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5.
Press the
power Level
(
) button.
The microwave mode (II) :
; if necessary, set the power level by pressing
the
Power Level
(
) button again one or
more times (450 W in the example).
6.
Set the cooking time by pressing the
10 min
,
1 min
and
10 s
buttons the appropriate number of times (5
minutes in the example).
7.
Press the
Start
(
) button.
result :
The three modes [defrosting and
cooking (I, II)] are selected on after.
According to the defrosting mode that
you have chosen, the oven may beep
half way through defrosting to remind
you to turn the food over.
When cooking is over, the oven
beeps four times.
CookwarE GUIDE
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to
penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used.
Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the
cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry.
The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether
and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
Cookware
microwave-
safe
Comments
aluminum foil
✓ ✗
Can be used in small quantities to
protect areas against overcooking.
Arcing can occur if the foil is too
close to the oven wall or if too much
foil is used.
browning plate
✓
Do not preheat for more than eight
minutes.
China and
earthenware
✓
Porcelain, pottery, glazed
earthenware and bone china are
usually suitable, unless decorated
with a metal trim.
Disposable
polyester cardboard
dishes
✓
Some frozen foods are packaged in
these dishes.
fast-food
packaging
• Polystyrene cups
containers
✓
Can be used to warm food.
Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
• Paper bags or
newspaper
✗
May catch fire.
• Recycled paper or
metal trims
✗
May cause arcing.
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
✓
Can be used, unless decorated with
a metal trim.
Cookware
microwave-
safe
Comments
• Fine glassware
✓
Can be used to warm foods or
liquids. Delicate glass may break or
crack if heated suddenly.
• Glass jars
✓
Must remove the lid. Suitable for
warming only.
metal
• Dishes
✗
May cause arcing or fire.
• Freezer bag twist
ties
✗
paper
• Plates, cups,
napkins and kitchen
paper
✓
For short cooking times and warming.
Also to absorb excess moisture.
• Recycled paper
✗
May cause arcing.
plastic
• Containers
✓
Particularly if heat-resistant
thermoplastic. Some other plastics
may warp or discolour at high
temperatures. Do not use melamine
plastic.
• Cling film
✓
Can be used to retain moisture.
Should not touch the food. Take care
when removing the film as hot steam
will escape.
• Freezer bags
✓ ✗
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should
not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if
necessary.
wax or grease-
proof paper
✓
Can be used to retain moisture and
prevent spattering.
✓
: recommended
✓✗
: Use caution
✗
: Unsafe
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