Brandt SE3001 Microwave oven Instruction Manual

SE3001 Microwave oven
Instruction Manual

SE3001 Microwave oven

Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a BRANDT product and for your confidence in our company.
This product has been designed and manufactured for you considering your lifestyle and your requirements, so that it meets your expectations in the best way possible. We have invested it with our expertise, spirit of innovation and all the enthusiasm which has driven us for more than 60 years.
So that we are always able to satisfy your requirements as well as possible, our customer service is available, ready to listen and answer all your questions or suggestions
You can also visit our website www.brandt.com where you will find our latest innovations as well as additional useful information.
BRANDT is happy to support you daily and hopes you will enjoy your purchase to the full.
Important: Before starting your machine, please read this guide for installation and use carefully in order to familiarise yourself with how it operates quickly.

FOR THE USER’S ATTENTION

Keep these instructions with your machine. If you sell this machine or transfer it to another person, make sure you give the new owner these instructions. Please read these instructions before installing and using your machine. They are written for your safety and that of others.
a) Safety Instructions
General Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE USE

• This machine is exclusively intended for domestic use in private dwellings. It may only be used in a covered, enclosed and heated environment such as a kitchen or any other room meeting the same specifications. Its use in communal or professional premises such as rooms for breaks in offices or workshops, camping or hotel premises, does not represent compliant use as defined by the manufacturer.
• Children must not play with the machine.

Installation

• Install this oven adhering strictly to the installation instructions supplied with these instructions for use. Refer to the chapter, “INSTALLING YOUR MACHINE”.
• Your machine is not intended to be put into operation using an external timer or a separate remote control system.
• Your appliance is not intended to be built-in to kitchen furniture.
• Leave at least 30 cm of free space above the oven
• Please do not obstruct any of the vents on your appliance.
• If this machine is covered or in contact with a flammable material including curtains, drapes and similar items, there is a fire risk when it is working.
• Keep the power supply lead away from hot surfaces.
• Keep the machine and its lead out of reach of children under the age of 8.

Use
The accessible parts of this appliance may become hot when it is operating.
Liquids or other food must not be heated in hermetically sealed containers because they might explode.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is in operation.

• This machine may be used by children aged 8 and over and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or without experience or knowledge, if they are properly supervised or if they have been given instructions about using the machine safely and if they have understood the risks being run.
• Children should be kept away if they are not continually supervised.
• Do not place anything on the machine when it is working.
• To avoid damaging your appliance, never operate it while empty or without the plate.
• Only use suitable utensils for use in microwave ovens.
• Metal containers for food and drinks cannot be used for cooking in a microwave. Remove metal closing ties and metal handles from containers/bags before putting them in the oven. • Always use insulated gloves to remove dishes from the oven. Some dishes absorb the heat from the food and are therefore very hot.
• To avoid damaging your appliance, never operate it while empty or without the plate.
• If quantities are small, place a glass of water beside the food to increase the load
• Heating drinks using microwaves can cause a sudden or delayed gush of boiling liquid. For this reason precautions must be taken when handling the container
• In order to prevent burns, the contents of baby bottles and baby food pots should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before consumption.
• Heating eggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs in a microwave oven is not recommended as they may explode, even when cooking has finished.
• Do not use aluminium cooking foil to cover food. Do not cover part of the oven with aluminium foil.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers keep an eye on the oven in case something should catch fire.
• If smoke comes out of the appliance stop or disconnect the machine and keep the door closed to put out any possible flames.

Maintenance
Lack of oven maintenance may cause deterioration of the cavity or door surfaces and may irreversibly affect the service life of the machine and cause dangerous situations.
Turn the machine off and disconnect it before any maintenance operation.
Your machine produces microwaves and contains a high voltage circuit. Do not remove the casing. It is dangerous for any unqualified person to perform maintenance OR repair operations.

• Cleaning and maintenance by the user should not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 and are supervised. Cleaning the oven regularly and removing any food deposits is recommended. Your machine must be cleaned regularly. Food deposits must be removed.
• Do not clean the machine with an abrasive sponge or a metal scraper.
• The appliance must not be steam cleaned.
• The door seal and frame must be inspected regularly to ensure they are not damaged. If they are damaged, do not use the machine any more and have it checked by a specialist technician.
• Never pull the lead but disconnect the machine by holding the plug.
• If the mains lead is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its representative or any other qualified person to avoid any danger.
• When you need to change the bulb in your microwave contact a specialist technician.
• Removing the protective casing of the appliance may result in exposure to microwave energy.
• Removing the protective casing from the machine, even if it is disconnected, may cause electrocution from contact with the high voltage circuit.

Non-compliant use

• The manufacturer denies all responsibility in the event of non-compliant use. Adhere to the general instructions for use and safety instructions listed in this chapter.
• The use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of the machine may cause dangerous situations or injuries.
• The microwave oven is intended to heat food and drinks. Only use this appliance for the purposes described in this manual.
• This appliance is not intended for drying foodstuffs or washing, for warming sli ppers, heating pads, sponges, damp linen and any other similar articles. These uses may cause the risk of burns, catching fire or fire. Nor is it intended for sterilisation.
• Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes.
• Do not place food such as bread, biscuits, etc. inside the oven.

b) Technical Data

c) Operating Principle
The microwaves used for cooking are electromagnetic waves.
They exist normally in our environment as radio-electric waves, light or even infra-red radiation.
Their frequency is in the 2450 MHz band.
Their behaviour

• They are reflected by metals
• They pass through all other materials.
• They are absorbed by molecules of water, fat and sugar.

When food is exposed to microwaves rapid agitation of the molecules occurs which causes heating.
The penetration depth of the waves into the food is about 2.5 cm. If the food is thicker, cooking through the food will take place by conduction as in traditional cooking.

d) Environmental Protection
It is good to know that microwaves cause a simple heat phenomenon inside food and that they are not harmful to health.
**** At the end of its life this product must not be discarded with household waste. It must be taken to a recycling centre or to your dealer. This makes it possible to avoid consequences resulting from inappropriate disposal that are harmful to health and the environment, and to recycle materials to save energy and significant resources.
A logo appears on the product reminding you not to discard it with household waste.
For further information, contact your council offices or the shop where you bought this product.
Your machine also contains many recyclable materials. It is therefore marked by this logo to show you that used machines should not be mixed with other waste.
The recycling of appliances organised by your manufacturer will therefore be carried out in the best possible conditions, in compliance with the European directive in force concerning electrical and electronic equipment waste. Contact your Town Hall or your retailer to find out where the points for the collection of used machines nearest to your home are. Thank you for helping to protect the environment.

INSTALLATION OF YOUR MACHINE

a) Before Installation
Caution:
Check that your machine has not been damaged during transport (door or seals distorted, etc.).
If you note any damage whatsoever before use, do not install the oven if it is damaged and contact your retailer.
Remove the packaging and put the accessories aside.
Control panel. Remove the protective film from the surface of the control panel.
Do not remove the light brown Mica coating which is found in the cavity of the oven and which protects the magnetron.
b) Installation

1. This product must not be built in.

Leave at least 30 cm of free space above the oven and 20 cm at the sides (Fig 1).
Do not take the feet off the oven.
Do not obstruct the air vents as you risk early damage to your machine.

c) Electrical Connection

• It is essential to use a socket with an earthing terminal connected in compliance with the safety standards in force.
• In your electrical installation provide a user-accessible device which must be able to separate the machine from the mains, the contact opening of which is at least 3 mm on all poles.
• If the power cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or any other similarly qualified person to avoid any danger.

Check that:

• the power of the installation is sufficient.
• the mains leads are in good condition.
• the diameter of the wires complies with the installation rules.
• your installation is fitted with 16 ampere heat protection.

If in doubt please consult your electrician.
The electrical connection must be carried out before placing the machine in its final position.
Electrical safety must be ensured by a correct connection. During maintenance operations the machine must be unplugged from the mains and the fuses must be cut off or removed.
The machine must be connected with a standardised power cable with three 1.5 mm² conductors (1 live + 1 neutral + 1 earth) which must be connected to the 220-240 V 50 Hz single phase mains with a standardised electric socket CEI 60083 fitted with two pins and one earth in compliance with the installation rules in force.
The Earth wire (green/yellow) is connected to the machine’s terminal and must be connected tothe earth of your electrical installation.
The Neutral (blue) wire must be connected to the mains neutral.
The Live wire (red, black, or brown) must be connected to the mains live.
The plug or any other electrical cut-off device must remain immediately accessible to allow an emergency stop.
In your electrical installation also provide an accessible device which must be able to separatthe machine from the mains, the contact opening of which is at least 3 mm on all poles.
If the oven has any type of damage, unplug it or disconnect it from the mains.
If the mains lead on your machine is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its aftersales service or any other similarly qualified person to avoid any danger.
Caution: We cannot be held liable in the event of an accident or incident resulting from nonexistent, defective or incorrect earthing.
d) Utensils
Please consult the instructions, “Materials that can be used in your microwave oven and materials to avoid”. Certain non-metallic utensils may also not be usable with microwaves. If in doubt test the utensil in question using the following procedure.
Test with utensil:

1. Fill a microwave container with a cup of cold water (250 ml) and place the utensil in question in it.
2. Heat at maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Touch the utensil with care. If it is very hot do not use it to cook in the microwave.
4. Do not exceed a cooking time of 1 minute.

Materials that can be Used in your Microwave Oven

to cover the thin parts of meat or poultry and prevent over-cooking. An electric arc may form if the foil is too close to the walls of the oven. The foil must be at least 2.5 cm away from the oven walls.
Browning dish| Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at least 5 cm above the revolving plate. Incorrect use may cause the revolving plate to break.
Dishes| Microwave-compatible only. Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Jars| Always remove the lid. Only to use them to heat food very slightly. Most jars are not heat-resistant and can break.
Glassware| Special glasses for ovens only. Check there is no metal. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags| Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close the bag with a metal tag. Pierce to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups| Only to be used for very short cooking/heating. Do not leave the oven unattended during cooking.
Paper towels| Use them to cover your food during heating and to absorb fat. Use them under surveillance and only for very short cooking.
Greaseproof paper| Use it as a cover to prevent splashes or “en papillotte” for steam cooking.
Plastic| Only use cling film for microwaves. Adhere to the manufacturer’s instructions. The plastic must bear the note “Microwave-compatible”. Some plastic containers melt when the food they contain is hot. “Cooking bags” and hermetically sealed plastic bags must be slit, pierced or opened, as indicated on the packaging.
Cling film| Only use cling film for microwaves. Use it to cover your food during cooking to preserve the humidity. Do not allow the cling film to come into contact with the food.
Wax paper| Use it as a cover to prevent splashes and preserve humidity.

Materials to Avoid in your Microwave Oven

to a dish for the microwave.
Food boxes with a metal handle| May cause the creation of electric arcs. Transfer your food to a dish for the microwave.
Metal utensils or

those containing metal

| Metal prevents the microwave energy reaching the food. The metal frames may cause the creation of electric arcs.
Metal tags| Can cause the creation of electric arcs and cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags| Can create a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam| Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when it is subjected to high temperatures.
Wood| Wood dries if it is placed in a microwave oven and can crack or split.

e) Description of Your M achine
Names of the Parts and Accessories for Your Oven
Take the oven and all the accessories out of their box and the inside of the oven.

f) Description of the Control Panel

| The Power function allows you to choose the power level.
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| The CLOCK key enables the time to be set.
| The WEIGHT button makes it possible to choose the weight of a dish to be defrosted
| The Multi-Stage Cooking function enables you to programme 2 heating levels and 2 successive cooking times
| The Defrosting function makes it possible to choose the defrosting time for your ingredients.
| The Defrosting function enables you to defrost your food by choosing the weight.
| The OK+30S function makes it possible to start the selected function or to start a cycle
directly for a short period at maximum power.
| The STOP function allows programmes to be stopped and cancelled.
| The Auto-programme function makes it possible to select up to 8 cooking modes
depending on the food and the quantity. The appliance automatically sets the power
and heating time.

g) Installation of the Revolving Plate

1. Central hub (underneath)
2. Glass plate
3. Drive for the revolving plate
4. Roller ring

a. Never place the glass plate the wrong way round. The rotation of the glass plate should never be impeded.
b. The glass plate and roller ring must always be used during cooking.
c. All the food or food containers are always placed on the glass plate to be cooked.
d. If the glass plate or the revolving plate cracks or breaks, contact your nearest approved after-sales service.

USING YOUR MACHINE

c) Operating Instructions
Control button

When the microwave oven is turned on it will display “1:00” and the bell will sound once. The “Clock” icon appears above the minutes.
Setting the clock
When the figures “1 :00” are displayed, press the CLOCK button once and turn the control button to set the hours from 0 h to 23 h, or twice of hours from 0h to 12 h. Press the CLOCK button again to select the minutes.
Display

Microwave Cooking
Microwave Power Table

Press the Power button until the desired power percentage is obtained, as follows:

Turn the control button to enter the desired time. The maximum time is 95 minutes.
Press the OK+30S button to start cooking
During cooking, you can check the power level by pressing the Power button.
Quick-Start Cooking
You can begin cooking in Quick-Start mode with 100% power by pressing the OK+30S button.
Place a dish in the microwave and then press the OK+30S button. You can choose the cooking time by pressing the button several times. The maximum time is 10 minutes
Programming Defrosting according to Weight
The defrosting time and power are calculated automatically as soon as the weight is programmed.
Weight varies from 100 grams to 1.8 kg in 100 g steps. Place food in the cavity
Press the Defrosting button depending on the weight
Press the WEIGHT button to select the weight.
Press the OK + 30S button
During defrosting, the system will pause; the food must be turned and then press the OK+30S button to finish defrosting.
Defrosting according to time
Once food has been placed in the microwave, you can select the defrosting time.
Place the food to be defrosted in the oven.
Press the Defrosting button and set the time by turning the control button.
Press the OK+30S button to start defrosting.
The maximum duration is 95 minutes.
Multi-Stage Cooking
You can programme two heating powers and two successive cooking times for your dishes.
Place a dish in the oven and then press on the Multi-Stage Cooking button to set the power. Turn the control button to select the time. Repeat the new operations and press the OK+30S button to start cooking.
It should be noted that Multi-Stage Cooking does not work with Defrosting depending on weight and Defrosting depending on time programmes or with the Auto Menus.
Programming the Auto Menu
The “Auto” function enables you heat meals, fish, and vegetables using 8 recorded programmes.
First turn the control button anti-clockwise to see the figure “1” on the screen; then turn in the other direction to make the other figures appear. Press the WEIGHT button until the desired food number or the weight is obtained.
Please refer to the following table to consult the menus.
d) M enu Table for Autom atic Program m es

compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE
300| Place 300 grams of rice with 700 ml of warm water in a micro- compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE

450

| Place 450 grams of rice with 1050 ml of warm water in a micro- compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE
600| Place 600 grams of rice with 1.4 litres of warm water in a micro- compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE
3 – Spaghetti (and also Fusilli, Pasta shapes)| 100| Place 100 grams of pasta with 400 ml of warm water in a micro- compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – The pasta must be covered with water; cut it in half if necessary. At the end of cooking, mix the pasta well with a knob of butter to prevent it sticking.
DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE
200| Place 200 grams of pasta with 800 ml of warm water in a micro- compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – The pasta must be covered with water; cut it in half if necessary. At the end of cooking, mix the pasta well with a knob of butter to prevent it sticking.
DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE
300| Place 300 grams of pasta with 1.2 litres of warm water in a micro- compatible receptacle with high sides and large enough to prevent overflows – The pasta must be covered with water; cut it in half if necessary. At the end of cooking, mix the pasta well with a knob of butter to prevent it sticking.
DO NOT COVER THE RECEPTACLE
4 – Potatoes|

230

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1

| In a suitable receptacle place one or more potatoes weighing 200 g in total, not peeled but simply pricked before cooking.
460| 2| In a suitable receptacle place potatoes weighing 450 g in total, not peeled but simply pricked before cooking.
690| 3| In a suitable receptacle place potatoes weighing 650 g in total, not peeled but simply pricked before cooking.
5 – Reheating| 200| In a suitable receptacle place a dish to be reheated or a meal to be directly reheated in the microwave (e.g. burger, pasta box, etc.)
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300
400
500
600
700
800
6 – Fish| 200| Place the fish in a suitable receptacle and start the programme.
300
400
500
600
7 – Pizza| 150| Place the precooked pizza to be reheated on a suitable receptacle and start the programme.
300
450
8 – Popcorn| 99| Place the corn in a high, wide receptacle and cover

Programming the PADLOCK function (Child Lock)
The oven moves to LOCKING mode after not being used for 60 seconds. To unlock it, just pull the handle.

LOOKING AFTER AND CLEANING YOUR MACHINE

Cleaning the oven regularly and removing any food deposits from the inside and outside of the machine is recommended. Use a damp, soapy sponge. If the machine is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and inevitably affect its service life and lead to a dangerous situation. If the door or door seal is damaged, the oven must not be used before it has been repaired by a competent person.
Do not clean the machine with a steam cleaner.
The use of abrasive products, alcohol or thinners is not recommended. They may damage the machine.
If there is a smell or the oven is dirty boil water with lemon or vinegar added in a cup for 2 minutes and clean the walls with a little washing-up liquid.
The plate may be taken out to facilitate cleaning. To do this take hold of it by the access areas provided. If you remove the turntable drive avoid a llowing water to penetrate into the hole for the motor shaft. Do not forget to put back the turntable drive, the roller ring and the revolving plate.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have any doubts about the correct operation of your appliance this does not necessarily mean it has broken down. In all cases check the following points:

Check the door of your oven is properly shut.
The machine is noisy.
The plate does not turn correctly.| Clean the rollers and the rolling area under the revolving plate.
Check   whether   the   rollers   are   properly positioned.
You notice a mist on the glass.| Wipe off the condensation with a cloth.
The food has not been heated on a microwave programme.| Check that the utensils are suitable for a microwave oven and that the power level is suitable.
The machine produces sparks.| Clean the machine properly: remove grease, cooking particles, etc.
Keep any metal item away from the walls of the oven.
Never use metal items with the grill.
The bulb has blown.| Call a qualified professional from a dealer for the brand to replace the bulb.

Caution:
This machine is fitted with a high voltage circuit. In all cases never do any work inside the machine yourself.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE

Methods for measuring the suitability for the function compliant with the standards, IEC/EN/NF EN 60705.
The international Electrotechnical Commission, SC 59K, has established a standard relative to comparative performance measurements conducted on various microwaves.
We recommend the following for this appliance:

Pyrex dish Ref. 220 On the turntable
Sponge cake (12.3.2.)| 475 g| 7 min| 700 W| Round Pyrex dish Ref. 828 on the turntable
Meat loaf (12.3.3.)| 900g| 14 min| 700 W| Pyrex cake dish Ref. 838 on the turntable cover with cling film
Defrosting Meat (13.3.)| 500 g| 10 min 50
+ standing 5 min| speed defrost| on the turntable
Defrosting raspberries (B.2.1.)| 250 g| 6-7 min| 200 W| flat plate on the turntable
Potato gratin (12.3.4.)
(Model with grill)| 1100g| 35 min| G2| Pyrex dish Ref. 827 on the turntable
Chicken (12.3.6.)
(Model with grill)| 1200 g| 45 min| A4 C 2| dish on turntable

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND REPAIRS

a) Customer Service
To learn more about our products or to contact us please:

• Consult our website: www.brandt.fr

• Write to us to the following postal address:
  Service Consommateurs BRANDT 5 avenue des Béthunes
  CS69526 SAINT OUEN L’AUMONE 95060 CERGY PONTOISE CEDEX, France

• Telephone us from Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 18:00 on:

b) Repairs
Possible repairs to your machine must be carried out by a qualified professional who is an official agent for the brand. In order to make dealing with your request easier, when you telephone please have the complete references for your appliance (commercial reference, service reference, serial number). This information can be found on the manufacturer’s plate.

We can be contacted from Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00 on:

Original parts: During a repair ask that only spare parts certified as original are used.
BRANDT FRANCE – Simplified Joint Stock Company with capital of 100.000.000 Euros 89/91 Boulevard Franklin Roosevelt – 92500 Rueil-Malmaison, France

References

• Électroménager Brandt - Site Officiel
• Gros et petit électroménager (four,cafetière…) - Brandt

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