Electrolux EMS26254O User Manual
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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PROGRAMME CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
GUARANTEE/CUSTOMER SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with it
decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed
with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great
results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.
When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning/Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ
CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To avoid the danger of fire
The microwave oven should not be left
unattended during operation. Power levels that
are too high or cooking times that are too long
may overheat foods resulting in a fire. The
electrical outlet must be readily accessible so that
the unit can be unplugged easily in an
emergency. It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
If food being heated begins
to smoke, DO NOT OPEN
THE DOOR. Turn off and
unplug the oven and wait
until the food has stopped
smoking. Opening the door
while food is smoking may
cause a fire. Only use
microwave-safe containers
and utensils. Do not leave
the oven unattended when
using disposable plastic,
paper or other combustible
food containers. Clean the
waveguide cover, the oven
cavity, the turntable and
turntable support after use.
These must be dry and free
from grease. Built-up grease
may overheat and begin to
smoke or catch fire.
Do not place flammable materials near the oven
or ventilation openings. Do not block the
ventilation openings. Remove all metallic seals,
wire twists, etc., from food and food packages.
Arcing on metallic surfaces may cause a fire. Do
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not use the microwave oven to heat oil for deep
frying. The temperature cannot be controlled and
the oil may catch fire. To make popcorn, only use
special microwave popcorn makers. Do not
store food or any other items inside the oven.
Check the settings after you start the oven to
ensure the oven is operating as desired. See the
corresponding hints in this operation manual.
To avoid the possibility of injury
WARNING! Do not
operate the oven if it is
damaged or
malfunctioning. Check
the following before use:
a)The door; make sure the
door closes properly and
ensure it is not
misaligned or warped.
b)The hinges and door
safety latches; check to
make sure they are not
broken or loose.
c)The door seals and
sealing surfaces; ensure
that they have not been
damaged.
d)Inside the oven cavity or
on the door; make sure
there are no dents.
e)The power supply cord
and plug; ensure that
they are not damaged.
Never adjust, repair or
modify the oven yourself. It
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is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent
person to carry out any
service or repair operation
which involves the removal
of a cover which gives
protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
Do not operate the oven with the door open or
alter the door safety latches in any way. Do not
operate the oven if there is an object between
the door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not allow grease or dirt to
build up on the door seals
and adjacent parts. Follow
the instructions for “Care &
cleaning”. Failure to maintain
the oven in a clean condition
could lead to a deterioration
of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous
situation.
Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check
with their doctor or the manufacturer of the
pacemaker for precautions regarding
microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric shock
Under no circumstances should you remove the
outer cabinet. Never spill or insert any objects
into the door lock openings or ventilation
openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and
unplug the oven immediately and call your local
Service Force Centre. Do not immerse the power
supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Do not allow the power supply cord to run over
any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air
vent area at the top rear of the oven.
Do not attempt to replace
the oven lamp yourself or
allow anyone who is not
authorised by Service
Force to do so. If the oven
lamp fails, please consult
your dealer or contact your
local Service Force Centre.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced with a special
cord. The exchange must be made by an
authorised Service Force technician.
To avoid the possibility of explosion and
sudden boiling
WARNING! Liquids and
other foods must not be
heated in sealed
containers since they are
liable to explode.
Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and
lids before use. Sealed containers can explode
due to a build up of pressure even after the oven
has been turned off. Take care when
microwaving liquids. Use a wide-mouthed
container to allow bubbles to escape.
Microwave heating of
beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be
taken when handling the
container.
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and
possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar
utensil into the liquid whilst reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the
oven at the end of cooking time to prevent
delayed eruptive boiling.
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Do not cook eggs in their
shells and whole hard
boiled eggs should not be
heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode
even after microwave
cooking has ended. To
cook or reheat eggs which
have not been scrambled
or mixed, pierce the yolks
and the whites, or the eggs
may explode. Shell and
slice hard boiled eggs
before reheating them in
the microwave oven.
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes,
sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may
explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing
food from the oven to prevent burns. Always
open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking
bags, etc., away from the face and hands to
avoid steam burns.
To avoid burns, always test
food temperature and stir
before serving and pay
special attention to the
temperature of food and
drink given to babies,
children or the elderly.
Temperature of the container is not a true
indication of the temperature of the food or drink;
always check the food temperature. Always
stand back from the oven door when opening to
avoid burns from escaping steam and heat. Slice
stuffed baked foods after heating to release
steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from
the door and accessible
parts that may become hot
when the grill is in use.
Children should be kept
away to prevent them
burning themselves. Do not
touch the oven door, outer
cabinet, rear cabinet, oven
cavity, ventilation openings,
accessories and dishes
during GRILL mode, DUAL
GRILL mode and AUTO
COOK operation as they
will become hot. Before
cleaning make sure they
are not hot.
To avoid misuse by children
WARNING! The
appliance and its
accessible parts become
hot during use. Care
should be taken to avoid
touching heating
elements. Children less
than 8 years of age shall
be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8
years and above and
persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
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experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved. Children should
be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children unless
they are aged from 8 years
and above and supervised.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not
play with the oven or use it as a toy. Children
should be taught all important safety instructions:
use of pot holders, careful removal of food
coverings; paying special attention to packaging
(e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make
food crisp, as they may be extra hot.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave
the turntable to cool.
b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold
turntable.
c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a
hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer cabinet
during operation. Do not use plastic containers
for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using
the GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO
COOK operation because they may melt. Plastic
containers must not be used during above
modes unless the container manufacturer says
they are suitable.
Important!
If you are unsure how to connect your oven,
please consult an authorised, qualified
electrician. Neither the manufacturer nor the
dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to
observe the correct electrical connection
procedure. Water vapour or drops may
occasionally form on the oven walls or around
the door seals and sealing surfaces. This is a
normal occurrence and is not an indication of
microwave leakage or a malfunction.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way. This oven is
for home food preparation only and may only be
used for cooking food. It is not suitable for
commercial or laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your oven
and avoid damage
Never operate the oven when it is empty except
where recommended in the operation manual,
see page 14 note 2. Doing so may damage the
oven. When using a browning dish or selfheating material, always place a heat-resistant
insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to
prevent damage to the turntable and turntable
support due to heat stress. The preheating time
specified in the dish’s instructions must not be
exceeded. Do not use metal utensils, which
reflect microwaves and may cause electrical
arcing. Do not put cans in the oven. Only use the
turntable and the turntable support designed for
this oven. Do not operate the oven without the
turntable.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MICROWAVE OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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Grill heating element
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Front trim
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Oven lamp
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Control panel
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Door opening button
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Waveguide cover
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Oven cavity
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Seal packing
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Door seals and sealing surfaces
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Fixing points (4 points)
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Ventilation openings
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Outer cover
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Rear cabinet
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Power supply cord
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Check to make sure the following accessories are provided:
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Turntable
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Turntable support
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High rack
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Low rack
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4 fixing screws (not shown)
• Place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of
the cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the turntable support.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are
lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the
oven.
When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name
and model name to your dealer or local Service Force Centre.
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CONTROL PANEL
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DIGITAL DISPLAY indicators
Grill
Microwave
Dual
Clock
Plus/Minus
Auto defrost bread
Auto defrost
Weight
Cooking stages
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AUTO COOK indicators
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AUTO COOK button
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AUTO DEFROST button
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POWER LEVEL button
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GRILL button
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TIMER/WEIGHT knob
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START/+30 button
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STOP button
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DOOR OPENING button
BEFORE FIRST USE
ECON MODE
The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’ mode (‘Econ’).
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
3. The display will count down from 3:00 to zero.
4. When zero is reached, the oven goes into
‘Econ’ mode and the display goes blank.
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4. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
the hour.
5. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
minutes.
6. Press the START/+30 button.
7. Check the display:
8. Close the door.
• To cancel Econ mode, set the clock.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The oven has a 12 and 24 hour clock.
Example: To set the clock to 11:30 (12 hour
clock).
1. Open the door.
2. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
3. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
• You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
• If you press the STOP button the clock will
not be set. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
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Example: To set the clock to 23:30 (24 hour
clock).
1. Open the door.
2. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
3. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
4. Press the START/+30 button. The display will
show:
5. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
the hour.
6. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
minutes.
7. Press the START/+30 button.
8. Check the display:
9. Close the door.
• You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
• If you press the STOP button the clock will
not be set. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
ADJUSTING THE TIME WHEN THE
CLOCK IS SET
Example: To set the clock to 11:45.
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
(If you want to change the clock to 24 H,
press the START/+30 button again.)
3. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
the hour.
4. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
minutes.
5. Press the START/+30 button.
6. Check the display:
TO CANCEL THE CLOCK AND SET
ECON MODE
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
(If you want to change the clock to 24 H,
press the START/+30 button again.)
3. Press the STOP button.
4. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
5. Close the door.
6. The oven will count down from 3:00 to zero.
7. When zero is reached, the oven goes into
Econ mode and the display goes blank.
USING THE STOP BUTTON
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking,
press once.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press
twice.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The oven has a safety feature which prevents the
accidental running of the oven by a child. When
the lock has been set, no part of the microwave
will operate until the lock feature has been
cancelled.
Example: To set the child safety lock.
1. Press and hold the STOP button for 5
seconds.
The oven will beep twice and ‘LOC’ will be
displayed:
• To cancel the child safety lock, press and hold
the STOP button for 5 seconds, the oven will
beep twice and the time of day will be
displayed.
• Child safety lock cannot be set if the clock is
not set.
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OPERATION
MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the
microwave energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it
is important to choose suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners
tends to overcook.
Food characteristics
Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating
Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods,
Quantity The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven
Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate
Shape Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take
Temperature
of food
time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts
and casseroles.
increases (e.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two).
from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
longer to cook in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square
shapes when microwave cooking.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled
foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with
fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.
It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to
ensure even heating.
Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it
enables the heat to disperse equally throughout
the food.
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g. chicken
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before
Stir, turn and
rearrange
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be
drumsticks).
cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode (e.g.
potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages).
Important! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may
explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled).
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
throughout the food.
shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves (e.g. legs and wings on a
chicken).
MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE
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Cookware Microwave
Aluminium foil/
containers
Browning dishes
China and ceramics
Glassware
e.g. Pyrex ®
Metal
Plastic/polystyrene
e.g. fast food
containers
Cling film
Freezer/roasting
bags
Paper - plates, cups
and kitchen paper
Straw and wooden
containers
Recycled paper and
newspaper
safe
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Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from
overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing
may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless
specified by the manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not exceed
heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very
hot.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually
suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.
Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or
crack if heated suddenly.
It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour
at high temperatures.
Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam
escape.
Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable
for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may
melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken
as overheating may cause fire.
Always attend the oven when using these materials as
overheating may cause fire.
May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and may
lead to fire.
MICROWAVE COOKING
Your oven can be programmed for up to 90
minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies
from 15 seconds to five minutes. It depends on
the total length of the cooking time as shown in
the table.
MANUAL DEFROSTING
For manual defrosting (without operating the
Auto Defrost feature), use 270 W. The defrost
symbol appears in the window display whenever
the power level is selected.
Cooking time Increasing unit
0-5 minutes 15 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
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MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS
Your oven has 6 power levels.
Power
setting
900 W/HIGH Used for fast cooking or reheating (e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot
630 W Used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
450 W For dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally (e.g.
270 W/
DEFROST
90 W For gentle defrosting (e.g. cream gateaux or pastry).
0 W For standing/kitchen timer.
W = WATT
Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30
seconds on 630 W microwave power.
1. Press the POWER LEVEL button twice.
2. Enter the time by rotating the
TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anticlockwise until 2.30 is displayed.
3. Press the START/+30 button.
4. Check the display:
Suggested use
beverages, vegetables, fish).
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over
cooking at the sides.
beef dishes) it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.
To defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This
setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.
• When the door is opened during the cooking
process, the cooking time on the digital
display stops automatically. The cooking time
x2
starts to count down again when the door is
closed and the START/+30 button is pressed.
• If you wish to know the power level during
cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button
once.
• You can increase or decrease the cooking
time during cooking by rotating the
TIMER/WEIGHT knob.
• You can change the power level during
cooking by pressing the POWER LEVEL
button.
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• To cancel a programme during cooking, press
the STOP button twice.
Important!
If the power level is not selected,
900 W/HIGH is automatically set.
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