Kuppersbusch EMWG8604.0E User manual

BEDIENUNGSANWEISUNG
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Instructions for use
Instructions d’ uti isation
Gebruiksaanwijing
EMWG8604.0E
1830963
GB

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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 (only in models with 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.
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.
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.
DANGER OF FIRE.
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 oven for anything other than
warming, cooking or defrosting food.
Do not operate the oven without its tray nor when
empty.
Keep the 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
22
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;
-Adjust the microwave power level by pressing the
+ or - keys;
-Select another function, by pressing the function
keys;
-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.
The energy saving mode is immediately deactivated
when a function key is pressed.

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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 (only in models with 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.