Vitek VT-1687 LACERTA: инструкция

VT1687

MANUAL INSTRUCTION

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MICROWAVE OVEN

Please acquaint yourself with these instructions before using your microwave oven.

If these instructions are strictly adhered to, your microwave oven will serve you troublefree for many years.

Store these instructions in an easily accessible location

PRECAUTIONS, WHICH MUST BE FOLLOWED IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF MICROWAVE ENERGY

EXPOSURE

1. Do not attempt to use the microwave oven with the door open as you will risk exposure to harmful microwave

energy. It is very important that you do not damage the internal latches and door blocking mechanism.

2. Do not place foreign objects between the door and the front of the microwave oven and do not allow food or

cleaning liquid remnants to build up on the screening grill or on the inside of the door.

3. Do not use the microwave oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning. It is especially important that the door always

be closed and that the following parts are not damaged:

• door (bent)

• hinges and latches (broken or weakened)

• screening grill on the inside of the door

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: While the microwave oven is operating in combination mode (MICROWAVE + GRILL) or being operated

by children, an adult should always be present to supervise in order to prevent the children from burning themselves.

WARNING: Do not use the microwave oven if the screening grill on the door is damaged.

WARNING: Repairing a microwave oven always presents danger to any person conducting the repairs if it is neces

sary to remove the metal housing that provides protections from microwave radiation. Do not repair the microwave

oven yourself.

WARNING: Do not forget to open products packaged in hermetic or vacuum packaging before heating or cooking.

Otherwise, pressure could grow within the package and cause it to explode, regardless of whether or not the food

was prepared earlier.

WARNING: Children may only use the microwave oven by themselves after they have been acquainted with these

instructions and understand the dangers associated with operating a microwave oven.

• Use only microwavesafe dishes. Do not use metallic dishes in the microwave oven as microwaves reflected off

the dish may cause sparks and fire.

• In order to avoid overheating and burning food, constantly supervise the microwave's operation if you are heat

ing food in disposable plastic, paper or other similar containers or if the oven is heating only a small amount of

food.

• When heating any kind of liquid (water, coffee, milk, etc.), keep in mind that it can suddenly start to boil and splash

on your hands while you are removing it from the oven. To avoid this, place a heat resistant plastic spoon or glass

mixer in the container and stir the liquid before removing it from the oven.

• Infant feeding bottles and jars of baby food should be heating without lids or nipples. Their contents should be

mixed or periodically shaken. Test the temperature of the food before feeding in order to prevent burns.

Important information

• ALWAYS check to make sure the food is not too hot before giving it to a child. We recommend shaking the bottle

or jar to make sure the heat is distributed evenly throughout the volume of the container.

• Do not cook an egg in its shell or reheat an egg in its shell in MICROWAVE mode as they can break from the inter

nal pressure.

SAFETY MEASURES

1. Install the oven on a flat, stable surface. Choose a place that will not be accessible to small children.

2. Install the oven so that the distance between the wall and the back of the oven is no less than 78 cm and the free

space above the microwave is no less than 30 cm.

3. The microwave door is equipped with a blocking system that turns off the power when it is open. Do not make

changes to the operation of the door blocking mechanism.

4. Do not turn on the microwave while empty; operating the oven with no food inside can lead to malfunction.

5. Preparing foods with extremely small moisture contents can lead to burning and fire.

If a fire occurs:

• Do not open the door.

• Turn off the microwave oven and disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet.

6. When preparing bacon, do not place it directly on the glass tray; localized overheating of the glass tray can cause

it to crack.

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7. Do not heat liquids in containers with narrow openings.

8. Do not attempt to heat products to a welldone state.

9. Do not use the microwave for canning and preserving food because there is no way of knowing if the contents of

the jar reached boiling temperature.

10. In order to avoid prolonged rapid boiling of liquid foods and drinks, and also to prevent burns, we recommend stir

ring the product before and in the middle of the cooking process. To do this, start cooking, wait a while, remove

the dish from the oven and stir, then place it back in the oven to continue the cooking process.

11. Clean the microwave oven regularly. Irregular care for your oven can lead to poor outward appearance, nega

tively affects its operating ability, and also can lead to danger during further exploitation.

Rules that should always be remembered:

1. Do not exceed product cooking times in the microwave oven. Always monitor the cooking process when using

dishes made from paper, plastic and other flammable materials.

2. Never use the microwave oven to store things. Never store flammable materials and food in the microwave like

bread, cookies, paper packaging, etc., because during lightning storms, the microwave oven can turn on by

itself.

3. Metal ties and wire handles must be removed from paper and plastic bags and containers before placing them

into the microwave oven.

4. The microwave oven should be properly grounded. Only connect the microwave oven to an electrical outlet that

is properly grounded.

5. Some food items, like eggs in their shells, liquid or hard fats, and also hermetically sealed jars and sealed glass

containers can be explosive and should not be placed in your microwave oven.

7. Use your microwave oven exclusively for the purposes for which it was designed and in strict adherence to the

instructions explained herein.

8. The microwave oven in designed exclusively for heating and preparing food and is not designed for laboratory or

industrial use.

8. Pay special attention when children are using the microwave oven.

9. Do not use the microwave oven if the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the oven has been damaged or

dropped.

10. Repair of the microwave oven should only be conducted by qualified specialists at an authorized service center.

11. Do not block the ventilation openings on the microwave oven's housing.

12. Do not store or use the microwave oven outdoors.

13. Do not use the microwave oven near water, immediately near kitchen sinks, in damp basements or directly near

swimming pools.

14. Do not submerse the power cord and plug in water.

15. Avoid allowing the power cord and plug to come into contact with hot surfaces.

16. Do not allow the power cord to hang off the edge of the table or counter.

17. When cleaning the door and internal surfaces of the microwave oven, always use a soft, nonabrasive cleanser on

a sponge or soft cloth.

CAUTION

Injury due to electric shock.

Touching the elements of the electrical circuits inside the microwave oven can lead to serious trauma and injury from

electric shock. Do not take apart the microwave oven yourself.

Grounding the Microwave Oven

The microwave oven should be properly grounded. In case of any kind of shortcircuit, grounding reduces the risk of

electric shock, as the current will flow through the ground wire.

The microwave oven uses a power cord with ground wire and a grounded plug. The plug should be connected to an

electrical outlet that also has a ground contact.

WARNING: Connecting a grounded plug to an ungrounded outlet can lead to electric shock.

Consult with a qualified electrician if you do not understand these grounding instructions or if you are not sure that

the microwave oven is properly grounded.

• In order to avoid confusion, the microwave oven is equipped with a short power cord.

• If an extension cord is necessary, only use a 3wire extensions cord with ground contacts on the power plug and

outlet(s).

• The sectional markings on the microwave oven's power cord should match those on the extension cord.

• The extension cord should not hang off the edge of the table where children can pull on it; it should be placed

where it will not be walked on.

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Dishes for microwave ovens

CAUTION!

• Tightly sealed containers heated in a microwave can be explosive.

• Sealed containers should be opened and plastic bags should be poked a few times with a fork in order to allow

steam to escape before being placed in the microwave oven.

• If you are unsure about using a certain dish in the microwave oven, then conduct a test.

Checking dishes before using them in the microwave

• Place the dish in the cooking chamber of the oven (a plate, for example) and place a glass cup of water in the

center of the dish.

• Set the microwave to maximum power and heat for no more than one minute.

• Carefully touch the dish you are testing: if it heated up and the water in the cup is cold, than the dish should not

be used in the microwave.

• Avoid testing dishes for more than one minute.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

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 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 resist

ant 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 Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to bags allow

steam to escape.

Paper plates Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while and cups

cooking.

Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision and only for short

term cooking.

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 pack

age.

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.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwavesafe dish.

Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwavesafe dish.

metal handle

Metal or metal Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

trimmed utensils

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.

Description

A. Control panel

B. Rotating socket

C. Rollerring

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D. Glass tray

E. Looking window

F. Microwave source

G. Locks with childlock system

H. Screen for grill. Use only in "Grill" mode.

J. Grill heating element

Control Panel

1. Display

The display shows the current time, cooking time information, power levels and operating mode pictograms.

2. "Micro" (Microwave) button

Is used to select the microwave power level. Setting the power is done in the following order: HI(100%), 80%, 60%,

40%, 20%, 0%.

3. GRIL button

Press to activate the grill mode.

4. COMB.1 button

Activates the first combined cooking mode.

5. COMB.2 button

Activates the second combined cooking mode.

6. CLOCK button

To select 12 or 24 hours time mode, to set the time.

7. WEI.ADJ. button (Weight Adjust)

Press to select the weight of the product to be cooked or defrosted.

8. CANCEL/STOP button.

Press to cancel previously set power level, cooking programs and defrost time.

Note: STOP/CANCEL button doesn't cancel the current time.

9. TIME/MENU knob

By turning the knob clockwise, the cooking time is selected. By turning the knob counterclockwise, one of the ten

automatic cooking programs is selected.

Pressing the knob starts cooking or defrosting process, according to the selected program.

Display

1. Timer mode pictogram.

2. Blinking hours and minutes separator.

3. Defrost mode pictogram.

4. Microwave cooking mode pictogram.

5. Grill mode pictogram.

6. Combination cooking mode 1 pictogram.

7. Combination cooking mode 2 pictogram.

8. Current time pictogram.

9. Icon for 3 successive stages, programmed by the user.

10. Food weight pictogram.

11. Childlock mode pictogram.

12. Automatic cooking pictogram.

13. "Display decoration elements" icon.

Assembling the microwave oven

Remove the packing material and accessories from the cooking chamber of the oven. Inspect the microwave oven

for any deformities. Pay special attention to the operation of the oven door. If any defects are found, do not install

the oven and do no turn it on.

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Protective covering

Housing: Remove the protective film (if any) from the microwave housing.

Do not remove the lightgrey micaceous plate from the inside of the cooking chamber; it protects the mag

netron.

Installing the glass tray

1. Install the base for the rotating tray (B) into the opening located in the floor of the cooking chamber.

2. Install the rolling ring (C) onto the floor of the cooking chamber.

3. Carefully install the glass tray (D), aligning its lip with the grooves on the base. Never install the glass tray upside

down.

• Do not block the rotation of the glass tray during the cooking process.

• During the cooking process, always use the glass tray, rolling ring and tray base.

• Food and cooking dishes must always be placed only on the glass tray.

• The glass tray may rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. This is normal.

• Replace the tray immediately if it becomes cracked or chipped.

Installation

• Before connecting the microwave oven, make sure that the operating voltage and power usage matches the

parameters of your electrical system. Connect the microwave oven to a grounded electrical outlet.

• Install the oven on a flat, stable surface. Choose a location that will not be accessible to small children.

• Install the oven so that the distance between the wall and the back of the oven is no less than 78 cm and the free

space above the microwave is no less than 30 cm.

• Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the microwave oven.

• Do not block the ventilation openings on the microwave oven's housing.

• The microwave oven should be installed away from televisions and radios in order to prevent static interference of

radio and television signals.

WARNING: Do not install the microwave oven on heating surfaces (kitchen stoves) or other sources of heat

waves.

If the microwave oven malfunctions due to user error, the warranty for free service and repair is voided.

While operating, the top surface of the microwave oven and heat up significantly; avoid touching hot sur

faces of the oven with bare skin in order to prevent burns.

Using the oven

Audible signal

Each time when pressing buttons on the control panel, you will hear a single sound signal.

Double sound signal means input error. Check attentively your input and try again.

Setting the current time

Example: In order to set the current time on 16 hours 30 minutes:

1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for about 3 seconds, a signal will be heard and the display will show: Hr 24( 24

hours time display mode).

Note: Pressing the CLOCK button again toggles the time mode 12/24 hours.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob and set hours value to 16.

3. Press the CLOCK button to confirm.

4. Turn the TIME/MENU knob and set the minutes to 30, the display will show the time: 16:30.

5. Press the "Clock" button to confirm.

The display will show the set time; the (8) pictogram and the colon (2) will blink.

Note: if you do not complete the time setting process then, after 30 seconds, the microwave will "beep" and the dis

play will return to its initial setting.

To see the current time during the cooking process, just press the "Clock" button and the current time will be dis

played for 5 seconds.

Cooking in the microwave oven

To activate the microwave cooking mode, press the MICRO button several times to select the desired power level,

and then, by turning the TIME/MENU knob counterclockwise, select the desired cooking time.

Maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

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Choose the power level:

"MICRO" button pushes Power level

1 time Hi(100%)

2 times 80%

3 times 60%

4 times 40%

5 times 20%

6 times (timer) 0

Example: to cook some food for 10 minutes at 60% microwave power level.

1. Press the MICRO button3 times, the display will show the selected power level (60%) and icon 4 will light up.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob clockwise and set the time to "10:00".

3. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

During the cooking, the remaining cooking time is shown on the display and the icon 4 flashes.

Grill

Is used to cook roasted crisp pieces of meat, fish, poultry, potatoes. In this mode, the heat from the quartz heat

ing element is distributed along the entire oven cavity.

Maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

Example: if you need to turn on grill for 12 minutes.

1. Press GRILL button once, the icon 5 will appear on the display.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob clockwise and set the time to "12:00".

3. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

While in the grill mode, the display shows the remaining cooking time and the icon 5 is flashing.

Combi cooking mode

The Combi cooking mode combines microwave and grill cooking for the best result.

COMB.1  30% time is microwave cooking + 70% grill cooking, (to cook fish, potato).

COMB.2 55% time is microwave cooking +45% grill cooking, (to cook omelet, baked potatoes, poultry).

Maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

Example: to activate the COMB.1 mode for 25 minutes:

1. Press the COMB.1 button two times, the icons (4, 5, 6) will light up.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob clockwise and set the time to "25:00".

3. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

While in the combined cooking mode, the display shows the remaining cooking time and icons (4, 5, 6) light

up. Depending on what cooking mode is selected currently, icon (4) or (5) will flash.

Example: to activate the COMB.2 mode for 12 minutes:

1. Press the COMB.2 button, the icons (4, 5, 7) will light up.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob clockwise and set the time to "12:00".

3. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

While in the combined cooking mode, the display shows the remaining cooking time and icons (4, 5, 7) light up.

Automatic cooking of products

In the automatic cooking mode you don't have to set the cooking power and time, you just need to select the

product type and indicate its weight.

To do that, turn the TIME/MENU knob counterclockwise to select the product category, and then set its weight by

pressing the WEI.ADJ button the needed number of times. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

You may need to turn over the product in the middle of cooking, to cook the product evenly.

Example: to cook 400 g of fish.

1. Turn the TIME/MENU knob counterclockwise, until the automatic cooking program number is displayed (in this

case 06), and icon 12 flashes.

2. Press the WEI.ADJ. button 3 times to set the weight on 400 g.

3. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

In the automatic cooking mode the display shows the cooking time and icon (12), and depending on what

cooking mode is currently selected, icon (4) or (5) will flash.

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Automatic cooking menu

Program # Type of Food Food weight (grams)

1 Coffee/Soup (cup) 1 2 3

2 Rice 100 200 400 600 800 1000

3 Spaghetti 100 200 300

4 Potato 150 300 450 600

5 Auto reheat 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 1000

6 Fish 100 200 400 600 800 1000

7 Whole chicken 800 1000 1200 1300 1400

8 Beef/Veal 300 500 800 1000 1200 1300

9 Beef on a spit 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

The results of automatic food preparation depend on the weight and form of the food, and also on the food's position

on the glass tray. In any case, if you think that the food preparation is unsatisfactory, please increase or decrease the

weight of the food.

Automatic defrosting of products

The oven supports the automatic defrost function. Defrost time and power is set automatically, you only have to set

the product weight.

Example: to defrost 60 g of shrimps.

1. Put the shrimps into the oven cavity.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob counterclockwise, until the automatic defrost program number is displayed (in this

case 10), and icon 3 flashes.

3. Press the WEI.ADJ. button 6 times to set the weight on 600 g.

4. Press the TIME/MENU button to start defrosting, icon (3) will be shown on the display and icon (4) will flash.

During the defrosting, the display shows the remaining defrost time, icon (3).

Quick start

This function allows to quickly turn on the oven to warm or cook products at full power.

Turn the TIME/MENU button clockwise to select the cooking time and press on it  the oven will start cooking at full

power.

Example: to set the cooking time to 2 minutes.

1. 1. Turn the TIME/MENU knob clockwise until the display shows the desired time: 2:00.

2. 2. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start cooking.

3. During the cooking, the remaining cooking time is shown on the display and the icon (4) is flashing.

Note:

 maximum speed cooking time is 95 minutes.

 speed cooking setting interval  from 10 sec to 5 min:  10 sec.

 from 5 min to 10 min.  30 sec.

 from 10 min to 30 min:  1 min.

 from 30 min to 95 min.  5 min.

Timer mode

Is used to issue a sound signal over the set period of time.

Example: to set the timer to 2 minutes.

1. Press the MICRO button 6 times, the display will show the selected power level (00%) and icon 4 will light up.

2. Turn the TIME/MENU knob clockwise and set the time to "02:00".

3. Press the TIME/MENU knob to start the timer.

4. In the timer mode, the display shows the remaining cooking time and icon 4 is flashing.

In the timer mode, the display shows the remaining cooking time and icon 2 is flashing.

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