Blomberg MEE 5370 User manual

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your combi-microwave oven
description
control panel
microwave oven
grill
automatic defrosting
combination functions
turntable blocking
stop
temperature
and power
time and weight
start
time
hot air
microwave
oven power
time/weight
temperature
functions
control
panel
turntable
roller stay
drive
display
display
control knobs
function
buttons

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The controls for this oven are very easy. What we particularly want
to do in this manual is give you an idea of all the possibilities this
appliance offers.
The various functions are arranged for easy-reference in the
operation section. You will also find some useful tips.
Separate installation instructions have been enclosed for installing
the appliance. These installation instructions also include safety
instructions for installing and connecting the appliance.
Please keep this manual carefully, since any subsequent user will
also find it very useful.
We wish you much pleasure with your combi-microwave oven!
your combi-microwave oven
foreword

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your combi-microwave oven
contents
safety
what you should pay attention to 28 – 31
bringing the oven into operation
before you start cooking 32
operation
microwave function 33
defrost 34 - 35
baking 36
grilling 37
combi-cooking 38
combi-grilling 39
cooking information
general 40
microwave power levels 41
defrost programs 42
accessories 43
maintenance
cleaning 44
faults
what should I do if… 45
environmental aspects
disposal of packaging and appliance 45
general
technical information 46

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general
This combi-microwave oven is extremely safe. As with all
products, however, there are a number of things you need to
bear in mind.
The appliance must only be installed by a registered installer.
Minimum height from the floor: 85 cm.
Repairs must only be carried out by an authorised service
engineer.
It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry
out any service or repair operation which involves the removal
of any cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. If the supply cord
is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similary qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
The appliance should be disconnected from the mains before
being repaired or cleaned. Remove the plug from the socket
or turn the switch in the meter cupboard to zero.
For electrical safety reasons, the appliance must not be
cleaned using high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Be careful with the leads of electrical appliances, such as
mixers. They can get caught in the door of the hot combi-
microwave oven.
This combi-microwave oven has been designed for domestic
use. Use the appliance only for cooking food and only if it has
been built in according to the regulations.
Do not use the hot air functions of your microwave oven at
the same time as a pyrolytic or catalytic self cleaning function
of your conventional oven.
safety
what you should pay attention to
For safety tips in
relation to the
installation, we refer
you to the
instructions in the
accompanying
installation guide.

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safety
what you should pay attention to
when grilling or baking
During use, the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
When cooking dishes that contain alcohol, the alcohol may
evaporate due to the high temperature. The vapour could catch fire if
it comes into contact with a hot heating element.
Do not use the combi-microwave oven for storing flammable or
easily deformable materials.
Make sure that the food is always heated sufficiently. The time
required for this depends on various factors, such as the quantity
and type of food. Any bacteria in the food will only be killed if the
food is heated to a temperature greater than 70 °C for at least 10
minutes. Allow the food to cook for a bit longer if you are not sure
whether the food has been heated sufficiently.
Never heat food in sealed containers. Pressure will build up inside
the container and may cause it to explode.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, check the oven
frequently due to the possibility of ignition.
Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to
use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper
use.
The oven is
extremely well
insulated.
Despite this, there is
always some transfer
of heat, as a result of
which the outside of
the oven heats up.
This heating falls well
within the acceptable
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when using the microwave function
Place a plastic spoon in the cup if you want to boil a liquid
(water, for example).
The liquid may boil without you seeing any bubbles. As soon
as you take the cup out of the oven, the liquid may suddenly
start to boil violently and splash out of the cup, with the risk
of you getting scalded.
The content of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be
stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a trained person.
Do not use the microwave oven if there is any (hidden)
damage to the door, the hinges and catch (defective or loose)
or the seal.
You should only use the microwave oven for defrosting and
cooking food and not, for example, for drying clothes or
paper. Clothes or paper could catch fire.
If you heat small quantities of dry or powdery products in the
microwave oven (when drying herbs, for example), there is a
chance that they will spontaneously combust.
If something in the combi-oven catches fire, switch the
microwave oven off and take the plug out of the socket. Keep
the oven door closed.
Do not switch the microwave function on if the combi-oven is
empty. The oven could be damaged.
A microwave oven is not suitable for:
– preserving food
– cooking eggs in their shells, because they will burst due
to the increase in pressure;
– heating oil for deep frying.
safety
what you should pay attention to

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Remove metal twists from plastic bags and use dishes and
plates that are suitable for the microwave oven.
You should only heat liquids in airtight packaging after first
pricking a few holes in the packaging. This is because of the
increase in pressure during heating.
Do not heat food for longer than is necessary; allow for the
'continued cooking'.
Prick the skin of meat, chicken and fish with a fork or other
pointed object. This prevents these foods spattering.
You can open the door when the microwave function is
switched on; the microwave function then switches off
automatically and the time set is stopped.
Not all materials can be used in the combi-microwave oven.
The table below shows which materials can be used and
which materials cannot be used.
material microwave hot air grill combi
paper yes* no no no
aluminium foil yes** yes yes yes**
cling film yes no no no
aluminium trays no yes yes no
freezer/microwave oven
dishes yes no no no
heatproof plastic yes no no no
unglazed earthenware no yes yes no
metal cooking utensils no yes yes no
normal glass yes no no no
ovenproof glass and ceramics yes yes yes yes
metallic decoration no yes yes no
metallic twists no yes nvt no
mercury thermometer no yes yes no
bottle with narrow neck no n/a n/a n/a
roasting bags yes yes no yes
* Use undecorated kitchen paper to cover a dish or to place
under bread when defrosting.
** By covering thinner parts of foods (such as chicken legs),
you prevent them from cooking too quickly.
safety
what you should pay attention to

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bringing the oven into operation
before you start cooking
cleaning the microwave oven and accessories
Remove the accessories from the combi-microwave oven and
clean the oven with a mild cleaning agent.
Switch the hot-air function on for one hour at 250 °C (see
page 12).
Protective greases used during manufacture will then be
removed.
remark
When the oven is heated strongly for the first time, it will
have a 'new' smell. This is normal. Switch the extractor hood
on if necessary or open a window.
After the oven has cooled down, clean it with warm water.
setting the time
1 Press the time selector button.
The clock symbol starts to blink.
2 Set the correct time using the rotary knob.
The start symbol starts to blink.
3 Press 'start' and the time has been set. The Stop or time
selector button could also be used.
You can hide the time. Press the time selector button for
3 seconds and the time will disappear from the display. When
you press the time selector switch again, the time will
reappear.
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operation
microwave function
introduction
The combi-microwave oven can function as a microwave
oven, hot-air oven and grill. In addition, you can choose the
combination functions. These combine the microwave
function with hot air or the grill.
The following pages contain instructions for selecting these
functions. The cooking information describes possible
applications.
direct start (only microwave function)
1 Press 'start'.
The microwave function starts on full power for
30 seconds.
You can increase the cooking time to a maximum of five
minutes by pressing start several times.
microwave function
1 Press 'microwave oven'.
The display shows:
– the function selected;
– the power level set;
– the time symbol (blinks to indicate that you still have to
set a time).
2 Set the power level required (if desired).
You can select from 80, 150, 250, 350, 500, 600, 800 and
900 Watt.
3 Set the cooking time required.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
4 Press 'start' to switch the microwave oven on.
The display shows the remaining cooking time.
At the end of the cooking time, you will hear a signal. The
microwave oven switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the
signal sounds constantly at one minute intervals, until the
stop button is pressed or the door is opened.
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manual defrosting
1 Press 'microwave oven'.
The display shows:
– the function selected;
– the power level set;
– the time symbol (blinks).
2 Set the power level to 150 watt.
150 watt is highly suitable for defrosting.
3. Set the defrosting time required.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
4 Press 'start' to switch the microwave oven on.
The display shows the defrosting time remaining.
At the end of the defrosting time, you will hear a signal. The
microwave oven switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the
signal sounds constantly at one minute intervals, until the
stop button is pressed or the door is opened.
operation
defrosting
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defrosting with the defrost program
1 Press 'automatic defrost'.
The display shows:
– the function selected;
– the defrost program set;
– the weight symbol (blinks).
2 Set the defrost program required.
You can choose from meat, poultry, fish or bread.
3 Set the weight.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
4 Press 'start' to switch the microwave oven on.
The display shows the defrosting time remaining.
To draw your attention to the fact that you should turn the
food, halfway through the defrost time a signal sounds.
Turn the food. Close the door and press 'start'.
If you forget to turn the food, the defrost program carries on
automatically.
At the end of the defrost time, you hear a signal. The
microwave oven switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the
signal sounds at one minute intervals, until the stop button is
pressed or the door is opened.
operation
defrosting
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baking with hot air
1 Press 'hot air'.
The display shows:
– the function selected;
– a temperature (depending on the setting of the
temperature/power level knob);
– the time symbol (blinks).
2 Set the temperature.
The temperature can be set from 50 to 250 degrees.
3 Set the cooking time required.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
4 Press 'start' to switch the oven on.
The display shows the remaining cooking time.
'°C' keeps blinking until the combi-microwave oven is at
temperature. The oven then gives a sound signal.
At the end of the cooking time, you hear a signal. The oven
switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the signal sounds at
one minute intervals, until the stop button is pressed or the
door is opened.
operation
baking
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grilling
1 Press 'grill'.
The display shows:
– the function selected;
– a grill setting (depending on the setting of the
temperature/power level knob);
– the time symbol (blinks).
2 Set the grill setting required.
You can choose from the functions Gr1, Gr2 and Gr3.
Gr3 is suitable for most foods. For larger quantities, you
can select a lower grill setting.
3 Set the cooking time required.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
4 Press 'start' to switch the grill on.
The display shows the remaining cooking time.
At the end of the cooking time, you hear a signal. The grill
switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the signal sounds
constantly at one minute intervals, until the stop button is
pressed or the door is opened.
operation
grilling
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combi-cooking
1 Select 'combi'.
The display shows:
– the function selected (the grill and hot air symbols
blink);
– the power level set.
2 Set the microwave power level required.
A power level of up to 500 Watts can be set.
3 Select 'hot air'.
The display shows:
– the function selected (hot air).
– a temperature;
– the time symbol (blinks).
4 Set the temperature.
The temperature can be set from 50 to 250 °C.
5 Set the cooking time required.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
6 Press 'start' to switch the oven on.
The display shows the remaining cooking time.
'°C' keeps blinking until the combi-microwave oven is at
temperature. The oven then gives a sound signal.
At the end of the cooking time, you hear a signal. The oven
switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the signal sounds at
one minute intervals, until the stop button is pressed or the
door is opened.
operation
combi-cooking
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combi-grilling
1 Select 'combi'.
The display shows:
– the function selected (the grill and hot-air symbols
blink);
– the power level.
2 Set the microwave power level required.
A power level of up to 500 Watts can be set.
3 Select 'grilling'.
The display shows:
– the function (on the combi-setting you cannot set a grill
function yourself);
– the time symbol (blinks).
4. Set the cooking time required.
In the display 'start' blinks, to indicate that the appliance
is ready to be switched on.
5. Press 'start' to switch the oven on.
The display shows the cooking time remaining.
At the end of the cooking time, you hear a signal. The grill
switches off. For a period of 10 minutes the signal sounds at
one minute intervals, until the stop button is pressed or the
door is opened.
operation
combi-grilling
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cooking information
general
checking the food
1 Open the door.
The microwave oven switches off. The settings and the
remaining cooking time are retained.
2 Close the door to continue cooking.
3 Press the start button.
or:
1 Press the stop button.
The microwave oven switches off. The settings and the
remaining cooking time are retained.
2 Open the door.
3 Close the door to continue cooking.
4 Press the start button.
interrupting the cooking/baking process
1 Press stop twice.
blocking the turntable
Only block the turntable when you are using square or long
oven dishes that are larger than the turntable.
1 Press 'stop turntable' to block the turntable.
When cooking with a blocked turntable, allow for the fact that
the food will have to be turned or stirred halfway through the
cooking time to get an even distribution of the heat.
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cooking information
microwave oven power levels
900 Watt – heating liquids
800 Watt – fast cooking and searing foods
– cooking vegetables
– melting butter and margarine
600 Watt – defrosting and heating frozen dishes
500 Watt – heating food on plates
– cooking bubble and squeak
– cooking egg dishes
350 Watt – cooking food right through
– cooking delicate foods
250 Watt – heating baby food
– cooking rice right through
– warming delicate foods up
150 Watt – defrosting meat, fish, bread
80 Watt – defrosting cheese, cream, butter
– defrosting fruit and (cream) cakes
– allowing dough to rise
– bringing cold foods and drinks up to
temperature
You can see from the table below from which power levels you can choose and for which
foods the power levels are suitable.

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automatic defrost programs
The appliance has automatic defrost programs. Once you
have selected the defrost program you want, all you have to
do is set the weight of the food. The appliance calculates the
defrosting time itself.
The table below shows which foods you can defrost with
these programs.
symbol stype of food weight
meat 100 - 2000 g
poultry
1
) 100 - 2000 g
fish
2
) 100 - 1000 g
bread 100 - 1000 g
1
) Cover wings and legs with aluminium foil before defrosting.
2
) Cover the tail with aluminium foil before defrosting. Make
sure that the aluminium foil cannot come into contact with
the walls of the microwave oven!
Place the unwrapped, frozen food on an upturned plate. Place
the plate in the oven dish, so that any liquid that defrosts can
drain away.
Place bread between two sheets of undecorated kitchen
paper.
When defrosting, remember to keep to the recommended
'rest' times (rule of thumb: defrost time = rest time).
Halfway through the defrosting time, a signal will be heard.
The food can be turned. If possible, divide the food into
smaller pieces. Remove parts that have already defrosted.
cooking information
defrost programs

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glass turntable
You can place food directly on the turntable when using the
microwave function.
NB:
Do not use the microwave oven without the turntable or
roller stay.
grid
The grid has two positions:
– high;
– low.
The high position is meant for grilling flat foods; the low
position is meant for cooking with hot air, combi or grilling
thick foods.
glass dish for microwave oven and oven
The dish is ovenproof, and so it can also be used when
grilling and baking.
The dish can be placed under the grid to act as a drip-tray.
cooking information
accessories

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maintenance
cleaning
Remove the plug from the socket or turn the switch in the meter
cupboard to zero before you start cleaning the microwave oven.
Clean the inside immediately after use. Use a damp cloth to
remove any condensation, liquid that has boiled over and food
remains. Crumbs and liquid that remain behind absorb microwave
energy and lengthen cooking times.
The grill can be folded down so that you can also clean the oven
ceiling above the grill element.
Clean the inside and outside of the oven regularly using soapy
water and dry it thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Make sure that the microwave distributer cover (inside the oven
on the right) is clean. A cover which is not clean may cause
sparking.
Clean the accessories regularly; use soapy water and a brush and
dry the accessories thoroughly with a dry cloth. The accessories
may also be washed in a dishwasher.
Odours will disappear if you put a glass of vinegar or water with
lemon juice added in the oven space. Switch the microwave on for
two minutes on full power. Then wipe with a damp cloth.
Check the door catch and the door seal regularly for damage.
Do not use the combi-microwave oven if the door or door catch
are damaged.