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The microwave
Microwaves are converted to heat in food. The microwave can
be used solo, i.e. on its own, or in combination with a different
type of heating. Here you will find information about cookware
and how to set the microwave.
Notes
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In the
Tested for you in our cooking studio
section, you will
find examples for defrosting, heating and cooking with the
microwave.
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Always use a wire rack and appropriate accessories to
prepare dishes.
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.
Cookware test
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The
following cookware test is the only exception to this rule.
Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your
cookware is suitable for use in the microwave:
1.
Heat the empty cookware at maximum power for ½ to 1
minute on the wire rack at level 1.
2.
Check the temperature during that time.
The cookware should be cold or warm to the touch.
The cookware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are
generated.
Microwave power settings
Use the button to set the desired microwave power.
Notes
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When you press a button, the selected power lights up.
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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 in diagram: microwave power setting 360 W, cooking
time 17 minutes.
1.
Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.
The button lights up.
2.
Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.
3.
Press the
†
button.
Appliance operation begins. The cooking time starts counting
down.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished. The status
bar shows
x
0:00. You can cancel the signal before it has
finished sounding by pressing the
0
button.
Opening the oven door during cooking
Operation is suspended.
†
flashes. Press the
†
button again
after closing the oven door. The programme will then continue.
Pausing operation
Press the
†
button. The oven is paused,
†
flashes. Press
the
†
button again, operation continues.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using
the rotary selector.
Cancelling operation
Press and hold the
†
button until “Select function” appears in
the status line. You can now change the settings.
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
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