Brandt ME440 User manual

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Table of contents
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
The display & the selector knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
AUTO programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
“Speed DEFROST” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
The grill function / the microwave + grill function . . . . . .43
Programming the grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
The Craquine function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
The Craquine dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Important safety instructions. Read careffully
and keep for future reference

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Installation
Leave sufficient space around the oven :
- 5 cm between the sides of the oven
and any walls or objects
- 14 cm above the oven
- 10 cm behind the oven.
LOCATION
BEFORE CONNECTION
• Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or
door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use.
• Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your
electrical installer.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
5 cm
14 cm
10 cm
5 cm
• The appliance should be installed at a distance of 85 cm above floor.
• Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source of heat or
steam. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is
adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance.
• Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven.
• Make sure that nothing obstructs the ventilation louvers at the back of the appliance.
• Some ovens are designed for flush-fitting. To obtain the corresponding kit, consult your dealer
•
Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation.
• Do not use your appliance immediatly (wait approx. 1-2 hours) after transfer from a cold
place to a warm place as condensation may cause a malfunction.
• Your installation must be protected by a 16 Amp thermal fuse.
• It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with
current safety regulations.
• In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of
separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm
at all of the poles.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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BUILT-IN KIT
Installation

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BUILT-IN KIT
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BUILT-IN KIT
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BUILT-IN KIT
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Warning
• Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or
cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage.
• Only use ustensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the
turntable.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could cause damage
requiring repair by an authorised technician.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
• It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for
deep-freeze bags.
• The contents of feeding bottles are baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.
• 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.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers they are liable to explode.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
must be taken when handling the container.
• For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.), place a glass of water along-
side the food item.
• Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn the food. To avoid such incidents,
never use the same cooking times as those recommended for traditional ovens.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
• In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed ventilation func-
tion. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo/grill/combination), the oven venti-
lation will continue to operate after the cooking end.

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General description
•THE TURNTABLE :
ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to intervene.
- It may be used as a cooking dish.
- Rotation is controlled by the drive shaft and the wheel support.
- The turntable rotates in both directions.
- If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned.
- For easy removal, wells are provided on either side.
•TURNTABLE OFF :
stops the turntable from revolving in order to use platters which require the entire oven
space. When off, remember to turn the recipient or stir the contents.
•THE WHEEL SUPPORT :
Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. If it
does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turn-
table.
•Speed DEFROST STICKER : position the sticker as shown above.
TurntableDrive shaft Wheel
support
Identification
label
Speed DEFROST
sticker
Grill

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The control panel
ADisplay window :
to simplify programming, the display
indicates : the time of day, the types of
food and functions, the minutes /
seconds or weight programmed.
BThe selector knob :
to choose the food type, function, pro-
gramme time or weight.
CFOOD TYPE key :
to choose the food type, with the selec-
tor knob.
DFUNCTION key :
to choose the appropriate function, with
the selector knob.
E“AUTO” key :
automatically sets the correct programme
time according to a specified food type
and weight.
F”CRAQUINE” key :
for use with the Craquine dish.
GGRILL key :
to select low or high grill.
H”Speed DEFROST” key :
to quickly defrost all types of frozen food.
ISTOP-TURNTABLE key :
to stop the turntable from revolving.
JPAUSE/CANCEL key :
to interrupt (press once) or cancel a pro-
gramme (press twice). Also used to set
the clock.
KSTART key :
to start all programmes.
B
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F
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Microwave power settings
When you select the type of food, the appropriate
power setting is automatically programmed.
After first plugging in your microwave oven or after a power outage,
the clock reads 00:00 and the two dots flash.
To set the clock :
- Press the PAUSE / CANCEL key for 5 seconds.
The 4 numbers flash, and a tone sounds indicating the hour must be set.
- Turn the selector knob to display the correct time.
- Validate by pressing the PAUSE / CANCEL key .
Your clock is set.
0 0 : 0 0
1 2 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0
Setting the clock
POWER SETTING APPLICATION
DEFROST 150W To defrost all frozen food or to top off cooking
of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly.
SIMMER 500W
HEAT 700W To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen
pre-cooked dishes.
HIGH COOK 900W To cook vegetables and soup.
Microwave output power : 900 W
To cook fish and poultry.
To finish programmes begun with the HIGH COOK
power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or
dairy products. (This power setting is available
when you programme with the function key.)

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The display and the selector knob guide you in your choice of :
food types
functions
DEFROST SIMMER HEAT COOK
LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL MICROWAVE + GRILL CRAQUINE
the weight for Automatic programming
the programme time (or clock)
The food type or function being selected will blink in the display.
12:00
beverages beef,
lamb vegetables poultry frozen
ready-
made
dishes
fresh
ready-
made
dishes
pork,
veal
fish
turkey
The display & the selector knob
12:00

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You may choose amongst the following programmes :
Express programme
▼▼Set the programme time (ex. 2 minutes) with the selector knob.
The functions & blink alternatively to indicate
that the express programme (900 W) is set.
▼▼Press START .
Programming
2 : 0 0
Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set.
Open the door, set the dish inside, close the door.
If the door is not properly shut, the appliance will not operate.
The following keys are used for the various programmes :
•
3 beeps announce the end of a programme. The beeps are repeated every minute for 10 minutes
until you open the door.
•
If you think there is insufficient space for the dish to turn freely inside the oven, press the STOP
TURNTABLE key before or during the programme.
•
If there is an error in the programming, press the CANCEL key twice.
SPEED DEFROST
AUTOMATIC
CRAQUINE
FOOD TYPE FUNCTION
GRILL

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Programming with the function key
▼▼Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection.
With this key, the SIMMER setting is available.
▼▼Wait until
00:00 flashes, set the programme time
with the selector knob.
▼▼Press START .
Programming with the food type key
▼▼Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection.
▼▼Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection;
the correct microwave power setting will be programmed
according to the food type selected.
▼▼Wait until
00:00 flashes, set the programme time
with the selector knob.
▼▼Press START .
Automatic programming
With the AUTO key, the programme time is set automatically
according to the weight of your food item.
▼▼Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection.
▼▼Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection.
▼▼Press the AUTO key; flashes,
use the selector knob to indicate the weight of your food item.
▼▼Press START .
The appropriate time is programmed automatically.
5 0
Programming
5 : 0 0
7 : 0 0
Auto Programming
5 0 0
9 : 0 0

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Speed DEFROST
With the Speed DEFROST key you can quickly defrost all types of frozen
food. To guarantee quality results, use Speed DEFROST for dishes weighing
up to 500g. To defrost food items over 500g, use the FUNCTION key (as
described on the preceding page).
▼▼For quick defrosting of meat, poultry, fish,vegetables and beverages,
press the Speed DEFROST key once :
is displayed.
▼▼For quick defrosting of bread, rolls and pastry, press the Speed DEFROST key twice :
is displayed.
▼▼Wait until flashes.
▼▼Use the selector knob to enter the weight of your food item
(up to 500g).
▼▼Press START .
The defrost time corresponding to the given weight is automatically calculated.
Necessary time may vary according to the initial temperature of the food (the defrost
times were calculated for food frozen at -18°C).
The defrost time is displayed and the programme begins.
When using Speed DEFROST or the defrost function a beep indicates the mid-
point of the programme (the oven continues to operate). To obtain the best results,
turn the food at this time, close the door and press the START key to continue
the second half of the programme.
▼▼
100
S 2
S 1
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4 0 0

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This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid
cooking.
The Rack
for use with the GRILL function, to brown shallow
dishes.
When used with the simple or combined microwave
functions, it must be positioned on the center of the
turntable. Metal dishes may be used on the rack
only with the simple GRILL function.However, you
can heat a dish in an aluminum tray if it is isolated from
the rack atop a plate.
the Rack
The microwave + grill function
This function enables you to brown dishes such as gratins or meat. It may be used
before or after cooking, as called for in the recipe.
•The grill folds down for easy cleaning :
1. Horizontal position:for cooking au gratin, grilled food laid flat.
2. Vertical position : for cleaning the oven.
Always allow the grill to cool off 25 minutes before touching it.
•After grilling make sure to use an oven mitt to handle dishes, and remember to use only
oven proof cookware such as ceramic dishes or heat resistant glass.
•The dual level grill offers you a choice between : HIGH GRILL (press the GRILL
key once) and LOW GRILL (press twice).
As a rule, use the HIGH GRILL level to grill meat and fish and the LOW GRILL level
with the simultaneous microwave + grill function for gratins and to brown delicate dishes.
The grill function
Grill
Positions
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2

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Programming the grill
Programming the dual-level grill
▼▼Press the GRILL key once to select HIGH GRILL ,
press twice to select LOW GRILL .
▼▼Wait until
00:00 flashes, set the programme time
with the selector knob.
▼▼Press START .
Press the GRILL key a third time to turn the grill off.
Programming the microwave + grill functions simultaneously :
▼▼Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection.
▼▼Press the FUNCTION key , select the microwave +
grill function.
The appropriate microwave power setting and the grill
level will be automatically adjusted according to your food type.
▼▼Wait until
00:00 flashes, set the programme time with the
selector knob.
▼▼Press START .
In the event the food item you wish to cook does not correspond
to any of the proposed food categories :
▼▼Press the FUNCTION key , select the microwave
+ grill function.
A medium microwave power setting and the high grill
level will be programmed.
▼▼Wait until
00:00 flashes, set the programme time
with the selector knob.
▼▼Press START .
▼▼
4 : 0 0
6 : 0 0
6 : 0 0

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The CRAQUINE function
With the CRAQUINE function you can save time and energy cooking your favorite dishes
and have them turn out as crispy, tasty and golden brown as if cooked in a traditional oven.
•Use of the CRAQUINE key together with the CRAQUINE dish, allows you to use the
grill and microwave functions simultaneously.
•The CRAQUINE dish features a special coating that absorbs microwaves through its
bottom.
•It radiates heat from below the food to cook or reheat it, giving it the required color
and crispness while the grill browns the top.
2 cooking methods :
• Without preheating - by using the CRAQUINE function you can cook and brown
most frozen meals and fresh, dough-based dishes without preheating the
CRAQUINE dish. They turn out as crispy as if cooked in a traditional oven.
• With preheating - the CRAQUINE dish can be preheated using the CRAQUINE key
for a maximum of 2 minutes. Preheating is recommended to cook or brown small
pieces of meat or fish and some dough-based, frozen and take-out dishes.
Recommendations :
•Take foods out of their metallic or plastic packaging before cooking or reheating
them with the CRAQUINE function.
•It is advisable to program shorter cooking times and extend if necessary.
•All foods with a skin or wrapping, such as potatoes and sausages, must be pierced
before cooking.
•Make sure pieces of meat are completely thawed out and dried off before searing
with the CRAQUINE function.
•Keep an eye on the food’s colouring, just as you would with a traditional oven.
•Protect your hands when taking out the dish because it can be extremely hot.
•Do not serve stuffed foods (apple pastry for example) too quickly because they can
be warm on the surface whereas the filling is extremely hot.
•Cooking or reheating of eggs with the CRAQUINE function is prohibited.
•If you wish to cook several dishes consecutively with the CRAQUINE function, allow
the oven to cool 10 minutes between dishes for better browning.

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Example : to cook a frozen pizza (350 g)
The CRAQUINE function
Place the frozen pizza directly on the CRAQUINE dish,
place the CRAQUINE dish on the middle of the turn-
table.
Programming
Press the CRAQUINE key :
the Craquine symbol is
displayed.
Wait until “00:00” flashes,
set the programme time
with the selector knob.
ex. 6 minutes.
Press START .
the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on.
➤Be sure and use an oven mitt to remove the
pizza dish.
6 : 0 0
1
2
3
6:00

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Care of the CRAQUINE dish
•The inside of the dish is covered with a non-stick coating,
so it is not necessary to grease it before use.
•Do not cut foods directly in the CRAQUINE dish as this
damages the non-stick coating.
•The CRAQUINE dish is dishwasher-safe.
•Use a sponge, hot water and dishwashing liquid
to wash the dish. Do not use a metallic sponge
or scouring powder.
Recommendations
•Do not place the CRAQUINE dish on the rack; this could
cause irremediable damage to your oven.
•Do not place the CRAQUINE dish in a traditional oven, on
gas, electric or other stoves or on any very hot surface.
➤The CRAQUINE dish may be preheated for certain purposes but never pre-
heat for longer than 2 minutes.
•Do not leave any utensils in a hot CRAQUINE dish as the high temperature may
damage them.
The CRAQUINE dish
The CRAQUINE dish