– Utensil safety
– Testing suitability of Cookware
– Food safety
– Safety Instructions when Cooking with Grill
– Installation
– Oven utensils and accessories guide
– Unpacking
How to operate your microwave oven
– Name and function of parts
– Turntable Installation
– Control panel
– Setting the Clock
– Child Safety Lock
– To Stop the Oven
– Switching the beeper off
– Quick Start
– Microwave Power setting Guide
– Microwave cooking
– Cooking with Grill
– Combination Cooking
– Automatic Defrost
– Automatic Reheat
Contents
Charts
– Recommendations for Cooking with Grill
– Recommendations for Cooking with
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Microwave and Grill
– Recommendations for Manual Defrost
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– Auto Reheat Programmes Chart
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– Auto Defrost Programmes Chart
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Microwave Hints
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Care and cleaning
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– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
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– Cleaning the interior
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– Cleaning the Grill
– Cleaning the exterior
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven
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Thank you for having chosen a Electrolux product. We are convinced that you will find your new microwave
oven very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some
time to learn all the new functions and features, but with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.
Read through the instruction manual carefully. In order that you can get the best from your new Electrolux
Microwave Oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the
recommendations given.
Before using your Microwave Oven
Technical data
Overall dimension Weight 13.5 kg
Width 484 mm
Depth 376 mm
Height 275 mm
Cavity dimension Fuse 10 A
Width 323 mm
Depth 296 mm
Height 218 mm
Volume 20 Litre
Power source 230V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 2300 W
Power output 800 W
Grill 1000 W
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• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the
microwave oven from operating when the door is
open.
• Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate
the oven with the door open as open door
operation can result in exposure to microwave
energy.
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning
instructions.
• It is particularly important that the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage to
the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches
(broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing
surface.
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Important Safety instructions.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING : If the door,
hinges/latches or door seals are damaged,
the microwave must not be operated until
it has been repaired by a authorized
service person.
WARNING : It is hazardous for
anyone except factory trained service
personnel to service or make adjustments
to this oven. Contact your nearest
authorised service agent if service should
be required.
• Do not remove the outer case, door or control
panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure
to extremely high voltage.
• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with
‘installation instructions’ found in this manual.
• Use the appliance for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory
use neither for commercial use as this will
invalidate the guarantee.
• Do not operate the oven empty. If food or water is
not present to absorb the microwave energy, the
magnetron tube can be damaged.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water.
• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in
the microwave oven. These items can ignite.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
WARNING : If smoke is observed,
switch off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to stifle any
flames. Never use water.
WARNING : Only allow children or
infirm persons to use the microwave,
without supervision, when adequate
instructions have been given so that the
child or infirm person is able to use the
microwave in a safe way and understand
the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the
micro-wave oven. Although microwave energy will
not heat most glass and ceramic items, these
utensils can become hot as heat transfers from
the food to the container. The use of oven gloves
to remove dishes is recommended.
Testing suitability of cookware
• Utensils should be checked to ensure they are
suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on (800W) (100%) for
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should
not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it
for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is
room temperature, it is suitable for microwave
cooking.
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• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are
great convenience utensils. Always be sure
containers are filled with food to absorb energy
and thus avoid the possibility of overheating or
ignition.
• Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and
plastic wraps may be used in the microwave
oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when
using plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic
utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar
content since these foods reach high
temperatures and could melt some plastics.
• Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from
time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible containers.
• Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim
should not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave use.
• Containers with restricted openings, such as
bottles, should not be used for microwave
cooking.
• Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns.
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Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms
(1 1/4”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable
or cooking rack, the foil container should be
placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15
minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing either
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth
or glove when doing so.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking times may
be longer than you are used to, always ensure
that the food is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.
• Deep fat frying should not be done in the
microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can
result.
• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking
operation should never be unattended.
• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or
membranes to prevent steam build-up and
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and
egg yolks are examples of items that should be
pierced.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
WARNING : Liquids or other foods
must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
WARNING : Microwave heating of
beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
WARNING : When heating liquids,
e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your
microwave oven, overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a
sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To
prevent this possibility the following steps
should be taken:
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1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a
short time, stirring again before carefully removing
the container.
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WARNING : Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode
during cooking. Always pierce the yolk,
then cover and allow the standing time of
one minute before removing cover.
It is quite normal for steam to be emitted
around the door, or for misting to occur on the
door, or even for water droplets to appear
below the door during the cooking cycle. This
is merely condensation from the heat of the
food and does not affect the safety of your
oven. The door is not intended to seal
the oven cavity completely.
• Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This
may cause malfunctioning.
• Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the utensil.
• Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
WARNING :Do not use this oven for
commercial purposes.This oven is made
for domestic use only.
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Safety instructions when
cooking with grill, combination modes.
1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grill cooking.
2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and
unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the
oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be sure
to use an oven glove when handling them.
3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window
with metal components when loading or unloading
the oven. The inside of the door and oven get
very hot so take care when attending food in the
oven.
4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold
water or try to cool them quickly after use.
5. Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top
of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed
on it may be damaged by the heat.
6. Preheat your oven only when using the Grill,
never when using microwave or combination
modes (Microwave and Grill)
WARNING : When the appliance is
used in combination mode, Children
should only use the oven under adult
supervision due to the temperature
generated.
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1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level
surface. The surface must be strong enough to
safely bear the weight (13.5 kg) of the oven, and
the contents. To avoid the possibility of causing
vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable
position.
3. Keep the oven away from heat and water.
Exposure to heat and water can lower oven
efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to
install the oven away from heat and water sources.
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of
the cabinet and also do not place any articles on
the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may
lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the
vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains
come between the oven and the rear wall.
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s
as possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements of radio interference suppression, but
some interference may occur if it is placed too
close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart
as possible.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
10 cm from the walls and 10 cm above the
microwave.
IMPORTANT! The oven can be placed almost
anywhere in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is
placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as
well as the surface underneath the oven are not
blocked (for sufficient ventilation).
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Installation.
Connecting to the mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 230V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet.
Earth protection minimises the risks should a short
circuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven
matches the supply.
N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an
extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
This appliance must not be used on a non-
earth protected power supply. Contact an
electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical connection of the oven or
provision of earth protection of the
supply.
This appliance must be earthed. If this
appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable
plug for which your socket is unsuitable, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Oven utensils and accessories guide
A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method.
The list below is a general guide.
Material Utensils
Corning ware YES YES YES
Heat resistant glass
Ceramic &
Glass
China
Pottery*2
Plastic
Metal Baking pan NO YES NO
Paper
Wood
Accessories
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*1 Only if there is no metal trim.
*2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.
*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.
Glass ware with metal
ware
decoration
Lead crystal glass NO NO NO
Without metal
decoration
Microwave oven
heat-proof wear
Plastic wrap YES NO NO
Aluminium foil*3 YES YES YES
Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO
Waxed paper YES NO NO
Grill rack NO YES YES
Turntable YES YES YES
Turntable support YES YES YES
Microwave Grill Combination
YES*1 YES YES*1
NO NO NO
YES YES NO
YES YES YES
YES NO NO
NO NO NO
Mode of operation
Unpacking
N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any missing parts must be
reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a protection foil. If
so, you must remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave packing material so that small children can play with it.
This can be hazardous.
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How to operate your microwave oven
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Name and function of partsTurntable Installation
1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment
clean after using the oven.
2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the
microwave oven is in operation.
3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly
closed while cooking.
4. Safety Latch and Interlock System.
5. Control panel.
6. Drive shaft for turntable.
7. Turntable.
8. Turntable support.
9. Grill Element.
10. Grilling rack, used for most cooking and
browning/grilling.
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1. Place the turntable support on the cavity Bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support
as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable
hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never
place the turntable upside down.
• Both turntable and turntable support must always be
used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on
this turntable for cooking.
• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise;
this is normal.
Turntable
Roller rest
Turntable Shaft
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Control Panel
1. Display Window
To view either Cook time, Power level and time
of day.
2. Clock
To set the time of day
3. Power
To set the desired Microwave power level
4. Stop/Clear
To stop or pause your Microwave
5. Setting Control Knob
Used to set desired cooking times.
6. Quick Start
To start your microwave
7. Auto Defrost
Used to set desired Defrost mode.
8. Auto Reheat
Used to set desired Reheat mode.
9. Grill
Used to set desired Grill or Combination
Grill / Microwave mode.
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When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display
window flash and show " 88:88 "
This oven can be set for 12hr mode or 24hr mode, to set 24hr mode press the Clock button once, to set 12hr
mode press the clock button twice.
Example: To set 4.30 (12 hr mode)
1. Touch the Clock button twice.
2. Set the time to " 4:00 " using the setting control knob
3. Touch the Clock Button
4. Set the time to " 4:30 " using the setting control knob
5. Touch the Clock button. (The Time will now be set)
NOTE : It is possible to display the current time even after starting the mode set, by pressing the
Clock button (the time is displayed for 2 seconds).
Setting the Cloc
Child safety loc
This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has
been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled.
To set:
1. Touch the ' Stop/Clear ' button and the ' Clock ' button at the same time. ' L ' will appear in the display.
To cancel the child lock, simply touch the ' Stop/Clear ' button and the ' Clock ' button at the same time.
To Stop the Oven
There are two way to stop the oven whilst it is in use.
1. Press the Stop/Clear button
• You may restart the oven by pressing the Start button
• Pressing Stop/Clear again will reset the current programme
2. Open the door
• You may restart the oven by closing the door and pressing the Start button
• Pressing Stop/Clear again will cancel the current programme
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Switching the Beeper Off
This oven has a feature which allows you to turn off the beeper. When this is set you will turn off the beeps
which occur when you press a button, this will also disarm the beeps which occur at the end of a program.
To set:
1. Touch the ' Stop/Clear ' button and the ' Start ' button at the same time. ' OFF ' will appear in the display.
To cancel, simply touch the ' Stop/Clear ' button and the ' Start ' button at the same time.
Pressing the ' Start ' button allows you to start your microwave at full power (800W) for 30 seconds.
Each time you press the ' Start ' button you will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.
Power Setting Suggested use
100W Keeping warm : Keeping foods warm
180W
300W
600W
800W Max Power; Boiling or reheating liquids. Cooking vegetables.
Microwave Power setting Guide
Quick Start
Thawing frozen foods.
Simmer : Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.
Casseroles and stews.
Baked custards or cheesecakes.
Medium : Faster defrosting for casseroles and stews. 450W
Baking cakes and sponge puddings
Reheat : Reheating of casseroles and stews..
Reheating pre-cooked foods.
Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
Preheating a browning dish.
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Microwave Cooking
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Press the ' Power ' button until the desired power
level is reached.
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob.
4. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
Example: To cook at 450W for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Power button 3 times ( ' 450 ' should now be showing in the display window).
2. Turn the setting control knob
( ' 15:00 ' should now be showing in the display window).
3. Press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
1. Open the door, place the food on the Grill rack.
2. Press The Grill button once.
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob.
4. Close the Door.
5. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Example: To cook with Grill for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Grill button X 1
2. Turn the setting control knob. ( ' 15:00 ' Should now be showing in the display window).
3. Press start. The Oven will now start.
You should preheat the grill before use.
To preheat the grill you should set the grill as described above for 3 - 4 minutes.
Cooking With Grill
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Note: You may detect smoke or a burning smell
when using your grill for the first time, this is
normal and not a sign that the oven is out order.
To avoid this problem, when using your grill for
the first time, heat the oven without any food for
10 minutes on grill.
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Combination Cooking
This oven offers you a choice three settings for cooking with combined Grill and Microwave Cooking
1. Open the door, place the food on the Grill rack.
2. Press The Grill button until the required
combination of Microwave and Grill is reached.
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob.
4. Close the door then press Start (The oven
begins cooking.)
Example: To cook with Grill and 450W microwave power for 15 minutes
1. Open the door
2. Touch the Grill button X 3
3. Turn the setting control knob. ( ' 15:00 ' Should now be showing in the display window).
4. Close the door then press start. The Oven will now start.
You do not need to preheat the grill during combined Microwave and Grill cooking.
Combination Grill Setting Press Button Grill Power Microwave Power
Combi 1 2 times Full 600W
Combi 2 3 times Full 450W
Combi 3 4 times Full 300W
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
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1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
2. Press the ' Auto Defrost ' button until the desired
programme is reached.
3. Turn the setting control knob until the required
quantity is reached.
4. Close the door.
5. Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.)
NOTE : During Automatic Defrost the oven will automatically select the required microwave
power and defrosting time. The oven will stop and/or beep part way through defrosting
to allow food to be stirred or turned. Press Start to resume defrosting.
Selection Chart for Auto Cook functions :-
Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size Remarks
Meat Once200 - 2000g
Poultry Twice200 - 2000g
Fish Three Times200 - 2000g
Bread / Cake Four Times
Note : During Defrost Bread / Cake, the oven will only stop when 10 beeps are heard if the door is
opened. Stir or turn the food, close the door and press start to resume defrosting.
Example: To automatically defrost 500g of Fish.
1. Open the door.
2. Touch the Auto defrost button 3 times
3. Turn the setting control knob until 500 is showing in the display window.
4. Close the door then press start. The Oven will now start defrosting.
See Auto Defrost Programme Chart for further details.
As an alternative to Automatic Defrosting you can defrost manually by selecting 180W microwave power. To
speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on 800W (100%) power for
1 - 3 minutes, then reduced to (180W) until defrosting is complete.
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Automatic Defrost
NOTE : For details See Table Below.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
NOTE : After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
The Oven will stop part way through
defrosting to allow food to be stirred or
turned. Press Start to resume defrosting.
The Oven will stop part way through
defrosting to allow food to be stirred or
turned. Press Start to resume defrosting.
The Oven will stop part way through
defrosting to allow food to be stirred or
125 - 1000g
for 125g
for 250g
for 375g
for 500g
for 625g
for 750g
for 875g
for 1000g
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turned. Press Start to resume defrosting.
Turn after 10 beeps. at 30 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 60 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 90 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 120 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 150 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 180 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 210 seconds
Turn after 10 beeps. at 240 seconds
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Auto Reheat
This oven can be used to automatically ReHeat Chilled Ready Meals, Fresh Vegetables, Chicken Pieces and
Frozen Bread Rolls.
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
2. Press the ' Auto Reheat ' button until the desired
programme is reached.
3. Turn the setting control knob until the required
quantity is reached.
4. Close the door.
NOTE : During AUTO COOK the oven will automatically select the required microwave power
Selection Chart for Auto Cook functions :-
Chilled Ready Meals
Frozen Bread Rolls
Example: To automatically cook 500g of Fresh Vegetables.
1. Open the door.
2. Touch the Auto Reheat button 2 times
3. Turn the setting control knob until 500 - 550 is showing in the display window.
4. Close the door then press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
See Auto Cook Programme Chart for further details.
and cooking time.
Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size
Once
Fresh Vegetables
Chicken Pieces
Twice
Three Times
Four Times
5. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
NOTE : For details See Table Below
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
NOTE : After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
300 - 350 g
400 - 450 g
500 - 550 g
200 - 250 g
300 - 350 g
400 - 450 g
500 - 550 g
600 - 650 g
700 - 750 g
200 - 300 g (1 Piece)
400 - 500 g (2 Pieces)
600 - 700 g (3 Pieces)
800 - 900 g (4 Pieces)
100 - 150 g (2 Pieces)
200 - 250 g (4 Pieces)
300 - 350 g (6 Pieces)
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Recommendations for cooking with Grill
All foods should be placed on the grill rack with a non metal dish placed underneath to catch any food spillage
or juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food halfway through the cooking time.
Food QTY. (Weight) Cooking time Special notes
Toast 2 Slices 4 – 5 min
Cheese on Toast 4 Slices 6 – 7 min 4 – 5 min. to toast. 2 min. with topping
General recommendations for cooking with Microwave and Grill
Food QTY (Weight)
Bacon 4 (100 g) Combi 3 7- 9 min
Roast Beef (Boned) 900 g
Roast Pork (Loin) 900 g
Pork Chops 2 - 3(450 g)
Chicken, Halved
lengthways
Legs
Frozen Hamburger 4 (200 g) Combi 2 12 - 15 min
Sausages 450 g Only Combi 1 10 - 15 min
Fish Steak 2 (350 g) Combi 3 22 – 24 min
Frozen Potato,
Hash Brown
450 g
800 g
2 (150 g)
Power Selector
position
Microwave Only 600 W
Combi 2
Combi 2
Combi 1
Combi 1
Combi 2
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Cooking
time
25 min
5 - 6 min
20 - 25 min
15 - 20 min
25 - 30 min
16 – 18 min.
Special notes
Brush with oil. Season
with salt and pepper. Allow
15 – 20 minutes standing
time after cooking.
Brush with oil. Season
with salt, pepper and
paprika.
Brush with oil. Season
with salt, pepper and
paprika.
Brush with oil, Season
with salt and pepper.
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Recommendations for Manual Defrost
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (180W).
FOOD PREPARATION
Bread
Small loaf
Sliced large loaf
2 slices Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper. 45–60 sec. 5 min.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper. 1–11/2 min. 5 min.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Cheesecake
450g/1 lb
Pie (cooked)
450g/1 lb
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz
(1 packet)
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry fruits
450g/1 lb
Soft berry fruits
Plated meal
400g/14 oz
Vegetables
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 9–11 min. 15–30 min.
Remove from packaging, place on plate. 7– 9 min. 15–30 min.
If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
plate
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (800W)for 3–4 minutes.
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (800W)
Defrost
time
8–10 min. 10–15 min.
10–13 min. 10 min
3– 4 min. 5–10 min.
7– 8 min. 5–10 min.
7– 8 min 5–10 min.
STANDING
TIME
Defrosting Tips
1. It is better to underestimate defrosting time if you are unsure. Food will continue to defrost during the
standing time.
2. Separate food as soon as possible.
3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrosting time.
4. Remove any thawed food as soon as possible.
5. Remove or open any packaging before defrosting.
6. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring.
7. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause.
Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil.
Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the
centre is completely defrosted before cooking.
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Auto Reheat Programmes Chart
Auto Programme Press Button Standing Time Recommendations
Chilled Ready MealOnce 3 minutes
Fresh Vegetables Twice 3 minutes
Chicken Pieces
Frozen Bread Rolls
Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it
with microwave cling film. This programme is
suitable for the meals consisting of 3
components (e. g. meat with sauce, vegetables
and side dishes like potatoes, rice or pasta).
Three Times 3 minutes
Four Times 2 Minutes
Weigh the vegetables after washing, cleaning
and cutting into a similar size. Put them into a
glass bowl with lid. Add 45 ml (3 tablespoons)
water when cooking 200- 450 g, add 60 ml (4
tablespoons) for 500- 650 g and add 75 ml (5
tablespoons) for 700- 750 g. Stir after cooking.
(When cooking bigger quantities, stir once
Brush the chicken pieces with oil and spice
them with pepper, salt and paprika. Put them
on the grill rack with the skin- side down. Turn
over when the oven beeps.
Put frozen bread rolls upside down in a circle
on the grill rack. Turn over, as soon as the
during cooking.)
oven beeps.
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Meat 20 - 60 minutes
Poultry 20 - 60 minutes
Bread / Cake
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Auto Defrost Programmes Chart
Fish 20 - 50 Minutes
5 - 30 Minutes
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Shield the edges with aluminium foil.
Turn the meat over, when the oven
beeps. This programme is suitable for
beef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced
meat.
Shield the leg and wing tips with
aluminium foil. Turn the poultry over,
when the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole chicken as well as for
chicken portions.
Shield the tail of a whole fish with
aluminium foil. Turn the fish over, when
the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole fishes as well as for
fish fillets.
Put bread on a piece of kitchen paper
and turn over, as soon as the oven
beeps. Place cake on a ceramic plate
and if possible, turn over, as soon as the
oven beeps. (Oven keeps operating and
is stopped, when you open the door.)
This programme is suitable for all kinds
of bread, sliced or whole, as well as for
bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange bread
rolls in a circle.
This programme is suitable for all kinds
of yeast cake, biscuit, cheese cake and
puff pastry. It is not suitable for short/
crust pastry, fruit and cream cakes as
well as for cake with chocolate topping.
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Microwave Hints Microwave Tips
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• Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs
and do not forget to clean under the glass tray
and the inside of the door.
• Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid
when cooking in your microwave oven.
• Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.
Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped
by hot food.
• Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a
plate or grease proof paper.
• Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted
directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel.
• If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the
packaging should be opened. Packaging
containing metal or metal decoration must not be
used unless specifically recommended for use in
the microwave. Remove metal clips and wire ties.
• Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to
cover parts that easily over cook such as chicken
legs.
• Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a
fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil
eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode.
• Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the
casserole and try to cut the food in to even sized
pieces. Always place the food in the centre of the
oven.
• The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it
a few times.
• Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated
in your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger
the amount of food the longer it takes.
• Use little or no water for vegetables.
• Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.
• Season afterwards.
• Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time after the oven
has switched off to ensure complete and even
cooking results.
• Always ensure food is piping hot throughout
before serving.
• Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.
• Softening Honey
If you have a jar of honey which has
crystallised, remove lid and place the jar in the
oven, microwave on medium power for 2
minutes.
• Melting Chocolate
Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in
A bowl and heat on high power for 1-2
minutes and stir well.
• Softening or Melting Butter
Melting takes a few seconds on high power.
Softening is best done more gently on low
power.
• Freshen or Warm Bread
Use medium power for few seconds.
• Peeling Garlic easily
Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for
15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the
clove pops out.
• Fruit Juice
Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are
heated on high power for 15 seconds before
squeezing.
• Cooking Porridge
Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish
with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food
manufacturers’ recommendations.
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The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energy
causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt
to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a
qualified service technician.
Be sure the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.
Warning : Failure to maintain the oven in a clean conditioncould lead to deterioration of the surface that could adverselyaffect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation
Clean them with mild detergent after removing them from the cavity. The turntable support should be carefully
handled.
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use.
Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are
allowed to remain on the oven walls, door seal and door surface will absorb microwave energy, reduce the
efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven interior. Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a
soft, clean cloth to remove deposits.
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON
ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes.
NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES.
To remove odours from the oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
The turntable motor is sealed. Nevertheless, be careful to avoid the water penetrating under the turntable
spindle when the bottom of the oven is being cleaned.
The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while the oven is in use. Wait until the cavity cools down
and wipe off the spattered oil before next using of the oven. Stains on the grill may cause unpleasant odours
and smoke.
Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. This will prevent the oven from being turned on
accidentally. You should clean outside surfaces of the oven with mild liquid detergent and water followed by a
wiping with clear water to remove any excess detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.
Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose spray-on kitchen cleaners can also be used. Never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of your oven. To prevent damage to the
working parts, do not allow water to seep into ventilation openings.
Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
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Care and cleanin
Cleaning the interior
Cleaning the Grill
Cleaning the exterior
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Electrolux offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance:
1. The guarantee is valid for 24 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail
purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not
cover commercial use.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty material. The
guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental
damage, neglect, faulty installation, unauthorised modification or attempted repair, commercial use or
failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book. This guarantee does
not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glassware, or plastic.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office
(ELECTROLUX's service or authorised agent). ELECTROLUX reserves the right to stipulate the place of
repair (i.e. the customer's home, place of installation or ELECTROLUX workshop).
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance. Parts removed
during guarantee repairs become the property of ELECTROLUX.
6. The Purchaser's statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products
• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user
• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area
• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household
• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliances.
France Senlis +33 (0) 3 44 62 20 13
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0) 800 234 7378
Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 800117511
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 20 78 77 50
UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219898