Grundig GMF 2120 BCL User manual

Microwave Oven
User Manual
GMF 2120 BCL
01M-8910953600-0321-01
EN

Thank you for choosing a Grundig appliance.
Please take some time to read this user manual before using your appliance, to ensure
you know how to safely operate the controls and functions.
Carefully follow all unpacking and installation instructions to ensure the appliance is
correctly connected and fitted prior to use.
Please write your product model and serial number on the last page of this user
manual, and store in a safe location close to the appliance for easy future reference.
This user manual may also be applicable for several other models. Differences between
models will be listed.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call our contact centre or find help and
information online at www.grundig.co.uk

Dear customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new GRUNDIG Microwave Oven
GMF 2120 BCL.
Please read the following user notes carefully to ensure full enjoyment of your quality
GRUNDIG product for many years to come.
A responsible approach!
GRUNDIG focusses on contractually agreed social working conditions with
fair wages for both internal employees and suppliers. We also attach great
importance to the efficient use of raw materials with continuous waste
reduction of several tonnes of plastic every year. Furthermore, all our
accessories are available for at least 5 years.
For a future worth living.
Grundig.
Meanings of the symbols
Following symbols are used in the various section of this user manual:
CImportant information and useful
hints about usage.
AWarnings for dangerous situations
concerning the safety of life and
property.
Warning for hot surfaces.
BWarning for electric shock.
It does not contain PCB.

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CONTENTS_______________________________________
1 Important safety and
environmental instructions 5
1.1 Safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Compliance with WEEE Directive
and Disposing of the Waste Product . . 9
1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive . 9
1.4 Package Information . . . . . . . . 10
1.5 Plug Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Your microwave oven 11
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Installation 12
4 Operation 13
4.1 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Before cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.3 Microwave function. . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.5 Auto cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.6 Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.7 Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.8 Start/+30s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.9 Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.10 Child lock function . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Cooking tips 17
6 Cleaning 18
6.1 Microwave oven care . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Tips for cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7 Utensils guideline 19

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1 Important safety and environmental
instructions____________________________
Important Safety Instruc-
tions Read Carefully And
Keep For Future Reference
1.1 Safety warnings
This section contains safety instruc-
tions that will help protect from risk
of fire, electric shock, exposure to
leak microwave energy, personal in-
jury or property damage. Failure to
follow these instructions shall void
any warranty.
• Grundig Microwave Ovens comply
with the applicable safety stan-
dards; therefore, in case of any
damage on the appliance or power
cable, it should be repaired or re-
placed by the dealer, service cen-
ter or a specialist and authorized
service alike to avoid any danger.
Faulty or unqualified repair work
may be dangerous and cause risk
to the user.
• This appliance is intended to be
used in household and similar ap-
plications such as:
– Staff kitchen areas in shops,
offices and other working en-
vironments;
– Farm houses
– By clients in hotels, and other
residential type environments;
– Bed and Breakfast type envi-
ronments.
• It is not intended for industrial or
laboratory use.
• Do not attempt to start the oven
when its door is open; otherwise
you may be exposed to harmful
microwave energy. Safety locks
should not be disabled or tampered
with.
• 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.
• Do not place any object between
the front side and the door of the
oven. Do not allow dirt or cleaning
agent remnants to build up on the
closure surfaces.
• Any service works involving re-
moval of the cover that provides
protection against exposure to mi-
crowave energy must be performed
by authorized persons/service. Any
other approach is dangerous.
• Your product is intended for cook-
ing, heating and defrost food at
home. It must not be used for com-
mercial purposes.

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• Your oven is not designed to dry
any living being.
• Do not use your appliance to dry
clothes or kitchen towels.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors,
bathrooms, humid environments or
in places where the it can get wet.
• No responsibility or warranty claim
shall be assumed for damages
arising from misuse or improper
handling of the appliance.
• Never attempt to dismantle the
appliance. No warranty claims are
accepted for damage caused by
improper handling.
• Only use the original parts or parts
recommended by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not leave this appliance unat-
tended while it is in use.
• Always use the appliance on a
stable, flat, clean dry, and non-slip
surface.
• The appliance should not be oper-
ated with an external clock timer or
separate remote control system.
• Before using the appliance for the
first time, clean all parts. Please
see the details given in the “Clean-
ing and Maintenance” section.
• Operate the appliance for its in-
tended purpose only as described
in this manual.
• Appliance becomes very hot while
it is in use. Pay attention not to
touch the hot parts inside the oven.
• Do not operate the oven empty.
• Cooking utensil may get hot due
to the heat transferred from the
heated food to the utensil. You may
need oven gloves to hold the uten-
sil.
• Utensils shall be checked to ensure
that they are suitable for use in mi-
crowave ovens.
• Do not place the oven on stoves or
other heat generating appliances.
Otherwise, it may be damaged and
the warranty becomes void.
• Steam may come out while open-
ing the covers or the foil after cook-
ing the food.
• The appliance and its accessible
surfaces may be very hot when the
appliance is in use.
• Door and outer glass may be very
hot when the appliance is in use.
• Make sure that your mains power
supply complies with the informa-
tion supplied on the rating plate of
the appliance.
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instructions____________________________

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• The only way to disconnect the ap-
pliance from the power supply is to
remove the power plug from the
power outlet.
• Use the appliance with a grounded
outlet only.
• Never use the appliance if the
power cable or the appliance itself
is damaged.
• Do not use this appliance with an
extension cord.
• Never touch the appliance or its
plug with damp or wet hands.
• Place the appliance in a way so
that the plug is always accessible.
• Prevent damage to the power cable
by not squeezing, bending, or rub-
bing it on sharp edges. Keep the
power cable away from hot sur-
faces and naked flame.
• Make sure that there is no danger
that the power cable could be ac-
cidentally pulled or that someone
could trip over it when the appli-
ance is in use.
• Unplug the appliance before each
cleaning and when the appliance is
not in use.
• Do not pull the power cable of the
appliance to disconnect it from its
power supply and never wrap its
power cable around the appliance.
• Do not immerse the appliance,
power cable, or power plug in
water or any other liquids. Do not
hold it under running water.
• When heating food in plastic or
paper containers, keep an eye on
the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
• Remove the wire strings and/or
metal handles of paper or plastic
bags before placing bags to the
oven.
• If smoke is observed, switch off
or unplug the appliance if safe to
do so and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
• Do not use microwave oven for
storage. Do not leave paper items,
cooking material or food inside the
oven when it is not being used.
• The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars should be stirred
or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
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instructions____________________________

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• This appliance is a Group 2 Class B
ISM equipment. Group 2 contains
all ISM (Industrial, Scientific and
Medical) equipment in which radio-
frequency energy is intentionally
generated and/or used in the form
of electromagnetic radiation for the
treatment of material, and spark
erosion equipment.
• Class B equipment is suitable for
use in domestic establishments
and establishments directly con-
nected to a low voltage power sup-
ply network.
• Do not use cooking oil in the oven.
Hot oil may damage the compo-
nents and materials of the oven,
and it may even cause skin burns.
• Pierce food with thick crust such
as potatoes, courgettes, apples and
chestnuts.
• Appliance must be placed so that
the rear side is facing the wall.
• Before moving the appliance,
please secure the turntable to pre-
vent damage.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-
boiled eggs must not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave
heating has ended.
WARNING: If the door or door seals
are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired
by a competent person.
WARNING: It is hazardous for any-
one other than a competent person
to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the remov-
al of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave en-
ergy.
WARNING: Liquids and other foods
must not be heated in sealed con-
tainers since they are liable to ex-
plode.
• The oven should be cleaned regu-
larly and any food deposits re-
moved.
• There should be min 20 cm free
space above the top surface of the
oven.
• Do not over-cook foods; otherwise,
you may cause a fire.
• Do not use chemicals and steam
assisted cleaners to clean the ap-
pliance.
• Extreme caution is advised when
being used near children and per-
sons who are restricted in their
physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties.
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instructions____________________________

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• This appliance can be used by the
children who are at the age of 8 or
over and by the people who have
limited physical, sensory or mental
capacity or who do not have knowl-
edge and experience, as long as
they are supervised with regard to
safe use of the product or they are
instructed accordingly or under-
stand the risks of using the prod-
uct. Children should not play with
the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance procedures should
not be performed by children un-
less they are controlled by their
elders.
• Danger of choking! Keep all the
packaging materials away from
children.
• Due to excessive heat that arises in
grill and combination modes, chil-
dren should only be allowed to use
these modes under supervision of
an adult.
• Keep the product and its power
cable so that they are inaccessible
by children under 8 years old.
• Do not cook food directly on the
glass tray. Put the food in / on ap-
propriate kitchen utensils before
placing them in the oven.
• Metallic containers for food and
beverages are not allowed during
microwave cooking. Otherwise,
sparking may occur.
• This product is not designed to be
built-in. Do not place the product in
a cabinet or box while it is in use.
1.2 Compliance with WEEE Directive
and Disposing of the Waste Product
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification
symbol for waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment (WEEE).
This symbol indicates that this product
shall not be disposed with other house-
hold wastes at the end of its service
life. Used device must be returned to
offical collection point for recycling of
electrical and electronic devices. To find these col-
lection systems please contact to your local au-
thorities or retailer where the product was pu-
chased. Each household performs important role
in recovering and recycling of old appliance.
Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps pre-
vent potential negative consequences for the envi-
ronment and human health.
1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive
The product you have purchased complies with EU
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain
harmful and prohibited materials specified in the
Directive.
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1.4 Package Information
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials
in accordance with our National
Environment Regulations. Do not dispose
of the packaging materials together with the do-
mestic or other wastes. Take them to the packag-
ing material collection points designated by the
local authorities.
1.5 Plug Wiring
The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates a
13 A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced an
ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating
must be used. Do not forget to refit the fuse cover.
In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must
not to be used until a replacement fuse cover has
been fitted. Colour of the replacement fuse cover
must be the same colour as that visible on the pin
face of the plug Fuse covers are availabe from any
good electrical store.
• Fiting a different plug
•As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals on
your plug, proceed as follows:
•Brown cable = L (Live)
•Blue cable = N (Neutral)
•Green/yellow cable must be connected to
ground (E) line
•With the alternative plugs a 13 A fuse must be
fitted either in the plug or adaptore or in the
main fuse box. If in doubt contact a qualified
electrician.
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instructions____________________________