Electrolux WAVE-TOUCH 318205319 Use & Care Manual

Electrolux WAVE-TOUCH 318205319 Use & Care Manual

27”/30” electric/microwave combination wave-touch wall oven

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Use & Care Guide
27"/30" Electric/Microwave Combination Wave-Touch™ Wall Oven
318205319 Rev. D (1205)

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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide 27”/30” Electric/Microwave Combination Wave-Touch™ Wall Oven 318205319 Rev. D (1205)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ...71 ©2009 Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Please read & save this guide Thank you for choosing Electrolux, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions What you need to know about safety instructions Warning and Important Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating a microwave.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS. • This appliance, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Electrolux Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or adjustment. • DO NOT cover or block any vents or openings on the oven.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions Recognize safety symbols, words and labels Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as described below: This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage. This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instructions • Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock, or fi re. • Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Instructions • Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using the appliance for the fi rst time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F (0°C) for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.
  • Page 8 Important Safety Instructions Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement (U.S.A. Only) This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception.
  • Page 9: Safety

    Information You Need To Know About your oven This Use and Care Guide is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the Microwave Oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the...
  • Page 10: About Microwave Cooking

    Information You Need To Know About microwave cooking • Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish. • Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
  • Page 11 A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.
  • Page 12: Features

    Features Wave-Touch™ oven features & options 1. Standard cooking • Bake • Broil • Perfect-Convect • Perfect-Convect • Perfect-Convect • Keep warm • Slow cook 2. Specialized cooking • Perfect Turkey™ • Defrost • Dehydrate • Bread proof 3. Favorite settings 4.
  • Page 13 Wave-Touch™ control display & keys 11. Perfect-Pair™ oven key pads • Microwave upper oven • Sure-2-fi t™ Lower oven 12. User preferences The following options are available under User Preferences: • Clock setting • Clock display setting • 12 hr/ 24 hr •...
  • Page 14 Features Wave-Touch™ microwave oven features & options 17. Auto cook • Pizza Slice • Beverage • Melt, Soften • Snacks • Auto Reheat • Auto Defrost 18. Sensor Modes • Sensor Cook • Popcorn • Fresh Veggies • Frozen Veggies •...
  • Page 15: Features

    Wave-Touch™ oven features Your appliance features include: 1. Wave-Touch™ activated glass control panel. One simple touch and the control panel activates, showing the virtually endless cooking options. After you make your choices, all but the option selected will fade away, returning to an elegant display. 2.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting Started Setting clock at power up You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the event of a power failure or when you fi rst provide electric power to your appliance. • When your appliance is fi rst powered up, 12:00 will fl...
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Changing settings Software controls the micro and lower ovens so that both may be set to operate at the same time with unique settings. It is very important to understand that before setting or modifying either oven, you must fi rst select which oven you desire to set or modify.
  • Page 18: Settings For Best Results

    Setting for Best Results Lower oven rack supports & oven vents Installing Oven Rack Supports Always install oven rack support before turning on the oven (when the oven is cool). To install oven rack support, insert the supports by pushing them downward into the two brackets on each side of the oven interior, as shown below.
  • Page 19: Settings For Best Results

    Lower oven racks Removing Sliding Oven Racks 1. With the rack in its closed position; grasp the rack and the sliders at once. 2. Slightly lift the rack and sliders and pull it to clear the fi rst bracket. 3. Pull the rack and sliders until the second bracket stops the rack.
  • Page 20 Setting Microwave Controls Time cooking Your Microwave Oven can be programmed for 99 minutes 59 seconds (99.59). Always enter the seconds after the minutes, even if they are both zeros. • Suppose you want to cook for 5 minutes at 100%.
  • Page 21: Setting Microwave Controls

    Setting Microwave Controls Sensor Modes The sensor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (moisture and humidity) emitted from the food as it heats. The sensor adjusts the cooking times and power level for various foods and quantities. Using Sensor Modes: After oven is plugged in, wait 2 minutes before using Sensor Modes.
  • Page 22 Setting Microwave Controls Quick Sensor chart Food Fresh Veggies: Soft Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Cauliflower (flowerets) Cauliflower (whole) Spinach Zucchini Baked apples Hard Carrots, sliced Corn on cob Green beans Winter squash - diced - halves Frozen Veggies Popcorn Baked Potato Sensor Reheat Amount Wash and place in casserole.
  • Page 23: Sensor Cook

    Setting Microwave Controls Sensor Cook You can cook many foods by touching the sensor cook pad and the food number. You don’t need to calculate cooking time or power level. • Suppose you want to cook ground meat. Example Step 1.
  • Page 24: Auto Cook

    Setting Microwave Controls Auto Cook Your oven has convenient pads to assist with meal preparation. The Auto Cook settings will automatically compute the correct cooking time and microwave power level for foods shown in the following charts. • Suppose you want to heat 1 cup of water Step 1.
  • Page 25 Setting Microwave Controls Auto Cook chart (cont.) Food Amount Default Snacks 1 (6 - 8 oz) Microwave Pizza Hand-held 3 - 4 oz Snacks Hand-held 5 - 6 oz Snacks Chicken 0.3 - 1.0 lb Nuggets Frozen 6 - 8 oz Kid's Meal Hot Dogs 1 - 6...
  • Page 26: Auto Reheat

    Setting Microwave Controls Auto Reheat The reheat settings automatically computes the correct warming and heating time and microwave power level for foods shown in the chart below. • Suppose you want to heat 2 fresh rolls or muffins. Step 1. Press MICRO OVEN 2.
  • Page 27: Melt, Soften

    Setting Microwave Controls Melt, Soften Melt, soften automatically compute the correct heating time and microwave power level for softening and melting foods shown in the chart. • Suppose you want to melt 1 square of chocolate. Example Step 1. Press MICRO OVEN 2.
  • Page 28: Auto Defrost

    Setting Microwave Controls Auto Defrost Auto Defrost automatically defrosts all the foods found in the Auto Defrost chart below. • Suppose you want to defrost a 2.0 pound steak. Step 1. Press MICRO OVEN 2. Press auto defrost pad. 3. Press number 2 for steak. 4.
  • Page 29: Multi Stage Cooking

    Setting Microwave Controls Multi Stage cooking Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences, switching from one power level setting to another automatically. Sometimes cooking directions tell you to start on one power level and then change to a different power level.
  • Page 30: Setting Lower Oven Controls

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About rapid preheat Use the rapid preheat option on single rack baking to quickly bring the lower oven to baking temperature. The rapid preheat option may be set with the following cooking features: • Bake • Conv bake The following temperature settings apply to the rapid preheat feature: •...
  • Page 31 Setting Oven Lower Controls About baking in lower oven Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require normal cooking temperatures. Bake may be set with the following options: • Rapid preheat • Cook time • Cook time with end time •...
  • Page 32: Using Cook Time

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Using cook time in lower oven Adding a cook time when baking is benefi cial when a recipe requires a specifi c temperature and period of time to cook. Following the recipe cook time helps insure the best possible results. Cook time may be set with the following features: •...
  • Page 33: Using Cook Time With End Time

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Using cook time with end time in lower oven Adding a cook time along with a specifi c end time gives the same benefi ts as the cook time option in addition to controlling exactly when the cooking process will begin and end.
  • Page 34: Broil

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Broiling in lower oven Use the broil feature to cook meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat for optimum browning results. Use the conv broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the convection fan for optimum browning results.
  • Page 35 Setting Lower Oven Controls Setting broil The broil pan insert (if equipped) contains slots that allows grease from the meat to drain into the broil pan. Place prepared meat on broil pan insert and then place onto broiler pan as shown -Fig. 1-. Recommended broiling times Use the broiling table -Fig.
  • Page 36 Setting Lower Oven Controls About convection bake Convection bake is part of the Perfect-Convect³™ system. Convection bake uses a fan to circulate the oven heat evenly and continuously. The improved heat distribution allows for even cooking with excellent results. Multiple rack cooking may slightly increase cook times for some foods, but the overall result is time saved.
  • Page 37: Using Convection Convert

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Using convection convert The conv convert option allows you to convert any normal baking recipe using the convection bake feature. The control uses the normal recipe settings and adjusts to a lower temperature for convection baking. Conv convert must be used with CONV BAKE feature.
  • Page 38: Convection Roast

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About convection roast How convection roast works Convection roast is part of the Perfect-Convect³™ system. Convection roast combines a cook cycle with the convection fan and element to rapidly roast meats and poultry. Heated air circulates around the meat from all sides, sealing in juices and fl...
  • Page 39: Convection Roast

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Roasting recommendations Roasting rack instructions When preparing meats for convection roasting, you may use the broiler pan, insert and the roasting rack supplied with your appliance. The broiler pan will catch grease spills and the insert will help prevent grease splatters.
  • Page 40 Setting Lower Oven Controls About the probe function Checking the internal temperature of your food is the most effective way of insuring that your food has been properly cooked. When cooking meat such as roasts, hams or poultry you can use the probe to check the internal temperature without any guesswork.
  • Page 41 Setting Lower Oven Controls Setting the probe See the example below to set the probe target temperature to 180°F/82°C when using the convection roast feature with oven set temperature for 325°F/162°C. Example Step 1. Insert the probe into the food and place the food into the oven -Fig.
  • Page 42: Convection Broil

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About convection broiling Convection broiling is part of the Perfect- Convect³™ system. Use the conv broil feature to cook thicker cuts of meats that require direct exposure to radiant heat and the convection fan for optimum browning results. This cooking feature is only available for the lower oven.
  • Page 43: Keep Warm

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About keep warm Use the keep warm feature to keep hot foods warm. Keep warm may be set with the following options: • Cook time • Cook time with end time The following temperature settings apply to the keep warm feature: •...
  • Page 44: Slow Cook

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About slow cook The slow cook feature may be used to cook foods more slowly at lower oven temperatures. The cooking results will be like that of a Slow Cooker or Crock-Pot. This feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork &...
  • Page 45: Perfect Turkey

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About Perfect Turkey™ Heated air circulates around the turkey from all sides, sealing in juices and fl avors. Poultry cooked with this feature are crispy brown on the outside while staying moist on the inside. Perfect turkey combines a cook cycle with the convection fan.
  • Page 46: Defrost

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About defrost Use the defrost feature to thaw small portions of delicate items such as cream cakes, frozen cream pies and cheesecake at room temperature. While in the defrost mode, the convection fan will operate to circulate room temperature air around the food slowly, accelerating the natural defrosting of the food without using heat.
  • Page 47: Dehydrate

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Setting dehydrate For best results • Dry most fruits and vegetables at 140°F. Dry herbs at 100°F. • Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air.
  • Page 48: Deleting A Favorite

    Setting Lower Oven Controls About my favorite You may store up to 3 of your most frequently used heat settings and cooking times, for the lower oven. These keys will light in the display when they are available for setting or recalling. Each key will allow you to store a cooking feature, oven set temperature and a cook time, for the lower oven.
  • Page 49 Setting Lower Oven Controls Perfect Program™ multi stage Multi stage will allow you to program up to 3 stages of cooking. Each stage may be programmed with a cooking feature, set temperature and a cook time. Multi stage is ideal when you want to add a keep warm after a cooking function.
  • Page 50 Setting Lower Oven Controls Setting multi stage See the example to program a multi stage feature for a casserole. For stage 1, bake at 350°F for 1 hr. For stage 2, to brown, broil for at 500°F for 4 minutes. For stage 3, keep warm for 15 minutes. Example for 3 stages Step 1.
  • Page 51: Sabbath Mode

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Sabbath mode The lower oven of this appliance provides special settings for use when observing the Jewish Sabbath/Holidays. This mode will turn off all audible tones or visual display changes normally provided by the oven control. BAKE is the only cooking features available while in the Sabbath mode.
  • Page 52: Setting Sabbath Mode

    Setting Lower Oven Controls Setting Sabbath mode The example below shows setting the oven to observe the Sabbath (and Jewish holidays). Step 1. Press LOWER OVEN 2. Press BAKE. Be sure to make any additional oven setting changes before going to step 3 3.
  • Page 53: Setting Your Preferences

    Wave-Touch™ user preferences key controls options for preferences. The display will show a digital abbreviation and a value for every preference each time a key is pressed one at a time. Please read the following instructions before changing the user preferences functions: •...
  • Page 54: Setting 12 Or 24 Hour Mode (Clo)

    Setting Your Preferences Setting 12 or 24 hour mode The clock display mode allows you to choose between 12 and 24 hour mode. The factory preset clock display mode is 12 hour. See the example below to change the default mode to 24 hour.
  • Page 55: Setting 12Hr Energy Saving Mode (Es)

    Setting 12hr energy saving mode The oven control has a factory preset built-in 12 hour energy saving feature that will shut off the appliance if the oven has been heating for more than 11 hours and 59 minutes. The oven can be programmed to override this feature for continuous baking.
  • Page 56: Adjusting Oven Temperature (Upo)

    Setting Your Preferences Adjusting oven temperature User preference offset Your appliance has been factory calibrated and tested to ensure an accurate baking temperature. For the fi rst few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature recommendations carefully. If you feel your oven is too hot or too cool from your baking experience, the oven temperature may be adjusted to your liking.
  • Page 57: User Preferences Chart

    User preferences chart The following chart will help you navigate through the user preferences. User Preferences Options Preference Setting clock Clock display 12 or 24 hour mode F° or C° 12hr energy save mode Audio mode User Programmable Offset Reset to factory pre-sets Setting Your Preferences 1st option...
  • Page 58: Lower Oven Self-Clean

    Lower Oven Self-Clean Before starting self-clean A self-cleaning oven automatically cleans with high temperatures that are well above those used for normal cooking. The self-clean feature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fi ne powdered ash that you can later easily wipe away with a damp cloth.
  • Page 59: Lower Oven Self-Clean

    Setting self-clean The clean feature provides 3 different choices for self-cleaning the lower oven. Set the clean for lite (2 hrs), med (3 hrs) or heavy soils (4 hrs). The example below shows setting the lower oven for self-clean to begin immediately using a medium (3 hour) setting: Example Step...
  • Page 60: Lower Oven Care & Cleaning

    Lower Oven Care and Cleaning Surface Type • Aluminum (trim pieces) & vinyl • Painted and plastic control knobs • Body parts, • Painted decorative trim • Chrome control panel (some models) • Decorative trim (some models) • Stainless steel (some models) •...
  • Page 61: Oven Door Removal

    Lower Oven Care and Cleaning Surface Type • Oven racks • Oven door Cleaning Recommendations Cleaning Recommendation Oven racks must be removed. Clean by using a mild, abrasive cleaner following manufacturer’s instructions. Rinse with clean water and dry. Use soap & water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
  • Page 62 Lower Oven Care and Cleaning The oven door with Luxury- Hold™ hinges • To prevent possible burns, do not attempt to remove the oven door until the oven has completely cooled. • To avoid possible injury to hands when removing or replacing the oven door, follow the instructions below carefully and always hold the oven door with hands positioned away from the door hinge area...
  • Page 63 Lower Oven Care and Cleaning The oven door with Luxury- Hold™ hinges To replace the Lift-Off oven door 1. Firmly grasp the oven door along both sides just below the door handle. When positioning the door hinge arms with the door hinge slots in the oven frame, you may wish to use your knee to stabilize the door before attempting to insert the door hinge arms in the hinge slots -Fig.
  • Page 64: Changing Oven Lights

    Lower Oven Care and Cleaning Special door care instructions IMPORTANT Most oven doors contain glass that can break. Read the following recommendations: • Do not close the oven door until all the interior oven racks are fully inserted and retracted to the back of the oven.
  • Page 65: Microwave Care & Cleaning

    Microwave Care and Cleaning Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the Exterior Clean the outside with mild soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of household or abrasive cleaner.
  • Page 66 Solutions to Common Oven Problems Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. Problem Faulty Installation Entire appliance does not operate Oven does not operate...
  • Page 67: Solutions To Common Problems

    Solutions to Common Oven Problems Problem Soil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle is completed Oven smokes excessively during broiling Oven control panel beeps & displays any F code error (for example F10) Poor baking results Questions or for service call: Before you call Solution •...
  • Page 68: Baking Problems

    Solutions to Common Oven Problems Baking problems For best cooking results pre-heat the oven when baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meats or baking casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previous appliance.
  • Page 69: Microwave Service Call Check

    If “NO” is the answer to any of the above ques- tions, please check electrical outlet, fuse and/ or circuit breaker. If they are functioning prop- erly, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST ELECTROLUX AUTHORIZED SERVICER. A microwave oven should never be serviced by a “do-it-yourself”...
  • Page 70 Notes...
  • Page 71: Warranty

    Major Appliance Warranty Information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used, and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions.

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