User manual and frequently asked questions Optigrill

Reference : AFM844

FAQ

It allows you to heat or cook food quickly, giving it a golden appearance thanks to the grill element.
It simplifies the food defrosting function: simply select the type of food and its weight and the auto defrost function automatically determines the defrosting time.
It allows you to heat up two plates at the same time and to select the type of heating for each plate.
This is an automatic cooking programme for fish, red meat, fresh vegetables and frozen ready meals. To use it, simply select the required food and its weight.
Use a damp sponge with a little non-abrasive detergent on the body and the door. Make sure that you do not allow any water to get in through the ventilation vents during rinsing.
Use a damp sponge with a little non-abrasive detergent. For grease or dried-on food stains, boil 500 ml water in the microwave for 5 minutes. The steam softens the stains and makes cleaning easier. Remember to also wash the accessories such as the rotating plate, support, etc.
There is a simple tip that is easy to use: put a bowl of water with a few drops of lemon juice in the microwave and heat it until it boils, leave it to boil for one minute, and once the appliance has stopped, open the door and then wipe the inside with a damp sponge to remove any condensation that has formed.
The following phenomena are perfectly normal and do not involve any risk: Condensation inside the oven, evacuation of air around the door and external walls, reflection of light around the door and on the external walls, steam escaping from the door frame or vents.
Make sure that you have not used crockery with metal decoration.
Check that you have not left a fork or metal utensil inside the oven.
Make sure that you have removed the aluminium cover from your tray.
You have forgotten to remove the metal tie from your freezer bag.
Make sure that the child safety lock is not activated. If this is the case, deactivate it. (not all models are equipped with this function).
It may also be the normal operation of the keypad indicating that you have already validated a button.
The bulb has probably blown. Your appliance can still be used. This is a special bulb for microwaves, contact your approved repair centre.
After following the instructions in the user manual for starting the appliance, make sure that your electrical socket is working by plugging another appliance. If it still does not work, do not try to dismantle or repair the appliance yourself, instead, take it to an approved repair centre
Do not use your appliance. To avoid any danger, have it replaced by an approved repair centre.
It is preferable to leave food cooked in the microwave to stand for one or two minutes: this is the time when it continues to be heated up through thermal inertia.
When you are using medium or long cooking times, here is a tip that may prove very useful: stop cooking halfway through the time and stir the food, then put it back in the microwave for the remaining time. Thanks to this simple solution, cooking is more even and there is no difference in temperature between the different areas.
It is not necessary for small quantities (for example, a cup of milk), but we recommend making it a habit for food cooked or reheated in the microwave. This will avoid splashes and stains inside the appliance. In addition, the process is faster, because the steam is retained more. You can use cling film suitable for microwaves, but you should never use metallic products such as aluminium foil. However, make sure that you do not cover the food if you use the grill.
To find out whether your crockery is suitable for microwave cooking, do the following test.
• Put a glass of cold water in the microwave.
• Put in an example of the crockery that you want to test.
• Operate the appliance in the maximum position for one minute, the item that you have put into test should still be cold or only very slightly warm.
A glass plate is not suitable because it heats up very quickly.
Plates with metal gilding are not suitable because the gilding will disappear.
Do not put metal objects in the microwave on.
Make sure that the programmed cooking time is right for your preparation.
Make sure that you have selected the right power level.
Make sure that you have chosen a plate that is suitable for the microwave
Check that you have not forgotten to remove the aluminium foil covering the food tray.
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled. Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
If you believe that one part is missing, please call Consumer Services Center and we will help you find a suitable solution.
Please go to the “Accessories” section of the website to easily find whatever you need for your product.
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