INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES EMS 2488 GB E
EMS 2488 Contents Built in kit 3 Microwave hints Before using your microwave oven Safety Instructions 6 Utensil & food safety 7 Suitability of cookware 8 18 Quick Start 19 Child Lock 19 Minute timer with alarm 19 Charts Defrosting 20 Installation 9 Cooking vegetables 21 Built-in model 9 Cooking fish 21 Connecting to the mains 9 Grilling table 22 Combined Microwave & Grilling table 23 Description of the microwave oven and accessories Care and cleaning The microwave oven
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EMS 2488 Congratulations on the purchase of your new microwave oven Thank you for having chosen an Electrolux product. We are convinced that you will find your new microwave oven very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some time to learn all the new functions and features, but with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.
EMS 2488 Safety instructions General • Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage. • The appliance should only be operated with the turntable and turntable support inserted. • Only suitable microwave ovenware should be used.
EMS 2488 Utensil & food safety • To protect the appliance against corrosion from moisture (condensation) in the cavity or on the door, wipe these areas dry after each use. • During delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is attained without the typical steam bubbles rising. When the container is shaken, even gently, the liquid may then suddenly vigorously boil over or spurt - with the risk of scalding the user.
EMS 2488 Suitability of cookware If it is just slightly warm, you can use it for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is room temperature, it is suitable for microwave cooking. Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on 900W (100%) for one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should not use it. Ovenware material Mode of operation Microwave Ovenproof glass and ceramic dishes (without any metal parts, e.g.
EMS 2488 Installation • This oven does conform to EEC requirements* of radio interference suppression, but some interference may occur if it is placed too close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart as possible. • When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any missing parts must be reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must remove this foil before using the oven.
EMS 2488 Description of the microwave oven 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 10
EMS 2488 Description of the microwave oven Accessories Rack For the use with the grill function, to brown shallow dishes. It has to be positioned on the center of the turntable. 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.
EMS 2488 Description of the microwave oven Control panel 1 2 3 1 Display window – showing time of day, function, cooking time and weight. 2 Multifunction button to set the time of day and display the selected microwave power level, etc. 3 Power knob with signal light to select microwave power level. 4. Timer/weight knob – to select cooking time or weight when using automatic programmes. 4 8 5 9 6 10 5 Grill button with signal light.
EMS 2488 Before using your microwave oven for the first time Cleaning Setting the clock Plug the appliance into the mains. The display starts to flash 0 0 : 0 0 ”. “0 Wipe over the front of the oven with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents (these can damage the surface). For stainless steel fronts, use a suitable stainless steel cleaning agent that leaves a protective film against fingerprints.
EMS 2488 Microwave cooking Example: 1 min 15 s at 900 W 1.Set the required microwave power by turning the Power knob. The signal light comes on. The time of day disappears from the display and the selected microwave power appears. turn to the left = lower power turn to the right = higher power 2.Set the required cooking timer by turning the Timer knob. The chosen time appears in the display. 3.Press the Start-button. The selected time starts to count down.
EMS 2488 Grilling This method is ideal for toasting and grilling, for example cutlets, sausages and hamburgers. Remember the oven will be hot, always use oven gloves. Place shallow dishes on grilling rack. Maximum setting for the grill is 60 minutes. Example: 20 min grill programme 0”. 1. Turn the power knob to ”0 The time of day disappears from the display. 0 2. Set the desired grillling time with the timer knob. 20:00 3. Press the grill button. The signal light for grill G P 3" comes on.
EMS 2488 Automatic programmes automatically. The following gives you an overview of what food can be defrosted, cooked or combination cooked with which programme. Programmes for defrosting and cooking are available.
EMS 2488 Automatic cooking programmes Program Food categories Examples Weight C1 Fresh vegetables I Brussels sprouts, cabagge, carrots, celeriac C2 Fresh vegetables II C3 Frozen vegetables Corgettes, leeks, potatoes, spinach, fennel, cauliflower, broccoli Carrots, cauliflower, corgettes, leeks, Brussels sprouts, spinach, broccoli i 100–1000 g 100–1000 g 100–1000 g Cook covered, in a heat-resistant glass dish, whenever possible. A triple beep rings halfway through cook time.
EMS 2488 Microwave hints • • • • • • • • Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs and do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the inside of the door. Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid when cooking in your microwave oven. Do not use metal or metal decorated casserole dishes. Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped by hot food. Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a plate or grease-proof paper.
EMS 2488 Quickstart How to set The Quick Start function provides full microwave power from 30 seconds up to 2 minutes and 30 seconds, in 30 second intervals. Example: heating a cup of water (1 min 30 s) 1. Press the Start/Quick button three times. The time appears in the display and the programme begins. 01:30 2. You may increase the time by 30 second intervals while the programme is running up to a limit of 2 minutes and 30 seconds by pressing the Start/Quick button.
EMS 2488 Charts Defrosting Description Weight Power Duration Standing (g) (Watt) (min) time (min) Meat Whole meat 500 150 10–15 10–15 Steak Mixed chopped meat 200 500 150 150 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 Whole fish 500 150 10–15 15–20 Shrimps/Crab 250 150 6–8 15–20 Dairy produce Cottage cheese 500 150 15–20 15–20 Butter 250 150 2–3 15–20 250 200 ml 150 150 2–4 6–8 20-30 15–20 Fruit Str
EMS 2488 Description Bread Rolls (50 g) Weight (g) Power Duration Standing Remarks/Hints (Watt) (min) time (min) 4 units 150 1–3 3–5 1 slice (60–80 g) 500 150 15s–30s 3–5 150 6–8 15–20 300 80 2–3 5–10 Set on a paper towel, cover. 400–450 400 80 80 4–8 4–8 10–20 10–20 As for dry cakes. As for dry cakes. 400 80 3–5 10–20 As for dry cakes. 300–400 80 2–4 10–20 Melting food Chocolate/toppings Begin defrosting of cakes in the appliance, then remove.
EMS 2488 1 cup milk 200 ml 900 1min50–2 2–3 1 cup coffee (reheat) 200 ml 900 2–3 45–55 Heat milk till it is just hot enough to drink. Stir. Stir. Check temperature ! Defrosting and heating of frozen convenience foods 1 portion meat 150 700 2–4 2–3 with gravy 1 portion meat with 350–450 700 7–14 2–3 vegetables, garnish Heat in a covered container. Stir now and again. As for meat with gravy. Cooking vegetables Cook all vegetables in a covered container.
EMS 2488 Grilling table Description Weight (g) Accessories Grilltime (min) Grill level Fish Mackerel Sardines 600–800 6–8 pieces Rack Rack 18–24 20–25 3 3 Meat Sausages 1) Frozen chopped meat 2 rumpsteaks 3 cm thick 1) 6–8 pieces 2 pieces 400 g each Rack Rack Rack 20–26 18–20 20–30 3 3 3 4 slices 2 slices Rack Rack 2–4 5–10 3 3 Other Toast Snacks 1) Preheat the oven for 2½ minutes. i The grill temperatures and times given are for guidance only.
EMS 2488 Care & cleaning NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. To loosen difficult soilage, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes. NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE SOILAGE FROM OVEN SURFACES. 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.
EMS 2488 If the microwave does not function What to do if... What to do if... ... the microwave appliance is not working properly ? ... ” - J 1 - ” ( - J 2 - , - J 3 - ) appears in the display window? Check that - the fuses in the fuse box are working, - there has not been a power outage. - If the fuses continue to blow, please contact a qualified electrician. - The microwave remains too hot from previous grilling. Let it cool down 15 minutes before reprogramming. ...
EMS 2488 Service and spare parts In-guarantee customers should ensure the necessary checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the problem is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre. Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have made the above checks.
EMS 2488 Guarantee conditions Standard guarantee conditions European Guarantee 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 installled and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating
