User manual SMEG FME24X-2

[. . . ] Warning: We cannot be held responsible for anyaccident resulting from an inexistent, defectiveor incorrect ground lead. If the oven malfunctions in any way, unplug theappliance or remove the relevant fuse at theoven's connection lead-in. 84 Installation OPERATING PRINCIPLE The microwaves used for cooking are electro-magnetic waves. They are commonly found in ourenvironment in the form of radio-electric waves, light or infrared rays. Their frequency is in the 2450 MHz range. Their behaviour: ·They are reflected by metals. When food is exposed to microwaves, its moleculesbegin moving rapidly, which causes heating. [. . . ] J : 12:30 A B C D G J E F The PAUSE/CANCEL key C: to interrupt (press once) or cancel a programme (press twice). Also used to set the clock. H K I L K STOP-TURNTABLE key : to stop the turntable from revolving. L START key : to start all programmes. M M DOOR OPEN button : press this button to open the door or stop the appliance. 88 Setting the clock After first plugging in your microwave oven or after a power outage, the clock reads 00:00 and the two dots flash. 00:00 To set the clock : - Press the PAUSE / CANCEL key C for 5 seconds. 0 "0 0 : 0 0 " flashes, and a tone sounds requesting the hour be set. - Turn the selector knob to display the correct time - Validate by pressing the PAUSE / CANCEL key Your clock is set. . 00:00 12:00 C. Microwave power settings POWER SETTING APPLICATION To defrost all frozen food or to top off cooking of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly. DEFROST SIMMER To cook fish and poultry. To finish programmes begun with the HIGHCOOK power setting, for instance beans, lentils, or dairy products. (This power setting is available when you programme the function using the mode key ). HEAT To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen pre-cooked dishes. HIGH COOK To cook vegetables and soup. Microwave output power : 900 W 89 The display 12:30 The display and the selector knobs guide you in your choice of : les aliments beverages fish pork, veal turkey fresh readymade dishes beef, lamb vegetables poultry frozen readymade dishes functions DEFROST SIMMER KEEP WARM REHEAT COOK LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL MICROWAVE PIZZA + GRILL the weight for an AUTO programme the length of the programme (or time of day) 1 2 : 0 0 The food type or function being selected will flash in the display. 90 The selector knobs The 2 selector knobs are used for the various programmes: FOOD TYPE / FUNCTION The first to select : - the food type - the function the second to programme : - the length of the programme TIME / WEIGHT - the weight of the food Programming Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set. Open the door. 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. · If there is an error in the programming, press the CANCEL key 91 C twice. Microwave programming Available programmes : Express programming Set the desired programme length (ex. The maximum power setting is programmed directly . 2:00 for quick reheating. Automatic programming by weight : with the AUTO keys, the programme length is calculated automatically. key once to choose the LOW GRILL , twice to choose the Set the desired programme length with the selector knob The microwave + grill function This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid cooking. Using the microwave + grill function Select the microwave + grill function by pressing the programmed. An intermediate microwave power level together with the high grill are Set the programme length with the selector knob Press start . , ex. 10 min. 10:00 94 The PIZZA function With the PIZZA function you can save time and energy cooking your favorite dishes and have them turn out as crispy, tasty and golden brown as if cooked in a traditional oven. · · · Use of the PIZZA key together with the PIZZA dish, allows you to use the grill and microwave functions simultaneously. The PIZZA dish features a special coating that absorbs microwaves through its bottom. It radiates heat from below the food to cook or reheat it, giving it the required color and crispness while the grill browns the top. 2 cooking methods : · Without preheating - by using the PIZZA function you can cook and brown most frozen meals and fresh, dough-based dishes without preheating the PIZZA dish. With preheating - the PIZZA dish can be preheated using the PIZZA key for a maximum of 2 minutes. Preheating is recommended to cook or brown small pieces of meat or fish and some dough-based, frozen and take-out dishes. · Recommendations : · · · · · · · · · Take foods out of their metallic or plastic packaging before cooking or rehea ting them with the PIZZA function. It is advisable to program shorter cooking times and extend if necessary. [. . . ] 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. 100 Troubleshooting guide Problem Suggestion 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 Adjust the front left foot. Clean the vents under the appliance. Condensation forms on the door glass. The turntable does not revolve correctly. Clean the wheels and the well beneath the turntable. [. . . ]