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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION...... 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...... 7 CONTROL PANEL ...... 8 BEFORE FIRST USE ...... 8 OPERATION ...... 10 PROGRAMME CHARTS ...... 17 RECIPES ...... 23 CARE AND CLEANING ...... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ...... 30 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...... 30 INSTALLATION ...... 31 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS ...... 33 GUARANTEE/CUSTOMER SERVICE...... 33
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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fire Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from The microwave oven should not be left food and food packages. Arcing on metallic unattended during operation. surfaces may cause a fire. Power levels that are too high or cooking times Do not use the microwave oven to heat oil for that are too long may overheat foods resulting in deep frying. The temperature cannot be a fire. controlled and the oil may catch fire. The electrical outlet must be readily accessible so To make popcorn, only use special microwave that the unit can be unplugged easily in an popcorn makers. emergency. Do not store food or any other items inside the It is recommended that a separate circuit serving oven. Check the settings after you start the oven only this appliance be provided. to ensure the oven is operating as desired. Do not store or use the oven outdoors. See the corresponding hints in this operation If food being heated begins manual. to smoke, DO NOT OPEN To avoid the possibility of injury THE DOOR. Turn off and WARNING! Do not unplug the oven and wait operate the oven if it is until the food has stopped damaged or smoking. Opening the door malfunctioning. Check while food is smoking may the following before use: cause a fire. a) The door; make sure the Only use microwave-safe door closes properly and containers and utensils. ensure it is not misaligned or warped. Do not leave the oven b) The hinges and door safety unattended when using latches; check to make disposable plastic, paper or sure they are not broken or other combustible food loose. containers. c) The door seals and sealing Clean the waveguide cover, surfaces; ensure that they the oven cavity, the have not been damaged. turntable and turntable d) Inside the oven cavity or on support after use. These the door; make sure there must be dry and free from are no dents. grease. Built-up grease may e) The power supply cord and overheat and begin to plug; ensure that they are smoke or catch fire. Do not place flammable materials near the oven not damaged. or ventilation openings. Do not block the Never adjust, repair or ventilation openings. modify the oven yourself. It 4 www.electrolux.com is hazardous for anyone authorised by Service Force other than a competent to do so. If the oven lamp person to carry out any fails, please consult your service or repair operation dealer or contact your local which involves the removal Service Force Centre. If the power supply cord of this appliance is of a cover which gives damaged, it must be replaced with a special protection against exposure cord. The exchange must be made by an to microwave energy. authorised Service Force technician. Do not operate the oven with the door open or To avoid the possibility of explosion and alter the door safety latches in any way. sudden boiling Do not operate the oven if there is an object WARNING! Liquids and between the door seals and sealing surfaces. other foods must not be Do not allow grease or dirt heated in sealed to build up on the door seals containers since they are and adjacent parts. Follow liable to explode. the instructions for “Care & Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and cleaning”. Failure to lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven maintain the oven in a clean has been turned off. condition could lead to a Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide- deterioration of the surface mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape. that could adversely affect Microwave heating of the life of the appliance and beverages can result in possibly result in a delayed eruptive boiling, hazardous situation. therefore care has to be Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check taken when handling the with their doctor or the manufacturer of the container. pacemaker for precautions regarding microwave To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid and ovens. possible scalding: To avoid the possibility of electric shock 1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating. Under no circumstances should you remove the 2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar outer cabinet. utensil into the liquid whilst reheating. Never spill or insert any objects into the door lock 3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 seconds in the openings or ventilation openings. In the event of oven at the end of cooking time to prevent a spill, turn off and unplug the oven immediately delayed eruptive boiling. and call your local Service Force Centre. Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in Do not cook eggs in their water or any other liquid. Do not allow the power shells and whole hard boiled supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top eggs should not be heated rear of the oven. in microwave ovens since Do not attempt to replace they may explode even after the oven lamp yourself or microwave cooking has allow anyone who is not ended. To cook or reheat ENGLISH 5 eggs which have not been DUAL GRILL mode and scrambled or mixed, pierce AUTO COOK operation as the yolks and the whites, or they will become hot. Before the eggs may explode. Shell cleaning make sure they are and slice hard boiled eggs not hot. before reheating them in the To avoid misuse by children microwave oven. WARNING! The Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, appliance and its sausages and fruit before cooking, or they may explode. accessible parts To avoid the possibility of burns become hot during use. Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing Care should be taken to food from the oven to prevent burns. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven avoid touching heating cooking bags, etc., away from the face and elements. Children less hands to avoid steam burns. than 8 years of age shall To avoid burns, always test be kept away unless food temperature and stir continuously supervised. before serving and pay This appliance can be used special attention to the by children aged from 8 temperature of food and years and above and drink given to babies, persons with reduced children or the elderly. Temperature of the container is not a true physical, sensory or mental indication of the temperature of the food or drink; capabilities or lack of always check the food temperature. experience and knowledge Always stand back from the oven door when opening to avoid burns from escaping steam if they have been given and heat. Slice stuffed baked foods after heating supervision or instruction to release steam and avoid burns. concerning use of the Keep children away from appliance in a safe way and the door and accessible understand the hazards parts that may become hot involved. Children should when the grill is in use. be supervised to ensure that Children should be kept they do not play with the away to prevent them appliance. Cleaning and burning themselves. user maintenance shall not Do not touch the oven door, be made by children unless outer cabinet, rear cabinet, they are aged from 8 years oven cavity, ventilation and above and supervised. openings, accessories and dishes during GRILL mode, 6 www.electrolux.com
Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not Important! play with the oven or use it as a toy. If you are unsure how to connect your oven, Children should be taught all important safety please consult an authorised, qualified instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal electrician. of food coverings; paying special attention to Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) designed accept any liability for damage to the oven or to make food crisp, as they may be extra hot. personal injury resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical connection procedure. Other warnings Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on Never modify the oven in any way. This oven is the oven walls or around the door seals and for home food preparation only and may only be sealing surfaces. This is a normal occurrence used for cooking food. It is not suitable for and is not an indication of microwave leakage or commercial or laboratory use. a malfunction. To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage Never operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual, see page 14 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven. When using a browning dish or self-heating material, always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The preheating time specified in the dish’s instructions must not be exceeded. Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven. Only use the turntable and the turntable support designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without the turntable. To prevent the turntable from breaking: a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool. b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable. c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation. Do not use plastic containers for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using the GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO COOK operation because they may melt. Plastic containers must not be used during above modes unless the container manufacturer says they are suitable. ENGLISH 7
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION MICROWAVE OVEN AND ACCESSORIES 1 2
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9 8 7 6 10 1 Grill heating element 2 Front trim 3 Oven lamp 14 4 Control panel 5 Door opening button 11 6 Waveguide cover 7 Oven cavity 8 Seal packing 12 9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Fixing points (4 points) 13 11 Ventilation openings 12 Outer cover 13 Rear cabinet 14 Power supply cord Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: 1 Turntable 1 2 Turntable support 3 High rack 4 Low rack 2 5 4 fixing screws (not shown) • Place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity. • Then place the turntable on the turntable support. • To avoid turntable damage, ensure dishes or containers are lifted clear of the turntable rim when removing them from the oven. 3 Important! When you order accessories, please mention two items: part name and model name to your dealer or local Service 4 Force Centre. 8 www.electrolux.com
CoNtRol PANEl 1 DigitAl DisPlAy indicators
grill Plus/Minus 1
Microwave Auto defrost bread 2 3 Dual Auto defrost 4
Clock Weight 5 6 Cooking stages 7 2 Auto Cook indicators 3 Auto Cook button 8 4 Auto DEFRost button 9 5 PoWER lEVEl button 6 gRill button 7 tiMER/WEigHt knob 8 stARt/+30 button 10 9 stoP button 10 DooR oPENiNg button BEFoRE FiRst usE ECoN MoDE 4. Rotate the tiMER/WEigHt knob to adjust the hour. the oven is set in ‘ENERgy sAVE’ mode (‘Econ’). 5. Press the stARt/+30 button once then rotate 1. Plug in the oven. the tiMER/WEigHt knob to adjust the 2. the display will show: ‘Econ’. minutes. 3. the display will count down from 3:00 to zero. 6. Press the stARt/+30 button. 4. When zero is reached, the oven goes into 7. Check the display: ‘Econ’ mode and the display goes blank. 8. Close the door.
• to cancel Econ mode, set the clock. • you can rotate the tiMER/WEigHt knob sEttiNg tHE CloCk clockwise or anti-clockwise. • if you press the stoP button the clock will the oven has a 12 and 24 hour clock. not be set. the display will show: ‘Econ’. Example: to set the clock to 11:30 (12 hour clock). 1. open the door. 2. the display will show: ‘Econ’. 3. Press and hold the stARt/+30 button for 5 seconds. the oven will beep. the display will show: ENGLISH 9
Example: To set the clock to 23:30 (24 hour (If you want to change the clock to 24 H, clock). press the START/+30 button again.) 1. Open the door. 3. Press the STOP button. 2. The display will show: ‘Econ’. 4. The display will show: ‘Econ’. 3. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5 5. Close the door. seconds. The oven will beep. The display will 6. The oven will count down from 3:00 to zero. show: 7. When zero is reached, the oven goes into 4. Press the START/+30 button. The display will Econ mode and the display goes blank. show: USING THE STOP BUTTON 5. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the hour. Use the STOP button to: 6. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate 1. Erase a mistake during programming. the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking, minutes. press once. 7. Press the START/+30 button. 3. Cancel a programme during cooking, press 8. Check the display: twice. 9. Close the door.
• You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise or anti-clockwise. CHILD SAFETY LOCK • If you press the STOP button the clock will not be set. The display will show: ‘Econ’. The oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. When the lock has been set, no part of the microwave ADJUSTING THE TIME WHEN THE will operate until the lock feature has been CLOCK IS SET cancelled. Example: To set the clock to 11:45 (12 hour clock). Example: To set the child safety lock. 1. Open the door. 1. Press and hold the STOP button for 5 2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5 seconds. seconds. The oven will beep. The display will show: (If you want to change the clock to 24 H, press the START/+30 button again.) The oven will beep twice and ‘LOC’ will be 3. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust displayed: the hour. 4. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the minutes. • To cancel the child safety lock, press and hold 5. Press the START/+30 button. the STOP button for 5 seconds, the oven will 6. Check the display: beep twice and the time of day will be displayed. TO CANCEL THE CLOCK AND SET • Child safety lock cannot be set if the clock is ECON MODE not set. 1. Open the door. 2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5 seconds. The oven will beep. The display will show: 10 www.electrolux.com
OPERATION MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE To cook/defrost food in a microwave oven, the It is important to turn, rearrange or stir food to microwave energy must be able to pass through ensure even heating. the container to penetrate the food. Therefore it Standing time is necessary after cooking, as it is important to choose suitable cookware. enables the heat to disperse equally throughout Round/oval dishes are preferable to the food. square/oblong ones, as the food in the corners tends to overcook.
Food characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods, such as roasts and casseroles. Quantity The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the oven increases (e.g. four potatoes will take longer to cook than two). Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same size. Shape Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks, take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than square shapes when microwave cooking. Temperature The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled of food foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.
Cooking techniques Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g. chicken drumsticks). Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid. Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode (e.g. potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages). Important! Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled). Stir, turn and For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. rearrange Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre. Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally throughout the food. Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves (e.g. legs and wings on a chicken). ENGLISH 11
MICROWAVE SAFE COOKWARE Cookware Microwave Comments safe Aluminium foil/ / Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from containers overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully. Browning dishes Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these dishes become very hot. China and ceramics / Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration. Glassware Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or e.g. Pyrex ® crack if heated suddenly. Metal It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire. Plastic/polystyrene Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour e.g. fast food at high temperatures. containers Cling film Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the steam escape. Freezer/roasting Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable bags for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing. Paper - plates, cups Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken and kitchen paper as overheating may cause fire. Straw and wooden Always attend the oven when using these materials as containers overheating may cause fire. Recycled paper and May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and may newspaper lead to fire.
MICROWAVE COOKING Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 Cooking time Increasing unit minutes. The input unit of cooking time varies 0-5 minutes 15 seconds from 15 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking time as shown in 5-10 minutes 30 seconds the table. 10-30 minutes 1 minute 30-90 minutes 5 minutes
MANUAL DEFROSTING For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost feature), use 270 W. The defrost symbol appears in the window display whenever the power level is selected. 12 www.electrolux.com
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your oven has 6 power levels: Power Suggested use setting 900 W/HIGH Used for fast cooking or reheating (e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish). 630 W Used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides. 450 W For dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally (e.g. beef dishes) it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender. 270 W/ To defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This DEFROST setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard. 90 W For gentle defrosting (e.g. cream gateaux or pastry). 0 W For standing/kitchen timer. W = WATT Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power. • When the door is opened during the cooking 1. Press the POWER LEVEL button twice. process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically. The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is x2 closed and the START/+30 button is pressed. 2. Enter the time by rotating the • If you wish to know the power level during TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti- cooking, press the POWER LEVEL button clockwise until 2.30 is displayed. once. • You can increase or decrease the cooking time during cooking by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob. 3. Press the START/+30 button. • You can change the power level during cooking by pressing the POWER LEVEL button. x1 • To cancel a programme during cooking, press
the STOP button twice. + 4. Check the display: AUTO AUTO
Important! 1 If the power level is not selected, 900 W/HIGH is automatically set. 1 1
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KITCHEN TIMER PLUS AND MINUS Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes. The PLUS and MINUS function enables 1. Press the POWER LEVEL button 7 times. you to decrease or increase the cooking time when using the automatic programmes.
x7 If you prefer boiled potatoes which are cooked but still firm, use MINUS . 2. Enter the time by rotating the Alternatively, if you prefer boiled potatoes softer, TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti- use PLUS . clockwise until 7.00 is displayed. Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes, well done. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice. 3. Press the START/+30 button.
+ x2 AUTO AUTO x1 2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.3 is displayed. 4. Check the display: 1
1 1 3. Press the POWER LEVEL button once to • To pause the timer, press the STOP button. select the PLUS adjustment. To resume the timer press START/+30, to exit press STOP again. 1 2 1 2 2 x1 + AUTO AUTO 4. Press the START/+30 button. ADD 30 SECONDS 1 1
The START/+30 button allows you to operate 1 the two following functions: x1 5. Check the display: 1. Direct Start 1 1 You can directly start cooking on 900 W/
HIGH microwave power level for 30 seconds AUTO by pressing the START/+30 button. 1 2 1 2 2 • To cancel PLUS/MINUS, press the POWER LEVEL button 3 times. • If you select PLUS, the display will show . • If you select MINUS, the display will show . 1 1 2. Extend the cooking time You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation.
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• You can also use +30 seconds during grill mode. • You cannot use this function during AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST. 14 www.electrolux.com
GRILL AND DUAL GRILL COOKING 2. Dual grill cooking This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking This mode uses a combination of grill power and modes: microwave power (90 W to 630 W). The 1. Grill only microwave power level is preset to 270 W. 2. Dual Grill (grill with microwave) Button Power setting Important! Grill x 1 0 W 1. The high or the low rack is recommended for Grill x 2 270 W grilling. Grill x 3 450 W 2. You may detect smoke or a burning smell Grill x 4 630 W when using the grill for the first time, this is Grill x 5 0 W normal and does not indicate a fault with the oven. To avoid this problem, when using the grill for the first time, operate the grill without food for 20 minutes. Example: To cook grill skewers for 7 minutes on DUAL GRILL (450 W). 1. Grill only cooking 1. Press the GRILL button 3 times. This mode can be used to grill/brown food. x3 Example: To make toast for 4 minutes. 1. Press the GRILL button once. 2. Enter the time by rotating the + TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti- AUTO AUTO clockwise until 7.00 is displayed. x1
1 2. Enter the time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anti- clockwise until 4.00 is displayed. 3. Press the START/+30 button. 1 1
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MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING AUTO COOK AND AUTO DEFROST A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST programmed using MICROWAVE, GRILL OR automatically works out the correct cooking DUAL GRILL. mode and cooking time. You can choose from 6 AUTO COOK and 2 AUTO DEFROST menus. Example: To cook: Auto Cook 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power (Stage 1) Food Symbol Setting + 5 minutes grill only (Stage 2) Beverage AUTO MicrowaveAUTO Boiled potatoes/ Microwave Stage 1 Jacket potatoes 1 1. Press the POWER LEVEL button twice. Grilled skewers Microwave + grill x2 Gratinated fish fillet 1 Microwave1 + 2. Enter the desired time by rotating the grill TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until 2.30 is Grilled chicken1 2 1 2 Microwave 2 + displayed. grill Gratin Microwave + grill 1 1 3. Check the display: Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes. 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.
Stage 2 + 1. Press the GRILL button once. AUTO AUTO x2 AUTO
2. Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 10.3 is x1 displayed. 2. Enter the desired time by rotating the
TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until 5.00 is 1 1 displayed. 3. Press the START/+30 button.
1 2 1 2 2 x1 3. Press the START/+30 button. 4. Check the display:
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x1 When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) + 4. Check the display: the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, AUTO AUTO remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press 1 the START/+30 button. AtAUTO the end of the AUTO The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 COOK time, the programme will automatically stop. The audible bell sounds and the cooking seconds at 630 W and then for 5 minutes on grill 1 1 only. symbol will flash. After 1 minute and a reminder beep, the time of day will be displayed.
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Auto Defrost Food Symbol + Meat/fish/poultry AUTO AUTO Bread
Example: To defrost 0.2 kg of bread. 1 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO DEFROST button twice. 1 1
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When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/+30 button. At the end of the AUTO DEFROST time, the programme will automatically stop. The audible bell sounds and the cooking symbol will flash. After 1 minute and a reminder beep, the time of day will be displayed. ENGLISH 17
PROGRAMME CHARTS AUTO COOK AND AUTO DEFROST CHARTS Auto cook Weight Button Procedure (increasing unit)/Utensils Beverage 1-6 cups • Place cup towards edge of turntable. (Tea/Coffee) 1 cup = 200 ml x1
Boiled and jacket 0.2-1.0 kg (100 g) Boiled potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into potatoes Bowl and lid similar sized pieces. x2 Jacket potatoes: Choose potatoes of similar size and wash them. • Put the boiled or jacket potatoes into a bowl. • Add the required amount of water, approx. 2 tbsp per 100 g and a little salt. • Cover with lid. • When the audible bell sounds, stir and re-cover. • After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min. Grilled skewers 0.2-0.8 kg (100 g) • See recipe for ‘Grilled skewers’ on page 19. High rack • Place on the high rack and cook. x3 • When the audible bell sounds, turn over. • After cooking, remove and put on a plate for serving. Gratinated fish 0.5-1.5 kg* (100 g) • See recipes for ‘Gratinated fish fillet’ on page fillet Gratin dish 19. Low rack x4 * Total weight of all ingredients. Grilled chicken 0.9-1.8 kg (100 g) • Mix together 2 tbsp oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt and Flan dish pepper and spread on the chicken. Low rack x5 • Pierce the skin of the chicken. • Put the chicken breast side down in a flan dish. • Place on the low rack and cook. • When audible bell sounds, turn over. • After cooking, leave for approx. 3 min in the oven, remove and put on a plate for serving. Gratin 0.5-1.5 kg* (100 g) • See recipes for ‘Gratin’ on page 20. Gratin dish x6 Low rack * Total weight of all ingredients.
Chilled foods are cooked from 5 oC, frozen foods are cooked from -18 oC. 18 www.electrolux.com
Auto defrost Weight Button Procedure (increasing unit)/Utensils Meat/fish/poultry 0.2-1.0 kg (100 g) • Place the food in a flan dish in the centre of Flan dish the turntable. x1 • When the audible bell sounds, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil. (Whole fish, fish steaks, • After desfrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for fish fillets, chicken legs, chicken breast, minced 15-45 min, until thoroughly defrosted. meat, steak, chops, • Minced meat: When the audible bell burgers, sausages) sounds, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible. Not suitable for whole poultry. Bread 0.1-1.0 kg (100 g) • Distribute in a flan dish in the centre of the Flan dish turntable. For 1.0 kg, distribute directly on x2 the turntable. • When the audible bell sounds, turn over, rearrange and remove defrosted slices. • After defrosting cover in aluminium foil and stand for 5-15 min until thoroughly defrosted. Chilled foods are cooked from 5 oC, frozen foods are cooked from -18 oC.
Auto defrost • Enter the weight of the food only. Do not • Steaks and chops should be frozen in one include the weight of the container. layer. • For food weighing more or less than • Minced meat should be frozen in a thin weights/quantities given in the Auto cook and shape. defrost charts, use manual operation. • After turning over, shield the defrosted • The final temperature will vary according to portions with small, flat pieces of aluminium the initial temperature. Check food is piping foil. hot after cooking. • The poultry should be processed immediately • When action is required (e.g. to turn food after defrosting. over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/ +30 button. • After Microwave/Grill/Dual Grill modes the cooling fan may come on. ENGLISH 19
RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK
Grilled skewers 1. Thread meat and vegetables alternately on 4 4 pieces wooden skewers. 2. Mix the oil with the spices and brush over the 400 g pork cutlets, cubed kebabs. 100 g streaky bacon 3. Place the kebabs on the high rack and cook 100 g onions, quartered on AUTO COOK “Grilled skewers”. 250 g tomatoes, quartered 100 g green pepper, cubed 2 tbsp oil 4 tsp paprika salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp Worcester sauce
Gratinated fish fillet ‘Esterhazy’ 1. Put vegetables, butter and the spices into a 0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.5 kg casserole dish and mix well. Cook for 2-6 min on 900 W depending on weight. 230 g 450 g 680 g fish fillet 2. Wash the fish, dry and sprinkle with lemon 100 g 200 g 300 g leeks (cut into rings) juice and salt. 20 g 40 g 60 g onion (finely sliced) 3. Mix the crème fraîche with the vegetables 40 g 100 g 140 g carrot (grated) and season again. 10 g 15 g 20 g butter or margarine 4. Put half of the vegetables in a gratin dish. salt, pepper and Place the fish on top and cover with the nutmeg remaining vegetables. 1 5. Spread the Gouda over the top, place on the 1 tbsp 1 /2 2 tbsp lemon juice tbsp low rack and cook on AUTO COOK “Gratinated fish fillet”. 50 g 100 g 150 g crème fraîche 6. After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min. 50 g 100 g 150 g Gouda, grated
Gratinated fish fillet ‘Italian’ 1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with 0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.5 kg lemon juice, salt and anchovy butter. 200 g 430 g 630 g fish fillet 2. Place in a gratin dish. 1 1 3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish. /2 1 tbsp 1 /2 lemon juice 4. Place the tomatoes on top of the cheese. tbsp tbsp 1 1 5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixed /2 1 tbsp 1 /2 anchovy butter herbs. tbsp tbsp 6. Drain the Mozzarella, cut into slices and 30 g 50 g 80 g Gouda, grated place on the tomatoes. Sprinkle the basil salt and pepper over the cheese. 150 g 300 g 450 g fresh tomatoes 7. Place the gratin dish on the low rack and 1 1 tbsp 1 /2 2 tbsp chopped mixed herbs cook on AUTO COOK “Gratinated fish fillet”. tbsp 8. After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min. 100 g 180 g 280 g Mozzarella 1 3 /2 /4 1 tbsp basil, chopped tbsp tbsp 20 www.electrolux.com
Spinach gratin 1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. 0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.5 kg 2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers 150 g 300 g 450 g leaf spinach, of potato slices, diced ham and spinach in defrosted, drained the dish. The top layer should be spinach. 15 g 30 g 45 g onion, finely chopped 3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt salt, pepper and and pepper and pour over the gratin. nutmeg 4. Cover the gratin with the grated cheese. 5 g 10 g 15 g butter or margarine to 5. Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO grease the dish COOK “Gratin”. 150 g 300 g 450 g boiled potatoes, 6. After cooking, stand for 5-10 min. sliced 35 g 75 g 110 g cooked ham, diced 50 g 100 g 150 g crème fraîche 1 2 3 eggs 40 g 75 g 115 g grated cheese
Potato and courgette gratin 1. Grease the gratin dish and place alternate 0.5 kg 1.0 kg 1.5 kg layers of potato slices and courgette in the dish. 5 g 10 g 15 g butter or margarine to 2. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, season with grease the dish salt, pepper and garlic and pour over the 200 g 400 g 600 g boiled potatoes, gratin. sliced 3. Sprinkle the Gouda cheese over the gratin. 115 g 230 g 345 g courgette, finely 4. Finally sprinkle the gratin with sunflower sliced kernels. 75 g 150 g 225 g crème fraîche 5. Place on the low rack and cook on AUTO COOK “Gratin”. 1 2 3 eggs 6. After cooking, stand for 5-10 min. 1 /2 1 2 clove of garlic, crushed salt and pepper 40 g 80 g 120 g Gouda, grated 10 g 20 g 30 g sunflower kernels
REDUCED POWER LEVEL Important! overheating (the microwave power level will be If you cook the food over the standard time reduced or the grill heating element will begin with only the same cooking mode, the power to light on and off). After pausing for 90 of the oven will lower automatically to avoid seconds, full power can be reset.
Cooking mode Standard time Reduced power level Microwave 900 W 20 minutes Microwave 630 W Grill 20 minutes Grill - 50% Dual Grill Grill - 20 minutes Grill - 50% ENGLISH 21
COOKING CHARTS Abbreviations used tbsp = tablespoon cup = cupful g = gram ml = millilitre min = minutes tsp = teaspoon kg = kilogram l = litre cm = centimetre
Heating food and drink Food/drink Quantity Setting Power Time Method -g/ml- Level -Min- Milk, 1 cup 150 Micro 900 W approx. 1 do not cover Water, 1 cup 150 Micro 900 W approx. 2 do not cover 6 cups 900 Micro 900 W 8-10 do not cover 1 bowl 1000 Micro 900 W 9-11 do not cover One plate meal 400 Micro 900 W 4-6 sprinkle some water onto the sauce, (vegetables, meat cover, stir halfway through heating and trimmings) Soup/stew 200 Micro 900 W 1-2 cover, stir after heating Vegetables 200 Micro 900 W 2-3 if necessary add some water, cover 500 Micro 900 W 3-5 stir halfway through heating Meat, 1 slice* 200 Micro 900 W approx. 3 thinly spread sauce over the top, cover Fish fillet* 200 Micro 900 W 3-5 cover Cake, 1 slice 150 Micro 450 W ½ -1 place in a flan dish Baby food, 1 jar 190 Micro 450 W ½ -1 transfer into a suitable microwaveable container, after heating stir well and test the temperature Melting margarine 50 Micro 900 W ½ cover or butter* Melting chocolate 100 Micro 450 W 3-4 stir occasionally * from chilled
Defrosting Food Quantity Setting Power Time Method Standing -g- Level -Min- time -Min- Goulash 500 Micro 270 W 8-9 stir halfway through defrosting 10-30 Cake, 1 slice 150 Micro 270 W 1-3 place in a flan dish 5 Fruit (e.g. cherries, 250 Micro 270 W 3-5 spread out evenly, turn over 5 strawberries, halfway through defrosting raspberries, plums) The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature, quality and weight of the foodstuffs. 22 www.electrolux.com
Defrosting and cooking Food Quantity Setting Power Time Added Method Standing -g- Level -Min- water time -tbsp- -Min- Fish fillet 300 Micro 900 W 9-11 - cover 2 One plate meal 400 Micro 900 W 8-10 - cover, stir after 6 minutes 2 Broccoli 300 Micro 900 W 6-8 3-5 cover, stir halfway through cooking 2 Peas 300 Micro 900 W 6-8 3-5 cover, stir halfway through cooking 2 Mixed 500 Micro 900 W 9-11 3-5 cover, stir halfway through cooking 2 vegetables Cooking, grilling and browning Food Quantity Setting Power Time Method Standing -g- Level -Min- time -Min- Broccoli 500 Micro 900 W 6-8 add 4-5 tbsps water, cover, stir - halfway through cooking Peas 500 Micro 900 W 6-8 add 4-5 tbsps water, cover, stir - halfway through cooking Carrots 500 Micro 900 W 9-11 cut into rings, add 4-5 tbsps water, - cover, stir halfway through cooking Roasts (pork, 1000 Micro 450 W 16-18 season to taste, place on the low rack, 10 veal, lamb) Dual Grill 450 W 5-7* turn over after* Micro 450 W 14-16 Dual Grill 450 W 4-6 1500 Micro 450 W 26-28 10 Dual Grill 450 W 5-8* Micro 450 W 26-28 Dual Grill 450 W 4-5 Roast beef 1000 Micro 630 W 5-8 season to taste, place on the low rack, 10 (medium) Dual Grill 630 W 8-10* turn over after* Dual Grill 630 W 3-5 1500 Micro 630 W 12-15 10 Dual Grill 630 W 12-15* Dual Grill 630 W 4-6 Chicken legs 200 Dual Grill 450 W 6-7* season to taste, place skin side down 3 Grill 4-6 on the high rack, turn over after* Rump steaks 400 Grill 11-12* place on the high rack, turn over 2 pieces, Grill 6-8 after*, season after grilling medium Browning of Grill 8-13 place dish on the low rack gratin dishes Cheese 1 piece Micro 450 W ½ toast the bread and spread with toastie Grill 5-6 butter, top with a slice of cooked ham, 4 pieces Micro 450 W ½ -1 a slice of pineapple and a slice of Grill 5-6 cheese Frozen pizza 300 Micro 450 W 4-6 place on the low rack Dual Grill 450 W 4-6 400 Micro 450 W 6-7 Dual Grill 450 W 5-7 ENGLISH 23
RECIPES All the recipes in this book are calculated on Foods which have little moisture, such as the basis of 4 servings unless otherwise platters of food, should have the surface stated. moistened prior to heating or cooking. Adapting recipes for the microwave oven The amount of liquid to be added to raw If you would like to adapt your favourite foods, which are to be braised, should be recipes for the microwave, you should take reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in note of the following: shorten cooking times the original recipe. If necessary, add more by a third to a half. Follow the example of the liquid during cooking. recipes in this book. The amount of fat to be added can be Foods which have a high moisture content reduced considerably. A small amount of such as meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, fruit, butter, margarine or oil is sufficient to flavour stews and soups can be prepared in your food. For this reason your microwave is microwave without any difficulty. excellent for preparing low-fat foods as part of a diet.
Onion soup 1. Grease the bowl, add the sliced onion, meat stock and the seasoning. Cover and cook. Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) 9-11 min. 900 W 4 soup bowls (200 ml) 2. Toast the slices of bread, cut them into cubes 10 g butter or margarine and divide them among the soup bowls. 100 g onions, sliced Pour the soup over the toast cubes and 800 ml meat stock sprinkle on the cheese. salt and pepper 3. Place the bowls on the turntable, and grill. 2 slices bread 6-7 min. Grill 40 g grated cheese
Aubergines stuffed with minced 1. Cut the aubergines in half lengthways. Scoop meat out the flesh with a teaspoon to leave a shell about 1 cm thick. Dice the scooped-out Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) flesh. Shallow flan dish 2. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and (approx. 30 cm diameter) chop. 250 g aubergines 3. Grease the bottom of the bowl with the olive 200 g tomatoes oil. Add the onions, cover and cook. 1 tbsp olive oil to grease the dish 2 min. 900 W 100 g onions, chopped 4. Cut the chillies into rings. Retain a third for 4 mild green chillies, seeds removed the garnish. Mix the minced meat with the 200 g minced beef diced aubergines, onions, tomatoes, chilli rings, garlic and parsley. Season to taste. 2 garlic cloves, crushed 5. Dry the aubergine halves. Fill with half of the 2 tbsp parsley, chopped mince mixture, spread the feta cheese on salt and pepper top, and then add the rest of the filling. paprika 6. Arrange the aubergine halves in the greased 60 g Feta cheese, cubed flan dish, place the dish on the low rack and cook. 11-13 min. Dual Grill (630 W) Garnish the aubergine halves with the chilli rings and continue cooking. 4-7 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min. 24 www.electrolux.com
Mushrooms with rosemary 1. Remove the stalks from the mushrooms. Chop the stalks into small pieces. Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) Shallow round dish with lid 2. Grease the shallow dish. Add the onions, the (approx. 22 cm diameter) diced bacon and the mushroom stalks. Season with pepper and rosemary, cover and 8 large mushrooms (approx. 225 g), whole cook. 3-5 min. 900 W 20 g butter or margarine Leave to cool. 50 g onion, finely chopped 3. Heat the cream and 100 ml of the wine in the 50 g bacon, finely diced bowl. black pepper 1-3 min. 900 W fresh rosemary, chopped 4. Mix the remaining wine with the flour, stir into 125 ml dry white wine the hot liquid, cover and cook. Stir once 125 ml cream during cooking. 20 g flour approx. 1 min. 900 W 5. Fill the mushrooms with the bacon mixture and put in shallow dish. Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and cook on the rack. 6-8 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min. Sole fillets 1. Wash the fish and pat dry. Remove any bones. Utensils: Shallow oval oven dish with microwave 2. Cut the lemon and the tomatoes into thin cling film (approx. 26 cm long) slices. 400 g sole fillets 3. Grease the oven dish with butter. Place the 1 lemon, whole fish fillets in the dish and drizzle with the 150 g tomatoes vegetable oil. 10 g butter 4. Sprinkle parsley over the dish, place the 1 tbsp vegetable oil tomato slices on top and season. Place the 1 tbsp parsley, chopped lemon slices on top of the tomatoes and pour the white wine over them. salt and pepper 5. Place small pats of butter on top of the 4 tbsp white wine lemon, cover and cook. 20 g butter or margarine 11-13 min. 630 W After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min.
Almond trout 1. Wash and dry the trout and sprinkle with lemon juice. Rub salt to the interior and Utensils: Shallow oval gratin dish (approx. 32 exterior of the fish and leave to stand for 15 cm long) min. 4 trout (200 g), trimmed 2. Melt the butter. juice of one lemon 1 min. 900 W salt 3. Dry the fish, spread with the butter and roll in 30 g butter or margarine the flour. 50 g flour 4. Grease the dish. Put the trout in the dish and 10 g butter or margarine to grease the dish cook on the low rack. Two thirds through the 50 g almond flakes cooking turn the trout and scatter the almonds over them. 15-18 min. Dual Grill (450 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min. ENGLISH 25
Fish fillet with cheese sauce 1. Wash the fish, pat dry and sprinkle with lemon juice. Rub with salt. Utensils: Bowl with lid (1 l capacity) 2. Grease the bowl. Add the diced onion, cover Shallow round gratin dish and cook. (approx. 25 cm diameter) 1-2 min. 900 W 800 g fish fillets 3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and white 2 tbsp lemon juice wine and mix. salt 4. Grease the gratin dish and place the fish in it. 10 g butter or margarine Pour the sauce over the fish and sprinkle with 50 g onion, finely chopped cheese. Place on the low rack and cook. 20 g flour 7-8 min. 450 W 100 ml white wine 14-16 min. Dual Grill (450 W) 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the dish After cooking, stand for approx. 2 min. 100 g Emmental cheese, grated 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
Zürich veal stew 1. Cut the veal into strips. 2. Grease the dish with the butter. Put the meat Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) and onion into the dish, cover and cook. Stir 600 g veal fillet once during cooking. 10 g butter or margarine 6-9 min. 900 W 50 g onion, finely chopped 3. Add the white wine, gravy browning and 100 ml white wine cream, stir, cover and continue cooking. Stir seasoned gravy browning, for approx. occasionally. 1 /2 l gravy 3-5 min. 900 W 300 ml cream 4. Stir the mixture after cooking, stand for 1 tbsp parsley, chopped approx. 5 min. Garnish with parsley.
Stuffed ham 1. Mix the spinach with the cheese and fromage frais, season to taste. Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) 2. Place a tablespoon of the filling on top of Oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 26 cm each slice of cooked ham, and roll up. Spear long) the ham with a wooden skewer to fasten it. 150 g leaf spinach, chopped 3. Make a béchamel sauce; to do this, pour the 150 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content water and cream into a bowl and heat. 50 g Emmental cheese grated 2-4 min. 900 W pepper and paprika Mix the flour and butter to make a roux, add 8 slices cooked ham (400 g) to the liquid, and whisk until disolved. Cover, 125 ml water cook until thick. 125 ml cream 1-2 min. 900 W 20 g flour Stir and taste. 4. Place the sauce into the greased dish, place 20 g butter or margarine the filled rolls of ham onto the sauce and 10 g butter or margarine to grease the dish cook with lid. 10-12 min. Dual Grill (630 W) After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min. 26 www.electrolux.com
Veal cutlets with mozzarella 1. Wash the veal, dry and beat them flat. 2. Purèe the tomatoes, add the garlic, oil, salt, Utensils: Shallow square gratin dish with lid pepper, capers and oregano and pour over (approx. 25 cm long) the veal. Cover and cook. 150 g Mozzarella cheese, sliced 15-19 min. 630 W 500 g tinned tomatoes, drained Turn the meat slices over. 4 veal cutlets (600 g) 3. Place slices of Mozzarella on each cutlet, 20 ml olive oil season and cook uncovered on the high 2 cloves of garlic, chopped rack. 20 g capers 9-12 min. Dual Grill (630 W) oregano After cooking, stand for approx. 5 min. salt and pepper
Lasagne 1. Chop the tomatoes, mix with the ham and onion, garlic, minced beef and tomato purèe. Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 l capacity) Season, cover and cook. Shallow square dish with lid (approx. 5-8 min. 900 W 20 x 20 x 6 cm) 2. Mix the crème fraîche with the milk, 300 g tinned tomatoes Parmesan cheese, herbs, oil and spices. 50 g ham, chopped 3. Grease the dish and cover the bottom with 1 50 g onion, finely chopped about /3 of the pasta. Put half of the minced 1 clove of garlic, crushed meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some 250 g minced beef sauce. Repeat and finish with the remaining 2 tbsp tomato purèe pasta. Cover the pasta with sauce and salt and pepper sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook with the lid on. 150 ml crème fraîche 13-17 min. 630 W 100 ml milk After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min. 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tsp mixed chopped herbs 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp vegetable oil to grease the dish 125 g lasagne verde 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
Courgette & noodle gratin 1. Mix the tomatoes with the onions and season well. Add the macaroni. Pour the tomato Utensils: Gratin dish (approx. 26 cm long) sauce over the macaroni and spread the 80 g macaroni, cooked courgette slices on top. 400 g tinned tomatoes, chopped 2. Beat the sour cream and the eggs and pour 150 g onion, finely chopped over the gratin. Sprinkle the grated cheese on basil, thyme, salt and pepper top. Place on the low rack and cook. 1 tbsp oil to grease the dish 18-21 min. 900 W 450 g courgettes, sliced 7-8 min. Dual Grill (630 W) 150 g sour cream After cooking, stand for approx. 5-10 min. 2 eggs 100 g Cheddar cheese, grated ENGLISH 27
Pears in chocolate sauce 1. Place the sugar, vanilla sugar, pear liqueur and water into the bowl, stir, cover and cook. Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 I capacity) 1-2 min. 900 W Bowl with lid (1 I capacity) 2. Place the pears in the liquid, cover and cook. 4 whole pears, peeled (600 g) 5-8 min. 900 W 60 g sugar Take the pears out of the cooking liquid, and 10 g vanilla sugar place in the refrigerator. 1 tbsp pear liqueur 3. Put 50 ml of the cooking liquid into the 150 ml water smaller bowl. Add the chocolate and crème 130 g dark chocolate, chopped fraîche, cover and cook. 100 g crème fraîche 2-3 min. 900 W 4. Stir the sauce well, pour over the pears and serve.
Semolina pudding with raspberry 1. Place the milk, sugar and almonds in the sauce bowl, cover and cook. 3-5 min. 900 W Utensils: Bowl with lid (2 I capacity) 2. Add the semolina, stir, cover and cook. 4 Ramekin dishes 10-12 min. 270 W 500 ml milk 3. Beat the egg yolk with the water in a cup and 40 g sugar stir into the hot mixture. Beat the egg white 15 g chopped almonds until it is stiff, and fold it into the mixture. Pour 50 g semolina the pudding into ramekins. 1 egg yolk 4. To make the sauce, wash and dry the 1 tbsp water raspberries and place into a bowl with the 1 egg white water and sugar. Cover and heat. 2-3 min. 900 W 250 g raspberries 5. Purée the raspberries and serve with the 50 ml water semolina pudding. 40 g sugar
Cheesecake 1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and sugar. Utensils: Spring form tin (approx. 26 cm 2. Add the egg and butter and mix in a food diameter) processor. Base: 3. Grease the tin. Roll out the dough and line 300 g flour the tin, leaving 2 cm around the edges to 1 tbsp cocoa form a rim. Bake the pastry. 10 g baking powder 6-8 min. 630 W 150 g sugar 4. Whisk the butter and sugar until light and 1 egg fluffy. Slowly whisk in the eggs. Add the 10 g butter or margarine to grease the tin fromage frais and the powdered vanilla pudding mix. Filling: 5. Spread the mixture over the cheesecake 150 g butter or margarine base and cook. 100 g sugar 15-19 min. 630 W 10 g vanilla sugar 3 eggs 400 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content 40 g powdered vanilla pudding mix 28 www.electrolux.com
CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION: DO NOT USE Avoid using excessive amounts COMMERCIAL OVEN of water. Do not use any sort of CLEANERS, STEAM chemical or abrasive cleaner. CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, Oven interior HARSH CLEANERS, ANY 1. For cleaning, wipe any THAT CONTAIN SODIUM splatters or spills with a soft HYDROXIDE OR SCOU- damp cloth or sponge after RING PADS ON ANY PART each use while the oven is OF YOUR MICROWAVE still warm. For heavier spills, OVEN. use a mild soap and wipe CLEAN THE OVEN AT several times with a damp REGULAR INTERVALS AND cloth until all residues are REMOVE ANY FOOD removed. Do not remove the DEPOSITS. Failure to waveguide cover. maintain the oven in a clean 2. Make sure that mild soap or condition could lead to a water does not penetrate the deterioration of the surface small vents in the walls which that could adversely affect may cause damage to the the life of the appliance and oven. possibly result in a 3. Do not use spray type hazardous situation. cleaners on the oven interior. Oven exterior 4. Heat up your oven regularly The outside of your oven can by using the grill. Remaining be cleaned easily with mild food or fat splashed can soap and water. Make sure the cause smoke or a bad smell. soap is wiped off with a moist Turntable and turntable cloth, and dry the exterior with a support soft towel. Remove the turntable and Control panel turntable support from the Open the door before cleaning oven. Wash the turntable and to de-activate the control panel. turntable support in mild soapy Care should be taken when water. Dry with a soft cloth. cleaning the control panel. Both the turntable and the Using a cloth dampened with turntable support are water only, gently wipe the dishwasher safe. panel until it becomes clean. ENGLISH 29
Door To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and sealing surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. Racks These should be washed in a mild washing up liquid solution and dried. The racks are dishwasher safe. Important! A steam cleaner should not be used. 30 www.electrolux.com
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check if . . . The microwave appliance • The fuses in the fuse box are working. is not working • There has not been a power outage. properly? • If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician. The microwave mode is • The door is properly closed. not working? • The door seals and their surfaces are clean. • The START/+30 button has been pressed. The turntable is not • The turntable support is correctly connected to the drive. turning? • The ovenware does not extend beyond the turntable. • Food does not extend beyond the edge of the turntable preventing it from rotating. • There is nothing in the well beneath the turntable. The microwave will not • Isolate the appliance from the fuse box. switch off? • Call your local Service Force Centre. The interior light is not • Call your local Service Force Centre. The interior light bulb can be working? exchanged only by trained Service Force technicians. The food is taking longer • Set a longer cooking time (double quantity = nearly double time) or to heat through and cook • If the food is colder than usual, rotate or turn from time to time or than before? • Set a higher power setting. TECHNICAL INFORMATION AC Line Voltage 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase AC Power required: Microwave 1.42 kW Grill 1.00 kW Microwave/Grill 2.4 kW Output power: Microwave 900 W (IEC 60705) Grill 1000 W Microwave Frequency 2450 MHz * (Group 2/Class B) Outside Dimensions: EMS26204O 594 mm (W) x 459 mm (H) x 404 mm (D) Cavity Dimensions 342 mm (W) x 207 mm (H) x 368 mm (D) ** Oven Capacity 26 litres ** Turntable ø 325 mm, glass Weight approx. 19.5 kg Oven lamp 25 W/240-250 V * This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011. In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment. Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatment of food. Class B equipment means that the equipment is suitable to be used in domestic establishments. ** Internal capacity is calculated by measuring maximum width, depth and height. Actual capacity for holding food is less. This oven complies with the requirements of Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2005/32/EC. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AS PART OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGLISH 31
INSTALLATION The microwave can be fitted in position A or B:
Position Niche size W D H Position A Position B A 560 x 550 x 450 B 560 x 500 x 450
Measurements in (mm) D
Conventional oven
INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE Fixing Option 1: 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for Fix the oven in position with the screws provided. any signs of damage. The fixing points are located on the top and 2. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard bottom corners of the oven. slowly, and without force, until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard. 3. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning. Ensure that a 4 mm gap is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame (see diagram).
4 mm Fixing Option 2: Please see the template sheet supplied with this oven.
Important!
4 mm 4 mm Ensure the bottom of the oven is 85 cm or more above the floor. It is important to ensure that the installation of this product conforms to the instructions in this operation manual and the conventional oven manufacturer’s installation instructions. 32 www.electrolux.com
CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THE POWER SUPPLY WARNING! • The electrical outlet should be readily THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE accessible so that the unit can be EARTHED unplugged easily in an emergency. Or it The manufacturer declines any should be possible to isolate the oven liability should this safety measure from the supply by incorporating a not be observed. switch in the fixed wiring in accordance • If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not with the wiring rules. suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut • The socket should not be positioned off and the appropriate plug fitted. behind the cupboard. • Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The • The best position is above the cupboard, see cut off plug should then be disposed of to (A). prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should (A) be plugged into the 13 A socket in another part of your home.
Important! The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL • Connect the appliance to a single phase BROWN LIVE 230-240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires correctly installed earth socket. in the mains lead of your appliance may not • If the appliance is to be operated in a correspond with the markings identifying the non-European country, the supply terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: voltage, current type and frequency of • Connect the green and yellow (earth) wire to the appliance indicated on the rating the terminal in the plug which is marked with plate must correspond with the the letter ”E” or the earth symbol ( ) or specification of your power supply. The coloured green and yellow. rating plate can be found on the inside • Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal face of the control panel. in the plug which is marked with the letter ”N” • The power supply cord may only be or coloured black. replaced by an electrician. • Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in • Before installing, tie a piece of string to the the plug which is marked with the letter ”L” or power supply cord to facilitate connection to coloured red. point (A) when the appliance is being installed.
• When inserting the appliance into the high- GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE sided cupboard, DO NOT crush the power supply cord. • Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid. 13 AMP
BROWN BLUE CORD CLAMP ENGLISH 33
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances PACKAGING MATERIALS DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCES ELECTROLUX microwave ovens require effective Old appliances should be made safe before packaging to protect them during transportation. disposal by removing the plug, and cutting off Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. and disposing of the power cable. Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can It should then be taken to the nearest recycling place children at risk. centre. Check with your local Council or Danger of suffocation. Keep packaging Environmental Health Office to see if there are material away from children. facilities in your area for recycling the appliance.
All packaging materials used are environment The symbol on the product or on its friendly and can be recycled. The cardboard is packaging indicates that this product may not be made from recycled paper and the wooden parts treated as household waste. Instead it should be are untreated. Plastic items are marked as taken to the appropriate collection point for the follows: recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. «PE» polyethylene e.g. packaging film By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, «PS» polystyrene e.g. packaging (CFC-free) you will help prevent potential negative «PP» polypropylene e.g. packaging straps consequences for the environment and human By using and re-using the packaging, raw health, which could otherwise be caused by materials are saved and waste volume is inappropriate waste handling of this product. For reduced. Packaging should be taken to your more detailed information about recycling of this nearest recycling centre. Contact your local product, please contact your local council, your council for information. household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
GUARANTEE/CUSTOMER SERVICE Standard guarantee conditions • Any appliance or defective part replaced shall We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 become the Company's property. months of the date of the purchase this • This guarantee is in addition to your statutory Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved and other legal rights. to be defective by reason only of faulty Exclusions workmanship or materials, we will, at our option • Damage, calls resulting from transport, repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE improper use, neglect, light bulbs, removable for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: parts of glass, plastic. • Appliance has been correctly installed and • Costs for calls to put right appliance which is used only on the electricity supply stated on improperly installed, calls to appliances the rating plate. outside United Kingdom. • Appliance has been used for normal domestic • Appliances found to be in use within a purposes only, in accordance with commercial environment, plus those which manufacturer's instructions. are subject to rental agreements. • Appliance hasn't been serviced, maintained, • Products of Electrolux manufacturer that are repaired, taken apart or tampered with by not marketed by Electrolux. person not authorised by us. • Electrolux Service Force Centre must undertake all service work under this guarantee. 34 www.electrolux.com
Service and Spare Parts. Please contact your For Customer Service in The Republic of local Service Force Centre: 08445 616 616 (Call Ireland please contact us at the address will be routed to Service Force Centre covering below: your postcode area). For address of local Service Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd, Long Mile Road, Dublin Force Centre and further information, please visit: 12, Republic of Ireland www.serviceforce.co.uk Before calling out an Tel: +353 (0)1 4090751, engineer, please ensure you have read the details Email: [email protected] under the heading "Troubleshooting". When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details: Your name, address and postcode, your telephone number, clear concise details of the fault, model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate), the purchase date. Please note a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls.
Customer Care. Please contact our Customer Care Department: Electrolux Major Appliances, Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9QQ or visit our website at www.electrolux.co.uk
Customer Care Department Tel: (Calls may be recorded for training purposes) Electrolux 08445 613 613 AEG-Electrolux 08445 611 611 Zanussi-Electrolux 08445 612 612
European Guarantee: • The appliance guarantee is personal to the This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in original purchaser of the appliance and each of the countries listed at the back of this cannot be transferred to another user. user manual, for the period specified in the • The appliance is installed and used in appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you accordance with instructions issued by move from one of these countries to another of Electrolux and is only used within the home, the countries listed, the appliance guarantee will i.e. is not used for commercial purposes. move with you subject to the following • The appliance is installed in accordance with qualifications:- all relevant regulations in force within your new • The appliance guarantee starts from the date country of residence. you first purchased the appliance which will The provisions of this European Guarantee do be evidenced by production of a valid not affect any of the rights granted to you by law. purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance. • The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances. www.aeg-electrolux.com/shop www.electrolux.com/shop www.zanussi.com/shop
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