INSTRUCTION BOOK Model EMS 2485 8221912-28 UK
EMS2485 UK Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven Charts 4 Maff rating 4 Defrosting 24 Cooking vegetables 26 Cooking fish 26 Safety Instructions 5 Grilling table 27 Utensil safety 5 Combined Microwave and Grilling table 27 Testing suitability of cookware 5 Foil containers 6 Care and cleaning 28 Food safety 6 Care and cleaning (grill) 28 Safety instructions when cooking by Grill 7 Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support Oven utensils and accessories guid
EMS 2485 UK Before using your microwave oven book is supplied with the appliance so that the new owner can become acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations given. Read through the instruction manual carefully. The following instructions have been prepared so that you can get the best from your new Electrolux microwave oven.
EMS 2485 UK Safety instructions end. It switches off automatically after 3 minutes. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Never use water.
EMS 2485 UK Food safety Metal containers and containers with metallic trim should not be used in the microwave oven, unless specifically recommended for microwave use. Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles, should not be used for microwave cooking. Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a dish to avoid steam burns. Foil containers Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat foods in your microwave oven providing the following rules are observed: 1.
EMS 2485 ! UK i Safety instructions when cooking by grill 1. The glass viewing window may break if water is spilled on it during grilling. 2. Be sure to use an oven glove when loading and unloading the oven. Containers get very hot in the oven, so be careful not to burn yourself. The turntable and metal rack also get very hot so be sure to use an oven glove when handling them. 3. Do not touch the inner or outer viewing window with metal components when loading or unloading the oven.
EMS 2485 UK Oven utensils and accessories guide choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide. A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven.
EMS 2485 UK Description of the microwave oven and accessories 8888 The microwave oven 1 Cooking compartment. 2 Viewing window. 3 Oven door. 4 Door catch. 5 Safety interlock system. 6 Control panel. 7 Grill element. 8 Door open button. 9 Drive shaft for turntable.
EMS 2485 UK Accessories Turntable and turntable support The turntable and turntable support should be installed as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclockwise during operation. Do not rotate the turntable manually, as you could damage the drive system. Rack For the use with the grill function, to brown shallow dishes. It has to be postioned on the centre of the turntable.
EMS 2485 UK Control panel 1 1. Display window showing time of day, cooking 8888 time and weight. 2. Power knob for desired microwave power level. 3. Timer knob to select cooking time or weight. 4. Grill. 2 5. Auto for Automatic cooking programmes. 6. Auto Defrost by weight. 7. Stop/Clear to cancel or interrupt a cooking programme. 3 8. Start to start desired programme and to start the Quick start programme. 4 9. Door open.
EMS 2485 UK Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Before you first use the appliance, remove all the accessories (including the turntable and turntable support) from the cooking area. Wash the accessories in warm water and washing up liquid. Wipe the cooking space with a soft, damp cloth. Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface).
EMS 2485 UK General operating instructions Action Comments 1. Press door open button. The door opens. 2. Place food in the cooking space. 3. Shut the door. An audible click will be heard when the door is shut. If the door is not shut properly the appliance will not function. 4. Select the cooking functions and time Turn the timer knob clockwise to increase and according to the instructions given in the counterclockwise to decrease time. following pages. 5. Press the Start button.
EMS 2485 UK Action Comments 1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for stirring): The cooking operation stops. In the display, the Open the door by pressing the door button. two dots between the digits flash. The selected settings are unaffected. 2. Shut the door and press the Start button. The countdown will continue. 3. Cancelling the programme : The cooking process is cancelled. The appliance and Press the Clear button. the interior lighting switch off. Time of day is displayed. 4.
EMS 2485 UK How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking This basic microwave cooking method allows you to Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum maximum power, as this is the fastest cooking method power level, you can select 9 different microwave power and maintains the natural flavour and texture of the levels, 80W to 900W. foods. Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 secs: 1.
EMS 2485 UK Microwave setting guide 900W heating liquids 700W to start roasting, stewing, etc.
EMS 2485 UK Grill cooking This method is ideal for toasting bread or muffins. Remember the oven will be hot, always use oven gloves. Place shallow dishes on grilling rack. Cooking time can be set to a maximum of 60 minutes. Example: Set oven to Grill for 20 minutes with Grill: 1. Turn the Power knob until it displays " 0 ". The time of day disappears. 0 2. Set the required grilling time by using 20:00 the Timer knob. 3. Press the button for the grill function.
EMS 2485 UK Microwave and Grill cooking This function allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of a Microwave with the browning and crisping benefits of a Grill. Example: Set Microwave and Grill Cooking using Grill with Microwave power 900W for 20 minutes: 1. Set the required microwave power output 900 using the Power knob. The time of day disappears from the display. The selected microwave power appears in the display (in watts). 20:00 2.
EMS 2485 UK Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are avail-able. After having selected the programme, merely enter the weight of the dish, the rest of the programming is done automatically. The following gives you an overview of what food can be defrosted, cooked or combination cooked with which programme. Auto Defrost The Auto Defrost by Weight feature is an accurate defrosting method for frozen meat, poultry, or fish. Progr.
EMS 2485 UK Example: To defrost a 1.0 Kg of Chicken: 1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost j- 1 until J 1 appears in the display. 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 1000 3. Press the Start button. The display shows 24:48 the defrost time. 4. If you want to modify the settings, press the Clear button and start again. i Midway through the programme, three short beeps will be heard. Stir or turn the food item at this time. The programme is not interrupted. Defrosting Tips 1.
EMS 2485 UK Automatic Cooking Programmes Progr. Food categories Examples Weight from up to C 1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, celeriac 100 1000 g C 2 Fresh vegetables II Corgettes, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli C 3 Frozen vegetables 100 1000 g Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, corgettes, spinach, broccoli i 100 1000 g Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible.
EMS 2485 UK Combination cooking Microwave and Grill Progr. Food categories Weight from up to Comments CG1 Chicken 1 (fresh) 200 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing over 500 g, 3 beeps Chicken in pieces remind you to turn the food halfway through the cooking time. CG2 Pork roast 2 (fresh) 400 1200 g See above. CG3 Gratin 3 200 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing 200 500 g, you should place the dish on the grill rack.
EMS 2485 UK Child lock This oven is equipped with a Child Lock Safety feature to prevent accidental operation by children. How to set : First press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. L O C ". The display shows "L LOC The safety lock prevents the oven from operating. There will be no effect if you turn either knob or any button. How to cancel : Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. A beep will then sound.
EMS 2485 UK Char t s Defrosting Dish Weight (in g) Power (Watt) 500 150 Duration Standing (min) time (min) Remarks/Hints Meat Whole meat 1015 1015 Turn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil midway through. Steak 200 150 46 510 Turn once. Mixed chopped meat 500 150 914 5-10 Remove defrosted chopped meat midway through programme. Poultry Chicken 1000 150 2030 1530 Turn once. Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil midway through.
EMS 2485 UK Defrosting Description Weight (in g) Power (Watt) Duration Standing (min) time (min) Remarks/Hints 4 units 150 13 35 Set on a paper towel, turn once. 1 slice 150 1530 35 Defrost in a covered container. 500 150 68 1520 Cover cutting surface. 300 80 23 510 Set on a paper towel, cover. Bread Rolls (50 g) Whole meal, mixed, rye Loaf (6080 g) Pastry Dry cakes e.g.
EMS 2485 UK Description Weight (in g) Power (Watt) Duration Standing (min) time (min) Remarks/Hints Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat with gravy 150 700 24 23 Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 350450 700 714 23 As for meat with gravy. Cooking vegetables Cook all vegetables in a covered container.
EMS 2485 UK Grilling table Description Weight (in g) Accessories Time (min) Mackerels 600800 Rack 1824 Sardines 68 pieces Rack 2025 68 pieces Rack 2026 Fish Meat Sausages 1 Frozen chopped meat 2 pieces 2 Rump steaks 400 each Rack 2030 Toast 1 4 slices Rack 24 Toasted snacks 2 slices Rack 510 1 1820 Others Grill level 3 for all of the above 1 First preheat the oven for 2½ minutes. i The grill temperatures and times given are for guidance only.
EMS 2485 UK Care and cleaning Cleaning the exterior The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spill-overs or spatters will absorb microwave energy Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of This will prevent the oven from being turned on acci- the oven and may cause unpleasant odours. Do not dentally.
EMS 2485 UK Service and spare parts Service and Spare parts If the appliance does not function correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you your local Service Force Centre. wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning: If the oven does not come on: 0870 5 929929 Check the appliance is connected correctly. Check that the oven is plugged in properly.
EMS 2485 UK Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of This guarantee does not cover: the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any Damage or calls resulting from transportation, im- part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of proper use or neglect, the replacement of any light faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
EMS 2485 UK For the installer 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. IMPORTANT 2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven or The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance built-in, into a kitchen cabinet using kit number BF with the following code: 246. To install the oven in a kitchen cabinet follow the GREEN AND YELLOW instructions supplied with the building-in kit. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface.
EMS 2485 UK Connecting to the mains The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug for replacement, use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA or 240 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. BSI approved fuses should be used. Earth protection minimizes the risks should a short-cir- The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is cuit occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven mat- lost.
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