Gorenje Plus GCM512X Operating and maintenance manual

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
OF A COMBINED
MICROWAVE OVEN

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This detailed instruction manual is
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
PREPARING THE
APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST USE
COOKING STEPS
MAINTENANCE
& CLEANING
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
4 COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN
7 Technical specifications
8 Control unit
10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13 Before connecting the oven:
14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
15 STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–6)
15 Step 1: SWITCHING ON AND SETTINGS
16 Step 2: CHOOSING THE COOKING SYSTEM
18 Step 3: CHOOSING THE SETTINGS
22 Step 4: SSELECTING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
24 Step 5: STARTING THE COOKING PROCESS
24 Step 6: SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN
25 DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING
TABLES
43 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
44 Conventional oven cleaning
45 Using the aqua clean function to clean the oven
46 Removing and cleaning the wire guides
47 Replacing the bulb
48 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
49 DISPOSAL
50 COOKING TEST
OTHER

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COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN
(DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON
THE MODEL)
Control unit
Oven door
Oven handle
Guides
- Cooking levels
4
3
2
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The figure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which
these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or
equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.

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WIRE GUIDES
Wire guides allow preparation of the food on four levels (please note that the levels/
guides are counted from the bottom up).
Guides 3 and 4 are intended for grilling, and guide 1 is used with microwave systems when
food is prepared in a glass baking dish.
OVEN DOOR SWITCH
The switches deactivate oven heating, the fan, and the microwaves when the oven door
is opened during the cooking process. When the door is closed, the switches turn the
heaters and microwaves back on.
COOLING FAN
The appliance is fitted with a cooling fan that cools the housing and the appliance control
panel.
EXTENDED OPERATION OF THE COOLING FAN
After the oven is switched off, the cooling fan continues to operate for a short while in
order to provide additional cooling for the oven. (Extended cooling fan operation depends
on the temperature in the center of the oven.)
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OVEN EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
GLASS BAKING DISH is used for cooking
with all oven systems and for cooking with
microwaves. It can also be used as a serving
tray.
The GRID is used for grilling or as support
for a pan, baking tray or baking dish with
the food.
There is a safety latch on the grid.
Therefore, the grid has to be lifted slightly at
the front when pulling it out from the oven.
The SHALLOW BAKING SHEET is used for
baking pastry and cakes.
The DEEP BAKING TRAY is used for
roasting meat and baking moist pastry. It
can also be used as a drip tray.
Never place the deep baking tray in the
first guide during the cooking process, except
when grilling food or using the roasting spit and
you are only using the deep tray as a drip tray.
The grid or the tray should always be
inserted into the groove between the two
wire profiles.
Never use the grid, the shallow baking sheet or the deep baking
tray or any other metal part or accessory when operating a
system with microwaves!
Never use the grid, the shallow baking sheet or the deep baking
tray or any other metal part or accessory when operating a
system with microwaves!

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
3.1 kW
xxxxxx
SER. Nr: XXXXXX
ART. Nr:
max
TN XXXXX
Pn :
TYPE:
XXXXXX
220-240V ~
220V-240V, 50/60Hz Freq. : 2,45 GHz
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The rating plate indicating the
basic information about the
appliance is located at the edge
of the oven and it is visible when
the oven door is opened.

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CONTROL UNIT
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
1COOKING SYSTEM
SELECTOR KNOB
(depending on the
model)
2CHILD LOCK KEY 3OVEN LIGHTING ON/
OFF KEY 4TEMPERATURE/
POWER KEY
NOTE:
Symbols of cooking systems may be located on the knob or on the front panel
(depending on the appliance model).
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5ELECTRONIC PROGRAM
TIMER
Cooking duration
End of cooking
Alarm
Clock
6START/STOP KEY
Use this key to
start or stop the
program.
7SETTINGS KNOB (-/+)
Use this knob to set
the time, temperature
and microwave
power.
8COOKING INFORMATION
AND CLOCK DISPLAY
NOTE:
The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each
time you press a key, a short acoustic signal will be sounded.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This appliance may only be used by children aged 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
supervision or instructions are provided to them concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand
the hazards involved. Do not let the children play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
WARNING: The appliance and some of its accessible parts
may become very hot during use. Be careful not to touch
the heaters. Children younger than 8 years should be
constantly supervised.
The appliance becomes very hot during use. Be careful not
to touch the oven heaters.
WARNING: The accessible parts of the appliance may
become hot during use. Children should be kept away from
the oven.
Only use the temperature probe recommended for use in
this oven.
WARNING: Before replacing the light bulb, make sure the
appliance has been disconnected from the power mains, in
order to prevent the hazard of an electric shock.

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Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean
the oven as they may damage the finish or the protective enamel
coating. Such damages may lead to cracking of the glass.
Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean the
appliance as this may result in an electric shock.
The appliance is not intended to be controlled with external
timers or special control systems.
The appliance is intended for household
use. Do not use it for any other purpose,
such as room heating, drying of pets or
other animals, paper, fabrics, herbs etc. as
this may lead to injury or fire hazard.
The appliance may only be connected to
the power mains by an authorized service
technician or expert.
Tampering with the appliance or non-
professional repair thereof may result
in risk of severe injury or damage to the
product.
If the power cords of other appliances
located near this appliance are caught
in the oven door, they may be damaged,
which may in turn result in a short circuit.
Therefore, keep the power cords of other
appliances at a safe distance.
If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service technician, in order to
avoid hazard.
Do not line the oven walls with aluminium
foil and do not place baking trays or other
cookware on the oven bottom. Aluminium
foil would prevent air circulation in the
oven, hinder the cooking process, and ruin
the enamel coating.
Oven door become very hot during
operation. A third glass is installed for extra
protection, reducing the temperature of the
outside surface (only with some models).
Oven door hinges may be damaged when
under excessive load. Do not place heavy
pans on open oven door and do not lean
against open oven door when cleaning the
oven cavity. Never stand on the open oven
door and do not let children to sit on it.
Appliance operation is safe with and
without tray guides.
Make sure the vents are never covered or
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Heed the minimum distance between the
upper edge of the oven and the nearest
object above it.
The appliance is intended for use in
households and similar environments, such as:
- staff pantries in stores and other working
environments;
- family farms;
- accommodation units for guests at hotels,
motels, and other accommodation or lodging
establishments;
- bed and breakfast establishments.
The microwave oven is intended for heating
food and beverages. Drying food or clothing
and heating of hot packs or pads, slippers,
sponges, moist cloths etc. may result in injury,
ignition, or fire.
Only use utensils suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven as such
packaging may ignite.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling; therefore take care
when handling the container with the heated
beverage.
The contents of baby bottles and baby food
jars should be shaken or stirred and their
temperature checked before feeding in order
to avoid burns.
Eggs in their shell should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode
even after microwave heating has ended.
If you observe smoke, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the oven door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
Always use oven mitts to remove dishes from
the oven. Some pots, pans, or trays absorb
the heat of foods and therefore become very
hot.
Safe use of the microwave oven
WARNING: If your oven allows combined operation (microwaves
combined with other cooking modes), do not allow the children
to use the oven without supervision of an adult person since the
oven will reach very high temperatures in such operation modes.
WARNING: If the door or door sealing is damaged, do not use
the oven until it is repaired by an adequately trained service
technician.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation which
involves removal of the cover that protects against exposure to
microwave radiation.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
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Make sure to only use the cookware that
is suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Do not use cookware made of steel or
cookware with golden or sliver rims.
Do not leave any accessories or utensils in
your oven when it is off. To avoid damage,
do not switch on an empty oven.
Do not use receptacles made of porcelain,
ceramics, or clay, if there are pores in the
material
or if the inside is not glazed. Once heated
up, the moisture that would penetrate
these pores could cause cracking. Only
use the cookware intended for use in a
microwave oven.
Always read and observe the instructions
for heating in a microwave oven, specified
on the food packaging.
Be careful when heating alcohol-containing
food, as a combustible mixture of alcohol
and air may form inside the oven. Open the
door carefully.
When using the microwave or the
combined microwave and convection
functions, use of metallic cookware, forks,
spoons, knives or metal clips/fasteners for
frozen food is not recommended.
After heating, stir the food or leave it to
rest until the heat is evenly distributed.
Regularly clean the oven and remove
any food residues. Failure to maintain
cleanliness in the oven may result in
deterioration of its surfaces. This can
negatively affect the useful life of
the appliance and lead to potentially
dangerous situations.
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BEFORE CONNECTING THE OVEN:
Carefully read the instructions for use before connecting the
appliance. Repair or any warranty claim resulting from incorrect
connection or use of the appliance shall not be covered by the
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When food is exposed to microwaves, the molecules begin to move rapidly, thereby
generating heat.
The microwaves penetrate approximately 2.5 centimeters deep into the food. If the food
is thicker, the core of the food will be cooked by conduction, as in conventional cooking.
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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Upon receiving the appliance, remove all parts, including any transport equipment, from
the oven.
Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any
abrasive cleaners.
When the oven heats up for the first time, the characteristic smell of a new appliance will
be emitted. Ventilate the room thoroughly during the first use.
MICROWAVE FUNCTION
Microwaves are used for cooking, roasting, and defrosting of food. They allow quick and
efficient cooking without changing the colour or shape of the food.
Microwaves are a type of electromagnetic radiation. Such radiation is commonly found in
our environment in the form of radio-electric waves, light or infrared rays. Their frequency
is in the 2,450 MHz range.
Their behaviour:
- They are reflected by metals.
- They travel through all other materials.
- They are absorbed by water, fat and sugar molecules.
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1Rotate the SETTINGS KNOB (-/+) and first set the minutes; then, the cursor will
switch to hours. After three seconds, the
settings will be saved.
Turning the knob farther to the right
or to the left will change the settings more
quickly.
2Confirm by pressing START/ STOP. If nothing is pressed within the next
three seconds, the setting will be stored
automatically.
The oven will also work if the clock is not set. However, timer functions are not
available in this case (see chapter: SETTING THE TIMER FUNCTIONS).
After a few minutes of idling, the appliance will switch to standby mode.
CHANGING THE CLOCK SETTING
Clock settings may be changed when no timer function is activated.
Press the key to set the current time. Confirm by pressing START/ STOP.
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STEPS OF THE COOKING
PROCESS (1–6)
STEP 1: SWITCHING ON AND SETTINGS
After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on
the display and the symbol will light up.
Set the time of day.
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STEP 2: CHOOSING THE COOKING SYSTEM
Rotate the knob (left and right) to select 0
COOKING SYSTEM (see program table).
The selected icon will appear on the display.
Settings can also be changed during
operation.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
(°C)
SUGGESTED
POWER (W)
COOKING SYSTEMS
RAPID PREHEAT
Use this function if you wish to heat the oven to
the desired temperature as quickly as possible.
This function is not appropriate for cooking
food. When the oven heats up to the desired
temperature, the heating process is completed.
160 -
UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER
The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of
the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the
oven interior. Pastry or meat can only be baked/
roasted at a single height level.
200 -
GRILL
The upper heater and the grill heater will operate.
The heat is radiated directly by the grill heater
installed in the oven ceiling. To boost the heating
effect, the upper heater is activated as well.
This combination is used for grilling a smaller
amount of open sandwiches, meat or beer
sausages, and for toasting bread.
240 -
GRILL WITH FAN
Grill heater and the fan will operate. This
combination is used to grill meat and to roast
larger chunks of meat or poultry at a single height
level. It is also appropriate for dishes au gratin and
for browning to a crispy crust.
170 -
HOT AIR AND BOTTOM HEATER
The bottom heater, the round heater, and the hot
air fan will operate. This is used to bake pizza,
moist pastry, fruitcakes, leavened dough and
shortcrust on several levels simultaneously.
200 -
HOT AIR
Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan
installed in the back wall of the oven cavity
makes sure the hot air constantly circulates
around the roast or pastry. This mode is used for
roasting meat and baking pastry at several levels
simultaneously.
180 -
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE
(°C)
SUGGESTED
POWER (W)
PLATE WARMER
Use this function to reheat your dinnerware
(plates, cups) before serving food in it to keep the
food warm longer.
60 -
ECO COOKING 1)
In this mode, power consumption during the
cooking process is optimized.
This mode is used for roasting meat and baking
pastry.
180
AQUA CLEAN
Only the microwaves generate the heat. Use this
function to remove stains and food residues from
the oven. The program takes 4 minutes.
-750
AUTOMATIC SYSTEM
DEFROSTING
The air circulates with no heaters activated. Only
the fan will be activated. This is used to slowly
thaw frozen food.
Using microwaves to defrost frozen food.
Automatic programs also allow defrosting with
microwaves (A1 to A5).
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COMBINED SYSTEMS/MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
HOT AIR AND MICROWAVES
Use this for all types of meat, stews, vegetables,
pies, cakes, bread, and dishes au gratin (i.e. food
that require longer cooking time).
160 600
MICROWAVES
Microwaves are used for cooking and defrosting.
They allow quick and efficient cooking without
changing the colour or shape of the food.
- 1000
1) It is used for determining the energy efficiency class pursuant to the EN 60350-1
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1Select the COOKING SYSTEM. Selected icon will appear on the display and
PRESET TEMPERATURE will flash.
2Select the COOKING SYSTEM. Selected icon will appear on the display and
PRESET TEMPERATURE will flash.
Maximum temperature or power is limited in some systems.
After switching on the appliance by pressing the START key, temperature and microwave
power will alternate on the display (only with combined systems).
The symbol °C/W will flash on the display until the selected value is reached.
3Touch the TEMPERATURE KEY twice to set the power.
Power in watts (W) will appear on the
display.
Rotate the SETTINGS KNOB (-/+) and set
the power.
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STEP 3: CHOOSING THE SETTINGS
Each cooking system features basic or default settings which can be adjusted.
Adjust the settings by pressing the relevant key (before pressing the START/STOP key).
Some settings are not available with some programs; an acoustic signal will remind you of
such cases.
CHANGING THE COOKING TEMPERATURE AND
MICROWAVE POWER
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POWER LEVEL USE
1000 W • Quickly reheating beverages, water and dishes containing a
large volume of liquid.
• Cooking dishes with high water content (soups, sauces etc.).
750 W • Cooking fresh or frozen vegetables.
600 W • Melting chocolate.
• Cooking fish and seafood; reheating on two levels.
• Cooking dried beans at low heat.
• Reheating and cooking of delicate egg-based dishes.
360 W • Low-heat cooking of dairy products or jams.
180 W • Manual defrosting; softening butter or ice cream.
90 W • Defrosting cream-filled pastry.
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Setting the cooking time
In this mode, you can define the duration of oven operation
(cooking time). Set the desired cooking time. First set the minutes,
then the hours. Icon and cooking time are displayed on the display
unit.
Setting the delayed start
In this mode, you may specify the duration of the cooking process
(cooking time) and the time when you wish the cooking process to
stop (end time). Make sure the clock is accurately set to current time.
Example:
Current time: noon
Cooking time: 2 hours
End of cooking: 6 pm
First, set the cooking time (cooking duration), i.e. 2 hours. The sum of
the current time and cooking time is automatically displayed (2 pm).
Touch the TIMER key again to select the COOKING TIME symbol and
set the time when you wish the cooking to end (6 pm).
Press START to start the cooking process. The timer will wait for the
time to start the cooking process and the symbol will be lit up. The
oven automatically switches on (at 4 pm) and stops operating and the
selected time (at 6 pm).
Timer function display
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TIMER FUNCTIONS
First rotate the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB; then, set the temperature.
Touch the TIMER key several times to select the symbol.
The icon for the selected timer function will light up and the adjustable cooking start/end
time will flash on the display. Other icons are dimly lit.
Press START to start the cooking process. ELAPSED COOKING TIME will be displayed.