KLARSTEIN 10028201 Steelwave Powerful Microwave User Manual

KLARSTEIN 10028201 Steelwave Powerful Microwave

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all the safety and operating instructions carefully and retain them for future reference. Make sure the voltage in your living area corresponds to the one shown on the rating label of the appliance. And the wall socket is properly grounded.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity

• Do not overcook the food.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in the oven.
• Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying as the temperature of oil cannot be controlled.
• After use wipes the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease.
• Built-up grease may overheat and begin to cause smoke or catch fire.
• If materials inside the oven should smoke or ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power supply.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling

• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in a sealed container since they are liable to explode; Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be sealed containers.
• Use the wide-mouthed container to cook liquid, and the cooking liquid should not be removed immediately. Several moments should be waited before removing. In order to avoid possible hazards caused by delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.
• Potatoes, sausage and chestnuts should be peeled or pierced before cooking. Eggs in their shell, whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
•  The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
• After cooking, the container is very hot. Use gloves to take out the food and avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
• Slowly lift the furthest edge of dishes cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

To prevent the turntable from breaking

• Let the turntable cool down before cleaning.
• Do not place hot foods or utensils on the cold turntable.
• Do not place frozen foods or utensils on the hot turntable.

General Instructions

• Make sure the utensils do not touch the interior walls during cooking. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Do not store food or any other things inside the oven.
• Do not operate the oven without any liquid or food inside the oven. This would do damage the oven.
• When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
• Any accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• If the door or door seals are damaged or the oven malfunctions, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person;
• 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.
• 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; therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in the shattering of the glass.
• The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications, such as: Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments; Farmhouses; By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; Bed and breakfast type environments.
• The microwave oven 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.
•  This appliance can be used by children aged 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.
• A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

Note: This device must not be installed in a cabinet with a door.

NOTES ON THE COOKING UTENSILS

It is strongly recommended to use the containers which are suitable and safe for microwave cooking. Generally speaking, the containers which are made of heat-resistant ceramic, glass or plastic are suitable for microwave cooking. Never use the metal containers for microwave cooking and combination cooking as spark is likely to occur. You can take the reference of below table.

decorated with metal rim or glazed
Heat-resistant plastic| Yes| No| No| Can not be used for long time microwave cooking
Heat-resistant glass| Yes| Yes| Yes|
Plastic film| Yes| No| No| It should not be used when cooking meat or chops as the over-temperature may do damage to the film
Grill rack| No| Yes| Yes|
Metal container| No| No| No| It should not be used in microwave oven

.Microwave can not penetrate through metal.

lacquer| No| No| No| Poor heat-resistant. Can not be used for High- temperature cooking
Bamboo wood and paper| No| No| No| Poor heat-resistant. Can not be used for High- temperature cooking

COOKING TIPS

The following factors may affect the cooking result:
Food arrangement
Place thicker areas towards the outside of the dish, the thinner part towards the Centre, and spread it evenly. Do not overlap if possible.
Cooking time length
Start cooking with a short time setting, evaluate it after it times out and extend it according to the actual need. Overcooking may result in smoke and burns.
Cooking food evenly
Food such as chicken, hamburger or steak should be turned once during cooking. Depending on the type of food, if applicable, stir it from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking
Allow standing time
After cooking times out, leave the food in the oven for an adequate length of time, this allows it to complete its cooking cycle and cool it down in a gradual manner Whether the food is done

• Color and hardness of food help to determine if it is done, these include:
• Steam coming out from all parts of the food, not just the edge
• Joints of poultry can be moved easily
• Pork or poultry shows no signs of blood
• Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with a fork

Browning dish
When using a browning dish or self-heating container, always place a heat- resistant insulator such as a porcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the turntable and rotating ring.
Microwave-safe plastic wrap
When cooking food with high-fat content, do not allow the plastic wrap come into contact with food as it may melt
Microwave safe plastic cookware
Some microwave-safe plastic cookware might not be suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Also, the preheating time specified in the dish instruction manual must not be exceeded

PRODUCT OVERVIEW AND CONTROL PANEL

1| Viewing window| 5| Rotating axis
2| Glass turntable| 6| Rotating ring
3| Waveguide cover| 7| Grill rack
4| Door Interlock| 8| Control Panel
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1       Power

2       Grill or grill combinaton

3       Defrost or clock

4       Start

5       Auro cooking menu

6       Pause/Cancel

7       Cooking time or weight

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MOUNTING

Given the limited room of the cabinet, the microwave oven must be installed under the following instructions so as to avoid danger:

1. Intake and exhaust port position, as shown in Figure 4.
2.  Net depth ≥550 mm, as shown in Figure 4.
3. Reference plate thickness between 18 and 20mm.

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Click on the icon way into the microwave furnace support sets foot in the oven, with self-lock screws, as shown in Figure 1.

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2

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Installation of top air guide, shown in

Figure 2.

3

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Install the holders on the side of the

microwave as shown in Figure 3.

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4

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Place microwave oven into cabinet, and then fix it with wood screws (4×12), as shown in Figure 4.

Cabinet Details:

•   Cavity: (L) 560mm(H) 443mm(D) 550mm

•   Intake: (L)≥272mm*(W)≥72mm

•   Exhaust Port: (L)

≥560mm*(W)≥50mm

5

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Secure ornamental frame to holders, as shown in Figure 5. The microwave is now finally assembled.

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6

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Cabinet airflow chart as shown in Figure 6.

INSTALLATION

• Take out all the packing. If there is a safe film over the oven, tear it off before Use. Check carefully for damage. If any, immediately notify dealer or send to the manufacturer’s service center.
• Microwave ovens must be placed under dry and noncorrosiveness environments, kept away from heat and humidity, such as gas burner or water tank.
• To ensure sufficient ventilation, the distance of the back of the microwave to the wall should be at least 10 cm, the side to the wall should be at least 5 cm, the free distance above the top surface at least 20 cm. and the distance of the microwave to the ground should be at least 85 cm.
• The position of the oven shall be such that it is far from the TV, Radio or antenna as picture disturbance .The distance should be more than 5 m.
• The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
• The microwave oven must be operated with the door closed.
• The microwave must not be placed in a cabinet. The microwave oven is intended to be used freestanding.
• The back of the oven must be placed against a wall
• As there is manufacturing residue or oil remaining on the oven cavity or heat element, it usually would smell the odor, even a slight smoke, It is normal case and would not occur after several times use, keep the door or window open to ensure good ventilation. So it is strongly recommended to set the oven to grill mode and operate dry several times.

OPERATION

The LED flashes 3 times when plugged in power supply. Then it flashes “:”, prompting you to input the cooking menu and time.
Auto reminder
When your preset cooking procedure has finished, the LED Display will show End and three beeps sound will be heard to prompt you to take out food. If you do not press Pause/Cancel button once or open the door, the beep will sound at an interval of 3 minutes.
Clock setting
Clock button make it available for you to input current or preset time when “:” flashes onto LED display after plugged in, or try to skip it over to continue if unnecessary.
Example: How to set 12:30

| Steps| Display
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1| After power-up, the colon flashes.| :
2| Press Clock button once.| 00:00
3| Turn Time/Weight knob to set exact hours.| 12:00
4| Press Clock button once again.| 12:00
5| Turn Time/Weight knob to set exact minutes.| 12:30
6| Press Clock button once again or wait for 5 seconds,

and the numbers will go steadily.

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This button is with two functions: set clock and set defrost menu. If you want to set clock, you need to press and hold this button for 3 seconds, but just press this button once to enter defrost state.

PROGRAMS AND FUNCTIONS

Microwave cooking
Press the power button several times. The LED will display the following options in turn: 100P – 80P – 60P – 40P – 20P.

1. The max time which can be set is 60 minutes. Never use the grill rack during microwave cooking. Never operate the oven empty.
2. If you turn the food during operation, press the Instant/Start button once and the preset cooking procedure will continue.
3. If you intend to remove the food before the preset time, you must press Pause/Cancel button once to clear the preset procedure to avoid unintended operation of next time use.
4. You may change the cooking time during cooking. And it is recommended turning the food halfway, after you turn the food. Press Instant/Start button once to continue.
5. At the maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically lower the power after a certain time of cooking to lengthen the service life.

Example: To cook at 80P for 10 minutes

Grill Combi
This function use for grill food, press this button, LED Display will cycle to show G, G1, G2.

G| Grill, the heat element will be energized during operation time. Which is applicable for rolling thin meats or pork, sausage, chicken wing as good brown color can be obtained.
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C1| Combination of Grill and microwave cooking. 30% of time microwave output and 70% of time grilling.
C2| Combination of Grill and microwave cooking. 55% of time microwave output and 45% of time grilling.

CAUTION
Risk of burns! In the mode of grill, all of the oven parts, as well as the rack and cooking containers, may become very hot. Use caution when removing any item from the oven. Use heavy potholders or oven mitts to prevent burns.

Example: To grill food with C2 cook menu for 10 minutes

Defrost
This function use for Defrost food, Press Defrost button and the LED display will cycle to show d.1 – d.2 – d.3.

• It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to obtain uniform effect.
• Usually defrosting will need longer time than that of cooking the food.
• If the food can be cut by knife, the defrosting process can be considered completed.
• Microwave penetrates around 4cm into most food e. Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not advised to put back to fridge and freeze again.

Example: To defrost 0.4kg poultry

prompt you turn over the food. Open the door and turn over the food. Then close the door. Press Instant/start button again to continue defrosting.|

Auto cooking
The oven has default cooking menu for simple operation. When the LED flash colon, press the Cook button and LED will cycle to show A.1, A.2 …… A.8. Choose the  appropriate menu according to the food type and weight and strictly observe the directions in below table, otherwise the cooking effect will be largely influenced.

market, weighted 85-100 g. Popcorn prior to completing, if the popping speed has been decreased to 1 time per 1-2 seconds you should press Pause/Cancel button to stop the popping process
A.2| Reheat| This setting suitable for reheating 0.2~1.0 kg, which lets you reheat a dinner plate of chilled leftovers with good results.
A.3| Beverage| Heating a cup of 250 or 500 ml liquid. The liquid temperature is about 5-10°C. Use a big mouth cup and do not seal
A.4| Pizza| Warm 1 or 2 shares pizza
A.5| Potato| Cooking the potato strips, cut into 5mm width and height, length. Total weight is about 0.45 or 0.65 kg. Place the strips on a large dish and cover the dish with a thin film to prevent water loss
A.6| Frozen dinner| Suitable for cooking 1 or 2 shares frozen dinner.
A.7| Rice| Suitable for cooking 0.1~0.5 kg rice.
A.8| Vegetable| Suitable for cooking 0.1~0.5 kg vegetable.

The temperature of food before cooking would be 20-25°C. Higher or lower temperature of the food before cooking would require increase or decrease of cooking time. The temperature, weight and shape of food will largely influence the cooking effect. If any deviation has been found to the factor noted on above menu, you can adjust the cooking time for best result.

Example: Cook 0.5 kg rice

Automatic starting (delayed function)
If you do not want the menu be started immediately, you can preset the cooking menu and time and the preset menu will be automatically started at your set time. The setting will consist of 2 steps: Setting the current clock and setting the cooking menu and time.
Example: Now it is 12:30 clock, if you hope that the microwave oven will automatically start cooking with 100P microwave power for 9 minutes and 30 seconds at 14:20.

Setting the current clock
3| Set hours by turning Time/ Weight knob| 12:00
4| Press Defrost/Clock button again to confirm hours| 12:00
5| Set minutes by turning Time./ Weight knob| 12:30
6| Press Defrost/Clock button once or waiting for 5

seconds, and the numbers will go steady.

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Set the cooking menu and time
7| Select cooking power by pressing Micro Power button| 100P
8| Turn Time/Weight button to set cooking time| 9:30
9| Press and hold Defrost/Clock button for 3 seconds to

return to current clock.

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10| Set the time you expect to start. Repeat the steps of

3-5.

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11| Press Defrost/Clock button to confirm the delayed menu. Now the program has been activated. And the menu will be started at 14:20.|
12| You may check the preset starting time by pressing Defrost/Clock button.|

Multi-sequence cooking
To obtain best cooking result, some recipes call for different cook mode and time. You may program your personalized menu as follow.
Example: You want cook food with 100P microwave for 3 minutes then grill for 9 minutes. This is 2 sequence setting.

Note: When microwave power cooking is finished, microwave oven will begin grilling operation automatically. Max 4 sequences can be set per time, repeat the steps.

Child lock function
Use this feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning or so that children can not use the oven unsupervised. All the buttons are rendered inoperable in this mode. Set lock: Press and hold Pause/Cancel button about 3 seconds. Cancel lock: Press and hold Pause/Cancel button about 3 seconds.

CLEANING AND CARE

• 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.
• remove the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning. Don‘t immerse the appliance in water or other fluids when cleaning.
• 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.
• The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed
• Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts.
• Never use hard detergent, gasoline, abrasive powder or metal brush to clean any part of the appliance.
• Do not remove the waveguide cover.

When the microwave oven has been used for a long time, there may be some strange odors exist in oven, Following 3 methods can get rid of them:

• Place several lemon slices in a cup, then heat with high power for 2-3 min.
• Place a cup of red tea in oven, then heat with high power.
• Put some orange peel into oven, and then heat them with high power for 1 minute.

Note: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use;

Tips for Cleaning

door seals and adjacent parts to remove any spill or spatter.
Control panel| Wipe the control panel with a slightly dampened soft

cloth.

Interior walls| Wipe clean the cavity with a dampened soft cloth. Wipe

clean the waveguide cover to remove any food splashed

Turntable, rotation ring and rotation axis| Wash with mild soap water. Rinse with clean water and

allow drying thoroughly.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

If there is a legal regulation in your country regarding the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, this symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By disposing of this product in accordance with the regulations, you protect the environment and the health of those around you from negative consequences. For information on the recycling and disposal of this product, contact your local government or household waste disposal service.

MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK)

Manufacturer
Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstraße 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany.
Importer for Great Britain Berlin Brands Group UK Ltd PO Box 1145 Oxford, OX1 9UW
United Kingdom

References

• Klarstein | Your home. Your kitchen. Your style.
• Take-e-way GmbH | take-e-back | Elektroschrott Rücknahmesystem Onlinehandel

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