H KOENIG VIO2 Microwave Instruction Manual

H KOENIG VIO2 Microwave

Product Information

The Vio 2 Microwave is a kitchen appliance that can be used for cooking and heating food items. It has multiple language options and comes with a user manual with detailed instructions on usage and precautions to be taken while operating the microwave. The microwave has safety interlocks that should not be tampered with, and the door should be closed properly while operating to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy. It has a grounding cable with colored wires for easy electrical connection.

Please read these instructions carefully before installing and operating the microwave.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. Do not attempt to operate this microwave with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the microwave front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do not operate the microwave if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave door close properly and that there is no damage to the
   • Door (bent),
   • Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
   • Door seals and sealing surfaces.
4. The microwave should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

• Read all instructions before using the appliance and keep for future reference.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of microwave is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
• Do not operate the microwave when empty.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• WARNING: Only allow children to use the microwave without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the microwave in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave cavity:
• When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the microwave due to the possibility of ignition.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the microwave.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
• The microwave is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, and damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
• WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handle the container.
• Do not fry food in the microwave. Hot oil can damage microwave parts and utensils and even result in skin burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave microwaves since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.
• Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
• Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
• Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave microwaves.
• WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM equipment. The definition of Group 2 which 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. For Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purpose for domestic purpose.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning 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.
• The microwave is only used in freestanding.
• WARNING: Do not install a microwave over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed could be damaged and the warranty would be avoided.
• The microwave shall not be placed in a cabinet.
• The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
• WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
• During use the appliances become hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the microwave, for cooking ranged and microwaves.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
• The appliance shall be placed against a wall.
• The appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction
• WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person
• The instructions shall state that appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The microwave microwave is for household use only and not for commercial use.
• Never remove the distance holder in the back or on the sides, as it ensures a minimum distance from the wall for air circulation.
• Please secure the turn table before you move the appliance to avoid damages.
• CAUTION: It is dangerous to repair or maintain the appliance by no other than a specialist because under these circumstances the cover have to be removed which assures protection against microwave radiation. This applies to changing the power cord or the lighting as well. Send the appliance in these cases to our service centre.
• The microwave is intended for defrosting, cooking and steaming of food only.
• Use gloves if you remove any heated food.
• Caution! Steam will escape, when opening lids or wrapping foil.
• 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.
• Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children under 8 years of age.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance e and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• The device must not be used if it has been dropped, it obvious signs of damage are visible or if it has leaks.
• The user manual can also be checked and download from our website: www.hkoenig.com

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• This device is intended for use in domestic and similar applications such as :
  • staff kitchen areas in stores, offices and other professional environments ;
  • farms;
  • guest use in hotels, motels and other residential environments; bed and breakfast type environments.
• Metal containers for food and beverages are not permitted when cooking in microwaves.
• The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying foodstuffs or laundry and heating pads, slippers, sponges, wet laundry and similar items may result in the risk of injury, ignition or fire.
• The appliance must not be steam cleaned.

INSTALLATION

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

RADIO INTERFERENCE
Operation of the microwave 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 microwave.
2. Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
3. Relocate the microwave microwave with respect to the receiver.
4. Move the microwave away from the receiver.
5. Plug the microwave into a different outlet so that microwave and receiver are on different branch circuits.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. This microwave 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 microwave be provided. Using a high voltage is dangerous and may result in a fire or other accident causing microwave damage.
WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

Note:

1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the microwave 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

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

If the microwave fails to operate:

1. Check to ensure that the microwave is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again securely.
2. 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.
3. Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed correctly and the timer is set.
4. Check to ensure that the door is securely closed engaging the door safety lock system. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow into the microwave.

IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE MICROWAVE YOURSELF.

UTENSILS GUIDE

1. Microwave cannot penetrate metal. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave microwaves. 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.

PART NAMES

1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Microwave Window
3. Roller Ring
4. Shaft
5. Control Panel
6. Wave Guide(Please do not remove the mica plate covering the wave guide)
7. Glass Tray

CONTROL PANEL

• MENU ACTION SCREEN
  Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed.

• POWER
  Touch this button a number of times to set microwave cooking power level.

• CLOCK
  Touch this button to start setting the microwave clock and ending by touching it again.

• AUTO DEFROST
  Touch to defrost food by weight.

• AUTO COOK
  Press for instant settings to cook popular food,

• STOP/CANCEL

  • Press to cancel setting or reset the microwave before setting a cooking program.
  • Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel cooking altogether.
  • It is also used for setting child lock.

• START/QUICK START

  • Touch to start a cooking program.
  • Simply touch it a number of times to begin express cooking without previously setting power level and cooking time.

• TIME/WEIGHT

  • Turn the dial to enter the microwave clock time or input cooking time.
  • Rotate to specify food weight or number of servings

HOW TO SET THE MICROWAVE CONTROLS

• When the microwave is first plugged in, the display will show and“1:01”.
• During the setting mode (except quick start cooking), the system will return to waiting mode if there is not any operation within 28 seconds.
• During cooking, if press STOP/CANCEL pad once or open the door, the program will be paused, then press START/QUICK START pad to resume, but if press STOP/CANCEL pad twice, the program will be canceled.
• You do not need to press STOP/CANCEL pad, Microwave cooking, Auto cooking, Weight defrost can be switched between each other.
• During quick start cooking and microwave cooking in process, you can turn TIME/WEIGHT dial to increase or decrease cooking time.
• After ending cooking, the screen will display End with sound every two minutes until user press STOP/CANCEL pad or open the door.
• Each time a button is touched, a beep will sound to acknowledge the touch.

SETTING DIGITAL CLOCK
With the microwave ready for input, touch the CLOCK button once or twice to set the digital clock in 12 or 24 hours cycle.
For example: Suppose you want to set the microwave clock time to 8:30.

1. Press CLOCK button once or twice.
2. Turn TIME/WEIGHT to indicate the hour digit 8.
3. Press CLOCK button.
4. Turn TIME/WEIGHT dial to indicate the minute digits until the screen shows 8: 30.
5. Press CLOCK to confirm the setting.

Note: To check clock time during cooking, press the CLOCK button once.

QUICK START
This feature allows you to start the microwave quickly. In standby mode, press the START/QUICK START button a number of times to set the cooking time, the microwave starts work at full power level 2 seconds later. The maximum cooking time can be set is 12 minutes.

MICROWAVE COOKING
For microwave cooking, just press POWER pad a numbers of time enter cooking power level and then turn the TIME/WEIGHT knob enter cooking time. The longest cooking time is 60 minutes. The microwave will start to cook after START/QUICK START pad is pressed.
Select power level by pressing the POWER button:

For example: Suppose you want to cook for 5 minute at 60% of microwave power.

1. Press POWER button 3 times.
2. Turn TIME/WEIGHT to enter cooking time.
3. Press START/QUICK START button.

Note: During microwave cooking, press POWER button to check the present power level. If you want to cook at 100% power level, omit the first step.

AUTO DEFROST
The microwave allows the defrosting of meat, poultry, and seafood. The time and the defrosting power are adjusted automatically once the weight is programmed. The range weight of frozen foods varies between 100g and 1800g.

For example: Suppose you want to defrost 600g of shrimp.

1. Place the shrimp to be defrosted into the microwave.
2. Press AUTO DEFROST button once.
3. Turn TIME/WEIGHT dial to choose a weight 600g.
4. Press START/QUICK START button.

Note: During defrosting process, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind you to turn over the food in the microwave.

CHILD LOCK
Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the microwave by little children. The CHILD LOCK indicator will show up on display screen, and the microwave cannot be operated while the CHILD LOCK is set.

• To set the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL button for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and lock indicator lights.
• To cancel the CHILD LOCK: Press and hold the STOP/CANCEL button for 3 seconds until lock indicator on display goes off.

AUTO COOK
For food or the following cooking mode, it is not necessary to program the duration and the cooking power. It is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you wish to cook as well as the weight of this food. During cooking you can check the current cook menu by touching AUTO COOK button.

For example: to cook 400g of fish.

1. Press the AUTO COOK button repeatedly to select menu code of fish 6.
2. Turn TIME/WEIGHT dial to indicate a weight of 400g.
3. Press START/QUICK START button.

Auto Cook Menu

CLEANING AND CARE

• Turn off the microwave and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
• Keep the inside of the microwave clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to microwave walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the microwave gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.
• The outside surfaces should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the microwave, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
• Wipe the both sides of the door and window, the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Do not use abrasive cleaner.
• A steam cleaner is not be used.
• Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave microwave door open to prevent microwave from accidentally turning on.
• If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the microwave door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave microwave is operated under high humidity condition. And it is normal.
• It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
• The roller ring and microwave floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the microwave 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.
• Remove odors from your microwave 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.
• When it becomes necessary to replace the microwave light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed. Failure to maintain the microwave 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.
• Please do not dispose this appliance into the domestic rubbish bin; it should be disposed to the particular disposal center provided by the municipalities.

ENVIRONMENT

CAUTION:
Do not dispose of this product as it has with other household products. There is a separation of this waste product into communities, you will need to inform your local authorities about the places where you can return this product. In fact, electrical and electronic products contain hazardous substances that have harmful effects on the environment or human health and should be recycled. The symbol here indicates that electrical and electronic equipment should be chosen carefully, a wheeled waste container is marked with a cross.
Adeva SAS / H.Koenig Europe – 8 rue Marc Seguin – 77290 Mitry Mory – France
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References

• H.Koenig : Le spécialiste du petit électroménager

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