User manual BRANDT ME440XE1

Table of contents Installation Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 General description The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 The display & the selector knob AUTO programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . . . . . .43 "Speed DEFROST" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 The grill function / the microwave + grill function Programming the grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 The Craquine function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 The Craquine dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Important safety instructions. Read careffully and keep for future reference 28 Installation BEFORE CONNECTION · Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use. · Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your electrical installer. LOCATION · The appliance should be installed at a distance of 85 cm above floor. · 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 14 cm - 10 cm behind the oven. 5 cm 5 cm · Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvers at the back of the appliance. · Some ovens are designed for flush-fitting. To obtain the corresponding kit, consult your dealer · Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation. · Do not use your appliance immediatly (wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer from a cold place to a warm place as condensation may cause a malfunction. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION · Your installation must be protected by a 16 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. · If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 29 10 - 14 cm above the oven cm Installation BUILT-IN KIT 30 Installation BUILT-IN KIT 31 Installation BUILT-IN KIT 1 2 3 4 5 6 32 7 Installation BUILT-IN KIT 8 9 33 Installation BUILT-IN KIT 34 Warning · 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. · Only use ustensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. · 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; you could cause damage requiring repair by an authorised technician. · When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. · It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for deep-freeze bags. · The contents of feeding bottles are baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns. · Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use. · Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers they are liable to explode. · Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended. · Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container. · 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. · If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. · In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed ventilation function. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo/grill/combination), the oven ventilation will continue to operate after the cooking end. 35 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 dish. - 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. 36 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 or weight programmed. B The selector knob : to choose the food type, function, programme time or weight. A C FOOD TYPE key : to choose the food type, with the selector knob. D FUNCTION key : B 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 "CRAQUINE" key : for use with the Craquine dish. G GRILL key : to select low or high grill. C D E H "Speed DEFROST" key : to quickly defrost all types of frozen food. F G H I STOP-TURNTABLE key J PAUSE/CANCEL key : : I J K to stop the turntable from revolving. to interrupt (press once) or cancel a programme (press twice). Also used to set the clock. K START key : to start all programmes. 37 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. 38 The display & the selector knob 12:00 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 CRAQUINE the weight for Automatic programming the programme time (or clock) 12:00 The food type or function being selected will blink in the display. 39 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 CRAQUINE 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 You may choose amongst the following programmes : Express programme 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 Press START . 40 Programming Programming with the function key Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection. With this key, the SIMMER setting is available. Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. Press START 5:00 . Programming with the food type key Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection; the correct microwave power setting will be programmed according to the food type selected. Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. Press START . 7:00 Auto Programming Automatic programming With the AUTO key, the programme time is set automatically according to the weight of your food item. Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection. Press the AUTO key; 50 flashes, use the selector knob to indicate the weight of your food item. Press START . 500 9:00 The appropriate time is programmed automatically. 41 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). For quick defrosting of meat, poultry, fish,vegetables and beverages, press the Speed DEFROST key once : S j1 - is displayed. For quick defrosting of bread, rolls and pastry, press the Speed DEFROST key twice : S j2 Wait until is displayed. 100 flashes. Use the selector knob to enter the weight of your food item (up to 500g). 400 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. When using Speed DEFROST or the defrost function turn the food at this time, close the door and press the the second half of the programme. a beep indicates the midSTART point of the programme (the oven continues to operate). To obtain the best results, key to continue 42 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. The microwave + grill function This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid cooking. The Rack for use with the GRILL function, to brown shallow dishes. When used with the simple 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 simple GRILL function. However, you can heat a dish in an aluminum tray if it is isolated from the rack atop a plate. the Rack 43 Programming the grill Programming the dual-level grill Press the GRILL key once to select HIGH GRILL . , press twice to select LOW GRILL Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 4:00 Press START . Press the GRILL key a third time to turn the grill off. Programming the microwave + grill functions simultaneously Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. Press the FUNCTION key grill function. , select the microwave + : The appropriate microwave power setting and the grill level will be automatically adjusted according to your food type. Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. Press START . 6:00 In the event the food item you wish to cook does not correspond to any of the proposed food categories : Press the FUNCTION key , select the microwave + grill function. A medium microwave power setting and the high grill level will be programmed. Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 6:00 Press START . 44 The CRAQUINE function With the CRAQUINE function you can save time and energy cooking your favorite dishes and have them turn out as crispy, tasty and golden brown as if cooked in a traditional oven. · · · Use of the CRAQUINE key together with the CRAQUINE dish, allows you to use the grill and microwave functions simultaneously. The CRAQUINE dish features a special coating that absorbs microwaves through its bottom. It radiates heat from below the food to cook or reheat it, giving it the required color and crispness while the grill browns the top. 2 cooking methods : · Without preheating - by using the CRAQUINE function you can cook and brown most frozen meals and fresh, dough-based dishes without preheating the CRAQUINE dish. They turn out as crispy as if cooked in a traditional oven. With preheating - the CRAQUINE dish can be preheated using the CRAQUINE key for a maximum of 2 minutes. Preheating is recommended to cook or brown small pieces of meat or fish and some dough-based, frozen and take-out dishes. · Recommendations : · · · · · · · · · Take foods out of their metallic or plastic packaging before cooking or reheating them with the CRAQUINE function. It is advisable to program shorter cooking times and extend if necessary. All foods with a skin or wrapping, such as potatoes and sausages, must be pierced before cooking. Make sure pieces of meat are completely thawed out and dried off before searing with the CRAQUINE function. Keep an eye on the food's colouring, just as you would with a traditional oven. Protect your hands when taking out the dish because it can be extremely hot. Do not serve stuffed foods (apple pastry for example) too quickly because they can be warm on the surface whereas the filling is extremely hot. Cooking or reheating of eggs with the CRAQUINE function is prohibited. If you wish to cook several dishes consecutively with the CRAQUINE function, allow the oven to cool 10 minutes between dishes for better browning. 45 The CRAQUINE function Example : to cook a frozen pizza (350 g) Place the frozen pizza directly on the CRAQUINE dish, place the CRAQUINE dish on the middle of the turntable. Programming Press the CRAQUINE key : the Craquine symbol is displayed. Wait until "0 0 : 0 0 " flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. ex. 6 minutes. 6:00 2 6:00 Press START . the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on. Be sure and use an oven mitt to remove the pizza dish. 1 3 46 The CRAQUINE dish Care of the CRAQUINE dish · The inside of the dish is covered with a non-stick coating, so it is not necessary to grease it before use. · Do not cut foods directly in the CRAQUINE dish as this damages the non-stick coating. · The CRAQUINE dish is dishwasher-safe. · Use a sponge, hot water and dishwashing liquid to wash the dish. Do not use a metallic sponge or scouring powder. The CRAQUINE dish Recommendations · Do not place the CRAQUINE dish on the rack; this could cause irremediable damage to your oven. · Do not place the CRAQUINE dish in a traditional oven, on gas, electric or other stoves or on any very hot surface. The CRAQUINE dish may be preheated for certain purposes but never preheat for longer than 2 minutes. · Do not leave any utensils in a hot CRAQUINE dish as the high temperature may damage them. 47