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Contents
Before using your microwave oven 4
Technical data 4
Safety instructions 5
– Testing suitability of cookware 5
– Food safety 6
Safety Instructions when cooking by Grill 7
Installation 8
– Connecting to the mains 8
Oven utensils and accessori es guide 9
– Unpacking 9
How to operate your microwave oven 10
– Name and function of parts 10
– Turntable Installation 10
– Control panel 11
– Microwave Cooking 12
– Microwave Power Setting Guide 12
– Cooking with Grill 13
– Cooking with Microwave and Gr ill 13
– Recommendations for Cooking with Grill 14
– Recommendations for Cooking with Microwave and Grill 14
– Microwave and Grill Power Levels 14
– Defrosting instructions using
– Microwave Hints 16
– Care and cleaning 17
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable a nd support) 17
– Cleaning the interior 17
– Cleaning the exterior 17
– Care and Cleaning (Grill) 17
(180W) 15
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Guarantee conditions 18
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven
Thank you for having chosen a Electrolux product. We 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 caref ully and ensure that you follow the recommendations given, these
instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new Electrolux Microwave Oven.
It is important that this instruction book is ret ained 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 so that the new owner can be acquainted wit h the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Technical data
Overall dimension Weight 13.5 kg
Volume 20 Litre
Width 484 mm
Depth 376 mm
Height 285 mm
Cavity dimension
Width 300 mm
Depth 292 mm Microwave 800W
Height 195 mm Grill 1000W
Power source 230V, 50 Hz
Power consumption
Microwave 1300W
Grill 1000W
Power output
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Important Safety instructions.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REF ERENCE
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
• 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 operat e
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 doo r seals are damaged,
the microwave must not be operated until
it has been repaired by a authorized
service person.
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this product near water.
Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspap ers in
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the microwave oven. These items can ignite.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
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not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
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high when the appliance is operating.
WARNING : If smoke is observed,
switch off or unplug the appliance an d
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.
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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’ f ound in this manual.
Use the appliance for its intended us e as
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described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or def rost
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
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not present to absorb the microwave energy, t he
magnetron tube can be damaged.
Utensil safety
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a
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microwave oven.
Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
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glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the
micro-wave oven. Although microwave energy wi ll
not heat most glass and ceramic items, these
utensils can become hot as heat transfers fr om
the food to the container. The use of oven gl oves
to remove dishes is recommended.
Testing suitabi lity of cookware
Utensils should be checked to ensure they are
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suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
Place the cookware in the microwave along wit h a
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glass half full of water. Heat on (900W) (100 %) for
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you sh ould
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.
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• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plat es,
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 overheat ing or
ignition.
• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers an d
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
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time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible containers.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim
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should not be used in the microwave oven, unl ess
specifically recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such as
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bottles, should not be used for microwave
cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
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dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil container s
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reh eat
foods in your microwave oven providing the f ollowing
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 f ull
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allow ed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable
or cooking rack, the foil container should be
placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in t he
microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15
minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing eith er
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth
or glove when doing so.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foi l
container that the reheating or cookin g 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.
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Always remove the food to a suitable container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the
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microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situat ions can
result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
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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
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membranes to prevent steam build-up and
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and
egg yolks are examples of items that should be
pierced.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby f ood jars
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are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption, in order t o
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 w hen
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 th e fol low ing steps
should be taken:
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