MCC3880E-m User Manual Benutzerinformation Notice d'utilisation Gebruiksaanwijzing Microwave Oven Mikrowelle
EN Dear Customer: Environmental protection Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our product. We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your expectations. Disposal of the packaging The packaging bears the Green Point mark. Dispose of all the packaging materials such as cardboard, expanded polystyrene and plastic wrapping in the appropriate bins.
EN Contents Installation instructions...................................................................................................................... 4 Before installation..................................................................................................................................... 4 After installation ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Microwave safety .......................
EN Installation instructions Before installation After installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use. The oven is equipped with a power cable and a plug for single phase current. If the oven is to be installed on a permanent basis it should be installed by a qualified technician.
EN Microwave safety • • • • • • • Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched, especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK! Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply. Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the microwave.
EN Microwave safety • This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by following these instructions: • Do not switch on the oven without the turntable support, the turntable ring and the respective plate being in place. • Never switch on the microwave when it is empty. If there is no food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged.
EN The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers. Why food heats up Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
EN Description of your oven 1. – Door window glass 2. – Catches 3. – Turntable support 4. – Turntable ring 5. – Turntable plate 6. – Drop-down grill e a. – Plus and Minus keys b. – Function selection keys c. – Cancel / Safety Block key f 7. – Mica cover 8. – Lamp bulb 9. – Control panel 10. – Glass tray 11. – Rectangular rack 12. – Lateral supports b a d c d. – Parameter selection keys e. – Confimation key f.
EN Basic controls Setting the clock The clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set the clock, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Clock Symbol with the Parameter selection keys (not necessary if your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure). 2. Set time with Plus and Minus keys. 3. Confirm the selection with the Confirmation key. Hiding/Displaying the Clock If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by proceeding as follows: 1.
EN Basic controls Stopping the rotating plate 1. To stop the rotating plate, press Confirmation and Cancel keys for 3 seconds to get the word SAFE in the display 2. To start plate rotation again, repeat the above procedure.
EN Basic Functions Microwave oven Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. 1. Select the Microwave function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Power Level with Parameter selection keys. The Power Level symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the power level the microwave operates with the default power 800 W. 5. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking. 6.
EN Basic Functions Grill Use this function to brown the top of food quickly. 1. Select the Grill function with the Function selection keys. 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking. 2. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking. 5. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key. 3. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.
EN Basic Functions Hot air Use this function to bake and roast. 1. Select the Hot-Air function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160ºC. 3. Set the temperature with the “+” and “–” keys. 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature. The display and symbol stop blinking. 5.
EN Basic Functions Grill with Fan Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish, poultry or French fries 1. Select the Grill with Fan function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Temperature with Parameter selection keys. The Temperature symbol and display start blinking. If you do not change the temperature the oven operates with the default temperature 160ºC. 3. Set the temperature with the “+” and “–” keys. 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the temperature.
EN Basic Functions Defrosting by weight (automatic) Use this function to defrost meat, poultry, fish, fruit and bread quickly. 1. Select the Defrost by Weight function with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. 3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below). 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking. 5.
EN Basic Functions Defrosting by time (manual) Use this function to defrost any type of food quickly. 1. Select the Defrost by Time function with the Function selection keys. 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the duration. The display and symbol stop blinking. 2. Select the Duration with Parameter selection keys. The Duration symbol and display start blinking. 5. Start the cooking process by pressing the Start key. 3. Set the duration with the “+” and “–” keys.
EN Special functions Special Function F1: Heating food Use this function to heat various types of food. 1. Select the Special function F1 with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. 3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below). 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking. 5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys.
EN Special functions Special Function F2: Cooking Use this function to cook fresh food. 1. Select the Special function F2 with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. 3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below). 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking. 5. Select the Weight with Parameter selection keys.
EN Special functions Special Function F3: Defrosting & Toasting Use this function to cook and toast various types of food. 1. Select the Special function F3 with the Function selection keys. 2. Select the Program with Parameter selection keys. The Duration and Clock symbols and the display start blinking. 3. Set the program with the “+” and “–” keys (refer to the table below). 4. Press the Confirmation key to validate the program. The display and symbols stop blinking. 5.
EN When the oven is working... Interrupting a cooking cycle Cancelling a cooking cycle You can stop the cooking process at any time by pressing the Cancel key once or by opening the oven door. If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press the Cancel key twice. In both cases: • Microwave emission is stopped immediately. • The grill is de-activated but is still very hot. Danger of burning! • The timer stops and the display shows the remaining amount of operating time.
EN Defrosting The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different Food Portions of meat, veal, beef, pork Goulash Minced meat Sausages Poultry (portions) Chicken Poularde Fish fillet Trout Prawns Fruit Bread Butter Cream cheese Creams types and weights of food, plus recommendations.
EN Defrosting General instructions for defrosting 1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are appropriate for microwaves (china, glass, suitable plastic). 2. The defrost function by weight and the tables refer to the defrosting of raw food. 3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity and thickness of the food. When freezing food keep the defrosting process in mind. Distribute the food evenly in the container. 4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside the oven.
EN Cooking with a microwave oven • Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” before cooking with your microwave. Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave: • Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare it. • Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use (see the section on types of ovenware).
EN Cooking with a microwave oven Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables Quantity (g) Addition of liquids Power (Watt) Time (min.) Standing Time (min.) Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms Peas & carrots 500 300 250 300 100ml 50ml 25ml 100ml 800 800 800 800 9-11 6-8 6-8 7-9 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Frozen carrots 250 25ml 800 8-10 2-3 Potatoes 250 25ml 800 5-7 2-3 Peel and cut into equal sized pieces.
EN Cooking with the grill For good results with the grill, use the rectangular rack supplied with the oven. IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the oils used during oven manufacture. 2. The oven door window becomes very hot when the grill is working. Keep children away. 3. When the grill is operating, the cavity walls and the rectangular rack become very hot. You should use oven gloves. 4.
EN Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave Quantity (g) Time (min.) Instructions Fish Bass Sardines/gurnard Fish 800 6-8 fish. 18-24 15-20 Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time turn and spread with seasoning. Meat Sausages Frozen hamburgers Spare rib (approx. 3 cm thick) 6-8 units 3 units 400 22-26 18-20 25-30 Prick after half cooking time and turn. Prick after half cooking time. Brush with oil. After half of cooking time, baste and turn.
EN Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill To avoid arcing do not use the rectangular rack when cooking with microwave and grill. The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese covered food. The microwave and the grill work simultaneously. The microwave cooks and the grill toasts. Food Quantity (g) Dish Power (Watt) Time (min.) Standing time (min.
EN Roasting and baking Table and advices – Preparing meat and cake Microwave / Hot air Food Quantity (g) Power Temperature Time (W) ºC (Min.) Standing time (min.
EN Roasting and baking Advice to roast - bake Advice on ovenware Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roasted meat is ready you should let it stand for 20 minutes in the oven with this switched off and closed. This will ensure the juices in the meat are well distributed. Check that the ovenware fits inside the oven. The roasting temperature and time required depends on the type and amount of meat being cooked. Hot glass containers should be put on a dry kitchen cloth.
EN Baking Table and advices – baking/hot air Type Walnut cake Container Spring-form type tin Fruit tart Spring-form type tin Ø 28 cm Ring cake Piquant cakes e.g. Pizza made with potatoes Spring-form type tin Sponge cake Spring-form type tin Ø 26 cm Jelly roll Cherry pie Glass griddle Glass griddle Runde Glasform Level Turntable Turntable, small round grille Turntable Turntable, small round grille Turntable, small round grille 1 1 Temperature 170/180 Time (min.
EN What kind of ovenware can be used? Microwave function For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. Glass, china, clay, plastic, and paper let microwaves pass. For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with metal parts or decorations cannot be used in the microwave. Glass ware and clay with metallic decoration or content (e.g. lead crystal) cannot be used in microwave ovens.
EN What kind of ovenware can be used? Table of Ovenware The table below gives you a general idea of what type of ovenware is suitable for each situation.
EN Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. Warning! Your microwave oven should be cleaned regularly, with all food remains being removed. If the microwave is not kept clean its surfaces may deteriorate, reducing the oven’s working life and possibly resulting in a dangerous situation. Warning! Cleaning should be done with the oven power switched off. Take the plug out of the socket or switch off the oven’s power circuit.
EN Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Oven ceiling If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered to make cleaning easier. To avoid any risk, do not remove the mica cover. To avoid the danger of burning, wait until the grill is cold before lowering it. Proceed as follows: The glass lamp cover (4) is located on the oven ceiling and can be removed easily for cleaning. For this you just need to unscrew it and clean it with water and dishwashing liquid. 1. Turn the grill support by 90º (1). 2.
EN What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? • WARNING! Any type of repair must only be done by a specialised technician. Any repair done by a person not authorised by the manufacturer is dangerous. • You do not need to contact Technical Assistance to resolve the following questions: • The display is not showing! Check if: - The time indication has been switched off (see section on Basic Settings).
EN Technical characteristics Description of Functions Symbol Function Microwave Grill Microwave + Grill Microwave Power Output Foods 200 W Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot 400 W Cooking with little heat; boiling rice Rapid defrosting, heating baby food 600 W Heating and cooking food 800 W Cooking vegetables and food Cooking and heating carefully, Heating and cooking small portions of food 1000 W Rapidly heating liquids --- Grilling food 200 W Toasting food 400 W Gri
EN Installation 1. Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it. 2. Open microwave door and fasten the appliance to the cabinet using the four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes.
EN Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
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