children-lock state, and the lock icon [Lock icon] will light.
• Unlock: In locked state, press the Temperature/automenu button and the Clock button for 3 seconds. A long beep indicates the lock is released, and the lock icon [Lock icon] will disappear.

Control Oven Lamp and Turntable Tray

During microwave, grill, and combination cooking, you can switch the oven lamp and turntable tray working condition by pressing the Quickly preheating button and the Function knob at the same time.

Display Specification

• When setting, if there is no other operation, it will confirm automatically after 10 seconds (except for the initial clock setting).
• During program setting, after adjustment for 3 seconds, it will confirm after another 3 seconds.
• The oven lamp will light all the time if the door is open.
• When the oven is in setting state or pause state (including auto menu and defrost program), if there is no operation for 15 minutes, it will enter the off state.
• The Start/Pause button must be pressed to continue cooking if the oven door is opened during the cooking process.

Troubleshooting

Normal Occurrences

Problem Solving

Customer Assistance Service

If you cannot identify the cause of an operating anomaly: switch off the appliance (do not subject it to rough treatment) and contact the Assistance Service.

Product Serial Number

Where can I find it?

It is important that you inform the Assistance Service of your product code and its serial number (a 16-character code which begins with the number 3); this can be found on the guarantee certificate or on the data plate located on the appliance.

It will help to avoid wasted journeys to technicians, thereby (and most significantly) saving the corresponding callout charges.

Disposal Information

According to the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this product, please do NOT dispose of this product with household waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points where available.

[WEEE symbol description: A crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment.]