U1577CH - Microwave Oven ROTEL - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Microwave oven
Brand	Rotel
Model	U1577CH
Maximum microwave power	700 W
Power levels	Low (120W), Med Low (230W), Med (385W), Med High (540W), High (700W)
Control type	Rotary knobs for power and timer
Included accessories	Glass turntable, turntable ring, instruction manual
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Minimum installation height	85 cm
Required clearance	30 cm above, 20 cm on sides
Main functions	Reheating, cooking, defrosting
Installation type	Countertop, do not install near a heat source
Intended use	Household: heating food and beverages
Compatible utensil materials	Glass, porcelain, ceramic, microwave-safe plastic
Prohibited utensils	Metal, aluminum, metal ties, expanded polystyrene, wood
Safety	Door safety lock, automatic shutdown at end of cycle
Recommended cleaning	Interior: damp cloth; avoid abrasive products. Use half lemon with water for deep cleaning.
Compliance	Directives 2014/35/EU (low voltage) and 2014/30/EU (electromagnetic compatibility)
Warranty	Free repair or replacement during warranty period (subject to conditions)
Repairability	Service reserved for qualified professionals

Frequently Asked Questions - U1577CH ROTEL

What is the maximum power of the microwave oven?

The maximum power is 700 W at High level.

Can I use metal containers?

No, metal utensils or those with metal parts can cause electric arcs and damage the oven. Only use microwave-safe containers.

How to clean the oven interior?

Unplug the appliance and clean with a damp cloth. Avoid abrasive products. For deep cleaning, place half a lemon in 300 ml of water and heat for 10 minutes at full power, then wipe.

What to do if the oven does not start?

Check that the plug is properly inserted, that the fuse or circuit breaker has not tripped, and that the door is properly closed. If the problem persists, test the socket with another device.

Can I defrost meat with this oven?

Yes, use the Med Low (Defrost) level. For 450 g of meat, allow 6 to 11 minutes. Times are approximate, adjust as needed.

Is it safe for children?

The appliance should not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with it.

Can I cook hard-boiled eggs?

No, raw eggs in shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave as they may explode, even after the oven has stopped.

How to properly install the oven?

Place the oven on a flat and stable surface, at least 85 cm above floor. Leave 30 cm clearance above and 20 cm on the sides. Do not install near a heat source.

Which utensils are recommended?

Use utensils made of glass, porcelain, ceramic or microwave-safe plastic. Avoid metal, wood, and expanded polystyrene. Always check for the 'microwave safe' label.

What to do in case of smoke emission?

Immediately stop the oven or unplug it, and keep the door closed to smother any flames. Do not open the door until the smoke has cleared.

USER MANUAL U1577CH ROTEL

A Control panel
B Turntable shaft
C Turntable ring assembly
D Glass tray
E Observation window
F Door assembly
G Safety interlock system

Inhaltsverzeichnis / Table des matérières / Indice / Table of contents

Deutsch 6

• Safety instructions 44
• Setting up your oven 49
  Turntable Installation 49
  Installation 49
• Things you should know about THE microwave. 50
  Control Panel and Features 50
  Most commonly used settings 51
  Cleaning 52
  Utensils 52
  Troubleshooting 54
  Disposal 55

D/F/I/E 56

Garantie / Garantie / Garanzia / Warranty 56

TECHNISCHE DATEN

• Caracteristiques techniques
• Specifiche tecniche
  Technical specifications

230 V	Nennspannung Tension nominale Tensione nominale Rated voltage
50 Hz	Nennfrequenz Fréquence nominale Frequenza nominale Rated frequency
1050 W	Nenneingangsleistung Puisance d'entrée nominale Potenza nominale Rated input power
700 W	Nennausgangsleistung Puisance de sortie nominale Potenza di uscita nominale Rated output power

Deutsch

SICHERHEITSHINWEISE

- INSTALLATION DU FOUR

Please read all instructions before using the device.

• This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• This appliance must not be used by children. The appliance and its connecting cable must be kept away from children.

• The appliance must be disconnected from the mains during periods of no supervision and prior to assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
  To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow the basic precautions, including the following:

• Warning: When the door or the door seals are damaged, the microwave oven must not be

used until it has been repaired by a qualified specialist.

• 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.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave.

• The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

Do not overcook food.

○ Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, biscuits, etc. inside the oven.

○ Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
- Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
- 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.
- This appliance is intended to be used in household environments and similar settings such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments:
  farm houses;

• bed and breakfast type environments.

• 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.

• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are

liable to get hot during use. Keep cord away from heated surfaces and do not cover any vents on the oven.

• Do not let the cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
• 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.
  The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
  Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control.
  ○ Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
  A steam cleaner is not to be used.

During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
- Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for ovens provided with a facility to use a temperature-sensing probe).
- The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open (for ovens with a decorative door).
The rear surface of the appliance must be placed against a wall.
- The microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying food or clothing and heating warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to the risk of injury, ignition or fire.
- Never use metal utensils in the microwave with the microwave or the combination function, or even containers/dishes with metal parts or trims (e.g. gold edges on plates or wire clips). This will damage the appliance.

- SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

○ Remove the oven and all materials from the box and oven cavity.
- Your oven comes with the following accessories:

Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1

- TURNTABLE INSTALLATION

• Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
  Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
  All food and food containers must always be placed on the glass tray for cooking.
  If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorised service centre.

Hub (underside)
Turntable ring assembly

- INSTALLATION

• Select a level surface that provides enough open space for the inlet and/or outlet vents.

• The minimum installation height is 85cm .

• The rear surface of the appliance must be placed against a wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven; a minimum clearance of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls.
• Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.
• Blocking the inlet and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.
• Place the oven as far away as possible from radios and TVs. Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

Plug your oven into a standard household socket. Be sure the voltage and the frequency is the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

WARNING: Do not install the oven over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliances. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged and the warranty would be void.

The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

- THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE MICROWAVE

• Your appliance works through microwave radiation which heats the water particles in food in a very short time. There is no radiation of heat and therefore hardly any browning. As a result, the appliance is not suitable for drying purposes.
  Only warm up foodstuffs with this appliance.
  The appliance is not suitable for deep fat frying / cooking.
  Do not try to heat up overly large quantities, otherwise the appliance becomes less efficient.
  Microwaves work at full capacity instantly. It is therefore not necessary to preheat the food.
  The microwave oven does not replace your conventional oven. It is used mainly for:

defrosting frozen food
- quickly warming up food or drinks
conditional cooking of food

Only use suitable cookware such as:

Glass, porcelain, ceramics, heat-proof plastic or special microwave containers.

- CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

• Set the cooking power by turning the power knob to the desired level.
• Set the cooking time by turning the timer knob to the desired time as per your cooking guide.
  The microwave oven will automatically start cooking after the power level and time are set.
  After the cooking time is up, the unit will "Dong" to stop.
  If the unit is not in use, always set the time to "0".

Function/Power	Output	Application
Low	17% micro./ 120W	Soften ice cream
Med. Low (Defrost)	33% micro./ 230W	Soup stew, soften butter or de-frost
Med.	55% micro./ 385W	Stew, fish
Med. High	77% micro./ 540W	Rice, fish, chicken, minced meat
High	100% micro./ 700W	Reheat, milk, boil water, vegeta-bles, beverage

Notice: When removing food from the oven, please ensure that the oven power is switched off by turning the clock switch to 0 (zero). Failure to do so, and operating the microwave oven without food in it, can result in overheating and damage to the magnetron.

• MOST COMMONLY USED SETTINGS

Drink / Food	Approx. portion size	Time	Power
Heat up drinks	150 ml	1 – 2 min.	100% / 700W
Heat up soups + sauces	200 – 300 ml	3 – 4 min.	100% / 700W
Heat up meal on a plate	1 plate	2 – 3 min.	70% / 490W
Heat up casserole	1 portion	5 – 8 min.	30% / 210W
Warm up flans or pizzas	1 slice	1 – 2 min.	100% / 700W
Cook fresh vegetables	200 – 300 g	7 – 8 min.	100% / 700W
Defrosting of meat	per 450g	6 – 11 min.	M.Low/*
Defrosting of fish	per 450g	3 – 5 min.	M.Low/*
Defrosting of bread	large / small	5 – 7 / 6 – 8 min.	M.Low/*
Defrosting of buns	1 pcs	10 – 20 sec.	M.Low/*
Defrosting of dough	per 225g	1 min.	M.Low/*

Please note that this information is only approximate. The times and level of power can be set individually.

- CLEANING

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

Clean the cavity of the oven after use with a slightly damp cloth.
Clean the accessories in the usual way with soapy water.
The door frame and seal and adjacent parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in the shattering of the glass.

Cleaning Tip

For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the cooked food can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

UTENSILS

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in a microwave oven or to be avoided in a microwave oven". There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

念 Utensil Test

• Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
  Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
• Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
• Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials to be avoided in a microwave oven

Utensils	Remarks
Aluminium tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam	Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures.
Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils	Remarks
Browning dish	Follow the manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of the browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars	Always remove the lid. Use only to heat food until jus warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware	Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags	Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal ties. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups	Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels	Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fatUse with supervision for a short cooking time only.
Grease-proof paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags
	should be slit, pierced or vented as directed on the package.
Plastic wrap	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers	Microwave-safe only (meat and sweets thermometers).
Wax paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Normal
Microwave oven interfering with the TV reception	Radio and TV reception may be affected when the microwave oven is being used. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixers, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. It is normal.
Dim oven light	When cooking on low power, the oven light may become dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents	When cooking, steam may come out of the food. Most will escape out of the vents. But some may accumulate on cool surfaces like oven door. It is normal.
Oven started accidentally with no food in	It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. It is very dangerous.

Trouble	Possible Cause	Solution
Oven cannot be started	Power cord not plugged in properly.	Unplug. Then plug in again after 10 seconds.
	Fuse or circuit breaker triggered.	Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of our company).
	Trouble with plug socket.	Test plug socket with other electrical appliances.
Oven does not heat	Door not closed well.	Close door properly.
Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven is on	Dirty roller rest and oven bottom.	Refer to “Cleaning” to clean dirty parts.

DISPOSAL

For proper disposal, please return device to a retailer, a service agent or Rotel AG.

European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) states that household appliances should not be disposed of using the normal solid urban waste cycle. Exhausted appliances should be collected separately in order to optimise the cost of re-using and recycling materials comprising the machine, while preventing potential damage to public health and the environment. The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol appears on all products to remind owners of the obligations regarding separate waste collection. Owners should contact their local authorities or appliance dealers for further information concerning the correct disposal of household appliances.

This appliance conforms to the following EU directives:

2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive)

D/F/I/E

- GARANTIE / GARANTIE / GARANZIA / WARRANTY

3 JAHRE GARANTIE
3 ANS DE GARANTIE
3 ANNI DI GARANZIA
3 YEARS WARRANTY

We commit ourselves to repair this device free of charge, should a failure occur within the period of warranty despite proper handling. We repair all defects caused by material or manufacturing faults. The guarantee will be fulfilled either by repairing the device or replacing the defective parts, according to our judgement. A warranty does not cover damages due to wearing parts, damages and defects caused by improper handling or maintenance (such as limescale and commercial use). It will only be granted if either the warranty card stating date of purchase, dealer's stamp and signature, or the purchase receipt is sent with the device to the relevant after-sales service (see address below). Devices shall be returned in their original packaging. Transport costs are to be borne by the purchaser. Remember to specify your address to your sending, as well as a short declaration about the failure, shall the defect not be obvious.

Servicestation:

Service après-vente:

Rotel AG

After-sales service:

5012 Schonenwerd

E-mail: [e-mail]