INVENTUM IMC6020F Oven Instruction Manual

INVENTUM IMC6020F Oven

Safety instructions

• Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain for future use.

• The appliance is intended solely for domestic use within the home. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave is especially designed to heat. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not attempt to operate this microwave 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 door of the microwave. Don’t allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.

• If the door or door seal are damaged, the microwave must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

• It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repairs that involve the removal of the cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• An electrical appliance is not a toy, and should therefore always be placed outside the reach of children. Children are not always able to understand potential risks. Teach children a responsible handling of electrical appliances.

• This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 to 8 years. This appliance can be used by children over the age of 8 and above if they are continuously supervised. This can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concering use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

• Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• Only use utensils suitable for use in microwaves.

• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.

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

• When you see smoke, switch off and unplug the microwave. Keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

• Do not overcook the food.

• Do not use the microwave cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside.

• Remove metal wire twisties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the microwave.

• Install or locate this microwave only in accordance with the installation instructions.

• Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave since they may burst, even after the microwave is shut off.

• Always carry out regular checks of the appliance and the power cord to ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs that the appliance or the power cord is damaged in the slightest degree, the entire appliance should  returned to the Customer Service Department. For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

• Only use and store the appliance indoors.

• Do not use the microwave near water, in a wet basement/ garage or near a swimming pool.

• Attention! Avoid touching hot surfaces, especially the inside of the appliance.

• Do not cover any vents of the microwave.

• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter and keep it away from the heated surface.

• Failure to maintain the microwave clean could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possible result in a hazardous situation.

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shakes and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• Attention: heating of beverages in the microwave can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Therefore always place a plastic or ceramic spoon in the cup. Be careful when handling the container.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• Always use the appliance on a secure, dry, level surface.

• Before plugging into a socket, check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

• For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

• Never unplug it from the socket by pulling on the cable.

• Always ensure that your hands are dry before handling the plug, switch or power cord.

• Should you decide not to use the appliance anymore, make it inoperative by cutting the power cord after removing the plug from the socket. We
  also recommend making all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance harmless, particularly for children who might be tempted to play with it.

• Before moving the appliance, make sure it is switched of. Use both hands when moving the appliance.

• Never immerse any part of the main body, lid, power cord and plug in water or any other liquid to protect against electrical hazards.

• If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is it not handled in accordance with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the user. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.

• Be careful with the following materials if they can be used in the microwave oven:

  • aluminium foil yes*
  • paper yes**
  • cling film yes
  • aluminium tray no
  • microwave dishes yes
  • heatproof plastic yes
  • unglazed pottery no
  • metal cooking utensils no
  • ovenproof glass and ceramics yes
  • normal glass yes
  • metallic twists no
  • plate with metallic decoration no
  • mercury thermometer no
  • closed jar: no***
  • bottle with narrow neck no
  • roasting bags yes

By covering thinner parts of foods (such as chicken legs), you prevent them from cooking too quickly. Use undecorated kitchen paper to cover food and to absorb grease.Remove the lid and make sure the jar is not heated too long. The jar may break.

Legislation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

Appliance description

1. Display
2. Control panel
3. Button for microwave/grill/combination setting 2.2 Button for defrost setting
4. Turn knob for adjusting or choosing auto menu 2.4 STOP/reset button
5. Button for time
6. START/ + 30 SEC-button
7. Door open button
8. Grill rack (only to be used in grill function)
9. Turntable ring assembly
10. Turntable shaft
11. Glass tray
12. Door with safety interlock system
13. Observation window

before first use

Before you use the appliance for the first time, please do as follows: Carefully unpack the appliance and remove all the packaging material. Keep the material (plastic bags and cardboard) out of reach of children. Check the appliance after unpacking for any damage, possible from transportation. Check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the appliance and plug it in a socket. Follow the installation instructions in chapter 16 for installing the microwave. Clean the microwave and the accessories with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and dry thoroughly. Using the microwave may cause interference to your radio or TV reception. Place the microwave oven therefore as far away from such devices as possible. Do not place the microwave near a heat source.

Setting the clock

As soon as the microwave is plugged in, it will display 0:00 and the buzzer will ring once.

• Press the button CLOCK twice. The display shows 00:00.
• Turn to adjust the hour. The input should be between 0-23 (24 hour).
• Press the button CLOCK again and the minutes will flash.
• Turn to adjust the minutes. The input should be between – 0-59.
• Press the button CLOCK again to confirm the time. The colon “:” will blink.
  • If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered. The display will show 0:00.
  • If you press STOP during the process of setting the clock the microwave oven will return to the previous setting.

Setting the kitchen timer

• Press the button CLOCK once. The display will show 00:00.
• Turn to adjust the correct cooking time. The maximum time is 95 minutes.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to confirm the setting.
• When the set time has ended, the buzzer will ring 5 times and the display will return to the current time.

Cooking in the microwave

• Press the button MICROWAVE/GRILL/COMBI and the display will show P100. Press the button MICROWAVE/GRILL/COMBI repeatedly to change the power or use – P100-P80-P50-P30-P10.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to confirm the power.
• Turn to adjust the cooking time. The cooking time can be set from 0:05 to 95:00.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. again to confirm the cooking time and start the microwave.

The step quantities for adjusting the time are as follows:

• 0-1 minute : 5 seconds
• 1-5 minutes : 10 seconds
• 5-10 minutes : 30 seconds
• 10-30 minutes : 1 minute
• 30-95 minutes : 5 minutes

Grill or combination cooking

• Press the button MICROWAVE/GRILL/COMBI and the display will show P100. Press the button MICROWAVE/GRILL/COMBI repeatedly to change the program or use – G, C-1 or C-2.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to confirm the program.
• Turn to set the right cooking time. The cooking time can be set from 0:05 to 95:00.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. again to start the program.

Extra: If half the grill time passes, the oven will ring twice. This is normal. For a better grilling result, you should turn the food over. Close the door and press START/+30 SEC. again to continue grilling

Quick start

• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to cook with full power (800 Watt) for 30 seconds. Each press on the same button increases the time with 30 seconds. The maximum is 95 minutes. or
• Press during the use of the microwave, grill or a combination the button START/+30 SEC. to increase the cooking time full power with 30 seconds.
  When pressed repeatedly on the same button the time increases with 30 seconds.

Extra: This function does not work while defrosting or while using a auto menu.

Defrosting

• Press the button DEFROST once to defrost by weight. The display shows dEF1.
• Turn to select the weight of the food. The weight should be between 100 and 2000 gram.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to start defrosting.
• Press the button DEFROST twice to defrost by time. In the display appears dEF2.
• Turn to select the desired defrosting time. The maximum time is 95 minutes.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to start defrosting.

Auto menu

• Turn to the right to select the desired menu and A 1, A 2, A 3….. A 8 will be displayed.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to confirm the menu.
• Turn to select the desired weight and the display will show g.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to start the menu.

Overview auto menu

A 2 MEAT

| 250 g| 250
350 g| 350
450 g| 450

A 3 VEGETABLES

| 200 g| 200
300 g| 300
400 g| 400
A 4 PASTA| 50 (with 450 ml. water)| 50
100 (with 800 ml. water)| 100

A 5 POTATO

| 200 g| 200
400 g| 400
600 g| 600

A 6 FISH

| 250 g| 250
350 g| 350
450 g| 450
650| 650

A 7 BEVERAGE

| 1 (± 120 ml)| 1
2 (± 240 ml)| 2
3 (± 360 ml)| 3
A 8 POPCORN| 50 g| 50
100 g| 100

Multi-stage cooking

You can set a maximum of two stages at once with the microwave. If one stage is defrosting, it should be put as the first stage. The buzzer will ring once after each stage and when the next stage will begin. Example: if you want to defrost the food for 5 minutes and then cook it with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes follow the next steps:

• Press the button DEFROST twice and the display shows dEF2.
• Turn to adjust the defrosting time to 5 minutes.
• Press the button MICROWAVE/GRILL/COMBI and use to set the microwave power to 80% – P80.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to confirm the setting.
• Turn to adjust the cooking time to 7 minutes.
• Press the button START/+30 SEC. to start cooking

parental control

This microwave has parental control. You can block the control panel so your child can not accidentily activate the microwave.

Activating the lock-out :
Press the button STOP for 3 seconds. A long beep will sound and the indicator lights up. The display will show the current time when set.
De-activating the lock out:
To deactivate the lock out, press the button STOP for 3 seconds. A long beep will sound and the indicator turns off.

Extra

• When using the microwave, press CLOCK to see the current time for 2-3 seconds.
• While using a function of the microwave, you can check the setting by the button MICROWAVE/GRILL/COMBI. The power or temperature will be displayed for 2-3 seconds.
• The buzzer will ring once when turning at the beginning.
• START/+30 SEC. must be pressed again to continue cooking after the door has been openend.
• When the program is set, but not activated within five minutes, the setting will be canceled and the current time will be displayed (when set)
• The buzzer will only sound once by sufficient pressing the button. If you do not press the button correctly there will be no soundsignal and the function will not activate.
• The buzzer will ring five times to remind you when the cooking has ended.

Cleaning & maintenance

Before cleaning the microwave be sure to switch it off and unplug it. Leave the microwave to cool down completely.

Interior
Clean the inside of the appliance after every use. Use a damp cloth. For a thorough cleaning use warm soapy water and dry the interior.
Accessories
Clean the separate accessories such as the turntable, the roller stay and the grill rack with warm soapy water. These accessories can also be cleaned in the dishwasher. Thoroughly dry everything before using them again.
Exterior
Clean the exterior of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge. If necessary use a mild detergent. Also clean the door and the door seal.

Problems & solutions

Check the solutions below before contacting your supplier or our technical department in case of a problem.

Is the fuse or circuit breaker blown?

The microwave does not heat| Did the door close correctly? Open the door and shut it well again.
The turntable makes noise| Clean the roller ring for the turntable and the bottom of the microwave oven.
The food is not well defrosted| Has the power and time been set correctly? Did you stir or turn the food at least once whilst defrosting?

Installation instructions

• The safety during use can only be guaranteed when the hob is installed correctly and according to the regulations. The installer is responsible for any damage caused by a faulty installation.
• The electrical connection must be made by a qualified electricien. This person is aware of the national and local regulations the installation must comply with.
• The appliance falls under protection class I and can only be used in combination with a grounding conductor connection. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any malfunction or damage caused by incorrect electrical installations.
• The appliance must be connected to a fixed installation and the means of disconnecting it from the fixed installation must be installed according to the installation instructions.
• The connection cable must hang freely. Do not tie the power cable or pass it along sharp edges. It must be positioned so that it does not touch any of the hot parts of the microwave.
• The connection point, the wall socket and/or plug must always be accessible.
• The cabinet into which the microwave is fitted, must be heat resistant (> 75°C).
• Ensure that the cabinet into which the microwave is installed is secure. For example, by mounting it to the adjoining elements.
• Damage caused by incorrect connection, incorrect use or incorrect fitting is not covered by the guarantee.
  Attention: any change to the appliance’s interior, including fitting and changing the power cable, must only be performed by a qualified electricien.

INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
In the drawings below, all the dimensions are displayed in mm.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the appliance. These groups in the meter must be secured with at least 16 amps each. The connection cable must have a cross-section of at least 2.5mm² and must have a length of at least 1.5 m. When the cable is too short, you have no room to already connect the oven and place it against the wall before plugging it in.

THE FITTING OF THE APPLIANCE

• Check that the cabinet and the space for the microwave meet the dimension and ventilation requirements.
• Read the instructions on the enclosed template for the bottom of the cabinet.
• Tape the template on the bottom of the cabinet. Make sure the centre line on the template is also the centre of the cabinet.
• Place the bracket on the assigned spot on the template and mount it with the screws. Now pull the template from the bracket.
• Slide the microwave in the cabinet. Check whether the microwave locks on to the bracket. Note: Make sure the cable is not stuck and does not lie on top of the microwave.
• Open the door of the microwave. Use the provided screw to fasten the microwave to the cabinet and place the plastic cap on the screw.
• Close the microwave door and plug the appliance in.
• The microwave is now ready for use.

Product fiche

Remark: on the rating label – which can be found on the inside of the appliance – you will find the technical specifications of thE appliance.

general terms and conditions of service and warranty

We do not need to remind you of the importance of service. After all, we develop our products to a standard so that you
can enjoy them for many years, without any concerns. If, nevertheless, there is a problem, we believe you are entitled to a solution straight away. Hence our products come with an exchange service, on top of the rights and claims you are entitled to by law. By exchanging a product or part, we save you time, effort and costs.
2-year full manufacturer’s warranty

1. Customers enjoy a 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty on all Inventum products. Within this period, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model, free of charge. In order to claim under the 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum costumer service department via the form at www. inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.
2. The 2-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
3. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.
4. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

5-year Inventum warranty

1. Inventum offers a 5-year warranty on most large domestic appliances and a selection of small domestic appliances. This 5-year Inventum warranty consists of a 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty, extended by a further 3-year warranty. The only thing you need to do to qualify for the 3-year extended warranty is to register the product within 45 days of purchase. You can read more about registering the product in the following paragraph.
2. In accordance with the 5-year Inventum warranty provisions, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model during the first 2 years under the warranty. During the 3rd to 5th year under the warranty, you will only pay the costs of exchange. The current costs of exchange are listed at www.inventum.eu/omruilkosten.
3. In order to claim under the 5-year Inventum warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum costumer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.
4. The 5-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
5. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.
6. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Product registration

1. The 3-year extended warranty is easy to obtain, free of charge, by registering the product within 45 days of purchase, via the website www.inventum.eu/garantie- registratie. If you did not register the product within 45 days of Purchase, you can still do so up to 2 years after the purchase date. However, there will be a charge. The one-off registration charge is € 89 for each separate product. Registration is possible only for products that are subject to the 5-year Inventum warranty. Whether the product qualifies for the 5-year Inventum warranty is stated in the product user manual and in the product information sheet, on Inventum’s website.
2. The warranty period always starts from the date the product is bought. If the product is registered for the extended warranty at a later date, the warranty period still starts from the original date of purchase.
3. The 3-year extended warranty can only be applied for if you are in the possession of a copy of the original receipt and the Inventum 5- year warranty certificate.

Large domestic appliances

1. Breakdowns or faults in large domestic appliances (separate and built-in white goods) can be registered via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag, by calling the Inventum costumer service department or in the store where you bought the device. The telephone number of the costumer service department can be found at www.inventum.eu.
2. In the event of breakdowns or faults in large domestic appliances, Inventum will have the option to have a service engineer inspect the faulty device onsite at the customer in the Netherlands and to carry out repairs, there and then. The Inventum customer service department can also decide to have the device exchanged.
3. If you suffer a breakdown or fault in a large domestic appliance during the first 2 years from the date of purchase, Inventum will not charge any costs for the exchange, call-out or for parts and labour.
4. If you registered the product as described before at www.inventum.eu/garantie-registratie and you subsequently report a breakdown of a large domestic appliance in the 3rd to 5th year of the date of purchase, the 5-year Inventum warranty applies and the device will be repaired or exchanged, free of charge. In the event of a repair or exchange of the device, you only pay the costs of exchange. The current costs of exchange are listed at www.inventum.eu/omruilkosten. If you did not register the product, the 3- year extended warranty does not apply.
5. When reporting a breakdown or fault, a service engineer will contact the customer within 1 working day in order to make an appointment. When the report is made in a weekend or during a public holiday, this will be the next working day.
6. If you report a breakdown or fault via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag, you will be kept informed of the progress via mobile messages and e-mail.
7. The warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
8. In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt and the Inventum 5-year warranty certificate.
9. The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Breakdowns or faults outside the warranty period

1. Breakdowns or faults in small or large domestic appliances outside the warranty period, can be reported to the costumer services department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the costumer services department.
2. The costumer services department may ask you to send the product for inspection or repair. The costs of dispatch will be at your expense.
3. The inspection to establish whether repair is possible involves a charge. You need to grant your permission for this, in advance.
4. In the event of a large domestic appliance, Inventum, at your request, can send out a service engineer. In that case, you will be charged the call-out costs, as well as parts and labour.
5. In the event of an instruction to repair, the repair costs must be paid in advance. In the event of a repair by a service engineer, the costs of the repair must be settled with the engineer onsite, preferably by means of PIN payment

Warranty exclusions

1. The following is excluded from the aforesaid warranties:
   • normal wear and tear;
   • improper use or misuse;
   • insufficient maintenance;
   • failure to comply with the operating and maintenance instructions;
   • unprofessional installation or repairs by third parties or the customer himself;
   • non-original parts used by the customer;
   • use for commercial or business purposes;
   • removal of the serial number and/or rating label.
2. In addition, the warranty does not apply to normal consumer goods, such as:
   • dough hooks, baking tins, (carbon) filters, etc.;
   • batteries, bulbs, carbon filters, fat filters etc.;
   • external connection cables;
   • glass accessories and glass parts such as oven doors;
   • and similar items.
3. Transport damage not caused by Inventum is also excluded. Therefore, inspect your new device before starting to use it. If you detect any damage, you must report this to the store where you purchased the product within 5 working days, or to the Inventum customer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag. If transport damage is not reported within this period, Inventum does not accept any liability in this respect.
4. The following are excluded from warranty and/or replacement: faults, loss of and damage to the device as a result of an event that is normally insured under the home contents insurance.

Important to know

1. The replacement or repair of a faulty product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
2. Parts that have been replaced, packaging material and exchanged devices are taken back by the service engineer and become the property of Inventum.
3. If a complaint is unfounded, all costs arising from it will be at the customer’s expense.
4. Following expiry of the warranty period, all costs of repair or replacement, including administration costs, dispatch and call-out charges, will be charged to the customer.
5. Inventum cannot be held liable for damage as a result of devices built in incorrectly.
6. Inventum cannot be held liable for damage caused by external events, unless this liability arises from mandatory statutory provisions.
7. These warranty and service provisions are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will be settled exclusively by the competent Dutch court.

References

• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten - Altijd 5 jaar garantie!
• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten - Altijd 5 jaar garantie!

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