Accessories; Basic Operation - Siemens BE525LMS0H User Manual And Installation Instructions

Once the cooking compartment has cooled down,
2.
clean the smooth surfaces with soapy water and a
dish cloth.
6.3 Cleaning the accessories
Clean the accessory thoroughly with soapy water
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and a soft dish cloth.
7 Basic operation
7.1 Microwave power settings
This is where you can find an overview of the different
microwave power settings and when to use them.
Microwave power Use
setting in watts
90 Defrost delicate foods.
180 Defrost food and continue
cooking.
360 Cooking meat and fish or heat-
ing delicate foods.
600 Heat and cook food.
800 Heat liquids.
Note:
You can set the microwave power settings for a
particular cooking time:
¡ 800 W for 30 minutes
¡ 600 W for 60 minutes
¡ 90 W, 360 W, 180 W for 99 minutes
7.2 Microwave-safe cookware and

accessories

To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli-
ance, it is important to use the right cookware and ac-
cessories.
Note: Read the manufacturer's instructions before us-
ing any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry
out a cookware test.
6.4 Fitting the turntable
Never use the appliance without the turntable.
Place the roller ring
1.
compartment.
Engage the turntable
2.
of the cooking compartment floor.
Check whether the turntable is correctly engaged.
3.
Note: The turntable can turn anti-clockwise or clock-
wise.
Microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Cookware made from
heat-resistant, microwave-
safe material:
¡ Glass
¡ Glass ceramic
¡ Porcelain
¡ Temperature-resistant
plastic
¡ Fully glazed ceramic
without cracks
Metal cutlery
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment
will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or
the inner door pane.
Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least
▶
2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the
inside of the door.
Not microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Metal cookware
Basic operation en
into the recess in the cooking
in the drive in the centre
Reason
These materials allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. Microwaves do
not damage heat-resistant
cookware.
Note: You can use metal
cutlery, e.g. place a
spoon in a glass, to pre-
vent delayed boiling.
Reason
Metal does not allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. The food hardly
heats up.
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