3.
Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.
and
flash in
the display.
4.
You can display the current combination function while cooking by
pressing the Mic.+Grill button once. Three seconds later, the display
returns to the original display.
Combination function with microwaves and convector:
1.
Press the Mic.+Conv. button until the required combination function
(180 or 200° C) is selected. In combination function 1 (C-1), 52% of
the cooking process uses microwaves, 48 % using the convector; in
combination function 2 (C-2) 27 % of the cooking process uses
microwaves, 73 % using the convector. The display shows C-1 or
C-2, as well as
,
and
.
2.
Turn the setting button to set the cooking time (up to 95 minutes).
3.
Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.
,
and
flash in the display.
4.
You can display the current combination function while cooking by
pressing the Mic.+Conv button once. Three seconds later, the display
returns to the original display.
Defrost function:
1.
Press the Defrost W.T. button. The display shows dEF1, as well
as
,
and
.
2.
Turn the setting button to specify the weight of the food to be
defrosted (maximum 2000 g).
g
is shown in the display.
3.
Press the Start/OK button.
flashes, the timer counts down and
defrosting commences.
Jet defrost function:
1.
Press the Jet Defrost button. The display shows dEF2, as well as
,
and
2.
Turn the setting button to specify the weight of the food to be
defrosted (maximum 1,200 g).
g
is shown in the display.
3.
Press the Start/OK button.
flashes, the timer counts down and
defrosting commences.
Express cooking function:
Press the Express Cook button. The microwave oven starts in microwave
function and operates on full power for 1 minute. For each subsequent
press of the button, the cooking time is extended by 1 minute.
flashes
during cooking.
Automatic programs:
1.
Press the Auto Function button. The display shows
and
.
2.
Turn the setting button to select one of the following automatic
programs (A1 to A8). The program number flashes in the display.
A1
Reheat
A5
Meat
A2
Rice
A6
Bread reheat
A3
Vegetables
A7
Instant Noodles
A4
Chicken
A8
Beverage
3.
Press the Start/OK button to confirm program selection. The display
shows the program number.
4.
Turn the setting button to specify the weight/portions of food.
5.
Press the Start/OK button to commence cooking.
flashes.
6.
You can display the current program while cooking by pressing the
Autoprogram button once. Three seconds later, the display returns to
the original display.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The child safety lock prevents small children from using the microwave
oven. The microwave oven cannot be operated as long as the child safety
lock is active. The child safety lock is activated by holding the Stop/Clear
button pressed down for 3 seconds. A long beep is heard, and the display
shows a key
and a long rectangle. The child safety lock is
deactivated by holding the Stop/Clear button down for 3 seconds.
TIPS FOR FOOD PREPARATION
When preparing food in the microwave oven, the following basic rules
apply:
Preparation time
Smaller quantities of food cook more rapidly than large quantities. If the
amount of food is doubled, the preparation time must be correspondingly
almost doubled.
Small pieces of meat, small fish and chopped vegetables cook more
quickly than large pieces. For the same reason, it is recommended, if, for
example, you wish to make goulash, stews or similar, that the meat be cut
into pieces no bigger than 2 x 2 cm.
The compactness of the food is also very important for the cooking time.
The more compact the food is, the longer it takes to cook it.
•
Whole joints require a longer cooking time than stewed dishes.
•
A joint requires a longer time than a dish with minced meat.
The colder the food, the longer the cooking time needs to be. Food at
room temperature will therefore cook faster than food from a fridge or
freezer.
When cooking vegetables, the cooking time depends on the freshness of
the vegetables. Therefore check the condition of the vegetables, and add
or deduct a little time accordingly.
The short cooking time when using a microwave oven means that the food
does not overcook.
•
If required, a little water can be added.
•
When cooking fish and vegetables, you only need to use the minimum
of water.
Microwave power
The choice of power setting depends on the condition of the food to be
cooked.
In most cases, the food is cooked on full power.
•
Full power is used, among other things, for reheating food quickly,
boiling water or similar.
•
Low power is principally used to defrost food and prepare dishes
containing cheese, milk or egg. (Whole eggs in their shell cannot be
cooked in the microwave oven, as there is a risk of the eggs
exploding). In addition, lower power settings are also used to finish off
and to retain the excellent aroma of a dish.
General information on cooking
•
If the whole meal is to be prepared in the microwave oven, it is
recommended that you start with the most compact foods, such as
potatoes. Once these are ready, cover them while the rest of the food
is prepared.
•
Most food should be covered. A close-fitting cover retains the steam
and moisture, which shortens the cooking time in the microwave
oven. This is particularly the case when cooking vegetables, fish
dishes and casseroles. Covering food also distributes the heat better,
thus ensuring rapid and excellent results.
•
In order to achieve the best possible results, it is important to position
the food correctly, as the microwave rays are most powerful in the
centre of the microwave oven. If, for example, you are baking
potatoes, you should position them along the edge of the glass
turntable so that they cook evenly.
•
In order to cook compact dishes such as meat and poultry evenly, it is
important to turn the pieces of meat a few times.
•
You can bake in the microwave oven, although not with recipes that
include yeast.
•
When preparing food with a thick skin, e.g. potatoes, apples, whole
squash or chestnuts, you should prick holes in the shell to prevent the
food from bursting during cooking.
•
When preparing food in a “traditional” oven, you normally avoid
opening the oven door as much as possible. This is not the case with
the microwave oven function: no energy or significant heat is lost. In
other words, you can open the microwave door and look at the food
as often as you want. Please note that this only applies to cooking
using the microwave function. When the convection and grill function
are used, heat is given off in the oven compartment.
Important safety measures when preparing food!
•
If using the microwave oven to heat baby food or liquids in a feeding
bottle, you must always stir the food/liquid and check the temperature
thoroughly before serving. This ensures that the heat is evenly
distributed and avoids scalding injuries.
The lid and/or teat must not be fitted on a feeding bottle when it
is placed in the microwave oven.
•
If some foods are heated too long, they may char and give off smoke.
If this happens, you should leave the door closed and switch off the
microwave oven completely.
•
Do not use the microwave oven for deep frying or pickling.
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