This document describes a microwave oven, likely an IKEA-branded model manufactured by Whirlpool, with various cooking functions and safety features.
Function Description:
The microwave oven offers a range of cooking and reheating functions, including:
- Cook & Reheat with Microwaves: This is the standard function for general cooking and reheating of foods like vegetables, fish, potatoes, and meat. Users can set the cooking time and power level. The time can be adjusted in 30-second increments during cooking, and both time and power level can be altered.
- Jet Start: Designed for quick reheating of foods with high water content, such as clear soups, coffee, or tea. This function automatically starts at full microwave power for 30 seconds, with additional presses increasing the time by 30 seconds. Time can also be adjusted with the knob after starting.
- Grill: Used to quickly give food a pleasant brown surface. Users set the cooking time, and the oven operates continuously without a time limit if set for over 90 minutes (displaying "CONT"). It's suitable for foods like cheese, toast, steaks, and sausages, which should be placed on a wire grid on top of the baking plate.
- Grill Combi: Combines grill and microwave functions, suitable for dishes like gratins and lasagne. Users set the power level and cooking time. Food should be placed on the wire rack or glass turntable. The maximum microwave power level is factory-preset.
- Turbo Grill Combi: A combination function for cooking poultry and baked potatoes. Similar to Grill Combi, users set the power level and cooking time. Food should be placed on the wire rack or glass turntable. The maximum microwave power level is factory-preset.
- Quick Heat: This function is for preheating the empty oven. Food should not be placed in the oven during preheating as it will burn. Users set the temperature, and the display shows "PrE-HEAT" until the set temperature is reached. The oven maintains the set temperature for 10 minutes, allowing time to insert food and select a Forced Air function.
- Forced Air: Used for cooking meringues, pastry, sponge cakes, soufflés, poultry, and roast meats. Users set the temperature and cooking time. The default setting for Forced Air is 175°C. If the cooking time is set for over 90 minutes, the oven runs continuously ("CONT").
- Forced Air & Microwaves: Combines forced air and microwave cooking, suitable for roast meats, poultry, jacket potatoes, frozen convenience foods, sponge cakes, pastry, fish, and puddings. Users set the temperature, microwave power level, and cooking time. The maximum microwave power level is factory-preset.
- Auto Functions: These functions automatically calculate the necessary time for defrosting or cooking based on the net weight of the food.
- Auto Jet Defrost: For defrosting meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and bread. Users select the food class and weight. The oven may prompt to "TURN" food midway through the process.
- Auto Reheat: For reheating readymade food or milk. The oven may prompt to "STIR" food during the process. Standing time of 1-2 minutes is recommended after reheating.
- Auto Cook: For cooking specific categories of food like baked potatoes, fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, canned vegetables, and popcorn. The oven may prompt to "TURN or STIR" food during the process.
- Kitchen Timer: A standalone timer function for measuring exact time for various purposes (e.g., cooking eggs, pasta, dough rising).
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific power ratings (e.g., wattage) are not explicitly listed for the oven itself, the "Data for Test and Heating Performance" section provides power levels used for comparative testing:
- Microwave Power Levels: 750 W is consistently used for various microwave cooking tests.
- Forced Air Temperatures: 200°C and 225°C are used in combination with microwave power (350 W and 90 W) for forced air tests.
- Container Types: Pyrex dishes (3.227, 3.827, 3.838) and an Anchor pie plate (Ø230 mm) are specified for testing.
- Voltage: The manual emphasizes checking that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to the voltage in the user's home.
- Earthing: Compulsory for this appliance.
- Separating Device: For permanent connections, a separating device with an omnipolar contact opening of more than 3 mm is required.
Usage Features:
- Control Panel: Features a multifunction knob, a Select button, and a Start button for setting functions, time, temperature, and power levels. A +/- knob is used for adjustments.
- Clock: The clock can be set and displayed. It remains blank after power failure until set.
- Start Protection / Child Lock: An automatic safety function activates one minute after returning to "stand by mode," requiring the door to be opened and closed to release the lock. A mechanical safety switch prevents accidental door opening by children.
- Pause/Stop Cooking: Cooking can be paused by opening the door (settings maintained for 10 minutes) or stopped by pressing the STOP button. Cooking can be resumed by closing the door and pressing Start.
- Adjusting Doneness (Auto Functions): For most Auto functions (except Jet Defrost), users can adjust the end result (higher/lower end temperature or longer/shorter time) by selecting a "Hi" or "Lo" level with the +/- knob. This preference can only be set or altered during the first 20 seconds of operation or preheat period for Auto Forced Air Combi.
- Door Seals: Must be regularly inspected for damage.
- Microwave Inlet Protection Plates: Must not be removed as they prevent grease and food particles from entering channels.
- Utensils: Must be ovenproof and allow microwaves to pass through. Metal accessories should not contact the oven interior. Plastic utensils are not suitable for grilling.
- Turntable: The glass turntable and turntable support must always be in place and able to turn freely during operation.
- Baby Food/Liquids: Always stir and check temperature after heating to ensure even distribution and prevent scalding. Lids and teats must be removed from baby bottles before heating.
- Airtight Sealed Containers: Must not be used for heating as pressure build-up can cause damage or explosion.
- Over-cooking: Avoid over-cooking food to prevent fire.
- Unattended Operation: Do not leave the oven unattended, especially when using combustible materials.
- Eggs: Whole eggs (with or without shell) should not be cooked or reheated in the microwave due to explosion risk.
- Flammable Materials: Do not heat or use flammable materials in or near the oven.
- Corrosive Chemicals: Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors.
- Drying: Do not use the microwave for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers, fruit, or other combustible materials.
- Fire: If material inside/outside ignites, keep the door closed, turn off the oven, and disconnect power.
- Damaged Appliance: Do not operate if the mains cord, plug, or appliance is damaged or not working properly.
- Empty Operation: Do not operate the oven without food when using microwaves, as this can damage the appliance. A glass of water can be used if operating empty.
- Storage: Do not use the cavity for storage.
- Wire Twist-ties: Remove from bags before placing in the oven.
- Deep-frying: Not suitable for deep-frying as oil temperature cannot be controlled.
- Hot Pads/Oven Mitts: Use to prevent burns when handling hot items.
- Liquids: Stir liquids before and after heating, and allow standing time to prevent sudden boil-over. Use wide-necked containers.
- Cookbooks: Refer to a microwave cookbook for details, especially for food containing alcohol.
- Children: Only allow children to use the oven with adult supervision after adequate instructions. Young children should be supervised to ensure they don't play with the appliance.
Maintenance Features:
- Cleaning: The oven must be disconnected from power before cleaning.
- Interior Surfaces: Clean with a mild detergent, water, and a soft cloth.
- Door and Door Opening: Clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door, and the door opening. Do not allow grease or food particles to build up.
- Turntable and Support: Remove and wipe clean at regular intervals, especially after spills.
- Stubborn Stains: Boil a cup of water for 2-3 minutes to soften marks.
- Odors: Add lemon juice to a cup of water, place on the turntable, and boil for a few minutes to eliminate odors.
- Abrasive Cleaners: Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, or gritty washcloths on the control panel or oven surfaces. Use a sponge with mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Do not spray directly on the oven.
- Dishwasher Safe Components: Turntable support, glass turntable, baby bottle holder, wire rack, and baking plate are dishwasher safe.
- Troubleshooting: The manual provides a guide for common issues like the oven not working, suggesting checks for the plug, door closure, power, and proper ventilation. It emphasizes that service should only be carried out by a trained service technician.
- Mains Cord: If the mains cord needs replacing, it must be done by a trained service technician.
- Environmental Hints: The packaging is recyclable. The appliance is marked according to WEEE directive 2002/96/EC for proper disposal, indicating it should not be treated as household waste. Users should contact local authorities or the shop for information on recycling.
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