smeg MOE25B Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

SMEG
MOE25B

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MICROWAVE OVENS

MOE25X

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By choosing one of our products, you have opted for solutions where research for beauty meets innovative technical design to provide unique objects which become pieces of furniture.

We hope you get the most out of your household appliance.

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We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.

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Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

1.1 General safety instructions

Risk of personal injury

• – WARNING: If the door or the door seal is damaged, the oven must not be used until it has been repaired by a competent person.
• WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which offers protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• WARNING: During use the appliance and its accessible parts become very hot.
• Never touch the heating elements during use.
• Keep children under eight years of age at a safe distance if they are not constantly supervised.
• This appliance may be used by children aged at least 8 and by people of reduced physical and mental capacity, or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, as long they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety.
• Children must never play with the appliance.
• The appliance must never be cleaned by unsupervised children.
• Switch off the appliance immediately after use.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Never attempt to extinguish a flame or fire with water.
• Have qualified personnel carry out installation and assistance interventions according to the standards in force.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not insert pointed metal objects (cutlery or utensils) into the slots in the appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance yourself or without the intervention of a qualified technician.
• If the power supply cable is damaged, contact technical support immediately and they will replace it.

Risk of damaging the appliance

• Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents on glass parts (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic sponges).
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not use a steam jet to clean the appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance unattended during cooking operations where fats or oils could be released.
• Do not use the appliance to heat rooms for any reason.
• Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck in the doors

1.2 Instructions for using microwaves

• Check the appliance visually during the cooking of foods in plastic or paper containers.
• Use the microwave only for the preparation of food for consumption. Other types of applications are strictly forbidden (e.g. drying clothes, warming slippers, sponges, wet cloths or the like, dehydrating foods) because they can lead to the risk of injury or fire.
• Clean the appliance constantly and remove any food residue.
• Do not use the microwave to dry food.
• Do not use the microwave to heat oils or fry.
• Do not use the appliance to heat foods or beverages containing alcohol.
• Baby food should not be heated in sealed containers. Remove the cover or the teat (in the case of baby bottles). Always check the preparation’s temperature once heating has completed, it should not be too high. For an even temperature and to avoid  scalding stir or shake the contents.
• Do not heat eggs in their shells or whole hard boiled eggs; they may explode even after the heating process has completed.
• Before cooking food with a hard skin or peel (e.g. potatoes, apples, etc.) it is necessary to puncture the skin.
• Do not heat food contained within food packages.
• Do not use the microwave functions when the oven is empty.
• Use cookware and utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
• Do not use aluminium containers to cook food.
• Do not use dishes with metallic decorations (gold-plated or silver).
• The appliance operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band.
• In compliance with the provisions relating to electromagnetic compatibility the appliance belongs to group 2 and class B (EN 55011).

The instructions for use for fixed appliances and built-in appliances being used equal or higher than 900 mm above the floor and having detachable turntables shall state that care should be taken not to displace the turntable when removing containers from the appliance. This is not applicable for appliances with horizontal bottom hinged door.

This appliance complies with the standards and directives currently in force concerning safety and electromagnetic compatibility. It is however recommended for pacemaker wearers to maintain a minimum distance of 20-30 cm between the microwave when it is

operating and the pacemaker.

Consult the pacemaker manufacturer for more information

1.3 To Reduce the Ri sk of Injury to  Persons Grounding Installation

Power voltage

Danger of electrocution

• Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
• Electric Shock Hazard
• Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock.
• Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.
• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
• This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
• Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord.

1.  A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

• The extension cord must be a grounding- type 3-wire cord.

• The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally

1.4 Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by:

• Use of the appliance other than the one envisaged;
• Non-observance of the user manual provisions;
• Tampering with any part of the appliance;
• Use of non-original spare parts

1.5 Appliance purpose

• This appliance is intended for cooking food in the home environment. Every other use is considered inappropriate. It cannot be used:
• in employee kitchens, shops, offices and other working environments.
• in farms/agritourism establishments.
• by guests in hotels, motels and residential environments.
• in bed and breakfast establishments.
• The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.

1.6 Identification plate

• The identification plate bears the technical data, serial number and brand name of the appliance. Do not remove the identification plate for any reason.

1.7 Disposal

This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC). The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance

with current European directives

Power voltage

Danger of electrocution

• Disconnect the main power supply.
• Disconnect the power cable from the electrical system.

To dispose of the appliance:

• Cut the power supply cable and remove it along with the plug (if present).
• Deliver the appliance to the appropriate recycling centre for electrical and electronic equipment waste, or return it to the retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis

Our appliances are packed in non- polluting and recyclable materials.

• Deliver the packing materials to the appropriate recycling centre.

Plastic packaging

Danger of suffocation

• Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the packaging plastic bags.

1.8 This user manual

This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept in its entirety and within the user’s reach for the whole working life of the appliance.

• Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance

1.9 How to read the user manual

This user manual uses the following reading conventions

Instructions

General information on this user manual, on safety and final disposal.

Description

Description of the appliance and its accessories.

Use

Information on the use of the appliance and its accessories, cooking advice.

Cleaning and maintenance

Information for proper cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.

Installation

Information for the qualified technician: Installation, operation and inspection.

Safety instructions

Information
Advice

1. Use instruction sequence.

• Single use instruction

Description

2.1 Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

1. Control panel
2. Turntable shaft
3. Turntable ring assembly
4. Glass tray
5. Observation window
6. Door assembly
7. Safety interlock system
8. Grill Rack (Only be used in grill function and be placed on the glass tray)

2.2 Specifications

Rated Input Power (Microwave):

| 1450 W

Rated Output Power (Microwave):

| 900 W

Rated Input Power (Grill):

| 1100 W
Oven Capacity:| 25 L
Turntable Diameter:| Ø 315 mm
External Dimensions:| 514x428x304 mm
Net Weight:| Approx. 16,2 kg

Use

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.

Your oven comes with the following accessories:

• Glass tray.
• Turntable ring assembly.
• Instruction Manual.

3.1 Turntable Installation

1. Hub (underside)
2. Glass tray
3. Turntable shaft
4. Turntable ring assembly

• Never place the glass tray upside down.
  The glass tray should never be restricted.

• Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.

• If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

3.2 Utensils

Caution

Personal Injury Hazard

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 which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

See the instructions on ”Materials you can use in microwave oven”. There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

3.3 Materials you can us e in microwave oven

Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.

Browning dish|

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break

Dinnerware|

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Glass jars|

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Glassware|

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven cooking bags|

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper plates and cups|

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.

Paper towels|

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only

Parchment paper| Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic|

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labeled “Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.

“Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Plastic wrap|

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Thermometers| Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper| Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

3.4 Materials to be av oided in microwave oven

Aluminum tray

| May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish

Food carton with metal handle

| May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal or metal- trimmed utensils

| Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties| May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags| May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam|

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood| Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack

3.5 Operation Instructions

Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is electrified, the screen will display “0:00”, buzzer will ring once.

1. Press Clock/Timer once to select clock function, the hour figures will flash.

2. Turn to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0-23.

3. Press Clock/Timer , the minute figures will flash.

4. Turn to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0-59.

5. Press Clock/Timer to finish clock setting. ”:” will flash, and the time will light.

6. If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.

7. During the process of clock setting, it you press Stop/Clear , the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking

1. Press Microwave once, once, the screen will display “9OW”.
2. Press Microwave for times or turn to choose the power you want, and “QOW”, “270W”, “A50W”, “720W” or “900W” will display for each added press. Then press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm, and turn to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00.
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps:

1. Press Microwave once, the screen displays “9OW”.
2. Press Microwave once again or turn to choose medium low.
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to contirm, and the screen displays “270W”.
4. Turn to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays “20:00”.
5. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking.

The step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:

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

Microwave

Pad instructions

Grill or Combi. Cooking

1. Press Grill/Combi. once, the LED will display “G”.
2. Press Grill/Combi. for times or turn   to choose the power you want, and “G”, “C-1″ or “C-2″ will display for each added press. Then press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm, and turn to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00.
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 55% microwave power and 45% grill power (C-1} to cook for 10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

1. Press Grill/Combi. once, the screen displays “G”.
2. Press Grill/Combi. once angain or turn to choose combi | mode.
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to contirm, and the screen displays “C-1″.
4. Turn to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays “10:00″.
5. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking.

Grill/Combi.
Pad instructions

Quick Start

1. In waiting state, press
   Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking with 100% power, each added press will increase 30 seconds cooking time up to 95 minutes.

2. In microwave, grill, combi, cooking or time defrost state, each press of Start/+30Sec./Confirm can increase 30 seconds of cooking time.

3. In waiting state, turn anti-clockwise to set cooking time with 100% microwave power, then press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking.

Defrost By Weight

1. Press Weight Defrost, once, and the oven will display “dEF1”.
2. Turn to select the weight of food from 100 to 2000 g.
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start detrosting.

Defrost By Time

1. Press Time Defrost, twice, and the oven will display “dEF2”.
2. Turn to select the defrost time. the MAX time is 95 minutes.
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start detrosting.

Kitchen Timer

1. Press Clock/Timer once, the screen will display 00:00.
2. Turn to enter the correct time.(The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)
3. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm setting.
4. When the kitchen time is reached the buzzer will ring 5 times. If the clock has been set (24-hour system}, the screen will display the current time.

The kitchen Time is different from 24-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.

Multi-section cooking
At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is detrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section.
Example: If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following:

1. Press Time Defrost, once, and the oven will display “O:00″.
2. Turn to select the defrost time till “5:00” display.
3. Press Microwave once, the screen displays “QOW””.
4. Press Microwave once again or turn to choose 270W.
5. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to contirm, and the screen displays “270W”.
6. Turn to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays “7:00”.
7. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking and buzzer will sound once for the first section, defrosting time counts down; buzzer will sound once again entering the second cooking. When cooking finish, buzzer sounds five times.

Auto Menu

1. Turn right to choose the menu, and “A-1″ to “A-10” will display, which means pizza, meat, vegetable, pasta, popcorn.
2. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm.
3. Turn to choose the default weight as the menu chart.
4. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use “Auto Menu” to cook fish for 350g.

1. Turn clockwise till “A-4” displays.
2. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to confirm.
3. Turn to select the weight of fish til “350” displays.
4. Press Start/+30Sec./Confirm to start cooking.

The automatic menu procedure:

A-1
PIZZA| 200g| 200
400g| 400
A-2
POTATO| 200g| 200
400g| 400
6008| 600
A-3
MEAT| 250g| 250
350g| 350
450g| 450
A-3
FISH| 250g| 250
350g| 350
450g| 450
A-5
VEGETABLE| 200g| 200
300g| 300
400g| 400
A-6
BEVERAGE| 1 (about 120m1)| 1
2 (about 2400mI)| 2
3 (about 360m1)| 3
A-7
PASTA| 50g| 50
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100g| 100
A-8
POPCORN| 50g| 50
100g| 100
A-9
CAKE| 1 CUP| 1
A-10
CHICKEN| 400g| 400
600g| 600
1000g| 1000
1200g| 1200

Inquiring Function

1. In states of microwave, grill and combination cooking, press Microwave or Grill/Combi., the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the oven will turn back to the former state.
2. In cooking state, press Clock/Timer to inquire the time and the time will display for 3 seconds.

Lock-out Function for Children

1. Lock: In waiting state, press Stop/Clear for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep denoting entering the children-lock state. The lock indicator will light and current time will display if the time has been set Otherwise, “ “will display.
2. Lock quitting: In locked state, press Start/+30Sec./Confirm for 3 seconds, there will be a long “beep” denoting that the lock is released.

Troubleshooting

Normal

Microwave oven interfering TV reception

|

Radio and TV reception may be interfered when microwave oven operating. It is similar the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer, vacuum cleaner, and electric fan. It is normal

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Dim oven light|

In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.

Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents

|

In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will get out from vents. But some may accumulate on cool place like oven door. It is normal.

Oven started accidentally with no food in.

| It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. It is very dangerous.
Trouble| Possible Cause| Remedy
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Oven can not be started.| ( 1) Power cord not plugged in tightly| Unplug. l hen plug agan after 10 seconds
(2) Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.| Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of our company)
(3)Trouble with outlet| Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
Oven does not heat.| (4) Door not closed well| Close door well.
Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates| (5) Dirty roller rest and oven bottom| Refer to “Maintenance of Microwave” to clean dirty parts.

Cleaning and maintenance

4.1 Instructions

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp cloth.
2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
4. 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 shattering of the glass.
5. Cleaning Tip—For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes.
   Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

Installation

5.1 Countertop Installation

Remove all packing material and accessories.

Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is damaged.

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

1. Select a level surface that provide enough open space for the intake and/ or outlet vents • The minimum installation height is 85cm.
   • The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against a wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven, a minimum clearance of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls.
   • Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
   • Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible. Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

2. Plug your oven into a standard household outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label

WARNING: Do not install oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

High temperatures inside the oven after use Danger of burns

• The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make any changes deemed useful for improvement of its products without prior notice. The illustrations and descriptions contained in this manual are therefore not binding and are merely indicative.

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42016 San Girolamo di

Guastalla (RE)

ITALY

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