BAM253TK 25 Litre combination microwave oven with grill User Manual for your Baumatic 1
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BAM253TK 25 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; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 5 Important safety information 5 – 10 Specifications Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications Electrical details Description of the appliance Control panel The turntable LED display 11 – 14 11 11 - 12 12 12 13 13 14 Using your microwave The adjustment dial Setting the clock Before first use Microwave cooking +30 second (Quick start) Microwave power level chart Time setting chart Grill cooking Combination cooking Combination cooking chart Convection cooking Con
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 Advice Line. General Information o This appliance is designed for domestic household use.
o Certain types of vinyl or laminate kitchen furniture are particularly prone to heat damage or discolouration at temperatures below the guidelines given above. o Any damage caused by the appliance being installed in contravention of this temperature limit, or by placing adjacent cabinet materials closer than 4mm to the appliance, will be the liability of the owner.
Warning and safety instructions Australian and 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 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. o Do not attempt to lift or move cooking appliances by using the oven door, as this may cause damage to the appliance or result in injury to the person lifting the appliance.
Declaration of conformity o CE: Appliance conforming to the 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 and requires the appliance to be installed in accordance with the standards currently in force. This appliance must be used by a trained person for domestic purposes only.
Specifications Product dimensions (including frame kit) Height: 460 mm Width: 594 mm Depth: 465 mm Aperture dimensions Height: Width: Depth: Product specifications o 10 functions: o o o o o Auto-reheat Vegetables Fish Meat Pasta Potato Pizza Soup Chicken Cake Quick start LED full programmer Pushbutton control operation Safety lock Stainless steel exterior and cavity 11 450 mm 600 mm 550 mm
o o o o Capacity: Microwave output: Grill output: Hot air output: 25 litres 900 W 1000-1100 W 2300-2400 W Electrical details Rated Voltage: Supply Connection: 230-240 ~ Vac 50 Hz 10 A plug and cordset Max Rated Inputs: Mains Supply Lead: 2300-2400W 3 x 1.0 mm² 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.
Control panel A I H G Microwave Grill/Combi. B Convection C Stop/ Clear W.T./Time Defrost D Start/+30Sec. /Confirm Clock/ Kitchen Timer A) LED display B) Convection button C) Stop/Clear button D) Start/+30 Second/Confirm button E) Adjustment dial F) Door button G) Clock/Kitchen timer button H) Defrost by Weight/Time button I) Microwave/Grill/ Combination button KG E F The turntable Hub (on the underside) o Never place the glass tray upside down.
LED display o The LED display will show the time of day, or if the microwave is in use, it will show the cooking time. Indicates that microwave cooking is taking place. Indicates that convection cooking is taking place. Indicates that grilling is taking place. Indicates that defrosting is taking place. Indicates that the safety lock is engaged. Indicates that the auto menu function has been selected. Indicates that grams are shown on the LED display.
Using your microwave The adjustment dial o The adjustment dial (E) should only be turned clockwise (towards the book symbol) if you want to use the auto menu function. o For all other purposes and settings, the adjustment dial (E) should be turned anti-clockwise (towards the clock symbol). Setting the clock o When your appliance is connected to the power supply for the first time, the LED display (A) will show 0:00 and an audible signal will sound once.
Microwave cooking o Once the clock has been set, your microwave is then ready to use. o Use the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave. o Check that the turntable shaft, turntable ring assembly and glass tray are correctly assembled in the cavity. 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.
+ 30 second button (Quick start) o If you want to cook on the highest power level setting for a period of time, then you can use the +30 second button (D). o Press the +30 second button (D) once and your microwave will operate on full power for 30 seconds. o Each time you press the +30 second button (D) the cooking time will increase by 30 seconds. o If a microwave, grill or combination cooking program is in process, pressing the +30 second button will extend the cooking time by 30 seconds.
Grill cooking o Press the grill button (I) once and the LED display (A) will show “P100”. o Turn the adjustment dial (E) or keep pressing the grill button (I) until “G-1” appears on the LED display. o Once “G-1” appears on the LED display (A), press the confirm button (D). o Turn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that you require. The maximum cooking time that you can set is 95 minutes. o Press the start button (D) and your microwave will start to grill.
Combination cooking o Press the combination button (I) once and the LED display (A) will show “P100”. o Turn the adjustment dial (E) or keep pressing the combination button (I) until “C-1”, “C-2”, “C-3” or “C-4” appears on the LED display (see the table below to see the various combination cooking modes that can be selected). o Once the combination mode that you require appears on the LED display (A), press the confirm button (D). o Turn the adjustment dial (E) to set the cooking time that you require.
Convection cooking o Convection cooking allows you to operate your microwave like a traditional oven. The appliance does not use microwaves to cook the food and the cavity should be preheated before food is placed inside of it. o Use the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave. 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 Press the start button (D) and the microwave will start to preheat the oven cavity to the temperature that you have selected. o Once the required temperature inside the oven cavity has been reached, an audible signal will sound twice and the LED display will flash. o IMPORTANT: If after 30 minutes the pre-heating temperature has not been reached, the audible signal will sound twice. At this point you should input the cooking time that you require.
Cancelling a cooking cycle o If you wish to cancel a cooking cycle when it is in progress, you should press the stop/clear button (C). o The microwave will stop heating immediately, give an audible signal and the LED display (A) will return to showing the time of day. o Use the door button (F) to open the door of the microwave. o IMPORTANT: The inside of the microwave and the food that you have been cooking may be extremely hot. So care should be taken when removing items from the microwave.
Defrost by time o Press the defrost by weight/time button (H) twice and the LED display (A) will show “d-2”. o Turn the adjustment dial (E) to set the defrost time that you require. o Press the start button (D) and your microwave will start to defrost the food. Setting multiple cooking phases o It is possible to set the microwave to cook at different power levels within a single cooking time. A maximum number of 2 cooking phases can be set at once.
The kitchen timer The kitchen timer will countdown a set time and a buzzer will sound when the required time is reached. The kitchen timer is to be used separately from the microwave functions and cannot be used at the same time. o IMPORTANT: You must make sure that the clock is set to the correct time before using this feature. o Press the clock/kitchen timer button (G) twice and the LED display will show “00:00”. o Use the adjustment dial (E) to set the desired countdown time.
o The oven will stop heating, so you can open the microwave door to place the cake inside of the cavity. Shut the oven door and then press the start button (D) to begin cooking.
Safety lock o When the microwave is not heating, it is possible to switch on the safety lock. o Press and hold down the stop/clear button (C) for 3 seconds. o The microwave will emit a long audible signal and the LED display (A) will display a padlock symbol. o Until the safety lock is switched off, all buttons on the microwave will be disabled. o To switch off the safety lock, press and hold down the stop/clear button (C) for 3 seconds.
o You should not use ceramic or porcelain crockery, or porous earthenware inside of your microwave. These dishes could absorb moisture from the food whilst it is cooking, which could cause pressure to build up and shatter the dish. o If you are heating certain foods and any liquid, moisture will evaporate and condensation may occur. This does not indicate that the appliance is faulty and it can be particularly noticeable if the ambient temperature of the room is high.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It should be labelled as “microwave safe”. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot. “Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented, as described by the package. Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow the plastic wrap to touch the food. Thermometers Microwave-safe only. Meat and candy thermometers.
* Combination mode applies to microwave + grill and microwave + convection modes. 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 The microwave should be thoroughly cleaned before operated for the first time and after each use. This will residual food stuffs becoming baked on the oven cavity. residues have been baked on several times, they are far difficult to remove. it is avoid After more 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 This appliance is supplied with a moulded 10A plug, which must be connected to an earthed socket. The earthed socket should be easily accessible after installation.
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.
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 minimum installation height is 850 mm to allow sufficient ventilation. o An induction hob MUST NOT be fitted above the microwave. o WARNING: The microwave will get hot during operation; care should be taken not to accidentally come into contact with the outer surface.
Preparing the housing unit o Your appliance will be supplied with an installation template, which you should follow when preparing the housing unit. o Place the template on the base of the housing unit and tape it into position. o IMPORTANT: The edge of template must be completely level with the front edge of the housing unit. o IMPORTANT: The centre line on the template MUST be positioned in the middle of the housing unit.
o Remove the template from the base of the housing unit. o Fix the bottom brackets to the base of the housing unit, using screw A. o IMPORTANT: These screws must be fully tightened. Installing the oven into a housing unit o Fit adjustment screw B into the adjustment screw-hole on the top of the microwave. Adjustment screw B should not be fully tightened at this stage.
o Place the microwave into the housing unit. o IMPORTANT: Do not push the microwave fully into the housing unit, as you still need to be able to access adjustment screw B at this stage of the installation. o IMPORTANT: Make sure that the oven feet are sitting correctly in the grooves on the bottom brackets. o Turn adjustment screw B, ensuring that there is a 1 mm gap between adjustment screw B and the underneath of the top surface of the housing unit. o Push the microwave fully into the housing unit.
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. * 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. * Check that the door seal and surrounding area are clean.
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.
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