Melissa Steel Series 253-003: UK

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INTRODUCTION

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IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES

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Fire hazard!

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KEY TO THE MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS

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BUTTONS ON THE OPERATING PANEL

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SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY

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PREPARING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

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Positioning the microwave

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Connecting the microwave oven

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Installation of the glass turntable

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OPERATING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

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Power levels

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Cooking functions and combinations

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Selection of cooking function

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CHILD SAFETY LOCK

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TIPS FOR FOOD PREPARATION

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Preparation time

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Microwave power

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General information on cooking

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Important safety measures when preparing food!

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USING UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING FOOD

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Important!

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CLEANING

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BEFORE GOING TO A REPAIR CENTRE

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ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

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GUARANTEE TERMS

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TECHNICAL DATA

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IMPORTER

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INTRODUCTION

To get the best out of your new microwave oven, please read through

these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. Pay particular

attention to the safety measures. We also recommend that you keep the

instructions for future reference, so that you can remind yourself of the

functions of your microwave oven.

IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES

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The microwave oven may only be used for its original purpose, i.e. for

preparing food for domestic purposes.

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The microwave oven is for indoor use only.

•

Do not use the microwave oven if the cord or plug is damaged, if it is

not functioning properly, or if it has been damaged by a heavy impact

or similar.

•

The cord or plug must not be submerged in water, and the microwave

oven must not be used in a wet or damp environment.

•

Do not place the microwave oven or the cord near hot areas, for

example, gas rings and electric hotplates.

•

Do not touch the microwave oven when the convection or grill

function is being used as it gets very hot.

•

Do not block or cover any vent holes on the microwave oven.

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Position the microwave oven so that there is sufficient space on all

sides.

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Do not switch the microwave oven on when it is empty. In order for

the microwave oven to be able to absorb microwaves, there must be

something in it (food), otherwise it may be damaged. If you would like

to practise using the various functions, place a cup of water inside the

microwave oven.

•

The door safety lock system must not be modified in any way. Do not

use the microwave oven if the safety locking system is not

functioning, which means that the microwave oven could be switched

on even if the door is not closed. If the door is open, you risk being

exposed to microwave radiation.

•

Make sure that dirt or cleaning agent residue does not collect on the

contact surfaces between the microwave oven’s front and oven door.

•

Clean the microwave oven regularly and do not use it if there are

cleaning agent residues inside it.

•

Never heat oil or fat in the microwave oven.

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Never store utensils or foodstuffs in the oven compartment.

•

Keep an eye on any children in the vicinity of the appliance when it is

in use.

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Always follow the advice in the ‘Tips for food preparation’ section.

•

Never try to repair the microwave oven yourself. 

•

If the microwave oven, cord or plug need to be repaired, it should be

taken to an authorised service centre. If the appliance is subjected to

unauthorised repairs, the guarantee will become void. Contact your

retailer if the repairs fall under the terms of the guarantee. 

Fire hazard!

To reduce the risk of fire occurring in the oven compartment, please note

the following points:

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Do not cook food for too long or at too high a temperature, and do not

leave the microwave oven unattended if paper, plastic or other

flammable materials have been used in the microwave oven with a

view to reducing cooking times.

•

Foods with a high fat content may ignite if the microwave power is too

high or if they are being grilled. Be careful when preparing roast pork,

for example.

•

Metal clips and lids/film containing metallic threads can cause sparks

in the microwave oven and must therefore be removed.

•

If fire or smoke occurs in the oven compartment, leave the door

closed. Switch the microwave oven off immediately, and remove the

plug from the wall socket.

KEY TO THE MICROWAVE OVEN PARTS

A.

Operating panel

B.

Spindle

C.

Turning ring

D.

Glass turntable

E.

Window

F.

Oven door

G.

Safety locking system

BUTTONS ON THE OPERATING PANEL

Grill

Activates grill function

Microwave

Activates microwave function

Convection

Activates convection function

Mic.+Grill (micro + grill)

Activates combination functions with 

microwaves and grill

-/+

Knob for setting temperature, cooking time, 

etc.

Mic.+Conv. 

Activates combination functions with 

microwaves and convection

Defrost W.T.

Activates defrost with weight specification

Jet Defrost 

Activates jet defrosting

Auto Function

Provides access to one of the microwave 

oven’s 8 automatic programs

Express Cook

Activates express cooking

Start/OK

Confirms selection, starts preparation, etc.

Stop/Clear

Interrupts cooking, etc.

SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY

Microwave function

Weight

Convection function

Defrosting

Grill function

Automatic program

Temperature

Child safety lock active

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PREPARING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

Each individual microwave oven is checked at the factory, but for safety’s

sake, after unpacking the oven, you should check carefully that the

microwave oven has not been damaged during transport. Check whether

there is any visible damage (e.g. in the form of dents or similar), if the door

closes properly, and if the hinges are in order. If it appears that the

microwave oven has been damaged, you must contact the shop where

you bought it, and do not use it until it has been checked by an authorised

specialist. 

Before using the microwave oven, you should check before use that you

have removed all packaging from it both inside and out.

Please note! The grey plate on the right-hand side of the oven

compartment must NOT be removed! It protects the magnetron.

Positioning the microwave

The microwave oven should be placed on a flat surface, with clearance of

at least 7.5 cm from the sides and 30 cm above the microwave oven to

ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not remove the feet of the microwave oven.

This oven is not suitable for fitting in, and you must check that the vent

holes on top of the cabinet are not covered. If they are covered while the

microwave oven is in use, there is a risk of it overheating. The microwave

oven cannot then be used until it has cooled down.

Connecting the microwave oven

The microwave oven must be connected to a 230-volt AC current, 50 Hz.

The guarantee is not valid if the microwave oven is connected to the wrong

voltage. When the oven is on, a beep is heard and the display lights up.

Installation of the glass turntable

Before using the microwave oven ensure that: 

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the turning ring (C) is in the recess around the spindle (B), and that 

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the glass turntable (D) is fitted to the turning ring.

Be careful when placing heavy or hard containers on the glass turntable,

and never prepare food (e.g. bacon) directly on the glass turntable. Direct

heat, bangs or knocks may cause the glass to crack or break.

OPERATING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

The microwave oven is operated in the following way.

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Place the food to be cooked in the microwave oven and close the

oven door (F). Please note: If you use the convection with preheating

function, you must not place food in the oven compartment before the

oven is warm.

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Select the cooking function and power and preparation time, if

relevant (described in detail below).

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Cooking can be interrupted at any time by pressing the Stop/clear

button on the control panel (A). One press temporarily interrupts

cooking, two presses permanently interrupts cooking. Cooking can

also be interrupted temporarily by opening the door. A temporary

interruption to cooking can be cancelled by pressing the Start/OK

button.

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If the temperature in the oven compartment exceeds 250° C during

food preparation, all heat sources are stopped, and only the blower

works. Food preparation starts up again when the temperature has

fallen below 220° C.

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Once the cooking time has passed, the microwave oven stops

automatically and 5 beeps are heard. 

Each time one of the microwave oven buttons is pressed or the knob is

turned, a beep is heard.

Power levels

The microwave oven has five power levels:  

1

2

3

4

5

Power level

High

Medium

Medium

Medium

Low

-high

-low

Display shows

P100

P80

P50

P30

P10

Cooking functions and combinations

The microwave oven has the following cooking functions: microwave

function, grill function, convection function and various combination

functions and functions for defrosting, rapid cooking and automatic

programs.

Combination functions with microwaves and grill: 

For the grill function, the microwave operates at the highest power level,

and the grill element and blower are in operations. The microwave oven

has two combination functions with microwaves and the grill.

Convection function: 

The microwave oven can be used as a convection oven with temperatures

from 140 to 230° C.

Combination functions with microwaves and convection: 

The temperature can be set to 180 or 200° C.

Selection of cooking function

Microwave function:

1.

Press the Microwave button to select the power level 1-5. The

display shows

.

2.

Turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95 minutes).

3.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

flashes, and

the timer counts down.

4.

You can display the current power level while cooking by pressing the

Microwave button once. Three seconds later, the display returns to

the original display.

Grill function:

1.

Press the Grill button. The display shows

and “G-1”.

2.

Turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95 minutes).

3.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

4.

When half of the cooking time has passed, 2 long beeps sound to

remind you to turn the food in the microwave oven. Cooking is

temporarily stopped. Cooking starts again after one minute unless you

have stopped it before that.

Convection function with preheating:

1.

Press the Convection button. The display shows

,

and

.

and the number 140 flashes in the display to

show that the preheating temperature has been set to 140° C.

2.

Turn the setting button to enter the preheating temperature (maximum

230° C). If you do not select a temperature, it will automatically be set

to 140° C.

3.

Press the Start/OK button to confirm the setting. The temperature

indicator flashes at the bottom of the display.

4.

Press the Start/OK button to commence preheating.

and

flash

in the display. Once the temperature has been reached, the

microwave oven stops and 5 beeps are heard. The temperature

reached will flash in the display. (Please be aware that preheating can

take time. If the oven cannot reach the temperature set within 30

minutes, the convection function stops, a warning beep is heard and

the display shows E-3).

5.

Open the oven door, put the food in the microwave oven, close the

door and turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95

minutes).

6.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

and

flash in

the display.

7.

You can display the selected temperature while cooking by pressing

the Convection button once. Three seconds later, the display returns

to the original display.

Convection function without preheating:

1.

Follow the instructions in points 1-3 above.

2.

Turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95 minutes).

3.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

and

flash in

the display.

4.

You can display the current temperature while cooking by pressing the

Convection button once. Three seconds later, the display returns to

the original display.

Combination functions with microwaves and grill:

1.

Press the Mic.+Grill button one or two times to select the required

combination function. In combination function 2 (G-2), 36 % of the

cooking process uses microwaves, 64 % using the grill; in

combination function 3 (G-3) 55 % of the cooking process uses

microwaves, 45 % using the grill. The display shows G-2 or G-3, as

well as

and

.

2.

Turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95 minutes).

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3.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

and

flash in

the display.

4.

You can display the current combination function while cooking by

pressing the Mic.+Grill button once. Three seconds later, the display

returns to the original display.

Combination function with microwaves and convector:

1.

Press the Mic.+Conv. button until the required combination function

(180 or 200° C) is selected. In combination function 1 (C-1), 52% of

the cooking process uses microwaves, 48 % using the convector; in

combination function 2 (C-2) 27 % of the cooking process uses

microwaves, 73 % using the convector. The display shows C-1 or 

C-2, as well as

,

and

.

2.

Turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95 minutes).

3.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

,

and

flash in the display.

4.

You can display the current combination function while cooking by

pressing the Mic.+Conv button once. Three seconds later, the display

returns to the original display.

Defrost function:

1.

Press the Defrost W.T. button. The display shows dEF1, as well

as

,

and

.

2.

Turn the setting button to specify the weight of the food to be

defrosted (maximum 2000 g). 

g

is shown in the display.

3.

Press the Start/OK button.

flashes, the timer counts down and

defrosting commences.

Jet defrost function:

1.

Press the Jet Defrost button. The display shows dEF2, as well as

,

and

2.

Turn the setting button to specify the weight of the food to be

defrosted (maximum 1,200 g). 

g 

is shown in the display.

3.

Press the Start/OK button. 

flashes, the timer counts down and

defrosting commences.

Express cooking function:

Press the Express Cook button. The microwave oven starts in microwave

function and operates on full power for 1 minute. For each subsequent

press of the button, the cooking time is extended by 1 minute.

flashes

during cooking.

Automatic programs:

1.

Press the Auto Function button. The display shows

and

.

2.

Turn the setting button to select one of the following automatic

programs (A1 to A8). The program number flashes in the display.

A1

Reheat

A5

Meat

A2

Rice

A6

Bread reheat

A3

Vegetables

A7

Instant Noodles

A4

Chicken

A8

Beverage

3.

Press the Start/OK button to confirm program selection. The display

shows the program number.

4.

Turn the setting button to specify the weight/portions of food.

5.

Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.

flashes.

6.

You can display the current program while cooking by pressing the

Autoprogram button once. Three seconds later, the display returns to

the original display.

CHILD SAFETY LOCK

The child safety lock prevents small children from using the microwave

oven. The microwave oven cannot be operated as long as the child safety

lock is active. The child safety lock is activated by holding the Stop/Clear

button pressed down for 3 seconds. A long beep is heard, and the display

shows a key 

and a long rectangle. The child safety lock is

deactivated by holding the Stop/Clear button down for 3 seconds.

TIPS FOR FOOD PREPARATION

When preparing food in the microwave oven, the following basic rules

apply:

Preparation time

Smaller quantities of food cook more rapidly than large quantities. If the

amount of food is doubled, the preparation time must be correspondingly

almost doubled.

Small pieces of meat, small fish and chopped vegetables cook more

quickly than large pieces. For the same reason, it is recommended, if, for

example, you wish to make goulash, stews or similar, that the meat be cut

into pieces no bigger than 2 x 2 cm.

The compactness of the food is also very important for the cooking time.

The more compact the food is, the longer it takes to cook it. 

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Whole joints require a longer cooking time than stewed dishes.

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A joint requires a longer time than a dish with minced meat. 

The colder the food, the longer the cooking time needs to be. Food at

room temperature will therefore cook faster than food from a fridge or

freezer.

When cooking vegetables, the cooking time depends on the freshness of

the vegetables. Therefore check the condition of the vegetables, and add

or deduct a little time accordingly.

The short cooking time when using a microwave oven means that the food

does not overcook.

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If required, a little water can be added. 

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When cooking fish and vegetables, you only need to use the minimum

of water.

Microwave power

The choice of power setting depends on the condition of the food to be

cooked. 

In most cases, the food is cooked on full power.

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Full power is used, among other things, for reheating food quickly,

boiling water or similar. 

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Low power is principally used to defrost food and prepare dishes

containing cheese, milk or egg. (Whole eggs in their shell cannot be

cooked in the microwave oven, as there is a risk of the eggs

exploding). In addition, lower power settings are also used to finish off

and to retain the excellent aroma of a dish.

General information on cooking

•

If the whole meal is to be prepared in the microwave oven, it is

recommended that you start with the most compact foods, such as

potatoes. Once these are ready, cover them while the rest of the food

is prepared.

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Most food should be covered. A close-fitting cover retains the steam

and moisture, which shortens the cooking time in the microwave

oven. This is particularly the case when cooking vegetables, fish

dishes and casseroles. Covering food also distributes the heat better,

thus ensuring rapid and excellent results.

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In order to achieve the best possible results, it is important to position

the food correctly, as the microwave rays are most powerful in the

centre of the microwave oven. If, for example, you are baking

potatoes, you should position them along the edge of the glass

turntable so that they cook evenly.

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In order to cook compact dishes such as meat and poultry evenly, it is

important to turn the pieces of meat a few times.

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You can bake in the microwave oven, although not with recipes that

include yeast.

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When preparing food with a thick skin, e.g. potatoes, apples, whole

squash or chestnuts, you should prick holes in the shell to prevent the

food from bursting during cooking.

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When preparing food in a “traditional” oven, you normally avoid

opening the oven door as much as possible. This is not the case with

the microwave oven function: no energy or significant heat is lost. In

other words, you can open the microwave door and look at the food

as often as you want. Please note that this only applies to cooking

using the microwave function. When the convection and grill function

are used, heat is given off in the oven compartment.

Important safety measures when preparing food!

•

If using the microwave oven to heat baby food or liquids in a feeding

bottle, you must always stir the food/liquid and check the temperature

thoroughly before serving. This ensures that the heat is evenly

distributed and avoids scalding injuries.

The lid and/or teat must not be fitted on a feeding bottle when it

is placed in the microwave oven.

•

If some foods are heated too long, they may char and give off smoke.

If this happens, you should leave the door closed and switch off the

microwave oven completely.

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Do not use the microwave oven for deep frying or pickling.

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Some foods with low water content, e.g. chocolate in squares and

pastries with a sweet filling, should be heated carefully, otherwise they

or the container may be ruined.

USING UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING FOOD

Before starting to prepare food in containers, you should check that the

containers you wish to use are made of a suitable material, as some types

of plastic may become “limp” and deform, while some types of ceramics

may crack (particularly when heating small quantities of food).

In order to test if a container is suitable for use in a microwave oven:

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Place the container in the microwave oven.

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At the same time, place a half-full glass of water in the container. 

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Start the microwave oven, and run it for 1 minute on maximum power. 

•

If the container becomes very hot to the touch, you should avoid

using it in the microwave oven.

When you prepare food in the microwave oven, you should preferably

use the following implements and materials:

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Glass and glass bowls Do not use glass jars, etc., containing metal,

and be aware that certain types of glass are not heat-resistant. Test

them as described above before cooking.

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Stoneware (glazed and unglazed). The food stays hot longer in glazed

stoneware than in other dishes.

•

Plastic containers These can be used for many heating purposes, but

are not suitable for roasting. 

Please note! Plastic containers made from melamine,

polyethylene and phenol must NOT be used.

•

Porcelain All porcelain can be used in microwave ovens, although

fireproof porcelain is preferable.

•

Fireproof covered dishes Glass dishes with lids that fit so closely that

steam cannot escape are ideal for vegetables and fruit to which no

liquid is added (however, the cooking time must not exceed 5

minutes).

•

Browning dishes You must be very careful when using this type of

dish. The dish must always be at least 5 mm above the glass

turntable.

•

Clingfilm can be used, particularly for soups, sauces, stewed dishes

or when defrosting food. Can also be used as a loose covering to

prevent fat, etc. from spraying out into the oven compartment.

•

Kitchen roll is ideal, as kitchen roll absorbs moisture and fat. For

example, bacon can be placed in layers, with kitchen roll between

each layer. The bacon will then be completely crispy, as it does not sit

in “its own fat”. Home-baked bread can be taken directly from the

freezer, packed in kitchen roll and heated in the microwave oven.

•

Wet kitchen roll can be used for fish or vegetables. Covering the food

prevents it from drying out.

•

Baking parchment Fish, large vegetables, such as cauliflower, corn on

the cob and similar can be packed in wet greaseproof paper.

•

Roasting bags are ideal for meat, fish and vegetables. However, they

must never be closed using metal clips. Cotton thread should be used

instead. Prick the bag with small holes, and place it in the microwave

oven on a plate or glass dish.

•

Paper plates Should only be used for brief heating.

Important!

When you prepare food in the microwave oven, you should not use the

following implements and materials:

•

Sealed glass/bottles with small openings, as they may explode.

•

General purpose thermometers

•

Silver foil/foil trays, as the microwave rays cannot penetrate the

material and the food will not cook. However, small pieces of silver

paper can be used to protect thin pieces of meat or poultry so that

they do not get burnt.

•

Recycled paper, as it may contain small metal splinters that could

cause sparks and/or a fire.

•

Closed tins/containers with tightly sealed lids, as excess pressure

may cause the tin/container to explode.

•

Metal clips and other lids/foils, containing metal wires. These can form

sparks in the microwave oven and must therefore be removed.

•

Metal bowls/containers and packaging, unless they are designed

specifically for use in microwave ovens. The microwaves are reflected

and cannot penetrate the food through the metal.

•

Plates, dishes and bowls/containers with metal, gold and silver

decorations. They may break and/or cause sparks to form in the oven

compartment.

•

Foam plastic. Foam plastic melts in the microwave oven or may

destroy the food.

•

Wood Wood dries out in the microwave oven and may splinter or

crack.

CLEANING

When cleaning the microwave oven, you should pay attention to the

following points:

•

Switch the microwave oven off and remove the plug from the wall

socket before cleaning.

•

Never use scouring powder, steel scourers or other strong cleaning

agents to clean the interior or exterior surfaces of the microwave

oven, as they may scratch the surfaces. 

•

Instead use a cloth dampened with hot water, and add detergent if the

microwave oven is very dirty. 

•

Make sure that no water gets into the vent holes.

•

Always keep the door open when cleaning the control panel, to avoid

the microwave oven accidentally starting up during the cleaning

process.

•

The turning ring and the floor of the microwave oven must be cleaned

regularly so that the glass turntable can move around without

hindrance. 

•

The glass turntable and turning ring can be cleaned in a dishwasher. 

BEFORE GOING TO A REPAIR CENTRE

If the microwave oven will not start:

•

Check that the plug is correctly in place in the wall socket. If that is

not the case, remove the plug, wait 10 seconds and then plug it in

again.

•

Check whether a fuse has blown or whether the fuse relay has been

switched off. If it is not that, you can check that the socket itself is

working by plugging in another device.

•

Check that the door is closed properly. If this is not the case, the

automatic safety system (via the lock dowels) ensures that the

microwave oven cannot be started.

•

Check whether the operating panel has been set correctly, and

whether the timer has been activated.

If the microwave oven still does not work, you should contact a repair

engineer.

ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS

Once any electronic product is no longer functional, it should be disposed

of in such a way as to cause minimum environmental impact, in

accordance with the regulations of your local authority. In most cases you

can take such products to your local recycling station.

GUARANTEE TERMS

The guarantee does not apply:

•

if the above instructions are not followed

•

if the appliance has been interfered with

•

if the appliance has been mishandled, subjected to rough treatment,

or has suffered any other form of damage

•

if faults have arisen as a result of faults in your electricity supply.

TECHNICAL DATA

Operating voltage: 

230 V - 50 Hz

Power consumption: 

1450 W

Microwave power: 

maximum 850 W

Grill power: 

maximum 1000 W

Convection power: 

maximum 1000 W

Colour: brushed 

steel/black

Volume: 25 

litres

Int. dimensions (hxwxd): 

21.5 x 33.7 x 36.3 cm

Ext. dimensions (hxwxd): 

30.7 x 51.6 x 44.1 cm

Weight: 21 

kg

Due to the constant development of our products in terms of function and

design, we reserve the right to make changes to the product without prior

warning.

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Adexi Group

We cannot be held responsible for any printing errors

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