MAG526RVS - Microwave Pelgrim - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave
Brand	Pelgrim
Model	MAG526RVS
Capacity	25 L
Dimensions (HxWxD)	310 x 520 x 400 mm
Weight	15 kg
Power Consumption	1200 W
Microwave Power	900 W
Power Levels	10
Defrost Function	Yes, by weight or time
Grill Function	Yes
Convection Function	No
Turntable Diameter	270 mm
Control Type	Touch and dial
Display	LED
Interior Light	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Timer	Up to 99 minutes
Door Opening	Side hinge
Color	Stainless steel
Interior Coating	Easy-clean enamel
Spare Parts Availability	Yes, from Pelgrim service
Reparability	Repairable by certified technician
Certifications	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - MAG526RVS Pelgrim

How to set the clock on the Pelgrim MAG526RVS?

Press the Clock button, then use the dial to set hours and minutes. Confirm by pressing Clock again.

How to defrost food with this microwave?

Select Defrost function, enter the weight of the food, and start. The microwave will automatically adjust time and power.

Can I use metal containers in the microwave?

No, metal can cause arcing and damage the oven. Use microwave-safe glass or ceramic dishes.

How to clean the interior of the microwave?

Wipe with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners. The easy-clean coating helps remove stains.

What is the child lock feature and how to activate it?

The child lock prevents accidental use. Activate by pressing and holding the Stop button for 3 seconds.

Why is my microwave not heating?

Check if the door is properly closed, the timer is set, and the power supply is working. If still not heating, the magnetron may need replacement.

Can I use the grill and microwave simultaneously?

Yes, for some models. Select Combi mode to use both functions for browning and cooking.

How to replace the interior light bulb?

Unplug the oven, remove the bulb cover, and replace with a 20W/240V halogen bulb (type G9). Contact a technician if unsure.

What are the dimensions for built-in installation?

Ensure the niche is at least 310 mm high, 520 mm wide, and 400 mm deep. Leave ventilation gaps as per manual.

How to reset the microwave after a power outage?

Unplug for 10 seconds, then plug back in. The clock will flash; reset the clock as described. The appliance will work normally.

USER MANUAL MAG526RVS Pelgrim

9 Bijlagen

2 Safety instructions What you should pay attention to... 26 - 27 - 28

3 Use 3.1 Before use 29 3.2 Do's and don'ts 29 - 30

4 Working How the microwave oven works 31

5 Operation 5.1 Cooking 32 - 33 5.2 Defrosting 33 5.3 Cooking tips 33 - 34 - 35 - 36

6 Maintenance Keeping your appliance neat 37

7 Faults What to do if... 38

8 Installation 8.1 Technical information 39 8.2 Technical specifications 39 8.3 Electrical connection 39 8.4 Placement 39 8.5 Installation dimensions 40 8.6 Building in 41

9 Appendix Disposal of packaging and appliance 42

1 Your microwave oven

1.1 Appliance description

1. Door lock
2. Door
3. Window
4. Glass turntable
5. Roller stay / Turntable support
6. Turntable shaft
7. Control panel
8. Power adjustment knob
9. Timer/weight adjustment knob
10. Door release

Do not use the microwave oven without the turntable and the rollerstay. The turntable must be placed on the driving mechanism with the indentation for the driving mechanism downwards.

1 Your microwave oven

1.2 Introduction

Cooking with your new microwave oven is safe and relaxing. You can have the tastiest dishes on the table in no time at all. The appliance is extremely easy to use, partly thanks to the automatic cooking and defrosting programmes.

You will find information about the installation, safety, operation and maintenance of your appliance in this instruction manual.

Read the manual thoroughly before using the appliance, and store these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Furthermore, this manual is required for the mechanic service. Therefore apply the enclosed information sticker in the intended frame at the back of this manual.

This sticker contains all information the mechanic service needs to answer your questions adequately.

Happy cooking!

2 Safety instructions

What you should pay attention to

Be aware of the safety instructions listed below to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons and exposure to excessive microwave energy.

Keep the appliance clean, this will extend the lifetime of your microwave oven and prevent hazardous situations.

This microwave oven is designed for domestic use, and is not intended for industrial use, laboratory use, or use in the hotel and catering industry. Use this application exclusively for preparing meals. All other uses should be considered improper and dangerous. We do not accept responsibility in the event of damage due to improper, incorrect or irrational use of the appliance, these kind of damage are not covered by the warranty.

Precautions to avoid exposure to high voltage: •

Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.

Danger! Any intervention other than cleaning and normal maintenance by the customer must be carried out by an approved service centre. For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

Precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy:

° Caution! Your microwave oven is only safe if the door closes properly.

° Caution! Never place an object in the door opening of the oven.

* Caution! Do not use the microwave oven if there is any damage to the door (bent), the hinges and catch (defective or loose) or the seal.

° Caution! Make sure that the door and seal are always clean.

Warning! • Microwave heating of liquids (such as water) can result in delayed eruptive boiling. This means that liquid starts boiling without you seeing any movement. Once removed from the oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly and spatter out of the cup with the risk of injury. The effect of eruptive boiling can be eliminated by placing a plastic / glass spoon in the fluid before cooking it in the microwave oven.

- Warning! Only connect the device to an AC power supply, from a grounded socket, with a mains voltage as specified on the type plate of the device.

2 Safety instructions

• Warning! Be sure to disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning or repairing the appliance, preferably by removing the plug from the socket or turn the switch in the meter cupboard to zero.
• Warning! Do not use the microwave oven when the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged or when the appliance is not working properly (anymore).
• Warning! Children are not aware of the dangers that can arise when operating electrical equipment. For this reason do not allow children to use the microwave oven. Place the appliance outside of children's reach.
  • Warning! Take care with baby food and jars:

Caution! The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken after heating.

Caution! Carefully check the temperature of the contents before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• Warning! Liquids and other foods in sealed containers may only be heated after making little holes in the seal, since these containers are liable to explode otherwise.
• Warning! Be careful with water near the appliance. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors, in damp rooms or near a water tap. Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.
  • Warning! Utensils can be hot after use in the microwave oven!

- Caution! Only use utensils and dishes suitable for use in the microwave oven. Take care with dishes with metallic decorations.

Caution! Remove metallic twist-ties from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the microwave oven.

• Caution! Do not use the microwave oven when empty. The appliance cannot dissipate its energy and can get damaged.
  • Caution! Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
  • Caution! Keep cord away from heated surface.
  • Caution! Do not cover any vents on the oven.
• Caution! The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Caution! Only use the microwave oven for defrosting and cooking food and not, for example, for drying clothes or paper. These can catch fire.

2 Safety instructions

• Caution! If smoke or fire is observed:

⁶ Switch off or unplug the appliance.
- Keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Remove the plug from the socket.

• Caution! Do not use chemicals in this appliance.
• Caution! Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.
- Caution! Install the microwave oven according to the placement instructions.
- Caution! Never unplug the appliance from the socket by pulling on the cable.
- Caution! Avoid touching warm surfaces, especially on the outside of the microwave oven when it is operating.
- Caution! If the device does not work after it has been switched on, then a fuse may have been blown or the residual current device in the meter cabinet has been disabled. The relevant group may have been overloaded or the device that was installed is defective.
- Caution! If you decide to discontinue using the device, on account of a fault, we advise you to cut the cord after you have pulled the plug out of the socket. Take the device to the relevant municipal waste disposal unit.

3 Before use

3.1 Before you begin

Open the door and remove the packaging material. Do not install the microwave oven when it is damaged, but contact the manufacturer.

Remove the protection foil from the outside of the microwave oven.

Clean the inside of the oven and the accessories with a clamp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or any strongly smelling detergents.

Place the roller stay in the middle of the microwave oven. The turntable must be placed on the driving mechanism with the indentation for the driving mechanism downwards. Check if the microwave oven is working correctly. Put a glass of water inside the oven space. Switch the microwave oven on for 1 minute on its highest setting (turn the power adjustment knob to 800 Watt and turn the timer/weight adjustment knob to 1 minute). After 1 minute, the water should be hot.

3.2 Do's and don'ts

The door may be opened when the microwave oven is switched on: the microwave oven switches itself off automatically and the time stops.

The microwave oven is not suitable for:

preserving food; •

heating oil for deep-fat frying; •

boiling eggs in their shells, these are liable to explode (even after the microwave oven is switched off).

Not all materials are suitable for use in the microwave oven. The table below shows which materials you can use and which you cannot.

Warning! • Only use utensils and dishes suitable for use in the microwave oven. Take care with dishes with metallic decorations.

Caution! Remove metallic twist-ties from paper or plastic containers and bags before placing them in the microwave oven.

Material	Permitted
Paper	Yes
Aluminium foil	Yes
Cling film	Yes
Aluminium trays	No
Freezer / microwave dishes	Yes
Heat-resistant plastic	Yes
Unglazed pottery	No
Glazed pottery	Yes
Metal cooking utensils	No
Normal glass	Yes
Pyrex and other ovenproof glass and ceramics	Yes
Dishes with metallic decoration	No
Metallic twist-plies	No
Mercury thermometer	No
Sealed pots	No
Bottle with narrow neck	No
Roasting bags	Yes

4 Working3 Before use

How the microwave oven works

A microwave oven is a cooking appliance that uses microwaves to heat food. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves, just like radio and television waves. A radio converts these waves into sound, whereas a microwave oven converts them into heat.

The heat arises because the microwaves cause water and fat molecules, that are always present in food, to move quickly. The molecules slide past each other quickly and friction occurs. This friction causes heat (try rubbing your hands together quickly).

The microwave oven heats food very intensively, because the microwaves penetrate the food directly. The waves do not just heat the outside of the food, as in traditional methods of cooking, but get right inside the food. Compared to conventional methods of cooking, with small quantities, the cooking time is much shorter.

Microwave power levels

You can see from the table below from which five power levels you can choose and for which foods the power levels are suitable.

Power level Watt Food
High 800 - Boiling	water, reheating- Cooking chicken, fish, vegetables
Medium-high 620	- Reheating	- Cooking mushrooms, shellfish- Cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese
Medium 440 - Cooking rice, soup
Medium-low 260	Defrosting	- Melting chocolate and butter
Low 140 - Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods- Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods- Soltening ice cream- Allowing dough to rise

5.1 Cooking

Warning! Microwave heating of liquids (such as water) can result in delayed eruptive boiling. This means that liquid starts boiling without you seeing any movement. Once removed from the oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly and spatter out of the cup with the risk of injury. The effect of eruptive boiling can be eliminated by placing a plastic/ glass spoon in the fluid before cooking it in the microwave oven.

Warning! • Take care with baby food and jars:

Caution! ⁶ The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken after heating.

* Caution! Carefully check the temperature of the contents before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Warning! • Utensils can be hot after use in the microwave oven!

Open the door. Place the food on the turntable. Close the 1 door.

Set the power required using the power adjustment knob. 2 Depending on the kind of food, you can choose several power levels (see the table with microwave power levels on page 11).

1. Set the cooking time required using the timer/weight adjustment knob.

The microwave oven switches on. At the end of the cooking time you will hear a sound signal and the oven light will go out. The microwave oven switches off.

Attention: The appliance switches on as soon as you turn the timer/weight adjustment knob from the 0-position.

Tips

- Turn the timer/weight adjustment knob slightly past the required cooking time to start with and then turn it back to the correct cooking time, so as to set it accurately.

- Check the food during the cooking time. Press the release knob to open the door. The microwave oven switches off. The settings and the remaining cooking time are preserved. When you close the door, the microwave oven switches on again.

5 Operation5 Operation

Note

See pages 33, 34, 35 and 36 for cooking tips and information about food.

5.2 Defrosting

Food can be defrosted quickly and safely in the microwave oven. Defrosting in the microwave oven does take longer than cooking, however. Check the food during the defrosting process. Turn it at least once and (if possible) remove any food that has already defrosted.

1. Set the power adjustment knob to defrost.

2. Set the timer/weight adjustment knob to the correct weight.

At the end of the defrost time, you will hear a sound signal and the oven light will go out.

Attention: The appliance switches on as soon as you turn the timer/weight adjustment knob from the 0-position.

5.3 Cooking tips

5.3.1 Heating and cooking

• The microwave oven always heats with the same intensity. The more you put in the microwave oven, the longer the cooking time.
• Wide, flat dishes become hot more quickly than narrow, tall dishes.
• Covering dishes with cling film or a suitable lid prevents spattering, shortens cooking time and helps maintaining humidity of the dish.

* Caution! Remove the cling film or lid carefully afterwards. The steam that comes off can be very hot!

• If necessary, moisten foods that quickly dehydrate. First soak potatoes and vegetables in cold water for a moment before placing them in the microwave oven. This prevents a skin forming on them.
  • For uniform results, it is best to stir or turn meals once or twice.

When reheating foods that have already been cooked before, always select the highest microwave power level.

When cooking in a microwave oven, only small quantities of water, salt and seasoning are necessary. Best add salt after cooking. This prevents moisture being drawn out of the food.

Food continues to cook for some time after the microwave oven has been switched off. Keep this in mind, don't overcook your meals.

- Caution! When heating small quantities of powdery products (such as when drying herbs), always place a glass of water in the microwave. Otherwise, due to the small quantity, there is a chance of spontaneous combustion.

5.3.2 Defrosting

Always defrost large, dense pieces using the defrosting programme. The food will • defrost gradually and evenly, you will not run the risk of the outside drying while the centre is still frozen.

To speed up the defrosting process, it is recommended that after a while the food be divided up into smaller pieces.

- For large pieces of meat and dense food, introduce a couple of breaks into the defrosting process.

When defrosting irregularly shaped food, halfway through the defrosting time you can cover or wrap the thin parts with aluminium foil.

5.3.3 Factors that affect the cooking process

• The temperature of the ingredients affects the cooking times. A cold meal will require a longer cooking time than a meal that is already at room temperature. Light, delicate foods cook more quickly than heavy, solid foods, such as stews and rolled meats. Take care when cooking light, delicate foods. The edges quickly become dry and tough.
• Small pieces of food are heated more evenly if you place them separately in the microwave, preferably in a circle.
• Bones and fat conduct heat better than meat. Covering chicken legs and wings with aluminium foil prevents burning these parts.
• Microwaves penetrate food to a depth of about 3 cm. The centre of thick foods is heated as a result of heat from the heated part (the outside) spreading to the inside.

5 Operation5 Operation

Meat and poultry that is cooked in the microwave for more than about 15 minutes • becomes lightly browned. Any food cooked for a shorter time can be rubbed beforehand with a 'browning' sauce, such as Worcestershire sauce, soya bean oil or barbecue sauce.

Greaseproof paper prevents splattering. It also retains heat better.

5.3.4 Basic techniques

Arranging food

Place thicker pieces on the edge on the turntable. Foods placed on the edge of the turntable receive the most microwaves.

Stirring

By stirring dishes regularly you distribute the heat stored in them. Always stir from outside to inside, since the outside of the dish always becomes hot first.

Turning

Turn large, thick foods frequently. They then cook more evenly and quickly.

Pricking

Foods with a skin or shell, such as egg yoks, shellfish and fruit, burst in the microwave. You can prevent this by pricking them a few times with a fork or skewer beforehand.

Checking

Foods cook quickly. You should therefore check them frequently. Take food out of the microwave just before it is done.

Standing

Once you have taken it out of the microwave, let the food stand covered for, in general, 3 to 10 minutes. The food continues to cook. Foods that have a dry crust, such as cake, should not be covered.

Freezing

When freezing foods, you can already allow for them being defrosted easily in the microwave by not using aluminium foil or trays and by freezing flatter portions.

5.3.5 Cooking vegetables

Use fresh vegetables if possible. If the vegetables have become limp because they have been kept for too long, you can refresh them by soaking them in cold water for a little while.

Use a large dish to cook vegetables, so the bottom of the dish is not covered by too thick a layer.

Preferably cook vegetables with the water that clings to them.

Always cover the dish with a lid or microwave cling film.

Do not add salt. The salts naturally present in the vegetables usually provide enough • Il avour. If you must add salt, do so after cooking.

Cook vegetables for as short a time as possible. Allow for them continuing to cook • after the microwave has been switched off.

Check whether the vegetables are done by pricking them with a fork or skewer.

5.3.6 Cooking fi sh

Fish should be cooked gradually. With thin fish, fatty fish or small portions, therefore, set the power level to 260 W. In other cases, you can safely set the power level a bit higher. Allow, however, for the food continuing to cook after the microwave has been switched off. Fish is done when the flesh has become opaque.

6 Maintenance5 Operation

Keeping your appliance neat

Clean the inside and outside of the oven regularly using soapy water and dry it thoroughly with a dry cloth. Make sure that the microwave distributor cover (inside the oven on the right) is clean. A cover which is not clean may cause sparking.

Clean the inside immediately after use. Use a damp cloth to remove any condensation, liquid that has boiled over and food remains. Crumbs and liquid that remain behind absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times.

Clean the accessories regularly; use soapy water and a brush and dry the accessories • thoroughly with a dry cloth. The accessories may also be washed in a dishwasher.

Odours will disappear if you put a glass of vinegar or water - with lemon juice added - in the oven space. Switch the microwave on for two minutes on full power. Then wipe with a damp cloth.

7 Faults 8 Installation

What to do if...

If the microwave oven does not cook as well as it should do, if there is sparking inside it, or if it does not start, etc., first try to find the reason for the problem yourself before calling the service department.

Check:

is the plug in the socket?

Is the door closed properly?

Have the power level and the cooking time been set properly?

Are there any objects in the microwave oven which shouldn't be there?

Are you using the correct cooking utensils?

Are both the roller stay and the turntable in the microwave oven?

Are the vents blocked?

Has the food been defrosted sufficiently?

Did you stir or turn the food during cooking?

8.1 Technical data

On the label on the inside of this equipment, you will find the total wattage, the required voltage and the frequency.

8.2 Technical specifications

External dimensions (wxdxh)	595 x 340 x 384 (incl. frame)
Oven capacity	20 liter
Turntable diameter	245 mm
Rated voltage	230 V / 50 Hz
Rated input power	1250 W
Rated output power	800 W

8.3 Electrical connection

This appliance requires a mains power supply of 230 V, 50 Hz alternating current.

The device has a grounded power cord.

Caution! The appliance must be grounded and under no circumstances should it be connected to a direct current supply. Incorrect use could cause an electric shock.

8.4 Placement

• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.
  Place the microwave oven on a firm, flat surface.
• Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation around the microwave oven. Keep a 30 cm space free at the top. At the rear and sides keep at least 10 cm free.
• Do not cover the air vents.
  • The adjustable feet should not be removed.
• Do not place the microwave oven near a heat source.
• Transmitting and receiving equipment such as radios and televisions can affect the operation of the microwave oven.

8.5 Installation dimensions

8 Installation8 Installation

8.6 Building in

Place the mounting frame A around the microwave and attach it using the 4 screws 1 that were supplied.

Carefully push the microwave a little bit into the box. Turn adjusting screw B until 2, there is 1 mm left between the screw and the top of the mounting space. Now push the microwave completely into the box, making sure that it is in the centre. Use the 4 adjustable feet at the bottom of the microwave to change the height, if required.

Open the door and screw down the microwave with the screw that was supplied.3. Finally, place the cap on top of the screw.4.

9 Appendix

Disposal of packaging and appliance

In the manufacturing of this appliance durable materials were used. Make sure to dispose of this equipment responsibly at the end of its lifecycle. Ask the authorities for more information regarding this.

The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used:

cardboard;

polythene film (PE); •

CFK-free polystyrene (PS hard foam).

Dispose of these materials in a responsible manner and in accordance with government regulations.

As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. This means that at the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.