User manual BRANDT MM210BE1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Turntable Wheel support Function selector knob Start-Timer Turntable off button Door open button · 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. · 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. · MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER: MM 210 - 750 W MM 220 - 900 W 10 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 oven must 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. *For certain models, 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. For countertop models, leave sufficient space around the oven : - 5 cm between the sides of the oven and any walls or objects 10 * 20 cm - 20 cm above the oven - 10 cm behind the oven. 5 cm 5 cm · Allow nothing to obstruct the ventilation louvers at the back of the appliance. · Certain ovens are designed for flush-fitting. To obtain the corresponding kit, consult your dealer. · Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation. 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. · Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/ or its plug are damaged. In case of damage, call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer. 11 cm RECOMMENDATIONS · 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. · Before use, make sure that the containers are appropriate for microwave usage (e.g.: heat resistant glass, porcelain, etc.). · 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. · 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. · It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for deep-freeze bags. · For baby food and children's food, it is essential : - to remove the nipple 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. · 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. · If smoke appears, keep the oven door closed to extinguish any flames and disconnect the oven or turn it off. 12 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Program your microwave oven using the function selector knob, together with the start-timer. After connecting your microwave oven : - Open the door, place the food to be cooked inside the microwave oven and close the door. Make sure the door is properly closed otherwise the oven will not operate. - Select the power setting with the function selector knob - Select the time using the start-timer . When you wish to program less than two minutes, turn the timer beyond 2, then come back to the desired setting. MM 210 . MM 220 - If using a large dish, press the turntable off button press again to unlock the turntable. When off, remember to turn the recipient or stir the contents. After use, remember to - Close the door, the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on, the program begins. The end of the program is indicated by a bell. The oven stops, the light goes off. - If you open the door before the end of a program : if the dish is ready, turn the start-timer back to the "0" position before closing the door. Otherwise, close the door if you wish the program to continue. Never operate the oven when empty. 13 MICROWAVE POWER SETTINGS Symbol Function Application Set the function selector knob to this position to use the timer function (sans cuisson). To keep dishes warm, bring butter, cream, cheese, ice cream, or any other delicate food to the right temperature, or defrost it. TIMER KEEP WARM DEFROST or VERY LOW COOK To defrost all frozen food, to top off cooking of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly. SIMMER To cook fish or poultry. To finish programs begun with the HIGH COOK power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or dairy products. LOW COOK To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen pre-cooked dishes. HIGH COOK To cook vegetables and soup. Troubleshooting guide Problem Ñ Suggestion D The microwave oven is noisy when operating. The turntable does not revolve correctly. The food is not heated up. The appliance produces sparks. Clean the wheels and the well area beneath the turntable. Ñ Ñ D Make sure that you use only containers which are adapted to microwave cooking. Check whether the wheel support is correctly positioned. Thoroughly clean the appliance : remove any greasy deposits, cooking residue, etc... Move any metal objects away from the oven walls. Ñ D 14 CARE & CLEANING · Regular maintenance of your oven will keep it in sound operating condition. To prevent heavy soiling, it is preferable to cover recipients whenever possible. Failure to clean the appliance regularly may damage its surfaces, reduce durability and lead to hazardous operation. · Make sure the work surface on which the microwave oven sits is always kept clean as surrounding dirt or 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. WARNING : If these surfaces are damaged because of excessive soiling, call in a specialised technician before using your microwave oven. SOAP + WATER · In the event of unsavoury 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. · The turntable can be removed for cleaning. Depending on the model : Lift out using the wells provided at each side or press down on either edge to tilt and remove 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. · Do not use abrasives, alcohol or solvents as they are liable to damage the oven. · If the equipment has sustained any damage : - Check that the door is not deformed. · If the oven does not operate, before calling the repairman : - Check the electrical supply. - Check that the door is properly closed. - Check your programming. CAUTION : never attempt to repair your oven yourself. WARNING : it is dangerous for anyone other than qualified personnel to make any repairs requiring removal of the cover providing protection from exposure to microwave energy. 15 99624791 - 07/02