M561 - Microwave IGNIS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	IGNIS
Model	M561 / AKL 221
Product Type	Microwave with Grill
Supply Voltage	220V/60Hz, 230V/50Hz, 240V/50Hz
Rated Power Input	1250 W
Microwave Output Power (Full)	800 W
Microwave Output Power (Medium)	650 W
Microwave Output Power (Low)	450 W
Defrost Power	160 W
Keep Warm Power	90 W
Grill Output Power	1000 W
Outer Dimensions (H x W x D)	285 x 456 x 402 mm
Oven Compartment Dimensions	196 x 292 x 295 mm
Turntable	Glass turntable included
Wire Rack	Included (for grill function)
Turntable Support	Included
Control Type	Manual knobs (multifunction, power, adjust)
Functions	Microwave, Grill, Defrost, Keep Warm
Safety Features	Door safety interlock; earthing required
Cleaning	Mild detergent and soft cloth; do not use abrasive cleaners
Installation Clearance	At least 20 cm above oven; stable, even surface
Ambient Temperature Range	+5°C to +35°C
Net Weight	Approx. 15 kg (estimated)

Frequently Asked Questions - M561 IGNIS

How do I set the cooking time on my IGNIS M561 microwave?

Turn the ADJUST KNOB clockwise to set the desired cooking time. The oven starts automatically. To pause or stop, simply open the door.

Can I use metal containers in the microwave?

No, do not use metal containers or utensils during microwave operation as they can cause sparks. However, small pieces of aluminum foil may be used to shield areas during defrosting, but avoid contact with oven walls.

How do I use the grill function?

Place food on the wire rack and select the Grill function using the MULTIFUNCTION KNOB. Use heat-resistant, microwave-safe utensils. Do not use plastic.

What should I do if the oven does not start?

Check that the door is properly closed, the turntable and support are in place, the plug is inserted correctly, and the fuses are working. Wait 10 minutes and try again. If still not working, contact a trained service technician.

How do I clean the microwave?

Unplug the microwave. Clean interior surfaces with a mild detergent and soft cloth. For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water for 2-3 minutes to soften. Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool.

What is the defrost power level?

The defrost power is 160 W. Use the Defrost setting on the POWER KNOB and refer to the defrosting chart in the manual for times and standing times.

Can I deep-fry in this microwave?

No, do not use the microwave for deep-frying as the oil temperature cannot be controlled and may cause hazards.

What accessories are included with the M561?

The M561 includes a glass turntable, a turntable support, and a wire rack for grilling.

Is the microwave safe for children to use alone?

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision if they have been given adequate instructions on safe use and understand the hazards of improper use.

What is the maximum ambient temperature for operation?

The oven can operate safely in ambient temperatures ranging from +5°C to +35°C.

USER MANUAL M561 IGNIS

Type number	M 561 / AKL 221	M 541 / AKL 219
Supply voltage	220V/60Hz,230V/50Hz,240V/50Hz
Rated Power Input	1250 W
	MW output power	MW output power
Full power	800 W
	650 W
	450 W
Defrost	160 W
Keep Warm	90 W
Grill Output power	1000 W
Dimensions:	H x W x D
Outer dimensions:	285 x 456 x 402	285 x 456 x 392
Oven compartment:	196 x 292 x 295

Instructions for use

M 541 / AKL 219

M 561 / AKL 221

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Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not immerse the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.

Ensure that the appliance is not damaged. Check that the oven door closes firmly against the door support and that the internal door seal is not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the interior with a soft, damp cloth.

+35°C.

There must be a space of at least 20 cm above the oven. Ensure the microwave oven feet are in place and ensure the space underneath the oven is empty to allow for proper airflow. The oven can operate in an ambient temperature ranging from +5°C to

stable, even surface.

Place the oven on a

corresponds to the voltage in your home.

Check that the voltage on the rating plate

PRIOR TO CONNECTING

INSTALLATION

connected to the mains.

The packing box may be fully recycled as confirmed by the recycling symbol. Follow local disposal regulations. Keep potentially hazardous packaging (plastic bags, polylysene etc.) out of the reach of children.

Packing

Appliance

connected to the mains.

The appliance is built from reusable materials. If you decide to scrap the appliance, it must be disposed of in compliance with local waste disposal regulations. Before scraping, cut off mains cord so that the appliance can

Do not remove any cover.

is power available. • Wait for ten minutes and then try to operate the oven once more. • Open and then close the door before you try again. This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you will be charged. When calling for Service, please give the serial number and type number of the oven (see Service label). Consult your warranty booklet for further advice. If the oven does not work, do not make a service call until you have made the following checks: • The Turntable and turntable support is in place. • The Plug is properly inserted in the wall socket. • The Door is properly closed. • Check your Fuses and ensure that there

Service only to be carried out by a trained service technician. It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives protection against exposure to risks.

WARNING!

If the mains cord needs replacing it should be replaced by the original mains cord, which is available via our service organization. The mains cord may only be replaced by a trained service technician.

Important:

ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS

WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!

The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for injury to persons, animals or damage to objects arising from the non-observance of this requirement.

Poor television reception and radio interference may result if the oven is located close to a TV, radio or rental.

door is firmly closed.

The oven can be operated only if the oven

AFTER CONNECTING

NOUAY

Test	Amount	Approx. time	Power level	Container
12.3.1	750 g	10 min	800 W	Plex 3.220
12.3.2	475 g	5 min	800 W	Plex 3.827
12.3.3	900 g	14 min	800 W	Plex 3.838
12.3.4	1100 g	18 - 20 min5 - 6 min	800 WGrill	Plex 3.827Place on turntable
13.3.0	500 g	12 min	Defrost

In accordance with IEC 705. The International Electrotechnical Commission, SC, 59H, has developed a standard for comparative testing of heating performance of different microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this oven:

DATA FOR TEST OF HEATING PERFORMANCE

MAINTENANCE & CLEANING

Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected.

Glass turntable.

Wire rack. (M561 / AKL221)

Do not use steel-wool

pads. This will scratch the surface.

WARNING!

The door seals and the door seal areas must be regularly inspected for damage. If these areas are damaged, the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a trained service technician. Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a sponge with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel. Do not spray directly on the oven.

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL

the door is open. Injury could

result.

WARNING!

Only allow children to use the oven

without supervision when adequate

instructions have been given so that the

child is able to use the oven in a safe way

and understands the hazards of improper

use.

oven, ove

beyond boiling point can

occur without evidence of

bubbling. This could result

in a sudden boil over of the

hot liquid.

To prevent this possibility the following

steps should be taken:

1. Avoid using straight-sided containers

with narrow necks.

1. Stir the liquid before placing the

container in the oven and let the

teaspoon remain in the container

1. After heating, allow standing for a short

time, stirring again before carefully

removing the container.

WARNING!

CONTAINERS

Do not use your microwave

oven for heating anything in

airtight sealed containers. The

pressure increases and may ca

when opening or may explode.

WARNING!

EGGS

Do not use your microwave

oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or without shell.

DISHWASHER SAFE:

Turntable support.

At regular intervals, especially if spillovers have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean.

This oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place. Do not operate the microwave oven when the turntable has been removed for cleaning.

Use a mild detergent, water and a soft cloth to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening. Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door.

For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the marks. Adding some lemon juice to a cup of water, placing this on the turntable and boiling for a few minutes can eliminate odours inside the oven.

The Grill element (M561 / AKL221) does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but the ceiling beneath it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with warm water, detergent and a sponge.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

DEEP-FRYING

DEEP-FRYING Do not use your

microwave oven for deep-

be controlled.

WARNING!

Always refer to a microwave

Especially, if cooking

or reheating food that

contains alcohol.

parts, and pan after cooking.

ACCESSORIES

TURNTABLE SUPPORT Use the turntable support

Use the turntable support under the Glass turntable.

Never put any other utensils on the turntable support.

● Fit the turntable support in the oven.

GLASS TURNTABLE

Use the Glass turntable with

This is especially important with accessories made of metal or metal

particles that otherwise would

- Place the Glass turntable on the turntable

support.

WIRE RACK (M561 / AKL221)

Use the wire rack to put food on when using the Grill function

This will quickly give a pleasant brown surface to the food.

utensil.

HOW TO PAUSE OR STOP COOKING

opening the door.

To continue cooking: Close the door. The cooking is

resumed from where it was

paused.

4

GRILLING CHART

(M561 / AKL221)

GENERAL HINTS:

The Grill function is excellent for

browning the food after cooking with

microwaves.

IMPORTANT!

The Wire rack may be used to move foods closer to the grill element for quicker

closer to the grill element for quicker browning.

Browning.

Place thin foods such as toasts and

sausages on the wire rack and cook with

grill only.

Thicker foods such as gratins and chicken;

the grill to brown the top surface in order to

put some colour to it.

You may place vessels or gratins directly on the Glass turntable.

on the Glass turntable.

IMPORTANT!

Ensure that the utensils you use are heat resistant, ovenproof and allow microwaves to pass through them before Grilling with microwaves combined. Do not use plastic utensils when grilling. They will melt. Items of wood or paper are not suitable either.

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Type of food	Quantity	Setting	Time	Suggestions
Cheese toast	3 pcs	Grill	4-5 min	Place on grid
Sausages	2 - 3 pcs(100 g each)	Grill	10 - 12 min	Place on grid.Turn over midway thru cooking.
Chicken pieces	1000 g	800 WThen grill	13 - 15 min8 - 9 min	Place with the skin up in a dish.
FrozenLasagne	500 g	650 WThen grill	18 - 20 min5 - 6 min	Place vessel on the turntable
Frozenfish gratin	600 g	650 WThen grill	15 - 18 min5 - 7 min	Place vessel on the turntable
Potato gratin	4 portions	800 WThen grill	18 - 20 min5 - 6 min	Place vessel on the turntable
PommesDuchesse	2 portions	Grill	6-8 min	Place dish on grid

Turn large joints halfway through the

defrosting process.

Boiled food, stews and meat sauces

defrost better if stirred during defrosting

time.

more quickly than a deep block.

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finish during standing time.

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Standing time after defrosting always

improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout

will then be evenly distributed throughout the feed.

the food.

Shield areas of food with small pieces of

aluminium foil if they start to become warm

(e.g. chicken legs and wing tips).

1. Select the desired power level or function by turning the MULTIFUNCTION KNOB.
2. Select the desired power level by turning the POWER KNOB.

1. Turn the ADJUST KNOB

clockwise to set the desired

cooking time. The oven

starts automatically.

DEFROSTING CHART

(M541 / AKL219)

(M561 / AKL221)

Type of food	Quantity	Power level	Time	Standing time	Suggestions
Roast	800 - 1000 g	Defrost	20 - 22 min	10 - 15 min	Turn halfway through defrosting.
Minced meat	500 g	Defrost	8 - 10 min	5 min	Turn halfway, separate thawed parts.
Chops, cutlets, steaks	500 g	Defrost	7 - 9 min	5-10 min	Turn halfway.
Chicken, whole	1200 g	Defrost	25 min	10 - 15 min	Turn halfway.
Chicken pieces or fillets	500 g	Defrost	7 - 9 min	5 - 10 min	Turn/separate halfway. Shield wingtips and legs with foil to prevent overheating
Fish, whole	600 g	Defrost	8 - 10 min	5 - 10 min	Turn halfway shield the tail with foil to prevent over-heating.
Fish filets /steaks	400 g	Defrost	6 - 7 min	5 min	Turn/separate half way.
Bread loaf	500 g	Defrost	4 - 6 min	5 min	Turn halfway.
Rolls / Buns	4 pcs (150 - 200 g)	Defrost	11/2 - 2 min	2-3 min	Place in a ring pattern.
Fruit/Berries	200 g	Defrost	2 - 3 min	2-3 min	Separate during
Type of food	Quantity	Power level	Time	Standing time	Turn the chicken midway three cooking.
Chicken whole	1000 g	800 W	18 - 20 min	5 - 10 min	Check that the mealjuice is uncolored when the cooking is finished.
Chicken fillets or pieces	500 g	800 W	8 - 10 min	5 min	Check that the mealjuice is uncolored when the cooking is finished.
Meat loaf	600 - 700 g	650 W	12 - 14 min	5 min
Bacon	150 g	800 W	3 - 4 min	1 - 2 min	Place on kitchen paper on a plate in 2 or 3 layers. Cover with kitchen paper.
Fish (whole)	600 g	650 W	8 - 9 min	4 - 5 min	Score the skin. Cook covered.
Fresh vegetables	300 g	800 W	3 - 4 min	1 - 2 min	Cook covered and add 2 - tbs water.
Frozen vegetables	250 g	800 W	3 - 4 min	1 - 2 min	Cook covered.
Jacket potatoes	1 pcs	4 pcs	800 W	4 - 6 min	2 min Turn midway thru cooking.

shaped foods.

than larger pieces and uniform pieces

Smaller pieces of food will cook faster and to prevent bursting.

work or cocktail stick to relieve the pressure

membrane e.g. potatoes, apples and egg

Some foods are covered by a skin or

same food, such as jacket potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.

If you are cooking several items of the

room temperature cooks faster than food taken directly from the refrigerator.

The lower starting temperature, the longer cooking time is required. Food at

double the time.

The more food you want to cook, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that

GENERAL HINTS:

COOKING CHART

Type of food	Quantity	Power level	Time	Standing time	Suggestions
Plated meal	300 g450 g	800 W	3-4 min4-5 min	1-2 min	Cover the plate.
Rice	2 dl6 dl	800 W	1-2 min3-4 min	1 min	Cover the dish.
Meat balls	250 g	800 W	2 min	1-2 min	Heat uncovered.
Hot dogs	1 pcs2 pcs	650 W	1⁄2 - 1 min1-1⁄2 min	1 min
Laseagne	500 g	650 W	5-6 min	2-3 min
Beverage	2 dl	800 W	1-11⁄2 min	1 min	Put a metal spoon in the cup to prevent over cooking.
Soup, clear	2 1⁄2 dl	800 W	2-21⁄2 min	1 min	Reheat uncovered in a soup plate or bowl.
Milkbased	21⁄2 dl	800 W	2%-3 min	1 min	Don't fill the container more than 3%. Stir once during heating.

When reheating sauces or stews, it is better to stir once to distribute the heat evenly. Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interleave them. Thicker slices such as meat loaf and sausages have to be placed close to each other. The best results are achieved if the food is arranged with the thicker food to the outside of the plate and the thinner food in the centre. As in traditional cooking methods, covering the food helps to keep the moisture inside the food, reduces stirring, and shortens the reheating time. Be heated until piping hot. GENERAL HINTS:

REHEATING CHART