User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EMS2185X

[. . . ] INSTRUCTION BOOK Model EMS 2185 8221911-14 UK 9852801-05/98 EMS 2185 UK Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Safety instructions when cooking by Grill Oven utensils and accessories guide Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven Accessories Control panel Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Setting the clock General operating instructions How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking 15 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 Charts Defrosting Cooking vegetables Cooking fish Grilling table Combined Microwave and Grilling table Care and cleaning Care and cleaning (grill) Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support and rack) Cleaning the interior Cleaning the exterior Service and spare parts Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions 24 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 9 10 11 12 12 13 30 30 For the installer 16 16 17 18 19 19 21 22 22 23 23 Installation Electrical connections Connecting to the mains Build-In model Technical data Electrolux Service Force 31 32 32 32 33 Microwave setting guide Minute timer with alarm Grill cooking Microwave and Grill cooking Automatic programmes Auto Defrost Automatic Cooking Programmes Combination cooking Microwave and Grill Quick Start Child Lock Microwave Hints 3 EMS 2185 UK 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. [. . . ] Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking. Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without using Auto Defrost features) use 150W. To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on full power for 1­3 minutes, then be reduced to 150W until defrosting is complete. 20 EMS 2185 UK Automatic Cooking Programmes Progr. Food categories Examples Weight from ­ up to C1 C2 Fresh vegetables I Fresh vegetables II Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, celeriac Corgettesi, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, corgettes, spinach, broccoli 100 ­ 1000 g 100 ­ 1000 g C3 Frozen vegetables 100 ­ 1000 g i Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple beep rings halfway through cook time. If cooking over 500 g of vegetables, stir once or twice. Please add water in the following amounts: ­ for fresh vegetables (I+II): 100 ­ 500 g: 3 ­ 6 tablespoons / 500 ­ 1000 g: 9 ­ 12 tablespoons. ­ for frozen vegetables: 100 ­ 500 g: 3 ­ 9 tablespoons / 500 ­ 1000 g: 9 ­ 15 tablespoons. Example: To cook 500 g Fresh Vegetables I: 1. Press the button for Automatic Cooking programme until C 1 appears in the display. C1 500 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 14:00 3. The display shows the time. 21 EMS 2185 UK Combination cooking Microwave and Grill Progr. Food categories Weight from ­ up to Comments CG1 Chicken 1 (fresh) Chicken in pieces 200 ­ 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing over 500 g, 3 beeps remind you to turn the food halfway through the cooking time. CG2 CG3 Pork roast 2 (fresh) Gratin 3 400 ­ 1200 g 200 ­ 2000 g See above. If cooking a dish weighing 200 ­ 500 g, you should place the dish on the grill rack. If cooking a weight from 1000 ­ 1400 g, please use a deep heat-resistant dish, directly on the turntable, do not cover. Set chicken pieces directly on the rack. 2 The pork roast should be cooked in a deep heat-resistant dish, set directly on the turntable. The automatic cooking times are calculated for foods at +5° C (e. g. refrigerated foods) The weight can be set as follows: ­ from 100 to 1000 g in 25 g-steps, ­ from 1000 to 2000 g in 50 g-steps. For all dishes not covered by automatic programmes, enter manually microwave output power and time according to cook tables. i 1 Quick Start How to set The Quick Start function provides full microwave power from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, in 30 second intervals. Example: Heating a cup of water (1 min 30 s): 1. Press the Start/Quick button three times. The time appears in the display and the appliance starts to work. 01:30 2. You may increase the time by 30 second intervals while the programme is running up to a limit of 2 minutes and 30 seconds by pressing the Start/Quick button. 22 EMS 2185 UK Child lock This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by children. How to set : First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start L button. [. . . ] 87/308 of 2. 6. 87 relative to radio interference suppression. Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 240 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. Earth protection minimizes the risks should a shortcircuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed. ! This appliance must not be used on a nonearth protected power supply. [. . . ]