Electrolux EMS2105S User manual

USER MANUAL
EMS2105S

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Welcome to the world of
Electrolux
You’ve chosen a first class product
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
examples on the cover in this manual.
But now it’s time to study this manual
and start using and enjoying the
benefits from your new machine. We
promise that it’ll make your life a little
easier. Good luck!

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Contents
Safety information 5
Product description 10
Accessories 11
Before first use 12
Operation 13
Hints and tips 15
Care and cleaning 16
Technical data 17
Installation 18
Environmental information 20
European guarantee 20
Service 128
The following symbols are used in this
user manual:
Important information concerning
your personal safety and
information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information

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Safety information
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.
Warning: If the door, hinges/latches
or door seals are damaged, the
microwave must not be operated
until it has been repaired by an
authorized service person.
Warning: 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.
Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM
equipment in which radio frequency
energy is intentionally generated and
used in the form of electromagnetic
radiation for the treatment of material.
This oven is a Class B equipment
suitable for use in domestic
establishments and in establishments
directly connected to a low voltage
power supply network which supplies
buildings used for domestic purposes.

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The microwave oven shall not be
placed in a cabinet unless it has been
tested in a cabinet.
Warning: If smoke is observed,
switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order
to stifle any flames. Never use
water.
Warning: 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.
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.
Warning: Do not use this oven for
commercial purposes. This oven is
made for domestic use only.
Unpacking
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.
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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Oven utensils and accessories guide
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.
Mode of operation
Material Utensils
Microwave
Ceramic &
Glass
Corning ware YES
Heat resistant
glass ware
YES*1
Glass ware
with metal
decoration
NO
Lead crystal
glass
NO
China
Without metal
decoration
YES
Pottery*2 YES
Plastic
Microwave
oven
heat-proof
wear
YES
Plastic wrap YES
Metal Baking pan NO
Aluminium
foil*3
YES
Paper
Cups, plates,
towels
YES
Waxed paper YES
Wood NO
Accessories Grill rack NO
Turntable 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 Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, over use may cause arcing.

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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 full power 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 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
ovenproof plate.
5.
Foil containers should never be
re-used in the microwave oven.
If the microwave oven has been in use
for 15 minutes or more, allow it to cool
before using it again.
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.
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.

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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.
Warning: Liquids or other foods
must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to
explode.
Warning: Microwave heating of
beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling; therefore care
must be taken when handling the
container.
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:
Avoid using straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
Do not overheat.
Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again halfway
through the heating time.
After heating, allow standing in the
oven for a short time, stirring again
before carefully removing the container.
Warning: 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.

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Product description
Oven door
Display window
10 min, 1 min and 10 sec buttons.
Power button.
Start / Reset

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Accessories
Turntable support
Glass turntable
Turntable installation
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.

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Before first use
Child safety lock
This oven has a safety feature which
prevents the accidental running of the
oven by a child. After the lock has been
set, no part of the microwave oven will
operate until the child lock feature has
been cancelled.
1.
Touch the '1MIN' +
‘10SEC‘ button for 2 seconds.
will appear in the display.
To cancel the child lock, simply touch
the '1MIN' + ‘10SEC‘ button for 2
seconds.
To stop the oven
There are two way to stop the oven
whilst it is in use.
1.
Press the Stop/Clear button
• You may restart the oven by
pressing the Start button
• Pressing Stop/Clear again will
reset the current programme
2.
Open the door
• You may restart the oven by
closing the door and pressing
the Start button
• Pressing Stop/Clear again will
cancel the current programme

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Operation
Microwave cooking
1.
Open the door; place the food on
the turntable.
2.
Close the door.
3.
Set the required power by pressing
the power setting knob .
4.
Set the required cook time by
pressing the time buttons.
5.
Press Start.
At the end of this function a bell will be
heard to signal the end of the program.
Quick start
Pressing the ' Start ' button allows you
to start your microwave at full power
(800W) for 60 seconds.
Each time you press the ' Start ' button
you will increase the cooking time by
60 seconds.
At the end of this function a bell will be
heard to signal the end of the program.
Microwave power setting guide
Power Setting Suggested use
P1 10%
Keeping warm : Keeping foods warm
P3 30%
Defrost : Thawing frozen foods.
P5 50%
Medium : Faster defrosting for casseroles and stews.
Baking cakes and sponge puddings
P7 70%
Reheat : Reheating of casseroles and stews..
Reheating pre-cooked foods.
Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
P10 100%
Max Power : Boiling or reheating liquids. Cooking vegetables.
Preheating a browning dish.

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Auto defrost
For manual defrosting select the
defrost power setting
.
To defrost
1.
Open the door, place the food on
the turntable.
2.
Press the ' Power ' button until the
desired programme is reached
(DEF).
3.
Set the desired weigh by pressing
1min (=1.0kg) or 10sec (=0.1kg)
buttons.
4.
Press Start (The oven begins
defrosting.)
To speed up the defrosting of dense
foods over 450g (1lb), the oven may be
started on full power 800W 100% for
1 - 3 minutes, and then reduced to
defrost
P3 30% until defrosting is
complete.
At the end of this function a bell will
be heard to signal the end of the
program.
Defrosting Tips
It is better to underestimate defrosting
time if you are unsure. Food will
continue to defrost during the standing
time.
Separate food as soon as possible.
Turn large items, e.g. joints, halfway
through the defrosting time.
Remove any thawed food as soon as
possible.
Remove or open any packaging
before defrosting.
Place food in a larger container than
that which it was frozen in, this will
allow for easy stirring.
Begin thawing poultry, breast side
down and turn over halfway through
defrosting time or at pause. Delicate
areas such as wing tips can be
shielded with small pieces of smooth
foil.
Standing time is very important,
particularly for large, dense foods
which cannot be stirred to ensure that
the centre is completely defrosted
before cooking.

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Hints and tips
Always keep the oven clean – avoid
spillovers and do not forget to clean
under the glass tray and the inside of
the door.
Preferably use round or oval
casseroles with a lid when cooking in
your microwave oven.
Do not use metal or metal decorated
casseroles. Certain plastic materials
can melt and be warped by hot food.
Cover the food when cooking. Use a
glass lid, a plate or greaseproof paper.
Pastry, bread and the like can be
defrosted directly in a breadbasket or
on a paper towel.
If frozen food is heated in it’s
packaging, the packaging should be
opened.
Packaging containing metal or metal
decoration must not be used unless
specifically recommended for use in
the microwave. Remove metal clips
and wire ties.
Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can
be used to cover parts that easily over
cook such as chicken legs.
Food with peel or skin should be
pierced with a fork – e.g. potatoes and
sausages. Do not boil eggs in the
microwave oven as they can explode.
Put large, thick pieces close to the
edge of the casserole and try to cut the
food in to even sized pieces. Always
place the food in the centre of the oven.
The food will be evenly cooked if you
stir or turn it a few times.
Always set a shorter cooking time
than indicated in your recipe to avoid
over cooking. The larger the amount of
food the longer it takes.
Use little or no water for vegetables.
Use less salt and spices than for
‘normal’ cooking.
Season afterwards.
Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time
after the oven has switched off to
ensure complete and even cooking
results.
Always ensure food is piping hot
throughout before serving.
Use potholders or gloves when
taking dishes and food from the oven.
Melting Chocolate
Break 100g of chocolate into
squares, place in A bowl and heat on
high power for 1-2 minutes and stir
well.
Softening or Melting Butter
Melting takes a few seconds on high
power. Softening is best done more
gently on low power.
Freshen or Warm Bread
Use medium power for few seconds.
Peeling Garlic easily
Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high
power for 15 seconds. Squeeze at
one end until the clove pops out.
Fruit Juice
Citrus fruits will yield more juice if
they are heated on high power for 15
seconds before squeezing.
Cooking Porridge
Porridge is easily cooked in the
serving dish with no sticky pan to
wash. Follow food manufacturers’
recommendations

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Care and cleaning
The oven must always be clean.
Residue of food from spillovers or
spatters will attract microwave energy
causing it to burn on. This could
reduce the efficiency of the oven and
may cause bad odours.
Do not attempt to tamper with or
make any adjustments or repairs to any
part of the oven.
Repairs should only be done by a
qualified service technician.
Be sure the oven is off or the unit is
unplugged before cleaning.
Cleaning the accessories (turntable,
support and Grill rack)
Clean them with mild detergent after
removing them for the cavity. Turntable
support should be carefully handled.
The inside of the oven and turntable
get very hot; so do not touch them
immediately after use.
Cleaning the interior
Always keep the inside of the oven
clean. Wipe up spillovers and food
spatters immediately. Deposits that are
allowed to remain on the oven walls,
door seal and door surface will absorb
microwave energy, reduce the
efficiency of the oven, and possibly
damage the oven interior. Use mild,
liquid detergent, warm water and a soft,
clean cloth to remove deposits from
the base of the oven. For the side of
the oven use a soft damp cloth only, no
liquids should be used near the venting
holes.
Never use abrasive cleaners,
commercial oven cleaners or steel
wool pads on any part of the
microwave oven.
To loosen difficult deposits, boil a
cup of water in the microwave oven for
2 or 3 minutes.
Never use a knife or any utensil
to remove deposits from the oven
surfaces.
To remove odours from the oven
interior, boil a cup of water plus 2
tablespoons of lemon juice for 5
minutes.
Cleaning the door seals
Wipe up spillovers and food spatters
immediately. Deposits that are allowed
to remain on the door seals will absorb
microwave energy, reduce the
efficiency of the oven, and possibly
damage the oven interior. You can only
use mild, liquid detergent, warm water
and a soft, clean cloth to remove
deposits from the door seals.

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Cleaning the exterior
Open the oven door when cleaning the
control panel. This will prevent the oven
from being turned on accidentally. You
should clean outside surfaces of the
oven with mild liquid detergent and
water followed by a wiping with clear
water to remove any excess detergent.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Spray-on window cleaners or all-
purpose spray-on kitchen cleaners can
also be used. Never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh
chemicals on outside surfaces of your
oven. To prevent damage to the
working parts, do not allow water to
seep into ventilation openings.
Technical data
Overall width 470 mm
Overall depth 377 mm
Overall height 282 mm
Cavity width 315 mm
Cavity depth 330 mm
Cavity height 195 mm
Volume 20 litre
Power source 230V, 50 Hz
Fuse 10 A
Power consumption 1080W
Microwave (Power) 800W
Weight 13 kg

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Installation
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 (13 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 15cm from the walls
and 15cm above the microwave.
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.
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.

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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, please contact service
force.

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Environmental information
The symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the
product.
European guarantee
This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux
in each of the countries listed below for the
period specified in the appliance guarantee
or otherwise by law. If you move from one
of these countries to another of the
countries listed below the appliance
guarantee will move with you subject to the
following qualifications: -
• The appliance guarantee starts from the
date you first purchased the appliance
which will be evidenced by production of
a valid purchase document issued by the
seller of the appliance.
• The appliance guarantee is for the same
period and to the same extent for labour
and parts as exists in your new country
of residence for this particular model or
range of appliances.
• The appliance guarantee is personal to
the original purchaser of the appliance
and cannot be transferred to another
user.
• The appliance is installed and used in
accordance with instructions issued by
Electrolux and is only used within the
home, i.e. is not used for commercial
purposes.
• The appliance is installed in accordance
with all relevant regulations in force
within your new country of residence.
The provisions of this European Guarantee do
not affect any of the rights granted to you by law.