4 Operation
Caution! Creation of sparks: metal -e.g. a spoon in a
glass - must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls
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and the inside of the door. Sparks could destroy the glass
on the inside of the door.
Ovenware test
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The following ovenware test is the only
exception to this rule.
Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the micro-
wave:
1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to 1 minute.
2. Check the temperature occasionally during that time.
The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.
The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated.
4.6.2 Microwave power settings
Use the "
" key to set the desired microwave power.
100W
Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods
Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods
Softening ice cream
Allowing dough to rise
300W
Defrosting
Melting chocolate and butter
450W
Cooking rice , soup
700W
Reheating
Cookingmushrooms,shell fish
Cookingdishes containing eggs and cheese
900W
Boiling water, reheating
Cookingchicken, fish, vegetables
• When you touch a key, the selected power lights up.
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• The microwave power can be set to 900 watts for a maximum of 30 minutes. With all
other power settings a maximum cooking time of 1 hour 30 minutes is possible.
4.6.3 Setting the microwave
Example: Microwave power setting 300 W, cooking time 17 minutes.
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