Electrolux EMM20000 Microwave Oven User Manual

**EMM20000

Microwave Oven
User Manual**

EMM20000 Microwave Oven

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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, and Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.

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 damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
WARNING!
Risk of suffocation, injury, or permanent disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced capabilities provided that they have been given instruction and/or supervision regarding the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.
  Children under 3 years must not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should be activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

1.2 General Safety

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
  – Farmhouses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments;
  – By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and other residential-type environments

• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years
  of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the main plug from the socket.

• If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified person.

• 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.

• Only a qualified person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy

• Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.

• Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying food or clothing and heating warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to the 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.

• 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.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a Cabinet.

• The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against a wall.

• 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 the shattering of the glass.

2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.
• The appliance can be placed almost anywhere in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath the appliance are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation).

2.2 Electrical Connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.
• If the appliance is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Contact the Service or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, and electrical shock or explosion.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface and do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

2.4 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.
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door-sealing surfaces.
• 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. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, obey the safety instructions on the packaging.

2 .5 Service

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

2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the main supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

3.1 General overview

1. Lamp
2. Safety interlock system
3. Control panel
4. Power setting knob
5. Timer knob
6. Waveguide cover
7. Turntable shaft

3.2 Accessories
Turntable set
Always use the turntable set to prepare food in the microwave.

BEFORE FIRST USE

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
4.1 Initial Cleaning
CAUTION!
Refer to the chapter “Care and Cleaning”.

DAILY USE

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
5.1 General information about using the appliance

• After you deactivate the appliance, let the food stand for some minutes.
• Remove the aluminum foil packaging, metal containers, etc. before you prepare the food.

Cooking

• If possible, cook food covered with material suitable for use in the microwave. Only cook food without a cover if you want to keep it crusty
• Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high. The food can dry out, burn or catch fire in some places.
• Do not use the appliance to cook eggs or snails in their shells, because they can explode. With fried eggs, pierce the yolks first.
• Prick food with “skin” or “peel”, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and sausages, with a fork several times before cooking so that the food does not explode.

Glass cooking tray and roller guide.

• Remove all the parts and additional packaging from the microwave.

• Clean the appliance before first use.

• For chilled or frozen food, set a longer cooking time.

• Dishes that contain sauce must be stirred from time to time.

• Vegetables that have a firm structure, such as carrots, peas, or cauliflower, must be cooked in water.

• Turn larger pieces after half of the cooking time.

• If possible, cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces.

• Use flat, wide dishes.

• Do not use cookware made of porcelain, ceramic, or earthenware with small holes, e. g. on handles or unglazed bottoms. Moisture going into the holes can cause the cookware to crack when it is heated.

• The glass cooking tray is a workspace for heating food or liquids. It is necessary for the operation of the microwave. Defrosting meat, poultry, and fish

• Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small upturned plate with a container below it so that the defrosting liquid collects in the container.

• Turn the food after half of the defrosting time. If possible, divide and then remove the pieces that started to defrost.
  Defrosting butter, portions of gateau, quark

• Do not fully defrost the food in the appliance, but let it defrost at room temperature. This gives a more even result. Fully remove all metal or aluminum packaging before
  defrosting. Defrosting fruit, vegetables

• Do not fully defrost fruit and vegetables, which are to be further prepared while raw, in the appliance. Let them defrost at room temperature.

• You can use a higher microwave power to cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting them first.
  Ready meals

• You can prepare ready meals in the appliance only if their packaging is suitable for microwave use.

• You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions printed on the packaging (e.g. remove the metal cover and pierce the plastic film).

Suitable cookware and materials

Cookware / Material

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Microwave

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Defrosting| Heating|

Cooking

Ovenproof glass and porcelain (with no metal components, e. g. Pyrex, heat- proof glass)| X| X| X
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain 1)| X| —| —
Glass and glass-ceramic made of oven-proof/frost-proof material (e. g. Arcoflam), grill shelf| X| X| X
Ceramic 2) , earthenware 2)| X| X| X
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200 °C 3)| X| X| X
Cardboard, paper| X| —| —
Clingfilm| X| —| —
A roasting film with microwave safe clo‐ sure 3)| X| X| X
Roasting dishes made of metal, e. g. enamel, cast iron| —| —| —
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coat‐ ed 3)| —| —| —
Baking tray| —| —| —
Browning cookware, e. g. Crisp pan or Crunch plate| —| X| X
Ready meals in packaging 3)| X| X| X

1. With no silver, gold, platinum, or metal plating/decorations
2. Without quartz or metal components, or glazes that contain metals
3. You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures.

X suitable
— not suitable

5.2 Activating and deactivating the microwave
CAUTION!
Do not let the microwave operate when there is no food in it.

1. Turn the power setting knob to select a power setting.
2. Turn the timer knob to set a time, this automatically activates the microwave.
   If you want to set the timer for less than 2 minutes, first set the timer for more than 2 minutes and then turn the knob back to the desired time.
   The microwave starts to cook automatically after the power level and the time are set and the door is closed.
   To deactivate the appliance:
   • wait until the appliance deactivates automatically when the timer knob reaches the 0 position and an acoustic signal sounds.
   • turn the timer knob to the 0 positions.
   • open the door. The appliance stops automatically. Close the door to continue cooking. Use this option to inspect the food.

5.3 Power setting table

USING THE ACCESSORIES

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
6.1 Inserting the turntable set
CAUTION!
Do not cook food without the turntable set. Use only the turntable set provided with the microwave.
Never cook food directly on the glass cooking tray.

1. Place the roller guide around the turntable shaft.

Place the glass cooking tray on the roller guide

HINTS AND TIPS

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
7.1 Tips for the microwave

Problem|

Remedy

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You cannot find details for the amount of food prepared.| Look for similar food. Increase or shorten the length of the cooking times according to the following rule: Double the amount = almost double the time, Half the amount = half the time
The food got too dry.| Set shorter cooking time or select lower microwave power.
The food is not defrosted, hot, or cooked after the time came to an end.| Set longer cooking time or set higher power. Note that large dishes need a longer time.
After the cooking time comes to an end, the food is overheated at the edge but is still not ready in the mid‐ dle.| Next time set a lower power and a longer time. Stir liquids halfway through, e.g. soup.

To get better results for rice use a flat, wide dish.
7.2 Defrosting
Always defrost roast with the fat side down.
Do not defrost covered meat because this may cause cooking instead of defrosting.
Always defrost whole poultry breast side down.
7.3 Cooking
Always remove chilled meat and poultry from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Let the meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables stay covered after cooking.
Brush a little oil or melted butter over the fish.
All vegetables should be cooked at full microwave power.
Add 30 – 45 ml of cold water for every 250 g of vegetables.
Cut the fresh vegetables into even size pieces before cooking. Cook all vegetables with a cover on the container.
7.4 Reheating
When you reheat packed ready meals always follow the instruction written on the packaging.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
8.1 Notes and tips on cleaning

• Clean the front of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.
• To clean metal surfaces, use a usual cleaning agent.
• Clean the appliance interior after each use. Then you can remove dirt more easily and it does not burn on.
• Clean stubborn dirt with a special cleaner.
• Clean all accessories regularly and let them dry. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent.
• To soften the hard-to-remove remains, boil a glass of water at full microwave power for 2 to 3 minutes.
• To remove odors, mix a glass of water with 2 tsp of lemon juice and boil at full microwave power for 5 minutes.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
9.1 What to do if…

Problem| Possible cause|

Remedy

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The appliance does not operate.| The appliance is deactivated.| Activate the appliance.
The appliance does not operate.| The appliance is not plugged in.| Plug in the appliance.
The appliance does not operate.| The fuse in the fuse box is blown.| Check the fuse. If the fuse blows more than one time, contact a qualified electrician.
The appliance does not operate.| The door is not closed properly.| Make sure that nothing blocks the door.
The lamp does not operate.| The lamp is defective.| The lamp has to be replaced.
There is sparking in the cavity.| There are metal dishes or dishes with metal trim.| Remove the dish from the appliance.
There is sparking in the cavity.| There are metal skewers or aluminum foil that touch the interior walls.| Make sure that the skewers and foil do not touch the in‐ interior walls.
The turntable set makes a scratching or grinding noise.| There is an object or dirt be‐ low the glass cooking tray.| Clean the area below the glass cooking tray.
The appliance stops operating without a clear reason.| There is a malfunction.| If this situation repeats call the Authorised Service Center.

9.2 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 center is on the rating plate. The rating plate is on the appliance. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance.
We recommend that you write the data here:
Model (MOD.) ………………………………….
Product number (PNC) ………………………………….
Serial number (S.N.) ………………………………….

INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
10.1 General Information
**CAUTION!
Do not block the air vents. If you do that, the appliance can overheat.
CAUTION!
Do not connect the appliance to adapters or extension leads. This can cause overloading and risk of fire.
CAUTION!**
The minimum installation height is 85 cm.

• The microwave is for kitchen countertop use only. It must be placed on a stable and flat surface.
• Put the microwave far away from steam, hot air, and water splashes.
• If the microwave is too close to the TV and radio it may cause interference in the received signal.
• If you transport the microwave in cold weather, do not activate it immediately after the installation. Let it stand at room temperature and absorb the heat.

10.2 Electrical installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must do the electrical installation.
The manufacturer is not responsible if you do not follow the safety precautions from the chapter “Safety Information”.
This microwave is supplied with the main cable and main plug.
The cable has an earth wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock.
10.3 Minimal distances

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 ****household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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References

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• Electrolux – официальный сайт бытовой техники Электролюкс в России
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