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Making cooking as much fun as eating
Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you
make full use of all the technical benefits the compact
microwave oven has to offer.
It will provide you with important safety information. You will
be familiarised with the individual components of your new
microwave. And we will show you how to make settings step
by step. It is quite simple.
The tables list the adjustment values and shelf levels for
numerous well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in
our cooking studio.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for
information on how to rectify minor faults yourself.
A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way
around quickly.
Enjoy your meal.
Instruction manual
HB86K.70B
HB86K58.B
en
9000 058 986
S070587

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  • Page 1 In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal. Instruction manual HB86K.70B HB86K58.B 9000 058 986 S070587...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information ..... . . Before installation ......Safety information .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Setting the oven ......Setting procedure ......If the oven is to switch off automatically .
  • Page 4 Table of contents Safety switch off ......Care and cleaning ......Appliance exterior .
  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important information Read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Please keep the instruction and installation manual in a safe place. Please pass on these instruction manuals to the new owner if you sell the appliance. Before installation Disposing in an Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging...
  • Page 6 Children and the Children may prepare meals with the solo microwave microwave only if they have been properly instructed. They must be able to operate the appliance correctly. They must understand the hazards indicated in the instruction manual. Children must be supervised when using the appliance, to ensure that they do not play with it.
  • Page 7: Safety Information For Microwave Operation

    Repairs Incorrect repairs are dangerous. There is a risk of electrocution! Repairs may only be carried out by after sales service technicians who have been fully trained by us. If the appliance is faulty, switch it off by the fuse in the fuse box or disconnect the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 Packaging Never heat meals in heat retaining packages. Risk of fire. Do not leave food heating unattended in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials. Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. There is a risk of burning. Follow the information provided on the packaging.
  • Page 9: Causes Of Damage

    Food with a low water Do not defrost or heat food at too high a power or for content too long if the food has a low water content, e.g. bread. Risk of fire Cooking oil Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.
  • Page 10: Your New Microwave Oven

    Your new microwave oven Here you will learn more about your new microwave oven. The control panel and its switches and indicators are explained here. The types of heating available and the accessories included with your oven will be explained here. The control panel Rotary knob Function selector...
  • Page 11: Function Selector

    Function selector You use the function selector to set the operating mode, temperature, and individual adjustments for automatic programs. Turning the function selector clockwise shows the types of heating and anticlockwise the programs. In the display you will see the type of heating you have selected and in the second line a temperature or level as a default value.
  • Page 12: Control Buttons And Display Panel

    Control buttons and display panel BA button Use to change line in the text display Rapid heating button Z Use to heat the oven quickly Clock button j Use to select the time or the end time ! M button Use to select a memory mode Timer button a Use to select the kitchen timer...
  • Page 13: Types Of Heating

    Types of heating Different types of heating are available with the oven. You can therefore select the best method for cooking any dish. Microwaves Microwaves are converted into heat in foodstuffs. Microwaves are suitable for rapid defrosting, warming, melting, and cooking. Top/bottom heating This ensures the even distribution of heat onto the cake or roast from the top and bottom of the oven.
  • Page 14 Hot air A fan on the back wall distributes the heat from the top and bottom elements equally throughout the oven. You can use hot air to bake sponge cakes in tins. 3D hot air A ventilator on the back wall distributes heat from the upper and lower elements and the ring element evenly in the oven.
  • Page 15 Grill, small area Only the middle section of the grill heating element is switched on. This type of heating is ideal for cooking small quantities and saves energy. Place the items to be grilled in the centre of the wire rack. Grill, large area The entire area under the grill heating element becomes hot.
  • Page 16: Oven And Accessories

    Keep warm You can use temperatures from 60ºC to 100 ºC to keep food warm. Remember that warm food spoils more easily, so you should therefore not keep dishes warm for longer than two hours. Oven and Accessories The accessories can be inserted into the oven at 3 different levels.
  • Page 17: Cooling Fan

    Universal pan HZ86U000 For large roasts, dry and moist cakes, bakes, and gratins. It can also act as a splashguard if you are grilling meat directly on the wire rack. To do this, insert the universal pan at level 1. Insert the universal pan into the oven with the tapered edge facing the oven door.
  • Page 18: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time This section tells you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time. Heat the oven and clean the accessories. Read the safety instructions in the Important information" section. Firstly, check to see if the j clock symbol and three zeros are flashing in the display.
  • Page 19: Pre Cleaning The Accessories

    Set 250 ºC using the function selector. Press the j clock button. 20.00 minutes appears in the display. Press the Start button. The oven switches off automatically after 20 minutes. End time" appears in the display. A signal sounds. Press the Stop button. The signal ceases and the time is shown again.
  • Page 20: Ovenware

    Ovenware Suitable ovenware Suitable dishes are heat resistant ovenware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat resistant plastic. These materials do not reflect microwaves. You can also use serving dishes. This saves you having to transfer food from one dish to another. You should only use ovenware with gold or silver rims if the manufacturer guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
  • Page 21 Example: Microwave power 600 W, 3 minutes Press the button for the microwave setting you require. Set the cooking time using the rotary knob. Press the Start button. The time counts down in the display. The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven switches off. The display elapsed shows End time"...
  • Page 22: Selecting Several Follow On Power Settings

    Pausing Open the oven door. The program is interrupted. The cooling fan may run on. Press the Start button again once you have closed the door. The program will then continue. If you forget to press the Start button, you will hear a signal after three seconds.
  • Page 23: Setting The Oven

    Setting the oven There are various ways in which you can set your oven. The oven switches off automatically when the meal is Switching off the oven manually ready. The oven switches off You can leave the kitchen for a long time. automatically You can set the oven so that you place the meal in the The oven switches on and...
  • Page 24 Use the function selector to set the required Top/bottom heating temperature or setting. Press the Start button. Top/bottom heat. Switching off When the dish is ready, press the Stop button twice or open the oven door and press the Stop button once. The display goes out.
  • Page 25: If The Oven Is To Switch Off Automatically

    If the oven is to switch off Make the settings as described in steps 1 to 3. Set the automatically duration (cooking time) for your dish. Example: Cooking time 45 minutes Press the j clock button. 20 minutes appears in the display.
  • Page 26: If The Oven Is To Switch On And Off Automatically

    Note You can also set the cooking time first and then the type of heating and temperature. Set the cooking time using the rotary knob and then the type of heating using the function selector. Press the BA button and change the temperature.
  • Page 27: Rapid Heating

    To change the end time. The oven must not be switched on. Press the j cklock button thrice and change the end time. The cooking time has A signal sounds. The oven switches off. The display elapsed shows End time" or Oven cooling". The clock reappears in the display when you press the Stop button.
  • Page 28: Setting The Oven And Microwave In Combination

    Press the Start button. The oven will heat up. The rapid heating process You will hear a short signal. The Z symbol will go out. is complete Put your dish in the oven. Press the Start button again. Only now will the set cooking time begin. Cancelling the rapid Press the Z rapid heating button.
  • Page 29: Setting Procedure

    Setting procedure Example: Microwave power 600 W, 35 minutes, hot air grilling 180 ºC Press the button for the microwave setting you require. Set the required cooking time using the rotary knob. Turn the function selector clockwise until the Hot air grilling required type of heating appears.
  • Page 30 Use the BA button to move to the second line. Hot air grilling Use the function selector to set the required Hot air grilling temperature or setting. Press the Start button. The cooking time counts down in the display. A signal sounds. The oven switches off. The display The cooking time has elapsed shows End time"...
  • Page 31: Automatic Programs

    Cancelling the setting Press the Stop button twice or open the oven door and press the Stop button once. Setting the oven and Make the settings as described in steps 1 to 5. Press microwave to switch on the j clock button until Set end time" is displayed. and off automatically Use the rotary knob to set a later end time and then press the Start button again.
  • Page 32 Press the BA button. Bread, The first program and the default weight appear in deep frozen the display. Use the function selector to select the required Minced meat, program. deep frozen The default weight appears in the display. Use the rotary knob to set the required weight. Press the Start button.
  • Page 33: Notes On Automatic Programs

    Adjusting cooking If the result after cooking is not to your taste, you can individually. change the setting. Make the settings as described in steps 1 to 4. Press Adjust individually the BA button for a few seconds and use the function selector to move the illuminated field.
  • Page 34 For the programs, always use microwave proof ovenware such as glass, ceramic, or the universal pan. See the notes on accessories in the program table. Place the food in the cold oven. A table with suitable foods, the appropriate weight range, and the required accessories is included at the end of the notes.
  • Page 35 For whole fish, cover the tail with aluminium foil, for fish fillets cover the edges and for fish cutlets cover the protruding ends. Vegetables Vegetables, fresh: Cut into pieces of equal size. Add two tablespoons of water for every 100 g vegetables. Vegetables, frozen: This program is only suitable for blanched, and not pre cooked vegetables.
  • Page 36: Standing Time

    Breaded squid rings, deep frozen: They must be suitable for cooking in the oven. Poultry Place the chicken in the dish breast side down. Place chicken pieces in the dish skin side down. Cook the turkey breast without the skin. Add 100 150 ml liquid to the turkey breast.
  • Page 37: Program Table

    Program table Program group Suitable foodstuffs Weight range Ovenware/accessories, Program in kg shelf height Defrosting Bread, deep frozen*** Wheat bread, mixed bread, wholemeal bread 0.20 1.50 Flat dish without lid, Wire rack, level 1 Cakes, dry, deep frozen* Sponge cake without icing, yeast cake 0.20 1.50 Flat dish without lid, Wire rack, level 1...
  • Page 38 Program group Suitable foodstuffs Weight range Ovenware/accessories, Program in kg shelf height Vegetables, deep frozen* Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, cabbage 0.15 1.00 Flat dish with lid, turnip, red cabbage, spinach Wire rack, level 1 Signal to stir ½ of the time has passed Potatoes Boiled potatoes* Firm potatoes, quite firm potatoes, floury...
  • Page 39 Program group Suitable foodstuffs Weight range Ovenware/accessories, Program in kg shelf height Chicken portions, fresh Chicken thigh, half a chicken 0.40 1.20 Tall dish with lid, Wire rack, level 1 Turkey breast, fresh** Skinless turkey breast 0.80 2.00 Flat dish with lid, Wire rack, level 1 Signal to turn after C of the time has passed if whole chicken Signal to turn after ½...
  • Page 40: Memory

    Program group Suitable foodstuffs Weight range Ovenware/accessories, Program in kg shelf height Croquettes, deep frozen* 0.20 0.70 Universal pan, level 2 Fried potatoes, deep frozen* 0.20 0.80 Universal pan, level 2 Signal to turn after C of the time has passed. Snacks,deep frozen Spring rolls, deep frozen* 0.10 1.00...
  • Page 41: Storing Memory Settings

    Storing memory settings Select one of the six memory locations and set it. Example: Memory location 1, 360 W, 7 minutes, hot air, 220 ºC Press the M" memory button. Set memory Set memory" shows in the display and a 1 for the first memory location.
  • Page 42 Use the function selector to set the type of heating. Hot air Use the BA button to move to the second line. Hot air Use the function selector to set the required Hot air temperature or grill setting. Press the M" memory button. Stored" is shown Stored in the display.
  • Page 43: Starting The Memory Function

    Replacing the memory If you want to replace the setting in a memory location location, select the memory location. The old settings are displayed. Press the Stop button and select new settings. Starting the Memory function The stored settings for your dishes can easily be called up.
  • Page 44: Clock

    Cancelling the setting Press the Stop button twice or open oven door and press the Stop button once. Switching the oven on and Select the memory location using the M" memory off automatically button. Press the j hour button and extend the end time.
  • Page 45 Press the j clock button. The time is adopted. Changing the time e.g. Press the j clock button. Make settings as described from summer to winter in points 1 and 2. time Hiding the clock The oven is set so that the clock is permanently displayed.
  • Page 46: Auto Start

    Auto start Your appliance is set up in such a way that you need to press the Start button in order to start the selected oven operation. "Auto start" starts oven operation automatically when you close the oven door. In the Basic settings" section, see the How to make the settings"...
  • Page 47: Setting Procedure

    Setting procedure Example: You may select different languages. Changing language to Français Press and hold the M" memory button for a few Select language seconds. English The basic settingSelect language" appears in the first line of the display andEnglish" in the second line.
  • Page 48: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Hold down the Stop button for a few seconds. Locking the oven Childproof lock active" is displayed in the display. All functions are blocked. Hold down the Stop button for a few seconds again. Unlocking The lock is released.
  • Page 49 Set the alarm time using the rotary knob. Press the a timer button. The time counts down in the display. The time has elapsed A signal sounds. Press the a timer button. The clock reappears in the display. Changing the timer period Press the a timer button.
  • Page 50: Safety Switch Off

    Safety switch off If you forget to switch off the oven, the safety switch off function will be activated. Oven operation will be interrupted. The temperature or grill setting determines when this will happen. If the oven is no longer heating up, 5 appears in the display.
  • Page 51: Oven

    Appliances with aluminium Use a mild window cleaning detergent. Using a soft fronts window cloth or a non fluffing microfibre cloth, wipe lightly in a horizontal direction. Harsh cleaning products, scratchy sponges and rough cleaning cloths are not suitable. Oven Never use coarse scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
  • Page 52 Removal Put a tea towel in the oven. Pull the clips on the oven ceiling forward. Push the front glass cover down with the thumbs of your other hand. Release the clips. Slide the cover forward using both hands and place it on the grill heating element.
  • Page 53 Do not touch or clean the microwave aerial (A). If the oven is only lightly soiled: Rinse the glass cover with hot water. In the event of heavy soiling: Clean the glass cover and the enamelled surfaces of the oven. Installation Slide the cover in with the smooth side facing down, and place it on the grill heating element.
  • Page 54: Cleaning The Glass Panels

    Cleaning the glass panels The glass panels on the oven door can be removed to assist cleaning. Important the oven must be cold. There is a risk of burns. Removal Open the oven door. Loosen the two screws an the door using a slotted crewdriver (blade width 8 11 mm).
  • Page 55: Seal

    Raise the panel slightly and attach it at the top. Open the door fully, while holding the panels with one hand. Screw in the screws using a slotted crewdriver (blade width 8 11 mm). Close the door. The oven must not be used again until the panels have been correctly fitted.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should a malfunction occur, it is often only due to a minor fault. Please read the following instructions before calling the after sales service: Malfunction Possible cause Notes/remedial action The oven does not work. The plug is not plugged in to Plug it in.
  • Page 57: Replacing The Oven Lightbulb

    Malfunction Possible cause Notes/remedial action The food was colder than Stir or turn the food during usual. cooking. A 5" is shown in the clock The safety switch off was Press the Stop button. display. activated. The oven was operated for a long period without the setting being changed.
  • Page 58 Method Switch off the fuse in the fuse box or unplug the oven at the mains. Place a tea towel in the cold oven to prevent damage. Remove the glass cover. To do this, open the glass cover at the bottom with your hand. If it proves difficult to remove the glass cover, try using a spoon.
  • Page 59: Changing The Door Seal

    Changing the door seal If the door seal is defective, it must be changed. Replacement seals for you appliance are available from our after sales service. Please specify the E number and FD number of your appliance. Open the oven door. Pull off the old door seal.
  • Page 60: Tables And Tips

    This appliance complies with the standards EN 55011 and CISPR 11. The product is classified in group 2, class B. Group 2 means that microwaves are used for the purpose of heating foodstuffs. Class B means that the appliance is suitable for use in a private household environment.
  • Page 61 Defrosting Place the frozen food in an open container on the wire rack. Delicate parts such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts can be covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil must not touch the oven walls.
  • Page 62 Amount Microwavesetting (watts), Notes Cooking time in minutes Fruit 300 g 180 W, 7 10 mins. Stir carefully during defrosting e.g. raspberries 500 g 180 W, 8 mins. + 90 W, 5 10 mins. and separate the defrosted parts. Butter, softening 125 g 90 W, 7 9 mins.
  • Page 63 Amount Microwavesetting (watts), Notes Cooking time in minutes Stews 500 g 600 watts, 10 15 mins. covered 1.000 g 600 watts, 20 25 mins. Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, 500 g 600 watts, 12 17 mins. covered e.g. goulash 1.000 g 600 watts, 25 30 mins.
  • Page 64: Cooking Food

    Amount Microwavepower setting, Notes cooking time in minutes Drinks 150 ml 900 watts, 1 3 mins Place a spoon in the container. 300 ml 900 watts, 3 4 mins Do not overheat alcoholic drinks. 500 ml 900 watts, 4 5 mins Check during heating.
  • Page 65: Tips For Microwave Operation

    Amount Microwavepower setting, Notes cooking time in minutes Side dishes, e.g. potatoes 250 g 600 watts, 8 11 mins Cut potatoes into pieces of equal size. 500 g 600 watts, 12 15 mins Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water per 750 g 600 watts, 15 22 mins 100 g and stir.
  • Page 66: Meat, Poultry, Fish

    Meat, poultry, fish About the tables The temperature and roasting time depend on the type and amount of food being cooked. This is why temperature ranges are given in the tables. Begin with the lower temperature and, if necessary, use a higher setting the next time.
  • Page 67 Hot air Top/bottom heating t Hot air grilling Grill, large area Microwave setting in Level Type of Tempera Notes watts, cooking time heating ture in in minutes ºC, grill setting Pot roasted beef -, 120 mins 150 170 Dish with lid on wire rack. approx.
  • Page 68 Microwave setting in Level Type of Tempera Notes watts, cooking time heating ture in in minutes ºC, grill setting Goose 180 W, 80 90 mins 170 190 Universal pan. 3,000 3,500 g Turn twice. Make cuts in the pork rind. ** Wire rack at level 2, universal pan at level 1.
  • Page 69: Advice On Roasting And Grilling

    Amount Weight Level Type of Grill Cookingtime in minutes heating Sausages 4 6 servings approx. 1+3** high 1st side: approx. 10 15 mins. 150 g high 2nd side: approx. 5 10 mins. each Fish steak* 2 3 servings approx. 1+3** high 1st side: approx.
  • Page 70: Cakes And Pastries

    The microwave setting was Carve the roast, prepare the sauce in the roasting pan, place switched on. The roast is not the meat slices into the sauce and finish off the cooking using cooked through. the microwave setting only. Next time, use the microwave function from the start of the cooking process.
  • Page 71 Cake Ovenware Level Microwave Cooking Type of Tempera setting in time in heating ture in ºC watts minutes Sponge cake, simple Ring shaped cake/ 90 watts 30 40 160 180 Vienna ring tin Allow cakes to cool in the oven for approximately 20 minutes. Top/bottom heating Intensive heat Hot air...
  • Page 72: Baking Tips

    Cake Ovenware Level Type of Temperature Cookingtime heating in C in minutes Savoury cakes Springform cake tin or 55 65 180 200 (e. g. quiche/oniontart) quiche dish Allow cakes to cool for approximately 20 minutes in the oven. ** Never pour water directly into the hot oven. *** Enamel baking trays are available as optional accessories in specialist shops.
  • Page 73 How to check that a sponge cake Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time is cooked properly. specified in the cooking instructions, pierce the deepest part of the cake using a cocktail stick. The cake is done if the cocktail stick comes out clean.
  • Page 74: Energy Saving Tips

    Energy saving tips Only preheat the oven if it specifies in the recipe or in the table in the instruction manual that you should do Use non stick, black painted or enamelled tins. They absorb the heat especially well. If you have several cakes to bake it is best to bake them one after the other.
  • Page 75: Deep Frozen Ready Meals

    Dish Amount Ovenware Level Microwave Cooking Type of Temp. wattage time in heating in ºC minutes Setting Savoury bakes made Approx. Shallow 600 W 20 25 180 200 from raw ingredients* 1100 g casserole dish (e.g. potato gratin) Toast with topping* 2 4 slices Universal pan Depending...
  • Page 76 Suitable ovenware Use flat ovenware such as a porcelain serving plate. Method Select Braising" using the function selector and set the temperature to 90 ºC. Preheat the oven and a dish on the wire rack at level 2. Rapidly heat a little fat in a pan. Sear the meat and immediately transfer to the preheated dish.
  • Page 77: Tips For Braising

    Dish Searing on the hotplate Cooking in the oven (time in minutes) (time in minutes) Large pieces of meat Fillet ( over 900 g) 6 8 all over 120 150 Sirloin (1.1 2 kg) 8 10 all over 210 300 Tips for braising Braised meat is not as hot as Warm the plates and serve sauces very hot.
  • Page 78: What Can You Do

    What sort of foods are Acrylamide forms mostly in grain and potato products affected? that are prepared at high temperatures, e.g.: crisps, chips, toast, rolls, bread, baked goods made from shortcrust pastry (speciality biscuits and cakes). What can you do? You can avoid high levels of acrylamide when baking, frying and grilling.
  • Page 79: Test Dishes

    Test dishes The quality and function of microwave combination appliances is tested by testing institutes using the following dishes. In accordance with standards EN 60705, IEC 60705 DIN 44547 and EN 60350 Microwave defrosting Meal Microwave setting (watts), Notes Cooking time in minutes Meat 180 W, 7 Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on...
  • Page 80 Dish Microwave Type of Tempera Notes setting (watts), heating ture in ºC Cooking time in minutes Cake 180 W, 15 20 180 200 Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the wire rack, level 1. Chicken* 360 W, 25 30 200 220 Turn after 15 minutes.
  • Page 81 Ovenware and notes Level Type of Tempera Baking time heating ture in ºC in minutes German apple pie 2 tinplate 20 cm diameter 200 220 70 90 spring forms*** directly on the wire rack Enamel baking trays are available as optional accessories in specialist shops ** When baking on two levels, always place the universal pan above the enamel baking tray.
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