AEG KME721880M User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Microwave Oven
KME721880M

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data
available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................. 3
1.1 Children and vulnerable people
safety..................................................... 3
1.2 General Safety.................................4
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................... 6
2.1 Installation........................................6
2.2 Electrical connection........................7
2.3 Use.................................................. 8
2.4 Care and cleaning............................8
2.5 Internal lighting................................ 9
2.6 Service.............................................9
2.7 Disposal........................................... 9
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION........................ 10
3.1 General overview...........................10
3.2 Accessories................................... 10
4. HOW TO TURN OVEN ON AND OFF....... 10
4.1 Control panel................................. 10
4.2 Display........................................... 11
5. BEFORE FIRST USE.................................12
5.1 Initial Cleaning .............................. 13
5.2 First connection............................. 13
6. DAILY USE................................................ 13
6.1 How to set the function: Grill + MW,
Grill...................................................... 13
6.2 How to set: Microwave
heating functions..................................15
6.3 How to use: Microwave quick start 15
6.4 Heating functions........................... 16
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS.................................17
7.1 Clock functions description............ 17
7.2 How to set: Clock functions........... 17
8. HOW TO USE: ACCESSORIES................ 19
8.1 Inserting accessories..................... 19
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS....................... 19
9.1 How to save: Favourites................ 19
9.2 Function lock..................................20
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9.3 Cooling fan.....................................20
10. HINTS AND TIPS..................................... 20
10.1 Cooking recommendations.......... 20
10.2 Microwave recommendations ..... 20
10.3 Microwave suitable cookware and
materials ............................................. 21
10.4 Recommended power settings for
different kinds of food.......................... 22
10.5 Cooking tables for test institutes..23
11. CARE AND CLEANING...........................24
11.1 Notes on cleaning........................ 24
12. TROUBLESHOOTING............................. 25
12.1 What to do if.................................25
12.2 How to manage: Error codes....... 25
12.3 Service data.................................26
13. ENERGY EFFICIENCY............................ 26
13.1 Energy saving.............................. 26
14. MENU STRUCTURE................................26
14.1 Menu............................................26
14.2 Submenu for: Options..................27
14.3 Submenu for: Setup.....................27
14.4 Submenu for: Service.................. 28
15. IT'S EASY!............................................... 28
16. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS.............29
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible
for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect
installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe
and accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and
persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall
be kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately.
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•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the
appliance when in use and when cooling down.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance
of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
•This appliance is designed for single household domestic
use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms,
bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other
similar accommodation where such use does not exceed
(average) domestic usage levels.
•Only a qualified person must install this appliance and
replace the cable.
•Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in
structure.
•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before
carrying out any maintenance.
•If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre
or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
•WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become
hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements or the surface of the oven cavity.
•Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or
ovenware.
•Use only the turntable and the turntable support designed
for this appliance.
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•Do not activate the microwave function when the appliance
is empty. Metal parts inside the cavity can create electric
arcing.
•Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed
during microwave cooking. This requirement is not
applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of
metallic containers suitable for microwave cooking.
•WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the
appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by
a qualified person.
•WARNING: Only a qualified person can carry out any
service or repair operation that involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
•WARNING: Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.
•Use only utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, observe
the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.
•The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages.
Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads,
slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire.
•If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the
container.
•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
•Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be
heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended.
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•The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
•Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
•Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.
• Do not pull the appliance by the handle.
• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
• Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.
• Before mounting the appliance, check if the oven door opens without restraint.
• The appliance is equipped with an electric cooling system. It must be operated with the
electric power supply.
• The built-in unit must meet the stability requirements of DIN 68930.
Cabinet minimum height (Cabinet under the work‐
top minimum height)
444 (460) mm
Cabinet width 560 mm
Cabinet depth 550 (550) mm
Height of the front of the appliance 455 mm
Height of the back of the appliance 440 mm
Width of the front of the appliance 595 mm
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Width of the back of the appliance 559 mm
Depth of the appliance 567 mm
Built in depth of the appliance 546 mm
Depth with open door 882 mm
Ventilation opening minimum size. Opening placed
on the bottom rear side
560x20 mm
Mains supply cable length. Cable is placed in the
right corner of the back side
1500 mm
Mounting screws 3.5x25 mm
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains
cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door or the niche below the
appliance, especially when it operates or the door is hot.
• The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it
cannot be removed without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure
that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed
from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the
appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening
width of minimum 3 mm.
• This appliance is supplied with a main plug and a main cable.
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2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Deactivate the appliance after each use.
• Be careful when you open the appliance door while the appliance is in operation. Hot air can
release.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• Open the appliance door carefully. The use of ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture
of alcohol and air.
• Do not let sparks or open flames to come in contact with the appliance when you open the
door.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on
the appliance.
• Do not use microwave function to preheat the oven.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
– do not put aluminium foil directly on the bottom of cavity of the appliance.
– do not put water directly into the hot appliance.
– do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.
– be careful when you remove or install the accessories.
• Discoloration of the enamel or stainless steel has no effect on the performance of the
appliance.
• Always cook with the appliance door closed.
• If the appliance is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is never
closed when the appliance operates. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed
furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the appliance, the housing unit or the floor.
Do not close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
• Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break.
• Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
• Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy!
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• Make sure the cavity, the turntable and the door are wiped dry after each use. Steam
produced during the operation of the appliance condensates on cavity walls and can cause
corrosion.
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the
microwave function operates.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive
products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the safety instructions on its packaging.
2.5 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These
lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such
as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the
operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications
and are not suitable for household room illumination.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
• Use only lamps with the same specifications.
2.6 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Contact your municipal authority for information on how to dispose of the appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the appliance.
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3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 General overview
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4
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6
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Control panel
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Display
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Heating element
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Microwave generator
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Lamp
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Turntable shaft
3.2 Accessories
Turntable set
To prepare food.
≤ 4 kg
Grill rack set
To grill.
4. HOW TO TURN OVEN ON AND OFF
4.1 Control panel
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1 2 3 4 5 6
1ON / OFF Press and hold to turn the oven on and off.
2Menu Lists the oven functions.
3Favourites Lists the favourite settings.
4Display Shows the current settings of the oven.
5Lamp switch To turn the lamp on and off.
6Microwave quick
start
To turn on microwave function (1000 W and 30 seconds).
Press Move
3s
Press and hold
Touch the surface with finger‐
tip.
Slide fingertip over the sur‐
face.
Touch the surface for 3 sec‐
onds.
4.2 Display
High
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START
300W
E CDF B
A
After turning on, the display shows the main
screen with the function and the default grill in‐
tensity.
A. Time of day
B. START/STOP
C. Grill intensity
D. Heating functions
E. Microwave power
F. Timer
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If you do not use the oven for 2 minutes, the
display goes to standby.
STOPSTOP
12:3412:34
1m23s
+30s1000W
When you cook, the display shows the set
functions and other available options.
Display indicators
Basic indicators - to navigate on the display.
To confirm the selection / set‐
ting.
To go one
level back in
the menu.
To undo the
last action.
To turn the options on and
off.
Sound alarm function indicators - when the set time of cooking ends, the signal sounds.
The function is on. The function is on.
Cooking stops automatically. Sound alarm is off.
Timer indicators
To set the function: Delayed start. To cancel the setting.
5. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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5.1 Initial Cleaning
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Remove all accessories from
the oven.
Clean the oven and the ac‐
cessories with a soft cloth,
warm water and a mild deter‐
gent.
Place the accessories in the
oven.
5.2 First connection
The display shows welcome message after the first connection.
You have to set: Language, Display brightness, Key tones, Buzzer volume, Time of day.
6. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 How to set the function: Grill + MW, Grill
The oven can make noises when using the function: Grill + MW. They are normal for this
function.
Setting the function: Grill + MW
Step 1 Insert the low grill rack.
Step 2 Turn on the oven. The display shows the default heating function.
Step 3 Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 4 Select the function: . Press: .
Step 5 Select the grill intensity level.
Function Grill intensity level
Lo Low
Hi High
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Setting the function: Grill + MW
Step 6 Press: .
Step 7 Press: .
- press to turn off the oven.
Step 8 Turn off the oven.
Microwave power is limited to 500 W when you use the function: Grill + MW.
Setting the function: Grill
Step 1 Insert the high grill rack.
Step 2 Turn on the oven. The display shows the default heating function.
Step 3 Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 4 Select the function: . Press: .
Step 5 Select the grill intensity level.
Function Grill intensity level
Lo Low
Hi High
Step 6 Press: .
Step 7 Press: .
- press to turn off the function.
Step 8 Turn off the oven.
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6.2 How to set: Microwave heating functions
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2 Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 3 Select the microwave heating function and press: . The display shows: micro‐
wave power.
Step 4 Set: microwave power. Press: .
Step 5 Press: .
- press to turn off the function.
Step 6 Turn off the oven.
The maximum time of microwave functions depends on microwave power you
set:
MICROWAVE POWER MAXIMUM TIME
100 - 600 W 59 minutes
More than 600 W 7 minutes
If you open the door, the function stops. To start it again, press .
Take a shortcut!
6.3 How to use: Microwave quick start
Step 1 Press and hold: . The microwave runs for 30 s.
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Step 2 To extend the cooking time:
Press on the running time value to go
to the time settings. Set the cooking
time.
Press +30 s.
The microwave can be switched on at any time with: Microwave quick start.
6.4 Heating functions
STANDARD
Heating function Application
Grill
To grill thin pieces of food and to toast bread.
Grill + MW
To cook food in a short time and to brown it. You can set 2 levels of grill
intensity: low and high.
Microwave
Heating up, cooking, power range: 100 - 1000 W
MICROWAVE
Heating function Application
Defrost
Defrosting meat, fish, cakes, power range: 100 - 200 W
Melting
Melting chocolate and butter, power range: 100 - 400 W
Reheat
Heating up pre-prepared meals and delicate food, power range: 300 - 700
W
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Heating function Application
Popcorn
Preparing popcorn, power range: 700 - 1000 W
Liquid
Heating up drinks and soups, power range: 800 - 1000 W
7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS
7.1 Clock functions description
Clock function Application
Cooking time To set the length of cooking. Maximum is 23 h 59 min.
End action To set what happens when the timer ends counting.
Time extension To extend cooking time.
Reminder To set a countdown. Maximum is 23 h 59 min. This function has no ef‐
fect on the operation of the oven.
Uptimer Monitors how long the function operates. Uptimer - you can turn it on
and off.
7.2 How to set: Clock functions
How to set the clock
Step 1 Press: Time of day.
Step 2 Set the time. Press: .
How to set cooking time
Step 1 Choose the heating function.
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How to set cooking time
Step 2 Press: .
Step 3 Set the time. Press: .
How to choose end option
Step 1 Choose the heating function.
Step 2 Press: .
Step 3 Set the cooking time.
Step 4 Press: .
Step 5 Press: End action.
Step 6 Choose the preferred: End action.
Step 7 Press: . Repeat the action until the display shows the main screen.
How to extend cooking time
When 10% of cooking time is left and the food seems not to be ready, you can extend cooking
time. You can also change the heating function.
Press +1min to extend the cooking time.
How to change timer settings
Step 1 Press: .
Step 2 Set the timer value.
Step 3 Press: .
You can change the set time during cooking at any time.
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8. HOW TO USE: ACCESSORIES
8.1 Inserting accessories
Use only suitable cookware and material. Refer to "Hints and tips" chapter, Microwave suitable
cookware and materials.
Turntable set:
Always cook food on the turntable set.
Place the roller guide around the turntable
shaft. Place the turntable glass on the roll‐
er guide.
Use only the turntable set supplied with the
oven.
Grill rack set:
Place the grill rack with the silicon caps
down on the turntable set.
9. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
9.1 How to save: Favourites
You can save your favourite settings, such as the heating function, the cooking time or the
cleaning function. You can save 3 favourite settings.
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2 Select the preferred setting.
Step 3 Press: . Select: Favourites.
Step 4 Select: Save current settings.
Step 5 Press + to add the setting to the list of: Favourites. Press .
- press to reset the setting.
- press to cancel the setting.
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9.2 Function lock
This function prevents an accidental change of the heating function.
Step 1 Turn on the oven.
Step 2 Set a heating function.
Step 3 , - press at the same time to turn on the function.
To turn off the function repeat step 3.
9.3 Cooling fan
When the oven operates, the cooling fan turns on automatically to keep the surfaces of the
oven cool. If you turn off the oven, the cooling fan can continue to operate until the oven cools
down.
10. HINTS AND TIPS
10.1 Cooking recommendations
The temperature and cooking times in the tables are guidelines only. They depend on the recipes
and the quality and quantity of the ingredients used.
Your appliance may cook differently to the appliance you had before. The hints below show rec‐
ommended heating functions and settings for cooking time for specific types of the food.
If you cannot find the settings for a special recipe, look for the similar one.
For more cooking recommendations refer to cooking tables on our website. To find the Cooking
Hints check the PNC number on the rating plate on the front frame of the appliance cavity.
10.2 Microwave recommendations
Let's cook!
Do not place the food directly on the turntable. Always use the microwave suitable cookware.
Place the cookware in the middle of the turntable.
Contact with too hot or too cold items can break the turntable.
Turn or stir the food halfway through the defrosting and cooking time.
Stir liquid dishes from time to time.
Stir the food before serving.
Cover the food for cooking and reheating.
Put the spoon to the bottle or glass when heating drinks to ensure better heat distribution.
Put the food into the appliance without packaging. The packaged ready meals can be put into
the appliance only when the packaging is microwave safe (check information on the
packaging).
Microwave cooking
Cook food covered. If you want to keep a crust cook food without a cover.
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