SEVERIN MW 7773 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

MW 7773 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Microwave oven

Dear Customer,
Before using the microwave oven, read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference. The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Parts of the appliance

1. Door locks
2. Inspection window
3. Drive unit
4. Roller ring
5. Control panel
6. Protective cover and interior light
7. Glass turntable
8. Grill heating element
9. Grill rack, high
10. Grill rack, low

Control panel detail

Display

– Enter mode
– Pre-heating
NO. – Automatic programmes
– Unit of quantity in the automatic cooking programme
– Operation
– Running time

The display area shows the current time of the day or, during operation, the running time programmed and functions selected by you.
– Clock
– Hot-air function
– Grill function
– Microwave function
– Defrosting
– Memory mode
– Childproof safety device

Safety instructions

Important safety instructions
Read the following instructions carefully and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

Connection to the mains supply
The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label. This product complies with all binding CE labelling directives.

Positioning the unit

• Always place the microwave oven on a stable, level and heat-resistant surface, ensuring that it is protected from any heat source or excessive humidity.
• Do not operate the appliance outdoors.
• The feet on the base of the unit must not be removed.
• Sufficient ventilation must be ensured at all times. Do not place any objects on the unit, and make sure that the following minimum distances from any wall or other object are maintained:
  Sides: 7.5 cm
  Rear: 10.0 cm
  Top: 30.0 cm
  The unit must not be installed inside a cupboard; when positioning the unit, also ensure that it is not placed directly underneath a cupboard or any other similar object.

Important notes

• Caution: Certain types of food may tend to catch fire. Do not, under any circumstances, leave the appliance unattended when using the microwave, grill, hot-air or  combination functions.

• This microwave oven is intended for the defrosting, heating and cooking of food only. Caution: Any attempt to dry food or clothing, to heat up warming pads, house slippers, sponges, wet cleaning cloths etc. may cause injuries, combustion or fire.

• No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Do not use any metal containers when heating up food or beverages using the microwave function.
  For detailed information, please refer to section Always use suitable kitchen utensils.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.

• Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.

• Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised.

• The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.

• Do not use any steam cleaning appliances for cleaning.

• Warning Because of the high temperatures that occur during operation in the combination functions, children must not use the appliance unless they are properly  supervised by an adult.

• When using the combination, grill and/or hot-air functions, take extreme care not to touch the interior heating elements.

• Always switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the wall socket:
  – before cleaning,
  – in case of any malfunction,
  – after each use.

• When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

• Caution: The exterior surfaces of the appliance may become hot during operation. There is also a danger of steam being emitted through the ventilation slots, with a  consequent risk of scalding.

• Do not allow the appliance or its power cord to touch hot surfaces or come into contact with any heat sources. Do not let the power cord hang free, and keep it away from any hot parts.

• If the unit is not kept properly clean, deterioration in the quality of its surfaces may be caused, with possible subsequent shortening of its life-cycle, as well as potential risk to the user’s safety. Any food residue should therefore be removed right away.
  For detailed information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the section
  Cleaning.

• This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as the
  – staff kitchens in shops, offices and other similar working environments,
  – agricultural working environments,
  – by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,
  – in bed-and breakfast type environments.

• Caution: Any maintenance or repair work requiring the removal of any microwave radiation protection cover represents a serious hazard to unqualified persons. This includes the replacement of the special power cord or an interior light bulb. The unit must not be opened, except by qualified personnel. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. The address can be found in the appendix to this manual.

• When heating liquids in your microwave oven, the liquid may heat up beyond boiling-point without visible evidence of bubbling. It is therefore important to exercise  extreme caution when handling any containers, e.g. when removing them from the oven.
  The risk of such over-boiling may be reduced by placing a heat-resistant glass rod in the container during the heating process.

• Eggs in their shells or whole hard-boiled eggs must not be heated up in a microwave oven, since they may explode even after the microwave heating process has finished.

• Caution: It is also highly dangerous to heat up liquids or any kind of solid food items in closed containers in the unit, since there is a real danger of explosion.

• The contents of baby bottles or glass containers with baby food must be thoroughly stirred or shaken to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed. To avoid painful and dangerous scalding, always check the temperature before feeding a child.

• When heating or cooking food contained or wrapped in combustible materials such as plastic or paper, there is a danger of those materials igniting. It is also possible that food will dry out or even ignite if the selected cooking time is excessive. Fat or oil are also inflammable substances. It is therefore important to supervise the appliance  during operation. Highly volatile or inflammable liquids such as concentrated alcohol must of course not be heated up.

• Should any smoke be noticed during operation, keep the door closed to inhibit or smother any flames. Switch the unit off immediately and remove the plug from the wall socket.

• To prevent danger of burns, a suitable oven-cloth must always be used when removing food items from the oven, since the utensils and cooking containers heat up not  only during use of the grill or hot-air functions, but also during microwave operation.

• Special food thermometers (as used in conventional baking ovens) are not suitable for use with microwave ovens.

Before using for the first time

• After unpacking and every time before connecting the unit to the power supply, check the unit and its power cord carefully for any signs of damage.
• Caution: Ensure that the door, including the viewing window and door locks, are not damaged or bent and that it closes firmly against the support. This is important to  ensure that no microwave energy is allowed to escape during operation. For the same reason, the entire casing as well as the inside of the oven must be carefully checked. Should the unit show any signs of damage, it must not be used under any circumstances until it has been repaired by a qualified technician.
• Remove any exterior and interior packaging materials. All these materials are suitable for recycling.
• Do not remove the protective film covering the inside of the door, nor the turntable/ drive unit or the grey-brown protective cover (6) next to the light on the right of  the interior.
• Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – such materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of suffocation.
• Before the appliance is used for the first time, or after extended periods of non-use, it should be thoroughly cleaned as described in the section Cleaning.
• Insert the drive unit and the glass turntable into the unit.
• Do not operate the appliance without the drive unit and glass turntable properly fitted.
• Before the microwave appliance is used for the first time, let it heat up on the grill setting (without the microwave function activated) for approximately 10 minutes. This  will remove the smell typically encountered when first switching on a grill. A little smoke may be emitted; this is quite normal, but ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
• This appliance is a group 2 class B ISM device. Group 2 contains all ISM devices (industrial, scientific, medical)  generating radio frequency energy and/or using radio  frequency energy in the form of electro-magnetic radiation to process materials; it also comprises spark erosion devices. Class B specifies devices designed for domestic  use, or any similar devices integrated in the general power grid supplying domestic units.
  Note: Do not switch the unit on unless the food to be heated or cooked has been placed inside the oven. Operating the appliance empty could result in damage to the unit.

The microwave function (Group II in compliance with EN 55011)
Electromagnetic energy is generated inside the unit, causing the molecules in the food (mainly water molecules) to oscillate and subsequently causing the food to become hot.  Food with high water content will therefore heat up faster than relatively dry food. The heat is generated gradually inside the food. Any utensils, container or plates used are  heated up only indirectly as a result of the food temperature.

Always use suitable kitchen utensils

• Do not place the food directly onto the glass turntable; always use a suitable plate or cooking container. Make sure that the container does not protrude over the rim of  the glass turntable.

• Metal objects are to be avoided since microwaves are reflected from metal surfaces and might not reach the food to be cooked. Any metal in the oven could also cause  sparks, resulting in possible damage to the unit.

• As a general rule, cutlery or metal containers must not be used in the microwave oven. Some food wrappings contain aluminium foil or wires underneath a layer of paper  and are therefore also unsuitable for use with microwave appliances.
  Should the use of aluminium foil be recommended in a recipe, ensure that the food is tightly wrapped in the aluminium foil (avoiding any air blisters). Ensure a minimum  distance of 2.5 cm between the aluminium foil and the interior walls of the oven.

• Always make sure that the cooking container or plate used does not contain any metal decoration such as a gold rim or colour containing metal particles. Lead crystal objects are also not suitable. Always make sure that no parts of the cooking containers used are hollow (e.g. the handles). Porous materials may have absorbed water during cleaning and are again not suitable. Cooking containers or utensils made of ‘Melamine’ plastic material absorb energy and are also unsuitable.

Using the microwave function

• Containers made from heat-resistant glass or porcelain are particularly suitable for use in microwave appliances.
• Plastic is suitable only if it is heat-resistant.
• Plastic cooking containers especially designed for use with microwave ovens are available at most kitchenware dealers.
• Cooking bags etc. should be punctured to be able to release any high pressure during cooking.

Using the grill or hot-air function

• With these functions, any heat-resistant containers or plates suitable for conventional ovens may be used, though not any plastic items.
• The food to be cooked can be put directly on the grill rack, which is then placed on the glass turntable.

Using the microwave/grill or microwave/hot-air combination

• When using the combination functions, the microwave and grill or hot-air functions are activated alternately. The containers or plates must therefore be suitable for use  in a microwave appliance as well as being heat-resistant. Because of the relatively high temperatures, plastic items must not be used. Make sure that the container or plate  used does not contain any metal parts.

Operation

General information on programming the unit
To ensure optimum results, this appliance uses state-of-the-art electronics.

• While a programme sequence is running, the current setting can be called up by pressing the appropriate key. E.g., if during the microwave programme the key is pressed, the display will show the selected power setting.
• A programme can be interrupted by pressing the key.
• To restart a programme, press the rotary control .

Acoustic signal
When any control button is pressed or the rotary control turned, a correct input is acknowledged by a beep signal.
To cancel the signal, press and hold the button for three seconds.
Note: Cancelling the beep signal in this way only affects the use of control button or rotary control; the signals indicating programme sequences will still be active.
To re-activate the signal, press and hold the button again for three seconds.

General operating sequence

• Place the food to be heated in a suitable container. Place the container onto the turntable in the oven.
• When food is placed in the microwave, it should be covered to prevent it from drying out. Glass or plastic covers especially designed for use with microwave appliances  are available at most kitchenware dealers.
• When using the grill, hot-air or any of the combination functions, do not cover the food to be cooked.
• The grill rack may be put directly on the glass turntable with the food itself on the grill rack.
• Close the door and set the desired programme.
• As the programme is started, the turntable starts to rotate. During operation, the interior light remains on.
• If, during operation, the door is opened or the key is pressed (e.g. to stir or to turn the food in order to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed), the timer and  programme functions are automatically suspended. The programme will automatically resume only after the door is closed again and the rotary control is pressed.
• Press twice to interrupt the programme.
• A 4-beep signal indicates that the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed; at the same time, the interior lighting switches off and the display shows ‘End’.
• Open the door and remove the container with the food.
• In order to achieve an even heat distribution through the food, the container should be set aside for several minutes.
  Note: If the door is not opened immediately after the pre-programmed operating time has elapsed, a 4-beep signal is heard every 2 minutes.

Note: The following steps are used for setting the cooking time:
0 – 5 minutes : 10-second steps
5 – 10 minutes : 30-second steps
10 – 30 minutes : 1-minute steps
30 – 95 minutes : 5-minute steps

Cooling-off function:
This microwave oven has an automatic cooling feature.
After any operating time exceeding two minutes, the cooling fan will automatically run for three minutes after the programme stops. This extends the service life of the appliance, while using very little energy for the fan.

Clock :
Once the unit has been connected to the power supply, the display shows ‘1:00’ and an acoustic signal is heard.

1. Press once or twice to select the 12 or 24 hour display format. The display shows Hr 24 or Hr 12.
2. Turn the rotary control to set the correct hour value.
3. Press . The minute digits are shown.
4. Turn the rotary control to set the correct minutes.
5. Press to finish setting the time. The symbol ‘: ‘ flashes and the correct time is shown.
   The time setting process can be cancelled by pressing the key.
   The clock must be set when the appliance is connected for the first time, and also if a power failure has reset the clock.

The microwave function :
To programme the unit for cooking, the correct mode (microwave), the required power setting and the cooking time must be selected, before the programme sequence can be started. The power setting is selected by repeatedly pressing .
The cooking time can be pre-set to a maximum of 95 minutes.

| Power settings|
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Power (P)| Display| Type
1 x| 800 W| P-HI (100 %)| High| Heating up liquids, cooking
2 x| 720 W| P-90 (90 %)| |
3 x| 640 W| P-80 (80 %)| |
4 x| 560 W| P-70 (70 %)| Medium high| Defrosting and heating up deep-frozen dishes
5 x| 480 W| P-60 (60 %)| |
6 x| 400 W| P-50 (50 %)| Medium| Cooking delicate food
7 x| 320 W| P-40 (40 %)| |
8 x| 240 W| P-30 (30 %)| Defrosting| Defrosting food
9x| 160W| P-20 (20 %)| |
10 x| 80 W| P-10 (10 %)| Defrosting| Defrosting sensitive food.
11 x| | P-00 (00 %)| No microwave function, cooling fan only

Example: to programme the microwave function for a cooking time of 5 minutes at 50 % power.

1. Press 6 times. The display shows P- 50.
2. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 5:00.
3. Press the rotary control to start the programme.

Quick-programming :
The most commonly used microwave time-settings can be called up simply by pressing the rotary control . With this function, the microwave power setting is always 100 %.  Each press on the rotary control adds 30 seconds to the cooking time. The maximum pre-programmable time is 10 minutes.
Note: the cooking process starts as soon as the rotary control is pressed.
Example: to programme the microwave function for a cooking time of 2 minutes at 100 % power.
Press the rotary control 4 times. The display shows 2:00 and the microwave operation starts.

Grill rack
The food to be cooked is put directly on the grill rack, which is then placed on the glass turntable.

• For grilling, use the grill rack with the extended feet.
• When using the hot-air convection function, use the rack with the shorter feet.

Grill function :
The grilling process uses radiation heat to cook the food. The programme is suitable for cooking ‘au gratin’ or for grilling thin pieces of meat.
The programme is selected by pressing . The maximum programmable cooking time is 95 minutes.

Example: to programme the unit for a grilling time of 30 minutes.

1. Presence . The display shows ‘Gel’.
2. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 30:00.
3. Press the rotary control to start the cooking process.

As the meat needs to be turned after one side is sufficiently browned, and taken out once it is done on both sides, this process should be closely monitored.

Grill/microwave combination programmes :
For this grill/microwave combination, two programme settings are available.
The cooking time can be pre-set to a maximum of 95 minutes.

Setting 1:
The microwave function is active for 30 % of the pre-programmed time, the grill function for 70 %.
This programme is suitable for cooking fish or cooking ‘au gratin’.

Example: to programme the unit for a cooking time of 30 minutes at setting 1

1. Press twice.
   The display shows ‘Co-1’.

2. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 30:00.

3. Press the rotary control to start the cooking process.

Setting 2:
The microwave function is active for 55% of the pre-programmed time, the grill function for 45%.
This programme is suitable for cooking potatoes or poultry.

Example: to programme the unit for a cooking time of 12 minutes at setting 2

1. Press three times.
   The display shows ‘Co-2’.

2. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 12:00.

3. Press the rotary control to start the cooking process.

Hot-air function :
With this function, hot air circulates inside the oven, achieving an even cooking and browning process. The reprogrammable temperature range for this unit is between
110°C and 200°C.
The temperature is set by repeatedly pressing the  -key. The cooking time can be pre-set to a maximum of 95 minutes.
If required, the appliance may also be pre-heated. Select the desired temperature and press the rotary control .

Example: the appliance is to be pre-heated to 190°C, followed by a cooking time of 20 minutes.

1. Press twice to select the desired temperature. The display shows 190 C.
2. Press the rotary control to start pre-heating. The display shows 30:00 and starts counting down from the selected pre-heating time.
3. Once the pre-set temperature is reached, a beep is heard repeated at intervals.
4. Open the door and put the food inside the oven compartment.
5. Close the door again.
6. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 20:00.
7. Press the rotary control to start the cooking process.

Note: The cooking time can only be set once the selected temperature has been reached, and the food has been placed inside the oven compartment.
Note: Steps 2-3 can be omitted, if pre-heating is not required.

Microwave/hot-air combination programmes :
For this combination, four programme settings are available.
Hot-air temperature: 110°C
140°C
170°C
200°C
The cooking time can be pre-set to a maximum of 95 minutes.

Example: to programme the unit for a cooking time of 28 minutes at a temperature of 170°C.

1. Press repeatedly until the display shows 170°C.
2. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 28:00.
3. Press the rotary control to start the cooking process.

Setting multiple programmes
Prior to operation, the microwave can be set for up to 3 programmes to run consecutively, e.g. defrosting first, followed by the microwave and then the hot-air function. The  multiple-programme feature can be used with any of the microwave, grill and hot-air functions.

Example: using the defrost function first, followed by the microwave and then the hot-air function.

1. Use the  button to select a reduced microwave setting for defrosting.
2. Turn the rotary control  to select the required defrosting time.
3. Use the ****button to select a high microwave setting.
4. Turn the rotary control  to select the required microwave cooking time.
5. Use the  button to select the required hot-air temperature.
6. Turn the rotary control  to select the required hot-air cooking time
7. Press the rotary control to start the multiple programme selection.

Note: The automatic cooking programmes and the quick-programme are not suitable for multiple programming.
If multiple programmes are set, the indicator is shown in the display.
Hint: This memory function is especially helpful when using the microwave to cook food at different power settings. While a higher power setting is selected initially, the  power can be reduced at a later stage in order to keep the food hot, and to ensure that the heat is evenly distributed when the food is already done.

Defrost programme:
This programme is useful for defrosting food by setting the defrosting time.
The defrosting time can be pre-set to a maximum of 45 minutes.

Example: to programme the unit for a defrosting time of 5 minutes.

1. Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise until the display shows 9.
2. Press to confirm the programme selection.
3. Turn the rotary control until the display shows 5:00.
4. Press the rotary control to start the defrost programme.

Helpful notes:

• Four beep signals indicate that 2/3 of the programmed defrosting time has elapsed. Turn the food over, taking out any that is already defrosted. Press the rotary control   to continue the programme.
• Should the food not be completely defrosted after the pre-set defrosting time has elapsed, it is advisable to limit any further defrosting times to 1-minute periods until  the food is fully defrosted.
• Food stored in plastic containers that are not suitable for use in microwave ovens should be left for a while after being taken from the freezer. Wait until the food can be  easily detached from the plastic, before it is put into the oven inside a container suitable for use with microwave ovens.

Automatic cooking programmes
These programmes are helpful when cooking or heating up food without having to select any particular settings, e.g. for power or cooking time.

1. Select the desired programme from the table below.
2. Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise until the display shows 1 to 9.
3. Use the button to select the desired weight.
4. Press the rotary control to start the programme.

The display shows the selected programme running time.

A-1 Baked potatoes
Put the raw, unpeeled potatoes on a suitable plate, and place it in the centre of the oven.
A-2 Beverages
To heat up beverages and hot water for tea or instant coffee
A-3 Popcorn
For microwave popcorn (available in bags). Always refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on the package.
A-4 Heating up
For heating up solid food.
A-5 Noodles/pasta
Put the pasta in a suitable container, and cover with cold water; place the container on the turntable.
A-6 Pizza
For cooking deep-frozen pizza. Always let the appliance pre-heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions, to be found on the package, and then choose the appropriate automatic programme. Use the lower grill rack.
A-7 Roast chicken
Put a whole chicken on a suitable container in the centre of the oven.
Four beep signals indicate that 2/3 of the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed, when cooking is interrupted. Turn the chicken over and press the rotary control to restart the cooking process.
A-8 Cake
This programme is suitable for baking simple, basic pound cakes. Please refer to the relevant recipe information for the necessary pre-heating times. Put the dough into a baking tin and place the tin on the turntable.
A-9 Defrosting
See the Defrost programme section of this manual.

Childproof safety device:
This safety device prevents children from operating the appliance without supervision.
To activate the safety device, press for 3 seconds.
The indicator appears on the display. To switch off the safety device, press again for 3 seconds.
The indicator disappears.
Note: Should you experience a problem when switching the appliance on, first verify that the safety device is not activated.

Interior lighting:
The interior light comes on when the door is opened; it also remains on during operation. It goes out once a programme has finished.

Cleaning

• Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
• Do not clean the unit with water: ensure that no water is allowed to enter the ventilation slots on the inside or outside of the unit. Do not use any steam cleaning  appliances for cleaning.
• The entire unit may be wiped with a slightly damp lint-free cloth and a mild household detergent. Wipe thoroughly dry afterwards.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions. Commercially available cleaning sprays for conventional baking ovens are not to be used.
• The interior surfaces must be cleaned thoroughly after each operation cycle. The inside of the door, the door frame, the drive unit and the guiding track area underneath  the glass turntable must be kept clean at all times.
• The grill racks, roller ring and drive unit may be cleaned with warm soapy water.

Additional information

Technical specifications

Outside dimensions:
Inside dimensions:| 452 mm (W) x 379 mm (D) x 262 mm (H)
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 glass turntable:| Ø 245 mm
 clearance above the glass turntable:| 170 mm
Unit weight:| 14.4 kg
Operating voltage:| 230 – 240 V~ 50 Hz
Total power consumption:| 1350 W
 grill| 1350 W
 microwave| 1200 W
 hot-air function| 1350 W
Microwave output:| 80 W – 800 W

Disposal
**** Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal  protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

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D-59846 Sunder
Tel +49 2933 982-0
Fax +49 2933 982-1333
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www.severin.com

References

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