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EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 1 User Manual Microwave oven EMS26405 EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 2 We were thinking of you when we made this product EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 3 electrolux 3 GB Welcome to the world of Electrolux You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that would make your life even more com- fortable. You can look at some exam- ples on the cover in this manual. But now it’s time to study this manual and start using and enjoying the benefits from your new machine. We promise that it’ll make your life a little easier. Good luck! EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 4 4 electrolux GB Contents Safety information 5 Product description 9 Before first use 12 Operation 13 Programme charts 23 Recipes 31 Care & cleaning 42 Troubleshooting 43 Specification 44 Installation 45 Environmental information 47 Guarantee / Customer service 48 EX-72F-EU English 19/9/06 10:26 Page 5 electrolux safety information 5 Important safety instructions: Read carefully & keep for future reference To avoid the danger of fire Do not use the microwave oven to heat The microwave oven should not be oil for deep frying. The temperature cannot left unattended during operation. be controlled and the oil may catch fire. Power levels that are too high or To make popcorn, only use special cooking times that are too long may microwave popcorn makers. overheat foods resulting in a fire. Do not store food or any other items inside the oven. The electrical outlet must be readily Check the settings after you start the accessible so that the unit can be oven to ensure the oven is operating as unplugged easily in an emergency. desired. The AC power supply must be 230 V, See the corresponding hints in this 50 Hz, with a minimum 16 A distribution operation manual. line fuse, or a minimum 16 A distribution circuit breaker. To avoid the possibility of injury Do not store or use the oven outdoors. If food being heated begins to smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR. Warning: Do not operate the oven if Turn off and unplug the oven and it is damaged or malfunctioning. wait until the food has stopped Check the following before use: smoking. Opening the door while a) The door; make sure the door food is smoking may cause a fire. closes properly and ensure it is Only use microwave-safe not misaligned or warped. containers and utensils. See pages b) The hinges and door safety 15-16. latches; check to make sure they Do not leave the oven are not broken or loose. unattended when using disposable c) The door seals and sealing plastic, paper or other combustible surfaces; ensure that they have food containers. not been damaged. Clean the waveguide cover, the d) Inside the oven cavity or on the oven cavity, the turntable and door; make sure there are no dents. turntable support after use. These e) The power supply cord and plug; must be dry and free from grease. ensure that they are not damaged. Built-up grease may overheat and Never adjust, repair or modify the begin to smoke or catch fire. oven yourself. It is hazardous for Do not place flammable materials anyone other than a competent near the oven or ventilation openings. Do person to carry out any service or not block the ventilation openings. repair operation which involves the Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, removal of a cover which gives etc., from food and food packages. Arcing protection against exposure to on metallic surfaces may cause a fire. microwave energy. EX-72F-EU English 19/9/06 10:26 Page 6 6 electrolux safety information Do not operate the oven with the To avoid the possibility of explosion door open or alter the door safety and sudden boiling latches in any way. Do not operate the oven if there is an object between the door seals and Warning: Liquids and other foods sealing surfaces. must not be heated in sealed Do not allow grease or dirt to containers since they are liable to build up on the door seals and explode. adjacent parts. Follow instructions for “Care & cleaning”, page 42. Never use sealed containers. Remove Failure to maintain the oven in a seals and lids before use. Sealed clean condition could lead to a containers can explode due to a build up deterioration of the surface that of pressure even after the oven has been could adversely affect the life of the turned off. appliance and possibly result in a Take care when microwaving liquids. hazardous situation. Use a wide-mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape. Individuals with PACEMAKERS should check with their doctor or the Microwave heating of beverages manufacturer of the pacemaker for can result in delayed eruptive precautions regarding microwave ovens. boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container. To avoid the possibility of electric To prevent sudden eruption of boiling shock liquid and possible scalding: Under no circumstances should you 1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating. remove the outer cabinet. 2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod Never spill or insert any objects into the or similar utensil into the liquid whilst door lock openings or ventilation openings. reheating. In the event of a spill, turn off and unplug 3. Let liquid stand for at least 20 the oven immediately and call an seconds in the oven at the end of authorised ELECTROLUX service agent. cooking time to prevent delayed Do not immerse the power supply cord eruptive boiling. or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not Do not cook eggs in their shells allow the power supply cord to run over and whole hard boiled eggs should any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot not be heated in microwave ovens air vent area at the top rear of the oven. since they may explode even after Do not attempt to replace the oven microwave cooking has ended. To lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not cook or reheat eggs which have not authorised by ELECTROLUX to do so. If been scrambled or mixed, pierce the oven lamp fails, please consult your the yolks and the whites, or the dealer or call an authorised ELECTROLUX eggs may explode. Shell and slice service agent. hard boiled eggs before reheating If the power supply cord of this them in the microwave oven. appliance is damaged, it must be Pierce the skin of such foods as replaced with a special cord. The potatoes, sausages and fruit before exchange must be made by an authorised cooking, or they may explode. ELECTROLUX service agent. EX-72F-EU English 19/9/06 10:26 Page 7 electrolux safety information 7 To avoid the possibility of burns Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Use pot holders or oven gloves when Do not play with the oven or use it as a removing food from the oven to prevent toy. burns. Children should be taught all Always open containers, popcorn important safety instructions: use of pot makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away holders, careful removal of food from the face and hands to avoid steam coverings; paying special attention to burns. packaging (e.g. self-heating materials) To avoid burns, always test food designed to make food crisp, as they temperature and stir before serving may be extra hot. and pay special attention to the temperature of food and drink given Other warnings to babies, children or the elderly. Temperature of the container is not a Never modify the oven in any way. true indication of the temperature of the This oven is for home food food or drink; always check the food preparation only and may only be temperature. used for cooking food. It is not Always stand back from the oven suitable for commercial or door when opening to avoid burns from laboratory use. escaping steam and heat. Slice stuffed baked foods after To promote trouble-free use of your heating to release steam and avoid oven and avoid damage burns. Never operate the oven when it is empty Keep children away from the door except where recommended in the and accessible parts that may become operation manual, see page 18 note 2. hot when the grill is in use. Children Doing so may damage the oven. should be kept away to prevent them When using a browning dish or self- burning themselves. heating material, always place a heat- Do not touch the oven door, outer resistant insulator such as a porcelain cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, plate under it to prevent damage to the ventilation openings, accessories and turntable and turntable support due to dishes during GRILL mode, DUAL heat stress. The preheating time GRILL mode and AUTO COOK specified in the dish’s instructions must operation as they will become hot. Before not be exceeded. cleaning make sure they are not hot. Do not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and may cause To avoid misuse by children electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven. Only use the turntable and the Warning: Only allow children to use turntable support designed for this oven. the oven without supervision when Do not operate the oven without the adequate instructions have been turntable.