Before using your microwave oven
In order to get the best from your new Electrolux microwave
oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please
make sure you read them carefully. It is important that this
user manual is retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner,
or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure
that the manual is supplied with the appliance or that the
new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings. Please ensure you
have read the whole user manual before using the appliance
and that you follow the recommendations given.
Read carefully and keep for future reference
• 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.
• It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly
and that there is no damage to the: (1) door, (2) hinges
and latches, or (3) door seals and sealing surface.
• Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at
any time. Doing so may cause exposure to extremely
high voltage.
• Install or locate this microwave oven only in accordance
with the installation instructions found in the ‘Installation’
section.
• Do not store the microwave oven outdoors.
• Accessible surfaces of the microwave oven may get
HOT while it is operating.
• Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate
on door sealing surfaces. See the ‘Cleaning and care’
section for cleaning instructions.
• Failure to maintain the microwave oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of the surface
adversely affecting the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
• This microwave oven is specifically designed for
domestic heating, cooking and defrosting food, and
must be used as described in this manual. It is not
designed for industrial, laboratory or commercial use and
doing so will void the warranty.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals in this microwave oven.
• Do not operate the microwave oven empty. If food or
water is not present to absorb the microwave energy,
the magnetron tube can be damaged.
• DO NOT use this microwave oven near water,
a swimming pool or other wet environment.
• Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the
microwave oven. These items can ignite.
• Do not use the microwave oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and DO NOT
let the power cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons
in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may
cause malfunctioning.
• DO NOT use metal utensils during microwave operation
as this will cause arcing. Continuous arcing will damage
the unit. Should arcing occur, stop the program and
remove the utensil.
• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in the
microwave oven as indicated in the utensils guide table
on page 5 in this manual.
• Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the oven.
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the unit.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical or sensory
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
don’t play with the appliance.
1. If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged,
the microwave oven must not be operated until it has
been repaired by an authorized service person.
2. It is hazardous for anyone except authorised service
personnel to carry out any service or repair to this
combination microwave oven, especially if it involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
3. If smoke is observed, unplug the oven and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames. NEVER USE WATER.
4. Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
5. Only allow children to use the microwave oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given
so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way
and understands the hazards of improper use.
6. Accessible parts may become hot during use.
To avoid burns young children should be kept away.
7. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
DO NOT disassemble this appliance, as touching some of
the internal components can cause serious personal injury
or death.
Improper use of the earthing can result in electric shock.
Do not plug into an outlet until microwave oven is properly
installed and earthed.
If the oven fails to operate:
1 Check to ensure that the appliance is plugged in
securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet,
wait 10 seconds, and plug it in again securely.
2 Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit
breaker. If these seem to be operating correctly, test
the outlet with another appliance.
3 Check to ensure that the control panel is programmed
correctly and the timer is set.
4 Check to ensure that the door is securely closed
engaging the door safety lock system. Otherwise,
the microwave energy will not flow into the oven.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFIES THE SITUATION,
CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO
ADJUST OR REPAIR THE MICROWAVE OVEN YOURSELF.
Power cord and plug
A short power cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
1 The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical
rating of the oven.
2 The extension cord must be an earthing-type 3-wire cord.
3 The extension 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.
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. This oven is equipped with a power cord having
an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the earthing
instructions are not completely understood or if doubt
exists as to whether the oven is properly earthed.
Food safety
• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven as it can
explode. Always remove the food to a suitable container.
• Deep fat frying should not be heated in the microwave
oven, because the fat temperature cannot be controlled,
hazardous situations can result.
• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation
should never be unattended.
• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes
such as apples, potatoes, chicken liver and egg yolk
to prevent steam build-up and bursting.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when
handling the container.
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in
your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling
point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could
result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should be taken:
1 Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
2 Do not overheat.
3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven
and again halfway through the heating time.
4 After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time,
stirring again before carefully removing the container.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers
– for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should
not be heated in this oven. Occasionally, poached eggs
may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then
cover and allow the standing time of one minute before
removing cover.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars shall be
stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
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