This document describes the Siemens BF550LMR0 Microwave Oven, a Group 2, Class B product designed for household use and similar applications, such as in employee kitchens, agricultural settings, hotels, and bed and breakfasts, up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level. It is intended for preparing meals and drinks under supervision.
Function Description
The microwave oven operates with various power settings to defrost, cook, and heat food and liquids. It features a control panel with a time switch and a power selector, allowing users to configure functions and monitor operating status. The appliance includes a turntable to ensure even heating.
Important Technical Specifications
- Appliance Type: Microwave Oven
- Model: BF550LMR0
- Compliance: EN 55011 and CISPR 11 (Group 2, Class B product)
- Altitude Limit: Max. 4000 m above sea level
- Power Settings:
- 90 W: Defrosting delicate foods.
- 180 W: Defrosting food and continuing to cook.
- 360 W: Cooking meat and fish or heating delicate foods.
- 600 W: Heating and cooking food.
- 900 W: Heating liquids.
- Installation Requirements:
- Minimum installation height: 850 mm.
- Installation cabinet must not have a back panel.
- Ventilation slots and intake openings must not be covered.
- Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to 90 °C, and adjacent unit fronts up to 65 °C.
Usage Features
Control Panel:
The control panel consists of a door opener, a time switch, and a power selector.
- Door opener: Used to open the appliance door.
- Time switch: Sets the cooking time in minutes. For times less than two minutes, users should set a longer duration first and then adjust back.
- Power selector: Sets the microwave power in watts.
Basic Operation:
- Preparation: Remove unnecessary cookware. Place food in suitable microwave-safe cookware on the turntable.
- Setting: Use the power selector to set the desired microwave power. Use the time selector to set the cooking time.
- Operation: The microwave begins operation. If the door is opened, operation pauses and resumes when closed.
- Changing Cooking Time: The cooking time can be adjusted at any point using the time selector.
- Pausing: Open the appliance door to pause. Close to resume.
- Cancelling: Set the time selector to 0.
Cookware:
- Microwave-safe: Heat-resistant glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, temperature-resistant plastic, fully glazed ceramic without cracks. Metal cutlery (e.g., a spoon in a glass) can be used to prevent delayed boiling.
- Not microwave-safe: Metal cookware (prevents microwaves from passing through), cookware with gold or silver decoration (can cause damage).
- Cookware Test: To test suitability, place empty cookware in the compartment, set maximum power for 30-60 seconds. If cold/warm, it's safe. If hot/sparks, it's not.
Defrosting:
- Place frozen food in an open container on the turntable.
- Delicate parts (e.g., chicken legs) can be covered with small aluminum foil pieces, ensuring they don't touch compartment walls.
- Drain any liquid produced during defrosting.
- Redistribute or turn food once or twice.
- Allow defrosted food to stand for 10-20 minutes to even out temperature.
Heating:
- Remove ready meals from packaging and place in microwave-safe cookware.
- Distribute food flat and cover with a lid, plate, or microwave foil.
- Turn or stir food several times during cooking.
- Allow heated food to stand for 2-5 minutes to even out temperature.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning Products:
- Only use suitable cleaning agents. Avoid steam/high-pressure cleaners, harsh/abrasive products, high-alcohol content cleaners, hard scouring pads, cleaning sponges, or special cleaners on a hot appliance.
- Use glass cleaners, glass scrapers, or stainless steel care products only if recommended for specific parts.
- Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Cleaning the Appliance:
- General: Wipe away condensation after cooking. Do not keep moist food in the compartment for long with the door closed. Do not store food in the compartment. Avoid placing objects on the door.
- Cooking Compartment: Clean with hot soapy water or vinegar solution. For heavy soiling, use oven cleaner only when cold. To eliminate odors, heat a cup of water with lemon juice for 1-2 minutes at maximum microwave power. Wipe with a soft cloth and leave the door open to dry.
- Turntable: Remove and clean with hot soapy water and a soft cloth. Dry and reinsert, ensuring it engages correctly.
- Front of Appliance: Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth. For stainless steel fronts, immediately remove limescale, grease, starch, and albumin stains to prevent corrosion, and use special stainless steel cleaning products. Dry with a soft cloth.
- Control Panel: Clean with a microfibre cloth or a soft, damp cloth. Do not use a wet cloth. Dry with a soft cloth.
- Door Panels: Clean with a soft dishcloth and glass cleaner. Do not use a glass scraper.
humidClean (Cleaning Aid):
- Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of water.
- Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.
- Place the cup in the center of the cooking compartment.
- Set microwave power to 600 W for 3 minutes.
- Start the microwave.
- After the duration, keep the door closed for three minutes.
- Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
- Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open.
Troubleshooting:
The manual provides guidance for common malfunctions, such as the appliance not working (e.g., power cord, circuit breaker, power cut, door not fully closed, time selector not set) or food taking longer to heat (e.g., low microwave power, large quantity). It advises users to check these issues before contacting customer service. For serious faults, contact trained specialist staff.
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