AEG-Electrolux EMS2820S User Manual

USER MANUAL

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Model EMS2820

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Contents

Before using your microwave oven 4

Technical data 4

Safety instructions 5

– Utensil safety 5
– Testing suitability of 6
– Food safety 6
– Oven utensils and accessories guide 7
– Unpacking 7

How to operate your microwave oven 8

– Name and function of parts 8
– Turntable Installation 8
– Control panel 9
– Setting the Clock 10
– Child Safety Lock 10
– To Stop the Oven 10
– Switching the beeper off 11
– Quick Start 11
– Microwave Power setting Guide 11
– Microwave cooking 12
– Automatic Defrost 13
– Automatic Reheat 14
– Snack Function 15

– Recommendations for Manual Defrost 16

– Auto Reheat Programmes Chart 17
– Auto Defrost Programmes Chart 18
– Snack Function Programmes Chart 19

Microwave Hints 20
Care and cleaning 21

– Cleaning the accessories (turntable a nd support) 21
– Cleaning the interior 21
– Cleaning the exterior 21

Guarantee Conditions 22

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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 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 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 or that the new owner can be acquainted with the f unct ioning 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.

Technical data

Overall dimension Weight 16 kg

Width 517 mm
Depth 440 mm
Height 297 mm

Cavity dimension Fuse 10A

Width 335 mm
Depth 340 mm
Height 256 mm

Volume 28 Litre

Power source 230V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 1400W

Power output 1000W

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Safety Instructions

• 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.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it
has been repaired by qualified service p ersonnel.

• 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.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.

• 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.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision;
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the applia nce

• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water.

• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspap ers 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.

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 t o
the container. The use of oven gloves to remove
dishes is recommended.

 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

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m Do not use this oven for commercial

purposes. This oven is made for domestic
use only.

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Testing suitability of cookware Food safety

Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.

• Place the cookware in the microwave along wit h a
glass half full of water. Heat on 1000 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, 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.

• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers an d
plastic wraps may be used in the microwave

oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions wh en
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.
Metal utensils and utensils wit h 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.

WARNING : Do not leave oven unattend ed , and

look at it from time to time when
heating or cooking food in plastic,
paper or other combustible
containers. If smoke i s ob served,
keep door closed, switch the oven
off or disconnect oven until smoke
stops.

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Always remove the food to a suitable contain er.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the

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microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations 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 un-attended.
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.

WARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces
and beverages in your microwave oven, overheat ing
the liquid beyond boiling point can occu r without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent t his 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 cont ainer in the
oven and again halfway through the he at ing time.

4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven f or a
short time, stirring again before carefully removing
the container.

Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

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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 b efore
removing cover.

NOTE:

Do not force the turntable to rotate by han d. This

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may cause malfunctioning.
Arcing in the oven during microwave operation

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usually occurs from use of metallic ut ensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damag e the
unit. Stop the programme and check the utens il.
Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents

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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 u se on l y.

Keep these instructions

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Oven utensils and accessories guide

A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooki ng 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

Corning ware YES

Heat resistant glass
Ceramic &
Glass

China
Pottery*2 YES

Plastic

Metal Baking pan NO

Paper
Wood NO

Accessories

Glass ware with metal

ware

decoration

Lead crystal glass NO

Without metal

decoration

Microwave oven

heat-proof wear

Plastic wrap YES

Aluminium foil*3 YES

Cups, plates, towels YES

Waxed paper YES

Grill rack NO

Turntable YES

Turntable support YES

YES*1

NO

YES

YES

YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*1 Only if there is no metal trim.
*2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.
*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.

Unpacking

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the prod uc t is free from damage. Dam age or any missing parts must be
reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the acc es sories may be wrappe d by a pr otection foil. If
so, you must remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave packing mater ial so that small childr en c an play with it.
This can be hazardous.

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How to operate your microwave oven

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Name and function of parts Turntable Installation

1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment
clean after using the oven.

2. Viewing window. Food can be checked whi le the
microwave oven is in operation.

3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly
closed while cooking.

4. Safety Latch and Interlock System.

5. Control panel.

6. Drive shaft for turntable.

7. Turntable.

8. Turntable support.

1. Place the turntable support on the cavity Bot t om.

2. Place the turntable on top of the t urntable support
as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable
hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never

place the turntable upside dow n.

• Both turntable and turntable support must always be
used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are always placed on
this turntable for cooking.

• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise;
this is normal.

Turntable

Roller rest

Turntable Shaft

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