Installation instructions ........................28 Installation ............................80 Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this ELBA product. We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using it.
Safety Information Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
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Safety Information Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition. The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
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Safety Information For toasting, use just the grilling function and watch the oven all the time. It you use a combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time. Make sure you never catch the power cables of other electrical appliances in the hot door or the oven.
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Safety Information Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance. ...
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Safety Information Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Use only dishes suitable for microwaves. Before using dishes and containers in the microwave, check that these are suitable (see the section on types of dishes). Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the oven interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.
The advantages of microwaves In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical Why food heats up elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the Most foods contain water and water molecules food from outside to inside. On account of this vibrate when subjected to microwaves. there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food The friction between molecules produces heat...
Description of microwave oven 1. – Door window glass 7. – High grille 2. – Catches 8. – Control panel 3. – Turntable support 9. – Grill 4. – Turntable ring 10. – Mica cover 5. – Turntable plate 11. – Lamp 6.
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Description of microwave oven Description of Functions Microwaves Foods Function Power Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot 180 W Cooking with little heat; boiling rice. Rapid defrosting 360 W Melting butter. Heating baby food 600 W Microwave Cooking vegetables and food. Cooking and heating carefully.
Basic settings Setting the clock After your microwave oven is first plugged-in or after a power failure, the clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. 3 4 5 6 7 To set the clock, proceed as follows: 4.
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Basic settings Child lock 3 4 5 6 7 2. To unblock the oven press again the Child 1 . To block the oven, press the Child lock (3) lock (3) key for 3-5 seconds. for 3-5 seconds. When the oven is blocked “SAFE”...
Basic functions Microwave Use this function to cook and heat up vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. 3 4 5 6 7 1. Turn the Function selector (1) to the 3. Set the desired microwave power level with the Microwave power level selector (8) microwave position.
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Basic functions Grill Use this function to brown the surface of food quickly. 3 4 5 6 7 1. Turn the Function selector (1) to the grill 3. Press the start (6) key. The cooking process will begin. position The Operating time indicator Please note: The position of the microwave power light and Display (numbers) start to flash.
When the oven is working... Interrupting a cooking cycle Altering parameters You can stop the cooking process at any time by The operating parameters (time and temperature) pressing the Stop key once or by opening the can only be altered when the cooking process has oven door.
Cooking with a microwave oven When heating liquids, use containers Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” with a wide opening, so that the steam before cooking with your microwave. can evaporate easily. Follow these recommendations when cooking with Prepare the foods as per the instructions and your microwave: keep in mind the cooking times and power levels ...
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Cooking with a microwave oven Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables Addition of Power Time Standing Food Quantity (g) Instructions liquids (Watt) (min.) Time (min.) Cauliflower 100 ml 9-11 Divide into florets Broccoli 50 ml Cut into slices Mushrooms 25 ml Turn 1 x, cover Peas &...
Cooking with the grill For good results with the grill, use the grid iron 4. If the grill is used for extended period of time supplied with the oven. it is normal to find that the elements will switch themselves off temporarily due to the Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn’t safety thermostat.
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Cooking with the grill Tables and suggestions – Grill without microwave Fish Quantity (g) Time (min.) Instructions Fish Bass 18-24 Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time turn spread with Sardines/gurnard 6-8 fish. 15-20 seasoning. Meat Sausages 6-8 units 22-26 Halfway through, pierce and turn over.
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Cooking with the Grill Tables and suggestions – Microwave + Grill The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking covered food. The microwave and the grill work quickly and, at the same time, browning foods. simultaneously. The microwave cooks and the grill Furthermore, you can also grill and cook cheese toasts.
What kind of ovenware can be used? Microwave function Keep manufacturer’s mind For the microwave function, keep in mind that recommendations written microwaves are reflected by metal surfaces. packaging. Glass, china, clay, plastic, paper The aluminium containers cannot be more microwaves pass.
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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. Operating mode Microwave Microwave + Grill Defrosting / Grill Type of Cooking heating ovenware Glass and china...
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning is the only maintenance normally Oven interior required. After each time the oven is used, clean the inside Warning! Your microwave oven should be walls with a damp cloth since this is the easiest cleaned regularly, with all food remains being way to remove splashes or spots of food that may removed.
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Oven Cleaning and Maintenance The mica cover (3) located in the ceiling must Oven ceiling always be kept clean. Any food remains that collect on the mica cover can cause damage or If the oven ceiling is dirty, the grill can be lowered provoke sparks.
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? The food is too hot, dried out or burnt! WARNING! Any type of repair must only be Check if you selected the correct operating done by a specialised technician. Any repair time and power level.
Installation instructions Before installation After installation Check that the input voltage indicated on the The electrical installation is to be set up so that characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the appliance can be isolated from the mains the power outlet you are going to use.
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Installation / Dimensions Push oven completely into the cabinet and centre it. Open microwave door and fasten the appliance to the cabinet using four screws provided. Insert the screws through the front holes.
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