This document is an instruction manual for Smeg Microwave Ovens, specifically model MOE34CXIUK. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's use, safety, maintenance, and installation.
Function Description
The Smeg Microwave Oven MOE34CXIUK is designed for cooking food in a home environment. It utilizes modern electronic control to adjust cooking parameters, offering various cooking modes including microwave, grill, and convection. The appliance is equipped with a turntable system to ensure even cooking.
Key functions include:
- Microwave Cooking: Allows for heating and cooking food using microwave energy at different power levels (100%, 80%, 50%, 30%, 10%).
- Grill Cooking: Provides grilling functionality, with an option to turn food over halfway through the cooking time for better results.
- Combination Cooking (Microwave+Convection): Combines microwave and convection heating for versatile cooking.
- Convection Cooking (With/Without Preheating): Functions as a traditional oven, allowing cooking with or without preheating to a desired temperature (150-200 degrees Celsius). Microwave energy is not used in this mode.
- Multi-Stage Cooking: Enables setting up to two consecutive cooking stages, with defrosting as the first stage if included. Auto menu and preheating cannot be set as multi-stage.
- Speedy Cooking: A quick start function that cooks at 100% power for 30 seconds, with each press increasing the time by 30 seconds, up to a maximum of 95 minutes. This function is not available during defrost or auto menu cooking.
- Defrost By Weight: Defrosts food based on its weight (100-2000g).
- Defrost By Time: Defrosts food for a specified duration, up to 95 minutes.
- Auto Menu: Pre-programmed settings for various food types (e.g., Melt, Soft, Defrost, Speed Grill, Stew, Keep Warm, Cake, Vegetable, Pizza, Beverage, Potato, Meat, Fish, Pasta, Popcorn).
- Inquiring Function: Displays the current power level during cooking for 2-3 seconds when "Microwave," "Grill/Combi," or "Convection" is pressed.
- Lock-out Function for Children: A safety feature that locks the oven's controls to prevent accidental operation.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: MOE34CXIUK
- Rated Voltage: 230V~50 Hz
- Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1800 W
- Rated Output Power (Microwave): 1100 W
- Rated Input Power (Grill): 1100 W
- Rated Input Power (Convection): 2500 W
- Oven Capacity: 34 L
- Turntable Diameter: Ø 315 mm
- External Dimensions: 519x507x315 mm
- Net Weight: Approx. 19.5 kg
- ISM Band: Operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band.
- Electromagnetic Compatibility: Belongs to group 2 and class B (EN 55011).
Usage Features
- Control Panel: The primary interface for operating the oven.
- Turntable System: Includes a turntable shaft, turntable ring assembly, and a glass tray. The glass tray and ring assembly must always be used during cooking and food should be placed on the glass tray.
- Utensils: Specific guidelines are provided for suitable and unsuitable materials for microwave use. Microwave-safe materials include browning dishes (with specific clearance), dinnerware, heat-resistant oven glassware (without metallic trim), oven cooking bags, paper plates/cups, paper towels, parchment paper, plastic (microwave-safe, not touching food), and microwave-safe thermometers. Materials to be avoided include aluminum trays, food cartons with metal handles, metal or metal-trimmed utensils, metal twist ties, paper bags, plastic foam, and wood.
- Clock Setting: The oven displays "0:00" when electrified, and the clock can be set in 24-hour format.
- Cooking Time Adjustment: The coding switch allows for precise time adjustments, with step quantities varying based on the duration (e.g., 5 seconds for 0-1 min, 10 seconds for 1-5 min, up to 5 minutes for 30-95 min).
- Safety Interlock System: Part of the door assembly, ensuring the oven only operates when the door is properly closed.
- Observation Window: Allows users to visually monitor food during cooking.
- Grill Rack: Included for Grill series models to facilitate grilling.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning:
- Always unplug the appliance before cleaning.
- Clean the oven cavity with a slightly damp cloth after each use.
- Wash accessories (glass tray, turntable ring assembly) in soapy water.
- Carefully clean the door frame, seal, and surrounding parts with a damp cloth.
- Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers on the oven door glass to prevent scratching and shattering.
- Cleaning Tip: For easier cleaning of cavity walls, place half a lemon in a bowl with 300ml (1/2 pint) water, heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes, then wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
- Troubleshooting: The manual includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues such as TV interference, dim oven light, steam accumulation, accidental start without food, oven not starting (due to power cord, fuse, or outlet issues), and oven not heating (due to an open door).
- Disposal: The appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste, following European directives (2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC). It should be delivered to an appropriate recycling center or returned to the retailer. Packaging materials are non-polluting and recyclable.
- Manufacturer Liability: The manufacturer declines liability for damages caused by improper use, non-observance of the manual, tampering, or use of non-original spare parts.
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