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Activating the appliance
Standby
The appliance goes into standby mode if no function
has been set or the child lock is activated.
The brightness of the control panel is dimmed in
standby mode.
Notes
‒
Different displays are available for standby mode.
The default setting is the GAGGENAU logo and
the clock. To change the display, refer to the
Basic
settings
section.
‒
The brightness of the display depends on the
vertical viewing angle. You can adjust the display
using the "Brightness" setting in the basic
settings.
Activating the appliance
To exit standby mode, you can either
▯
Turn the function selector,
▯
Touch a control panel,
▯
Open or close the door.
You can now set the desired function. You can read
about how to set functions in the respective chapters.
Notes
‒
When "Standby screen = off" is selected in the
basic settings, you must turn the function selector
to exit standby mode.
‒
The appliance returns to the standby screen if you
have not made any settings for a long time after
activation.
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When the door is open, the interior lighting
switches off after a short time.
Microwave
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.
Note:
In the
Tables and tips
section, you will find
examples for defrosting, heating and cooking with the
microwave oven.
Notes regarding 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.
Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal reflects
microwaves. Food in covered metal containers will
remain cold.
Caution!
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 irreparably damage 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: Heat the empty ovenware at
maximum power for between 30 and 60 seconds.
Check the temperature of the ovenware during this
period. The ovenware should still be cold or warm to
the touch. The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes
hot or sparks are generated.
Microwave output setting
You can select the following microwave output
settings:
Note:
The microwave output can be set to 1000 watts
for a maximum of 30 minutes. A duration of 90 minutes
is possible with all other output settings.
90 W
For defrosting delicate foods
180 W
For defrosting and continued cooking
360 W
For cooking meat and heating deli-
cate foods
600 W
For heating and cooking food
1,000 W
For heating liquids
