PROLINE GB1251X (01) PDF MANUAL

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

• farm houses;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;

• bed and breakfast type environments.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

Keep a minimum free space 19 mm above the top surface of the oven.

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.

The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

Regarding the instructions of the details for cleaning the door seals, cavities, adjacent parts and the surfaces in contact with food, refer to the section “Cleaning and Maintenance”.

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.

The microwave oven is intended for built-in use.

This equipment is Group 2 equipment as it intentionally generates radio-frequency energy for treating material and is designed to be used in domestic premises or an establishment directly connected to the low voltage electricity distribution network supplying buildings used for domestic purposes (Class B).

The appliance must not be placed in a cabinet.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.

The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

The rear side of the oven must be against the wall.

Do not place the appliance in or near hot gas or electric burner, or permit to touch a heated oven or mini oven.

When you will not use the microwave oven for a long period of time, please disconnect it from the supply mains, to do this you must remove the plug from the supply outlet.

The plug shall be the main disconnection device and shall remain accessible at all times.

The microwave oven cannot be operated with the door open due to the safety interlocks built into the door mechanism which switch off the cooking functions when the door is opened. Operating the microwave oven with the door open could result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to tamper with the door mechanism.

Do not let water or any other liquid enter the oven through the ventilation slots.

Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

Stir any liquid before placing the container back into the microwave oven half way through the heating time.

After heating, always allow standing time, stir or shake the contents and carefully check the temperatures before consumption.

Care should be taken not to displace the turntable when removing containers from the appliance.

During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use.

Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass.

A steam cleaner is not to be used.

The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.

The plug must be remained easily accessible after installation of the appliance.

Regarding the instructions for the all necessary spaces with dimensions, the method of fixing and how the appliance is to be fixed to its support, refer to the section “INSTALLATION”.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual.

Do not use the oven when empty.

Do not use outdoors.

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is very important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

a) door (bent),

b) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

c) door seals and sealing surfaces.

4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except qualified service personnel.

Utensils	Remarks
Browning dish	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 5mm above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware	Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until it’s warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware	Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups	Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels	Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be labelled “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 directed by package.
Plastic wrap	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers	Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Utensils	Remarks
Aluminium tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal handle	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal-trimmed utensils	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam	Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

NOTES:

• Care should be taken when removing utensils or the glass turntable, as they may become hot during cooking.

• Only use a thermometer that is designed for use in the microwave oven.

• Ensure the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.

Depending on the cooking method, it is necessary to choose a safe and suitable vessel. If it is not properly selected, it will not only affect the cooking effect, but also cause damage to the vessel or microwave oven. Please refer to the table below for use.

Material of container	Microwave	Grill	Combination
Heat-resistant ceramic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Heat-resistant plastic	Yes	No	No
Heat-resistant glass	Yes	Yes	Yes
Plastic film	Yes	No	No
Grill rack	No	Yes	Yes
Metal container	No	No	No
Bamboo wood and paper	No	No	No

1. Door safety lock system

2. Observation window

3. Turntable ring

4. Turntable shaft

5. Door release button

6. Control panel

7. Wave guide cover

8. Turntable

9. Grill heater

10. Grill rack

• Never place the turntable upside down. The turntable should never be restricted.

• Both turntable and rotating ring must always be used during cooking.

• All food and containers of food must always be placed on the turntable for cooking.

• If turntable or rotating ring cracks or breaks, stop using your microwave oven and contact a nearest authorised service centre.

PREPARATION

Remove all packing material and accessories. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or broken door. Do not install the microwave oven if it is damaged.

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the inside of the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

INSTALLATION STEPS

1. Fit the 4 feet to the bottom of the microwave oven and check if the adjustable feet are level.

If the microwave oven is unstable, adjust the feet by screwing them up or down accordingly.

2. Feed the cord through cabinet rear.

3. Place the oven in the middle of cabinet.

4. Fasten the oven into the cabinet with 4 screws.

• Do not remove the feet from the bottom of the oven.

• Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage the oven.

• Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible.

• Operation of microwave oven may cause interference to your radio or TV reception.

• Plug your oven into a standard grounded outlet. Be sure the voltage and the frequency are the same as the voltage and the frequency on the rating label.

• WARNING: Do not install the oven over a range cooktop or other heat producing appliance. If installed near or over a heat source, the oven could be damaged.

Display: Cooking time, power, indicators and clock time are displayed.

Buttons:

• Microwave cooking: Press to set microwave power level.

• Grill: Press to set a grill cooking program.

• Combi: Press to select one of two combination cooking settings.

• Weight defrost: Press to defrost food by weight.

• Clock/Kitchen timer: Press to set clock time or the kitchen timer.

• Weight setting: Press to set the weight of defrost and auto cooking programmes.

• Time/Menu rotary knob: Turn the knob to set cooking time or select auto-menu.

• Stop / Cancel: Press once to temporarily stop cooking, or twice to cancel cooking. It is also used for setting child lock.

• Start/+30 Sec. Start/Quick start: Press to start cooking program or set quick start cooking programme.

This is a 12- and 24- hour clock. You can choose to set the clock time in 12- or 24- hour by pressing the button in standby mode.

1. In standby mode, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to select 12-hour clock, press it again to select 24- hour clock.

2. Turn the knob until the correct hour is displayed.

3. Press the button once.

4. Turn the knob until the correct minute is displayed.

5. Press the button to confirm.

1. In standby mode, press the button repeatedly to select cooking power level.

2. Turn dial to set cooking time. The longest time is 95 minutes.

3. Press Start/+30 Sec. button to start.

Select power level by pressing POWER button:

Press the button	Power level (Display)
Once	100% (P100)
Twice	80% (P-80)
3 times	60% (P-60)
4 times	40% (P-40)
5 times	20% (P-20)
6 times	0% (P-00)

NOTE: During cooking, you can check the cooking power level by pressing the button. If you want to cook at full power level, directly turn the knob clockwise to set cooking time, then press the button Start/+30 Sec. to start.

Use this feature to program the oven to microwave food at 100% power conveniently. In standby mode, press the button Start/+30 Sec. repeatedly to set cooking time (each press to increase 30 seconds, and up to 10 minutes).

The microwave oven will start to cook at full power level. During cooking, you can increase the cooking time by pressing the button Start/+30 Sec.

1. In standby mode or during cooking, press the button once.

2. Turn the knob to set desired time. The longest time is 95 minutes.

3. Press the button Start/+30 Sec. to confirm.

NOTE: When the countdown ends, the buzzer will beep to remind you. Time countdown can be seen on the display. You can cancel the program by pressing the button Stop / Cancel when the display shows the time.

Grill cooking is particularly useful for thin slices of meat, steaks, chops, kebabs, sausages and pieces of chicken. It is also suitable for hot sandwiches and au gratin dishes.

1. In standby mode, press the button once.

2. Turn the knob clockwise to set cooking time. The longest time is 95 minutes.

3. Press the button Start/+30 Sec. to start.

Combination 1: 30% of time for microwave cooking, 55% time for grill cooking and 15% time the oven will stop working in one cycle. Use for fish, potatoes or au gratin.

Combination 2: 40% of time for microwave cooking, 15% time the oven will stop working and 45% for grill cooking in one cycle. Use for pudding, omelets, baked potatoes and poultry.

1. In standby mode, press the button once or twice to select “Co-1” or “Co-2”.

2. Turn the knob clockwise to set cooking time. The longest time is 95 minutes.

3. Press the button Start/+30 Sec. to start.

Your oven can be programmed for up to 3 automatic cooking sequences. Suppose you want to set the following cooking program.

Microwave-cooking -> Microwave-cooking (with lower power level)

1. Open the door and place the food into the oven, close it.

2. Input the first microwave cooking program. Do not press Start/+30 Sec.

3. Input the second microwave cooking program.

4. Press the button Start/+30 Sec. to start.

NOTE: Weight defrost, express cooking and auto cook menus cannot be set in multistage cooking program.

The defrosting time and power level are automatically set once the food weight is programmed. The weight ranges from 100 g to 1800 g.

1. In standby mode, press the button once.

2. Press the button repeatedly to select food weight.

3. Press the button Start/+30 Sec. to start.

NOTE: During defrosting, the oven will pause and sound beeps to remind you to turn food over, after that, press the button Start/+30 Sec. to resume defrosting.

The childproof lock prevents unsupervised operation by children.

To set: In standby mode, press and hold the button Stop / Cancel for about 3 seconds, then a beep will sound. The oven will auto enter child lock mode and the lock indicator light will be displayed. In the lock state, the oven cannot be operated.

To cancel: Press and hold the button Stop / Cancel for about 3 seconds, then a beep will sound and the lock indicator light will disappear from the display. The oven can be operated.

For the following food or cooking mode, it is not necessary to program the cooking time and power. It is sufficient to indicate the type of food that you want to cook as well as the weight or servings of the food.

1. In standby mode, turn knob anti-clockwise once, and then turn it clockwise to select food code.

2. Press the button repeatedly to set food weight or servings.

3. Press the button Start/+30 Sec. to start.

Code	Menu	Note
A-1	Popcorn (99 g)	1. For items A-7 and A-8, during cooking, you need to turn food over. 2. The result of auto cooking depends on factors such as voltage fluctuation, the shape and size of food, your personal preference as to the doneness of certain foods and even how well you happen to place food in the oven. If you find the result at any rate not quite satisfactory, please adjust the cooking time a little bit accordingly.
A-2	Coffee (200 ml/serving, 1-3 servings)
A-3	Fresh vegetable (200-800 g)
A-4	Potato (230 g/servings, 1-3 servings)
A-5	Pizza (150 g, 300 g, 450 g)
A-6	Reheat (200-800 g)
A-7	Grilled Chicken (800-1400 g)
A-8	Grilled Steak (200-600 g)

Forbidden foods

If you choose a cooking method using microwaves, you should never:

• Attempt to fry food – it is impossible to control the temperature of the oil and other fats- fire-risk.

• Attempt to cook or warm up eggs in their shells, hard-boiled eggs with or without their shells or snails – they may explode.

• Attempt to cook food in an intact shell (e.g. chestnuts) or hard skin (tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) – always make a slit.

Food temperatures

The action of microwaves is such that only the food is heated. The container may, therefore, remain cold or cool while the food that it contains is burning hot. To avoid any risk of burning, always stir before serving and check the temperature carefully before serving – especially to children. Shake feeding bottles well and try a few drops on the back of your wrist to check the temperature.

Preparing food for cooking

Before warming feeding bottles and small pots, remove teats and covers. Remember to cover the food in order to:

• avoid any splashing of the oven cavity,

• retain sufficient moisture for cooking.

Heating liquids

When heating liquids, a sudden overflow may occur when you take the container to remove it from the appliance. In fact, when the temperature reaches boiling point, steam tends to remain trapped in the liquid until it is disturbed. To avoid this superheating effect and the consequent risk of scalding, always place a plastic spoon in the liquid to be heated.

A container can easily be tested for microwave “transparency”:

Place the empty container on the turntable together with a glass of water and run the oven for one minute at maximum power. After one minute:

• if the container is cold, it is “transparent” and can be used for microwave cooking.

• if the container is warm or hot it is absorbent and must not be used for microwave cooking.

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the microwave oven from the mains supply and allow it to cool to room temperature.

General Advice

Frequent cleaning prevents the formation of smoke and bad odours during cooking and also sparking in the oven cavity and around the door seal. Do not let food deposits or grease accumulate inside the oven cavity or on the door seal. Make sure that the waveguide cover is kept clean at all times. Should food deposits or grease be allowed to accumulate on the cover, sparking will occur and may damage your oven invalidating the warranty.

Oven Door

Remove any food deposits and grease between the door seal and oven cavity using a damp cloth, it is important to keep this area clean at all times.

Interior Walls

Remove any grease splashes from the oven cavity walls with soap and water, then rinse and dry. The door seal and oven cavity have to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the door will close properly and to avoid sparking between the oven cavity and door assembly. Do not use abrasive products such as scouring pads which will damage the surfaces of the oven cavity and door.

Outer Surfaces

To clean the outside surface, use a damp cloth. Avoid using abrasive products such as scouring pads that may damage the cosmetic surfaces. Make sure water does not seep into the ventilation slots. Accessories should be washed in warm soapy water by hand.

CAUTION:

Some waveguide covers can be easily damaged, take care when cleaning. Do not wash accessories in a dishwasher.

Cleaning surfaces that come into contact with food

For hygiene safety the glass tray should be cleaned regularly as it may come into contact with food. It should be cleaned with warm soapy water and dried thoroughly. If the inside of the oven cavity and door seal are not kept perfectly clean, there is a danger of damage due to sparking inside the oven cavity invalidating the warranty. Never scrape the oven cavity walls with sharp objects.

Rated voltage and frequency: 230V-240V~, 50Hz

Rated input (Microwave): 1400W

Rated input (Grill): 1000W

Rated output power (Microwave): 900W

Microwave frequency: 2450MHz

Power consumption in standby mode: 0,6W

The period after which the equipment reaches automatically standby mode: 20 minutes

Normal Phenomena	Explanation
Microwave oven interfering TV reception	Radio and TV reception may be affected when the microwave oven is operating. It is similar to the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer, vacuum cleaner and electric fan. It is normal.
Dim oven light	During low power microwave cooking, the oven light may become dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents	During cooking, steam may come out of food. Most of steam will escape from the vents. But some of them may accumulate on positions like the oven door. It is normal.
Oven operated accidentally with no food in.	It is forbidden to operate the appliance without any food inside. It is very DANGEROUS.

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Oven cannot be operated.	Power cord not plugged in tightly.	Unplug the appliance then plug it in again after 10 seconds.
	There is something wrong with the mains socket.	Test the mains socket by plugging another appliance in.
Oven does not heat up.	Door not closed well.	Close door well.
Glass tray makes noise when microwave oven operates.	Dirty roller and oven bottom.	Refer to CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE to clean dirty parts.
	Glass tray is not positioned properly.	Position the glass tray properly.