Microwave
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Metal cookware Metal does not allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. The food hardly
heats up.
Cookware with gold or sil-
ver decoration
Microwaves can damage
gold and silver decora-
tion.
You can only use this
kind of cookware if the
manufacturer guarantees
that it is microwave-safe.
Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for mi-
crowave use. Testing cookware is the only time the ap-
pliance should be operated in microwave mode without
any food inside.
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur-
ing operation.
▶ Never touch these hot parts.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart-
ment.
Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power
setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Start the operation.
Check the cookware several times:
– If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is
suitable for microwave use.
– If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre-
ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is
not microwave-safe.
Here you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them.
90 W 1:30 hours Defrosting delicate foods.
180 W 1:30 hours Defrosting food and continued cooking.
360 W 1:30 hours Cooking meat and fish or heating delicate foods.
600 W 1:30 hours Heating and cooking food.
900 W 30minutes Heating liquids.
The maximum power setting is not designed for heating food.
The appliance suggests a cooking time for each mi-
crowave power setting. You can accept this value or
change it in the relevant area.
When you switch the appliance on, the display always
shows the highest microwave output as a suggestion.
Note the safety instructions. →Page4
Observe the instructions on how to prevent material
damage. →Page6
Observe the information on microwave-safe cook-
ware and accessories. →Page10
Press .
a The appliance is ready to use. The display shows
the maximum microwave output as a default value.
The microwave output can be changed at any time.
Press the field for the required microwave output.
a The display shows the microwave output and a de-
fault cooking time.
a lights up red.
Use the control ring to set the required cooking
time.
Press .
a The appliance starts the operation.
a The cooking time counts down on the display.
a Once the cooking time has elapsed, a signal tone
sounds.
Press to end the signal tone early.
Use to switch the appliance off.
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If you press , the display shows the timer function
for a short time. In order to increase the cooking
time, press again.
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If you open the appliance door in the meantime, the
cooling fan may continue to run.