Electrolux EI30SM35QSA Owner’s Manual
Use _ Care Guide
Over the Range Microwave Oven
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open=door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FiNDiNG iNFORMATiON .................................. 2
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY .................... 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................ 3
I MPORTANT SAFETY I NSTRUCTI ONS .............. 4=5
GROUNDING iNSTRUCTiONS .......................... 6
UNPACKING AND EXAMING YOUR OVEN ......... 6
iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW .................. 7=10
About Your Oven ................................................ 7
About Microwave Cooking .................................... 7
About Safety ..................................................... 8
About Children and the Microwave ....................... 8
About Food ....................................................... 9
About Utensils and Coverings ............................. 10
PART NAMES ................................................... 11
CONTROL PANEL ............................................. 12
BEFORE OPERATI NG ...................................... 13
To Set the Clock ................................................ 13
Stop/Clear ....................................................... 13
MANUAL COOKING ......................................... 13=15
Time Cook ........................................................ 13
Interrupting Cooking ............................................ 13
Using One Touch Start .................................... 13
Using Add 30 Sec............................................ 14
Setting Timed Cooking With Power Level .......... 14
Setting Two-Stage Cooking ................................... 14
To Set Power Level.................................................. 15
Using the Rack ....................................................... 15
SENSOR COOKING ........................................ 16-17
Sensor Cook .................................................. 16
Sensor Cook Chart ......................................... 17
Sensor Reheat .............................................. 17
ONE TOUCH COOK ...................................... 18=20
Popcorn .......................................................... 18
Veggies ......................................................... 18
Snacks ............................................................ 19
Snacks Chart ................................................... 19
Melt/Soften ................................................... 20
Melt/Soften Chart ............................................ 20
Keep Warm ..................................................... 20
AUTO DEFROST ........................................... 21=24
Convection ................................................... 25=31
Convection Preheat .......................................... 25
Convection ..................................................... 26
Convection Guidelines ...................................... 27-29
Fast Cook ........................................................ 30
Fast Cook Guidelines ........................................
CONVEN IENT FEATURES .............................. 32=35
CLEAN ING AND CARE ................................... 36=38
SERVICE CALL CHECK ................................... 39
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 40
WARRANTY _FORMATK)NS .............................. 41
iMPORTANT SAFETY iN ;TR CTIO
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appli=18.
ante.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOI D POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding
Instructions" on page 6.
4. Install or locate this appliance only inaccordance
with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers--for example, closed glass jars--are
able to explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
Electrolux Authorized Servicer for examination,
repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appli-
ance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water--for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page
22.
16. Do not mount over a sink.
17. Do not store anything directly on top of the appli-
ance surface when the appliance is in operation.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
to appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the
power cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the cavity when not in use.
19. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or
boiling when the container is removed from
the Microwave Oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON
OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
Microwave Oven at least for 20 seconds before
removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
20. Clean ventilation openings and grease filters
frequently--grease should not be allowed to accu-
mulate on ventilation openings, louver or grease
filters.
21. Usecare when cleaning the louver and the grease
filters. Corrosivecleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaners, may damage the louver and the
grease filters.
22. When flaming food under the hood, turn the fan on.
23. This appliance is suitable for useabove both gas and
electric cooking equipment 36" wide or less.
IM RTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
24.When using the convection or combination cooking 26.Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven
functions, both the outside and inside of the oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or
will become hot. Always use hot pads to remove
containers of food and cooking accessories such
as the oven shelf, round wire rack and glass tray.
25.Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving
risk of electric shock.
If you see arcing, pressthe Stop/Clear button and correct the problem.
ARCING
combination. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Arcing isthe microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing iscaused by:
- The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
, Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
(U.S.A. Only)
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with limits for ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCCRules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
doescause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following:
- Reorient the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
- Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver,
- Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
- Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and the receiver are on
different branch circuits.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.
- Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
- Metal, such as twist=ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes ,in the microwave.
- Recycledpaper towels conraining small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
GROUNDING iN ;TRUCTI
This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a ground-
ing plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements
The oven is equipped with a 3-prong grounding plug. DO
NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE
THE GROUNDING PIN FROM THE PLUG.
DO NOT USEAN EXTENSION CORD.
If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electri-
cian or serviceman install an outlet near the appliance.
The Power Supply Cord and plug must be connected to
a separate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, 15 Amp, or more branch
circuit, single grounded receptacle. The receptacle should
be located inside the cabinet directly above the Microwave
Oven mounting location as shown in Figure 1.
NOTES:
1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electri-
cal instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service /I
person.
2. Neither Electrolux nor the dealer can accept any liability
for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from
failure to observe the correct electrical connection
procedures.
3-Prong Plug
cGrOundin Pin eptac_
Ground
Receptacle Box
Figure 1
Ground
Receptacle []
Opening for
Power Cord
NPACKING AND EXAMING YO R
Open the bottom of the carton, bend the carton flaps back and tilt the oven over to rest on plasticfoam
pad. Lift carton off oven and remove all packing materials, WALL and TOP CABINET TEMPLATES. SAVE
THE CARTON AS IT MAY MAKE INSTALLATION EASIER.
1. Remove the feature sticker from the outside of the door, if
there is one.
2. Check to see that there is a WALL TEMPLATE and TOP
CABINET TEMPLATE. Read enclosures and SAVEthe Use
and Care Guide.
Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent
door, damaged door seals and sealing surfaces, broken or
loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on
the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and
contact your dealer or ELECTROLUXAUTHORIZED SERVICER.
See Installation Instructions for more details.
Hinges Oven cavity
Safety door Door seals and
latches sealing surfaces
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INFORMATI N YOU NEED TO KNOW
About Your Oven
This Use and Care Guide isvaluable: read it carefully
and always save it for reference.
NEVER use the oven without the turntable and
support nor turn the turntable over so that a large
dish could be placed in the oven. The turntable will
turn both clockwise and counterclockwise.
ALWAYS have food in the Microwave Oven when it
is on to absorb the microwave energy.
When using the oven at power levels below 100%,
you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. :It
is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to
the touch when cooking or reheating.
About Microwave Cooking
Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas
towards outside of dish.
o Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest
amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke
or ignite.
Cover foods while cooking. Check recipe or
cookbook for suggestions: paper towels, wax
paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Cov-
ers prevent spattering and help foods to cook
evenly.
Shield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any
thin areas of meat or poultry to prevent over-
cooking before dense, thick areas are cooked
thoroughly.
Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or
twice during cooking, if possible.
- Turn foods over once during microwaving to
speed cooking of such foods as chicken and
hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be
turned over at least once.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cook-
ing. Room humidity and the moisture in food will
influence the amount of moisture that condenses in
the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as
much condensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation
openings must not be blocked.
The Microwave Oven is for food preparation only. It
should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers.
Your Microwave Oven is rated 1050 watts by using
the IECTest Procedure. In using recipes or package
directions, check food a minute or two before the
minimum time and add time accordingly.
Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway
through cooking both from top to bottom and
from the center of the dish to the outside.
Add standing time. Remove food from oven
and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time
which allows the food to finish cooking without
overcooking.
Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating
that cooking temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
Center bottom of dish is very hot to the
touch.
Poultry thigh joints move easily.
Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW
About Safety
o Check foods to see that they are cooked to the
United States Department of Agriculture's recom-
mended temperatures.
160QF FOr fresh pork, ground meat, fish,
(71°C) seafood, egg dishes, frozen prepared
food and beef, tamb or veat cut into
steaks, chops or roasts cooked to
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in
a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER
leave the thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave use.
ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when
handling utensils that are in contact with hot food.
Enough heat from the food can transfer through
utensils to cause skin burns.
Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from
the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge
of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn
and oven cooking bags away from the face.
Stay near the oven while it's in use and check
cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or
other items.
Select, store and handle food carefully to pre-
serve its high quality and minimize the spread of
foodborne bacteria.
- Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can
cause arcing and/or fires.
Use care when removing items from the oven so
that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do
not touch the safety door latches.
Keep aluminum foi! used for shielding at least
1 inch away from walls, ceiling and door.
.&bout Children and the Microwave
Children below the age of 7 should use the
microwave oven with a supervising person very
near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the
supervising person should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfort-
ably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing
on the oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions:
use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay
special attention to packages that crisp food
because they may be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is
not a toy. See page 32 for Child Lock feature.
INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
About Food
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General
- Cut baked goods with filling after
healing to release steam and avoid
burns,
• Stir liquids briskly before and after
heating to avoid"eruption".
° Usedeep bow!,when cooking liquids
or cereals, to prevent boilovers.
= Heator cook inclosed glass jars or
air tight containers.
• Can in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not bedestroyed.
• Deepfat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet
papers.
iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used success= o
fully in your new Over the Range Microwave Oven.
Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior
walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking
and reheating:
- glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as
Corningware _R_'.
heat-resistant glass (Pyrex (_)
microwave-safe plastics
paper plates
microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's
directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheating
of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:
wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
- metal pans and bakeware
dishes with metallic trim
non-heat-resistant glass
non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine
tubs)
recycled paper products
brown paper bags
food storage bags
metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking
bacon.
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Wax paper can be used for cooking and
reheating.
Plastic wrap that is specially marked for micro-
wave use can be used for cooking and reheating.
DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent
so steam can esca pe.
Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten
cooking.
Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your Over the Range
Microwave Oven:
Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly
on the food can be used to shield areas that are
either defrosting or cooking too quickly.
Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or cover-
ings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow
recipe suggestions.
Accessories
There are many microwave accessories available for
purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase
so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe
thermometer will assist you in determining cor-
rect doneness and assure you that foods have
been cooked to safe temperatures. Electrolux is
not responsible for any damage to the oven when
accessories are used.
M|CROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
PART NAMES
The microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven's basic features:
1. Metal Shielded Window: The shield
prevents microwaves from escaping.
]t is designed as a screen to allow you
to view food as it cooks.
2. Model and Serial Number Plate
3. Cooking Guide label
A
B -=====_(_) A. Glass Turntable
B. Support
C _ C. Hub
4. Vent Top
5. Glass Turntable:
The turntable reverses rotation each time the
microwave oven door is opened and closed.
This helps cook food evenly. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the glass turntable on the support. Fit the raised,
curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom
between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on
the support should fit inside the turntable bottom
ridge.
6. Cooktop Light
7. Grease Filters: See "Caring for the Filters" section.
8. Control Panel:Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
9. Charcoal Filter:(behind Vent Top):
See "Caring for the Filters" section.
NOTE: Not all models come with a charcoal filter.
10. Waveguide Cover: DO NOT REMOVE.
CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have
to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located
on the control panel.
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1. Display:The display includes a clock and indicators
that show the time of day, cooking time settings,
cook powers, FastCook, sensor, quantities, weights
and cooking functions selected.
la. SENSOR:Icon displayed when using sensor
cook.
lb. TIMER: Icon displayed when timer is being set
or running.
lc. COOK: Icon displayed when starting microwave
cooking.
ld. DEER: Icon displayed when defrosting food
le. LOCK: Icon displayedin control lock.
lf. PRESS AGAIN FOR OPTIONS:Icon displayed
when additional options are available.
19. PRESS START:Icon displayedwhen a valid
function can be started.
l h. kg,oz,lb: [con displayed when choosing the
weight.
1i. M ICRO+CONVECT: [con displayed when
using Fast Cook.
2. Convection: Touch this pad when
setting a convection bake or roast.
3. Convection Preheat: Touch this pad when
setting a convection bake or roast with preheating.
4. Fast Cook: Touch this pad when
setting a combination convection microwave
and convection cook.
5. Sensor Reheat.Touch this padto reheat
microwavable foods without entering a cook
time or power.
6. Sensor Cook:Touch this pad to cook microwavable
foods without entering a cook time or power.
7. Auto Defrost: Touch this pad, followed by Number
Pads,to thaw frozen meat, poultry, fish by weight,
8. Keep Warm: Touch this pad to keep food warm.
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Popcorn: Touch this pad to pop one of three bag
sizes of popcorn without entering a cook time or
power. Remove metal rack before cooking popcorn.
10.
Snacks: Touch this pad to select one of several
preprogrammed items.
11.
Veggies: Touch this pad to cook Potatoes,fresh or
frozen vegetables without entering a cook time or power.
12.
Melt/Soften:Touch this padto melt or soften
selected items.
13.
Timer: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.
14.
Clock: Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.
15.
User pref: Touch this pad to set options.
16.
Number Pads: Touch number pads to enter time,
cook power, quantity, weight.
17.
STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to erase an incorrect
command, cancel a program during cooking, or to
clear the Display.
18a. START : Touch this pad to start or restart afunction.
18b. Add 30 Sec.: Touch this pad to cook for 30 seconds
at 100% cook power, or to add extra time to your
current cooking cycle.
19. Fan Io/hi: Touch this pad to choose one of two vent
speeds.
20. Power level: Touch this pad after the cook time
to set the amount of microwave energy releasedto
cook the food.
21. Turntable On/Off:Touch this pad to turn on or off the
turntable during a cooking cycle.
22. Cook Light : Touch this pad to turn the light on high,
night (low) or off.
Before operating your new oven make sure you read
and understand this Use and Care Guide completely.
The clock can be disabled when the microwave isfirst
plugged in and the STOPkey is selected.
To re-enable the clock follow clock instructions.
To Set the C_ock
* Suppose you want to enter the correct time of day 10:59
4>
, START
plus
30 sec
BEFORE OPERATING
Pressthe STOP clear to:
1. Eraseif you make a mistake during programming.
2. Cancel timer and the signal after cooking.
3. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
4. Return the time of day to the display.
5. Cancela program during cooking, press twice.
MANUAL COOKI
Your Over the RangeMicrowaveOven can be programmed
for 99 minutes99 seconds (99:99). Always enter the seconds
after the minutes, even if they are both zeros.
* Suppose you want to cook for five minutes, 30
seconds at 100% power,
Step Touch
PRESSSTART
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START cook
plus
30 sec
3.Du
Time counting down
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening
the door. The oven stops heating and the fan turns
off, but the light stays on.
To restart cooking, close the door and Touch .
If you do not want to continue cooking, open the
door and touch STOP/CLEAR •
START
plus
30 sec
Using One Touch Start
This is a time saving pad that will automatically
start cooking 2 seconds after selected. Numeric key
1-6 can be touched for 1-6 minute automatic start
cooking feature.
Step Touch
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cook
Time counting down
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