BRANDT ME250XU1 User Manual
Operating instructions
Microwave Oven
UK
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Table of contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The display & the selector knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The folding rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Programming the microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
AUTO programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
“Speed DEFROST” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
The grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The microwave + grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
The fan functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Programming the fan function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Programming the fan + microwave function . . . . . . . . . . .18
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Important safety instructions. Read careffully
and keep for future reference.
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Installation
Leave sufficient space around the oven :
- 5 cm between the sides of the oven
and any walls or objects
- 14 cm above the oven
- 10 cm behind the oven.
LOCATION
BEFORE CONNECTION
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Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or
door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use.
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Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your
electrical installer.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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The appliance should be installed at a distance of 85 cm above floor.
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Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source of heat or
steam. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is
adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance.
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Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven.
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Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvers at the back of the appliance.
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Some ovens are designed for flush-fitting. To obtain the corresponding kit, consult your dealer
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Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation.
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Do not use your appliance immediatly (wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer from a cold
place to a warm place as condensation may cause a malfunction.
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Your installation must be protected by a 13 Amp thermal fuse.
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It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with
current safety regulations.
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In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of
separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm
at all of the poles.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
5 cm
14 cm
10 cm
5 cm
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Warning
• 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.
• Only use ustensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the
turntable.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could cause damage
requiring repair by an authorised technician.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
• It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for
deep-freeze bags.
• The contents of feeding bottles are baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.
• 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.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers they are liable to explode.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
must be taken when handling the container.
• For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.), place a glass of water alongside the food item.
• Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn the food. To avoid such incidents,
never use the same cooking times as those recommended for traditional ovens.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
• In order to evacuate moisture, 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.
General description
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THE TURNTABLE :
ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to intervene.
- It may be used as a cooking surface.
- Rotation is controlled by the drive shaft and the wheel support.
- The turntable rotates in both directions.
- If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned.
- For easy removal, wells are provided on either side.
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TURNTABLE OFF :
stops the turntable from revolving in order to use platters which require the entire oven
space. When off, remember to turn the recipient or stir the contents.
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THE WHEEL SUPPORT :
Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. If it
does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turn-
table.
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Speed DEFROST STICKER : position the sticker as shown above.
TurntableDrive shaft Wheel
support
Identification
label
Speed DEFROST
sticker
Grill
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The control panel
A Display window :
to simplify programming, the display indicates : the time of day, the types of food
and functions, the minutes / seconds,
weight or temperature programmed.
B The selector knob :
to choose the food type, function, programme time, weight or temperature.
C FOOD TYPE key :
to choose the food type, with the selector
knob.
D FUNCTION key :
to choose the appropriate function, with
the selector knob.
E “AUTO” key :
automatically sets the correct programme
time according to a specified food type and
weight.
F FAN key :
to cook as if with a traditional oven.
G GRILL key :
to select low or high grill.
H ”Speed DEFROST” key :
to quickly defrost all types of frozen food.
I STOP-TURNTABLE key :
to stop the turntable from revolving.
J PAUSE/CANCEL key :
to interrupt (press once) or cancel a programme (press twice). Also used to set the
clock.
K START key :
to start all programmes.
B
G
F
A
D
E
C
I
H
J K
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Microwave power settings
When you select the type of food, the appropriate
power setting is automatically programmed.
After first plugging in your microwave oven or after a power outage,
the clock reads 00:00 and the two dots flash.
To set the clock :
- Press the PAUSE / CANCEL key for 5 seconds.
The 4 numbers flash
,
and a tone sounds indicating the hour must be set.
- Turn the selector knob to display the correct time.
- Validate by pressing the PAUSE / CANCEL key .
Your clock is set.
0 0 : 0 0
1 2 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0
Setting the clock
POWER SETTING APPLICATION
DEFROST 150W
To defrost all frozen food or to top off cooking
of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly.
SIMMER 500W
HEAT 700W
To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen
pre-cooked dishes.
HIGH COOK 900W
To cook vegetables and soup.
Microwave output power : 900 W
To cook fish and poultry.
To finish programmes begun with the HIGH COOK
power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or
dairy products. (This power setting is available
when you programme with the function key.)
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The display and the selector knob guide you in your choice of :
food types
functions
DEFROST SIMMER HEAT COOK
LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL MICROWAVE
+ GRILL FAN FAN + MICROWAVE
the weight for Automatic programming
the programme time (or clock)
the temperature for programming the fan functions
The food type or function being selected will blink in the display.
12:00
The display & the selector knob
200° C
12:30
200° C
beverages
beef
lamb
vegetables
poultry
frozen
ready-
made
dishes
fresh
ready-
made
dishes
pork,
veal
turkey
fish
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