USER MANUAL Model EMS2840 English 8221913- 71 -02 EMS2840 t Contents 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 16 17 Charts ­ Recommendations for Cooking with Grill ­ Recommendations for Cooking with Microwave and Grill ­ Recommendations for Manual Defrost ­ Auto Reheat Programmes Chart ­ Auto Defrost Programmes Chart English Before using your microwave oven Technical data Safety instructions ­ Utensil safety ­ Testing suitability of Cookware ­ Food safety ­ Safety Instructions when Cooking with Grill ­ Installation ­ Oven utensils and accessories guide ­ Unpacking How to operate your microwave oven ­ Name and function of parts ­ Turntable Installation ­ Control panel ­ Setting the Clock ­ Child Safety Lock ­ To Stop the Oven ­ Switching the beeper off ­ Quick Start ­ Microwave Power setting Guide ­ Microwave cooking ­ Cooking with Grill ­ Combination Cooking ­ Automatic Defrost ­ Automatic Reheat 18 18 18 19 20 21 Microwave Hints 22 Care and cleaning 23 ­ Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 23 ­ Cleaning the interior 23 ­ Cleaning the Grill 23 ­ Cleaning the exterior 23 Guarantee Conditions 24 3 EMS2840 t Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven English 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 to 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 that you can get the best from your new Electrolux Microwave Oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read them carefully. It is important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can be acquainted with 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 Width 519 mm Depth 454 mm Height 303 mm Cavity dimension Width 337 mm Depth 341.5 mm Height 254 mm Weight 17 kg Volume 28 Litre Power source 230V, 50 Hz Fuse 16A Power consumption 2800W Power output 900W Grill 1300W 4 EMS2840 t Important Safety instructions. READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE English · The built-in safety interlock switches 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 exposure to microwave energy. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface. · · · Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water. Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the microwave oven. These items can ignite. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. · · · · WARNING : If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use water. WARNING : Only allow children or infirm persons to use the microwave, without supervision, when adequate instructions have been given so that the child or infirm person is able to use the microwave in a safe way and understand the hazards of improper use. WARNING : If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a authorized service person. WARNING : It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel to service or make adjustments to this oven. Contact your nearest authorised service agent if service should be required. · 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 industrial 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 energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged. Utensil safety · · Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven. Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the micro-wave oven. Although microwave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items, these utensils can become hot as heat transfers from the food to the container. The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is recommended. · · Testing suitability of cookware · · Utensils should be checked to ensure they are suitable for use in Microwave Ovens. Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on (900W) (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 cooking. If the dish is room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking. · 5 EMS2840 · t English · Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates, cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are great convenience utensils. Always be sure containers are filled with food to absorb energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating or ignition. 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 fat or sugar content since these foods reach high temperatures and could melt some plastics. Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from time to time when heating or cooking food in plastic, paper or other combustible containers. Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven, unless specifically recommended for microwave use. Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used for microwave cooking. Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns. 7. The container and turntable may become hot during use, take great care when removing either from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or glove when doing so. 8. Remember when using an aluminium foil container that the reheating or cooking times may be longer than you are used to, always ensure that the food is piping hot before serving. Food safety · · Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container. Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result. Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended. Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. · · · · · · Foil containers Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat foods in your microwave oven providing the following rules are observed: 1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms (1 1/4") deep. 2. Foil lids must not be used. 3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full of food. Empty containers must never be used. 4. Foil containers should be used singly in the microwave oven and should not be allowed to touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable or cooking rack, the foil container should be placed on an upturned oven-proof plate. 5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the microwave oven. 6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it again. · WARNING : Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. WARNING : Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. WARNING : When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 6 EMS2840 1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. 2. Do not overheat. t English Safety instructions when cooking with grill, combination modes. 1. The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grill cooking. 2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them. 3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window with metal components when loading or unloading the oven. The inside of the door and oven get very hot so take care when attending food in the oven. 4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try to cool them quickly after use. 5. Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top of the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on it may be damaged by the heat. 6. Preheat your oven only when using the Grill, never when using microwave or combination modes (Microwave and Grill) 3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time. 4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container. WARNING : Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers ­ for example, closed glass jars ­ may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and allow the standing time of one minute before removing cover. 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. Warning : When the appliance is used in combination mode, Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated. · Keep these instructions! m WARNING : Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.This oven is made for domestic use only. 7 EMS2840 t Installation. Connecting to the mains English 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (17 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position. 3. Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the oven away from heat and water sources. 4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do not place any articles on the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat, and this may lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall. 5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. This oven does conform ...