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The microwave
Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. 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 and cooking with the
microwave oven.
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
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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
900 watts
for heating liquids
