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∙ As a general rule, cutlery or metal containers must not be used in the microwave oven. Some food wrappings contain aluminium
foil or wires underneath a layer of paper and are therefore also unsuitable for use with microwave appliances.
Should the use of aluminium foil be recommended in a recipe, ensure that the food is tightly wrapped in the aluminium foil
(avoiding any air blisters). Ensure a minimum distance of 2.5 cm between the aluminium foil and the interior walls of the oven.
∙ Always make sure that the cooking container or plate used does not contain any metal decoration such as a gold rim or colour
containing metal particles. Lead crystal objects are also not suitable. Always make sure that no parts of the cooking containers
used are hollow (e.g. the handles). Porous materials may have absorbed water during cleaning and are again not suitable.
Cooking containers or utensils made of ‘Melamine’ plastic material absorb energy and are also unsuitable.
Using the microwave function
∙ Containers made from heat-resistant glass or porcelain are particularly suitable for use in microwave appliances.
∙ Plastic is suitable only if it is heat-resistant.
∙ Plastic cooking containers especially designed for use with microwave ovens are available at most kitchenware dealers.
∙ Cooking bags etc. should be punctured to be able to release any high pressure during cooking.
Using the grill or hot-air function
∙ With these functions, any heat-resistant containers or plates suitable for conventional ovens may be used, though not any plastic items.
∙ The food to be cooked can be put directly on the grill rack, which is then placed on the glass turntable.
Using the microwave/grill or microwave/hot-air combination
∙ When using the combination functions, the microwave and grill or hot-air functions are activated alternately. The containers or plates
must therefore be suitable for use in a microwave appliance as well as being heat-resistant. Because of the relatively high temperatures,
plastic items must not be used. Make sure that the container or plate used does not contain any metal parts.
Operation
General information on programming the unit
To ensure optimum results, this appliance uses state-of-the-art electronics.
∙ While a programme sequence is running, the current setting can be called up by pressing the appropriate key. E.g., if during the
microwave programme the
key is pressed, the display will show the selected power setting.
∙ A programme can be interrupted by pressing the key.
∙ To restart a programme, press the rotary control .
Acoustic signal
When any control button is pressed or the rotary control turned, a correct input is acknowledged by a beep signal.
To cancel the signal, press and hold the button for three seconds.
Note: Cancelling the beep signal in this way only affects the use of control button or rotary control; the signals indicating programme
sequences will still be active.
To re-activate the signal, press and hold the button again for three seconds.
General operating sequence
∙ Place the food to be heated in a suitable container. Place the container onto the turntable in the oven.
∙ When food is placed in the microwave, it should be covered to prevent it from drying out. Glass or plastic covers especially designed for
use with microwave appliances are available at most kitchenware dealers.
∙ When using the grill, hot-air or any of the combination functions, do not cover the food to be cooked.
∙ The grill rack may be put directly on the glass turntable with the food itself on the grill rack.
∙ Close the door and set the desired programme.
∙ As the programme is started, the turntable starts to rotate. During operation, the interior light remains on.
∙ If, during operation, the door is opened or the key is pressed (e.g. to stir or to turn the food in order to ensure that the temperature
is evenly distributed), the timer and programme functions are automatically suspended. The programme will automatically resume only
after the door is closed again and the rotary control is pressed.
∙ Press twice to interrupt the programme.
∙ A 4-beep signal indicates that the pre-programmed cooking time has elapsed; at the same time, the interior lighting switches off
and the display shows ‘End’.
∙ Open the door and remove the container with the food.
∙ In order to achieve an even heat distribution through the food, the container should be set aside for several minutes.
Note: If the door is not opened immediately after the pre-programmed operating time has elapsed, a 4-beep signal is heard every 2