User manual BRANDT ME440XE1

[. . . ] Table of contents Installation Warning . . 35 General description The control panel . . 37 Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . 3 8 The display & the selector knob AUTO programming . [. . . ] (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. 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. [. . . ] 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). 48 Care & cleaning · WARNING : It is recomended to clear the oven regularly and to take any food deposit inside and outside the appliance. Use a soapy and wet cloth. If the appliance is not kept clean, its surface could deteriorat and adversely affect its life and possibly result in a hazardous situation. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. · A steam cleaner is not to be used. [. . . ]