User Manual for your Baumatic PMC355SS 35 Litre combination microwave oven with grill NOTE : This User Instruction Manual contains important information, including safety & installation points, which will enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference;...
Contents Environmental note Important safety information 5 – 9 Specifications 10 – 14 Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications 10 - 11 Electrical details Description of the appliance Control panel The turntable Using your microwave 15 - 32 Setting the clock Before first use 15 –...
Environmental note o The packaging materials that Baumatic uses are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. o Please discard all packaging material with due regard for the environment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Your safety is of the utmost importance to Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this instruction booklet before attempting to install or use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the information contained in this ooklet, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
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You should stop using the appliance, disconnect it from the mains supply and contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. o Only genuine Baumatic spare parts should be fitted to your appliance. These can be obtained from the Baumatic Spares Department.
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Warning and safety instructions o This appliance complies with all current European safety legislation. Baumatic do wish to emphasise that this complian does not remove the fact that the appliance surfaces will become hot during use and retain heat after operation.
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This appliance must be correctly in stalled by a uitably qualified person, strictly in accordance ith the manufacturer’s instructions. o Baumatic Ltd. declines any respon sibility for injury or damage, to person or property, as a result of improper use or installation of this appliance.
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Declaration of conformity o CE: Appliance conforming European directives 89/336/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 73/23/EEC and subsequent revisions and “RoHS” directive 2002/95/CE.* o The manufacturer declares that the oven is built using certified materials requires appliance installed accordance with the standards currently in force. This appliance must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
o 5 power levels o LED full programmer with temperatu re and function display o Touch control operation o Audible signal at the end of cooking o Internal light o Quick start function o Safety door lock o Stainless steel interior o Mark resistant coat Standard accessories: o Rectangular r...
Control panel Cooking function indicato Plus and minus buttons Temperature button/d isplay Centigrade indicator Power or weight button/di splay Grams or watts indicator Clock or cook time button/dis play Clock or cook time indic ator Start and stop buttons...
All food and food containers must ALWAYS be placed on the rotating plate during cooking. o If the rotating plate or rotating base cracks or breaks, it must be replaced immediately. Genuine Baumati c parts can be obtained from the Baumatic Spares Department.
sing your microwave Setting the clock hen your microwave is connected to the power supply, it is necessary to set the clock to the correct time of day. o The hour numbers will flash and the plus and minus buttons (B) should be used to set the hour time.
o We would recommend that an appropriate stainless steel cleaner and polish is regularly used on the stainless steel surfaces of this appliance. Cooking functions Microwave function Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat. o Open the door of the appliance.
Microwave function (Quick start) Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content, such as coffee, tea or thin soup. o Open the door of the appliance. o Check that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly assembled in the cavity.
Grill function Use this function to quickly brown the top of food. o Open the door of the appliance. o Press the grill function button. o Press the cook time button button/display (G), the cook time indicator will flash. Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the cooking time.
o To adjust the temperature, press the temperature button/display (C). Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the temperature. o Press the cook time button button/display (G), the cook time indicator will flash. Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the cooking time.
Hot air function Use this function to bake and roast. o Open the door of the appliance. o Press the hot air function button. o The appliance will automatically select a temperature of 160°, the centigrade indicator will light. o To adjust the temperature, press the temperature button/display (C).
Hot air + microwave function Use this function to bake and roast. o Open the door of the appliance. o Press the hot air + microwave function button. o The appliance will automatically select a temperature of 160°, the centigrade indicator will light. o To adjust the temperature, press the temperature button/display (C).
o If you press the stop button twice, this will cancel the cooking process. The appliance will give an audible signal and the appliance will return to showing the time of day. o IMPORTANT: If the grill is in use then it will stop operating, but the cavity will remain EXTREMELY HOT.
Defrosting by time (manual) o Open the door of the appliance. o Check that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly assembled in the cavity. o Place whatever you are defrosting in the centre of the cavity and then close the door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the oven is shut securely.
Defrosting by weight (automatic) o Open the door of the appliance. o Check that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly assembled in the cavity. o Place whatever you are defrosting in the centre of the cavity and then close the door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the oven is shut securely.
o At certain points in the defrosting process, the microwave will give an audible signal and the LED display will have the word “turn” flashing on it. When this occurs, you should open the door of the microwave and turn the food over. o At the end of the defrosting time, your microwave will give an audible signal and the LED display will show the word “END”.
o To change auto programme, press cook time button/display (G), the clock and cook time indicators will flash. Use the plus and minus buttons to cycle through the heating programmes. o To adjust the weight, press the weight button/display (E), the grams indicator will flash.
o There are four different food groups that have separate heating programmes, as shown in the table below:- o To change auto programme, press cook time button/display (G), the clock and cook time indicators will flash. Use the plus and minus buttons to cycle through the cooking programmes.
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Auto cooking function 3 Use this function to cook and toast various types of food. o Open the door of the appliance. o Check that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly assembled in the cavity. o Press the Auto 3 button, C 01 will appear on the cook time button/display and 300 will appear on the weight button/display.
o At certain points in the heating process, the microwave will give an audible signal and the LED display will have the word “turn” flashing on it. When this occurs, you should open the door of the microwave, stir the food thoroughly and turn the food over. o At the end of the heating time, your microwave will give an audible signal and the LED display will show the word “END”.
Suitable materials table 1) Without any gold or silver leaf edging; no lead crystal. 2) Keep the manufacturer’s instructions in mind! 3) Do not use metal clips for closing bags. Make holes in the bags. Use the films only to cover the food. 4) Do not use paper plates.
Materials you can use in a microwave oven Material Remarks Aluminium foil To be used for shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to the cavity walls.
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven Material Remarks Aluminium tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into a metal handle microwave-safe dish. Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. trimmed utensils The metal trim may cause arcing.
Microwave cooking guidelines o If you are heating liquid in the microwave, then you must also place a teaspoon in the container. This will ensure that the liquid does not boil suddenly after being removed from the microwave cavity. o This phenomenon is called “delayed boiling”, this means that a liquid can be close to boiling point, even if there is no steam coming off the liquid or the liquid is not bubbling.
Vegetables cooking table (microwave) Fish cooking table (microwave) Grilling guidelines o For best results, use the rectangular rack (14) which is supplied with the appliance. o IMPORTANT: Make sure that the rectangular rack is fitted so that it doesn’t come into contact with the metal surfaces of the oven cavity.
o The viewing window (1) will become very hot when the grill is operating. Children should be kept away. o IMPORTANT: The door MUST NOT be left open during any cooking function, including the grill. o When the grill is in use, the cavity walls and rectangular rack will become very hot.
o Sausages should be pricked with a fork prior to grilling. o After half of the grilling time has passed, check the food and turn if necessary or brush with some oil. o The grill is especially suitable for cooking thin portions of meat and fish.
Cooking table meat (hot air + microwave) o Turn the pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. o When the roasted meat is ready, you should switch off the appliance and let the meat stand for 20 minutes in the oven cavity with the door shut.
Cooking table cakes (hot air) o The most commonly used type of baking ware is black metal tins. If you are going to use the hot air + microwave function, then you should use glass, ceramic or plastic baking ware. IMPORTANT: These MUST be able to withstand a temperature up to 250°.
Energy saving tips o When you are making more than one cake, then it is advisable to bake them in the oven one after another and do not allow the oven to cool in between. You can reduce the baking time for the second and subsequent cakes.
Defrosting guidelines o Only use microwave-safe dishes for defrosting (porcelain, glass, suitable plastic). o The defrosting tables featured in this booklet refer to the defrosting of raw foods. o The defrosting time depends on the quantity and weight of the food that you are defrosting.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning operations must only be carried out when the oven is cool. The appliance should be disconnected from your mains supply before commencing any cleaning process. The appliance exterior o You should wipe over the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water mixed with a little washing up liquid.
The oven roof o If the roof of the oven gets dirty, then it is possible to lower the grill element. IMPORTANT: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE IF THE GRILL ELEMENT IS HOT. o Turn the grill support (1) by 90°. o Gently lower the grill element (2), IMPORTANT: Do not use excessive force when doing this, other the element may get damaged.
Any damage that is caused to the appliance by a cleaning product will not be fixed by Baumatic free of charge, even if the appliance is within the guarantee period. Changing the light bulb The light bulb must only be changed when the oven is cool.
o Fit a new 12 V/10 W halogen bulb. IMPORTANT: DO NOT touch the light bulb surface directly with your fingers, as this may damage the bulb and shorten its longevity. o Screw the light bulb cover (1) back into place. o Restore the power supply.
Electrical connection YOUR MICROWAVE IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND PERMANENT INSTALLATION. o Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the supply voltage marked on the rating plate corresponds with your mains supply voltage. o We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C.
Aperture and ventilation requirements o The diagram above shows aperture ventilation requirements that you require to build the appliance into a housing unit. o Ensure that the rear panel of the furniture housing unit has been removed. o You must ensure that there is a hole to feed the electrical cable through.
Built under installation requirements IMPORTANT: NO OTHER METHODS OF BUILDING UNDER THE MICROWAVE ARE SANCTIONED BY BAUMATIC. o The rear wall of the housing unit MUST be removed to allow there to be the correct amount of ventilation. o The ventilation gap at the rear of the support shelf and below the worktop MUST be adhered to.
Installing the oven into a housing unit o Push the oven completely into the aperture of the housing unit and then centre it. o Open the door of the oven and then screw through the 4 holes shown above, into the housing unit. IMPORTANT: These screws MUST be fully tightened.
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The microwave does not switch off. * Isolate the microwave from your mains supply and then contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. o The interior light bulb is not working. * Change the light bulb, as described on pages 45.
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Or any installation other than the one specified by Baumatic Ltd. has been completed. Please refer to the conditions of guarantee that appear on the...
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