Operating and assembly instructions
EM 220/221
Built-in microwave oven with grill
EM 220/221
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1. Important Notes Page 3-5
Operating for the first time Page 3
About use Page 3
General safety information Page 4
Safety information concerning microwave operation Page 5
2. Features and operating principles Page 6-9
Features Page 6
Cooking methods Page 7
What you should know about utensils Page 8
Cookware overview table Page 9
3. Operation Page 10-12
Microwave oven Page 10
Grilling Page 11
Combined operation Page 12
4. Further functions Page 13-16
3-stage programming Page 13-14
Options menu, setting the clock Page 15
Child lock Page 15
5. Practical tips Page 17
6. Cleaning and care Page 18
7. Troubleshooting Page 19
8. Maintenance Page 20-21
General Page 20
Disassembly of the front window Page 21
9. Assembly instructions Page 22-23
Technical data Page 22
Installation notes Page 22
Installation Page 23
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Congratulations on buying your new
microwave oven with grill.
Before switching your appliance on for the first
time, we would like you to familiarize yourself with
your new appliance. In this manual you will find
important notes on safety and operation. These
will serve to ensure your personal safety and the
lasting value of your appliance.
You will find notes on Page 4 that you ought to
observe before operating the appliance for the
first time.
The chapters entitled “Features" and “Operation"
tell you all about what your appliance can do and
how you operate it.
The chapter entitled “Cleaning and Care" gives
tips on how to keep your appliance looking good.
And now we wish you lots of fun cooking.
Operating for the first time
Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it according to local regulations.
Be careful to remove all accessories from the
packaging. Keep packaging elements and plastic
bags away from children.
Check the appliance for transport damage before
installing it.
The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist, paying attention to
the relevant regulations of the power supply
companies and the regional construction
regulations.
Observe the assembly instructions!
The serial number of the appliance can be found on
the quality control slip which is included with these
instructions. This quality control slip should be kept,
for guarantee reasons, together with your operating
and assembly instructions.
Read through these instructions attentively before
operating your appliance for the first time. Keep the
instruction manual near your appliance for further
reference.
Thoroughly clean the appliance and accessories
before using them for the first time. This will
eliminate any 'newness’ smells and soiling (see
chapter “Cleaning and care”).
After first installation or a power failure, 08:00 and
the time unit symbol flash in the display. You can set
the current time by pressing the
+ and – keys.
When you press any key, the displayed time of day
is set as the current time of day.
About use
The appliance is intended solely for household use
and must not be put to any other uses.
Use the appliance to prepare meals only. Do not use
the appliance to heat up the room in which it is
installed.
Operation is only possible when the door is closed.
In the event of malfunction, first check your
household fuses. If the power supply is in proper
working order, but the appliance is still not
functioning, please inform your specialist dealer or
your nearest Gaggenau after-sales service.
1. Important Notes
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General safety information
Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged.
Caution: the appliance heats up during operation.
Keep children away. Only operate the appliance
under supervision.
When connecting electrical appliances in the
proximity of the oven, make sure that connecting
cables do not come into contact with hot cooking
surfaces.
Caution! You will subject yourself to an accident
risk if you close the door improperly. You might jam
and crush your fingers and hands.
Caution: risk of burns. The grill heating element
gets very hot during operation; observe appropriate
caution when removing food.
Caution: fire risk! Never place combustible items
in the cooking compartment, as they could ignite
when switched on unintentionally.
The microwave must only be switched on when
foodstuffs (or beverages) are located in the cooking
compartment. Switching on the empty appliance
could overload the appliance. An exception to this
rule is for the short-term testing of cookware (see
“Information about cookware”).
The appliance door must always shut tight. For this
reason, any food residue or cooking remains must
be removed from the door seal area before use.
In the event that the appliance door or door seal is
damaged or broken (glass panel), the appliance
must not be used until it has been repaired by a
qualified customer service technician.
Caution: Children must only be permitted to
operate the appliance without supervision if
comprehensive instructions have been given with
regard to safe operation and the dangers of
improper use.
Protect your microwave appliance from excess heat
and dampness. Condensation will often accumulate
on the door window, inner walls and bottom. This
process is quite normal, and is not detrimental to
appliance functions. However, to prevent the buildup of excess water, simply wipe the condensation
from these surfaces after use.
To avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet
cleaning devices.
Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or switch off the corresponding fuse.
Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
The cooking compartment lamp may be replaced
by a qualified customer service technician only.
Do not open the appliance housing. This appliance
operates at high voltages.
As the user, you are responsible for maintenance
and proper use in the household. No warranty
claims can be lodged for any damage resulting
from failure to observe these instructions.
Subject to technical change without notice.
Safety information concerning
microwave operation
Foodstuffs that are cooked in containers made from
plastic, paper or other combustible materials must
be carefully monitored during the heating process.
The appliance door must not be opened if smoke
can be seen within the cooking compartment. In
this case, switch off the appliance and switch off
the cooker’s automatic circuit breaker in the fuse
box.
Never place foodstuffs directly into the appliance,
but in their packaging or appropriate receptacle.
Take care that any boiled-over liquid cannot
penetrate the internal appliance components.
Risk of scalding! When heating up liquids, always
place a teaspoon in the receptacle with the liquid
to prevent boiling retardation. Boiling retardation
means that the liquid reaches boiling point without
producing the customary vapour bubbles. The
slightest vibration of the receptacle can then cause
the liquid to boil over or spit violently, which in turn
can lead to personal injury such as scalding.
Baby food: When heating up baby food, always
insert the receptacle without the lid or teat. Once
heated, the baby food should be stirred or shaken
thoroughly in order to distribute the heat evenly.
Always test the temperature of the food before
feeding your baby.
Risk of scalding!
Risk of explosion!
Never heat up food or
beverages in sealed containers.
Risk of explosion! Alcoholic beverages must not
be heated to a high temperature.
Never heat up food in heat-retaining packaging, as
this may ignite. Food-stuffs that are cooked in
containers made from plastic, paper or other
combustible materials must be carefully monitored
during the heating process.
Food wrapped in plastic foil may explode, and the
foil melt when heated in a microwave.
Never cook eggs in their shells or heat up cooked
eggs, as they may crack or explode. The same
applies to shellfish and crustaceans. For fried or
poached eggs, always prick the yolk before
cooking.
For foodstuffs with hard crusts or skins, such as
apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, always
prick the skin before cooking to prevent the skin
from bursting.
When drying herbs, fruit, bread or mushrooms in
the microwave, the drying process must be
carefully monitored, as overdrying can create a fire
hazard.
Never heat up cooking oil in the microwave, as it
may ignite.
Porcelain or ceramic cookware often features
small perforations in the handles or lid. These
perforations conceal a cavity below. Any liquid that
penetrates this cavity may cause the cookware to
crack.
Selecting a heat setting or cooking time that is
much too high may cause the foodstuff to ignite and
the appliance to be damaged.
Food that is cooked or heated in the microwave
transfers a large amount of heat to the cookware,
which can therefore become very hot. For this
reason, oven gloves should always be used.
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Features
Symbols in the display
1 Grill heating element
2 Oven lighting
3 Ventilation slots
4 Display with control keys
5 Glass tray for defrosting and grilling
6 Oven door
7 Cancel key
8 Microwave key
9 Plus key
10 Start key, Confirmation key
11 Grill key
12 Time display
13 Microwave power setting display or
temperature display in grilling mode
14 Minus key
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Operation symbol,
child lock symbol
Time symbol
Grill symbol
Microwave symbol
Heating symbol
in grilling mode
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Cooking methods
Microwave operation
Microwaves are converted to heat when applied to
foodstuffs. The micro-wave oven is ideal for quick
defrosting, warming, melting and cooking.
Microwave power settings
850 W: Quick heating of beverages and liquids.
600 W: Heating and cooking of meals.
425 W: Cooking of meat and heating of sensitive
meals.
200 W: Simmering and raising.
100 W: Gentle defrosting of sensitive meals.
Grill operation
The high-power grill provides intensive heating of
the food surface, and thus an even degree of
browning. The temperature can be set within the
range from 100 - 220 °C in 5 ° steps, enabling you to
control the grill power according to the optimum
cooking method for the respective food-stuff:
reduced power for sensitive foods, e.g. au gratin
dishes, and full power for intensive browning, e.g.
steaks.
Grill with combined microwave oven
The grill and microwave oven are operated
simultaneously. Not only is the food crispy and
brown, but it cooks more quickly and uses less
energy.
The appliance features a cooling fan which
switches on while the appliance is operating. When
the appliance is switched off, the cooling fan
continues operating for some time.
The oven lighting comes on during operation and
when the door is open.
A flashing symbol in the display shows that a value
has not yet been confirmed and can be set.
To end the cooking process prematurely, simply
press the Cancel key twice.
On completion of the cooking duration, an audible
signal will sound, and the appliance switches itself
off automatically.
After a power cut, the switched on appliance stays
switched off for safety reasons. Press the
confirmation key to continue a set program.
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