Page 3 - Contents
EMS2840 t English 3 Before using your microwave oven 4 Technical data 4 Safety instructions 5– Utensil safety 5– Safety Instructions when Cooking with Grill 5– Testing suitability of 6– Food safety 6– Oven utensils and accessories guide 7– Unpacking 7 How to operate your microwave oven 8– Name and f...
Page 4 - Before using your Microwave Oven
EMS2840 t English 4 Thank you for having chosen a Electrolux product. We are convinced that you will find your new microwaveoven very useful and that it will be of great help to you. As with all new kitchen appliances, it will take sometime to learn all the new functions and features, but with time,...
Page 5 - Utensil safety; Safety Instructions
EMS2840 t English 5 • The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door isopen. • Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open dooroperation can result in exposure to microwaveenergy. • Do not allow food spills or cle...
Page 6 - Testing suitability of cookware
EMS2840 t English 6 • Place the cookware in the microwave along with a glass half full of water. Heat on 900 W (100%) forone minute. If the cookware feels hot, you shouldnot use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can use itfor reheating but not for cooking. If the dish isroom temperature, it is su...
Page 7 - Unpacking; Oven utensils and accessories guide
EMS2840 t English 7 A variety of Utensils and Materials may be used for cooking in your microwave oven. For your safety and toprevent damaging utensils and your oven choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method.The list below is a general guide. Mode of operation Material Utensi...
Page 8 - How to operate your microwave oven
EMS2840 t English 8 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. Safety Latch and Interlock System.5. Control panel. 6. D...
Page 9 - Control Panel
EMS2840 t English 9 1. Display Window To view either Cook time, Power level and timeof day. 2. Clock To set the time of day 3. Power To set the desired Microwave power level 4. Stop/Clear To stop or pause your Microwave 5. Setting Control Knob Used to set desired cooking times. 6. Quick Start To sta...
Page 10 - Setting the Clock
EMS2840 t English 10 When your oven is plugged in for the first time or when power resumes after a power interruption, the displaywindow flash and show " ---- " This oven can be set for 12hr mode or 24hr mode, to set 24hr mode press the Clock button once, to set 12hrmode press the clock butt...
Page 11 - Quick Start
EMS2840 t English 11 This oven has a feature which allows you to turn off the beeper. When this is set you will turn off the beepswhich occur when you press a button, this will also disarm the beeps which occur at the end of a program. To set: 1. Touch the ’ Stop/Clear ’ button and the ’ Start ’ but...
Page 12 - Microwave Cooking
EMS2840 t English 12 1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable. Close the door. 2. Press the ’ Power ’ button until the desired power level is reached. 3. Set the desired time by turning the setting control knob. 4. Press Start (The oven begins cooking.) To turn off the oven during cooking, ...
Page 13 - Combination Cooking
EMS2840 t English 13 This oven offers you a choice three settings for cooking with combined Grill and Microwave Cooking 1. Open the door, place the food on the Grill rack. 2. Press The Grill button until the required combination of Microwave and Grill is reached. 3. Set the desired time by turning t...
Page 14 - Automatic Defrost
EMS2840 t English 14 1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable.2. Press the ’ Auto Defrost ’ button until the desired programme is reached. 3. Turn the setting control knob until the required quantity is reached. 4. Close the door.5. Press Start (The oven begins defrosting.) NOTE : For detai...
Page 15 - Auto Reheat
EMS2840 t English 15 This oven can be used to automatically ReHeat Chilled Ready Meals, Fresh Vegetables, Chicken Pieces andFrozen Bread Rolls. 1. Open the door, place the food on the turntable. 2. Press the ’ Auto Reheat ’ button until the desired programme is reached. 3. Turn the setting control k...
Page 16 - Recommendations for cooking with Grill; Charts
EMS2840 t English 16 Recommendations for cooking with Grill All foods should be placed on the High rack with a non metal dish placed underneath to catch any foodspillage or juices to minimise cleaning. Turn all food halfway through the cooking time. Food QTY. (Weight) Cooking time Special notes Toas...
Page 17 - Defrosting Tips; Recommendations for Manual Defrost
EMS2840 t English 17 Some foods such as bread and fruit, can successfully be thawed manually by using this power setting (180W). FOOD PREPARATION Defrost time STANDING TIME Bread Small loaf Place on microwave-proof rack or kitchen paper.Turn over halfway through defrosting time. 8–10 min. 10–15 min....
Page 18 - Auto Reheat Programmes Chart
EMS2840 t English 18 Auto Programme Press Button Standing Time Recommendations Chilled Ready Meal Once 3 minutes Put the meal on a ceramic plate and cover it with microwave cling film. This programme is suitable for the meals consisting of 3 components (e. g. meat with sauce, vegetables and side dis...
Page 19 - Category; Auto Defrost Programmes Chart
EMS2840 t English 19 Category Standing Time Recommendations Meat 20 - 60 minutes Shield the edges with aluminium foil.Turn the meat over, when the ovenbeeps. This programme is suitable forbeef, lamb, pork, steaks, chops, mincedmeat. Poultry 20 - 60 minutes Shield the leg and wing tips withaluminium ...
Page 20 - Microwave Hints
EMS2840 t English 20 • Always keep the oven clean – avoid spill-overs and do not forget to clean under the glass trayand 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...
Page 21 - Care and cleaning
EMS2840 t English 21 The oven must always be clean. Residue of food from spillovers or spatters will attract microwave energycausing it to burn on. This could reduce the efficiency of the oven and may cause bad odours. Do not attemptto tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to any part of th...
Page 22 - European Guarantee; GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
EMS2840 t English 22 Electrolux 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 guarant...