Siemens BE525LMS0H - User Manual

This document is a user manual and installation guide for a Siemens microwave oven, model BE525LMSOH. It provides comprehensive instructions for safe operation, material damage prevention, environmental protection, energy saving, and detailed usage and maintenance procedures.

Function Description

The Siemens BE525LMSOH is a microwave oven designed for preparing meals and drinks in private households. It offers various heating types, including microwave, grill, and microwave combined operation (MicroCombi). The appliance features automatic programs for defrosting and cooking specific food items like meat, poultry, bread, rice, potatoes, and vegetables. A memory function allows users to save frequently used settings for quick recall. The control panel is touch-sensitive, enabling users to select functions, set times, and adjust microwave power. An automatic door opener provides convenient access to the cooking compartment.

Important Technical Specifications

The microwave power settings range from 90 W to 800 W, with specific recommendations for different food types and cooking durations. For instance, 800 W is suitable for heating liquids and cooking food, while 90 W, 180 W, and 360 W are used for defrosting delicate foods, cooking meat and fish, or heating delicate foods. The grill function is available for browning and gratinating. The appliance complies with EN 55011 and CISPR 11 standards, classified as a group 2, class B product, indicating it produces microwaves for heating food and is suitable for private households. It can be used up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level. The minimum installation height is 850 mm, and the installation cabinet must not have a back panel. Fitted units must be temperature-resistant up to 90 °C, and adjacent unit fronts up to 65 °C.

Usage Features

The appliance is operated via a touch-sensitive control panel with distinct areas for settings and display. Users can set the time, cooking times, or automatic programs. The settings area functions like a wheel, allowing users to swipe left or right to change values. The automatic door opener springs open the door, which can then be fully opened manually. During operation, opening the door pauses the process, requiring a restart after closing. The turntable is essential for operation and can turn anti-clockwise or clockwise. For optimal results, specific cookware materials like glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, temperature-resistant plastic, and fully glazed ceramic without cracks are recommended for microwave use. Metal cookware is not microwave-safe, but metal cutlery (e.g., a spoon in a glass) can be used to prevent delayed boiling of liquids. The manual provides detailed tables for defrosting and heating various foods, including recommended microwave power settings, cooking times, and specific instructions for preparation (e.g., stirring, turning, covering food). Automatic programs simplify cooking by pre-setting optimal settings for specific dishes, requiring only the food's weight to be entered. The memory function allows saving and recalling custom settings. The signal duration for audible alerts can be adjusted between short and long.

Maintenance Features

Regular cleaning and servicing are crucial for the appliance's efficiency and longevity. The manual specifies suitable cleaning products, advising against harsh or abrasive detergents, high-alcohol content cleaners, hard scouring pads, or sharp metal scrapers, especially for the glass door. For the cooking compartment, hot soapy water or vinegar solution is recommended, with oven cleaner for heavy soiling when the compartment is cold. To eliminate unpleasant odors, heating a cup of water with lemon juice for 1-2 minutes at maximum microwave power is suggested. The turntable should be removed and cleaned with hot soapy water. The "humidClean" cleaning aid softens dirt by vaporizing soapy water, making it easier to remove. The control panel should be cleaned with a microfibre cloth, avoiding wet cloths. For stainless steel fronts, special cleaning products are recommended to prevent corrosion. The door panels should be cleaned with a soft dish cloth and glass cleaner, without using glass scrapers. After cleaning, the cooking compartment should be left to dry with the door open. The cooling fan operates as needed, even after the oven is switched off, and condensation in the cooking compartment or on the door is normal and should be wiped away.