Electrolux EMS2485W, EMS2485X, EMS2485K, EMS2485B User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK
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Model EMS 2485
UK
For the user
Before using your microwave oven 4
Maff rating 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 fish 26
Grilling table 27
Combined Microwave and Grilling table 27
Care and cleaning 28
Care and cleaning (grill) 28
Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support
(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
Build-In model 32
Connecting to the mains 32
Technical data 32
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Read through the instruction manual carefully. The following instructions have been prepared so that you can
get the best from your new Electrolux microwave oven.
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 have read the whole instruction book before using
the appliance and that you follow the recommendations
given.
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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.
Unpacking
Explanation of the heating category label for microwave ovens and small packs of food
(up to 500g / 1 lb, typical of ready meals for 1 or 2 people)
as agreed by MAFF (the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food)
in conjunction with food and Microwave Oven manufacturers.
Power Rating in Watts
Heating Category
Microwave Symbol
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900W
MAFF RATING
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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 accumu-
late on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and
Care section for cleaning instructions.
It is particularly important that the oven door closes pro-
perly 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 other than factory
trained service personnel to service or make
adjustments to this oven. Contact your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre 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 without the turntable correctly
positioned nor 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.
In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted
with a delayed ventilation function. Depending on the
applied cooking mode (solo / grill / combination), the
oven ventilation will continue to operate after the cooking
end. It switches off automatically after 3 minutes.
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 glass-
ware 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 900W (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 manufacturers 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.
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Metal containers and containers 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.
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 cm (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 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
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.
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:
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 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.
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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 &
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
Turntable 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 compartment.
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.
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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 centre 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 interrupt a cooking pro-
gramme.
8. Start to start desired programme and to start
the Quick start programme.
9. Door open.
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