BMC460BGL / BMC450SS 44 Litre, 46cm high compact combination microwave oven 1
User Manual for your Baumatic BMC460BGL BMC450SS 44 Litre, 46cm high compact combination microwave oven 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; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note Important safety information 4 5–9 Specifications Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications Electrical details Oven parts and accessories Turntable installation Control panel 10 – 12 10 10 10 11 12 12 Using your microwave oven Functions Setting the clock Before first use 13 – 19 13 14 14 Microwave cooking Microwave power level chart Time setting chart Power level cooking chart 14 - 15 15 15 16 Oven cooking Fan oven cooking Grill cooking Grill + fan cooking Bo
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 booklet, please contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department. General Information o This appliance is designed for domestic household use for heating food and beverages.
o IMPORTANT: The adjacent furniture or housing and all materials used in the installation must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of 85°C above the ambient temperature of the room it is located in, whilst in use. o Do not attempt to use your appliance outdoors or any place where it is likely to come into contact with the elements. o Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at temperatures below the guidelines given above.
Warning and safety instructions o This appliance complies with all current European safety legislation. Baumatic do wish to emphasise that this compliance does not remove the fact that the appliance surfaces will become hot during use and retain heat after operation. o DO NOT place anything between the door and the door frame. o DO NOT store anything that is flammable inside of the microwave. When it is switched on, the items could catch fire.
o Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This oven is especially designed to heat. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. o Do not heat cooking oil or liquid containing alcohol, as there is the chance of spontaneous combustion. o Do not boil eggs or similar foods in their shells, otherwise they may burst. It is possible to poach eggs in your microwave, providing you prick the yolks first.
Declaration of conformity This appliance complies with the following European Directives: - 2006/95/EC regarding “low voltage” - 2004/108/EC regarding “electromagnetic disturbances” - Regulation (EC) N° 1935/2004 regarding “materials in contact with food” o The above directives comply with 93/68/EEC regarding CE marking. o The manufacturer declares that the oven is built using certified materials and requires the appliance to be installed in accordance with the standards currently in force.
Specifications Product dimensions Aperture dimensions Height: Width: Depth: Height: 454.
Electrical details Rated Voltage: Fuse Rating: Electrical Connection Rating: 230 Vac 50 Hz 16 AMP 3.35 kW For future reference please record the following information which can be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your oven can be located by opening the microwave oven door and looking on the right hand side of the chassis. Model Number ………………………………. Serial Number ……………………………….
Turntable installation o NEVER place the enamel tray upside down. The enamel tray movement should never be restricted. o The tray must ALWAYS be used during microwave or combination cooking. o All food and containers of food should ALWAYS be placed on the enamel tray when microwave or combination cooking. o When cooking using an oven function only (excluding the grill), place the trivet provided over the enamel tray to use as the shelf/base.
Using your microwave oven WARNING: The accessible surface may be hot during operation and for a period of time afterwards. Functions: Function Microwave Microwave Fan oven Heating + Grill with fan Grill The grill is highly suitable to cook thin pieces of meat and fish Fan oven and bottom heat Fan oven Use this function to roast big pieces of meat and pizza. Grill with fan Use these functions to cook meals quickly and at the same time give the food a brown crust (also au gratin).
Setting the clock o When your appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time, the LED display will show 00:00 and an audible signal will sound once. o Use the adjustment dial (8) to adjust the current time. You can adjust the hour time between 00:00 – 23:59. o When the display shows the correct time, release all buttons and in a few seconds the time will be set. IMPORTANT: If the clock is not set, the oven will not function.
o Turn the adjustment dial (8) to set the cooking time. The maximum time is 90 minutes or 30 minutes for full 900W power. o Once the cooking time that you require appears on the LED display, press the microwave power button (2) to change the power setting. o Turn the adjustment dial (8) to set the cooking power that you require.
Power level cooking chart Power level 900 W 700 W 450 W 300 W 100 W Food o o o o o o o o o o o o o Boiling water Reheating Cooking chicken, fish and vegetables Reheating Cooking mushrooms and shellfish Cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese Cooking rice and soup Defrosting Melting chocolate and butter Defrosting sensitive / delicate foods Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods Softening ice-cream Allowing dough to rise This table should be regarded as only a guide.
o Press the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default time set is 10 minutes. Use the adjustment dial (8) to set the required cooking time. The maximum time is 5 hours. o Press the start / stop button (7) and your microwave oven will start to cook. IMPORTANT: The inside of the oven and the food that you have been cooking may be extremely hot, so care should be taken when removing items from the cavity. We would recommend that you use an oven glove.
Grill + fan cooking o Place whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut securely. o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) once clockwise to select oven/heating cooking mode. o Use the adjustment dial (8) to select the grill fan function. The default temperature set is 180°C.
IMPORTANT: You must select the cooking function within 10 seconds or the displayed default setting will be programmed. o Press the temperature setting button (5) to change the temperature. Turn the adjustment dial (8) to select the required temperature from 100 - 230°C increasing in 5°C intervals. The maximum temperature is 230°C and the minimum temperature is 100°C. o Press the timer button (6) to change the cooking time. The default time set is 10 minutes.
Combination cooking Microwave and grill cooking o Place whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut securely. o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) twice clockwise to select combination cooking mode. When the microwave symbol and the cooking symbol appear on the LED display this means the oven has entered the correct mode.
Microwave and fan oven cooking o Place whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut securely. o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) twice clockwise to select combination cooking mode. When the microwave symbol and the cooking symbol appear on the LED display this means the oven has entered the correct cooking mode.
Microwave and grill fan cooking o Place whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut securely. o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) twice clockwise to select combination cooking mode. When the microwave symbol and the cooking symbol appear on the LED display this means the oven has entered the correct cooking mode.
Microwave and bottom-heat cooking o Place whatever you are cooking in the centre of the microwave cavity and then close the microwave door. IMPORTANT: You should make sure that the door of the microwave is shut securely. o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) twice clockwise to select combination cooking mode. When the microwave symbol and the cooking symbol appear on the LED display this means that the oven has entered the correct cooking mode.
Auto-cooking menu There are 15 automatic cooking programs on your appliance. You only have to choose the program and set the weight to begin cooking. The power, time and temperature are already programmed to achieve optimum cooking results. To select a cooking program follow the steps below: o Press the ON / OFF button (4) to activate the microwave function. o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) three times clockwise to select the auto-cooking mode.
* These programs are preheated. During preheating, the cooking time pauses and the preheating symbol turns on. After preheating, you will hear an alarm and the preheating symbol will flash. ** These programs use only the microwave function. Defrost function o Turn the cooking function selection dial (1) four times clockwise to select defrost mode. When the defrost symbol appears on the LED display this means that the oven has entered the correct mode.
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.
o After the cooking time has completed, you should let the food stand for a few minutes. This is called “standing time” and will allow the heat generated by the microwave to spread evenly throughout the food. Materials you can use for microwave cooking 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. The foil should be at least 2.
Materials you cannot use for microwave cooking Material Aluminium tray Food carton with metal handle Metal or metaltrimmed utensils Metal twist ties Paper bags Plastic foam Wood Remarks May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. May cause arcing. Transfer food into a microwave-safe dish. Metal shields the food from microwave energy. The metal trim may cause arcing. May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. May cause a fire in the oven.
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. o DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or sharp objects to clean the front surface of the microwave.
o The microwave should be thoroughly cleaned before it is operated for the first time and after each use. This will avoid residual food stuffs becoming baked on the oven cavity. After residues have been baked on several times, they are far more difficult to remove. o Never clean the oven surfaces by steam cleaning. o If you use any form of oven cleaner on your appliance, then you must check with the manufacturer of the cleaner that it is suitable for use on your appliance.
o WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. o This appliance is supplied with a mains supply cable. It must be wired into a 16 A double pole switched fused spur outlet, having 3 mm contact separation and placed in an easily accessible position adjacent to the appliance. The spur outlet must still be accessible even when your microwave is located in its housing.
Aperture and ventilation requirements o The diagram above shows the aperture and 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 This oven may be installed without any additional ventilation cut outs being made in the housing unit. However the ventilation cut shown in the diagram MUST be present, otherwise the microwave oven may not function correctly.
Fixing the appliance into the housing unit IMPORTANT: NO OTHER METHODS OF INSTALLING MICROWAVE ARE SANCTIONED BY BAUMATIC. THE o Fully insert the appliance into the aperture hole and centre it. o Ensure that none of the cables are kinked or compressed when the appliance is in position. o Screw the appliance to the aperture using the fixing screws. o The gap between the housing unit and the appliance must not be closed by additional plinths.
Troubleshooting o The microwave will not switch on. * Check that the appliance has been connected to the mains supply correctly. * Check that the fuse in the moulded plug has not blown. * Check that the fuses in your fuse box have not blown. * If fuses blow on a regular basis, then we would recommend that you consult with a qualified electrician. * Check that there has not been a power cut. o The microwave will not start cooking. * Check that the door is properly shut.
o I am getting condensation in my oven. * Steam and condensation are a natural by product of cooking in a microwave. * Do not leave food in the oven to cool after it has been cooked and the oven has been switched off. * Use a covered container, where practical, when cooking to reduce the amount of condensation that forms. * You should wipe over any condensation that has formed, as soon as the food has stopped cooking.
Baumatic Consumables o BC001 Degreaser for Dishwashers (200 g) o BC002 Descaler for Washing Machines and Dishwashers (200 g) o BC003 Ceramic Hob Cleaner (250 ml) o BC004 Oven Cleaner (250 ml) o BC005 Stainless Steel Cleaner and Protector (250 ml) o BC007 E-Cloth – General Purpose Cloth o BC008 Microwave Cover To order a Baumatic consumable product please call 0123 5437 244 and quote the product code. You can also order online from eshop.baumatic.co.
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