Electrolux EMS2820 User Manual

USER MANUAL

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Model EMS2820

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Contents

Before using you r mi crowave oven 4

Technical data 4

Safety instructions 5

– Utensil safety 5
– Testing suitability of 6
– Food safety 6
– Oven utensils and accessories gui de 7
– Unpacking 7

How to operate your micro wave oven 8

– Name and function of parts 8
– Turntable Installation 8
– Control panel 9
– Setting the Clock 10
– Child Safety Lock 10
– To Stop the Oven 10
– Switching the beeper off 11
– Quick Start 11
– Microwave Power setting Guide 11
– Microwave cooking 12
– Automatic Defrost 13
– Automatic Reheat 14
– Snack Function 15

– Recommendations for Manual Defrost 16

– Auto Reheat Programmes Chart 17
– Auto Defrost Programmes Chart 18
– Snack Function Programmes Chart 19

Microwave Hints 20
Care and cleaning 21

– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 21
– Cleaning the interior 21
– Cleaning the exterior 21

Guarantee Conditions 22

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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 t o 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.

Before using your Microwave Oven

Read through the instruction manual carefully. In order t hat you can get the best from your new Electrolux
Microwave Oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read t hem carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future ref erence. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave t he appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can be acquainted wit h 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.

Technical data

Overall dimension Weight 16 kg

Width 517 mm
Depth 440 mm
Height 297 mm

Cavity dimension Fuse 10A

Width 335 mm
Depth 340 mm
Height 256 mm

Volume 28 Litre

Power source 230V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 1400W

Power output 1000W

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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.

• The appliance is not intende d for use by young
children or infirm persons with out supervision;
Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance

• 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.

 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

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m Do not use this oven for commercial

purposes. This oven is made for domestic
use only.

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Testing suitability of cookware Food safety

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

• Place the cookware in the microwave a long with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 1000 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 cookin g. If the dish
is room temperature, it is suitable for 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.
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.

WARNING : Do not leave oven un attended, and

look at it from time to time when
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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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 Microwave

Corning ware YES

Heat resistant glass
Ceramic &
Glass

China
Pottery*2 YES

Plastic

Metal Baking pan NO

Paper
Wood NO

Accessories

Glass ware with metal

Lead crystal glass NO

Cups, plates, towels YES

ware

decoration

Without metal

decoration

Microwave oven

heat-proof wear

Plastic wrap YES

Aluminium foil*3 YES

Waxed paper YES

Grill rack NO

Turntable YES

Turntable support YES

YES*1

NO

YES

YES

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.

Unpacking

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free f r om damage. Damage or any m is s ing parts must be
reported immed iately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the access or ies m ay be wrapped by a protec tion foil. If
so, you must remove t his foil before using the oven. Do not leave p ac k ing material so that s m all c hildren can play w ith it.
This can be hazardous .

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How to operate your microwave oven

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Name and function of parts Turntable Installation

1. Cooking compartment. W ipe t he 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.

1. Place the turntable support on t he cavit y 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 sup port must always be
used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are a lways placed on
this turntable for cooking.

• This turntable rotates clockwise and a nt iclockwise;
this is normal.

Turntable

Roller rest

Turntable Shaft

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Control Panel

1. Display Window

To view either Cook time, Power lev el and t ime
of day.

2. Clock

To set the time of day

3. Power

To set the desired Microwave power leve l

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. Snack Function

Used to set desired Snack mode.

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Setting the Clock

When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the display
window flash and show " ---- "

Example: To set 4.30

1. Touch the Clock button.

2. Set the time to " 4:00 " using the sett ing control knob

3. Touch the Clock Button

4. Set the time to " 4:30 " using the sett ing control knob

5. Touch the Clock button. (The Time will now be set)

NOTE : It is possible to display th e current time even after starting the mo de set, by pressing the

Clock button (the time is displayed for 2 seconds).

Child safety lock

This oven has a safety feature whic h prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has
been set, no part of the microwave ov en 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 apear in the display.
To cancel the child lock, simply touc h 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 but ton

• Pressing Stop/Clear ag ain 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 ag ain will cancel the current programme

At the end of each cooking the cooling fan will remain in operation until the oven door is opened.

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Switching the Beeper Off

This oven has a feature which allows yo u to turn off the beeper. When this is set you will turn off the beeps
which occur when you press a button, t his will also disarm the beeps which occur at t he end of a program.

To set:

1. Touch the ’ Stop/Clear ’ button and the ’ Start ’ button at the same time. ’ OFF ’ will apear in the display.
To cancel, simply touch the ’ Stop/Clear ’ but ton and the ’ Start ’ button at the same time.

Quick Start

Pressing the ’ Start ’ button allows you to start your microwave at full p ower (1000W) for 30 seconds.
Each time you press the ’ Start ’ button you will increase the cooking time by 30 seconds.

Microwave Power setting Guide

Power Setting Suggested use
100W Keeping warm : Keeping foods wa rm
180W

300W

600W Reheat : Reheating of casser oles and stews.. Reheating pre-

850W Reheat : Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
1000W Max Power; Boiling or reheating l iquids. Cooking vegetables.

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

cooked foods.

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 fo r 15 minutes

1. Touch the Power button 4 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.

To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.

Note: After use, be sure to press th e Sto p/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.

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Automatic Defrost

For manual defrosting, use 180W microwave power. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g
(1lb), the oven may be started on 1000W (100%) power for 1 - 3 minutes, then reduced t o (180W ) until
defrosting is complete.

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 untill the required
quantity is reached.

4. Close the door.

NOTE : During Automatic Defro st th e oven will automatically select the required microwave

power and cooking time.

Selection Chart for Auto Cook functions :-

Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size

Meat

Poultry

Fish

Bread / Cake

Once

Twice

Three Times

Four Times

5. Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.)

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.

200 - 2000g
200 - 2000g
200 - 2000g
125 - 1000g

Example: To automatical ly defrost 500g of Fish.

1. Open the door.

2. Touch the Auto defrost button 3 times

3. Turn the setting control knob unt il 500 is showing in the display window.

4. Colse the door then press start. T he Oven will now start defrosting.

See Auto Defrost Programme Chart for further details.

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Auto Reheat

This oven can be used to automatically ReHeat Ch illed Ready Meals, Frozen Ready Meals, Drinks and Chilled
Soup.

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 untill the required
quantity is reached.

4. Close the door.

NOTE : During AUTO COOK th e oven w il l automatically select the required microwave power

and cooking time.

Selection Chart for Auto Cook functions :-

Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size

Chilled Ready Meals

Frozen Ready Meals Twice

Drinks

Chilled Soup

Once

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
300 - 350 g
400 - 450 g

1 Cup 150ml
2 Cups 300ml
3 Cups 450ml
4 Cups 600ml

200 - 250 ml
300 - 350 ml
400 - 450 ml
500 - 550 ml
600 - 650 ml

Example: To automatically cook a 400g Frozen Ready Meal .

1. Open the door.

2. Touch the Auto Reheat button 2 times

3. Turn the setting control knob unt il 400 - 450 is showing in the display win dow.

4. Colse the door then press start. T he Oven will now start cooking.

See Auto Cook Programme Chart for further details.

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Snack Function

This oven can be used to automatically ReHeat Ch illed Ready Meals, Frozen Ready Meals, Drinks and Chilled
Soup.

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 untill the required
quantity is reached.

4. Close the door.

NOTE : During th Snack Function the oven will automatically select the required microwave

power and cooking time.

Selection Chart for Snack functions :-

Auto Programme Press Button Portion Size

Hamburger (Chilled)

Mini Ravioli (Chilled) Twice

Popcorn

Nachos

Once

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.

150 g (1 Portion)

300g (2 Portions)

200 - 250 g
300 - 350 g

100g Packet

125 g + 50g of Cheese

Example: To automatically cook 300g of mini raviol i.

1. Open the door.

2. Touch the Auto Reheat button 2 times

3. Turn the setting control knob unt il 300 - 350 is showing in the display win dow.

4. Colse the door then press start. T he Oven will now start cooking.

See Snack Function Programme Chart for further details.

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Recommendations for Manual Defrost

Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using t his 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 defrost ing t ime.

Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrost ing t ime.

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 sha llow dish. 5– 6 min. 5–10 min.
Place in a single layer in a sha llow dish.

Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling f ilm.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (1000W)for 3–4 minutes.

It is not necessary to defrost vegetables bef ore cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (1000W)

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 def rosting time if you are unsure. Food wi ll cont inue to defrost during the
standing time.

2. Separate food as soon as possible.

3. Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway through the defrost ing t ime.

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 t hat 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 f oil.

Standing time is very important, part icularly for large, dense foods which ca nnot be stirred to ensure that the
centre is completely defrosted before cooking.

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Auto Defrost Programmes Chart

Category Standing Time Recomendations

Shield the edges with aluminium foil.
Turn the meat over, when the oven

Meat 20 - 60 minutes

Poultry 20 - 60 minutes

Fish 20 - 50 Minutes

beeps. This programme is suitable f or
beef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops, minced
meat.

Shield the leg and wing t ips wit h
aluminium foil. Turn the poultr y over,
when the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole chicken as well as f or
chicken portions.

Shield the tail of a whole f ish with
aluminium foil. Turn the f ish over, when
the oven beeps. This programme is
suitable for whole fishes as wel l as f or
fish fillets.

Bread / Cake

5 - 30 Minutes

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 kin ds
of bread, sliced or whole, as well as f or
bread rolls and baguettes. Arrange bread
rolls in a circle.
This programme is suitable for all kin ds
of yeast cake, biscuit, cheese cake and
puff pastry. It is not suitable f or short /
crust pastry, fruit and cream cakes as
well as for cake with chocolate topping.

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Auto Reheat Programmes Chart

Auto Programme Press Button Standing Time Recomendations

Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it

with microwave cling film. This programme is

Chilled Ready Meal Once 3 minutes

Frozen Ready Meal

Twice 4 minutes

suitable for the meals consisting of 3

components (e. g. meat with sauce, vegetables

and side dishes like potatoes, rice or past a).

Take frozen ready meal and check if dish is

suitable for microwave. Pierce f ilm of ready

meal. Put the frozen ready meal in the cent re.

This programme is suitable for fr ozen ready

meals consisting of 3 components (e. g. meat

with sauce, vegetables and a side dish like

potatoes, rice or pasta).

Drinks (Room

Temperature)

(coffee, tea, milk,

water)

Soup (Chilled)

Three Times 1 - 2 Minutes

Four Times 2 - 3 minutes

Pour into a ceramic cup and reheat uncovered.

Place 1 cup in the centre, 2 opposite of each
other and 3 or 4 in a circle. Stir carefully before
and after standing time, be careful while taking

them out of oven.

Pour into a deep ceramic soup plate or bowl

and cover during heating and st anding. Stir

carefully before and after standing time.

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Snack Function Programmes Chart

Auto Programme Press Button Standing Time Recomendations

Put hamburger (bread roll with sl ice of beef) or

cheeseburger on kitchen paper. Put one

Hamburger

(Chilled)

Mini Ravioli

(Chilled)

Popcorn Three Times -

Once 1 - 2 minutes

Twice 3 minutes

hamberger in the centre of turnt able, put two

hambergers opposite to each other on

turntable. After reheatin g garnish with lettuce,

tomato slice, dressing and spices.

Put chilled ready mini ravioli in a micr owave

proof plastic dish in the centre of turntable.

Pierce film of ready product or cover with

microwave wrap. Stir carefully before and after

standing time. This programme is suit able f or

ravioli, as well as for noodles in sauce.

Use special popcorn product for preparing on

microwave oven, Follow the inst ructions of

food manufacturer and put the bag in the

centre of turntable. During t his programme

corn will pop and the bag will increase in

volume. Be careful when taking out and

opening the hot bag.

Nachos

Four Times

Put nachos (tortilla chips) on a flat ceramic

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plate. Put 50g grated cheddar ch esse and

spices on top.

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Microwave Tips

Microwave Hints

Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs

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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

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when cooking in your microwave oven.
Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.

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Certain plastic materials can melt an d be warped
by hot food.
Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a

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plate or grease proof paper.
Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted

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directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel.
If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the

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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

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cover parts that easily over cook such as chicken
legs.
Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a

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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

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casserole and try to cut the food in t o even sized
pieces. Always place the food in the cent re of the
oven.
The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it

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a few times.
Always set a shorter cooking time than indicat ed

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in your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger
the amount of food the longer it takes.
Use little or no water for vegetables.

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Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ co oking.

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Season afterwards.

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Allow a few minutes ‘standing ’ time after the oven

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has switched off to ensure complete and even
cooking results.
Always ensure food is piping hot throughout

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before serving.
Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and

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food from the oven.

Softening Honey

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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 po wer.
Softening is best done more gent ly 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 f or
15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until t he
clove pops out.

Fruit Juice

•

Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are
heated on high power for 15 seconds bef ore
squeezing.

Cooking Porridge

•

Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish
with no sticky pan to wash. Follow f ood
manufacturers’ recommendatio ns.

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Care and cleanin

The oven must always be clean. Residu e of food from spillovers or spatters wil l at tract 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 repa irs 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.

Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)

Clean them with mild deterge nt after removing them from the cavity. T he turntable support should be careful ly
handled.

CAUTION: The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use.

Cleaning the interior

Always keep the inside of the oven clea n. 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 depos its, boil a cup of water in the microwave ov en f or 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.

Cleaning the exterior

Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. This wil l prevent the oven from being turned on
accidentally. You should clean out side surfaces of the oven with mild li quid 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 us ed. Never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on out side surfaces of your oven. To prevent damage to t he
working parts, do not allow water to seep into ventilation openings.

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ELECTROLUX APPLIANCE WARRANTY – NEW ZEALAND

This benchtop microwave appliance is warranted by Electrolux Limited

(“the Company”) from the date of purchase.

The following terms and conditions apply:

1. The Company or its Authorised Service Centre will pay the cost of repairing or replacing all parts of the
appliance which the Company or its Authorised Service Centre find defective f or a period of 12 months
following the date of purchase (the "Warrant y Period").

2. During the Warranty Period the Company or its Authorised Service Cent re, will pay the cost of repairing or
replacing all parts, which they find are defective.

3. Light globes, batteries and filters are replaceable part s and are not covered under this warranty.

4. The appliance must be installed and operated in accordance with the Company’s instructions.

5. This Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, or any service, which is needed after an accident,
negligence, alteration or misuse.

6. This Warranty also does not apply to damage caused if your appliance has been dismantled, repaired or
serviced by any person other than someone authorised by the Company.

7. If you live outside the service area of the Company or its Authorised Service Centre, this warranty does not
cover the cost of transport of the applian ce f or service nor the Authorised Service Centre's travelling costs
to and from your home.

8. If you are required to transport the appliance to t he Company or its Authorised Service Centre, it must be
securely packed and insured. The Company does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage prior to
it being received by the Company or its Authorised Service Centre.

9. This warranty is the only express warranty given by the Company.

10. This Warranty does not cover loss, damage or expense to this appliance caused directly or indirect ly by
power surges, electrical storm damage or incorrect power current.

11. The Company (and any company related to the Company) will not be liable for any special incidental or
consequential damages or for loss, damage or expense directly or indirectly arising from the use or ina bilit y
to use this appliance, or for personal injury or loss or destruction of ot her property.

12. Nothing in this warranty is intended to limit the right s you may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act
1993, except to the extent permitted by that Act, and all provisions of this warranty shall be read as
modified to the extent necessary to give eff ect to that intention.

13. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 does not apply if your appliance is acquired for the purposes of a
“business” (as defined in that Act).

14. This warranty is limited to 90 days from date of purchase if the appliance is used for commercial use.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Before calling a service technician please carefully check the warranty terms and conditions, the
operating instruc tions and service booklet if applica ble. If the product fai ls for any of the custome r
responsibility reasons detailed therein, a service fee will be charged. Please present proof of
purchase to any Authorised Service Centre should warranty service be required.

FOR FURTER INFORMATION OR DETAILS OF YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTRE

PLEASE PHONE ELECTROLUX LIMITED ON

(Then dial customer servi ces on extension #6)

Tel: [phone] (Toll F ree)

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