User manual BRANDT ME250XN1

[. . . ] . 25 General description The control panel . . 27 Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . 2 8 The display & the selector knob . . 31 Programming the microwave function . [. . . ] - 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. 28 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. 29 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. 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. 30 ¬ Programming Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set. Open 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 31 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 32 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. 33 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 Press the FUNCTION key , select the microwave + grill function. [. . . ] · 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. [. . . ]