beko MOC 201103 S Microwave Oven User Manual

Microwave Oven

User Manual

MOC 201103 S – MOC 201103 W

01M-8817833200-0922-03
01M-8817903200-0922-03

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Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for preferring this Beko appliance. We hope that you get the best results from your appliance which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the appliance and keep it as a reference for future use. If you handover the appliance to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow the instructions by paying attention to all the information and warnings in the user manual.

Remember that this user manual may also apply to other models. Differences between models are explicitly described in the manual.

Meanings of the Symbols

Following symbols are used in various sections of this user manual:

| Important information and useful hints about usage.
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| Warnings for dangerous situations concerning the safety of life and property.
| Warning for electric shock.
| Warning for hot surfaces.

This appliance has been produced in environmentally friendly facilities without harming the nature.

1 Important safety and environmental instructions

Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully And Keep For Future Reference

1.1 Safety warnings

This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of fire, electric shock, exposure to leak microwave energy, personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

• Beko Microwave Ovens comply with the applicable safety standards; therefore, in case of any damage on the appliance or power cable, it should be repaired or replaced by the dealer, service center or a specialist and authorized service alike to avoid any danger. Faulty or unqualified repair work may be dangerous and cause risk to the user.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  − Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
  − Farm houses
  − By clients in hotels, and other residential type environments;
  − Bed and Breakfast type environments.

• It is not intended for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not attempt to start the oven when its door is open; otherwise you may be exposed to harmful microwave energy. Safety locks should not be disabled or tampered with. 

• The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. 

• Do not place any object between the front side and the door of the oven. Do not allow dirt or cleaning agent remnants to build up on the closure surfaces. 

• Any service works involving removal of the cover that provides protection against exposure to microwave energy must be performed by authorized persons/ service. Any other approach is dangerous.

• Your product is intended for cooking, heating and defrost food at home. It must not be used for commercial purposes. 

• Your oven is not designed to dry any living being.

• Do not use your appliance to dry clothes or kitchen towels. 

• Do not use this appliance outdoors, bathrooms, humid environments or in places where the it can get wet. 

• No responsibility or warranty claim shall be assumed for damages arising from misuse or improper handling of the appliance. 

• Never attempt to dismantle the appliance. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by improper handling. 

• Only use the original parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer. 

• Do not leave this appliance unattended while it is in use. 

• Always use the appliance on a stable, flat, clean dry, and non-slip surface. 

• The appliance should not be operated with an external clock timer or separate remote control system.

• Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts. Please see the details given in the “Cleaning and Maintenance” section.

• Operate the appliance for its intended purpose only as described in this manual. 

• Appliance becomes very hot while it is in use. Pay attention not to touch the hot parts inside the oven. 

• Do not operate the oven empty. 

• Cooking utensil may get hot due to the heat transferred from the heated food to the utensil. You may need oven gloves to hold the utensil. 

• Utensils shall be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. 

• Do not place the oven on stoves or other heat generating appliances. Otherwise, it may be damaged and the warranty becomes void. 

• Steam may come out while opening the covers or the foil after cooking the food. 

• The appliance and its accessible surfaces may be very hot when the appliance is in use. 

• Door and outer glass may be very hot when the appliance is in use.

• Make sure that your mains power supply complies with the information supplied on the rating plate of the appliance. 

• The only way to disconnect the appliance from the power supply is to remove the power plug from the power outlet. 

• Use the appliance with a grounded outlet only. 

• Never use the appliance if the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged. 

• Do not use this appliance with an extension cord. 

• Never touch the appliance or its plug with damp or wet hands. 

• Place the appliance in a way so that the plug is always accessible. 

• Prevent damage to the power cable by not squeezing, bending, or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the power cable away from hot surfaces and naked flame. 

• Make sure that there is no danger that the power cable could be accidentally pulled or that someone could trip over it when the appliance is in use. 

• Unplug the appliance before each cleaning and when the appliance is not in use.

• Do not pull the power cable of the appliance to disconnect it from its power supply and never wrap its power cable around the appliance. 

• Do not immerse the appliance, power cable, or power plug in water or any other liquids. Do not hold it under running water. 

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. 

• Remove the wire strings and/or metal handles of paper or plastic bags before placing bags to the oven. 

• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance if safe to do so and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 

• Do not use microwave oven for storage. Do not leave paper items, cooking material or food inside the oven when it is not being used. 

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• This appliance is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. Group 2 contains all ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) equipment in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material, and spark erosion equipment. 

• Class B equipment is suitable for use in domestic establishments and establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network. 

• Do not use cooking oil in the oven. Hot oil may damage the components and materials of the oven, and it may even cause skin burns. 

• Pierce food with thick crust such as potatoes, courgettes, apples and chestnuts. 

• Appliance must be placed so that the rear side is facing the wall. 

• Before moving the appliance, please secure the turntable to prevent damage. 

• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

• The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. 
• There should be min 20 cm free space above the top surface of the oven. 
• Do not over-cook foods; otherwise, you may cause a fire. 
• Do not use chemicals and steam assisted cleaners to clean the appliance. 
• Extreme caution is advised when being used near children and persons who are restricted in their physical, sensory or mental abilities.
• This appliance can be used by the children who are at the age of 8 or over and by the people who have limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or who do not have knowledge and experience, as long as they are supervised with regard to safe use of the product or they are instructed accordingly or understand the risks of using the product. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance procedures should not be performed by children unless they are controlled by their elders. 
• Danger of choking! Keep all the packaging materials away from children. 
• Due to excessive heat that arises in grill and combination modes, children should only be allowed to use these modes under supervision of an adult.
• Keep the product and its power cable so that they are inaccessible by children under 8 years old.
• Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put the food in / on appropriate kitchen utensils before placing them in the oven.
• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. Otherwise, sparking may occur. 
• This product is not designed to be built-in. Do not place the product in a cabinet or box while it is in use.

**1.2 Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste

Product:**

This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to offical collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was puchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance. Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

1.3 Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

1.4 Package information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

2 Your microwave oven

2.1 Overview

Controls and parts

1. Door safety lock system
2. Oven window
3. Shaft
4. Roller ring
5. Door release button
6. Control panel
7. Wave guide (Please do not remove the mica plate covering the wave guide)
8. Glass tray

2.2 Technical data

Model|

MOC 201103 S

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MOC 201103 W

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Rated Voltage|

AC 230V/50Hz,

Rated Input|

1100W (Microwave)

Rated Output|

700W

Microwave frequency|

2450MHz

Outside dimensions|

243446323 mm

Oven capacity|

Compact 20 L

Color|

Silver

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White

Technical and design modification rights are reserved.

Markings on the appliance or the values stated in other documents supplied with the product are values obtained under laboratory conditions as per relevant standards. These values may vary according to the usage of the appliance and ambient conditions.

3 Installation and connection

3.1 Installation

1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.

| WARNING: Check the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven and contact qualified service personnel.
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2. This microwave oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the oven.
3. Do not place the oven where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials.
4. For correct operation, the oven must have sufficient airflow. Allow 20cm of space above the oven, 10cm at back and 5cm at both sides.
Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Do not remove feet.
5. Do not operate the oven without glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper positions.
6. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the oven or over any hot or sharp surface.
7. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.
8. Do not use the oven outdoors.

3.2 Radio interference

Operation of the microwave oven can cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment.

When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures:

1. Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
3. Relocate the microwave oven with respect to the receiver. 
4. Move the microwave oven away from the receiver. 
5. Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

3.3 Microwave cooking principles

1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. 
2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite. 
3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly. 
4. Turn foods over once during microwave cooking to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once. 
5. Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the center of the dish to the outside. 

3.4 Grounding instructions

This appliance must be grounded. This oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. Using a high voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing oven damage.

| WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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| If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person.
| Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

The wires in this cable main are colored in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow = EARTH
Blue = NEUTRAL
Brown = LIVE

3.5 Utensils guide

1. Microwave cannot penetrate metal. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave cooking. 
2. Microwave cannot penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be used. 
3. Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/ or fires. 
4. Round /oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in corners tends to overcook.
5. Narrow strips of aluminum foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. But be careful don’t use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.54cm) between foil and cavity.

The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils.

4 Operation

4.1 Control panel

Display
Cooking time, power, indicators and “CLOCK” time are displayed.

Auto cook menus
There are 6 kinds of auto cook menus. Use to set auto cook program.

Number buttons(0-9)
Use to adjust “POWER LEVEL”, set time or food weight.

Clock
Use to set the “CLOCK” time.

Power Level
Use to select microwave “POWER LEVEL”.

Time Cook
Use to set microwave cooking.

Kitchen Timer
Press to set “KITCHEN TIMER” function. “KITCHEN TIMER” functions independently, even while a cooking program is in process.

Time Defrost
Press to set time defrost program.

Weight Defrost
Use to set defrost program based on the food weight.

Stop/Cancel
Touch to clear entry before setting a cooking program.
Touch once to temporarily stop cooking or twice to cancel cooking.

Start
Press to “START” a cooking program.

4.2 Operation

• When the oven first plugged in, beep will sound and the display will show “1:01”.
• In the process of cooking set, broke about 25 seconds the oven will return to standby mode.
• During cooking, if press “STOP/CANCEL” pad once, the program will be paused, then press “START” pad to resume, but if press “STOP/CANCEL” pad twice, the program will be canceled. 
• After ending cooking, the screen will display end with sound every two minutes until user press “STOP/CANCEL” pad or open the door. 
• In the process of operation, press a valid pad, the buzzer rings once, but if press a invalid pad, the buzzer rings twice.

4.3 Setting “CLOCK” time

This is a 12 or 24 hour “CLOCK”, and you can select it by pressing “CLOCK” pad.

1. In standby mode, press “CLOCK” pad once or twice to select 12 or 24 hour “CLOCK”.
2. Use the number pads to enter the correct time.
3. Press “CLOCK” pad to confirm.

| During cooking, you can check the current time of the “CLOCK” by pressing “CLOCK” pad.
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4.4 Setting “KITCHEN TIMER”

1. In standby mode or during cooking, press “KITCHEN TIMER” pad once.

2. Press the number pads to enter desired time.
   The longest time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds.

3. Press “START” pad to confirm.

| When the countdown ends, the buzzer will beep to remind you. You can check the countdown time by pressing “KITCHEN TIMER” pad, but if “STOP/CANCEL” pad is pressed when the display shows the time, the function can be cancelled.
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4.5 Microwave cooking

1. In standby mode, press “TIME COOK” pad once. 
2. Use the number pads to set a cooking time. The longest cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. 
3. If you want to set a “POWER LEVEL” other than 100% power, press “POWER LEVEL” pad, and then use the number pads to enter the “POWER LEVEL”. 
4. Press “START” to start cooking.

Use the digits to set a cooking “POWER LEVEL”:

LEVEL” pad.
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4.6 Time defrost

1. In standby mode, press “TIME DEFROST” pad once.

2. Use the number pads to enter defrosting time.
   The longest time is 99 minutes 99 seconds.

3. Press “START” pad to confirm.

| During defrosting program, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind user to turn food over, and then press “START” pad to resume.
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4.7 Weight defrost

1. In standby mode, touch “WEIGHT DEFROST” pad once. 

2. Use the number pads to enter weight of food.
   The maximum weight is 2000g.

3. Touch “START” pad to confirm.

4.8 Multistage cooking

Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences. It can be composed of time defrost with one or two microwave cooking programs, or composed of two microwave cooking program.

4.8.1 Time Defrost with one or two-stage Microwave Cooking

1. Open the door and place the food into the oven, close it. 
2. Press TIME DEFROST pad once. 
3. Enter desired defrosting time by pressing correct number pads. 
4. Input the first stage of microwave cooking program. 
5. Input the second stage of microwave cooking program. 
6. Press “START” to start

| Step 4 is not necessary if you have one microwave cooking program. Time defrost can only be set in the first stage.
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4.8.2 Two-stage Microwave Cooking

Some recipes require different stages of cooking at different temperatures.

1. Input the first stage of microwave cooking program. 
2. Input the second stage of microwave cooking program. 
3. Press “START” to start.

4.9 Setting child lock

The lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.

• To set the child proof lock: In standby mode, if there is not any operation within one minute, the oven will auto enter child lock mode. Press any pad, lock indication appears on the display for 3seconds to remind user cancel the child proof lock. 
• To cancel the child proof lock: In child lock mode, open or close the oven door to cancel the program and the lock indicator light will turn off.

4.10 Auto cook menus

The quick cook settings allow you to cook or reheat food automatically without entering power level or time. For smaller portions, simply touch the applicable pad and start. For larger portions, push the pad twice.

Potato

For small potatoes (120 to 170 g/share):

1. Press POTATO once.
2. Enter number of potatoes by pressing number pads from 1 to 4.
3. Press “START”pad to confirm.

For larger potatoes (220 to 280 g/share):

1. Press POTATO twice.
2. Enter number of potatoes by pressing number pads from 1 to 4.
3. Press “START” pad to confirm.

| Beverage

For cups (150 to 200 ml/share)

1. Press BEVERAGE once.
2. Enter number of cups by pressing number pads from 1 to 4.
3. Press “START” pad to confirm.

For larger coffee cups (250 to 300 ml/share)

1. Press BEVERAGE twice.
2. Enter number of mugs by pressing number pads from 1 to 4.
3. Press “START”pad to confirm.

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Popcorn

1. Touch POPCORN pad once. POPCORN automatically sets the cooking time for a 99g bag of microwave popcorn.
2. Press “START” pad to confirm.

For a better cooking effect, when you cook, you need to fold the four corners of the popcorn package.
NOTE: To change the preset POPCORN time: Press POPCORN twice. Press number pads to enter minutes and seconds. Press “START”. This new cooking time will be set as the default one until you change it or next power on.

| Frozen dinner

For small frozen dinners (200 to 250 g/share):

1. Press FROZEN DINNER once. 
2. For 1 entree, press the number pad “1”. For 2 entrees, press the number pad “2”. 
3. Press “START”pad to confirm.

For large frozen dinners (280 to340 g/ share):

1. Press FROZEN DINNER twice. 
2. For 1 entree, press the number pad “1”. For 2 entrees, press the number pad “2”. 
3. Press “START”pad to confirm.

Pizza

Reheating a slice of pizza (about 150 g):

1. Press PIZZA once.
2. Press “START”pad to confirm.

Heating a whole ice pizza (about 450 g):

1. Press PIZZA twice.
2. Press “START”pad to confirm.

| Reheat

For reheating a plate of leftover (350 to 500 g):

1. Press REHEAT pad once.
2. Press “START”pad to confirm.

5 Cleaning and Care

5.1 Cleaning and Care

1. Turn off the oven and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning. 
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.
3. The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
4. Wipe the door and window on both sides, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner. 
5. A steam cleaner is not be used. 
6. Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on. 
7. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity condition. And it is normal. 
8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher. 
9. The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.
10. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl, microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. 
11. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
12. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous.
13. Please do not dispose this appliance into the domestic rubbish bin; it should be disposed to the particular disposal center provided by the municipalities

5.2 Storage

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, store it carefully.

• Before lifting the appliance unplug it and then let it cool completely. 
• Empty the water reservoir. 
• Keep the appliance and its accessories in their original packages. 
• Store it in a cool, dry place. 
• Always keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

5.3 Handling and transportation

• During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages. 
• Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or the packaging. The appliance may be damaged. 
• Dropping the appliance will render it non-operational or cause permanent damage.

6 Troubleshooting

securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again securely.
Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance.
Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
Check to ensure that the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock system. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow into the oven.
If none of the above rectifies the situation, then contact a qualified technician. Do not try to adjust or repair the oven yourself.

Microwave Oven / User Manual

Arçelik A.Ş.
Karaağaç Caddesi No: 2-6, 34445,
Sütlüce, İstanbul, Türkiye

www.beko.com

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