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Basic operation

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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.

Microwave power
setting in watts

Use

90

Defrost delicate foods.

180

Defrost food and continue
cooking.

360

Cooking meat and fish or heat-
ing delicate foods.

600

Heat and cook food.

900

Heat liquids.

Note:

You can set the microwave power settings for a
particular cooking time:

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900 W for 30 minutes

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600 W for 60 minutes

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90 W, 360 W, 180 W for 99 minutes

6.2 Microwave-safe cookware and

accessories

To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli-
ance, it is important to use the right cookware and ac-
cessories.

Note: 

Read the manufacturer's instructions before us-

ing any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry
out a cookware test.

Microwave-safe

Cookware and accessor-
ies

Reason

Cookware made from
heat-resistant, microwave-
safe material:

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Glass

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Glass ceramic

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Porcelain

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Temperature-resistant
plastic

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Fully glazed ceramic
without cracks

These materials allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. Microwaves do
not damage heat-resistant
cookware.

Metal cutlery

Note: 

You can use metal

cutlery, e.g. place a
spoon in a glass, to pre-
vent delayed boiling.

ATTENTION!

Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment
will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or
the inner door pane.

Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least
2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the
inside of the door.

Not microwave-safe

Cookware and accessor-
ies

Reason

Metal cookware

Metal does not allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. The food hardly
heats up.

Cookware with gold or sil-
ver decoration

Microwaves can damage
gold and silver decora-
tion.

Tip: 

You can only use this

kind of cookware if the
manufacturer guarantees
that it is microwave-safe.

6.3 Testing cookware for microwave
suitability

Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for mi-
crowave use. Testing cookware is the only time the ap-
pliance should be operated in microwave mode without
any food inside.

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!

The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur-
ing operation.

Never touch these hot parts.

Keep children at a safe distance.

1.

Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart-
ment.

2.

Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power
setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

3.

Start the operation.

4.

Check the cookware several times:
– If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is

suitable for microwave use.

– If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre-

ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is
not microwave-safe.

6.4 Configuring the microwave settings

ATTENTION!

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. 

Tip: 

To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can

refer to the information in the recommended settings. 
→ 

"How it works", Page 15

Summary of Contents for IQ500 BF555LMS0B

Page 1: ... BF555LMS0B 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: ...s in shops offices and other commercial sec tors in agriculture by customers in hotels and other residential facilities in bed and breakfasts Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level This appliance complies with the standards 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 ...

Page 3: ...opened and closed which could trap your fingers Keep your hands away from the hinges Cracks splinters or breaks in the glass turntable are dangerous Never allow hard objects to strike the turntable Handle the turntable with care WARNING Risk of electric shock If the insulation of the power cord is dam aged this is dangerous Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or hea...

Page 4: ...ld Heated food gives off heat The cookware may become hot Always use oven gloves to remove cook ware or accessories from the cooking com partment Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated Always follow the instructions on the pack aging Always use oven gloves to remove the dishes from the cooking compartment The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation Never touch these...

Page 5: ...oist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed Do not store food in the cooking compartment Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it Do not place hang or support objects on the appli ance door 2 2 Microwave Follow these instructions when using the microwave ATTENTION Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks which may dama...

Page 6: ...ng time Never use the appliance without the turntable 3 Environmental protection and saving energy 3 1 Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environmentally compat ible and can be recycled Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately 3 2 Saving energy If you follow these instructions your appliance will use less power Hide the clock in standby mode The applian...

Page 7: ... Set the time cooking times or automatic programmes 4 Display Display clock or cooking time Settings area Use the settings area to change the setting values that are shown on the display The settings area works like a wheel To change a set ting swipe your finger left or right The quicker you swipe the quicker the wheel moves To pause the set tings area and implement that precise setting touch it A...

Page 8: ... pliance and accessories 5 1 Initial configuration Configure the settings for initial start up Clean the ap pliance and accessories Note After connecting the appliance to the power or following a power cut a signal sounds and several zeros are shown on the display It may take a few seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the time Requirements An audible signal sounds 12 00 is shown on the di...

Page 9: ...e kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door Not microwave safe Cookware and accessor ies Reason Metal cookware Metal does not allow mi crowaves to pass through The food hardly heats up Cookware with gold or sil ver decoration Microwaves can damage gold and silver decora tion Tip You can only use this kind of cookware if the manufacturer guarantees that it is ...

Page 10: ...00 min 3 Use the settings area to set the required cooking time 4 If required select one of the options To save the memory and immediately start press To save the memory and not start press a If the appliance does not start the time appears on the display and the appliance saves the setting 7 2 Starting the memory It is very easy to start the saved programme Place your dish in the appliance and cl...

Page 11: ...tanding time than smaller pieces For poultry remove the giblets after the resting time 8 Continue to prepare the food even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle 8 5 Cooking with the automatic programmes With the three cooking programmes you can cook rice potatoes or vegetables Programme Food Cookware Weight range in kg Information P05 Rice With lid 0 05 0 20 For rice use a ...

Page 12: ...gress of moisture can cause an electric shock Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners to clean the appliance ATTENTION Unsuitable cleaning agents damage the surfaces of the appliance Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap pliance ...

Page 13: ... 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 10 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 Page 12 2 Clean the contr...

Page 14: ... The food is colder than usual Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking Turntable grates or grinds There is dirt or foreign objects in the area of the turntable drive Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment Microwave mode is cancelled Appliance has a fault If this fault recurs call the after sales service The appliance is not in operation A cook ing time is shown ...

Page 15: ...is the best way to proceed In this section you will find out the best way to proceed step by step in order to be able to make optimum use of the recommended settings You will get information on many meals with details and tips on how to best use and set your appliance WARNING Risk of burns Heated food gives off heat The cookware may become hot Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac cessor...

Page 16: ...y at this point You can continue to cook the meat even if a small section of it is still frozen in the centre Defrosting with the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food Food Weight in g Microwave power setting in W Cooking time in mins Whole pieces of beef veal or pork on the bone or boned 800 1 180 2 90 1 15 2 10 20 Whole pieces of beef veal or p...

Page 17: ... 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 possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated This means that the liquid reaches the boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface Exercise caution even when only gently shaking the container The hot liquid may sudd...

Page 18: ... 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 3 Baby food e g baby bottles4 50 ml 360 Approx 0 55 6 Baby food e g baby bottles4 100 ml 360 Approx 15 6 Baby food e g baby bottles4 200...

Page 19: ...ed according to the safety 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 ...

Page 20: ...parts check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery 15 4 Fitted units Here 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 ...

Page 21: ...he 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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Page 24: ...hen GERMANY www siemens home bsh group com Valid within Great Britain Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG ...

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