User manual BRANDT ME250XU1

Installation, operating instructions and 12 month guarantee registration ME250 Combination Microwave Oven Table of contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Important instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Setting the clock / Microwave power settings The display & the selector knob The folding rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Programming the microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 AUTO programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 "Speed DEFROST" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 The grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 The microwave + grill function Programming the fan function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The fan functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Programming the fan + microwave function . . . . . . . . . . .18 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Please read this user manual carefully and keep it for future reference. It contains important instructions concerning installation, use and security measures. 2 Installation BEFORE CONNECTION ·Do not use your appliance immediately (wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer from a cold place to a warm place as condensation may cause a malfunction. · Make sure that your oven has not suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use. · Check the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your electrical installer. LOCATION · The oven is meant to be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level. · Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source of heat or steam. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance. · Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven. Leave sufficient space around the oven : - 5 cm between the sides of the oven and any walls or objects 10 14 cm - 14 cm above the oven - 10 cm behind the oven. 5 cm 5 cm · Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation ouvers at the back of the appliance. · Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION · Your installation must be protected by a 13 Amp thermal fuse. · It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with current safety regulations. · In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm at all of the poles. · Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/or its plug are damaged. In order to avoid any danger, call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer to repair the damage. 3 cm Important instructions · Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage. · To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the turntable. · Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; this could cause damage requiring repair by an authorised technician. · Before use, make sure that the containers are appropriate for microwave usage (e.g.: heat resistant glass, porcelain, etc.). · It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for deepfreeze bags. · For baby food and children's food, it is essential : - to remove the teat before heating up baby bottles, shake the contents and test the temperature on the back of your hand before feeding. to stir and verify the temperature of children's foods before serving to avoid causing serious internal burns. · WARNING : Do not allow children to use the microwave oven without supervision unless they have been thoroughly instructed in the proper use and the dangers of improper operation. · It is advisable to cover food in most cases. It will be tastier and your oven will stay cleaner. WARNING : be sure to remove the cap or lid before cooking foods or heating liquids in a sealed bottle or container, which could otherwise explode. · The heating or cooking of boiled, coddled eggs or fried eggs by microwave is prohibited. They can burst and cause serious burns or irreparable damage to your oven. · When heating liquids, the boiling point may be reached without the typical bubbles appearing on the surface. To prevent liquids from boiling over and possible burns, wait 20 seconds before removing the containers from the appliance or adding anything to the liquids, to avoid sudden spurting of the liquid. · For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.), place a glass of water alongside the food item. · Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn the food. To avoid such incidents, never use the same cooking times as those recommended for traditional ovens. · Be sure to watch closely when heating or cooking foods in disposable plastic or paper containers or any other combustible material, due to fire hazard. · If smoke appears, keep the oven door closed to extinguish any flames and disconnect the oven or turn it off. · WARNING: Children should not use the fan function without proper adult supervision due to the high temperatures reached. 4 General description Identification Drive shaft label Wheel support Speed DEFROST sticker Turntable Grill · THE TURNTABLE : ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to intervene. - It may be used as a cooking surface. - Rotation is controlled by the drive shaft and the wheel support. - The turntable rotates in both directions. - If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned. - For easy removal, wells are provided on either side. · TURNTABLE OFF : stops the turntable from revolving in order to use platters which require the entire oven space. When off, remember to turn the recipient or stir the contents. · THE WHEEL SUPPORT : Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. If it does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable. · Speed DEFROST STICKER : position the sticker as shown above. 5 The control panel A Display window : to simplify programming, the display indicates : the time of day, the types of food and functions, the minutes / seconds, weight or temperature programmed. B The selector knob : to choose the food type, function, programme time, weight or temperature. C FOOD TYPE key : to choose the food type, with the selector knob. D FUNCTION key : to choose the appropriate function, with the selector knob. E "AUTO" key : automatically sets the correct programme time according to a specified food type and weight. F FAN key : to cook as if with a traditional oven. A B G GRILL key : to select low or high grill. H "Speed DEFROST" key : : to quickly defrost all types of frozen food. I STOP-TURNTABLE key : to stop the turntable from revolving. PAUSE/CANCEL key : to interrupt (press once) or cancel a programme (press twice). Also used to set the clock. C F D G E H I J K J K START key : to start all programmes. 6 Setting the clock After first plugging in your microwave oven or after a power outage, the clock reads 0 0 : 0 0 and the two dots flash. 00:00 To set the clock : - Press the PAUSE / CANCEL key for 5 seconds. The 4 numbers flash, and a tone sounds indicating the hour must be set. - Turn the selector knob to display the correct time. - Validate by pressing the PAUSE / CANCEL key Your clock is set. . 00:00 12:00 Microwave power settings POWER SETTING APPLICATION To defrost all frozen food or to top off cooking of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly. DEFROST 150W SIMMER 500W To cook fish and poultry. To finish programmes begun with the HIGH COOK power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or dairy products. (This power setting is available when you programme with the function key.) HEAT 700W To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen pre-cooked dishes. HIGH COOK 900W To cook vegetables and soup. Microwave output power : 900 W When you select the type of food, the appropriate power setting is automatically programmed. 7 The display & the selector knob 12:30 200°C The display and the selector knob guide you in your choice of : food types beverages fish pork, veal turkey fresh readymade dishes beef, lamb vegetables poultry frozen readymade dishes functions DEFROST SIMMER HEAT COOK LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL MICROWAVE + GRILL FAN FAN + MICROWAVE the weight for Automatic programming the programme time (or clock) 1 2 : 0 0 the temperature for programming the fan functions 200°C The food type or function being selected will blink in the display. 8 The folding rack To fold down the rack ¯ : Push in on the hooked ends and fold the bars in towards the center. When used with the microwave only or combined microwave functions, it must be positioned on the center of the turntable. Metal dishes may be used on the rack only with the GRILL function. The rack : ² ¬ ¯ ¯ low position (folded) high position Never set any metal dish on the rack when using the microwave, grill + microwave or fan + microwave functions. with the GRILL or GRILL + MCROWAVE functions : choose the rack level according to the food you wish to grill : - high position to brown shallow dishes, such as cheese on toast - low position as required for other dishes, ex. shepherd's pie. with the FAN or FAN + MICROWAVE functions : always set your dishes on the rack folded down to the low position. Make sure that the rack is well centered on the turntable. ¬ 9 Programming Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set. Open the door. Set the dish inside, close the door. If the door is not properly shut, the appliance will not operate. The following keys are used for the various programmes : FOOD TYPE FUNCTION AUTOMATIC FAN GRILL SPEED DEFROST · 3 beeps announce the end of a programme. The beeps are repeated every minute for 10 minutes until you open the door. · If you think there is insufficient space for the dish to turn freely inside the oven, press the STOP TURNTABLE key before or during the programme. twice. · If there is an error in the programming, press the CANCEL key 10 Programming the microwave function You may choose amongst the following programmes : Express programme w Set the programme time (ex. 2 minutes) with the selector knob. The functions & blink alternatively to indicate that the express programme (900 W) is set. 2:00 w Press START . Programming with the function key w Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection. With this key, the SIMMER setting is available. w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. w Press START 5:00 . Programming with the food type key w Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. w Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection; the correct microwave power setting will be programmed according to the food type selected. w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. w Press START . 7:00 11 Auto Programming Automatic programming With the AUTO key, the programme time is set automatically according to the weight of your food item. w Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. w Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection. w Press the AUTO key; 50 flashes, use the selector knob to indicate the weight of your food item. w Press START . 500 9:00 The appropriate time is programmed automatically. 12 Speed DEFROST With the Speed DEFROST key you can quickly defrost all types of frozen food. To guarantee quality results, use Speed DEFROST for dishes weighing up to 500g. To defrost food items over 500g, use the FUNCTION key (as described on the preceding page). w For quick defrosting of meat, poultry, fish,vegetables and beverages, press the Speed DEFROST key once : S j1 - is displayed. w For quick defrosting of bread, rolls and pastry, press the Speed DEFROST key twice : S j2 w Wait until is displayed. 100 flashes. w Use the selector knob to enter the weight of your food item (up to 500g). 400 w Press START . The defrost time corresponding to the given weight is automatically calculated. Necessary time may vary according to the initial temperature of the food (the defrost times were calculated for food frozen at -18°C). The defrost time is displayed and the programme begins. w When using Speed DEFROST or the defrost function a beep indicates the midpoint of the programme (the oven continues to operate). To obtain the best results, turn the food at this time, close the door and press the START key to continue the second half of the programme. 13 The grill function This function enables you to brown dishes such as gratins or meat. It may be used before or after cooking, as called for in the recipe. · The grill folds down for easy cleaning : 1. Horizontal position: for cooking au gratin, grilled food laid flat. 2. Vertical position : for cleaning the oven. Always allow the grill to cool off 25 minutes before touching it. Grill Positions 1 2 · After grilling make sure to use an oven mitt to handle dishes, and remember to use only oven proof cookware such as ceramic dishes or heat resistant glass. · The dual level grill offers you a choice between : HIGH GRILL key once) and LOW GRILL (press twice). (press the GRILL As a rule, use the HIGH GRILL level to grill meat and fish and the LOW GRILL level with the simultaneous microwave + grill function for gratins and to brown delicate dishes. Programming the dual-level grill w Press the GRILL key once to select HIGH GRILL . , press twice to select LOW GRILL w Wait until 00:00 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 4:00 w Press START w . Press the GRILL key a third time to turn the grill off. 14 The microwave + grill function This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid cooking. Programming the microwave + grill functions simultaneously w Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. w Press the FUNCTION key , select the microwave + grill function. The appropriate microwave power setting and the grill level will be automatically adjusted according to your food type. : w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 6:00 w Press START . w In the event the food item you wish to cook does not correspond to any of the proposed food categories : , select the microwave w Press the FUNCTION key + grill function. A medium microwave power setting and the high grill level will be programmed. w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 6:00 w Press START . 15 The fan functions 2 convection cooking functions are available : the fan function · to cook and brown food just as in a traditional convection oven the fan + microwave function · to combine microwave power with fan cooking, for considerable time savings. Pointers ·The cooking temperature may be set from 5 0 ° - 2 5 0 ° C by 5° steps. ·Cooking time may be set from 0 - 9 0 by 1 minute steps. ·You may modify the cooktime at any point during the programme. ·It is always preferable to set a minimal cooktime and extend if necessary; check the browning of your dishes to avoid overcooking. ·Remember to always place your dishes on the rack in the low position when using the fan function or fan + microwave function . This will ensure even heat distribution thereby providing optimal cooking results. Never use metal dishes when cooking with the fan + microwave function. ·Use only heat-resistant ovenware. ·The glass pie dish : it may be used for all pastries, quiches, pizzas, or as a roasting pan. You may also place it under the rack when grilling in order to catch drippings. ·When cooking with the fan + microwave function do not use any metallic dishes. , the low rack the glass pie dish ·The appliance heats up when the fan function is employed. Do not touch the heating elements inside the oven. Always use an oven mitt to remove your dish as it may become quite hot. ·If you wish to defrost frozen food after using one of the fan functions, for better results, first let the microwave oven cool down for about ten minutes. 16 Programming the fan function Example : to bake an apple pie Using your favorite recipe, prepare the pie in the glass pie dish. Set the dish on the rack in the low position and place together on the turntable. You choose the temperature and cooktime yourself according to personal preference. w Press the FAN key. w 1 7 5 ° flashes, requesting you set the desired temperature, ex. 220°. w When 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, enter the programme time, ex. 40 minutes. w Press START . 220° 40:00 Programming the fan + microwave function Example : to cook a 1 kg roast beef Set the roast in a non-metallic roasting pan, dress and season to taste. Put the pan on the rack in the low position and place together on the center of the turntable. You may program the fan + microwave function 3 different ways : Automatic programming With the AUTO key, the programme time is set automatically according to the weight of your food item. w Press the FOOD TYPE key, select BEEF. w Press the FUNCTION key, select the FAN + MICROWAVE function. w Press the AUTO key; the appropriate temperature for the roast is set automatically, 5 0 flashes, requesting you set the weight of your food item : for the 1-kilo roast beef, enter 1 0 0 0 . w Press START . The appropriate time is programmed automatically, the cooking time and temperature necessary for the roast are displayed, (ex. 30 min, 200°). 17 10 0 0 30:00 200° Programming the fan + microwave function Timed programming You choose the cooktime yourself according to personal preference. w Press the FOOD TYPE key, select BEEF. w Press the FUNCTION key, select the FAN + MICROWAVE function. w The appropriate temperature for the roast is set automatically, 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, requesting you set the desired programme length, ex. 30 minutes. 200° 30:00 w Press START . Time / temperature programming You choose the temperature and cooktime yourself according to personal preference. w Press the FUNCTION key, select the FAN + MICROWAVE function. w 1 7 5 ° flashes, requesting you set the desired temperature, ex. 200°. 200° 30:00 w When 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, enter the programme time, ex. 30 minutes. w Press START . 18 18 Recommendations WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING : · If you used the time or AUTO key, ® you may change the programme length at any time. · You may stop or start the turntable revolving during a programme by pressing the TURNTABLE STOP key . twice and · To change the food type or FUNCTION selection, press the CANCEL key programme again. · If you open the door before the end of the programme, shut the door and press the START key to continue the programme. twice · If you remove a dish before the end of the programme, press the CANCEL key to erase the programme. REMARKS : · If you wait longer than 3 minutes to press the START key after having entered a programme, it will be cancelled (the clocktime will be displayed). 19 Care & cleaning · Failure to clean the appliance regularly may damage its surfaces, reduce durability and lead to hazardous operation. Remember to clean your appliance after use and remove any food residue. To prevent heavy soiling, it is preferable to cover recipients whenever possible. · Make sure the work surface on which the microwave oven sits is always kept clean as surrounding dirt/dust could enter and damage your appliance. · Clean with a damp, soapy sponge both on the inside and outside, with special attention to the door seal and front of the cavity which must be kept clean at all times. If these surfaces are damaged because they become excessively dirty, call in a specialised technician before using your oven. · In the event of bad odors or caked-on dirt, boil water containing lemon juice or vinegar in a cup for 2 minutes and clean the walls with a little dishwashing liquid. · For those ovens with grill or convection heat functions, the top and rear air vents become very hot. Do not touch these parts after use; wait till the appliance has cooled down in order to clean it. Use a fine steel wool pad on the metal parts. · The turntable can be removed for cleaning. Wells are provided on both sides for easy access. If you remove the drive shaft, do not allow water to enter the motor shaft hole. Be sure to put the turntable, the drive shaft and the wheel support back in their proper place. SOAP + WATER · Do not use abrasives, alcohol or solvents as they are liable to damage the oven. · Do not clean your microwave oven with a steam cleaner. 20