MICROWAVE OVEN WITH GRILL INSTRUCTION BOOK Model EMS2685
CONTENTS Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 - 4 Oven & accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Before operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE To avoid the danger of fire To avoid the possibility of injury The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire. WARNING: Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or malfunctioning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not immerse the power supply cord or plug in water or any other liquid. Do not allow the power supply cord to run over any hot or sharp surfaces, such as the hot air vent area at the top rear of the oven. Do not attempt to replace the oven lamp yourself or allow anyone who is not authorised by Ser vice Force to do so. If the oven lamp fails, please consult your dealer or contact your local Service Force Centre.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Other warnings Never modify the oven in any way. This oven is for home food preparation only and may only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for commercial or laboratory use. To promote trouble-free use of your oven and avoid damage. N ever operate the oven when it is empty except where recommended in the operation manual, see page 16 note 2. Doing so may damage the oven.
OVEN & ACCESSORIES 1 2 3 4 5 1 Grill heating element 2 Front trim 3 Oven lamp 4 Control panel 5 Door opening button 6 Waveguide cover 7 Oven cavity 8 Seal packing 9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Fixing points (4 points) 11 Ventilation openings 12 Outer cover 13 Rear cabinet 14 Power supply cord support clips 15 Power supply cord 9 8 7 6 10 15 11 14 12 13 ACCESSORIES: Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (16) Turntable (17) Turntable support (18) High rack (19) Low rack
CONTROL PANEL 1 Digital Display 2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carry out the necessary operation. 1 2 Stir Turn over Weight/power level Grill 3 Microwave Cooking in progress 4 5 3 TIMER/WEIGHT/POWER knob 4 AUTO COOK button Press to select one of the 2 automatic programmes.
BEFORE OPERATION Using the STOP button Use the STOP button to: 1. Erase a mistake during programming. 2. Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. 3. Cancel a programme during cooking, touch twice. Plug in the oven. 1. The oven display will flash: 2. Press the STOP button, the display will show: x1 3. To set the clock, see below. 4. Heat the oven without food. (See page 16 note 2). SETTING THE CLOCK There are two setting modes: 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock. 1.
WHAT ARE MICROWAVES? THE CHARACTERISTICS OF MICROWAVES Like radio and television waves, microwaves are electromagnetic waves. Microwaves are produced by a magnetron inside the microwave oven, and these vibrate the molecules of water present in the food. The friction this causes produces heat, which ensures that the food is defrosted, heated or cooked through. The secret of the reduced cooking times is the fact that the microwaves penetrate the food from ever y direction. Energy is used to the full.
SUITABLE OVENWARE BROWNING DISH e.g. aluminium containers must be at least 2/3 to 3/4 filled with food. It is recommended that you transfer the food into a dish suitable for use in the microwave. When using aluminium containers or other metal utensils there must be a gap of approx. 2 cm between them and the walls of the cooking area, otherwise the walls could be damaged by possible arcing. A special microwave dish made from ceramic glass with a metal alloy base, which allows food to be browned.
TIPS & ADVICE COOKING TIMES USING A FOOD THERMOMETER TO DETERMINE COOKING TIME All the times given in this book are guidelines, which can be varied according to the initial temperature, weight and condition of the food (water or fat content etc.). The internal temperature of food and drink can be ascertained with a food ther mometer. The most important temperatures are specified in the temperature table.
TIPS & ADVICE BLANCHING VEGETABLES COVERING PRESERVING FRUIT & VEGETABLES IRREGULAR SHAPED FOOD Before freezing vegetables, they should be blanched. This preser ves the quality and flavour at their best. Method: wash and chop the vegetables. Put 250g of vegetables in a dish with 275 ml water and cover . Heat for 3-5 minutes. After blanching, immerse immediately in cold water to prevent fur ther cooking and then allow to drain. Pack vegetables in an airtight container and freeze.
HEATING ● Ready-prepared meals in aluminium containers ● ● ● ● distributed. should be removed from the aluminium container and heated on a plate or in a dish. Food should be covered with microwave cling film, a plate or cover (obtainable from stores), so that the sur face does not dr y out. Drinks need not be covered. Remove the lids from firmly closed containers. When boiling liquids such as water , coffee, tea or milk, place a glass stirrer in the container.
COOKING FRESH VEGETABLES ● When buying vegetables tr y to ensure that, as ● Vegetables are usually cooked in a dish with a far as possible, they are of similar size. This is particularly important when you want to cook the vegetables whole (e.g. boiled potatoes). ● Wash the vegetables before preparing them, clean them and only then weigh the required quantity for the recipe and chop them up. ● Season them as you would nor mally, but as a rule only add salt after cooking.
MICROWAVE POWER LEVELS Your oven has 5 power levels. To choose the power level for cooking, follow the advice given in the recipe section. Generally the following recommendations apply: 450 W for dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally, eg. beef dishes, it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender. 900 W used for fast cooking or reheating e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish, etc.
MICROWAVE COOKING Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown on the table. Cooking time 0-5 minutes 5-10 minutes 10-30 minutes 30-90 minutes Increasing unit 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 5 minutes Example: Suppose you want to heat soup for 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W microwave power. 1.
GRILL & DUAL GRILL COOKING This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave). 1. GRILL ONLY COOKING This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food. Example : To make toast for 4 minutes. 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob. 2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button twice. (Grill only). 3. Press the START/+30 button once to begin cooking. x1 x2 Check the display. NOTES: 1.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 1. MULTIPLE SEQUENCE COOKING A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE, GRILL or DUAL GRILL. Example: To cook : 2 minutes and 30 seconds on 630 W power 5 minutes Grill only (Stage 1) (Stage 2) STAGE 1 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise. 2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing COOKING MODE button once (microwave only). 3.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS 2. ADD 30 SECONDS FUNCTION The START/+30 button allows you to operate the two following functions: a. Direct start You can directly start cooking on 900 W microwave power level for 30 seconds by pressing the START/+30 button. NOTE: To avoid the misuse by children the START/+30 button can be used only within 3 minutes after the preceding operation, i.e., closing the door, pressing the STOP button or cooking completion. b.
AUTO COOK & DEFROST OPERATION AUTO COOK and AUTO DEFROST automatically work out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 2 AUTO COOK, 6 AUTO COOK plus GRILL and 4 AUTO DEFROST menus. What you need to know when using this automatic function: For example: 1a. AUTO COOK: The AUTO COOK button has two menus. Press the AUTO COOK button once, the display will appear as shown. 1a. 1b. AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1: The AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button has two menus.
AUTO COOK & DEFROST OPERATION Example 1 for AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1: To cook Gratinated Fish Fillet 1,5 kg using Auto Cook plus Grill 1 (A1-1). 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK PLUS GRILL 1 button once. 2. Enter the weight by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob. 3. Press the START/+30 button once. x1 x1 Check the display. Example 2 for AUTO DEFROST: To defrost Steak 0,2 kg using Auto Defrost (Ad-1). 1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO DEFROST button once. 2.
AUTO COOK & DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON x1 AUTO COOK WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS AC-1 Cook Chicken Pan with Vegetables 0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g) (initial temp Chicken 5°C) Gratin dish with microwave cling film • See recipe for “Chicken Pan with Vegetables” on page 24. AC-2 Cook Mince and Onion 0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g) (initial temp Mince 5°C) Casserole dish with lid • See recipe for “Mince and Onion” on page 24.
AUTO COOK & DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON x1 x2 AUTO COOK plus GRILL 2 WEIGHT (Increasing Unit) / UTENSILS A2-1 Cook French Fried Potatoes Thick type (recommended for conventional ovens) 0,20 - 0,40 kg (50 g) (initial temp -18°C) Flan dish High rack • Remove the frozen french fried potatoes from the package and place them on a flan dish. • Place the dish on the high rack in the oven. • When the audible signals sound, turn over. • After cooking, remove from the dish and put on a plate for serving.
AUTO COOK & DEFROST CHARTS BUTTON WEIGHT (Increasing AUTO Unit) / UTENSILS DEFROST NO. Ad-1 Defrost Steak and Chops 0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g) (initial temp -18°C) (See note below) • Place the food on a plate in the centre of the turntable. • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over, rearrange and separate. Shield thin parts and warm spots with aluminium foil. • After defrosting, wrap in aluminium foil for 10 - 15 minutes, until thoroughly defrosted.
RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS CHICKEN PAN WITH VEGETABLES (AC-1) Spicy chicken fricassee Ingredients 0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 60 g 1 25 g 50 g 50 g 150 g 120 g 1 50 g 100 g 100 g 300 g 180 g 1 75 g 150 g 150 g 450 g 10 g 150 ml 20 g 300 ml Preparation 1. Mix the rice and saffron and place in the greased dish. 2. Mix the onions, red pepper, leek and chicken. Season and place on the rice. long grain rice (parboiled) 3. Put butter on the top. sachet saffron 4.
RECIPES FOR AUTO COOK MENUS GRATINATED FISH FILLET (A1-1) Fish esterhazy Ingredients 0,5 kg 1,0 kg 1,5 kg 230 g 100 g 20 g 40 g 10 g 450 g 200 g 40 g 100 g 10 g 680 g 300 g 60 g 140 g 20 g 1 tbsp 11/2 tbsp 2 tbsp 50 g 100 g 150 g 50 g 100 g 150 g GRATIN (A1-2) Spinach gratin Ingredients 0,5 kg 1,0 kg 150 g 15 g 300 g 30 g 150 g 35 g 50 g 1 40 g 300 g 75 g 100 g 2 75 g Preparation 1. Put vegetables, butter and the spices into a casserole dish and mix well.
COOKING CHARTS ABBREVIATIONS USED tbsp = tablespoon Cup = cupful g = gram ml = millilitre tsp = teaspoon kg = kilogram l = litre cm = centimetre min = minutes TABLE : HEATING FOOD & DRINK Quantity Setting Food/Drink -g- Coffee, Milk, Water, 1 cup 1 cup 1 cup 6 cups 1 dish One-plate meal (Veg, Meat + side dishes) Soup / Stew Vegetables Power Time Method Do not cover Do not cover Do not cover, bring to the boil Do not cover, bring to the boil Cover, bring to the boil Sprinkle sauce with water,
COOKING CHARTS Food (frozen) Fish fillet One Plate Meal Broccoli Peas Mixed vegetables TABELLE : DEFROSTING & COOKING Weight Power -g400 400 300 300 500 Time -Level900 W 900 W 900 W 900 W 900 W -min9-11 8-10 6-8 6-8 9-11 Method 3-5 EL 3-5 EL 3-5 EL cover cover, cover, cover, cover, stir stir stir stir halfway halfway halfway halfway through through through through Standing time -min1-2 2 2 2 2 time time time time TABLE : COOKING, GRILLING & BROWNING Meat, Fish and Poultry Roasts (Pork, Ve
RECIPES Foods which have little moisture, such as platters of food, should have the sur face moistened prior to heating or cooking. The amount of liquid to be added to raw foods, which are to be braised, should be reduced to about two thirds of the quantity in the originall recipe. If necessary, add more liquid during cooking. The amount of fat to be added can be reduced considerably. A small amount of butter , margarine or oil is sufficient to flavour food.
RECIPES ZURICH VEAL STEW 1. Slice the meat into finger-thick strips. 2. Smear the butter evenly around the dish. Add the onion and the meat to the dish, cover and cook. Stir once during cooking. 6-9 min. 900 W 3. Add the white wine, the gravy powder and the cream, stir, cover and continue to cook. Stir once during cooking. 3-5 min. 900 W 4. Taste the stew, stir again and allow to stand for 5 minutes. Serve with parsley garnish. FILLET OF SOLE (for 2 portions) Total cooking time: approx.
RECIPES STUFFED HAM 1. Cut the spinach finely, mix with the quark and the cheese and season to taste. 2. Place a tablespoon of the filling on each slice of the cooked ham and roll up. Secure the ham with a wooden toothpick. 3. Make a béchamel sauce. To do this, pour the liquid into the dish, cover and heat. 2-4 min. 900 W Rub the butter into the flour, add to the liquid and beat with a balloon whisk, until it is smooth. Cover, bring to the boil until thickened. 1-2 min. 900 W Stir and taste. 4.
RECIPES VEAL CUTLET WITH MOZZARELLA 1. Cut the mozzarella into slices. Puree the tomatoes with the puree attachment of a hand mixer. 2. Wash the cutlets, dry them and beat them flat. Distribute the oil and the garlic slices over the bottom of the oven-proof dish. Add the cutlets and pour over the tomato puree. Sprinkle with pepper, capers and oregano, cover and cook on the low rack. 15-19 min. 630 W Turn the meat slices. 3.
RECIPES LASAGNE AL FORNO 1. Cut the tomatoes into slices, mix with the ham, onion cubes, garlic, minced meat and mashed tomato. Season and cook with the lid on. 5-8 min. 900 W 2. Mix the cream with the milk, Parmesan cheese, herbs, oil and spices. 3. Grease the soufflé mould and cover the bottom of the mould with about 1/3 of the pasta. Put half of the minced meat mixture on the pasta and pour on some sauce.
RECIPES BERRY JELLY WITH VANILLA SAUCE 1. Reserve some of the fruit for decoration. Puree the rest of the berries with the wine. Put into the bowl and cook cover. 5-7 min. 900 W Add sugar and lemon juice. 2. Leave gelatine in cold water for 10 minutes to soften. Remove and squeeze out water. Stir gelatine into the hot fruit until it dissolves. Put the jelly into the fridge to set. 3. To make the vanilla sauce, put the milk in a bowl. Slice the vanilla pod open and scrape out the vanilla flavouring.
RECIPES CHEESECAKE (for 12 Portions) Total cooking time: approx. 21-27 minutes Utensils: Round baking tin (approx. 26 cm diam.) Ingredients 300 g flour 1 tbsp cocoa 3 tsp baking powder (9 g) 150 g sugar 1 egg 150 g butter or margarine 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 100 g butter or margarine 100 g sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar (10 g) 3 eggs 400 g fromage frais, 20 % fat content 1 pack powdered vanilla pudding mix (40 g) 1. Mix the flour and cocoa with the baking flour.
CARE & CLEANING Oven Interior 1. For cleaning, wipe any spatters or spills with a soft damp cloth or sponge after each use while the oven is still war m. For heavier spills, use mild soap and wipe several times with a damp cloth until all residues are removed. 2. Make sure that mild soap or water do not penetrate the small vents in the walls which may cause damage to the oven. 3. Do not use spray type cleaners on the oven interior. 4.
WHAT TO DO IF... POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS/REMEDIES SYMPTOM ... the microwave appliance is not working properly? 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 mode is not working? Check that - the door is properly closed, - the door seals and their surfaces are clean, - the START/+30-button has been pressed. ...
SERVICE & SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard Guarantee conditions European Guarantee 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.
SPECIFICATIONS AC Line Voltage : Distribution line fuse/circuit breaker : AC Power required: Microwave : Grill : Microwave/Grill : Output power: Microwave : Grill : Microwave Frequency : Outside Dimensions : Cavity Dimensions : Oven Capacity : Turntable : Weight : Oven lamp : 230-240 V, 50 Hz, single phase Minimum 16 A 1.42 kW 1.00 kW 2.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 3. Fit the appliance into the kitchen cupboard slowly, and without force, until the front frame of the oven seals against the front opening of the cupboard. 4. Ensure the appliance is stable and not leaning. Ensure that a 5 mm gap 5 mm is kept between the cupboard door above and the top of the frame (see diagram). 5. Fix the oven in position with the screws provided.
INSTALLATION CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER SUPPLY • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that (A) the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. • The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard. • The best position is above the cupboard, see (A). When not connecting the power supply cord to position (A) it should be removed from the support clip (see diagram, item 14, on page 5) and routed under the oven.
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