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  • Page 1 Microwave Oven BF520LM.0 User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive ser- vices and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en Safety ¡ For household use and similar applications, Table of contents such as: In kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial sec- tors; in agriculture; by customers in hotels INFORMATION FOR USE and other residential facilities; in bed and breakfasts.
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety en Overheating of the appliance may cause a WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! fire. If the insulation of the power cord is dam- ▶ Never install the appliance behind a decor- aged, this is dangerous. ative door or unit door. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
  • Page 4 en Safety Food and its packaging and containers may Airtight packaging may burst when food is catch fire. heated. ▶ Never heat food in heat-retaining pack- ▶ Always follow the instructions on the pack- aging. aging. ▶ Do not leave food unattended while it is ▶...
  • Page 5: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Cookware and containers made from metal or Never operate the appliance if the cooking cookware with metal edging may lead to compartment door is damaged. Microwave sparks being formed during simple mi- energy may escape. crowave operation. The appliance is dam- ▶...
  • Page 6: Environmental Protection And Saving En- Ergy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy Liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance may damage the turntable drive. Monitor the cooking process. ▶ Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, in- ▶ crease the cooking time. Never use the appliance without the turntable. ▶...
  • Page 7: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 4  Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- our and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 8: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time 4.3 Cooling fan 4.4 Condensation The cooling fan switches on and off as required. Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment The cooking compartment remains cold during mi- and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensa- crowave operation.
  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    Basic operation en 6.4 Configuring the microwave settings ATTENTION! Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment ATTENTION! will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or Operating the appliance without food in the cooking the inner door pane. compartment may lead to overloading. Metal (e.g.
  • Page 10 en Cleaning and servicing 7  Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long 7.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. ATTENTION! Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart- 7.1 Cleaning products ment.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Dry with a soft cloth. 7.5 Cleaning the control panel ATTENTION! 7.7 humidClean Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel. The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth. ▶ cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid Read the information on cleaning products.
  • Page 12: Disposal

    en Disposal Fault Cause and troubleshooting Food takes longer You have placed a larger amount of food than normal in the appliance. than usual to heat up. Set a longer cooking time. ▶ You need double the time when you have double the amount. The food is colder than usual.
  • Page 13 How it works en 11  How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes Issue as well as the best accessories and cookware. We Once the time has ¡ Stir the food occasion- have tailored these recommendations to your appli- elapsed, the food should ally.
  • Page 14 en How it works Defrosting with the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food. Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins setting in W Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the 1. 180 1.
  • Page 15 How it works en 11.4 Heating ATTENTION! Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment With your appliance you can heat food. will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane. Heating food Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least ▶...
  • Page 16 en Installation instructions Heating in the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food. Food Amount Microwave power Cooking time in mins setting in W 2, 3 Beverages 200 ml 2–3 2, 3 Beverages 500 ml 3–4 5, 6 Baby food, e.g. baby bottles 50 ml Approx.
  • Page 17: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions en 12.2 Electrical connection In order to safely connect the appliance electrically, fol- low these instructions. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or ▶ replace a power cable while taking into considera-  12.1 Safe installation tion the applicable regulations.
  • Page 18 en Installation instructions 12.5 Installation dimensions in the upper 12.8 Preparing the tall unit cabinet Determine the wall thickness of the unit. ​ ⁠ An x-value is assigned to the wall thickness. Observe the installation dimensions and the safety Note: The x-value corresponds to the clearance clearances in an upper cabinet.
  • Page 19 Installation instructions en Screw the middle screw tightly on the base of the 12.10 Installing the appliance microwave. Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance with the wall thickness. Loosen the two outer screws on the microwave base. Note: Do not trap or kink the power cable. Secure the built-in frame on the microwave base with the two outer screws.
  • Page 20 en Installation instructions Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances. The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at least 3 mm. Remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door.
  • Page 24 Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001611128* 9001611128 (020427)

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