10032641 - Microwaves Klarstein - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Freestanding microwave
Brand	Klarstein
Model	10032641
Dimensions (W × H × D)	45 cm × 26 cm × 35 cm
Net weight	10.5 kg
Interior capacity	20 liters
Microwave power	700 W
Grill power	1000 W
Power supply	230 V / 50 Hz
Control type	Rotary knobs and buttons
Main functions	Microwave, grill, defrost, combined cooking
Automatic programs	8 presets
Door type	Right-opening, glass door
Interior light	Yes
Turntable	Yes, diameter 24.5 cm
Timer	Up to 95 minutes
Child safety	Key combination lock
Cavity material	Stainless steel
Care and cleaning	Clean interior with a damp cloth; avoid abrasives
Spare parts and repairability	Available upon request; repairability index not provided
General information	2-year warranty; made in China

Frequently Asked Questions - 10032641 Klarstein

How to clean the interior of the microwave?

Use a soft cloth dampened with warm water and dish soap. Avoid abrasive cleaners that could scratch the surface.

What to do if the microwave stops heating?

First check that the door is properly closed and that the child safety is not activated. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

Can you put metal in the microwave?

No, metal objects (aluminum, utensils) can cause sparks and damage the appliance. Use only suitable containers.

How to activate child safety?

Press and hold the Stop/Cancel button for 3 seconds until a beep sounds. To deactivate, repeat the operation.

The turntable does not rotate, what to do?

Make sure the turntable is correctly positioned on the central axis. If the problem persists, there may be a defect in the drive motor.

What is the maximum power of the microwave?

The maximum power is 700 W. You can reduce it by selecting a lower level via the power button.

How to defrost food?

Place the food in a suitable container, select the defrost mode (usually a snowflake) and enter the weight. The time will be calculated automatically.

Are plastic dishes safe?

Use only microwave-safe containers (labeled as such). Regular plastic may melt or release harmful substances.

How to set the time on the microwave?

Press the Clock button and use the rotary knobs to set the hours and minutes. Confirm by pressing the Clock button again.

What to do if the display does not work?

Check the power outlet and fuse. If the display remains off, it may be an electronic fault requiring professional repair.

USER MANUAL 10032641 Klarstein

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

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Berlin Brands Group UK Limited

PO Box 42

272 Kensington High Street

London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

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.

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions 20

Product Description 24

Installation 25

Control Panel and Features 26

Notes on Cookware 28

Care and Cleaning 30

Troubleshooting 31

Disposal Considerations 32

Manufacturer & Importer (UK) 32

TECHNICAL DATA

Item number 10032640, 10032641
Power supply 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Rated input power (microwave) 1050 W
Rated output power(microwave) 700 W
Rated input power (grill) 1000 W
Oven capacity 20 L

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
• 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.
• 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

- Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

- Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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

- Read and follow the specific: "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".

- 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, cookies, 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 and similar applications 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 surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.

- Do not let cord hang over edge of 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 shall 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.

- The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that 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 system.

- Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

- 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).

- WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

- The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open (for ovens with a decorative door).

• The surface of a storage drawer can get hot.

- The microwave oven 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.

Grounding Installation

DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard! Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.

• This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
• This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
• Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
• Only use an extension cord if it is absolutely necessary.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

If a long cord set or extension cord is used:

• The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
• Note, that the total ampere ratings of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord.
• The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Notes on suitable cookware

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard 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.

See the instructions on „Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in 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:

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

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Grill Rack

Only be used in grill function and be placed on the glass tray

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

INSTALLATION

• Select a level surface that leaves sufficient space for the air inlet and outlet.
• There must be 85 cm of space from the installation surface to the top.
• The unit must be placed with its back facing a wall. Leave a minimum clearance of 30 cm above the unit and 20 cm towards the sides.
• Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the unit.
• The unit will be damaged by blocking the air inlet and outlet.
• Place the microwave oven as far away as possible from radio and television sets. Operation of the unit may cause interference with radio and television equipment
• Plug the unit into a standard electrical outlet. Make sure that the voltage and frequency match the specifications on the rating plate.
• Caution: Do not place the unit above a cooker hood or other appliances that generate heat. The device may otherwise be damaged.

Inserting the turntable

1. Never place the glass insert upside down in the microwave. The glass insert should never be interfered with.
2. The glass insert and turntable must always be used while the microwave is in operation.
3. All food and food containers must be placed on the glass insert for preparation.
4. If the glass insert or rotating ring is cracked or broken, contact customer service.

CONTROL PANEL AND FEATURES

1. To set cooking power by turning the power knob to desired level.
2. To set the time of cooking by turning the timer knob to desired time per your food cooking guide.
3. The microwave oven will automatically start cooking after power level and time are set.
4. After the cooking time is up, the unit will „Dong“ to stop.
5. If the unit is not in use, always set time to „0“.

Settings and application areas

Function Power Application areas
Low 17 % Microwave Thawing food
Med. Low (defrost) 33 % Microwave Soup stew, soften butter or defrost
Med. 55 % Microwave Stew, fish
Med. High 77 % Microwave Rice, fish, chicken, ground meat
High 100 % Microwave Reheat, milk, boil water, vegetables, beverage

Function Power Application areas
Combi. 1	80 % Grill,20 % Microwave	Sausage, lamb, kabobs,seafood, steak
Combi. 2	70 % Grill,30 % Microwave	Chicken pieces, chickenbreasts, pork chops
Combi. 3	60 % Grill,40 % Microwave	Whole chicken
Grill	100 % Grill	Baked bread, slice food

Note: When removing food from the oven, please ensure that the oven power is switched off by turning the timer 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.

NOTES ON COOKWARE

Materials you can use in microwave oven:

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only.	Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking.Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manucauturer's instructions. The bottom ofbrowning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) abovethe turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions.Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm.Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there isno metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close withmetal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leaveoven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover	food for reheating and absorbing fat.Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a	cover to prevent splatteringor a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only.	Follow the manufacturer'sinstructions. Should be labeled „Microwave Safe". Someplastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot.,Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags shouldbe slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only.	Use to cover food during cookingto retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat) thermometers.
Wax paper Use as a cover	to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum 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 temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out	when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

CARE AND CLEANING

Note: Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

• Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp cloth.
• Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
• The door frame and seal and neighbouring 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 shattering of the glass.
• Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300 ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause	Suggested Solution
Microwave oven interfering TV reception.	Radio and TV reception may be interfered when microwave oven operating. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like TV reception mixer, vacuum cleaner, and electric fan. It is normal.
Dim oven light. In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents.	In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will get out from vents. But some may accumulate on cool place 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.
Oven can not be started.	Power cord not plugged in tightly.	Unplug. Then plug again after 10 seconds.
	Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.	Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of our company)
	Trouble with outlet. Test outlet with other electrical appliances.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

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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 Kingdom

Estimado cliente,

ÍNDICE

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Berlin Brands Group UK Limited

PO Box 42

272 Kensington High Street

London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

Chère cliente, cher client,

SOMMAIRE

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Berlin Brands Group UK Limited PO Box 42 272 Kensington High Street London, W8 6ND United Kingdom

Gentile cliente,

INDICE

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PRODUTTORE E IMPORTATORE (UK)

Produttore:

Chal-Tec GmbH, Wallstraße 16, 10179 Berlino, Germania.

Berlin Brands Group UK Limited PO Box 42 272 Kensington High Street London, W8 6ND United Kingdom

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INSTRUCTIES VOOR AFVOER

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Berlin Brands Group UK Limited

PO Box 42

272 Kensington High Street

London, W8 6ND

United Kingdom

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