DX240W - Microwave Oven VEDETTE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DX240W VEDETTE

Important safety instructions.

Read carefully and keep for future reference.

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27 INSTALLATION
28 MISES EN GARDE
29 PRÉSENTATION
30 UTILISATION
31 EQUIVALENCE DES PUISSANCES
32 LA FONCTION GRIL
33 LA FONCTION MICRO-ONDES ^+ GRIL*
34 ENTRETIEN & NETTOYAGE selon modele

• Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use.
• Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your electrical installer.

Location

• The oven must be set on a work surface at least 85~cm above floor level.
• Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source of heat or steam. *For certain models, to ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance.

• Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven.

For countertop models, leave sufficient space around the oven :

• 5 cm between the sides of the oven and any walls or objects
• 20 cm above the oven
• 10 cm behind the oven.

• Allow nothing to obstruct the ventilation louvers at the back of the appliance.
• Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation.

Electrical connection

• Your installation must be protected by a 16 Amp thermal fuse.
• It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with current safety regulations.
• In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3mm at all of the poles.
• Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/ or its plug are damaged. In case of damage, call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer.

WARNING

• Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage.
• Only use ustensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the turntable.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could cause damage requiring repair by an authorised technician.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
• It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for deep-freeze bags.
• The contents of feeding bottles are baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.
• Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers they are liable to explode.
• 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.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
• For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.), place a glass of water alongside the food item.
• Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn the food. To avoid such incidents, never use the same cooking times as those recommended for traditional ovens.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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• for certain models
• The GRILL*:

may be used for browning foods such as gratin dishes or meat.
The RACK*:

use with the function grill or grill + microwave to brown shallow dishes.

When used in the simple or combined microwave mode, it must be positioned on the turntable. Never use metal recipients placed directly on the rack when cooking in the microwave mode. However, you may heat up food contained in an aluminum tray if you isolate it from the rack atop a plate.

THE TURNTABLE :

ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to intervene.

• It may be used as a cooking dish.
• Rotation is controlled by the drive shaft and the wheel support.
• The turntable rotates in both directions.

• If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned.

• THE WHEEL SUPPORT :

Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. If it does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable.

• MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER: MW3 175 / MW3 175G - 750 W

MW3 245 / MW3 245G - 900 W

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Program your microwave oven using the function selector knob, together with the start-timer.

After connecting your microwave oven :

• Open the door, place the food to be cooked inside the microwave oven and close the door.
  Make sure the door is properly closed otherwise the oven will not operate.
• Select the power setting with the function selector knob.
• Select the time using the start-timer ① . When you wish to program less than two minutes, turn the timer beyond 2, then come back to the desired setting.
• If using a large dish, press the turntable off button . When off, remember to turn the recipient or stir the contents. After use, remember to press again to unlock the turntable.
• Close the door, the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on, the program begins.
  The end of the program is indicated by a bell. The oven stops, the light goes off.
• Open the door.
• If you open the door before the end of a program :

if the dish is ready, turn the start-timer back to the "0" position before closing the door. Otherwise, close the door if you wish the program to continue.

Never operate the oven when empty.

*for certain models

MICROWAVE POWER SETTINGS

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Symbol	Power setting	Applications
	KEEP WARM	To keep dishes warm, bring butter, cream, cheese, ice cream, or any other delicate food to the right temperature, or defrost it.
*	DEFROST or VERY LOW COOK	To defrost all frozen food, to top off cooking of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly.
§	SIMMER	To cook fish or poultry. To finish programs begun with the HIGH COOK power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or dairy products.
SS	LOW COOK	To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen pre-cooked dishes.
SSS	HIGH COOK	To cook vegetables and soup.

Troubleshooting guide

Problem

The microwave oven is noisy when operating.
The turntable does not revolve correctly.
The food is not heated up.
The appliance produces sparks.

The grill element smokes when it begins to heat up.*

• for certain models

Suggestion

Clean the wheels and the well area
beneath the turntable.
Make sure that you use only containers which are adapted to microwave cooking.
Check whether the wheel support is correctly positioned. Thoroughly clean the appliance: remove any greasy deposits, cooking residue, etc... Move any metal objects away from the oven walls.
Clean all cooking residue from the grill element.

THE GRILL FUNCTION*

• for certain models

This function enables you to brown dishes such as fish or meat.

After grilling, make sure to use an oven mitt to handle dishes, and remember to use only oven-proof cookware such as ceramic dishes or heat-resistant glass.

WARNING : Do not allow children near the oven when the grill is in use as certain exposed parts may become hot.

After use, allow the grill to cool down for 25 minutes before touching it.

Programming

• Place the dish on the rack.

Press the grill key.

Set the function selector knob to the grill position

Set the grill time with the timer.

• Close the door, the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on, the programme begins.

THE MICROWAVE + GRILL FUNCTION*

• for certain models

This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid cooking.

Programming

• Place the dish in a roasting pan on the turntable.
  Press the grill key.
  Select the GRILL + SIMMER power setting with the function selector knob.
  1 Set the time with the timer.
• Close the door, the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on, the programme begins.

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CARE & CLEANING

• Regular maintenance of your oven will keep it in sound operating condition. To prevent heavy soiling, it is preferable to cover recipients whenever possible.
• Make sure the work surface on which the microwave oven sits is always kept clean as surrounding dirt or dust could enter and damage your appliance.
• Clean with a damp, soapy sponge both on the inside and outside, with special attention to the door seal and front of the cavity which must be kept clean at all times. If these surfaces are damaged because of excessive soiling, call in a specialised technician before using your microwave oven.
• In the event of unsavory odors or caked-on dirt, boil water containing lemon juice or vinegar in a cup for 2 minutes and clean the walls with a little dishwashing liquid.
• For those ovens with grill or convection heat functions, the top and rear air vents become very hot. Do not touch these parts after use; wait till the appliance has cooled down in order to clean it. Use a fine steel wool pad on the metal parts.
• The turntable can be removed for cleaning. Depending on the model :

or press down on either edge to tilt and remove

If you remove the drive shaft, do not allow water to enter the motor shaft hole.
Be sure to put the turntable, the drive shaft and the wheel support back in their proper place.

• Do not use abrasives, alcohol or solvents as they are liable to damage the oven.

• If the equipment has sustained any damage :

• Check that the door is not deformed.

If the oven does not operate, before calling the repairman :

• Check the electrical supply.
• Check that the door is properly closed.
• Check your programming.

CAUTION : never attempt to repair your oven yourself.

WARNING : it is dangerous for anyone other than qualified personnel to make any repairs requiring removal of the cover providing protection from exposure to microwave energy.

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