Electrolux EMB2529DSD User Manual

EMB2529DSD

User manualBuilt-in Combination Microwave

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CONGRATULATIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux built in
microwave combination oven. You’ve chosen a
product that brings with it decades of professional
experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it
has been designed with you in mind. So whenever
you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that
you’ll get great results every time.

Welcome to Electrolux.

BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE

Check for any damage or marks. If you find the
appliance damaged or marked you must report
it within 7 days to claim for damages under the
manufacturers warranty.

Before you use the appliance, we recommend
that you read through the whole user manual
which provides the description of the product
and its functions. To avoid the risks that are always
present when you use a gas appliance, it is
important that the product is installed correctly
and that you read the safety instructions carefully
to avoid misuse and hazards.

For future reference, please store this booklet in
a safe place.

This appliance complies with the requirements
of Australian Standard AS/NZS 60335.2.6 and
AS/NZS 60335.2.25.

CONDITIONS OF USE

This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments

• Farm houses

• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments

• Bed and breakfast type environments.

BEFORE YOU CALL

Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully
before you call for service, or a full service fee could be
applicable.

RECORD MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER HERE:

Model number:

Serial number: ____________________________________

CONTENTS

General warnings _____________________________ 3
Safety instructions ____________________________ 4
Using the Microwave __________________________ 6
Product description ___________________________ 7
Operation instructions _________________________ 8
Installation of the door handle _________________ 13
Installation __________________________________ 14
Troubleshooting _____________________________ 17
Warranty ____________________________________ 19

SYMBOLS

WARNING!
This symbol indicates information concerning
your personal safety.

CAUTION!
This symbol indicates information on how
to avoid damaging the appliance.

IMPORTANT!

This symbol indicates tips and information
about use of the appliance.

ENVIRONMENT!
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the appliance.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY
IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY

Adherence to the directions for use in this manual
is extremely important for health and safety.
Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in
this manual may result in personal injury, property
damage and affect your ability to make a claim
under the Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty
provided with your product. Products must be
used, installed and operated in accordance with
this manual. You may not be able to claim on the
Electrolux manufacturer’s warranty in the event
that your product fault is due to failure to adhere
this manual.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to
possible new owners of the appliance.

Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.

NOTE! You must read these warnings carefully
before installing or using the appliance. If you need
assistance, contact your Customer Care Department.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these
instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated
in this book be ignored.

Children and vulnerable people safety.

WARNING!

Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

•

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

•

Keep all packaging away from children.

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Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts
are hot.

•

If the appliance has a child safety device, we
recommend that you activate it if children are present.

WARNING!
Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Young children should be kept away.

CAUTION!
It is important to use your appliance safely. Check
these safety points before using your appliance.

General safety

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Internally the appliance becomes hot when in operation.
Do not touch the heating elements that are in the
appliance. Always use oven gloves to remove or put in
accessories or oven ware.

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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

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Before maintenance isolate the power supply.

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If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent person.

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Caution: In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent
resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not
be supplied through an external switching device, such
as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the utility.

•

Only a competent person can carry out any service
or repair operation that involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.

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Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.

•

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.

•

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.

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The appliance is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

•

If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

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Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling
the container.

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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
should be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

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Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in the appliance since they may explode,
even after microwave heating has ended.

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The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.

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Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.

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Pay attention to the minimum dimensions of the cabinet
(if applicable). Refer to the installation chapter.

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This appliance is not designed to be operated with a
decorative door in front of the appliance, ensure the
ventilation requirements in the installation section are met.

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Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, an authorised Service or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with
the door open since it can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to break or
tamper with the safety interlocks.

•

Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on the sealing surface.

•

Take care to not displace the turntable when removing
containers from the microwave oven.

WARNING!

Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing
the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock

WARNING!

Do not use the metal grill rack on microwave function,
it may cause sparks. Only use the grill rack on grill or
convection oven modes.

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE

To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons Grounding
Installation

DANGER!

Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the internal components can cause
serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this
appliance.

WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock.
Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly
installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current.

USING THE MICROWAVE

CLEANING

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly

damp cloth.

2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.

3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must

be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are
dir ty.

4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal

scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.

5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity walls

that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in
a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100%
microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean
using a soft, dry cloth.

UTENSILS

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water
(250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm,
do not use it for microwave cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Specifications

Model: EMB2529DSD

Rated Voltage: 230-240V ~50Hz

Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1400-1450W

Turning the oven off

Touch the

Rated Output Power (Microwave): 850-900W

Rated Input Power (Grill): 1000-1100W

‘ON/OFF’ symbol to switch off the oven.

IMPORTANT!

Rated Input Power (Convection): 2300-2400W

Oven Capacity: 25L

Turntable Diameter: Ø 315m m

External Dimensions: 595 x 470 x 388mm

This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult
a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood or if doubt
exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not connect this appliance using an extension cord.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil

Browning dish

Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break

Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates and cups Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only

Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Plastic

Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.
Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the
turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labeled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic
containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced
or vented as directed by package.

MATERIALS TO BE AVOIDED IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Net Weight: Approx. 21.5 kg

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal or metal trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

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USING THE MICROWAVE

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and
oven cavity.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

• Glass tray x 1

• Turntable ring assembly x 1

• Instruction Manual x 1

• Suction cup for emergency door opening x 1

• Wire grill rack

A) Control panel (pictured right)

B) Turntable shaft

C) Turntable ring assembly

D) Glass tray

E) Observation window

F) Door assembly

G) Safety interlock system

Control panel

Function

Weight/Time Defrost

Timer/Clock

Plus

Minus

Start/Ok/+30

Cancel

Door Open

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Turntable Installation

A. Never place the glass tray upside down.

The glass tray should never be restricted.

B. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly

must always be used during cooking.

C. All food and containers of food must always

be
placed on the glass tray for cooking.

D. If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks

or breaks, contact your nearest authorized
service center.

E. When using the wire grill rack, place it on the

glass tray

WARNING!

The wire grill rack is not suitable for use on microwave only
mode, it can be used on grill, convection and combi (includes
short burst of microwave, which is ok) cooking modes only.
Using this wire grill rack on microwave only mode may cause
damage to the appliance.

G

F

A

Hub (underside)

Glass tray

BCDE

Turntable shaft

Suction cup

Turntable ring
assembly