Electrolux VKL8E00V, VKL8E00X, VKL8E00Z User Manual
VKL8E00V
VKL8E00X
VKL8E00Z
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Microwave combi-oven User Manual
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 8
4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8
5. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 10
6. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 11
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS....................................................................................... 15
8. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES......................................................................... 16
9. USING THE ACCESSORIES........................................................................... 16
10. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS............................................................................ 17
11. HINTS AND TIPS........................................................................................... 19
12. CARE AND CLEANING..................................................................................37
13. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................38
14. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................39
15. ENERGY EFFICIENCY.................................................................................. 40
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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
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• 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 experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts
may become hot during use.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
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1.2 General Safety
• Only a qualified person must install this appliance and
replace the cable.
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• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements.
• Always use oven gloves to remove or put in
accessories or ovenware.
• Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
• WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the
built-in structure.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass door since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised
Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid
an electrical hazard.
• Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal
parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement
is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and
shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave
cooking.
• If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified person.
• Only a qualified person can carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
• Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.
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• Use only utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of
ignition.
• The appliance is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling
the container.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in the appliance since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed.
• Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not pull the appliance by the
handle.
• Keep the minimum distance from
other appliances and units.
• Install the appliance in a safe and
suitable place that meets installation
requirements.
• The appliance is equipped with an
electric cooling system. It must be
operated with the electric power
supply.
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2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Should the mains cable need to
be replaced, this must be carried out
by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or
come near the appliance door or the
niche below the appliance, especially
when it operates or the door is hot.
• The shock protection of live and
insulated parts must be fastened in
such a way that it cannot be removed
without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not
connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line
protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type
fuses removed from the holder), earth
leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have
an isolation device which lets you
disconnect the appliance from the
mains at all poles. The isolation
device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and
electric shock or explosion.
• This appliance is for household use
only.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Make sure that the ventilation
openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay
unattended during operation.
• Deactivate the appliance after each
use.
• Be careful when you open the
appliance door while the appliance is
in operation. Hot air can release.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet
hands or when it has contact with
water.
• Do not apply pressure on the open
door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work
surface or as a storage surface.
• Open the appliance door carefully.
The use of ingredients with alcohol
can cause a mixture of alcohol and
air.
• Do not let sparks or open flames to
come in contact with the appliance
when you open the door.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not use microwave function to
preheat the oven.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the
appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration to
the enamel:
– do not put aluminium foil directly
on the bottom of cavity of the
appliance.
– do not put water directly into the
hot appliance.
– do not keep moist dishes and
food in the appliance after you
finish the cooking.
– be careful when you remove or
install the accessories.
• Discoloration of the enamel or
stainless steel has no effect on the
performance of the appliance.
• Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit
juices cause stains that can be
permanent.
• This appliance is for cooking
purposes only. It must not be used for
other purposes, for example room
heating.
• Always cook with the oven door
closed.
• If the appliance is installed behind a
furniture panel (e.g. a door) make
sure the door is never closed when
the appliance is in operation. Heat
and moisture can build up behind a
closed furniture panel and cause
subsequent damage to the appliance,
the housing unit or the floor. Do not
close the furniture panel until the
appliance has cooled down
completely after use.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury, fire, or
damage to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• Make sure the appliance is cold.
There is the risk that the glass panels
can break.
• Replace immediately the door glass
panels when they are damaged.
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
• Make sure the cavity and the door are
wiped dry after each use. Steam
produced during the operation of the
appliance condensates on cavity walls
and can cause corrosion.
• Clean regularly the appliance to
prevent the deterioration of the
surface material.
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• Fat and food remaining in the
appliance can cause fire and electric
arcing when the microwave function
operates.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft
cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do
not use any abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the
safety instruction on it's packaging.
• Do not clean the catalytic enamel (if
applicable) with any kind of detergent.
2.5 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• The type of light bulb or halogen lamp
used for this appliance is for
household appliances only. Do not
use it for house lighting.
• Before replacing the lamp, disconnect
the appliance from the power supply.
• Only use lamps with the same
specifications.
2.6 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent
children or pets from becoming
trapped in the appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 General overview
Control panel
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Electronic programmer
2
Heating element
3
Microwave generator
4
Lamp
5
Fan
6
Shelf support, removable
7
Shelf positions
8
3.2 Accessories
Wire shelf
For cookware, cake tins, roasts.
4. CONTROL PANEL
4.1 Electronic programmer
Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance.
If they are not visible touch to activate them.
Baking tray
For cakes and biscuits.
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Sensor
Function Comment
field
ON / OFF To activate and deactivate the appliance.
Heating Func‐
tions or Recipes
Touch the sensor field once to choose a heat‐
ing function or the menu: Recipes. Touch the
sensor field again to switch between the me‐
nus: Heating Functions, Recipes. To activate or
deactivate the light, touch the field for 3 sec‐
onds.
Back key To go back one level in the menu. To show the
main menu, touch the field for 3 seconds.
Temperature se‐
lection
To set the temperature or show the current
temperature in the appliance. Touch the field
for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the func‐
tion: Fast Heat Up.
Microwave func‐
tion
To activate the Microwave function. When you
use the Microwave function with the function:
Duration for more than 7 minutes and in Combi
mode, the Microwave power cannot be more
than 600 W.
- Display Shows the current settings of the appliance.
Up key To move up in the menu.
Down key To move down in the menu.
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tional functions
To set different functions. When a heating func‐
tion operates, touch the sensor field to set the
timer or the functions: Function Lock, Favour‐
ites, Heat + Hold, Set + Go.
Minute Minder To set the function: Minute Minder.
OK / Microwave
Quick Start
To confirm the selection or settings. To activate
the Microwave function. You can use it when
the appliance is deactivated.
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4.2 Display
Other indicators of the display:
Symbol Function
Minute Minder The function works.
Time of day The display shows the current time.
A. Heating function or Microwave
function
B. Time of day
C. Heat-up indicator
D. Temperature or power of the
microwave
E. Duration time or end time of a
function
Duration The display shows the necessary
End Time The display shows when the cook‐
Temperature The display shows the temperature.
Time Indication The display shows how long the
Heat-up Indicator The display shows the temperature
Fast Heat Up The function is on. It decreases the
Weight Automatic The display shows that the automat‐
Heat + Hold The function is on.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Initial Cleaning
Remove all accessories and removable
shelf supports from the oven.
Refer to "Care and cleaning" chapter.
time for cooking.
ing time is complete.
heating function works. Press
and at the same time to reset
the time.
in the oven.
heat up time.
ic weight system is on or that weight
can be changed.
Clean the oven and the accessories
before the first use.
Put the accessories and the removable
shelf supports back to their initial
position.
5.2 First Connection
When you connect the oven to the mains
or after the power cut, you have to set
the language, the display contrast, the
display brightness and the time of the
day.
6. DAILY USE
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1. Press or to set the value.
2. Press to confirm.
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Navigating the menus
1. Turn on the oven.
2. Press or to select the menu
option.
3. Press to move to the submenu or
accept the setting.
At each point you can go
back to the main menu with
.
6.2 The menus in overview
Main menu
Symbol / Menu
item
Heating Func‐
tions
Recipes
Favourites
Basic Settings
Specials
Submenu for: Basic Settings
Symbol / Menu
item
Set Time of Day
Application
Contains a list of
heating functions.
Contains a list of au‐
tomatic programmes.
Contains a list of fa‐
vourite cooking pro‐
grammes created by
the user.
Used to set the appli‐
ance configuration.
Contains a list of ad‐
ditional heating func‐
tions.
Description
Sets the current time
on the clock.
Symbol / Menu
item
Time Indication
Set + Go
Heat + Hold
Time Extension
Display Contrast
Display Bright‐
ness
Set Language
Buzzer Volume
Key Tones
Alarm/Error
Tones
Description
When ON, the dis‐
play shows the cur‐
rent time when you
deactivate the appli‐
ance.
To set a function and
activate it later with a
press of any symbol
on the control panel.
Keeps the prepared
food warm for 30 mi‐
nutes after a cooking
cycle finished.
Activates and deacti‐
vates the time exten‐
sion function.
Adjusts the display
contrast by degrees.
Adjusts the display
brightness by de‐
grees.
Sets the language for
the display.
Adjusts the volume of
press-tones and sig‐
nals by degrees.
Activates and deacti‐
vates the tone of the
touch fields. It is not
possible to deactivate
the tone of the ON /
OFF touch field.
Activates and deacti‐
vates the alarm
tones.
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Symbol / Menu
item
DEMO mode
Service
Factory Settings
Description
Activation / deactiva‐
tion code: 2468.
Shows the software
version and configu‐
ration.
Resets all settings to
factory settings.
6.3 Heating Functions
Heating func‐
tion
True Fan
Cooking
Pizza Setting
Conventional
Cooking (Top /
Bottom Heat)
Frozen Foods
Grill
Application
To bake on up to two
shelf positions at the
same time and to dry
food. Set the tempera‐
ture 20 - 40 °C lower
than for the function:
Conventional Cooking.
To bake food on one
shelf position for a
more intensive brown‐
ing and a crispy bot‐
tom. Set the tempera‐
ture 20 - 40 °C lower
than for the function:
Conventional Cooking.
To bake and roast
food on one shelf po‐
sition.
To make convenience
food (e.g. french fries,
potato wedges or
spring rolls) crispy.
To grill flat food and to
toast bread.
Heating func‐
tion
Turbo Grilling
Bottom Heat
The lamp may automatically
deactivate at a temperature
below 60 °C during some
oven functions.
6.4 Specials
Heating func‐
tion
Keep Warm
Plate Warming
Preserving
Drying
Dough Proving
Slow Cooking
Application
To roast larger meat
joints or poultry with
bones on one shelf
position. To make gra‐
tins and to brown.
To bake cakes with
crispy bottom and to
preserve food.
Application
To keep food warm.
To preheat plates for
serving.
To make vegetable
preserves (e.g. pick‐
les).
To dry sliced fruit,
vegetables and
mushrooms.
To speed up the ris‐
ing of the yeast
dough. It prevents
dough surface from
drying and keeps the
dough elastic.
To prepare tender,
succulent roasts.
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Heating func‐
tion
Bread Baking
Defrost
Application
Use this function to
prepare bread and
bread rolls with a
very good professio‐
nal-like result in
terms of crispiness,
colour and crust
gloss.
To defrost food (veg‐
etables and fruit).
The defrosting time
depends on the
amount and size of
the frozen food.
Heating func‐
tion
Au Gratin
Application
For dishes such as
lasagna or potato
gratin. To make gra‐
tins and to brown.
6.5 Setting a heating function
1. Turn on the oven.
2. Select the menu: Heating Functions.
3. Press to confirm.
4. Select a heating function.
5. Press to confirm.
6. Set the temperature.
7. Press to confirm.
6.6 Microwave functions
Functions Description
Microwave Creates the heat directly in the food. Use it to heat meals and
Combi Use it to operate the heating function and the microwave mode
Quick Start Use it to turn on the Microwave function with one touch of the
drinks, to defrost meat or fruit, and to cook vegetables and fish.
together. Use it to cook food in a shorter time and brown it.
The maximum power for this function is 600 W.
symbol with the high microwave power and short operating
time: 30 seconds.
6.7 Setting the Microwave
function
1. Remove all accessories.
2. Turn on the oven.
3. Press
function.
4. Press . The function: Duration is
set to 30 seconds and the
microwaves starts to operate.
to turn on the Microwave
Each press of adds 30
seconds to the time of the
function: Duration.
If you do not press , the
oven turns off after 20
seconds.
5. Press to set the function:
Duration.
You can change the
microwave power (press
and then or ) and the
function: Duration any
time when the Microwave
function works.
6. When the set time ends, a signal
sounds for 2 minutes. The Microwave
function turns off automatically. Press
any symbol to stop the signal.
To turns off the Microwave
function, press .
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If you press or open the
door, the function stops. To
start it again, press .
The maximum time of microwave
functions depends on microwave power
you set:
MICROWAVE
POWER
100 - 600 W 90 minutes
More than 600 W 7 minutes
MAXIMUM TIME
6.8 Setting the Combi function
1. Turn on a heating function.
2. Press and do the same steps as
when you set the Microwave
function.
When you use the Microwave function in
Combi mode the Microwave power
cannot be more than 600 W.
For some functions the
microwave will start as soon
as the set temperature is
reached.
Functions not available for the Combi
function: Favourites, End Time, Set +
Go, Heat + Hold.
6.9 Setting the Microwave Quick Start function
1. If necessary, press to turn off the
oven.
2. Press to turn on the Quick Start
function.
Each press of adds 30 seconds to
the Duration time.
You can change the
microwave power (refer to
"Setting the Microwave
function").
3. Press to set the time for the
function: Duration. Refer to "Clock
functions" chapter, Setting the clock
functions.
6.10 Heat-up indicator
When you turn on a heating function, the
bar on the display comes on. The bar
shows that the temperature increases.
When temperature is reached the buzzer
sounds 3 times and the bar flashes and
then disappears.
6.11 Fast Heat Up
This function decreases the heat-up
time.
Do not put food in the oven
when the Fast heat up
function works.
To turn on the function, hold for 3
seconds. The heat-up indicator
alternates.
This function is not available for some
oven functions.
6.12 Residual heat
When you turn off the oven, the display
shows the residual heat. You can use the
heat to keep the food warm.
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