INSTRUCTION BOOK GB LIBRETTO INSTRUZIONI I MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES E EMS 2485 8221912-29
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t EMS 2485 Contents For the user Before using your microwave oven 4 Defrosting 24 Safety Instructions 5 Cooking vegetables 26 Utensil safety 5 Cooking fish 26 Testing suitability of cookware 5 Grilling table 27 Foil containers 6 Combined Microwave and Grilling table 27 Food safety 6 Safety instructions when cooking by Grill 7 Care and cleaning 28 Oven utensils and accessories guide 8 Care and cleaning (grill) 28 Charts Cleaning the accessories (turntable, support Description
t EMS 2485 Before using your microwave oven 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 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.
t EMS 2485 Safety instructions • Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. • 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.
t EMS 2485 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.
t EMS 2485 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.
t EMS 2485 Oven utensils and accessories guide A variety of utensils and materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven Material choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide.
t EMS 2485 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 9
t EMS 2485 Accessories Turntable and turntable support The turntable and turntable support should be in-stalled as shown in the diagram. Take care to ensure the turntable support is properly in place. The turntable may turn clockwise or counterclock-wise 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 center of the turntable.
t EMS 2485 Control panel 1. Display window – showing time of day, cooking time 1 8888 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. 9. Door open.
t EMS 2485 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Wipe over the front of the appliance with a damp cloth. Do Before you first use the appliance, remove all the acces- not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the sories (including the turntable and turntable support) from surface). For stainless steel fronts use a suitable stainless the cooking area. Wash the acces-sories in warm water steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective film against and washing up liquid.
t EMS 2485 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 knob clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease time. 5. Press the Start button.
t EMS 2485 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.
t EMS 2485 How to operate your microwave oven Microwave cooking 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. 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. Example: To cook at 900W for 1 min 15 s: 1.
t EMS 2485 Microwave setting guide 900W 700W – heating liquids – to start roasting, stewing, etc.
t EMS 2485 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.
t EMS 2485 Microwave and Grill cooking This function allows you to combine the advantages of the speed and convenience of a Micro- wave 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. 900 The time of day disappears from the display. The selected microwave power appears in the display (in watts). 2.
t EMS 2485 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. 1 Progr.
t EMS 2485 Example: To defrost a 1.0 Kg Chicken: 1. Press the button for Automatic Defrost until J 1 appears in the display. j- 1 2. Use the Timer/weight knob to set the weight. 1000 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.
t EMS 2485 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 Corgettes, 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.
t EMS 2485 Combination cooking Microwave and Grill Progr. Food categories CG1 Chicken 1 (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 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.
t EMS 2485 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 "L 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.
t EMS 2485 Charts Defrosting Dish Weight (in g) Power (Watt) 500 150 10–15 10–15 Steak 200 Mixed chopped meat 500 150 150 4–6 9–14 5–10 5-10 Poultry Chicken 1000 150 20–30 15–30 1500– 2000 150 150 35–45 50–60 40–60 40–60 Fish Fish Whole fish Shrimps/Crab 500 250 150 150 10–15 6–8 15–20 15–20 Turn once. Cover fins with aluminium foil. Stir thoroughly after half the defrosting time.
t EMS 2485 Defrosting Description Bread Rolls (50 g) Whole meal, mixed, rye Loaf Weight (in g) Power (Watt) Duration Standing (min) time (min) Remarks/Hints 1–3 15s–30s 3–5 3–5 Set on a paper towel, turn once. Defrost in a covered container. 6–8 15–20 Cover cutting surface. 80 2–3 5–10 Set on a paper towel, cover. 80 80 4–8 4–8 10–20 10–20 As for dry cakes. As for dry cakes. 80 3–5 10–20 As for dry cakes. 80 2–4 10–20 Begin defrosting of cakes in the appliance, then remove.
t EMS 2485 Description Weight Power Duration Standing (Watt) (min) time (min) Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat with gravy 150 700 2–4 2–3 Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. 1 portion meat with vegetables, garnish 700 7–14 2–3 As for meat with gravy. (in g) 350–450 Remarks/Hints Cooking vegetables Cook all vegetables in a covered container.
t EMS 2485 Grilling table Description Weight (in g) Accessories Time (min) Grill Fish Mackerels Sardines 600–800 6–8 pieces Rack Rack 18–24 18–20 3 3 Meat Sausages 1 Frozen chopped meat 2 Rumpsteak 1 6–8 pieces 2 pieces 400 each Rack Rack Rack 20–26 18–20 20–30 3 3 3 4 slices 2 slices Rack Rack 2–3 4–8 3 3 Others Toast Toasted snacks 1 First preheat the oven for 2½ minutes. i The grill temperatures and times given are for guidance only.
t EMS 2485 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.
t EMS 2485 Service and spare parts When you contact the service centre they will need the following information: If the appliance does not function correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force Centre. 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.
t EMS 2485 Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions Exclusions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 24 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.
t EMS 2485 For the installer Electrical connections 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.
t EMS 2485 Connecting to the mains The plug moulded on to the lead incorporates a fuse. For replacement, use a 16 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.
