The Elenberg MG-2540D is a microwave oven designed for domestic use, offering various cooking modes including microwave, grill, and combination cooking. It is not intended for industrial or laboratory use.
Important Safety Instructions
To prevent injury, electric shock, or exposure to excessive microwave energy, users must adhere to several safety precautions. Never attempt to operate the oven with an open door or tamper with the safety interlocks, as this can lead to harmful exposure. Do not place any objects between the oven front face and the door, and ensure that sealing surfaces are free from dirt or cleaner residue. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven should not be operated until repaired by a competent person.
Liquids and other foods should not be heated in sealed containers, as they are prone to explosion. Only use microwave-safe utensils. Children should only use the oven under adult supervision, especially when using combination modes, due to high temperatures. The oven should be cleaned regularly to remove food deposits. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, monitor the oven to prevent ignition. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed to stifle flames. Do not overcook food or use the oven cavity for storage of combustible items. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from containers before placing them in the oven.
Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens as they may explode. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons. Do not store or use the appliance outdoors, near water, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Accessible surfaces may become hot during operation; keep the cord away from heated surfaces and do not cover any vents. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Failure to maintain a clean oven can lead to deterioration of surfaces and a hazardous situation. Contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken, and the temperature checked before consumption to avoid burns. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, so handle containers with care.
Technical Specifications
- Model: MG-2540D
- Power Source: 220 V / 50 Hz, 2450 MHz
- Power Consumption: 1300 W
- Maximum Microwave Output Power: 800 W
- Maximum Grill Output Power: 1000 W
- Oven Capacity: 23 L
- Turntable Diameter: Ø 270 mm
- External Dimensions (LxWxH): 485mm x 390mm x 287mm
- Net Weight (Approx.): 13.7 kg
Installation
The oven must be installed on a level surface with sufficient open space for intake and outlet vents. A minimum clearance of 7.5 cm is required between the oven and adjacent walls, with one side remaining open. A minimum clearance of 30 cm is needed above the oven. Do not remove the legs from the bottom. Blocking intake/outlet openings can damage the oven. Place the oven as far as possible from radios and TVs to avoid interference. Plug the oven into a standard household outlet, ensuring voltage and frequency match the rating label. Do not install over a range cooktop or other heat-producing appliance, as this can damage the oven and void the warranty.
The appliance must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if grounding instructions are unclear. If an extension cord is necessary, use a 3-wire grounding-type cord with a 2-pronged plug and grounding slot. The cord should be arranged to prevent it from draping over countertops where children could pull on it or it could be tripped over.
Utensils
Materials you can use in microwave oven:
- 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 (at least 2.5 cm away).
- Browning dish: Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom must be at least 5mm above the 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 is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
- Oven cooking bags: Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
- Paper plates and cups: Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
- Paper towels: Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.
- Parchment paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering or wrap for steaming.
- Plastic: Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by package.
- Plastic wrap: Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
- Thermometers: Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
- Wax paper: Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven:
- 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.
Utensil Test:
- Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
- Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
- Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
- Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Oven Parts and Accessories
The oven comes with a glass tray, turntable ring assembly, and instruction manual.
- A) Control panel
- B) Turntable shaft
- C) Turntable ring assembly
- D) Glass tray
- E) Observation window
- F) Door assembly
- G) Safety interlock system (shuts off oven power if the door is opened during operation)
- Grill (Only for Grill series)
Turntable Installation
Never place the glass tray upside down or restrict it. Both the glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking. All food and containers are placed on the glass tray for cooking. If the glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact an authorized service center.
Operation
1. Clock Setting:
When the oven is electrified, the LED displays "0:00". The input time should be between 0:00 and 23:59.
- Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" once; the hour figures will flash, and the clock indicator will light.
- Press the number buttons to set the time (e.g., "1", "2", "1", "2" for 12:12).
- Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" again to confirm. The clock indicator will go out, ":" will flash, and the time will be displayed.
- If "STOP/CLEAR" is pressed or no operation occurs for 1 minute during setting, the oven returns to the previous state.
2. Delay Start:
- Set the clock first.
- Select the desired cooking program.
- Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to display the current clock. The hour figures will flash.
- Press number buttons to set the desired start time.
- Press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to confirm. The display will return to the clock state.
- The oven will start cooking at the set time.
- Invalid time inputs (outside 0:00-23:59) will not be accepted.
- If "STOP/CLEAR" is pressed or no operation occurs for 1 minute during setting, the unit returns to the previous state.
- If no cooking program is selected, the set time acts as an alarm, beeping 5 times when reached.
3. Microwave Cooking:
Users can select different power levels and cooking times. There are 5 power levels available:
- Once (100%): Display "P100"
- Twice (80%): Display "P80"
- Thrice (50%): Display "P50"
- 4 times (30%): Display "P30"
- 5 times (10%): Display "P10"
The maximum microwave cooking time is 99 minutes and 99 seconds. Press "MICROWAVE" to choose the power level.
4. Speedy Cooking:
In waiting state, press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start cooking at 30 seconds with 100% microwave power. Each additional press increases the cooking time by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 12 minutes.
5. Defrost by Weight:
- Press "DEFROST BY W.T." once; "dEF1", "g", and "**" will light.
- Press number buttons to input the weight (e.g., "5", "0", "0" for 500g). The maximum defrosting weight is between 100g and 2000g.
- Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start defrosting; "g" will go out, and "**" will flash.
6. Speedy Defrost:
- Press "SPEED DEFROST" once; "dEF2", "g", and "**" will light.
- Press number buttons to input the weight (e.g., "5", "0", "0" for 500g). The maximum defrosting weight is between 100g and 1200g.
- Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start defrosting; "g" will go out, and "**" will flash.
7. Auto Menu Cooking:
The oven has 9 auto cooking menus.
- A-1 Auto Reheat: 150g, 250g, 350g, 400g
- A-2 Vegetable: 150g, 350g, 500g
- A-3 Fish: 150g, 250g, 350g, 400g, 450g
- A-4 Meat: 150g, 300g, 450g, 600g
- A-5 Macaroni: 50g, 100g, 150g
- A-6 Potato: 1 (≈400g), 2 (≈400g), 3 (≈600g)
- A-7 Pizza: 1 (≈80g), 2 (≈160g), 3 (≈250g)
- A-8 Soup: 500g, 750g, 1000g
- A-9 Porridge: 550g, 1100g
To use:
- Press the corresponding menu button (e.g., "2/VEGETABLE"). "g" and "AUTO COOK" will light.
- Press the menu button again to select the weight (e.g., twice for 350g).
- Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start cooking. "g" and "AUTO COOK" will flash.
8. Grilling (Only for EG series):
- Press "GRILL/COMBI." once; "G-1" and "www" will light.
- Set cooking time (max 99 minutes 99 seconds).
- Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start. ":" and "www" will flash.
9. Combination Cooking (Microwave + Grilling) (Only for EG series):
- Press "GRILL/COMBI." twice for "Combination 1" (55% microwave + 45% grill) or thrice for "Combination 2" (36% microwave + 64% grill). "C-1" or "C-2", "g", and "www" will light.
- Set cooking time (max 99 minutes 99 seconds).
- Press "START/EXPRESS COOK" to start. ":", "g", and "www" will flash.
10. Inquiring Function:
- During single-stage cooking, press "MICROWAVE" to display current power for 3 seconds.
- In pre-set state, press "CLOCK/PRE-SET" to display delay start time for 2-3 seconds.
11. Multi-section Cooking:
Up to 2 sections can be input for cooking. If weight defrosting is included, it must be the first section. Auto cooking cannot be used in multi-section cooking.
12. Fan Prolonged Protection Function:
If cooking time is 5 minutes or more, the fan will continue to operate for 15 seconds after cooking ends to cool the oven.
13. Lock-out Function for Children:
In waiting state, press "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds. A long beep indicates the child lock is activated, and the LED displays "LOCK". To release, press "STOP/CLEAR" for 3 seconds again.
14. Automatic Going Out Function:
If the door is kept open, the oven light will be on and will go out automatically after 10 minutes without any operation.
15. Cooking End Reminding Function:
When cooking ends, there will be 5 beeps to remind the completion of cooking.
16. Display Specification:
- In waiting state, LED displays clock and ":" flashes.
- In function setting state, LED displays related setting.
- In operation and suspending state, LED displays residual cooking time.
- In operation or suspending state or when the door is open, the flashing indicators are lighted, and the restarting indicator is flashing.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Normal operation observations:
- Microwave oven interfering TV reception: Normal, similar to interference from small electrical appliances.
- Dim oven light: Normal in low power microwave cooking.
- Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents: Normal, steam from food may accumulate on cooler parts like the door.
- Oven started accidentally with no food in: Does not damage the oven for short periods, but should be avoided.
Troubleshooting:
- Oven can't be started:
- Possible Cause: Power cord not plugged in tightly.
- Remedy: Unplug, then plug again after 10 seconds.
- Possible Cause: Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.
- Remedy: Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (by professional personnel).
- Possible Cause: Trouble with outlet.
- Remedy: Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
- Oven does not heat:
- Possible Cause: Door not closed well.
- Remedy: Close door well.
- Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates:
- Possible Cause: Dirty roller rest and oven bottom.
- Remedy: Clean dirty parts.
The service life of the product is 3 years from the moment of sale. After this period, consult a service center for further operation. Continued use beyond its service life without consultation may lead to abnormal operation.
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