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Timed
cooking
You can set the appliance to start cooking at a given time. It is important to ensure
that the clock on the appliance is correctly set (see the section Setting the clock
above) when using this function.
•
Set the program/programs normally (as instructed in the sections above), but do
notcommencecookingbypressingthe"Start/+30Sec./Conrm"button.
• Press
the
"Clock/Pre-set"
button.
Now
set
the
required
timefor
the
cooking
to
begin:
o The
display
shows
the
actual
time
and
the
hour
digits
will
begin
to
ash.
o
Turn the selector button to set the hours.
o Press
the
"Clock/Pre-set"
button;
the
minute
digits
will
begin
to
ash.
o
Turn the selector button to set the minutes.
• Press
the
"Start/+30Sec./Conrm"
button
to
complete
the
task.
The
display
switches to showing the clock.
• The appliance commences cooking, once the selected starting time is reached.
IMPORTANT! This function should not be used together with the defrosting
programs.
IMPORTANT! There is no visible indication on the appliance that it has been preset
to automatically start at any given time. Hence, you should make sure that others do
not inadvertently remove the food or replace it with other food.
CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The child safety lock prevents small children from using the appliance. The
appliance cannot be operated as long as the child safety lock is active. The child
safety lock is activated by holding the “Stop/Clear” button down for 3 seconds. A
long beep will be heard, and the display shows a lock symbol. To deactivate the
child safety lock again, press and hold the "Stop/Clear" button for 3 seconds. The
symbol will then disappear from the display.
TIPS
FOR
FOOD
PREPARATION
When preparing food in the apparatus, the following basic rules apply:
Cooking
time
Smaller
quantities
of
food
cook
more
rapidly
than
large
quantities.
If
the
amount
of
food is doubled, the preparation time must correspondingly be more than doubled.
Smallpiecesofmeat,smallshandchoppedvegetablescookmorequicklythan
large pieces. For the same reason, it is recommended that if, for example, you wish
to make goulash, stews or similar, the meat be cut into pieces no bigger than 2 x 2
cm.
The compactness of the food is also very important for the cooking time. The more
compact the food is, the longer it takes to cook.
• Whole
joints
require
a
longer
cooking
time
than
stewed
dishes.
• A
joint
requires
a
longer
time
than
a
dish
using
minced
meat.
The colder the food, the longer the cooking time needs to be. Food at room
temperature will therefore cook faster than food from a fridge or freezer.
When cooking vegetables, the cooking time depends on the freshness of the
vegetables. Therefore check the condition of the vegetables, and add or deduct a
little time accordingly.
The short cooking time when using a microwave oven means that the food does not
overcook.
• If
required,
a
little
water
can
be
added.
• Whencookingshandvegetables,youonlyneedtousetheminimumofwater.
Microwave power
The choice of power setting depends on the condition of the food to be cooked.
In most cases, the food is cooked on full power.
• Fullpowerisused,amongotherthings,forreheatingfoodquickly,boilingwater
or similar.
• Low power is principally used to defrost food and prepare dishes containing
cheese, milk or egg. (Whole eggs in their shell cannot be cooked in a microwave
oven, as there is a risk of the eggs exploding.) In addition, lower power settings
arealsousedtonishoffandtoretaintheexcellentaromaofadish.
General information on cooking
•
If the entire meal is to be cooked in the microwave oven, it is recommended that
you start with the most compact foods, such as potatoes. Once these are ready,
cover them while the rest of the food cooks.
• Most
food
should
be
covered.
A
close-tting
cover
retains
the
steam
and
moisture, which shortens the cooking time in the microwave oven. This is
particularly
the
case
when
cooking
vegetables,
sh
dishes
and
casseroles.
Covering food also distributes the heat better, thus ensuring rapid and excellent
results.
•
In order to achieve the best possible results, it is important to position the food
correctly, as the microwave rays are most powerful at the centre of the oven
compartment. If, for example, you are baking potatoes, you should position
them along the edge of the glass turntable so that they cook evenly.
• In order to cook compact dishes such as meat and poultry evenly, it is important
to turn the pieces of meat a few times.
• You can bake in a microwave oven, although not with recipes that include yeast.
• Whenpreparingfoodwithathickskin,e.g.potatoes,apples,wholesquashor
chestnuts, you should prick holes in the skin to prevent the food from bursting
during cooking.
•
When preparing food in a “traditional” oven, you normally avoid opening the
oven door as much as possible. This is not the case with microwaves: no energy
or
signicant
heat
is
lost.
In
other
words,
you
can
open
the
oven
door
and
look
at the food as often as you want.
Important
safety
measures
when
preparing
food
• If
using
the
apparatus
to
heat
baby
food
or
liquids
in
a
feeding
bottle,
you
must
always
stir
the
food/liquid
and
check
the
temperature
thoroughly
before
serving.
This ensures that the heat is evenly distributed and avoids scalding injuries.
The
lid
and/or
teat
must
NOT
be
tted
on
a
feeding
bottle
when
it
is
placed
in
the appliance.
•
If some foods are heated too long, they may char and give off smoke. If this
happens, you should leave the oven door closed and switch off the apparatus
completely.
• Some
foods
with
low
water
content,
e.g.
chocolate
in
squares
and
pastries
with
a
sweet
lling,
should
be
heated
carefully,
otherwise
they
or
the
container
may
be ruined.
USING UTENSILS WHEN PREPARING FOOD
Before starting to prepare food in containers, you should check that the containers
you wish to use are made of a suitable material, as some types of plastic may
become limp and deform, while some types of ceramics may crack (particularly
whenheatingsmallquantitiesoffood).
In order to test if a container is suitable for use in a microwave oven:
• Place the container in the apparatus.
• At the same time, place a half-full glass of water in the container.
•
Start the apparatus, and run it for 15-30 seconds on maximum power.
•
If the container becomes very hot to the touch, do not use it.
Suitable
utensils
and
materials
When cooking food in the apparatus, you should preferably use the following
utensils and materials:
Glass
and
glass
bowls
Stoneware (glazed and unglazed). The food stays hot longer in glazed stoneware
than in other dishes.
Plastic containers. Can be used for many heating purposes. Caution! Plastic
containers made from melamine, polyethylene and phenol must NOT be used.
Porcelain.Allporcelaincanbeusedinapparatus,althoughreproofporcelainis
preferable.
Fireproof
covered
dishes.
Glass
dishes
with
lids
that
t
so
closely
that
steam
cannot
escape
are
ideal
for
vegetables
and
fruit
to
which
no
liquid
is
added
(however,
the
cooking time must not exceed 5 minutes).
Browning dishes. You must be very careful when using this type of dish. Never heat
the browning dish for more than 5 minutes on the turntable. Suitable insulation,
such as a heat-tested plate, should be placed between the browning dish and the
turntable to prevent the turntable from overheating.
Microwaveovenroastinglmcanbeused,particularlyforsoups,sauces,stewed
dishes or when defrosting food. Can also be used as a loose covering to prevent
fat, etc. from spraying out into the oven compartment.
Kitchen roll is ideal, as it absorbs moisture and fat. For example, bacon can be
placed in layers, with kitchen roll between each layer. The bacon will then be
completely crispy, as it does not sit in its own fat. Home-baked bread can be taken
directly from the freezer, packed in kitchen roll and heated in the apparatus.
Wetkitchenrollcanbeusedforshorvegetables.Coveringthefoodpreventsit
from drying out.
Greaseproof
paper
Fish,
large
vegetables,
such
as
cauliower,
corn
on
the
cob
and
similar can be wrapped in wet greaseproof paper.
Roastingbagsareidealformeat,shandvegetables.However,theymustneverbe
closed using metal clips. Cotton thread should be used instead. Prick the bag with
small holes, and place it in the apparatus on a plate or glass dish.
Unsuitable
utensils
and
materials
When you prepare food in the appliance, do not use the following utensils and
materials:
Sealed glass jars/bottles with small openings, as they may explode.
General purpose thermometers
Silver foil/foil trays, as the microwave rays cannot penetrate the material and the
food will not cook.
Recycled paper, as it may contain small metal splinters that could cause sparks
and/or
a
re.
Closed tins/containers with tightly sealed lids, as excess pressure may cause the
tin/container to explode.
Metalclipsandlids/lmcontainingmetallicthreads,sincetheycancausesparksin
the microwave oven and must therefore be removed.
Metal
bowls/containers
and
packaging,
unless
they
are
designed
specically
for
use
in
apparatus.
The
microwaves
are
reected
and
cannot
penetrate
the
food
through
the metal.
Plates, dishes and bowls/containers with metal, gold and silver decorations. They
may break and/or cause sparks to form in the oven compartment.
CLEANING
When cleaning the apparatus, you should pay attention to the following points:
• Turn off the appliance and remove the plug (9) from the wall socket before
cleaning.
• Never use scouring powder, steel scourers or other strong cleaning agents to
clean the interior or exterior surfaces of the apparatus, as they may scratch the
surfaces. Instead use a cloth dampened with hot water, and add washing-up
liquidiftheapplianceisverydirty.
• Make sure that no water gets into the vent holes.