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Setting the oven
There are various ways in which you can set your oven. Here
we will explain how you can select the desired type of heating
and temperature or grill setting. You can select the oven
cooking time and end time for your dish. Please refer to the
section on Setting the time-setting options .
Type of heating and temperature
Example in diagram:
%
Top/bottom heating at 190 °C.
1.
The function selector is used to set the type of heating.
2.
The temperature selector is used to set the temperature or
grill setting.
3.
Press the † button.
The oven begins to heat up.
Switching off the oven
Turn the function selector to the off position.
Changing the settings
The type of heating and temperature or grill setting can be
changed at any time using their respective selectors.
The microwave
Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. The microwave
can be used solo, i.e. on its own, or in combination with a
different type of heating. You will find information about
ovenware and how to set the microwave.
Note:
In the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, you will find
examples for defrosting, heating and cooking with the
microwave oven.
Notes regarding ovenware
Suitable 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. You should only use
ovenware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer
guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves.
Unsuitable ovenware
Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow microwaves
to pass through. Food in covered metal containers will remain
cold.
Caution!
Creation of sparks: metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – must be
kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the
door. Sparks could destroy the glass on the inside of the door.
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.
Notes
■
When you press a button, 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.
Setting the microwave
Example: microwave power 360 W, cooking time 17 minutes
1.
Set the function selector to
ß
.
2.
Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.
The button lights up. A suggested cooking time is displayed.
3.
Use the @ or A button to set the cooking time.
4.
Press the
†
button.
Appliance operation begins. The cooking time starts counting
down.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished. Turn the
function selector to the zero position. You can stop the audible
signal by pressing the
0
button.
90 W for defrosting delicate foods
180 W for defrosting and continued cooking
360 W for cooking meat and heating delicate foods
600 W for heating and cooking food
900 watts for heating liquids