Kuppersbusch EMWG 8605.2E User manual

BEDIENUNGSANWEISUNG
GB
Instructions for use
FR
Instructions d’utilisation
NL
Gebruiksaanwijzing
EMWG8605.2
E
1830969-a
mit Montageanweisungen

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ENGLISH
Dear Client,
First, we would like to thank you for choosing our
product. e are sure that this modern, functional
and practical microwave oven, manufactured from
the best materials, will satisfy your requirements.
You are advised to read our operation manual
carefully and the enclosed pamphlet to enable you
to get the best results from your Microwave oven.
PLEASE KEEP THESE DOCUMENTS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Tips on environmental prote tion
Disposal of old ele tri al applian es
This appliance is marked according to the
European directive 2002/96/EC on aste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment ( EEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with
local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment,
recovery and recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased
the product.

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Contents
Installation Instru tion ............................................................................................................................................ 26
Important Information.............................................................................................................................................. 27
Des ription of the Mi rowave Oven ........................................................................................................................ 28
The advantages of a microwave oven:.......................................................................................................................28
How the microwave oven works .................................................................................................................................28
hy does the food heat up?.......................................................................................................................................29
Description of the appliance.......................................................................................................................................30
Operating Instru tions............................................................................................................................................. 31
Microwave Function ....................................................................................................................................................31
Grill Function................................................................................................................................................................32
Microwave + Grill Function .........................................................................................................................................32
Defrosting by eight (Automatic)...............................................................................................................................33
Thawing by time (Manual)...........................................................................................................................................34
General Thawing Instructions .....................................................................................................................................36
Special Function: LIQUIDS / POTATOES.....................................................................................................................36
Special Function: MASHED POTATO / SOUFFLÉ........................................................................................................37
Special Function: THA AND HEAT ............................................................................................................................37
Programming the Microwave Oven ............................................................................................................................38
During operation..........................................................................................................................................................39
Interrupting Oven Operation .......................................................................................................................................39
Energy Saving...............................................................................................................................................................39
Adjusting the Clock......................................................................................................................................................40
Safety Block .................................................................................................................................................................40
Advi e for Good Usage of the Oven......................................................................................................................... 41
orking with microwaves............................................................................................................................................41
Functioning of the grill.................................................................................................................................................41
Advi e on the use of Cookware ............................................................................................................................... 42
Metal.............................................................................................................................................................................42
Glass.............................................................................................................................................................................42
Porcelain ......................................................................................................................................................................42
Glazed Ceramic Dishes ...............................................................................................................................................42
Plastic...........................................................................................................................................................................42
ood.............................................................................................................................................................................43
Recipient Test ..............................................................................................................................................................43
Lids ...............................................................................................................................................................................43
Oven Maintenan e ................................................................................................................................................... 44
Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................................44
Light Replacement.......................................................................................................................................................44
Offi ial Te hni al Assistan e Servi e (T.A.S.) ........................................................................................................ 45
Solving Problems .........................................................................................................................................................45
Cord Replacement.......................................................................................................................................................45
Te hni al Features................................................................................................................................................... 46
Description of functions of buttons............................................................................................................................46
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................46

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Installation Instru tion
Remove oven from packing
Remove all packing materials and accessories
from the oven cavity.
Check whether the following parts are in good
condition:
-Door and hinges;
-Front of the oven;
-Inside and outside of oven.
Should you find any faults DO NOT USE THE OVEN,
and contact your dealer.
Place the oven on a flat stable surface able to
support its weight.
To allow effi ient ooling of the mi rowave, its
installation is re ommended in a unit with an
opening in the upper part (refer to the
installation instru tions leaflet en losed).
When the mi rowave oven is installed in a
olumn with a onventional oven, the mi rowave
oven must not be lo ated underneath the
onventional oven be ause of the possibility of
ondensation forming inside the latter.
The oven should be kept away from heat and
vapour sources (electric oven, toasters, etc.).
The oven has been supplied with a mono-phase
power supply cord. The appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturers and dealers are not liable for
any breakdowns or personal accidents should
these installation instructions not be observed by
the purchaser.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

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Important Information
WARNING: If the door or the door hinges are
damaged, the oven should not be swit hed on
until repaired by a qualified te hni ian.
WARNING: It is dangerous for anyone, ex ept a
qualified te hni ian, to tamper with the
apparatus or try to repair it in any way by
removing any lid or overing whi h assures
prote tion against the exposure to mi rowave
energy.
WARNING: Liquids and other food should not be
heated in airtight re ipients as these an
explode.
WARNING: Children should only be allowed to
use the oven without adult supervision if they
have been given the appropriate instru tions so
that they an use the oven safely and understand
the dangers of its in orre t use.
WARNING: When the mi rowave oven is operated
in the Combination mode (Mi rowaves + Grill),
hildren should only be allowed to use the unit
under adult supervision due to the high
temperatures generated.
WARNING: The mi rowave oven should be
leaned regularly and any food deposits removed
(please see the hapter on Oven Maintenan e for
details). Failure to maintain the oven in a lean
ondition ould lead to deterioration of the
surfa e that ould adversely affe t the life of the
applian e and possibly result in a hazardous
situation.
hen heating food in plastic or paper recipients,
check the oven frequently in case they ignite.
If any smoke is detected, then switch off the oven
or disconnect it and keep the door closed in order
for any flame to die out.
After warming up baby bottles or baby food jars,
stir or shake its contents and check the
temperature before feeding, to avoid burns.
arming up drinks in the microwave oven may
result in a delayed eruptive boiling, therefore one
should be careful when handling the recipient.
Eggs with their shell and whole boiled eggs
shouldn’t be warmed up in microwave ovens as
they may explode, even after microwave heating
has ended.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens. Do not use any metal utensils
inside the oven unless they were supplied with the
oven and for that purpose.
Do not warm up liquids or other food in closed
recipients as they may explode.
Do not warm up pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks.
FIRE DANGER.
hen in doubt, choose short periods to cook, heat
or defrost food with microwaves. ith long cooking
periods the food may become dry and even begin
to burn.
Do not use the microwave oven for anything other
than warming, cooking or defrosting food.
Do not operate the microwave oven without its tray
nor when empty.
Keep the microwave oven ventilation holes open.
Never cover any air vents or openings.

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Des ription of the Mi rowave Oven
The advantages of a mi rowave oven:
In a conventional oven the heat radiated by the
resistances or gas burners, slowly penetrates the
food from the outside to the inside. There is,
therefore, a great loss of energy in the heating of
the air, oven components and recipients.
On the other hand, in microwave ovens the heat is
generated in the interior of the food itself, heating
it from the inside outwards. There is therefore no
loss of energy as the air, interior walls of the oven
and recipients (when adequate) do not heat up
with microwaves.
In short, microwave ovens have the following
advantages:
1. Save on cooking time: in general there is a
3/4 reduction of the cooking time than with
conventional methods.
2. Ultra-quick defrosting that prevents bacteria
development.
3. Electricity saving.
4. Maintaining the nutritive value of the food due
to the cooking time reduction.
5. Easy cleaning.
How the mi rowave oven works
In the microwave oven there is a high voltage valve
called "Magnetron" that converts electric energy to
microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves
are conducted to the inside of the oven cavity by
means of wave-guide and spread by a mode stirrer
or by a turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves spread out in all
directions and are reflected by the metallic walls,
penetrating the food evenly.

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Why does the food heat up?
Most food contains water, whose molecules vibrate
with microwaves.
The friction between the molecules generates
heat, which causes a temperature rise in the food,
defrosting it, cooking it or keeping it warm.
As the heat is formed inside the food:
-It may be cooked with little or no liquid or fat;
-Defrosting, heating or cooking in the microwave
oven is quicker than in a conventional oven;
-Vitamins, minerals and nutritive substances are
preserved;
-There is no change in the natural colour and
smell of the food.
The microwaves pass through porcelain, glass,
cardboard or plastic but not through metal.
Therefore, recipients made of or containing metal
should not be used in the microwave oven.
The microwaves are reflected by the metal…
…they pass through glass, porcelain…
…they are absorbed by the food.

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Des ription of the applian e
1.
1.1.
1. Glass window on the door 6.
6.6.
6. Open button
2.
2.2.
2. Catch 7.
7.7.
7. Slot for rotating base
3.
3.3.
3. Quartz Grill 8.
8.8.
8. Rotating base
4.
4.4.
4. Mica covers 9.
9.9.
9. Motor coupling
5.
5.5.
5. Control panel 10.
10.10.
10. Rotating plate
11.
11.11.
11. Grille

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Operating Instru tions
1.
1.1.
1. Connect the oven to a suitable power source
(see the Installation Instructions).
2.
2.2.
2. Open the door by pressing the “open” button.
In those models lacking this button, it is only
necessary to pull on the door. The oven’s
interior light should come on.
3.
3.3.
3. Place the container with the food on the tray
or grille.
4.
4.4.
4. Select the desired function and cooking time
in accordance with the description provided in
the following chapters.
5.
5.5.
5. Close the door and press the START key.
6.
6.6.
6. The oven will commence operation. The digital
screen will display the remaining operating
time.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The control panel keys illuminate to facilitate the programming of the microwave oven. By default, the keys
that can be operated are illuminated in red. hen one is selected it changes to green.
Mi rowave Fun tion
1.
1.1.
1. Press the MICRO AVE key. This key will
illuminate in green.
2.
2.2.
2. Enter the operating time (for example 10
minutes), by turning the ROTARY control in
both directions.
3.
3.3.
3. To alter the microwave oven power level, press
keys + and -. If these keys are not pressed,
then the oven will operate at maximum power.
4.
4.4.
4. Press the START key. The oven will commence
operation.

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Grill Fun tion
1.
1.1.
1. Press the GRILL key. This key will illuminate in
green.
2.
2.2.
2. Enter the operating time (for example 10
minutes), by turning the ROTARY control in
both directions.
3.
3.3.
3. Press the START key. The oven will commence
operation.
Mi rowave + Grill Fun tion
1.
1.1.
1. Press the MICRO AVE + GRILL. This key will
illuminate in green.
2.
2.2.
2. Enter the operating time (for example 10
minutes), by turning the ROTARY control in
both directions.
3.
3.3.
3. To alter the microwave oven power level, press
keys + and - . If these keys are not pressed,
then the oven will operate at maximum power
by default.
4.
4.4.
4. Press the START key. The oven will commence
operation.

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Defrosting by Weight (Automati )
1.
1.1.
1. Press the DEFROST key. This key will
illuminate in green.
2.
2.2.
2. Enter the type of food, by pressing the + and -
keys. If these keys are not pressed, the oven
will select food type 1 by default.
3.
3.3.
3. Enter the food weight (for example, 1.2 kg) by
turning the ROTARY control in both directions.
4.
4.4.
4. Press the START key. The oven will commence
operation.
5.
5.5.
5. hen the oven switches itself off and beeps,
open the door and stir the food. Close the door
again and press the START key in order to
continue the defrost process.
The following table shows the various thawing programs by weight, the respective weight ranges and the
waiting time ranges (to permit better temperature uniformity).
Code
CodeCode
Code Food Item
Food ItemFood Item
Food Item eight
eighteight
eight Thawing Time
Thawing TimeThawing Time
Thawing Time aiting Time
aiting Timeaiting Time
aiting Time
Meat 0.1 – 1.5 kg 4 – 45 min 20 – 30 min
Poultry 0.1 – 1.5 kg 4 – 50 min 20 – 30 min
Fish 0.1 – 1.5 kg 4 – 45 min 20 – 30 min
Fruit 0.2 – 0.5 kg 2 – 13 min 5 – 10 min
Bread 0.1 – 0.8 kg 2 – 19 min 5 – 10 min

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Thawing by time (Manual)
1.
1.1.
1. Press the DEFROST key twice. This key will
illuminate in green.
2.
2.2.
2. Enter the defrost time (for example, 12
minutes), by turning the ROTARY control in
both directions.
3.
3.3.
3. Press the START key. The oven will commence
operation.
4.
4.4.
4. hen the oven switches itself off and beeps,
open the door and stir the food. Close the door
again and press the START key in order to
continue the defrost process.

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Thawing by time (Manual)
The following table shows the various
recommended thawing times and waiting times (to
permit better temperature uniformity) according to
the type and weight of the food items.
Food Item Weight Thawing Time Waiting time Remarks
100 gm 3-4 min 5-10 min Turn once
200 gm 6-7 min 5-10 min Turn once
500 gm 14-15 min 10-15 min Turn twice
700 gm 20-21 min 20-25 min Turn twice
1000 gm 29-30 min 25-30 min Turn three times
Pork, Beef, Veal
1500 gm 42-45 min 30-35 min Turn three times
500 gm 12-14 min 10-15 min Turn twice
Chopped Meat 1000 gm 24-25 min 25-30 min Turn three times
100 gm 4-5 min 5-6 min Turn once
300 gm 8-9 min 8-10 min Turn twice
Minced Meat
500 gm 12-14 min 15-20 min Turn twice
125 gm 3-4 min 5-10 min Turn once
250 gm 8-9 min 5-10 min Turn once
Sausages and Cold Cuts
500 gm 15-16 min 10-15 min Turn once
200 gm 7-8 min 5-10 min Turn once
Poultry, and Poultry Pieces 500 gm 17-18 min 10-15 min Turn twice
1000 gm 34-35 min 15-20 min Turn twice
1200 gm 39-40 min 15-20 min Turn twice
Chicken, Turkey
1500 gm 48-50 min 15-20 min Turn twice
100 gm 3-4 min 5-10 min Turn once
Fish 200 gm 6-7 min 5-10 min Turn once
Trout 200 gm 6-7 min 5-10 min Turn once
100 gm 3-4 min 5-10 min Turn once
Shellfish 500 gm 12-15 min 10-15 min Turn twice
200 gm 4-5 min 5-8 min Turn once
300 gm 8-9 min 10-15 min Turn twice
Fruit
500 gm 12-14 min 15-20 min Turn three times
100 gm 2-3 min 2-3 min Turn once
200 gm 4-5 min 5-6 min Turn once
500 gm 10-12 min 8-10 min Turn twice
Bread
800 gm 15-18 min 15-20 min Turn twice
Butter 250 gm 8-10 min 10-15 min Turn once, keep covered
Cottage cheese 250 gm 6-8 min 5-10 min Turn once, keep covered
Cream 250 gm 7-8 min 10-15 min Remove the top

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General Thawing Instru tions
1. Use suitable containers when thawing
(porcelain, glass or other material that is
suitable for using with microwave ovens).
2. The Thawing by eight and Thawing by time
tables refer to raw food items and the weights
given do not include the containers.
3. The thawing time will vary depending on the
amount and height of the food items. Small
amounts will thaw more easily than large ones.
4.In the case of more delicate food items or
those with an irregular shape, it is
recommended that the smaller parts, such as
the legs and wings of poultry of fish fins be
covered. Aluminium foil should be used for
this and removed after half the thawing time
has elapsed. The aluminium foil should be at
least two centimetres from the microwave
oven wall, otherwise it will cause sparking.
5. Thick food items should be turned several
times.
6. The frozen food items should be evenly
distributed inside the microwave oven. Flat
food items will thaw more easily.
7. Food items containing a lot of fat, such as
butter or cottage cheese (a dairy product,
which is quite thick), together with cream,
should not be completely thawed. Only a few
minutes of waiting time are required so that
these are ready to be served and consumed.
Cream that was frozen should be whipped if
there are still a few frozen pieces remaining.
8. Poultry should be placed on a small plate
upside down so that they are able to drain
better.
9. Bread should be wrapped in a serviette to
prevent it from drying out.
Spe ial Fun tion: LIQUIDS / POTATOES
1.
1.1.
1. The special function key LIQUIDS/POTATOES
should be repeatedly pressed until the desired
option according to the following table is
displayed. The special function
LIQUIDS/POTATOES indicator will light up.
Option S reen Preparation
Liquids 1
F 1.1
Liquids 2
F 1.2
Liquids 3
F 1.3
Place the liquid in a suitable container and place this
on the micro-oven tray.
Potatoes, 250g
F 1.4
Potatoes, 500g
F 1.5
Potatoes, 1000g
F 1.6
Place the potatoes in a container, add 1-2 ladles of
water, cover and place this on the micro-oven tray.
2.
2.2.
2. Press START. The micro-oven is turned on.

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Spe ial Fun tion: MASHED POTATO / SOUFFLÉ
1.
1.1.
1. The special function key PASHED
POTATO/SOUFFLÉ should be repeatedly
pressed until the desired option according to
the following table is displayed. The special
function PURÉE/SOUFFLÉ indicator will light
up.
Option S reen Preparation
Mashed Potato
F2.1
Prepare the mashed potato using 1 kg of raw potatoes.
Place the mashed potato in a suitable container (25-26
cm in diameter) and then place it on the micro-oven
tray.
Pastry Soufflé
F2.2
Prepare a Soufflé with approximately 250g of pastry.
Place the el soufflé in a suitable container (about 22
cm diameter and 10 cm high), cover it and then place
it on the micro-oven tray.
2.
2.2.
2. Press START. The micro-oven is turned on.
Spe ial Fun tion: THAW AND HEAT
1.
1.1.
1. The special function key thaw and heat should
be repeatedly pressed until the desired option
according to the following table is displayed.
The special function THA AND HEAT indicator
will light up.
Option S reen Preparation
Pre-cooked dishes
(1 ration 350-400 gm)
F3.1
Open the wrapper on the precooked dish (Cannelloni,
macaroni, gnocchi etc.) and place it on the micro-oven
tray or tip the contents out onto a plate. Cover
immediately.
Refried dishes / Stews
(Approx. 900-1000 gm)
F3.2
Place the refried dish/stew (for example: cabbage,
stewed chicken) into a container, cover and then place
it on the micro-oven tray.
2.
2.2.
2. Press START. The micro-oven is turned on.

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Programming the Mi rowave Oven
The normal functions (Microwave, Grill, Microwave
+ Grill, Defrost by eight and Defrost by time) may
be programmed sequentially up to a maximum of
three functions.
For example, to defrost 800 gm of meat by weight,
heat it in the microwave for ten minutes at power 4
and then use the Microwave + Grill for eight
minute at power 3 in the following manner:
1.
1.1.
1. Press the DEFROST key. This key will
illuminate in green.
2.
2.2.
2. The type of food, Meat (type 1) is selected by
default.
3.
3.3.
3. Enter weight of the food (0.8 kg) by turning the
ROTARY control.
4.
4.4.
4. Press the CLOCK/PROGRAMMING key in order
to access programming of the following
function.
5.
5.5.
5. Press the MICRO AVE key. This key will
illuminate in green.
6.
6.6.
6. Enter the operating time (10 minutes), by
turning the ROTARY control.
7.
7.7.
7. Press the – key to change the microwave
power level to 4.
8.
8.8.
8. Press the CLOCK/PROGRAMMING key in order
to access programming of the following
function.
9.
9.9.
9. Press the MICRO AVE + GRILL key. This key
will illuminate in green.
10.
10.10.
10. Enter the operating time (8 minutes), by
turning the ROTARY control.
11.
11.11.
11. Press the – key twice to change the
microwave power level to 3.
12.
12.12.
12. Press the START key. The oven will
commence operation.
13.
13.13.
13. hen the oven switches itself off and
beeps, open the door and stir the food. Close
the door again and press the START key.

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During operation...
The oven door may be opened at any time during
the cooking operation, in which case:
-THE PRODUCTION OF MICRO AVE PO ER IS
IMMEDIATELY HALTED;
-The grill is switched, but remains at a high
temperature;
-The Timer is automatically stopped indicating
the remaining cooking time.
If necessary, it is now possible to:
-Stir or shake the food in order to improve
uniform cooking;
1. Select another function, by pressing the
function keys;
2. Adjust the microwave power level by pressing
the + or - keys;
3. Adjust the remaining operating time by turning
the ROTARY control.
Close the door again and press the START key. The
oven will commence operation once again.
Interrupting Oven Operation
In order to stop oven operation before the end of
the programmed time, press the STOP key or open
the door.
If you do not intend to continue heating the food,
then close the door and press the STOP key once
again. The oven will beep and the Screen will
display the clock.
At the end of the operating time, the oven will
switch off, beep three times and the Screen will
display the word “End”. The beeps are repeated
every thirty seconds until the door is opened or the
STOP key is pressed.
Energy Saving
This microwave has a special energy-saving mode
which cuts in automatically after ten minutes of
inactivity.
In energy-saving mode, all the keys on the panel go
off and the display shows the time.
This function is automatically deactivated when the
user presses a function key.
Energy-saving mode is also activated by pushing
the rotating knob into its inner position. In this
position the keys remain off, the keyboard is
deactivated and the display shows the time.
To switch the microwave back on, just press the
rotating knob again, leaving it in its outer position.

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Adjusting the Clo k
1.
1.1.
1. Press the CLOCK key until the digits start to
flash.
2.
2.2.
2. Enter the time value by turning the ROTARY
control in either of the two directions.
3.
3.3.
3. Press the CLOCK key now adjust the minutes
value.
4.
4.4.
4. Enter the minutes value by turning the
ROTARY control in either of the two directions.
5.
5.5.
5. Press the CLOCK key to end.
Safety Blo k
1.
1.1.
1. Oven operation may be blocked (for example,
to prevent it from being used by children) by
pressing the STOP key for three seconds. At
the end of this time, the oven will beep and
the Screen will display four lines and oven
operation will be blocked.
2.
2.2.
2. The clock may be displayed at any time by
pressing the START key.
3.
3.3.
3. To unblock the oven, press the START key for
three seconds. At the end of this time, the
oven will beep and the Screen will display the
clock again.

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Advi e for Good Usage of the Oven
Working with mi rowaves
Before using any dish, make sure that it is
appropriate for use in microwaves (SEE ADVICE ON
THE USE OF UTENSILS AND RECIPIENTS).
Always make a slit in the food's shell before
cooking it.
henever heating liquids use a recipient with a
large opening to allow the vapour to escape.
Remember that:
1. Larger quantities of food require more cooking
time.
2. The lower the food temperature the more
cooking time is needed.
3. Less dense foods cook faster.
4. An even distribution of the food in the oven
guarantees better results. The cooking of
different types of foods simultaneously is
possible by placing the dense food in an
outside circle and the less dense in the centre
of the plate.
5. Better results are achieved by allowing the
food to stand before serving because it
continues to cook for some time after the oven
is switched off.
6. The cooking time may be shortened and the
liquids preserved (the food doesn't dry out) by
covering the food. The lids should be
transparent to allow the microwaves through
and they should have a small opening for the
vapour to escape.
Fun tioning of the grill
For best results of the grill, use the grill rack
supplied with the appliance.
Do not pla e the grill ra k in onta t with the
avity’s metal surfa e as there may be an
ele tri ar and onsequent damages.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. hile the grill is being used for the first time,
the producing of fumes and odours is normal,
due to the oils used in the manufacturing
process.
2. After the first uses 0f the grill, it is normal for
the perforated area that protects the heating
elements of the grill to deform and to become
a golden colour due to the high temperatures
that the grill reaches during use.
3. The glass on the door reaches high
temperatures during grilling. Therefore the
oven should be installed at least 80 cm above
the floor, SO AS TO BE OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
4. hile in operation, the inside walls of the oven
and the grill become very hot, therefore the
use of kitchen gloves is recommended.
5. During extended use of the grill it is normal for
the heating elements to switch off for short
periods due to the action of the safety
temperature limiter.
6.Do not use plastic containers or others that
have poor temperature resistance, as these
could be destroyed due to the high
temperatures that the grill reaches.

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Advi e on the use of Cookware
Metal
Do not use metal dishes, tinned food, food
wrapped in tin foil and cutlery inside the microwave
oven. The metal reflects the microwaves and food
is not heated.
The food should be removed from its tin foil
containers and placed in dishes adequate for use
in the microwave oven. As microwaves don't
penetrate tin foil, the food heats only on the
surface. By using appropriate dishes, the heat is
evenly distributed throughout the food.
EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS:EXCEPTIONS:
EXCEPTIONS:
To cook or defrost pieces of meat of irregular sizes,
you may cover the thinner parts with tin foil, which
should be kept at least 2 cm away from the oven
walls, otherwise these may cause an electric arc.
Metal spits may be used as long as they are
smaller than the pieces of meat.
Glass
All heat proof glass containers may be used.
Crystal contains a percentage of lead, which may
cause it to crack if used in the microwave oven.
The same may happen to glass dishes with jagged
edges.
Por elain
Porcelain dishes may be used but they should not
have hollow handles. Humidity may be formed
inside the hollow handles, which will causes an
increase in pressure that may cause them to
break.
Glazed Cerami Dishes
This type of dish may heat considerably.
Painted glazed ceramic dishes may be used if the
painting is done under the glaze.
Many glazes and colours contain metallic
substances. If this is the case they should not be
used in the microwave as they may be damaged.
Recipients with silver and gold glazes may go dark.
Plasti
Plastic dishes should be heat resistant (at least
180° C) or they may be deformed when used in
the microwave. Melamine dishes are not suitable
for use in the microwave as they heat up too much.
To cook or heat food in plastic bags, they should
be perforated to allow vapour to escape thus
preventing the bag from bursting.