AEG-Electrolux EMS2488X User Manual

EMS 2488

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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Built in kit 3

Before using your microwave oven

Safety Instructions 6

Utensil & food safety 7

Suitability of cookware 8

Installation 9

Built-in model 9

Connecting to the mains 9

Description of the microwave oven

and accessories

The microwave oven 10

Accessories 11

Control panel 12

Before using your microwave oven

for the first time

Cleaning 13

Setting the clock 13

How to operate your microwave oven

Microwave cooking 13

Microwave setting guide 14

Grilling 15

Microwave + Grill cooking 15

Automatic programmes 16

Auto Defrost 16

Automatic cooking programmes 17

Automatic combination cooking 17

Microwave hints 18

Quick Start 19

Child Lock 19

Minute timer with alarm 19

Charts

Defrosting 20

Cooking vegetables 21

Cooking fish 21

Grilling table 22

Combined Microwave & Grilling table 23

Care and cleaning

Cleaning the accessories (turntable,

support and rack) 24

Cleaning the interior 24

Cleaning the exterior 24

If the microwave does not function 25

Service and spare parts 26

Technical data 26

Guarantee conditions

Standard guarantee conditions 27

European Guarantee 27

Contents

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550

Built in kit

600 ext

23

380 int

390

343

592

850 mini

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Built in kit

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Congratulations on the purchase

of your new microwave oven

Thank you for having chosen an 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.

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.

Microwave cooking provides true innova­tion for the culinary arts. Combining rapi­dity and ease of use, it enhances flavours
and aromas all the while keeping the
appearance and nutritive qualities intact.

Your microwave oven will complement
your other kitchen appliances. It cooks,
reheats and defrosts quick as a wink,
affording you considerable time and energy
savings.

The microwaves used for cooking are
electromagnetic waves. They exist in our
environment as do radioelectric waves,
light, and infrared rays.They are reflected
by metals.They pass through all other
materials. They are absorbed by water,
sugar and fat molecules.

When food is exposed to microwaves
there follows a vibration of the molecules,
which in turn produces heat.

The depth of penetration of the waves into
food is about 2.5 cm. If the food is thicker
the centre is cooked by normal conduction
of heat.

It is worth noting that the microwaves pro­duce a simple heat reaction inside food
and are not at all harmful to your health.

Due to the nature of microwave cooking,
foods rich in water, sugar or fat require
less cooktime and yield the best results.

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Safety instructions

• Your appliance is designed exclusively
for the domestic purposes of defros­ting, heating or cooking foods. The
manufacturer bears no responsibility in
the case of improper usage.

• The appliance should only be operated
with the turntable and turntable sup­port inserted.

• Only suitable microwave ovenware
should be used.

•

Do not leave the appliance unattended
when warming or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic,
paper, or other flammable materials,
due to fire hazard.

• If smoke is observed, turn the oven off,
disconnect the power supply and keep
the oven door closed to extinguish any
flames. Contact your local ELECTRO­LUX Service Force Centre. Never use
the microwave oven if it is no longer
functioning properly.

• This appliance complies with all rele­vant safety instructions. In order to
maintain the safety of the appliance,
repairs should only be carried out by
an ELECTROLUX Service Force
Centre. WARNING: it is dangerous for
anyone other than qualified personnel
to make any repairs requiring removal
of the cover providing protection from
exposure to microwave energy. In the
case of any defect or breakdown, plea­se therefore contact your local ELEC­TROLUX approved retailer or the
ELECTROLUX Service Force Centre.

• WARNING: Should the door seals and

/ or door seal surfaces be damaged,
the appliance should not be operated
until it has been repaired by the ELEC­TROLUX Service Force Centre.

• Damaged appliance parts can only be
replaced by exactly the same make of
parts. Special tools are required for this
operation.

• Never tamper with the lock mechanism
of your microwave oven; you could
cause damage requiring repair by an
authorised technician.

• WARNING: This appliance is designed
to be operated by adults. Do not allow
children to use the microwave oven
without supervision unless they have
been thoroughly instructed in the pro­per use and the dangers of improper
operation.

• In order to evacuate poisture, your
appliance is fitted with a delayed venti­lation function. Depending on the
applied cooking mode (solo / grill / com­bination), the oven ventilation will conti­nue to operate after the cooking end

• Never jam anything between the door
and the door frame.

• Always keep the door seals and their
surfaces clean.

• Do not keep any flammable items in
the microwave. They could ignite when
the unit is switched on.

• Switch the appliance on only when the
food has been placed inside the
cooking space, as it could overload if
there is no food present.

General

For trouble free and safe operation

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Utensil & food safety

• During delayed boiling, the boiling tem-

perature is attained without the typical
steam bubbles rising. When the contai­ner is shaken, even gently, the liquid
may then suddenly vigorously boil over
or spurt - with the risk of scalding the
user. To prevent liquids from boiling
over and possible burns, whenever hea­ting liquid, please place a teaspoon in
the container and wait 20 seconds befo­re removing the containers from the
appliance or adding anything to the
liquid, to avoid sudden spurting of the
liquid.

• WARNING : Be sure to remove the cap
or lid before cooking foods or heating
liquids in a sealed bottle or container,
which could otherwise explode.

• Make sure that a minimum temperature
of 70°C is attained for the cooking /
heating of food. Never use a mercury or
liquid thermometer for measuring the
temperature of the food.

• Baby food in jars or bottles should
always be heated without a lid or top,
and well stirred or shaken after heating,
to ensure uniform distribution of the
heat. Always check the temperature

before feeding to your child in order
to avoid scalding.

• The hot food in a microwave oven will

heat up the ovenware. For this reason
always use oven gloves for handling
hot dishes.

• Never cook your food for too long or at
too high a power setting. Some areas of
the food can dry out or even ignite.

• To protect the appliance against corro­sion from moisture (condensation) in
the cavity or on the door, wipe these
areas dry after each use.

• Do not use porcelain or ceramic crocke­ry, or porous earthenware (e.g. on the
handles or unglazed bases) in your
microwave as these types of dishes can
absorb moisture from the food as it is
cooking. This can cause vapour pres­sure to build up which could shatter the
dish.

• Food with «skin» or «peel», such as
potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, and the
like, should be pierced with a fork so
that any steam present can escape and
the food will not burst.

Do not use your microwave oven for
the following :

• The heating or cooking of boiled, coddled

eggs or fried eggs by microwave is pro­hibited. They can burst and cause
serious burns or irreparable damage to
your oven.

• to heat large quantities of cooking oil
(fondue or deep frying) and drinks
containing a high percentage of alcohol

- there is danger of spontaneous

combustion!

• to heat unopened cans, bottles, etc.

• to dry animals, textiles or paper.

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Place the cookware in the microwave
along with a glass half full of water. Heat
on 900W (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.

Suitability of cookware

X suitable - non suitable

1)

excluding silver, gold, platinum or metal decoration

2)

does not include glaze containing metal

3)

please note the maximum temperature stated by the manufacturer

Ovenware material Mode of operation

Micro-

Grill Combination

wave

Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes
(without any metal parts, e.g. Pyrex, X X X
oven-to-tableware, pie dish)

Non ovenproof glass and porcelain X - ­(e.g. table crockery

1)

Glass ceramic and vitroceramic
made of fire/frostproof material X X X
(e.g. Arcoflam)

Ovenproof earthenware

2)

X- X

Plastic, heat-resistant up to 200°C

3)

X- X

3)

Paper, cardboard X - -

Cling film X - -

Metal roasting pans, e.g. enamel

-X -

or cast-iron dishes

Black-lacquered or silicone­coated baking tins

-- -

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Installation

• 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.

• Do not use your appliance immediately
(wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer
from a cold place to a warm place as
condensation may cause a malfunction.

• This oven can be used as a free stan­ding oven or built-in using the kit avail­able with the oven.To install the oven in
a kitchen cabinet follow the instructions
supplied with the building-in kit.The oven
should be in-stalled on a flat, level surface
at least 85 cm above floor level. The sur­face must be strong enough to safely bear
the weight (22 kg) of the oven, and the
contents. To avoid the possibility of cau­sing vibration or noise, the oven must be
in a stable position.

• Be sure to install the oven away from
heat and water sources.

• Do not block air vents on the top and
the sides of the cabinet nor place any
articles on the top of the oven. A gap all
around the oven is necessary : 14 cm
above the oven and any objects, 5 cm
on the
sides and
10 cm
behind
the oven.
If air vents
are blocked during operation, the oven
may overheat, and this may lead to mal­functioning.

• 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.

• To install the appliance in a kitchen
cabinet, use the appropriate mounting
frame, kit number EBR/BF 246. When
building into a high cabinet, you may
use the liftdoor. Note the relevant infor­mation for installation and connection
given in the operating instructions.
Attention ! Never operate the microwa­ve oven with the lift door closed. Such
operation would damage your appliance
and invalidate the guarantee.

• The oven is delivered with the power
cord and a plug for 230-240 V, 50Hz,
earthed socket outlet.

• Earth protection minimizes the risks

should a short-circuit occur. Check to
ensure the voltage of the oven matches
the supply. N.B. 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 non­earth protected power supply. Contact an
electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical connection of the oven or pro­vision of earth protection of the supply.

• Microwave power output : 900W

• This appliance complies with E.E.C.
directive No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to
radio interference suppression.

Built-in model

Connecting to the mains

5 cm

14 cm

10 cm

5 cm

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The microwave oven

1 Cooking compartment

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

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Description of the microwave oven

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 posi­tioned on the center of the turntable.

Accessories

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Description of the microwave oven

Control panel

1 Display window – showing time of day,

function, cooking time and weight.

2 Multifunction button to set the time of day

and display the selected microwave power
level, etc.

3 Power knob with signal light to select

microwave power level.

4. Timer/weight knob – to select cooking
time or weight when using automatic pro­grammes.

5 Grill button with signal light.

6 Button for switching the turntable off,

with signal light.

7 Button for opening door

8 Auto button for automatic cook programmes

or Auto Defrost programmes by weight.

9 Clear/Stop – to cancel or interrupt a

cooking programme.

10 Start button – to start the selected pro-

gramme and to switch on QUICK start.

1

3

4

5

6

7

2

8

9

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Before using your microwave

oven for the first time

The Timer knob can be turned clockwise (to increase) or counterclockwise
(to decrease).
The time of day can be changed at any time by pressing the multifunction button
and simultaneously turning the Timer knob.

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Cleaning

Wipe over the front of the oven with a
damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents (these can damage the surface).
For stainless steel fronts, use a suitable
stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves
a protective film against fingerprints.
Before you first use the appliance, remove
all the accessories (including the turntable
and turntable support) from the cooking
compartment. Wash the accessories in
warm water and washing up liquid.
Wipe the cooking space with a soft, damp
cloth.

Plug the appliance into the mains.
The display starts to flash
“

00 00 :: 00 00

”.

Example:

11 22 :: 11 55

Press the multifunction button.
The display flash slowly .
While keeping the multifunction
button pressed, set the time of
day with the Timer knob.
Release the button as soon
as the time is displayed.
The appliance is now ready for use.

Setting the clock

12:15

00:00

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3.Press the Start-button. The selected time starts to
count down.

1.Set the required microwave power by turning the
Power knob. The signal light comes on. The time of
day disappears from the display and the selected

microwave power appears. turn to the left = lower power

turn to the right = higher power

Example: 1 min 15 s at 900 W

Microwave cooking

01:14

01:15

900

Microwave setting guide

900W – heating liquids
700W – to start roasting, stewing, etc.

– cooking vegetables
– cooking dishes

600W – defrosting and heating of deep frozen ready made meals
500W – heating refrigerated ready made meals

– finish cooking casseroles

– cooking egg based dishes
450W – finish cooking casseroles
350W – cooking of delicate dishes
250W – heating baby food in glass jar

– soaking rice

– heating delicate dishes

– melting of gelatin
150W – defrosting meat, fish and bread

80W – defrosting cheese, cream and butter

– defrosting cakes with cream or butter icing

– to let dough rise

– warming cold dishes, drinks, softening butter

2.Set the required cooking timer by turning the Timer
knob. The chosen time appears in the display.

Cooking time can be set as follows: from 0 to 2 min in 5 second steps

from 2 to 5 min in 10 second steps
from 5 to 10 min in 20 second steps
from 10 to 20 min in 30 second steps
starting from 20 min in 1-min. steps

Maximum programme length is 60 minutes.
Metal items must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven sides and the oven door.

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This method is ideal for toasting and grilling, for example cutlets, sausages and hambur­gers. Remember the oven will be hot, always use oven gloves. Place shallow dishes
on grilling rack. Maximum setting for the grill is 60 minutes.

1. Turn the power knob to ”00”.
The time of day disappears from the display.

0

20:00

19:59

2. Set the desired grillling time with the timer
knob.

Example: 20 min grill programme

3. Press the grill button. The signal light for grill
comes on. The highest grill level "

GG PP 33

"

appears in the display. Each time you press

the grill button, a lower grill level is set.

4. Press the Start-button. The pre-set time will
start to count down.

GP 3

If you press the grill button while grilling, the grill power level is reduced. If you
press a third time, the grill and signal light turn off. The clock time reappears in
the display. If you wish to increase the grill power level during grilling, you must
press the Clear button and reprogramme.

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Microwave + grill cooking

900

900

20:00

19:59

1. Set the required microwave power output
using the Power knob. The signal light comes
on and the time of day disappears from the
display. The selected microwave power
appears in the display (in watts).

2. Set the required time using the Timer knob.

3. Press the grill button twice. The grill power

level

GG PP 22

appears in the display. The signal

light comes on.

4. Press the Start-button. The pre-set time will
start to count down.

If you press the grill button while grilling the grill power level is reduced to

GG PP 11

.
Press again, the grill and signal light turn off. The appliance functions in microwave
mode only.

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GP 2

This function allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of a
Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill.

Example: Set 20 minute programme using Grill power level GP2 + Microwave power 900W

:

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Automatic programmes

Programmes for defrosting and cooking are
available. After having selected the pro­gramme, merely enter the weight of the
dish, the rest of the programming is done

automatically. The following gives you an
overview of what food can be defrosted,
cooked or combination cooked with which
programme.

Auto defrost

Programme Food category Example Weight

from - up to

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Poultry

1)

Poultry (whole or parts) 100 - 2000 g

Fish (whole or fillets) 100 - 2000 g

j

22

Meat Porc roast, goulash 100 - 1000 g

j

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Delicate cakes, Cream pie 100 - 1000 g
pastries

1)

Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil before defrosting.

Unpack the frozen dish, place inside a larger one to hold the liquid from defrosting.
Follow our recommended standing time (general rule: standing time = defrosting
time). A triple beep will sound halfway through defrost time.Turn or mix dish and, if
possible, break up into pieces. Let the oven cool down for 15 minutes after using the
grill if you wish to use an automatic defrost programme.

Example: To defrost a 1 kg chicken

1. Press the button for Automatic defrost until

JJ

11

appears

in the display.

2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight.

3. Press the Start button. The display shows the defrost time.

4. If you want to modify the settings, press the Clear button
and start again.

For the other automatic defrosting program push the key successively.

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1000

24:48

J 1

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1)

If cooking a weight from 1000 – 1400 g, please use a deep heat-resistant dish,
directly on the turntable, do not cover. Set chicken pieces directly on the rack.

2)

The pork roast should be cooked in a deep heat-resistant dish, set directly on

the turntable. Do not cover.

3)

Enter the total weight of the dish.
The automatic cooking times are calculated for foods at + 5° C (e.g. refrigerated
foods).
The weight can be set as follows: – from 100 to 1000 g in 25 g-steps,

– from 1000 to 2000 g in 50 g-steps.
For all dishes not covered by automatic programmes, enter manually microwave
output power and time according to cook tables.

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Automatic cooking programmes

Program Food categories Examples Weight

CC 11

Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, 100–1000 g

celeriac

CC 22

Fresh vegetables II Corgettes, leeks, potatoes, spinach,

fennel, cauliflower, broccoli 100

–

1000 g

CC 33

Frozen vegetables Carrots, cauliflower, corgettes, leeks,

Brussels sprouts, spinach, broccoli 100

–

1000 g

Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple
beep rings halfway through cook time. If cooking over 500 g of vegetables, stir
once or twice.
Please add water in the following amounts:
– for fresh vegetables (I + II): 100 – 500 g: 3 – 6 tbsp / 500 – 1000 g: 9 – 12 tbsp
– for frozen vegetables: 100 – 500 g: 3 – 9 tbsp / 500 – 1000 g: 9 – 15 tbsp

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Automatic combination cooking (microwave + grill)

Program Food categories Weight Remarks

CC GG 11

Chicken 1)(fresh) 100 – 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing over
Chicken in pieces 500 g, 3 beeps remind you to turn

the food halfway through the pro­gramme.

CC GG 22

Pork roast 2)(fresh) 500 – 1500 g See above.

CC GG 33

Gratin

3)

100 – 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing 200 –

500 g, you should place the dish
on the grill rack.

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Microwave hints

• Always keep the oven clean – avoid
spill-overs 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
casserole dishes. Certain plastic
materials can melt and be warped by
hot food.

• Cover the food when cooking. Use a
glass lid, a plate or grease-proof
paper.

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

• If frozen food is heated in its 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
overcook 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 into even-sized pieces.
Always place the food in the centre of
the oven.

• The food will be more evenly cooked if
you stir or turn it regularly.

• Always set a shorter cooking time
than indicated in your recipe to avoid
overcooking. The larger the amount of
food the longer it takes.

• Use little or no water for vegetables.

• Use less salt and spices than with tradi­tional cooking methods.

• Season at the end of the programme.

• 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 gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.

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How to set

The Quick Start function provides full
microwave power from 30 seconds up to

2 minutes and 30 seconds, in 30 second
intervals.

Quickstart

Childlock

Example: heating a cup of water (1 min 30 s)

1. Press the Start/Quick button three times. The time

appears in the display and the programme begins.

01:30

2. You may increase the time by 30 second intervals
while the programme is running up to a limit of 2
minutes and 30 seconds by pressing the Start/Quick
button.

This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by
children.

How to set:

First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start
button. The display shows

"

LL OO CC

"

. The safety lock pre­vents the oven from operating. There will be no effect if
you turn either knob or any button.

How to cancel:

Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start
button. The time of the day will appear in the display
again and the appliance will function as normal.

How to set:

1. Select the microwave power "00" using the Power knob

(all the way to the left) and ensure the grill is off.

2. Set the required time with the Timer knob. The time
of day disappears from the display and the selec­ted length of time appears.

3. Press the Start button. The pre-set time will start to
count down. An audible signal will sound when the
timer has finished counting down.

Minute timer with alarm

The minute timer with alarm can also be used as a general purpose reminder. The timer
works without selecting a cooking function.

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Charts

Defrosting

Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints

(g) (Watt) (min) time (min)

Meat

Whole meat 500 150 10–15 10–15 Turn once. Cover fatty

parts with aluminium

foil midway through.
Steak 200 150 4–6 5–10 Turn once.
Mixed chopped meat 500 150 9–14 5-10 Remove defrosted

chopped meat midway

through programme.

Poultry

Chicken 1000 150 20–30 15–30 Turn once. Cover legs

and wings with alumi-

nium foil midway

through programme.
Duck 1500– 150 35–45 40–60 As for chicken.

2000 150 50–60 40–60

Fish

Whole fish 500 150 10–15 15–20 Turn once. Cover fins

with aluminium foil.
Shrimps/Crab 250 150 6–8 15–20 Stir thoroughly after half

the defrosting time.

Dairy produce

Cottage cheese 500 150 15–20 15–20 Remove any aluminium

foil wrapping. Divide and

stir frozen pieces from

time to time.
Butter 250 150 2–3 15–20 Remove any aluminium

foil wrapping.
Cheese 250 150 2–4 20-30 Turn once.
Cream 200 ml 150 6–8 15–20 Remove any aluminium

foil wrapping. Stir frozen

pieces from time to time.

Fruit

Strawberries 500 150 7-9 10–15 Defrost in a covered

container, turn once.
Cherries 250 150 5–7 5–10 As for strawberries.
Black currants 250 150 5–7 10–15 As for strawberries.
Red currants 250 150 4–6 5–10 As for strawberries.

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Description Weight Power Duration

Standing Remarks/Hints

(g) (Watt) (min)

time (min)

Bread

Rolls (50 g) 4 units 150 1–3 3–5 Set on a paper towel,

turn once.
Whole meal, 1 slice 150 15s–30s 3–5 Defrost in a covered
mixed, rye (60–80 g) container.
Loaf 500 150 6–8 15–20 Cover cutting surface.

Pastry

Dry cakes e.g. cakes
with short crust pastry 300 80 2–3 5–10 Set on a paper towel,

cover.
Fruit flans baked

on a baking sheet 400–450 80 4–8 10–20 As for dry cakes.
1 slice cheese cake 400 80 4–8 10–20 As for dry cakes.
1 slice covered
apple tart 400 80 3–5 10–20 As for dry cakes.
Cream and butter­cream layer cakes 300–400 80 2–4 10–20 Begin defrosting of

cakes in the appliance,

then remove.

Melting food

Chocolate/toppings 100 700 2–3 Break up into pieces,

stir from time to time.
Butter 50 900 15s-45s To warm set time for

30 s longer.

Heating of refrigerated food and drink

1 jar baby food 125–250 450 30s–50s 2–3 Heat jar without lid. Stir.

after warming. Check

temperature.
1 ready meal on a plate 350–400 900 2–3 2–3 Heat in a covered con-

tainer. Place gravy

alongside in a cup.
1 portion of meat 150 900 45s–1 2–3 All meat, except

breaded meat, should

be heated in a covered

container.
1 portion vegetables, 200 900 1–1min30 2–3 Heat in covered contai­potatoes or rice ner, stir once.
1 cup soup 200 ml 900 1min20–2 2–3 Heat clear soup un-

covered, cover thick

soups. Stir.

Drinks

Milk or baby food 200 ml 900 35–45 2–3 Remove any lids. Stir.

Check temperature !
Boil 1 cup water 180 ml 900 1min30–2 2–3 Stir instant coffee or tea

when the water has

stopped boiling.

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1 cup milk 200 ml 900 1min50–2 2–3 Heat milk till it is just hot

enough to drink. Stir.

1 cup coffee (reheat) 200 ml 900 45–55 2–3 Stir. Check temperature !

Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods

1 portion meat 150 700 2–4 2–3 Heat in a covered con­with gravy tainer. Stir now and again.
1 portion meat with 350–450 700 7–14 2–3 As for meat with gravy.
vegetables, garnish

Description Weight Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints

(g) (Watt) (min) time (min)

Fish fillets 500 500 1–3 6–8 Cook covered, turn half

way through cooktime.

Whole fish 800 1) 900 3–5 3 Cook during cooking.

500 2) 450 9–11 3 Cook flat parts with

aluminium foil.

The times stated here are for guidance only.

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Description Weight Liquid Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints

(g) added (Watt) (min) time (min)

Meat

Cauliflower 500 1/8 l 900 8–10 2 Dot with butter.
Frozen broccoli 300 1/8 l 900 7–9 2 Stalks facing outwards.
Mushrooms 250 none 900 4–6 2 Cut into slices.
Frozen peas and carrots 300 ½ cup 900 7–9 2
Carrots 250 2-3 tsp. 900 6–8 2 Cut into cubes or slices.
Potatoes 250 2-3 tsp. 900 4–6 2 Peel and quarter.
Red/green peppers 250 none 900 4–6 2 Cut into cubes or slices.
Leeks 250 ½ cup 900 4–6 2 Cut into rings or pieces.
Frozen Brussels sprouts 300 ½ cup 900 7–9 2

Cooking vegetables

Cook all vegetables in a covered container.

Cooking fish

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Grilling table

Description Weight Accessories Grilltime Grill

(g) (min) level

Fish

Mackerel 600–800 Rack 18–24 3
Sardines 6–8 pieces Rack 20–25 3

Meat

Sausages

1)

6–8 pieces Rack 20–26 3
Frozen chopped meat 2 pieces Rack 18–20 3
2 rumpsteaks 3 cm thick

1)

400 g each Rack 20–30 3

Other

Toast 4 slices Rack 2–4 3
Snacks 2 slices Rack 5–10 3

1)

Preheat the oven for 2½ minutes.

The grill temperatures and times given are for guidance only.
Grilling is ideal for flat pieces of meat and fish.
Unless otherwise stated, the settings given in the table are for use in cold oven.
Flat foods should be turned only once. Larger, rounder pieces should be turned
more often.
Fish are best placed head to tail on the rack.

Combined microwave and grilling table

Matrett Weight Shelf level Power Grilltime Grill

(g) from base (Watt) (min) level

Noodle casserole 500 g noodles turntable 250 12–17 3
Potatoes au gratin 800 g potatoes turntable 900 20–25 2
Lasagne ca. 800 g turntable 900 20–25 1
Meatloaf 500 g turntable 600 14–16 2
Onion soup au gratin 2 soup bowls turntable 450 4–6 3

The ranges of time given are for guidance only, as they depend upon the compo­sition and the size of the item being cooked, as well as the desired finish.

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Do not attempt to tamper with or make
any adjustments or repairs to any part of
the oven. Repairs should only be made by
an authorised service engineer.

Be sure the oven is off or the unit

is unplugged before cleaning.
Do not clean your microwave oven with a
vapor cleaner.

The oven must always be clean. Failure to
clean the appliance regularly may damage
its surfaces, reduce durability and lead to
hazardous operation. Residue of food
from spill-overs or spatters that is allowed
to remain on the oven walls, door seal
and door surface will absorb microwave
energy causing it to burn on. This could
reduce the efficiency of the oven, and
possibly damage the oven interior.

(turnable, support and rack)

Clean them with mild detergent after
removing them from the cavity. The turnta­ble support should be carefully handled.

The inside of the oven and turnta-

ble get very hot, so do not touch

them immediately after use.

Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water
and a soft, clean cloth to remove soilage.

NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS,
COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR
STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF
THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
To loosen difficult soilage, boil a cup of
water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3
minutes. NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY
UTENSIL TO REMOVE SOILAGE FROM
OVEN SURFACES.

To remove odours from the oven interior,
boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of
lemon juice for 5 minutes.
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. Pay special attention to the
door seal and front of the cavity which
must be kept clean at all times. If these
surfaces are damaged because of exces­sive soiling, call in a specialised techni­cian before using your microwave oven.
Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose
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.

Care & cleaning

Cleaning the accessories

Cleaning the interior

Cleaning the exterior

!

!

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If the microwave does not function

What to do if...

... the microwave appliance is not wor-

king properly ?

Check that

- the fuses in the fuse box are working,

- there has not been a power outage.

- If the fuses continue to blow, please
contact a qualified electrician.

... the microwave mode is not wor-

king ?

Check that

- the door is properly closed,

- the door seals and their surfaces are
clean,

- the START-button has been pressed

... the turntable is not turning ?

Check that

- the turntable support is correctly
connected to the drive,

- the ovenware does not extend beyond
the turntable,

- food does not extend beyond the edge
of the turntable preventing it from rota­ting.

- there is nothing in the well beneath the
turntable.

What to do if...

...

”” -- JJ 11 --”” (( -- JJ 22 --,, -- JJ 33 --))

appears

in the display window?

- The microwave remains too hot from
previous grilling. Let it cool down 15
minutes before reprogramming.

... the microwave will not switch off ?

- Isolate the appliance from the fuse
box.

- Contact your local ELECTROLUX
Service Force Centre.

... the interior light is not working ?

- Call your local ELECTROLUX Service
Force Centre. The interior light bulb
can be exchanged only by trained
ELECTROLUX technicians.

... the food is taking longer to heat

through and cook than before ?

- Set a longer cooking time (double
quantity = nearly double time) or

- if the food is colder than usual, rotate
or turn from time to time or

- set a higher power setting.

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Technical data

Overall dimension :

Height 316 mm

Width 540 mm

Depth 416 mm

Cavity :

Height 210 mm

Width 350 mm

Depth 351 mm

Power 220-240 V, 50 Hz

Fuse 16A

Power consumption 2750 W

Power output 900 W

Grill 1250 W

Volume 24 l

Weight 22 kg

Service and spare parts

In the event of your appliance requiring
service, or if you wish to purchase spare
parts, please contact your local Electrolux
Service Force Centre.
Before calling out an engineer, please
ensure you have made the above checks.
When you contact the Service Force
Centre you will need to give the following
details:

1. Your name, address and post code

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault

4. The model and serial number of the
appliance (found on the rating plate)

5. The purchase date

In-guarantee customers should ensure
the necessary checks have been made
as the engineer will make a charge if
the problem is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.

Please note that proof of purchase will
be required for in-guarantee calls.

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Guarantee conditions

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 24
months of the date of the purchase this
Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is
proved to be defective by reason only of
faulty workmanship or materials, we will,
at our option repair or replace the same
FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials
or carriage on condition that:

• The appliance has been correctly install­led and used only on the electricity
supply stated on the rating plate.

• The appliance has been used for normal
domestic purposes only, and in accor­dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• The appliance has not been serviced,
maintained, repaired, taken apart or
tampered with by any person not autho­rised by us.

• All service work under this guarantee
must be undertaken by an Electrolux
service centre.

• Any appliance or defective part replaced
shall become the Company’s property.

• This guarantee is in addition to your stat­utory and other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am
and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may
be available outside these hours in which
case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transpor­tation, improper use or neglect, the
replacement of any light bulbs or remo­vable parts of glass or plastic.

• Appliances found to be in use within a
commercial or similar environment, plus
those which are subject to rental agree­ments.

• Products of Electrolux manufacture
which are not marketed by Electrolux.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country
within Europe then your guarantee moves
with you to your new home subject to the
following qualifications:

The guarantee starts from the date
you first purchased your product.
The guarantee is for the same period
and to the same extent for labour and
parts as exist in the new country of use
for this brand or range of products.
This guarantee relates to you and
cannot be transferred to another user.
Your new home is within the European
Community (EC) or European Free
Trade Area.
The product is installed and used in
accordance with our instructions and
is only used domestically, i.e. a normal
household
The electrical supply complies with the
specification given in the rating label.
The product is installed taking into
account regulations in your new country.

Before you move, please contact your
nearest Customer Care centre, listed
below, to give them details of your new
home. They will then ensure that the local
Service Organisation is aware of your
move and able to look after you and your
appliances.
France: Senlis [phone]
Germany :

Nürnberg [phone]
Italy: Pordenone [phone]
Sweden:

Stockholm [phone]

UK: Slough [phone]