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Contents
Before using your microwave oven
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Safety instructions
– Utensil safety
– Testing suitability of cookware
– Food safety
– Oven utensils and accessories guide
Technical data
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Getting Started
– Unpacking
Installation
– Connecting to the mains
– Electrical connections
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How to operate your microwave oven
– Name and function of parts
– Turntable Installation
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– Control panel
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– Microwave Cooking
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– Microwave Power Setting Guide
– Defrosting instructions using 200W
– Microwave Hints
– Care and cleaning
– Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
– Cleaning the interior
– Cleaning the exterior
Service and Spare Parts
Guarantee conditions
Building In Instructions
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Testing suitability of cookware
Food safety
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Place the cookware in the cavity along with a
glass half full of water. Heat on 600 W (100%) for
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you should
not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use it
for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish is
room temperature, it is suitable for microwave
cooking.
Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plates,
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard are
great convenience utensils. Always be sure
containers are filled with food to absorb energy
and thus avoid the possibility of overheating.
Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers and
plastic wraps may be used in the microwave
oven. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when
using plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic
utensils with foods that have high fat or sugar
content since these foods reach high
temperatures and could melt some plastics.
Do not leave oven unattended, and look at it from
time to time when heating or cooking food in
plastic, paper or other combustible containers. If
smoke is observed, keep door closed, switch the
oven off or disconnect oven until smoke stops.
Metal utensils and utensils with metallic trim
should not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave use.
Containers with restricted openings, such as
bottles, should not be used for microwave
cooking.
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Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.
Deep fat frying should not be done in the
microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can
result.
Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this purpose. This cooking
operation should never be un-attended.
Pierce foods with non-porous skins or
membranes to prevent steam build-up and
bursting. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and
egg yolks are examples of items that should be
pierced.
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WARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces
and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility
the following steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a
short time, stirring again before carefully removing
the container.
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Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during
cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and
allow the standing time of one minute before
removing cover.
NOTE:
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Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This
may cause malfunctioning.
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Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the utensil.
Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
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Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.
Keep these instructions
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Oven utensils and accessories guide
A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and to
prevent damaging utensils and your oven choose, appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method.
The list below is a general guide.
Material
Ceramic & Glass
Utensils
Corning ware
Heat resistant glass ware
Glass ware with metal decoration
Lead crystal glass
Microwave Cooking
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YES
NO
NO
Without metal decoration
China
Pottery
Plastic
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YES
YES
YES
NO
YES
YES
YES
NO
Microwave oven heat-proof wear
Plastic wrap
Metal baking pan
Aluminium foil*
Metal
Cups, plates, towels
Paper
Waxed Paper
Wood
Turntable
Turntable support
Accessories
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YES
YES: Utensils and accessories to use
NO: Utensils and accessories to avoid
*NOTE: Use aluminium foil only for shielding purposes, overuse may cause arcing.
Technical data
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GETTING STARTED
Unpacking
Connecting to the mains
N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the
product is free from damage. Damage or any missing
parts must be reported immediately to the retailer.
The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may
be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must
remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave
packing material so that small children can play with
it. This can be hazardous.
The oven is delivered with the power cord and a plug
for 230V, 50Hz, earthed socket outlet. Earth
protection minimises the risks should a short-circuit
occur. Check to ensure the voltage of the oven
matches the supply.
N.B. If the oven is connected to the socket via an
extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed.
WARNING! This appliance must not be used on a
non-earth protected power supply.
Installation
Contact an electrician if you are uncertain regarding
electrical connection of the oven or provision of earth
protection of the supply.
1. Remove any promotion label from the door.
2. Install the oven on a flat, level surface. The
surface must be strong enough to safely bear the
weight (10 kg) of the oven, and the contents. To
avoid the possibility of causing vibration or noise
the oven must be in a stable position.
3. Keep the oven away from heat and water.
Exposure to heat and water can lower oven
efficiency and lead to malfunctioning, so be sure
to install the oven away from heat and water
sources.
This appliance must be earthed. If this appliance is
fitted with a non-rewireable plug for which your socket
is unsuitable, the plug should be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted. If it is necessary to change the
fuse in a non-rewireable plug, the fuse cover must be
refitted. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug
must not be used until a replacement is obtained.
4. Do not block air vents on the top and the sides of
the cabinet and also do not place any articles on
the top of the oven. If air vents are blocked during
operation, the oven may overheat, and this may
lead to malfunctioning. Hot air escapes from the
vents, so be sure not to obstruct it or let curtains
come between the oven and the rear wall.
5. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s
as possible. This oven does conform to EEC
requirements* of radio interference suppression,
but some interference may occur if it is placed too
close to a radio or TV, so keep them as far apart
as possible.
Electrical connections
This appliance come fitted with a standard 2 pin
moulded euro plug
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
6. If positioned in a corner, leave a gap of at least
5,0 cm from the walls to meet ventilation
demands.
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If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off
and the appropriate plug fitted.
Important! The oven can be placed almost anywhere
in the kitchen. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat,
level surface and that vents as well as the surface
underneath the oven are not blocked (for sufficient
ventilation).
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off
plug should then be disposed of to prevent the
hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a
13 Amp socket in another part of your home.
* This appliance conforms to the requirements of
EEC Radio Interference Directive 87/308/EEC.
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How to operate your microwave oven
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Name and function of parts
Turntable Installation
1. Cooking compartment. Wipe the compartment
clean after using the oven.
2. Viewing window. Food can be checked while the
microwave oven is in operation.
3. Oven door. The door must always be firmly
closed while cooking.
4. Latch hook and safety interlock system.
5. Control panel.
1. Place the turntable support on the cavity Bottom.
2. Place the turntable on top of the turntable support
as shown in the diagram. Make sure that turntable
hub is securely locked in the turntable shaft. Never
place the turntable upside down.
• Both turntable and turntable support must always be
used during cooking.
• All food and containers of food are always placed on
this turntable for cooking.
6. Drive shaft for turntable
7. Turntable. Made of special heat-resistant glass.
Food in a suitable container is placed on this tray
for cooking. Do not use the oven without the
turntable.
• This turntable rotates clockwise and anticlockwise;
this is normal.
Turntable
8. Turntable support. Place the support on the floor
of the cooking chamber to support the turntable.
Roller rest
Turntable Shaft
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CONTROL PANEL
1. Timer
Set for desired cooking time. Cooking
will start. All clockwork timers will operate
more accurately if wound past the desired
time first, and then back.
2. Power Selector
Adjust this knob to select the correct power
level for your food.
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MICROWAVE COOKING
1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.
Close the door.
2. Set the Power Selector to the desired power
level.(See table below.)
3. Set the Timer to the desired time.
The oven begins cooking.
When cooking for less than 2 minutes, turn the timer
for a longer period and than return to the desired
time.
To turn off the oven during cooking, simply turn the
Timer to 0.
Note: After use, be sure to return the Timer to 0,
or the oven will continue to operate.
Example: To cook at 540W for 15 minutes
1. Turn the power selector to 450W.
2. Turn the timer to 15
3. The Oven will automatically start cooking for 15 minutes at 450W
Microwave Power setting Guide
Power Setting
100W
Suggested use
Simmer; Completing the cooking cycle of some pot roasts.
Casseroles and stews.
Baked custards or cheesecakes.
200W
Defrost; Thawing frozen foods.
Medium; Faster defrosting and reheating for casseroles and
stews.
300W
Baking cakes and sponge puddings
Reheat; Reheating pre-cooked foods.
Roasting joints of meat and poultry.
Max Power; Boiling or reheating liquids.
Cooking vegetables.
450W
600W
Preheating a browning dish.
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Recommendations for Defrosting (using 200W )
Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using the power setting.
STANDING
TIME
FOOD
PREPARATION
(200W)
Bread
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.
Turn over halfway through defrosting time.
Small loaf
Sliced large loaf
8–10 min.
10–15 min.
10 min
10–13 min.
2 slices Place on kitchen paper.
1 bread roll Place on kitchen paper.
2 bread rolls Place on kitchen paper.
45–60 sec.
45–60 sec.
1–11/2 min.
5 min.
5 min.
5 min.
Cakes and Pastry
Gateau 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate.
9–11 min.
9–11 min.
15–30 min.
15–30 min.
Cheesecake
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
Pie (cooked)
Remove from packaging, place on plate.
450g/1 lb
7– 9 min.
7– 9 min.
15–30 min.
15–30 min.
Pastry 450g/1 lb Remove from packaging, place on plate.
Butter
250g/8.8 oz If foil wrapped, remove from wrapper and place on a
(1 packet) plate
3– 4 min.
5–10 min.
Fruit
225g/8 oz
Soft berry fruits
450g/1 lb Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
Soft berry fruits
Place in a single layer in a shallow dish.
5– 6 min.
7– 8 min.
5–10 min.
5–10 min.
Plated meal
Cover with a plate or non P.V.C. cling film.
400g/14 oz
7– 8 min
5–10 min.
To reheat, microwave on 100% (600W)for 3–4 minutes.
Vegetables
It is not necessary to defrost vegetables before cooking.
All vegetables can be thawed and cooked on
100% (600W)
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Microwave Hints
Microwave Tips
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Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs
and do not forget to clean under the glass tray
and the inside of the door.
Preferably use round or oval casseroles with a lid
when cooking in your microwave oven.
Do not use metal or metal decorated casseroles.
Certain plastic materials can melt and be warped
by hot food.
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Softening Honey
If you have a jar of honey which has
crystallised, remove lid and place the jar in the
oven, microwave on medium power for 2
minutes.
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Melting Chocolate
Break 100g of chocolate into squares, place in
a bowl and heat on high power for 1-2
minutes and stir well.
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Cover the food when cooking. Use a glass lid, a
plate or grease proof paper.
Pastry, bread and the like can be defrosted
directly in a bread basket or on a paper towel.
If frozen food is heated in its packaging, the
packaging should be opened. Packaging
containing metal or metal decoration must not be
used unless specifically recommended for use in
the microwave. Remove metal clips and wire ties.
Smaller pieces of aluminium foil can be used to
cover parts that easily over cook such as chicken
legs.
Food with peel or skin should be pierced with a
fork – e.g. potatoes and sausages. Do not boil
eggs in the microwave oven as they can explode.
Put large, thick pieces close to the edge of the
casserole and try to cut the food in to even sized
pieces. Always place the food in the centre of the
oven.
Softening or Melting Butter
Melting takes a few seconds on high power.
Softening is best done more gently on low
power.
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Freshen or Warm Bread
Use medium power for few seconds.
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Peeling Garlic easily
Heat 3 or 4 cloves of garlic on high power for
15 seconds. Squeeze at one end until the
clove pops out.
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Fruit Juice
Citrus fruits will yield more juice if they are
heated on high power for 15 seconds before
squeezing.
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The food will be evenly cooked if you stir or turn it
a few times.
Cooking Porridge
Always set a shorter cooking time than indicated
in your recipe to avoid over cooking. The larger
the amount of food the longer it takes.
Use little or no water for vegetables.
Use less salt and spices than for ‘normal’ cooking.
Season afterwards.
Allow a few minutes ‘standing’ time after the oven
has switched off to ensure complete and even
cooking results.
Porridge is easily cooked in the serving dish
with no sticky pan to wash. Follow food
manufacturers’ recommendations.
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Always ensure food is piping hot throughout
before serving.
Use pot holders or gloves when taking dishes and
food from the oven.
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Care and cleaning
The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energy
causing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attempt
to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of the oven. Repairs should only be done by a
qualified service technician.
Be sure the oven is disconnected from the electricity supply before cleaning.
Cleaning the accessories (turntable and support)
Clean them with mild detergent after removing them from the cavity. The turntable support should be carefully
handled.
CAUTION: The inside of the oven and turntable get very hot, so do not touch them immediately after use.
Cleaning the interior
Always keep the inside of the oven clean. Wipe up spill-overs and food spatters immediately. Deposits that are
allowed to remain on the oven walls, door seal and door surface will absorb microwave energy, reduce the
efficiency of the oven, and possibly damage the oven interior. Use mild, liquid detergent, warm water and a
soft, clean cloth to remove deposits.
NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS OR STEEL WOOL PADS ON
ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
To loosen difficult deposits, boil a cup of water in the microwave oven for 2 or 3 minutes.
NEVER USE A KNIFE OR ANY UTENSIL TO REMOVE DEPOSITS FROM OVEN SURFACES.
To remove odours from the oven interior, boil a cup of water plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
Cleaning the exterior
Open the oven door when cleaning the control panel. This will prevent the oven from being turned on
accidentally. You should clean outside surfaces of the oven with mild liquid detergent and water followed by a
wiping with clear water to remove any excess detergent. Dry with a soft cloth.
Spray-on window cleaners or all purpose spray-on kitchen cleaners can also be used. Never use abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or harsh chemicals on outside surfaces of your oven. To prevent damage to the
working parts, do not allow water to seep into ventilation openings.
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After-sales service and spare parts
If the appliance does not work correctly, carry out the following checks first before contacting the local
After-Sales Service Centre.
If the oven does not start:
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Check that the appliance is connected to the mains.
Check that the plug is pushed in properly.
If appropriate, replace the fuse in the plug by another of the same rating and check that the plug is wired
correctly.
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Check that any switch, at the wall socket or elsewhere in the circuit, is ON.
Check that the wall socket is working by plugging in something else that you know is working.
Check the fuse in the fuse-box.
If the microwaves are not operating:
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The child security feature might have been set (available on some models)
Check that the controls have been set correctly.
Check the adjustments/procedures by referring to the instruction manual.
Check that the door is closed properly. (If particles of food or other things remain stuck in the doorway, the door
will not close correctly and the microwave oven will not operate.)
Check that the Start button is activated.
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If the oven still does not work properly after the above checks, contact the local Zanussi After-Sales Service Centre.
The address can be found on the following pages of this user guide.
IMPORTANT :
If you call out a technician for one of the above faults or to repair a fault caused by incorrect installation or
operation, you will be charged for this call-out even if the appliance is still under guarantee.
When you make your call to the After-Sales Service Centre, you will be asked for the following information:
1. Your name, address and postcode
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details about the fault
4. The model number
5. The serial number
6. The purchase date
We advise you to write down the information below so that you will have the details to hand:
Model number:
Serial number:
Purchase date:
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If your appliance is still under guarantee, you must be sure that the necessary checks have been made,
because a technician call-out charge will be levied if the problem is not mechanical or electrical.
Please note that your proof of purchase will be required for any call-out made during the guarantee period.
Spare parts
Spare parts can be purchased through your After-Sales Service Centre.
Customer service
For all general enquiries about your Zanussi appliance or for other information on Zanussi products, contact our
Customer Service by mail or by telephone.
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Zanussi offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance:
1. The guarantee is valid for 24 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail
purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not
cover commercial use.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty material. The
guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental
damage, neglect, faulty installation, unauthorised modification or attempted repair, commercial use or
failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book. This guarantee does
not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glassware, or plastic.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office
(ZANUSSI’s service or authorised agent). ZANUSSI reserves the right to stipulate the place of repair (i.e.
the customer’s home, place of installation or ZANUSSI workshop).
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance. Parts removed
during guarantee repairs become the property of ZANUSSI.
6. The Purchaser’s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
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The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new
country of use for this brand or range of products
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This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household
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The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country
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Building In Instructions
Main requirements for the cabinet under which the microwave is to be attached:
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Thickness of the floor of the cabinet > 16mm.
Recommended width of cabinet: 500 - 600 mm
Depth of cabinet: min. 350 mm
When the cabinet is fully loaded (crockery plus microwave), the floor of the cabinet must not sag by more
than 5 mm / m.
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There must be no splits or other damage to the cabinet.
The wall mounting for the overhead cabinet must be strong and firmly secured to the wall with at least 2
screws.
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The appliance cannot be fitted below an overhead cabinet that has a strip light.
In the case of self-assembly furniture, veneers or plastic coatings must be attached with heat-resistant
adhesive (over 75OC). If the veneers, plastic coatings or adhesives do not satisfy this requirement, the
coating may become distorted or peel off.
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Important : do not fit the appliance above a cooker.
Adjacent tall units must be at least 10 mm away.
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Building In Instructions
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The earthed socket must be easily accessible. Ideally
it should be located underneath the cabinet to which
the microwave is to be attached. The mains cable
must not touch the back of the appliance.
If the socket is not accessible, a device must be fitted
when the appliance is installed allowing all pins of the
plug to be disconnected from the mains with a
contact gap of at least 3 mm. Suitable separating
devices would be excess current switches, safety
fuses and magnetic contactors.
The attachment kit consists of:
(A)
4 fixing screws
(ø 5 x 35 mm for a cabinet floor thickness of 10 -
23 mm)
(B)
(C)
(D)
4 washers (ø ca.25 mm)
4 washers (ø ca.11 mm)
Drilling template
Tools required
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Pencil
Ruler/measuring tape
Adhesive tape
Drill
Drill bit (ø 5.5 mm)
Phillips screwdriver
Information on installing the microwave
Important :
The length of the screws is designed for use where
the thickness of the floor of the cabinet is 10 - 23
mm. Where the thickness is greater or less than this,
the fixing will not be sufficiently solid.
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Building In Instructions
1. Remove the contents of the cabinet and adjacent
cabinets.
2. Mount the cabinet on the wall, check that it is solid
and measure it. Check the location of mains sockets.
3. The holes may be bored from inside the cabinet or
from the underside of the cabinet.
Drilling inside the cabinet:
Mark the holes inside the cabinet according to the sketch.
The distance a from the edge of the carcass depends on
the thickness of the front of the cabinet d. Select a value
for a depending on the thickness of the front of your
cabinet, such that the fronts of the microwave and of the
cabinet are aligned.
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22
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76
73
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mm
mm
5.5 mm
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Drilling on the underside of the cabinet
Using the drilling template, choose the position of the
microwave on the underside of the cabinet. (Position the
front edge of the microwave door so that it is aligned with
the front of the cabinet.) Secure the drilling template with
the help of adhesive tape. Use a sharp pencil to transfer
the markings for drilling.
4. Drill holes using a 5.5 mm drill bit. Remove drilling
dust.
5. Remove the filler plugs on the top of the microwave.
6. Put the microwave in position under the cabinet,
possibly with the assistance of another person.
Secure from the inside of the cabinet using the
screws and the two washers. Tighten the screws
equally.
7. Do not connect the mains plug to the earthed socket
until the microwave is completely firm.
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