Brand: HITACHI
Category: Other
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for MCG25
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:50 p.m.
Warranty Information
No warranty information is explicitly stated in the provided pages.
General Operation:
The oven will display "0:00" and beep when plugged in. Press Stop/ to pause cooking and Start/+30Sec. to resume. Press Stop/ twice to cancel. After cooking, the oven beeps five times and returns to standby.
Setting the Clock:
Press the Clock/Kitchen timer button, use the dial to set hours (24-hour format), press again to set minutes, and confirm.
Kitchen Timer:
Press Clock/Kitchen timer twice, set the time using the dial, and press Start/+30Sec. to confirm. The indicator light will flash and a buzzer will sound when time is up.
Microwave Cooking:
Select power level by pressing the Microwave icon repeatedly (P100, P80, P50, P30, P10). Set cooking time and press Start/+30Sec. to begin.
Grill Cooking:
Press the Grill/Combination icon. Set cooking time and press Start/+30Sec. to begin. You may be prompted to turn food over halfway through.
Convection Cooking:
Press the Convection icon. Set temperature and press Start/+30Sec. to preheat. Once preheated, set cooking time and press Start/+30Sec. to cook.
Combination Cooking:
Press Grill/Combination. Select a combination mode (C-1 to C-4), set time, and press Start/+30Sec. to cook.
Speed Cooking:
In standby, press Start/+30Sec. for 30 seconds of 100% power cooking. Each press adds 30 seconds. In standby, turn dial to set time and press Start/+30Sec. to cook at 100%. During cooking, Start/+30Sec. adds 30 seconds.
Defrosting by Weight/Time:
Select Defrost by Weight or Time. Enter weight or time and press Start/+30Sec. to start.
Multi-Stage Cooking:
Program up to two cooking stages. Defrosting can only be the first stage. Follow instructions to set each stage sequentially.
Auto Menu:
Turn the Auto Menu dial to select a food type and weight, then press Start/+30Sec. to cook.
Child Lock:
Press and hold Stop/ until a beep sounds and the lock indicator appears. All buttons are disabled. Press and hold Stop/ again to cancel.
The oven will display "0:00" and beep when plugged in. Press Stop/ to pause cooking and Start/+30Sec. to resume. Press Stop/ twice to cancel. After cooking, the oven beeps five times and returns to standby.
Setting the Clock:
Press the Clock/Kitchen timer button, use the dial to set hours (24-hour format), press again to set minutes, and confirm.
Kitchen Timer:
Press Clock/Kitchen timer twice, set the time using the dial, and press Start/+30Sec. to confirm. The indicator light will flash and a buzzer will sound when time is up.
Microwave Cooking:
Select power level by pressing the Microwave icon repeatedly (P100, P80, P50, P30, P10). Set cooking time and press Start/+30Sec. to begin.
Grill Cooking:
Press the Grill/Combination icon. Set cooking time and press Start/+30Sec. to begin. You may be prompted to turn food over halfway through.
Convection Cooking:
Press the Convection icon. Set temperature and press Start/+30Sec. to preheat. Once preheated, set cooking time and press Start/+30Sec. to cook.
Combination Cooking:
Press Grill/Combination. Select a combination mode (C-1 to C-4), set time, and press Start/+30Sec. to cook.
Speed Cooking:
In standby, press Start/+30Sec. for 30 seconds of 100% power cooking. Each press adds 30 seconds. In standby, turn dial to set time and press Start/+30Sec. to cook at 100%. During cooking, Start/+30Sec. adds 30 seconds.
Defrosting by Weight/Time:
Select Defrost by Weight or Time. Enter weight or time and press Start/+30Sec. to start.
Multi-Stage Cooking:
Program up to two cooking stages. Defrosting can only be the first stage. Follow instructions to set each stage sequentially.
Auto Menu:
Turn the Auto Menu dial to select a food type and weight, then press Start/+30Sec. to cook.
Child Lock:
Press and hold Stop/ until a beep sounds and the lock indicator appears. All buttons are disabled. Press and hold Stop/ again to cancel.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Trouble | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Microwave oven interferes with TV reception. | The microwave oven may affect radio and TV reception when operating. | This is normal, similar to small electrical appliances like mixers or vacuum cleaners. |
| Dim oven light. | The light intensity may be reduced when using low power programs. | This is normal. |
| Steam condenses on the door or vents, hot air escapes. | Steam from the food may condense on the door or vents. | This is normal. |
| Oven starts operating by itself without food. | The appliance must not be used without food for heating. | This is very dangerous. |
| Oven does not start. |
(1) Power cord is not properly plugged in. (2) Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. (3) Socket problems. |
(1) Unplug for 10 seconds, then plug back in. (2) Replace fuse or reset breaker (ask a qualified person). (3) Try plugging another electrical appliance into the socket. |
| Oven does not heat. | Door is not properly closed. | Close the door properly. |
| Glass turntable makes noise when oven is operating. | Dirt on rollers, base, or oven bottom. | Refer to the cleaning instructions in the "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE" section. |