AEG-Electrolux EMS2185X, EMS2185W, EMS2185B User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK

8221911-14

Model EMS 2185

9852801-05/98

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For the user

Before using your microwave oven 4

Safety Instructions 5

Utensil safety 5 Testing suitability of cookware 5 Foil containers 6 Food safety 6 Safety instructions when cooking by Grill 7 Oven utensils and accessories guide 8

Description of the microwave oven and accessories

The microwave oven 9 Accessories 10 Control panel 11

Before using your microwave oven for the first time

Cleaning 12 Setting the clock 12 General operating instructions 13

How to operate your microwave oven

Microwave cooking 15

Microwave setting guide 16 Minute timer with alarm 16 Grill cooking 17 Microwave and Grill cooking 18 Automatic programmes 19 Auto Defrost 19 Automatic Cooking Programmes 21 Combination cooking Microwave and Grill 22 Quick Start 22 Child Lock 23

Microwave Hints 23

Charts

Defrosting 24 Cooking vegetables 26 Cooking f ish 26 Grilling table 27 Combined Microwave and Grilling table 27

Care and cleaning 28 Care and cleaning (grill) 28 Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and rack) 28 Cleaning the interior 28 Cleaning the exterior 28

Service and spare parts 29

Guarantee conditions

Standard guarantee conditions 30 Exclusions 30

For the installer

Installation

Electrical connections 31 Connecting to the mains 32 Build-In model 32 Technical data 32 Electrolux Service Force 33

Contents

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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 so that the new owner can become acquainted with the

functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Please ensure you hav e read the w hole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations given.

Before using your microwave oven

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 ov en, parts of the oven or the accessories may be

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

Unpacking

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• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microw ave o ven from operating w hen 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.

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 engineer.

It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make adjustments to this oven. Contact your local Electrolux Service Force Center 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.

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

Only allow children to use the microwave without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the microwave in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

Utensil safety

• 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. Use oven gloves to remove dishes.

Testing suitability of cookware

• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on 850W (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 the oven unattended , 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.

Safety instructions

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• Metal containers and containers with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven, unless specif ically 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 o ven has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the foil container should be placed on an uptur ned ovenproof plate.

5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the

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 either from the ov en. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so.

8. 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 specif ically 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.

• 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.

When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in y our micro w a v e o v en, 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!

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Safety instructions when cooking by grill

1. The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grilling.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

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.

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

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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 Microwave Grill Microwave and

Cooking Cooking Grill cooking

Ceramic & Glass Corning ware YES YES YES

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

China Without metal

decoration YES YES YES

Pottery YES YES YES

Plastic Microwave oven

heat-proof wear YES NO NO Plastic wrap YES NO NO

Metal Metal baking pan NO YES NO

Aluminium foil* YES YES YES

Paper Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO

Waxed paper YES NO NO

Wood NO NO NO

Accessories Grill rack NO YES YES

Turntable YES YES YES Tur ntable support YES YES YES

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

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

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The microwave oven

1 Cooking compar tment. 2 Viewing window. 3 Oven door. 4 Door catch. 5 Safety interlock system. 6 Control panel. 7 Grill element. 8 Door open button. 9 Drive shaft for turntable.

Description of the microwave oven and accessories

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Accessories

Turntable and turntable support

The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation. Do not rotate the turntable manually, as you could damage the drive system.

Rack

For the use with the grill function, to brown shallow dishes. It has to be postioned on the center of the turntable.

Control panel

1. Display window – showing time of day, cooking

time and weight.

2. Power knob – for desired microwave power

level.

3. Timer knob – to select cooking time or weight.

4. Grill.

5. Auto – for Automatic cooking programmes.

6. Auto Defrost by weight.

7. Stop/Clear – to cancel or interr upt a cooking

programme.

8. Start – to start desired programme and to star t

the Quick start programme.

9. Door open.

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