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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model EMS 2388
8221912-31
English

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model EMS 2388 8221912-31 English...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EMS 2388 English Contents When using your microwave oven Microwave Hints Oven utensils and accessories guide Charts Before using your microwave oven Recommendations for cooking with Grill Recommendations for cooking with © Heatwave Microwave and Grill Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W...
  • Page 4: Before Using Your Microwave Oven

    EMS 2388 English Congratulations on the purchase of your new microwave oven Thank you for having chosen an Electrolux product. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take some We are convinced that you will find your new time to learn all the new functions and features, but microwave oven very useful and that it will be of with time, this oven will become indispensable to you.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    EMS 2388 English Safety instructions • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the the microwave oven from operating when the door appliance and keep the door closed in order is open. to stifle any flames. Never use water.
  • Page 6: Foil Containers

    EMS 2388 English Foil containers Food safety Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat • Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. foods in your microwave oven providing the Always remove the food to a suitable container.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions When Cooking With Grill

    EMS 2388 English Safety instructions when It is quite normal for steam to be emitted cooking with grill around the door, or for misting to occur on the door, or even for water droplets to appear 1. The glass viewing window may break if water is below the door during the cooking cycle.
  • Page 8: Installation

    EMS 2388 English Installation 1. Remove any promotion label from the door. Connecting to the mains 2. This oven can be used as a free standing oven The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug or built-in, into a kitchen cabinet using kit number for 230–240 V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet.
  • Page 9: The Microwave And Accessories

    EMS 2388 English The microwave oven and accessories Name and function of parts Accessories 1 Latch hook and safety interlock system. A Turntable support. Place the support on the floor 2 Viewing window. Food can be checked while the of the cooking chamber to support the turntable.
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    EMS 2388 English Control panel 1 Display window - showing time of day, operating mode and cooking time 2 Auto Cook programmes and status neon A E C B,F indicator display for: Ready meals Frozen Pizza Potato Gratin Chicken pieces Meat chops Grilled fish...
  • Page 11: Before Using Your Microwave Oven For The First Time

    EMS 2388 English Before using your microwave oven for the first time Turntable installation 1. Place the turntable support on the cavity bottom. Turntable 2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft.
  • Page 12: Child Safety Lock

    EMS 2388 English Child safety lock This oven has a safety feature which prevents the accidental running of the oven by a child. After the lock has been set, no part of the microwave oven will operate until the child lock feature has been cancelled.
  • Page 13: Microwave Cooking

    EMS 2388 English Microwave cooking Manual defrosting For manual defrosting (without operating the Auto This basic microwave cooking method allows you to Defrost feature), use 150W. The blue defrost cook food for a desired time. In addition to the symbol appears in the window display whenever maximum power level, you can select different this power level is selected.
  • Page 14: Kitchen Timer

    EMS 2388 English 4 Once a microwave programme has been set, time may also be adjusted up or down in steps during the cooking operation the power level can of approximately 30 secs by turning the Setting be changed by touching the Power button until Control Knob clockwise or anti-clockwise as the required new setting is displayed.
  • Page 15: Start + 1 Minute

    EMS 2388 English Start + 1 minute The microwave oven includes a programme which is ideal for quickly reheating small quantities of gives you 60 secs of HiW(900W) power by liquid such as forgotten cup of coffee or mug of touching the Start + 1 minute button.
  • Page 16: Microwave And Grill Cooking

    EMS 2388 English Microwave and Grill cooking Grill with Microwave 450W (touch the grill button twice) This oven offers a choice of 2 microwave and grill settings and allows you to combine the advantages Grill with Microwave 150W (touch the grill button...
  • Page 17: Auto Defrost

    EMS 2388 English Auto Defrost food. The oven stops approximately one-third of the way through the defrost period and 2 soft audible Auto Defrost by Weight is an accurate defrosting bell sounds are emitted. If you do not open the door method for frozen meat, poultry or fish.
  • Page 18: Bread Defrosting

    EMS 2388 English Bread Defrosting Built into the Auto Defrost feature is a special programme for thawing bread. The quantities which can be thawed using this feature is 0.1-0.6kg (100-600g) in weight increments of 0.05kg (50g). Example: To defrost 450g loaf: Touch Clear/Stop Touch Auto Defrost button 2 times.
  • Page 19: Auto Cook Programmes

    EMS 2388 English Auto Cook programmes or touch and hold to scroll through all AutoCook programmes, (see directions below) and touch Start. The Auto cook feature allows you to simply and Depending on the chosen programme, either the automatically cook a range of popular foods. Your microwave or microwave plus grill symbols will flash...
  • Page 20: Auto Cook Programme Quantities

    EMS 2388 English Auto Cook programme quantities Enter the amount required by touching the appropriate button: Touch Auto Cook Turn Setting Control Knob To Cook Button Ready Meals Once 0.2, 0.3 or 0.4 kg (200, 300 or 400g) Frozen Pizza* 2 times 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 or 0.5kg (100, 300, 400 or 500g)
  • Page 21: Microwave Hints

    EMS 2388 English Microwave Hints • Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs • Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the and do not forget to clean under the glass tray casserole and try to cut the food in to even sized and the inside of the door.
  • Page 22: Oven Utensils And Accessories Guide

    EMS 2388 English Oven utensils and accessories cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to prevent damaging utensils and your oven guide choose appropriate utensils and materials for each A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking method.
  • Page 23: Charts

    EMS 2388 English Charts Recommendations for cooking with Grill Most foods should be placed on the high grilling rack spillage or juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food with a dish placed underneath to catch any food halfway through the cooking time.
  • Page 24: Recommendations For Defrosting Using 150W

    EMS 2388 English Recommendations for Defrosting using 150W Some foods such as cakes and fruit will not defrost rolls given in the chart below gives an alternative successfully using Auto Defrost. However these foods method of defrosting bread to the Auto Defrost can be successfully thawed manually by using the Bread programme.
  • Page 25: Auto Defrost Chart

    EMS 2388 English Auto Defrost chart FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Beef Cubed Remove any thawed cubes 10–15 min and stir, ensuring that the frozen cubes are around the edge of the dish. Minced – Remove any thawed 5–10 min.
  • Page 26: Auto Defrost Chart

    EMS 2388 English Auto Defrost chart FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Bacon – Separate as soon as possible. Separate. Remove any 5–10 min. Shield both ends of bacon with thawed slices, arrange smooth pieces of foil. remaining slices in a...
  • Page 27 EMS 2388 English Auto Defrost chart FOOD ADJUST PREPARATION PAUSE DIRECTIONS STANDING TIME Steaks Use a shallow dish or microwave- Remove foil, turn over 5–10 min. proof rack. Arrange steaks in an and rearrange. even layer. If frozen in a block, separate as soon as possible.
  • Page 28: Auto Cook Programmes Chart

    EMS 2388 English Auto Cook programmes chart FOOD START QUANTITY TEMP UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST Ready meals – 1 pack only 3-5°C Follow food 2-3 min 200, 300 or rack manufacturers For variations in 400g pack instructions for pack size or start...
  • Page 29: Potato Gratin Auto Cook Sequence

    EMS 2388 English Auto Cook programmes chart FOOD START QUANTITY TEMP UTENSILS PREPARATION PAUSE STAND ADJUST Potato Gratin Potato Gratin 300,500 or 20°C 2 min – Auto Cook Sequence 110g (room rack For variations in temp) serving size or start...
  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning

    EMS 2388 English Care and cleaning The oven must always be clean. Residue of food Cleaning the interior from spill-overs or spatters will attract microwave Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up energy causing it to burn on. This could reduce the spill-overs and food spatters immediately.
  • Page 31: Service And Spare Parts

    EMS 2388 English Service and spare parts If the appliance does not work please Service and spare parts are offered by Electrolux Service. carry out the following checks before When you order service or spare parts, contacting your local service centre.

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