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Before using the appliance for the first time
Here you will find everything you need to do before using the
microwave to prepare food for the first time. First read the
section on
Safety information
.
Setting the clock
Once the appliance is connected, three zeros and the
N
0
symbols light up in the display.
Set the clock.
1.
Turn the rotary selector to set the current time.
2.
Press the
0
button.
The time is set.
Hiding the clock
You can hide the clock. You can then only see the clock when
the oven is in operation. For more information, please refer to
the section
Changing the basic settings
.
Note:
In order to reduce the standby energy consumption of
your appliance, you can hide the clock. Read about this in the
Changing basic settings
section.
Heating up the cooking compartment
To get rid of the new cooker smell, heat up the cooking
compartment when it is empty and the oven door closed.
Make sure that the cooking compartment contains no leftover
packaging, e.g. polystyrene pellets.
Heat the cooking compartment for 30 minutes with the
,
Grill
at level III.
Note:
Keep the kitchen ventilated while the appliance is heating
up.
1.
Press the
Ž
button.
2.
Press the
,
button once.
Grill
¤
, 10:00 minutes and the
Nx
symbols appear in the
display.
3.
Use the rotary selector to set 30 minutes.
4.
Press the start button.
Appliance operation begins.
Note:
A signal sounds once the time has elapsed. Press the
Stop button or open the appliance door.
Once the cooking compartment has cooled, clean it with hot,
soapy water.
Cleaning accessories
Before using the accessories for the first time, clean them
thoroughly using hot, soapy water and a soft cloth.
The microwave
Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. You can set the
microwave on its own or in combination with the grill. Here you
will find information about cookware 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.
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.
Press the
Ž
button.
Your appliance is ready for use.
2.
Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.
The display above the power lights up and a suggested
cooking time is displayed.
3.
Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.
4.
Press the start button.
Appliance operation begins. The cooking time starts counting
down.
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
