User Manual Neff H53W50N3GB N 30 Built-in Microwave Oven

• User Manual - (English)

• Product spec sheet - (English)

• Installation Instructions - (English)

Table of contents

• The control panel
• Before using the appliance for the first time
• The microwave
• Memory
• Changing the signal duration
• Care and cleaning
• Automatic programmes
• Troubleshooting

The control panel

Here, you will see an overview of the control panel. Depending on the appliance model, there may be differences in the particular details.

Rotary selector

The rotary selector is used to alter the default values and set values.

The rotary selector is retractable. Press on the rotary selector to lock it in or out.

Accessories

Caution!

When removing dishes, make sure that the turntable does not move. Make sure that the turntable is properly locked. The turntable can turn left or right.

The turntable

How to fit the turntable:

1. Place the turntable ring a in the recess in the cooking compartment.

2. Let the turntable b slot in place in the drive c in the centre of the cooking compartment floor.

Before using the appliance for the first time

Here you will find everything you need to do before using the microwave to prepare food for the first time. First read the section on Safety information.

Setting the clock

When the appliance is first connected or after a power cut, three zeros will appear in the display panel.

1. Press the button.

"12:00" and appear in the display.

2. Set the clock using the rotary selector.

3. Press the button again.

The current time is set.

Hiding the clock

Press the button and then press "stop".

The display is blank.

Resetting the clock

Press the 0 button.

"12:00" appears in the display. Make settings as detailed in points 2 and 3.

Change the clock, e.g. from summer to winter time

Set as described in point 1 to 3.

The microwave

Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. You will find information about ovenware and how to set the microwave.

Note: In the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, you will find examples for defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave oven.

Try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup of water for your tea, for example.

Use a large cup without any decorative gold or silver trim and place a teaspoon in it. Place the cup containing the water on the turntable.

1. Press 800 W.

2. Set 1:30 minutes using the rotary knob.

3. Press the "start" button.

After 1 minute 30 seconds, a signal sounds. The water is hot.

As you are drinking your tea, please take time to read again the safety information that can be found at the front of the instruction manual. This is very important.

Notes regarding ovenware

Suitable ovenware

Suitable dishes are heat-resistant ovenware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat-resistant plastic. These materials allow microwaves to pass through.

You can also use serving dishes. This saves you having to transfer food from one dish to another. You should only use ovenware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves.

Unsuitable ovenware

Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow microwaves to pass through. Food in covered metal containers will remain cold.

Ovenware test

Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The following ovenware test is the only exception to this rule.

Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:

1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for / to 1 minute.

2. Check the temperature occasionally during that time.

The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.

The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated.

Microwave power settings

Use the button to set the desired microwave power.

Note: You can set the 800 W microwave power setting for 30 minutes, 600 W for 1 hour, the other power settings for 1 hour and 39 minutes respectively

Setting the microwave

Example: microwave power setting 600 W

1. Press the required microwave power setting.

The selected microwave power setting lights up in the display, and "1:00 min" appears.

2. Set a cooking time using the rotary selector.

3. Press the "start" button.

The cooking time starts counting down

The cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press "stop". The clock reappears.

Changing the cooking time

This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using the rotary selector.

Pausing

Press the "stop" button once, or open the appliance door. After closing the door, press the "start" button again.

Cancelling

Press the "stop" button twice, or open the door and press the "stop" button once.

Note: You can also adjust the cooking time first and then the microwave power setting.

Memory

You can save the settings for a dish in the memory and call it up again at any time.

The memory is useful for if you frequently prepare a specific dish.

Saving memory settings

Example: 360 W, 25 minutes

1. Press the M button.

"M" appears in the display.

2. Press the required microwave power setting.

"M", the selected power setting and "1:00 min" appear in the display.

3. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.

4. Confirm by pressing the M button.

The clock reappears. The setting is saved.

Notes

• You cannot save several microwave power settings one after the other.
• You cannot save automatic programmes.
• You can save the memory settings and start the appliance immediately. When finishing, instead of pressing M, press "start".
• Saving a new setting in the memory: press the M button. The old settings appear. Save the new programme as described in steps 1-4.

Starting the memory

It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place your meal into the appliance. Close the appliance door.

1. Press the M button.

The saved settings are displayed.

2. Press the "start" button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press "stop". The clock reappears.

Pausing

Press the "stop" button once, or open the appliance door. After closing the door, press the "start" button again.

Cancelling

Press the "stop" button twice, or open the door and press the "stop" button once.

Changing the signal duration

You will hear a signal when the appliance is switched off. You can change the duration of the acoustic signal. Press the "start" button for approx. 6 seconds. The new signal duration is adopted. The clock reappears.

The following are possible:

Short signal duration - 3 tones

Long signal duration - 30 tones.

Care and cleaning

With careful care and cleaning your microwave oven will retain its looks and remain good order. We will explain here how you should care for and clean your appliance correctly.

Risk of short circuit!

Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners to clean the oven.

Risk of burns!

Never clean the appliance immediately after switching off. Let the appliance cool down.

Risk of electric shock!

Do not immerse the appliance in water or clean under a jet of water.

Surfaces are different, and damage caused by using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the information in the table below.

Do not use

• sharp or abrasive cleaning agents. The surface could be damaged. If such a substance comes into contact with the front of the appliance, wash it off immediately with water.
• metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliance door.
• metal or glass scrapers for cleaning the seal.
• hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
• cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol.

Cleaning agents

Caution!

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Clean the outside of the appliance and the cooking compartment with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Dry with a clean cloth.

Automatic programmes

You can use the automatic programmes to defrost food with the greatest of ease and prepare dishes quickly and easily. You select the programme and enter the weight of your food. The automatic programme makes the optimum setting. You can select from 7 programmes

Setting a programme

Once you have selected a programme, make settings as follows:

1.Press the g button repeatedly until the required programme number appears.

2.Press the h button. "P" and a default weight appear in the display.

3. Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the dish.

4.Press the "start" button

You will see the cooking time for the programme counting down.

The cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press "stop". The clock reappears.

Correction

Press the "stop" button twice and reset.

Pausing

Press the "stop" button once, or open the appliance door. After closing the door, press the "start" button again.

Cancelling operation

Press the "stop" button twice, or open the door and press the "stop" button once.

Notes

• For some programmes, a signal sounds after a certain time. Open the appliance door and stir the food or turn the meat or poultry. After closing the door, press the "start" button again.
• You can query the programme number and weight using "P" or "h". The queried value is shown for 3 seconds in the display.

Defrosting using the automatic programmes

You can use the 4 defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.

Notes

■ Preparing food

Use food that has been frozen at -18 °C and stored in portion-sized quantities that are as thin as possible.

Take the food to be defrosted out of all packaging and weigh it. You need to know the weight to set the programme.

■ Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat or poultry. Drain off this liquid when turning meat and poultry and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.

■ Ovenware

Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a china or glass plate, but do not cover.

■ Resting time

The defrosted food should be left to stand for an additional 10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an even temperature. Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time than smaller pieces. Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand.

After this time, you can continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle. The giblets can be removed from poultry at this point.

■ Signal

For some programmes, a signal sounds after a certain time. Open the appliance door and separate the food out or turn the meat or poultry. Close the door and press the Start button.

Cooking with the automatic programmes

With the 3 cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.

Notes

■ Ovenware

The food must be cooked in microwaveable cookware with a lid. For rice, you should use a large, deep dish.

■ Preparing food

Weigh out the food. You need to know the weight to set the programme.

Rice:

Do not use boil-in-the-bag rice. Add the required amount of water, as specified on the packaging. This is usually two or three times the quantity of rice.

Potatoes:

For boiled potatoes, cut the fresh potatoes into small, evensized pieces. Add one tablespoon of water for each 100 g boiled potatoes, and a little salt.

Fresh vegetables:

Weigh out the fresh, trimmed vegetables. Cut the vegetables into small, even-sized pieces. Add a tbsp water for each 100 g vegetables.

■ Signal

While the programme is running, a signal sounds after some time. Stir the food.

■ Resting time

Once the programme has finished, stir the food again. You should leave it to stand for another 5 to 10 minutes until it reaches an even temperature.

The cooking result will depend on the quality and consistency of the food.

Troubleshooting