V-ZUG Miwell L Microwave

Operating instructions

Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarise yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it.

Please follow the safety precautions.

Modifications

Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the appliance is reserved.

Validity

The product family (model number) corresponds to the first alphanumerics on the identification plate. These operating instructions apply to:

Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.

© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2015

1 Safety precautions

1.1 Symbols used

• ⚠️ Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said precautions can result in injury or in damage to the appliance or fittings!
• ? Information and precautions that should be observed.
• ? Information on disposal
• ? Information about the operating instructions
• ▶️ Indicates step-by-step instructions.
• • Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
• • Indicates a list.

1.2 General safety precautions

• Read the operating instructions before using the appliance for the first time!
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and have understood the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be undertaken by children without supervision.
• If an appliance is not equipped with a mains cable and a plug or other means for disconnecting from the mains with a contact opening on each pole complying with the conditions of overvoltage category III for full isolation, an isolating device must be incorporated into the permanently installed electrical installation in accordance with the installation regulations.
• If the mains cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

1.3 Appliance-specific safety precautions

READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

• WARNING: In the event that the door, door seals or interior are damaged, the appliance must not be used until it has been repaired by a qualified competent person.
• WARNING: Maintenance or repair work which involves removing a cover that gives protection against exposure to microwave energy must only be carried out by a qualified competent person.
• WARNING: Never heat food or liquids in sealed containers such as cans or bottles, as they are liable to explode due to overpressure. Always open food containers before placing them in the cooking space.
• WARNING: Children should only use the appliance in the combined operating mode under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
• This appliance is intended for use in the home or in similar environments such as staff kitchens in shops, offices and other commercial spaces; on agricultural premises; for customers in hotels, motels and other residential facilities; or in bed and breakfasts.
• The appliance is intended for heating up food and beverages. Desiccating food, drying clothing or heating warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloths and the like can result in injury, ignition or fire.
• If you notice smoke, switch off the appliance or disconnect it from the mains. Keep the door closed to stifle any flames.
• Only use containers that are suitable for use with microwave appliances.

1.4 Disclaimer

• Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, may only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or a similarly qualified person. Repairs if carried out incorrectly could cause serious injury or damage to the appliance and fittings as well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given in the 'Repair service' section. If necessary, please contact our Customer Services.
• Make sure no water gets inside the appliance. Do not spray the appliance with water. If water gets inside it can damage the appliance.
• Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell the appliance or pass it on to a third party, please ensure these operating instructions and the installation instructions accompany the appliance.
• The appliance is designed for use in the home for preparing food. No liability is assumed for any damage caused by improper use or incorrect handling.

1.5 Instructions for use

Before using for the first time

• The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions.
• The appliance must be installed and connected to the electricity supply in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Have a qualified fitter/electrician carry out the necessary work.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots during installation or when the appliance is in use under any circumstances.

Note on use

• If the appliance is not working properly, you must disconnect it from the power supply.
• If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services.
• Make sure that connection cables from other electrical appliances do not become trapped in the appliance door. This could damage the electrical insulation.
• If the connection cable for the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by our Customer Services to avoid any potential hazards.
• Do not flambé or cook using a lot of fat in the cooking space under any circumstances.
• Do not use the appliance as a room heater.
• Never use the appliance to dry pets, textiles and paper.
• Ensure there are no foreign bodies or pets in the cooking space before closing the appliance door.
• Do not store objects that could pose a danger if the appliance were to be accidentally switched on in the cooking space. Do not store food, temperature-sensitive materials or inflammable materials in the cooking space, e.g. cleaning agents, oven sprays, etc.
• Only use original spare parts.

1.6 Microwave

Microwave energy is safe when used properly. When the appliance door is opened, microwave operation is automatically interrupted. In the event of a malfunction or damage to the appliance, especially to the appliance door, do not use microwave operation. The appliance must be repaired by qualified personnel.

• Ensure that nothing is trapped between the appliance door and the frame.
• Do not switch the microwave on until you have put the food in the cooking space.

Heating foods and liquids

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when heating up or cooking food in containers that are made of plastic, paper or other flammable materials. The containers can melt or ignite.
• Ignition hazard and danger of explosion! Do not heat beverages or food that contain alcohol.
• Scalding hazard! When heating liquids, place a teaspoon in the vessel to prevent delayed boiling (or superboiling). With delayed boiling, boiling point is reached without the typical steam bubbles forming. Disturbing an open vessel, even slightly, can cause the liquid to erupt.
• Do not use vessels with a narrow spout.

1.7 Children in the home

• Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children. Packaging material, e.g. plastic film and polystyrene, can be dangerous for children.
• The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these operating instructions. Children are often unable to recognize the danger of electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance – there is a danger that children could hurt themselves.

1.8 Accessories

Risk of burns! The accessories get very hot during use. Use protective gloves or oven cloths.

Turntable roller and glass turntable

• Use the appliance at all times and exclusively with the turntable roller and the glass turntable supplied.
• Never place any other vessel than the glass turntable directly on the turntable roller.
• Allow the glass turntable to cool down first before cleaning it or rinsing it with water.
• Do not cook food directly on the glass turntable.
• Do not place hot food or containers on the glass turntable when it is cold.
• Do not place frozen food or containers on the glass turntable when it is hot.

Cookware

• Ensure the cookware does not touch the sides of the cooking space as it rotates.
• Use only heat-resistant, microwave-safe cookware, such as glass, ceramic, porcelain, or heat-resistant plastics. Microwaves can penetrate these materials. Microwaves cannot or can only partially penetrate metal cookware; food in this instance will remain cold. If you use metal cookware, arcing may occur which could damage the appliance.
• Only use cookware with a metal decor, e.g. a gold rim, or food in aluminium containers if the manufacturer guarantees their microwave compatibility. This also applies to products made from recycled paper.
• Do not use a meat thermometer. The features of meat thermometers can cause arcing in the microwave mode, which will damage your appliance.
• Porcelain, ceramic and earthenware cookware may have cavities. These can fill with water, causing the dishware to crack. Follow the manufacturers' instructions.

2 Disposal

Packaging

• All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Disconnection

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician!

Safety

• Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing.
• Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with the appliance.

Disposal

• The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If disposed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
• The ♻️ symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may not be disposed of in normal household waste.
• The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations on waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local recycling facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance.

3 Appliance description

3.1 Construction

The appliance features a control panel at the top, a door opener button, the appliance door itself, and a safety lock on the door. The main body includes an identification plate, ventilation slots, illumination, and a microwave inlet.

3.2 Operating and display elements

3.3 Accessories

Turntable roller and glass turntable

The turntable roller is a triangular base with wheels, designed to fit into the floor of the cooking space. The glass turntable is a circular glass plate that sits on the roller, allowing food to rotate evenly. It collects juices and prevents soiling.

Food cover

The food cover is a plastic dome with vents, used to prevent food from drying out, keep the cooking space clean, and shorten cooking time.

3.4 Acoustic signal

An acoustic signal is emitted 3 times at the end of the cooking process and repeats every minute for 10 minutes.

3.5 Operating modes

3.6 Ventilation fan

The fan switches on automatically during operation and may continue to run after cooking to cool electronic components. The appliance door can be opened during this time, and the fan switches off automatically.

3.7 Installation

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots at any time. Adequate air circulation is essential for the appliance to run smoothly. Observe the installation instructions and follow detailed specifications. The appliance must be operated with the appropriate approved installation kit. A special mounting rail is provided. The appliance can be operated at an ambient temperature of +10°C to +35°C.

4 Operating the appliance

4.1 Before using for the first time

• Remove the packaging and transportation material from the cooking space.
• Set the time (see page 23).
• Clean the cooking space and the accessories.

4.2 Start protection

Start protection prevents accidental operation. If the appliance is not started within 1 minute of closing the door, it activates automatically.

• If an attempt is made to start any operating mode, "door" appears in the digital display.
• Opening the appliance door deactivates start protection.
• Close the appliance door and press the ▶️ button to start the appliance.

4.3 Microwave operation

This mode is for preparing and reheating food. Most foods require turning or stirring halfway through cooking.

• Press the 〰️ button repeatedly until the desired power level appears in the digital display.
• Set the cooking duration using the + and - buttons.
• Press the ▶️ button to start.

Changing the cooking duration

• Press the ▶️ button repeatedly. Each touch adds 30 seconds.
• Alternatively, press the + or - button to lengthen or shorten the duration.

Changing the power level

The power level can be changed during cooking by pressing the 〰️ button. Press it once for the current level, then repeatedly until the desired level appears.

Quick start

This function heats food with high water content quickly.

• Press the ▶️ button. The appliance starts at 750 W for 30 seconds.

4.4 PerfectDefrost

This mode is for defrosting meat, fish, and poultry (100–2000 g). For bread, fruit, and vegetables, use the 'Microwave' section with 160 W power.

• Press the ❄️ button.
• Set the weight using the + and - buttons.
• Press the ▶️ button to start.

Defrosting stops halfway. An acoustic signal (2x) sounds. "turn" and "Food" alternate on the display. Open the door, turn or stir the food. Close the door and press ▶️ to continue. If not turned/stirred, defrosting resumes automatically after 2 minutes.

4.5 Interrupting

Opening the appliance door interrupts all operating modes. Settings are retained for 10 minutes, allowing time to check, turn, or stir food.

4.6 Continuing

• Close the appliance door.
• Press the ▶️ button once. Operation continues.
• Pressing the ▶️ button repeatedly adds 30 seconds to the cooking time.

4.7 Aborting

• Press the ⏹️ button.
• Open the appliance door and remove the food.

4.8 End of operation

The appliance switches off automatically when the time is up. An acoustic signal (3x) sounds. "End" appears on the display. Press the ⏹️ button. Open the appliance door and remove the food. The fan may continue to run for a while.

5 Time functions

5.1 Setting the time

• Hold the ⏹️ button for about 3 seconds. An acoustic signal is emitted, and the hour digits flash.
• Set the hour using the + and - buttons.
• Press the ▶️ button. The minute digits flash.
• Set the minutes using the + and - buttons.
• Press the ▶️ button to confirm. The time is now set.

5.2 Timer

The timer functions like an egg timer and does not trigger an operating mode. It can be used independently.

• Press the 〰️ button repeatedly until the timer symbol appears in the digital display.
• Set the duration using the + and - buttons.
• Press the ▶️ button to start.

When the time is up, an acoustic signal (3x) sounds. "End" appears on the display. Press the ⏹️ button to end. The actual time appears in the digital display.

6 Tips on settings

Symbols

• 〰️ Operating mode
• W Power level in watts
• ⏱️ Duration in minutes
• ? Accessories

Optimal use

The recommended temperatures and accessories from recipe books may not be optimal for this appliance. The following tables show how to get the best use out of the appliance.

• Always place the food in the centre of the glass turntable.
• Do not use cookware made of metal – only use cookware made of glass, porcelain or silicon.
• Cover liquid or steaming food, unless it should remain crispy.
• Food containing little liquid must be covered over when being heated up to prevent it drying out.
• Stir or turn the foods halfway through the cooking time.
• At the end of cooking, allow the food to stand in the cooking space for more even heating (standing time).
• Avoid opening the appliance door frequently.
• Several small portions heat faster and more evenly than a single large portion.

Heating up

* When heating liquids, place a teaspoon (?) in the vessel to prevent delayed boiling (or superboiling).

** Always add a little liquid. Allow about 2 minutes' standing time after heating up.

Defrosting

* Turn or stir halfway through time. When freezing food, make sure the portions are as flat and small as possible. Allow about 4 minutes' standing time after defrosting to ensure food is completely defrosted.

Defrosting and cooking simultaneously

* Stir halfway through time. For frozen ready meals, follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Cooking

* Prick with a fork (?) before cooking. Turn halfway through time.

Popcorn

* Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

7 Care and maintenance

Allow the appliance and accessories to cool down before cleaning. The appliance may not be used if the appliance door or the safety lock is damaged. Inspect these parts regularly. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or cleaning aids such as steel wool, knives, glass scrapers, razor blades, etc. to clean the door glass. Scratches on the door glass could cause a breakage. Do not use abrasive, caustic cleaning agents or stainless steel cleaner. Do not use abrasive scouring pads, wire wool, etc., as such products will damage the surfaces.

7.1 Cleaning the exterior

• Remove any soiling or excess cleaning solution immediately.
• Clean the surfaces with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid – for metallic surfaces rub in the direction of the original polish lines.
• Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

7.2 Cleaning the appliance door

Under no circumstances may the appliance door be removed, otherwise the protection against leaking microwaves is no longer guaranteed. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or cleaning aids such as steel wool, knives, glass scrapers, razor blades, etc. to clean the door glass. Scratches on the door glass could cause a breakage.

• Clean the appliance door with a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid.
• Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• Remove cleaning products from the door seal and trim kit immediately. Risk of damage to plastic. Protection from leaking microwaves is not guaranteed if the seals are damaged.

7.3 Cleaning the cooking space

Always replace the turntable roller and glass turntable after cleaning. Do not use oven cleaner or any other abrasive cleaning agents. Do not use scouring pads, wire wool, etc., as such products will damage the surface.

• Take all accessories out of the cooking space before cleaning.
• Clean the cooking space regularly, especially when food has been spilt. Immediately clean away grease splashes or food residue.
• Remove any soiling from the cooking space while still warm to the touch using a soft cloth dampened with water and a little washing-up liquid. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• For stubborn dirt deposits heat up a glass of water at maximum microwave power level for 2–3 minutes. The steam that is produced will soften the soiling.
• To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a glass of water with lemon juice for 2–3 minutes at maximum microwave power level.

7.4 Cleaning the accessories

• Allow the glass turntable to cool down before cleaning.
• All accessory parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

7.5 Replacing the light bulb

For safety reasons, our Customer Services must be contacted in the case of a defective light bulb.

8 Trouble-shooting

8.1 What to do if ...

This section lists faults that can be solved simply by following the instructions given. If another fault is displayed or the fault cannot be remedied, please call Customer Services.

Before calling Customer Services, please note down the error message in full as well as the serial number (FN) of your appliance. The serial number can be found on the identification plate.

• Open the appliance door. The identification plate is located on the left-side panel.

... the appliance is not working

... the appliance was switched on without any food in it

... a scratching noise can be heard when the appliance is switched on

... the appliance is causing interference with television or radio reception

... hot air flows out of the appliance during microwave operation

... the appliance switches off prematurely

8.2 After a power failure

After a power failure, "12:00" flashes in the display. Set the time (see page 23).

9 Accessories and spare parts

Please give model number of the appliance and exact description of the accessory or spare part when ordering parts.

• Turntable roller
• Glass turntable
• Food cover

10 Technical data

• External dimensions: See installation instructions
• Electrical connection: See identification plate 1

12 Service & Support

The "Troubleshooting" chapter provides valuable information for dealing with minor operating faults. This saves you the time, effort and potential cost of having to call out a service technician.

Information on the V-ZUG warranty can be found at www.vzug.com → Service → Warranty information. Please read this information carefully.

Please register your V-ZUG appliance online immediately at www.vzug.com → Service → Warranty registration. This will allow you to take advantage of the best possible support in the event of an fault in the appliance during the warranty period. You will require the serial number (FN) and appliance designation to complete the registration process. This information can be found on the identification plate for your appliance.

My appliance information:

FN: ___________________ Appliance: _____________________

Always have this appliance information to hand when you contact V-ZUG. Thank you.

• Open the appliance door.
• The identification plate is located on the left-side panel.

Your repair order

At www.vzug.com → Service→Service number you will find the telephone number of your nearest V-ZUG service centre.

Technical questions, accessories, warranty extensions

V-ZUG is happy to help you with any general administrative or technical queries, to take your orders for accessories and spare parts and to inform you about our progressive service agreements.