Electrolux EMS2140 User manual

USER MANUAL
EMS2140

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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
Programme charts 16
Hints and tips 17
Care and cleaning 18
Technical data 19
Installation 20
Environmental information 22
European guarantee 22
Service 161
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 Grill
Ceramic &
Glass
Corning ware YES YES
Heat resistant
glass ware
YES*1 YES
Glass ware
with metal
decoration
NO NO
Lead crystal
glass
NO NO
China
Without metal
decoration
YES YES
Pottery*2 YES YES
Plastic
Microwave
oven
heat-proof
wear
YES NO
Plastic wrap YES
Metal Baking pan NO YES
Aluminium
foil*3
YES YES
Paper
Cups, plates,
towels
YES NO
Waxed paper YES NO
Wood NO NO
Accessories Grill rack NO YES
Turntable YES 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.
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

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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.
Safety instructions when cooking with
grill or combination modes.
The glass-viewing window may break if
water is spilled on it during grill cooking.
Be sure to use an oven glove when
loading and unloading the oven. Containers
get very hot in the oven, so be careful not
to burn yourself. The turntable and metal
rack also get very hot so be sure to use an
oven glove when handling them.
Do not touch the inner or outer viewing
window with metal components when
loading or unloading the oven. The inside of
the door and oven get very hot so take care
when attending food in the oven.
Do not put the turntable or containers in
cold water or try to cool them quickly after
use.
Do not place items on top of the cabinet.
The top of the cabinet gets very hot, so
anything placed on it may be damaged by
the heat.
Preheat your oven only when using the
Grill mode, never when using microwave or
combination modes (Microwave + Grill)
Keep these instructions!

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Product description
Oven door
Display window
Clock
Grill
Power setting button
Auto defrost
Auto cook
Start
Rotary encoder
Stop