Electrolux EMS17206 User manual

Microwave oven
EMS17206
User Manual
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Safety information 5
Product description 9
Before first use 12
Operation 13
Programme charts 22
Recipes 28
Care & cleaning 33
Troubleshooting 34
Specification 35
Installation 36
Environmental information 39
Guarantee / Customer service 40
Contents
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Important safety instructions: Read carefully & keep
for future reference
To avoid the danger of fire
The microwave oven should not be
left unattended during operation.
Power levels that are too high or
cooking times that are too long may
overheat foods resulting in a fire.
The electrical outlet must be readily
accessible so that the unit can be
unplugged easily in an emergency.
The AC power supply must be 230 V,
50 Hz, with a minimum 10 A distribution
line fuse, or a minimun 10 A distribution
circuit breaker.
It is recommended that a seperate
circuit serving only this appliance be
provided.
Do not store or use the oven
outdoors.
If food being heated begins to
smoke, DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR.
Turn off and unplug the oven and
wait until the food has stopped
smoking. Opening the door while
food is smoking may cause a fire.
Only use microwave-safe
containers and utensils. See page
16.
Do not leave the oven
unattended when using disposable
plastic, paper or other combustible
food containers.
Clean the waveguide cover, the
oven cavity, the turntable and
turntable support after use. These
must be dry and free from grease.
Built-up grease may overheat and
begin to smoke or catch fire.
Do not place flammable materials
near the oven or ventilation openings. Do
not block the ventilation openings.
Remove all metallic seals, wire twists,
etc., from food and food packages. Arcing
on metallic surfaces may cause a fire.
Do not use the microwave oven to
heat oil for deep frying. The temperature
cannot be controlled and the oil may
catch fire.
To make popcorn, only use special
microwave popcorn makers.
Do not store food or any other items
inside the oven.
Check the settings after you start the
oven to ensure the oven is operating as
desired.
See the corresponding hints in this
operation manual.
To avoid the possibility of injury
Warning: Do not operate the oven if
it is damaged or malfunctioning.
Check the following before use:
a) The door; make sure the door
closes properly and ensure it is
not misaligned or warped.
b) The hinges and door safety
latches; check to make sure they
are not broken or loose.
c) The door seals and sealing
surfaces; ensure that they have
not been damaged.
d) Inside the oven cavity or on the
door; make sure there are no
dents.
e) The power supply cord and plug;
ensure that they are not
damaged.
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Do not attempt to replace the oven
lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not
authorised by ELECTROLUX to do so. If
the oven lamp fails, please consult your
dealer or an authorised ELECTROLUX
service agent.
If the power supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced with a special cord. The
exchange must be made by an
authorised ELECTROLUX service agent.
To avoid the possibility of
explosion and sudden boiling
Warning: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to
explode.
Never use sealed containers. Remove
seals and lids before use. Sealed
containers can explode due to a build up
of pressure even after the oven has been
turned off.
Take care when microwaving liquids.
Use a wide-mouthed container to allow
bubbles to escape.
Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care has to be
taken when handling the container.
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling
liquid and possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod
or similar utensil into the liquid whilst
reheating.
3. Let liquid stand for at least 20
seconds in the oven at the end of
cooking time to prevent delayed
eruptive boiling.
Never adjust, repair or modify the
oven yourself. It is hazardous for
anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or
repair operation which involves the
removal of a cover which gives
protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
Do not operate the oven with the door
open or alter the door safety latches in
any way.
Do not operate the oven if there is an
object between the door seals and
sealing surfaces.
Do not allow grease or dirt to
build up on the door seals and
adjacent parts. Follow the
instructions for “Care & cleaning”,
page 33. Failure to maintain the
oven in a clean condition could lead
to a deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
Individuals with PACEMAKERS
should check with their doctor or the
manufacturer of the pacemaker for
precautions regarding microwave ovens.
To avoid the possibility of electric
shock
Under no circumstances should you
remove the outer cabinet.
Never spill or insert any objects into
the door lock openings or ventilation
openings. In the event of a spill, turn off
and unplug the oven immediately and
call an authorised ELECTROLUX service
agent.
Do not immerse the power supply cord
or plug in water or any other liquid.
Do not allow the power supply cord to
run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as
the hot air vent area at the top rear of the
oven.
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To avoid misuse by children
Warning: 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 under-
stands the hazards of improper use.
Do not lean or swing on the oven door.
Do not play with the oven or use it as a
toy.Children should be taught all
important safety instructions: use of pot
holders, careful removal of food
coverings; paying special attention to
packaging (e.g. self-heating materials)
designed to make food crisp, as they
may be extra hot.
Other warnings
Never modify the oven in any way.
This oven is for home food
preparation only and may only be
used for cooking food. It is not
suitable for commercial or
laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your
oven and avoid damage
Never operate the oven when it is empty.
When using a browning dish or self-
heating material, always place a heat-
resistant insulator such as a porcelain
plate under it to prevent damage to the
turntable and turntable support due to
heat stress. The preheating time
specified in the dish’s instructions must
not be exceeded.
Do not use metal utensils, which
reflect microwaves and may cause
electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the
oven.
Do not cook eggs in their shells
and whole hard boiled eggs should
not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode even after
microwave cooking has ended. To
cook or reheat eggs which have not
been scrambled or mixed, pierce
the yolks and the whites, or the
eggs may explode. Shell and slice
hard boiled eggs before reheating
them in the microwave oven.
Pierce the skin of such foods as
potatoes, sausages and fruit before
cooking, or they may explode.
To avoid the possibility of burns
Use pot holders or oven gloves when
removing food from the oven to prevent
burns.
Always open containers, popcorn
makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away
from the face and hands to avoid steam
burns.
To avoid burns, always test food
temperature and stir before serving
and pay special attention to the
temperature of food and drink given
to babies, children or the elderly.
Temperature of the container is not a
true indication of the temperature of the
food or drink; always check the food
temperature.
Always stand back from the oven
door when opening to avoid burns from
escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating
to release steam and avoid burns.
Keep children away from the door to
prevent them burning themselves.
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Only use the turntable and the
turntable support designed for this oven.
Do not operate the oven without the
turntable.
To prevent the turntable from breaking:
a) Before cleaning the turntable with
water, leave the turntable to cool.
b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils
on a cold turntable.
c) Do not put cold foods or cold
utensils on a hot turntable.
Do not place anything on the outer
cabinet during operation.
Note:
If you are unsure how to connect your
oven, please consult an authorised,
qualified electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the
dealer can accept any liability for damage
to the oven or personal injury resulting
from failure to observe the correct
electrical connection procedure.
Water vapour or drops may
occasionally form on the oven walls or
around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence
and is not an indication of microwave
leakage or a malfunction.
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Product description
1Front trim
2Oven lamp
3 Control panel
4Door opening button
5Waveguide cover
6Oven cavity
7Seal packing
8Door seals and sealing surfaces
9Fixing points (4 points)
10 Ventilation openings
11 Outer cover
12 Rear cabinet
13 Power supply cord support clip
14 Power supply cord
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2
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3
4
8765
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Control panel
1 Digital display
2 Indicators
The appropriate indicator will flash
or light up, just above each symbol
according to the instruction. When
an indicator is flashing, press the
appropriate button (having the
same symbol) or carry out the
necessary operation.
Stir
Turn over
Weight
Microwave power level
Cooking in progress
3 TIMER/WEIGHT knob
4 MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
button
5 AUTO PROGRAMMES button
Press to select one of the 12
automatic programmes.
6 START/+30 button
7 STOP button
8 DOOR OPENING button
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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Accessories
Check to make sure the following
accessories are provided:
(15) Turntable
(16) Turntable support
(17) 4 fixing screws (not shown)
• Place the turntable support in the
seal packing on the floor of the
cavity.
• Then place the turntable on the
turntable support.
• To avoid turntable damage, ensure
dishes or containers are lifted clear
of the turntable rim when removing
them from the oven.
Note: When you order accessories,
please mention two items: part name
and model name to your dealer or
authorised ELECTROLUX service
agent.
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Before first use
Example: To set the 24 hour clock to
23:35.
1. Choose the clock function. (12
hour clock).
Choose the 24 hour clock.
2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIMER/
WEIGHT knob until the correct
hour is displayed (23).
3. Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button to change from
hours to minutes.
4. Set the minutes. Rotate the TIMER/
WEIGHT knob until the correct
minute is displayed (35).
5. Press the MICROWAVE POWER
LEVEL button to start the clock.
x1 and hold for 3 seconds
x1
x1
Before operation
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The oven display will flash:
3. Press the STOP button, the display
will show:
4. To set the clock, see below.
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during
programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during
cooking.
3. Cancel a programme during
cooking, touch twice.
Setting the clock
There are two setting modes: 12 hour
clock and 24 hour clock.
1. To set the 12 hour clock, hold the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
button down for 3 seconds.
will appear in the display.
2. To set the 24 hour clock, press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
button once more after Step 1,
will appear in the display.
x1
x1
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Notes:
1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.
2. Press the STOP button if you make a
mistake during programming.
3. If the electrical power supply to
your microwave oven is interrupted,
the display will intermittently show
after the power is reinstated.
If this occurs during cooking, the
programme will be erased. The time
of day will also be erased.
4. When you want to reset the time of
day, follow the example on page 12
again.
Microwave cooking
advice
Microwaves are energy waves, similar
to those used for TV and radio signals.
Electrical energy is converted into
microwave energy, which is directed
into the oven cavity via a waveguide.
To prevent food and grease entering
the waveguide it is protected by the
waveguide cover.
Microwaves cannot pass through
metal, because of this the oven cavity
is made of metal and there is a fine
metal mesh on the door. During
cooking the microwaves bounce off
the sides of the oven cavity at random.
Microwaves will pass through
certain materials, such as glass and
plastic, to heat the food. (See ‘Suitable
Cookware’ on page 16).
To cook/defrost food in a
microwave oven, the microwave
energy must be able to pass through
the container to penetrate the food.
Therefore it is important to choose
suitable cookware.
Round/oval dishes are preferable to
square/oblong ones, as the food in the
corners tends to overcook. A variety of
cookware can be used as listed on
page 16.
Water, sugar and fat in food
absorb microwaves which cause them
to vibrate. This creates heat by friction,
in the same way your hands get warm
when you rub them together.
The outer areas of the food are
heated by the microwave energy, then
the heat moves to the centre by
conduction, as it does in conventional
cooking. It is important to turn,
rearrange or stir food to ensure even
heating.
Once cooking is complete, the
oven automatically stops producing
microwaves.
Standing time is necessary after
cooking, as it enables the heat to
disperse equally throughout the food.
Microwaves cook food faster than
conventional cooking. It is therefore
essential that certain techniques are
followed to ensure good results. Many
of the following techniques are similar
to those used in conventional cooking.
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Food characteristics
Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less
heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.
Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous
foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense foods,
such as roasts and casseroles.
Quantity The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food placed in the
oven increases. e.g. Four potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can
penetrate from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces
the same size.
Shape Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Round shapes cook more evenly than
square shapes when microwave cooking.
Temperature The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
of food Chilled foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into
foods with fillings, for example jam doughnuts, to release heat or steam.
Cooking techniques
Arrange Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish.
e.g. Chicken drumsticks.
Cover Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.
Pierce Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before
cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode.
e.g. Potatoes, Fish, Chicken, Sausages.
Note: Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may
explode, even after cooking has ended. e.g. poached, fried, hard boiled.
Stir, turn & For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
rearrange Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.
Stand Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally
throughout the food.
Shield Some areas of food being defrosted may become warm. Warm areas can be
shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves, e.g. legs and wings
on a chicken.
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Browning agents
After more than 15 minutes cooking time food acquires a brownness, although
this is not comparable to the deep brownness and crispness obtained through
conventional cooking. In order to obtain an appetising brown colour you can use
browning agents. For the most part they simultaneously act as seasoning
agents. In the following table you will find some suggestions for substances you
might use for browning and some of the uses to which you might put them.
Browning agent Dish Method
Melted butter & dried Poultry Coat the poultry with the
paprika butter/paprika mixture
Dried paprika Oven baked dishes - Dust with paprika
Cheese toasties
Soya sauce Meat and poultry Coat with the sauce
Barbecue & Worcestershire Roasts, Rissoles, Coat with the sauce
sauce, Gravy Small roasted items
Rendered down bacon Oven baked dishes, toasted Sprinkle pieces of bacon
fat or dried onions items, soups, stews or dried onions on top
Cocoa, chocolate flakes, Cakes & desserts Sprinkle pieces on top of
brown icing, honey & cakes and desserts or
marmalade use to glaze
Drink / food Internal temp. at the Internal temp. after
end of cooking time 10 -15 mins standing
time
Using a food thermometer to determine cooking times
Once cooked, every drink and every foodstuff has a certain internal temperature at
which the cooking process can be switched off and the food will be cooked. The
internal temperature can be ascertained with a food thermometer. The most
important temperatures are specified in the temperature table.
Heating drinks 65-75 oC
(Coffee, Water, Tea, etc.)
Heating milk 60-65 oC
Heating soup 75-80 oC
Heating stew 75-80 oC
Poultry 80-85 oC 85-90 oC
Lamb Rare 70 oC 70-75 oC
Well done 75-80 oC 80-85 oC
Roast beef Rare 50-55 oC 55-60 oC
Medium 60-65 oC 65-70 oC
Well done 75-80 oC 80-85 oC
Pork, Veal 80-85 oC 80-85 oC
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Cookware Microwave Comments
safe
Aluminium Foil/  / Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food
Foil Containers from overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven
walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not
recommended unless specified by the manufacturer,
e.g. Microfoil ®, follow instructions carefully.
Browning Always follow the manufacturers instructions. Do not
Dishes exceed heating times given. Be very careful as these
dishes become very hot.
China & / Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
Ceramics are usually suitable, except for those with metallic
decoration.
Glassware Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can
e.g. Pyrex ® break or crack if heated suddenly.
Metal It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using
microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.
Plastic/Polystyrene Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or
e.g. fast food discolour at high temperatures.
containers
Cling film Should not touch the food and must be pierced to let the
steam escape.
Freezer/ Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are
Roasting bags suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties,
as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.
Paper - plates Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be
cups & kitchen taken as overheating may cause fire.
paper
Straw & wooden Always attend the oven when using these materials as
containers overheating may cause fire.
Recycled paper May contain extracts of metal which will cause
& newspaper ‘arcing’ and may lead to fire.
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Power Suggested use
setting
800 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot
beverages, vegetables, fish, etc.
560 W used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated
meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this
reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without
over cooking at the sides.
400 W for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally,
eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will
be tender.
240 W (Defrost setting) to defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish
defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and
cooking egg custard.
80 W for gentle defrosting, eg. cream gateaux or pastry.
Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the
advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply:
Microwave power levels
W = Watt
Note: To set the microwave power
level, touch the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button until the
desired level is displayed. If the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
is touched once, will be
displayed. If you miss your desired
level, continue touching the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
until you reach the level again. If the
level is not selected, the level 800 W is
automatically set.
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Manual operation
Your oven can be programmed for up
to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of
cooking (defrosting) time varies from
10 seconds to five minutes. It depends
on the total length of the cooking
(defrosting) time as shown in the table.
3. Press the START/+30 button once
to begin cooking.
Notes:
1. When the door is opened during
the cooking process, the cooking
time on the digital display stops
automatically. The cooking time
starts to count down again when
the door is closed and the
START/+30 button is pressed.
2. If you wish to know the power level
during cooking, press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
button. As long as your finger is
touching the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button, the power
level will be displayed.
3. You can rotate the TIMER/
WEIGHT knob clockwise or
counter-clockwise. If you rotate the
knob counter-clockwise, the
cooking time will decrease from 90
minutes by degrees.
Cooking time Increasing unit Check the display.
Example: Suppose you want to heat
soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds
on 560 W microwave power.
1. Enter the desired cooking time by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise.
2. Choose the desired power level by
pressing the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button twice.
0-5 minutes 10 seconds
5-10 minutes 30 seconds
10-30 minutes 1 minute
30-90 minutes 5 minutes
x2
x1
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Other convenient functions
1. Multiple sequence cooking
A maximum of 3 sequences can be
input, consisting of manual cooking
time and mode.
Example:
To cook: 5 minutes on 800 W power
(Stage 1)
16 minutes on 240 W
(Stage 2)
Stage 1
1. Enter the desired cooking time by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob.
2. Choose the desired power level by
pressing the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button once.
x1
Stage 2
3. Enter the desired cooking time by
rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob.
4. Choose the desired power level by
pressing the MICROWAVE
POWER LEVEL button four times.
5. Press the START/+30 button once
to begin cooking.
(The oven will begin to cook for
5 minutes on 800 W, and then for 16
minutes on 240 W).
x1
Check the display.
x1
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2. Add 30 seconds function
The START/+30 button allows you to
operate the two following functions:
a. Direct start
You can directly start cooking on
800 W microwave power level for
30 seconds by pressing the
START/+30 button.
Note: To avoid the misuse by children
the START/+30 button can be used
only within 3 minutes after the
preceding operation, i.e., closing the
door, pressing the STOP button or
cooking completion.
b. Extend the cooking time
You can extend the cooking time
during manual cooking for multiples
of 30 seconds if the button is
pressed while the oven is in
operation.
3. To check the power level
To check the microwave power level
during cooking press the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL
button.
As long as your finger is touching the
MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL button
the power level will be displayed. The
oven continues to count down although
the display shows the power level.
4. Safety lock function
To set the safety lock function
1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3
seconds.
To cancel the safety lock function
1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3
seconds.
Note: When the Safety Lock is set
you cannot input any buttons except
the STOP button.
The display will show:
The display will show the time of day, if set.
x1 for 3 seconds
x1 for 3 seconds
x1
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