INVENTUM IMC6032F Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

IMC6032F Microwave Oven
Instruction Manual

safety instructions

• Carefully and fully read the instruction manual prior to using the appliance and carefully store the manual for future reference.

• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents in this appliance. This microwave oven is only suitable for heating.
  The appliance is not suitable for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not try to use this microwave oven with the door open.
  This could result in hazardous exposure to micro energy.
  Do not break or adapt the safety hooks.

• Do not place any object between the door of the microwave oven. Make sure the door and sealing always remain clean.

• When the door or sealing is damaged, the microwave oven should no longer be used until it is repaired by an expert.

• Caution: Liquids and other foods may not be heated in closed tin cans, as they can explode due to the pressure.

• Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons. It is dangerous to perform a repair whereby the base unit of the appliance must be opened. The base unit provides protection against exposure to micro energy.

• Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not see the dangers when handling electrical appliances. Therefore, never allow children to work with electrical appliances without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.

• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and persons with a limited physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards involved.

• Children are not allowed to play with the appliance.

• The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children unless this is done under supervision.

• Only use materials that are suitable for use in the microwave oven.

• Regularly clean the microwave oven and remove food residues.

• Keep an eye on the microwave oven when heating food in a plastic or paper container. It could combust spontaneously.

• Do not use the microwave mode when there is nothing in the appliance. This could damage the appliance.

• In case of smoke, switch off the microwave oven and remove the plug from the socket. Keep the door closed to smother the flames.

• Do not overcook the food.

• Do not use the inside of the microwave oven as storage space.
  Do not store any biscuits, bread, etc. in the appliance.

• Remove metal closing strips and metal grips of paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the microwave oven.

• Always install the microwave oven in accordance with the instructions.

• Eggs in their shells and hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave oven, as they could explode. Even after the microwave oven has been switched off.

• Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord, or appliance are damaged, if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the shop or our technical service. Never replace the plug or cord yourself.

• Only use and store the appliance indoors.

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

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

• Never cover the ventilation holes.

• Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.

• Not keeping the microwave oven clean could result in wear and tear which, in its turn, will have an effect on the life span and could result in dangerous situations.

• The contents of baby bottles and jars of baby food should be stirred or shaken prior to consumption. Check the temperature to prevent burns.

• Caution: Heating liquids could result in explosive boiling over of the liquid. Also after the microwave oven has been switched off. Be careful when removing the cup or container from the microwave oven. Therefore, always place a plastic or ceramic spoon in the cup when heating.

• The microwave oven cannot be used with a timer or separate remote control.

• Always make sure the appliance is placed on a sturdy, flat surface.

• Only connect the appliance to an alternate current, to an earthed wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.

• Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the appliance is operational.

• If you want to move the appliance, make sure the appliance is switched off. Use both hands when moving the appliance.

• Never use the appliance with parts that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never touch the appliance with wet or moist hands.

• If the appliance does not function after it has been switched on, it is possible that the fuse or earth leakage circuit breaker has been activated in the electrical distribution box. The group can be overloaded or an earth leakage current may have occurred.

• In case of a breakdown, never make repairs yourself; a blown safety device in the appliance could indicate a defect that cannot be remedied by removing or replacing this safety device. Only original parts should ever be used.

• Never submerge the appliance, cord, or plug in water.

• This appliance is only suitable for household use. If the appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.

• Be careful with the following materials and make sure that they may be used in the microwave oven:
   – aluminum foil| yes
  ---|---
   – paper| yes
   – cling film| yes
   – aluminum container| no
   – microwave crockery| yes
   – heat resistant plastic| yes
   – unglazed pottery| no
   – metal cookware| no
   – ovenproof glass and ceramics| yes
   – normal glass| yes
   – metal closing strip| no
   – plate with metal decorative rim| no
   – mercury thermometer| no
   – closed jar| no
   – bottle with a narrow neck| no
   – oven bag| yes

• Use small pieces to prevent thinner sections of chicken, for example, from getting cooked too quickly.
  ** Use non-decorated kitchen paper to cover food and absorb fat.
  *** Remove the cover and make sure the jar is not heated too long. The glass may burst.

If you decide not to use the appliance anymore due to a defect, we recommend cutting off the cord after removing the plug from the wall socket. Household appliances are not normal waste. Take the appliance to the waste processing department concerned of your municipality.

appliance description

window
5. Turntable ring assembly|

1. Oven function knob
2. Turn knob for adjusting or choosing an auto menu
3. START/ + 30 SEC button
4. STOP/reset button

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, possibly 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 17 for installing the microwave oven.
Clean the microwave oven and the accessories with warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
Using the microwave oven 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 oven near a heat source.
Attention! The waveguide cover inside the microwave divides the microwaves and must never be removed.

setting the clock

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

• Turn the oven function knob to . The display shows 00:00.
• Press the button , the hours will flash.
• Turn to adjust the hour. The input should be between 0-23 (24 hours).
• Press the button again, the minutes will flash.
• Turn to adjust the minutes. The input should be between – 0-59.
• Press the button 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 the button during the process of setting the clock the microwave oven will return to the previous setting.

setting the kitchen timer

• Turn the oven function knob to . The display shows 00:00.
• Turn and 00:00 blinks in the display. The kitchen timer can be set.
• Press the button and the display shows 00:00.
• Turn to adjust the cooking time. The maximum time is 95 minutes.
• Press the button 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

• Turn the oven function knob to . In the display P100 flashes.
• Turn to change the power. P100-P80-P50-P30-P10.
• Press the button 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 again to confirm the cooking time and start the microwave oven.

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

convection with preheating function

Cooking with convection lets you cook the food as in a traditional oven. The microwave is not used. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the necessary temperature before placing the food in the oven.

• Turn the oven function knob to . In the display 130°C flashes.
• Turn to change the temperature. The temperature can be set from 130 to 220°C.
• Press the button to confirm the temperature.
• Press the button again to start the preheating. When the preheating temperature is reached, the buzzer will ring twice to remind you to place the food in the oven. The preheated temperature is displayed and will flash.
• Place the food in the oven, close the door and use to set the desired cooking time. The maximum is 95 minutes.
• Press the button to start the baking.

convection without preheating

• Turn the oven function knob to . In the display 130°C flashes.
• Turn to change the temperature. The temperature can be set from 130 to 220°C.
• Press the button to confirm the temperature.
• Turn to adjust the cooking time. The maximum is 95 minutes.
• Press the button to start the baking.

grill

• Turn the oven function knob to . In the display G flashes.
• Turn to set the desired grilling time. The maximum is 95 minutes.
• Press the button to start the grilling.

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 again to continue grilling.

Combination settings

Display| Microwave| Grill| Convection
C-1| | |
C-2| | |
C-3| | |
C-4| | |

quick start

• Press the button to cook with full power (900 Watt) for 30 seconds. Each press on the same button increases the time by 30 seconds. The maximum is 95 minutes.
  or

• Press during the use of the microwave, grill, convection, combination sets, and defrosting on time the button to increase the cooking time full power with 30 seconds. When pressed repeatedly on the same button the time increases by 30 seconds.

defrosting

• Turn the oven function knob to defrost by weight. The display shows dEF-1.
•  Turn to select the weight of the food. The weight should be between 100 and 2000 grams.
• Press the button to start defrosting.
• Turn the oven function knob to defrost by time. In the display appears dEF-2.
• Turn to select the desired defrosting time. The maximum time is 95 minutes.
• Press the button to start defrosting.

auto menu

• Turn the oven function knob to . In the display A1 blinks.
• Turn to the right to select the desired menu and A 1, A 2, A 3….. A 10 will be displayed.
• Press the button to confirm the menu.
• Turn to select the desired weight or portion in the menu.
• Press the button to start the menu.

See the next page for the overview of the auto menus.

parental control

This microwave oven has parental control. You can block the control panel so your child can not accidentally activate the microwave oven.
Activating the lock-out:
Press the button f or 3 seconds. A long beep will sound and the indicator lights up. The display will show the current time when set.
De-activating the lockout:
To deactivate the lockout, press the button for 3 seconds. A long beep will sound and the indicator disappears.

Overview auto menu

Al
REHEAT| 150g| 150| MICROWAVE P100
250 g| 250
350 g| 350
450g| 450
600g| 600
A2
POTATOES| 1 (t 230 g)| 1| MICROWAVE P100
2(t 460g)| 2
3(±690g)| 3
A3
MEAT| 150 g| 150| MICROWAVE P100
300g| 300
450 g| 450
600 g| 600
A4
VEGETABLES| 150 g| 150| MICROWAVE P100
350g| 350
500g| 500
AS
FISH| 150 g| 150| MICROWAVE P80
250g| 250
350g| 350
450g| 450
650g| 650
A 6
PASTA| 50 g (with 450 ml. water)| 50| MICROWAVE P80
100 g (with 800 ml. water)| 100
150g (with 1200 ml. water)| 150
A7
SOUP| 200g| 200|
400g| 400
600g| 600
A8CAKE| 475g| 475| Preheat on 160 C
A9
PIZZA| 200g| | C-4
300g| 300
400 g| 400
A10
CHICKEN| 500g| 500| C-4
750g| 750
loco g| 1000
1200 g| 1200

cleaning & maintenance

Before cleaning the microwave oven be sure to switch it off and unplug it. Leave the microwave oven to cool down completely.
Interior
Clean the inside of the appliance after every use. Use a damp cloth. For 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 oven 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

• 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 electrician. 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 oven.

• 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 oven 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 electrician.

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.

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

• not suitable for built-under
  THE FITTING OF THE APPLIANCE

  • Check that the cabinet and the space for the microwave oven meet the dimension and ventilation requirements.
  • Slide the microwave oven into the cabinet. Note: Make sure the cable is not stuck and does not lie on top of the microwave oven.

• Open the door of the microwave oven. Use the provided screw to fasten the microwave oven to the cabinet and place the plastic cap on the screw.

• Close the microwave oven door and plug the appliance in.
• The microwave oven 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 customer 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 customer 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 customer service department or in the store where you bought the device. The telephone number of the customer 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 labor.
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 customer services department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the customer services department.
2. The customer 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 the 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 labor.
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 on-site, 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 the 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.

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