Smeg SC445MCX User Manual

Instructions for Use
Bedienungsanweisung
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Dear Customer: Before going any further, we want to thank you for
preferring our product. We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your expectations.
We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using your microwave oven.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the microwave oven to someone else give them the manual as well!
Environmental protection
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging bears the Green Point mark. Dispose of all the packaging materials such as
cardboard, expanded polystyrene and plastic wrapping in the appropriate bins. In this way you can be sure that the packaging materials will be re-used.
Disposal of equipment no longer used
According to European Directive 2002/96/EC on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), home electrical appliances should not be put into the normal systems for disposal of solid urban waste.
Outdated appliances should be collected separately to optimise component material recovery and re-cycling rates and to prevent potential harm to human health and the environment. The symbol of a rubbish container superimposed by a diagonal cross should be put on all such products to remind people of their obligation to have such items collected separately.
Consumers should contact their local authorities or point of sale and request information on the appropriate places to leave their old home electrical appliances.
Before disposing of your appliance, render it non­usable by pulling out the power cable, cutting this and disposing of it.
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Contents
Installation instructions ..................................................................................................................... 3
Before installation ............................................................................................................................. 3
Electrical Installation ......................................................................................................................... 3
After installation ................................................................................................................................ 3
Microwave safety ................................................................................................................................ 4
The advantages of microwaves ......................................................................................................... 6
Description of your oven .................................................................................................................... 7
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Setting the clock ............................................................................................................................... 8
Hiding/Displaying the Clock .............................................................................................................. 8
Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Child lock .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Basic Functions ................................................................................................................................ 10
Microwaves ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Grill ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Microwaves + Grill .......................................................................................................................... 11
Hot-Air ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Microwaves + Hot-Air ..................................................................................................................... 12
Grill + Fan ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Defrosting by time (manual) ............................................................................................................ 13
When the oven is working... ............................................................................................................. 14
Interrupting a cooking cycle ............................................................................................................ 14
Altering parameters ........................................................................................................................ 14
End of a cooking cycle .................................................................................................................... 14
Defrosting .......................................................................................................................................... 15
General instructions for defrosting .................................................................................................. 15
Cooking with a microwave oven ..................................................................................................... 17
Cooking with the grill ....................................................................................................................... 19
Cooking with Microwaves + Hot-Air ................................................................................................ 22
Cooking with Hot-Air ........................................................................................................................ 23
What kind of ovenware can be used? ............................................................................................. 24
Microwave function ......................................................................................................................... 24
Grill and Hot-Air functions ............................................................................................................... 24
Combined functions ........................................................................................................................ 24
Aluminium containers and foil ......................................................................................................... 24
Lids ................................................................................................................................................. 24
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 26
Front surface .................................................................................................................................. 26
Oven interior ................................................................................................................................... 26
Oven ceiling ................................................................................................................................ .... 27
Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 27
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? ................................................................................... 28
Technical characteristics ................................................................................................................. 29
Installation ................................................................................................ ................................ ......... 59
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Installation instructions
Before installation
Check that the input voltage indicated on the
characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use.
Open the oven door and take out all the accessories and remove the packing material, including the white polystyrene part that holds the turntable plate.
Do not remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.
Warning! The front surface of the oven may be wrapped with a protective film. Before using the oven for the first time, carefully remove this film, starting on the inside.
Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any way. Check that the oven door closes correctly and
that the interior of the door and the front of the oven opening are not damaged. If you find any damage contact the Technical Assistance Service.
DO NOT USE THE OVEN if the power cable or the plug are damaged, if the oven does not function correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Put the oven on a flat and stable surface. The oven must not be put close to any sources of heat, radios or televisions.
During installation, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with any moisture or objects with sharp edges behind the oven. High temperatures can damage the cable.
certificate, which should be kept together with this manual.
The electric connection is made via plug (where accessible) or via an omnipolar switch, which is suitable for the intensity to be tolerated and which has a minimum gap of 3mm between its contacts, to ensure disconnection in case of emergency or when cleaning the microwave.
The connection should include correct earthing, in compliance with current norms. WARNING: THE
OVEN MUST BE EARTHED.
If the flexible supply cable fitted to the microwave ever needs to be changed, it should be replaced by an official After Sales Service, because it requires special tools.
The manufacturer and retailers do not accept responsibility for any damage that may be caused to
people, animals or property if these installation instructions are not observed.
After installation
The oven only functions when the door is closed
correctly. After the first use, clean the inside of the oven and the
accessories, following the cleaning instructions given in the section “Oven cleaning and maintenance”.
Fit the Turntable support in the centre of the oven cavity and put the Turntable ring and the Turntable plate on top, making sure they slot in. Whenever you use the microwave, the turntable plate and the respective accessories must be inside and correctly fitted. The
turntable plate can rotate in both directions.
Warning: after the oven is installed you must make sure you can access the plug.
Electrical Installation
Electrical installation must be performed by an electrician qualified in accordance with the legislation in force.
Before connecting the microwave oven to the electric mains, check that the voltage and frequency of the mains matches that which is shown on the rating plate located in the cavity front, and on the guarantee
During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.
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Microwave safety
Warning: Don’t use the baking tray with
microwave function or combined microwave function.
Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched,
especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK!
Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the
door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply.
Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic
drinks in the microwave. FIRE RISK!
Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods in
closed containers since these may explode readily.
Warning! This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Warning! If the oven has a combined function
mode (microwave with other means of heating), children should not be allowed to use the oven without adult supervision on account of the high temperatures generated.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
Warning: Accessible parts may become hot
during use. Young children should be kept away.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
Beware!
Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles
or jars with the teats or lids on them. After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food temperature before feeding this to the child. DANGER OF BURNING!
To avoid food overheating or burning it is very
important not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food. For example, a bread roll can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high.
For toasting, use just the grilling function and
watch the oven all the time. It you use a combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time.
Make sure you never catch the power cables of
other electrical appliances in the hot door or the oven. The cable insulation may melt. Danger of short-circuiting!
Warning! The oven cannot be used if:
- The door is not closed correctly;
- The door hinges are damaged;
- The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven front are damaged;
- The door window glass is damaged;
- There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though there is no metal object inside.
The oven can only be used again after it has
been repaired by a Technical Assistance Service technician.
Take care when heating liquids!
When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are taken out suddenly, they may spurt out of their containers. DANGER OF INJURIES AND BURNS!
To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container.
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Microwave safety
This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous
situations by following these instructions:
Do not switch on the oven without the
turntable support, the turntable ring and the respective plate being in place.
Never switch on the microwave when it is
empty. If there is no food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!
For carrying out oven programming tests
put a glass of water inside the oven. The water will absorb the microwaves and the oven will not be damaged.
Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings.
Use only dishes suitable for microwaves.
Before using dishes and containers in the microwave, check that these are suitable (see the section on types of dishes).
Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling
of the oven interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.
Do not keep any inflammable object inside
the oven as it may burn if the oven is
switched on. Do not use the oven as a pantry. Eggs with their shells and whole boiled
eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens
because they may explode. Do not use the oven for frying as it is
impossible to control the temperature of oil
heated by microwaves. To avoid being burnt, always use oven gloves
for handling dishes and containers and
touching the oven.
The turntable and the grills can bear a
maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging the oven, do not exceed this load.
Cleaning:
Warning! Your microwave oven must be
cleaned regularly. All food remains must be removed (see section on Oven Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and this may
shorten the oven’s working life and could
even result in a dangerous situation.
The door contact surfaces (the front of the
cavity and the inside part of the doors) must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly.
Please follow the instructions regarding
cleaning in the section “Oven Cleaning and
Maintenance”.
Repairs:
Warning – Microwaves! The outer protection
of the oven must not be removed. It is
dangerous for anyone not authorised by the manufacturer to carry out any kind of repair or maintenance work.
If the power cable is damaged it should be
substituted by the manufacturer, authorised agents or technicians qualified for this task in order to avoid dangerous situations. Furthermore, special tools are required for this task.
Repair and maintenance work, especially of
current carrying parts, can only be carried out by technicians authorised by the manufacturer.
Do not lean or sit on the open oven door.
This may damage the oven, especially in the
hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum
weight of 8 kg.
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The advantages of microwaves
In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers.
In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other words, only the food is heated.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are up to 3/4 less than the time required for conventional cooking.
2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the danger of bacterial development.
3. Energy savings.
4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods due to the shorter cooking times.
Why food heats up
Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, de­freezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.
Since the heat arises inside the food:
This can be cooked with little or no liquid or
fats/oils;
De-freezing, heating or cooking in a microwave
oven is quicker than in a conventional oven;
The vitamins, minerals and nutritional
substances in the food are conserved;
The natural colour and aroma of the food are
unchanged.
Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard or plastic but do not go through metal. For this reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts must not be used in a microwave oven.
Microwaves are reflected by metal...
5. Easy to clean.
How a microwave oven works
In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve called a magnetron which converts electrical energy into microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves are channelled to the interior of the oven through a wave guide and distributed by a metallic spreader or through a turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all directions and are reflected by the metal walls, uniformly penetrating the food.
... but go through glass and china...
... and are absorbed by foods.
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1. Function Selector
7. Stop key
2. Thermostat
8. Power level indicator light
3. Display
9. Operating time indicator light
4. “+” and “-“ keys
10. Defrost indicator light
5. OK key
11. Clock indicator light
6. Start key
12. Child lock indicator light
Control panel
Turntable support
Door window glass
Turntable ring
Lateral supports
Turntable plate
Catches Hot Air Output
Rectangular Glass tray
Rectangular Rack
Description of your oven
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Basic settings
Setting the clock
After your microwave oven is first plugged-in or after a power failure, the clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. Before using the microwave oven, adjust the clock through the procedure described below but starting on Step 3.
To set the clock, proceed as follows:
1. Press the “+ (4) key until the Clock Indicator Light starts to flash.
2. Press the OK (5) key.
3. Press “+ (4) and “–” (3) keys to set the correct hour value.
Hiding/Displaying the Clock
If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it.
4. Press the OK (5) key to validate the hour value. The minute numbers will start to flash.
5. Press + (4) and “–” (3) keys to set the correct minute value.
6. To finish, press the OK (5) key again.
1. Press the “+ (4) and “-” (3) keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. The dots that separate the hours and minutes will flash but the rest of the clock display will be hidden.
2. If you want to see the clock again, press the “+ (4) and “-(3) simultaneously again for 3 seconds.
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Basic settings
Child lock
The oven functioning can be blocked (for example to stop it being used by children).
1. To Block the oven, press the Stop key (7) for 3 seconds. When a key is pressed the display shows a Key symbol and the oven performs no function.
2. To unblock the oven press again the Stop key (7) for 3 seconds.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves
Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Microwave Function
6. The Power Level Indicator Light will start to flash.
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2. The Operating Time Indicator Light flashes.
3. Press the OK key (5).
4. Using the “+ (4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.
5. Press the OK key (5).
Grill
Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.
7. Using the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys set the required microwave power level.
8. Press the OK key (5).
9 Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to
operate.
1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Grill Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.
3. With the “+ (4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.
4. Press the OK key (5).
5. Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to operate.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods.
1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Microwave + Grill
Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light will flash and the Power Level Indicator Light will be on. The operating time will flash in the display.
3. With the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.
Hot-Air
Use this function to bake food.
4. Press the OK key (5).
5. The Power Level Indicator Light will flash.
6. Using the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys select the required microwave power level.
7. Press the OK key (5).
8. Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to operate.
1 Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the
position corresponding to the Hot-Air Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.
3. With the +(4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.
4. Press the OK key (5).
5. Select the desired oven temperature using the Thermostat control (2).
6. Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to operate.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves + Hot-Air
Use this function to rapidly bake the foods.
1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Microwave + Hot-
5. The Power Level Indicator Light will flash.
6. With the +(4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired microwave power level.
Air Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light will flash and the Power Level Indicator Light will be on. The operating time will flash in the display.
3. With the “+ (4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired
7. Press the OK key (5).
8. Select the desired oven temperature using the Thermostat control (2).
9. Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to operate.
operating time.
4. Press the OK key (5).
Grill + Fan
Use this function to bake evenly the food and at the same time brown their surface.
1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Grill + Fan
Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.
3. With the +(4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.
4. Press the OK key (5).
5. Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to operate.
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Basic Functions
Defrosting by time (manual)
Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly.
1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Microwave Function
6. The Power Level Indicator Light will start to flash.
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2. The Operating Time Indicator Light flashes.
3. Press the OK key (5).
4. Using the “+(4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.
5. Press the OK key (5).
7. Using the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys set the required microwave power level.
8. Press the OK key (5).
9 Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to
operate.
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When the oven is working...
Interrupting a cooking cycle
You can stop the cooking process at any time by pressing the Stop key once or by opening the oven door.
In both cases:
Microwave emission is stopped
immediately.
The grill is de-activated but is still very hot.
Danger of burning!
The timer stops automatically, indicating the
operating time that is left.
If you wish, at this time you can:
1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly cooked.
2. Change the process parameters.
To restart the process, close the door and press the Start key
Altering parameters
The function and temperature can be altered when the oven is operating or when the cooking process has been interrupted by simply turning the respective knob to the new setting.
To change power level and operating time, please proceed as follows:
- Press the “+” and “-” keys to change directly the operating time.
- Press the Ok key to enable power change. The Power Level Indicator starts to flash.
- Press the +” and “-” keys to change the power level.
- Press the OK key.
Cancelling a cooking cycle
If you wish to cancel the cooking process, rotate the Function Selector until zero or press the
Stop key twice.
End of a cooking cycle
When the set time has elapsed, the oven beeps and the Display shows END.
If you have finished the cooking process, turn the function selector and the thermostat to zero.
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Defrosting
General instructions for defrosting
1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic).
2. The defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food.
3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity and thickness of the food. When freezing food keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in the container.
4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside the oven. The thickest parts of fish or chicken drumsticks should be turned towards the outside. You can protect the most delicate parts of food with pieces of aluminium foil. Important: The aluminium foil must not come into contact with the oven cavity interior as this can cause electrical arcing.
5. Thick portions of food should be turned several times.
6. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible since narrow and thin portions defrost more quickly than the thicker and broader parts.
8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the meat juices can run off more easily.
9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not become too dry.
10. Turn the food at regular intervals.
11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do not forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For containers that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and which can also be used for heating and cooking, all you need to do is take off the lid. For all other cases you should put the food into containers that are suitable for microwave use.
12. The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally that from poultry, should be discarded. In no event should such liquids be allowed to come into contact with other foods.
13. Do not forget that by using the defrosting function you need to allow for standing time until the food is completely defrosted.
7. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese and cream should not be completely defrosted. If they are kept at room temperature they will be ready to be served in a few minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of ice in it, you should mix these in before serving.
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Position
Power Level
Power
Defrost / Keep Warm
200 W Defrost
400 W
Food
Weight (g)
Defrosting time (min)
Standing time (min)
Recommendation
Portions of meat, veal, beef, pork
100
2-3
5-10
Turn once
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
500
10-12
10-15
Turn twice
1000
21-23
20-30
Turn twice
1500
32-34
20-30
Turn twice
2000
43-45
25-35
Turn three times
Goulash
500
8 -10
10-15
Turn twice
1000
17-19
20-30
Turn three times
Minced meat
100
2-4
10-15
Turn twice
500
10-14
20-30
Turn three times
Sausages
200
4-6
10-15
Turn once
500
9-12
15-20
Turn twice
Poultry (portions)
250
5-6
5-10
Turn once
Chicken
1000
20-24
20-30
Turn twice
Poularde
2500
38-42
25-35
Turn three times
Fish fillet
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
Trout
250
5-6
5-10
Turn once
Prawns
100
2-3
5-10
Turn once
500
8-11
15-20
Turn twice
Fruit
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
300
8-9
5-10
Turn once
500
11-14
10-20
Turn twice
Bread
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
500
10-12
10-15
Turn once
800
15-17
10-20
Turn twice
Butter
250
8-10
10-15
Cream cheese
250
6-8
10-15
Creams
250
7-8
10-15
Defrosting
To defrost food you should select Microwave function with one of the following Power Levels:
The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, plus recommendations.
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Cooking with a microwave oven
Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety”
before cooking with your microwave.
Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave:
Before heating or cooking foods with peel or
skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare it.
Before using a container or dish make sure that
it is suitable for microwave use (see the section on types of ovenware).
When cooking food with very little moisture
(e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc.) evaporation is very quick. The oven then works as if it was empty and the food may burn. The oven and the container may be damaged in such a situation. You should therefore set just the cooking time necessary and you must keep a close eye on the cooking process.
When heating liquids, use containers with a
wide opening, so that the steam can evaporate easily.
Prepare the foods as per the instructions and keep in mind the cooking times and power levels indicated in the tables.
Keep in mind that the figures given are only indicative and can vary depending on the initial state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is advisable to adjust the times and power levels to each situation. Depending on the exact characteristics of the food you may need to increase or shorten the cooking times or increase or decrease the power levels.
Cooling with microwaves...
1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the cooking time. Keep in mind that:
Double the quantity » double the time Half the quantity » half the time
It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil
(frying) in the microwave.
Remove pre-cooked food from the containers
they come in since these are not always heat
resistant. Follow the food manufacturer’s
instructions.
If you have several containers, such as cups,
for example, set them out uniformly on the turntable plate.
Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use
plastic clips instead. Prick the bags several times so that the steam can escape easily.
When heating or cooking foods, check that they
reach at least a temperature of 70°C.
During cooking, steam may form on the oven
door window and may start to drip. This situation is normal and may be more noticeable
if the room temperature is low. The oven’s safe
working is not affected by this. After you have finished cooking, clean up the water coming from the condensation
2. The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking time.
3. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more quickly.
4. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is evenly distributed on the turntable. If you put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of the plate, you can heat up different types of food simultaneously.
5. You can open the oven door at any time. When you do this the oven switches off automatically. The microwave will only start working again when you close the door and press the start key.
6. Foods that are covered require less cooking time and retain their characteristics better. The lids used must let microwaves pass through and have small holes that allow steam to escape.
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Food
Quantity (g)
Addition of
liquids
Power
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Time
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Standing
Time (min.)
Instructions
Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms
500 300 250
100 ml
50 ml 25 ml
800 800 800
9-11
6-8 6-8
2-3 2-3 2-3
Cut into slices.
Keep covered.
Peas & carrots
Frozen carrots
300
250
100 ml
25 ml
800
800
7-9
8-10
2-3
2-3
Cut into chunks or slices. Keep covered.
Potatoes
250
25 ml
800
5-7
2-3
Peel and cut into equal sized pieces. Keep covered.
Paprika Leek
250 250
25 ml 50 ml
800 800
5-7 5-7
2-3 2-3
Cut into chunks or slices Keep covered.
Frozen Brussel sprouts
300
50 ml
800
6-8
2-3
Keep covered. Sauerkraut
250
25 ml
800
8-10
2-3
Keep covered.
Food
Quantity (g)
Power (Watt)
Time
(min.)
Standing
Time (min.)
Instructions
Fish fillets
500
600
10-12
3
Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time.
Whole fish
800
800 400
2-3 7-9
2-3
Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time. You may wish to cover up the small edges of the fish.
Cooking with a microwave oven
Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables
Tables and suggestions – Cooking fish
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Cooking with the grill
For good results with the grill, use the grid iron supplied with the oven.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture.
2. The oven door window becomes very hot when the grill is working. Keep children away.
3. When the grill is operating, the cavity walls and the grid iron become very hot. You should use oven gloves.
4. If the grill is used for extended period of time it is normal to find that the elements will switch themselves off temporarily due to the safety thermostat.
5. Important! When food is to be grilled or cooked in containers you must check that the container in question is suitable for microwave use. See the section on types of ovenware!
6. When the grill is used it is possible that some splashes of fat may go onto the elements and be burnt. This is a normal situation and does not mean there is any kind of operating fault.
7. After you have finished cooking, clean the interior and the accessories so that cooking remains do not become encrusted.
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Fish
Quantity (g)
Time (min.)
Instructions
Fish
Bass Sardines/gurnard
800
6-8 fish.
18-24 15-20
Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time turn and spread with seasoning.
Meat
Sausages
6-8 units
22-26
Prick after half cooking time and turn.
Frozen hamburgers
3 units
18-20
Spare rib (approx. 3 cm thick)
400
25-30
After half of cooking time, baste and turn.
Others
Toast
4 units
1½-3
Watch toasting.
Toasted sandwiches
2 units
5-10
Watch toasting.
Cooking with the Grill
Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave
Heat up the grill beforehand for 2 minutes. Unless indicated otherwise, use the grid iron. Place the grid on a bowl so that the water and the fat can drop. The times shown are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the composition and quantity of the food, as well as the final condition wished for. Fish and meat taste great if, before grilling, you brush them with vegetable oil, spices and herbs and leave to marinate for a few hours. Only add salt after grilling.
Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before grilling.
After half the grilling time has passed, check on how the cooking is going and, if necessary, turn the food over.
The grill is especially suitable for cooking thin portions of meat and fish. Thin portions of meat only need to be turned once, but thicker portions should be turned several times.
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Food
Quantity (g)
Dish
Power
(Watt)
Time (min.)
Standing
time (min.)
Cheese topped pasta
500
Low dish
400
12-17
3-5
Cheese topped potatoes
800
Low dish
600
20-22
3-5
Lasagne
approx. 800
Low dish
600
15-20
3-5
Grilled cream cheese
approx. 500
Low dish
400
18-20
3-5
2 fresh chicken legs (grilled)
200 each
Low dish
400
10-15
3-5
Chicken
approx. 1000
Low and wide dish
400
35-40
3-5
Cheese topped onion soup
2 x 200 g cups
Soup bowls
400
2-4
3-5
Cooking with the Grill
Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill
The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese covered food.
Before using a dish in the microwave oven make sure that it is suitable for microwave use. Only use dishes or containers that are suitable for microwave use.
The dish to be used in the combined function must be suitable for microwave and grill use. See the section on types of ovenware!
Keep in mind that the figures given are merely indicative and can vary as a function of the initial state, temperature, moisture and type of food.
The microwave and the grill work simultaneously. The microwave cooks and the grill toasts.
If the time is not enough to brown the food well, put it under the grill for another 5 or 10 minutes.
Please follow the standing times and don’t forget
to turn the meat pieces. Unless indicated to the contrary, use the turntable
plate for cooking. The values given in the tables are valid when the
oven cavity is cold (it is not necessary to pre-heat the oven).
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Type
Quantity (g)
Power
(Watt)
Temperature ºC
Time
(min)
Standing
Time (min)
Comments
Beef stew
1000
200
160/170
80/90
10
Do not put lid on container
Pork loin
500/600
200
180/190
35/40
10
Do not put lid on container
Whole chicken
100/1200
400
230/250
30/40
10
Put lid on container. Breast facing upwards. Do not turn.
Chicken portions
800
400
230/250
25/35
10
Do not put lid on container. Arrange portions with skin facing upwards. Do not turn.
Duck
1500/1700
200
220/240
70/80
10
Put lid on container. Do not turn.
Cooking with Microwaves + Hot-Air
Tables and suggestions – Roasting
Advice for roasting meat
Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat is ready you should let it stand for 10 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed. This will ensure the juices in the meat are well distributed.
Add 2 to 3 soup spoons of gravy or similar liquid to lean meat and 8 to 10 soup spoons to stews, depending on the amount of meat in question.
The roasting temperature and time required depends on the type and amount of meat being cooked.
If the weight of the meat to be roasted does not appear on the table choose the settings for the weight immediately below and extend the cooking times.
Advice on ovenware
Check that the ovenware fits inside the oven. Hot glass containers should be put on a dry kitchen
cloth. If such containers are put on a cold or wet surface the glass may crack and break. Use oven gloves to take the ovenware out of the oven.
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Type
Container
Level
Temperature
Time (min)
Walnut cake
Spring-form type tin
1
170/180
30/35
Fruit tart
Spring-form type tin
2
150/160
35/45
Fruit cakes
Cake tin with central
hole
1
170/190
30/45
Savoury tarts
Spring-form type tin
2
160/180
50/70
Simple cake (sponge cake)
Spring-form type tin
1
160/170
40/45
Almond cakes
Cake tray
2
110
35/45
Puff pastry
Cake tray
2
170/180
35/45
Cooking with Hot-Air
Tables and suggestions – Cakes
Advice on cake baking ware
The most commonly used type of baking ware is black metal tins. If you are also going to use the microwave, use glass, ceramic or plastic baking ware. These must be able to withstand temperatures up to 250ºC. If you use these types of baking ware the cakes are not browned as much.
Advice on how to bake cakes
Different amounts and types of pastry require different temperatures and baking times. Try low settings first of all and then, if necessary, use higher temperatures next time. A lower temperature will result in more uniform baking. Always put the cake tray in the centre of the turntable.
Baking suggestions How to check if the cake is properly cooked
Start sticking a tooth pick in the highest part of the cake 10 minutes before the end of the baking time. When no dough sticks to the tooth pick the cake is ready.
If the cake is very dark on the outside
Next time choose a lower temperature and let the cake bake for a longer time.
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If the cake is very dry
Make small holes in the cake with a tooth pick after baking has finished. Then sprinkle the cake with some fruit juice or alcoholic drink. Next time increase the temperature by about 10º and reduce the baking time.
If the cake does not come free when turned
Let the cake cool down for 5 to 10 minutes after baking and it will come out of the tin more easily. If the cake still does not come free run a knife carefully around the edges. Next time grease the cake tin well.
Advice on saving energy
When you are making more than one cake, it is advisable to bake them in the oven one after the other when the oven is still hot. This lets you reduce the baking time for the second and later cakes.
It is preferable to use dark coloured baking ware
- painted or enamelled black – since such baking tins absorb heat better.
When dealing with long baking times, you can switch the oven off 10 minutes before the end of the time and make use of the residual heat to complete the baking.
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What kind of ovenware can be used?
Microwave function
For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass.
For this reason, metal pans and dishes or
containers with metal parts or decorations cannot be used in the microwave. Glass ware
and clay with metallic decoration or content (e.g. lead crystal) cannot be used in microwave ovens.
The ideal materials for use in microwave ovens are glass, refractory china or clay, or heat resistant plastic. Very thin, fragile glass or china should only be used for short period of times (e.g. heating).
Hot food transmits heat to the dishes which can become very hot. You should, therefore, always use an oven glove!
How to test ovenware you want to use
Put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds at maximum microwave power. After that time, if it is cold and just slightly warm, it is suitable to use. However, if it heats up a lot or causes electric arcing it is not suitable for microwave use.
Grill and Hot-Air functions
Keep in mind the manufacturer’s
recommendations written on the packaging.
The aluminium containers cannot be more than
3 cm high or come in contact with the cavity walls (minimum distance 3 cm). Any aluminium lid or top must be removed.
Put the aluminium container directly on top of
the turntable plate. If you use the grid iron, put the container on a china plate. Never put the container directly on the grid iron!
The cooking time is longer because the
microwaves only enter the food from the top. If you have any doubts, it is best to use only dishes suitable for microwave use.
Aluminium foil can be used to reflect
microwaves during the defrosting process. Delicate food, such as poultry or minced meat, can be protected from excessive heat by covering the respective extremities/edges.
Important: aluminium foil cannot come into
contact with the cavity walls since this may cause electrical arcing.
Lids
We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film since:
1. This will stop excessive evaporation (mainly
during very long cooking times);
In the case of the grill function, the ovenware must be resistant to temperature of at least 300°C.
Plastic dishes are not suitable for use in the grill.
Combined functions
In the microwave + grill function, the ovenware used must be suitable for use in both the microwave and the grill.
Aluminium containers and foil
Pre-cooked food in aluminium containers or in aluminium foil can be put in the microwave if the following aspects are respected:
2. The cooking times are shorter;
3. The food does not become dry;
4. The aroma is preserved.
The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure develops. Plastic bags must also be opened. Baby feeding bottles or jars with baby food and similar containers can only be heated without their tops / lids otherwise they can burst.
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Operating mode
Type of ovenware
Microwave
Grill
Microwave +
Grill
Defrosting /
heating
Cooking
Glass and china 1)
Home use, not flame resistant, can be used in dish washer
yes
yes
no
no
Glazed china
Flame resistant glass and china
yes
yes
yes
yes
China, stone ware 2)
Unglazed or glazed without metallic decorations
yes
yes
no
no
Clay dishes 2)
Glazed Unglazed
yes
no
yes
no
no no
no no
Plastic dishes 2)
Heat resistant to 100°C Heat resistant to 250°C
yes yes
no
yes
no no
no no
Plastic films 3)
Plastic film for food Cellophane
no
yes
no
yes
no no
no no
Paper, cardboard, parchment 4)
yes
no
no
no
Metal
Aluminium foil Aluminium wrappings 5) Accessories (grid iron)
yes
no no
no
yes
no
yes yes yes
no yes yes
What kind of ovenware can be used?
Table of Ovenware
The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation.
1. Without any gold or silver leaf edging; no lead crystal.
2. Keep the manufacturer’s instructions in mind!
3. Do not use metal clips for closing bags. Make holes in the bags. Use the films only to cover the food.
4. Do not use paper plates.
5. Only shallow aluminium containers without lids/tops. The aluminium cannot come into contact with the cavity walls.
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Oven Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required.
Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being removed. If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate, reducing the oven’s
working life and possibly resulting in a dangerous situation.
Warning! Cleaning should be done with the oven power switched off. Take the plug out of
the socket or switch off the oven’s power
circuit. Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning
products, scourers that scratch surfaces or sharp objects, since stains may appear.
Do not use high pressure or stream jet cleaning appliances.
Front surface
Normally you just need to clean the oven with a damp cloth. If it is very dirty, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the cleaning water. Afterwards, wipe the oven with a dry cloth.
In an oven with an aluminium front, use a glass cleaning product and a soft cloth that does not release any fibres or threads. Wipe from side to side without exerting any pressure on the surface.
Immediately remove lime, fat, starch or egg white stains. Corrosion can occur under these stains.
Do not let any water get inside the oven.
Oven interior
After each time the oven is used, clean the inside walls with a damp cloth since this is the easiest way to remove splashes or spots of food that may have stuck to the inside.
To remove dirt that is harder to shift, use a non­aggressive cleaning product. Do not use oven
sprays or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning products.
Always keep the door and the oven front very clean to ensure that the door opens and closes properly.
Make sure water does not enter the microwave ventilation holes.
Regularly take out the turntable plate and the respective support and clean the cavity base, especially after any liquid spillage.
Do not switch on the oven without the turntable and the respective support being in place.
If the oven cavity is very dirty, put a glass of water on the turntable and switch on the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes at maximum power. The steam released will soften the dirt which can then be cleaned easily using a soft cloth.
Unpleasant odours (e.g. after cooking fish) can be eliminated easily. Put a few drops of lemon juice in a cup with water. Put a spoonful of coffee in the cup to avoid the water boiling over. Heat the water for 2 to 3 minutes at maximum microwave power.
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Oven Cleaning and Maintenance
Oven ceiling
If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier.
To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the grill is cold before lowering it. Proceed as
follows:
1. Turn the grill support by 180º (1).
2. Lower the grill gently (2). Do not use
excessive force as this may cause damage.
3. After cleaning the ceiling, put the grill (2) back in its place, carrying out the previous operation.
IMPORTANT WARNING: The grill heating element support (1) may fall when it is rotated. If this happens, insert the grill heating element support (1) into the slot in the ceiling of the cavity and rotate it 90º to the grill heating element support (2) position.
The mica cover (3) located in the ceiling must always be kept clean. Any food remains that
collect on the mica cover can cause damage or provoke sparks.
Do not use abrasive cleaning products or sharp objects.
To avoid any risk, do not remove the mica cover.
The glass lamp cover (4) is located on the oven ceiling and can be removed easily for cleaning. For this you just need to unscrew it and clean it with water and dishwashing liquid.
Accessories
Clean the accessories after each use. If they are very dirty, soak them first of all and then use a brush and sponge. The accessories can be washed in a dish washing machine.
Make sure that the turntable plate and the respective support are always clean. Do not switch on the oven unless the turntable and the respective support are in place.
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What should I do if the oven doesn’t work?
WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician. Any repair done by a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous.
You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions:
The display is not showing! Check if:
- The time indication has been switched off (see section on Basic Settings).
Nothing happens when I press the keys!
Check if:
- The Safety Block is active (see section on Basic Settings).
The oven does not work! Check if:
- The plug is correctly fitted in the socket.
- The oven’s power is switched on.
- The door is completely closed. The door should close with an audible click.
- There are any foreign bodies between the door and the cavity front.
When the oven is operating I can hear some
strange noises! Check if:
- There is any electrical arcing inside the oven caused by foreign metallic objects (see section on type of ovenware).
- The ovenware is touching the oven walls.
The food is too hot, dried out or burnt!
Check if you selected the correct operating time and power level.
I hear some noises after the cooking
process is finished! This is not a problem. The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.
The oven switches on but the interior light
does not go on! If all the functions work properly it is probable that the lamp has blown. You can keep on using the oven.
Substitution of light bulb
To substitute the light bulb, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect the oven from the power supply. Take the plug out of the socket or switch off the oven’s power circuit.
- Unscrew and remove the glass light cover (1).
- Remove the halogen light bulb (2). Warning! The bulb may be very hot.
- Fit a new 12V / 20W halogen bulb. Warning!
Do not touch the light bulb surface directly with your fingers because you may damage the bulb. Follow the lamp
manufacturer’s instructions.
- There are any loose items of cutlery or cooking tools inside the oven.
The food doesn’t heat up or heats very
slowly! Check if:
- You have inadvertently used metal ovenware.
- You have selected the correct operating times and power level.
- The food you have put inside the oven is a larger amount or colder than you usually put in.
- Screw the glass light cover into place (1).
- Connect the oven again to the power supply.
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Function
Microwaves Power
Foods
Microwave
200 W
Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot
400 W
Cooking with little heat; boiling rice. Rapid defrosting
600 W
Melting butter. Heating baby food
800 W
Cooking vegetables and food. Cooking and heating carefully. Heating and cooking small portions of food. Heating delicate food
1000 W
Cooking and rapidly heating liquids and pre-cooked foods
Microwaves
+ Grill
200 W
Toasting food
400 W
Grilling poultry and meat
600 W
Cooking pies and cheese-topped dishes
800 W
Use carefully: food might burn.
1000 W
Use carefully: food might burn.
Grill
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Grilling food
Microwaves +
Hot-Air
200 W
Meat roast and simmer
400 W
Poultry roast
600 W
Other fast roasts
800 W
Use carefully: food might burn.
1000 W
Use carefully: food might burn.
Hot-Air
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Roast and bake
Grill + Fan
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Food even browning
Technical characteristics
Description of Functions
Specifications
AC Voltage .......................................................................................... 220-240 V / 50 Hz
Power required .................................................................................... 3400 W
Grill power. .......................................................................................... 1550 W
Hot-Air power. ...................................................................................... 1700 W
Microwave output power. ..................................................................... 1000 W
Microwave frequency… ....................................................................... 2450 MHz
Exterior dimensions (W H D). ............................................................ 595 455 542 mm
Interior dimensions (W H D). ............................................................. 420 210 390 mm
Oven capacity. ..................................................................................... 32 ltr
Weight ................................................................................................. 38 kg
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Push oven completely into the cabinet
and centre it.
Open microwave door and fasten the
appliance to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes.
DE
Die Mikrowelle in die Nische
einschieben und entsprechend anpassen.
Die Tür der Mikrowelle öffnen und das
Gerät mit den vier mitgelieferten Schrauben am Küchenmöbel wie im Bild dargestellt befestigen.
Installation / Einbau
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