Baumatic BTM23.3M User manual

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BTM23.3M 23 Litre
microwave oven with
grill

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User Manual for your Baumatic
BTM23.3M
23 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.
GS 20/02/12

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Contents
Environmentalnote 4
Important safety information 5 – 8
Specifications 9 - 12
Product dimensions 9
Product specifications 9
Description of the appliance 10
Controlpanel 11
Theturntable 12
Usingyourmicrowave 12 - 24
Settingtheclock 12
Beforefirstuse 13
Microwave cooking 13 - 14
Grill / grill combi mode 15
Automatic defrost 16-17
Automaticcooking 18-19
Setting multiple cooking phases 19
Settingadelaystart 20
Safetylock 20-21
Microwave cooking guidelines 21 - 22
Materials you can use in a microwave oven 22 - 23
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven 23
Utensilstable 23
Defrosting guidelines 24
Cleaning and maintenance 25 - 26
The appliance exterior 25
The appliance interior 25
Rotating plate and rotating base 25
General cleaning advice 25-26
Installation 26-29
Fitting the distance limiter 27
Positioning 27
Electrical connection 28 - 29
Troubleshooting 29 – 30
Baumatic consumables 31
Contactdetails 32

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

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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.

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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: 278.2 mm
Width: 482.8 mm
Depth: 360 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
o13 programs
o8 auto-programs
oElectronic control operation
oLED full programmer with temperature and function display
oClock
oSafety lock
oInterior light
oWeight control auto-programs
oQuartz grill mode
oStainless steel exterior and interior
oViewing window
oCapacity: 23 litres
oMAX microwave power: 800 W
oMAX grill power: 1000W
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 ……………………………….

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Description of the appliance
1) Oven door
2) Door interlock
3) Oven cavity
4) Glass turntable
5) Rotating axis
6) Rotating ring
7) Oven foot
8) Grill rack
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Control panel
1) LCD display. This display shows the
clock time, cooking mode and
remaining operation time.
2) Auto cooking / plus button. Press
this button to select auto-cooking
mode or to increase the weight or
cooking time when setting a program.
3) Stop / clear button. Press this
button once to cancel any input
programs and resume the first stage
or to stop the oven operation. Press
this button twice to cancel a cooking
program.
4) Instant / start button. Press this
button to begin a chosen program.
5) Time and weight / minus button.
Use this button to decrease the
weight or cooking time when setting a
program.
6) Micro power button. Use this button to set the power level for
the microwave cooking mode.
7) Grill, combi button. Press this button to enter the grill and grill
and microwave combination cooking mode.
8) Defrost button. Press this button to enter the defrost mode.
9) Preset, clock button. Use this button to set a pre-set cooking
time or to set the time of day.

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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.
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.
oPress the clock button (9) to enter the time setting
mode.
oThe hour digits will flash. Use the plus (2) and
minus (5) buttons to set the current hour.
oPress the clock button (9) again to confirm.
oThe minute digits will flash. Use the plus (2) and
minus (5) buttons to set the current minutes.
oPress the clock button (9) again to confirm the time or wait 5
seconds and the time will be automatically set.

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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
appliance.
Microwave cooking
oOnce the clock has been set, your microwave is then ready to
use.
oCheck that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly
assembled in the cavity. NEVER use the grill rack during
microwave cooking.
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.
oAfter initially supplying power to the appliance, the
colon on the LCD display will flash, Press the stop /
clear button (3) to enter manual mode.
oPress the micro power button (6) repeatedly to select
the required cooking power from the following options:
100P Æ 80P Æ 60P Æ 40P Æ 20P. Please see the table below
for a power level guide.
oUse the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons to set the
desired cooking time. The maximum time available is
60 minutes.
oPress the instant / start button (4) to begin the cooking
function. The LCD display will count down the remaining time.
oIt is possible to change the cooking time during operation, using
the plus and minus buttons.

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oIt is recommended that food is turned half way through the
cooking process to ensure proper cooking results. Press the
instant / start button (4) to continue the cooking process after
turning the food.
oIf you intend to remove the food before the cooking time is
reached, you MUST press the stop / clear button (3) to avoid
unintended operation during next usage.
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
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.

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Grill/grill combi mode
IMPORTANT: When using the grill and/or grill combi
mode, the inside of the oven, grill rack and cooking
containers may become extremely hot. YOU MUST use
an oven glove when removing items from the cavity.
oCheck that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly
assembled in the cavity.
oPlace whatever you are grilling in the centre of the microwave
cavity on the grill rack and then close the microwave door.
IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the
microwave is shut securely.
oThere is no need to preheat the cavity when using any of the
grill modes.
oAfter initially supplying power to the appliance, the
colon on the LCD display will flash. Press the stop /
clear button (3) once to enter manual mode.
oPress the grill, combi button (7) repeatedly to select
the required grill function from the following options:
G Æ C1 Æ C2. Please see the table below for a grill
cooking function guide.
oUse the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons to select the
required cooking time.
oPress the instant / start (4) to begin the chosen cooking
function. The LCD display will countdown the remaining cooking
time.
LED
display Description Suitable for…
G Grill cooking
only Grilling and browning thin meats, pork, sausage and chicken wings.
C1 Grill and
microwave
cooking
The microwaves will penetrate thicker
food, alternating with the grill element,
which will brown and crisp off the food.
C2 Grill and
microwave
cooking
As C1, but the grill element remains on
for longer periods of time.

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Automatic defrost
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 and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oAfter initially supplying power to the appliance, the
colon on the LCD display will flash. Press the stop /
clear button (3) once to enter manual mode.
oPress the defrost button (8) repeatedly to select the
defrost level from the following options: d1 Æ d2 Æ
d3. Please see the table below for a defrost level guide.
oSet the appropriate weight of the food you wish to
defrost using the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons.
oStart the defrost function by pressing the instant / start button
(4). The LCD display will show the remaining defrost time which
the appliance has calculated, based on the information you have
programmed.
oHalf way through the defrosting time, 3 beeps will sound to
prompt you to turn over the food to ensure thorough defrosting.
Press the instant / start button again to continue the defrosting
process once the food has been turned.
oIf you do not turn the food over, the defrosting cycle will
continue automatically.
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
oUsually the defrosting process will take a longer time to
complete than cooking the food. If the food can be cut by a
knife, this usually indicates the defrosting is complete.
oFor optimum defrosting results, see the instructions in the table
below for defrosting specific foods.

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Food Instructions
Steak / chops
oShield the thin end of the chops or steak with foil.
oPosition the food with thinner parts in the centre in a
single layer on a shallow dish. If pieces are stuck
together, try to separate as soon as possible.
oWhen the oven beeps, you should turn the food
over. Rearrange and shield the defrosted portions.
oAfter the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 5-15 minutes.
Minced beef
oPlace the frozen minced beef on a shallow dish and
shield the edges.
oWhen the oven beeps you should turn the food over.
Remove the defrosted portions and shield the edges
with foil strips.
oAfter the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 5-15 minutes.
Roast meat (beef /
pork / lamb)
oShield the edges with foil strips.
oPlace the joint with the lean side facing upwards if
possible on a shallow dish.
oWhen the oven beeps you should turn the food over
and shield the defrosted portions.
oAfter the defrost time stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 10-30 minutes.
Poultry
oRemove from the original wrapper. Shield the wing
and leg tips with foil.
oPlace the breast side down on a shallow dish.
oWhen the oven beeps you should turn the food over
and shield the defrosted portions.
oAfter the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 15-30 minutes.
oAfter standing, run under cold water to remove
giblets if necessary.
Chicken pieces
(chicken wings and
drumsticks)
oShield the exposed bone with foil. Place the chicken
pieces on a shallow dish.
oWhen the oven beeps you should turn the food over,
rearrange and shield the defrosted portions.
oAfter the defrost time, stand the food covered with
aluminium foil for 5-30 minutes.

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Automatic cooking
The oven has a default cooking menu for simple operation. Choose the
appropriate menu according to the food type and weight and strictly
observe the directions of the table below, otherwise the cooking effect
may be largely influenced.
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 using the plus and minus
buttons while cooking is in progress.
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 and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You
should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut
securely.
oAfter initially supplying power to the appliance, the
colon on the LCD display will flash. Press the stop /
clear button (3) once to enter manual mode.
oChoose the desired menu by pressing the auto cooking
button (2) and then the minus (5) and plus (2)
buttons from A1 to A8.
oStart the cooking function by pressing the instant /
start button (4) and the LCD display will count down
the remaining cooking time.
Display Category Directions
Popcorn Suitable for popping a bag of corn which is available on the
market weighing 85g. During the cooking process, if the
popping speed has decreased to 1 time per 1-2 seconds you
should press the stop / clear button to end the process.
Popcorn Same as A.1 except with a weight of 100g.
Pizza To warm a piece of chilled pizza of 0.15kg.
Beverage Heating a cup of 250ml liquid. The liquid temperature should
be 5-10°C. Use a big mouthed cup and do not seal.
Beverage Heating a cup of 500ml liquid. The liquid temperature should
be 5-10°C. Use a big mouthed cup and do no seal.

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Potato To cook potato strips, cut into 5mm width and height lengths
with a total weight of 0.45kg. Place the strips on a large dish
and cover with thin film to prevent water loss.
Potato Same as A.6 except the weight of the potato strips is about
0.65kg.
Fish Suitable for steaming a fish of 0.45kg. After the fish is washed
and the scales are removed, make slits in the skin. Put the fish
on a shallow dish of 22-27cm diameter and cover with a thin
film to prevent water loss. After cooking leave to stand for 2
minutes.
Setting multiple cooking phases
It is possible to set the microwave to cook at different power levels
within a single cooking time. A maximum of 4 cooking phases can be
programmed for one cycle.
oPress the micro power button (6) or the grill, combi button (7)
to select the first cooking phase function required.
oUse the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons to set the desired
cooking time.
oPress the micro power button (6) or the grill, combi button (7)
to select the second cooking phase function required.
oUse the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons to set the desired
cooking time.
oRepeat these steps a maximum of 4 times to create your desired
cooking program.
oStart the cooking process by pressing the instant / start button
(4).
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.
oPress the micro power button (6) or the grill, combi button (7)
to select the required cooking mode.
oUse the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons to set the length of
cooking time needed.
oPress and hold the clock button (9) for 3 seconds until a beep
sounds.
oUse the plus (2) and minus (5) buttons to select the hour you
wish the cooking program to start. Press the clock button (9)
again and set the minutes past the hour at which you wish the
cooking program to begin.
oPress the clock button (9) to confirm the set time and the
delayed cooking function will be activated. You can view the
starting time by pressing the clock button.
IMPORTANT: 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 the stop / clear button (3) for 3 seconds until the
LCD display shows the word “OFF”.