6.1 Microwave cooking
HINT:
When food is to be microwaved, it should be
covered in a suitable way to prevent it from drying
out.
1. Put the food to be heated in a microwave-suitable container
(►'Selecting suitable kitchen utensils', page 27) and place it on the
turntable.
2. Close the door.
3. Press the
to operate the microwave function.
� The display shows
% and
100
4. Press the
key repeatedly to switch between the individual power
settings.
HINT:
The power settings are given as percentages,
corresponding to the following values:
%: approx. 700 W
100
%: approx. 560 W
80
%: approx. 420 W
60
%: approx. 280 W
40
%: approx. 140 W
20
%: This setting allows the components to cool
00
down after prolonged operation, and removes
any water vapour or steam from the cooking
compartment.
5. Turn the rotary control
to set the desired processing time.
6. Push in the rotary control
to start the cooking process.
.
Quick-start function
1. Put the food to be heated or cooked in a microwave-suitable container
(►'Selecting suitable kitchen utensils', page 27) and place the container
on the turntable.
2. Close the door.
3. Push in the rotary control
.
� The food is heated at maximum power for 30 seconds. Push in the
rotary control
repeatedly to increase the heating time in 30–
second stages.
6.2 Using the grill function
WARNING!
Fire hazard!
– When using the grill function, always ensure a
minimum distance of 2 cm from the top of the
interior compartment.
HINT:
Before the microwave appliance is used for the first
time, let it heat up on the grill setting (without the
microwave function activated) for approximately
10 minutes. This will remove the smell typically
encountered when first switching on a grill. A little
smoke may be emitted; this is quite normal, but
ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
1. Put the food to be heated or cooked in a container suitable for grilling
(►'Selecting suitable kitchen utensils', page 27) and place the container
on the turntable.
2. Close the door.
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