Neff HLAWD23N0B N 50 Built-in microwave oven

Owners' Guide Microwaves

Getting to know your appliance

In this section, we will explain the display and controls.You will also find out about the various functions of your appliance.

Note: Depending on the appliance model, individual details and colours may differ.

Control panel

You can set your appliance's various functions on the control panel. The current settings are shown on the display.

The overview shows the control panel when the appliance is switched on with a clock time that has been set.

1. Display
   For clock and cooking times
2. Rotary selector
   For setting the clock and cooking times or for setting automatic programmes
3. Clock button
4. Buttons
5. Automatic door opening button

Controls

You will find a brief explanation of the various buttons below. These buttons allow you to set your appliance simply and directly.

Buttons and their meaning

You will find a brief explanation of the various buttons below.

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.

Automatic door opening

The appliance door springs open if you activate the automatic door opening. You can fully open the appliance door manually.

The automatic door opening does not work in the event of a power cut. You can open the door manually.

Notes

• If you open the appliance door during operation, the operation is paused.
• When you close the appliance door, the operation does not continue automatically. You must restart the operation manually.
• If the appliance has been switched off for a long time, the appliance door will open after a time delay.

Cooling fan

The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan. The fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off.

Notes

• The cooking compartment remains cold during microwave operation. The cooling fan will still switch on. The fan may run on even when microwave operation has ended.
• Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls and floor. This is normal and does not adversely affect microwave operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.

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.

Accessories

Below, you will find an overview of the accessories included and information on how to use them correctly.

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.

Turntable

Note: Never use the appliance without the turntable.Make sure that it is properly engaged. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Roller ring

Special accessories

Special accessories can be purchased from our aftersales service, from specialist retailers, or online. You will find a comprehensive range of products in our brochures and online.

Their availability and whether it is possible to order them online varies from country to country. Please see our sales brochures for more details.

Note: Not all special accessories are suitable for every appliance. When purchasing, please always quote the exact identification number (E-no.) of your appliance.
-> "Customer service" on page 16

Before using for the first time

This section tells you what you need to do before using your microwave to prepare food for the first time. Read the section entitled "Safety information" beforehand.

-> "Important safety information" on page 4

Before you can use your new appliance, you will need to put the turntable in place correctly. You must also clean the cooking compartment and accessories.

Cleaning the cooking compartment and putting the turntable in place

Before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time, you must clean the cooking compartment and accessories.

How to put the turntable in place

1. Place the roller ring a into the recess in the cooking compartment.
2. Make sure that the turntable b engages in the drive c in the centre of the cooking compartment floor.

Note: Never use the appliance without the turntable. Make sure that it is properly engaged.The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.

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. ‚
   appears in the display and the indicator lamp above the button lights up.
2. Set the clock using the rotary selector.
3. Press the button again.

The current time is set.

Hide the clock

Press the button and then press "Stop". The display is dark.

Resetting the clock

Press the 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.

Microwave

You can use the microwave to cook, heat up or defrost food quickly. You can use the microwave on its own or in combination with the grill.

To ensure optimum use of the microwave, please observe the notes on cookware and familiarise yourself with the data in the application tables at the end of the instruction manual.

Try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup of water to make 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, slightly off-centre.

1. Press the 800 W button.
2. Use the rotary selector to set a time of 1:30 minutes.
3. Press the "Start" button.
   An audible signal will sound after 1 minute and 30 seconds.The water will now be hot.

Warning – Risk of scalding!

There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter. When heating, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling.

Cookware

Not all cookware is microwavable. So that your food is heated and the appliance is not damaged, only use microwavable cookware.

Suitable cookware

Heat-resistant cookware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat-resistant plastic are suitable. 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 cookware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves.

Unsuitable cookware

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

Caution!

Creation of sparks: Metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door. Sparks can irreparably damage the glass on the inside of the door.

Cookware test

Never switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The short cookware test is the only exception to this rule.

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

1. Heat the empty cookware at maximum power for ½ to 1 minute.
2. Check the temperature of the cookware during this time.

The cookware should remain cold or warm to the touch.

The cookware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated. In this case, stop the test.

Warning – Risk of burns!

The accessible parts become very hot when in operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children at a safe distance.

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 watts, 5 minutes

1. Press the required microwave power setting. The indicator light above the button will light up.
2. Set a cooking time using the rotary selector.
   
3. Press the "Start" button.

You will see the cooking time counting down on the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

An audible 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.

Memory

The memory function allows you to save the setting for a dish and call it up at any time.

The memory function is useful if you prepare one dish particularly frequently.

Saving memory settings

Example: 360 W, 25 minutes

1. Press the M button. The indicator light above the button will light up.
2. Press the required microwave power setting. The indicator light above the button will light up and 1:00 min will appear on the display.
3. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.
   
4. Confirm by pressing the M button. The clock will then reappear. The setting has been 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.

Pausing the appliance

Touch the Stop button once or open the appliance door. This pauses the appliance. The indicator above the Stop button will light up.After closing the door, touch the Start button again.

Cancelling operation

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.

Starting the memory

It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place your meal in 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

An audible signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press "Stop". The clock reappears.

Pausing

Press the Stop button once or open the appliance door. This pauses the appliance. The indicator above the Stop button will light up. 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.

Programmes

You can prepare food really easily using the various programmes. You select a programme and enter the weight of your food. The program then applies the most suitable settings.

Note: You can choose from 7 programmes.

Setting a programme

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

1. Press the P button repeatedly until the required programme number appears. The indicator light above the button will light up.
2. Press the h button. The indicator light above the button will light up and a default value for the weight will be displayed.
   
3. Turn the rotary selector to set the weight of the food.
4. Press the "Start" button.
   

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

The cooking time has elapsed

An audible 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. This pauses the appliance. The indicator above the Stop button will light up. 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 "kg". 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, even-sized 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.

Basic settings

Your appliance has basic settings that you can change to suit your needs.

You can change the button tone on your appliance if you wish.

Changing the button tone

The appliance must be switched off when you do this.

1. Press and hold the Start and Stop buttons at the same time for a couple of seconds. ‚ will appear in the display.
2. Touch the Start button. will start flashing in the display.
3. Turn the rotary selector to .
4. Touch the Start button. The setting has been applied.
5. Touch the Stop button.

The button tone has been switched off.

You can change this setting at any time.

Cleaning

With good care and cleaning, your appliance will retain its appearance and remain fully functioning for a long time to come. We will explain here how you should correctly care for and clean your appliance.

Warning – Risk of electric shock!

Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.

Warning – Risk of injury!

Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning aids or detergents.

Warning – Risk of serious harm to health!

The surface of the appliance may become damaged if it is not cleaned properly. Microwave energy may escape. Clean the appliance on a regular basis, and remove any food remnants immediately.
-> "Cleaning agent" on page 14

Warning – Risk of electric shock!

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

Note: Unpleasant odours, for example after fish has been prepared, can be removed very easily. Add a few drops of lemon juice to a cup of water. Always place a spoon in the container to prevent delayed boiling. Heat the water for 1 to 2 minutes at maximum microwave output.

Cleaning agent

To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong cleaning agent, observe the information in the table.

Do not use:

• Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents.
• Metal or glass scrapers to clean the door panels.
• Metal or glass scrapers to clean the door seal.
• Hard scouring pads or sponges.
• Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content.

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

Troubleshooting

If a fault occurs, there is often a simple explanation. Before calling the after-sales service, please refer to the fault table and attempt to correct the fault yourself.

Tip: If a dish does not turn out exactly as you wanted, refer to the following chapter, where you will find lots of tips and notes relating to the optimum settings.
-> "Tested for you in our cooking studio" on page 17

Warning – Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.

Fault table

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