Electrolux EVM8E08X Microwave Oven User Manual

Electrolux EVM8E08X Microwave Oven User Manual

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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 mains power supply cable 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.
• Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or ovenware.
• Use only the turntable and the turntable support designed for this appliance.
• Do not activate the microwave function when the appliance is empty. Metal parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
• 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.
• WARNING:  If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified person.
• WARNING:  Only a qualified person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• WARNING:  Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.
• Use only utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, observe the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.
• The appliance 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.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
• 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.
• Failure to maintain the appliance 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.

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 oven door opens without restraint.
• The appliance is equipped with an electric cooling system. It must be operated with the electric power supply.
• The built-in unit must meet the stability requirements of DIN 68930.

Cabinet minimum height (Cabinet under the work‐ top minimum height)| 444 (460) mm
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Cabinet width| 560 mm
Cabinet depth| 550 (550) mm
Height of the front of the appliance| 455 mm
Height of the back of the appliance| 440 mm
Width of the front of the appliance| 595 mm
Width of the back of the appliance| 559 mm
Depth of the appliance| 567 mm
Built in depth of the appliance| 546 mm
Depth with open door| 882 mm
Ventilation opening minimum size. Opening placed on the bottom rear side| 560×20 mm
Mains supply cable length. Cable is placed in the right corner of the back side| 1500 mm
Mounting screws| 3.5×25 mm

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.

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.
• Do not use microwave function to preheat the oven.

WARNING!  Risk of damage to the appliance.

• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel: – 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.
• 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!
• Make sure the cavity, the turntable and the door are wiped dry after each use. Steam produced during the operation of the appliance condensates on cavity walls and can cause corrosion.
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the microwave function operates.
• 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. 2.7 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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

General overview

1. Control panel
2. Display
3. Heating element
4. Microwave generator
5. Lamp
6. Turntable shaft

Accessories  Turntable set To prepare food. Grill rack set To grill.

HOW TO TURN OVEN ON AND OFF

Control panel

seconds).
Press| Move| Press and hold
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Touch the surface with finger‐tip.| Slide fingertip over the sur‐face.| Touch the surface for 3 sec‐onds.

Display

| After turning on, the display shows the main screen with the function and the default grill in‐ tensity. A. Time of day B. START/STOP C. Grill intensity D. Heating functions E. Microwave power F. Timer
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| If you do not use the oven for 2 minutes, the display goes to standby.
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| When you cook, the display shows the set functions and other available options.

Display indicators Basic indicators – to navigate on the display.

OK To confirm the selection / set‐ting.| To go one level back in the menu.| To undo the last action.| To turn the options on and off.
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Sound alarm function indicators – when the set time of cooking ends, the signal sounds.
The function is on.| The function is on. Cooking stops automatically.| Sound alarm is off.

Timer indicators

| To set the function: Delayed start.
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| To cancel the setting.

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING!  Refer to Safety chapters.
Initial Cleaning

the oven.

First connection
The display shows welcome message after the first connection. You have to set: Language, Display brightness, Key tones, Buzzer volume, Time of day.

DAILY USE

WARNING!  Refer to Safety chapters.
How to set the function:
Grill + MW, Grill The oven can make noises when using the function: Grill + MW. They are normal for this function.

Setting the function: Grill

Step 1| Insert the high grill rack.
Step 2| Turn on the oven. The display shows the default heating function.
Step 3| Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 4| Select the function:  . Press:OK .
Step 5| Select the grill intensity level.
Function| Grill intensity level
Lo| Low
Hi| High
Step 6| Press: OK|
Step 7| Press: START|
 STOP- press to turn off the function.
Step 8| Turn off the oven.

Setting the function: Grill + MW

 STOP – press to turn off the oven.
Step 8| Turn off the oven.
Setting the function: Grill

Step 1| Insert the high grill rack.
Step 2| Turn on the oven. The display shows the default heating function.
Step 3| Press the symbol of the heating function to enter the submenu.
Step 4| Select the function:
 .
Press: OK.
Step 5| Select the grill intensity level.
Function| Grill intensity level
Lo| Low
Hi| High
Step 6| Press: OK|
Step 7| Press: START|
 STOP- press to turn off the function.
Step 8| Turn off the oven.

How to set: Microwave heating functions

shows: micro‐wave power.
Step 4| Set: microwave power. Press:OK .
Step 5| Press:START .
 STOP- press to turn off the function.
Step 6| Turn off the oven.

The maximum time of microwave functions depends on microwave power you set:

If you open the door, the function stops. To start it again, press START. Take a shortcut!

How to use: Microwave quick start

Press on the running time value to go to the time settings. Set the cooking time.| Press +30 s.
The microwave can be switched on at any time with: Microwave quick start.

Heating functions   STANDARD

of grill intensity: low and high.
Microwave| Heating up, cooking, power range: 100 – 1000 W
MICROWAVE
Heating function| Application
Defrost| Defrosting meat, fish, cakes, power range: 100 – 200 W
Melting| Melting chocolate and butter, power range: 100 – 400 W
Reheat| Heating up pre-prepared meals and delicate food, power range: 300 – 700 W
Heating function| Application
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Popcorn| Preparing popcorn, power range: 700 – 1000 W
Liquid| Heating up drinks and soups, power range: 800 – 1000 W

CLOCK FUNCTIONS

Clock functions description

ef‐fect on the operation of the oven.
Uptimer| Monitors how long the function operates. Uptimer – you can turn it on and off.

7.2 How to set: Clock functions

How to set the clock

Step 1| Press: Time of day.
Step 2| Set the time. Press:OK.
How to set cooking time

Step 1| Choose the heating function.
Step 2| Press: .
Step 3| Set the time. Press:OK.
How to choose end option

Step 1| Choose the heating function.
Step 2| Press: .
Step 3| Set the cooking time.
Step 4| Press:  .
Step 5| Press: End action.
Step 6| Choose the preferred: End action.
Step 7| Press: . Repeat the action until the display shows the main screen.

How to extend cooking time  When 10% of cooking time is left and the food seems not to be ready, you can extend cooking time. You can also change the heating function. Press +1min to extend the cooking time.

How to change timer settings

Step 1| Press:  .
Step 2| Set the timer value.
Step 3| Press:OK.
You can change the set time during cooking at any time.

HOW TO USE: ACCESSORIES

Inserting accessories  Use only suitable cookware and material. Refer to “Hints and tips” chapter, Microwave suitable cookware and materials.

Turntable set: Always cook food on the turntable set. Place the roller guide around the turntable shaft. Place the turntable glass on the roll‐ er guide. Use only the turntable set supplied with the oven.|
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Grill rack set: Place the grill rack with the silicon caps down on the turntable set.|

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

How to save: Favourites  You can save your favourite settings, such as the heating function, the cooking time or the cleaning function. You can save 3 favourite settings.

 – press to reset the setting.  – press to cancel the setting.

9.2 Function lock  This function prevents an accidental change of the heating function.

To turn off the function repeat step 3.

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

HINTS AND TIPS

Cooking recommendations
The temperature and cooking times in the tables are guidelines only. They depend on the recipes and the quality and quantity of the ingredients used. Your oven may cook differently to the oven you had before. The hints below show recommended heating functions and settings for cooking time for specific types of the food. If you cannot find the settings for a special recipe, look for the similar one. For more cooking recommendations refer to cooking tables on our website. To find the Cooking Hints check the PNC number on the rating plate on the front frame of the oven cavity.
Microwave recommendations
Let’s cook! Do not place the food directly on the turntable. Always use the microwave suitable cookware. Place the cookware in the middle of the turntable. Contact with too hot or too cold items can break the turntable. Turn or stir the food halfway through the defrosting and cooking time. Stir liquid dishes from time to time. Stir the food before serving. Cover the food for cooking and reheating. Put the spoon to the bottle or glass when heating drinks to ensure better heat distribution. Put the food into the oven without packaging. The packaged ready meals can be put into the oven only when the packaging is microwave safe (check information on the packaging). 
Microwave cooking  Cook food covered. If you want to keep a crust cook food without a cover. Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high. The food can dry out, burn or cause fire. Do not use the oven to cook eggs or snails in their shells, because they can burst. Pierce the yolk of fried egg before reheating it. Pierce food with skin or peel several times before cooking. Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces. After you turn off the oven, take the food out and let it stand for a few minutes to allow the heat distribute evenly.
Microwave defrosting Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small upturned plate with a container below it, or on a defrosting rack or plastic sieve so that the defrosting liquid can leak out. Remove defrosted pieces subsequently. To cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting them first, you can use a higher microwave power.
Microwave suitable cookware and materials
For the microwave use only suitable cookware and materials. Use below table as a reference. Check the cookware / material specification before use.

Cookware / Material| | | |
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Ovenproof glass and porce‐ lain with no metal compo‐ nents, e.g. heat-proof glass| | | |
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain without any silver, gold, platinum or other metal decorations| | | |
Glass and glass ceramic made of ovenproof / frostproof material| | | |
Ceramic and earthenware without any quartz or metal components and glazes which contain metal| | | |
Ceramic, porcelain and earth‐ enware with unglazed bottom or with small holes, e.g. on handles| | | |
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C| | | |
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Cardboard, paper| | | |
Clingfilm| | | |
Roasting film with microwave safe closure| | | |
Roasting dishes made of metal, e.g. enamel, cast iron| | | |
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coated| | | |
Cookware for microwave use, e.g. crisp pan| | | |
Grill rack set| | | |

Recommended power settings for different kinds of food
The data in the table is for guidance only.

800 – 1000 W

Searing at the start of the cooking process| Heating liquids
500 – 700 W| | Cooking vegeta‐bles
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| Cooking egg dishes
| Simmering stews
| Heating one-plate meals
| Defrosting and heating frozen meals
300 – 400 W| | Melting cheese, chocolate, butter
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| Simmering rice
| Heating baby food
| Cooking / Heating delicate food
| Continuing cooking
100 – 200 W| | Defrosting bread
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| Defrosting fruit and cakes
| Defrosting cheese, cream, butter
| Defrosting meat, fish

Cooking tables for test institutes Information for test institutes
 Tests according to IEC 60705.

MICROWAVE FUNCTION| (W)| (kg)| | (min)|
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Sponge cake| 600| 0.475| Turntable set| 5 – 7| –
Meatloaf| 500| 0.9| Turntable set| 18 – 20| –
Egg custard| 500| 1| Turntable set| 15 – 17| –
Meat defrosting| 200| 0.5| Turntable set| 8 – 9| –

Use the function:
Microwave grilling.  Use the low grill rack.

MICROWAVE COMBI FUNCTION| (W)| Grill intensity level| (min)|
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Potato gratin, 1.1 kg| 300| low| 30 – 35|
Chicken, 1.1 kg| 300| high| 30 – 35| Put the meat in round glass con‐tainer.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!  Refer to Safety chapters.
Notes on cleaning

Cleaning Agents| Clean the front of the oven with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent.
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Use a cleaning solution to clean metal surfaces.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
” Everyday Use| Clean the cavity after each use. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire. Clean the oven ceiling carefully from residue and fat.
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Do not store the food in the oven for longer than 20 minutes. Dry the cavity with a soft cloth after each use.
Accessories| Clean all accessories after each use and let them dry. Before cleaning, wait until the turntable is cold. There is a risk that the turntable can break. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not clean the accessories in a dishwasher.
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Do not clean the non-stick accessories using abrasive cleaner or sharp-edged objects.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!  Refer to Safety chapters.
What to do if…
The oven does not turn on or does not heat up

The oven is not connected to an electrical sup‐ply or it is connected incorrectly.| Check if the oven is correctly connected to the electrical supply.
The clock is not set.| Set the clock, for details refer to “Clock Func‐ tions” chapter, How to set: Clock functions.
The door is not closed correctly.| Fully close the door.
The fuse is blown.| Make sure the fuse is the cause of the prob‐ lem. If the problem recurs, contact a qualified electrician.
The oven Child Lock is on.| Refer to “Menu” chapter, Submenu for: Op‐tions.

Components

Cleaning” chapter, How to replace: Lamp.
The turntable set makes noise.| There is food residue below the turntable set.

How to manage: Error codes
When the software error occurs, the display shows error message.
In this section, you will find the list of the problems that you can handle on your own.

surface of the display. Make sure there is no dirt on the touch fields.
F908 – the oven system cannot connect with the control panel.| Turn the oven off and on.

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 oven cavity. Do not remove the rating plate from the oven cavity.

We recommend that you write the data here:

Model (MOD.)| …………………………………..
Product number (PNC)| …………………………………..
Serial number (S.N.)| …………………………………..

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Energy saving  Make sure that the oven door is closed when the oven operates. Do not open the oven door too often during cooking. Keep the door gasket clean and make sure it is well fixed in its position. When possible, do not preheat the oven before cooking. Keep breaks between baking as short as possible when you prepare a few dishes at one time.  Cooking with the lamp off  Turn off the lamp during cooking. Turn it on only when you need it.

MENU STRUCTURE

Menu  Press to open Menu.

Sub menu for: Options

the text “Child Lock” appears on the display when you turn on the oven. To enable the oven use, choose the code letters in the alphabetical order. Access to the timer, the re‐ mote operation and the lamp is available with the Child Lock on.
Time indication| Turns the clock on and off.
Digital clock style| Changes the format of the displayed time indication.

14.3 Submenu for: Setup

to mute the tone for:  .
Buzzer volume| Sets the volume of key tones and signals.
Time of day| Sets the current time and date.

14.4 Submenu for: Service

IT’S EASY!

Before first use you have to set:

Familiarize yourself with the basic icons on the control panel and the display:

| ON / OFF
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| Menu
| Favourites
| Timer
| START/STOP

Start using the oven MW quick start Start Microwave at any time with default settings: 30 sec / 1000W. Press:  .

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heating / cooking 100 – 1000 W| cooking / browning intensity: low / high| cooking / browning| heating liquids 800 – 1000 W
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reheating 300 – 700 W| defrosting 100 – 200 W| melting 100 – 400 W| preparing popcorn 700 – 1000 W
Settings of the microwave| Microwave tips
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Microwave power:| Maximum time:| Cover the food for cooking and reheating. Turn or stir the food halfway through the de‐frosting and cooking time. Put the spoon to the dish when heating liquids. Put the food into the oven without packaging (only microwave safe).
100 – 600 W| 59 min

600 W| 7 min

Start cooking

Use quick functions to set the cooking time

10% Finish assist Use 10% Finish assist to add extra time when 10% of the cooking time is left.| To extend the cooking time press +1min.

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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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.

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