MWR 22 BI - Oven TEKA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MWR 22 BI TEKA

Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this TEKA product. We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using it. KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the appliance to someone else give them the manual as well! The user manual is also available for download at www.teka.com2

Safety Information Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised by an adult or a person who is responsible for their safety.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• WARNING: Keep children away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend that you activate it. Children under 3 years must not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. GENERAL SAFETY

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; – farm houses; – by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; – bed and breakfast type environments.

• Internally the appliance becomes hot when in operation. Do not touch the heating elements that are in the appliance. Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware.

• WARNING: Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.3

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

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

• Warning! The oven cannot be used if: - The door is not closed correctly; - The door hinges are damaged; - The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven front are damaged; - The door window glass is damaged; - There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though there is no metal object inside. The oven can only be used again after it has been repaired by a Technical Assistance Service technician.

• If smoke is emitted, 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. 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 the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

• Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the microwave. FIRE RISK!

• To avoid food overheating or burning it is very important not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food. For example, a bread roll can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high.4

• For toasting, use just the grilling function and watch the oven all the time. It you use a combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time.

• Make sure you never catch the power cables of other electrical appliances in the hot door or the oven. The cable insulation may melt. Danger of short-circuiting!

• Take care when heating liquids! When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are taken out suddenly, they may spurt out of their containers. DANGER OF INJURIES AND BURNS! To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container. INSTALLATION

• The electrical installation is to be set up so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3mm all-pole contact separation.

• Suitable separation devices include e.g. cutouts, fuses (screw fuses are to be taken out of the holder), RCD’s and contactors.

• This installation must comply with current regulations.

• If the electrical connection is done through a plug and this remains accessible after installation, then it is not necessary to provide the mentioned separation device.

• Protection against electric shock must be provided by the electrical installation

• Warning: The oven must be earthed. CLEANING

• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.5

• Failure to maintain the appliance 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.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

• The door contact surfaces (the front of the cavity and the inside part of the doors) must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly.

• Please follow the instructions regarding cleaning in the section "Oven Cleaning and Maintenance". REPAIRS

• WARNING: Before maintenance cut the power supply.

• WARNING: Only a competent person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• If the power cable is damaged it should be substituted by the manufacturer, authorized agents or technicians qualified for this task in order to avoid dangerous situations. Furthermore, special tools are required for this task.

• Repair and maintenance work, especially of current carrying parts, can only be carried out by technicians authorized by the manufacturer. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions:

• Never switch on the microwave when it is empty. If there is no food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!6

• For carrying out oven programming tests put a glass of water inside the oven. The water will absorb the microwaves and the oven will not be damaged.

• Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.

• Use only dishes suitable for microwaves. Before using dishes and containers in the microwave, check that these are suitable (see the section on types of dishes).

• Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the oven interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.

• Do not keep any inflammable object inside the oven as it may burn if the oven is switched on.

• Do not use the oven as a pantry.

• Do not use the oven for frying as it is impossible to control the temperature of oil heated by microwaves.

• Do not lean or sit on the open oven door. This may damage the oven, especially in the hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum weight of 8 kg.

• The ceramic base and the grills can bear a maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging the oven, do not exceed this load.7

The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers. In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other words, only the food is heated. Microwave ovens have the following advantages:

1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are

up to 3/4 less than the time required for conventional cooking.

2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the

danger of bacterial development.

4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods

due to the shorter cooking times.

How a microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve called a magnetron which converts electrical energy into microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves are channelled to the interior of the oven through a wave guide and distributed by a metallic spreader or through a turntable. Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all directions and are reflected by the metal walls, uniformly penetrating the food. Why food heats up Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves. The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, defrosting it, cooking it or keeping it hot. Since the heat arises inside the food:

• This can be cooked with little or no liquid or fats/oils;

• Defrosting, heating or cooking in a microwave oven is quicker than in a conventional oven;

• The vitamins, minerals and nutritional substances in the food are conserved;

• The natural colour and aroma of the food are unchanged. Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard or plastic but do not go through metal. For this reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts must not be used in a microwave oven. Microwaves are reflected by metal... ... but go through glass and china... ... and are absorbed by foods.8

Description of your oven

1. – Door window glass

Description of Functions Symbol Description Power Foods

Keep hot 150W Slow defrosting for delicate foods, keeping food hot

Defrost 290W Cooking at low heat, boiling rice Fast defrosting

Minimum 460W Melting butter Heating baby food

Medium 650W Cooking vegetables and other foods Cooking and heating carefully, Heating and cooking small quantities Heating delicate foods

Maximum 800W Cooking and heating liquids and other foods fast9

Basic settings Microwaves Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.

1. Open the door by pressing the Door Open

button and place the food inside the cavity. 2 Set the Power Selector knob to the position that corresponds to the desired power level (see table “Description of Functions”).

3. Turn the Timer knob to the desired operating

time. For times under 2 minutes, turn the Timer knob to a higher time and then go down to the desired time.

4. Close the door. The oven will start to operate.

When the oven is working... Interrupting a cooking cycle You can stop the cooking process at any time by pressing the Door Open button. In this case:

• Microwave emission is stopped immediately.

• The timer stops automatically, indicating the operating time that is left. If you wish, at this time you can:

• Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly cooked.

• Alter the cooking parameters.

• Cancel the process as described below. To restart the process, close the door. Altering parameters The operating parameters (time and temperature) can only be altered when the cooking process has been interrupted by proceeding as follows:

1. To alter the time, turn the Timer knob. The

new time defined is immediately valid.

2. To alter the power, turn the Power Selector

to a new position. The new power level will be applied within 30 seconds. Cancelling a cooking cycle If you wish to cancel the cooking process, turn the Timer Button to ZERO.

WARNING: When you finish using the oven,

always turn the Timer Button to zero, because otherwise the oven will start to function when you close the door and may be damaged if it functions when empty. End of a cooking cycle At the end of the process you will hear a bell and the Timer Button points at ZERO.

WARNING: When you finish using the oven,

always turn the Timer Button to zero, because otherwise the oven will start to function when you close the door and may be damaged if it functions when empty.10

Defrosting The following table is a general guideline for the various defrosting and resting times required (to guarantee that the food reaches a uniform temperature), according to the type and weight of the foods. It also contains the respective recommendations for defrosting different foods.

Defrosting General instructions for defrosting

1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are

appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic).

2. The defrost function depends on the weight

and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food.

3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity

and thickness of the food. When freezing food keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in the container.

4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside

the oven. The thickest parts of fish or chicken drumsticks should be turned towards the outside. You can protect the most delicate parts of food with pieces of aluminium foil. Important: The aluminium foil must not come into contact with the oven cavity interior as this can cause electrical arcing.

5. Thick portions of food should be turned

6. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as

possible since narrow and thin portions defrost more quickly than the thicker and broader parts.

7. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese

and cream should not be completely defrosted. If they are kept at room temperature they will be ready to be served in a few minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of ice in it, you should mix these in before serving.

8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that

the meat juices can run off more easily.

9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that

it does not become too dry.

10. Turn the food at regular intervals.

11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and

do not forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For containers that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and which can also be used for heating and cooking, all you need to do is take off the lid. For all other cases you should put the food into containers that are suitable for microwave use. 12.The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally that from poultry, should be discarded. In no event should such liquids be allowed to come into contact with other foods.

13. Do not forget that by using the defrosting

function you need to allow for standing time until the food is completely defrosted.12

Cooking with a microwave Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” before cooking with your microwave. Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave:

• Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare it.

• Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use (see the section on types of ovenware).

• When cooking food with very little moisture (e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc.) evaporation is very quick. The oven then works as if it was empty and the food may burn. The oven and the container may be damaged in such a situation. You should therefore set just the cooking time necessary and you must keep a close eye on the cooking process.

• It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil (frying) in the microwave.

• Remove pre-cooked food from the containers they come in since these are not always heat resistant. Follow the food manufacturer’s instructions.

• If you have several containers, such as cups, for example, set them out uniformly on the turntable plate.

• Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use plastic clips instead. Prick the bags several times so that the steam can escape easily.

• When heating or cooking foods, check that they reach at least a temperature of 70°C.

• During cooking, steam may form on the oven door window and may start to drip. This situation is normal and may be more noticeable if the room temperature is low. The oven’s safe working is not affected by this. After you have finished cooking, clean up the water coming from the condensation.

• When heating liquids, use containers with a wide opening, so that the steam can evaporate easily. Prepare the foods as per the instructions and keep in mind the cooking times and power levels indicated in the tables. Keep in mind that the figures given are only indicative and can vary depending on the initial state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is advisable to adjust the times and power levels to each situation. Depending on the exact characteristics of the food you may need to increase or shorten the cooking times or increase or decrease the power levels. Cooking with microwaves...

1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the

cooking time. Keep in mind that: − Double the quantity » double the time − Half the quantity » half the time

2. The lower the temperature, the longer the

3. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more

4. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is

evenly distributed on the turntable. If you put dense foods on the outside part of the plate and less dense ones on the centre of the plate, you can heat up different types of food simultaneously.

5. You can open the oven door at any time. When

you do this the oven switches off automatically. The microwave will only start working again when you close the door.

6. Foods that are covered require less cooking

time and retain their characteristics better. The lids used must let microwaves pass through and have small holes that allow steam to escape.13

Cooking with a microwaves Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables Food Quantity (g) Addition of liquids Power (Watt) Time (min.) Standing Time (min.) Instructions Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms

9-11 6-8 6-8 2-3 2-3 2-3 Cut into slices. Keep covered. Peas & carrots Frozen carrots

7-9 8-10 2-3 2-3 Cut into chunks or slices. Keep covered. Potatoes

5-7 2-3 Peel and cut into equal sized pieces. Keep covered. Paprika Leek

5-7 5-7 2-3 2-3 Cut into chunks or slices Keep covered. Frozen Brussel sprouts

8-10 2-3 Keep covered.

Tables and suggestions – Cooking fish Food Quantity (g) Power (Watt) Time (min.) Standing Time (min.) Instructions Fish fillets

Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time. Whole fish

2-3 7-9 2-3 Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time. You may wish to cover up the small edges of the fish.14

What kind of ovenware can be used? Microwave function For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass. For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations cannot be used in the microwave. Glass ware and clay with metallic decoration or content (e.g. lead crystal) cannot be used in microwave ovens. The ideal materials for use in microwave ovens are glass, refractory china or clay, or heat resistant plastic. Very thin, fragile glass or china should only be used for short period of times (e.g. heating). Hot food transmits heat to the dishes which can become very hot. You should, therefore, always use an oven glove! How to test ovenware you want to use Put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds at maximum microwave power. After that time, if it is cold and just slightly warm, it is suitable to use. However, if it heats up a lot or causes electric arcing it is not suitable for microwave use. Aluminium containers and foil Pre-cooked food in aluminium containers or in aluminium foil can be put in the microwave if the following aspects are respected:

• Keep in mind the manufacturer’s recommendations written on the packaging.

• The aluminium containers cannot be more than 3 cm high or come in contact with the cavity walls (minimum distance 3 cm). Any aluminium lid or top must be removed.

• Put the aluminium container directly on top of the turntable plate. If you use the grid iron, put the container on a china plate. Never put the container directly on the grid iron!

• The cooking time is longer because the microwaves only enter the food from the top. If you have any doubts, it is best to use only dishes suitable for microwave use.

• Aluminium foil can be used to reflect microwaves during the defrosting process. Delicate food, such as poultry or minced meat, can be protected from excessive heat by covering the respective extremities/edges.

• Important: aluminium foil cannot come into contact with the cavity walls since this may cause electrical arcing. Lids We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film since:

1. This will stop excessive evaporation (mainly

during very long cooking times);

2. The cooking times are shorter;

3. The food does not become dry;

4. The aroma is preserved.

The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure develops. Plastic bags must also be opened. Baby feeding bottles or jars with baby food and similar containers can only be heated without their tops / lids otherwise they can burst.15

What kind of ovenware can be used? Table of Ovenware The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation. Operating mode Type of ovenware Microwave Defrosting / heating Cooking Glass and china 1) Home use, not flame resistant, can be used in dish washer yes Yes Glazed china Flame resistant glass and china yes Yes China, stone ware 2) Unglazed or glazed without metallic decorations yes Yes Clay dishes 2) Glazed Unglazed

Plastic dishes 2) Heat resistant to 100°C Heat resistant to 250°C

yes Plastic films 3) Plastic film for food Cellophane

1. Without any gold or silver leaf edging; no

2. Keep the manufacturer’s instructions in

3. Do not use metal clips for closing bags.

Make holes in the bags. Use the films only to cover the food.

4. Do not use paper plates.

5. Only shallow aluminium containers without

lids/tops. The aluminium cannot come into contact with the cavity walls16

Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being removed. If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate, reducing the oven’s working life and possibly resulting in a dangerous situation. Warning! Cleaning should be done with the oven power switched off. Take the plug out of the socket or switch off the oven’s power circuit. Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning products, scourers that scratch surfaces or sharp objects, since stains may appear. Do not use high pressure or stream jet cleaning appliances. Front surface Normally you just need to clean the oven with a damp cloth. If it is very dirty, add a few drops of dishwashing liquid to the cleaning water. Afterwards, wipe the oven with a dry cloth. Immediately remove lime, fat, starch or egg white stains. Corrosion can occur under these stains. Oven interior Do not let any water get inside the oven. After each time the oven is used, clean the inside walls with a damp cloth since this is the easiest way to remove splashes or spots of food that may have stuck to the inside. To remove dirt that is harder to shift, use a non- aggressive cleaning product. Do not use oven sprays or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning products. Always keep the door and the oven front very clean to ensure that the door opens and closes properly. Make sure water does not enter the microwave ventilation holes. Regularly clean the cavity base, especially after any liquid spillage. If the oven cavity is very dirty, put a glass of water on the cavity base and switch on the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes at maximum power. The steam released will soften the dirt which can then be cleaned easily using a soft cloth. Unpleasant odours (e.g. after cooking fish) can be eliminated easily. Put a few drops of lemon juice in a cup with water. Put a spoonful of coffee in the cup to avoid the water boiling over. Heat the water for 2 to 3 minutes at maximum microwave power17

What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician. Any repair done by a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous. You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions:

• The oven does not work! Check if: - The plug is correctly fitted in the socket. - The oven’s power is switched on. - The door is completely closed. The door should close with an audible click. - There are any foreign bodies between the door and the cavity front.

• When the oven is operating I can hear some strange noises! Check if: - There is an electrical arcing inside the oven caused by foreign metallic objects (see section on type of ovenware). - The ovenware is touching the oven walls. - There are any loose items of cutlery or cooking tools inside the oven.

• The food doesn’t heat up or heats very slowly! Check if: - You have inadvertently used metal ovenware. - You have selected the correct operating times and power level. - The food you have put inside the oven is a larger amount or colder than you usually put in.

• The food is too hot, dried out or burnt! Check if you selected the correct operating time and power level.

• The oven switches on but the interior light does not go on! If all the functions work properly it is probable that the lamp has blown. You can keep on using the oven. Substitution of light bulb If the light bulb needs substitution call the Technical Assistance since it is necessary to uninstall the oven to replace it.18

Technical characteristics Specifications

Environmental protection Disposal of the packaging The packaging bears the Green Point mark. Dispose of all the packaging materials such as cardboard, expanded polystyrene and plastic wrapping in the appropriate bins. In this way you can be sure that the packaging materials will be re-used. Disposal of equipment no longer used According to European Directive 2012/19/EU on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), home electrical appliances should not be put into the normal systems for disposal of solid urban waste. Outdated appliances should be collected separately to optimise component material recovery and re-cycling rates and to prevent potential harm to human health and the environment. The symbol of a rubbish container superimposed by a diagonal cross should be put on all such products to remind people of their obligation to have such items collected separately. Consumers should contact their local authorities or point of sale and request information on the appropriate places to leave their old home electrical appliances. Before disposing of your appliance, render it non- usable by pulling out the power cable, cutting this and disposing of it.19

Installation instructions Before installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use. Open the oven door and take out all the accessories and remove the packing material. Warning! The front surface of the oven may be wrapped with a protective film. Before using the oven for the first time, carefully remove this film, starting on the inside. Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any way. Check that the oven door closes correctly and that the interior of the door and the front of the oven opening are not damaged. If you find any damage contact the Technical Assistance Service. DO NOT USE THE OVEN if the power cable or the plug are damaged, if the oven does not function correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Contact the Technical Assistance Service. Put the oven on a flat and stable surface. The oven must not be put close to any sources of heat, radios or televisions. During installation, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with any moisture or objects with sharp edges behind the oven. High temperatures can damage the cable.

Warning: after the oven is installed you must

make sure you can access the plug. After installation The oven is equipped with a power cable and a plug for single phase current. If the oven is to be installed on a permanent basis it should be installed by a qualified technician. In such a case, the oven should be connected to a circuit with an all-pole circuit breaker with a minimum separation of 3 mm between contacts.

WARNING: THE OVEN MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer and retailers do not accept responsibility for any damage that may be caused to people, animals or property if these installation instructions are not observed.. The oven only functions when the door is closed correctly. After the first use, clean the inside of the oven and the accessories, following the cleaning instructions given in the section “Oven cleaning and maintenance”. During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.20

• Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it.

• Open microwave door and fasten the appliance to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes.