BM5240AX - Microwave GORENJE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Microwave oven with grill
Brand	Gorenje
Model	BM5240AX
Cavity volume	23 liters
Appliance dimensions (W x D x H)	483 mm x 278 mm x 378 mm
Cavity dimensions (W x D x H)	340 mm x 220 mm x 320 mm
Net weight	Approximately 14.1 kg
Power supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz, 1400 W
Microwave power	900 W
Grill power	1000 W
Frequency	2450 MHz
Main functions	Microwave, Grill, Combined cooking (Combi 1 and Combi 2), Auto defrost, Auto cooking (9 programs), Multi-stage cooking, Quick start, Digital clock, Child lock
Control type	Electronic with rotary knob and touch keys
Display	Digital screen
Included accessories	Glass turntable, Roller ring, Grill rack
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean the interior with a damp sponge; turntable and ring are dishwasher safe; do not use abrasive cleaners on the control panel
Safety	Door safety lock, Child lock (3 seconds on Pause/Cancel button), Fuse 250V/10A, Mandatory grounding
Spare parts and repairability	Bulb replaceable by retailer; power cord must be replaced by a professional; do not disassemble yourself
General information	Household use only; minimum free space 10 cm at rear, 15 cm on sides, 30 cm above; do not operate empty

Frequently Asked Questions - BM5240AX GORENJE

How to set the clock on Gorenje BM5240AX microwave oven?

In standby mode, press the Clock button. Use the rotary knob to set hours, press Clock again for minutes, then press once more to confirm. 24-hour format is available.

Which utensils should not be used in this microwave oven?

Do not use metal containers, those with metal trim, melamine, or narrow-neck bottles. Also avoid plastic bags sealed with metal ties. Use microwave-safe dishes.

How to activate child lock?

Press and hold the Pause/Cancel button for 3 seconds until a lock icon appears on the screen. To deactivate, repeat the same action.

What to do if the oven does not heat?

Check that the cooking time is set, the door is properly closed, and the lock is engaged. If the problem persists, test the outlet with another appliance or contact customer service.

How to clean the interior of the oven?

Use a damp sponge with a mild non-abrasive detergent. For odors, place a bowl of water with lemon and heat for 5 minutes. The turntable and ring are dishwasher safe.

What is the maximum microwave power?

The microwave power is 900 W with multiple levels (100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, 0%). The grill has 1000 W.

Can I use combination mode to cook a whole chicken?

Yes, the Combi 2 mode (55% microwave, 45% grill) is recommended for poultry. Follow the weights indicated in the automatic programs or set manually.

How to defrost food automatically?

Select code A-09 with the rotary knob, then press Weight/Portions to enter weight (100 g to 1800 g). The oven will pause to prompt you to turn the food.

What do the displays 'A-01' to 'A-09' mean?

These are the automatic cooking program codes: A-01 Coffee/Soup, A-02 Potatoes, A-03 Spaghetti, A-04 Reheating, A-05 Pizza defrost, A-06 Pizza, A-07 Vegetables, A-08 Meat, A-09 Auto defrost.

The oven makes noise during operation, is this normal?

A slight noise is normal. If the noise is excessive, clean the roller ring and the bottom of the cavity. Make sure the turntable is properly in place.

USER MANUAL BM5240AX GORENJE

Read the Instructions carefully and Keep for Future Reference.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power consumption: 230V~50Hz, 1400W

Output: 900W

Grill heater: 1000W

Operating Frequency: 2450MHz

Outside Dimensions: 483mm(W) X 278mm(D) X 378mm(H)

Oven Cavity Dimensions: 340mm(W) X 220mm(D) X 320mm(H)

Oven Capacity: 23 litres

Uncrated Weight: Approx. 14.1 kg

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

This guideline is the frame of a European-wide validity of return and recycling on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

Before you call for service

1. If the oven will not perform at all, the display does not appear or the display disappeared:

a) Check to ensure that the oven is plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely.

b) Check the premises for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If these seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance.

1. If the microwave power will not function:

a) Check to see whether the timer is set. b) Check to make sure that the door is securely closed to engage the safety interlocks. Otherwise, the microwave energy will not flow into the oven.

If none of the above rectify the situation, then contact the nearest authorized service agent.

The appliance is for household use for heating food and beverages using electromagnetic energy, for indoor use only.

Radio interference

Microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When interference occurs, it may be eliminated or reduced by the following procedures.

a) Clean the door and sealing surface of the oven. b) Place the radio, TV, etc. as far away from your microwave oven as possible. c) Use a properly installed antenna for your radio, TV, etc. to get a strong signal reception.

Installation

1. Make sure all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
2. Inspect the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as:
3. Misaligned Door
4. Damaged Door
5. Dents or Holes in Door Window and Screen
6. Dents in Cavity If any of the above are visible, DO NOT use the oven.
7. This Microwave Oven weighs 14.1 kg and must be placed on a horizontal surface strong enough to support this weight.
8. The oven must be placed away from high temperature and steam.
9. DO NOT place anything on top of the oven.
10. Keep the oven at least 8 cm away from both sidewalls and 10 cm away from rear wall to ensure the correct ventilation.
11. DO NOT remove the turn-table drive shaft.
12. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
13. The plug socket should be within easy reach of the power cord
14. This oven requires 1.5 KVA for its input. Consultation with service engineer is suggested when installing the oven.

CAUTION: This oven is protected internally by a 250V, 10 Amp Fuse.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

As the colors of the wires in the mains leads of the appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is colored green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol colored green or green-and-yellow.
• The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black.
• The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or colored red.

Important safety instructions

• WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated; (Only for the model with grill function)
• WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person;
• WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy;
• WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• WARNING: This 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. - The oven must have sufficient air flow. Keep 10 cm space at back; 15 cm at both sides and 30 cm from top of the oven. Don't remove oven's feet, do not block air vents of the oven. - Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. - When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition; - If smoke is observed, 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, therefore care must be taken when handling the container; - The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns; - Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended; - When cleaning surfaces of door, door seal, cavity of the oven, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. - The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed; - Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation; - If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Safety instructions for general use

Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure top performance from this oven:

1. Always have the glass tray, roller arms, coupling and roller track in place when operating the oven.
2. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any other nonfood items, or for sterilizing purposes.
3. Do not operate the oven when empty. This could damage the oven.
4. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of storage, such as papers, cookbooks, etc.
5. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc without first being pierced several times with a fork.
6. Do not insert any object into the openings on the outer case.
7. Do not at any time remove parts from the oven such as the feet, coupling, screws, etc.
8. Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Place food in/on proper cooking utensil before placing in the oven.

IMPORTANT-COOKWARE NOT TO USE IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

• Do not use metal pans or dishes with metal handles.
• Do not use anything with metal trim.
• Do not use paper covered wire twist-ties on plastic bags.
• Do not use melamine dishes as they contain a material which will absorb microwave energy. This may cause the dishes to crack or char and will slow down the cooking speed.
• Do not use Centura Tableware. The glaze is not suitable for microwave use. Corelle Livingware closed handle cups should not be used.
• Do not cook in a container with a restricted opening, such as a pop bottle or salad oil bottle, as they may explode if heated in a microwave oven.
• Do not use conventional meat or candy thermometers.
• There are thermometers available specifically for microwave cooking. These may be used.
• Microwave utensils should be used only in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not attempt to deep-fry foods in this oven.
• Please remember that a microwave oven only heats the liquid in a container rather than the container itself. Therefore, even though the lid of a container is not hot to the touch when removed from the oven, please remember that the food/liquid inside will be releasing the same amount of steam and/or spitting when the lid is removed as in conventional cooking. Always test the temperature of cooked food yourself especially if you are heating or cooking food/liquid for babies. It is advisable never to consume food/liquid straight from the oven but allow it to stand

for a few minutes and stir food/liquid to distribute heat evenly.

1. Food containing a mixture of fat and water, e.g. stock, should stand for 30-60 seconds in the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to prevent bubbling when a spoon is placed in the food/liquid or a stock cube is added.
2. When preparing/cooking food/liquid, remember that there are certain foods, e.g., Christmas puddings, jam, and mincemeat, which heat up very quickly. When heating or cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content, do not use plastic containers.
3. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the top and handles of the utensil. Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing the bag in the oven. c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Computer control panel

- MENU ACTION SCREEN

Cooking time, power, action indicators, and clock time are displayed.

- MICROWAVE

Touch this button a number of times to set the microwave cooking power level.

• GRILL

Press this button to set a grill-cooking program.

• COMBI. 1

Press to set combination 1 cooking with microwave and grill power.

• COMBI. 2

Press to set combination 2 cooking with microwave and grill power.

- MENU / TIME (Dial)

Turn the dial to set the oven clock time and input cooking time. Turn the MENU / TIME dial to select an auto cook menu.

- WEIGHT ADJUST

Touch this button to select specify food weight or number of servings.

- CLOCK

Touch this button to enter the correct time of day.

- PAUSE/CANCEL

Press to cancel setting or reset the oven before setting a cooking program.

Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel cooking altogether.

It is also used for setting child lock.

- START / QUICK START

Touch to start a cooking program. Simply touch it a number of times to set cooking time and cook immediately at full power level.

Feature diagram

1. Door Safety Lock System
2. Oven Window
3. Oven Air Vent
4. Roller Ring
5. Glass Tray
6. Control Panel
7. Grill rack

Operation Instruction

1. Setting digital clock

The oven is equipped with a digital clock, you can choose to set the clock time in 24-hour cycle by pressing the clock button in waiting mode.

For example: Suppose you want to set the oven clock time to 8:30.

1. Press button.
2. Press button once.
3. Turn to set 8 hours.
4. Press button once.
5. Turn to set 30 min.
6. Press button once to confirm the setting.

Note: You can check the time during cooking by pressing the ⏻ button.

2. Microwave cooking

For microwave cooking, just press the button a number of times to select a cooking power level, and then use the dial to set a desired cooking time. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.

Select power level by pressing the button.

Pres Cooking Power
once 100%
Twice 80%
3 times 60%
4 times 40%
5 times 20%
6 times 00%

For example, suppose you want to cook for 1 minute at 60% of microwave power.

1. Press button.
2. Press button 3 times.
3. Turn to 1:00.
4. Press button.

Note: You can check the power level during microwave cooking by pressing !!!

3. Quick start

This feature allows you to start the oven quickly. The longest cooking time is 10 minutes.

In standby mode, press the button in quick succession to set the cooking time, the oven starts working at full power level immediately.

You can extend the cooking time during cooking process by pressing 🔒

4. Grill

The longest cooking time is 95 minutes. The grill cooking is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages of piece of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes.

For example, suppose you want to grill for 12 minutes.

1. Press PAUSE/CANCEL button.
2. Press GRILL button.
3. Turn the MENU/TIME to 12:00.
4. Press START/QUICK START button.

5. Combination 1

The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.

30% time for microwave cooking, 70% for grill cooking. Use for fish or au gratin.

Suppose you want to set combination 1 cooking for 25 minutes.

1. Press button.
2. Press button once.
3. Turn to 25:00.
4. Press button.

6. Combination 2

The longest cooking time is 95 minutes.

55% time for microwave cooking, 45% for grill cooking. Use for puddings, omelettes, baked potatoes and poultry.

Suppose you want to set combination 2 cooking for 12 minutes.

1. Press button.
2. Press button once.
3. Turn to 12:00.
4. Press button.

7. Auto cook

For the following foods or cooking operations, you do not need to input cooking power and time. Try to focus on telling the oven what you want to cook and how much the food weighs.

Steps:

1. Press button.
2. Turn dial counterclockwise to select food code.
3. Press button a number of times to indicate food weight.
4. Press button.

Cooking menu:

Code	Food	Note
A-01	Coffee / Soup (200 ml/cup)	Press Button to indicate weight of food or number of serving.For cooking meat, oven will pause and sound beeps during cooking to let you to turn food over and then close the door, press the ⏻ to resume cooking.
A-02	Potatoes (230g/unit)
A-03	Spaghetti (g)
A-04	Reheat (g)	For cooking spaghetti, add boiling water before cooking.The result of auto cooking depends on factors such as the shape and size of food, your personal preference as to the doneness of certain foods and even how well you happen to place food in the oven. If you find the result at any rate not quite satisfactory, please adjust the cooking time a little bit accordingly.
A-05	Pizza defrost (g)
A-06	Pizza (g)
A-07	Vegetables (g)
A-08	Meat (g)
A-09	Auto defrost (g)

8. AUTO DEFROST

The oven could be used to defrost food by weight. The defrosting time and power level are automatically set once the weight is programmed. The weight varies between 100g and 1800g.

FOR EXAMPLE: Suppose you want to defrost 600g of shrimp.

1. Press L button.
2. Turn anti-clockwise to show auto defrost code of "A-09".
3. Press button to select the weight of food.
4. Press button.

Note: During the course of the defrosting, the system will pause and sound beeps to remind user to turn food over, and then depress the ⏻ button to resume the defrosting program.

9. MULTI-STAGE COOKING

The oven can be programmed to do several (2 stages or 3 stages) consecutive functions. Suppose you want to set the following cooking program:

• Microwave cooking.
• Grill cooking.
• Combination1 cooking.
• Press button.
• Input a microwave cooking program.
• Input a grill cooking program.
• Input a combination1 cooking program.
• Press button.

Note:

Auto Defrost, Express Cook, and Auto Cook functions cannot be set in multi-stage cooking program.

The respective indicator lights of cooking stages will turn on to indicate which stage is operating.

10. CHILD LOCK

Use to prevent unsupervised operation of the oven by little children. The child lock indicator will show up on display screen, and the oven cannot be operated while the Child Lock is set.

To set: In standby or preset mode, hold down the button for 3 seconds, a beep sounds and lock indicator lights. In the locked mode, all buttons are disabled.

To cancel: Hold down the ⏻ button for 3 seconds until the lock indicator on the display goes off.

Care of your microwave oven

1. Turn the oven off and remove the power plug from the wall socket before cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. The use of harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended.
3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
4. Do not allow the Control Panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents, abrasives, or spray-on cleaners on the control panel.
5. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way indicates malfunction of the unit.
6. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.
7. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent, water, or window cleaner and dry. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. Cooking vapors collect during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. When removing the roller ring from the cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the proper position.
8. Remove odors from your oven by combining a cup of water with the juice and skin of one lemon in a deep microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 5 minutes, wipe thoroughly, and dry with a soft cloth.
9. When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please consult a dealer to have it replaced.

For personal use only!

Additional recommendations for cooking with microwave, grill, and useful advice can be found on the website:

http://microwave.gorenje.com

We reserve the right to any modifications!

WISHES YOU A LOT OF PLEASURE

WHILE USING YOUR APPLIANCE

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Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel cooking altogether. It is also used for setting child lock.

Control guide

1. Clock

Display $$$	Cooking Power
1x 100%
2x 80%
3x 60%
4x 40%
5x 20%
6x 00%

EXAMPLE: You want to cook food for one minute at 60% microwave power.

7. AUTOMATIC COOKING

9. MULTI-STAGE COOKING

Important safety instructions