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Microwave tips
Condensation
Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls and
floor. This is normal. This does not affect how the microwave
operates. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.
Tips for grilling
Notes
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All the values given are guidelines and can vary depending on
the properties of your food.
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Always grill on the wire rack with the cooking compartment door
closed and do not preheat.
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Always place the wire rack on the turntable.
Combined grill and microwave
Notes
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The combined operation is particularly suitable for cooking
bakes and gratins.
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Always place the dish on the turntable and do not cover the
food.
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Use a high-sided dish for roasting. This keeps the cooking
compartment cleaner.
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Use large flat ovenware for bakes and gratins. Food takes
longer to cook in narrow, deep containers and browns more on
top.
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Check that your ovenware fits in the cooking compartment. It
must not be too large, as the turntable must still be able to turn.
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Always set the maximum cooking time. Check the food after the
shorter time specified.
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Leave the meat to rest for another 5 to 10 minutes before
cutting it. This allows the meat juices to be distributed evenly so
that they do not run out when the meat is cut.
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Bakes and gratins should be left to cook in the appliance for a
further 5 minutes after the appliance has been switched off.
Fruit, compote
500 g
600 W, 9-12 mins
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You cannot find any information about the settings for the quan
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tity of food you have prepared.
Increase or reduce the cooking times using the following rule of
thumb:
Double the amount = almost double the cooking time
Half the amount = half the cooking time
The food has become too dry.
Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave
power setting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
When the time has elapsed, the food is not defrosted, hot or
cooked.
Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high
require longer times.
When the time has elapsed, the food is overheated at the edge
but not done in the middle.
Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower microwave
power setting and a longer cooking time.
After defrosting, the poultry or meat is defrosted on the outside
but not defrosted in the middle.
Next time, select a lower microwave power setting. If you are defrost
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ing a large quantity, turn it several times.
Cooking food
Weight
Microwave power setting in watts,
cooking time in minutes
Notes
Quantity
Accessories
Cooking time in minutes
Bread for toasting (pre-toasting)
2 to 4 slices
Wire rack
1st side: approx. 2 to 4
2nd side: approx. 2 to 4
Toast with topping
2 to 6 slices
Wire rack
Depending on topping: 7 to 10
Soup with toppings,
e.g. onion soup
2 to 4 cups
Turntable
approx. 15 to 20
Weight
Accessories Microwave power setting
in watts
Cooking time
in minutes
Notes
Joint of pork,
e.g. neck of pork
approx.750 g
Turntable
360 W +
(
40-50 mins
Turn 1 to 2 times.
Meat loaf
max. 7 cm deep
approx.750 g
Turntable
360 W +
(
25-35 mins
Maximum of 6 cm in height.
Chicken portions, small,
e.g. chicken thighs or wings
approx. 800 g
Ovenware
on the wire
grill
360 W +
(
30-40 mins
Place with the skin side up. Do
not turn.
Frozen marinated chicken
wings
approx. 800 g
Ovenware
on the wire
grill
360 W +
(
15-25 mins
Do not turn.
Pasta bake
(using pre-cooked ingredi
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ents)
approx.1000 g Turntable
360 W +
(
25-35 mins
Sprinkle with cheese. Maximum
of 5 cm in height
Potato gratin
(using raw potatoes)
approx.1000 g Turntable
360 W +
(
30-40 mins
Maximum of 4 cm in height