AEG MCC257-M User Manual

MCC257

User Manual

Microwave Oven

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Dear Customer

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology.

Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of excellence.

In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an integral part of our products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

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Contents

Safety information	4
Product description	9
Accessories	10
Before first use	11
Operation	12
Programme charts	16
Hints and tips	17
Care and cleaning	18
Technical data	19
Installation	20
Environmental information	22
European guarantee	22
Service	82

The following symbols are used in this user manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips Environmental information

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Safety information

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.

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.

Warning: If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by an authorized service person.

Warning: It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make adjustments to this oven. Contact your nearest authorised service agent if service should 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.

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.

Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radio frequency energy is intentionally generated and used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material.

This oven is a Class B equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

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The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

Warning: If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use water.

Warning: Only allow children or infirm persons to use the microwave, without supervision, when adequate instructions have been given so that the child or infirm person is able to use the microwave in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use.

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.

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.

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

Unpacking

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.

Utensil safety

Most glass, glass ceramic and heatresistant 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.

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Oven utensils and accessories guide

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.

	Material			Utensils			Mode of operation
							Microwave			Grill
	Ceramic &
				Corning ware			YES			YES
	Glass
				Heat resistant
							YES*1			YES
				glass ware
				Glass ware
				with metal			NO			NO
				decoration
				Lead crystal
							NO			NO
				glass
				Without metal
	China						YES			YES
				decoration
	Pottery*2						YES			YES
				Microwave
				oven
	Plastic						YES			NO
				heat-proof
				wear
				Plastic wrap			YES
	Metal			Baking pan			NO			YES
				Aluminium
							YES			YES
				foil*3
				Cups, plates,
	Paper						YES			NO
				towels
				Waxed paper			YES			NO
	Wood						NO			NO
	Accessories			Grill rack			NO			YES
				Turntable			YES			YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use								NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*1 Only if there is no metal trim.
*2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.

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

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Testing suitability of cookware

Utensils should be checked to ensure they are suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.

Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on full power 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 or ignition.

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.

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.

Foil containers

Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat foods in your microwave oven providing the following rules are observed:

1.Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms (1 1/4”) deep.

2.Foil lids must not be used.

3.The foil containers must be at least

two-thirds full of food. Empty containers must never be used.

4.Foil containers should be used singly

in the microwave oven and should not be allowed to touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the foil container should be placed on an upturned ovenproof plate.

5.Foil containers should never be reused in the microwave oven.

If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it again.

The container and turntable may become hot during use; take great care when removing either from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so.

Remember when using an aluminium foil container that the reheating or cooking times may be longer than you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving.

Food safety

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

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bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced.

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Warning: Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

Warning: Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

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:

Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

Do not overheat.

Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time.

After heating, allow standing in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container.

Warning: 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.

Safety instructions when cooking with grill or combination modes.

The glass-viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grill cooking.

Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them.

Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window with metal components when loading or unloading the oven. The inside of the door and oven get very hot so take care when attending food in the oven.

Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try to cool them quickly after use.

Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on it may be damaged by the heat.

Preheat your oven only when using the Grill mode, never when using microwave or combination modes (Microwave + Grill)

Keep these instructions!

WARNING : Oven case and door may get hot during grill, convection or combination cooking.

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Product description

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1.Oven door

2.Display window

3.Power setting button

4.Grill

5.Convection

6.Combi

7.Auto Cook

8.Auto Defrost

9.Stop

10.Start

11.Rotary encoder

12.Clock

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Accessories

Turntable support

Glass turntable

Turntable installation

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.

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Before first use

Setting the clock

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display window will show " : 0 "

1.Touch the Clock button twice

2.Set the time to " 4:00 " using the setting control knob

3.Touch the Clock Button

4.Set the time to " 4:30 " using the setting control knob

5.Touch the Clock button. (The Time will now be set)

Child safety lock

This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled.

1.Touch the ' Stop ' button for 3

seconds. ‘L’ will appear in the display.

To cancel the child lock, simply touch the ' Stop ' button for 3 seconds.

To stop the oven

There are two way to stop the oven whilst it is in use.

1.Press the Stop/Clear button

•You may restart the oven by pressing the Start button

•Pressing Stop/Clear again will reset the current programme

2.Open the door

•You may restart the oven by

closing the door and pressing the Start button

•Pressing Stop/Clear again will cancel the current programme

Timer

1.Touch the Clock button once.

2.Set the required time using the setting control knob

3.Press Start

The timer will countdown. No microwave function will be in operation

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Operation
Microwave cooking			Quick start
1.	Open the door; place the food on		Pressing the ' Start ' button allows you
	the turntable.		to start your microwave at full power
2.	Close the door.		(800W) for 30 seconds.

3.Set the required power by pressing

			the power setting knob			.	Each time you press the ' Start ' button
4. Set the required cook time by							you will increase the cooking time by
			turning the rotary encoder.				30 seconds.
5. Press Start.
							At the end of this function a beep will
At the end of all functions please press							be heard to signal the end of the
stop twice to ensure that microwave is							program.
reset to the time of day.
Microwave power setting guide
Power Setting					Suggested use
					Keeping warm : Keeping foods warm
				100W
					Defrost :Thawing frozen foods.
				250W
					Simmer : Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.
				400W	Casseroles and stews.
					Baked custards or cheesecakes.
					Reheat : Reheating of casseroles and stews..
				550W	Reheating pre-cooked foods.
					Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
					Max Power : Boiling or reheating liquids. Cooking vegetables.
				800W	Preheating a browning dish.

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Auto defrost

For manual defrosting select the defrost power setting.

To defrost

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

2.Press the ' Auto Defrost ' button

until the desired programme is reached.

3.Turn the setting control knob until the required quantity is reached.

4.Close the door.

5.Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.)

To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on full power for

1 - 3 minutes, and then reduced to defrost until defrosting is complete.

At the end of this function a beep will be heard to signal the end of the program.

Defrosting Tips

It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the standing time.

Separate food as soon as possible. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway

through the defrosting time.

Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.

Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.

Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will

allow for easy stirring.

Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause. Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.

Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking.

Selection Chart for Auto Defrost functions :-

Auto Programme		Press Button
Meat Joint		X 1
Steak		X 2
Chicken Quarters		X 3
Fish		X 4

Display		Portion Size / Time
d - 1		0.2kg – 2.0kg
d - 2		0.2kg – 2.0kg
d - 3		0.2kg – 2.0kg
d - 4		0.2kg – 2.0kg

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Auto cook

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

2.Press the ' Auto cook ' button until the desired programme is reached.

3.Turn the setting control knob until the required quantity is reached.

4.Close the door.

5.Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)

At the end of this function a beep will be heard to signal the end of the program.

Selection Chart for Auto cook functions :-

Auto Programme		Press Button
‘Baked Potato’		X 1
‘Rice / Pasta’		X 2
‘Roast Beef’		X 3
‘Roast Poultry’		X 4

Grill

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

2.Set the grill Selector to the required setting.

3.Turn the setting control knob until the required cook time is reached.

4.Close the door.

5.Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)

If you open the door during cooking, the oven switches off. To resume cooking, close the door.

At the end of the cooking cycle the grill switches off and a beep sounds.

Display Portion Size / Time

C - 1 1 – 6 potatoes

C - 2 0.2kg – 0.5kg

C - 3 0.9kg – 1.5kg

C - 4 0.2kg – 2.0kg

Convection

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

2.Set the temperature to the required

setting by pressing the Convection button.

3.Turn the setting control knob until the required cook time is reached.

4.Close the door.

5.Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)

If you open the door during cooking, the oven switches off. To resume cooking, close the door.

At the end of the cooking cycle the oven switches off and a beep sounds.

This oven has 7 temperature settings for Convection; 220oC, 200oC, 180oC, 160oC, 140oC, 120oC and 100oC.

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Grill + Microwave (Combi 1)

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

2.Press the combi button untill the required setting is reached.

3.Press the power button untill the required setting is reached

4.Turn the setting control knob until the required time is reached.

5.Close the door.

6.Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)

In microwave and grill mode, power selection and cooking time can be changed whilst the microwave is operating.

Convection + Microwave (Combi 2)

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

2.Press the combi button untill the required setting is reached

3.Press the convection button untill the required setting is reached

4.Press the power button untill the required setting is reached

5.Turn the setting control knob until the required time is reached.

6.Close the door.

7.Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)

In convection and microwave mode, power selection and cooking time can be changed whilst the microwave is operating.

Selection Chart for Combi functions :-

Combi	Press	Press		Element Power		Microwave
setting	Combi	Power				Power
	Button
‘Combi 1’	X 1	X 1		Max Grill		800W
‘Combi 1’	X 1	X 2		Max Grill		550W
‘Combi 1’	X 1	X 3		Max Grill		400W
‘Combi 1’	X 1	X 4		Max Grill		250W
‘Combi 1’	X 1	X 5		Max Grill		100W
‘Combi 2’	X 2	X 1		Convection 100oC – 220oC		800W
‘Combi 2’	X 2	X 2		Convection 100oC – 220oC		550W
‘Combi 2’	X 2	X 3		Convection 100oC – 220oC		400W
‘Combi 2’	X 2	X 4		Convection 100oC – 220oC		250W
‘Combi 2’	X 2	X 5		Convection 100oC – 220oC		100W

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Programme charts

Recommendations for defrosting
	Food		Preparation		Defrost		Standing
					time		time
	Small loaf		Place on microwave-proof rack		8–10 min.		10–15 min.
			or kitchen paper.
			Turn over halfway through
			defrosting time.
	Sliced large		Place on microwave-proof rack		10–13 min.		10 min
	loaf		or kitchen paper.
			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.		1–11/2 min.		5 min.
	Gateau 450g		Remove from packaging, place		9–11 min.		15–30 min.
			on plate.
	Cheesecake		Remove from packaging, place		9–11 min.		15–30 min.
	450g		on plate.
	Pie 450g		Remove from packaging, place		7– 9 min.		15–30 min.
	(cooked)		on plate.
	Pastry 450g		Remove from packaging, place		7– 9 min.		15–30 min.
			on plate.
	Butter 250g		If foil wrapped, remove from		3– 4 min.		5–10 min.
	(1 packet)		wrapper and place on a plate
	225g		Place in a single layer in a		5– 6 min.		5–10 min.
	Soft berry		shallow dish.
	fruits
	400g Plated		Cover with a plate or non P.V.C.		7– 8 min		5–10 min.
	meal		cling film.
			To reheat, microwave on full
			power for 3–4 minutes.
	Vegetables		It is not necessary to defrost
			vegetables before cooking. All
			vegetables can be thawed and
			cooked on full power.

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Hints and tips

Always keep the oven clean – avoid spillovers and do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the inside of the door.

Preferably use 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 greaseproof paper.

Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted directly in a breadbasket or on a paper towel.

If frozen food is heated in it’s packaging, the packaging should be opened.

Packaging 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 over cook 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 potholders or gloves when taking dishes and food from the oven.

Melting Chocolate

Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in A bowl and heat on high power for 1-2 minutes and stir well.

Softening or Melting Butter

Melting takes a few seconds on high power. Softening is best done more gently on low power.

Freshen or Warm Bread

Use medium power for few seconds.

Peeling Garlic easily

Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for 15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the clove pops out.

Fruit Juice

Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are heated on high power for 15 seconds before squeezing.

Cooking Porridge

Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food manufacturers’ recommendations

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Care and cleaning

The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers 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.

Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and Grill rack)

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

The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot; so do not touch them immediately after use.

Cleaning the interior

Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spillovers and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are 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 deposits from the base of the oven. For the side of the oven use a soft damp cloth only, no liquids should be used near the venting holes.

Never use abrasive cleaners, commercial oven cleaners or steel wool pads on any part of the microwave oven.

To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes.

Never use a knife or any utensil to remove deposits from the oven surfaces.

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

Cleaning the door seals

Wipe up spillovers and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are allowed to remain on the door seals will absorb microwave energy, reduce the efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven interior. You can only use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a soft, clean cloth to remove deposits from the door seals.

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Cleaning the exterior

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 allpurpose 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.

Technical data

Overall width	485 mm
Overall depth	426 mm
Overall height	295 mm
Cavity width	335 mm
Cavity depth	340 mm
Cavity height	260 mm
Volume	25 litre
Power source	230V, 50 Hz
Fuse	15 A
Power consumption	2850W
Microwave (Power)	800W
Grill (Power)	1300W
Weight	17 kg

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Installation

1.Remove any promotion label from the door.

2.The oven should be installed on a

flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (13.5 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 15cm from the walls and 15cm above the microwave.

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).

Connecting to the mains

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

Earth protection minimises the risks should a short circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply.

If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.

This appliance must not be used on a non-earth protected power supply.

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

supply.

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This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is fitted with a nonrewireable 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 non-rewireable 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.

Electrical connections

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, please contact service force.

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Environmental information

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

European guarantee

This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed below for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications: -

•The appliance guarantee starts from the

date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by production of a valid purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance.

•The appliance guarantee is for the same

period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances.

•The appliance guarantee is personal to

the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to another user.

•The appliance is installed and used in

accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used within the home, i.e. is not used for commercial purposes.

•The appliance is installed in accordance

with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of residence.

The provisions of this European Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law.

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Gentile Cliente,

Grazie per aver scelto i nostri prodotti di alta qualità.

Con questa apparecchiatura sperimenterete la perfetta combinazione fra il design funzionale e la tecnologia d’avanguardia.

Le nostre apparecchiature sono state progettate per avere le migliori prestazioni e il massimo controllo raggiungendo i più alti standard di eccellenza.

Inoltre, e’ parte integrante dei nostri prodotti l’attenzione per gli aspetti ambientali e per il risparmio energetico.

Per assicurare prestazioni ottimali e un corretto utilizzo della vostra apparecchiatura, Vi invitiamo a leggere attentamente questo libretto istruzioni.

Vi permetterà di seguire tutte le fasi di utilizzo perfettamente e nel modo più efficace.

Per consultare questo libretto ogni volta che lo desiderate, Vi consigliamo di tenerlo in un luogo a portata di mano. Ricordatevi di consegnarlo ad eventuali futuri proprietari dell’apparecchiatura.

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Indice

Norme di sicurezza	25
Il forno a microonde	30
Accessori	31
Come regolare l'ora	32
Cottura a microonde	33
Istruzioni per lo scongelamento	37
Consigli pratici	38
Manutenzione e pulizia	40
Dati tecnici	41
Installazione	42
Informazioni in materia di sicurezza
ambientale	44
Garanzia Europea	44
Service	82

In questo manuale sono riportati i seguenti simboli:

Informazioni importanti relative alla prevenzione dei rischi per la salute perso-nale e dei danni alle apparecchiature.

Informazioni e consigli generali

Informazioni in materia di sicurezza ambientale

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Norme di sicurezza

•I ganci di chiusura a scatto

impediscono il funzionamento del forno a microonde quando lo sportello è aperto.

•Quindi questi ganci non vanno

manomessi, né si dovrà tentare di far funzionare il forno con lo sportello aperto, perché in questo caso potrebbe risultare un'esposizione all'energia delle microonde.

•Non lasciare che sulle guarnizioni

dello sportello si depositino residui di cibo o resti di detergente. Per indicazioni sulla pulizia del forno, vedi il capitolo Manutenzione e Pulizia.

•E' di primaria importanza che il

forno si possa chiudere perfettamente e che non ci siano danni a: (1) sportello (deformato),

(2) cerniere e chiusure (rotte o instabili), (3) o cornici interno porta.

Qualora si riscontrassero danni sullo sportello, sulle cerniere/chiusure dello sportello, il forno non dovrà essere utilizzato finchè non verrà riparato da

personale del servizio assistenza autorizzato.

E' rischioso far effettuare operazioni di manutenzione a persone che non siano tecnici del servizio assistenza . In caso di necessità, contattare il più vicino centro di assistenza tecnica autorizzato.

•Non rimuovere mai l'involucro

esterno del forno, né lo sportello o il quadro comandi. Tali operazioni porterebbero ad un'esposizione a tensioni estremamente elevate.

•Installare o collocare questo forno

seguendo scrupolosamente le "istruzioni d'installazione" che troverete in questo libretto.

•Usare questo elettrodomestico

esclusivamente per gli scopi descritti nel presente libretto. Non usare mai sostanze chimiche corrosive. Questo tipo di forno è stato progettato specificatamente per riscaldare, cuocere o scongelare alimenti. Quindi non è stato progettato per essere usato a livello industriale o in laboratori, né per scopi commerciali, dal momento che tali usi andrebbero ad invalidare la garanzia.

•Non far mai funzionare il forno

vuoto. Se nel forno non ci sono né cibo né acqua ad assorbire

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l'energia delle microonde, il

magnetron potrebbe danneggiarsi.

• Non conservare questo apparecchio all'esterno. Non usare

mai questo forno vicino all'acqua.

• Non tentare di asciugare indumenti o giornali nel forno, perché questi

articoli potrebbero prender fuoco.

• Non usare il vano di cottura del

forno come ripostiglio. Quando non si usa il forno, non lasciare articoli di carta, utensili, o alimenti nel vano di cottura.

Se si nota del fumo, spegnere l'apparecchio o staccarlo dalla rete e tenere lo sportello chiuso onde

soffocare eventuali fiamme. Mai usare acqua.

Non permettete ai bambini l’utilizzo del forno

Sicurezza nell'uso degli utensili

•La maggior parte delle stoviglie in

vetro, vetroceramica o in vetro termoresistente sono eccellenti per il forno a microonde. Sebbene l'energia delle microonde non vada a riscaldare la maggior parte degli utensili in vetro e ceramica, queste stoviglie si possono comunque riscaldare, dal momento che il calore si strasferisce dall'alimento al recipiente. Quindi si consiglia

l'uso di guanti da cucina per togliere i piatti dal forno.

Prova della conformità degli utensili di cottura

•Mettere le stoviglie nel forno a

microonde con un bicchiere per metà pieno d'acqua. Far andare il forno al livello di potenza 100% per un minuto. Se le stoviglie scottano, non si possono usare. Se invece sono solo leggermente calde, allora si potranno usare per riscaldare, ma non per cucinare. Se infine il piatto è a temperatura ambiente, esso è adatto per la cottura a microonde.

•Tovaglioli di carta, carta paraffinata,

piatti, tazze di carta, scatole di cartone, involucri per congelatore ed articoli in cartone sono utensili di grande utilità. Accertarsi sempre che i recipienti siano riempiti con gli alimenti affinché possano assorbire l'energia delle microonde ed evitare così la possibilità di surriscaldarsi.

•Nel forno a microonde si possono

usare molti piatti, tazze, contenitori in plastica, nonché altri involucri in plastica. Quando si usano articoli di plastica nel forno, seguire sempre le istruzioni del produttore. Evitare di usare stoviglie in plastica quando si devono trattare alimenti con un elevato contenuto di grassi o zuccheri, dal momento che questi raggiungono temperature elevate e possono fondere alcune resine plastiche.