en Safety Table of contents The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in- structions. The installer is responsible for en- INFORMATION FOR USE suring that the appliance works perfectly at its Safety .............. 2 installation location.
Safety en Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! may catch fire. Scratched glass in the appliance door may ▶ Before using the appliance, remove the develop into a crack. worst of the food residues and remnants ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners from the cooking compartment, heating ele- or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass ments and accessories.
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en Safety ▶ Never use the microwave to dry food. If the appliance or the power cord is dam- ▶ Never defrost or heat food with a low water aged, this is dangerous. content, such as bread, at too high a mi- ▶...
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Safety en Using the appliance for anything other than its Cookware and containers made from metal or intended purpose is dangerous. This is be- cookware with metal edging may lead to cause, for instance, overheated slippers, pil- sparks being formed during simple mi- lows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and crowave operation.
en Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may 2.1 General cause sparks, which will damage the appliance. ATTENTION! Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance. ▶ Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment and cause permanent damage to the ap- compartment may lead to overloading.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- 4.1 Control panel our and shape may differ from those pictured. You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
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en Accessories ¡ When you close the appliance door, the operation Notes ¡ In the event of a power cut, the automatic door does not continue automatically. You must restart opener does not work. You can open the door the operation. manually.
Basic operation en Place the roller ring into the recess in the cooking Engage the turntable in the drive in the centre compartment. of the cooking compartment floor. Check whether the turntable is correctly engaged. Note: The turntable can turn anti-clockwise or clock- wise.
en Grill Tip: To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can 7.3 Testing cookware for microwave refer to the information in the recommended settings. suitability → "How it works", Page 17 Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for mi- Follow the safety instructions. → Page 4 crowave use.
Memory en Note: If you open the cooking compartment door dur- ing operation, the microwave interrupts the operation and pauses the set time that is counting down. When you close the cooking compartment door, the opera- tion continues. Memory 9 Memory You can use the memory function to save the setting To save the memory and not start, press ...
en Programmes Programme Food Cookware Weight range in kg Pieces of meat Open 0.20–1.00 Chicken, chicken pieces Open 0.40–1.80 Bread Open 0.20–1.00 Defrosting food using the automatic Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and poultry. programmes Take the food out of its packaging. Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir- Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to...
Basic settings en Place the food in microwave-safe, heat-resistant Once the programme has finished, leave the food to cookware that is not too big. rest for another 5–10 minutes to allow the temperat- Set the programme. → Page 11 ure to even out. Basic settings 11 ...
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en Cleaning and servicing Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol ▶ Tip: To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cup content. of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning ▶...
Troubleshooting en Use steel wool or oven cleaner to remove very 12.8 Cleaning aid heavy soiling. The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally Dry with a soft cloth. cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid softens dirt by vaporising the soapy water. The dirt can 12.7 Cleaning the door panels then be removed more easily.
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en Disposal Fault Cause and troubleshooting Food takes longer The food is colder than usual. than usual to heat up. Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking. ▶ Turntable grates or There is dirt or foreign objects in the area of the turntable drive. grinds.
How it works en How it works 16 How it works Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes Issue as well as the best accessories and cookware. We The food should be de- Set a longer cooking have tailored these recommendations to your appli- frosted, hot or cooked time.
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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.
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How it works en 16.4 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 ▶...
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en How it works 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.
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How it works en Food Amount Accessories Type of Cooking Information crowave heating time power in mins setting in W Chicken pieces, e.g. 800 g Cookware 30 – 40 Place with the skin side up. chicken quarters without lid Do not turn the food. Pan support Chicken wings, mar- 800 g...
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en How it works Food Amount Accessories Type of Cooking Information crowave heating time power in mins setting in W Potatoes 750 g Cookware with 15 – 22 Cut the ingredients into equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occa- sionally.
Installation instructions en Defrosting with the microwave Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food. Food Microwave power Cooking time in mins Note: setting in W Meat 1. 180 1. 5–7 Place the Pyrex dish (22 cm dia- 2. 90 2. 10–15 meter) on the turntable. Cooking in combination with a microwave Food Microwave...
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en Installation instructions 17.5 Installation dimensions in the upper WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! cabinet Incorrect installation is dangerous. Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or ▶ Observe the installation dimensions and the safety replace a power cable while taking into considera- clearances in an upper cabinet.
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Installation instructions en Screw the middle screw tightly on the base of the 17.8 Preparing the tall unit microwave. Determine the wall thickness of the unit. An x-value is assigned to the wall thickness. Note: The x-value corresponds to the clearance between the lower hole on the connection plate and the bottom of the fitted unit.
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en Installation instructions Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances. 17.10 Installing the appliance Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance with the wall thickness. The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at least 3 mm. Remove any packaging material and adhesive film Note: from the cooking compartment and the door.
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