User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EME2359

[. . . ] Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance so that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Safety Instructions · · The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (warped), (2) hinges and latches (broken or insecure), (3) door seals and sealing surface. [. . . ] If air vents are blocked during operation, the oven may overheat, and this may lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall. This oven does conform to EEC requirements of radio interference suppression, but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least 15 cm from the walls and 17 cm above the microwave. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation). Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for 230V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed. : This appliance must not be used on a non-earth protected power supply. Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply. If this appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable plug, the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained. Place food in a larger container than that which it was frozen in, this will allow for easy stirring. Begin thawing poultry, breast side down and turn over halfway through defrosting time or at pause. Delicate areas such as wing tips can be shielded with small pieces of smooth foil. Standing time is very important, particularly for large, dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that the centre is completely defrosted before cooking. 14 EME2359 U Auto Defrost English Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry or fish. Programme Defrost Poultry Defrost Meat Defrost Fish Microwave mode Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Quantity 0. 1kg ­ 3. 0kg 0. 1kg ­ 2. 0kg 0. 1kg ­ 2. 0kg Display de f1 de f2 de f3 Example: To defrost 1. 7 kg of Poultry: 1. Close the door and touch Start ( ). Example: To defrost 0. 8 kg of Meat: 1. Touch Meat Defrost button once ( Set the desired weight ( 0. 8 kg ) by pressing buttons ' Close the door and touch Start ( ). ' then ' ' on the number pad. Example: To defrost 1. 2 kg of Fish: 1. Set the desired weight ( 1. 2 kg ) by pressing buttons ' Close the door and touch Start ( ). ' then ' ' on the number pad. The Auto Defrost function can be used in conjunction with two and three stage cooking. Follow the instructions for two and three stage cooking to add an extra cooking stage. 15 EME2359 U Auto Programmes English The Auto Programme features allow you to simply and automatically cook or reheat a range of popular foods. Programme Pizza Slice Beverage Potato Popcorn Hold Warm Reheat Plated meals Microwave mode Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Microwave Only Quantity 1, 2 or 3 Slices (Chilled Pizza) 1, 2 or 3 mugs 1, 2 or 3 potatoes 100g (1 standard pack) Any Small (170g). Display P1, P2, P3 CU P1, CU P2, CU P3 PO1, PO2, PO3 POP (Hold Warm Indicator) SAL, rEG, bIG, Pizza Slice To automatically reheat slices of Pizza, you simply press the ' Pizza ' ( ) button 1, 2 or 3 times depending on the number of Pizza Slices, you can now close the door and press Start ( ). Beverage To automatically heat up a drink, you simply press the ' Beverage ' ( ) button ( once for 1 cup, twice for 2 cups and three times for 3 cups ), you can now close the door and press Start ( ). Potato To automatically cook potatoes, you simply press the ' Potato ' ( ) button 1, 2 or 3 times depending on the number of potatoes, you can now close the door and press Start ( ). Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting. [. . . ] Follow food manufacturers' recommendations. · · · · · · 19 EME2359 U Care and cleaning English The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. [. . . ]