Gorenje Plus GCM712X Technical manual

DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF A COMBINED
MICROWAVE OVEN

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trust and the purchase of our
appliance.
This detailed instruction manual is
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should allow you to learn about your
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CONTENTS
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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 SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
16 STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7)
16 Step 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING MENUS AND SETTINGS
24 Step 2: TIMER FUNCTIONS – DURATION
25 Step 3: STEP COOKING
27 Step 4: START THE COOKING PROCESS
27 Step 5: END THE COOKING PROCESS AND SWITCHING OFF
THE OVEN
29 Step 6: SELECTING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
32 Step 7: CHOOSING THE GENERAL SETTINGS
34 DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING
TABLES
53 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
54 Conventional oven cleaning
54 Using the aqua clean function to clean the oven
55 Removing and cleaning the wire guides
56 Replacing the bulb
57 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
58 DISPOSAL
59 COOKING TEST
INTRODUCTION
PREPARING THE
APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST USE
COOKING STEPS
MAINTENANCE
& CLEANING
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
OTHER

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Control unit
WIRE GUIDES
The wire guides allow preparation of the food on 4 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 the microwaves back on.
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.
COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN
(DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON
THE MODEL)

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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.)
OVEN EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES (depending on the model)
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.
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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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!

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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.
ASerial number
BCode/ID
CType
DBrand
EModel
FTechnical data
GCompliance symbols
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)

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CONTROL UNIT
MICROWAVES
AUTOMATIC
PROFESSIONAL MODE
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1ON/OFF KEY 2OVEN LIGHTING ON/
OFF KEY 3BACK KEY
Touch briefly to
return to previous
menu.
Touch and hold to
return to main menu.
4Selection and CONFIRMATION
KNOB
Select the setting by
rotating the knob.
Confirm your
selection by pressing
the knob.

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MY RECIPES
EXTRA
FUNCTIONS
GENERAL
SETTINGS
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5MINUTE MINDER/
ALARM 6CHILD LOCK
KEY
Locking the control
unit
7START/STOP KEY
Long touch: START
Long touch during
operation: STOP
8DISPLAY – displays all settings
NOTE:
The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each
time you press a key, this will be acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.

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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
Remove all equipment, accessories, and utensils from the oven and clean them with warm
water and regular detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaners.
Before using the oven for the first time, heat it with the upper and lower heater system
at 200 °C for approximately one hour. The characteristic "new appliance" scent will be
released; make sure the room is well ventilated.
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.
Never use or activate a microwave system if the oven is empty.

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SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
SETTING THE CLOCK
After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on
the display.
Set the time of day.
Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB.
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 (see chapter
CHOOSING THE GENERAL SETTINGS).
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
If you are not happy with the language in which the messages on the display are
presented, select another one. English is the preset language.
Rotate the KNOB
and select your
language from the
list. CONFIRM the
selection.
The main menu will
appear.
Press the KNOB to
set the time.
Turn the KNOB and
first set the TICK.

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STEPS OF THE COOKING
PROCESS (1–7)
STEP 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING
MENUS AND SETTINGS
The process of preparing food in your oven can be controlled in several ways:
Rotate the KNOB
and select the
symbol. The symbol
will turn white.
The NAME of the
selected menu will
appear at the top.
Automatic mode
In this mode, first select the type of food. This is followed by
automatic setting of the quantity, level of doneness, and cooking
end time.
The program offers a large choice of preset recipes reviewed by
professional chefs and nutrition experts.
Microwaves
This mode is suitable for cooking, roasting, and defrosting of food.
Professional mode
Use this mode when you wish to prepare any type and amount of
food. All settings are selected by the user.
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A) COOKING BY SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD
(Auto mode)
Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB.
Rotate the KNOB
and select the Auto
mode. Confirm the
setting by pressing
on the KNOB.
Select the type
of food and the
dish. Confirm the
selection.
Preset values will
appear. Rotate the
KNOB and confirm
by pressing the
KNOB to change
these settings.
1 Amount
2 Doneness
3 Delayed start
4 Cooking duration
5 Cooking system and recommended level
In preheating and in microwave systems, the timer function – delayed start is not
available.
When in the Auto mode, choose the duration or system symbol to open the
Professional mode (see section on COOKING BY SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE).
Touch the START/STOP key to start oven operation.
All selected settings are indicated on the display.
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PREHEAT
Some dishes in the Auto mode also include the preheat function .
When you select the food, the following note will appear: "Selected program includes
preheating." Preheating started. Do not insert the food yet. The symbol °C will flash on
the display.
When the selected temperature is reached, the preheating process stops and an acoustic
signal is emitted.
The following note will appear on the display: "Preheating complete". Please insert the
food. Open the door or confirm by pressing the KNOB. The program then resumes the
cooking process with selected settings.
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In microwave systems, the timer function – delayed start is not available.
Touch the START/STOP key to start oven operation.
Selected settings and the time counting down will be displayed on the display unit.
If you selected a combined system with microwaves, the symbol °C will flash until the
set temperature is reached.
B) COOKING WITH MICROWAVES
Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB.
Rotate the
KNOB and select
Microwaves.
Confirm the
selection by pressing
on the KNOB.
Select the settings
by rotating the
KNOB and pressing
it to confirm.
1 Microwave system
2 Operating power / temperature (for combined systems)
3 Cooking duration
4 Delayed start
5 Step mode (see section STEP COOKING)
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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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COOKING
SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION PRESET
TEMPERATURE
(°C)
POWER (W)
COMBINED SYSTEMS / MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
Microwaves are used for cooking and defrosting.
They allow quick and efficient cooking without
changing the colour or shape of the food.
- 1000
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
GRILL WITH FAN + MICROWAVES
Use this combination for smaller chunks of meat, fish
and vegetables.
It allows fast cooking and the food will have a nicely
browned crispy crust.
200 600