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USER MANUAL Julieta Klarstein

Bedienfeld Microw. Def./Menu/Clock Grill

Dear Customer,, Congratulations on purchasing this device. Please read the following instructions carefully and follow them to prevent possible damages. We assume no liability for damage caused by disregard of the instructions and improper use. Scan the QR code to get access to the latest user manual and more product information. Technical Data 22 Safety Instructions 23 Notes on the Cookware 25 Cooking Tips 27 Product Overview 28 Defrost/Menu/Clock 30 Troubleshooting 34 Disposal Considerations 35 Manufacturer & Importer (UK) 35 CONTENTS22

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:

• Do not overcook the food.

• Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in the oven.

• Do not heat oil or fat for deep drying as the temperature of oil cannot be controlled.

• After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by dry cloth to remove any food splashes and grease.

• Built up grease may overheat and begin to cause smoke or catch re.

• If materials inside the oven should smoke or ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off and disconnect the power supply.

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling:

• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed container since they are liable to explode; Baby bottles tted with a screw cap or teat are considered to be sealed containers.

• Use the wide mouthed container to cook liquid, and the cooked liquid should not be removed out immediately. Several moments should be waited before removing. In order to avoid possible hazards caused by delayed eruptive boiling of liquids.

• Potatoes, sausage and chestnut should be peeled or pierced before cooking. Eggs in their shell, whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a qualied technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.

• After cooking, the container is very hot. Using gloves to take out the food and avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.

• Slowly lift the furthest edge of dishes cover and microwave plastic wrap and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.24

To prevent the turntable from breaking:

• Let the turntable cool down before cleaning.

• Do not place hot foods or utensils on the cold turntable.

• Do not place frozen foods or utensils on the hot turntable. General Instructions

• Make sure that the cookware does not touch the walls of the microwave.

• Only use containers that are suitable for microwave ovens.

• Do not store food or other items in the microwave.

• Do not use the microwave without contents, otherwise it may be damaged.

• If you use the microwave, do not leave it unattended in the presence of children.

• Only use accessories specied by the manufacturer.

• Only use the microwave indoors.

• If the door or seals are damaged, do not continue to use the microwave, have it repaired by a specialist company.

• Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs may only be carried out by trained specialists.

• If smoke is generated, pull the plug and keep the microwave door closed to prevent possible ames.

• Heating liquids may result in sudden boiling. Be careful when removing the container.

• Do not use abrasives or metal scrapers to clean the door to avoid scratching or shattering the glass.

• Do not use the unit with an external timer or remote-controlled power outlet.

• The unit is not intended for commercial use, but only for household and similar environments.

• The appliance is designed to heat food and beverages. Heating clothes, slippers, heat pads, and sponges may cause injury, re, or re.

• This device may be only used by children 8 years old or older and persons with limited physical, sensory and mental capabilities and / or lack of experience and knowledge, provided that they have been instructed in use of the device by a responsible person who understands the associated risks.

• Do not use a steam jet for cleaning.

• Do not touch any parts of the appliance, door or heating elements inside during operation, they can become very hot.

• When the microwave oven with grill function is rst used, it may produce slight smoke and smell. This is a normal phenomenon, because the oven is made of a steel plate coated with lubricating oil, and the new oven will produce fumes and odor generated by burning the lubricating oil. This phenomenon will disappear after a period of using.25

Cookware suitable for microwave ovens Cookware Note Grill tray Follow the instructions of the respective manufacturer. The underside of the grill tray must be at least 5 mm above the rotary plate. Incorrect use may cause the rotary plate to break. Dinnerware Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use only microwaveable dishes. Do not put cracked or splintered dishes in the microwave. Glass jugs Always remove the lid. Only use it until the food it contains is slightly warm. Most glass jugs are not heat-resistant and may break. Glassware Only use heat-resistant glassware. Make sure that they do not have a metal frame. Do not put damaged glassware in the microwave. Cooking bag Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Do not close the cooking bag with a metal clip. Leave the cook-in-bag open a little bit to allow the steam to escape. Paper plates and paper cups Use them only for short warming up. Never leave the microwave unattended during this time. Paper towels Use it to cover food that is being heated and to absorb fat. Use only for short heating and never leave the microwave unattended during this time. Parchment paper Use it as a splash guard or as a cover when steaming.26

Cookware Note Plastic Only use microwaveable plastic and follow the instructions of the respective manufacturer. The symbol "Suitable for microwave" should be printed on the respective utensil. Some plastic containers become soft when food inside becomes hot. Cooking bags and tightly closed plastic bags should be cut, punctured or ventilated as indicated on the packaging to allow steam to escape. Plastic foil Only use microwaveable plastic foil. Cover the food with it during heating to maintain moisture. Make sure that the foil does not touch the food. Thermometer Only use microwaveable cooking thermometers. Waxed paper Cover the food to protect it from splashing and to retain its moisture. Cookware not suitable for microwave ovens Cookware Note Aluminium shell May cause arcing. Place the food in a container suitable for microwave ovens. Package with metal handle May cause arcing. Place the food in a container suitable for microwave. Metallic or metal-coated utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metallic shielding can cause arcing. Metal closure May cause arcing and could cause a microwave re. Paper bags May cause a re in the microwave oven. Foam Foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperatures. Wood Wood dries out when used in the microwave and may splinter or burst.27

COOKING TIPS The following factors may affect the cooking result: Food arrangement Place thicker areas towards outside of dish, the thinner part towards the centre and spread it evenly. Do not overlap if possible. Cooking time length Start cooking with a short time setting, evaluate it after it times out and extend it according to the actual need. Over cooking may result in smoke and burns. Cooking food evenly Food such as chicken, hamburger or steak should be turned once during cooking. Depending on the type of food, if applicable, stir it from outside to centre of dish once or twice during cooking Allow standing time After cooking times out, leave the food in the oven for an adequate length of time, this allows it to complete its cooking cycle and cooling it down in a gradual manner. Whether the food is done Color and hardness of food help to determine if it is done, these include: Steam coming out from all parts of food, not just the edge, Joints of poultry can be moved easily, Pork or poultry shows no signs of blood and Fish is opaque and can be sliced easily with a fork. Microwave safe plastic wrap When cooking food with high fat content, do not allow the plastic wrap come into contact with food as it may melt Microwave safe plastic cookware Some microwave safe plastic cookware might not be suitable for cooking foods with high fat and sugar content. Also, the preheating time specied in the dish instruction manual must not be exceeded.28

PRODUCT OVERVIEW Device 1 Door lock : Microwave oven door must be properly closed in order for it to operate 2 Viewing window: Allow user to see the cooking status 3 Rotating axis: The glass turntable sits on the axis, the motor underneath it drives the turntable to rotate 4 Rotating ring: The glass turntable sits on its wheels. It supports the turntable and helps it to balance when rotating 5 Turntable: The food sits on the turntable, its rotation during operation helps to cook food evenly. - Place the rotating ring rst - Fit the turntable onto the rotating axis and make sure that it is geared in properly 6 Control panel: See below in details (the control panel is subject to change without prior notice) 7 Grill rack: Use to place the roasting food. 8 Housing: It is used to wrap and protect the internal structural parts and electrical parts of the whole machine 9 Waveguide cover: It is inside the microwave oven, next to the wall of control panel.29

Before cooking The display lights up when plugged in power supply, then enter the standby state and display shows 1:00. Microwave function There are ve repower levels, 100P, 80P, 50P, 30P and 10P, respectively. Press the “Microw.” button continuously to select the desired microwave power. Turn the knob to select cooking time, and the time range is from 0:10 to 60:00. After selecting the cooking time, press “START/+30s” button to start work. An buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation. HIGH 100% power output (Applicable for quick and thorough cooking) M.High 80% power output (Applicable for medium express cooking) Med 50% power output (Applicable for steaming food) M.Low 30% power output (Applicable for defrosting food) LOW 10% power output (Applicable for keeping warm) Notes

• The max time which can be set is 60 minutes.

• Never use the grill rack during microwave cooking.

• Never operate the oven empty.

• At the maximum microwave power, the oven will automatically lower the power after a certain time of cooking to lengthen the service life.

• If you turn the food during operation, press the Start/+30s button once and the preset cooking procedure will continue.

• If you intend to remove the food before the preset time, you must press Stop/ Lock button once to clear the preset procedure to avoid unintended operation of next time use.

Defrost There are two defrost mode, dEF1 and dEF2, respectively. dEF1 for defrost by weight and dEF2 for defrost by time. Press this button to select defrost by weight or by time, and the display screen will corresponding display "dEF1" or "dEF2". Turn31

the knob to select food weight or defrost time. The weight range of dEF1 is from 100g to 1500g, and the optional time range of dEF2 is from 0:10 to 60:00. After selecting the defrost weight or time, press the “START/+30s” button start to work. An buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation. The dEF1 defrost mode by weight will have a beeping sound to prompt the food to be turned over during defrosting. Below is some food defrosting time advice: dEF1 For defrosting, the weight range is from 100g to 1500g. dEF2 For defrosting, the time range is from 0:10 to 60:00.

• It is necessary to turn over the food during operation to obtain uniform effect.

• Usually defrosting will need longer time than that of cooking the food.

• If the food can be cut by knife, the defrosting process can be considered completed.

• Microwave penetrates around 4cm into most food.

• Defrosted food should be consumed as soon as possible, it is not advised to put back to fridge and freeze again. Menus There are eight automatic menus, Potato, Pasta, Pizza, Popcorn, Vegetable, Beverage, Meat and Fish respectively. Press this button to select the desired automatic menu and turn the knob to select the desired food weight, then press “START/+30s” button to start work. An buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation. A.1 Potato The optional weights are 250g, 500g and 750g. A.2 Pasta The optional weights are 50g, 100g and 150g. A.3 Pizza The optional weights are 200g and 400g. A.4 Popcorn The optional weight is 100g. A.5 Vegetable The optional weights are 200g, 400g and 600g. A.6 Beverage The optional weights are 1 cup, 2 cups or 3 cups, each one about 250ml. A.7 Meat The optional weights are 200g, 400g and 600g. A.8 Fish The optional weights are 200g, 400g and 600g.

• The temperature of food before cooking would be 20-25℃. Higher or lower temperature of the food before cooking would require increase or decrease of cooking time.

• The temperature, weight and shape of food will largely inuence the cooking effect. If any deviation has been found to the factor noted on above menu, you can adjust the cooking time for best result.32

Clock (24 hours) In standby mode, press “DEFROST/MENU/CLOCK” button for more than 3 seconds to enter the clock setting interface. At the same time, the display screen blinks in hours. The hour time can be set by turning the knob. After setting the hour, press the "START/+30s" button for a short time to switch to the setting minute mode. The minutes can be set by turning the knob. After setting minutes, press the "START/+30s" button again to exit the setting mode. Grill function There are three modes of Grill: G, C-1 and C-2. They are grill, combination 1 of grill and microwave cooking and combination 2 of grill and microwave cooking. Press the "Grill" button continuously, select the desired mode and the display screen will corresponding display “G.”, “C-1” or “C-2”. Turn the knob to select the cooking time and the optional time range is from 0:10 to 60:00. After selecting the cooking time, press the “START/+30s” button to start the work. An buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation. G Grill, the heat element will be energized during operation time. Which is applicable for rolling thin meats or pork, sausage, chicken wing as good brown color can be obtained C-1 Combination of grill and microwave cooking. 30% microwave and 70% grill. C-2 Combination of grill and microwave cooking. 55% microwave and 45% grill. CAUTION. Danger of burns In the mode of grill, all of the oven parts, as well as the rack and cooking containers, may become very hot. Use caution when removing any item from the oven. Use heavy potholders or oven mitts to PREVENT BURNS. STOP In the process of cooking settings, can press “STOP” button to cancel the settings and return to standby state. In the process of working, can press “STOP” button to pause. In the standby state, can press “STOP” button again to cancel the function and return to standby state. START/+30s After setting the cooking time or food weight, press “START/+30s” button to start microwave oven immediately. In working state, can press “START/+30s”33

button to increase time, press one time to increase 30 seconds, but the menu mode and weight defrosting mode can not adjust time. In pause state, can press “START/+30s” button to continue the microwave oven before cooking mode. Express In standby mode, after the food is put in and the door is closed, press the "START/+30s" button to quickly start the microwave. The default working time is 30 seconds. In the process of working, press the "START/+30s" button once for 30 seconds. An buzzing sound to notify completion of the operation. Child lock function Use this feature to lock the control panel when you are cleaning or so that children can not use the oven unsupervised. All the buttons are rendered inoperable in this mode.

1. Set lock: Hold STOP button about 3 seconds.

TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution approach The device cannot be started. The power plug is not properly plugged into the socket. Pull the power plug completely out of the socket. Wait 10 seconds and plug it back in. The fuse is out or the cir- cuit breaker has tripped. Contact customer service to replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. The power outlet is not working. Test whether other equipment works when plugged into the same power outlet. The device does not heat. The microwave door is not closed properly. Close the door. The appliance is overheating or the microwave generator is broken. The appliance was started without food inside. Never start the appliance without food inside, this may damage the appli- ance.35

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS If there is a legal regulation for the disposal of electrical and electronic devices in your country, this symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Instead, it must be taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By disposing of it in accordance with the rules, you are protecting the environment and the health of your fellow human beings from negative consequences. For information about the recycling and disposal of this product, please contact your local authority or your household waste disposal service. MANUFACTURER & IMPORTER (UK) Manufacturer: Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstrasse 16, 10179 Berlin, Germany. Importer for Great Britain: Berlin Brands Group UK Limited PO Box 42 272 Kensington High Street London, W8 6ND United Kingdom37