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BE555LMB2 Microwave Oven EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
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 The hinges on the appliance door move when may catch fire. the door is opened and closed, which could ▶ Before using the appliance, remove the trap your fingers. worst of the food residues and remnants ▶...
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en Safety ▶ If the appliance or the power cord is dam- WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! aged, immediately unplug the power cord Liquids and other food may easily explode or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. when in containers that have been tightly ▶...
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Preventing material damage en WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! There is a possibility of delayed boiling when The appliance uses a high voltage. a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid ▶ Never remove the casing. reaches the boiling temperature without the WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to usual steam bubbles rising to the surface.
Note: This product does not contain any of hazardous substances as specified in the E-waste Management Rules 2022. Do's Please visit our website https://www.siemens-health- ineers.com/en-in/e-waste-management to find out mor details regarding e-waste disposal. Consult the authorized service center as to whether the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not, be- fore discarding.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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.
en Accessories 4.2 Types of heating Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating. Symbol Name 90–900 Microwave Defrosting, cooking or heating food and liquids. Grill Gratinate food. Microwave combined ¡...
Basic operation en Note: The turntable can turn anti-clockwise or clock- wise. 7 Basic operation 7.1 Microwave power settings ATTENTION! Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment This is where you can find an overview of the different will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or microwave output settings and recommendations on the inner door pane.
en Grill Note: If you open the cooking compartment door dur- 7.4 Configuring the microwave settings ing operation, the microwave interrupts the operation ATTENTION! and pauses the set time that is counting down. When Operating the appliance without food in the cooking you close the cooking compartment door, the opera- compartment may lead to overloading.
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. 9 Memory You can use the memory function to save the setting 9.2 Starting the memory for a dish and call it up again at any time.
en Programmes 10.4 Defrosting with the automatic programmes You can use the four defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread. Programme Food Cookware Weight range in kg Minced meat Open 0.20–1.00 Pieces of meat Open 0.20–1.00 Chicken, chicken pieces Open 0.40–1.80 Bread Open 0.20–1.00 Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat...
Childproof lock en Cooking food using the combi cooking Place the food in microwave-safe, heat-resistant cookware that is not too big. programme Set the programme. → Page 11 Take the food out of its packaging. Once the programme has finished, leave the food to Weigh the food.
en Cleaning and servicing Press . To view the clock, press again. Press . 13 Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long Read the information on cleaning products. time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. → Page 14 Observe the information on cleaning the appliance components or surfaces.
Troubleshooting en Note: Slight differences in colour on the front of the 13.7 Cleaning the door panels appliance are caused by the use of different materi- ATTENTION! als, such as glass, plastic and metal. Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes. For stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thin Do not use a glass scraper.
en Disposal Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Malfunction working. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Switch the fuse back on after approx. 10 seconds. a If the fault was a one-off, the message disappears. If the message appears again, call the after-sales service. Please specify the exact error message when calling.
How it works en The contact details for Customer Service can be found You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our open the appliance door. website. 16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro-...
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en How it works You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point. You can continue to cook the meat even if a small section of it is still frozen in the centre. Defrosting with the microwave Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food. Food Weight in g Microwave power...
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How it works en Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins setting in W Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake 1. 180 1. 5 2. 90 2. 15–20 Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake 1. 180 1. 7 2. 90 2. 15–20 Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
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en How it works Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins setting in W Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 2–5 Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 8–10 Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots 8–10 Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots 14–17 Creamed spinach 11–16 Separate the pieces of meat when stirring.
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How it works en Cooking with the microwave Food Amount Accessories Type of Cooking Information crowave heating time power in mins setting in W Whole chicken, fresh, 1200 g Cookware with 25 – 30 Turn halfway through the without giblets cooking time. Chicken pieces, e.g. 800 g Cookware 30 –...
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 ¡ The ventilation slots and intake openings must not WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! be covered. Incorrect installation is dangerous. ¡ Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to 90 °C, and Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or ▶...
Installation instructions en Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances. 18.7 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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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...
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