Electrolux CKB400X Microwave Oven User Manual

Electrolux CKB400X Microwave Oven

Product Description

The CKB400W CKB400X is an Electrolux oven that is designed to ensure great cooking results every time. It features a control panel, knob for heating functions, display, control knob for temperature, heating element, socket for food sensor, lamp, fan, and cavity embossment for Aqua cleaning.

Safety Instructions

Installation

Only a qualified person must install this appliance. It is important to ensure that the minimum height, width, and depth of the cabinet are 590 (600) mm, 560 mm and 550 (550) mm respectively. The height of the front and back of the appliance is 594 mm and 576 mm respectively. The width of the front and back of the appliance is 595 mm and 559 mm respectively. The depth of the appliance is 569 mm and the built-in depth is 548 mm. The depth with an open door is 1022 mm, and the ventilation opening minimum size is 560×20 mm. The mains supply cable length is 1500 mm, and the mounting screws are 4×25 mm.

Electrical Connection

It is important to use only applicable cable types for installation or replacement in Europe, such as H07 RN-F, H05 RN-F, H05 RRF, H05 VV-F, H05 V2V2-F (T90), H05 BB-F. Refer to the total power on the rating plate for the section of the cable. The earth cord must be 2 cm longer than the brown phase and blue neutral cables.

Use

When using the oven, there is a risk of injury, burns, electric shock, or explosion. Always follow the instructions carefully to avoid any accidents.

Care and Cleaning

It is important to clean the oven regularly to avoid any risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance. Follow the cleaning instructions provided in the user manual.

Internal Lighting

When replacing the internal lighting, there is a risk of electric shock. Always switch off the power supply before replacing the bulb and use a bulb with the same specifications as the  original one.

Installation

Building In

Refer to the safety chapters before installing the oven. The oven can be installed by following the instructions provided in the video tutorials on www.youtube.com/electrolux and
www.youtube.com/aeg.

Securing the Oven to the Cabinet

The oven can be secured to the cabinet by following the instructions provided in the user manual.

Customer Care and Service

Always use original spare parts and ensure that you have the model, PNC, and serial number available when contacting the authorized service center. Visit www.electrolux.com/support for usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information. Register your product at www.registerelectrolux.com for better service. Buy accessories, consumables, and original spare parts for your appliance at www.electrolux.com/shop.

Environmental Information

The product may contain substances that are harmful to the environment. Follow the instructions provided in the user manual for disposal.

WE’RE THINKING OF YOU

Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
Welcome to Electrolux.

Visit our website to:

• Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information: www.electrolux.com/support
• Register your product for better service: www.registerelectrolux.com
• Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance: www.electrolux.com/shop

CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

• Warning / Caution-Safety information
• General information and tips
• Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the appliance when in use and when cooling down.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Only a qualified person must install this appliance and replace the cable.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements or the surface of the appliance cavity.
• Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or ovenware.
• Use only the food sensor (core temperature sensor) recommended for this appliance.
• To remove the shelf supports first pull the front of the shelf support and then the rear end away from the side walls. Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Do not pull the appliance by the handle.
• Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
• Keep the minimum distance from other appliances and units.
• Before mounting the appliance, check if the appliance door opens without restraint.
• The appliance is equipped with an electric cooling system. It must be operated with the electric power supply.

Electrical connection

WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door or the niche below the appliance, especially when it operates or the door is hot.
• The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
• This appliance is supplied with a main plug and a main cable.

Cable types applicable for installation or re‐placement for Europe:

H07 RN-F, H05 RN-F, H05 RRF, H05 VV-F, H05 V2V2-F (T90), H05 BB-F

For the section of the cable refer to the total power on the rating plate. You can also refer to the table:

The earth cord (green / yellow cable) must be 2 cm longer than the brown phase and blue neutral cables.

Use

WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Deactivate the appliance after each use.
• Be careful when you open the appliance door while the appliance is in operation. Hot air can release.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• Open the appliance door carefully. The use of ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture of alcohol and air.
• Do not let sparks or open flames to come in contact with the appliance when you open the door.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance.

• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
  • do not put ovenware or other objects in the appliance directly on the bottom.
  • do not put aluminium foil directly on the bottom of cavity of the appliance.
  • do not put water directly into the hot appliance.
  • do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.
  • be careful when you remove or install the accessories.
• Discoloration of the enamel or stainless steel has no effect on the performance of the appliance.
• Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices cause stains that can be permanent.
• Always cook with the appliance door closed.
• If the appliance is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is never closed when the appliance operates. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the appliance, the housing unit or the floor. Do not close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use.

Care and cleaning

WARNING!
Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break.
• Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy!
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the safety instructions on its packaging.

Internal lighting

WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
• Use only lamps with the same specifications.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.

Disposal

WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Contact your municipal authority for information on how to dispose of the appliance.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
• Remove the door catch to prevent children or pets from becoming trapped in the appliance.

INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters

Building in

www.youtube.com/electrolux
www.youtube.com/aeg
How to install your AEG/Electrolux
Oven – Column installation

Securing the oven to the cabinet

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

General overview

Accessories

• Wire shelf
  For cookware, cake tins, roasts.

• Baking tray
  For cakes and biscuits

  1. Control panel
  2. Knob for the heating functions
  3. Power lamp / symbol
  4. Display
  5. Control knob (for the temperature)
  6. Temperature indicator / symbol
  7. Heating element
  8. Socket for the food sensor
  9. Lamp
  10. Fan
  11. Cavity embossment – Aqua cleaning container
  12. Shelf support, removable
  13. Shelf positions

• Grill- / Roasting pan
  To bake and roast or as pan to collect fat.

• Food sensor
  To measure how far the food is cooked.

CONTROL PANEL

Retractable knobs
To use the appliance press the knob. The knob comes out.

Sensor fields / Buttons

Display

• A. Clock functions
• B. Timer
• C. Food sensor indicator

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

Before first use
The oven can emit an odour and smoke during preheating. Make sure that the room is ventilated

DAILY USE

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters

How to set: Heating function

• Step 1 Turn the knob for the heating functionsto select a heating function.
• Step 2 Turn the control knob to select the temperature.
• Step 3 When the cooking ends, turn the knobs to the off position to turn off the oven

Heating functions

Notes on: Moist Fan Baking

• This function was used to comply with the energy efficiency class and ecodesign requirements (according to EU 65/2014 and EU 66/2014). Tests according to: IEC/EN 60350-1
• The oven door should be closed during cooking so that the function is not interrupted and the oven operates with the highest energy efficiency possible.
• For the cooking instructions refer to “Hints and tips” chapter, Moist Fan Baking. For general energy saving recommendations refer to “Energy Efficiency” chapter, Energy Saving.

CLOCK FUNCTIONS

Clock functions

How to set: Clock functions

USING THE ACCESSORIES

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

Using the core temperature sensor

The core temperature sensor measures the core temperature of the meat. There are two temperatures to be set:

• The oven temperature. Refer to the table for roasting.
• The core temperature. Refer to the table for the core temperature sensor.

CAUTION!
Only use the core temperature sensor supplied with the appliance, or genuine replacement parts.

1. Put the plug of the core temperature sensor into the socket on the top of the cavity.
   The indicator for the core temperature sensor flashes.

2. Put the point of the core temperature sensor into the centre of the meat

3. Press the button or to set the core temperature. You can set the temperature from 30 °C to 99 °C.

4. Set the oven function and the oven temperature.
   When the meat is at the set core temperature, an acoustic signal sounds for two minutes. Press a button to stop the signal.

5. Deactivate the appliance.

6. Remove the plug of the core temperature sensor from the socket. Remove the meat from the appliance.
   If the meat is not cooked to your satisfaction, do the above steps again and set a higher core temperature.
   You can change the temperature at any time during the cooking. Press to change the set core temperature.

WARNING!
Be careful when you remove the tip and plug of the core temperature sensor. The core temperature sensor is hot. There is a risk of burns.

Inserting accessories
A small indentation at the top increases safety. The indentations are also anti-tip devices. The high rim around the shelf prevents cookware from slipping of the shelf.

Wire shelf:
Push the shelf between the guide bars of the shelf support and make sure that the feet point down.

Baking tray / Deep pan:
Push the tray between the guide bars of the shelf support.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Cooling fan

When the appliance operates, the cooling fan turns on automatically to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool. If you turn off the appliance, the cooling fan can continue to operate until the appliance cools down.

Safety thermostat

Incorrect operation of the oven or defective components can cause dangerous overheating. To prevent this, the oven has a safety thermostat which interrupts the power supply. The oven turns on again automatically when the temperature drops

HINTS AND TIPS

Refer to Safety chapters.

Cooking recommendations
The oven has five shelf positions.

• Count the shelf positions from the bottom of the oven floor.

• Your oven may bake or roast differently to the oven you had before

• Baking cakes

  • Do not open the oven door before 3/4 of the set cooking time is up.
  • If you use two baking trays at the same time, keep one empty level between them.

• Cooking meat and fish

  • Use a deep pan for very fatty food to prevent the oven from stains that can be permanent.
  • Leave the meat for approximately 15 minutes before carving so that the juice does not seep out.

• To prevent too much smoke in the oven during roasting, add some water into the deep pan. To prevent the smoke condensation, add water each time after it dries up.

• Cooking times
  Cooking times depend on the type of food, its consistency, and volume.

• Initially, monitor the performance when you cook. Find the best settings (heat setting, cooking time, etc.) for your cookware, recipes and quantities when you use this appliance.

Moist Fan Baking – recommended accessories
Use the dark and non-reflective tins and containers. They have better heat absorption than the light colour and reflective dishes.

Moist Fan Baking
For the best results follow suggestions listed in the table below .

Information for test institutes
Tests according to IEC 60350-1.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

Notes on cleaning

How to remove: Shelf supports
Remove the shelf supports to clean the oven.

How to use: Aqua Clean
This cleaning procedure uses humidity to remove remaining fat and food particles from the oven.

1. Step 1 Pour water into the cavity embossment: 300 ml.
2. Step 2 Set the function:
3. Step 3 Set the temperature to 90 °C.
4. Step 4 Let the oven work for 30 min.
5. Step 5 Turn off the oven.
6. Step 6 Wait until the oven is cold. Dry the cavity with a soft cloth

How to remove and install: Door
The oven door has two glass panels. You can remove the oven door and the internal glass panel to clean it. Read the whole “Removing and installing door” instruction before you remove the glass panels.

CAUTION!
Do not use the oven without the glass panels

1. Step 1 Open the door fully and hold both hinges.
2. Step 2 Lift and pull the latches until they click.
3. Step 3 Close the oven door halfway to the first opening position. Then lift and pull to remove the door from its seat.
4. Step 4 Put the door on a soft cloth on a stable surface.
5. Step 5 Hold the door trim (B) on the top edge of the door at the two sides and push inwards to release the clip seal.
6. Step 6 Pull the door trim to the front to remove it.
7. Step 7 Hold the door glass panel by its top edge and carefully pull it out. Make sure the glass slides out of the supports completely
8. Step 8 Clean the glass panels with water and soap. Dry the glass panels carefully. Do not clean the glass panels in the dishwasher.
9. Step 9 After cleaning, install the glass panel and the oven door

If the door is installed correctly, you will hear a click when closing the latches.

The screen-printing zone must face the inner side of the door. Make sure that after the installation the surface of the glass panel frame on the screen- printing zones is not rough when you touch it. When installed correctly the door trim clicks. Make sure that you install the internal glass panel in the seats correctly.

How to replace: Lamp

WARNING!
Risk of electric shock. The lamp can be hot.

Always hold the halogen lamp with a cloth to prevent grease residue from burning on the lamp.

Back lamp

• Step 1 Turn the glass cover to remove it.
• Step 2 Clean the glass cover.
• Step 3 Replace the lamp with a suitable 300 °C heat-resistant lamp.
• Step 4 Install the glass cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if…
In any cases not included in this table please contact with an Authorised Service Centre.

Service data
If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre is on the rating plate. The rating plate is on the front frame of the appliance cavity. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance cavity.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Product Information and Product Information Sheet according to EU Ecodesign and Energy Labelling Regulation

IEC/EN 60350-1 – Household electric cooking appliances – Part 1: Ranges, ovens, steam ovens and grills – Methods for measuring performance

Energy saving

• The appliance has features which help you save energy during everyday cooking.
• Make sure that the appliance door is closed when the appliance operates. Do not open the appliance door too often during cooking.
• Keep the door gasket clean and make sure it is well fixed in its position.
• Use metal cookware to improve energy saving.
• When possible, do not preheat the appliance before cooking.
• Keep breaks between baking as short as possible when you prepare a few dishes at one time.

Cooking with fan
When possible, use the cooking functions with fan to save energy.

Residual heat
When the cooking duration is longer than 30 min, reduce the appliance temperature to minimum 3 – 10 min before the end of cooking. The residual heat inside the appliance will continue to cook.
Use the residual heat to warm up other dishes.

Keep food warm
Choose the lowest possible temperature setting to use residual heat and keep a meal warm.

Moist Fan Baking
Function designed to save energy during cooking.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office

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References

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• Register Your Appliance – Product Registration – Electrolux

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