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Operating instructions

Microwave oven
M 637 EC

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance
it is

essential

to read these instructions

before it is installed or used for the first time.

M.-Nr. 05 831 141

Summary of Contents for M 637 EC

Page 1: ...ng instructions Microwave oven M 637 EC To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time G M Nr 05 831 141 ...

Page 2: ...ve oven function 14 Programmes 15 What can a microwave oven do 15 In what ways can a microwave oven be used 15 Suitable containers for microwave ovens 16 Material and shape 16 Testing dishes for their suitability 18 The cover 19 Before using for the first time 20 Time of day display 21 Setting the time of day 21 Altering the time of day 21 Switching off the time of day display 21 Night time 21 Ope...

Page 3: ...Combination mode Microwave Fan grill 31 Fan heat 32 Combination mode Microwave Fan heat 33 Fan heat and baking 34 Useful tips 34 Automatic programmes 35 Reheating 36 Cooking 37 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 38 Other uses 39 Cleaning and care 40 Oven housing cavity and door interior 40 Appliance front and control panel 42 Accessories supplied 43 Problem solving guide 44 After Sales...

Page 4: ...en interior and accessories aOven door bDoor locking mechanism cGrill browning element dSide runners eControl panel fTurntable gGrilling rack hGlass tray iCover jBoiling rod Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...ctor mRotary selector for entering time weight temperature grill setting nGrill button n oFan grill N pFan heat D qTime of day button m rMinute minder button l sStop cancel button tTurntable button ä uSTART Quick Start programmable c vDoor release button a Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...l cooking functions When grilling directly on the rack the glass tray should be placed underneath the rack to catch any fat or juices Cover The cover supplied may only be used in the microwave solo mode It prevents the food from drying out and the oven from becoming dirty and it accelerates the heating process Boiling rod When heating liquids the boiling rod provided should be placed into the cont...

Page 7: ...ach of babies and young children Danger of suffocation Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure that they are recycled Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to ...

Page 8: ...nd the dangers of improper use Technical safety Do not use the microwave if the door is warped the door hinges are loose holes or cracks are visible in the casing the door the door seal or the oven interior walls Operating the appliance with this type of damage will result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent pe...

Page 9: ...ssment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Use Always ensure that food is sufficiently heated Many factors will affect the overall cooking time including the size and amount of food its initial temperature changes to the recipe and the shape and size of cooking container Some foods may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking therefore...

Page 10: ... the food or liquid in it This is particularly important when preparing food for babies children and the elderly or infirm Shake or stir baby milk and food thoroughly after heating and try it for temperature to ensure that it will not scald the baby When heating food and drink remember that the heat is created in the food itself and that the container will normally be cooler The dish is only warme...

Page 11: ...g food in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other inflammable materials Before using single use containers make sure they are suitable for use in microwave ovens See appropriate section Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops Similarly hard boiled eggs should not be reheated in the microwa...

Page 12: ...care not to burn yourself on them Never place the hot glass tray or any other hot cooking containers on a cold surface such as a tiled or granite worktop The glass tray or container could crack or shatter and the worktop surface could get damaged Use a heat resistant mat or wire cooling rack Do not use the oven to heat up the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the oven co...

Page 13: ... be used in a microwave oven or as a serving dish In a conventional oven the special glaze would suffer damage Disposal of your old appliance Before disposing of your old appliance first make it unusable Cut off and render any plug unusable Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse This should be done by a competent person The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage c...

Page 14: ...itable container and find their way directly into the food All food contains moisture molecules which when subjected to microwave energy start to oscillate 2 5 thousand million times a second The friction caused by this vibration creates heat which first starts developing around the outside of the food and then slowly penetrates towards the centre The moisture fat and sugar content of food will af...

Page 15: ...h needs to be browned at the same time e g thicker cuts of meat and pieces of poultry The fan and the browning element work at the same time Fan heat D Ideal for baking Combination mode Microwave Grill Ideal for dishes with toppings The microwave cooks the food and the grill browns it Combination mode Microwave Fan grill This combination is particularly suited to food which needs to be cooked and ...

Page 16: ... not be used in an oven being used in microwave mode The metal reflects the microwaves hindering the cooking process Exceptions Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes These can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave oven if recommended by the manufacturer Important Remove the lid first However as food is only heated from the top it is better to remove the food from the aluminium foil container a...

Page 17: ...n may cause pressure Earthenware Decorated earthenware is only suitable if the decoration is beneath an all over glaze Earthenware can get very hot and may crack Glazes and colours Some glazes and colours contain metals which make them unsuitable for use in a microwave oven Plastics Plastic containers must only be used for microwave mode alone Plastics must be heat resistant to a minimum of 110 C ...

Page 18: ...containers are not always recyclable or bio degradable Testing dishes for their suitability If in doubt as to whether glass earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a microwave oven a simple test can be performed Place the item you wish to test in the centre of the oven fill a suitable glass with water and also place this in the oven Close the door Turn the power selector ...

Page 19: ...for use in a microwave oven pierce as instructed by the manufacturer Normal clingfilm can distort Sealed glass containers such as jars of baby food must be opened before they are placed in the oven Do not use a lid or cover if food coated with breadcrumbs is being cooked cooking meals which are to be given a crisp finish The cover supplied may only be used in microwave solo operation The cover can...

Page 20: ...rowave outlet inside the oven Check the appliance for any damage Do not use the microwave if the door is warped the door hinges are loose holes or cracks are visible in the casing the door the door seal or the oven interior walls Operating the appliance with this type of damage will result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user Clean the inside of the oven and all the accessories wi...

Page 21: ...selector to alter the time of day Switching off the time of day display Press the m button twice The display area goes dark Pressing the m button twice will bring the time of day back in the display Night time The time of day display can be set to switch itself off from 23 00 hrs until 04 00 hrs Setting the time of day display to switch off at night Press and hold in the Stop C button and at the s...

Page 22: ...ance is operated Do not cook reheat or defrost food directly on the turntable Check that the dish is not larger in size than the turntable If possible do not switch the turntable off Only switch it off if there is a danger of something blocking it e g a large dish which is wider than the turntable Press the ä button to switch the turntable off Stir the food during the cooking time or turn the dish...

Page 23: ...quired time Any time between 5 seconds and 60 minutes can be selected Exception if you select the highest microwave setting of 900 W the maximum time you can select is 10 minutes The time required depends on the initial temperature of the food Food taken from the refrigerator will need longer to reheat or cook than food already at room temperature the type and texture of the food Fresh vegetables ...

Page 24: ...ime and continue the programme press the START button To cancel a programme Press the Stop C touch control twice At the end of a programme An audible tone will sound when the programme is complete The interior lighting of the oven goes out If you want to stop the audible tone press any button Automatic warming function The warming function will switch on automatically for a maximum of 15 minutes a...

Page 25: ... time with the time selector The altered programme runs when the START c button is released An interruption to the power supply will cancel any altered programmed times and they will need to be entered again Safety lock The safety lock prevents the appliance being used by children for example To activate the safety lock Press and hold the ä button in until an audible tone sounds and the key symbol...

Page 26: ... require Press the START button At the end of the minute minder time an audible tone sounds The time of day reappears and the l symbol flashes Press the Stop C button once and the l symbol disappears Altering a minute minder entry Press the Stop C button The minute minder time is interrupted The time left and the l symbol light up in the display The Start symbol h flashes Use the time selector to ...

Page 27: ...will switch on automatically and then off at the selected end of cooking time If the end of cooking time is programmed for microwave operation make sure that there is food in the oven To check the end of cooking time It is possible to check the end of cooking time before a programme has started Press the m button The selected method of operation and the pre selected end time will appear Large cook...

Page 28: ...ny fat or juices Place the food in a suitable dish Slide the grilling rack or glass tray containing the food into the oven at the appropriate height or place the dish containing the food on the turntable If placing the dish on the turntable leave the turntable switched on to give a more even result Use the 2nd runner from the top for thicker items such as pork chops and the top runner for thinner ...

Page 29: ...e symbol h lights up in the display and 0 00 flashes Press n The grill symbol n and microwave symbol h and 0 00 light up and GP3 flashes in the display Use the rotary selector to change the grill setting if required A few seconds later 0 00 will flash The duration can now be set using the rotary selector Use the n button to alternate between the grill setting and duration Once a grill setting and ...

Page 30: ...he turntable switched on to give a more even result Use the 2nd runner from the top for thicker items such as pork chops and the top runner for thinner items such as bacon Turn the power selector to the point 12 o clock position Press N The symbols D n and 0 00 light up and GP3 flashes in the display Use the rotary selector to change the grill setting if required A few seconds later 0 00 will flas...

Page 31: ...e the grill setting if required A few seconds later 0 00 will flash The duration can now be set using the rotary selector Use the N button to alternate between the grill setting and duration Once a grill setting and duration have been selected press START An audible tone will sound at the end of the programme The microwave power level grill setting and duration can be entered in any order Selectin...

Page 32: ... be taken out to give more room if a large dish is being used Turn the power selector to the point 12 o clock position Press D The D symbol and 0 00 light up and the recommended temperature of 160 C flashes in the display Use the rotary selector to change the temperature if required A few seconds later 0 00 will flash The duration can now be set using the rotary selector Use the D button to altern...

Page 33: ...nded temperature of 160 C flashes in the display Use the rotary selector to change the temperature if required A few seconds later 0 00 will flash The duration can now be set using the rotary selector Use the D button to alternate between temperature and duration Once a temperature and duration have been selected press START The D symbol will flash in the display until the temperature selected has...

Page 34: ...chips croquettes frozen pizza baguettes etc always select the lowest temperature given in the recipe cooking instructions on the packaging Do not set a temperature higher than that recommended Increasing the temperature may reduce the cooking time but will lead to uneven browning and unsatisfactory cooking results Check if the food is cooked at the end of the shortest time quoted To check if a cak...

Page 35: ...ogrammes the grill works in combination with a microwave power level of 150 or 300 watts Q Poultry 100 1500 g Grill setting 3 X Pork G 500 1500 g Grill setting 3 Turn the selector to the automatic programme you require The Start symbol and 100 g flash in the display 500 g with setting X Use the rotary selector to enter the weight Press the START button The appropriate time for the weight will begi...

Page 36: ...iled eggs in a microwave oven even without the shell The eggs can burst Food taken straight from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature The time required depends on the nature of the food its initial temperature and the amount to be cooked Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated If in any doubt that a sufficiently high temperature has be...

Page 37: ...oked for an appropriate length of time Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomatoes sausages jacket potatoes and aubergines should be pierced or the skin cut in several places before cooking to allow steam to escape and prevent the food from bursting Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops Eggs can ...

Page 38: ... throughout the food Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Deep frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked After defrosting select 600 watts followed by 450 watts Remove the food from its packaging and place in a covered microwave safe dish for defrosting and reheating or cooking Exception Minced meat should be left uncovered while cooking Soups stew and vegetables shoul...

Page 39: ...t 450 watts for approx 1 2 1 minute stirring occasionally Preparing flan topping jelly glaze Gently heat 1 sachet 1 4 litre liquid at 450 watts uncovered for approx 4 5 minutes stirring occasionally Proving dough 500 g flour cover and leave to rise for approx 8 10 minutes at 80 watts Skinning tomatoes Cut 3 tomatoes crosswise drop into water and heat at 450 watts for approx 2 minutes The skin can ...

Page 40: ...il the water begins to boil The steam will collect on the walls and soften the soiling The oven interior can now be wiped clean using a little washing up liquid if necessary Do not remove the cover to the microwave outlet inside the oven Neither water nor any small particles should be allowed to penetrate the vents in the housing Wring out cloths before using them to wipe out the oven to avoid moi...

Page 41: ...cket at the top Refit in the reverse order Wait until the grill element has cooled down before lowering it to avoid the danger of being burnt Lower the grill element gently Remove the turntable and wash in the dishwasher or with a spray cleaner and rinse in water Always keep the roller ring underneath it clean as well as the oven floor to enable the turntable to turn smoothly Clean the area betwee...

Page 42: ...ive cleaning agents stainless steel cleaners oven sprays Glass fronts The appliance front is susceptible to scratches and abrasions Avoid abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents oven sprays Stainless steel fronts The appliance front is susceptible to scratches and abra...

Page 43: ...ration is irreversi ble but does not affect the stability of the cover Rack side runners The rack and side runners are dishwasher proof or can be washed by hand in hot water with a little washing up liquid They should be washed after each use Remove stubborn soils with a stainless steel cleaner Glass tray The glass tray can be washed by hand using a solution of hot water and washing up liquid or i...

Page 44: ...fault The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off to dispel any moisture from the oven and prevent it settling on the control panel or surrounding furniture It will switch off automatically the display does not light up Check whether the time of day display has been switched off press the m button twice the time of day display has been programmed to switch...

Page 45: ...he food This may leave the food warm in the middle but cool on the outside When reheating food with different densities such as plated meals it is therefore sensible to start with a low power level and lengthen the time required the microwave switches itself off during a cooking reheating or defrosting programme There may be insufficient air circulation Check whether the air inlet is blocked an ob...

Page 46: ...r for contact details When contacting the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate which is located externally on the rear wall of the appliance as well as on a label which is visible when the door is open Telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our ser vice After Sales Service 46 ...

Page 47: ...nection must be provided for all poles When switched off there must be an all pole gap of 3 mm in the isolator switch including switch fuses and relays acc to EN 60335 For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device with a trip current of 30 mA in accordance with DIN VDE 0664 VDE 0100 Section 739 If the appliance is connected via an isolator switch the plug must be cut off an...

Page 48: ...t elsewhere in the house electric shock hazard The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the fuse and if the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until a suitable replacement is obtained The colour of the correct replacement cover is that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug or the colour that is embossed in words on the base of the plug as applicable to the design of plug f...

Page 49: ...p current of 30 mA AUS NZ The plug rating is 15 A Test marks Electrical safety C Tick Mark Electrically suppressed according to AS NZS 1044 Important The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Green yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the markings identifyi...

Page 50: ...e appliance should be at least 14 cm When installing the appliance ensure there is sufficient ventilation underneath and to the rear of the appliance Do not place any objects on the ventilation outlets or block the gap between the base of the appliance and the worktop surface The microwave oven can be placed on a worktop built into a tall unit using a suitable building in frame Follow the fitting ...

Page 51: ...50 Hz Rated load see data plate Power levels 7 80 150 300 450 600 750 900 watts Fuse rating UK 13 A Timer 60 90 minutes Freestanding appliance External dimensions H x W x D in mm 360 x 541 x 530 Net weight 26 kg Technical data 51 ...

Page 52: ...Alteration rights reserved 5103 M 637 EC This paper consists of cellulose which as been bleached without the use of chlorine M Nr 05 831 141 04 ...

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