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How it works
Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes
as well as the best accessories and cookware. We
have tailored these recommendations to your appli-
ance.
22.1 What is the best way to proceed?
In this section, you will find out the best way to proceed
using step-by-step instructions to make optimal use of
the recommended settings. You will get information on
many meals, with details and tips on how to best use
and set your appliance.
Tip
Cooking tips
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The recommended settings always apply to the
cooking compartment when it is cold and empty.
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The times specified in the overviews are intended as
a guide only. They will depend on the quality and
composition of the food.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
Hot liquid may spill over the sides of the accessory
when it is removed from the cooking compartment.
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Remove hot accessories with care and always wear
oven gloves.
1.
Before using the appliance, remove all unnecessary
cookware from the cooking compartment.
2.
Select the desired food from the recommended set-
tings.
3.
Place the food in suitable cookware.
4.
Place the cookware in the middle on the cooking
compartment floor.
The food can then absorb the microwaves from all
sides.
5.
Use the recommended settings when configuring
the appliance settings.
Set the shorter cooking time first. If necessary, in-
crease the cooking time.
6.
Use an oven cloth or oven gloves when taking hot
cookware out of the cooking compartment.
22.2 Defrosting
With your appliance you can defrost frozen food.
Tips on defrosting, heating and cooking with the
microwave
Follow these tips for good results when defrosting,
heating and cooking with the microwave.
Issue
Tip
You want to prepare a dif-
ferent amount than that in-
dicated in the table.
Increase or reduce the
cooking times using the
following rule of thumb:
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Double the amount =
almost double the
cooking time
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Half the amount = half
the cooking time
Defrosting with the microwave
Note:
Cooking tips
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Freeze the food flat.
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Use microwave-safe cookware without a lid.
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Place the cookware on the bottom of the cooking compartment.
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Turn or stir the food 2 to 3 times during this time. When turning, remove any liquid that escapes during defrosting.
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Liquid is produced when defrosting meat or poultry. When turning, drain off any liquid. Do not continue to use this
for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
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After turning, remove any minced meat that has already defrosted.
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Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
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Delicate parts such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts can be covered with small
pieces of aluminium foil. The foil must not touch the walls of the appliance. Remove the foil half-way through the
defrosting time.
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To allow the temperature to equalise, leave the defrosted food to rest for another 10 to 60 minutes in the appli-
ance after switching it off. You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point.
Food
Weight
Microwave output
setting
Duration
Whole pieces of meat, on the bone or boned
800 g
1. 180 W
2. 90 W
1. 15 mins
1
2. 15 – 25 mins
Whole pieces of meat, on the bone or boned
1000 g
1. 180 W
2. 90 W
1. 20 mins
1
2. 20 – 30 mins
1
Turn the food several times.
2
Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
3
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
4
Remove all packaging.
5
Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
6
Separate the pieces of cake.
