Franke FCMWS25B1 User manual

Instructions for using the microwave oven
FCMWS25B1

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CONTENTS
Technical specifications 1
Important safety instructions 2
Cleaning 4
Cooking utensils - guide to crockery 6
Materials safe for use in microwave ovens 6
Materials not safe for use in microwave ovens 7
Microwave cooking advice 8
A close-up view 9
Installation and connection 10
Dimensions diagram 13
Operating instructions 14
Setting the clock 14
Microwave cooking 15
Grill or combi cooking in the microwave 16
Quick start cooking
Timer with acoustic signal 19
Stopping the cooking cycle 19
Defrosting on the basis of weight 20
Defrosting on the basis of time 20
Automatic menu cooking 21
Automatic menu table of foods 22
Cooking in several programming phases 23
Displaying information 24
Safety lock function 24
Troubleshooting suggestions 26
Support 26
Instructions for scrapping 26
Please read these instructions carefully before using the microwave oven, and keep them in a safe
place for future reference. Follow the instructions carefully to keep the microwave oven in perfect
working order for many years.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

PRECAUTIONS FOR AVOIDING POTENTIAL EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to use the oven while the door is open, as operation with the door open may
produce a dangerous leakage of microwaves. The safety lock must not be decommissioned or
tampered with.
(b) Do not place anything between the front part of the oven and the door, and do not allow
detergent residue or dirt to build up on the seals.
(c) IMPORTANT: if the door or the door seals are damaged, contact an authorised Franke support
centre to request repair work before using the oven again.
If the appliance is not kept clean, its surface may become tarnished and its lifespan shortened as a
result, causing a potentially hazardous situation.
Technical specifications
Microwave frequency: 2450 MHz
Nominal absorbed input voltage
(microwave): 1,450 W
Nominal output power (microwave): 900 W
Nominal input power (grill): 1,000 W
Oven capacity: 25 litres
Turntable diameter: Ø315 mm
External dimensions: 595x401x388 mm
Internal dimensions: 328x368x206 mm
Net weight:
Cord length: 1000 mm
19.5 kg
Nominal voltage: 240 V~50 Hz
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of fire, electrocution, incidents or excessive exposure
to microwaves during appliance operation, simply take a few basic
precautions, including the following:
- Important: liquids or other foodstuffs
should not be heated in closed
containers, as they may explode.
- Important: it is dangerous for anyone,
except authorised Franke technicians,
to carry out any maintenance or repair
procedures involving the removal of
the protective covers which act as
a shield against exposure to
microwaves.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they
are supervised.
- Keep the appliance and its cord out of
reach of children .
- Only use utensils which are suitable
for use in the microwave.
- The oven must be cleaned regularly
and all built up food residue carefully
removed.
- Read and observe the specifications:
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY”.
- When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, check the oven frequently
to minimise the risk of ignition.
- If smoke is emitted, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any
flames.
- Do not overcook food.
- Before placing containers/recipients/
paper or plastic bags in the oven,
make sure you have removed any
crockery with decorations or metal
handles.
- Install or position the oven in strict
compliance with the installation
instructions supplied.
- Eggs in their shells and whole boiled
eggs should not be heated in the
microwave oven as they may explode,
even after the set heating time has
elapsed.
- This appliance is intended to be used
in household and similar applications
such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- farm houses;
- bed and breakfast type
environments.
- If the power cord is damaged, contact
an authorised Franke support centre
in order to prevent potentially
hazardous situations from developing.
- Do not keep or use the appliance
outdoors.
- Do not use this oven near water,
in damp basements or next to
swimming pools.
- Some surfaces accessible to the
user can reach high temperatures
when the appliance is running.
During use, the appliance surfaces
can become very hot. Keep the cord
away from hot surfaces, and do not
place anything on top of the oven.
- If the oven is not kept clean, its outer
surface could become damaged and
its lifespan shortened as a result,
causing a potentially hazardous
situation.
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-Shake or stir the contents of baby bottles or food jars and check its temperature
before consumption, in order to prevent burns.
-Heating beverages in the microwave can cause delayed boiling and result in the
liquid overflowing; you should therefore take care when handling the container.
Note: This appliance is not suitable for use by persons (including children) with
compromised physical, sensory or mental capacities. Users lacking the experience and
knowledge of the appliance, or who have not been instructed in appliance operation,
must be supervised by an individual who is responsible for their safety. Children must
be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.
Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children shall be
- The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open.
(For ovens with a decorative door.)
- Surface of a storage cabinet can get hot.
-The appliances are not designed to operate in accordance with an external timer or
a separate remote control system.
- IMPORTANT: to replace the lamp, contact an authorised Franke technical support
centre.
- Do not use steam cleaners.
- The appliance becomes hot during operation. Take care not to touch the heating
elements inside the oven.
-The rear of the appliance must be placed against a wall.
Note: The oven cannot be used if:
-the door is not closed properly;
-the door hinges are damaged;
-the contact surfaces between the door and the front of the oven are damaged;
-the window in the door is damaged;
-electric arcs occur frequently inside the oven, despite the fact that no metal objects
are inside;
The oven may only be used again after it has been duly repaired by a technician from
the Support service.
- Do not switch the oven on if there is no turntable support, turntable ring or
corresponding plate in place;
-Never switch the microwave on while it is empty; if there is no food in the oven,
an electric overload may occur, which may damage the oven;
- Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings;
-Before placing plates and containers in the microwave, make sure they are suitable
(refer to the paragraph on plate types);
-Do not remove the “mica” sheet on the right-hand side of the oven! This sheet
captures grease and food particles which could damage the microwave generator.
-Do not place any flammable item inside the oven as, when it is switched on, it may
start burning.
- Do not use the oven as a larder.
-Do not use the oven to fry food, because it is impossible to adjust the temperature of
the oil heated in a microwave.
kept away unless continuously supervised.
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WARNING: Ensure that theappliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to
avoid possibility of electric shock.

- To avoid the risk of burns, always wear oven gloves while holding plates and
containers and touching the oven.
- Do not lean on the open oven door. The oven may be damaged, around the
hinged area in particular.
CLEANING:
- Note: Clean the microwave oven regularly.
Remove any food residue (refer to the paragraph on Cleaning the oven). If the
microwave oven is not kept clean, its surface may be damaged and the oven
lifespan shortened as a result, causing a potentially hazardous situation.
- The door contact surfaces (the front of the cavity and the inside of the door) must be
kept extremely clean in order to guarantee correct oven operation.
- Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
- Cleaning Tip – For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can
touch:
Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300 ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100%
microwave power for 10 minutes.
Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or
clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar
may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
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To reduce the risk of accidents, connect the appliance to an earthed socket.
DANGER.
Do not disassemble the appliance.
Risk of electrocution
Contact with some of the components inside
the appliance may cause serious personal
injury or even death.
WARNING
Risk of injury
It is dangerous for anyone, except qualified
individuals, to carry out any maintenance or
repair procedures involving the removal of
the protective covers which act as a shield
against exposure to microwaves.
This appliance is fitted with an earthed
power cord and an earthed plug. It must
be connected to an earthed socket.
If an electrical short circuit occurs,
the earthing system provides a direct
path allowing the electric current to be
discharged to earth, thus reducing the
risk of electrocution.
IMPORTANT
Risk of electrocution
Incorrect use of the earthing system can
cause electrocution. Only plug the appliance
in after it has been correctly installed, and
after making sure an earthing system is
fitted.
CLEANING
Make sure the appliance has been
disconnected from the electricity supply
before carrying out any cleaning procedures.
1. After use, clean the inside of the oven
with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories as normal, with
soapy water.
3. Use a damp cloth to carefully clean the
door and its frame and seals, as well as
the surrounding parts, when dirt needs to
be removed.
If it is necessary to use a kit with a longer
power cord, or an extension cable:
1. Make sure that the cross-section of
the long cord provided in the kit or the
extension cable is the same or
greater than that of the cord supplied.
2. The extension cable must have
3 wires to allow connection to an
earthing system.
3. The long cord must be positioned so
that it cannot hang from the surface
on which the appliance is placed, to
prevent the appliance from falling to
he ground if the cord is inadvertently
knocked or if it is pulled by children.
Australian 3-pin Plug
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Cooking UTENSILS
GUIDE TO CROCKERY
Some non-metal utensils may be suitable for use in
microwave ovens. If you are not sure, the utensil in
question may be tested in line with the procedure
below.
Utensil test:
1. Pour 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) into a
microwaveable container and place the utensil in
question inside.
2. Cook at maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Touch the utensil carefully. If the utensil is hot, it
must not be used for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed a cooking time of 1 minute.
Materials safe for use in microwave ovens.
Note: for all materials, in any case follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Utensils Notes
Aluminium foil As protection only. Small, evenly sized strips of aluminium foil can be used to
protect thin pieces of beef or game, preventing them from overcooking. Make
sure the aluminium sheet is kept well away from the oven walls, as this could
generate electric arcs. The aluminium foil must be at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away
from the oven walls.
Crisp plate
(accessory
The bottom of the crisp plate must be at least 5 mm (3/16 inches) above the
turntable. Incorrect use can cause the turntable to break.
Plates and
crockery
Only if microwave-safe. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped crockery.
Glass jars Always remove the lid. Only use them to heat food, so that the contents are just
hot enough all the way through. Most glass jars or bottles are not heat-resistant
and may break.
Glass items Only heat-resistant glass ovenware. Make sure there are no metal applications.
Do not use cracked or chipped crockery.
Oven cooking
bags
Do not use metal clips to seal them. Create some slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates
and cups
Only for short cooking/heating periods. Do not leave the oven unattended during
cooking.
Paper napkins May be used to reheat food and to absorb oil and fat. Only for short cooking
periods, supervising the process carefully.
Baking paper Use as protection to prevent spattering or as a cover when steam cooking.
Plastic
materials
Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The “Microwave safe” label must be
present. Some plastic containers become soft when the food inside heats up.
Make holes, slits or air vents in “boiling bags” and airtight plastic bags, in
accordance with the instructions on the packaging.
Plastic film Use to cover food to prevent residual moisture from being lost during cooking.
Make sure the plastic film does not come into contact with the food.
Waxed paper Use as protection against spattering and to retain moisture.
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Materials not safe for use in microwave ovens
Utensils Notes
Aluminium trays May cause an electric arc to form. Transfer food to a microwave-safe plate.
Cardboard food
containers with
metal handles
May cause an electric arc to form. Transfer food to a microwaveable plate.
Metal utensils or
metal-finish
utensils
Metal protects food against microwaves. Metal finishes can cause an electric
arc to form.
Metal sealing
clips
They may cause an electric arc to form, which in turn may result in a fire
starting inside the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire to start inside the oven.
Expanded plastic
foam
Expanded plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside it when
exposed to high temperatures.
Wood As wood dries after it has been used in a microwave oven, it may split or crack.
Advice for microwave cooking, observe the following recommendations:
- Before heating or cooking food with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages),
prick them so they do not burn. Dice food before starting to prepare it.
- Before using a container or plate, make sure it is microwave-safe (see paragraph on cooking
utensil types).
-When cooking foods with very little moisture (e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc.),
evaporation takes place extremely quickly.
The oven then functions as if it is empty, which puts the food at risk of burning. The oven and the
container may be damaged. We therefore recommend setting the time for no longer than is
strictly necessary, and supervising the cooking process closely.
- The microwave cannot be used to heat large quantities of oil (for frying).
-Remove pre-cooked food from its container, as this type of container is not always heat-resistant.
Observe the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
- If using various containers, e.g. cups, arrange them evenly on top of the turntable.
-Do not seal plastic bags with metal clips. Use plastic clips. Pierce the bags several times so that
steam can escape easily.
- Steam may build up on the oven door during cooking and may then begin to drip. This situation is
normal and may also not be so evident in low room temperatures. This situation does not
influence correct and safe oven operation. On completion of cooking, dry any condensation
which has formed.
-When heating liquids, use containers with a wide opening, so that steam can evaporate easily.
Prepare food in accordance with the instructions, and observe the cooking times and power levels
in the automatic mode food cooking tables. Bear in mind that the figures provided are purely
indicative and may vary depending on the type of food, its initial state, temperature and moisture
level. We recommend adjusting the cooking times and power levels in line with each individual
situation. Depending on the characteristics of the food, it may be necessary to increase or reduce
cooking times or power levels.
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When cooking in the microwave... bear the following in mind:
1. The lower the temperature, the longer the cooking time will be.
2.
Food containing a lot of liquid will heat up more quickly.
3. Distributing the food evenly on the turntable will produce more uniform cooking results. By
placing denser foods around the outside of the plate and less dense foods in the centre, different
types of food can be heated at the same time.
4. The oven door may be opened at any time. When it is opened, the oven will switch off
automatically. The microwave oven will only resume operation after the door has been closed
and the power button pressed.
5. Covered food requires a shorter cooking time and retains more of its properties. Lids must allow
microwaves to pass through and have small holes which let steam evaporate.
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A CLOSE-UP VIEW
Oven component and accessory names
Remove the oven from the box and and all materials from the oven cavity. The oven comes
complete with the following accessories:
Glass tray D
Turntable ring assembly C
Instruction manual
Installing the turntable
Turntable ring assembly
Never position the glass tray upside down. Glass tray
movement should never be obstructed.
Always use both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly
during cooking.
All food and food containers should always be placed on the
glass tray during cooking.
If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks,
contact your local authorised support centre.
Grill rack
A
) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Inspection door
F) Door assembly
G) Safety lock system
Hub (underside)
Glass tray
Turntable shaft
F
G
A
C B
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Installation and connection
1. This appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use.
2. The oven in question has been designed as an integrated appliance.
3. Observe the special installation instructions.
4. The appliance can be installed in a wall-mounted cupboard in heat-resistant material, with a
width of 60 cm (at least 85 cm from the floor).
5. The appliance is fitted with a plug and simply needs to be connected to a suitably installed
socket, which in turn must be earthed.
6. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the appliance rating plate.
7. Socket installation and power cord replacement procedures must be carried out exclusively by a
specialised electrician. If, after installation, the plug is no longer accessible, fit an omnipolar
disconnect switch with a contact opening gap of at least 3 mm in accordance with the wiring rules.
8. Use of adapters, multi-socket power strips and extension cables is prohibited. Any current
overloads could, in fact, cause a fire.
Accessible surfaces can
become very hot during use.
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CENTER LINE
FRONT EDGE
LEFT EDGE
RIGHT EDGE
Cx 10
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DIMENSIONS DIAGRAM
A 595mm
B 388mm
C 401mm
D 560mm
E 380mm
F Min 500mm
G 10mm
H 10mm
I 20mm
J 45mm
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Operating instructions
1. Setting the clock
When the microwave oven is connected to the
power supply, “0:00” appears on the LED
display and the acoustic signal sounds.
1. Press “Kitchen Timer/Clock” twice to select
the clock setting function; the hour digits on
the clock will start to flash.
2. Press one of the 2buttons to adjust the
hour digits, ensuring the numbers selected
are between 0-23.
3. Press “Kitchen Timer/Clock” once; the
minute digits on the clock will start to flash.
4. Press one of the 2buttons to adjust the
minute digits, ensuring the numbers
selected are between 0-59.
5. Press “Kitchen Timer/Clock” once to finish
setting the clock. “:” will start to flash, and
the time will light up.
Note: 1. If the clock is not set, the time will not
be displayed.
2. During the clock setting procedure, if
“Stop/Clear” is pressed, the oven
automatically reverts to its previous
status.
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2. MICROWAVE cooking
1. Press “P100” will
appear on the LED display.
2. Press button 1once or choose one of the
2buttons to select the desired power:
with each touch of the button, the display
changes, showing “P100”, “P80”, “P50”,
“P30” and “P10” in sequence.
3. Next, press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” 3to
confirm, and use one of the 2buttons to
set a cooking time of between 0:05 and
95:00.
4. Press “Start/+30 Sec./Confirm” 3to start
cooking.
Example: To use the microwave at 80% of its power and cook the food in question for
20 minutes, operate the oven as indicated below.
1. Press once; “P100” will appear on the display.
2. Press button once again to select 80% microwave power.
3. Press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” to confirm; “P 80” will appear on the display.
4. Press one of the 2buttons to adjust the cooking time until “20:00” appears on the display.
5. Press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” to start cooking.
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"Micro/Grill/Combi”
"Micro/Grill/Combi”
"Micro/Grill/Combi”

“Micro./Grill/Combi.” BUTTON PERCENTAGE VALUES
Display Microwave power
P100 100% - 900 WATTS
P80 80% - 720 WATTS
P50 50% - 450 WATTS
P30 30% - 270 W
P10 10% - 90 W
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3. Grill or Combi cooking
Press the Micro/Grill/Combi” button 1
repeatedly and the LED display will show
“G”, then “C-1” and then “C-2”. To select G
(grill) or C-1 and C-2 (combi) you can also
press one of the 2 buttons.
After selecting the type of cooking
press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” 3to confirm
your choice, to set the cooking time press
one of the 2buttons Time selectable from
0:05 to 95:00.
Press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” 3again to
start cooking.
Example: To use the microwave at 55%
power and the grill (C-1) at
45% power, cooking the food in
question for 10 minutes,
operate the oven as indicated
below.
1. Press button 1(Micro/Grill/Combi)
seven times: the display will show “C-1”.
2. Press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” to
confirm: the display will show “C-1”.
3. Press one of the 2buttons Time
selectable from 0:05 to 95:00. To
increase cooking time rapidly,
long-press the button.
4. Press “Start+30Sec./Confirm” to start
cooking.
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