SEVERIN MW 7760 Microwave Oven Instructions

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Microwave oven

Dear Customer,
Before using the microwave oven, please read the following instructions carefully and keep this manual for future reference.
The appliance must only be used by persons familiar with these instructions.

Parts of the appliance

1. Door locks
2. Inspection window
3. Drive
4. Roller ring
5. Control panel
6. Protective cover and light
7. Glass turntable
8. Grill heater
9. Grill rack

Control panel detail

Display

The display shows the current time of the day or, during operation, the running time programmed and functions selected by you.

Safety instructions

Important safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully and keep this instruction manual for future reference.

Connection to the mains supply
The appliance should only be connected to an earthed socket installed in accordance with the regulations. Make sure that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage marked on the rating label. This product complies with all binding CE labeling directives.

Positioning the unit

• Always place the microwave oven on a stable, level, and heat-resistant surface, ensuring that it is protected from any heat source or excessive humidity.

• Do not operate the appliance outdoors.

• The feet on the base of the unit must not be removed.

• Sufficient ventilation must be ensured at all times. Do not place any objects on the unit, and make sure that the following minimum distances from any wall or other
  object are maintained:
  Sides: 7.5 cm
  Rear: 7.5 cm
  Top: 30.0 cm

• The unit must not be installed inside a cupboard; when positioning the unit, also ensure that it is not placed directly underneath a cupboard or any other similar object.
  Important notes

• Caution: Certain types of food may tend to catch fire. Do not, under any circumstances, leave the appliance unattended when using the microwave, grill or combination functions.

• This microwave oven is intended for the defrosting, heating and cooking of food only. Caution: Any attempt to dry food or clothing, to heat up warming pads, house slippers, sponges, wet cleaning cloths etc. may cause injuries, combustion or fire.

• No responsibility will be accepted if damage results from improper use, or if these instructions are not complied with.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. Do not use any metal containers when heating up food or beverages using the microwave function. For detailed information, please refer to section ‘Always use suitable kitchen utensils.

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

• This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.

• Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.

• Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are supervised and at least 8 years of age.

• The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.

• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.

• Warning: Because of the high temperatures that occur during operation in the grill and/or combination functions, children must not use the appliance unless they are properly supervised by an adult.

• When using the grill and/or combination functions, take extreme care not to touch the interior heating elements.

• Do not use any steam cleaning appliances for cleaning.

• Always switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the wall socket:
  – before cleaning,
  – in case of any malfunction,
  – after each use.

• When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.

• Caution: The exterior surfaces of the appliance may become hot during operation. There is also a danger of steam being emitted through the ventilation slots, with a consequent risk of scalding.

• Allow the appliance to cool down sufficiently before transporting it.

• Do not allow the appliance or its power cord to touch hot surfaces or come into contact with any heat sources. Do not let the power cord hang free, and keep it away from any hot parts.

• If the unit is not kept properly clean, deterioration in the quality of its surfaces may be caused, with possible subsequent shortening of its life-cycle, as well as a potential risk to the user’s safety. After every use, use a damp cloth to clean the door seals, the door frame, the cooking chamber and the running surface underneath the glass turntable. Also use water to clean the grill rack, the glass turntable and the roller ring. Further information about cleaning and user maintenance can be found in the ‘Cleaning’ section.

• This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as the
  – staff kitchens in shops, offices, and other similar working environments,
  – agricultural working environments,
  – by customers in hotels, motels, etc. and similar accommodation,
  – in bed-and-breakfast type environments.

• Caution: Any maintenance or repair work requiring the removal of any microwave radiation protection cover represents a serious hazard to unqualified persons. This includes the replacement of the special power cord or an interior light bulb. The unit must not be opened, except by qualified personnel. If repairs are needed, please send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. The address can be found in the appendix to this manual.

• When heating liquids in your microwave oven, the liquid may heat up beyond boiling point without visible evidence of bubbling. It is therefore important to exercise extreme caution when handling any containers, e.g. when removing them from the oven. The risk of such over-boiling may be reduced by placing a heat-resistant glass rod
  in the container during the heating process.

• Eggs in their shells or whole hard-boiled eggs must not be heated up in a microwave oven, since they may explode even after the microwave heating process has finished.

• Caution : It is also highly dangerous to heat up liquids or any kind of solid food items in closed containers in the unit, since there is a real danger of explosion. The contents of baby bottles or glass containers with baby food must be thoroughly stirred or shaken to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed. Caution: To avoid painful and dangerous scalding, always check the temperature before feeding a child.

• When heating or cooking food contained or wrapped incombustible materials such as plastic or paper, there is a danger of those materials igniting. It is also possible that food will dry out or even ignite if the selected cooking time is excessive. Fat or oil are also inflammable substances. It is therefore important to supervise the appliance during operation. Highly volatile or inflammable liquids such as concentrated alcohol must of course not be heated up.

• Should any smoke be noticed during operation, keep the door closed to inhibit or smother any flames. Switch the unit off immediately and remove the plug from the wall socket.

• To prevent the danger of burns, a suitable oven cloth must always be used when removing food items from the oven, since the utensils and cooking containers heat up not only during use of the grill function but also during microwave operation.

• Special food thermometers (as used in conventional baking ovens) are not suitable for use with microwave ovens.

Before using for the first time

• After unpacking and every time before connecting the unit to the power supply, check the unit and its power cord carefully for any signs of damage.
• Caution: Ensure that the door, including the inspection window, door seals, and locks, are not damaged or bent and that it closes firmly against the support. This is important to ensure that no microwave energy is allowed to escape during operation. For the same reason, the entire casing, as well as the inside of the oven, must be carefully checked. Should the unit show any signs of damage, it must not be used under any circumstances until it has been repaired by a qualified technician.
• Remove any exterior and interior packaging materials, and any stickers found. All these materials are suitable for recycling.
• Do not remove the rubber stoppers on the grill rack!
• Do not remove the protective film from the inside of the door.
• Keep all packaging material out of the reach of children. There is a risk of suffocation!
• Before using the appliance for the first time, and after any prolonged period without use, clean it as described in the ‘Cleaning’ section.
• Before the microwave appliance is used for the first time, let it heat up on the grill setting (without the microwave function activated) for approximately 10 minutes. This will remove the smell typically encountered when first switching on a grill. A little smoke may be emitted; this is quite normal, but ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
• Note: Do not switch the unit on unless the food to be heated or cooked has been placed inside the oven. Operating the appliance empty could result in damage to the unit.

ISM Device
This appliance is a group 2 class B ISM device. Group 2 contains all ISM devices (industrial, scientific, medical) generating radio frequency energy and/or using radiofrequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation to process materials; it also comprises spark erosion devices. Class B specifies devices designed for domestic use, or any similar devices integrated in the general power grid supplying domestic units.

The microwave function (Group II in compliance with EN 55011)
Electromagnetic energy is generated inside the unit, causing the molecules in the food (mainly water molecules) to oscillate and subsequently causing the food to become hot. Food with high water content will therefore heat up faster than relatively dry food. The heat is generated gradually inside the food. Any utensils, container or plates used are heated up only indirectly as a result of the food temperature.

Always use suitable kitchen utensils

• Do not place the food to be cooked directly on the glass turntable, but use suitable cookware.

• Metal objects are to be avoided since microwaves are reflected from metal surfaces and might not reach the food to be cooked. Any metal in the oven could also cause sparks, resulting in possible damage to the unit.

• As a general rule, cutlery or metal containers must not be used in the microwave oven. Some food wrappings contain aluminum foil or wires underneath a layer of paper and are therefore also unsuitable for use with microwave appliances. Should the use of aluminum foil be recommended in a recipe, ensure that the food is tightly wrapped in the aluminum foil (avoiding any air blisters)? Ensure a minimum distance of 2.5 cm between the aluminum foil and the interior walls of the
  oven.

• Always make sure that the cooking container or plate used does not contain any metal decoration such as a gold rim or colour containing metal particles. Lead crystal objects are also not suitable. Always make sure that no parts of the cooking containers used are hollow (e.g. the handles). Porous materials may have absorbed water during learning and are again not suitable. Cooking containers or utensils made of ‘Melamine’ plastic material absorb energy and are also unsuitable.

Using the microwave function

• Containers made from heat-resistant glass or porcelain are particularly suitable for use in microwave appliances.
• Plastic is suitable only if it is heat-resistant.
• Plastic cooking containers specially designed for use with microwave ovens are available at most kitchenware dealers.
• Cooking bags etc. should be punctured to be able to release any high pressure during cooking.

Using the grill function

• When using the grill function, any heat-resistant containers or plates suitable for conventional ovens may be used. Do not use any plastic items when using the grill.
• The food to be cooked can be put directly on the grill rack, which is then placed on the glass turntable.

Using the microwave/grill combination function

• When using the microwave/grill combination, the microwave and grill functions are activated alternately. The containers or plates must therefore be suitable for use in a microwave appliance as well as being heat-resistant. Because of the relatively high temperatures, plastic items must not be used. Make sure that the container or plate used does not contain any metal parts.

Operation

Initial setting of the clock

• Once the appliance has been connected to the power supply, the display shows ‘1:00’, the hour indicator flashes and you will hear a signal tone.
• Turn the rotary control to set the correct hour.
• Press the button briefly. The minute indicator flashes.
• Turn the rotary control to set the correct minutes.
• Press the button briefly to finish setting the time. ‘:’ flashes in the display and the current time is shown.
• The time-setting process can be canceled or skipped by pressing the key.
• After a power failure, the clock must be re-set.

Changing the time

• To change the time, press the button for 3 seconds. The display shows Hr 24 or Hr 12.
• Press the button briefly to change between the 24- or 12-hour formats.
• The hour indicator flashes, turn the rotary knob to set the correct hour.
• Press the button briefly. The minute indicator flashes.
• Turn the rotary control to set the correct minutes.
• Press the button briefly to finish setting the time. ‘:’ flashes in the display and the current time is shown.

Acoustic signal & Childproof safety device
Acoustic signal

• When any control button is pressed or the rotary control turned, a correct input is acknowledged by a beep signal.
• To cancel the signal, press the button briefly.
• Canceling the beep signal in this way only affects the use of control buttons or rotary control; the signals indicating program sequences will still be active.
• To re-activate the signal, press the button again briefly.

Childproof safety device:

• This safety device prevents children from operating the appliance without supervision.
• To activate the safety device, press for 3 seconds. The indicator appears on the display.
• To switch off the safety device, press again for 3 seconds. The indicator goes out.
• Note: Should you experience a problem when switching the appliance on, first verify that the safety device is not activated.

General operating sequence

• Place the food to be heated in a suitable dish and place it on the glass turntable in the cooking chamber.

• When food is placed in the microwave, it should be covered to prevent it from drying out. Glass or plastic covers specially designed for use with microwave appliances are available at most kitchenware dealers.

• When using the combination of grill functions, do not cover the food to be cooked.

• Close the door and set the desired program
  0 – 5 minutes: 10-second steps
  5 – 10 minutes: 30-second steps
  10 – 30 minutes: 1-minute steps
  30 – 95 minutes: 5-minute steps

• Press the rotary control to start a program.

• Once the program has started, the light comes on during the cooking process.

• If, during operation, the door is opened or the key is pressed (e.g. to stir or to turn the food in order to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed), the timer and program functions are automatically suspended. The program will automatically resume only after the door is closed again and the rotary control is pressed.

• Press twice to interrupt the program.

• Beep signals indicate that the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed; at the same time, the interior lighting switches off, and the display shows ‘End’.

• Open the door and remove the container with the food.

• In order to achieve an even heat distribution through the food, the container should be set aside for several minutes.

• If the door is not opened immediately after the pre-programmed operating time has elapsed, a number of beep signals are heard every 2 minutes.

Cooling-off function:
This microwave oven has an automatic cooling feature.
After any operating time exceeding two to three minutes, the cooling fan will automatically run for several minutes after the program stops.

Grill rack

• Never use the grill rack in microwave or combination mode.
• Attention! Do not remove the rubber stoppers on the grill rack!
• The food can be placed directly on the grill rack.

Inverter Technology
This appliance works with the innovative INVERTER technology to provide gentler, more even cooking. This technology gives more accurate and continuous energy output, for optimum preservation of flavor, even in delicate foods.

Cooking/heating with microwaves
When cooking/heating with microwaves, the heating directly affects the inside of the food.

• Push the button repeatedly until the required power setting is shown (see the table below).
• Then use the rotary control to set the desired cooking time. The cooking time can be pre-set to a maximum of 95 minutes.
• Press the rotary control to start the cooking process.
• To ensure that the heat is evenly distributed, the food being cooked or heated should be occasionally stirred.
• If the button is pressed during the cooking process, the power setting value is displayed.

| Power (W)| Power (%)| Display| Type|

Use

---|---|---|---|---|---
Press 1 x| 900 W| 100| P100| High| Heating up liquids, cooking
2 x| 810 W| 90| P-90| |
3 x| 720 W| 80| P-80| |
4 x| 630 W| 70| P-70| Medium-high| Defrosting and heating up deep-frozen dishes
5 x| 540 W| 60| P-60| |
6 x| 450 W| 50| P-50| Medium| Cooking delicate food
7 x| 360 W| 40| P-40| |
8 x| 270 W| 30| P-30| Low| Defrosting food
9 x| 180 W| 20| P-20| |
10 x| 90 W| 10| P-10| Very low| Defrosting sensitive food

+30 sec Quick-programme / Cooking with microwaves:

• Pressing the +30 sec button activates the cooking process directly. Each press on the button adds 30 seconds to the cooking time.
• The microwave power setting is always 100 %.
• The maximum programmable cooking time is 95 minutes.
• If the button is pressed while a microwave program is running, each press adds 30 seconds to the cooking time.

Quick-Programme/Microwave Cooking rotary knob

• The required cooking time is selected by turning the rotary control clockwise.
• Pressing the rotary control will start the cooking process directly.
• The microwave power setting is always 100 %.
• The maximum programmable cooking time is 95 minutes.

Grill function:
The grilling process uses radiation heat to cook the food. The program is suitable for cooking ‘au gratin’ or for grilling thin pieces of meat.

• Press  the button.
• Then use the rotary control to select the desired cooking time. The maximum programmable cooking time is 95 minutes.
• Start the cooking process by pressing the rotary control.
• As the meat needs to be turned after one side is sufficiently browned, and taken out once it is done on both sides, this process should be closely monitored.

Combination program grill and microwave:
These programs are suitable for cooking poultry, fish or cooking ‘au gratin’.

• Press the  button once or twice:
  Press once: Co-1 → 25 % microwave power, 55 % grill power, 20 % reheating
  Press twice: Co-2 → 40 % microwave power, 30 % grill power, 30 % reheating

• Then use the rotary control to select the desired cooking time. The maximum programmable cooking time is 95 minutes.

• Start the cooking process by pressing the rotary control.

• As the food needs to be turned after one side is sufficiently browned, and taken out once it is done on both sides, this process should be closely monitored.

Setting multiple programs
The microwave can be set for 2 separate programs to run consecutively without having to restart the unit in-between; eg regular cooking with the microwave function first, followed by cooking ‘au gratin’ using the grill. This multiple-program feature can be used with any of the microwave, grill, and combination functions. The automatic cooking, defrosting and quick programs cannot be selected here.

• Press the button for the particular program repeatedly until the desired power setting/temperature is shown.
• Use the rotary control to select the desired cooking time.
• Now press the button for the next program repeatedly until the desired power setting/temperature is shown.
• Use the rotary control to select the desired cooking time.
• Use the rotary control to start the cooking process.
• The appliance starts the first program. The display shows S1. As soon as the next program is started, the display changes to S2.

Hint:
This function is especially helpful when using the microwave to cook food in different power settings. While a higher power setting is selected initially, the power can be reduced at a later stage in order to keep the food hot and to ensure that the heat is evenly distributed when the food is already done.

Saving your favorite dish
The above-described programs and program combinations can be saved as ‘Favourite dishes’ for future quick use. Three different dishes may be pre- stored. If a memory space is not occupied, its corresponding number flashes. The automatic cooking, defrosting and quick programs cannot be selected here.

• Press the button briefly once, twice or three times. The numbers 1, 2 or 3 start flashing in the display.
• Press the button for the particular program repeatedly until the power setting/temperature is shown.
• Use the rotary control to select the desired cooking time.
• Now press the button for the next program repeatedly until the desired power setting/temperature is shown.
• Use the rotary control to select the desired cooking time.
• Press the button again briefly to save the favorite dish.
• The saved program can be started by briefly pressing the button first and then the rotary control.
• If the appliance has been disconnected from the mains, the programs must be saved again.
• If memory space is already occupied, the corresponding number will not flash. However, the memory space can be simply over-written as described above.

Automatic cooking and defrosting programs
These programs are helpful when cooking or heating up food without having to select any particular settings, e.g. for power or cooking time.

• Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise until the display shows the required program listed in the table below. Press the rotary control.
• Use the rotary control to select the appropriate weight (see table).
• Press the rotary control to start the program.
• The display shows the selected program running time.

Menu| Weight|

Display

---|---|---

A-1
Beverages

| 200 ml| 1
400 ml| 2
600 ml| 3

A-2
Nudeln

| 100 g (in 400 ml cold water)| 100
200 g (in 800 ml cold water)| 200
300 g (in 1200 ml cold water)| 300

A-3
Baked potatoes

| 230 g| 1
---|---|---
460 g| 2

A-4
Heating up

| 200 g| 200
300 g| 300
400 g| 400
500 g| 500
600 g| 600
700 g| 700
800 g| 800

A-5
Fish

| 200 g| 200
300 g| 300
400 g| 400
500 g| 500
600 g| 600

A-6
Roast chicken

| 800 g| 800
1000 g| 1000
1200 g| 1200
1400 g| 1400

A-7
Beef

| 200 g| 200
300 g| 300
400 g| 400
500 g| 500
600 g| 600

A-8
Grilled Skewers

| 200 g| 200
300 g| 300
400 g| 400
500 g| 500
600 g| 600

A-9
Grilled Sausages

| 100| 100
---|---|---
200| 200
300| 300
400| 400

A-10
Minute Steaks

| 200| 200
300| 300
400| 400

d-1
Defrosting according to time

| Selectable time (in minutes)|

d-2
Defrosting according to weight

| Selectable weight (in grams)|

General instructions

A-1 Beverages:
To heat up beverages and hot water for tea or instant coffee.
A-2 Pasta:
Place pasta in an appropriate container, pour cold water over it, and position it in the center of the turntable.
A-3 Baked potatoes:
Place unpeeled raw potatoes on a microwaveable plate positioned at the center of the turntable.
A-4 Heating up:
For heating up solid food in containers suitable for use with microwaves.

Hint: Arrange the food in a circular pattern to ensure optimal heat distribution.
A-5 Fish:
Place fish on a microwaveable plate positioned at the center of the turntable.
A-6 Roast chicken:
Place whole chicken on a microwaveable, heat-resistant plate at the center of the turntable.
Several beep signals indicate that 2/3 of the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed when cooking is interrupted. Turn the chicken over and press the rotary control to restart the cooking process.
A-7 Beef:
Place meat on the grill rack at the center of the turntable.
Several beep signals indicate that 2/3 of the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed when cooking is interrupted. Turn the food over and press the rotary control to restart the cooking process.
A-8 Grilled Skewers:
Place skewers on the grill rack at the center of the turntable.
Several beep signals indicate that 2/3 of the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed when cooking is interrupted. Turn the food over and press the rotary control to restart the cooking process.
A-9 Grilled sausages:
Place sausages on the grill rack at the center of the turntable.
After 2/3 of the cooking time has elapsed, you will hear a signal tone and the cooking process will stop. Turn the food over. Press the rotary knob to continue the cooking process.
A-10 Minute Steaks:
Place minute steaks on the grill rack at the center of the turntable.
After 2/3 of the cooking time has elapsed, you will hear a signal tone and the cooking process will stop. Turn the food over. Press the rotary knob to continue the cooking process.
d-1 Defrosting according to time:
See section ‘ Defrosting according to time’ below.
d-2 Defrosting according to weight:
See section ‘Defrosting according to weight’ below.

d-1 Defrosting according to time und d-2 Defrosting according to weight
The defrosting programs allow for time- or weight-based defrosting.
Turn the rotary control anti-clockwise, until the display shows d-1 or d-2.

• Press the rotary control to confirm the program selection.
• Turn the rotary control, until the display shows the desired defrosting time (for d-1) or the relevant weight (for d-2).
• Press the rotary control to start defrosting.

Helpful notes:

• Several beep signals indicate that 2/3 of the programmed defrosting time has elapsed. Turn the food over, taking out any that is already defrosted.
• Press the rotary control to continue defrosting.
• Should the food not be completely defrosted after the pre-set defrosting time has elapsed, it is advisable to limit any further defrosting times to 1-minute periods until the food is fully defrosted.
• Food stored in plastic containers that are not suitable for use in microwave ovens should be left for a while after being taken from the freezer. Wait until the food can be easily detached from the plastic before it is put into the oven inside a container suitable for use with microwave ovens.

Interior lighting
The interior light comes on when the door is opened; it also remains on during operation. It goes out once a program has finished.

Cleaning

• The microwave should be cleaned regularly, removing any food residue right away after use.
• Before cleaning the appliance, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply and has cooled down completely.
• Do not clean the unit with water: ensure that no water is allowed to enter the ventilation slots on the inside or outside of the unit. Do not use any steam cleaning appliances for cleaning.
• The entire unit may be wiped with a slightly damp lint-free cloth and a mild household detergent. Wipe thoroughly dry afterward.
• Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaning solutions. Commercially available cleaning sprays for conventional baking ovens are not to be used.
• Clean the cooking space after every use. After every use, use a damp cloth to clean the door seals, the door frame, the cooking chamber and the running surface underneath the glass turntable. Use hot water to clean the grill rack, the glass turntable, and the roller ring/drive. Do not clean individual parts in the dishwasher.
• After cleaning, leave the door open for a while to allow any moisture to escape.

Additional information

Technical specifications

Outside dimensions: 487 mm (L) x 446 mm (T) x 288 mm (H)
Inside dimensions:

• clearance above the glass turntable: 195 mm

Unit weight: approx. 10.6 kg
Operating voltage: 230 – 240 V~ 50 Hz
Total power consumption: 1400 W

• grill 1000 W
• microwave 1400 W

Microwave output: 90 – 900 W

Disposal
Devices marked with this symbol must be disposed of separately from your household waste, as they contain valuable materials which can be recycled. Proper disposal protects the environment and human health. Your local authority or retailer can provide information on the matter.

Guarantee
This product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. Under this guarantee the manufacturer undertakes to repair or replace any parts found to be defective, providing the product is returned to one of our authorized service centers. This guarantee is only valid if the appliance has been used in accordance with the instructions, and provided that it has not been modified, repaired or interfered with by any unauthorized person, or damaged through misuse. This guarantee naturally does not cover wear and tear, nor breakables such as glass and ceramic items, bulbs etc. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights, nor any legal rights you may have as a consumer under applicable national legislation governing the purchase of goods. If the product fails to operate and needs to be returned, pack it  carefully, enclosing your name and address and the reason for return. If within the guarantee period, please also provide the guarantee card and proof of purchase.

Model specifications are subject to change.
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