Electrolux EMS2340Si User Manual

USER MANUAL

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Model EMS2340Si

English

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Contents

Before using you r mi crowave oven 4

Technical data 4

Safety instructions 5

– Utensil safety 5
– Safety Instructions when Co oking with Grill 5
– Testing suitability of cookware 6
– Food safety 6
– Oven utensils and accessories gui de 7

Getting Started 8

– Unpacking 8

Installation 8

– Connecting to the mains 8

How to operate your micro wave oven 9

– Name and function of parts 9
– Turntable Installation 9
– Control panel 10
– Microwave cooking 11
– Defrosting Using 80W 11
– Microwave Power setting Guide 11
– Cooking with Grill 12
– Cooking with Microwave and Grill (Combination) 12
– Automatic Defrost 13
– Child Safety Lock 13

Charts 14

– Recommendations for Cooking with Grill 14
– Recommendations for Cooking wit h Microwave and Grill 14
– Defrosting instructions using 80W 15
– Microwave Hints 16
– Care and cleaning 17
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 17
– Cleaning the interior 17
– Cleaning the exterior 17

Warranty Terms and Conditions 18

List of Authorized Service Centers 19

Warranty Card 20

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Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven

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 n ew kit c hen appliances, it will t ake some
time to learn all the new functions and features, but with time, t his oven will become indispensabl e t o you.

Before using your Microwave Oven

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 t he appliance
be sold or transferred to another ow ner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the app liance or that the new owner can be ac quainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using t he appliance and that you follow the
recommendations given.

Technical data

Overall dimension Weight 17.5 kg

Width 510 mm
Depth 382 mm
Height 303 mm

Cavity dimension Power consumption 1280W

Width 330 mm
Depth 330 mm
Height 212 mm

Volume 23 Litre

Power source 230V, 50 Hz

Fuse 10A

Power output 800W

Grill 1200W

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Safety Instructions

• The built-in safety interlock swit ches 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 exposur e t o microwave
energy.

• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See t he
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning
instructions.

• Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it
has been repaired by qualified service personnel.

• It is particularly important t hat the oven door
closes properly and that there is no damage to
the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latc hes
(broken or insecure), (3) door seals and seal ing
surface.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause i njury or
serious malfunctioning. Co nt act your local Service
Force Centre.

• 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 industr ial 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 e nergy, the
magnetron tube can be damage d.

• Close supervision is necessary when the oven is
used by children.

• Do not store this appliance out doors. Do not use
this product near water.

• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in
the microwave oven. These items can ig nite.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking ut ensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.

Utensil safety

Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glassware utensils are excellent for use in the
microwave oven. Although micro wave energy will not
heat most glass and ceramic items, these ut ensils
can become hot as heat transfers from the food to
the container. The use of oven gloves t o remove
dishes is recommended.

Safety instructions when cooking by

Grill

1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grilli ng.

2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loadin g 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 handl ing t hem.

3. Do not touch the inner or outer view ing 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 conta iners 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 t he door,
or for misting to occur on the door, or even
around the door, or even for water droplet s to
appear below the door during t he cooking cycle.
This is merely condensation from t he heat of the
food and does not affect t he safety of your oven.
The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity
completely.

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Testing suitability of cookware Food safety

• Place the cookware in the microwave a long with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 800 W (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 f or microwave
cooking.

• Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardbo ard 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 f at or sugar
content since these foods reach high
temperatures and could melt some plastics.
Do not leave oven unatt ended, and look at it from

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time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible cont ainers. If
smoke is observed, keep door closed, switch the
oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim

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should not be used in the microwav e oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such as

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bottles, should not be used for microw ave
cooking.
Use caution when removing a lid or cover fr om a

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dish to avoid steam burns.

Do not heat food in a can in the microw ave oven.

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Always remove the food to a suitable co nt ainer.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the

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microwave oven, because the fat t emperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous sit uations can
result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,

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but only in special packages or uten sils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking
operation should never be un-at tended.
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or

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membranes to prevent steam build-up and
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and
egg yolks are examples of items that should be
pierced.

WARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces
and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling p oint can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid. T o prevent this possibility
the following steps should be taken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided cont ainers with narrow
necks.

2. Do not overheat.

3. Stir the liquid before placin g the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.

4. After heating, allow to st and in the oven for a
short time, stirring again before carefully removing
the container.

Some products such as whole eggs and seal ed

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containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heat ed in t his oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may ex plode during
cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and
allow the standing time of one minut e before
removing cover.

NOTE:

Do not force the turntable to rot at e by hand. This

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may cause malfunctioning.
Arcing in the oven during microwave operation

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usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, howev er, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the ut ensil.
Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents

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located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.

Do not use this oven for co mmercial purposes.

This oven is made for d o mestic use only.

Keep these instructions

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Oven utensils and accessories guide

A variety of Utensils and Materials may be us ed for cooking in your microwave oven. For your saf ety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate ut ensils and materials for each cooking method.
The list below is a general gu ide.

Material Utensils

Corning ware YES YES YES

Heat resistant glass
Ceramic &
Glass

China
Pottery*2 YES YES YES

Plastic

Metal Baking pan NO YES NO

Paper
Wood NO NO NO

Glass ware with metal

Lead crystal glass NO NO NO

Cups, plates, towels YES NO NO

ware

decoration

Without metal

decoration

Microwave oven

heat-proof wear

Plastic wrap YES

Aluminium foil*3 YES YES YES

Waxed paper YES NO NO

Grill rack NO YES YES

Turntable YES YES YESAccessories

Turntable support YES YES YES

Microwave Grill Combination

YES*1 YES YES*1

NO NO NO

YES YES NO

YES NO NO

Mode of operation

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 cont aining metal.
*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.

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GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that t he
product is free from damage. Damage or a ny missing
parts must be reported immediate ly t o t he retailer.
The oven, parts of the oven or the accessori es 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 chil dren can play with
it. This can be hazardous.

Installation

1. Remove any promotion label f r om the door.

2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The
surface must be strong enough to safely be ar the
weight (17.5 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 wat er.
Exposure to heat and water can lower oven
efficiency and lead to malfuncti oning, 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 T V ’s

as possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference suppression,
but some interference may occur if it is placed t oo
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
5,0 cm from the walls to meet ventilat ion
demands.

Important! The oven can be plac ed almost anywhere
in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat,
level surface and that vents as well as the surf ace
underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient
ventilation).

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 t he oven
matches the supply.

N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an
extension cord, make sure the cord is earth ed.

WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a
non-earth protected power supp ly.

Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical connection of t he 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, the plug should be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a non-rewireable plug, t he fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug
must not be used until a replacement is obt ained.

Electrical connections

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liabili t y should
this safety measure not b e ob served .

If the plug that is fit t ed to your appliance is not

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suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off
and the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off

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plug should then be disposed of t o prevent the
hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into
a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home.

* This appliance conforms to the requirements of
EEC Radio Interference Direct ive 87/ 308/EEC.

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