Siemens HF35M562B, Instruction Manual

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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 1000 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.
The cooking time has elapsed.
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished. Use
the
Ž
button to switch off the appliance. You can stop the
audible signal by pressing the
0
button.
Opening the appliance door during operation
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the start
button. Operation will then continue.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using
the rotary selector.
Changing the microwave power setting
Press the button for the new microwave power setting. Use the
rotary selector to set the cooking time and restart.
Cancelling operation
Press the stop button twice and use the Ž button to switch
off the appliance.
Notes
■
When you switch on the appliance with the
Ž
button, the
highest microwave power always appears in the display as a
suggestion.
■
If you open the appliance door during cooking, the fan may
continue running.
1, 2, 3 series of operations
You can use the SeriesOperations function to set up to three
different microwave power settings and times and then start.
Ovenware
Always use microwave-safe, heat-resistant ovenware.
Setting a series of operations
1.
Press the Ž button.
Your appliance is ready for use.
2.
Press the 2 button.
The
ª
for the first operation in the series appears on the
display.
3.
Set the first microwave power setting and cooking time.
4.
Press the 2 button.
The « for the second operation in the series appears.
5.
Set the second microwave power setting and cooking time.
6.
Press the 2 button.
The
¬
for the third operation in the series appears.
7.
Set the third microwave power setting and cooking time.
8.
Press the start button.
Appliance operation begins. The total cooking time and
ª
symbol for the first operation in the series appear in the display.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. The series of operations is finished. You can
stop the audible signal by pressing the
0
button.
Changing the setting
Changes can only be made before operation begins. Press the
2 button repeatedly until the number for the series of
operations appears. Change the setting.
Opening the appliance door during operation
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the start
button. Operation will then continue.
Pausing operation
Press the stop button to pause operation.
Press the start button to continue operation.
Cancelling operation
Press the stop button twice and use the
Ž
button to switch
off the appliance.
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
1,000 W for heating liquids