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Microwave transfer heat into food rapidly.
The microwave can be used on its own, or in
combination with a different type of heating.
Note:
In the Expert Cooking Guide, you will find examples
for defrosting, heating and cooking with the
microwave oven.
Note:
The step quantities for the time adjustment
of the switch are as follow:
0-1 min:
1 second
1-5 min :
10 seconds
5-15 min:
30 seconds
15-60 min:
1 minute
60 min:
5 minutes
SUITABLE MICROWAVE OVENWARE
Suitable dishes are heat-resistant ovenware made
of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat-
resistant plastic. These materials allow microwaves
to pass through.
You can also use serving dishes. This saves you
having to transfer food from one dish to another.
IMPORTANT: You should only use ovenware with
decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer
guarantees that they are suitable microwave use.
UNSUITABLE OVENWARE
Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow
microwaves to pass through. Food in covered metal
containers will remain cold. Metal can damage the
microwave and cause a fire.
OVENWARE TEST
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is
food inside. The following ovenware test is the
only exception to this rule.
Perform the following test if you are unsure
whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the
microwave:
1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power
for ½ to 1 minute.
2. Check the temperature occasionally during that
time. The ovenware should still be cold or warm
to the touch. The ovenware is unsuitable if it
becomes hot or sparks are generated.
MICROWAVE POWER SETTINGS
Use the button to set the desired microwave
power.
100W
-Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods
-Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods
-Softening ice cream
-Allowing dough to rise
300W
-Defrosting
-Melting chocolate and butter
450W
-cooking rice, soup
700W
-Reheating
-cooking mushrooms, shell fish
- cooking dishes containing eggs and
cheese
900W
-Boiling water, reheating
-cooking chicken, fish, vegetables
NOTES
• When you touch a key, the selected power lights up.
• The microwave power can be set to 900 watts
for a maximum of 30 minutes. With all other
power settings a maximum cooking time of
1 hour 30 minutes is possible.
THE MICROWAVE
