Electrolux EME 2661 User's Manual
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1. INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL MICROWAVE EME 2661 822 2155 01 E Electrolux TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page Before using your microwave oven 3 Safety instructions 4 Safety instructions when cooking by browner grill 5 Oven utensils and accessories gt guide 5 Unpacking 6 Installation 6 Installation of the ceramic plate 6 Kitchen timer 6 Connecting to the mains 7 How to operate your microwave oven 9 Name and function of parts 8 Name and function of control panel 9 Display window 9 Clock setting 10 Cooking with variable power levels 10 Three stage cooking 10 Delay start cooking 10 Boost 800 Watt 10 Auto defrost by weight 11 Using the microwave oven with browner grill 11 Weight conversion guide 11 Stop Clear 12 Oven cooling 12 Interior lamp 12 Function of turntable 12 Taking care of your microwave oven 12 Care and cleaning 12 Care and cleaning browner grill 12 Cleaning the accessories 12 Cleaning the interior 12 Cleaning the exterior 13 Replacing the oven light 13 Guarentee 13 Technical data 13 Auto weight defrosting chart 14 Consumer care departments 17 Service and spare parts 17 Electrolux service centres 17 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 ver2. with bone PLUS plate or on a microwave proof rack leave on thin end Shield thin end and outer edges Turn over and position joint so the with smooth pieces of foil thinner end is towards the centre of Position beef so the thinner end is the turntable towards the centre of the turntable Boned rib Place on an upturned saucer on a Remove foil 20 40 mins silverside PLUS plate or n a microwave proof rack Turn over topside Shield outer edges with smooth pices of foil Steak NO Place on a microwave proof rack If Remove foil 20 25 mins frozen in a block separate as soon Turn over as possibie Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil REEE a eae ee ee AE EEEIEE ere ee ee 14 AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST 1 MEAT Y LAMB Cubed lamb mutton Cutlets Chops Minced lamb Shoulder leg PORK Chops Sausages and chipolatas Sausage meat Bacon Spareribs Leg shoulder OFFAL Kidney Liver ADJUST KEY NO NO NO NO A PLUS NO MINUS MINUS MINUS NO A PLUS NO PREPARATION Place in an even layer in a shallow dish Place on a microwave proof rack If frozen in a block separate as soon as possible Arrange cutlets so the thinner ends are towards the centre of the turntable Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil Place on a microwave proof rack If frozen in a block separate as soon as possible Arrange c
3. Touch the time on control panel to set the cooking time The time set will appear in the display window at the top of the control panel For example To set 30 seconds touch Le 3 times To set 3 minutes touch 8 times To set 10 minutes touch once 4 Touch START The oven will begin cooking and the display window will show the time counting down in minutes and seconds tone will sound for 2 seconds when the cooking is complete The oven switches itself off The time of day will reappear in the display window NOTE If you wish to stir or rearrange food during coo king simply open the oven door stir or rearrange close door touch START and the oven will automatically continue to count down the remaining amount of time left on display Function of Pause Key eil The pause key can be used to introduce a pause between stages in the staged cooking sequence After setting the stage simply press the pause key and then set the next stage When the pause operates an audible beep will be heard this will continue until the oven is restarted or the door is opened for attending the food NOTE the pause can only be used between stages and not before stage 1 or after stage 3 Three stage cooking Three stage cooking is ideal for sequential cooking it lets you cook at a different power levels for a chosen time Set all stages before cooking start the oven and com mence cooking 10 1 Touch STOP
4. is unsuitable the plug should be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non rewirable plug the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers are available from Electrolux Service see page 17 It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the coloured insert or as embossed in words on the base of the plug The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire lead that is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or coloured green and yellow The wire that is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire that is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal that is marked with the letter L or coloured red The appliance must be protected by a 13 AASTA approved BS 1362 fuse if a 13 A BS 1363 plug or a non rewirable plug is used If any other type of plug is used the appliance must be protected with a 15 A fuse either in the pl
5. operating functions of the control panel You can touch the buttons repeatadly or press and hold to scroll through the selections A beep tone sounds when a contro button is touched to indicate that a setting has been entered At the end of a cooking programme you will hear a long beep tone two seconds and the oven will automatically be switched off N B When you plug in the oven or in case of a power failure 00 00 will be showed in the display window In any of these events the right time of the day must be entered before using certain programmes of the oven Clock setting Example 23 59 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch CLOCK 3 Touch HOURS b 23 times or continue to touch until 23 appears in the display window 4 Touch MINUTES B 59 times or continue to touch until 59 appears in the display window 5 Touch CLOCK to start Cooking with variable power levels Power levels indicate the watts input 1 Touch STOP CLEAR and a beep tone will be heard This erases all previous settings and is not always necessary 2 Touch lt POWER and select the desired power level by holding your finger on the 1 POWER pad To stop at the desired power level simply remove your finger from the POWER pad The selected power is indicated on the display for example 0W amp 80W 10 amp 150W 20 L1 300W 40 14 450W 60 amp 750W 100 3
6. the door the food should be replaced to the original position so it will return to its starting position when the cooking cycle is completed Taking care of your microwave oven Always keep the oven clean avoid spill overs and do not forget to clean under the glass tray and the inside of the door Use preferably round or oval casseroles with a lid when cooking in your microwave oven Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles Cert ain plastic materials can melt and warp by hot food Cover the food when cooking Use a glass lid a plate or grease proof paper Pastry bread and the like can be defrosted directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel If frozen food is heated in its package the package should be opened Packages containing metal or metal decoration must not be used unless specifically recom mended for use in the microwave Remove metal clips and wire ties lt Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to cover parts that easily overcook such as chicken legs Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a fork e g potatoes and sausage Do not boil eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode Put large thick pieces close tothe edge of the casse role and try to cut the food in to even sized pieces Always place the food in the centre of the oven The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn ita few times Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated in
7. CLEAR 2 Touch 4 POWER and select 1 stage power level The display window shows the corresponding power level and stage light 1 will turn on 3 Touch the time key s on control panel to set 1 stage cooking time The time will show in the display window The first stage cooking has now been set 4 Touch lt POWER and select desired 2 stage power level The display window shows the corresponding power level and stage light 2 will turn on 5 Touch the time key s to set 2 stage cooking time Second stage cooking time will appear in the display window The second stage cooking time has been set 6 Touch 4 POWER and select 3 stage power level The display window shows the corresponding power level and stage light 3 will turn on 7 Touch the time key s to set 3 stage cooking time Third stage cooking time will appear in the display window The third stage cooking time has been set 8 Touch START The oven operates the 1 stage then 2 stage followed by 3 stage The stage lights operate in sequence and a beep tone sounds after each stage NOTE If you only want two stage cooking touch START after the second stage NOTE 2 If you wish to use one of the stages in the three stage cooking sequence as a hold or stand period when entering the power level select 0 power and the required time and proceed as for normal stage cooking Delay Start Cooking It is possible to pro
8. ES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES NO NO YES YES YES YES NO YES NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO Utensils and accessories to avoid NOTE Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes only when Microwave cooking is used 1 Remove promotion label from the door 2 nstall the oven on a flat level surface The surface must be strong enough to safely bear the weight 21 kg of the oven and the contents To avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise the oven must be in a stable position When oven is first plugged into a power outlet 13 amps mains socket 0 00 will flash in the display window if not switch off at power outlet unplug the unit and re insert the plug into the wall outlet 3 Keep the oven away from heat and water Exposure to heat and water can lower oven efficiency and lead to malfunctioning so be sure to install the oven away from heat and water sources 4 Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of the cabinet and also do not place any articles on the top of the oven lf air vents are blocked during operation the oven may overheat and this may lead to malfunctioning Hot air escapes from this vent So be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains come between the oven and the rear wall Ensure plastic protective film has been removed 5 Place the oven as far away from radios and T V s as possible This oven does conform to EEC requir
9. and thin ends with foil Remove any sausages that have thawed Remove foil and turn remove portions that have thawed Separate at pause Remove any thawed slices arrange remaining slices in a single layer and shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil Remove foil Turn over rearrange and remove any thawed pieces Remove foil and turn over Place in a single layer in a shallow dish or microwave rack Shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil Remove foil and turn over Remove any thawed portions 15 20 25 mins 15 20 mins 10 15 mins 10 15 mins 10 20 mins 20 40 mins 20 40 mins AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST 2 POULTRY ADJUST PREPARATION KEY CHICKEN STANDING TIME PAUSE DIRECTIONS Remove foil Turn over and shield warm areas with foil Use an upturned saucer on a plate or a micro wave rack Place chicken breast side down Shield wings legs and neck with smooth pieces of foil 20 40 mins Pieces Use a microwave rack or shallow dish Shield Remove foil thin parts such as tips with smooth pieces of Turn over arrange so thicker parts foil Arrange so thicker parts are towards the are towards the outside of the dish outside of the dish 10 20 mins DUCKLING Whole Use an upturned saucer on a plate or a micro Remove foil 30 45mins PLUS wave rack Place duckling breast side do
10. d does not affect the safety of your oven The door is not intended to seal the oven cavity completely NOTE Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand This may cause malfunctioning e Arcing in the oven during microwave operation usually occurs from use of metallic utensils or incorrect position of the ceramic plate see page 6 Continuous arcing however can damage the unit Stop the programme and check the utensil and or fitment of the plate e Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents located on the top rear side and bottom of the oven Do not use this oven for commercial purposes This oven is made for domestic use only 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 choose appro priate utensils and materials for each cooking method The list below is a general guide Material Utensils Ceramic amp Glass Corning ware Heat resistant glass ware Glass ware with metal decoration Lead crystal glass China Without metal decoration Pottery y Plastic Regular oven heat proof wear Plastic wrap Metal Metal baking pan Aluminium foil Paper Cups plates towels Waxed paper Wood Accessories Metal high rack Metal low rack Turntable metal Turntable support YES Utensils and accessories to use Microwave Browner Grill Cooking Cooking YES YES YES Y
11. e outer surface of the foods to cook When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the food defrost the wrapped food for a few minutes and then the wrapper should be easier to remove Remove all metal rings wire ties and all foil wrapping before defrosting AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST 1 MEAT P The thinner parts of food and smaller cuts can be protected with smooth pieces of aluminium foil Food could still be a little icy in the centre when re moved from the oven this is normal Poultry pieces and meat chops should be arranged like the spokes of a wheel with the thinner ends towards the centre At the end of the defrosting tune rinse cavities of poultry birds in cold running water to help remove any remaining ice crystale Food should be arranged in a single shallow layer where possible When stirring foods move food from the outside to the centre and vice versa Standing time is necessary to complete the thawing process Cook defrosted food straight away or refrigerate until required FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING KEY TIME J BEEF j Cubed beef NO Piace in an even layer in a shallow Remove any thawed cubes and stir 10 15 mins dish ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish Minced beef NO Place in an even layer in a shallow Remove any thawed portions and 8 12 mins dish turn over Rib of beef Place on an upturned saucer on a Remove foil from outer edges but 15 30 mins
12. ements 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 6 If positioned in a corner leave a gap of at least 2 0 cm from the right side wali Important The oven can be placed aimost anywhere in the kitchen Make sure the oven is placed on a flat level surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath the oven are not blocked for sufficient ventilation This appliance conforms to the requirements of EEC Radio Interference Directive 87 308 EEC UNPACKING N B When you unpack the oven check that the product is free from damage Damage or any missing parts must be reported immediatley to the retailer The oven is covered with a protective plastic film which must be removed before using the oven Do not leave packing materi al so that small children can play with it This can be hazardous INSTALLATION Wray Installation of the ceramic plate 1 Remove the ceramic plate from packaging 2 Slide ceramic plate into the slot in front support bracket making sure the patterned side is uppermost 3 Slide the ceramic plate until it rests on the small brack ets in the back of the microwave oven and the ledge on the inside of the front support bracket NOTES Do not use the unit if the ceramic plate is broken Do allow at least 15 minutes cool down of the unit before removing the ceramic plate for cleaning Make sure tha
13. gramme the oven for cooking at a later point in time Eg It is now 1 00 P M and you wish the cooking to start at 5 30 P M 1 Touch to erase all previous settings not always necessary 2 Touch and delay start indicator in the display window will light 0 00 is shown 3 Touch h and p to enter 5 30 P M the time you want the cooking to start 4 Touch to enter power level 5 Touch time key s to enter cooking time 6 Touch Ke Actual time is now shown in the display window The indication lamp for delayed start is lit up The cooking starts automatically at 5 30 P M and counts down the entered time until 0 At the end of the pro gramme a beep tone sounds and the oven is automatical ly switched off The time reappears in the display window If you wish to check which starting time you have entered touch S Boost 800 Watt In this mode extra microwave power enables food to be reheated faster 1 Touch STOP CLEAR and a beep tone will be heard This erases all previous settings and is not always necessary 2 Touch BOOST until right time has appeared in the display 3 Touch Kb START The oven will begin cooking and the display window will show the time counting down in minutes and seconds A tone will sound for 2 seconds when the cooking is com pleted Then the oven shuts itself off Auto defrost by weight Three defrost programmes are preset in your oven to get the best results w
14. hen defrosting meat poultry and fish The defrosting programme has been designed to work in three stages with a pause This enables you to separate turn or rearrange the food to ensure even defrosting 1 Touch not always necessary if panel is clear 2 Touch l once for meat twice for poultry and three times for fish The weight display will show a 3 Touch Aj or Y for adjustment if necessary _ Defrosting time can be increased or decreased by touch ing AI or 7 keys When A is touched display window will show a and when Y is touched it will show 6 These keys can be used if the actual frozen weight of the food in any category is more or less than the weight displayed by sequentially operating the weight entry pads Push either key once only but if resetting it will be necessary to push key s again to adjust from to to 4 Touch weight for desired cooking weight in either metric or imperial measurement 5 Touch KN START NOTE 1 Categories for Auto Defrost and Min Max setting weights are Category Food Min weight Max weight Meat 0 1 kg 2 oz 3 kg 6 Ib Poultry 0 1 kg 2 oz 5 kg 11 Ib Fish 0 1 kg 2 oz 2 kg 5 lb 2 If you enter a weight over the limits the display will show 0 and you have to enter the weight again 3 Auto defrosting is pre set on three stages The programmes introduce a PAUSE between the 1 and 2 stages
15. hops so the thinner ends are towards the centre of the turntable Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil Place in an even layer in a shallow dish Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or on a microwave proof rack Shield outer edges and thin end with smooth pieces of foil Place on a microwave proof rack If frozen in a block separate as soon as possible Arrange chops so the thinner ends are towards the centre of the turntable Place on a microwave proof rack If frozen in a block separate as soon as possible Turn frequently Place in a shallow dish Shield both ends with smoots pieces of foil Place in a single layer on a micro wave rack Separate as soon as possible Shield both ends of bacon with smooth pieces of foil Place in a single layer on a micro wave rack If stuck together separate as soon as possible Shield both ends with smooth pieces of foil Place on an upturned saucer on a plate or on a microwaveproof rack Shield outer edges with smooth pieces of foil PAUSE DIRECTIONS Remove any thawed cubes and stir ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish Remove foil turn over If thin ends of cutlets feel warm shield with foil Remove foil Turn over Remove any thawed portions and turn over Remove foil and turn over STANDING TIME 10 15 mins 15 20 mins 15 20 mins 8 12 mins 20 40 mins Turn over shield outer edges
16. il safety Most glass glass ceramic and heat resistant glassware utensils are excellent for use in the microwave oven Although microwave energy will not heat most glass and ceramic items these utensils can become hot as heat transfers from the food to the container The use of oven gloves to remove dishes is recommended Testing suitability of cookware Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water Heat on 750 W 100 for one minute If the cookware feels hot you should not use it 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 Paper napkins wax paper paper towels plates cups cartons freezer wrap and cardboard are great conveni ence utensils Always be sure containers are filled with food to absorb energy and thus avoid the possibility of overheating Many plastic dishes cups freezer containers and plas tic wraps may be used in the microwave oven Follow manufacturer s instructions when using plastics in the oven Avoid using plastic utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar content since these foods reach high temperatures and could melt some plastics Do not leave oven unattended and look at it from time to time when heating or cooking food in plastic paper or other combustible containers If smoke is observed keep door closed switch the oven off or disconnect oven until smoke st
17. k Remove foil turn over and 15 25 mins If more than one fish arrange fish head to tail rearrange Shield head and tail ends with smooth pieces of foil Do not allow foil to touch side walls of oven en SEAFOOD Crab meat NO Use a plate or shallow dish Shield edges with Remove foil Turn over and 5 10 mins smooth pieces of foil remove any thawed portions Crabsticks NO Place in an even layer in a shallow dish Shield Remove foil 5 10 mins ends with smooth pieces of foil Prawns NO Place in an even layer in a shallow dish Remove any thawed prawns or 5 10 mins scallops and stir ensuring that the frozen prawns are around the edges of the dish Scampi NO Place in an even layer in a shallow dish Arrange Remove any thawed scampi Stir 5 10 mins larger scampi around the outside the dish ensuring that the frozen scampi are around the edge of the dish 16 CONSUMER CARE DEPARTMENTS For general enquiries regarding your Electrolux appiian ce or further information regarding cookers microwave cookers refrigeration or home laundry equipment you are invited to contact our Consumer Care Department by letter of telephone as follows UNITED KINGDOM Electrolux 101 Oakley Rd Luton Beds LU4 9QQ Tel 0582 491234 IRELAND Electrolux Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Tel 01 518222 Service Tel 01 318666 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS Service and spare parts are offered by Electrolu
18. kg 9 oz 275g 10 oz 300 g 11 oz 350 g 12 oz 3759 13 oz 400 g 14 oz 425 g 15 oz 450g 16 oz 4759 17 oz 500 g 0 5 kg 18 oz 1000g 1 kg 350z 2 2ib 2000g 2kg 700z 4 4 Ib 4000g 4kg 141 0z 8 8 Ib 6000g 6kg 211 oz 13 2 Ib Stop Clear By touching you can erase cancel all entries except time of day or change a programme that has already started Examples lf you have not already touched start Touch once and what you started to enter is erased cleared If you already have touched start touch amp to cancel the programme which can be re started by touch ing K Touching twice finishes the programme The time will reappear in the display window The programme will be interrupted if you open the door of the oven Re start by touching when the door has been shut again Oven cooling After completion of the cooking cyde a cooling fan will operate automatically for a short period of upto 60 sec onds Interior lamp This illuminate when the oven is operating and when the door is open If the door is left open it switches off auto matically after 5 minutes Function of turntable This turntable is specially designed to return to its original starting position when cooking is finished If however you open the door it will stop immediately even if it has not reached the correct position When the oven is stopped before programmed cooking time is finished for example by opening
19. lux Service Technician or an authorised agent and the appliances having been correct ly installed and used in accordance with the Company s instructions under normal domestic conditions in the UK or the Republic of Ireland It may be invalidated by unau thorised repair or modification The Company does not accept responsibility for defect arising from misuse neglect or accident Interior bulbs glassware and the loss of food or other contents are also excluded This guarantee does not affect your legal rights Proof of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is privided Technical data Overall dimensions Width 550 mm Depth 435 mm Height 350 mm Cavily dimensions With 348 mm Depth 359 mm Height 215 mm Volume 26 litre 240V AC single phase 50 Hz 230V Ireland only Power source Circuit 13A Power consumption 1450W Power output 750W BOOST 800W Weight 21kg AUTO WEIGHT DEFROSTING CHART This chart shows which defrosting programme is recom mended for your type of food Please follow the prepara tion instructions and use the adjust key where indicated The oven will automatically stop At the pause foods should be separated re arranged or turned over following the pause directions For best results remove meat poultry fish seafood from its original paper or plastic closed package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause th
20. oons of lemon juice for 5 minutes Cleaning the exterior lt Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel This will prevent the oven from being turned on accidentally You should clean outside surfaces of the oven with mild liquid detergent and water followed by a wiping with clear water to remove any excess detergent Dry with a soft cloth Spray on window cleaners or all purpose spray on kitchen cleaners can also be used Never use abrasive _ cleaners scrub pads or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of your oven To prevent damage to the working parts do not allow water to seep into ventilation ope nings Replacing the oven light 1 Before replacing the bulb be sure to unplug the microwave oven _2 Remove light access cover on the back of the unit by removing Philips head screw to access bulb 3 Remove old bulb and replace with a new one 240V 25 W E14 4 Replace light access cover Guarentee All Electrolux home appliances are designed and built to the highest standards Component parts are tested during manufacture and the finished appliances are tested again before packing Electrolux microwave ovens are covered by a compre hensive one year parts and labour guarantee During the first year of ownership any defective parts will be re placed free of charge by one of our trained service technicians This guarantee is conditional upon service being carried out by an Electro
21. ops Metal utensils and utensils 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 Food safety e Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven Always remove the food to a suitable container Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven because the fat temperature cannot be controlled hazardous situations can result Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven but only in special packages or utensils designed specifical ly for this purpose This cooking operation should never be unattended Pierce foods with non porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build up and bursting Apples potatoes chicken livers and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced WARNING When heating liquids e g soups sauces and beverages in your microwave oven overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken 1 Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks 2 Do not overheat 3 Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the heating time 4 After heating allo
22. or between the 2 and 3 stage When oven has stopped operation rearrange the food to assist defrosting and press IS START to allow the next stage to commence 4 Pause positions are 1 st stage aie Category pee I E Meat 2nd stage 4 18 2 Poultry 424 4 24 3 Fish t o6 Some foods such as bread and fruit will not defrost successfully if defrosted by the weight defrost These foods can be successfully thawed using 4 150W 20 power Using the microwave oven with browner grill Place food on the high rack This method is used for browning off foods after microwaving eg lasagne shep herds pie an gratin dishes etc or grilling meat such as bacon sausages chops etc Remember the oven will be hot For finish cooking of bulky foods such as whole chicken use the low rack Before using browner grill make sure that the ceramic plate is installed properly on the cavity roof see page 6 Put the turntable on top of the turntable support on the base of the cavity Place food on the high rack 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch BROWNER GRILL 3 Touch 10 min once 4 Touch 1 1 min 5 times 5 Touch START Turn food as necessary during the cooking time to ensure even browning The operation will finish after 15 min Weight conversion guide Metric imperial 100g 0 1 kg 4 oz 150g 5 oz 1759 6 oz 200 g 7 OZ 225g 8oz 0 5 lb 250g 0 25
23. qualified service personnel It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door warped 2 hinges and latches broken or insecure 3 door seals and sealing surface It is hazardous for anyone except factory trained service personnel io service or make adjustments to this oven Contact your nearest authorized service agent should service be required Do not remove the outer case door or control panel at any time Doing so may cause exposure to extremely high voltage Install or locate this oven only in accordance with INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found in this manu al Use the appliance for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or defrost food It is not designed for indus trial or laboratory use neither for commercial use as this will invalidate the guarantee Do not operate the oven empty If food or water is not present to absorb the microwave energy the magne tron tube can be damaged Close supervision is necessary when the oven is used by children Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the microwave oven These items can ignite Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Utens
24. t the ceramic plate is seated firmly on the ledge of the front bracket and in no way protrudes from the front of the slot If the unit is operated with the ceramic plate in this condition arcing may occur across the slot TALS 1S A SEPARATE TMER DOES NOT Kitchen timer minute minder WoR wae The oven electronic control can be used as a kitchen timer which will operate independent of any microwave cooking function E G To set timer for 3 minutes 1 Touch STOP CLEAR 2 Touch Z POWER To ZEKO Fou ER 3 Touch time pads to enter 3 minutes 4 Touch KN START Timer counts down and a tone sounds at end of cycle NB This timer feature operates independantly of the microwave function and there is no microwave heating effect within the oven cavity Connecting to the mains The oven is delivered with power cord and a plug for 240V 50Hz 13A use earthed socket outlet Earth protection minimizes the risks should a short circuit occur Check to ensure the voltage of the oven matches the supply N B If the oven is connected to the socket via an extension cord make sure the cord is earthed WARNING This appliance must not be used on a non earth protected power supply Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding electricial connection of the oven or provision of earth protection of the supply This appliance must be earthed If this appliance is fitted with a non rewirable plug for which your socket
25. ug or adapter or at the distribution board If a new plug is fitted the removed plug should be disposed as an insertion of the plug into a 13 A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS 1 2 i lt e oo nm o OUP Cooking chamber Wipe the chamber clean after using the oven Viewing window Food can be checked while the microwave oven is in operation Oven door The door must always be firmly closed while cooking Latch hook Door release button By pushing this lever the latch system cuts off all circuits and stops the oven before the door can be opened Safety interlock system Control panel Turntable Made of special heat resistant glass Food ina suitable container is placed on this tray for cooking Do not use the oven without the turntable Turntable support Place the support on the floor of the cooking chamber to support the turnable Removable ceramic plate Browner Grill element Metal rack low Used for most cooking Metal rack high Used for browning grilling Drive shaft for turntable Ventilation The fan can run up to 1 min after end of programme 8 DEFROST REHEAT MANUAL HOW TO OPERATE YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Name and function of control panel 1 Display window shows the time of day cooking time defrosting weight power levels stage lights etc 2 Hours and minutes h amp m used to set the time of da
26. w to stand in the oven for a short time stirring again before carefully removing the container Some products such as whole eggs and sealed contain ers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven Occasionally poached eggs may explode during cooking Always pierce the yolk then cover and allow the standing time of one minute before removing cover Save the instructions Safety instructions when cooking by browner grill 1 The glass viewing window may break if water is Ie on it during grilling 2 Be sure to use an oven gove when loading and unload ing the oven Containers get very hot in the oven so be careful not to burn yourself 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 The inside of the door and oven get very hot so take care not to burn yourself 4 Do not put the turntable or containers in cold water or try to cool them quickly after use 5 Do not place items on top of the cabinet The top of the cabinet gets very hot so anything placed on it may be damaged by the heat NOTE It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door or for misting to occur on the door or even for water droplets to appear below the door during the cooking cycle This is merely condensation from the heat of the food an
27. wn Turn over and shield warm areas Shield wings legs and neck with smooth pieces with foil of foil Pieces NO Use a microwave rack or shallow dish Shield Remove foil thin parts with smooth pieces of foil Arrange Turn over and shield any warm so thicker parts are towards the outside of the dish areas 15 25 mins Use an upturned saucer on a plate or a micro Remove foil wave rack Place turkey breast side down Turn over and shield warm areas Shield wings legs and neck with smooth pieces with foil of foil Until thawed Use a microwave rack or shallow dish Shield Remove foil thin parts with smooth pieces of foil Arrange Turn over and shield any warm so thicker parts are towards the outside of the dish areas AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST 3 FISH 15 30 mins FISH Fish fillets NO Use a shallow dish or microwave proof rack Remove foil turn over rearrange 5 10 mins Arrange fillets in an even layer If frozen in a block and arrange tail ends under separate as soon as possible Shield tail and thicker parts of fish thin ends with smooth pieces of foil Fish steaks Use a shallow dish or microwave proof rack Remove foil turn over and 10 15 mins PLUS Arrange fillets in an even layer If frozen in a block rearrange separate as soon as possible Shield outer edges of steaks with smooth pieces of foil Whole fish NO Use a shallew dish or microwave proof rac
28. wnwards when replacing see page 6 for installation The ceramic cover in the roof can be cleaned by wiping with mild detergent and a damp cloth Cleaning the accessories turntable sup port and racks Clean them with mild detergent after removing them from the cavity Turntable support should be carefully handled CAUTION The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot so do not touch them immediately after use Cleaning the interior Always keep the inside of the oven clean Wipe up spillo vers and food spatters immediately Soil that is allowed to remain on the oven walls door seal and door surface will absorb microwave energy reduce the efficiency of the oven and possibly damage the oven interior Use mild liquid detergent warm water and a soft clean cloth to remove soil NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEA NERS COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN To loosen difficult soil boil a cup of water in the micro wave oven for 2 or 3 minutes NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE SOIL FROM OVEN SUR FACES Some models have a rectangular glass tray If your model is equipped with a turntable the turntable tray will be either glass or plastic The trays can be removed for cleaning Use caution when handling them The glass trays are heavy and can break if dropped All of the trays are dishwasher safe To remove odours from the oven interior boil a cup of water plus 2 tablesp
29. x Service When you order service or spare parts please refer to the product and model number of the microwave oven You will find these on the data plate Write them down here below so you have them handy whenever you need them Model a rt Rte nets Serial number ooo ccessesecsssssscceescccccecsesesetsseneeesecese Date OF purchase Li a tn ie sen A N B Remember to save your receipt and guarantee card insurance certificate ELECTROLUX SERVICE CENTRES Please refer to your local telephone directory for Service Centre details which can be found in the Local Telephone Directory white pages under Electrolux 17 o Electroliix 432 6 413S 46700
30. y 24 hours 3 Delay start key used in setting delay start cooking Cooking can begin at the pre set starting time 4 Clock set key used to set the time of day 5 Adjust keys used to adjust the automatic cooking and defrosting times 6 Weight keys used to enter food weight for AUTO MATIC cooking and defrosting 7 Automatic defrost key by weight used to set the automatic defrosting 8 Boost key used to set the quick reheat cooking always on max power 800W 9 Time keys used to enter the cooking time 10 Browner Grill cooking with browner grill 71 Pause programming pause between stages 12 Power select key used to select power levels the approximate percentage is given in brackets 0W 80W 10 150W 20 300W 40 4 450W 60 amp 750W 100 13 Start key used to start the oven 14 Stop Clear key used to stop during cooking and clear all entries except time of day setting Display window Shows chosen microwave power Shows the operation of delay start cooking Shows the operation of automatic defrosting by weight Browner Grill Pause 1 2 3 Shows the category and operation of auto matic defrosting 1 2 3 Shows which stage the oven is cooking on Auto defrost adjust TO MMS ODDS Electrolux EME2661 is equipped with advanced electronics which makes it easy to use You programme the oven by lightly touching the different
31. y 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 BEFORE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Read through the instruction manual sold or transferred to another owner or if you move carefully house and leave the appliance always ensure that the in order that you can get the best from your new book is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner Electrolux microwave the following instructions have been can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance prepared PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THEM and the relevant warnings CAREFULLY Please ensure you have read the whole instruction book it is important that this instruction book is retained with the before using the appliance and that you follow the recom appliance for future reference Should the appliance be mendations given SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 accumu late on sealing surfaces See the Cleaning and Care section for cleaning instructions Do not operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by
32. your recipe to avoid over cooking The larger amount of food the longer it takes 12 Use little or no water for vegetables Use less salt and spices than for norma cooking Season afterwards Allow a few minutes standing time after the oven has switched off to ensure complete and even cooking results Always ensure food is piping hot throughout before serving Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and food from the oven Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean Residue of food from spill overs or spatters will attract microwave energy causing it to burn on This could reduce the efficency of the oven and may couse bad odours Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven Repairs should only be done by a qualified service technician Be sure the oven is off or the unit is unplugged before cleaning Care and cleaning browner grill The element may be stained with spattered fat or oil while the oven is in use Wait until the cavity cools down and wipe off the spattered oil before next using of the oven Stains grill may cause unpleasant odours and smoke The ceramic cover can be removed for cleaning To remove carefully lift and slide forward through slot in front support Allow at least 15 minutes cool down of grill element before removing ceramic plate For ease of cleaning ensure that smooth surface of the plate faces do
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