Electrolux EME 2396 User manual

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MICROWAVE OVEN EME 2396
Instruction manual
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EME 2396
Contents
Before using your microwave oven
Safety instructions
- Utensil safety
~ Testing suitability of cookware
- Food safety
~ Safety instructions when cooking by browner/grill
— HeatwaveO
- Oven utensils and accessories guide
Unpacking
Installation
- Installation
- Connecting to the mains
How to operate your microwave oven
~ Name and function of parts
~ Turntable Installation
~ Control panel
- Display Window
- Setting the clock
- Microwave Power cooking
- Manual Defrosting
— Microwave Power setting Guide
~ Grill cooking
~ Grill cooking Chart
~ Microwave and Grill cooking
~ Microwave and Grill cooking Chart
- Auto Defrost
~ Defrosting instructions using 150W
- Auto Defrost Chart
- Multi-stage cooking
- Auto Cook programmes
- Auto Cook programmes Chart
- Child Safety Lock
~ Selecting weight units
- Interior lamp
~ Microwave Hints
- Care and cleaning
- Care and cleaning (browner/grill)
-
Cleaning
the
accessories
(turntable,
support
and
rack)
-
Cleaning
the
interior
~ Cleaning the exterior
Technical data
Service and spare parts
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Congratulations on the
purchase of your new
microwave oven
Thank you for having chosen an Electrolux product.
We are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven
very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new
kitchen appliances, it will take some time to learn all the new
functions and features, but with time, this oven will
become indispensable to you.
Before using your
microwave oven
Read through the instruction manual carefully.
In order that you can get the best from your new Electrolux
microwave oven, the following instructions have been prepared.
Please make sure you read them carefully.
It is important that this instruction book is
retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the
appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move
house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is
supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can
be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
Please ensure you have read the whole
instruction book before using the appliance and that you
follow the recommendations given.
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Safety
instructions
The
built-in
safety
interlock
switches
prevent
the
microwave
oven
from
operating
when
the
door
is
open.
Do
not
tamper
with
them,
or
attempt
to
operate
the
oven
with
the
door
open
as
open
door
operation
can
result
in
exposure
to
microwave
energy.
Do
not
allow
food
spills
or
cleaner
residue
to
accu-
mulate
on
door
sealing
surfaces.
See
the
Cleaning
and
Care
section
for
cleaning
instructions.
Do
not
operate
the
oven
if
it
is
damaged
until
it
has
been
repaired
by
qualified
service
personnel.
It
is
particularly
important
that
the
oven
door
clo-
ses
properly
and
that
there
is
no
damage
to
the:
(1)
door
(warped),
(2)
hinges
and
latches
(broken
or
insecure),
(3)
door
seals
and
sealing
surface.
It
is
hazardous
for
anyone
except
factory
trained
service
personnel
to
service
or
make
adjustments
to
this
oven.
Contact
your
nearest
authorised
service
agent
should
service
be
required.
Do
not
remove
the
outer
case,
door
or
contro!
panel
at
any
time.
Doing
so
may
cause
exposure
to extremely high voltage.
Install
or
locate
this
oven
only
in
accordance
with
“INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS?’
found
in
this
manual.
Use
the
appliance
for
its
intended
use
as
described
in
this
manual.
Do
not
use
corrosive
chemicals
in
this
appliance.
This
type
of
oven
is
specifically
designed
to
heat,
cook,
or
defrost
food.
It
is
not
designed
for
industrial
or
laboratory
use
neither
for
commercial
use
as
this
will
invalidate
the
guarantee.
Do
not
operate
the
oven
empty.
If
food
or
water
is
not
present
to
absorb
the
microwave
energy,
the
magnetron
tube
can
be
damaged.
Close
supervision
is
necessary
when
the
oven
is
used
by
children.
Do
not
store
this
appliance
outdoors.
Do
not
use
this
product
near
water.
Do
not
attempt
to
dry
clothing
or
newspapers
in
the
microwave
oven.
These
items
can
ignite.
Do
not
use
the
cavity
for
storage
purposes.
Do
not
leave
paper
products,
cooking
utensils,
or
food
in
the
cavity
when
not
in
use.
Utensil safety
Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glassware utensils are excellent for use in the
microwave
oven.
Although
microwave
energy
will
not
heat
most
glass
and
ceramic
items,
these
utensils
can
become
hot
as
heat
transfers
from
the
food
to
the
container.
The
use
of
oven
gloves
to
remove dishes is recommended.
Testing ‘suitability of cookware
Place
the
cookware
in
the
microwave
along
with
a
glass
half
full
of
water.
Heat
on
850
W
(100%)
for
one
minute.
If
the
cookware
feels
hot,
you
should
not
use
it.
If
it
is
just
slightly
warm,
you
can
use
it
for
reheating
but
not
for
cooking.
If
the
dish
is
room
temperature,
it
is
suitable
for
microwave
cooking.
Paper
napkins,
wax
paper,
paper
towels,
plates,
cups,
cartons,
freezer
wrap
and
cardboard
are
great
convenience
utensils.
Always
be
sure
containers
are
filled
with
food
to
absorb energy
and
thus
avoid
the
possibility
of
overheating.
Many
plastic
dishes,
cups,
freezer
containers
and
plastic
wraps
may
be
used
in
the
microwave
oven.
Follow
manufacturer’s
instructions
when
using
plastics
in
the
oven.
Avoid
using
plastic
utensils
with
foods
that
have
high
fat
or
sugar
content
since
these
foods
reach
high
temperatures
and
could
melt
some
plastics.
Do
not
leave
oven
unattended,
and
look
at
it
from
time
to
time
when
heating
or
cooking
food
in
plastic,
paper
or
other
combustible
containers.
If
smoke
is
observed,
keep
door
closed,
switch
the
oven
off
or
disconnect
oven
until
smoke
stops.
Metal
utensils
and
utensils
with
metallic
trim
should
not
be
used
in
the
microwave
oven,
unless
specifically
recommended
for
microwave
use.
Containers
with
restricted
openings,
such
as
bottles,
should
not
be
used
for
microwave
cooking.
Use
caution
when
removing
a
lid
or
cover
from
a
dish
to
avoid
steam
burns.

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Food safety Pe
¢ Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.
+ Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave
oven, because the fat temperature cannot be
controlled, hazardous situations can result.
* Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation
should never be unattended.
* Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes
to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples,
potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples
of items that should be pierced.
WARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces
and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility
the following steps should be taken:
1, Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short
time, stirring again before carefully removing the
container.
+ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars - may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during
cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and
allow the standing time of one minute before
removing cover.
Keep these instructions
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1. The glass viewing window may break if water is
spilled on it during grilling.
2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and
unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the
oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turn-
table and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to
use an oven glove when handling them.
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3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window
with metal components when loading or unloading
the oven. The inside of the door and oven get very
hot so take care when attending food in the oven.
4. Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water
or try to cool them quickly after use.
5, Do not place items on top of the cabinet. The top of
the cabinet gets very hot, so anything placed on it
may be damaged by the heat.
NOTE: It is quite normal for steam to be emitted
around the door, or for misting to occur on the door,
or even for water droplets to appear below the door
during the cooking cycle. This is merely condensation
from the heat of the food and does not affect the safety
of your oven. The door is not intended to seal the oven
cavity completely.
NOTE:
* Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This
may cause malfunctioning.
+ Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the unit.
Stop the programme and check the utensil.
« Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the oven.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.
| Heatwave® _
Heatwave® is an advanced and revolutionary micro-
wave distribution system, ensuring even and uniform
cooking, defrosting and reheating.
Technically, this is achieved by re-positioning the
microwave-generating component - the magnetron —
to feed directly into the cavity. The results is that
microwaves spread smoothly to reach all parts of the
cavity.
Heatwave ensures an even heat distribution across
and throughout the food.

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Oven
utensils
and
accessories
guide.
A
variety
of
Utensils
and
Materials
may
be
used
for
appropriate
utensils
and
materials
for
each
cooking
cooking
in
your
microwave
oven.
For
your
safety
and
method.
The
list
below
is
a
general
guide.
to
prevent
damaging
utensils
and
your
oven
choose
Material
Utensils
Microwave
Browner/Grill
Microwave
and
Cooking
Cooking
Grill
cooking
Ceramic
&
Glass
Corning
ware
YES YES YES
Heat
resistant
,
glass
ware
YES
YES
YES
Glass
ware
with
metal
decoration
NO
NO
NO
Lead
crystal
glass
NO
NO
NO
Without metal
decoration
Pottery
Plastic Microwave oven
heat-proof wear
Plastic wrap
Metal baking pan
Aluminium foil*
Paper Cups, plates, towels
Waxed paper
Wood
Accessories Grill rack
Turntable
Turntable support
YES:
Utensils
and
accessories
to
use
NO:
Utensils
and
accessories
to
avoid
*NOTE:
Use
aluminium
foil
only
for
shielding
purposes,
over
use
may
cause
arcing.

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Unpacking
N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the
product is free from damage. Damage or any missing
parts must be reported immediately to the retailer. The
oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be
wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must remove
this foil before using the oven. Do not leave packing
material so that small children can play with it. This
can be hazardous.
Installation
Installation
1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The surface
must be strong enough to safely bear the weight
(18 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To avoid the
possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven
must be in a stable position.
3. Keep the oven away from heat and water. Exposure
to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and
lead to malfunctioning, so be sure to install the
oven away from heat and water sources.
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of
the cabinet and also do not place any articles on the
top of the oven, If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may
lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the
vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains
come between the oven and the rear wall.
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as
possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference suppression, but
some interference may occur if it is placed too close
to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as
possible.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
5,0 cm from the right side wall.
Important! The oven can be placed almost anywhere
in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is
placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as
the surface underneath the oven are not blocked (for
sufficient ventilation).
* This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC
Radio Interference Directive 87/308/EEC.
Connecting to the: mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 220-230 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet.
Earth protection minimizes the risks should a
shortcircuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the
oven matches the supply.
N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an
extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a
nonearth protected power supply.
Contact an electrician if you are uncertain
regarding electricial connection of the oven or
provision of earth protection of the supply.
This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is
fitted with a non-rewirable plug for which your socket
is unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a nonrewirable plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug
must not be used until a replacement is obtained.

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Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment
clean after using the oven.
Viewing
window.
Food
can
be
checked
while
the
microwave
oven
is
in
operation.
Oven
door.
The
door
must
always
be
firmly
closed
while
cooking.
Latch hook.
Safety interlock system.
Control panel.
Turntable.
Made
of
special
heat-resistant
glass.
Food
in
a
suitable
container
is
placed
on
this
tray
for
cooking.
Do
not
use
the
oven
without
the
turntable.
Turntable
support.
Place
the
support
on
the
floor
of
the
cooking
chamber
to
support
the
turnable.
Door
open.
Rating plate
Browner/Grill element, “Quartz”
Grilling
racks,
one
high
and
one
low,
used
for
most
cooking
and
browning/grilling.
Drive shaft for turntable.
Turntable Installation i
1.
Place
the
turntable
support
on
the
cavity
bottom.
2.
Place
the
turntable
on
top
of
the
turntable
support
as
shown
in
the
diagram.
Make
sure
that
turntable
hub
is
securely
locked
in
the
turntable
shaft.
Never
place
the
turntable
upside
down.
+
Both
turntable
and
turntable
support
must
always
be
used
during
cooking.
+
All
food
and
containers
of
food
are
always placed
on
this
turntable
for
cooking.
+
This
turntable
rotates
clockwise
and
anticlockwise;
this
is
normal.
Turntable
Roller rest
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Control panel __
. Display window - showing time of day and
cooking time.
. Clock set — for setting the clock and for child lock.
. Auto Cook programmes for:
~ Beverages
- Chicken pieces
- Pizza
. Grill.
. Microwave (150W) & Grill.
. Microwave (450W) & Grill.
. Time Adjust, + and -, for Auto Defrost.
. Auto Defrost by weight.
. Power - for desired microwave power level.
10.
11.
12.
Stop ~ for interrupting or cancelling a program.
Start - to start desired program.
Plus/Minus - for setting time and weight.
Display Window
. Cooking mode indicators for Auto Cook
programmes, Auto Defrost, Microwave and Grill,
Grill.
. Time and Start - a flashing indicator that promts
you to enter the desired cooking time or to start the
oven.
. Kg - a flashing indicator that prompts you to enter
food weight.
. Power level indicators - 80, 150, 300, 450, 700 and
850W respectively.