Baumatic BMC253SS User manual

1
BMC253SS 25 Litre
combination microwave
oven with grill

User Manual for your Baumatic
BMC253SS
25 Litre combination microwave oven
with grill
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
DD 26/06/09
2

3
Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 9
Specifications 10 – 13
Product and aperture dimensions 10
Product specifications 10 - 11
Electricaldetails 11
Description of the appliance 11
Controlpanel 12
Theturntable 12
LEDdisplay 13
Usingyourmicrowave 14 – 29
Theadjustmentdial 14
Settingtheclock 14
Beforefirstuse 14
Microwavecooking 15
Microwavepowerlevelchart 16
Timesettingchart 16
Grillcooking 17
Combinationcooking 18
Combination cooking chart 18
Convectioncooking 19
Convection cooking (with automatic pre-heating) 19 - 20
Interrupting a cooking cycle 20
Cancelling a cooking cycle 21
Enquirymode 21
Defrostbyweight 21
Defrostbytime 22
Setting multiple cooking phases 22
Settingacookingtimeinadvance 23
Automenufunction 24
Automenuchart 25
Safetylock 26
Microwave cooking guidelines 26 – 27
Materials you can use in a microwave oven 27 – 28
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven 28
Utensils table 28 - 29
Cleaning and maintenance 29 – 30
The appliance exterior 29
Theapplianceinterior 29
Turntable and turntable support 29
General cleaning advice 29-30
Installation 30–39
Electrical connection 30 – 31
Aperture and ventilation requirements 32
Built under installation requirements 33 - 34
Supplied installation components 34
Preparing the housing unit 34 - 35
Installing the oven into a housing unit 36 – 37
My appliance isn’t working correctly 38 - 39
Contactdetails 40

Environmental note
4
oThe packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally
friendly and can be recycled.
all packaging material with due regard for the
environment.
oPlease discard

5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic.
Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance. If yo
are unsure of any of the information contained in t u his
ooklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
eneral Information
rhousing unit (see the section
nce when the turntable and
nly use ovenware that is suitable for being used in a
crowave should be wiped dry
le materials. If left unattended, they could pose a
ep
our microwave oven, if you
by Baumatic and outlined in this manual should be
the microwave, to
ambient temperature
of the room it is located in, whilst in use.
b
G
oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use. It can
NOT be used as a freestanding microwave and must be built in
to a standard kitchen cabinet o
entitled “Installation” below).
oYou should only operate the applia
turntable support are in position.
oYou should o
microwave.
oTo prevent corrosion occurring due to moisture/condensation,
the cavity and the door of the mi
after each use of the appliance.
oThe appliance must not be left unattended if you are heating or
cooking food in containers that are made of paper, plastic or
other flammab
fire hazard.
oIf you notice smoke coming from the appliance, you should ke
the door of the microwave closed and then disconnect it from
your mains supply. DO NOT use y
think it is not operating correctly.
Installation
oIMPORTANT: Only the built in/built under installation
sanctioned
followed.
A separate building in kit will be supplied withoallow you to complete a built in installation.
oIMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture or housing and all
materials used in the installation must be able to withstand a
minimum temperature of 85°C above the

6
oCertain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are
particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at
temperatures below the guidelines given above.
oAny damage caused by the appliance being installed in
contravention of this temperature limit, or by placing adjacent
cabinet materials closer than 4mm to the appliance, will be the
liability of the owner.
oFor use in leisure accommodation vehicles, please refer to
the appropriate information given in the installation instructions
for this appliance.
oThe use of this appliance for any other purpose or in any other
environment without the express agreement of Baumatic Ltd.
will invalidate any warranty or liability claim.
oYour new appliance is guaranteed against electrical or
mechanical defects, subject to certain exclusions that are noted
in Baumatic’s Conditions Of Guarantee. The foregoing does not
affect your statutory rights.
Service
oYour microwave complies with all relevant safety standards. In
order for it to continue to operate safely, only an engineer that
is approved by the Baumatic Customer Care Department
should work on the appliance.
oIMPORTANT: It is dangerous for a non qualified person to work
on the appliance, in particular if they remove the cover that
provides protection against exposure to microwave energy.
oIf you notice that the door seal, door surfaces, power cord and
plug are damaged. You should stop using the appliance,
disconnect it from the mains supply and contact the Baumatic
Customer Care Department.
oOnly genuine Baumatic spare parts should be fitted to your
appliance. These can be obtained from the Baumatic Spares
Department.

7
Warning and safety instructions
oThis appliance complies with all current European safety
legislation. Baumatic do wish to emphasise that this compliance
does not remove the fact that the appliance surfaces will
become hot during use and retain heat after operation.
oDO NOT place anything between the door and the door frame.
oDO NOT store anything that is flammable inside of the
microwave. When it is switched on, the items could catch fire.
oDO NOT switch the appliance on if there is no food or liquid
inside of the microwave. If you run the microwave whilst it is
empty, there is a chance that it will overload.
oThe door seals and the door surfaces should ALWAYS be kept
clean and free from debris.
Child Safety
oBaumatic strongly recommend that babies and young children
are prevented from being near to the appliance and not allowed
to touch the appliance at any time.
oIf it is necessary for younger family members to be in the
kitchen, please ensure that they are kept under close supervision
at all times.
oIMPORTANT: This appliance should only be operated by adults.
You SHOULD NOT allow young children to use the microwave
without supervision. Older children should only operate the
appliance if they have been thoroughly instructed on how to use
the microwave and the consequences of improper usage.
General Safety
oDo not allow electrical fittings or cables to come into contact
with areas on the appliance that get hot.
oDo not use the appliance to heat the room it is located in.
oDo not use the appliance to dry paper, textiles or animals.
oDo not install the appliance next to curtains or soft furnishings.
oDo not use the appliance to heat unopened bottles or cans etc.

oDo not heat cooking oil or liquid containing alcohol, as there is
the chance of spontaneous combustion.
oDo not boil eggs or similar foods in their shells, otherwise they
may burst. It is possible to poach eggs in your microwave,
providing you prick the yolks first.
oDo not attempt to lift or move cooking appliances by using the
oven door, as this may cause damage to the appliance or result
in injury to the person lifting the appliance.
Cleaning
oCleaning of the oven should be carried out on a regular basis.
oGreat care should be taken whilst using this appliance and when
following the cleaning procedure.
oIMPORTANT: The appliance must be disconnected from the
mains before following the cleaning procedure.
Installation
This appliance must be correctly installed by a
suitably qualified person, strictly in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
oBaumatic Ltd. declines any responsibility for injury or
damage, to person or property, as a result of improper
use or installation of this appliance.
oHeat, steam and moisture will be created during use of the
appliance, take care to avoid injury and ensure that the room is
adequately ventilated. If the appliance is going to be used for
prolonged periods of time, then additional ventilation may be
required.
oPlease consult with your qualified installer if you are in any doubt
about the amount of ventilation that you will require.
8

9
Declaration of conformity
oCE: Appliance conforming to the European directives
89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent revisions
and “RoHS” directive 2002/95/CE.*
oThe manufacturer declares that the oven is built using certified
materials and requires the appliance to be installed in
accordance with the standards currently in force. This appliance
must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
*The RoHS directive stands for “the restriction of the use of
certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment”. This directive bans the placing on the EU market of
new electrical and electronic equipment containing more than
the agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent
chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated
diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.

Specifications
Product dimensions Aperture dimensions
(including frame kit)
Height: 460 mm Height: 450 mm
Width: 594 mm Width: 600 mm
Depth: 465 mm Depth: 550 mm
Product specifications
o10 functions: Auto-reheat
Vegetables
Fish
Meat
Pasta
Potato
Pizza
Soup
Chicken
Cake
oQuick start
oLED full programmer
oPushbutton control operation
oSafety lock
oStainless steel exterior and cavity
10

oCapacity: 25 litres
oMicrowave output: 900 W
oGrill output: 1100 W
oHot air output: 2500 W
Electrical details
Rated Voltage: 230 Vac 50 Hz
Supply Connection: 13 A (double pole switched fused
outlet with 3mm contact gap)
Max Rated Inputs: 1.45 kW
Mains Supply Lead: 3 x 1.5 mm²
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your oven can be
located by opening the microwave oven door and looking on the right
hand side of the chassis.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….
Description of the appliance
A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Viewing window
F) Door
G) Safety interlock system
H) Grill rack
11

Control panel
A) LED display
B) Convection button
C) Stop/Clear button
D) Start/+30
Second/Confirm button
E) Adjustment dial
F) Door button
G) Clock/Pre-set time
button
H) Defrost by Weight/Time
button
I) Microwave/Grill/
Combination button
The turntable
oNever place the glass
tray upside down.
oThe glass tray and
turntable ring assembly
MUST always be used
during cooking.
oAll food and food
containers must ALWAYS
be placed on the glass
tray during cooking.
oIf the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, it
must be replaced immediately. Genuine Baumatic parts can be
obtained from the Baumatic Spares Department.
12

LED display
oThe LED display will show the time of day, or if the microwave is
in use, it will show the cooking time.
Indicates that microwave cooking is taking place.
Indicates that grilling is taking place
Indicates that defrosting is taking place.
13
Indicates that the safety lock is engaged.
Indicates that the auto menu function has been selected.
Indicates that grams are shown on the LED display.
Indicates that the temperature (in centigrade) is shown on
the LED display.
WARNING: The accessible surface may be hot
during operation and for a period of time
afterwards.

14
Using your microwave
The adjustment dial
oThe adjustment dial (E) should only be turned clockwise
(towards the book symbol) if you want to use the auto menu
function.
oFor all other purposes and settings, the adjustment dial (E)
should be turned anti-clockwise (towards the clock symbol).
Setting the clock
oWhen your appliance is connected to the power supply for the
first time, the LED display (A) will show 0.00 and an audible
signal will sound once.
oPress the clock/pre-set time button (G) to choose a 12 hour or a
24 hour clock.
oUse the adjustment dial (G) to adjust the hour time. You can
adjust the hour time between 1 – 12 in 12 hour clock mode and
between 0 – 23 in 24 hour clock mode.
oPress the clock button (G) to confirm the hour time. The minute
digits will flash.
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) to adjust the minute time.
oPress the clock button (G) to confirm the minute time. The “:”
symbol will flash and the time of day will light on the LED display
(A).
oIf during the clock setting process the stop/clear button (C) is
pressed, the microwave will return to the previous step.
Before first use
oTo remove any residue from the oven that may have been left
from the manufacturing process, you should place a cup that is
half filled with water in the microwave.
oSet the microwave on its highest power level for 2 minutes.
oThe oven cavity and outside of the appliance should be cleaned
with warm soapy water, using either a sponge or soft cloth. No
abrasive cleaners should be used. The appliance should be
thoroughly dried afterwards.

15
Microwave cooking
oOnce the clock has been set, your microwave is then ready to
use.
oUse the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave.
oCheck that the turntable shaft, turntable ring assembly and glass
tray are correctly assembled in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oPress the microwave button (I) once and the LED display (A)
will show “P100”, indicating that the appliance will cook at its
highest power level.
oTo adjust the power level, turn the adjustment dial (E) or keep
pressing the microwave button (I). “P100”, “P80”, “P50”, “P30”
or “P10” will appear on the LED display
oOnce the power level that you require appears on the LED
display (A), press the confirm button (D).
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that you
require. The maximum cooking time that you can set is 95
minutes.
oPress the start button (D) and your microwave will start to heat.
oIf you have set the incorrect power level or time, press the
stop/clear button (C) and the LED display (A) will return to
showing the time of day.
oAt the end of the cooking time, your microwave will give an
audible signal and the LED display (A) will return to showing the
time of day.
oUse the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave.
oIMPORTANT: The inside of the microwave and the food that
you have been cooking may be extremely hot. So care should be
taken when removing items from the microwave. We would
recommend that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the microwave, you
should make sure that the door is closed.

16
+ 30 second button (Quick start)
oIf you want to cook on the highest power level setting for a
period of time, then you can use the +30 second button (D).
oPress the +30 second button (D) once and your microwave will
operate on full power for 30 seconds.
oEach time you press the +30 second button (D) the cooking
time will increase by 30 seconds.
oIf a microwave, grill or combination cooking program is in
process, pressing the +30 second button will extend the cooking
time by 30 seconds.
oIMPORANT: You cannot use the quick start feature in defrost
and auto menu modes or if you have set multiple cooking
phases.
oAlternatively you can just turn the adjustment dial (E) and
select the cooking time, then press the start button (D). The
microwave will cook on the highest power level setting for the
period of time that you have set.
Microwave power level chart
Power High Medium
high Medium Medium low Low
Display
shows P100 P80 P50 P30 P10
Time setting chart
When you are setting a cooking time, the clock will count in the
following time intervals.
Time period being set Time intervals
0 – 1 minute 5 seconds
1 – 5 minutes 10 seconds
5 – 10 minutes 30 seconds
10 – 30 minutes 1 minute
30 – 95 minutes 5 minutes

17
Grill cooking
oPress the grill button (I) once and the LED display (A) will show
“P100”.
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) or keep pressing the grill button
(I) until “G-1” appears on the LED display.
oOnce “G-1” appears on the LED display (A), press the confirm
button (D).
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that you
require. The maximum cooking time that you can set is 95
minutes.
oPress the start button (D) and your microwave will start to grill.
oIf you have set the incorrect power level or time, press the
stop/clear button (C) and the LED display (A) will return to
showing the time of day.
oHalfway through the cooking time, an audible signal will sound.
To achieve even grilling results, you should open the door of the
microwave and turn the food over.
oAfter closing the door, you should press the start button (D) and
the microwave will continue to grill.
oAt the end of the cooking time, your microwave will give an
audible signal and the LED display (A) will return to showing the
time of day.
oUse the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave.
oIMPORTANT: The inside of the microwave and the food that
you have been cooking may be extremely hot. So care should be
taken when removing items from the microwave. We would
recommend that you use an oven glove.
oAfter the food has been removed from the microwave, you
should make sure that the door is closed.

Combination cooking
oPress the combination button (I) once and the LED display (A)
will show “P100”.
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) or keep pressing the combination
button (I) until “C-1”, “C-2”, “C-3” or “C-4” appears on the LED
display (see the table below to see the various combination
cooking modes that can be selected).
oOnce the combination mode that you require appears on the LED
display (A), press the confirm button (D).
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that you
require. The maximum cooking time that you can set is 95
minutes.
oPress the start button (D) and your microwave will start to cook.
oIf you have set the incorrect combination mode or time, press
the stop/clear button (C) and the LED display (A) will return to
showing the time of day.
Combination cooking chart
oThe chart below shows the combination cooking modes that can
be selected.
LED display Microwave Grill Convection
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
18

19
onvection cooking
cook
vity should be preheated before food is
placed inside of it.
oUse the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave.
You
ke sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
vection button (B) once and the LED display will
show “140”.
oking temperature can be
adjusted between 140°C and 230°C.
ars on the LED
display (A), press the confirm button (D).
u
he maximum cooking time that you can set is 95
minutes.
oPress the start button (D) and your microwave will start to cook.
and the LED display (A) will return to
showing the time of day.
onvection cooking (with automatic pre-heating)
owave should be shut before the steps
below are followed.
vection button (B) once and the LED display will
show “140”.
oking temperature can be
adjusted between 140°C and 230°C.
ars on the LED
display (A), press the confirm button (D).
C
oConvection cooking allows you to operate your microwave like a
traditional oven. The appliance does not use microwaves to
the food and the ca
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT:
should ma
oPress the con
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) or keep pressing the convection
button to set the temperature. The co
oOnce the temperature that you require appe
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that yo
require. T
oIf you have set the incorrect cooking time or temperature, press
the stop/clear button (C)
C
oThe door of the micr
oPress the con
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) or keep pressing the convection
button to set the temperature. The co
oOnce the temperature that you require appe

20
oPress the start button (D) and the microwave will start to pre-
heat the oven cavity to the temperature that you have selected.
oOnce the required temperature inside the oven cavity has been
reached, an audible signal will sound twice and the LED display
will flash.
oYou cannot set the cooking time until pre-heating has finished.
oUse the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave.
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oYou cannot set the cooking time until the door of the microwave
has been opened and closed again.
oTurn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that you
require. The maximum cooking time that you can set is 95
minutes.
oPress the start button (D) and your microwave will start to cook.
oIf you have set the incorrect cooking time or temperature, press
the stop/clear button (C) and the LED display (A) will return to
showing the time of day.
oIMPORTANT: If after 30 minutes the pre-heating temperature
has not been reached, the audible signal will sound twice. At this
point you should input the cooking time that you require.
oIf the cooking time is not is not set within 5 minutes, the oven
will stop pre-heating and the audible signal will sound 5 times.
Interrupting a cooking cycle
oIf you wish to temporarily interrupt a cooking cycle when it is in
progress (for example to stir what you are heating), you should
press the door button (F).
oThe door of the microwave will open and it will stop heating
immediately.
oTo restart the cooking cycle, close the microwave door and then
press the start button (D).