OPERATION. Electrolux EMS26004OX, EMS26004OW

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5.

OPERATION

5.1

Microwave safe cookware

Cookware

Aluminium foil/ containers

China and ceramics

Glassware e.g. Pyrex ®

Metal

Plastic/polystyrene e.g. fast food containers

Freezer/roasting bags

Microwave safe

Comments

3 / 7 Small pieces of aluminium foil can be used to shield food from overheating. Keep foil at least 2 cm from the oven walls, as arcing may occur. Foil containers are not recommended unless specified by the manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

3 / 7 Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, except for those with metallic decoration.

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Care should be taken if using fine glassware as it can break or crack if heated suddenly.

It is not recommended to use metal cookware when using microwave power as it will arc, which can lead to fire.

Care must be taken as some containers warp, melt or discolour at high temperatures.

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Must be pierced to let steam escape. Ensure bags are suitable for microwave use. Do not use plastic or metal ties, as they may melt or catch fire due to the metal arcing.

Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be taken as overheating may cause fire.

Paper - plates, cups and kitchen paper

Straw and wooden containers

Recycled paper and newspaper

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Always attend the oven when using these materials as overheating may cause fire.

May contain extracts of metal which will cause arcing and may lead to fire.

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5.2

Microwave cooking advice

Microwave cooking advice

Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire.

Size

Temperature of food

Arrange

Cover

Pierce

Stir, turn and rearrange

Stand

Shield

For even cooking make all the pieces the same size.

The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed. Cut into foods with fillings (e.g. jam doughnuts) to release heat or steam.

Place the thickest parts of food towards the outside of the dish (e.g.

chicken drumsticks).

Use vented microwave cling film or a suitable lid.

Foods with a shell, skin or membrane must be pierced in several places before cooking or reheating as steam will build up and may cause food to explode (e.g. potatoes, fish, chicken, sausages).

IMPORTANT!

Eggs should not be heated using microwave power as they may explode, even after cooking has ended (e.g. poached, hard boiled).

For even cooking it is essential to stir, turn and rearrange food during cooking. Always stir and rearrange from the outside towards the centre.

Standing time is necessary after cooking to enable the heat to disperse equally throughout the food.

Warm areas can be shielded with small pieces of foil, which reflect microwaves (e.g. legs and wings on a chicken).

5.3

Microwave cooking

Your oven has 6 power levels.

Suggested use Power setting

900 W/

HIGH

630 W

450 W

270 W/

DEFROST

90 W

0 W

W = WATT

Used for fast cooking or reheating (e.g. soup, casseroles, canned food, hot beverages, vegetables, fish).

Used for longer cooking of dense foods such as roast joints, meat loaf and plated meals, also for sensitive dishes such as cheese sauce and sponge cakes. At this reduced setting, the sauce will not boil over and food will cook evenly without over cooking at the sides.

For dense foods which require a long cooking time when cooked conventionally (e.g. beef dishes) it is advisable to use this power setting to ensure the meat will be tender.

To defrost, select this power setting, to ensure that the dish defrosts evenly. This setting is also ideal for simmering rice, pasta, dumplings and cooking egg custard.

For gentle defrosting (e.g. cream gateaux or pastry).

For standing/kitchen timer.

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Cooking time

0-5 minutes

5-10 minutes

10-30 minutes

30-90 minutes

Increasing unit

15 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

5 minutes

Example: To heat soup for 2 minutes and

30 seconds on 630 W microwave power.

1.

Press the POWER LEVEL button twice.

2.

Enter the time by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anticlockwise until 2.30 is displayed.

3.

Press the START/+30 button.

IMPORTANT!

If the power level is not selected,

900 W/HIGH is automatically set.

5.4

Reduced power level

Cooking mode

Microwave 900 W

Standard time

20 minutes

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• When the door is opened during the cooking process, the cooking time on the digital display stops automatically.

The cooking time starts to count down again when the door is closed and the

START/+30 button is pressed.

• If you wish to know the power level during cooking, press the POWER

LEVEL button once.

• You can increase or decrease the cooking time during cooking by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT knob.

• You can change the power level during cooking by pressing the POWER

LEVEL button.

• To cancel a programme during cooking, press the STOP button twice.

Reduced power level

Microwave 630 W

5.5

Kitchen timer

Example: To set the kitchen timer for 7 minutes.

1.

Press the POWER LEVEL button 7 times.

2.

Enter the time by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise/anticlockwise until 7.00 is displayed.

3.

Press the START/+30 button.

To pause the timer, press the STOP button. To resume the timer press

START/+30 , to exit press STOP again.

5.6

Add 30 seconds

Direct Start

You can directly start cooking on

900 W/HIGH microwave power level for

30 seconds by pressing the START/+30 button.

Extend the cooking time

You can extend the cooking time for multiples of 30 seconds if the button is pressed while the oven is in operation.

You cannot use this function during auto cook or auto defrost.

5.7

Plus and minus

The PLUS and MINUS function enables you to decrease or increase the cooking time when using the automatic programmes.

Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes, well done.

1.

Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.

2.

Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until

0.3 is displayed.

3.

Press the POWER LEVEL button once to select the PLUS adjustment.

4.

Press the START/+30 button.

To cancel PLUS/MINUS , press the

POWER LEVEL button 3 times.

If you select PLUS , the display will show .

If you select MINUS , the display will show .

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5.8

Multiple sequence cooking

A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed.

Example: To cook:

Stage 1: 5 minutes 900 W

Stage 2: 16 minutes 270 W

1.

Press the POWER LEVEL button once.

2.

Enter the desired time by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until

5.00 is displayed.

3.

Press the POWER LEVEL button 4 times.

4.

Enter the desired time by rotating the

TIMER/WEIGHT knob clockwise until

16.00 is displayed.

5.

Press the START/+30 button.

The oven will begin to cook for 5 minutes at

900 W and then for 16 minutes at 270 W.

5.9

Auto cook and auto defrost

Auto cook and auto defrost automatically works out the correct cooking mode and cooking time. You can choose from 6 auto cook and 2 auto defrost menus.

Food

Beverage

Symbol

Boiled potatoes/ jacket potatoes

Frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables

Frozen ready meals

Fish fillet with sauce

Meat/fish/poultry

Bread

Example: To cook 0.3 kg of boiled potatoes.

1. Select the menu required by pressing the AUTO COOK button twice.

2.

Turn the TIMER/WEIGHT knob until 0.3

is displayed.

3.

Press the START/+30 button.

When action is required (e.g. to turn food over) the oven stops and the audible bell sounds, remaining cooking time and the indicator will flash on the display. To continue cooking, press the START/+30 button. At the end of the auto cook/auto defrost time, the programme will automatically stop.

The audible bell sounds and the cooking symbol will flash. After 1 minute and a reminder beep, the time of day will be displayed.