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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 Cooking Guide, you will find
examples for defrosting , heating and cooking with
the microwave oven.
NOTE: The time steps when adjusting the time vary
depending on the total cooking time selected, the
adjustment steps increase as the total cooking time
increases as per below:
0-1 min
:
1 second
1-5 min
:
10 seconds
5-15 min
:
30 seconds
15-60 min
:
1 minute
60 min
:
5 minutes
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.
NOTE: The wire grill racks supplied with this appliance are
compatible for use on microwave mode. Please ensure
only the supplied wire grill racks are used, and they must
be placed centrally on the turntable during use.
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 for½ 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 key to set the desired microwave power.
100W
- Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods
- Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods
- Softening ice cream
- Allowing dough to rise
300 W
- Defrosting
- Melting chocolate and butter
450 W
- cooking rise, soup
700 W
- Reheating
- cooking mushrooms, shell fish
- cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese
900 W
- Boiling water, reheating
- cooking chicken, fish, vegetables
NOTE:
•
When you touch a key, 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 setting 300 W, cooking time 17 minutes
1. Set the function selector to . The default
microwave power 900W will appear.
2. Touch the key, the default cooking time will blink
Touch “
” key to adjust the cooking time to
17 minutes
3. Touch the key. Touch “
” key to adjust the
microwave power to 300W.
4. Touch the key.
Operation begins. The cooking time starts counting
down in the display.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished.
Opening the oven door during operation
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, touch the
key. Operation continues.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Touch the key.
Touch “
” key to change the cooking time.
Changing the microwave power setting
This can be done at any time.
Touch the for the new microwave power setting.
Touch “
” key to set the microwave power.
Pausing operation
Touch the key briefly. The oven is paused. Touch the
key again to continue operation.
Cancelling operation
Touch the key twice to cancel operation.
NOTE:
•
When you touch the microwave key, the highest
microwave power setting always lights up as the
suggested setting.
•
If you open the appliance door during cooking, the
fan may continue to run.
DAILY USE
