Baumatic BTM17.4SS User manual

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BTM17.4SS 17
Litre microwave

User Manual for your Baumatic
BTM17.4SS
17 Litre microwave oven
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 06/09/10
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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 9 - 11
Product dimensions 9
Product specifications 9
Description of the appliance 10
Controlpanel 11
Theturntable 11
Usingyourmicrowave 12 - 23
Settingtheclock 12
Beforefirstuse 12
Cookingfood 13-14
Duringoperation 14
Quickstart 14
Automatic defrost programmes 15
Automatic cooking programmes 16 - 17
Setting multiple cooking phases 17
Settingadelaystart 18-19
Safetylock 19
Microwave cooking guidelines 19 - 20
Materials you can use in a microwave oven 20 - 21
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven 21
Defrosting guidelines 21 – 22
Defrostingtable 22-23
Cleaning and maintenance 23 - 24
The appliance exterior 23
The appliance interior 23
Rotating plate and rotating base 23 - 24
General cleaning advice 24
Installation 24 – 27
Fitting the distance limiter 25
Positioning 25
Electrical connection 26 - 27
Troubleshooting 27 - 28
Contactdetails 29

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

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 you
are unsure of any of the information contained in this
booklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
General Information
oThis appliance is designed for domestic household use. It can
NOT be used as a built-in microwave and must be used as a
freestanding appliance.
oYou should only operate the appliance when the turntable and
turntable support are in position.
oYou should only use ovenware that is suitable for being used in a
microwave.
oTo prevent corrosion occurring due to moisture/condensation,
the cavity and the door of the microwave should be wiped dry
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 flammable materials. If left unattended, they could pose a
fire hazard.
oIf you notice smoke coming from the appliance, you should keep
the door of the microwave closed and then disconnect it from
your mains supply. DO NOT use your microwave oven, if you
think it is not operating correctly.
Installation
oIMPORTANT: Only the freestanding installation sanctioned by
Baumatic and outlined in this manual should be followed.
oVentilation gaps MUST be left around the microwave; at least 10
cm to the rear, 5 cm to both sides and 20 cm above the
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.
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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.
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.

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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.
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.
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Specifications
Product dimensions*
Height: 295 mm
Width: 458 mm
Depth: 339 mm
* Please refer to the installation instructions contained in this user
manual, to see the ventilation gaps you will need to leave around the
appliance.
Product specifications
o5 power levels
oPush button control operation
oSafety lock
oInterior light
oLED display
oLED full programmer
oDefrosting by weight mode
oStainless steel exterior and interior
oViewing window
oCapacity: 17 litres
oMicrowave output: 800 W
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 and/or on the rear of the appliance.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….

Description of the appliance
1) Microwave door
2) Door catches
3) Cavity
4) Slot for rotating base
5) Rotating plate
6) Rotating base
7) Door open button
8) Control buttons
9) LED display
10) Microwave housing
11) Wave guide cover (see opposite)
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Control panel
A) Micro power button
(power level button)
B) Express button
(quick start button)
C) Preset clock button
(delayed start button)
D) LED display
E) Stop clear button
F) Instant start button
(start button)
G) Auto defrost
button
H) Auto cooking
button
I) Time weight button
The turntable
oNever place the rotating
plate upside down.
oThe rotating plate and
rotating base MUST always
be used during cooking.
oAll food and food
containers must ALWAYS
be placed on the rotating
plate during cooking.
oIf the rotating plate or rotating base cracks or breaks, it must be
replaced immediately. Genuine Baumatic parts can be obtained
from the Baumatic Spares Department.
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Using your microwave
Setting the clock
oWhen your microwave is connected to the power supply, you can
set the clock to the correct time of day. You will need to open
the microwave door to access the control panel.
oThe entire LED display will flash and then the “:” symbol on its
own. You should press the preset clock button (C) to set the
time of day. The appliance has a 24 hour clock.
oPress the time weight button (I) and the hour digits will start to
flash. Continue to press the time weight button until the correct
hour digit is displayed.
oPress the preset clock button again to confirm the hour time. The
minute digits will start to flash. Continue to press the time
weight button until the correct minute digit is displayed.
oPress the preset clock button for a third time to confirm the
minute time. The digits on the LED display will stop flashing and
the time of day is set.
oIf you do not set the time of day, every time you connect your
microwave to the power supply, you will need to press the stop
clear button (E) once before you can use the microwave.
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.
oWe would recommend that an appropriate stainless steel cleaner
and polish is regularly used on the stainless steel surfaces of this
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Cooking food
oOnce the clock has been set, your microwave is then ready to
use.
oUse the door open button (7) to open the door of the
microwave.
oCheck that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly
assembled in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity. IMPORTANT: You will need to leave the microwave door
open to access the control panel and set the required cooking
time and power.
oPress the micro power button (A) to set the required power
level, 100P, 80P, 60P, 40P, 20P will appear on the LED display.
LED
Display
Microwave
power
level
Power level
suitable for…
100P Full power (100%) Meat and vegetables
80P Medium/high power
(80%)
Eggs, fish, congee, rice,
soup
60P Medium power (60%) Steaming food
40P Medium/low power (40%) Defrosting food
20P Low power (20%) Keeping food warm
oOnce the correct power level is displayed, press the time weight
button (I) to set the cooking time. The maximum cooking time
that can be set is 60 minutes.
oClose the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure
that the door of the microwave is shut securely. Press the instant
start button (F) and the microwave will start to heat.
oAt the end of the cooking time, your microwave will give an
audible signal and the LED display will show the word “END”.
oThe audible signal will be repeated every 3 minutes, until the
stop clear button is pressed or the door is opened by pressing
the door open button.
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.

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oAfter the food has been removed from the microwave, you
should make sure that the door is closed.
During operation
oTo interrupt the cooking process to turn or stir the food, press
the stop clear button (E) once.
oPress the door open button (7) to open the door of the
microwave.
oWhilst the door is open, it is possible to stir the food stuffs that
you are cooking or adjust its position on the rotating plate.
oTo restart the cooking process, close the door and then press the
instant start button once.
oIf you wish to remove the food before the cooking time has
completed, then press the stop clear button twice to cancel the
cooking operation.
Quick start
oUse the door open button (7) to open the door of the
microwave.
oCheck that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly
assembled in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are heating in the centre of the microwave
cavity. IMPORTANT: You will need to leave the microwave door
open to access the control panel and set the required quick start
program.
oPress the express button (B) and the LED display will show the
options 0:30, 1:00, 1:30.
LED display
Heating time period
0:30 30 seconds
1:00 1 minute
1:30 1 minute and 30 seconds
oClose the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure
that the door of the microwave is shut securely. Press the instant
start button (F) and the microwave will start to heat. This
feature allows you to heat a cup of water or beverage
conveniently, it is not necessary to set the power level or
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Automatic defrost programmes
oUse the door open button (7) to open the door of the
microwave.
oCheck that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly
assembled in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are defrosting in the centre of the microwave
cavity. IMPORTANT: You will need to leave the microwave door
open to access the control panel and set the required defrost
program and food weight.
oPress the auto defrost button (G) and the LED display will show
d.1, d.2, d.3.
LED display Defrost level
suitable for…
Weight range
(kg)
d.1 Defrosting meat 0.1 – 2.0
d.2 Defrosting poultry 0.2 – 3.0
d.3 Defrosting seafood 0.1 – 0.9
oOnce the correct defrost programme is displayed, press the time
weight button (I) to set the weight of the food that you are
defrosting.
oClose the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure
that the door of the microwave is shut securely. Press the instant
start button (F) and the microwave will start to defrost.
oAt certain points in the defrosting process, the microwave will
give an audible signal. When this occurs, you should open the
door of the microwave and turn the food over.
oTo restart the cooking process, close the door and then press the
instant start button once.
oAt the end of the defrosting time, your microwave will give an
audible signal and the LED display will show the word “END”.
oThe audible signal will be repeated every 3 minutes, until the
stop clear button is pressed or the door is opened by pressing
the door open button.

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Automatic cooking programmes
oUse the door open button (7) to open the door of the
microwave.
oCheck that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly
assembled in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave
cavity. IMPORTANT: You will need to leave the microwave door
open to access the control panel and set the required automatic
cooking program and time.
oPress the auto cooking button (H) and the LED display will show
A.1 – A.8.
LED
display
Food
group
Cooking guidance Maximum
weight
A.1 Popcorn Suitable for popping a bag of corn,
which are available at supermarkets.
If during cooking the popping speed
slows to once every 1 – 2 seconds,
press the stop clear button to end the
process.
85 g
A.2 Popcorn As A.1 100 g
A.3 Pizza Suitable for warming a piece of
chilled pizza.
150 g
A.4 Beverage Use a cup with a large opening and
DO NOT cover it.
250 ml
A.5 Beverage As A.4 500 ml
A.6 Potato Cut the potatoes into 5 cm³ pieces.
Place them into a large dish and put
a suitable microwave cover over the
dish.
450 g
A.7 Potato As A.6 650 g
A.8 Fish Wash the fish, remove the scales and
make slits into the skin. Place the fish
in a shallow dish and then season as
required. Put a suitable microwave
cover over the dish. After cooking,
stand for 2 minutes.
450 g
oThe automatic cooking times are suitable for food that is stored
at room temperature.
oThe temperature, weight and shape of the food will all influence
the final cooking results. It is possible to adjust the cooking
times to suit personal preference.

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oClose the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure
that the door of the microwave is shut securely. Press the instant
start button (F) and the microwave will start to heat.
oAt the end of the cooking time, your microwave will give an
audible signal and the LED display will show the word “END”.
oThe audible signal will be repeated every 3 minutes, until the
stop clear button is pressed or the door is opened by pressing
the door open button.
Setting multiple cooking phases
It is possible to set the microwave to cook at different power levels
within a single cooking time. A maximum number of 4 cooking phases
can be set at once.
oIMPORTANT: You will need to leave the microwave door open
to access the control panel and set the required power level and
time.
oPress the micro power button (A) to set the required power level
for the first cooking phase. 100P, 80P, 60P, 40P, 20P will appear
on the LED display.
oPress the time weight button (I) to set the cooking time for the
first cooking phase.
oIt is possible to program a further 3 cooking phases by following
the above two steps.
oWhen you have set the final cooking phase close the microwave
door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the
microwave is shut securely. Press the instant start button (F)
and the microwave will start the first cooking phase.
oWhen the first cooking phase has completed, it will automatically
move onto the next cooking phase.
oAt the end of all of the cooking phases, your microwave will give
an audible signal and the LED display will show the word “END”.
oThe audible signal will be repeated every 3 minutes, until the
stop clear button is pressed or the door is opened by pressing
the door open button.
oAfter the food has been removed from the microwave, you
should make sure that the door is closed.

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Setting a delay start
This function will allow you to set a time in the future that the
microwave will switch on at.
oIMPORTANT: You must make sure that the clock is set to the
correct time before using this feature.
oIMPORTANT: It is not possible to set a delay start when using
automatic cooking, automatic defrost or quick start.
oIMPORTANT: You will need to leave the microwave door open
to access the control panel and set the required power level and
time.
oSet the power level and cooking time (as described previously in
this instruction manual).
oDO NOT press the instant start button (F) at this point,
otherwise the microwave will start cooking immediately.
oPress and hold down the preset clock button (C) until you hear a
brief audible signal.
oPress the time weight button (I) and the hour digits will start to
flash. Continue to press the time weight button until the hour
digit that you want the cooking to start at is displayed.
oPress the preset clock button again to confirm the hour time. The
minute digits will start to flash. Continue to press the time
weight button until the minute digit that you want the cooking to
start at is displayed.
oPress the preset clock button for a third time to confirm the time
of day that the microwave will start cooking at. Close the
microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the
door of the microwave is shut securely.
oWhen the time of day that you have programmed is reached, the
microwave will bleep twice and then the microwave will start
cooking automatically.
oIMPORTANT: If the microwave door is not shut when the time
of day that you have programmed is reached, then cooking will
not commence.

IMPORTANT: Although your microwave has a
delay start feature, we do not recommend that the
microwave is EVER programmed to switch on
when it is unattended.
Safety lock
oWhen the microwave is not heating, it is possible to switch on
the safety lock.
oPress and hold down the stop clear button (E) until the word
“OFF” appears on the LED display.
oUntil the safety lock is switched off, all control buttons on the
microwave will be disabled.
oTo switch off the safety lock, press and hold down the stop clear
button until a “:” appears on the LED display.
Microwave cooking guidelines
oIf you are heating liquid in the microwave, then you must also
place a teaspoon in the container. This will ensure that the liquid
does not boil suddenly after being removed from the microwave
cavity.
oThis phenomenon is called “delayed boiling”, this means that a
liquid can be close to boiling point, even if there is no steam
coming off the liquid or the liquid is not bubbling. If the liquid
container is even gently shaken, then the liquid can without
warning boil over or even spurt. This could scald the end user.
oIf the food you are cooking has a skin or peel (e.g. sausages,
tomatoes, potatoes etc), then you should pierce the skin or peel
with a fork. This will ensure that if steam is created during the
heating process, it can escape and the food will not burst.
oWhen heating baby food, the bottle or jar containing the food
should NEVER have a top or lid on. After cooking, to ensure that
the food has been heated uniformly, you should stir or shake the
food. IMPORTANT: You must check the temperature of the food
before feeding it to a child.
oWhen heating food in a microwave, it will transmit the heat to
the container that the food is in or on. You should ALWAYS use
oven gloves when removing items from the microwave.
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oYou should make sure that you do not cook food for too long or
at too high a power level. This could cause certain areas of the
food to dry out or even ignite.
oYou should not use ceramic or porcelain crockery, or porous
earthenware inside of your microwave. These dishes could
absorb moisture from the food whilst it is cooking, which could
cause pressure to build up and shatter the dish.
oIf you are heating certain foods and any liquid, moisture will
evaporate and condensation may occur. This does not indicate
that the appliance is faulty and it can be particularly noticeable if
the ambient temperature of the room is high.
oIMPORTANT: Any condensation should be wiped up with a soft
cloth as soon as you have finished using the microwave.
oAfter the cooking time has completed, you should let the food
stand for a few minutes. This is called “standing time” and will
allow the heat generated by the microwave to spread evenly
throughout the food.
Materials you can use in a microwave oven
Material Remarks
Aluminium foil To be used for shielding only. Small smooth pieces can
be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to
prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to the cavity walls. The foil should be at least 2.5
cm away from the cavity walls.
Browning dish Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of
the browning dish must be at least 5 mm thick above
the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the
turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until just
warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may
break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is
no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped
dishes.
Oven cooking
bags
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close
with a metal tie. Make slits in the bag to allow steam
to escape.
Paper plates
and cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not
leave the oven unattended whilst cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use
under supervision and for short-term cooking only.