Electrolux EMS2185W, EMS2185B User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
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Model EMS 2185
UK
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For the user
Before using your microwave oven 4
Safety Instructions 5
Utensil safety 5
Testing suitability of cookware 5
Foil containers 6
Food safety 6
Safety instructions when cooking by Grill 7
Oven utensils and accessories guide 8
Description of the microwave oven and
accessories
The microwave oven 9
Accessories 10
Control panel 11
Before using your microwave oven
for the first time
Cleaning 12
Setting the clock 12
General operating instructions 13
How to operate your microwave oven
Microwave cooking 15
Microwave setting guide 16
Minute timer with alarm 16
Grill cooking 17
Microwave and Grill cooking 18
Automatic programmes 19
Auto Defrost 19
Automatic Cooking Programmes 21
Combination cooking Microwave and Grill 22
Quick Start 22
Child Lock 23
Microwave Hints 23
Charts
Defrosting 24
Cooking vegetables 26
Cooking f ish 26
Grilling table 27
Combined Microwave and Grilling table 27
Care and cleaning 28
Care and cleaning (grill) 28
Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support
and rack) 28
Cleaning the interior 28
Cleaning the exterior 28
Service and spare parts 29
Guarantee conditions
Standard guarantee conditions 30
Exclusions 30
For the installer
Installation
Electrical connections 31
Connecting to the mains 32
Build-In model 32
Technical data 32
Electrolux Service Force 33
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Contents
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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 so
that the new owner can become acquainted with the
functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Please ensure you hav e read the w hole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations given.
Before using your microwave oven
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 ov en, parts of the oven or the accessories may be
wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must remove
this foil before using the ov en. Do not leave packing
material so that small children can play with it. This
can be hazardous.
Unpacking
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• The built-in safety interlock switches prevent
the microw ave o ven from operating w hen 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.
If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are
damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by an authorized
service engineer.
It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make
adjustments to this oven. Contact your local
Electrolux Service Force Center 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.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames. Never use water.
Only allow children to use the microwave
without supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to use
the microwave in a safe way and understands
the hazards of improper use.
Utensil safety
• Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave
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. Use oven gloves to remove dishes.
Testing suitability of cookware
• Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 850W (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.
• 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.
• 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 the oven unattended , heating or cooking
food in plastic, paper or other combustible containers. If smoke is observed, keep door closed, switch
the oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops.
Safety instructions
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• Metal containers and containers with metallic trim
should not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specif ically 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.
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 o ven has a metal turntable or
cooking rack, the foil container should be placed
on an uptur ned ovenproof 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 ov en. 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
specif ically 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.
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and
beverages in y our micro w a v e o v en, 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:
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.
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.
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Safety instructions when cooking
by grill
1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grilling.
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.
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.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.
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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 Microwave Grill Microwave and
Cooking Cooking Grill cooking
Ceramic & Glass Corning ware YES YES YES
Heat resistant
glass ware YES YES YES
Glass ware with
metal decoration NO NO NO
Lead crystal glass NO NO NO
China Without metal
decoration YES YES YES
Pottery YES YES YES
Plastic Microwave oven
heat-proof wear YES NO NO
Plastic wrap YES NO NO
Metal Metal baking pan NO YES NO
Aluminium foil* YES YES YES
Paper Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO
Waxed paper YES NO NO
Wood NO NO NO
Accessories Grill rack NO YES YES
Turntable YES YES YES
Tur ntable support YES YES YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing.
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The microwave oven
1 Cooking compar tment.
2 Viewing window.
3 Oven door.
4 Door catch.
5 Safety interlock system.
6 Control panel.
7 Grill element.
8 Door open button.
9 Drive shaft for turntable.
Description of the microwave oven and accessories
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Accessories
Turntable and turntable support
The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the
turntable support is properly in place.
The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise
during operation. Do not rotate the turntable manually, as you could damage the drive system.
Rack
For the use with the grill function, to brown shallow
dishes. It has to be postioned on the center of the
turntable.
Control panel
1. Display window – showing time of day, cooking
time and weight.
2. Power knob – for desired microwave power
level.
3. Timer knob – to select cooking time or weight.
4. Grill.
5. Auto – for Automatic cooking programmes.
6. Auto Defrost by weight.
7. Stop/Clear – to cancel or interr upt a cooking
programme.
8. Start – to start desired programme and to star t
the Quick start programme.
9. Door open.
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Cleaning
Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp
cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can
damage the surface). For stainless steel fronts use a
suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a
protective film against f inger prints.
Before you first use the appliance, remove all the
accessories (including the turntable and turntable
support) from the cooking area. Wash the accessories
in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe the cooking
space with a soft, damp cloth.
Before using your microwave oven for the first time
Setting the clock
Plug the appliance into the mains. The display star ts
to flash "00:00"
The dots between the digits
will flash rapidly.
Example:To set 12:15:
Set the time of day with the Timer knob.
Conf irm by pressing either the Start-button or the
Clear button.
The time of the day is displayed.
To reset the time of day, once the microwave is operational;
Press and hold the Clear key for 5 seconds, the dots between the digits will flash rapidly.
Set the time of day with the Timer knob and press the Clear or Start key to confirm.
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The dots between the digits flash slowly.
The appliance is now ready for use.
The dots between the digits stop flashing.
The time of day has been reset.
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