AEG MFB42422DI-MB User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual 2
Microwave Oven
FR Notice d'utilisation 25
Four à micro-ondes
PT Manual de instruções 49
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AR 73
MFB42422DI-MB
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................... 2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................. 5
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS.............................................................................. 7
4. ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................. 8
5. USING THE ACCESSORIES............................................................................. 9
6. BEFORE FIRST USE....................................................................................... 10
7. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 10
8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.............................................................................. 16
9. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 17
10. CARE AND CLEANING................................................................................. 18
11. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................... 19
12. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 20
13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................... 20
14. WARRANTY CONDITION.............................................................................. 21
15. ADDTIONAL WARRANTY INFORMATION................................................... 23
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
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
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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
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent
disability.
•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.
•WARNING: Keep children and pets away from the
appliance when it operates or when it cools down.
Accessible parts become hot during use.
•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 intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–Farm houses, staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
–By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments.
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•WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements.
•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
•Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
•If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
qualified person.
•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.
•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.
•Do not operate the appliance by means of an external
timer or separate remote-control system.
•Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.
•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.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on 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.
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•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.
•The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed.
•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.
•The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating.
•The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet
unless it has been tested in a Cabinet.
•The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against
a wall.
•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.
•Do not activate the appliance when it is empty. Metal
parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• The appliance can be placed almost
anywhere in the kitchen. Make sure
the oven is placed on a flat, level
surface and that vents as well as the
surface underneath the appliance are
not blocked (for sufficient ventilation).
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.
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• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• If the appliance is connected to the
socket via an extension cord, make
sure the cord is earthed.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the mains plug and to the mains
cable. Contact the Service or an
electrician to change a damaged
mains cable.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and
electric shock or explosion.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
•Do not let the appliance stay
unattended during operation.
•Do not apply pressure on the open
door.
•Make sure that the ventilation
openings are not blocked.
•Do not use the appliance as a work
surface and do not use the cavity for
storage purposes.
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.
•Clean regularly the appliance to
prevent the deterioration of the
surface material.
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner
residue to accumulate on door sealing
surfaces.
• 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, obey the
safety instructions on the packaging.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• 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.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
•Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
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3.1 General overview
3.2 Control Panel
Symbol Function Description
1— Display Shows the settings and current
time.
2— Functions To select the cooking functions.
3Time/ Weight Settings To set the cooking time or weight.
3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1 Lamp
2 Safety interlock system
3 Display
4 Control Panel
5 Door opener
6 Waveguide cover
7 Heating Tube
4Stop/Cancel To deactivate the appliance or
delete the cooking settings.
5OK/Start /+30sec. To start the appliance or
increase the cooking time for 30 sec
at the selected power.
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Other symbols on the control panel
Symbol Function Description
Auto menu To select the auto menus.
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Defrost To defrost food by weight or by time.
Microwave To start the microwave function.
Assisted Cooking To select the steam pot menus.
Timer/ Clock To set the clock or kitchen timer.
To start Inquiry Function.
Grill To start the grilling function.
Combi cooking To start the Combi cooking function.
Hot Drinks To select the beverage/milk/coffee
menus.
Pizza To select the pizza menus.
4. ACCESSORIES
Turntable set
Always use the turntable set
to prepare food in the
microwave.
Steam Pot set
For the suggested cooking
table refer to "Hints and tips"
chapter.
Use for:
• Steam cooking
Glass cooking tray and turntable support.
Grill Rack
Use for:
• grilling food

5.USING THE ACCESSORIES
5.1 Inserting the turntable set
CAUTION!
Do not cook food without the
turntable set. Use only the
turntable set provided with
the microwave.
Never cook food directly on
the glass cooking tray.
• Place the glass cooking tray on the
turntable support
5.2 Inserting the grill rack
CAUTION!
Grill rack can not be used
with microwave function.
Place the grill rack on the turntable set.
5.3 Inserting the steam pot set
CAUTION!
GRILL
Steam pot set can not
be used with the grill
function.
1. Fill the water collector (C).
2. Combine the steam pot parts: C -
water collector, B - steam basket, A -
lid.
A
B
C
3. Place the steam pot on the turntable
set.
Keep The Steam valve closed during
cooking.
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6. BEFORE FIRST USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Initial Cleaning
WARNING!
Refer to "Care and cleaning"
chapter.
• Remove all the accessories from the
microwave.
• Clean the appliance before the first
use.
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 General information about
using the appliance
• After you deactivate the appliance, let
the food stand for several minutes.
• Remove the aluminium foil packaging,
metal containers, etc. before you
prepare the food.
Cooking
• If possible, cook food covered with a
material suitable for use in the
microwave. Only cook food without a
cover if you want to keep it crusty
7. DAILY USE
6.2 Setting the time
1. Press “ Timer/Clock ” twice and then
“0:00” will display.
2. Press “-” or “+” to set the hour.
The time should be within 0-23.
3. Press “ Timer/Clock ” to confirm.
4. Press “-” or “+” to set the minute.
The time should be within 0-59.
5. Press “ Timer/Clock ” to confirm.
Notes:
• If you do not press “ Timer/Clock ” to confirm or if
there is no operation within 5 minute after step 4,
the setting is invalid.
• To reset the clock, please repeat step 1 to step 5.
• If the clock is not set, it would not function when
powered.
• Do not overcook the dishes by
choosing too high a power setting and
too long a time. The food can dry out,
burn or catch fire in some places.
• Do not use the appliance to cook
eggs or snails in their shells as they
may explode. With fried eggs, pierce
the yolks first.
• Pierce the skin or peel of potatoes,
tomatoes, sausages and similar types
of food with a fork several times
before cooking so that the food does
not burst.
• For chilled or frozen food, set a longer
cooking time.
• Dishes which contain sauce must be
stirred from time to time.
• Vegetables that have a firm structure,
such as carrots, peas or cauliflower,
must be cooked in water.
• Turn larger pieces of food halfway
through the cooking process.
• If possible, cut vegetables into similar-
sized pieces.
• Use flat, wide dishes.
• Do not use cookware made of
porcelain, ceramic or earthenware
with unglazed bottoms or small
openings, for example, on handles.
Moisture may get into these openings
causing the cookware to crack when
heated up.
• The glass cooking tray is necessary
for the operation of the microwave.
Place the food or liquids on it.
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Defrosting meat, poultry, fish
• Put frozen, unwrapped food on a
small angled plate with a container
below so that the defrosting liquid
collects in the container.
• Turn the food halfway through the
defrosting time. If possible, separate
and then remove the pieces that
started to defrost.
Defrosting butter, portions of gateau,
quark
• Do not fully defrost the food in the
appliance, but let it defrost at room
temperature. It gives a more even
result. Remove all metal or aluminium
packaging before defrosting.
Defrosting fruit, vegetables
• If fruit and vegetables should remain
raw, do not defrost them fully in the
appliance. Let them defrost at room
temperature.
• To cook fruit and vegetables without
defrosting them first use a higher
microwave power.
Ready meals
• You can prepare ready meals in the
appliance only if their packaging is
suitable for microwave use.
• You must follow the manufacturer's
instructions printed on the packaging
(e.g. remove the metal cover and
pierce the plastic film).
Suitable cookware and materials
Cookware / Material
Ovenproof glass and porcelain with
no metal components, e. g. Pyrex,
heat-proof glass
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain 1) X X X
Glass and glass ceramic made of
ovenproof/frost-proof material (e. g.
Arcoflam), grill shelf
Ceramic 2), earthenware 2) X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C 3) X
Defrosting Heating Cooking Grilling
Microwave
Cardboard, paper X X X
Clingfilm X X X
Roasting film with microwave safe
closure 3)
X
Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g.
enamel, cast iron X X X
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-
coated 3)
X X X
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Suitable cookware and materials
Cookware / Material
Defrosting Heating Cooking Grilling
Microwave
Baking tray X X X
Browning cookware, e. g. crisp pan
or crunch plate X X
Ready meals in packaging 3)
Steam pot set X
1) With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations
2) Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals
3) You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures.
X not suitable
suitable
7.2 Activating and deactivating
the microwave
CAUTION!
Do not let the microwave
operate when there is no
food in it.
To deactivate the appliance:
• wait until the appliance deactivates
automatically and an acoustic signal
sounds.
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7.3 Quick Cooking
1. In standby state, press “-” to set the cook
with 100% power level for 95 mins.
Press “+” to set the cook with 100% power
level for 5secs.
2. You can press “-” or “+” to set the cook
time, and then press “OK/Start /+30sec.”
to start cooking.
3. In waiting state, press “OK/Start /+30sec.”
to start cooking with P100 power level for
30 seconds directly.
1. Press "Microwave" repeatedly
to select a power level.
2. Press to confirm power level.
3. Press “-” or “+” to select the
preferred time.
4. Press to activate the
microwave.

7.4 Microwave Cooking
Power
1000W
900W
800W
700W
600W
500W
400W
300W
200W
100W
2.
3.
4.
Press “Microwave” repeatedly or press “-” or “+” to set
the power level.
Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to confirm.
Press “-” or “+” to adjust the cooking time.
The range of time is 0:05-95:00.
5. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start cooking.
10 power levels are available.
1. Press “Microwave” once and then “1000W” will display.
7.5 Defrosting
You can choose between two defrosting
modes:
• Weight Defrosting
• Time Defrosting
Do not use weight defrosting
on food that is left out of the
freezer for more than 20
minutes, or for frozen ready-
made food.
To activate weight defrosting
you must use more than 100 g
of food and less than 2000 g.
To defrost less than 200 g of
food place it on the edge of the
turntable.
Weight Defrosting
1. Press “ Defrost ” once and then
the screen will display “dEF1”.
2. Press “-” or “+” to set the desired
defrost weight. The range of weight
is 100-2000g.
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
defrosting.
4. Once defrosting has finished, the
buzzer will sound 5 times.
1. Press “ Defrost ” twice and then
the screen will display “dEF2”.
2.
3.
Press “-” or “+” to set the desired
defrost time. The range of time is
0:05-95:00.
Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
defrosting.
4. Once defrosting has finished, the
buzzer will sound 5 times.
Notes:
• The default power level is P30, it cannot be
changed.
• The buzzer will sound to remind of turning over
the food when half of the defrosting has passed.
Time Defrosting
7.6 Hot drink
1. Press “Hot drink” once and
then the default weight will display.
2. Press “-” or “+” to set the amount of
drink.1~3 cups are available.
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec. ” to start
cooking.
Notes: During defrosting,the buzzer will sound twice
to remind of turning over the food.
7.7 Pizza
1. Press “Pizza” once and then
the default weight will display.
2. Press “-” or “+” to set the weight of
pizza. “100g, 200g, 300g, 400g ”
are available.
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
cooking.
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7.8 Grill Cooking 7.10 Multi-Stage Cooking
NOTES:
•Two cooking stages can be set in
multi-stage cooking.
•If you set defrost function, it will work
automatically in the first stage.
•Kitchen timer, Auto menu and Speed
cooking cannot be set as one of the
multi-stage.
1.
2.
3.
Press “Defrost” once and then
the screen will display “dEF1”.
Press “-” or “+” to set the desired
defrost weight of 500g.
Press “ Microwave ” and then
“1000W” will display.
4. Press “ Microwave ” and press “-”
or “+” to set the power level of
800W.
5. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to
confirm the power level
6. Press “-” or “+” to set the cooking
time of 7 minutes.
7. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
cooking.
EXAMPLE:
Defrost food for 500g and then cook
with 800W microwave power for 7 mins.
How to (step by step) :
1. Press “ Grill ” once to choose
the mode.
2. Press “-” or “+” to set the cooking
time. The range of time is
0:05-95:00.
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
cooking.
7.9 Combi Cooking
1. Press “Combi Cooking”
2.
once, C-01 will display.
Press “Combi Cooking”
repeatedly or press “-” or “+” to
choose the mode,“C-01”,“C-02”
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
confirm.
4. Press “-” or “+” to set the cooking
time. The range of time is
0:05-95:00.
5. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to start
cooking.
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Combi.
Function Display Microwave Grill
Combi. 1 C-01
Combi. 2 C-02
55% 45%
36%64%
will display in order.

7.11 Auto Menu
1. Press “Auto Menu” once
and then “A-01” will display.
2. Press “-” or “+” to choose the menu
you need. 8 auto menus are
available.
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to
confirm.
4.
5.
Press “-” or “+” to set the weight of
food.
Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to
start cooking.
Auto menu Chart
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Type Menu Weight Display
A-01 Auto
Reheat
200g 200g
400g 400g
A-02 Popcorn
A-03 Meat
A-04 Vegetable
A-05 Potato
Time Power
3' 30" 1000W
5' 00"
A-06 Fish
A-07 Roast Beef
Roast Lamb
BBQ
Meat pieces
A-08
50g
100g
50g
100g
1' 15"
2' 15" 1000W
250g
350g
450g
250g
350g
450g
4' 00"
5' 00"
6' 00"
1000W
200g
300g
400g
200g
300g
400g
3' 00"
4' 00"
5' 00"
1000W
1 (230g)
2 (460g)
3 (690g)
1
2
3
8' 00"
11' 00"
1000W
250g
350g
450g
250g
350g
450g
3' 30"
6' 00"
7' 30"
800W
250g
350g
450g
550g
250g
350g
450g
550g
250g
350g
450g
550g
250g
350g
450g
550g
12' 00"
15' 00"
18' 00"
21' 00"
5' 00"
Combi 2
(Cook until 2/3 of the
time and turn over.)
12' 00"
15' 00"
18' 00"
21' 00"
Combi 2
(Cook until 2/3 of the
time and turn over.)
250g
350g
450g
550g
250g
350g
450g
550g
10' 00"
12' 00"
15' 00"
18' 00"
Combi 2
(Cook until 2/3 of the
time and turn over.)

8.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
1. Press “ Timer/Clock” once
and then “0:00” will display.
2. Press “-” or “+” to set the desired
time. The range of time is
0:05-95:00.
3. Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to
confirm. The timer starts counting
down.
Note:
-The kitchen timer is a timer, there are not any
other programs during it.
-Opening the oven door during operation does
not affect timer working. Press “ Stop/Cancel ”
during operation will interrupt the current
mode.
“Stop/Cancel” for 3 seconds.
2. A long beep sounds and the
locked icon will display.
3. 0:00 or current time (if the clock is
set) will display at the same time.
8.1 Child Safety Lock
The Child Safety Lock prevents an
accidental operation of the microwave.
To activate Child Safety Lock:
1. In waiting state, press and hold
1. In locked state, press and hold
“Stop/Cancel” for 3 seconds.
2. A long beep sounds
To deactivate Child Safety Lock:
8.2 Kitchen Timer
7.12 Assisted Cooking
(Steam pot Menu)
1. Press “Assisted Cooking ” once,
“AC-1” displays.
2. Press “-” or “+” to choose the menu.
11 menus “AC-1~AC11” are
available.
3.
4.
5.
Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to
confirm.
Press “-” or “+” to set the weight of
food.
Press “OK/Start /+30sec.” to
start cooking.
Steam pot menu Chart
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Type Menu Weight Display
AC-1 Carrots in slices 150g 150g
300g 300g
AC-2 Baby carrots 500g 500g
AC-3 Cauliflower 125g 125g
250g 250g
AC-4 Broccoli 125g 125g
250g 250g
AC-5 Spinach 250g 250g
AC-6 Potatoes (in slices) 300g 300g
500g 500g
AC-7 Green Beans 150g 150g
300g 300g
AC-8 Salmon 250g 250g
AC-9 Shrimp 250g 250g
400g 400g
AC10 Chicken breast 500g 500g
AC11 Green asparagus 250g 250g
500g 500g
Time Power
4' 00"
1000W
(Add 400ml of water
at the bottom of
the steamer.)
6' 00"
10' 00"
3' 00"
4' 00"
3' 00"
4' 00"
3' 30"
6' 00"
9' 00"
3' 30"
5' 00"
4' 00"
3' 50"
5' 00"
8' 00"
3' 00"
6' 00"

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
9.1 Tips for the microwave cooking
Problem Remedy
You cannot find details on the
amount of food prepared. Look for a similar type of food. Increase or shorten the length of the cooking times accord‐
ing to the following rule:
• Double the amount almost double the time.
• Half the amount is a half time.
9.HINTS AND TIPS
The food got too dry. Set a shorter cooking time or select a lower
microwave power.
The food is not defrosted, hot or
cooked when the time ends. Set a longer cooking time or a higher power. Note that large dishes need a longer time.
After the cooking time ends, the
food is overheated on the outside,
but still not ready inside.
Next time set a lower power and a longer time.
Stir liquids halfway through, e.g. soup.
Rice cooking results are poor. To get better results for rice use a flat, wide
dish.
1. In waiting state, press “Stop/
Cancel” once or there is not any
operation within 3 minutes.
The screen will light off.
8.3 ECO Mode
Some models are equipped with The
ECO Mode function. It operates when
you connect the microwave to the
electrical supply or after a power cut.
Enter ECO mode:
1. In ECO mode, press any keys or
open the oven door to cancel it.
Exit ECO mode:
8.4 Inquiring Function
1. If the clock has been set, the current
time will display for 3 seconds by
pressing “ Timer/Clock ” in the
cooking state.
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10.CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
10.1 Notes and tips on cleaning
9.2 Defrosting
Always defrost roast fat side down.
Do not defrost covered meat as it may
cause cooking instead of defrosting.
Always defrost whole poultry breast side
down.
9.3 Cooking
Always remove chilled meat and poultry
from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes
before cooking.
Let the meat, poultry, fish and vegetables
stay covered after cooking.
Brush a little oil or melted butter over the
fish.
All vegetables should be cooked at the
full microwave power.
Add 30 - 45 ml of cold water for every
250 g of vegetables.
Cut fresh vegetables into even sized
pieces before cooking. Cook all
vegetables with a cover on the container.
9.4 Reheating
When you reheat packed ready meals
always follow the instruction written on
the packaging.
9.5 Grilling
Grill flat food items in the middle of the
grill rack. Turn the food over halfway
through the set time and continue
grilling.
9.6 Combi Cooking
Use Combi Cooking to keep the
crispness of certain foods. Halfway
through the cooking time turn the foods
over and then continue cooking. There
are 2 modes for Combi Cooking. Each
mode combines the microwave and the
grill functions at different time periods
and power levels.
• Clean the front of the appliance with a
soft cloth with warm water and a
cleaning agent.
• To clean metal surfaces, use a usual
cleaning agent.
• Clean the interior of the appliance
after each use to keep it in good
condition. Remove food remains
regularly. Make sure to get rid of
excess steam/humidity.
• Clean stubborn dirt with a special
cleaner.
• Clean all accessories regularly and let
them dry. Use a soft cloth with warm
water and a cleaning agent.
• To soften the remains that are hard to
remove boil a glass of water at the full
microwave power for 2 to 3 minutes.
• To remove odours, mix a glass of
water with 2 tsp of lemon juice and
boil at full microwave power for 5
minutes.
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WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
11.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The appliance does
not operate. The appliance is not plugged in. Plug in the appliance.
The appliance does
not operate. The fuse in the fuse box is blown. Check the fuse. If the fuse blows more than once, con‐
tact a qualified electrician.
The appliance does
not operate. The door is not closed proper‐ ly. Make sure that nothing blocks the door.
The lamp does not
operate. The lamp is defective. The lamp has to be replaced.
There is sparking in
the cavity. There is a metal dish or a dish with a metal trim inside. Remove the dish from the ap‐ pliance.
There is sparking in
the cavity. There is a metal skewer or some aluminium foil inside
that touches the interior walls.
Make sure that the skewer or
foil does not touch the interior
walls.
The turntable set
makes a scratching
or grinding noise.
There is an object or dirt be‐
low the glass cooking tray. Clean the area below the glass cooking tray.
The appliance stops
operating without a
clear reason.
There is a malfunction. If this situation repeats itself,
call the Authorised Service
Centre.
11.2 Service data
If you cannot find a solution to the
problem yourself, contact your dealer or
an Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service
centre is on the rating plate. The rating
plate is on the appliance. Do not remove
the rating plate from the appliance.
We recommend that you write the data here:
Model (MOD.) ........................................
Product number (PNC) ........................................
Serial number (S.N.) ........................................
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11. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
12.1 General Information
CAUTION!
Do not connect the
appliance to adapters or
extension leads. This can
cause overloading and risk
of fire.
CAUTION!
The minimum installation
height is 85 cm.
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The microwave is for a kitchen
counter top use only. It must be
placed on a stable and flat surface.
Put the microwave far away from
steam, hot air and water splashes.
If the microwave is too close to a
radio or TV set it may cause
interference in the received signal.
If you transport the microwave in the
cold weather, do not activate it
immediately after the installation. Let
is stand in the room temperature and
absorb the heat.
12.2 Electrical installation
This microwave is supplied with a main
cable and main plug.
The cable has an earth wire with an
earthing plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed
and earthed. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of
electric shock.
12.3 Minimal distances
C
A
B
Dimension mm
A1) 300
B 200
C 0
1) The minimum height of free space nec‐
essary above the top surface of the oven.
13.ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
12. INSTALLATION
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