User manual BRANDT ME250XN1

[. . . ] · In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm at all of the poles. · Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/or its plug are damaged. In order to avoid any danger, call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer to repair the damage. 24 cm Important instructions · Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage. [. . . ] To finish programmes begun with the HIGH COOK power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or dairy products. (This power setting is available when you programme with the function key. ) HEAT 700W To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen pre-cooked dishes. HIGH COOK 900W To cook vegetables and soup. Microwave output power : 900 W When you select the type of food, the appropriate power setting is automatically programmed. 28 The display & the selector knob 12:30 200°C The display and the selector knob guide you in your choice of : food types beverages fish pork, veal turkey fresh readymade dishes beef, lamb vegetables poultry frozen readymade dishes functions DEFROST SIMMER HEAT COOK LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL MICROWAVE + GRILL FAN FAN + MICROWAVE the weight for Automatic programming the programme time (or clock) 1 2 : 0 0 the temperature for programming the fan functions 200°C The food type or function being selected will blink in the display. 29 The folding rack To fold down the rack ¯ : Push in on the hooked ends and fold the bars in towards the center. When used with the microwave only or combined microwave functions, it must be positioned on the center of the turntable. Metal dishes may be used on the rack only with the GRILL function. The rack : ² ¬ ¯ ¯ low position (folded) high position Never set any metal dish on the rack when using the microwave, grill + microwave or fan + microwave functions. with the GRILL or GRILL + MCROWAVE functions : choose the rack level according to the food you wish to grill : - high position to brown shallow dishes, such as cheese on toast - low position as required for other dishes, ex. with the FAN or FAN + MICROWAVE functions : always set your dishes on the rack folded down to the low position. Make sure that the rack is well centered on the turntable. 30 ¬ Programming Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set. Open the door. If the door is not properly shut, the appliance will not operate. The following keys are used for the various programmes : FOOD TYPE FUNCTION AUTOMATIC FAN GRILL SPEED DEFROST · 3 beeps announce the end of a programme. The beeps are repeated every minute for 10 minutes until you open the door. · If you think there is insufficient space for the dish to turn freely inside the oven, press the STOP TURNTABLE key before or during the programme. twice. · If there is an error in the programming, press the CANCEL key 31 Programming the microwave function You may choose amongst the following programmes : Express programme w Set the programme time (ex. 2 minutes) with the selector knob. The functions & blink alternatively to indicate that the express programme (900 W) is set. 2:00 w Press START . Programming with the function key w Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection. With this key, the SIMMER setting is available. w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. w Press START 5:00 . Programming with the food type key w Press the FOOD TYPE key, make your selection. w Press the FUNCTION key, make your selection; the correct microwave power setting will be programmed according to the food type selected. w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. w Press START . 7:00 32 Auto Programming Automatic programming With the AUTO key, the programme time is set automatically according to the weight of your food item. w Press the AUTO key; 50 flashes, use the selector knob to indicate the weight of your food item. w Press START . 500 9:00 The appropriate time is programmed automatically. 33 Speed DEFROST With the Speed DEFROST key you can quickly defrost all types of frozen food. To guarantee quality results, use Speed DEFROST for dishes weighing up to 500g. To defrost food items over 500g, use the FUNCTION key (as described on the preceding page). The appropriate microwave power setting and the grill level will be automatically adjusted according to your food type. : w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 6:00 w Press START . w In the event the food item you wish to cook does not correspond to any of the proposed food categories : , select the microwave w Press the FUNCTION key + grill function. A medium microwave power setting and the high grill level will be programmed. w Wait until 0 0 : 0 0 flashes, set the programme time with the selector knob. 6:00 w Press START . 36 The fan functions 2 convection cooking functions are available : the fan function · to cook and brown food just as in a traditional convection oven the fan + microwave function · to combine microwave power with fan cooking, for considerable time savings. Pointers ·The cooking temperature may be set from 5 0 ° - 2 5 0 ° C by 5° steps. ·You may modify the cooktime at any point during the programme. ·It is always preferable to set a minimal cooktime and extend if necessary; check the browning of your dishes to avoid overcooking. ·Remember to always place your dishes on the rack in the low position when using the fan function or fan + microwave function . This will ensure even heat distribution thereby providing optimal cooking results. [. . . ] Do not touch these parts after use; wait till the appliance has cooled down in order to clean it. If you remove the drive shaft, do not allow water to enter the motor shaft hole. Be sure to put the turntable, the drive shaft and the wheel support back in their proper place. SOAP + WATER · Do not use abrasives, alcohol or solvents as they are liable to damage the oven. · Do not clean your microwave oven with a steam cleaner. 41 Troubleshooting guide Problem w Suggestion v The time counts down, but the appliance does not function (the turntable does not rotate, the light does not come on and the food is not heated) The microwave oven is noisy when operating. Press the TURNTABLE OFF key 5 seconds. for w v Adjust the front left foot. Make sure that you use only containers which are suitable for microwave cooking. [. . . ]