Electrolux EMM21000S User manual

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Before using your microwave oven 4
Technical data 4
Safety instructions 5
– Utensil safety 5
– Testing suitability of cookware 5
– Food safety 6
Installation 8
– Connecting to the mains 8
Oven utensils and accessories guide 9
– Unpacking 9
How to operate your microwave oven 10
– Name and function of parts 10
– Turntable Installation 10
– Control panel 11
– Microwave Cooking 12
– Microwave Power Setting Guide 12
– Defrosting instructions using (180W) 13
– Microwave Hints 14
– Care and cleaning 15
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 15
– Cleaning the interior 15
– Cleaning the exterior 15
Guarantee conditions 16
Contents

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Thank you for having chosen a 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.
Read through the instruction manual carefully and ensure that you follow the recommendations given, these
instructions have been prepared so that you get the best from your new Electrolux Microwave Oven.
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 so that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Overall dimension Weight 14.4 kg
Width 485 mm Volume 21 Litre
Depth 422 mm
Height 287 mm Power source 230V, 50 Hz
Cavity dimension Fuse 10 A
Width 335.8 mm Power consumption 1250W
Depth 314 mm
Height 206 mm Power output 800W
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Microwave Oven
Before using your Microwave Oven
Technical data

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READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
•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
accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the
Cleaning and Care section for cleaning
instructions.
•It is particularly important that the oven door
closes 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.
•If the door, hinges/latches or door seals
are damaged, the microwave must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a
authorized service person.
•It is hazardous for anyone except factory
trained service personnel to service or
make adjustments to this oven. Contact
your nearest authorised service agent if
service should be required.
•Do not remove the outer case, door or control
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.
•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.
•The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
•If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames. Never use water.
•Only allow children or infirm persons to
use the microwave, without supervision,
when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child or infirm person is
able to use the microwave in a safe way
and understand the hazards of improper
use.
Utensil safety
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
•Most glass, glass ceramic and heat-resistant
glass-ware utensils are excellent for use in the
micro-wave 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
•Utensils should be checked to ensure they are
suitable for use in Microwave Ovens.
•Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on (800W) (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.
Important Safety instructions.

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•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 or
ignition.
•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.
•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.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cms
(1 1/4”) deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable
or cooking rack, the foil container should be
placed on an upturned oven-proof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for 15
minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing either
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth
or glove when doing so.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil
container that the reheating or cooking times may
be longer than you are used to, always ensure
that the food is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
•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.
•The contents 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.
•Liquids or other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result
in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
must be taken when handling the
container.
•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:

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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.
•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.
•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.

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1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. The oven should be installed on a flat, level
surface. The surface must be strong enough to
safely bear the weight (16 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
10 cm from the walls and 10 cm above the
microwave.
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).
Connecting to the mains
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 230V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet.
Earth protection minimises the risks should a short
circuit 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.
•This appliance must not be used on a non-
earth protected power supply. Contact an
electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical 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-rewireable
plug for which your socket is unsuitable, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
•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.
Installation.

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A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method.
The list below is a general guide.
Material Utensils Microwave
Corning ware YES
Heat resistant glass
ware YES*1
Glass ware with metal
decoration NO
Ceramic &
Glass
Lead crystal glass NO
China Without metal
decoration YES
Pottery*2 YES
Microwave oven
heat-proof wear YES
Plastic Plastic wrap YES
Metal Baking pan NO
Aluminium foil*3 YES
Cups, plates, towels YES
Paper Waxed paper YES
Wood NO
Grill rack NO
Turntable YES
Accessories Turntable support YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*1 Only if there is no metal trim.
*2 Only if it does not have a glaze containing metal.
*3 NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.
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.
Oven utensils and accessories guide

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A. Control panel.
B. Turntable drive shaft
C. Turntable support and roller assembly. Place the
support on the floor of the cooking chamber to
support the turntable.
D. Glass turntable. Food in a suitable container is
placed on this tray for cooking. Do not use the
oven without the turntable.
E. Viewing window. Food can be seen through this
window while cooking
F. Oven door and seal. Oven door must always be
closed during cooking and the faces free from dirt
and build up of food
G. Latch hook and safety interlock system.
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.
How to operate your microwave oven
Name and function of parts Turntable Installation

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1. Power Selector
Adjust this knob to select the correct power
level for your food.
2. Timer
Set for desired cooking time. Cooking
will start as soon as the knob is turned.
Clockwork timers will operate
more accurately if wound past the desired
time and then back.
CONTROL PANEL