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.