Combination microwave oven OM36NDXB models Installation instructions and User guide NZ AU GB IE
Contents Safety and warnings Protecting the environment How your appliance works Installation instructions Before connection Electrical connection Installing your appliance Description of your appliance Accessories The appliance The control panel The display Using your appliance Setting and adjusting the time Using the power levels Programming Child safety Stopping the turntable Reheating on two levels Keeping things hot The microwave function Automatic cooking Guide to automatic cooking Defrosting The d
2 Safety and warnings Important safety instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Important safety instructions - Read carefully and retain for future use. If the appliance is ever sold or given to another person, ensure that the new owner receives the accompanying guide. Please read these guidelines before installing and using your appliance. They were written for your safety and the safety of others. Children of less than 8 years old must be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Safety and warnings 3 Important safety instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers, as they may explode. Only use utensils suitable for usage in microwave ovens. When heating food items in plastic or paper containers, monitor the microwave’s contents due to the risk of combustion. If smoke appears, stop the oven or disconnect it from the power supply and leave the door closed to stifle any flames present.
4 Headerand warnings Safety Important safety instructions ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Your appliance is solely intended for domestic use for cooking, reheating and defrosting food. The manufacturer does not accept any liability in the event of inappropriate use. To avoid damaging your appliance, never operate it while empty or without the turntable. Do not interfere with the openings on the lock on the front of the appliance; this could cause damage to your appliance that would require a service callout.
Safety and warnings Header Important safety instructions ■ ■ ■ When heating small quantities (a sausage, a croissant, etc.) place a glass of water next to the food. Excessive cooking times may dry out food and burn it. To prevent this occurring, never use the same times recommended for cooking in a conventional oven. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or hard metal scrapers on the glass oven door, as this could scratch the surface and cause the glass to shatter.
6 Installation instructions Important! The accessible parts of the appliance may become hot during use. Be careful not to touch the heating elements located inside the oven. It is advisable to keep small children away from the appliance. Important! If the appliance is being used in combination mode, it is recommended that children only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated. Protecting the environment This appliance’s packaging materials are recyclable.
Installation instructions 7 Before connection Important! ■ ■ ■ ■ Ensure that your appliance has not suffered any damage during transport (bent door or seal, etc.). If you notice any kind of damage, contact your retailer before using the appliance. In order to easily locate the make, model number, etc. of your appliance, we recommend that you note this information on the ‘Warranty and service’ page.
8 Installation instructions 50 20 10 50 Two installation options: Option ‘A’ - oven only (overall height 457 mm) Option ‘B’ - oven + lower trim kit accessory (overall height 478 mm) Note: If you are installing an appliance directly over another, you have the option of using the supplied black metal shelf cover to conceal the shelf front that would be visible between the two appliances. This needs to be fitted before the lower trim kit and/or appliance is installed.
Installation instructions 9 Installation alignment The diagrams below explain how to achieve the correct and proper alignment of visual elements of the product should it be necessary. This also allows you to align visual elements across products if this product is installed alongside other companian products. ■ Inspect the product to check if the gaps are correct There should be a minimum 5 mm gap at the base of the product (ie from the bottom of the door glass to the shelf ).
10 Description of your appliance Accessories (depending on the model) The rack (fig.1) : This allows you to toast, brown or grill. The rack should never be used with other metal cookware on the microwave, grill + microwave or forced air + microwave modes. However, you can reheat food in an aluminium tray providing this is isolated from the rack using a plate. Fig. 1 The glass tray (fig.2): This can be used half-filled with water for double-boiler cooking methods on the forced air mode.
Description of your appliance Accessories (depending on the model) Rack + glass drip tray: To roast and retain the cooking juices, place the rack on the glass tray (fig.3). Fig. 3 Side racks (fig.4): 2 hanging supports allow you to use the rack at three heights. Fig. 4 Three insertion heights are available for different types of cooking and food (fig.5).
12 Description of your appliance The appliance A B C D A Control panel C Turntable B Cavity D Door handle The turntable: (Fig.6) allows foods to be evenly cooked throughout without the need for handling. It rotates in either direction. If it does not rotate, ensure that all the components are properly positioned. Do not attempt to rotate it manually, as this might damage the drive mechanism. It can be used as a cooking dish.
Description of your appliance 13 Control panel A B C E D F G Fig.9 A The Start/Stop button lets you start a programme, and suspend or stop a programme during running. E B The Cooking Guide button lets you choose the food category for the automatic function. F C The Turntable Stop button lets you stop the rotation of the revolving tray, so that you can use dishes which take up the whole of the oven space. D The Temperature button lets you adjust the power and the temperature.
14 Description of your appliance The display The display guides you through programming the various settings: Time, programme time, microwave power (Watts), weight of food (grams), stopping the turntable, cooking guide. A B C L K D E F G H Fig.
Using your appliance 15 Setting and adjusting the time After connecting your appliance or after a prolonged power cut, “12:00” will flash in the display To set the time on the clock ■ Display Set the time using the + and - buttons and then confirm by pressing . 12:0 0 0 6 :30 To change the time ■ ■ Press the Display button and then twice. The time flashes. Set the new time (e.g. 7:30), using the + and - buttons. ■ Confirm by pressing ■ A beep sounds to confirm that the new time has been set.
16 Using your appliance Programming Your appliance is now connected and the correct time is set. Open the door using the handle. Place the food inside and then close the door. If the door is not closed correctly, the appliance will not operate. Opening the door during operation does not cancel the current programme but simply pauses it. To restart the oven, close the door and press . Press the button when the door is closed to interrupt the programme. To cancel a programme, press .
Using your appliance 17 Stopping the turntable If you think that the size of your dish will prevent it from turning, programme the STOP TURNTABLE function after selecting the cooking. Note: stopping the turntable is only possible when selecting a programme using the microwave function. Programming Display ■ Press the ■ button. Select a microwave cooking level using the + and - buttons. ■ Press the STOP TURNTABLE button and the turntable stops rotating.
18 Using your appliance Microwave function 1000W max programming ■ Display Press , then the + button to select the “max microwave” function for the 1000W maximum power. ■ The microwave symbol and 1000 appear in the display. ■ Press ■ The programme temperature figures flash in the display and suggest 30 seconds as a time. ■ Press the + and - buttons to adjust the programme time, e.g. 10 minutes. ■ Confirm by pressing ■ The oven switches on and the programme begins. to confirm. .
Using your appliance 19 Automatic cooking With the “Cooking Guide” function, the cooking time and mode are programmed automatically based on the food type and weight. Twelve automatic cooking settings are available via the “Cooking Guide”.
20 Using your appliance Guide to automatic cooking Refrigerated ready-meals The P01 function is used to reheat refrigerated pre-prepared dishes (lasagne, potatoes au gratin, shepherd’s pie, fish gratin, etc.) weighing between 100 g and 1000 g. The dishes are reheated on the micro-wave setting. Remove the product from its packaging and place in a suitablysized, heat-resistant, microwave safe dish. For better results, cover the microwave-safe dish with plastic microwave food wrap or an inverted plate.
Using your appliance 21 Guide to automatic cooking Poultry The P06 function allows you to cook and brown a whole chicken or chicken pieces (legs) weighing between 500 and 2000 g. Cooking is done using a combination of microwaves plus heat circulation and/or grill mode. Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe dish, preferably earthenware (fewer splashes than with a glass dish). Before cooking, pierce the skin to avoid spitting. Add oil, salt and pepper to the poultry and sprinkle with spices, if desired.
22 Using your appliance Guide to automatic cooking Vegetables This function is used to cook vegetables weighing between 100 and 1000 g. The vegetables are cooked using the micro-wave setting. Choose fresh vegetables and before cooking add: ■ for up to 200 g: 2 tablespoons of water ■ up to 500 g: 50 ml water ■ up to 1,000 g: 100 ml water Use a dish suitable for the volume of vegetables and cover it (except when cooking mushrooms). Place the dish on the glass turntable.
Using your appliance 23 Guide to automatic cooking Tarts The P11 function lets you cook and brown fresh tarts between 27 and 30 cm in diameter for a fixed time of 35 minutes. Cooking is done using the combined micro-wave plus heat circulation mode. Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe tart mould (Pyrex, porcelain, etc.). When you use ready-made pastry, do not remove the greaseproof paper. Cut the excess grease-proof to the dimensions of the dish. Place the tart mould on the shelf at level 2.
24 Using your appliance Defrosting Using your microwave oven to defrost frozen vegetables lets you save a lot of time. To defrost food, use the DEFROST function, set to a power level of 200W. Note: small cuts of meat or fish can be cooked immediately after defrosting. Larger cuts, such as meat joints or whole fish will still be slightly frozen at the end of the defrost programme.
Using your appliance 25 The defrost function Select the defrost programme that corresponds to the type and quantity of food that you wish to defrost and the “automatic” function will programme the required defrosting time. Automatic defrosting Display ■ Press the ■ The corresponding display lights up and shows “d1”. button then select the DEFROST function. ■ Confirm by pressing ■ Press the + and - buttons to select d2, d3 or d4, e.g. d2. Confirm by pressing .
26 Using your appliance Defrosting guide Defrosting pastry Food Flaky or short crust Quantity Time Recommendations 400 g 1 - 3 minutes Place on absorbent paper and turn over half way through. Quantity Time Recommendations Defrosting seafood Food Scallops 500 g 5 - 7 minutes Shelled prawns 100 g 1 - 2 minutes Whole pink prawns 200 g 2 - 4 minutes Crayfish/tiger prawns (10) 500 g 6 - 8 minutes Place on a plate and stir half way through.
Using your appliance 27 Grill function This function lets you cook and brown foods such as gratinated dishes and meats. Important! When using the grill, you must protect your hands when removing dishes and use heat-resistant cookware, such as Pyrex or ceramic. There are two grill functions: Medium and high and three levels for each function: -1- 2- 3-.
28 Using your appliance The grill plus microwave function This function lets you use the grill and the micro-wave simultaneously, which makes cooking very quick. You can use any of the grill levels with microwaving, as you choose: Programming the GRILL PLUS MICRO-WAVE FUNCTION ■ Select the GRILL function (medium or high) PLUS MICROWAVE ■ Press the -1- 2 - 3- ■ Use the + and - buttons to reduce the grill’s power, e.g. -2-. ■ Press and the cooking time figures start to flash.
Using your appliance 29 Heat circulation function The heat circulation function lets you cook and brown foods like in a traditional oven. Programming the HEAT CIRCULATION function ■ Select the HEAT CIRCULATION FUNCTION. ■ The corresponding display lights up and shows 200°C. ■ Press the ■ using the + and - buttons, e.g. 210°C, then confirm by pressing Display button to set the temperature, For immediate cooking: ■ Press then the + and - buttons to set the cooking time, e.g. 30 minutes.
30 Using your appliance Heat circulation cooking guide * Preheat the oven to the temperature indicated. Food Temperature Cooking level Cooking time Roast pork (1 kg) 160°C On the rack at level 2 90 min Roast veal (1 kg) 180°C On the rack at level 2 70 - 75 min Roast beef (1 kg) 220°C* On the rack at level 2 38 - 40 min Lamb (leg, shoulder, 1.5 kg) 180°C In the glass tray at level 2 50 - 60 min Poultry (1.
Using your appliance Food 31 Temperature Cooking level Cooking time Savoie cake 150°C On the rack at level 2 35 - 45 min Genoise 150°C On the rack at level 1 35 - 45 min Genoise roll 150°C In the glass tray at level 2 20 - 25 min Cake 160°C On the rack at level 1 40 - 50 min Biscuits 180°C In the glass tray at level 2 18 - 22 min Cookies 160°C In the glass tray at level 2 20 - 25 min Pastries Cream 160°C On the rack at level 2 35 - 45 min bain-marie Madeleines 170°C In t
32 Using your appliance Microwave plus heat circulation function The cooking by microwave and heat circulation function saves you a lot of time. The cooking temperature can be adjusted in increments of 10°C, from 50°C to 250°C and you set the cooking time. Programming the MW + HEAT CIRCULATION function ■ Select the MW + HEAT CIRCULATION function ■ The corresponding display lights up. ■ Press the ■ Adjust the programme temperature using the + and - buttons, e.g. 210°C.
Using your appliance 33 Micro-wave plus heat circulation cooking guide Use a microwave-safe, heat-resistant dish, earthenware for preference (fewer splashes than with a glass dish). Where possible, cook roasts without barding fat to reduce smoke and grease splashes. After cooking, season the roast, wrap it in aluminium foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. The roast will be juicier.
34 Function suitability tests Functional suitability tests in accordance with IEC/EN/NF EN 60705 standards; The International Electrotechnical Commission, SC.59K, has established a standard for comparative performance tests conducted on various microwave ovens. We recommend the following for this appliance: Load Approx. time 1000 g 16 - 18 min 750 g 13 - 15 min Savoie cake (12.3.2) 475 g 6 - 7 min 700 W Pyrex 827 On the turntable Meatloaf (12.3.
Care and cleaning 35 It is recommended that you regularly clean your oven and remove any food debris on the inside and outside of the appliance. Use a damp, soapy sponge. If the appliance is not cleaned regularly, its surface could become damaged, permanently affecting the appliance’s lifespan and possibly causing a safety hazard. Important! If the door or door hinge are damaged, the oven should not be used until it has been repaired by an authorised person. Do not use a steam cleaner.
36 Troubleshooting Query What to do The time counts down but the appliance is not working (the turntable is not rotating and food is not heating). “Time” and “Demo” flash alternately in the display. Your appliance is in DEMONSTRATION mode. Set the time to “00:00”. Enter by pressing , press then press and hold the + and buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds. The appliance does not start. Check that your appliance is connected to the power supply. Check that your oven’s door is fully closed.
Warranty and service 37 Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the ‘Installation instructions’, and your ‘User guide’ and check that: 1 2 your product is correctly installed you are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please see you ‘Service and warranty’ booklet for warranty information and Customer Care contact details, or contact us through our website listed on the back cover.
38 Header and service Warranty This appliance complies with the following European directives:Low Voltage Directive EEC/73/23 modified by directive EEC/93/68 for insertion of ECmarking; EEC 89/336 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive modified by directive 93/68/EEC for insertion of EC marking & EC regulation no. 1935/2004 concerning materials and objects intended for contact with food substances.
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