SIEMENS BE634.G.1 Combi Microwave Oven User Manual

SIEMENS BE634.G.1 Combi Microwave Oven User Manual

1 Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

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

1.2    Intended use

Only a licensed professional may connect ap- pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in- correct connection is not covered under the warranty.

The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in- structions. The installer is responsible for en- suring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.

Only use this appliance:

• To prepare meals and
• Under 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
• Up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level.

This appliance complies with the standards EN 55011 and CISPR 11. It is a group 2, class B product. Group 2 means that mi- crowaves are produced for the purpose of heating food. Class B means that the appli- ance is suitable for private households.

1.3Restriction 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 inad- equate 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.
Children must not 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.

1.1    Safe use
Always place accessories in the cooking com- partment the right way round.

→ “Accessories”, Page 38

WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!

Combustible objects that are left in the cook- ing 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 ele- ments and accessories.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!

The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.

▶ Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements. Accessories and cookware get very hot.
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove ac- cessories or cookware from the cooking compartment.
When the cooking compartment is hot, any al- coholic 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!

▶ Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance. electronic implants, e.g. heart pacemakers or insulin pumps.
▶Wearers of electronic implants must stay at least 10 cm away from the control panel.

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

▶ Keep packaging material away from chil- dren.

▶ Do not let children play with packaging ma- terial.

WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Liquids and other food may easily explode when in containers that have been tightly sealed.

▶ Never heat liquids or other food in contain- ers that have been tightly sealed.

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 hard- boiled eggs in their shell.
▶ Never cook shellfish or crustaceans. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with small parts.

1.1    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 appli- ance.
▶ Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance. Food and its packaging and containers may catch fire.
▶ Never heat food in heat-retaining pack- aging.
▶ Do not leave food unattended while it is heating in containers made of plastic, pa- per or other combustible materials.
▶ Never set the microwave power too high or the cooking time too long. Follow the in- structions provided in this user manual.
▶ Never use the microwave to dry food.
▶ Never defrost or heat food with a low water content, such as bread, at too high a mi- crowave power or for too long. Cooking oil may catch fire.
▶ Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.
▶ The appliance must only be used to pre- pare food and drink.
▶ Always prick the yolk of eggs before mi- crowaving. Heat is not distributed evenly through baby food.
▶ Never heat baby food in closed containers.
▶ Always remove the lid or teat.
▶ Stir or shake well after heating.
▶ Check the temperature before giving the food or drink to a child. Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove cook- ware or accessories from the cooking com- partment. Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.
▶ Always follow the instructions on the pack- aging.
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove the dishes from the cooking compartment. The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
▶ Never touch these hot parts.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous. This is be- cause, for instance, overheated slippers, pil- lows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and damp cleaning cloths, etc., may cause burns to the skin.
▶ Never dry food or clothing with the appli- ance.
▶ Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance.
▶ 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.

Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over time.

▶ Always allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed after cooking at high temperatures.

▶ Take care not to trap anything in the appliance door.

▶ Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open if a lot of moisture was produced during operation.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it.
▶ Do not place, hang or support objects on the appli- ance door.
▶ The appliance must only be used to pre- pare food and drink.

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. Ex- ercise 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 perfora- tions in the handles and lid. These perfora- tions conceal a cavity below. If moisture pen- etrates this cavity, it could cause the cook- ware 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 mi- crowave operation. The appliance is dam- aged.
▶ Never use metal containers during mi- crowave-only operation.
▶ Only use microwave-safe cookware or use the microwave in combination with a type of heating.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
The appliance uses a high voltage.
▶ Never remove the casing.

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 escap- ing 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”, Page 45
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 appli- ances that do not have any casing.
▶ Never remove the casing.
▶ Contact our after-sales service if mainten- ance or repair work is needed.

2 Preventing material damage

2.1    General

ATTENTION!

When the cooking compartment is hot, any water in- side it will create steam. The change in temperature may cause damage.

▶ Never pour water into the cooking compartment when it is still hot.
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.
Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will damage the front of neighbouring kitchen units over time.
▶ Always allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed after cooking at high temperatures.
▶ Take care not to trap anything in the appliance door.
▶ Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open if a lot of moisture was produced during operation. Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it.
▶ Do not place, hang or support objects on the appli- ance door. The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
▶ Never touch these hot parts. Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de- pending 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 compart- ment when the cooking compartment is hot.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.
▶ Keep your hands away from the hinges.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance door, as they may scratch the surface.
With certain models, accessories may scratch the door pane when closing the appliance door.
▶ Always push accessories fully into the cooking com- partment.

2.2    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 per- forming a short cookware test.

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repair- ing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is dam- aged, it must be replaced by the manufac- turer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. If the insulation of the power cord is dam- aged, this is dangerous.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean- ers to clean the appliance. If the appliance or the power cord is dam- aged, this is dangerous.
▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶ If the appliance or the power cord is dam- aged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶ Call customer services. → Page 48

WARNING ‒ Danger: Magnetism!

Permanent magnets are used in the control panel or in the controls. These may affect.

3. Environmental protection and saving energy

2.1    Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compat- ible and can be recycled.

▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

 2.2    Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Open the appliance door as little as possible during operation.
◾ This will maintain the temperature in the cooking compartment and eliminate the need for the appli- ance to reheat. Hide the clock in standby mode.
◾ The appliance saves energy in standby mode.

4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

2.1    Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
On certain models, specific details such as colour and shape may differ from those pictured.

Buttons

Note: When    lights up, touch        to display information for a few seconds.

Touch fields

Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a function, touch the relevant field.

Rotary selector

You can use the rotary selector to change the adjust- ment values shown on the display.
For most selection lists, e.g. programmes, the first point begins again following the last point. For some selection lists, e.g. cooking time, rotate the rotary se- lector back again once the minimum or maximum value has been reached.

Display

The display shows the current settings, options or rel- evant information. Status bar
The status bar is located at the top of the display. The status bar displays the time, timer duration and programme duration.

Progress line

The progress line displays how much of the cooking time, for example, has already elapsed.
The straight line below the adjustment values is filled from left to right as the operation progresses.

Operating modes

The menu is divided into different operating modes.

2.3    Cooking compartment

The functions in the cooking compartment make your appliance easier to use. Interior lighting
When you open the appliance door, the interior lighting switches on. If the appliance door remains open for longer than approx. 5 minutes, the interior lighting switches off again.
With most types of heating and functions, the interior lighting remains on while the appliance is in operation. The interior lighting switches off again when the opera- tion stops. Cooling fan
The cooling fan switches on and off as required. The hot air escapes through the ventilation slots above the appliance door.

ATTENTION!

Covering the ventilation slots will cause the appliance to overheat.
▶ Do not cover the ventilation slots.
To cool the cooking compartment more quickly after operation, the cooling fan continues to run for a certain period afterwards. If the appliance is running in mi- crowave operation, the appliance remains cool, but the cooling fan still switches on. The cooling fan may con- tinue to run even when microwave operation has ended. Condensation
Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensa- tion is normal and does not adversely affect appliance operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking. Automatic door opener
If you press the automatic door-opener, the appliance door springs open. You can fully open the appliance door manually.

Notes

• In the event of a power failure, the automatic door- opening does not work. You can open the door manually.
• If you open the appliance door during operation, this pauses the operation.
• When you close the appliance door, the operation does not continue automatically. Start the operation.
• If the appliance is switched off for an extended period of time, the appliance door opens with a time delay.

5  Accessories

Use original accessories. These have been made espe- cially for your appliance.

6 Before using for the first time

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

6.1 Initial use

Notes
◾You can adjust the settings at any time in the basic settings.
→ “Basic settings”, Page 44

1. Ensure that there is no leftover packaging, ac- cessories or other objects in the cooking compart- ment.
2. Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compart- ment with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Close the appliance door.
4. Ventilate the room while the appliance is heating.
5. Set the grill to level 3.
6. Set the cooking time to 15 minutes.
7. Allow the appliance to cool down.
8. Once the cooking compartment has cooled down, clean the smooth surfaces with soapy water and a dish cloth
   Open and close the appliance door for the internal inspection before the initial start-up or after any power failure.

6.3 Cleaning the accessories

▶Clean the accessory thoroughly with soapy water and a soft dish cloth.

7 Basic operation

2.1    Switching on the appliance
▶   Press   to switch the appliance on. a lights up blue.
a The display shows the Siemens logo, followed by the maximum microwave output.
a The appliance is ready to use.

2.2Switching off the appliance

▶   Press  to switch the appliance off. a The appliance cancels the current functions. a The time and date are shown on the display.

Note: Switch off your appliance when it is not being used. If no settings are applied for an extended period, the appliance switches itself off automatically.

2.3    Starting the operation

▶   Use   to start the operation.
a The display shows the settings.
a The progress line shows the end of the cooking time.

6.3 Cleaning the accessories

▶ Clean the accessory thoroughly with soapy water and a soft dish cloth.
Note: If you open the appliance door during operation, the appliance interrupts the operation and maintains the set time left. When you want to restart the opera- tion, close the appliance door and press .

7.4    Interrupting the operationPress   a The appliance interrupts the

operation.

7.3  Press  to delete all settings.

Note: When you open the appliance door, the appli- ance interrupts the operation. After an operation is in- terrupted or cancelled, the cooling fan may continue to run.

7.5    Setting the operating mode

When you switch on the appliance, the display shows the set default operating mode. You can start the sug- gested operating mode immediately or set a different operating mode.

1. Press  a The appliance opens the operating modes menu.

2.  Use the rotary selector to select the required operat- ing mode.

8. Microwave

You can use the microwave to cook, heat up or defrost food very quickly.

8 .1Microwave-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.

Microwave-safe

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.

8.3 Microwave power settings

Here you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them.

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 .1 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.

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.
▶   Keep children at a safe distance.

Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart- ment.
Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Start the operation.
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.

Default settings
The appliance suggests a cooking time for each mi- crowave power setting. You can accept this value or change it in the relevant area.

8.4    Configuring the microwave settings

When you switch the appliance on, the display always shows the highest microwave output as a suggestion.

1. Note the safety instructions. → Page 34

2.Observe the instructions on how to prevent material damage. → Page 36

3. Observe the information on microwave-safe cook- ware and accessories. → Page 40

4. Press a The appliance is ready to use. The display shows the maximum microwave output as a default value. The microwave output can be changed at any time.
5. Use the rotary selector to select the required mi- crowave output. a The display shows the microwave output and a de- fault cooking time.
6.  Press .
7. Use the rotary selector to select the required cook- ing time.
8.  Pres a The appliance starts the operation. a The cooking time counts down on the display. a Once the cooking time has elapsed, a signal tone sounds.
3  Grill You can brown or gratinate your food using the grill. You can use the grill on its own or in combination with the microwave.
3.1    Grill settings
The following grill settings are available.
9.Press  to end the signal tone early.
10. Use  to switch the appliance off.
Notes

◾If you press , the display shows the timer function for a short time. To hide the timer function immedi- ately, press  again.
◾ If you open the appliance door in the meantime, the cooling fan may continue to run.

8.5    Changing the cooking time

You can change the cooking time at any time.
▶Use the rotary selector to change the cooking time. a The operation continues.

8.6 Changing the microwave output setting

You can change the microwave output setting during operation.

1.Use  to change the microwave output.
2.Use the rotary selector to select the required mi- crowave output.
a The cooking time remains unchanged.a The operation continues.

Note: If the set cooking time exceeds the maximum cooking time for the 900 W microwave output setting, the appliance automatically reduces the cooking time. The operation stops. Press             to start the opera- tion.

9 Grill

You can brown or gratinate your food using the grill.
You can use the grill on its own or in combination with the microwave.

9.1 Grill settings

The following grill settings are available.

Grill setting

Food 1 (low)
◾         Deep-dish bakes
◾         Soufflés
2 (medium)
◾         Shallow bakes
◾         Fish
3 (high)
◾         Sausages
◾         Toast

9.2 Setting the grill

1. Press ⁠. a The appliance is ready to use.

2. Press ⁠. a The display shows the operating modes.

3. Use the rotary selector to select the “Grill” operating
   mode.

4. Press ⁠. a The display shows the default value “Grill” 3.

5. Turn the rotary selector to set the required grill setting. a The display shows the grill setting and a default cooking time.

6. Press ⁠.

7. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time.

8. Press ⁠.
   a The appliance starts the operation.
   a The cooking time counts down on the display.
   a Once the cooking time has elapsed, a signal tone sounds.

9. Press to end the signal tone early.

10.  Use to switch the appliance off.

Notes

If you press , the display shows the timer function for a short time. To hide the timer function immediately, press again.

10 Microwave combi mode

To reduce the cooking time, you can use the grill in combination with the microwave.
The following microwave output settings are available to choose from:
¡ 90 W
¡ 180 W
¡ 360 W

10.1 Setting the microwave combi mode

1. Press ⁠. a The appliance is ready to use.
2. Press ⁠. a The display shows the operating modes.
3. Use the rotary selector to select the “Grill” operating mode.
4. Press ⁠. a The display shows the default value “Grill” 3.
5.  Turn the rotary selector clockwise and set the requiredn combi mode. a The display shows the required combi mode and a default value.
6. Press ⁠.
7.  Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time.
8. Press ⁠. a The appliance starts the operation.

10.2 Changing the cooking time

You can change the cooking time at any time.
▶ Use the rotary selector to change the cooking time. a The operation continues.

10.3 Changing the microwave combi mode

You can change the grill setting during operation.

1.  Use to switch to the combi mode.
2. Use the rotary selector to set the required combi mode.
   a The cooking time remains unchanged.
   a The operation continues.

Note: When you change the operating mode from grill to combi mode, or vice- versa, the appliance goes into pause mode. The operation stops. To change the operating mode, press to continue the operation.

11 Programmes

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

11.1 Tips on configuring the settings for dishes

Follow these tips to achieve optimal cooking results.
¡ Only use food that is in perfect condition.
¡ Use frozen food straight from the freezer.
¡ Take the food out of its packaging and weigh it. If you cannot set the exact weight on the appliance, round the weight up or down.
¡ Only use microwave-safe, heat-resistant cookware,
e.g. made of glass or ceramic. Place the food in the cold cooking compartment

Defrost

¡ Freeze and store food flat and in portion-sized quantities at -18 °C.
¡ Place the frozen food on flat cookware, such as a glass or porcelain plate.
¡ Food may not be completely defrosted by the end of the programme. The food can nonetheless be further processed.
¡ Liquid is produced when defrosting meat or poultry.
When turning, drain off any liquid. Do not use this for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
¡ After turning, remove any minced meat that has already defrosted.
¡ Whole poultry should be placed on the cookware breast-side down and poultry portions skin-side down.

11.3 Programme table

You can prepare food very easily using the various programmes. You select a programme and enter the weight of
your food. The programme then applies the most suitable settings.

12 Timer

You can set the time on the timer. Once this time has elapsed, a signal tone sounds. You can set a maximum time on the timer of 24 hours.
The function works independently of the operation and other time-setting options. The timer signal is different from other signals.

12.1 Set the timer

1. Press ⁠. a The display shows the timer.

2. Use the rotary selector to set the timer duration.

3. Press ⁠. The timer also starts automatically after a few seconds.
   a The timer counts down.
   a After a short time, the display switches back.
   a The display shows a timer symbol and the remaining time in the status bar.
   a Once the timer duration has elapsed, a signal tone sounds.

4. Press to end the signal tone early.

12.2 Changing the timer

1. Press ⁠. a The display shows the timer.
2. Use the rotary selector to change the timer duration.

Note: The timer remains visible on the display if the appliance is switched off.
If an operating mode is running, you can use to select the timer. The timer duration is highlighted for a short time. You can change the timer duration.

12.3 Cancelling the timer

▶ Reset the timer duration. a Once this is implemented, the symbol no longer lights up.

13 Basic settings

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

1. Press ⁠.

2. Press ⁠.
   a The operating modes menu opens.

3. Use the rotary selector to select “Settings”.

4. Press ⁠.

5. Use the rotary selector to change the values.

6. Always use to switch to the next settings and, if required, to make any changes.

7. Press ⁠. a “Discard” or “Save” appears on the display.

8. Select “Save” to save the setting.

Note: Your changes to the basic settings will be retained even after a power failure.

13.2 Overview of the basic settings

This is where you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features of your appliance.
Notes
¡ Changes to the language, button tone and display brightness settings take effect immediately. All other settings do not take effect until you save them.

13.3 Changing the time

1. Press ⁠.

2. Press ⁠.
   a The operating modes menu opens.

3. Use the rotary selector to select “Settings”.

4. Use to navigate to “Time “.

5. Use the rotary selector to change the time.

6. Press ⁠.

7. Select “Save” to save the setting

.14 Cleaning and servicing

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

14.1 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.

14.2 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

WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!

Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop  nto a crack.
▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance door, as they may scratch the surface.
1. Read the information on cleaning products. → Page 45
2. Observe the information on cleaning the appliance components or surfaces.
3. Unless otherwise specified: ‒ Clean the components of the appliance with hot soapy water and a dish cloth.

14.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart-ment.
▶ Do not use oven spray, abrasive materials or otheraggressive oven cleaners.

1. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 45

2. Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.

3. Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling.
   Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart-ment is cold.
   Tip: To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cupof water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to2 minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Al-ways place a spoon in the container to preventdelayed boiling.

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

5. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the dooropen.

14.4 Cleaning the front of the appliance

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appli-ance.
▶ Do not use glass cleaner, metal scrapers or glassscrapers for cleaning.
▶ To prevent corrosion on stainless steel fronts, re-move any limescale, grease, starch and albumin(e.g. egg white) stains immediately.
▶ On stainless steel surfaces, use special stainlesssteel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces.

1. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 45

2. Clean the front of the appliance using hot soapy wa-ter and a dish cloth.
   Note: Slight differences in colour on the front of theappliance are caused by the use of different materi-als, such as glass, plastic and metal.

3. For stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thinlayer of the stainless steel cleaning product with asoft cloth.
   You can obtain the stainless steel cleaning productsfrom the after-sales service or the online shop.

4. Dry with a soft cloth.

14.5 Cleaning the control panel

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.
▶Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.

1. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 45
2. Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or asoft, damp cloth.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.

14.6 Cleaning the accessories

1. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 45

2. Soften baked-on food remnants with a damp dishcloth and hot soapy water.

3. Clean the accessory with hot soapy water and a softdish cloth or a scrubbing brush.

4. Clean the wire rack with stainless steel cleaner or inthe dishwasher.
   Use steel wool or oven cleaner to remove veryheavy soiling.

5. Dry with a soft cloth.

14.7 Cleaning the door panels

ATTENTION! Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.
▶ Do not use a glass scraper.

1. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 45

2. Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth andglass cleaner.
   Note: Shadows on the door panels, which look likestreaks, are caused by reflections made by the in-terior lighting.

3. Dry with a soft cloth.

14.8 Cleaning the door seal

ATTENTION! Incorrect cleaning may damage the door seal.
▶Do not use metal scrapers or glass scrapers forcleaning.
▶ Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.

1. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 45
2. Clean the door seal with hot soapy water and a softdish cloth.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.

14.9 humidClean

The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionallycleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aidsoftens dirt by vaporising the soapy water. The dirt canthen be removed more easily.
Setting the cleaning aid.

1. Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup ofwater.
2. Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.
3. Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compart-ment.
4. Set the microwave output to 600 W.
5. Set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
6. Start the microwave.
7. Once the cooking time has elapsed, leave the doorsclosed for an additional three minutes.
8. Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
9. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the dooropen.

15 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 outby trained specialist staff.
▶If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.

15.1 Malfunctions

15.2 Information on display panel

Fault
Cause and troubleshootingThe display showsthe error message”Exxx” An error has occurred.

1. If the display shows an error message, switch the appliance off and on again.
   If the display no longer shows the error message, it was a one-off problem.

2. If the display continues to show or repeatedly shows the error message, contact cus-tomer service and provide them with the error code.

3. If the display shows error message E0532, open and close the appliance door.

4. If the display shows error message E6501, switch the appliance off and then switch itback on again after 10 minutes.

16 Disposal

Find out here how to dispose of old appliances correctly.

16.1 Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentallyfriendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment
– WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

17 Customer Service

If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service.
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.
This product contains light sources from energy efficiency class E. These light sources are available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff.

17.1 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.

18 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.

18.1 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.

Tip

Cooking tips
¡ The recommended settings always apply to thecooking compartment when it is cold and empty.
¡ The times specified in the overviews are intended as
a guide only. They will depend on the quality and composition of the food.

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

2. Select the desired food from the recommended settings.

3. Place the food in suitable cookware.

4. Place the cookware in the middle on the cooking compartment floor.
   The food will then absorb the microwaves from all sides.

5. Use the recommended settings when configuring the appliance settings. Set the shorter cooking time first. If necessary, increase the cooking time.

6. Use an oven cloth or oven gloves when taking hot cookware out of the cooking compartment.

18.2 Defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave

Recommended settings for defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave.
The cooking time depends on the cookware, as well as on the temperature, composition and quantity of the food. This is why ranges are given in the tables. Begin with the lower value and, if necessary, use a higher setting the next time. It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables. There is a rule of thumb for this: Double the amount = almost double the time, half the amount = half the time.

Defrosting with the microwave

Note: Cooking tips

• Freeze the food flat.
• Use microwave-safe cookware without a lid.
• Place the cookware on the bottom of the cooking compartment.
• Turn or stir the food 2–3 times during this time. When turning, remove any liquid that escapes during defrosting.
• Liquid is produced when defrosting meat or poultry. When turning, drain off any liquid. Do not use this for otherpurposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
• After turning, remove any minced meat that has already defrosted.
• ¡Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
• ¡After defrosting, leave the food to rest for 10–60ºminutes.

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

Tips on defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave next time

Follow these tips for good results when defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave.

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