VKL8E00V VKL8E00X VKL8E00Z EN Microwave combi-oven User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................5 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 8 4. CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................. 8 5. BEFORE FIRST USE...............................
ENGLISH 1. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference. 1.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • • • • • • • • • Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware. Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • 5 The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.
www.electrolux.com • • • • • • • • • • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre. Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door, especially when the door is hot. The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools.
ENGLISH close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use. 2.4 Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance. • • • • • • • • Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break. Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
www.electrolux.com 3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3.1 General overview 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 4 8 5 6 3 2 1 Control panel Electronic programmer Heating element Microwave generator Lamp Fan Shelf support, removable Shelf positions 7 3.2 Accessories Baking tray Wire shelf For cakes and biscuits. For cookware, cake tins, roasts. 4. CONTROL PANEL 4.1 Electronic programmer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance. If they are not visible touch to activate them.
ENGLISH Sensor field 1 Function Comment ON / OFF To activate and deactivate the appliance. Heating Func‐ tions or Recipes Touch the sensor field once to choose a heat‐ ing function or the menu: Recipes. Touch the sensor field again to switch between the me‐ nus: Heating Functions, Recipes. To activate or deactivate the light, touch the field for 3 sec‐ onds. Back key To go back one level in the menu. To show the main menu, touch the field for 3 seconds.
www.electrolux.com 4.2 Display A B C E D A. Heating function or Microwave function B. Time of day C. Heat-up indicator D. Temperature or power of the microwave E. Duration time or end time of a function Other indicators of the display: Symbol Function Minute Minder The function works. Time of day The display shows the current time. Duration The display shows the necessary time for cooking. End Time The display shows when the cook‐ ing time is complete.
ENGLISH the language, the display contrast, the display brightness and the time of the day. 1. Press or 2. Press to confirm. 11 to set the value. 6. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 6.1 Navigating the menus 1. Turn on the oven. 2. Press option. or to select the menu 3. Press to move to the submenu or accept the setting.
www.electrolux.com Symbol / Menu Description item DEMO mode Service Activation / deactiva‐ tion code: 2468. Shows the software version and configu‐ ration. Resets all settings to Factory Settings factory settings. 6.3 Heating Functions Heating func‐ tion True Fan Cooking Pizza Setting Conventional Cooking (Top / Bottom Heat) Frozen Foods Heating func‐ tion Application To bake on up to two shelf positions at the same time and to dry food.
ENGLISH Heating func‐ tion Bread Baking Defrost Application Use this function to prepare bread and bread rolls with a very good professio‐ nal-like result in terms of crispiness, colour and crust gloss. To defrost food (veg‐ etables and fruit). The defrosting time depends on the amount and size of the frozen food. Heating func‐ tion 13 Application For dishes such as lasagna or potato gratin. To make gra‐ tins and to brown. Au Gratin 6.5 Setting a heating function 1. Turn on the oven. 2.
www.electrolux.com To turns off the Microwave function, press . If you press or open the door, the function stops. To start it again, press . 6.8 Setting the Combi function 1. Turn on a heating function. Refer to "Setting a heating function". 2. Press and do the same steps as when you set the Microwave function. For some functions the microwave will start as soon as the set temperature is reached. Functions not available for the Combi function: Favourites, End Time, Set + Go, Heat + Hold. 6.
ENGLISH 15 7. CLOCK FUNCTIONS 7.1 Clock functions table Clock func‐ tion Minute Minder 7.2 Setting the clock functions Before you use the functions: Duration, End Time, you must set a heating function and temperature first. The oven turns off automatically. You can use the functions: Duration and End Time at the same time if you want to automatically turn on and turn off the oven on a given time later. Application To set a countdown (max. 2 h 30 min).
www.electrolux.com 7.4 Time Extension The function: Time Extension makes the heating function continue after the end of Duration. Applicable to all heating functions with Duration or Weight Automatic. 1. When the cooking time ends, a signal sounds. Press any symbol. The display shows the message. 2. Press to turn on or to cancel. 3. Set the length of the function. 4. Press . 8. AUTOMATIC PROGRAMMES WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 8.
ENGLISH Push the shelf between the guide bars of the shelf support and make sure that the feet point down. Baking tray: Push the baking tray between the guide bars of the shelf support. 17 Wire shelf and baking tray together: Push the baking tray between the guide bars of the shelf support and the wire shelf on the guide bars above. Small indentation at the top increase safety. The indentations are also anti-tip devices. The high rim around the shelf prevents cookware from slipping of the shelf. 10.
www.electrolux.com Activating the programme 1. Turn on the oven. 2. Select the menu: Favourites. 3. Press to confirm. 4. Select your favourite programme name. 5. Press Press any symbol (except for ) to start the function: Set + Go. The set heating function starts. When the heating function ends, a signal sounds. • to confirm. 10.2 Using the Child Lock • When the Child Lock is on, the oven cannot be turned on accidentally. 1. Press to turn on the display. and at the same time 2.
ENGLISH 10.7 Cooling fan When the oven operates, the cooling fan turns on automatically to keep the 19 surfaces of the oven cool. If you turn off the oven, the cooling fan can continues to operate until the oven cools down. 11. HINTS AND TIPS WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. The temperature and baking times in the tables are guidelines only. They depend on the recipes and the quality and quantity of the ingredients used. 11.
www.electrolux.com 11.3 Microwave suitable cookware and materials For the microwave use only suitable cookware and materials. Use below table as a reference. Cookware / Material Microwave function Defrost‐ ing Heating, Cooking Microwave Combi function Ovenproof glass and porcelain with no metal components, e.g.
ENGLISH 11.4 Advice for special heating functions of the oven Keep Warm The function allows you to keep food warm. The temperature is set automatically to 80 °C. 11.5 Baking • • Plate Warming The function allows you to warm plates and dishes before serving. The temperature is set automatically to 70 °C. Place plates and dishes in stacks evenly on the wire shelf. Use the first shelf position. After half of the warming time switch their places. 21 Remove the food packaging and put the food on a plate.
www.electrolux.com Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not ready in the baking time giv‐ en. The oven temperature is too low. The next time you bake, set a slightly higher oven tempera‐ ture. 11.
ENGLISH Food Function Bread (rye bread)1) Conventional Cooking Tempera‐ ture (°C) Time (min) Shelf posi‐ tion 2 first 230 20 then 160 - 180 30 - 60 Cream puffs / Eclairs1) Conventional Cooking 190 - 210 20 - 35 2 Conventional Cooking 180 - 200 10 - 20 2 Cake with crumble top‐ True Fan ping (dry) Cooking 150 - 160 20 - 40 1 Buttered almond cake / Conventional Cooking sugar cakes1) 190 - 210 20 - 30 2 Fruit flans (made with yeast dough / sponge mixture)2) True Fan Cooking 150 -
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ENGLISH 25 11.9 Multilevel baking Use the function: True Fan Cooking. Cakes / pastries / breads on baking trays Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf posi‐ tion Cream puffs / Eclairs1) 160 - 180 25 - 45 1/3 Dry streusel cake 150 - 160 30 - 45 1/3 1) Preheat the oven.
www.electrolux.com Food Quantity (kg) Temperature (°C) Time (min) Shelf posi‐ tion Fillet of beef 1 - 1.5 150 90 - 110 1 Roast veal 1 - 1.5 150 120 - 150 1 Steak 0.2 - 0.3 120 20 - 40 1 11.
ENGLISH 27 11.13 Roasting tables Beef Food Func‐ tion Quantity (kg) Pot roast Conven‐ 1 - 1.5 tional Cooking Power (Watts) Tempera‐ ture (°C) Time (min) Shelf po‐ sition 200 230 60 - 80 1 Pork Food Func‐ tion Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Tempera‐ ture (°C) Time (min) Shelf po‐ sition Shoulder, Turbo neck, ham Grilling joint 1 - 1.5 200 160 - 180 50 - 70 1 Meat loaf Turbo Grilling 0.75 - 1 200 160 - 170 35 - 50 1 Pork knuckle (pre‐ cooked) Turbo Grilling 0.
www.electrolux.com Food Func‐ tion Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Tempera‐ ture (°C) Time (min) Shelf position Chicken poulard Turbo Grilling 1 - 1.5 200 190 - 210 30 - 45 1 Duck Turbo Grilling 1.5 - 2 200 180 - 200 45 - 65 1 Quantity (kg) Power (Watts) Tempera‐ ture (°C) Time (min) Shelf position 200 210 - 220 30 - 45 1 Fish (steamed) Food Func‐ tion Whole fish Con‐ 1 - 1.
ENGLISH 29 Grill Food Temperature (°C) Time (min) 1st side 2nd side Roast beef, medium 210 - 230 30 - 40 30 - 40 1 Filet of beef, medium 230 20 - 30 20 - 30 1 Back of pork 210 - 230 30 - 40 30 - 40 1 Back of veal 210 - 230 30 - 40 30 - 40 1 Back of lamb 210 - 230 25 - 35 20 - 35 1 Whole Fish, 500 - 1000 g 210 - 230 15 - 30 15 - 30 1 11.15 Frozen foods • Remove the food packaging. Put the food on a plate. • Shelf position Do not cover it with a bowl or a plate.
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ENGLISH 11.17 Preserving Use only preserve jars of the same dimensions available on the market. Do not use jars with twist-off and bayonet type lids or metal tins. Use the first shelf from the bottom for this function. Put no more than six one-litre preserve jars on the baking tray. Put approximately 1/2 litre of water into the baking tray to give sufficient moisture in the oven.
www.electrolux.com Food Temperature (°C) Time (h) Shelf position Mushrooms 50 - 60 6-8 3 Herbs 40 - 50 2-3 3 Plums 60 - 70 8 - 10 3 Apricots 60 - 70 8 - 10 3 Apple slices 60 - 70 6-8 3 Pears 60 - 70 6-9 3 11.19 Bread Baking Preheating is not recommended.
ENGLISH Defrosting meat Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Steak (0.2 kg) 100 5-7 5 - 10 Minced meat (0.5 kg) 100 10 - 15 5 - 10 Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Chicken (1 kg) 100 25 - 30 10 - 20 Chicken breast (0.15 kg) 100 3-5 10 - 15 Chicken legs (0.15 kg) 100 3-5 10 - 15 Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Whole Fish (0.5 kg) 100 10 - 15 5 - 10 Fish fillets (0.
www.electrolux.com Reheating Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Baby food in jars (0.2 kg) 300 1-2 - Baby milk (180 ml); Put spoon into the bottle 600 0:20 - 0:40 - Convenience food (0.5 kg) 600 6-9 2-5 Frozen ready meals (0.5 kg) 400 10 - 15 2-5 Milk (200 ml) 1000 1 - 1:30 - Water (200 ml) 1000 1:30 - 2 - Sauce (200 ml) 600 1-3 - Soup (300 ml) 600 3-5 - Food Power (Watts) Time (min) Standing time (min) Chocolate / Chocolate coating (0.
ENGLISH Food Ovenware Pow‐ er (Watt s) Tem‐ pera‐ ture (°C) Time Shelf (min) posi‐ tion Standing time (min) 2 chicken halves (2 x 0.55 kg) Round glass dish, Ø 26 cm 300 220 40 2 5 300 200 40 2 10 Roast pork Glass dish with strain‐ 300 neck (1.1 kg) er 200 70 1 10 Au gratin po‐ Gratin dish tatoes (1 kg) 11.21 Examples of cooking applications for power settings The data in the table is for guidance only.
www.electrolux.com Food Power (Watts) Quanti‐ Shelf po‐ Time (min) ty (kg) sition Comments Sponge cake 600 0.475 Bottom 7-9 Turn container around by 1/4, halfway through the cooking time. Meatloaf 400 0.9 2 25 - 32 Turn container around by 1/4, halfway through the cooking time. Egg custard 500 1 Bottom 18 - Meat de‐ frosting 0.5 Bottom 8 - 12 Turn the meat upside down halfway through the cooking time. 200 1) 1) Use wire shelf unless otherwise specified.
ENGLISH 12.1 Notes on cleaning Clean the front of the oven with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild cleaning agent. To clean metal surfaces, use a dedicated cleaning agent. Clean the oven interior after each use. Fat accumulation or other food remains may result in a fire. Clean the cavity roof carefully from food residuals and fat. Clean all accessories after each use and let them dry. Use a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent. Do not clean the accessories in the dishwasher.
www.electrolux.com 13.1 What to do if... Problem Possible cause Remedy You cannot activate or op‐ erate the oven. The oven is not connected to an electrical supply or it is connected incorrectly. Check if the oven is cor‐ rectly connected to the electrical supply (refer to the connection diagram if available). The oven does not heat up. The oven is turned off. Turn on the oven. The oven does not heat up. The clock is not set. Set the clock. The oven does not heat up.
ENGLISH 39 Problem Possible cause Remedy The appliance is activated and does not heat up. The fan does not operate. The display shows "Demo". The demo mode is activa‐ ted. 1. Deactivate the appli‐ ance. 2. Touch and hold un‐ til the appliance acti‐ vates and deactivates. 3. Touch and hold and at the same time until an acoustic signal sounds. "Demo" goes out. The appliance is activated and does not heat up. The fan does not operate. The display shows "Demo". The demo mode is activa‐ ted. 13.
www.electrolux.com Cooking with fan When possible, use the cooking functions with fan to save energy. The fan and lamp continue to operate. Residual heat If a programme with the Duration or End Time selection is activated and the cooking time is longer than 30 minutes, the heating elements automatically deactivate earlier in some oven functions. Keep food warm Choose the lowest possible temperature setting to use residual heat and keep a meal warm.
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