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  • Page 1 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF A COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN...
  • Page 2 We thank you for your trust and the purchase of our appliance. This detailed instruction manual is supplied to make the use of this product easier. The instructions should allow you to learn about your new appliance as quickly as possible. Make sure you have received an undamaged appliance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION COMBINED MICROWAVE OVEN Technical specifications Control unit 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Before connecting the oven: PREPARING THE 14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST USE 15 SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME 16 STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7) COOKING STEPS 16 Step 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING MENUS AND 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 The appliance is fitted with a cooling fan that cools the housing and the appliance control panel. EXTENDED OPERATION OF THE COOLING FAN After the oven is switched off, the cooling fan continues to operate for a short while in order to provide additional cooling for the oven.
  • Page 6 The grid or the tray should always be inserted into the groove between the two wire profiles. 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!

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (DEPENDING ON THE MODEL) A Serial number B Code/ID C Type D Brand E Model F Technical data G Compliance symbols 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

    CONTROL UNIT PROFESSIONAL MODE MICROWAVES AUTOMATIC ON/OFF KEY OVEN BACK KEY Selection and LIGHTING ON/ CONFIRMATION OFF KEY KNOB Touch briefly to return to previous Select the setting by menu. rotating the knob. Touch and hold to Confirm your return to main menu. selection by pressing the knob.
  • Page 9 MY RECIPES EXTRA GENERAL FUNCTIONS SETTINGS MINUTE CHILD LOCK START/STOP DISPLAY – displays MINDER/ all settings ALARM Locking the control unit Long touch: START Long touch during operation: STOP NOTE: The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each time you press a key, this will be acknowledged by a short acoustic signal.

  • 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 Remove all equipment, accessories, and utensils from the oven and clean them with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any abrasive cleaners. Before using the oven for the first time, heat it with the upper and lower heater system at 200 °C for approximately one hour.

  • Page 15: Switching On The Appliance For The First Time

    SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME SETTING THE CLOCK After connecting your appliance or after an extended power outage, 12:00 will flash on the display. Set the time of day. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Press the KNOB to set the time.

  • Page 16: Steps Of The Cooking Process

    STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–7) STEP 1: CHOOSING THE BASIC COOKING MENUS AND SETTINGS The process of preparing food in your oven can be controlled in several ways: Rotate the KNOB and select the symbol. The symbol will turn white. The NAME of the selected menu will appear at the top.
  • Page 17 A) COOKING BY SELECTING THE TYPE OF FOOD (Auto mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select the Auto mode. Confirm the setting by pressing on the KNOB. Select the type of food and the dish.
  • Page 18 PREHEAT Some dishes in the Auto mode also include the preheat function When you select the food, the following note will appear: "Selected program includes preheating." Preheating started. Do not insert the food yet. The symbol °C will flash on the display.
  • Page 19 B) COOKING WITH MICROWAVES Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Microwaves. Confirm the selection by pressing on the KNOB. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confirm. Microwave system 2 Operating power / temperature (for combined systems) 3 Cooking duration 4 Delayed start 5 Step mode (see section STEP COOKING)
  • Page 20 COOKING DESCRIPTION PRESET POWER (W) SYSTEMS TEMPERATURE (°C) COMBINED SYSTEMS / MICROWAVE SYSTEMS MICROWAVE SYSTEMS 1000 Microwaves are used for cooking and defrosting. They allow quick and efficient cooking without changing the colour or shape of the food. HOT AIR AND MICROWAVES Use this for all types of meat, stews, vegetables, pies, cakes, bread, and dishes au gratin (i.e.
  • Page 21 C) COOKING BY SELECTING THE OPERATING MODE (Professional mode) Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Rotate the KNOB and select Professional (Pro) mode. Confirm the selection. Select the settings by rotating the KNOB and pressing it to confirm. 1 Preheating 2 System 3 Oven temperature 4 Cooking duration...
  • Page 22 COOKING SYSTEMS (depending on the model) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the 30 – 250 oven cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior.
  • Page 23 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION PRESET MIN – MAX TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE (°C) (°C) COOKING SYSTEMS BOTTOM HEATER AND FAN This is used for baking leavened but low-rising 30 – 230 pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. AUTOMATIC COOKING OF MEAT – AUTO ROAST MODE In the Auto Roast mode/system, the upper heater 30 –...

  • Page 24: Step 2: Timer Functions - Duration

    STEP 2: TIMER FUNCTIONS – DURATION The "Duration" setting can be selected in the basic Professional (Pro) mode. Cooking duration Delayed start Setting the cooking time In this mode, you can define the duration of oven operation (cooking time). Set the desired cooking time and confirm the setting. Cooking end time is adjusted accordingly.

  • Page 25: Step 3: Step Cooking

    STEP 3: STEP COOKING This mode allows you to combine three different cooking modes successively in a single cooking process. Choose different settings to cook your food just the way you want it. The "Step cook" setting can be selected in the basic Professional (Pro) mode and microwaves.
  • Page 26 Touch the START symbol to turn on the oven. The oven starts operating immediately, with the settings defined in Step 1. (A strip at the bottom of the display indicates the cooking step currently in progress.) After the set cooking time elapses, Step 2 and then Step 3 are activated, if specified.

  • Page 27: Step 4: Start The Cooking Process

    STEP 4: START THE COOKING PROCESS The START/STOP key will flash before the start of the cooking process. Start the cooking process by briefly touching the START/STOP key. Rotate the KNOB to change the current settings during cooking. STEP 5: END THE COOKING PROCESS AND SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN For a pause in the cooking process, press the START/STOP key and hold it for a while.
  • Page 28 SAVING USER-DEFINED PROGRAMS (MY RECIPES) Choose the symbol and enter the name by rotating the KNOB and confirming respective letters. If necessary, delete a character using the arrow; use the check mark or touch the START/STOP key to confirm the name. Select the type of food.

  • Page 29: Step 6: Selecting Additional Functions

    STEP 6: SELECTING ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Choose Extra in the main menu to display the extra/additional function menu. Some functions are not available with some systems; an acoustic signal will indicate such cases. Aqua clean Use it to remove stains. Pour 0.6 l water into the deep baking tray and place it in the lower guide.
  • Page 30 Plate heating Use this function to reheat your dinnerware (plates, cups) before serving food in it to keep the food warm longer. Select the symbol to set the temperature, and reheating start and end time. Turn the KNOB to display the End menu with a display of symbols.
  • Page 31 CHILD LOCK Activate it by touching the LOCK key (key symbol). The following message will appear on the display: "Child lock activated." Touch the key again to deactivate the child lock. If the child lock is activated with no timer function engaged (only clock is displayed), then the oven will not operate.

  • Page 32: Step 7: Choosing The General Settings

    STEP 7: CHOOSING THE GENERAL SETTINGS Choose Settings in the main menu to display the menu for various settings. Rotate the KNOB to navigate the menu. Confirm each setting by pressing the KNOB. Language Select the language for the text on the display. Time Set the time of day after the appliance is connected to the power mains for the first time or after being disconnected from the power...
  • Page 33 Setting during the cooking process In this menu, you can set the following: Oven lighting during operation - oven lighting is switched off when oven door is opened during operation. Other settings Factory settings After a power outage or after switching off the appliance, all extra user settings are restored.

  • Page 34: 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 35 COOKING SYSTEMS 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 36 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 37 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 38 LARGE GRILL, GRILL When grilling food with the large grill, the upper heater and the grill heater fitted on the ceiling of the oven cavity will operate. When grilling with normal (not large) grill, only grill heater, a part of the large grill set, will operate.
  • Page 39 Grilling table – large grill Type of food Weight (g) Guide (from Temperature Cooking time the bottom) (°C) (min) MEAT Beefsteak, rare 180 g/piece 10-15 Beefsteak, well done 180 g/piece 15-20 Pork neck fillet 150 g/piece 15-20 Cutlets/chops 280 g/piece 20-25 Veal escalope 140 g/piece...
  • Page 40 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 (g) Guide Temperature Cooking time (from the (°C) (min) bottom) MEAT...
  • Page 41 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 (from the Temperature (°C) Cooking time bottom)
  • Page 42 360 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 43 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 44 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 (from the Temperature Cooking time bottom) (°C) (min)
  • Page 45 BOTTOM HEATER AND FAN This is used for baking leavened but low- rising pastry and for preserving fruit and vegetables. Use the second guide from the bottom and a rather shallow baking tray to allow the hot air to circulate across the upper side of the dish.
  • Page 46 AUTOMATIC COOKING OF MEAT – AUTO ROAST MODE In the Auto Roast mode, the upper heater will operate in combination with the grill heater and the round heater. It is used for roasting all types of meat. When grilling directly on the grid, smear it with oil to prevent the meat from sticking onto it and insert it into the 2nd guide.
  • Page 47 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. Defrosting Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Defrosting time (min) MEAT Minced meat ** 35-45 Meat in pieces **...
  • Page 48 Reheating Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Defrosting time (min) FOOD Steaks 300 g Whole fish 200 g Mixed vegetable * 500 g Side dishes * 500 g Sauces * 500 g Soups/stews * 5 dl Pizza 500 g Chicken medallions 500 g Open sandwiches...
  • Page 49 Cooking Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Cooking time (min) MEAT Chicken thighs ** 1000 20-30 Chicken wings ** 1000 15-25 Chicken braised in sauce 1000 15-25 Chicken – whole ** 1500 45-60 Pork roast ** 1000 45-60 Pork chops ** 25-35 Steaks ** 1000...
  • Page 50 Type of food Weight Water addition Power (W) Cooking time (min) Button mushrooms / 1 tablespoons/100 g 1000 10-15 Champignons Asparagus 1 tablespoons/100 g 5-10 Peas 1 tablespoons/100 g 25-30 Cabbage 1 tablespoons/100 g 15-20 SIDE DISHES Rice Ratio food to liquit 1:2 15-20 Pasta Ratio food to liquit 1:2...
  • Page 51 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 52 GRILL WITH FAN + MICROWAVES This system uses a combination of microwaves and grill with fan to cut the cooking time. Power levels: 90, 180, 360, 600 W. Place the baking tray into the 1st guide. Type of food Weight (g) Power (W) Temperature Cooking time...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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 57: Troubleshooting Table

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

  • Page 58: 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 59: Cooking Test

    COOKING TEST Food tested in compliance with the EN 60350-1 standard. Conventional baking Dish Equipment Guide (from Tempera- Cooking System the bottom) tura (°C) time (min) Shallow enamel- Shortbread - coated baking 140-150 * 25-40 single level sheet Shallow enamel- Shortbread - coated baking 140-150 *...
  • Page 60 Grilling Dish Equipment Guide (from Temperatu- Cooking SYSTEM the bottom) re (°C) time (min) Toast Wire shelf 230 * 1:00-3:00 Wire shelf + baking Beefburgers 230 * 25-35 ** sheet as drip tray * Preheat for 10 minutes. Do not use fast preheat function. Microwave cooking Dish Equipment...
  • Page 61 Combined microwave cooking Dish Equipment Guide Tempera- Power (W) Cooking System (from the ture (°C) time (min) bottom) Round glass container, Potato diameter 22 25-30 gratin cm, uncove- red + glass baking dish Round glass container, diameter 22 Cake 22-25 cm, uncove- red + glass baking dish...
  • Page 62 Degrees of doneness for meat TYPE OF MEAT Core temperature (°C) BEEF 40-45 Rare 55-60 Medium 65-70 Well done 75-80 VEAL Well done 75-85 PORK Medium 65-70 Well done 75-85 LAMB Well done MUTTON Rare 55-60 Medium 65-70 Well done GOAT MEAT Medium Well done...
  • Page 64 COMBI MW_DM_45 en (09-16)

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