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Gorenje BCM547S12X Instructions For Use Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN www.gorenje.com www.gorenje.com...
  • Page 2 Instructions for installation and connection are supplied on a separate sheet. Instructions for use are also available at our website: www.gorenje.com / < http://www. gorenje.com /> Important information Tip, note...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN Technical specifications Control unit(depending on the model) 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Before connecting the oven: PREPARING THE APPLIANCE FOR 14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME THE FIRST USE COOKING STEPS 15 STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–6) 15 Step 1: SWITCHING ON AND SETTINGS 16 Step 2: CHOOSING THE COOKING SYSTEM 18 Step 3: CHOOSING THE SETTINGS...

  • Page 4: Combined Microwave Oven

    COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN (DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) The figure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.

  • Page 5: Cooling Fan

    WIRE GUIDES Wire guides allow preparation of the food on four levels (please note that the levels/ guides are counted from the bottom up). Guides 3 and 4 are intended for grilling, and guide 1 is used with microwave systems when food is prepared in a glass baking dish.
  • Page 6 OVEN EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES GLASS BAKING DISH is used for cooking with all oven systems and for cooking with microwaves. It can also be used as a serving tray. Never use the grid, the shallow baking sheet or the deep baking tray or any other metal part or accessory when operating a system with microwaves! The GRID is used for grilling or as support...

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) xxxxxx 220-240V ~ 3.1 kW TYPE: XXXXXX 220V-240V, 50/60Hz Freq. : 2,45 GHz ART. Nr: SER. Nr: XXXXXX The rating plate indicating the basic information about the appliance is located at the edge of the oven and it is visible when the oven door is opened.

  • Page 8: Control Unit(Depending On The Model)

    CONTROL UNIT (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) COOKING CHILD LOCK OVEN TEMPERATURE/ SYSTEM LIGHTING ON/ POWER KEY SELECTOR KNOB OFF KEY (depending on the model) NOTE: Symbols of cooking systems may be located on the knob or on the front panel (depending on the appliance model).
  • Page 9 ELECTRONIC START/STOP SETTINGS KNOB COOKING PROGRAM (-/+) INFORMATION TIMER Use this key to AND CLOCK DISPLAY Use this knob to set start or stop the Cooking duration program. the time, temperature and microwave End of cooking power. Alarm Clock NOTE: The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip.

  • Page 10: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This appliance may only be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if supervision or instructions are provided to them concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 11 Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven as they may damage the finish or the protective enamel coating. Such damages may lead to cracking of the glass. Do not use steam cleaners or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance as this may result in an electric shock.
  • Page 12 Safe use of the microwave oven WARNING: If your oven allows combined operation (microwaves combined with other cooking modes), do not allow the children to use the oven without supervision of an adult person since the oven will reach very high temperatures in such operation modes. WARNING: If the door or door sealing is damaged, do not use the oven until it is repaired by an adequately trained service technician.

  • Page 13: Before Connecting The Oven

    Make sure to only use the cookware that Be careful when heating alcohol-containing is suitable for use in a microwave oven. food, as a combustible mixture of alcohol Do not use cookware made of steel or and air may form inside the oven. Open the cookware with golden or sliver rims.

  • Page 14: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME Upon receiving the appliance, remove all parts, including any transport equipment, from the oven. Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. When the oven heats up for the first time, the characteristic smell of a new appliance will be emitted.

  • Page 15: Steps Of The Cooking Process

    STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–6) STEP 1: SWITCHING ON AND SETTINGS After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on the display and the symbol will light up. Set the time of day. SETTING THE CLOCK Rotate the SETTINGS KNOB (-/+) and first set the minutes;...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Choosing The Cooking System

    STEP 2: CHOOSING THE COOKING SYSTEM Rotate the knob (left and right) to select 0 COOKING SYSTEM (see program table). The selected icon will appear on the display. Settings can also be changed during operation. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE POWER (W) (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS...
  • Page 17 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE POWER (W) (°C) PLATE WARMER Use this function to reheat your dinnerware (plates, cups) before serving food in it to keep the food warm longer. ECO COOKING In this mode, power consumption during the cooking process is optimized. This mode is used for roasting meat and baking pastry.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Choosing The Settings

    STEP 3: CHOOSING THE SETTINGS Each cooking system features basic or default settings which can be adjusted. Adjust the settings by pressing the relevant key (before pressing the START/STOP key). Some settings are not available with some programs; an acoustic signal will remind you of such cases.
  • Page 19 POWER LEVEL 1000 W • Quickly reheating beverages, water and dishes containing a large volume of liquid. • Cooking dishes with high water content (soups, sauces etc.). 750 W • Cooking fresh or frozen vegetables. • Melting chocolate. 600 W •...

  • Page 20: Setting The Cooking Time

    TIMER FUNCTIONS First rotate the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB; then, set the temperature. Touch the TIMER key several times to select the symbol. The icon for the selected timer function will light up and the adjustable cooking start/end time will flash on the display. Other icons are dimly lit. Press START to start the cooking process.

  • Page 21: Setting The Minute Minder

    Setting the minute minder The minute minder can be used independently of the oven operation. The longest possible setting is 24 hours. During the last minute, the minute minder is displayed in seconds. After the set time expires, the oven will automatically stop operating (end of cooking). An acoustic signal will be heard which you may turn off by touching any key.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Sselecting Additional Functions

    STEP 4: SSELECTING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Activate/deactivate the functions by pressing the desired key or a combination of keys. Some functions are not available with some systems; an acoustic signal will indicate of such cases. CHILD LOCK Activate it by touching the CHILD LOCK key. The "key" icon will light up on the display.
  • Page 23 5sek ACOUSTIC SIGNAL Loudness of the acoustic signal can be set when no timer function is activated (only the time of day is displayed). Press the TEMPERATURE/POWER key and hold it for 5 seconds. Two fully lit bars will appear on the display. Rotate the SETTINGS KNOB (-/+) to choose one of the three volume levels (one, two, or three bars).

  • Page 24: Step 5: Starting The Cooking Process

    STEP 5: STARTING THE COOKING PROCESS Start the cooking process by pressing the START/STOP key and holding it for a while. STEP 6: SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN Turn the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB to position "0". After the end of the cooking process and after the oven has been switched off, declining temperature is displayed down to 50 °C.

  • Page 25: Descriptions Of Systems (Cooking Modes) And Cooking Tables

    DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING TABLES If your desired food cannot be found in the cooking table, find information for similar food. The information displayed applies to cooking in a single level. An interval of suggested temperature is indicated. Start with a lower temperature setting and increase it if you find the food is not browned sufficiently.
  • Page 26 COOKING SYSTEMS RAPID PREHEATING Use this function to heat the oven to the desired temperature as quickly as possible. This mode is not appropriate for cooking. Turn the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB to rapid preheating. PRESET TEMPERATURE will be displayed. This temperature setting can be adjusted.
  • Page 27 UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pan or tray. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 28 Baking pastry Only use one level and dark baking sheets or trays. In light-coloured baking sheets or trays, the browning of the pastry will be poorer, as such equipment will reflect the heat. Always place the baking trays on the grid. If you are using the supplied baking sheet, remove the grid.
  • Page 29 Is the cake done? • Pierce the cake at the top with a wooden toothpick or skewer. If there are no traces on the pick or the skewer when pulled out, the cake is done. Did the cake collapse? • Check the recipe. •...
  • Page 30 GRILL When grilling food, the upper heater and the grill heater fitted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate. Preheat the infrared (grill) heater for five minutes. Supervise the cooking process at all times. The meat may burn quickly due to high temperature.
  • Page 31 Type of food Weight Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min) bottom) MEAT Beefsteak, rare 180g/piece 220-240 14-16 Beefsteak, well done 180g/piece 220-240 18-21 Pork neck fillet 180g/piece 220-240 19-23 Cutlets/chops 180g/piece 220-240 20-24 Veal escalope 180g/piece 220-240 19-22 Grill sausages 100g/piece...
  • Page 32 GRILL WITH FAN In this operating mode, the grill heater and the fan operate simultaneously. Suitable for grilling meat, fish, and vegetables. (See descriptions and tips for GRILL.) Type of food Weight Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min) bottom) MEAT...
  • Page 33 HOT AIR AND BOTTOM HEATER The bottom heater, the round heater, and the hot air fan will operate. Suitable for baking pizzas, apple pies, and fruitcakes. 2 (See descriptions and tips for UPPER and BOTTOM HEATER.) Type of food Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the...
  • Page 34 HOT AIR Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Roasting meat: Use enamel coated, tempered glass, clay, or cast iron pan or tray. Stainless steel trays are not suitable as they strongly reflect the heat.
  • Page 35 Baking pastry Preheating is recommended. Biscuits and cookies can be baked in shallow baking sheets on several levels simultaneously (2nd and 3rd). Note that baking time can differ even with if the baking sheets used are the same. The biscuits in the upper baking sheet may be ready sooner than those in the lower one. Always place the baking trays on the grid.

  • Page 36: Plate Warmer

    PLATE WARMER Use this function to reheat your dinnerware (plates and cups) before serving food in it to keep the food warm longer.

  • Page 37: Tables

    ECO COOKING Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. Type of food Guide level Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min)

  • Page 38: Tables

    AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS DEFROSTING The system also includes automatic programs for defrosting the food with microwaves. Food suitable for defrosting includes cakes with heavy cream or butter-based cream, cakes and pastry, bread and rolls, and deep-frozen fruit. Turn the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB to defrosting.
  • Page 39 COMBINED SYSTEMS HOT AIR AND MICROWAVES In this cooking mode, the food is cooked with a combination of microwaves and grill. Power levels: 90, 180, 360, 600 W Place the glass baking dish into the 1st guide. Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Temperature...

  • Page 40: Tables

    MICROWAVE SYSTEMS MICROWAVES Microwaves are used for cooking and defrosting. Power levels: 90, 180, 360, 600, 750, 100 W. Place the glass baking dish into the 1st guide. Cooking frozen food Food Weight (g) Power (W) Cooking time (min) Meat loaf 1000 35-40 Chicken...
  • Page 41 Cooking rice and pasta Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Cooking time (min) Rice* 1000 14-16 Pasta** 1000 11-13 Whole grain pasta* 1000 11-13 Oatmeal* 1000 Brown rice*** 31-33 Risotto ** 19-21 Couscous *** 1000 Polenta *** 1000 Millet *** 1000 9-11 ** Add water in the ratio of 1:2.
  • Page 42 Meat Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Cooking time (min) Chicken thighs 15-20 Chicken wings 15-20 Meatballs 1000 1000 10-15 Pork chops 30-35 Chicken braised in sauce 1000 8-13 Escalopes/steaks 1000 8-12 Chicken–whole 1500 50-55 Pork roast 1000 50-55 Meat loaf 35-40 Deserts...

  • Page 43: Maintenance & Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE & CLEANING Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply and wait for the appliance to cool down. Children should not clean the appliance or perform maintenance tasks without proper supervision. Aluminium finish Clean the aluminium finish with non-abrasive liquid cleaners intended for such surfaces. Apply the cleaner onto a wet cloth and clean the surface.

  • Page 44: Conventional Oven Cleaning

    CONVENTIONAL OVEN CLEANING You may use the standard cleaning procedure to clean stubborn dirt in the oven (using cleaners or an oven spray). After such cleaning, rinse the cleaner residues thoroughly. Clean the oven and the accessories after each use to prevent the dirt from burning into the surface.

  • Page 45: Using The Aqua Clean Function To Clean The Oven

    USING THE AQUA CLEAN FUNCTION TO CLEAN THE OVEN Turn the COOKING SYSTEM SELECTOR KNOB to Aqua Clean. An icon will be displayed along with the PRESET TEMPERATURE and the time of 4 minutes. The duration cannot be changed. Pour 0.6 l of water into a glass or shallow baking dish and insert it into the lower guide.

  • Page 46: Removing And Cleaning The Wire Guides

    REMOVING AND CLEANING THE WIRE GUIDES Only use conventional cleaners to clean the guides. Undo the screw. Use a screwdriver. Remove the guides from the holes in the back wall. Take care not to lose the spacers fitted on the wire guides. Replace the spacers after cleaning;...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Bulb

    REPLACING THE BULB The bulb is a consumable and therefore not covered by warranty. Before changing the bulb, remove the trays, the grid, and the guides. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver. (Halogen lamp: G9, 230 V, 25 W) Undo the four screws on the cover. Remove the cover and the glass.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting Table

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem/error Cause There is no response of Disconnect the appliance from the power mains for a few the sensors; the display is minutes (undo the fuse or switch off the main switch); frozen. then, reconnect the appliance and switch it on. The main fuse in your home Call a service technician.

  • Page 49: Disposal

    DISPOSAL Packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.

  • Page 50: Cooking Test

    COOKING TEST Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard. Conventional baking Dish Equipment Guide level System Tempera- Cooking (from the ture (°C) time (min) bottom) Shallow Biscuits – enamel- 140-150 30-35 single level* coated baking sheet Shallow Cookies – two enamel- 2 and 3 140-150...
  • Page 51 Microwaves Dish Note Guide Power System Tempera- Time (from the ture (°C) (minutes) bottom) Custard creams Sponge cake 1000 Meat loaf Potatoes au 25-30 gratin Cake Program: Grill + Chicken hot air + microwaves 90 W* Defrosting (auto 21:30 ground meat program) * Preheat for 10 minutes.
  • Page 52 COMBI MW_IL_45 en (03-16)

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