BOSCH BFL623MB3 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

BOSCH BFL623MB3 Microwave Oven Instruction Manual

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

General information

• Read this instruction manual carefully.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use
Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under the warranty. The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.

Only use this appliance:

• To prepare meals and drinks.
• Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods.
• For household use and similar applications, such as: In kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial sectors; in agriculture; by customers in hotels and other residential facilities; in bed and breakfasts.
• Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level.

Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have  been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user  maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised.  Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.

Safe use

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cooking compartment may catch fire.

• Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
• If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames. Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.
• Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Accessories and cookware get very hot.

• Always use oven gloves to remove accessories or cookware from the cooking compartment.
  When the cooking compartment is hot, any alcoholic vapours inside may catch fire.

• Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food.

• Open the appliance door carefully.

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.

• Never touch these hot parts.
• Keep children at a safe distance. Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, depending on the temperature.
• Open the appliance door carefully.
• Keep children at a safe distance. If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is hot, this may create hot steam.
• Never pour water into the cooking compartment when the cooking compartment is hot.

Microwave
CAREFULLY READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM SAFE FOR FUTURE USE

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous and may cause damage. For example, heated slippers and pillows filled with grain or cereal may catch fire, even several hours later.

• Never dry food or clothing with the appliance.

• Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance.

• The appliance must only be used to prepare food and drink.
  Food and its packaging and containers may catch fire.

• Never heat food in heat-retaining packaging.

• Do not leave food unattended while it is heating in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.

• Never set the microwave power too high or the cooking time too long. Follow the instructions provided in this user manual.

• Never use the microwave to dry food.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode during heating, or even afterwards.

• Never cook eggs in their shell or heat hardboiled eggs in their shell.
• Never cook shellfish or crustaceans.
• Always prick the yolk of eggs before microwaving.
• The skin of foods that have a peel or skin, such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, may burst. Before heating, prick the peel or skin

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches the boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Exercise caution even when only gently shaking the container. The hot liquid may suddenly boil over and splatter.

• Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids. This prevents delayed boiling.
  

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Unsuitable cookware may crack. Porcelain or ceramic cookware can have small perforations in the handles and lid. These perforations conceal a cavity below. If moisture penetrates this cavity, it could cause the cookware to crack.

• Only use microwave-safe cookware. Cookware and containers made from metal or cookware with metal edging may lead to sparks being formed during simple microwave operation. The appliance is damaged.
• Never use metal containers during microwave-only operation.
• Only use microwave-safe cookware

WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to health!
Inadequate cleaning may destroy the surface   of the appliance, reduce its service life, and lead to dangerous situations, such as escaping microwave energy.

• Clean the appliance on a regular basis, and remove any food residue immediately.
• Always keep the cooking compartment, door and door stop clean.
  → “Cleaning and servicing”,

Never operate the appliance if the cooking compartment door is damaged. Microwave energy may escape.

• Never use the appliance if the cooking compartment door or the plastic door frame is damaged.
• Any repair work must only be carried out by the after-sales service. Microwave energy will escape from appliances that do not have any casing.
• Never remove the casing.
• Contact our after-sales service if maintenance or repair work is needed.

Preventing material damage

General

ATTENTION!
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion.

• Always wipe away the condensation after cooking.
• Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed.
• Do not store food in the cooking compartment. Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it.
• Do not place or hang objects on the appliance door.

Microwave
Follow these instructions when using the microwave.

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. Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may cause sparks, which will damage the appliance.
• Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance.

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 performing a short cookware test.
  

• Leave the appliance to cool down for several minutes between each use.

• Never set a microwave power level that is too high.

• Use a maximum microwave output of 600 watts.

• Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate. The microwave feed is damaged by the removal of the cover.

• Never remove the cover of the microwave feed in the cooking compartment.

Removing the transparent film from the inside of the door damages the appliance door.

• Never remove the transparent film on the inside of the door.

Liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance may damage the turntable drive.

• Monitor the cooking process.
• Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, increase the cooking time.
• Never use the appliance without the turntable

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately

Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Hide the clock in standby mode.

• The appliance saves energy in standby mode.

Note:
The appliance requires:

• A maximum of 1 W when the appliance is in operation with the display switched on
• A maximum of 0.5 W when the appliance is in operation with the display switched off

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

1. Display Display clock or cooking time.
2. Rotary selector Set the time, cooking time or automatic programmes.
3. Buttons Select functions.
4. Door opener Open the door.

Door opener
When you press the door opener, the appliance door springs open. You can fully open the appliance door manually. If you open the appliance door during operation, this pauses operation. When you close the appliance door, the operation does not continue automatically. You must restart the operation

Types of heating
Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating.

Microwave power settings:◾             90 W◾             180 W◾ 360 W◾             600 W◾             800 W
| Programmes| There are preprogrammed settings for many dishes.

Cooling fan
The cooling fan switches on and off as required. The cooking compartment remains cold during microwave operation. Despite this, the cooling fan will still switch on.
Note: The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off.

Condensation
Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensation is normal and does not adversely affect appliance operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.

Before using for the first time

Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the appliance and accessories.

Fitting the turntable
Never use the appliance without the turntable. Insert the turntable correctly depending on the product variant.

Variant 1:

• Place the turntable on the roller ring .
  

Variant 2:

• Place the roller ring into the recess in the cooking compartment.
• Engage the turntable in the drive in the centre of the cooking compartment floor.
  

Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.

1. Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, accessories or other objects in the cooking compartment.
2. Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a soft, damp cloth
3. To eliminate the new-appliance smell, wipe the empty cooking compartment with hot soapy water.
   → “Cleaning the cooking compartmen

Basic operation

Microwave power settings
This is where you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them.

Note:
You can set the microwave power settings for a particular cooking time:

• 800 W for 30 minutes
• 600 W for 60 minutes
• 90 W, 360 W, 180 W for 99 minutes

Microwave-safe cookware and accessories
To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appliance, it is important to use the right cookware and accessories.

Note: Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry out a cookware test.

Microwave-safe

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.

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.

Testing cookware for microwave suitability
Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for microwave use. Testing cookware is the only time the appliance should be operated in microwave mode without any food inside.

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.

• Never touch these hot parts.
• Keep children at a safe distance.

1. Place the empty cookware in the cooking compartment.
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 created, stop the cookware test. The cookware is not microwave-safe.

Configuring the microwave settings
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids. This will prevent delayed boiling.

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 performing a short cookware test.
  

Tip: To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can refer to the information in the recommended settings.
→ “How it works”, Page 15

1. Follow the safety instructions. → Page 3
2. Observe the information on how to prevent material damage. → Page 5
3. Read the information on microwave-safe cookware and accessories. → Page 8
4. Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require.
5. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time.
6. Press . An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed

Memory

You can use the memory function to save the setting for a dish and call it up again at any time. Tip: If you prepare one dish often, use the memory function.

Saving memory settings

1. Press .
2. Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require.
3. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time.
4. Press to confirm. a The setting has been saved.

Programmes

The programmes help you to use your appliance to prepare different dishes by selecting the optimum settings automatically.

Setting a programme

1. Select a programme.
2. Press repeatedly until the display shows the required programme number.
3. Press . a The display shows a default weight.
4. Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the dish. If it is not possible to enter the exact weight, you should round the weight up or down.
5. To start operation, press .
6. If a signal sounds during the programme, open the appliance door.
   • Cut, stir or turn the food.
   • Close the appliance door.
   • Press .
     a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.

Defrosting with the automatic programmes
You can use the four defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.

Defrosting food using the automatic programmes

1. Take the food out of its packaging. Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized quantities at -18 °C.
2. Weigh the food. You require the weight in order to set the programme.
3. Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a glass plate or porcelain plate. Do not put the cover on.
4. Set the programme. → Page 10
5. Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and poultry. Drain off any liquid when turning and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
6. Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand.
7. The defrosted food should be left to stand for an additional 10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an even temperature. Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time than smaller pieces. For poultry, remove the giblets after the resting time.
8. Continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle.

Cooking with the automatic programmes
With the three cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.

Programme| Food| Cookware| Weight range in kg| Information
---|---|---|---|---
P05| Rice| With lid| 0.05–0.20| ◾             For rice, use a large, deep dish.◾             Do not use any boil-in-the-bag rice.◾             For every 100 g rice, add twice to three times the amount of water.
P06| Potatoes| With lid| 0.15–1.00| ◾             For boiled potatoes, cut fresh potatoes into small, equally sized pieces.◾             Add one tablespoon of water and a little salt for every 100 g boiled potatoes.
P07| Vegetables| With lid| 0.15–1.00| ◾             Weigh fresh, washed vegetables scales.◾             Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces.◾             Add one tablespoon of water for every 100 g boiled potatoes.

Cooking food with the automatic programmes

1. Weigh the food. You require the weight in order to set the programme.
2. Place the food on microwave-safe cookware and cover with a lid.
3. Add the volume of water in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
4. Set the programme. → Page 10
5. Once the programme has finished, stir the food again.
6. The food should be left to stand for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until it reaches a uniform temperature. The cooking results are dependent on the food quality and consistency of the food.

Childproof lock

You can secure your appliance to prevent children from accidentally switching it on or changing the settings.

Basic settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs.

Overview of the basic settings
Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance

You cannot switch off the button tone for and .
| Demo mode| = off1= on| The appliance is switched off. You can use the buttons and the display. The buttons have no function, meaning that no power arises for the microwave, for example.Dealers predominantly use the demo mode.While the demo mode is activated, the display shows .
1 Factory setting (may vary according to model)|

Changing basic settings
Requirement: The appliance is switched off.

1. Press and hold and for a few seconds.
   a The display shows for the first basic setting.

2. To edit the basic setting, press .
   a The selected setting lights up in the display.

3. Use the rotary selector to set the required selection.

4. To accept the basic setting, press .

5. To exit the basic setting, press .

6. Use the rotary selector to change to the basic setting .

7. To edit the basic setting, press .
   a The selected setting lights up in the display.

8. Use the rotary selector to set the required selection.

9. To accept the basic setting, press .

10. To exit the basic setting, press .

11. To exit the basic settings menu, press again.
    Tip: You can change this setting again at any time.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully

Cleaning products
Only use suitable cleaning agents.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning agents damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.

• Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.

• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.

• Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the appliance while it is hot.

• Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless steel care products if recommended in the cleaning instructions for the relevant part.
  New sponge cloths contain residues from production.

• Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. You can find out which cleaning products are suitable for each surface or part of the appliance in the individual cleaning instructions.

Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable cleaning products

Setting the cleaning aid

1. Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of water.

2. Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.

3. Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compartment.

4. Press and hold for approx. four seconds.

5. Press .
   a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.

6. Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.

7. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.

Malfunctions

in. ▶ Connect the appliance to the power supply.

 Disposal

Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

• Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority

Customer Service

Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you open the appliance door.

Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

How it works

Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes as well as the best accessories and cookware. We have tailored these recommendations to your appliance.

What is the best way to proceed?
In this section, you will find out the best way to proceed step-by-step in order to be able to make optimum use of the recommended settings. You will get information on many meals, with details and tips on how to best use and set your appliance

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.

• Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or accessories from the cooking compartment.
  Note: The times given in the tables are guidelines and depend on the quality, temperature and consistency of the food.

1. Before using the appliance, remove all unnecessary cookware from the cooking compartment.

2. Select a type of food from the recommended settings.

3. Add the food to a suitable tableware.
   → “Microwave-safe cookware and accessories”,

4. Always place the cookware on the turntable.

5. Set the appliance according to the recommended settings.
   Time ranges are often specified in the recommended settings. Set the shorter cooking time first. If necessary, increase the cooking time. If two microwave power settings and times are specified in the tables, set the first microwave power setting and cooking time first and, after the signal, set the second.
   Tip: If you want to cook quantities that deviate from those specified in the tables, set approximately double the time for double the amount.

Defrosting food

1. Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable Delicate parts, such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts, can be covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil must not touch the sides of the cooking compartment.
2. Start the operation. You can remove the foil halfway through the defrosting time.
3. Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and poultry. Drain off any liquid when turning and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
4. Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it defrosts. Turn large pieces of food several times.
5. To even out the temperature, leave the defrosted food to stand at room temperature for approx. 10–  20 minutes. You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point. You can continue to cook the meat even if a small section of it is still frozen in the centre.

Defrosting with the microwave
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food.

Food| Weight in g| Microwave power setting in W| Cooking time in mins
---|---|---|---
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)| 800| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 15 2. 10–20
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)| 1000| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 20 2. 15–25
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)| 1500| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 30 2. 20–30
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork| 200| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 21 2. 4–6
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork| 500| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 51 2. 5–10

1. Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2. Freeze the food flat.
3. Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4. Turn the food several times.
5. Separate any defrosted parts.
6. Carefully stir the food occasionally.
7. Remove all packaging.
8. Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
9. Separate the pieces of cake.

Food| Weight in g| Microwave power setting in W| Cooking time in mins
---|---|---|---
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork| 800| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 81 2. 10–15
Minced meat, mixed23| 200| 90| 104
Minced meat, mixed23| 500| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 54 2. 10–15
Minced meat, mixed23| 800| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 84 2. 10–20
Poultry or poultry portions5| 600| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 8 2. 10–20
Poultry or poultry portions5| 1200| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 15 2. 10–20
Fish fillet, fish steak or fish slices5| 400| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 5 2. 10–15
Vegetables, e.g. peas| 300| 180| 10–15
Fruit, e.g. raspberries5| 300| 180| 7–106
Fruit, e.g. raspberries5| 500| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 86 2. 5–10
Butter, defrosting7| 125| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 1 2. 2–3
Butter, defrosting7| 250| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 1 2. 3–4
Loaf of bread| 500| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 6 2. 5–10
Loaf of bread| 1000| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 12 2. 10–20
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake89| 500| 90| 10–15
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake89| 750| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 5 2. 10–15
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake8| 500| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 5 2. 15–20
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake8| 750| 1. 180 2. 90| 1. 7 2. 15–20

1. Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2. Freeze the food flat.
3. Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4. Turn the food several times.
5. Separate any defrosted parts.
6. Carefully stir the food occasionally.
7. Remove all packaging.
8. Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
9. Separate the pieces of cake.

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids. This will prevent 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.

1. Take ready meals out of the packaging and place in microwave-safe cookware.
2. Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
3. Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate or special microwave foil.
4. Start the operation.
5. Turn or stir the food several times during cooking. The speed at which different components of the meal heat up may vary.
6. Check the temperature.
7. To even out the temperature, leave the heated food to stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5 minutes.

Food| Weight in g| Microwave power setting in W| Cooking time in mins
---|---|---|---
Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3 components| 300–400| 600| 8–11
Soup| 400| 600| 8–10
Stew| 500| 600| 10–13
Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g. goulash| 500| 600| 12–171
Bakes, e.g. lasagne, cannelloni| 450| 600| 10–15
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta2| 250| 600| 2–5
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta2| 500| 600| 8–10
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots3| 300| 600| 8–10
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots3| 600| 600| 14–17
Creamed spinach4| 450| 600| 11–16

1. Separate the pieces of meat when stirring.
2. Add a little liquid to the food.
3. Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base.
4. Cook the food without any additional wate

Installation instructions

Observe this information when installing the appliance.

Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery

Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.

• The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.
• Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
• Before starting up the appliance, remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door.
• Never remove the transparent film on the inside of the door.
• Proceed in accordance with the installation sheets for installing accessories.
• Fitted units must be temperature-resistant up to 90 °C, and adjacent unit fronts up to 65 °C.
• Do not install the appliance behind a decorative door or the door of a kitchen unit. There is a risk of overheating.
• Cut-out work on the units should be carried out before installing the appliance. Removeany shavings. Otherwise, the correct operation of electrical components may be adversely affected.

Installation in a wall unit
Observe the installation dimensions and the safety clearances in an upper cabinet. Only install 20 l appliances in a wall unit.

Installing in a tall cupboard
Observe the installation dimensions and the safety clearances in a tall unit.

Preparing the 20 l appliance

1. For a cabinet niche of 380 +2 mm in height, secure the feet to the bottom of the microwave. Secure the spacer to the mounting bracket.
   

2. Route the connecting cable along the back of the appliance so that it does not become hot, kinked or trapped.
   

Preparing the 25 l appliance
Route the connecting cable along the back of the appliance so that it does not become hot, kinked ortrapped.

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