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Gaggenau EM 220/221 Built-in Microwave with Grill

Instructions for Use and Installation

Congratulations on your purchase of the new microwave with grill.

Before putting your new appliance into operation, we wish to familiarize you with it based on the operating instructions. The instructions contain important information on safety and use. These are important for your personal protection but also for the maintenance of your appliance.

The instructions to observe before putting the appliance into operation for the first time are on page 4.

The chapters "Scope of Delivery" and "Use" reveal all the functions of your new appliance and how to use it correctly.

The tips and instructions in the "Cleaning and Care" chapters ensure a long life for your appliance.

And now we can only wish you a lot of fun!

1. Important Information

First-time Operation

Remove the appliance packaging and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations. Note that accessories are included in the packaging. Keep the packaging and plastic films away from children.

This appliance bears the WEEE symbol, complying with Directive 2002/96/EC on electrical and electronic equipment. This directive defines the rules for the collection and recycling of discarded appliances valid throughout the European Union.

Before installation, check the appliance for any transport damage. The appliance connection must be carried out exclusively by an authorized technician in compliance with all relevant regulations issued by the electricity provider and the building laws of the respective countries.

Observe the installation instructions. The appliance's serial number is shown on the control tag attached to these instructions. Keep this control tag together with the operating and installation instructions for warranty purposes.

Read the operating and installation instructions carefully before first use. Always keep the instructions together with the appliance.

Clean the appliance and accessories thoroughly before using them for the first time. This will eliminate any new smell and dirt (see "Cleaning and Care" chapter).

After a new connection or after a power interruption, the display will show 08:00 and the time unit symbol. By pressing the + and – buttons, you can set the current time. Press any button and the displayed time will be saved as the daily time.

Use

The appliance is intended for domestic use only and cannot be used for other purposes. Use the appliance only for preparing food. It is not intended for heating the room in which it is installed!

Operation is only possible with the door closed.

In case of malfunctions, first check the domestic system's fuses. If the power supply is correct, please contact your authorized dealer or Gaggenau Customer Service.

2. General Safety Instructions

Caution! Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. The appliance becomes hot during operation. Keep children away! Operate the appliance only under supervision.

If you wish to connect other electrical appliances near the microwave, be careful that the wires do not come into contact with hot surfaces.

Caution! Risk of injury if the door does not close properly! You could trap your fingers and hands.

Caution! Risk of burns! The grill element becomes very hot during operation; be particularly careful when removing food. Caution! Fire hazard! Do not store flammable objects in the appliance! These could catch fire in the event of unintentional ignition.

Only switch on the microwave after placing food (or drinks) in the cooking compartment. The appliance without food could be overloaded. A brief test of tableware (see tableware instructions) is excluded.

The appliance door must close properly. Always remove dirt and foreign objects from the sealing surfaces of the gasket. In case of damage or destruction of the door (broken glass) or the gasket, the appliance cannot be used until it has been repaired by a service technician.

Attention: Children can be authorized to use the appliance without supervision only if they have been given sufficient instructions to enable them to use the appliance safely and to recognize the dangers of incorrect use.

Protect the microwave from excessive heat and water. Condensation may form on the door glass, interior walls, and base. This is completely normal and does not affect the operation of the microwave oven in any way. Dry the condensation after cooking.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam or high-pressure water device – risk of short circuit!

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance. To do this, pull the plug or switch off the relevant fuse.

Repairs must be carried out by authorized technicians to ensure electrical safety.

The lamp in the cooking compartment must always be replaced by service personnel. Do not open the housing, as the appliance operates with high voltage.

The user is responsible for the correct use and perfect condition of the appliance. The warranty does not cover any damage due to non-compliance with these instructions.

Subject to technical modifications!

3. Safety Instructions for Microwave Use

Foods stored in plastic, paper, or other flammable materials must be monitored during heating.

If you see smoke in the cooking compartment, do not open the door. Switch off the appliance and its fuse in the distribution box.

Never place food directly into the oven, but always in a container. Ensure that spilled liquids cannot penetrate the appliance.

Risk of burns! When heating liquids, always insert a teaspoon into the container to prevent delayed boiling. With delayed boiling, the boiling temperature is reached without the typical bubbles forming. With the slightest jolt, the liquid can splash out violently. Risk of burns.

Baby food: always heat baby food in jars or bottles without a lid or teat. After heating, stir or shake the food well to ensure even heat distribution. Check the temperature before giving it to the baby. Risk of burns!

Risk of explosion! Do not heat food and drinks in closed containers.

Risk of explosion! Alcoholic beverages should not be heated excessively.

Do not heat food in self-heating meal containers. They could catch fire. Foods stored in plastic, paper, or other flammable materials must be monitored during heating.

Foods in foil can burst and the plastic can melt.

Do not cook eggs in their shells or reheat hard-boiled eggs. They could burst. The same applies to shellfish and crustaceans. To prepare fried eggs, pierce the yolk, and for boiled eggs, pierce the shell.

For foods with a tough skin, e.g., apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages, the skin may split. Pierce the skin before heating.

If you wish to dry herbs, fruit, bread, or mushrooms, monitor the process. Excessive drying poses a fire hazard.

Do not heat cooking oil in the microwave. It could catch fire.

Porcelain and ceramic dishes may have small holes in the handles and lids. A hollow space is hidden behind them. Moisture penetrating this space can cause the dish to crack.

If you select too high a power level or too long a heating time, the food may ignite and the appliance may be damaged.

Foods heated in the microwave transfer heat to the dishes. These can become very hot. Therefore, use oven mitts.

2. Scope of Delivery and Functionality

Scope of Delivery

1. Grill element

2. Interior lighting

3. Ventilation slots

4. Display with control buttons

5. Glass tray for defrosting and grill use

6. Door

7. Stop button

8. Microwave button

9. Plus button

10. Start button, confirmation button

11. Grill button

12. Clock display

13. Microwave power and grill temperature display

14. Minus button

Symbols on the Display

Symbol for operation, child lock symbol

Clock symbol

Grill symbol

Microwave symbol

Grill heating symbol

3. Types of Heating

Microwave

Microwaves are converted into heat inside the food. They are suitable for defrosting, heating, melting, and cooking quickly.

Microwave Power Levels

850 W: for rapid heating of drinks and liquids.

600 W: for heating and cooking food.

425 W: for cooking meat and heating delicate foods.

200 W: for cooking and pureeing.

100 W: for gentle defrosting of delicate foods.

The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan that switches on during operation. At the end of operation, it remains on for a while longer.

The interior light switches on during operation and when the door is opened.

A flashing symbol on the display indicates that the value can be changed and has not yet been confirmed.

If you wish to terminate the operation prematurely, press the Stop button twice.

At the end of the cooking time, the appliance emits an acoustic signal and switches off automatically.

For safety reasons, the heating process is interrupted if the appliance switches off due to a power interruption, even after it is reactivated. Pressing the confirmation button allows you to continue the set program.

Grill

A powerful grill ensures intense surface heat and uniform cooking of the food. The temperature can be adjusted between 100 and 220 °C in 5°C increments, allowing you to adjust the grill power optimally to the respective food: low temperature for delicate dishes, e.g., gratins, high temperature for intense browning, e.g., steaks.

Microwave Grill Combination

In this case, the grill operates simultaneously with the microwave. The food becomes crispy and golden brown, but the process is much faster and saves energy.

What You Should Know About Tableware

Use heat-resistant glass, porcelain, ceramic, or terracotta tableware. Microwave-safe refractory plastic is also suitable for the microwave. These materials allow microwaves to pass through well.

Suitable: glass, porcelain, ceramic, and terracotta or refractory plastic.

Metal does not allow microwaves to pass through. Food does not heat up in closed metal containers. However, you can use open, shallow metal bowls, e.g., aluminum bowls, provided they are no more than 2-3 cm high. Ensure that metal objects are at least 2 cm away from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door, as any sparks could damage the inner door glass.

In many cases, you can use the tableware directly to serve food. This saves washing up. However, remember to use tableware with gold or silver decoration only if the manufacturer guarantees its suitability for microwave ovens.

If you are unsure whether a particular container can be used, perform the test: Place the empty container in the oven at maximum power for 20 seconds. If it heats up or even sparks, it is unsuitable.

Attention! Do not switch on the microwave without first placing food in it. The only exception is the tableware test.

Heated food releases heat. Containers can become very hot. Always use oven mitts to remove them from the oven.

Tableware Table

Type of Tableware Microwave Grill Combined Operation
Fire-resistant glass and porcelain (without metal parts, e.g., Pyrex, Jenaer Glas) Yes Yes Yes
Non-fire-resistant glass and porcelain (e.g., tableware for serving at the table) Yes No No
Vitreoceramics in fire-resistant/frost-resistant material (e.g., Arcoflam) Yes Yes Yes
Ceramic, terracotta 1 Yes No Yes
Plastic 2, heat-resistant up to 200 °C Yes No Yes
Cardboard, paper With reservation No No
Metal pans, e.g. enamel or cast iron Only for specific applications Yes Only for specific applications
Cake tins, lacquered black or non-stick No No Yes

1 No metal-based enamel

2 Observe the maximum temperatures indicated by the manufacturer!

3. Use

Microwave

How to Adjust

What Else You Should Know

You can set a cooking time of up to 90 minutes.

The time and power can also be modified during operation.

Pressing the Stop button or opening the door interrupts the operation. It will resume as soon as the door is closed again and the Start button is pressed.

If you wish to terminate the operation prematurely, press the Stop button twice.

Grill

How to Adjust

At the end of the cooking time, the appliance emits an acoustic signal and switches off automatically.

What Else You Should Know

The grill always operates with the door closed.

You can set a cooking time of up to 90 minutes.

The time and temperature can also be modified during operation.

Interrupting the heating process by opening the cooking compartment door means the time continues to count down. Heating resumes as soon as the door is closed again.

If you wish to terminate the operation prematurely, press the Stop button twice.

Grill Combined with Microwave

How to Adjust

What Else You Should Know

You can set a cooking time of up to 90 minutes.

The time, temperature, and power can also be modified during operation.

Pressing the Stop button or opening the door interrupts the operation. It will resume as soon as the door is closed again and the Start button is pressed.

If you wish to terminate the operation prematurely, press the Stop button twice.

4. Additional Functions

3-Level Programming

To continue cooking or defrosting with the microwave, two or three power levels are often required successively. With your microwave oven, you can set them successively automatically.

If you use certain settings more frequently, you can save them with your microwave and recall them when needed.

It is possible to save up to 5 programs. Each program can contain up to three levels. All operating modes can be saved in any sequence.

You can conveniently select a saved program, and the individual stages will follow each other automatically. The total time of all programmed levels is displayed and counts down in seconds or minutes.

The time setting cannot be changed during operation.

You can modify and replace a saved setting at any time.

How to Adjust

Note: If no input is made for an extended period, the appliance will exit programming mode. Pressing the grill button will take you back one setting step, e.g., to modify or check a value.

How to Recall a Program

On the following page, you will find an example for a 3-level program.

Example of 3-Level Programming

In this example, you set a program with the following stages in memory P3:

  1. Microwave operation for 20 minutes at 100 W
  2. Grill and microwave combined operation for 6 minutes at 425 W and a grill temperature of 210°C
  3. Grill operation for 8 minutes at 170°C

How to Adjust

Note: If no input is made for an extended period, the appliance will exit programming mode. Pressing the grill button will take you back one setting step, e.g., to modify or check a value.

How to Recall a Program

Menu of Options, Clock Adjustment

In the options menu, you can select the following settings for your microwave oven:

How to Adjust

Note: The time can only be adjusted if the clock display has been activated in the previous menu item.

How to Set the Clock During Initial Installation

After connecting the appliance for the first time, 08:00 will flash on the display. Using the +/- buttons, you can set the time and confirm it with the confirm button.

Child Lock

The child lock prevents unintentional activation of the appliance.

Activating the Child Lock

Deactivating the Child Lock

5. Practical Tips

Practical Tips for Microwave Use

Place foods to be defrosted in an open container (without a lid) or in the glass tray.

For defrosting meat, the best results are achieved if the pieces, e.g., minced meat, are frozen flat.

Ensure that the food does not overcook! Cooking and heating times in the microwave are short, so it is easy to miss the moment when the food is ready. Therefore, prefer a shorter cooking time and continue cooking if necessary.

Thin foods cook faster than thick ones. We therefore recommend arranging the food in the container. Also, avoid overlapping different foods.

Food should, in principle, be cooked in containers that close well. If you do not have the correct lid for the container used, use a plate, heat-resistant plastic film, or special microwave film.

The larger the quantity of food to be prepared, the longer the cooking and heating times will be. General rule: double quantity = double time, half quantity = half time.

Do not place excessive quantities in the microwave. Small quantities cook better than large ones. It may be more practical to prepare or reheat two portions successively rather than both at the same time.

For some foods, it may be necessary to stir (e.g., soups) or turn them (e.g., large roasts).

You can omit adding usual amounts of fat and water. It is sufficient to moisten the food with water and brush the food with a little oil.

For microwave cooking, it is recommended to be sparing with salt and spices, as the natural taste of the food remains largely unchanged.

After removing the food from the microwave, let it rest for a while. The heat distributes evenly throughout the food, producing a subsequent cooking effect.

Practical Tips for Grill Use

Use only meat that has been aged and is free of fat and sinew. Briefly rinse the meat, pat it dry with kitchen paper, and season it. Salt only after grilling.

Beef or pork steaks should be about 2-3 cm thick. Thinner pieces can be brought together to form a round slice and tied with a string all around.

For grilling, use the glass tray on the upper or lower level.

The grill always operates with the door closed.

Turn the food to be grilled after about 2/3 of the cooking time. Use tongs. Do not pierce the meat with a fork, as this will cause the juices to escape and the meat will become dry.

Dark meat, e.g., beef, browns more quickly than light meat (veal or pork). Do not be misled! Slices of light meat or even fish fillet are often light on the surface, but are cooked and juicy inside.

6. Cleaning and Care

Attention: Do not clean the appliance with a steam or high-pressure water device – risk of short circuit!

Caution! Risk of burns! Before cleaning the appliance, wait until it has cooled down sufficiently.

How to Prevent the Cooking Compartment from Getting Dirty

Always cover food when heating it, especially dishes placed on a plate. Averted plates, special microwave film, or a plastic lid for dishes suitable for microwave ovens are indicated for this purpose.

For preparing meat in sauces or vegetables and side dishes, prefer containers that close as tightly as possible and are suitable for microwaves.

Pierce the skin of poultry several times with a fork (or a toothpick) before grilling. This will prevent bubbles from forming, allow fat to escape more easily, and make the skin crispier.

Do not overcook food in combined mode. Overheating will quickly cause unnecessary dirt. Meat, poultry, or other fatty foods should preferably be prepared in the combined mode in a tall, open container (e.g., Pyrex, Arcoflam).

Lowering the Grill Element

The grill element can be lowered to clean the cooking compartment. Clean the cooking compartment only when it is cold. Turn the two fastening clips forward. You can now carefully lower the element. Attention: Never operate the appliance with the element lowered. After cleaning, refasten the element. The clips must be turned backward.

Caring for Your Appliance

Exterior

It is sufficient to clean the appliance with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive sponges. Do not use commercially available stainless steel cleaners or aggressive, abrasive, or highly alkaline detergents (e.g., oven spray), as these could damage the front panel. If these products come into contact with the housing inadvertently, clean immediately with water.

Regularly clean the door seal and remove dirt and foreign objects from the area where it seals. The appliance door must close properly.

Cooking Compartment

Generally, it is sufficient to clean the cooking compartment with a damp cloth. In case of heavy soiling, e.g., in the grill area, use a mild detergent. Let the appliance cool down before cleaning. Do not use oven spray or grill detergents. In case of heavy soiling, clean the bottom of the cooking compartment with a detergent suitable for ceramic glass cooktops. If you have prepared foods with a penetrating odor, heat a cup of water with a few drops of lemon juice in the oven for 1-2 minutes at 850 W. This remedy will help eliminate unpleasant odors. Finally, clean the appliance with a cloth.

Glass Tray

Soak the tray with a common dishwashing detergent immediately after use. It will then be easy to remove dirt residues with a brush or sponge. The glass tray can also be washed in the dishwasher.

7. Troubleshooting Minor Faults Yourself

If a fault occurs, it is often trivial. The table below provides some useful tips.

Fault Possible Cause Solution
The appliance does not turn on. Mains voltage is missing. Check the fuse.
The appliance does not turn on. The child lock symbol flashes. The child lock is activated. Deactivate the child lock.
The microwave does not turn on. The door is not fully closed. Check for food residues or foreign objects in the door. Ensure that the gasket surfaces are clean.
Food heats up more slowly. The Start button has not been pressed. Press the Start button.
The set microwave power is too low. Select a higher power level.
You have introduced a larger quantity than usual. Double quantity – double time.
The food was colder than usual. Stir or turn the food.
After the initial connection, the child lock symbol lights up on the display, and the appliance does not heat when switched on. The appliance is in demonstration mode. Briefly disconnect the appliance from the mains by switching off the fuse. Reconnect it to the power supply and perform the following operations within 3 minutes: Press and hold the + button. Press the Stop button until a signal sounds and the child lock symbol turns off.

8. Maintenance

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (switch off the fuses) before carrying out any repair work.

In case of any operational disturbances, first check the domestic system's fuses.

If the power supply is functioning but the appliance is not, contact your authorized dealer or Gaggenau Customer Service. Indicate the appliance model by referring to the rating plate (attached to these instructions).

Repairs must only be carried out by trained technicians to ensure safety. Warranty is void in case of improper interventions! For technical reasons, the lamp cover is glued to the appliance. The lamp can only be replaced by a Gaggenau Service technician.

Important! Do not remove the lamp cover.

Front Glass Removal

The appliance door is actively ventilated. Over time, dust and grease may deposit on the front glass. To remove dirt, the glass must be removed.

Procedure:

You can now clean it.

Reassembly is in reverse order. Ensure that the glass is inserted first on the hinge side and secured with one hand so that it does not fall.

9. Installation Instructions

Technical Data

Connection value: 220-240 V AC, 16 A

Heating capacity:

Grill: 1800 W

Total power: 3600 W

Subject to technical modifications!

Installation Instructions

Observe Chapter 1 (Important Information).

The appliance connection must be carried out exclusively by an authorized technician in compliance with all relevant regulations issued by the electricity provider and the building laws of the respective countries.

The installer is responsible for the correct functioning of the appliance at the installation site. They must explain to the user how to disconnect the appliance from the power supply in case of need.

Damage caused by non-compliance with these instructions will not be recognized.

The appliance must be disconnected from the mains before repairs or in case of emergency. To do this, switch off the relevant fuse.

Repairs and maintenance work must be carried out by trained service technicians.

The connection conditions must correspond to those indicated on the rating plate!

The connection diagram glued to the outside of the appliance illustrates the possible variants.

Do not use an extension cord! The electrical safety of the appliance is guaranteed only if the domestic system's earthing system is installed in accordance with the regulations. The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-existent earthing of the appliance.

The appliance can be connected, optionally, to 220-240 V AC or 400 V 2N AC via a socket or a properly installed connection unit.

Connection to 220-240 V 1N requires protection with a 16 A fuse, connection to 400 V 2N with 2 x 10 A.

In the standard version, the appliance is designed for a nominal voltage of 220-240 V AC and can be switched to 400 V 2N as indicated on the rating plate.

Observe the regulations issued by the local electricity provider.

During installation, a separating device with a contact separation of at least 3 mm must be installed (e.g., fuse or a circuit breaker).

Observe fire protection regulations in the vicinity of heat-sensitive and flammable materials.

For the mains connection, at least a cable of type H05 VV-F 3 x 1.5 mm² must be used.

Mounting

Procedure:

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