Electrolux EMS17216X User manual

Microwave oven
EMS17216
User Manual

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from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the
future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a
wide variety of quality products that
would make your life even more
comfortable. You can look at some
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But now it’s time to study this manual
and start using and enjoying the
benefits from your new machine. We
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Contents
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Safety information 4
Product description 7
Before first use 9
Operation 10
Programme charts 16
Recipes 20
Care & cleaning 23
What to do if . . . 24
Specifications 24
Installation 25
Environmental information 27
Guarantee / customer service 28

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.
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 contain-
ers and utensils.
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.
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.
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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 instructions for “Care &
cleaning”. 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.
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 call 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.
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.

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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.
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.
Important:
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.
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.
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 understands the
hazards of improper use.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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.

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Product description
1 ront trim
2 Oven lamp
3 Control panel
4 Door opening button
5 Waveguide cover
6 Oven cavity
7 Seal packing
8 Door seals and sealing surfaces
9 ixing points (4 points)
10 Ventilation openings
11 Outer cover
12 Rear cabinet
13 Power supply cord
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Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
(1) Turntable (2) Turntable support
(3) 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.
Important:
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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Control panel
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1 Digital display indicators
Microwave
Clock
Cooking stages
Plus/Minus
Auto Defrost bread
Auto defrost
Weight
2 AUTO COOK indicators
3 AUTO COOK button
4 AUTO DE ROST button
5 POWER LEVEL button
6 TIMER/WEIGHT knob
7 START/+30 button
8 STOP button
9 DOOR OPENING button

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Adjusting the time when the
clock is set or oven is in
‘Econ’ mode
Example: To set the clock to 12:45.
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/+30
button for 5 seconds. The oven will
beep. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob to adjust the hour.
3. Press the START/+30 button once
then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob to adjust the minutes.
4. Press the START/+30 button.
Check the display:
Using the STOP button
Use the STOP button to:
1. Erase a mistake during programming.
2. Stop the oven temporarily during
cooking, press once.
3. Cancel a programme during cooking,
touch twice.
Child safety lock
The oven has a safety feature which
prevents the accidental running of the
oven by a child. When the lock has been
set, no part of the microwave will operate
until the lock feature has been cancelled.
Example: To set the child safety lock.
1. Press and hold the stop button for 5
seconds.
The oven will beep twice and LOC’ will
be displayed:
Note:
• To cancel the child safety lock, press
and hold the stop button for 5
seconds, the oven will beep twice
and the time of day will be displayed.
• Child safety lock cannot be set if the
clock is not set.
Before first use
Econ mode
The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’
mode (‘Econ’).
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power
comes on.
4. Close the door and ‘Econ’ will be
displayed.
5. The display will count down from
3:00 to zero.
6. When zero is reached, the oven
goes into ‘Econ’ mode and the
display goes blank.
7. To cancel ‘Econ’ mode, set the
clock.
8. To set ‘Econ’ mode when the
clock is set, open the door, press
start for 5 seconds, press stop
then close the door.
Setting the clock
The oven has a 12 hour clock.
Example: To set the clock to 11:30.
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will be blank.
3. Open the door and the power comes
on.
4. Whilst the door is open, rotate the
TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
hour.
5. Press the START/+30 button once
then rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
to adjust the minutes.
6. Press the START/+30 button.
Check the display:
7. Close the door.
Important:
1. You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT
knob clockwise or anti-clockwise.
2. ENERGY SAVE mode cannot be set
if the clock is set.

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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.
It is important to turn, rearrange or stir
food to ensure even heating.
Standing time is necessary after
cooking, as it enables the heat to disperse
equally throughout the food.
Microwave cooking advice
Food characteristics
Composition oods 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 ood 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. our potatoes will take longer to cook than two.
Size Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as microwaves can pen-
etrate from all sides to the centre. or even cooking make all the pieces the same size.
Shape oods 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. Chilled
of food 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 oods 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, ish,
Chicken, Sausages.
IImmppoorrttaanntt::Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode,
even after cooking has ended, e.g. poached, hard boiled.
Stir, turn and or even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always
rearrange 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.