ELECTROLUX EMC38905 User Manual

USER MANUAL

Gebruiksaanwijzing

Manuel d'instructions

Gebrauchsanweisung

Mikrowelle

Micro-ondes

Magnetron

EMC38905X

EMM2015

Dear Customer: Before going any further, we want to thank you for

preferring our product. We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your expectations.

We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using your microwave oven.

KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the microwave oven to someone else give them the manual as well!

Environmental protection

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging bears the Green Point mark. Dispose of all the packaging materials such as

cardboard, expanded polystyrene and plastic wrapping in the appropriate bins. In this way you can be sure that the packaging materials will be re-used.

Disposal of equipment no longer used

According to European Directive 2002/96/EC on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), home electrical appliances should not be put into the normal systems for disposal of solid urban waste.

Outdated appliances should be collected separately to optimise component material recovery and re-cycling rates and to prevent potential harm to human health and the environment. The symbol of a rubbish container superimposed by a diagonal cross should be put on all such products to remind people of their obligation to have such items collected separately.

Consumers should contact their local authorities or point of sale and request information on the appropriate places to leave their old home electrical appliances.

Before disposing of your appliance, render it nonusable by pulling out the power cable, cutting this and disposing of it.

Contents

Installation instructions .........................................................................................................................5

Before installation...........................................................................................................................................5

After installation..............................................................................................................................................5

Microwave safety ....................................................................................................................................6

The advantages of microwaves ............................................................................................................8

Description of your oven .......................................................................................................................9

Basic controls .......................................................................................................................................10

Setting the clock...........................................................................................................................................10

Safety blocking.............................................................................................................................................10

Stopping the rotating plate...........................................................................................................................11

Microwave oven................................................................................................................. ..........................12

Grill...............................................................................................................................................................13

Microwave + Grill.......................................................................................................................................... 13

Hot air...........................................................................................................................................................14

Microwave + Hot air .....................................................................................................................................14

Grill with Fan ................................................................................................................................................15

Defrosting by weight (automatic)..................................................................................................................16

Defrosting by time (manual).........................................................................................................................17

Special functions ..................................................................................................................................18

Special Function P1: Heating food...............................................................................................................18

Special Function P2: Cooking......................................................................................................................19

Special Function P3: Defrosting & Toasting.................................................................................................20

When the oven is working... ................................................................................................................21

Interrupting a cooking cycle..........................................................................................................................21

Altering parameters......................................................................................................................................21

Cancelling a cooking cycle ...........................................................................................................................21

End of a cooking cycle.................................................................................................................................21

Defrosting ..............................................................................................................................................22

Cooking with a microwave oven.........................................................................................................24

Cooking with the grill ...........................................................................................................................26

Roasting and baking.............................................................................................................................29

What kind of ovenware can be used? ................................................................................................32

Microwave function.......................................................................................................................................32

Grill and Hot air function...............................................................................................................................32

Microwave + grill function.............................................................................................................................32

Aluminium containers and foil.......................................................................................................................32

Lids...............................................................................................................................................................32

Oven Cleaning and Maintenance........................................................................................................34

Front surface................................................................................................................................................34

Oven interior.................................................................................................................................................34

Oven ceiling .................................................................................................................................................35

Accessories..................................................................................................................................................35

What should I do if the oven doesn’t work?......................................................................................36

Technical characteristics.....................................................................................................................37

Description of Functions...............................................................................................................................37

Specifications...............................................................................................................................................37

Installation .............................................................................................................................................38

Installation instructions

Before installation

Check that the input voltage indicated on the

characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use.

Open the oven door and take out all the

accessories and remove the packing material. Do not remove the mica cover on the ceili ng of

the interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.

Warning! The front surface of the oven may be wrapped with a protective film. Before using the oven for the first tim e, carefully remove this film, starting on the inside.

Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any way. Check that the oven door closes correctly

and that the interior of the door and the front of the oven opening are not damaged. If you find any damage contact the Technical Assistance Service.

DO NOT USE THE OVEN if the power cable or the plug are damaged, if the oven does not function correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Contact the Technical Assistance Service.

Put the oven on a flat and stable surface. The oven must not be put close to any sources of heat, radios or televisions.

During installation, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with any moisture or objects with sharp edges behind the oven. High temperatures can damage the cable.

Warning: after the oven is installed you must make sure you can access the plug.

After installation

The oven is equipped with a power cable and a plug for single phase current.

If the oven is to be installed on a permanent basis it should be installed by a qualified

technician. In such a case, the oven should be connected to a circuit with an all-pole circuit breaker with a minimum separation of 3 mm between contacts.

WARNING: THE OVEN MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer and retailers do not accept

responsibility for any damage that may be

caused to people, animals or property if these installation instructions are not observed..

The oven only functions when the door is closed correctly.

After the first use, clean the inside of the oven and the accessories, following the cleaning instructions given in the section “Oven cleaning and maintenance”.

Fit the Turntable support (1) in the centre of the oven cavity and put the Turntable ring (2) and the Turntable plate (3) on top, making sure they slot in. Whenever you use the microwave, the turntable plate and the respective accessories must be inside and correctly fitted. The turntable

plate can rotate in both directions.

During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.

Microwave safety

• Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK!

• Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply.

• Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the microwave. FIRE RISK!

• Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods in closed containers since these may explode readily.

• Warning! Children should only be able to use the oven without adult supervision if they have been given instructions on how to use the oven safely and on how to identify the dangers of badly using the oven.

• Warning! If the oven has a combined function mode (microwave with other means of heating), children should not be allowed to use the oven without adult supervision on account of the high temperatures generated.

• Warning! The oven cannot be used if:

- The door is not closed correctly;

- The door hinges are damaged;

- The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven front are damaged;

- The door window glass is damaged;

- There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though there is no metal object inside.

• The oven can only be used again after it has been repaired by a Technical Assistance Service technician.

Beware!

• Never heat baby foods or drinks in

bottles or jars with the teats or lids on them. After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food temperature before feeding this to the child. DANGER OF BURNING!

• To avoid food overheating or burning it is very important not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food. For example, a bread roll can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high.

• For toasting, use just the grilling function and watch the oven all the time. It you use a combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time.

• Make sure you never catch the power cables of other electrical appliances in the hot door or the oven. The cable insulation may melt.

Danger of short-circuiting!

Take care when heating liquids!

When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are taken out suddenly, they may spurt out of their containers. DANGER OF INJURIES AND BURNS!

To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container.

Microwave safety

This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous

situations by following these instructions:

• Do not switch on the oven without the

turntable support, the turntable ring and the respective plate being in place.

• Never switch on the microwave when it is empty. If there is no food inside there may

be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!

• For carrying out oven programming tests put a glass of water inside the oven. The water will absorb the microwaves and the oven will not be damaged.

• Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.

• Use only dishes suitable for microwaves. Before using dishes and containers in the microwave, check that these are suitable (see the section on types of dishes).

• Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the oven interior! This cover

stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.

• Do not keep any inflammable object inside the oven as it may burn if the oven is switched on.

• Do not use the oven as a pantry.

• Eggs with their shells and whole boiled

eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens because they may explode.

• Do not use the oven for frying as it is impossible to control the temperature of oil heated by microwaves.

• To avoid being burnt, always use oven gloves for handling dishes and containers and touching the oven.

• Do not lean or sit on the open oven door. This may damage the oven, especially in the hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum weight of 8 kg.

• The turntable and the grills can bear a maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging

the oven, do not exceed this load.

Cleaning:

• Warning! Your microwave oven must be cleaned regularly. All food remains must be removed (see section on Oven Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and this may

shorten the oven’s working life and could even result in a dangerous situation.

• The door contact surfaces (the front of the cavity and the inside part of the doors) must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly.

• Please follow the instructions regarding cleaning in the section “Oven Cleaning and Maintenance”.

Repairs:

• Warning – Microwaves! The outer protection of the oven must not be removed. It is dangerous for anyone not

authorised by the manufacturer to carry out any kind of repair or maintenance work.

• If the power cable is damaged it should be substituted by the manufacturer, authorised agents or technicians qualified for this task in order to avoid dangerous situations. Furthermore, special tools are required for this task.

• Repair and maintenance work, especially of current carrying parts, can only be carried out by technicians authorised by the manufacturer.

The advantages of microwaves

In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers.

In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other words, only the food is heated.

Microwave ovens have the following advantages:

1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are up to 3/4 less than the time required for conventional cooking.

2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the danger of bacterial development.

3. Energy savings.

4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods due to the shorter cooking times.

5. Easy to clean.

How a microwave oven works

In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve called a magnetron which converts electrical energy into microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves are channelled to the interior of the oven through a wave guide and distributed by a metallic spreader or through a turntable.

Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all directions and are reflected by the metal walls, uniformly penetrating the food.

Why food heats up

Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves.

The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, defreezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.

Since the heat arises inside the food:

• This can be cooked with little or no liquid or fats/oils;

• De-freezing, heating or cooking in a microwave oven is quicker than in a conventional oven;

• The vitamins, minerals and nutritional substances in the food are conserved;

• The natural colour and aroma of the food are unchanged.

Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard or plastic but do not go through metal. For this reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts must not be used in a microwave oven.

Microwaves ar e ref le ct ed by metal...

... but go through glass and china...

... and are absorbed by foods.

Description of your oven

1. – Door window glass 7. – Mica cover

2. – Catches 8. – Lamp bulb

3. – Turntable support 9. – Control panel

4. – Turntable ring 10. – Glass tray

5. – Turntable plate 11. – Rectangular rack

6. – Drop-down grill 12. – Lateral supports

a. – Plus and Minus keys d. – Parameter selection keys b. – Function selection keys e. – Confimation key c. – Cancel / Safety Block key f. – Start / Quick Start key

Basic controls

Setting the clock

The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set the clock, proceed as follows:

1. Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys (not necessary if your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure).

Hiding/Displaying the Clock

If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by proceeding as follows:

1. Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys.

2. Press and hold the Confirmation key for 3 seconds. The clock will be hidden but the dots between the hours and the minutes will flash once per second.

To show the clock again, repeat the above procedure.

2. Set time with Plus and Minus keys.

3. Confirm the selection with the Confirmation key.

Safety blocking

The oven functioning can be blocked (for example, to stop it being used by children). Proceed as follows:

1. To block the oven, press the Cancel key for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound signal and the clock display will show the word “SAFE”. The oven is blocked in this state and cannot be used.

2. To unblock the oven, press the Cancel key again for 3 seconds. You will hear a sound signal and the clock display will show the time again.

Basic controls

Stopping the rotating plate

1. To stop the rotating plate, press Confirmation and Cancel keys for 3 seconds to get the word SAFE in the display

2. To start plate rotation again, repeat the above procedure.

Basic Functions

Microwave oven

Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.

1. Select the Microwave function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 800 W.

3. Set the power level with the “+” and “–” keys.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the power level. The display and symbol stop blinking.

5. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

NOTE: When 1000 W power is selected, the duration is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes.

Microwave oven – Qu i ck Start

Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content, such as water, coffee, tea or thin soup.

1. Press the Start key. The microwave oven operates for 30 seconds at maximum power.

2. If you want to increase the operating time press the Start key again. Each time you press this key the operating time will be increased by 30 seconds.

NOTE: When 1000 W power is selected, the operating time is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes.

Basic Functions

Grill

Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.

1. Select the Grill function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

3. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

Microwave + Grill

Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

5. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

1. Select the Microwave + Grill function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 600 W.

3. Set the power level with the “+” and “–” keys.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the power level. The display and symbol stop blinking.

5. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

Basic Functions

Hot air

Use this function to bake and roast.

1. Select the Hot-Air function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160ºC.

3. Set the temperature with the “+” and “–” keys.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop blinking.

Microwave + Hot air

Use this function to bake and roast

1. Select the Hot-Air + Microwaves function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160ºC.

3. Set the temperature with the “+” and “–” keys.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop blinking.

5. Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the

5. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

power level the microwave operates with the default power 600 W.

6. Set the power level with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the power level. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

9. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

10. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

11. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

Basic Functions

Grill with Fan

Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish, poultry or French fri es

1. Select the Grill with Fan function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160ºC.

3. Set the temperature with the “+” and “–” keys.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop blinking.

5. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

Basic Functions

Defrosting by weight (automatic)

Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly.

1. Select the Defrost by Weight function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking.

3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below).

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking.

The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).

Programme Food Weight (g) Time (min)

Pr 01 Meat 100 – 2000 2 – 43 20 – 30 Pr 02 Poultry 100 – 2500 2 – 58 20 – 30 Pr 03 Fish 100 – 2000 2 – 40 20 – 30 Pr 04 Fruit 100 – 500 2 – 13 10 – 20 Pr 05 Bread 100 – 800 2 – 19 10 – 20

Important Note: see “General instructions for defrosting”.

5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys. The Weight symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the weight with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

Standing time

(min)

Basic Functions

Defrosting by time (manual)

Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly.

1. Select the Defrost by Time function with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking.

3. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking.

5. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

Special functions

Special Function F1: Heating food

Use this function to heat various types of food.

1. Select the Special function F1 with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking.

3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below).

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the

5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys. The Weight symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the weight with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

program. The display and symbols stop blinking.

The following table shows the Special Function F1 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).

Programme

A 01 Soup 200 – 1500 3 – 15 Turn 1-2 x, keep

A 02 Pre-prepared dishes

A 03 Pre-prepared dishes

A 04 Vegetables 200 – 1500 2,6 – 14 Turn 1-2 x, keep

Food We ight (kg) Time (min)

200 – 1500 3 – 20 Turn 1-2 x, keep

dense food

200 – 1500 3 – 18 Turn 1-2 x, keep

e.g. goulash

Standing time

(min)

covered, 1-2 min.

Important Notes:

• Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids.

• Stir or mix the foods several times during heating, especially when the oven emits a beep and the display is flashing as

follows:

• The time required to heat the food will depend on its initial temperature. Food

temperature. If the food temperature is not what is wanted, select a greater or lesser weight next time you heat up the food.

• After heating, stir the food or shake the container and then leave the food to stand for some time to allow the temperature to become uniform throughout the food.

Warning! After heating the container may be very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up most containers, these may heat up through heat transmission from food.

taken straight from the fridge will take longer to heat up than food that is at room

Special functions

Specia l Function F2: Cooking

Use this function to cook fresh food.

1. Select the Special function F2 with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking.

3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below).

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking.

The following table shows the Special Function F2 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).

Programme

b 01 Potatoes 200 – 1000 4 – 17 Turn 1-2 x, keep

b 02 Vegetables 200 – 1000 4 – 15 Turn 1-2 x, keep

b 03 Rice 200 – 500 13 – 20 One part rice, two

b 04 Fish 200 – 1000 4 – 13 Keep covered

Important Notes:

• Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids.

• Stir or mix the foods several times during heating, especially when the oven emits a beep and the display is flashing as follows

Warning! After heating, the container may be very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up most containers, these may heat up through heat transmission from food.

Food We ight (kg) Time (min) Note

5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys. The Weight symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the weight with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

parts water, keep

Preparation instructions:

• Fish pieces or lemon juice.

• Rice times the quantity of rice.

• Unpeeled potatoes same size. Wash them and prick the skin several times. Do not add water.

• Peeled potatoes into pieces of the same size. Add a soup spoon of water for every 100 g of vegetables, and salt to taste.

– Add 1 to 3 soup spoons of water

– Add water equivalent to twice or three

– Use potatoes of the

and Fresh vegetables – Cut

covered

Special functions

Special Function F3: Defrosting & Toasting

Use this function to cook and toast various types of food.

1. Select the Special function F3 with the Function selection keys.

2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking.

3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below).

4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking.

The following table shows the Special Function P3 programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).

Programme

C 01 Pizza 300 – 550 3 – 9 Preheat the

C 02 Deep frozen food 400 – 1000 8 – 14 Turn 2 x, keep

C 03 Potato dishes, frozen 200 – 450 10 – 12 Turn 1 x

Important Notes:

• Always use dishes for use in the microwave oven and a lid or cover to avoid loss of liquids.

• Stir or mix the foods several times during heating, especially when the oven emits a beep and the display is flashing as follows

Warning! After heating, the container may be very hot. Although microwaves do not heat up most containers, these may heat up through heat transmission from food.

Food Weight (kg) Time (min) Note

5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys. The Weight symbol and display start blinking.

6. Set the weight with the “+” and “–” keys.

7. Press the Confirmation key to validate the weight. The display and symbol stop blinking.

8. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key.

Preparation instructions:

• Frozen pizza and pizzas-rolls.

• Deep-frozen food prawn soufflé, all frozen. Keep covered.

• Potato dishes, frozen croquettes and fried potatoes must be suitable for preparation in the oven.

– Use pre-cooked frozen pizzas

– Use lasagne, cannelloni,

– Chips, potato

baking pan

covered

When the oven is working...

Interrupting a cooking cycle

You can stop the cooking process at any time by pressing the Cancel key once or by opening the oven door.

In both cases:

• Microwave emission is stopped immediately.

• The grill is de-activated but is still very hot. Danger of burning!

• The timer stops and the display shows the remaining amount of operating time.

If you wish, at this time you can:

1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly cooked.

2. Change the process parameters.

3. Cancel the process by pressing the Cancel key.

To restart the process, close the door and press the Start key

Altering parameters

The operating parameters (time, power, temperature) can be altered when the oven is operating or when the cooking process has been interrupted by proceeding as follows:

1. Select the parameter to be change with the Parameter selection keys. The respective symbol and the display start blinking.

2. Set the desired value with the “+” and “–” keys.

3. Press the Confirmation key or wait 3 seconds to validate the new parameter value. The display and symbols stop blinking.

Cancelling a coo kin g cycle

If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press the Cancel key twice.

You will then hear a beep and the time will appear on the display.

End of a cooking cycle

At the end of the process you will hear three beeps and the display will show the word “End”.

The beeps are repeated every 30 seconds until the door is opened or the Cancel key is pressed.

Defrosting

The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different

Food Weight (g) Defrosting time (min)

Portions of meat, veal, beef, pork

Poultry (portions) 250 5-6 5-10 Turn once Chicken 1000 20-24 20-30 Turn twice Poularde 2500 38-42 25-35 Turn three times Fish fillet 200 4-5 5-10 Turn once Trout 250 5-6 5-10 Turn once

Fruit

Bread

Butter 250 8-10 10-15 Cream cheese 250 6-8 10-15 Creams 250 7-8 10-15

100 2-3 5-10 Turn once 200 4-5 5-10 Turn once

500 10-12 10-15 Turn twice 1000 21-23 20-30 Turn twice 1500 32-34 20-30 Turn twice 2000 43-45 25-35 Turn three times

500 8-10 10-15 Turn twice Goulash 1000 17-19 20-30 Turn three times

100 2-4 10-15 Turn once Minced meat

500 10-14 20-30 Turn twice

200 4-6 10-15 Turn once Sausages

500 9-12 15-20 Turn twice

100 2-3 5-10 Turn once Prawns

500 8-11 10-20 Turn twice

200 4-5 5-10 Turn once

300 8-9 5-10 Turn once

500 11-14 10-20 Turn twice

200 4-5 5-10 Turn once

500 10-12 10-15 Turn once

800 15-17 10-20 Turn twice

types and weights of food, plus recommendations.

Standing time

(min)

Recommendation

Defrosting

General instructions for defrosting

1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic).

2. The defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food.

3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity and thickness of the food. When freezing food keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in the container.

4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside the oven. The thickest parts of fish or chicken drumsticks should be turned towards the outside. You can protect the most delicate parts of food with pieces of aluminium foil. Important: The aluminium foil must not come into contact with the oven cavity interior as this can cause electrical arcing.

5. Thick portions of food should be turned several times.

6. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible since narrow and thin portions defrost more quickly than the thicker and broader parts.

7. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese and cream should not be completely defrosted. If they are kept at room temperature they will be ready to be served in a few minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of ice in it, you should mix these in before serving.

8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the meat juices can run off more easily.

9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not become too dry.

10. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a beep and the display flashes the word:

11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do not forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For containers that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and which can also be used for heating and cooking, all you need to do is take off the lid. For all other cases you should put the food into containers that are suitable for microwave use.

12. The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally that from poultry, should be discarded. In no event should such liquids be allowed to come into contact with other foods.

13. Do not forget that by using the defrosting function you need to allow for standing time until the food is completely defrosted.

Cooking with a microwave oven

Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” before cooking with your microwave.

Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave:

• Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare it.

• Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use (see the section on types of ovenware).

• When cooking food with very little moisture (e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc.) evaporation is very quick. The oven then works as if it was empty and the food may burn. The oven and the container may be damaged in such a situation. You should therefore set just the cooking time necessary and you must keep a close eye on the cooking process.

• It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil (frying) in the microwave.

• Remove pre-cooked food from the containers they come in since these are not always heat resistant. Follow the food manufacturer’s instructions.

• If you have several containers, such as cups, for example, set them out uniformly on the turntable plate.

• Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use plastic clips instead. Prick the bags several times so that the steam can escape easily.

• When heating or cooking foods, check that they reach at least a temperature of 70°C.

• During cooking, steam may form on the oven door window and may start to drip. This situation is normal and may be more noticeable if the room temperature is low. The oven’s safe working is not affected by this. After you have finished cooking, clean up the water coming from the condensation

• When heating liquids, use containers with a wide opening, so that the steam can

evaporate easily.

Prepare the foods as per the instructions and keep in mind the cooking times and power levels indicated in the tables.

Keep in mind that the figures given are only indicative and can vary depending on the initial state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is advisable to adjust the times and power levels to each situation. Depending on the exact characteristics of the food you may need to increase or shorten the cooking times or increase or decrease the power levels.

Cooling with microwav es...

1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the cooking time. Keep in mind that:

• Double the quantity » double the time

• Half the quantity » half the time

2. The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking time.

3. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more quickly.

4. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is evenly distributed on the turntable. If you put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of the plate, you can heat up different types of food simultaneously.

5. You can open the oven door at any time. When you do this the oven switches off automatically. The microwave will only start working again when you close the door and press the start key.

6. Foods that are covered require less cooking time and retain their characteristics better. The lids used must let microwaves pass through and have small holes that allow steam to escape.

Frozen Brussel

Cooking with a microwave oven

Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables

Addition of

liquids

100ml

50ml 25ml

100ml

25ml

Food Quantity (g)

Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms Peas & carrots

Frozen carrots

500 300 250 300

250

Potatoes 250 25ml 800 5-7 2-3

Paprika Leek

250 250

25ml 50ml

300 50ml 800 6-8 2-3

sprouts Sauerkraut 250 25ml 800 8-10 2-3

Tables and suggestions – Cooking fish

Food Quantity (g)

Fish fillets 500 600 10-12 3 Whole fish 800 800

Power

(Watt)

400

Power

(Watt)

800 800 800 800

800

800 800

Time (min.)

2-3 7-9

Time

(min.)

9-11

6-8 6-8 7-9

8-10

5-7 5-7

Standing

Time (min.)

2-3

Standing

Time (min.)

2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

2-3

2-3 2-3

Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time.

Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time. You may wish to cover up the small edges of the fish.

Instructions

Cut into slices. Keep covered Turn once

Cut into chunks or slices. Keep covered

Turn once Peel and cut into

equal sized pieces. Keep covered

Turn once Cut into chunks or

slices Keep covered

Turn once Keep covered Turn once Keep covered Turn once

Instructions

Cooking with the grill

For good results with the grill, use the grid iron supplied with the oven.

Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn’t come into contact with the metal surfaces of the oven cavity since if it does there is a danger of electric arcing which may damage the oven.

IMPORTANT POINTS:

1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture.

2. The oven door window becomes very hot when the grill is work in g . Keep children away.

3. When the grill is operating, the cavity walls and the grid iron become very hot. You should use oven gloves.

4. If the grill is used for extended period of time it is normal to find that the elements will switch themselves off temporarily due to the safety thermostat.

5. Important! When food is to be grilled or cooked in containers you must check that the container in question is suitable for microwave use. See the section on types of ovenware!

6. When the grill is used it is possible that some splashes of fat may go onto the elements and be burnt. This is a normal situation and does not mean there is any kind of operating fault.

7. After you have finished cooking, clean the interior and the accessories so that cooking remains do not become encrusted.

Spread lightly with butter. After half of

cooking time turn and spread with

Brush with oil. After half of cooking time,

Cooking with the Grill

Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave

Fish Quantity (g) T ime (min.) Instructions

Fish Bass Sardines/gurnard

Meat Sausages 6-8 units 22-26 Prick after half cooking time and turn. Frozen hamburgers 3 units 18-20 Prick after half cooking time. Spare rib (approx. 3 cm thick) 400 25-30

Others Toast 4 units 1½-3 Watch toasting. Turn Toasted sandwiches 2 units 5-10 Watch toasting.

Heat up the grill beforehand for 2 minutes. Unless indicated otherwise, use the grid iron. Place the grid on a bowl so that the water and the fat can drop. The times shown are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the composition and quantity of the food, as well as the final condition wished for. Fish and meat taste great if, before grilling, you brush them with vegetable oil, spices and herbs and leave to marinate for a few hours. Only add salt a fter grilling.

800

6-8 fish.

18-24 15-20

seasoning.

baste and turn.

Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before grilling.

After half the grilling time has passed, check on how the cooking is going and, if necessary, turn the food over or brush it with some oil.

The grill is especially suitable for cooking thin portions of meat and fish. Thin portions of meat only need to be turned once, but thicker portions should be turned several times. In the case of fish, you should join the two ends, putting the tail in its mouth, and then put the fish on the grid iron.

Cooking with the Grill

Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill

The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese covered food.

The microwave and the grill work simultaneously. The microwave c oo k s a n d t he grill to a s ts.

Food Quantity (g) Dish

Cheese topped pasta 500 Low dish 400 12-17 3-5 Cheese topped potatoes Lasagne approx. 800 Grilled cream cheese approx. 500 2 fresh chicken legs

(grilled) Chicken approx. 1000 Low and wide dish 400 35-40 3-5 Cheese topped onion

soup

800

200 each

2 x 200 g cups Soup bowls 400 2-4 3-5

Low dish Low dish Low dish Low dish

Power (Watt)

600 20-22 3-5 600 15-20 3-5 400 18-20 3-5 400 10-15 3-5

Time (min.)

Standing

time (min.)

Before using a dish in the microwave oven make sure that it is suitable for microwave use. Only use dishes or containers that are suitable for microwave use.

The dish to be used in the combined function must be suitable for microwave and grill use. See the section on types of ovenware!

Keep in mind that the figures given are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the initial state, temperature, moisture and type of food.

If the time is not enough to brown the food well, put it under the grill for another 5 or 10 minutes.

Please follow the standing times and don’t forget to turn the meat pieces.

Unless indicated to the contrary, use the turntable plate for cooking.

The values given in the tables are valid when the oven cavity is cold (it is not necessary to pre-heat the oven).

Roasting and baking

Table and advices – Preparing meat and cake Microwave / Hot air

Food

Roast beef 1000-1500 400 200 30-40 20 Pork loin / Cutlet or

bones Pork roast

Whole chicken 1000/1200 400 200 30-40 10

Half chicken 500-1000 400 200 25-35 10

Roast loin of veal 1500/2000 200 180 60-65 20

Beef topside

Quantity

(g)

800-1000

1500-1800

Power

Temperature

(W)

200 180-190 50-60 20

200 200 80-90 20

ºC

Time

(Min.)

Standing

time (min.)

Instructions

Do not put lid on container Turn once

Do not put lid on container. Turn the chicken chest down. Turn once. Do not put lid on container. Turn the the pieces with skin down. Turn once. Do not put lid on container. Turn once or twice. After turning keep it without lid Do not put lid on container. Turn once or twice

Microwave / Baking

Pastry

Chocolate– cherry pie 200 200 30 5-10 Cheesecake with fruit 400 180 40-45 5-10 Apple pie 200 185 40-45 5-10 Cheese cake with streusel 400 180 40-50 5-10 Nuts cake 200 170 30-35 5-10

Power

(W)

Temperature

ºC

Time

(Min.)

Standing

time (min.)

Instructions

Turntable, small grill, Springform, Ø 28 cm Turntable, small grill, Springform, Ø 28 cm Turntable, small grill, Springform, Ø 28 cm Turntable, small grill, Springform, Ø 26 cm Turntable, Cake tin

Roasting and baking

Advice to roast - bake

Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat is ready you should let it stand for 20 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed. This will ensure the juices in the meat are well distributed.

The roasting temperature and time required depends on the type and amount of meat being cooked.

If the weight of the meat to be roasted does not appear on the table choose the settings for the weight immediately below and extend the cooking times.

Advice on ovenware

Check that the ovenware fits inside the oven. Hot glass containers should be put on a dry

kitchen cloth. If such containers are put on a cold or wet surface the glass may crack and break. Use oven gloves to take the ovenware out of the oven.

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