MAG537RVS - Microwave Oven Pelgrim - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MAG537RVS Pelgrim

Instructions for use

Microwave oven

Mode d'emploi

Micro-ondes

Bedienungsanleitung

Mikrowellenherd

NL Gebruiksaanwijzing NL 3 - NL 22
EN Instructions for use EN 3-EN 22
FR Notice d'utilisation FR 3 - FR 22
DE Gebrauchsanweisung DE 3 - DE 22

Gebrachte pictogrammen - Pictograms used - Pictogrammes utilisés - Verwendete Symbole

Belangrijk om te weten - Important information - Important à savoir - Wichtig zu wollen

Tip - Tip - Conseil - Tipp

Uw magnetron

How the microwave oven works 8

Operation

Cooking 9-10-11-12-13

Childproof lock 13

Cooking tips 13-14-15-16

Maintenance

Keeping your appliance neat 17

Faults

What to do if... 18

Installation

Technical information 19

Technical specifications 19

Electrical connection 19

Placement 19

Installation dimensions 20

Mounting the bracket 20

Installing 21

Appendix

Disposal of packaging and appliance 22

Appliance description

1. Door lock
2. Door
3. Window
4. Glass turntable
5. Roller stay / Turntable support
6. Turntable shaft
7. Control panel
8. Display
9. Magnetron (Microwave)
10. Opwarmen (Reheat)
11. Ontdooien (Defrost)
12. Stop
13. Klok (Clock)
14. Start
15. Controlknop
16. 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.

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.

Happy cooking!

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 damp 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 (press the start button 'START' twice). After 1 minute, the water should be hot.

Setting the clock

The clock will work as long as the oven is connected to the mains. If the time has not been set, the display will show '0:00'.

Setting the clock

1. Press button 'KLOK'. In the display the hour figure will flash.
2. Turn the control knob to set the hours.
3. Press button 'KLOK' again. In the display the minute figure will flash.
4. Turn the control knob to set the minutes.
5. Press button 'KLOK' again to confirm the setting. The clock is set and the ':' will flash.

Do's and don'ts

The door may be opened when the microwave oven is switched on; press button 'STOP', the microwave oven switches off and the time stoppes. Open the door. After closing the door, press the start button 'START' to start the cooking again.

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-ties	No
Mercury thermometer No
Sealed pots	No
Bottle with narrow neck	No
Roasting bags	Yes

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	Display	Food
High P 100	- Boiling	water, reheating - Cooking chicken, fish, vegetables
Medium-high	P 80 - Reheating - Cooking mushrooms, shellfish - Cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese
Medium P	50 - Cooking rice, soup
Medium-low	P 30 - Defrosting - Melting chocolate and butter
Low P 10	Defrosting	sensitive/delicate foods - Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods - Softening ice cream - Allowing dough to rise

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! 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!

The step quantities for adjusting the time are as follow:

Adjust	0-1 min. 1-5	min. 5-10	min. 10-30 m	in. 30-95 min
Step 5	sec. 10 sec.	30 sec.	1 min.	5 min.

Example

You want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes.

1. Press button 'MAGNETRON'.
   In the display 'P 100' will flash.
2. Press (several times) button 'MAGNETRON' or turn the control knob until 'P 80' (or 'P 50', 'P 30' or 'P 10') appears in the display.
3. Press the start button 'START' to confirm the setting. The power is set to 'P 80'.
4. Turn the control knob until '20:00' appears in the display.
5. Press the start button 'START' to start the cooking or press button 'STOP' to cancel the setting.

Note

See pages 13, 14, 15 and 16 for cooking tips and information about food.

Quick start

With just one press on the start button 'START' you can cook for 30 seconds on maximum power. By pressing the start button repeatedly you can increase the cooking time in steps of 30 seconds.

Defrosting by weight

1. Press button 'ONTDOOION'. The display shows 'dEF1'.
2. Turn the control knob to set the weight from 100 - 2000 grams. The display shows the weight in grams and a 'g'.
3. Press the start button 'START' to start defrosting.

Defrosting by time

1. Press button 'ONTDOOION' twice. The display shows 'DEF2'.
2. Turn the control knob to set the time.
3. Press the start button 'START' to start defrosting.

Auto reheat

1. Press button 'OPWARMEN'. The display shows '200'.
2. Press (several times) button 'OPWARMEN' or turn the control knob to set the weight (200, 400 or 600 grams).
3. Press the start button 'START' to start cooking.

Inquiring function

• In states of microwave cooking, press button 'MAGNETRON', the current power will be displayed for 4 seconds.
• In cooking state, press button 'KLOK' to display the time and the time will flash for 4 seconds.

Multi-section cooking

At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is defrosting, the item that needs to be defrosted must be placed in the first section.

Example

You want to defrost food for 5 minutes, and after that 7 minutes of 80% microwave power to cook.

1. Press button 'ONTDOOION' twice.

The display shows 'dEF2'.

1. Turn the control knob until '5:00' appears in the display.
2. Press button 'MAGNETRON'.

In the display 'P 100' will blink.

1. Press (several times) button 'MAGNETRON' or turn the control knob until 'P 80' appears in the display.
2. Press start button 'START' to confirm the setting.

The power is set to 'P 80'.

1. Turn the control knob until '5:00' appears in the display.
2. Press start button 'START' to start cooking.

A beep is heard and the defrosting begins. The defrosting time in the display counts down. If the first section is finished, there will be a beep again and the second section begins. If the second section is finished, there will be five beeps.

Programme set in advance

1. Set the clock first (see page 33).
2. Input the cooking programme. Two stages can be set at most.

Defrosting should always be set as the first stage, if it is included in the multi-level programme.

Attention: do NOT press the start button 'START' after setting the cooking programme.

1. Press button 'KLOK'. In the display the hour figure will flash.
2. Turn the control knob to set the hours.
3. Press button 'KLOK' again. In the display the minute figure will flash.
4. Turn the control knob to set the minutes.
5. Press the start button 'START' to confirm the setting. If the door is closed and the programmed time arrives, the buzzer will ring twice and the cooking will start automatically.

Auto menu

1. Turn the control knob to choose an automatic programme (A - 1 until A - 8, see table below).
2. Press start button 'START' to confirm the setting.
3. Turn the control knob to set the weight. The display shows the weight in grams and a 'g'.
4. Press the start button 'START' to start cooking or press button 'STOP' to cancel the setting.

In the table below, you can see which cooking programmes you can use and for which foods the programmes are suitable.

Programmes	Function Weight	Display
A - 1 Pizza	200g 200g
		400g 400g
A - 2 Chicken	pieces 200g 20	0g
		400g 400g
		600g 600g
		800g 800g
A - 3 Meat	250g 250g
		350g 350g
		450g 450g
A - 4 Vegetables	200g 200g
		300g 300g
		400g 400g
A - 5 Fish	250g 250g
		350 g 350g
		450g 450g
A - 6 Pasta	50g	(with 450ml cold water)	50g
		100g (with 800ml cold water)	100g
A - 7 Soup	200ml 200ml
		400ml 400ml
A - 8 Porridge	550g 550g
		1100g 1100g

Childproof lock

You can 'lock' your microwave oven, so it is no longer possible to start it.

Lock:

Press button 'STOP' and keep it pressed for 3 seconds, until a long beep is heard.

The display will show a 'lock'. The time is no longer shown in the display and all the controls have been made inoperative.

Lock quitting:

Press button 'STOP' and keep it pressed for 3 seconds, until a long beep is heard.

The display will show the time and the microwave oven can be used normally again.

Cooking tips

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.

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.

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 3cm . The centre of thick foods is heated as a result of heat from the heated part (the outside) spreading to the inside.

• 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.

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 yolks, 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.

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 flavour. 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.

Cooking fish

Fish should be cooked gradually. With thin fish, fatty fish or small portions, therefore, set the power level to 30% . 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.

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.

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?
Is the childproof lock turned on?

The lamp in this household appliance is only suitable for illumination of this appliance. The lamp is not suitable for household room illumination.

Technical information

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

Technical specifications

External dimensions (wxdxh) 5	95 x 400 x 388 incl. frame
Oven capacity 25 liter
Turntable diameter 315 mm
Rated voltage 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Rated input power 1450 W
Rated output power 900 W

Electrical connection

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

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.

Installation dimensions

Mounting the bracket

• Caution! Read the instructions on the included template.

• Use of the template to determine the position of the bracket.

• Screw the bracket in the cabinet.

Installing

1. Carefully push the microwave into the box, making sure that it is in the centre.

1. Open the door of the microwave. At the front in the middle is a round opening for a screw. Attach the microwave; tighten screw B that was supplied. Put the cap that was supplied on the screw.

Disposing of the appliance and the packaging

This product is made from sustainable materials. However, it must be disposed of in a responsible manner at the end of its useful life. The government can provide you with information about this.

The packaging of the appliance can be recycled. The following materials have been used:

cardboard
polyethylene wrap (PE)
CFC-free polystyrene (hard PS foam)

You should dispose of these materials in a responsible manner, according to the government regulations.

The product shows a pictogram of a crossed-out waste container to point out that domestic electrical appliances must be disposed of separately. Thus the appliance may not be processed via the regular waste flow at the end of its useful life. It must be handed in at a special municipal waste depot or at a sales outlet which does this for you.

By collecting household appliances separately, we prevent negative consequences to the environment and our health which could be the result of incorrect disposal. The materials used to make this appliance can be re-used, which means tremendous savings in energy and raw materials.

Declaration of conformity

We hereby declare that our products comply with the relevant European directives, standards and regulations as well as all requirements referred to in the standards.

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Specifications techniques