BUFFALO FB864 34Ltr 1800W Programmable Microwave Instruction Manual

BUFFALO FB864 34Ltr 1800W Programmable Microwave

Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since this can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

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

• Position on a flat, stable surface.
• A service agent/qualified technician should carry out installation and any repairs if required. Do not remove any components on this product.
• Consult Local and National Standards to comply with the following:
  • Health and Safety at Work Legislation
  • BS EN Codes of Practice
  • Fire Precautions
  • IEE Wiring Regulations
  • Building Regulations
• Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Do not overcook food.
• Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven.
• Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
• Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
• Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This oven is specially designed to heat. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use. Keep cord away from the heated surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• 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 situation.
• Warning: The contents of feeding bottles baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Warning: Microwave heating of beverages result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
• Liquids such as water, coffee and tea can overheat beyond boiling point without appearing to be boiling.
• Always switch off and disconnect the power supply to the unit before cleaning or carrying out maintenance.
• Keep all packaging away from children. Dispose of the packaging in accordance to the regulations of local authorities.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a BUFFALO agent or a recommended qualified technician in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Do not operate the oven when empty.
• The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Do not use jet/pressure washers to clean the appliance.
• Buffalo recommend that this appliance should be periodically tested (at least annually) by a Competent Person. Testing should include, but not be limited to: Visual Inspection, Polarity Test, Earth Continuity, Insulation Continuity and Functional Testing.
• Buffalo recommend that this product is connected to a circuit protected by an appropriate RCD (Residual Current Device).

Introduction

Please take a few moments to carefully read through this manual. Correct maintenance and operation of this machine will provide the best possible performance from your BUFFALO product.

Pack Contents

The following is included:

• Microwave Oven
• Instruction manual

BUFFALO prides itself on quality and service, ensuring that at the time of packaging the contents are supplied fully functional and free of damage. Should you find any damage as a result of transit, please contact your BUFFALO dealer immediately.

Installation

1. Remove all packaging materials. Make sure that all protective plastic film and coatings are thoroughly removed from all surfaces.
   Warning: Check for any of the following damage that may have occurred:

   • Misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals/sealing surface, broken/loose door hinges, and dents in the oven interior.
   • DO NOT operate the oven if any damage is found. Call a BUFFALO agent or qualified Technician.

2.  Position the oven on a flat, stable and heat-resistant surface. For sufficient ventilation, allow a minimum of 30cm of space above the oven, 10cm at the back and right side. The left side must be open.
   Note: Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance, or remove the feet.

3. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible as operation of the appliance may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

Stacking the appliance

Note: To save space, a maximum of 2 appliances can be stacked together. For details, please follow below instructions.

1. Loosen the screws that fix the mounting plates. Then remove the mounting plates and re-tighten the screws in place (Step A).
2. Remove the 4 screws as shown in Step B.
3. Locate the mounting plates to the joined parts of the 2 ovens, then fix with the screws just removed (Step C).

Utensils

See the instructions in this chapter for utensils to use/avoid with microwaving. If in doubt, please check the manufacturer’s instructions if your utensil is microwave safe or not.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

microwave-safe dish
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils| Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing
Metal twist ties| May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven
Paper bags| May cause a fire in the oven
Plastic foam| The plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature
Wood| Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack

Knowing your appliance

• Control panel
• Observation window
• Safety interlock system
• Ceramic board

Note:

1. DO NOT press the ceramic board forcibly.
2. Take and put utensils gently to avoid damage to the ceramic board.
3. After use, DO NOT touch the ceramic board with hand to avoid high-temperature scalding.

Control panel

1. Power level buttons
2. Time Entry Button
3. X2 Button
4. Stop/Reset Button
5. Start Button
6. Number buttons

Appendix A: User Options
Values bolded in the table below are the default settings.

1

EOC Tone

| OP:10| 3 seconds beep
OP:11| Continuous beep
OP:12| 5 quick beeps, repeating
2

Beeper Volume

| OP:20| Beeper Off
OP:21| Low
OP:22| Medium
OP:23| High
3

Beeper On/Off

| OP:30| Key beep Off
OP:31| Key beep On
4

Keyboard Window

| OP:40| 15 seconds
OP:41| 30 seconds
OP:42| 60 seconds
OP:43| 120 seconds
5

On the Fly

| OP:50| On-the-Fly Disable
OP:51| On-the-Fly Enable
6

Door Reset

| OP:60| Door reset Disable
OP:61| Door reset Enable
7

Max time

| OP:70| 60 Minute Maximum cook time
OP:71| 10 Minute Maximum cook time
8

Manual Programming

| OP:80| Manual Programming Disable
OP:81| Manual Programming Enable
9

Double digit

| OP:90| Single Digit Mode-10 programs
OP:91| Double Digit Mode-100 programs

Appendix B: Default Cooking Time
The oven will be shipped with the following Preset Cook Time unless otherwise noted in the product Specification.

Operation

Power up
When the oven is electrified for the first time, “——-” is shown. If the button is pressed, the oven will change to idle mode.

Note: Under idle mode, no button can be pressed.

Idle Mode

1. Entry: The oven will enter idle mode after a set of seconds has expired in Ready Mode without a keyboard pressed or the door opened and closed. The number of seconds is determined by the keyboard Timeout Window, set by User Option 4.
2. During idle mode, “ECO” is shown. And there will be no oven activity.

Ready Mode
In this mode, the oven is ready to begin either a manual or preset cooking cycle.

1. Opening and closing the door while in Idle Mode will put the oven into Ready Mode.
2. During Ready Mode, “READY” is shown.
3. From the Ready Mode, the oven can go to almost all of the other modes.

4. Door Open Mode
1. When the door is open, the oven will enter Door Open Mode. This allows for entry into Programming
Mode.
2. During this mode, the display keeps displaying “DOOR” and “OPEN” alternately. The fan and oven
lamp will work.
3. When the door is closed, if User Option OP:60 is selected and the oven was running a manual or
preset cook cycle, the oven will enter Pause Mode. In all other cases, the oven will return to Door
Open Mode with User Option OP:61 selected.
• Note: Opening and then closing the door will clear out any information about a Manual or Preset
Program which was running.

Pause Mode
This mode enables the user to temporarily stop the cooking cycle so as to inspect or stir food.

1. While in Manual Cook Mode or Preset Program Cook Mode, if the door is open and then closed, or if is pressed, the oven will enter Pause Mode.
2. While paused, the display will show the remaining cooking time.
3. Pause Mode will return to Idle Mode in the exact fashion as Ready Mode, depending on User Option 4 setting. Additionally, if button is pressed, the oven will immediately enter Ready Mode. Or if pressed, the oven will continue to run the cooking cycle.

Manual Cook Mode
The user can manually set cooking time and power level while in this mode.

1. While in Ready Mode, press button to enter Manual Cook Mode. The display will show“00:00”.
2. Press the number buttons to input the cooking time as needed.
3. Press or button to select power level. The display will show the related power. If the same button pressed twice, the power level will change to full power.
4. Press to start manual cooking.
5. The remaining cooking time is displayed. The fan and oven lamp will work.
6. When cooking program finishes, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.

End of Cook Cycle Mode

1. After a Manual Cook Mode or a Preset Program Cook Mode expires, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.
2. During this mode, “DONE” is shown.
3. If User Option OP:11 or OP:12 is selected, the oven will continue to sound until the user acknowledges this by either opening and closing the door or pressing . If User Option OP:10 is selected, after 3 seconds beeping, the oven will enter Ready Mode.

Preset Program Cook Mode

1. This mode allows cooking through a one-button-touch operation. While in Ready Mode, press one of the number buttons to run a Preset Program for relative cooking time.
2. The remaining cooking time is shown. If it is multi-stage cooking, the total remaining cooking time is displayed.
3. When the cooking program finishes, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.

On-the-Fly Cooking

1. While the oven is cooking, if User Option OP:51 is selected, pressing a number button will enable a preset cooking program to start automatically.
2. The display shows the remaining cooking time.
3. When cooking program finishes, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.

Programming Mode
This mode allows the user to set cook time and power level to the preset programs of the number buttons.

1. Open the door. Then press the number button “1” for 5 seconds. The buzzer will sound once and enter Programming Mode.

2. “PROGRAM” is shown.

3. Press the number button, e.g. “3”, the display will show “P:03”. After 2 seconds, the default cooking time “:30“ is shown. Now you can press the number buttons to set the desired cooking time.

4. Press or to set the power level. The display will show the related power. If the same button pressed twice, the power will change to full power.

5. After setting the cooking time and power, press to save. When saved, “PROGRAM” is shown.
   Note: If all the cooking time exceeds the maximum time allowed by User Option 7, when pressing   to save the program, the buzzer will sound 3 times briefly to indicate the time is not valid. Then the display will turn back to show “PROGRAM”. The time set before will have no change.

6. Close the door, the oven will turn back to Ready Mode.

Note: If pressing during setting, the oven will turn to Door Open Mode. The program that is not saved will be lost. If there is a program saved as a memory procedure, press the related number button, the saved program will start. If no program saved, the buzzer will alarm when pressing number buttons and thus it will not work.

Note:

• If power supply is cut off, the saved program will not be lost.
• If the program needs to reset , just repeat the above steps.
• If pressing at the last step, it will return to Door Open Mode. All settings will not be saved.

Double cooking time
By using “X2” button, the user can easily set the doubled cooking time for a particular food item.

1. In Ready mode, press “X2” button first, then within 5 seconds press a number button (0-9). The oven will start cooking with the doubled cooking time. Or, press a number button (0-9) to start cooking first, then within 5 seconds press “X2” button to start cooking with the doubled cooking time.
2. When pressing “X2”, the display will show “DOUBLE”. When pressing number buttons, the doubled cooking time will be shown.
   • For example, press the number button “5” (whose preset time is 1 minute) first. Then press “X2”, the total cooking time will change to 1:00*(1+0.8)=1:48 (1 minute and 48 seconds). Please note “0.8” here means the default proportion setting for double cooking time.
3. When cooking program finishes, the oven will enter End of Cook Cycle Mode.

Stage Cooking Program
This function allows the user to cook food items at the combination of various Power Levels. Three stages can be set at most.

1. After setting cook time and power for the first stage, press “ ” to set the second stage. Then the same step to set the third stage.
2. Press “ ” to save.

User Option Mode
This allows the user to choose between various ways for the oven to operate.

1. Open the door and press “2” for 5 seconds to enter User option mode.
2. The display shows “OP: – -”.
3. Press any number button to enter the related mode setting.
   • For example: Setting the voice of the buzzer to medium. Press “2”, and “OP:22” is displayed. If you want to change, keep pressing “2”, the display will show “OP:20”, “OP:21”, ”OP:22”, ”OP:23”, and “OP:20”…..in the cycle.
4. Press to save the current setting. After saving, “OP: – -” is displayed again.

Notes:
• During setting, press to enter Door Open Mode. Close the door to enter Ready Mode.
• If the button is not pressed at the last step, the program cannot be saved but returns to the previous state.

Service Mode

1. Open the door and press “3” for 5 seconds to enter service mode.
2. The display shows “SERVICE”.

3. To check the times of closing or opening the door, just press number button “3”, the display will show the times. Or you can press other number buttons to check related information:
   Press “1” to check tube hours

   Press “2” to check tube cycles
   Press “3” to check door cycles
   Press “4”   and to clear service information

4. Press to enter Door Open Mode. Close the door to enter Ready Mode.

Factory-default setting
In ready mode, press and “0” to check the factory-default setting. The buzzer sounds once and the display will show “CHECK”.

• If it is in the factory default setting, the display will show “11”.
• If NOT in the factory default setting, the display will show “00”.
• If desired to restore the default setting, press again. The display will show “CLEAR” first, then “CHECK” and finally “11” . Now the factory default settings are restored.
• Note: Be careful of the operations as it will restore all the factory-default settings.
• Note: Should the restoration of default settings fail, please just repeat the above operations.

Cleaning, Care & Maintenance

• Warning: Switch off and disconnect from the power supply before cleaning and maintenance.
• Always keep the oven clean!
• Clean the door frame, seal and neighboring parts carefully with a damp cloth when dirty.

Cleaning the door and oven front face

• For best performance and to maintain a high degree of safety, the inner door panel and oven front face should be free of food or grease build-up.
• Wipe these parts with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry. Never use abrasive powders or pads.

Cleaning the control panel and plastic parts

• Do not apply a detergent or an alkaline liquid spray to the control panel and plastic parts, as this may cause damage to these parts.
• Use a dry cloth (not a soaked cloth) to clean these parts.
• Do not allow the control panel to become wet.

Cleaning the oven interior

• After use be sure to remove spilled liquids, spattered oil and food debris as quickly as possible.
• If the oven is used when dirty, efficiency drops and the dirt gets stuck on the oven surface. This may cause bad odors.
• Clean the interior with a cloth soaked in lukewarm water with a mild detergent dissolved in it, then rinse the soap off with a damp cloth. Remove any odors in the oven interior by microwaving a cup of water with the juice of 1 lemon for 5 minutes. Wipe the oven clean with a soft dry cloth.

Caution:
Personal Injury Hazard! It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Caution:
Do Not wipe plastic and painted sections of the oven with bleach, thinners or other cleaning agents, as this may cause these parts to dissolve or distort.

Caution: For the removable oil baffle and filter, always ensure to:

• Clean them in time!
• Install them correctly after cleaning and before use of the oven.

Cleaning the oil baffle

The oven is featured with a removable oil baffle for easy and thorough cleaning. The baffle is located underneath the interior ceiling of the oven.

• To remove the baffle, press and hold the 2 dents on the baffle front (Step A). Meanwhile, push the whole baffle backward to release. Afterward, remove the baffle from the oven (Step B).
• Clean the baffle with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry.
• To install the baffle, hold the baffle and insert the 3 pins on the rear into the holes on the oven back wall (Step C).
• Press the right dent backward until the right part of the baffle gets buckled. Repeat same operation to buckle the left part into position (Step D).

Cleaning the filter
The oven is featured with a removable filter for easy and thorough cleaning.

• Loosen the fixing nails (Step A), then remove the filter (Step B).
• Clean the filter with a soft brush.
• Locate the filter in place and fix with the nails (Step C).

Troubleshooting

A qualified technician must carry out repairs if required.

plugged in correctly and switched on
Plug or lead is damaged| Replace Plug or lead
Fuse in the plug has blown| Replace the fuse
Mains power supply fault| Check mains power supply
Door is not closed properly| Close door securely
Arcing/Sparking| Metallic or other inappropriate materials are being used in food preparation| Remove metal objects. Use microwave-safe utensils only
Spilled food remains inside the oven| Clean the interior of the oven
The oven is operated when empty| Do not operate the oven when empty. It is very dangerous
Microwave oven interfering with TV reception| Radio and TV reception is interfered when then appliance is operating.| It is normal
Steam accumulating on door and hot air out of vents| In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will get out of vents but some may accumulate on cool places like the oven door| It is normal
Dim oven light| In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim| It is normal

Technical Specifications

Note: Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein may be subject to change without notice.

Model

|

Voltage

|

Power

| Microwave Output| Oven Capacity| Operation Frequency| Dimensions h x w x d (mm)| Weight (kg)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FB864| 230-240V~

50Hz

|

3000W

|

1800W

|

34L

|

2450MHz

|

368 x 574 x

528

|

33.3

FE142-E| 230~ 50Hz

Electrical Wiring

This appliance is supplied with a 3 pin BS1363 plug and lead. The plug is to be connected to a suitable main socket.

This appliance is wired as follows:

• Live wire (coloured brown) to the terminal marked L
• Neutral wire (coloured blue) to the terminal marked N
• Earth wire (coloured green/yellow) to the terminal marked E

This appliance must be earthed. If in doubt consult a qualified electrician. Electrical isolation points must be kept clear of any obstructions. In the event of any emergency disconnection being required they must be readily accessible.

Compliance
The WEEE logo on this product or its documentation indicates that the product must not be disposed of as household waste. To help prevent possible harm to human health and/or the environment, the product must be disposed of in an approved and environmentally safe recycling process. For further information on how to dispose of this product correctly, contact the product supplier, or the local authority responsible for waste disposal in your area. BUFFALO parts have undergone strict product testing in order to comply with regulatory standards and specifications set by international, independent, and federal authorities. BUFFALO products have been approved to carry the following symbol:

All rights reserved. No part of these instructions may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BUFFALO. Every effort is made to ensure all details are correct at the time of going to press, however, BUFFALO reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Territory Legislation, Directive(s)  and Standard(s).

• Date
• Signature
• Full Name
• Position
• Producer Address

27 th May 2022

|
Ashley Hooper| Eoghan Donnellan
Technical & Quality Manager| Commercial Manager/ Importer
Fourth Way,| Unit 9003,
Avonmouth,| Blarney Business Park,
Bristol,| Blarney,
BS11 8TB| Co. Cork
United Kingdom| Ireland

http://www.buffalo-appliances.com/

FB864_FE142-E_ML_A5_v3_2022/12/27

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