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The microwave
Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs.
You can set the microwave on its own or in combination with
the grill.
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, melting and cooking
with the microwave oven.
Try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup
of water for your tea, for example.
Use a large cup without any decorative gold or silver trim and
place a teaspoon in it. Place the cup containing the water on
the turntable.
1.
Press 900 W.
2.
Set 1:30 minutes using the rotary knob.
3.
Press the Start button.
After 1 minute 30 seconds, a signal sounds. The water for the
tea is hot.
As you are drinking your tea, please take time to read again the
safety information that can be found at the front of the
instruction manual. This is very important.
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
Note:
You can set the 900 W microwave power setting for 30
minutes, 600 W for 1 hour, the other power settings for 1 hour
and 39 minutes respectively.
Setting the microwave
Example: microwave power setting of 600 watts
1.
Press the required microwave power setting.
The selected microwave power setting lights up in the
display, and "1:00 min" appears.
2.
Set a cooking time using the rotary selector.
3.
Press the Start button.
The cooking time counts down in the display.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press Stop. The
clock reappears.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using
the rotary selector.
Pausing
Press the Stop button once, or open the appliance door. Press
the START button after closing the door.
Cancelling operation
Press the Stop button twice, or open the door and press the
Stop button once.
Note:
You can also adjust the cooking time first and then the
microwave power setting.
Cooling fan
The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan. The fan may run
on even if the oven has been switched off.
Notes
■
The cooking compartment remains cold during microwave
operation. The cooling fan will still switch on. The fan may run
on even when microwave operation has ended.
■
Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls
and floor. This is normal and does not adversely affect
microwave operation. Wipe away the condensation after
cooking.
Microwave power
setting
Suitable for
90 W
Defrosting delicate foods
180 W
Defrosting and continued cooking
360 W
Cooking meat and heating delicate foods
600 W
Heating and cooking food
900 W
Heating liquids
Microwave power
setting
Suitable for
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