AEG-Electrolux EMM2450 User Manual

Contents Page
Before using your microwave oven 4
Safety instructions 5
– Utensil safety 5
– Testing suitability of cookware 5
– Food safety 6
– Oven utensils and accessories guide 7
Unpacking 8
Installation 8
– Installation 8
– Connecting to the mains 8
How to operate your microwave oven 9
– Name and function of parts 9
– Turntable Installation 9
– Control panel 10
How to operate your microwave oven 11
– Microwave cooking 11
– Microwave Power Setting Guide 11

- When cooking is completed 11

- Reheat 11
– Defrosting instructions using 180W 12
– Microwave Hints 13
– Care and cleaning 14
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 14
– Cleaning the interior 14
– Cleaning the exterior 14
Technical data 15
Service and spare parts 16
– Electrolux Service Centres 16

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Congratulations on the

purchase of your new

microwave oven

Thank you for having chosen an Electrolux product.

W e are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven

very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new

kitchen appliances, it will take some time to learn all the new

functions and features, but with time, this oven will

become indispensable to you.

Before using your

microwave oven

Read through the instruction manual carefully.

In order that you can get the best from your new Electrolux

microwave oven, the following instructions have been prepared.

Please make sure you read them carefully.

It is important that this instruction book is

retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the

appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move

house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is

supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can

be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance

and the relevant warnings.

Please ensure you have read the whole

instruction book before using the appliance and that you

follow the recommendations given.

• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the
microwave oven from operating when the door is
open.

• Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the
oven with the door open as open door operation can
result in exposure to microwave energy.

• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has
been repaired by qualified service personnel.

• It is particularly important that the oven door closes
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or
insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface.

• It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained
service personnel to service or make adjustments to
this oven. Contact your nearest authorised service
agent should service be required.

• Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at
any time. Doing so may cause exposure
to extremely high voltage.

• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with
“INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found in this
manual.

• Use the appliance for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook, or defrost food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use neither for commercial use
as this will invalidate the guarantee.

• Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is not
present to absorb the microwave energy, the magne­tron tube can be damaged.

• Close supervision is necessary when the oven is used
by children.

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water.

• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the
microwave oven. These items can ignite.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.

• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glassware utensils are excellent for use in the
microwave oven. Although microwave energy will not
heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils can
become hot as heat transfers from the food to the
container. The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is
recommended.

• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 900 W (100%) for one
minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use
it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for reheating
but not for cooking. If the dish is room temperature, it
is suitable for microwave cooking.

• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups,
cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are great
convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are
filled with food to absorb energy and thus avoid the
possibility of overheating.

• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and
plastic wraps may be used in the microwave oven.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using plastics
in the oven. Avoid using plastic utensils with foods
that have high fat or sugar content since these foods
reach high temperatures and could melt some
plastics.

• Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from time
to time when heating or cooking food in plastic, paper
or other combustible containers. If smoke is observed,
keep door closed, switch the oven off or disconnect
oven until smoke stops.

• Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should
not be used in the microwave oven, unless specifically
recommended for microwave use.

• Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles,
should not be used for microwave cooking.

• Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish
to avoid steam burns.

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Safety instructions

Utensil safety

Testing suitability of cookware

• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.

• Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave
oven, because the fat temperature cannot be
controlled, hazardous situations can result.

• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but
only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation
should never be unattended.

• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to
prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples,
potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples
of items that should be pierced.

WARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces
and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the
liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil
over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the
following steps should be taken:

1 . Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3 . Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven

and again halfway through the heating time.

4 . After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short

time, stirring again before carefully removing the
container.

• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during
cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and allow
the standing time of one minute before
removing cover.

Keep these instructions

NOTE: It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around
the door, or for misting to occur on the door, or even for
water droplets to appear below the door during the
cooking cycle. This is merely condensation from the heat
of the food and does not affect the safety of your oven.
The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity
completely.

NOTE:

• Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may
cause malfunctioning.

• Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
usually occurs from use of metallic utensils. Continuous
arcing, however, can damage the unit. Stop the
programme and check the utensil.

• Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the oven.

Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.

Food safety

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A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for
cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose

appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking
method. The list below is a general guide.

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Oven utensils and accessories guide

Material Utensils Microwave

Cooking

Ceramic & Glass Corning ware YES

Heat resistant
glass ware YES
Glass ware with
metal decoration NO
Lead crystal glass NO

China Without metal

decoration YES

Pottery YES

Plastic Microwave oven

heat-proof wear YES
Plastic wrap YES

Metal Metal baking pan NO

Aluminium foil* YES

Paper Cups, plates, towels YES

Waxed paper YES

Wood NO

Accessories Grill rack NO

Turntable YES
Turntable support YES

YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid

*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.

1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2 . Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface

must be strong enough to safely bear the weight
(22 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the
possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must
be in a stable position.

3 . Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure to

heat and water can lower oven efficiency and lead to
malfunctioning, so be sure to install the oven away
from heat and water sources.

4 . Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the

cabinet and also do not place any articles on the top
of the oven. If air vents are blocked during operation,
the oven may overheat, and this may lead to
malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the vents, so be
sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the
oven and the rear wall.

5 . Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as

possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference suppression, but
some interference may occur if it is placed too close to
a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible.

6 . If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least

5,0 cm from the walls to meet ventilation demands.

Important! The oven can be placed almost anywhere in
the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat, level
surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath
the oven are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation).

* This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC

Radio Interference Directive 87/308/EEC.

The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for
220–230 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet.

Earth protection minimizes the risks should a
shortcircuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the
oven matches the supply.

N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an
extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a
nonearth protected power supply.

Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electricial connection of the oven or provision of earth
protection of the supply.

This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is
fitted with a non-rewirable plug for which your socket is
unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the appropriate
plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a
nonrewirable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the
fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.

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Unpacking

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product
is free from damage. Damage or any missing parts must
be reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts
of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a

protection foil. If so, you must remove this foil before
using the oven. Do not leave packing material so that
small children can play with it. This can be hazardous.

Installation

Installation Connecting to the mains

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How to operate your

microwave oven

1 Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment clean

after using the oven.

2 Viewing window. Food can be checked while the

microwave oven is in operation.

3 Oven door. The door must always be firmly closed

while cooking.
4 Latch hook.
5 Safety interlock system.
6 Control panel.
7 Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass.

Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray for

cooking. Do not use the oven without the turntable.
8 Turntable support. Place the support on the floor of

the cooking chamber to support the turntable.
9 Door open.
10 Drive shaft for turntable.

1 . Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom.

2 . Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as

shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is
securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never place the
turntable upside down.

• Both turntable and turntable support must always be
used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are always placed on
this turntable for cooking.

• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise; this
is normal.

Turntable

Roller rest

Turntable shaft

Turntable Installation

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Name and function of parts

Reheat
This mode enables you to reheat food or liquids faster

Power Selector
Adjust this knob to select the correct power for your

food.

Timer
Set for desired cooking time. Cooking will start.

All clockwork timers will operate more accurately if
wound past the desired time first, and then back.

Control panel

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The end of the cooking sequence is indicated by an audible
tone. The appliance and the interior light will switch off.

• To turn off the oven during cooking, simply turn
the Timer to 0.

This mode enables you to reheat food or liquids faster

1 . Open door and place food on turntable.

2. Touch ‘Reheat’

3. The oven begins cooking for approximately 2
minutes. Reheating time will count down. The
oven will automatically shut down.

NOTE:If you open the door during reheating, the oven

will automatically shut down. When you close
the door again, IT DOES NOT RESTART

Reheat

When cooking is completed

How to operate

your microwave oven

1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable. Close
the door.

2 . Set the Power Selector to the desired power level.

(See table below.)

3 . Set the Timer to the desired time.

The oven begins cooking.

When cooking for less than 2 minutes, turn the Timer for
a longer period and than return to the desired time.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply turn the
Timer to 0.

Note: After use, be sure to return the Timer to 0, or

the oven will continue to operate.

Microwave cooking

Microwave Power Setting Guide

Power Setting Suggested use

180W Defrost Thawing foods.

Keeping foods warm.

350W Med low Completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stews.

550W Simmer Completing the cooking cycle of pot roasts

Completing the cooking cycle of some casseroles and stews.
Baked custards or cheese cakes

700W Reheat Baking cakes

Reheating precooked foods

900W High, Max. power Boiling liquids

Baking fish or vegetables

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Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be
thawed manually by using the power setting.

Defrosting instructions using 180W

FOOD PREPARATION (180W) STANDING TIME

Bread

Small loaf Place on microwaveproof rack or kitchen paper. 8–10 min. 10–15 min.

Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

Sliced large loaf Place on microwaveproof rack or kitchen paper. 10–13 min. 10 min

Turn over halfway through defrosting time.

2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.

1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.

2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 1–1

1/2 min. 5 min.

Cakes and Pastry

Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.

Cheesecake 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.

Pie (cooked) Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
450g/1 lb

Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.

Butter

250g/8.8 oz If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and 3– 4 min. 5–10 min.
(1 packet) place on a plate

Fruit

225g/8 oz Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
Soft berry fruits

450g/1 lb Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 7– 8 min. 5–10 min.
Soft berry fruits

Plated meal

400g/14 oz Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film. 7– 8 min. 5–10 min.

To reheat, microwave on HIGH for 3–4 minutes.

Vegetables It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before

cooking. All vegetables can be thawed and cooked
on HIGH.

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• Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs and

do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the
inside of the door.

• Use preferably round or oval casseroles with a lid

when cooking in your microwave oven.

• Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.

Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped by
hot food.

• Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a plate

or grease proof paper.

• Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted directly in

a bread basket or on a paper towel.

• If frozen food is heated in its package, the package

should be opened. Packages containing metal or
metal decoration must not be used unless specifically
recommended for use in the microwave. Remove
metal clips and wire ties.

• Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to cover

parts that easily overcook such as chicken legs.

• Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a fork –
e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil eggs in the
microwave oven as they can explode.

• Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the
casserole and try to cut the food in to even sized
pieces. Always place the food in the centre of the
oven.

• The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it a
few times.

• Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated in
your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger the
amount of food the longer it takes.

• Use little or no water for vegetables.

• Use less salt and spices than for “normal” cooking.

• Season afterwards.

• Allow a few minutes “standing” time after the oven
has switched off to ensure complete and even cook­ing results.

• Always ensure food is piping hot throughout before
serving.

• Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.

Microwave Hints

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The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from
spill-overs or spatters will attract microwave energy
causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of
the oven and may cause bad odours.

Do not attempt to tamper with or make any
adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs
should only be done by a qualified service technician.

Be sure the oven is off or the unit is unplugged
before cleaning.

Clean them with mild detergent after removing them for
the cavity. Turntable support should be carefully
handled.

Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up
spillovers and food spatters immediately. Soil that is
allowed to remain on the oven walls, door seal and door
surface will absorb microwave energy, reduce
the efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the
oven interior.

Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a soft,
clean cloth to remove soil. NEVER USE ABRASIVE
CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS
OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE
MICROWAVE OVEN.

To loosen difficult soil, boil a cup of water in the
microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes. NEVER USE
A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE SOIL FROM
OVEN SURFACES.

To remove odours from the oven interior, boil
a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
for 5 minutes.

Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel.
This will prevent the oven from being turned on
accidentally. You should clean outside surfaces of the
oven with mild liquid detergent and water followed
by a wiping with clear water to remove any excess
detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.

Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose spray-on
kitchen cleaners can also be used. Never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on outside
surfaces of your oven. To prevent damage to the working
parts, do not allow water to seep into
ventilation openings.

Care and cleaning Cleaning the interior

Cleaning the exterior

Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)

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Technical data

Overall dimension Width 520 mm Power source 230-240 V, 50 Hz

Depth 407 mm Fuse 10A/50Hz
Height 292 mm Power consumption 1450W

Cavity dimension Width 349 mm Power output 900W

Depth 350 mm Weight 22 kg
Height 198 mm

Volume 24 litre

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Service and spare parts

Service and spare parts are offered by Electrolux
Service. When you order service or spare parts, please
refer to the product and model number of the microwave
oven. You will find these on the data plate.

Write them down here below so you have them

handy whenever you need them.

Model: ______________________________________

Serial number: _______________________________

Date of purchase: _____________________________

N.B. Remember to save your receipt.

Please refer to your local telephone directory for Service
Centre details which can be found in the Local
Telephone Directory white pages under Electrolux.

Electrolux Service Centres