Electrolux EVLDE46K, EVLDE46X - Microwave Combi-Oven Manual

The lamp may turn off automatically at a temperature below 80°C during some heating functions.
There are additional heating functions available in the submenu: Assisted Cooking. Refer to "Daily use" chapter, Assisted Cooking. For general energy saving recommendations refer to "Energy Efficiency" chapter, Energy saving tips.

If you intend to run a heating function for a duration exceeding the automatic switch-off time, set the cooking time. Refer to the 'Clock functions' chapter. The Automatic switch-off does not work with the functions: Light, Time Delayed Start.

Cooling fan
When the appliance operates, the cooling fan turns on automatically to keep the surfaces of the appliance cool. If you turn off the appliance, the cooling fan can continue to operate until the appliance cools down.

3. Press .
4. Turn the control knob to turn the Uptimer on and off.
5. Press .

Setting: Time of day

1. Turn the knob for the heating functions to to enter Menu.
2. Turn the control knob to select / Time of day.
3. Turn the control knob to set the clock.
4. Press .

Deep pan

Push the tray between the guide bars of the shelf support.

Microwave recommendations
Place the food on the microwave bottom glass plate. Place the food on a plate at the bottom of the oven. Turn or stir the food halfway through the defrosting and cooking time.
Stir liquid dishes from time to time.
Stir the food before serving.
Cover the food for cooking and reheating.
Put the spoon to the bottle or glass when heating drinks to ensure better heat distribution. Place the food into the appliance without packaging. The packaged ready meals can be put into the appliance only when the packaging is microwave safe (check information on the packaging).

Microwave cooking
Cover the food before cooking. If you want to keep a crust, cook food without a cover.
Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high. The food can dry out, burn or cause fire.
Do not use the appliance to cook eggs or snails in their shells, because they can burst.
Pierce the yolk of fried egg before reheating it.
Pierce food with skin or peel several times before cooking.
Cut vegetables into similar-sized pieces.
After you turn off the appliance, take the food out and let it stand for a few minutes to allow the heat distribute evenly.

Cookware / Material
Ovenproof glass and porcelain with no metal components, e.g. heat-proof glass
Non-ovenproof glass and porcelain without any silver, gold, platinum or other metal decorations
Glass and glass ceramic made of ovenproof / frost-proof material
Ovenproof ceramic and earthenware without any quartz or metal components and glazes which contain metal
Ceramic, porcelain and earthenware with unglazed bottom or with small holes, e.g. on handles
Heat-resistant plastic up to 200°C
Cardboard, paper
Clingfilm
Microwave clingfilm
Roasting dishes made of metal, e.g. enamel, cast iron
Baking tins, black lacquer or silicon-coated
Wire shelf
Microwave glass bottom plate
Cookware for microwave use, e.g. crisp pan

Power settings
Below data is for guidance only.

700 - 1000 W

• Searing at the start of the cooking process
• Heating liquids

500 - 600 W

• Cooking vegetables and egg dishes
• Simmering stews
• Heating one-plate meals
• Defrosting and heating frozen meals

300 - 400 W

• Melting cheese, chocolate, butter
• Simmering rice
• Heating baby food
• Cooking / Heating delicate food
• Continuing cooking

100 - 200 W

• Defrosting bread, fruit and cakes, cheese, cream, butter, meat, fish

CARE AND CLEANING

Refer to Safety chapters.

Notes on cleaning
Cleaning Agents

• Clean the front of the appliance only with a microfibre cloth with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Use a cleaning solution to clean metal surfaces.
• Clean stains with a mild detergent.

Everyday Use

• Clean the interior of the appliance after each use. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire.
• Clean the appliance ceiling carefully from residue and fat.
• Do not store food in the appliance for longer than 20 minutes. Dry the interior of the appliance only with a microfibre cloth after each use.

Accessories

• Clean all accessories after each use and let them dry. Use only a microfibre cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. Do not clean the accessories in a dishwasher.
• Do not clean the non-stick accessories using abrasive cleaner or sharp-edged objects.

Removing the shelf supports
Remove the shelf supports to clean the appliance.

1. Turn off the appliance and wait until it is cold.
2. Carefully pull the shelf supports up and out of the front catch.
3. Pull the front end of the shelf support away from the side wall.
4. Pull the supports out of the rear catch.
   Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence.

Replacing the lamp

Risk of electric shock. The lamp can be hot.

1. Turn off the appliance and wait until it is cold.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
3. Place the cloth on the oven floor.

Always hold the halogen lamp with a cloth to prevent grease residue from burning on the lamp.

Top lamp

1. Turn the glass cover to remove it.
2. Clean the glass cover.
3. Replace the lamp with a suitable 300°C heat-resistant lamp.
4. Install the glass cover.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

Service data
If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself, contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre.
The necessary data for the service centre is on the rating plate. The rating plate is located on the front frame of the appliance. It is visible when you open the door. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance.
We recommend that you write the data here:
Model (MOD.):
Product number (PNC):
Serial number (S.N.):

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Product Information for power consumption and maximum time to reach applicable low power mode

Energy saving tips
Following tips below will help you save energy when using your appliance.
Make sure that the appliance door is closed when the appliance operates. Do not open the appliance door too often during cooking. Keep the door gasket clean and make sure it is well fixed in its position.
Use metal cookware and dark, non-reflective tins and containers to improve energy saving (only when you use a non-microwave function).
Do not preheat the appliance before cooking unless specifically recommended.
Keep breaks between baking as short as possible when you prepare a few dishes at one time.

Cooking with fan
When possible, use the cooking functions with fan to save energy.

Residual heat
When the cooking duration is longer than 30 min, reduce the appliance temperature to minimum 3 - 10 min before the end of cooking. The residual heat inside the appliance will continue to cook.
Use the residual heat to keep the food warm or warm up other dishes.
When you turn off the appliance, the display shows the residual heat.

Keep food warm
Choose the lowest possible temperature setting to use residual heat and keep the food warm. The residual heat indicator or temperature appears on the display.

Cooking with the lamp off
Turn off the lamp during cooking. Turn it on only when you need it.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
• 
  The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Keep children and pets away from the appliance when in use and when cooling down.
• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Only a qualified person must install this appliance and replace the cable.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• 
  Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• 
  The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements or the surface of the appliance cavity.
• Always use oven gloves to remove or insert accessories or oven ware.
• Do not activate the microwave function when the appliance is empty. Metal parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing.
• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of metallic containers suitable for microwave cooking.
• 
  If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified person.
• 
  Only a qualified person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
• 
  Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.
• Use only utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, observe 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.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delaye deruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall bestirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• To remove the shelf supports first pull the front of the shelf support and then the rear end away from the side walls. Install the shelf supports in the opposite sequence.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
• 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.
• Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

Electrical connection

Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by our Authorised Service Centre.
• Do not let mains cables touch or come near the appliance door or the niche below the appliance, especially when it operates or the door is hot.
• The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• Use only correct isolation devices: line protecting cut-outs, fuses (screw type fuses removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors.
• The electrical installation must have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles. The isolation device must have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm.
• This appliance is supplied only with a main cable.

Use

Risk of injury, burns and electric shock or explosion.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.
• Do not let the appliance stay unattended during operation.
• Deactivate the appliance after each use.
• Be careful when you open the appliance door while the appliance is in operation. Hot air can release.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Do not apply pressure on the open door.
• Do not use the appliance as a work surface or as a storage surface.
• Open the appliance door carefully. The use of ingredients with alcohol can cause a mixture of alcohol and air.
• Do not let sparks or open flames to come in contact with the appliance when you open the door.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not use microwave function to preheat the appliance.
  
  Risk of damage to the appliance.
• To prevent damage or discoloration to the enamel:
  • do not put aluminium foil directly on the bottom of cavity of the appliance.
  • do not put water directly into the hot appliance.
  • do not keep moist dishes and food in the appliance after you finish the cooking.
  • be careful when you remove or install the accessories.
• Discoloration of the enamel or stainless steel has no effect on the performance of the appliance.
• Use a deep pan for moist cakes. Fruit juices cause stains that can be permanent.
• Always cook with the appliance door closed.
• If the appliance is installed behind a furniture panel (e.g. a door) make sure the door is never closed when the appliance operates. Heat and moisture can build up behind a closed furniture panel and cause subsequent damage to the appliance, the housing unit or the floor. Do not close the furniture panel until the appliance has cooled down completely after use.

Care and cleaning

Risk of injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Make sure the appliance is cold. There is the risk that the glass panels can break.
• Replace immediately the door glass panels when they are damaged. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Be careful when you remove the door from the appliance. The door is heavy!
• Make sure the cavity and the door are wiped dry after each use. Steam produced during the operation of the appliance condensates on cavity walls and can cause corrosion.
• Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the microwave function operates.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Use only neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• If you use an oven spray, follow the safety instructions on its packaging.

Glassware use
Handling your glassware without an appropriate degree of care could result in breakage, chipping, cracking or severe scratching:

• Do not spill cold water or other liquids on the glassware because a sudden temperature drop may cause immediate breakage of the glass. Broken glass pieces may be extremely sharp and difficult to locate.
• Do not place hot glassware on a wet or cool surface, directly on countertop or metal surface, or in sink; or handle hot glassware with wet cloth.
• Do not use or repair any glassware that is chipped, cracked or severely scratched.
• Do not drop or hit glassware against a hard object or strike utensils against it.
• Do not heat empty or nearly empty glassware in microwave, or overheat oil or butter in microwave (use minimum amount of cooking time).

Allow hot glassware to cool on a cooling rack, a potholder or a dry cloth. Make sure that the glassware is cool enough before washing, refrigerating or freezing.
Avoid handling hot glassware (including ware with silicone gripping surfaces) without dry potholders.
Avoid microwave misuse (i.e. running the oven without any load or small load).

Internal lighting

Risk of electric shock.

• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G.
• Use only lamps with the same specifications.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.