Siemens HM936GC.1 Series - Page 17

Microwave en
17
Cookware when adding microwave to an operating
mode
If you switch on the microwave for another operating
mode, metal is also an option, in addition to
microwave-safe cookware and accessories:
¡ Metal cookware and bakeware
Metal must be kept at least 2cm from the cooking
compartment walls and the inside of the door.
Always place metal cookware or bakeware in the
centre of the supplied wire rack.
¡ Accessories supplied:
Wire rack
Universal pan
Baking tray
Testing cookware for microwave suitability
If you are unsure whether your cookware is suitable for
use in the microwave, carry out a cookware test.
ATTENTION!
Operating the appliance without food in the cooking
compartment may lead to overloading.
▶ Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
inside. The only exception to this rule is when per-
forming a short cookware test.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur-
ing operation.
▶ Never touch these hot parts.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
1.
Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart-
ment.
2.
Set the appliance to run for 30 seconds to 1 minute
at maximum power.
3.
Start the operation.
4.
Check the cookware several times:
‒ If the cookware remains 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.
11.2 Setting options with the microwave
You can use the microwave on its own or in combina-
tion with a different operating mode.
Microwave-only operation
The electromagnetic waves of the microwave alone
generate energy and this is converted into heat in food,
for example.
To prevent condensation, when the microwave output
is 600watts and "Boost", the appliance automatically
switches on a heating element. The cooking compart-
ment and the accessories become hot. The cooking
result is not affected by this.
You can switch off this automatic drying function in the
basic settings.
→"Basic settings", Page23
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
At the highest settings in microwave only mode, the
drying function will automatically switch on an addi-
tional heating element to heat the cooking compart-
ment.
▶ Never touch the inside surfaces of the cooking com-
partment or the heating elements while they are hot.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
Added microwave
Adding the microwave to an operating mode reduces
the cooking time.
You can combine the microwave with the following
functions:
¡ Types of heating →Page14
– 4Dhot air
– Top/bottom heating
– Circulated air grilling
– Full-surface grill
– Centre-area grill
¡ →"Dishes", Page21
¡ →"Meat probe", Page19
¡ →"Ventilation function 'Crisp Finish'", Page18
Possible microwave outputs combined with an
operating mode include:
¡ 90watts
¡ 180watts
¡ 360watts
11.3 Setting the microwave
Note:
Note the correct way to operate the microwave:
¡ →"Safety", Page2
¡ →"Preventing material damage", Page6
¡ →"Microwave output settings", Page11
¡ →"Cookware and accessories with microwave",
Page16
1.
Press "Microwave".
‒ Or select the microwave directly using the but-
ton.
2.
Press the required microwave output setting.
3.
Press "Cooking time".
A cooking time must always be set to operate the
microwave.
4.
To change the preset cooking time, press the relev-
ant time value, e.g. minute display "min" or second
display "s".
a The selected value is marked in blue.
5.
Set the cooking time using or , or via the adjust-
ment bar. Or enter the cooking time directly via the
number field ⁠.
If required, use to reset the setting value.
6.
Press "Apply".
7.
Press to start the operation.
a The microwave starts and the cooking time counts
down. The display shows the performance reduction
for the maximum microwave output "Boost".
→"Microwave output settings", Page11