AEG-Electrolux EMS17216X User Manual
User Manual
Microwave oven
EMS17216
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Safety information 4
Product description 7
Before first use 9
Operation 10
Programme charts 16
Recipes 20
Care & cleaning 23
What to do if . . . 24
Specifications 24
Installation 25
Environmental information 27
Guarantee / customer service 28
Contents
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electrolux safety information
Important safety instructions: Read carefully & keep
for future reference
To avoid the danger of fire
The microwave oven should not be
left unattended during operation.
Power levels that are too high or
cooking times that are too long may
overheat foods resulting in a fire.
The electrical outlet must be readily
accessible so that the unit can be
unplugged easily in an emergency.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
If food being heated begins to
smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR.
Turn off and unplug the oven and wait
until the food has stopped smoking.
Opening the door while food is
smoking may cause a fire.
Only use microwave-safe containers and utensils.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when using disposable plastic, paper
or other combustible food containers.
Clean the waveguide cover, the
oven cavity, the turntable and
turntable support after use. These
must be dry and free from grease.
Built-up grease may overheat and
begin to smoke or catch fire.
Do not place flammable materials near
the oven or ventilation openings. Do not
block the ventilation openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists,
etc., from food and food packages. Arcing
on metallic surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to heat
oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot
be controlled and the oil may catch fire.
To make popcorn, only use special
microwave popcorn makers.
Donot store food or any other items
inside the oven.
Checkthesettingsafteryou start theoven
to ensure the oven is operating as desired.
See the corresponding hints in this
operation manual.
To avoid the possibility of injury
Warning: Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged or malfunctioning. Check the
following before use:
a) The door; make sure the door
closes properly and ensure it is not
misaligned or warped.
b) The hinges and door safety latches;
check to make sure they are not
broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing
surfaces; ensure that they have
not been damaged.
d) Inside the oven cavity or on the
door; make sure there are no dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug;
ensure that they are not damaged.
Never adjust, repair or modify the oven
yourself. It is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
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Donot operate theovenwith thedooropen
oralter the door safety latches inany way.
Do not operate the oven ifthere is an
object between the door seals and sealing
surfaces.
Do not allow grease or dirt to build
up on the door seals and adjacent
parts. Follow instructions for “Care &
cleaning”. Failure to maintain the
oven in a clean condition could lead
to a deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
Individuals with PACEMAKERS should
check with their doctor or the manufacturer
ofthe pacemaker for precautionsregarding
microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric
shock
Under no circumstancesshould you
remove the outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects intothe
door lock openings or ventilationopenings.
In the event of a spill, turn off and unplugthe
ovenimmediately and call an authorised
ELECTROLUX serviceagent.
Do not immerse the powersupply cord
orplug in water or any other liquid. Do not
allow the power supply cord torun over any
hot or sharp surfaces, such as thehot air
vent area at the top rear ofthe oven.
Do not attempt to replace the oven
lamp yourself orallow anyone who is not
authorised by ELECTROLUX to do so. Ifthe
ovenlamp fails, please consult your dealer
orcall an authorised ELECTROLUX service
agent.
If the power supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, itmust be replaced
with a special cord. Theexchange must be
made by an authorised ELECTROLUX
service agent.
To avoid the possibility of explosion
and sudden boiling
Warning: Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
Never use sealed containers.Remove seals
and lids before use. Sealed containers can
explode due to a build up of pressure even
after the oven has been turned off.
Take care when microwaving liquids.
Use a wide-mouthed containerto allow
bubbles to escape.
Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container.
To prevent sudden eruption ofboiling
liquid and possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to inserta glass rod or
similar utensil into theliquid whilst
reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least20 seconds
inthe oven at the endof cooking time to
prevent delayed eruptive boiling.
Do not cook eggs in their shells
and whole hard boiled eggs should
not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode even after
microwave cooking has ended. To
cook or reheat eggs which have not
been scrambled or mixed, pierce the
yolks and the whites, or the eggs may
explode. Shell and slice hard boiled
eggs before reheating them in the
microwave oven.
Pierce the skin of such foods as
potatoes, sausages and fruit before
cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Usepotholders oroven gloves when
removing foodfrom the oventopreventburns.
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Always open containers, popcorn
makers, oven cookingbags, etc., away from
the face and hands to avoid steam burns.
To avoid burns, always test food
temperature and stir before serving
and pay special attention to the
temperature of food and drink given
to babies, children or the elderly.
Temperatureof thecontainer is not a
true indicationof the temperature of the food
ordrink;alwayscheck the food temperature.
Always stand backfrom the oven door
when opening toavoid burns from escaping
steam andheat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heatingto
release steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to
prevent them burningthemselves.
To avoid misuse by children
Warning: Only allow children to use the
oven without supervision when
adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven
in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
This appliance is notintended for use by
persons (including children)with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning useof the appliance
by a person responsible fortheir safety.
Children should besupervised to ensure
that they do not play with theappliance.
Donot lean or swing on the ovendoor.
Do not play with the oven oruse it as a toy.
Children should betaught all important
safety instructions:use of pot holders,
careful removal of food coverings;paying
special attention to packaging(e.g. selfheating materials) designed tomake food
crisp, as they may be extra hot.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way. This
oven is for home food preparation only
and may only be used for cooking food.
It is not suitable for commercial or
laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of
your oven and avoid damage
Never operate the oven when itis empty.
Whenusing a browning dish or selfheating material, always placea heatresistant insulator such as a porcelain plate
under it to prevent damageto the turntable
and turntable support due to heat stress.
The preheating time specified inthe dish’s
instructions must not beexceeded.
Do not use metal utensils,which reflect
microwaves and may cause electrical
arcing. Do not put cans in theoven.
Only use the turntable andthe turntable
support designed forthis oven. Do not
operate the oven withoutthe turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a) Before cleaning the turntable with water,
leave the turntable to cool.
b) Do not put hot foods or hotutensils on
a cold turntable.
c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils
on a hot turntable.
Donot place anything on theouter cabinet
during operation.
Important:
Ifyou are unsure how to connect your oven,
please consult an authorised, qualified
electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer
can accept any liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resultingfrom failure
toobserve the correct electrical connection
procedure.
Water vapour or drops mayoccasionally
form on the oven wallsor around the door
seals andsealing surfaces. This is a normal
occurrence and is not an indicationof
microwaveleakage or amalfunction.
Product description
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1 Front trim
2 Oven lamp
3 Control panel
4 Door opening button
5 Waveguide cover
6 Oven cavity
7 Seal packing
8 Door seals and sealing surfaces
9 Fixing points (4 points)
10 Ventilation openings
11 Outer cover
12 Rear cabinet
13 Power supply cord
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
(1) Turntable (2) Turntable support
(3) 4 fixing screws (not shown)
• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on
the floor of the cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or
containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when
removing them from the oven.
Important:
When you order accessories, please mention two items:
part name and model name to your dealer or authorised
ELECTROLUX service agent.
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Control panel
1 Digital display indicators
Microwave
Clock
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Cooking stages
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3
4
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2 AUTO COOK indicators
3 AUTO COOK button
4 AUTO DEFROST button
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5 POWER LEVEL button
6 TIMER/WEIGHT knob
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7 START/+30 button
8 STOP button
9 DOOR OPENING button
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Plus/Minus
Auto Defrost bread
Auto defrost
Weight
Before first use
electrolux before first use
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Econ mode
The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’
mode (‘Econ’).
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power
comes on.
4. Close the door and ‘Econ’ will be
displayed.
5. The display will count down from
3:00 to zero.
6. When zero is reached, the oven
goes into ‘Econ’ mode and the
display goes blank.
7. To cancel ‘Econ’ mode, set the
clock.
8. To set ‘Econ’ mode when the
clock is set, open the door, press
start for 5 seconds, press stop
then close the door.
Setting the clock
The oven has a 12 hour clock.
Example: To set the clock to 11:30.
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power comes
on.
4. Whilst the door is open, rotate the
TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
hour.
5. Press the START/+30 button once
then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
to adjust the minutes.
6. Press the START/+30 button.
Check the display:
7. Close the door.
Important:
1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. ENERGY SAVE mode cannot be set
if the clock is set.
Adjusting the time when the
clock is set or oven is in
‘Econ’ mode
Example: To set the clock to 12:45.
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/+30
button for 5 seconds. The oven will
beep. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob to adjust the hour.
3. Press the START/+30 button once
then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the START/+30 button.
Check the display:
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during
cooking, press once.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking,
touch twice.
Child safety lock
The oven has a safety feature which
prevents the accidental running of the
oven by a child. When the lock has been
set, no part of the microwave will operate
until the lock feature has been cancelled.
Example: To set the child safety lock.
1. Press and hold the stop button for 5
seconds.
The oven will beep twice and LOC’ will
be displayed:
Note:
• To cancel the child safety lock, press
and hold the stop button for 5
seconds, the oven will beep twice
and the time of day will be displayed.
• Child safety lock cannot be set if the
clock is not set.
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electrolux operation
Microwave cooking advice
To cook/defrost food in a microwave
oven, the microwave energy must be able
to pass through the container to penetrate
the food. Therefore it is important to
choose suitable cookware.
It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Standing time is necessary after
cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the
corners tends to overcook.
Food characteristics
Composition Foodshigh in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding,mince pies) require less heating
Density Food density will affect theamount of cooking timeneeded.Light porousfoods, such
Quantity The cooking time must beincreased as the amount of foodplaced in the oven
Size Small foods andsmallpieces cookfaster than large ones, as microwaves canpen-
Shape Foods which are irregular in shape,such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take
Temperature The initial temperature of food affects the amountof cooking time needed. Chilled
of food foods will takelonger to cook than food at room temperature.Cut into foods with
time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
as cakesor bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and
casseroles.
increases. E.g.Four potatoes will take longerto cook than two.
etrate from allsidesto thecentre.For even cooking makeall the pieces the same size.
longer to cookin the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square
shapes when microwave cooking.
fillings,for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of foodtowardsthe outside of the dish. E.g. Chicken
Cover Use vented microwave cling film ora suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with ashell, skinor membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking
Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always
rearrange stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be shielded
drumsticks.
or reheating as steam willbuild up and maycause food to explode,e.g. Potatoes, Fish,
Chicken, Sausages.
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even after cooking has ended, e.g. poached, hard boiled.
throughout the food.
with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings on a chicken.
Egg
s should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode,
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