Electrolux EMS26405X manual

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    Microwave oven EMS26405 User Manual EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 1[...]

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    We were thinking of you when we made this product EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 2[...]

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    electrolux 3 GB Welcome to the world of Electrolux You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that would make your life even more com- fortable. You can look at some exam- ples on the cover in this man[...]

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    electrolux 4 Safety information 5 Product description 9 Before first use 12 Operation 13 Programme charts 23 Recipes 31 Care & cleaning 42 Troubleshooting 43 Specification 44 Installation 45 Environmental information 47 Guarantee / Customer service 48 Contents GB EX-72F-EU Covers 19/9/06 10:23 Page 4[...]

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    electrolux safety information 5 Important safety instructions: Read carefully & keep for future reference To avoid the danger of fire The microwave oven should not be left unattended during operation. Power levels that are too high or cooking times that are too long may overheat foods resulting in a fire. The electrical outlet must be readily a[...]

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    electrolux safety information 6 To avoid the possibility of explosion and sudden boiling Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a build up of pressure even after the oven has been tu[...]

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    electrolux safety information 7 To avoid the possibility of burns Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food from the oven to prevent burns. Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands to avoid steam burns. To avoid burns, always test food temperature and stir before serving and pay special a[...]

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    electrolux safety information 8 To prevent the turntable from breaking: a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the turntable to cool. b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold turntable. c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot turntable. Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation. Do not use plastic c[...]

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    electrolux product description 9 Product description 1 Grill heating element 2 Front trim 3 Oven lamp 4 Control panel 5 Door opening button 6 Waveguide cover 7 Oven cavity 8 Seal packing 9 Door seals and sealing surfaces 10 Fixing points (4 points) 11 Ventilation openings 12 Outer cover 13 Rear cabinet 14 Power supply cord support clips 15 Power su[...]

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    electrolux product description 10 Control panel 1 Digital display 2 Indicators The appropriate indicator will flash or light up, just above each symbol according to the instruction. When an indicator is flashing, press the appropriate button (having the same symbol) or carry out the necessary operation. Stir Turn over Weight/Power level Grill Micro[...]

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    electrolux product description 11 Accessories Check to make sure the following accessories are provided: (16) Turntable (17) Turntable support (18) High rack (19) Low rack (20) 4 fixing screws (not shown) • Place the turntable support in the seal packing on the floor of the cavity. • Then place the turntable on the turntable support. • To avo[...]

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    electrolux operation 12 Before first use Example: To set the 24 hour clock to 23:35. 1. Choose the clock function. (12 hour clock). Choose the 24 hour clock. 2. Set the hours. Rotate the TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob until the correct hour is displayed (23). 3. Press the COOKING MODE button to change from hours to minutes. 4. Set the minutes. Rotate the[...]

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    electrolux operation 13 Notes: 1. You can rotate the TIMER/ WEIGHT/POWER knob clockwise or counter-clockwise. 2. Press the STOP button if you make a mistake during programming. 3. If the electrical power supply to your microwave oven is interrupted, the display will intermittently show after the power is reinstated. If this occurs during cooking, t[...]

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    electrolux operation 14 Food characteristics Composition Foods high in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding, mince pies) require less heating time. Care should be taken as overheating can lead to fire. Density Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Light porous foods, such as cakes or bread, cook more quickly than heavy, dense [...]

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    electrolux operation 15 Drink / food Internal temp. at the Internal temp. after end of cooking time 10 -15 mins standing time Using a food thermometer to determine cooking times Once cooked, every drink and every foodstuff has a certain internal temperature at which the cooking process can be switched off and the food will be cooked. The internal t[...]

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    electrolux operation 16 Cookware Microwave Comments safe Paper - plates  Only use for warming or to absorb moisture. Care must be cups & kitchen taken as overheating may cause fire. paper Straw & wooden  Always attend the oven when using these materials as containers overheating may cause fire. Recycled paper  May contain extracts [...]

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    electrolux operation 17 Microwave cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 90 minutes. (90.00) The input unit of cooking (defrosting) time varies from 10 seconds to five minutes. It depends on the total length of the cooking (defrosting) time as shown in the table. 3. Choose the desired power level by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob cloc[...]

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    electrolux operation 18 Grill & dual grill cooking This microwave oven has two GRILL cooking modes: 1. Grill only. 2. Dual Grill (Grill with microwave). 1. Grill only cooking This mode can be used to Grill/Brown food. Example: To make toast for 4 minutes. 1. Enter the desired cooking time by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob. 2. Choose the [...]

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    electrolux operation 19 3. Choose the desired power level by rotating the TIMER/WEIGHT/ POWER knob clockwise. 4. Press the START/+30 button once to begin cooking. Other convenient functions 1. Multiple sequence cooking A sequence of 3 stages (maximum) can be programmed using combinations of MICROWAVE , GRILL or DUAL GRILL . Example: To cook: 2 minu[...]

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    electrolux operation 20 2. Choose the desired cooking mode by pressing the COOKING MODE button twice (grill only). 3. Press the START/+30 button once to begin cooking. (The oven will begin to cook for 2 minutes and 30 seconds at 630 W, and then for 5 minutes on Grill only.) Note: If you set any programme after setting the GRILL mode, omit steps 3 a[...]

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    electrolux operation 21 4. Safety lock function To set the safety lock function 1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds. To cancel the safety lock function 1. Press and hold the STOP key for 3 seconds. Note: When the Safety Lock is set you cannot input any buttons except the STOP button. Auto cook & defrost operation 1. AUTO COOK and AUTO [...]

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    electrolux operation 22 The final temperature will vary according to the initial temperature. Check food is piping hot after cooking. If necessary, you can extend the cooking time and change the power level. Note: If you use the ADD 30 SECONDS function during cooking/defrosting, the food may be overcooked. Example for AUTO COOK plus GRILL 1: To coo[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 23 Programme charts Button Auto cook Weight (increasing Procedure weight) /utensils AC-1 Cook 0,5 - 1,5 kg* (500 g) • See recipe for “Chicken Pan Chicken Pan (initial temp Chicken 5 °C) with Vegetables” on page 26. with Vegetables Gratin dish with microwave cling film * Total weight of all ingredients. AC-2 Cook 0[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 24 Button Auto cook Weight (increasing Procedure plus grill 2 weight) / utensils A2-2 Cook 0,2 - 0,8 kg (100 g) • Prepare the grill skewers. Grill Skewers (initial temp 5 °C) • Place on the high rack and cook. See Recipe High rack • When the audible signal sounds on page 28. turn over. • After cooking, remove an[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 25 Ad-2 Defrost 0,2 - 1,0 kg (100 g) • Cover the turntable with cling film. Minced Meat (initial temp -18 °C) • Place the block of minced meat Cling film onto the turntable. (See note below) • When the oven stops and the audible signals sound, turn the food over. Remove the defrosted parts if possible. • After d[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 26 Preparation 1. Mix the rice and saffron and place in the greased dish. 2. Mix the onions, red pepper, leek and chicken. Season and place on the rice. 3. Put butter on the top. 4. Pour the stock over and cover with microwave cling film and cook on AUTO COOK (AC-1) “Chicken Pan with Vegetables”. 5. After cooking, le[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 27 Preparation 1. Wash and dry the fish and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and anchovy butter. 2. Place in a gratin dish (size depends on weight). 3. Sprinkle the Gouda over the fish. 4. Wash the tomatoes and remove the stalk-spore. Cut into slices and place on top of the cheese. 5. Season with salt, pepper and the mixe[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 28 Preparation 1. Mix together the leaf spinach with the onion and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. 2. Grease the gratin dish. Place alternate layers of potato slices, diced ham and spinach in the dish. The top layer should be spinach. 3. Mix the eggs with crème fraîche, add salt and pepper and pour over the vegeta[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 29 Abbreviations used tbsp = tablespoon tsp = teaspoon Cup = cupful kg = kilogram g = gram l = litre ml = millilitre cm = centimetre min = minutes Heating food & drink Food/Drink Quantity Setting Power Time Method -g- -Level- -Min- 1 from chilled Coffee, 1 cup 150 900 W app. 1 do not cover Milk, 1 cup 150 900 W app. [...]

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    electrolux programme charts 30 Defrosting Food Quantity Power Time Method Standing -g- -Level- -Min- time -Min- The times shown in the table are guidelines which may vary according to freezing temperature, quality and weight of the foodstuffs. Goulash 500 270 W 8-9 stir halfway through defrosting time 10-15 Sausages, 8 pieces 600 270 W 6-8 place ne[...]

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    electrolux programme charts 31 Recipes All the recipes in this book are calculated on the basis of 4 servings - unless otherwise stated. Adapting recipes for the microwave oven If you would like to adapt your favourite recipes for the microwave, you should take note of the following: Shorten cooking times by a third to a half. Follow the example of[...]

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    electrolux recipes 32 Onion soup Total cooking time: approx. 14-17 min. Utensils: bowl with lid (2 litre capacity) 4 soup bowls (200 ml) Ingredients 1 tbsp butter or margarine 2 onions (100 g), sliced 800 ml meat stock salt & pepper 2 slices of bread for toasting 4 tbsp grated cheese (40 g) 1. Place the butter cut up into pieces in the bowl. Ad[...]

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    electrolux recipes 33 Aubergines stuffed with minced meat Total cooking time: approx. 17-22 min. Utensils: bowl with lid (1 litre size) shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 30 cm long) Ingredients 2 aubergines, less stalks (app. 250 g) 3 tomatoes (app. 200 g) 1 tbsp olive oil to grease the dish 2 onions (100 g), chopped 4 mild green chillies [...]

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    electrolux recipes 34 Fillet of sole (for 2 portions) Total cooking time: approx. 11-13 min. Utensils: shallow oval gratin dish with lid (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 400 g fillet of sole 1 lemon, untreated 2 tomatoes (150 g) 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp parsley, chopped salt & pepper 4 tbsp white [...]

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    electrolux recipes 35 Fish filet with cheese sauce Total cooking time: approx. 21-25 min. Utensils: bowl with lid (1 litre capacity) shallow oval gratin dish (approx. 25 cm long) Ingredients 4 Fish fillets (approx. 800 g) (e.g. perch, flounder or cod) 2 tbsp lemon juice salt 1 tbsp butter or margarine 1 onion (50 g), finely chopped 2 tbsp flour (20[...]

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    electrolux recipes 36 Veal cutlet with mozzarella Total cooking time: approx. 24-31 min. Utensils: shallow square gratin dish with lid (approx. 25 cm long) Ingredients 2 mozzarella cheese (150 g) 500 g drained, peeled tinned tomatoes 4 veal cutlets (600 g) 20 ml olive oil 2 cloves of garlic, sliced pepper, freshly milled 2 tbsp capers (20 g) oregan[...]

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    electrolux recipes 37 Courgette & noodle gratin Total cooking time: approx. 37-44 min. Utensils: bowl with lid (2 l capacity) gratin dish (approx. 26 cm long) Ingredients 500 ml water 1 / 2 tsp oil 80 g macaroni 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes 3 onion (150 g), finely chopped basil, thyme, salt & pepper 1 tbsp oil to grease the dish 450 g cour[...]

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    electrolux recipes 38 Tagliatelle with cream & basil sauce (for 2 Portions) Total cooking time: approx. 16-22 min. Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) round soufflé dish (approx. 20 cm diam.) Ingredients 1 I water 1 tsp salt 200 g tagliatelle 1 clove of garlic 15-20 basil leaves 200 g cream (crème fraîche) 30 g grated Parmesan cheese [...]

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    electrolux recipes 39 Berry jelly with vanilla sauce Total cooking time: approx. 8-12 min. Utensils: bowl with lid (2 Iitre capacity) Ingredients 150 g redcurrants, washed and sorted 150 g strawberries, washed and sorted 150 g raspberries, washed and sorted 250 ml white wine 100 g sugar 50 ml lemon juice 8 gelatine sheets 300 ml milk flavouring fro[...]

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    electrolux recipes 40 Cheesecake (for 12 Portions) Total cooking time: approx. 21-27 min. Utensils: Round baking tin (approx. 26 cm diam.) Ingredients 300 g flour 1 tbsp cocoa 3 tsp baking powder (9 g) 150 g sugar 1 egg 150 g butter or margarine 1 tsp butter or margarine to grease the dish 100 g butter or margarine 100 g sugar 1 pack vanilla sugar [...]

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    electrolux recipes 41 Chocolate with cream (for 1 Portion) Total cooking time: approx. 1 min. Utensils: large cup (200 ml capacity) Ingredients 150 ml milk 30 g plain chocolate, grated 30 ml cream chocolate vermicelli 1. Pour the milk into the cup. Add the chocolate, stir and heat. Stir occasionally. approx. 1 min. 900 W 2. Whip the cream until sti[...]

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    electrolux care & cleaning 42 Care & cleaning CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could[...]

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    electrolux troubleshooting 43 Troubleshooting Note: If you cook the food over the standard time with only the same cooking mode, the power of the oven will lower automatically to avoid overheating. (The microwave power level will be reduced or the grill heating element will begin to light on and off). After pausing for 90 seconds, full power can be[...]

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    electrolux specifications 44 Specifications * This Product fulfils the requirement of the European standard EN55011. In conformity with this standard, this product is classified as group 2 class B equipment. Group 2 means that the equipment intentionally generates radio-frequency energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the heat treatmen[...]

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    electrolux installation 45 Installation Installing the appliance 1. Remove all packaging and check carefully for any signs of damage. 2. If fitting the microwave oven above a conventional oven (position A) then use the mylar sheet provided. a. Cut the Mylar sheet to fit the internal width of the unit. b. Peel back the protective cover on the tape a[...]

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    electrolux installation 46 Connecting the appliance to the power supply • The electrical outlet should be readily accessible so that the unit can be unplugged easily in an emergency. • The socket should not be positioned behind the cupboard. • The best position is above the cupboard, see (A). When not connecting the power supply cord to posit[...]

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    electrolux environmental information 47 Environmental information Ecologically responsible disposal of packaging materials and old appliances Packaging materials Electrolux microwave ovens require effective packaging to protect them during transportation. Only the minimum packaging necessary is used. Packaging materials (e.g. foil or styrofoam) can[...]

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    electrolux guarantee/customer service 48 Guarantee / Customer service Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the sam[...]

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    electrolux guarantee/customer service 49 Customer care For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance, or for further information on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.electrolux.co.uk Customer Care Department Electrolux Major Appliances[...]

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