Electrolux EMB2529DSE Built-In Combination Microwave User Manual

Electrolux EMB2529DSE Built-In Combination Microwave

GENERAL WARNINGS

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to possible new owners of the appliance.
NOTE! You must read these warnings carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you need assistance, contact your Customer Care Department. The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated in this book be ignored.

WARNING!

  • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.
  • If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend that you activate it if children are present.

General safety

  • Internally the appliance becomes hot when in operation. Do not touch the heating elements that are in the appliance. Always use oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware.
  • Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
  • Before maintenance isolates the power supply.
  • Only a competent person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
  • Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.
  • Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
  • When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.
  • The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to the risk of injury, ignition or fire.
  • If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
  • Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.
  • The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
  • Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
  • The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
  • Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
  • Pay attention to the minimum dimensions of the cabinet (if applicable). Refer to the installation chapter.
  • This appliance is not designed to be operated with a decorative door in front of the appliance, ensure the ventilation requirements in the installation section are met.
  • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
  •  If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized Service or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven with the door open since it can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
  • Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on the sealing surface.
  • Take care to not displace the turntable when removing containers from the microwave oven.

Specifications

Model: EMB2529DSE
Rated Voltage: 230-240V ~50Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1400-1450W
Rated Output Power (Microwave): 850-900W
Rated Input Power (Grill): 1000-1100W
Rated Input Power (Convection): 2300-2400W
Oven Capacity: 25L
Turntable Diameter: Ø 315mm
External Dimensions: 595 x 470 x 388mm
Net Weight: Approx. 21.5 kg

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons Grounding Installation
DANGER! Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance. Electric Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock. Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not connect this appliance using an extension cord.

USING THE MICROWAVE

CLEANING
Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

  1.  Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp cloth.
  2.  Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
  3.  The door frame and seal and neighboring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
  4.  Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
  5.  Cleaning Tip—For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100%microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

UTENSILS
Utensil Test:

  1.  Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
  2.  Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
  3.  Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
  4.  Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils Remarks
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. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (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 a short-term cooking only
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
 

Plastic

 Microwave-safe only. Follow the 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

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into a 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.

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories
Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity. Your oven comes with the following accessories:

  • Glass tray x 1
  • Turntable ring assembly x 1
  • Instruction Manual x 1
  • Suction cup for emergency door opening x 1
  • Wire grill rack
  • A) Control panel (pictured right)
  • B) Turntable shaft
  • C) Turntable ring assembly
  • D) Glass tray
  • E) Observation window
  • F) Door assembly
  • G) Safety interlock system

Control panel

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Turntable Installation

  • A. Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
  • B. Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
  • C. All food and containers of food must always be placed on the glass tray for cooking.
  • D. I f glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.
  • E. When using the wire grill rack, place it on the glass tray

WARNING! The wire grill rack is not suitable for use on microwave only mode, it can be used on grill, convection and combi (includes short burst of microwave, which is ok) cooking modes only. Using this wire grill rack on microwave only mode may cause damage to the appliance.

INSTRUCTIONS

Operation Instructions

Clock Setting
When the microwave oven is powered on, the screen will display “0:00”, and the buzzer will ring once.

  1. Press “Timer/Clock” twice to select clock function, the hour figures will flash.
  2. Press “ ” or “ ” to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0–23.
  3. Press “Timer/Clock”, the minute figures will flash.
  4. Press “ ” or “ ” to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0–59.
  5. Press “Timer/Clock” to finish clock setting. “ : ” will flash, and the time will light.
    1. The clock function will not work if the clock is not set.
    2. During the process of clock setting, if you press “stop/clear”, the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking
Press “Function” once, the screen will display “P100 “.
Press “Function” repeatedly or press “ ” or “ ” to choose the power you want,
and “P100”, “P80”, “P50”, “P30” or “P10” will display for each added press. Then press “Start/OK/+30” to confirm, and press “ ” or “ ” to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press “Start/OK/+30” again to start cooking.
Example: I f you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate the oven with the following steps:

  1. Press “Function” once, the screen displays “P100”.
  2. Press “Function” once again or press “ ” to choose 80% mircrowave power.
  3. Press “Start/OK/+30” to confirm, and the screen displays “P 80”.
  4. Pres “s ” or “ ” to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays “20:00”.
  5. Press “Start/OK/+30” to start cooking.
    Note: The time steps when adjusting the time vary depending on the total cooking time selected, the adjustment steps increase as the total cooking time increases as per below:

Microwave power level settings

Order Display Microwave Power
1 P100 100%
2 P80 80%
3 P50 50%
4 P30 30%
5 P10 10%

Grill or Combi. Cooking
Press “Function” repeatedly, it will cycle through the programs “G”, “C-1”, “C-2”, “C-3”, and “C-4”. Press “Start/OK/+30” to confirm your chosen program, then press “+” or “-” to set the cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press “Start/OK/+30” again to start cooking.

Convection Cooking (With preheating function)
The convection cooking function can allow you to cook food as in a traditional oven, without microwave function. It is recommended that you should preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the oven.

  1. Press “Function” repeatedly until 130 degrees is displayed.
  2. Press “ ” or “ ” to select the desired convection temperature. The temperature can be chosen from 130 degrees to 220 degrees.
  3. Press “Start/OK/+30” to confirm the temperature.
  4. Press “Start/OK/+30” to start preheating. When the preheating temperature is reached, the buzzer will sound twice to remind you to put the food into the oven, while the preheated temperature is flashing.
  5. Put the food into the oven and close the door. Press “ ” or “ ” to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
  6. Press “Start/OK/+30” key to start cooking.
    1. a. Cooking time cannot be input until the preheating temperature is reached. After the set temperature is reached the door must be opened and food put in then door closed in order to input the cooking time.
    2. b. I f there is no time input within 5 minutes, the oven will stop preheating. The buzzer sound five times and the program will be cancelled and return to displaying the current time.

Convection Cooking (without preheating function)

  1.  Press “Function” repeatedly until 130 degrees displays.
  2.  Press “ ” or “ ” to select the convection temperature. When convection temperature displays, it indicates convection function. The temperature can be chosen from 130 degrees to 220 degrees.
  3.  Press the “Start/OK/+30” to confirm the temperature
  4.  Press “ ” or “ ” to adjust the cooking time. (The maximum setting time is 95 minutes.)
  5.  Press the “Start/OK/+30” key to start cooking.

Defrost By Weight

  1.  Press “Weight/Time Defrost” once, and the oven will display “dEF1”.
  2.  Pres “s ” or “ ” to select the weight of food from 100 to 2000 g.
  3.  Press “Start/OK/+30” to start defrosting.

Defrost By Time

  1.  Press “Weigh/Time Defrost” twice, and the oven will display “dEF2”.
  2.  Press “ ” or “ ” to select the defrost time. The MAX time is 95 minutes.
  3.  Press “Start/OK/+30” to start defrosting. The defrost power is is set to P30 (30% of max power), and it cannot be changed.

Kitchen Timer

  1.  Press “Timer/Clock” once, the screen will display 00:00.
  2.  Pres “s ” or “ ” to to enter the desired timer time (max 95 minutes).
  3.  Press “Start/OK/+30” to confirm setting.
  4.  When the set kitchen time is reached, the buzzer will ring 5 times to indicate the time is up. If the clock has been set (24-hour system), the screen will display the current time.

Auto Program

  1.  Press “ ” or “ ” to choose the desired auto program, “A1” to “A10” will be displayed. Refer to the Auto Program table on page 14 for explanation of the Auto Programs.
  2.  Press “Start/OK/+30” to confirm.
  3.  Pres “s ” or “ ” to choose the default weight as the menu chart.
  4.  Press “Start/OK/+30” to start cooking.

Auto Program table:

Menu Weight Display Power
 

 

A1  AUTO REHEAT

 150g 150  

 

 

100%

250g 250
350g 350
450g 450
600g 600
 

A2 POTATO

 1 (about 230g) 1  

100%

2 (about 460g) 2
3 (about 690g) 3
 

 

A3 MEAT

 150g 150  

 

100%

300g 300
450g 450
600g 600
 

A4 VEGETABLE

 150g 150  

100%

350g 350
500g 500
 

 

A5 FISH

 150g 150  

 

 

80%

250g 250
350g 350
450g 450
650g 650
 

A6 PASTA

 50g(with 450g cold water) 50  

80%

Microwave

100g(with 800g coldwater) 100
150g(with 1200g cold water) 150
 

A7 SOUP

 200ml 200  

100%

400ml 400
600ml 600
A8 CAKE  

475g

  

475

  

Preheat to 180°C

 

A9 PIZZA

 200g 200  

C-4

300g 300
400g 400
 

 

A10 CHICKEN

 500g 500  

 

C-4

750g 750
1000g 1000
1200g 1200

Quick start cooking

  1. In standby, press the “Start/OK/+30” key to cook with 100% power level for 30 seconds. Each press on the same key can increase 30 seconds. The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.
  2. During the microwave, grill, convection, combination cooking and the defrost by time process, press “Start/OK/+30” to increase the cooking time.
  3. In standby, press “ ” to set the maximum (95 minutes) cooking time with 100% microwave power, then press “Start/OK/+30” to start cooking. Take care to monitor the food closely to prevent overcooking if using this cooking mode. Note: When using the Auto Program and defrost by weight functions, the cooking time be increased by pressing “Start/OK/+30”.

Inquiring Function

  1.  When a cooking cycle is running in microwave, grill, combination or convection modes, press the “Function” button to display the current power level or set temperature for 2-3 seconds.
  2.  When a cooking cycle is running, press the “Timer/Clock” to display the current clock time for 2-3 seconds.

Child Lock Function
When in standby, press and hold the “Cancel” button for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep and a key symbol on the display to indicate that the oven is in child lock mode, the current time or 0:00 will be displayed. To turn off the child lock, press and hold the “Cancel” button for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep to indicate child lock has been disabled, and the lock symbol will be removed from the display.

Tips

  1.  I f the door is opened mid cooking cycle, the door must be closed then press the “Start/OK/+30” button to continue the cooking cycle.
  2.  Once the cooking programme has been set, if the “Start/OK/+30” has not been pressed within 5 minutes, it will cancel the program and the current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.
  3.  I f a button press is not detected, there will be no beep sound, press the button again until a beep sound is heard confirming the button press was registered.
  4.  The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is finished.

The oven lamp
After cooking, the oven lamp will turn off if the door is closed. If the door is opened over 10 minutes without any operation, the lamp will turn off automatically.

USING THE SUCTION CUP TO OPEN THE DOOR

INSTALLATION

installation and connection

  1.  This appliance is only intended for domestic use.
  2.  This oven is intended for built-in use only. It is not intended for counter-top use or for use inside a cupboard.
  3.  Please observe the special installation instructions.
  4.  The appliance can be installed in a 60cm wide wall mounted cupboard.
  5.  The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed earthed socket.
  6.  The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate.
  7.  The socket must be installed and connecting cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer to accessible following installation, an accessible all-pole isolation switch must be present on the installation side with a contact gap of at least 3mm.
  8.  Adapters, multi-way strips and extension leads must not be used. Overloading can result in a risk of fire.

The accessible surface may be hot during operation.
The fitted cabinet must not have a back wall behind the appliance. A gap must be maintained between the wall and the base of the unit above. Specific gap size could be referenced by the diagrams. Install at a minimum height of 85cm above the floor to avoid accidental contact and rick of burns to young children. Do not cover ventilation slots and suction holes.
Note: Ensure the power cable is not kinked or trapped.

  • Model EMB2529DSE is for built-in use only.
  • The fitted cabinet must not have a back wall behind the appliance.
  • Put the appliance far away from steam, hot air and water splashes.
  • If the appliance is stored/ transported at sub-zero temperatures, do not activate it immediately after installation. Allow at least two hours for it to be brought up to room temperature before turning on the unit.

Installation – Built-in model EMB2529DSE
For the best integration within a kitchen, install this appliance in a standard 600mm wide cupboard that gives a flush fit with the surrounding cupboard fronts. A recess of 20mm is ideal. The built-in cabinet must not have a rear wall behind the appliance. Do not cover ventilation slots and air intake points. NOTE: Your appliance must be mounted on a flat surface for the full width and depth of the product.

Built-in furniture – flush fit

A 45mm ventilation gap must be left between the built-in cabinetry and wall with no back panelling on the cabinet housing the microwave oven. A ventilation gap of min. 3.5mm must be left between the bottom of the front trim and adjacent shelf/cupboard).
Failure to accommodate for this gap in the installation can cause product malfunctions which are not covered under warranty.

Preparing the cabinet
Read the instructions on the bottom cabinet template and place the template on the bottom plane of the cabinet.

  1.  With a pencil, make marks on the bottom plane of the template according to the marks ‘a’ on the template.
  2.  Check if the dimensions of the furniture meet the installation distances. Check screws provided.
  3.  Put the template on the bottom of the cabinet and mark the spots for screws. Remove the template and fix the bracket with the screws.
  4.  Install the appliance. Make sure the bracket locks the back of the appliance.
  5.  Open the door and fix the appliance to the cabinet with a screw.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Normal
 

The microwave oven is interfering with TV reception.

 Radio and TV reception may be interfered interfered with when the microwave oven is operating too close to the TV. This is similar to the interference caused from small appliances such as mixers, vacuum cleaners and electric fans. It is normal and not a product fault. Move the appliances further apart if possible to minimise the disruption.
 

Dim oven light.

 In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.
 

Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents.

 During cooking, steam may be released from the food. Most of the steam will be vented out through the vents, however some steam may accumulate and condense on cool surfaces like the oven door, this is normal and is not a product fault.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
 

 

 

 

 

Oven can not be started.

  

(1) Power cord not plugged in tightly.

  

Unplug. Then plug again after 10 seconds.

 

(2) Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.

  

Reset the circuit breaker, or have a suitable qualified person replace the fuse.

 

(3) Problem with the power outlet.

 Test the power outlet with another appliance, if there is a problem with the power outlet it must be fixed by a suitable qualified technician.
 

Oven does not heat

 (4) Oven started accidentally with no food in. It is forbidden to run the microwave without any food inside. This is very dangerous and could damage the appliance or the user.