Contents Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 The control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5 0 The display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 The selector knobs / Programming . . . . . . . . .
Installation BEFORE CONNECTION • Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use. • Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your electrical installer. **For full-built in model MW3-309 CEX refer to the installation instructions furnished with the microwave oven. LOCATION • The oven must be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level.
Warning • 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. • Only use ustensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. • To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the turntable. • Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could cause damage requiring repair by an authorised technician.
General description / A U T O M C Identification label Drive shaft Wheel upport Turntable • THE TURNTABLE : ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to stir or turn the dish. - It may be used as a cooking platter. - Rotation is controlled by the drive shaft and the wheel support. - The turntable revolves in both directions. - If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned. - For easy removal, wells are provided on either side.
The control panel A Display window : to simplify programming, the display indicates : the time of day, the types of food and fucntions, the the minutes / seconds or weight programmed . B The selector knob 12:30 200° C : A to choose the food type or function. C The selector knob / : to choose the programme time or weight. D-E-F The “ A U T O ” keys : automatically set the appropriate prograame time according to the weight and the selected food type.
Setting the clock After first plugging in your microwave oven or after a power outage, 00:00 the clock reads 0 0 : 0 0and the two dots flash. To set the clock : - Press the PAUSE / CANCEL key for 5 seconds. "0 0 : 0 0" flashes, and a tone sounds requesting the hour be set. 00:00 - Turn the selector knob to display the correct time. - Validate by pressing the PAUSE / CANCEL key Your clock is set. .
The display * 12:30 * * * * 200°C *for certain models The display and the selector knobs guide you in your choice of : les aliments beverages pork, veal turkey fish fresh readymade dishes beef, lamb vegetables poultry frozen readymade dishes the functions DEFROST SIMMER DUO MICROWAVE + GRILL* REHEAT FAN HEAT* COOK + FAN HEAT MICROWAVE* the 2 level grill* LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL the weight for an AUTO programme the length of the programme (or time of day) 1 2 : 0 0 The food type or func
The selector knobs The first to select - the food type N TIO NC FU FO OD TY PE The 2 selector knobs are used for the various programmes: - the function TIM E - the length of the programme / HT EIG W the second to programme - the weight of the food Programming Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set. Open the door. Set the dish inside, close the door. If the door is nor properly shut, the appliance will not operate. • 3 beeps announce the end of a programme.
Microwave programming Available programmes : Express programming ▼ Set the desired programme length (ex. 2 minutes) with the selector knob . ▼ Press start . The maximum power setting is programmed directly 2:00 for quick reheating. Automatic programming by weight : with the A U T O keys, the programme length is calculated automatically. ▼ Choose the food type with the selector knob (ex. fish). ▼ Press one of the microwaving keys (ex.
The DUO function : dual level reheating The DUO function enables you to heat up two plates at the same time, all the while retaining full flavor due to the steam effect provided by the Duo plate stackers. Just cover the plates, stack them one on top of the other, and place together on the center of the turntable. Use the Duo button together with the Duo plate stackers. The advantages of the plate stackers : - Food retains full flavour due to the steam effect. - Dishes are heated evenly throughout.
décongélation The DUO function : dual level reheating The DUO plate stackers The Duor plate stackers with steam action : 2 plate stackers so that you can heat up 2 fresh or refrigerated dishes at the same time. Example : Heating up 2 plates of ravioli = 5 min. • Cover the two plates with the Double Decker plate stackers, and place in the center of the turntable. • Press the Duo key , 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, Set the time with the selector knob Press start is displayed. , ex.
The grilling racks* *according to model Make sure that the rack is always well centered on the turntable. Never use any metal dish with the rack with the microwave, grill + microwave or fan + microwave functions. Nevertheless you may heat up food in an aluminium tray if you place a plate between the tray and the rack.
The grill function * *according to model This function enables you to brown dishes such as gratins or meat. It may be used before or after cooking, as called for in the recipe. • For those models featuring the fan function, 2 grilling levels are available : HIGH GRILL and LOW GRILL . As a rule, use the HIGH GRILL level to grill meat and fish and the LOW GRILL level with the simultaneous microwave + grill function for gratins and to brown delicate dishes.
The microwave + grill function* *according to model This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid cooking. • To guarantee quality cooking results, the high or low grill level combined with an inter mediate microwave power level are automatically programmed. Automatic programming by the weight : you enter only the weight of the food item and programming is automatic ▼ Choose the desired food type with the selector knob ex. poultry. ▼ Press the M key.
The fan functions* *according to model 2 convection cooking functions are available : the fan function • to cook and brown food just as in a traditional convection oven the fan + microwave function • to combine microwave power with fan cooking, for considerable time savings. Pointers •The cooking temperature may be set from 5 0 ° - 2 5 0 ° C by 5° steps. •Cooking time may be set from 0 - 9 0 by 1 minute steps.
Programming the fan function* *according to model with the fan key : tailor the programme to your cooking needs : function / temperature / programme length. ▼ Press the fan key, ▼ is displayed. 175° flashes, requesting you programme the cooking temperature ex. 200°, with the selector knob . ▼ Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, requesting you set the length of the programme, ex. 30 minutes, with the selector knob . ▼ Press start 200° 30:00 , the programme begins.
Programming the fan + microwave function* *according to model Example : to cook a 1 kg roast beef Set the roast in a non-metallic roasting pan, dress and season to taste. Put the pan on the rack in the low position and place together on the center of the turntable. You may program the fan function 3 different ways : Automatic programming by the weight : all you need to enter is the weight of the food and the appropriate program is set automatically. / ▼ Choose the food type (ex.
Security If after having entered a programme and closed the door you wait longer than 30 seconds before pressing the START key , the oven will not operate and the message S E C U will appear in the display window, to prevent start-up of an empty oven. In order for the oven to operate, open and then close the door and press the Otherwise, press the CANCEL key and reprogramme. START key. Security You may programme “Child lock” to prevent unsupervised operation of your oven.
Care & cleaning • WARNING : It is recomended to clear the oven regularly and to take any food deposit inside and outside the appliance.Use a soapy and wet cloth. If the appliance is not kept clean, its surface could deteriorat and adversely affect its life and possibly result in a hazardous situation. SOAP + WATER If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. • A steam cleaner is not to be used.
Troubleshooting guide Problem Suggestion ▼ The message “ S E C U ” is displayed. ▲ ▼ The time counts down, but the appliance does not function (the turntable does not rotate, the light does not come on and the food is not heated). ▲ Press the TURNTABLE OFF key 5 seconds. ▼ The microwave oven is noisy when operating. ▲ Adjust the front left foot. Clean the wheels and the well area beneath the turntable. ▼ Condensation forms on the door glass. ▲ Clean the vents under the appliance.
After-sales service • If the equipment has sustained any damage : - Check that the door is not deformed. • If the oven does not operate, before calling the repairman : - Check the electrical supply. - Check that the door is properly closed. - Check your programming. CAUTION : never attempt to repair your oven yourself. WARNING : it is dangerous for anyone other than qualified personnel to make any repairs requiring removal of the cover providing protection from exposure to microwave energy.
