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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; for you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
Contents Environmental note 4 Important safety information 5–9 Specifications Product and aperture dimensions Product specifications Electrical details Description of the appliance Control panel The turntable 10 – 14 10 10 - 11 11 12 13 14 Using your microwave Setting the clock Before first use Microwave function Microwave function (Quick start) Grill function Grill with fan Grill + microwave function Hot air function Hot air + microwave function During operation End of cooking Defrosting by time (man
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 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 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: Height: 455 mm Width: 595 mm Depth: 542 mm Aperture dimensions: Height: 448 - 452 mm Width: 560 - 568 mm Depth: 580 mm Product specifications: 7 functions: 1.Vegetable 2.Fish 3.Potatoes 4.Pizza 5.Soup 6.Beverage 7.
o o o o o o o o o 5 power levels LED full programmer with temperature and function display Touch control operation Audible signal at the end of cooking Internal light Quick start function Safety door lock Stainless steel interior Mark resistant coating Standard accessories: o Rectangular rack o Baking tray o Plastic cover Optional extras: o GTR35 Glass tray o BBP3 Browning plate Electrical details: Rated Voltage: Supply Connection: Max Rated Inputs: Mains Supply Lead: 230 Vac 50 Hz 16 A (double pole swit
Description of the appliance 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Viewing window Door catches Oven light Wave guide cover Drop down grill element Cavity lateral supports Control panel 8) Rotating plate support 9) Rotating base 10) Rotating plate 11) Plastic cover 12) Enamelled baking tray 13) Glass tray 14) Rectangular rack 12
Control panel A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H) I) Cooking function indicators Plus and minus buttons Temperature button/display Centigrade indicator Power or weight button/display Grams or watts indicator Clock or cook time button/display Clock or cook time indicator Start and stop buttons 13
The turntable 8) Rotating plate support 9) Rotating base 10) Rotating plate o Never place the rotating plate upside down. o The rotating plate and rotating base MUST always be used during cooking. o 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 Baumatic parts can be obtained from the Baumatic Spares Department.
Using your microwave Setting the clock o When 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 Press the clock button/display (G) and the minute numbers will start to flash, use the plus and minus buttons to set the minute time. o To confirm the time of day, press the clock button/display for a second 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. o Check that the rotating plate and rotating base are correctly assembled in the cavity. o Place whatever you are cooking in the centre of the cavity and then close the door.
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. o Place whatever you are cooking 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.
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 Press the start button (I) and the oven will start cooking. Grill with fan Use this function for crispy roast meat, fish or poultry. o Open the door of the appliance. o Press the grill with fan function button.
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. o Press the start button (I) and the oven will start cooking. Grill + microwave function Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods. o Open the door of the appliance.
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). 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 + 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). Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the temperature. o The appliance will automatically select a power level of 600 W.
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. o After opening the door, it is possible to stir the food stuffs that you are cooking or adjust its position on the rotating plate. o Press the cook time button button/display (G), the cook time indicator will flash.
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. o Press the defrosting by time 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.
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 Press the defrosting by weight button. PR 01 will appear on the cook time button/display, 200 will appear on the weight button/display.
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”. Auto cooking function 1 Use this function to heat various types of food. o Open the door of the appliance.
o To change the auto programme, press the 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. Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the cooking weight. o Press the start button (I) and the oven will start to heat; the cooking time is worked out automatically by the appliance.
o There are four different food groups that have separate heating programmes, as shown in the table below:- o To change the auto programme, press the 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. o To adjust the weight, press the weight button/display (E), the grams indicator will flash. Use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the cooking weight.
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”. Preparation instructions for auto cooking function 2 o Frozen pizza- Use pre-cooked frozen pizzas and pizza rolls.
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. 5) Only shallow aluminium containers without lids/tops. The aluminium cannot come into contact with the cavity walls.
Materials you can use in a microwave oven Material Aluminium foil Browning dish Dinnerware Glass jars Glassware Oven cooking bags Paper plates and cups Paper towels Parchment paper Remarks 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 2.5 cm away from the cavity walls. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Materials not to be placed in a microwave oven 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.
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. If it does, then there is the danger of electrical arcing which could damage the oven. o When the grill is used for the first time, there will be some smoke and smell generated.
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. You should always use oven gloves when placing something into the oven and removing something from the oven.
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. Thin portions of meat only need to be turned once, but thicker portions should be turned several times. Cooking table (grill + microwave) o The grill + microwave function is ideal for cooking food quickly, whilst browning it at the same time.
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. o The roasting temperature and time required, depends on the type and amount of meat being cooked. o If the weight of the meat that you want to roast, does not appear in the table above. You should extend the cooking time accordingly.
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°. o Different amounts and types of temperatures and baking times. temperature settings first of all and higher temperature the next time you pastry require different You should try lower then, if necessary use a bake.
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. o It is preferable to use dark coloured baking ware, painted or enamelled black, because these types of tins absorb heat better. o When you are baking for a long time, you can switch off the oven 10 minutes before the end of the required cooking time.
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. When freezing, you should split the food into quantities that are suitable for defrosting in the microwave. o Distribute the food as evenly as possible within the microwave cavity.
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.
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. o The wave guide cover (3) MUST BE kept clean. Any food remains that collect on the cover could cause damage and sparking.
General cleaning advice o IMPORTANT: Any condensation should be wiped up with a soft cloth as soon as you have finished using the microwave. o To remove odours from inside of the microwave, you should boil one cup of water mixed with several tablespoons of lemon juice inside of the cavity. 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.
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. Installation The installation must be carried out by a suitably qualified person, in accordance with the current version of the following. o UK Regulations and Safety Standards or their European Norm Replacements.
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. and who will comply with the I.E.E. and local regulations. o WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. o This appliance is supplied with a mains supply cable.
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 You must ensure that there is a hole to feed the electrical cable through. These steps must be done before commencing the rest of the installation process. o This oven may be installed without any additional ventilation cut outs being made in the housing unit.
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. o An induction hob MUST NOT be fitted above the microwave.
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. o Follow the electrical connection information on page 45 and then check that the appliance is functioning correctly. Troubleshooting o The microwave will not switch on.
o The turntable is not turning. * Check that the rotating base is connected to the drive motor correctly. * Check that the ovenware is not larger than the rotating plate. * Check that the food you are cooking does not extend beyond the rotating plate. * Check that there is nothing underneath the rotating base that is preventing it from turning. o The microwave does not switch off. * Isolate the microwave from your mains supply and then contact the Baumatic Customer Care Department.
IMPORTANT: If your appliance appears not to be operating correctly, then you should disconnect it from your mains supply and then contact Baumatic Customer Care on telephone number (0118) 933 6911. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF. Please note that if an engineer is asked to attend whilst the product is under guarantee and finds that the problem is not the result of an appliance fault, then you may be liable for the cost of the call out charge.
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