Electrolux EMS 1720 User manual

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USER MANUAL
Model EMS1720

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Before using your microwave oven 4
Safety instructions 4
– Utensil safety 4
– Testing suitability of cookware 5
– Food safety 5
– Oven utensils and accessories guide 6
Technical data 6
Getting Started 7
– Unpacking 7
Installation 7
– Connecting to the mains 7
How to operate your microwave oven 8
– Name and function of parts 8
– Turntable Installation 8
– Control panel 9
– Microwave cooking 10
– Microwave Power setting Guide 10
– Defrosting instructions using 75W 11
– Auto Defrost 12
– Defrosting Tips 12
– Microwave Hints 13
– Care and cleaning 14
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support) 14
– Cleaning the interior 14
– Cleaning the exterior 14
Guarantee Conditions 15
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. 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.
•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.
•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
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.
•Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.
•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.
•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.
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Before using your Microwave Oven
Safety Instructions

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•Place the cookware in the microwave along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 750 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.
•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.
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.
Keep these instructions
Testing suitability of cookware Food safety

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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 Cooking
Ceramic & Glass Corning ware
Heat resistant glass ware
Glass ware with metal decoration
Lead crystal glass
YES
YES
NO
NO
China Without metal decoration YES
Pottery YES
Plastic Microwave oven heat-proof wear
Plastic wrap YES
YES
Metal Metal baking pan
Aluminium foil* NO
YES
Paper Cups, plates, towels YES
Waxed Paper YES
Wood NO
Accessories Turntable
Turntable support YES
YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing.
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Technical data
Oven utensils and accessories guide

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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
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 (15.5 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 walls to meet ventilation
demands.
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 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.
WARNING! 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, the plug should be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a non-rewireable 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.
Electrical connections
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
•If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off
and the appropriate plug fitted.
•Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off
plug should then be disposed of to prevent the
hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into
a 13 Amp socket in another part of your home.
GETTING STARTED

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1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment
clean after using the oven.
2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the
microwave oven is in operation.
3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly
closed while cooking.
4. Latch hook & Safety interlock system.
5. Control panel.
6. Drive shaft for turntable.
7. 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.
8. Turntable support. Place the support on the floor
of the cooking chamber to support the turntable.
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
Turntable Shaft
2
3
1
4
4
6
5
7
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How to operate your microwave oven
Name and function of parts Turntable Installation

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1. Display Window
To view either Cook time or Power level
2. Start Button
To start your microwave
3. Stop/Clear
To stop or pause your Microwave
4. Power setting button
To set the desired power level
Power + increases from 10% - 100%
Power - decreases from 100% - 10%
5. Setting control knob
To set the desired time or to set auto defrost
CONTROL PANEL

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1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Press the Power setting button until the desired
power level is reached.(See table below.)
3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control
knob clockwise.
4. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.)
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply touch the
Stop/Clear button.
Note: After use, be sure to press the Stop/Clear
button Twice as this will ensure that you have
reset the microwave.
Note:
1 The Micro+ button will increase microwave
power from 10% to 100%
2 The Micro- button will decrease microwave
power from 100% to 10%
Example: To cook at 50% (375W) for 15 minutes
1. Touch the Power + button three times (50% should now be showing in the display window) .
2. Turn the setting control knob until 15:00 is shown in the display window.
3. Press start. The Oven will now start cooking.
For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto Defrost Feature), Use 75W.
To speed up the defrosting of dense foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be started on 750W (100%) power
for 1 - 3 minutes, then reduced to 750W until defrosting is complete.
Example: To defrost at 10% (75W) for 6 minutes
4. Touch the Power + button once (10% should now be showing in the display window) .
5. Turn the setting control knob until 6:00 is shown in the display window.
6. Press start. The Oven will now start defrosting.
Power Setting Suggested use
75W Defrost; Thawing frozen foods.
225W 30% Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.
Casseroles and stews.
Baked custards or cheesecakes.
375W 50% Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and
stews.
Baking cakes and sponge puddings
525W 70% Reheat; Reheating pre-cooked foods.
Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
750W 100% Max Power; Boiling or reheating liquids.
Cooking vegetables.
Preheating a browning dish.
MICROWAVE COOKING
Microwave Power setting Guide
Manual Defrosting