Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make full use of all the technical benefits the microwave oven has to offer. It will provide you with important safety information. You will be familiarised with the individual components of your new microwave. And we will show you how to make settings step by step. It is quite simple. The tables list the adjustment values for numerous well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in our cooking studio. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal. Instruction manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 36 Instruction for use H 5474.0/GB H 54R4.0 en Table of contents Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety information for microwave operation . . . . . . . Your new appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buttons for selecting the microwave wattage . . . . . Rotary knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating switches and display panel . . . . . . . . . . . Main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set the time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre cleaning the accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ovenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 stage operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing memory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 5 6 6 7 10 10 10 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 15 16 18 18 20 20 21 2 Table of contents Changing the signal duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tables and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Defrosting, heating up and cooking with the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microwave tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on automatic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 . . . . . 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 27 32 33 36 3 Important information Important safety instructions Read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Please keep the instruction and installation manual in a safe place. Please pass on these instruction manuals to the new owner if you sell the appliance. Before installation Disposing in an environmentally responsible manner Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally responsible manner. ó This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC 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. Transport damage Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport. If the supply cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the manufacturer or its service personnel or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Electrical connection If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a specialist trained by the manufacturer in order to prevent hazards. 4 Installation and connection This appliance is only intended for domestic use. This oven is intended for built in use only. It is not intended for counter top use or for use inside a cupboard. Please observe the special installation instructions. The appliance can be installed in a 60 cm wide wall mounted cupboard (at least 30 cm deep and 85 cm off the floor). The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed earthed socket. The fuse protection must be rated at 10 amperes (automatic circuit breaker with trigger characteristic L or B). The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate. The socket must only be installed and the connecting cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, an all pole disconnecting device must be present on the installation side with a contact gap of at least 3 mm. Adapters, multiway strips and extension leads must not be used. Overloading can result in a risk of fire. 5 Important information Safety precautions d This appliance is intended only for domestic use. Only use the appliance for preparing foodstuffs. Adults and children must not operate the appliance without supervision - if they are physically, sensorially or mentally incapable of doing so - or if they lack the knowledge and experience required to operate the appliance correctly and safely. Children and the microwave d Children may only prepare meals with the solo microwave if they have been properly instructed. They must be able to operate the appliance correctly. They must understand the hazards indicated in the instruction manual. When children use the appliance, they must be supervised to prevent them from playing with it. In combined operation mode, children may only use the appliance if they are supervised by adults. There is a risk of burning. Open the appliance door carefully. Hot steam may escape. There is a risk of burning. Children must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance. Never store combustible items in the appliance. Risk of fire. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. There is a risk of burning. Switch off the appliance. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Never trap cables of electrical appliances in the hot appliance door. The cable insulation could melt. There is a risk of short circuiting. Hot cooking compartment d 6 Damaged appliance door or door seal d Never use the microwave if the appliance door is open or if the door seal is damaged. Otherwise microwave energy may escape. Do not use the microwave again until it has been repaired. Never expose the appliance to excessive heat or moisture. There is a risk of short circuiting. Clean the appliance on a regular basis and remove any food deposits. The surface of the appliance could be destroyed and the appliance could corrode over time if it is not cleaned with sufficient care. Microwave energy could escape. Incorrect repairs are dangerous. There is a risk of electrocution. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our experienced after sales engineers. If the appliance is faulty, switch it off by the fuse in the fuse box or disconnect the appliance at the mains. Call the after sales service. You must not open the casing which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. The appliance is a high voltage appliance. Risk of electrocution. Environment Inadequate cleaning d d Repairs d Safety information for microwave operation Food preparation d Use of the microwave is intended exclusively for the preparation of food. Using the microwave for other purposes may be dangerous and may result in damage, e.g. heated grain or cereal pillows could catch fire, even several hours later. Risk of fire. Do not select a microwave power or time setting that is higher than necessary. The food could catch fire. The appliance could be damaged. Risk of fire. Follow the information provided in the instruction manual. Microwave power and time d 7 Ovenware d Only use ovenware that is suitable for use in a microwave. Porcelain or ceramic ovenware can have small per forations in the handles or lid. These perforations con ceal a cavity below. Any liquid that penetrates this ca vity could cause the ovenware to crack. There is a risk of injury. Meals heated in the microwave oven give off heat. The ovenware can become hot. There is a risk of burning. Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove ovenware and accessories from the microwave. Packaging d Never heat meals in heat retaining packages. Risk of fire. Do not leave food heating unattended in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials. Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. There is a risk of burning. Follow the information provided on the packaging. Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove meals. Drinks d 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 can suddenly boil over or spatter. There is a risk of burning. When heating liquids, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling. Never heat drinks or other foods in containers that have been tightly sealed. There is a risk of explosion. Never overheat alcoholic drinks. There is a risk of explosion. 8 Baby food d Never heat baby food in closed containers. Always remove the lid or teat. Stir or shake well after the food has been heated. This is the only way to ensure even heat distribution. Check the temperature of the food before it is given to the child. There is a risk of burning. Never cook eggs in their shells. Never reheat hard boiled eggs as they may crack or explode even after the microwave heating has ended. The same applies to shellfish and crustaceans. There is a risk of burning. Always prick the yolke when frying or poaching eggs. Always prick foodstuffs with a peel or skin such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages before cooking to prevent the peel or skin from bursting. Foods with shells or skin d Drying food Food with a low water content d d Never use the microwave to dry food. Risk of fire Do not defrost or heat food at too high a power or for too long if the food has a low water content, e.g. bread. Risk of fire Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own. Risk of fire Cooking oil d 9 Your new appliance Use this section to familiarise yourself with your new appliance. The control panel and its switches are explained here. Control panel Buttons for selecting the microwave power settings Button ò Stop button Rotary knob Start button Control buttons Main switch Door opener button Buttons for selecting the microwave wattage Use these buttons to select the microwave wattage required. 90 W 180 W 360 W 600 W 900 W for defrosting delicate foods for defrosting and continued cooking for cooking meat and heating delicate foods for heating and cooking food for heating liquids 10 Rotary knob You use the rotary knob to set the time, programme number, cooking time and weight for the automatic programs. The rotary knob can be pushed in in any position. Press the control knob to pop it in and push it away. The rotary knob can be turned clockwise or anti clockwise. Ranges 1 sec 1.30 h Weight Microwave duration Exception: 900 W = 1 sec 30 min Depending on the programme - + Operating switches and display panel button button j clock button P button kg button M1 and M2 buttons ò button 3 stage operation Stop button Start button Main switch To switch the microwave oven on/off. To open the appliance door. To set the time. To set the automatic programming. To set the weight for automatic programming. To select a memory function. To store up to three different settings one after the other. This button stops microwave operation or cancels the setting. To start microwave operation. You can read the values that you have set on the display panel. 11 Main switch Switching on Switching off Switch your ...