INSTRUCTION BOOK Model EMS 2485 8221912-28 UK
EMS 2485 UK Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven Safety Instructions Utensil safety Testing suitability of cookware Foil containers Food safety Safety instructions when cooking by Grill Oven utensils and accessories guide Charts Defrosting Cooking vegetables Cooking fish Grilling table Combined Microwave and Grilling table 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 Description of the microwave oven and accessories The microwave oven 9 Accessories 10 Control panel 11 Before using your microwave oven for the firs
EMS 2485 UK Before using your microwave oven Read through the instruction manual carefully.In order that you can 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 instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference.
EMS 2485 UK 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. See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions.
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. • Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable container.
EMS 2485 UK Safety instructions when coo! king by grill i 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 The microwave oven 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Cooking compartment. Viewing window. Oven door. Door catch. Safety interlock system. Control panel. Grill element. Door open button 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. Display window – showing time of day, cooking time and weight. 1 2. Power control knob – for setting desired microwave power level. 3. Timer control knob – to select cooking time or weight. 2 4. Grill button. 5. Auto button – for Automatic cooking programmes. 6. Auto Defrost by weight button. 7. Stop/Clear button – to cancel or interrupt a cooking programme. 3 8. Start button – to start desired programme and to start the Quick start programme. 4 9. Door open button.
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 according to the instructions given in the following pages. Turn the timer control knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease time. 5. Press the Start-button.
EMS 2485 UK Action Comments 1. Interrupting the cooking process (e.g. for stirring): Open the door by pressing the door button. The cooking operation stops. In the display, the 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 : Press the Clear button. The cooking process is cancelled. The appliance and the interior lighting switch off. Time of day is displayed. 4.
EMS 2485 UK How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking Foods with high moisture content should be cooked on maximum power, as this is the fastest cooking method and maintains the natural flavour and texture of the foods. This basic microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level, you can select 9 different microwave power levels, 80W to 900W. Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 secs: 1.
EMS 2485 UK Microwave setting guide 900W 700W 600W 500W 450W 350W 250W 150W 80W – heating liquids – 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 reaching " 0 ". The time of day disappears. 0 2. Set the required grilling time by using the Timer knob 20:00 3. Press the button for the grill function. The signal light for grill comes on.
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 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. Set the required time using the Timer knob.
EMS 2485 UK Automatic Programmes Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available. 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 until J1 appears in the display. d1 1000 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 3. Press the Start button. The display shows the defrost time. 24:48 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 C1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, celeriac 100 – 1000 g C2 Fresh vegetables II Courgettes, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli 100 – 1000 g Carrots, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, leeks, corgettes, spinach, broccoli 100 – 1000 g C3 i Frozen vegetables 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 Chicken1 (fresh) Chicken in pieces 200 – 2000 g If cooking a dish weighing over 500 g, 3 beeps remind you to turn the food halfway through the cooking time. CG2 Pork roast2 (fresh) 400 – 1200 g See above. CG3 Gratin3 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. The display shows "LL O C " . The safety lock prevents the oven from operating. There will be no effect if you turn either knob or any button. LOC How to cancel : Press the Clear button 5 times, then press the Start button. A beep will sound then.
EMS 2485 UK Charts Defrosting Dish Weight (in g) Power (Watt) 500 150 11–15 10–15 Steak 200 Mixed chopped meat 500 150 150 5–7 10–15 5–10 5-10 Poultry Chicken 150 20–30 15–30 1500–2000 150 30–50 40–60 Turn once. Cover legs and wings with aluminium foil midway through. As for chicken. Meat Whole meat Duck 1000 Duration Standing (mins) time (mins) Remarks/Hints Turn once. Cover fatty parts with aluminium foil midway through. Turn once.
EMS 2485 UK Defrosting Description Bread Rolls (50 g) Whole meal, mixed, rye Loaf Weight (in g) Power (Watt) 4 units 150 1 slice 150 (60–80 g) 500 150 Pastry Dry cakes e.g. cakes with short crust pastry 300 Fruit flans baked on a baking sheet 400–450 1 slice cheese cake 400 1 slice covered apple tart 400 Cream and buttercream layer cakes 300–400 Duration Standing (mins) time (mins) 3–5 1–2 3–5 3–5 20-25 Remarks/Hints Set on a paper towel, turn once. Defrost in a covered container.
EMS 2485 Description UK Weight Power (in g) (Watt) Duration Standing (mins) Remarks/Hints time (mins) Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat with gravy 150 900 3–5 2–3 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 350–450 900 7–12 Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. 2–3 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 (mins) 600–800 6–8 pieces Rack. Rack. 18–24 18–20 Meat 6–8 pieces Sausages 1 Frozen chopped meat 2 pieces 400 each 2 Rumpsteak 1 Rack. Rack Rack. 20–26 18–20 20–30 Others Toast Toasted snacks Rack. Rack. 2–3 4–8 Fish Mackerels Sardines 1 4 slices 2 slices First preheat the oven for 2,5 minutes. The grill temperatures and times given are for guidance only. Grilling is ideal for flat pieces of meat and fish.
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 causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause unpleasant odours. Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be made by an authorised service engineer. Be sure the oven is off or the unit is ! unplugged before cleaning.
EMS 2485 UK Something Not Working If the appliance does not function correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. When you contact the service centre they will need the following information: 1. Your name, address and postcode 2. Your telephone number 3. Clear concise details of the fault 4. The model number 5. Date of purchase If the oven does not come on: • 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 the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
EMS 2485 UK For the installer 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. 2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven or built-in, into a kitchen cabinet using kit number BF 246, which is supplied with the oven. To install the oven in a kitchen cabinet follow the instructions supplied with the building-in kit. The oven should be installed on a flat, level surface. The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight (18 kg) of the oven, and the contents.
EMS 2485 UK Connecting to the mains The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 13 Amp BS1362 fuse. Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used. The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Electrolux Service Centre.
To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 08705 CHANNEL ISLANDS GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale, Guernsey Channel Islands GY1 3AD JERSEY Jersey Electricity Company Haut De L’orme Rue De Haut De L’orme Trinity Jersey Channel Islands JE3 5FG ISLE OF LEWIS KELSO ND Macleod 16 James Street Stornoway Isle of Lewis PA87 2QW 2, 6 & 8 Woodmarket Kelso Borders TD5 7AX ORKNEY 7 King Street Kirkwall Orkney KW15 1JF NORTH EAST GATESHEAD Unit 356a Dukesway Court Dukesway Gateshead NE11
To contact your local Service Centre telephone 08705 MIDLANDS BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East Wyrley Trading Estate Witton Birmingham B6 7DB BOURNE Pinfold Road Bourne PE10 9HT BRIDGNORTH 68 St.
