Siemens iQ700 BE732 1 1I Series - 8.2 Microwave-safe cookware and accessories; 8.3 Testing cookware for microwave suitability; 8.4 QuickStart; 8.5 Configuring the microwave settings

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Microwave output in watts Maximum cooking time in hours Use
180W 1:30 Defrost food and continue cooking.
360W 1:30 Cook meat and fish or heat delicate
foods.
600W 1:30 Heat and cook food.
boost 00:30 Heat liquids.
Notes
¡ To protect the appliance, the maximum microwave
output "boost" is gradually reduced to 600watts
during the first few minutes. Maximum output is
made available again after a cooling period.
¡ The microwave output settings do not correspond
with the real power consumption of the appliance.
8.2 Microwave-safe cookware and
accessories
To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli-
ance, it is important to use the right cookware and ac-
cessories.
Note:Read the manufacturer's instructions before us-
ing any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry
out a cookware test.
→"Testing cookware for microwave suitability",
Page10
Suitable for use in the microwave
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Reason
Cookware made from
heat-resistant, microwave-
safe material:
¡ Glass
¡ Glass ceramic
¡ Porcelain
¡ Temperature-resistant
plastic
¡ Fully glazed ceramic
without cracks
These materials allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. Microwaves do
not damage heat-resistant
cookware.
Metal cutlery Note:You can use metal
cutlery, e.g. place a
spoon in a glass, to pre-
vent delayed boiling.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment
will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or
the inner door pane.
▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least
2cm from the cooking compartment walls and the
inside of the door.
Not microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Reason
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.
Tip:You can only use this
kind of cookware if the
manufacturer guarantees
that it is microwave-safe.
8.3 Testing cookware for microwave
suitability
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.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
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 the maximum microwave power
setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3.
Start the operation.
4.
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.
8.4 QuickStart
1.
Press ⁠.
2.
Use to start the operation.
a The preset microwave output is started for 1minute.
Note:You can change the presetting for the microwave
output in the basic settings. →Page16
8.5 Configuring the microwave settings
Note:
Note the correct way to operate the microwave:
¡ Follow the safety instructions. →Page4
¡ Observe the instructions on how to prevent material
damage. →Page6