MM 10048 - Microwave Oven Micromaxx - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MM 10048 Micromaxx

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048

Thank you very much for your confidence! We congratulate you on your new microwave oven and we are convinced thatyou will be very happy with this new modern appliance. In order to ensure alwaysan optimal functioning and operationability of your microwave oven and to ensureyour personal safety we would like to ask you:Please read these operating instructions thoroughly prior to the first start-up andobserve especially the safety instructions!All operations on and with this appliance may only be executed to the extent described in these operating instructions. If you pass on this microwave oven,please enclose these operating instructions. Disposal PackagingYour microwave oven is packaged to protect it against transport damage.Packaging materials are resources and can be recycled or reused as raw material.ApplianceIf the microwave oven should be unserviceable or discarded, do not dispose itwith the domestic waste. Ask your local municipality for a proper and environ-ment-friendly disposal. Check the contents of the box Unpack the appliance and all accessories completely.Make sure during unpacking that the following items are included:- Microwave- Roller Ring- Glass tray- Grill rack- Operating instructions with warranty card Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 17Safety instructions

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048 Safety instructions Application

• This device is exclusively intended for use in households. It must only be used for heating suitable foodstuff in containers suitable for microwave use.

• When you heat foodstuff in plastic or paper containers, you must supervise the microwave oven since such materials could catch fire.

• The microwave oven is not suitable for preparing food by deep-frying. Neither is the oven suitable for the drying of objects. Caution: fire hazard!

• Please note that children must not use the appliance since children are not yet able to recognise dangers that may arise when handling electrical appliances. Installation and electrical connection

• Connect the microwave oven only to a regular 230V ~ 50Hz shockproof socket protected with at least 16 ampere. Do not use an extension cable.

• Place the appliance only on a stable and level surface in a protected and dry room.

• Adhere to the minimum distances and never cover up the air slots. Do not place any items on the microwave oven since the latter gets hot during operation.

• Protect the appliance from dripping water and splash water. Should the appliance happen to come in contact with water, immediately pull the mains plug from the socket. Note: During operation, the accessible surfaces may become very hot. Caution! Hot surface! Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 18Safety instructions

• Use the microwave oven only with the enclosed roller ring and turntable.

• Never operate the appliance without food in the cooking compartment.

• Only use the accessories enclosed or approved by us.

• Only use crockery specially suitable for microwave ovens.

• Never use crockery with metal decoration, metallic crockery or the grill stand when operating the microwave oven in microwave mode, as this could damage the appliance.

• Do not remove any covers of the microwave oven or the inner foil of the inspection window as this could result in microwave radiation leaks.

• Never leave the appliance unattended during operation. Note: When heating liquids in the microwave oven, so-called boiling delay may occur, i.e. the liquid is already at boiling temperature without the presence of the steam bubbles typical for boiling. Vibrations, such as occur for instance during removal, will result in the liquid suddenly boiling up. Attention: There is a risk of scalding! Therefore: When heating liquids it is imperative to place a glass or ceramic rod into the vessel. This will prevent subsequent boiling up of the liquid.

• Never heat food in closed containers. It is also imperative to remove the lid of bottles, e.g. when heating up baby food, since otherwise the bottle may easily explode.

• In the case of food with a firm skin, such as sausages or tomatoes, score the skin at various points prior to heating in order to avoid bursting of the food.

• Boil eggs only in microwave crockery specially provided for this purpose. Do not heat hard-boiled eggs in the microwave. Attention: Already boiled eggs can still burst even after removal from the oven.

• After heating, mix the food if possible in order to achieve even temperature distribution or allow it to cook for a short time longer.

• Prior to consumption, check the temperature of the foodstuff heated with the microwave oven. Be particularly careful as far as baby food is concerned and always stir or shake children’s food before checking the temperature in order to avoid burns. Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 19Safety instructions

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048 Malfunction

• Protect the appliance and the mains cable from damage.

• Prior to every use, check the mains cable and the appliance for damage.

• Should you discover any damage, do not on any account start the appliance. Immediately pull the mains cable from the socket using the plug.

• Should your microwave be defective or should the mains cable be damaged, have it immediately repaired by a qualified service shop or send it to the Medion Service to avoid any hazard. Warning! It is hazardous to anybody except for specialised technicians to carry out any maintenance or repair work that requires the removal of a cover ensuring the protection against radiation exposure through microwave energy.

• If smoke develops it is imperative to keep the door closed in order to avoid flames from developing or to suffocate existing ones and immediately switch off the appliance using the Stop/Delete button.

• Then pull the mains plug from the power outlet immediately. Warning! On no account must the appliance be used if housing, covers, door or catch are damaged. Have the appliance repaired by a qualified service shop or contact the Medion Service.

• Also ensure that the microwave oven is not situated too close to a heat source or in an area where it could come in contact with water. About microwaves Microwaves are high-frequency electromagnetic waves causing your food in the cooking compartment to be heated. Microwaves heat up all non-metallic objects. For this reason, do not use any metallic objects inside the microwave oven. The more water the foodstuffs contain, the better the heating. In order to achieve optimum heat distribution, leave finish-heated meals in the microwave for one to two minutes for additional cooking. Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 20Before first use

Before first use Remove all packing materials and accessories.• Place the microwave oven onto a plane, firm surface inured to heat.Note:Check the microwave oven for any damage, e.g. for misaligned or deformed door, door seals or seal seating faces, for defective hinges or door catch, andcheck the cooking compartment interior for bumps and dents. Should there beany damage, do not put the microwave oven into operation but contact the customer service.• Do not place the microwave oven close to any sources of heat or inflammablematerials, nor in locations with water or high humidity.• Do not put any objects onto the appliance (vases, blankets o.s.).• Check the accessories for completeness before trashing the packing material.• Before starting up your microwave oven for the first time clean the applianceand all accessories from production residues.• Remove the protection film from the appliance and the control panel.• Clean all accessories in hot water using a gentle dishwashing detergent anddry them.• Carefully clean the interior and exterior area of the appliance by a damp clothand dry it.The microwave oven may not be used outdoors! 10 cm 30 cm 10 cm10 cm Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 21Before first use

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048 Heat up the appliance empty

• Activate the appliance in operation mode GRILL without any food nor accessories. Therfore turn the power/function knob clockwise beyond the highest microwave power level.

• After 20 minutes the appliance turns off automatically. Wait until it has cooled down completely.

Set Up Warning! Do not remove any covers of the microwave oven or the inner foil of the inspection window as this could result in microwave radiation leaks. Make sure that the power cable, the appliance and especially the door and the door lock is not damaged. Warning! If you discover any damage, do not connect the appliance to the mains. The appliance should be repaired by a qualified service shop or you should contact the Medion Service.

• Connect the microwave oven only to a regular 230V~50Hz shockproof socket.

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048 Turntable installation

• Put the turntable ring into the middle of the microwave ovens cooking area.

• Position the glass tray onto the turntable ring until it locks with the turntable shaft. Grill rack installation

• For broiling oder during convection mode you can use the grill rack. Put it axial onto the glass tray with the grid face up. Caution: Only use grill rack during grilling operation - do not place it during microwave operation! Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 24Microwave Cooking Principles

Microwave Cooking Principles

• To fill in and arrange the food properly for cooking, place the thickest parts at the outer edge.

• Look for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

• Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent spattering and help foods to cook evenly.

• Turn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of such foods as chicken and hamburgers. Large items such as roasts or broiled chicken must be turned over at least once.

• Rearranging, e.g. of meatballs, is also important: Rearrange foods halfway through cooking both from top to bottom and from the centre of the dish to the outside. Utensils Guide

• The ideal material for a microwave utensil is transparent to microwave, it allows energy to pass through the container and.heat the food.

• Microwaves can not penetrate metal, so metal utensils or dishes with metallic trim should not be used.

• Do not use recycled paper products when microwave cooking, as they may contain small metal fragments which may cause sparks and/or fires.

• Round/oval dishes rather than square/oblong ones are recommend, as food in corners tends to overcook.

• Narrow strips of aluminium foil may be used to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. But be careful not to use too much and keep a distance of 1 inch (2.5 cm) between foil and cavity. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils. Utensils Combi cooking Heat–Resistant Glass Non Heat–Resistant Glass Heat–Resistant Ceramics Microwave–Safe Plastic Dish Kitchen Paper Metal Tray Metal Rack Aluminium Foil & Foil Containers in the microwave Yes

Yes Yes Yes Combination Yes

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048 Control panel The control panel consists of two function operators. One is a timer knob, and another a power knob. Power/action selector You use this operator knob to choose a cooking power level. It is the first step to start a cooking session. Timer knob Offers visual timing settings at easy turn of your thumb to select a desired cooking time up to 35 minutes per cooking session. Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 26How to Set the Oven Controls

How to Set the Oven Controls For pure microwave cooking, there are five power levels from which to chooseone as best fit to do the job at hand. Power level increases with the knob turningclockwise. The power levels can be classified as the following:Function Power output Applicationlow 17% Keep food temperature, soften ice creammedium-low 33% defrostmedium 55% Cook cream cake, braise foodmedium-high 77% rice, fish and shell-fish, cookies, meat high 100% Reheat, boil water, cook fresh vegetables, chickens, ducks, heat non-milk drinkFunction Power output ApplicationGrill 100% Spit-roastingsmoked fish filletspotato chips Defrost For defrosting, select the respective power level (Defrost symbol). Use the timerknob to select the defrosting time dependent on the food to be defrosted. The weight is indicated in kg in the outer scale. Grill With the knob turning clockwise passing the highest microwave power level, theoven come to the grill cooking function which is particularly useful for thin slicesof meat, steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages or pieces of chicken. It also suitablefor cooking hot sandwiches and au grain dishes. Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 27How to set the oven controls

Microwave Oven with Grill MM 10048 Combination cooking By its name, this cooking operation combines microwave power with that of grill cooking. The operation is categorized into three levels with different combination power settings as you can see from the following table. These are particularly suitable for certain foods and culinary operations. As well as for keeping the much desired crispness of certain foods. The following table shows 3 different power settings for combination programs. Program Microwave power level Grill power suitable for

3. Combi (high) medium-low (20%) high (80%) fish, potatoes

2. Combi (Medium) medium (30%) medium (70

%) pudding, omelets baked potatoes

1. Combi (Low) medium-high (40%) low (60%) poultry

Operation To set a cooking program:

1. Place food in oven and close the door.

2. Turn Power/Action Selector to select a power level or cooking function.

3. Use Timer knob to set a cooking time

NOTE As soon as the timer is turned, oven starts cooking.When selecting time for less than 2 minutes, turn timer past 2 minutes and then return to the correct time. CAUTION: ALWAYS RETURN TIMER BACK TO ZERO POSITION if food is removed from oven before the set cooking time is complete or when oven is not in use. To stop oven during cooking process, push the door release button or open the door by the handle. Manual 10048.qxp 10.01.2005 10:23 Uhr Seite 28Cleaning and care

• Switch the microwave oven off and remove the plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.

• Keep the inside of the oven clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain, streak or dull the door surface.

• The outside surfaces 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.

• Wipe door and inspection window on both sides. Wipe the door seals and adjacent parts frequently with a damp cloth to remove any spills or spatters. Never use abrasive powder.

• Do not allow the control panel to become wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. When cleaning the control panel, leave oven door open to prevent oven from accidentally turning on.

• 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; this is normal.

• It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass tray for cleaning.

• Wash the tray in warm sudsy water or in a dishwasher.

• The roller ring and oven floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive noise.

• Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent. The roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy water or dishwasher. When removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace in the proper position.

• Remove odours 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.