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Cleaning and servicing

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Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.

Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

You can find out which cleaning products are suitable
for each surface or part of the appliance in the indi-
vidual cleaning instructions.

7.2 Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that
the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are
not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean-
ing products.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!

Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop
into a crack.

Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance
door, as they may scratch the surface.

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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2.

Observe the information on cleaning the appliance
components or surfaces.

3.

Unless otherwise specified:

Clean the components of the appliance with hot
soapy water and a dish cloth.

Dry with a soft cloth.

7.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment

ATTENTION!

Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart-
ment.

Do not use oven spray, abrasive materials or other
aggressive oven cleaners.

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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2.

Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.

3.

Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling.
Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart-
ment is cold.

Tip: 

To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cup

of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to
2 minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Al-
ways place a spoon in the container to prevent
delayed boiling.

4.

Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.

5.

Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door
open.

Cleaning the turntable

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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2.

Remove the turntable.

3.

Clean the turntable with hot soapy water and a soft
dish cloth.

4.

Dry with a soft cloth.

5.

Reinsert the turntable.
Ensure that the turntable engages correctly.

7.4 Cleaning the front of the appliance

ATTENTION!

Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appli-
ance.

Do not use glass cleaner, metal scrapers or glass
scrapers for cleaning.

To prevent corrosion on stainless steel fronts, re-
move any limescale, grease, starch and albumin
(e.g. egg white) stains immediately.

On stainless steel surfaces, use special stainless
steel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces.

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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Page 8

2.

Clean the front of the appliance using hot soapy wa-
ter and a dish cloth.

Note: 

Slight differences in colour on the front of the

appliance are caused by the use of different materi-
als, such as glass, plastic and metal.

3.

For stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thin
layer of the stainless steel cleaning product with a
soft cloth.
You can obtain the stainless steel cleaning products
from the after-sales service or the online shop.

4.

Dry with a soft cloth.

7.5 Cleaning the control panel

ATTENTION!

Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.

Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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2.

Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or a
soft, damp cloth.

3.

Dry with a soft cloth.

7.6 Cleaning the accessories

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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2.

Soften baked-on food remnants with a damp dish
cloth and hot soapy water.

3.

Clean the accessory with hot soapy water and a soft
dish cloth or a scrubbing brush.

4.

Dry with a soft cloth.

7.7 Cleaning the door panels

ATTENTION!

Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.

Do not use a glass scraper.

1.

Read the information on cleaning products.

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Page 8

2.

Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth and
glass cleaner.

Note: 

Shadows on the door panels, which look like

streaks, are caused by reflections made by the in-
terior lighting.

3.

Dry with a soft cloth.

Summary of Contents for BF520LMR0

Page 1: ... BF520LMR0 en User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive ser vices and offers siemens home bsh group com welcome The future moving in Siemens Home Appliances ...

Page 2: ...tandards EN 55011 and CISPR 11 It is a group 2 class B product Group 2 means that mi crowaves are produced for the purpose of heating food Class B means that the appli ance is suitable for private households 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inad equate experience and or knowled...

Page 3: ... contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges Never kink crush or modify the power cord An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Do not use steam or high pressure clean ers to clean the appliance If the appliance or the power cord is dam aged this is dangerous Never operate a damaged appliance Never operate an appl...

Page 4: ...afe distance Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous This is be cause for instance overheated slippers pil lows filled with grain or cereal sponges and damp cleaning cloths etc may cause burns to the skin Never dry food or clothing with the appli ance Never heat up slippers pillows filled with grain or cereal sponges damp cleaning cloths or similar with the ap...

Page 5: ...he door Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may cause sparks which will damage the appliance Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside The only exception to this rule is when per forming a short cookware test If you prepare several bags...

Page 6: ... On certain models specific details such as col our and shape may differ from those pictured 1 2 3 1 Door opener Open the door 2 Time switch Set the cooking time in minutes 3 Power selector Set the microwave power setting in watts 4 2 Types of heating Here you can find an overview of the types of heating You can find recommendations on using the types of heating Symbol Name Use 90 800 Microwave De...

Page 7: ...ler ring into the recess in the cooking compartment 2 Engage the turntable in the drive in the centre of the cooking compartment floor 3 Check whether the turntable is correctly engaged Note The turntable can turn anti clockwise or clock wise 6 Basic operation 6 1 Microwave power settings This is where you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them Microwav...

Page 8: ...ttings How it works Page 11 1 Follow the safety instructions Page 3 2 Read the safety instructions and the section on how to prevent material damage Page 5 3 Read the information on microwave safe cookware and accessories Page 7 4 Use the power selector to set the required mi crowave power setting 5 Use the time selector to set the required cooking time If the required cooking time is less than tw...

Page 9: ... 2 Remove the turntable 3 Clean the turntable with hot soapy water and a soft dish cloth 4 Dry with a soft cloth 5 Reinsert the turntable Ensure that the turntable engages correctly 7 4 Cleaning the front of the appliance ATTENTION Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appli ance Do not use glass cleaner metal scrapers or glass scrapers for cleaning To prevent corrosion on stainless steel...

Page 10: ...t be replaced by the manufacturer the manufac turer s Customer Service or a similarly qualified per son in order to prevent any risk 8 1 Malfunctions Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not working The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the power supply The circuit breaker is faulty Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box There has been a power c...

Page 11: ...e You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you open the appliance door Make a note of your appliance s details and the Cus tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly 11 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 11 1 What is the best way to proc...

Page 12: ...nces use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods 4 Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it defrosts Turn large pieces of food several times 5 To even out the temperature leave the defrosted food to stand at room temperature for approx 10 20 minutes You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point You can continue to cook the meat even if a small se...

Page 13: ...occasionally 7 Remove all packaging 8 Only defrost cakes without icing whipped cream gelatine or custard 9 Separate the pieces of cake 11 4 Heating With your appliance you can heat food Heating food WARNING Risk of burns Heated food gives off heat The cookware may become hot Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac cessories from the cooking compartment WARNING Risk of scalding There is a p...

Page 14: ...600 11 16 1 Separate the pieces of meat when stirring 2 Add a little liquid to the food 3 Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base 4 Cook the food without any additional water Heating in the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food Food Amount Microwave power setting in W Cooking time in mins Beverages1 200 ml 800 2 32 3 Beverages1 500 ml 800 3 42 ...

Page 15: ...y instructions The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location Check the appliance for damage after un packing it Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit Before starting up the appliance remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door Never remove the transparent film on the i...

Page 16: ...ere you can find notes on safe installation ATTENTION Any shavings may impair the function of electrical com ponents Carry out cut out work on the units before installing the appliance Remove the shavings The minimum installation height is 850 mm The installation cabinet must not have a back panel behind the appliance The ventilation slots and intake openings must not be covered Fitted units must ...

Page 17: ...l unit When doing so observe the x value that was de termined 12 9 Preparing the appliance If you install your appliance in a tall unit you must pre pare the appliance 1 Remove the middle screw on the base of the mi crowave 2 Remove the cover at the base of the microwave 3 Screw the middle screw tightly on the base of the microwave 4 Loosen the two outer screws on the microwave base 5 Secure the b...

Page 18: ...ap or kink the power cable Insert the appliance into the unit and move it to the right 3 Screw the appliance in until the appliance is cent rally aligned 4 Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at least 3 mm 5 Remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door ...

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