Electrolux EMS17256OX User manual

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CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PROGRAMME CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TECHNICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
GUARANTEE/CUSTOMER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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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. It is recommended that a separate
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. 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ
CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SAFETY INFORMATION

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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”. 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 your local
Service Force Centre. 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 Service Force
to do so. If the oven lamp
fails, please consult your
dealer or contact your local
Service Force Centre.
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 Service Force technician.
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.

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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 and accessible
parts that may become hot
when the grill is in use.
Children should be kept
away to prevent them
burning themselves. Do not
touch the oven door, outer
cabinet, rear cabinet, oven
cavity, ventilation openings,
accessories and dishes
during GRILL mode, DUAL
GRILL mode and AUTO
COOK operation as they
will become hot. Before
cleaning make sure they
are not hot.
To avoid misuse by children
WARNING! The
appliance and its
accessible parts
become hot during use.
Care should be taken to
avoid touching heating
elements. Children less
than 8 years of age shall
be kept away unless
continuously
supervised.
This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8
years and above and
persons with reduced
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capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved. Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be made by children unless
they are aged from 8 years
and above and supervised.
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 except
where recommended in the operation manual,
see page 14 note 2. Doing so may damage the
oven. 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. Do not use plastic containers
for microwaving if the oven is still hot from using
the GRILL mode, DUAL GRILL mode and AUTO
COOK operation because they may melt. Plastic
containers must not be used during above
modes unless the container manufacturer says
they are suitable.
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.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
MICROWAVE OVEN AND ACCESSORIES
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Grill heating element
Front trim
Oven lamp
Control panel
Door opening button
Waveguide cover
Oven cavity
Seal packing
Door seals and sealing surfaces
Fixing points (4 points)
Ventilation openings
Outer cover
Rear cabinet
Power supply cord
Check to make sure the following accessories are
provided:
Turntable
Turntable support
Rack
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.
When you order accessories, please mention two items:
part name and model name to your dealer or local Service
Force Centre.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
CONTROL PANEL
ECON MODE
The oven is set in ‘ENERGY SAVE’ mode (‘Econ’).
1. Plug in the oven.
2. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
3. The display will count down from 3:00 to zero.
4. When zero is reached, the oven goes into
‘Econ’ mode and the display goes blank.
• To cancel Econ mode, set the clock.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The oven has a 12 and 24 hour clock.
Example: To set the clock to 11:30 (12 hour
clock).
1. Open the door.
2. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
3. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
4. 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.
7. Check the display:
8. Close the door.
• You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
• If you press the STOP button the clock will
not be set. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
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DIGITAL DISPLAY indicators
Grill
Microwave
Dual
Clock
Cooking stages
AUTO COOK indicators
AUTO COOK button
AUTO DEFROST button
POWER LEVEL button
GRILL button
TIMER/WEIGHT knob
START/+30 button
STOP button
DOOR OPENING button
Plus/Minus
Auto defrost bread
Auto defrost
Weight
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Example: To set the clock to 23:30 (24 hour
clock).
1. Open the door.
2. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
3. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
4. Press the START/+30 button. The display will
show:
5. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
the hour.
6. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
minutes.
7. Press the START/+30 button.
8. Check the display:
9. Close the door.
• You can rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob
clockwise or anti-clockwise.
• If you press the STOP button the clock will
not be set. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
ADJUSTING THE TIME WHEN THE
CLOCK IS SET
Example: To set the clock to 11:45.
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
(If you want to change the clock to 24 H,
press the START/+30 button again.)
3. Rotate the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust
the hour.
4. Press the START/+30 button once then rotate
the TIMER/WEIGHT knob to adjust the
minutes.
5. Press the START/+30 button.
6. Check the display:
TO CANCEL THE CLOCK AND SET
ECON MODE
1. Open the door.
2. Press and hold the START/+30 button for 5
seconds. The oven will beep. The display will
show:
(If you want to change the clock to 24 H,
press the START/+30 button again.)
3. Press the STOP button.
4. The display will show: ‘Econ’.
5. Close the door.
6. The oven will count down from 3:00 to zero.
7. When zero is reached, the oven goes into
Econ mode and the display goes blank.
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, press
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:
• 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
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OPERATION
MICROWAVE COOKING ADVICE
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.
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
of food
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Chilled
foods will take longer to cook than food at room temperature. Cut into foods with
fillings (e.g. 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).
Important! 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
rearrange
For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking.
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).