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INSTALLATION
Pre-Connection Checks
Guidance on voltage, surface, ventilation, and damage checks before installation.
Post-Connection Requirements
Ensuring cord access, door seal integrity, and managing potential TV interference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Precautions
Key warnings about flammable materials, chemicals, drying, ignition, unattended use, and sealed containers.
Child Safety and Supervision
Guidelines for children's use and supervision, and limitations for young children/infirm persons.
Egg Cooking Hazard
Warning against cooking or reheating whole eggs due to explosion risk.
Door Seal Integrity
Requirement for regular inspection and repair of door seals by a technician.
PRECAUTIONS
General Precautions
Notes on domestic use, operating without food, ventilation, water testing, outdoor use, storage, and door use.
Specific Precautions
Covers inlet protection, wire twist-ties, grill maintenance, deep-frying, and handling hot items.
Liquid Heating Safety
Advice on preventing sudden boiling of liquids, using appropriate containers, and stirring.
General Cooking Advice
Recommendations on using cookbooks, heating baby food, and removing lids/teats.
ACCESSORIES
Accessory Compatibility
Ensuring utensils are oven-proof, allow microwaves, and do not contact the oven interior.
Turntable Components
Instructions for fitting the turntable support and placing the glass turntable.
Wire Rack Usage (W204)
Usage of the wire rack for grilling food on Model W204.
START PROTECTION / CHILD LOCK
Automatic Safety Function
Explanation of the safety function activated after one minute in standby mode.
HOW TO PAUSE OR STOP COOKING
Pausing and Continuing Cooking
Steps to pause cooking, check food, and resume or extend cooking time.
Stopping Cooking Process
Procedure to stop cooking, remove food, and cancel signals.
CLOCK FUNCTIONS
Setting the Clock
Step-by-step guide to setting the clock, including time limits and removal/reinstatement.
MICROWAVE COOKING
Using the Microwave Function
Instructions for normal cooking/reheating, setting time, power, and starting the process.
Adjusting Cooking Parameters
Methods to increase/decrease cooking time and change power levels during operation.
AUTO DEFROST FUNCTION
Using Auto Defrost
Procedure for using auto defrost by selecting food class and weight.
Auto Defrost Best Practices
Guidance on net weight, food temperature, and using foil for shielding.
MANUAL DEFROST FUNCTION
Manual Defrosting and Softening
Instructions for manual defrosting, setting power levels for defrosting and softening.
JET START FUNCTION
Quick Reheating with Jet Start
Using Jet Start for quick reheating of high water content foods, increasing time in 30-second increments.
GRILL FUNCTION (W204 only)
Using the Grill Function
Steps to use the grill function for browning food, including time setting and operation notes.
Grilling Utensil Safety
Important note on using heat-resistant, ovenproof utensils and avoiding plastic, wood, or paper.
GRILL & MICROWAVES COMBINATION (W204 only)
Combined Grill and Microwave Cooking
Instructions for cooking dishes like gratins, lasagne, poultry, and potatoes using combined functions.
Grilling Utensil Safety (Combined)
Reinforcement on using heat-resistant, ovenproof utensils and avoiding plastic, wood, or paper for grilling.
COOKING CHART
General Cooking Hints
Tips on cooking time, temperature, food arrangement, covering, and standing time for even heat distribution.
Cooking Chart Details
Table providing cooking times, power levels, and standing times for various food types.
REHEATING CHART
General Reheating Hints
Advice on heating food thoroughly, arrangement, stirring, covering, and standing time for optimal results.
Reheating Chart Details
Table listing reheating times, power levels, and suggestions for different food items.
DEFROSTING CHART
General Defrosting Hints
Tips on defrosting food in packaging, package shape, separating pieces, and using foil.
Defrosting Chart Details
Table providing defrosting times, power levels, and suggestions for various food types.
GRILLING CHART (W204 only)
General Grilling Hints
Benefits of combining microwave and grill, cooking time reduction, and using the grill-grid.
Grilling Chart Details
Table specifying settings, times, and suggestions for grilling various food items.
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
General Cleaning Instructions
Guidance on cleaning the oven interior, exterior, door, and avoiding abrasive materials.
Specific Cleaning Notes
Information on cleaning the grill element, control panel, dishwasher-safe parts, and stain removal.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Oven Not Working Checks
Steps to check before calling for service, including power, door, ventilation, and wait times.
Service and Repair Warnings
Important warnings about qualified service technicians, hazards of removing covers, and mains cord replacement.
ENVIRONMENTAL HINTS
Packaging and Disposal
Information on recycling packaging and proper disposal of the appliance.
CHOOSING POWER LEVEL
Power Level Guide
Explanation of different power levels and their recommended uses for various cooking tasks.
TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications and Testing
Details on model numbers, voltage, power ratings, dimensions, and comparative testing standards.
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