The Microwave; Notes Regarding Ovenware; Microwave Power Settings; Setting The Microwave - Siemens HB84K.52B Instruction Manual

The temperature selector is used to set the temperature or
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grill setting.

The microwave

Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. The microwave
can be used solo, i.e. on its own, or in combination with a
different type of heating. 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.
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
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Press the button.
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The oven begins to heat up.
Switching off the oven
Turn the function selector to the off position.
Changing the settings
The type of heating and temperature or grill setting can be
changed at any time using their respective selectors.
900 watts for heating liquids
Notes
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
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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. Set the function selector to
2. Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.
The button lights up. A suggested cooking time is displayed.
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Use the or button to set the cooking time.
3.
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Press the button.
4.
Appliance operation begins. The cooking time starts counting
down.
The cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. Microwave operation has finished. Turn the
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function selector to the zero position. You can stop the audible
signal by pressing the
Opening the oven door during cooking
Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the
button briefly. The programme will then continue.
Changing the cooking time
This can be done at any time. Use the
the cooking time.
Changing the microwave power setting
@ A
Press the button for the new microwave power setting. Use
the or button to set the cooking time and restart the
microwave.
Cancelling operation
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Press and hold the button for approximately 4 seconds and
turn the function selector to the zero position.
Notes
When you set the function selector to
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microwave power setting always lights up as the proposed
setting.
If you open the appliance door during cooking, the fan may
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continue to run.
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button.
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or button to change
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, the highest
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