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Details on proper unpacking, disposal, and electrical connection of the appliance.
General safety advice for using the microwave, including child safety.
Guidelines on selecting appropriate microwave power and time settings to prevent fires.
Instructions on using only microwave-safe dishes to avoid damage or injury.
Lists common mistakes like using foil, water spills, or door misuse that can damage the oven.
Explanation of the microwave's control panel, buttons, and display functions.
Details on using the function selector for modes and temperatures, and rotary knob for time and weight.
Guide to using control buttons and operating the fold-away control knobs for settings.
Introduces basic heating methods: Microwave, Top/Bottom, and Intensive Heat for cooking dishes.
Details on the oven's cooling fan and descriptions of special accessories like pans and trays.
Steps to set the clock and select the display language for the appliance.
Procedure for initial oven heating to remove smells and cleaning accessories.
Guidance on suitable ovenware and tips for microwave cooking from tables.
Step-by-step instructions for setting microwave power and cooking time.
Instructions for manually switching off, automatic shut-off, and timed start/stop operations.
Detailed steps for setting the oven to switch off automatically after a specified cooking time.
Instructions for programming the oven to switch on and off automatically for ready meals.
How to use the rapid heating function and which heating types are compatible.
Explanation of using heating types simultaneously with microwave, and compatible heating options.
Step-by-step guide to setting microwave power, cooking time, and heating type.
Guide to using automatic programs for defrosting and cooking, including program groups.
Tips for customizing cooking results, accessory info, auto-operation, and notes on automatic programs.
Specific instructions and timings for defrosting meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, and more.
Defrosting guidance for poultry, meat, frozen items, and information on post-cooking standing times.
How to save and recall custom cooking programs for frequent use.
Step-by-step process for saving microwave power, time, and heating type into memory locations.
How to easily recall and start stored cooking programs from memory.
Instructions on setting the oven's clock, including initial setup after power loss.
Guide to adjusting time settings and choosing clock display visibility (always or only when in use).
Overview of adjustable basic settings like language, signal volume, clock display, and auto start.
Detailed steps for changing language and other basic appliance settings using the control panel.
Instructions on how to activate and deactivate the childproof lock to prevent accidental use.
How to set and use the timer as an independent kitchen timer.
Procedure to cancel the safety switch-off function by entering a duration.
Guidelines for cleaning the oven's external surfaces, including front panels.
Instructions for cleaning the oven's interior surfaces, including self-cleaning enamel and glass cover.
Steps for removing and reinstalling the glass panels on the oven door for cleaning.
How to clean the oven door seal and soak/clean cooking accessories after use.
Diagnosing and resolving issues like power failure, display errors, and non-operation.
Interpreting error codes and addressing microwave faults or unexpected cancellations.
Step-by-step guide for safely replacing the oven's internal lightbulb.
Information on locating E and FD numbers for service requests and appliance identification.
General advice and tables for defrosting, heating, and cooking using the microwave.
Specific instructions and timings for defrosting meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, and more.
Guidance on heating ready-made meals, soups, and specific items like fruit and cakes.
Instructions for heating stews, fish, vegetables, and ready-made meals, with heating liquid advice.
Advice on heating drinks, baby food, soups, and general guidelines for cooking food.
Tips for cooking side dishes, desserts, and general advice for optimal microwave operation.
Guidance on interpreting meat/poultry/fish tables and essential notes for successful roasting.
Detailed cooking instructions for roasting beef, pork, chicken, duck, and goose, including settings and times.
Instructions for roasting goose and general tips for achieving perfect grilled results.
Tips for grilling sausages, fish, toast, and advice on handling roasting issues like burnt sauce.
Guidance on addressing common roasting problems like burnt sauce or incorrect doneness.
Guidance on cake preparation tables and recommendations for suitable baking tins.
Specific baking instructions for various cakes like sponge, fruit cakes, flans, and pizzas.
Instructions for savoury cakes and general baking tips for cooking custom recipes.
How to check cake doneness, troubleshoot common baking problems like collapsing or dryness.
Instructions for preparing and cooking bakes, gratins, and toast, including ovenware and times.
Guidance for cooking various deep-frozen ready meals like fruit strudel, pizza, and croquettes.
Instructions on selecting ovenware and the step-by-step method for braising meat.
Advice on braising meat, including searing, not covering, and meat appearance.
Explains how acrylamide forms in food during preparation, especially at high temperatures.
Information on foods affected by acrylamide and recommendations to minimize its levels during cooking.
Recommendations for reducing acrylamide during baking, frying, and grilling.
Standardized test procedures for microwave defrosting and cooking specific dishes.
Test procedures for dishes cooked using a combination of microwave and other heating methods.
Test procedures for cakes and a guide to baking various items like Viennese whirls and small cakes.
Test procedures for German apple pie and grilling items like toast and beefburgers.