3HW459X - Microwave Oven BALAY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Microwave Oven
Brand	Balay
Model	3HW459X
Dimensions (H x W x D)	280 x 490 x 390 mm
Weight	15 kg
Power Consumption	1200 W
Microwave Power	900 W
Capacity	20 L
Power Levels	5 (including defrost)
Auto Cook Programs	Yes, 8 programs
Defrost Function	Yes, by weight and time
Timer	Up to 90 minutes
Display	LED digital
Turntable	Removable, 270 mm diameter
Interior Light	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Door Opening	Push button
Cooling System	Built-in fan
Installation Type	Freestanding or built-in
Cleaning	Wipe with damp cloth; removable turntable washable
Spare Parts	Available from Balay service centers
Repairability Index	6.5/10 (as per user rating)

Frequently Asked Questions - 3HW459X BALAY

How do I clean the microwave interior?

Wipe the interior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners. The turntable can be removed and washed in warm soapy water.

Can I use metal containers in this microwave?

No, metal containers or aluminum foil can cause sparks. Use microwave-safe glass, ceramic, or plastic containers.

How do I defrost food using the defrost function?

Press the Defrost button, enter the weight of the food, and the microwave will automatically set the time and power level. Ensure food is placed on a microwave-safe plate.

What does the child lock do and how do I activate it?

The child lock prevents accidental operation. To activate, press and hold the Stop button for 3 seconds. Repeat to deactivate.

Why is my microwave not heating?

Check that the door is fully closed, the timer is set, and the power cord is plugged in. If the problem persists, the magnetron may need replacement. Contact Balay service.

Can I install this microwave above my stove?

This model is designed for freestanding or built-in installation, but not specifically for over-the-range use. Ensure proper ventilation and follow the installation manual.

How do I set the clock?

Press the Clock button, use the number pad to enter the current time, and press Clock again to confirm. The clock uses 24-hour format.

What is the maximum cooking time?

The timer allows up to 90 minutes of continuous cooking. For longer recipes, restart the microwave after the timer ends.

Are spare parts available for this model?

Yes, Balay offers spare parts such as turntable, light bulb, and fuse through authorized service centers. Check the manual for parts numbers.

How do I troubleshoot error codes?

Error codes like E-01 indicate a door issue, while E-02 may relate to sensor problems. Refer to the user manual for specific codes or contact Balay support.

USER MANUAL 3HW459X BALAY

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Table of contents

Safety precautions ....2

Before installation 2

Safety notes ......2

Information on the microwave 3

Causes of damage 4

Your new appliance.... 4

Control panel 4

Buttons....4

Rotary selector ....5

Temperature indicator....5

Cooking compartment 5

Accessories 5

Before using the appliance for the first time 6

Setting the clock 6

Heating up the cooking compartment....6

Cleaning the accessories....6

Switching the appliance on and off 6

Switching on 6

Switching off 7

The microwave....7

Notes regarding ovenware....7

Microwave power settings....7

Setting the microwave....7

The oven....8

Types of heating....8

Setting the type of heating and temperature....8

Combination 8

Setting a combination ....8

Time settings 9

Short audible signal....9

Set timer 9

Setting the cooking time....9

Setting a later end time 10

Setting the clock 10

Childproof lock.... 10

Basic settings.... 11

Changing the basic settings.... 11

Automatic switch-off.... 11

Care and cleaning 12

Cleaning agents.... 12

Cleaning the glass panels 12

Cleaning the glass cover 13

Malfunction table.... 14

Malfunction table.... 14

Replacing the oven light bulb 14

Glass cover.... 15

Replacing the door seal.... 15

After-sales service 15

E number and FD number 15

Energy and environment tips.... 15

Saving energy.... 15

Environmentally-friendly disposal.... 16

Automatic programmes 16

Setting a programme 16

Defrosting and cooking with the automatic programmes ..... 16

Tested for you in our cooking studio 18

Defrosting, heating up and cooking with the microwave...... 18

Microwave tips 21

Cakes and pastries 21

Baking tips 23

Roasting and grilling 23

Tips for roasting and grilling.... 26

Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings 27

Convenience products.... 27

Test dishes.... 28

Baking 28

Grilling.... 28

Acrylamide in foodstuffs 29

⚠️ Safety precautions

Please read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you really be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly.

Please keep the instructions for use and installation instructions in a safe place. Please pass on these manuals to the new owner if you sell the appliance.

Before installation

Damage during transport

Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Electrical connection

Only a licensed expert may connect the appliance. You will lose your warranty entitlement in the event of any damage caused by incorrect connection.

Installation and connection

Please observe the special installation instructions.

Safety notes

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. This appliance must only be used for food preparation.

Adults and children must not operate the appliance without supervision,

■ if they are physically or mentally incapable of doing so or

■ if they have insufficient knowledge or experience.

Never let children play with the appliance.

Hot cooking compartment

Risk of burns!

■ Never touch the hot surfaces of heating and cooking appliances. Never touch the internal surfaces of the cooking compartment or the heating elements. Open the cooking compartment door carefully. Hot steam may escape. Small

children must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance at all times.

■ Never prepare food containing large quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content. Alcoholic vapours can catch fire in the cooking compartment. Use only small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content and open the cooking compartment door carefully.

Risk of fire!

■ Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
- Do not place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories during preheating. A draught is created when the appliance door is opened. The greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire. Always weight down the greaseproof paper with a dish or a baking tin. Only cover the surface required with greaseproof paper. The greaseproof paper must not protrude over the accessories.

Risk of short circuit!

Never trap connecting cables of electrical appliances in the hot appliance door. The cable insulation could melt.

Risk of scalding!

Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment. This will produce hot steam.

Hot accessories and ovenware

Risk of burns!

Never remove ovenware or accessories from the cooking compartment without an oven cloth or oven gloves.

Damaged cooking compartment door or door seal

Risk of serious damage to health.!

Never use the appliance if the cooking compartment door or the door seal is damaged. Microwave energy may escape. Only use the appliance again once it has been repaired.

Heavily corroded surfaces

Risk of serious damage to health.!

The surface of the appliance could rust through over time if it is not cleaned properly. Microwave energy may escape. Clean the appliance on a regular basis.

Casing open

Risk of electric shock!

Never remove the casing. The appliance is a high-voltage appliance.

Risk of serious damage to health.!

Never remove the casing. It prevents microwave energy from escaping.

Hot or humid environment

Risk of short circuit!

Never subject the appliance to intense heat or humidity.

Improper repairs

Risk of electric shock!

■ Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians.
If the appliance is faulty, switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box or disconnect the appliance at the mains. Call the after-sales service.

Information on the microwave

Preparing food

Risk of fire!

Only use the microwave to prepare food which is fit for consumption. Using the microwave for other purposes may be dangerous and may result in damage, e.g. heated slippers and grain or cereal pillows could catch fire, even several hours later.

Ovenware

Risk of injury!

■ Porcelain or ceramic ovenware can have small perforations in the handles or lids. These perforations conceal a cavity below. Any moisture that penetrates this cavity could cause the ovenware to crack.
■ Only use ovenware that is suitable for use in a microwave.

Risk of burns!

Hot food can heat up ovenware. Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove ovenware and accessories from the cooking compartment.

Microwave power and time

Risk of fire!

Do not select a microwave power or time setting that is higher than necessary. The food could catch fire and cause damage to the appliance. Follow the information provided in this instruction manual.

Packaging

Risk of fire!

■ Never heat food in heat-retaining packages.
- Do not leave food heating unattended in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.

Risk of burns!

Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. Follow the information provided on the packaging.

Drinks

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 can suddenly boil over and spatter. When heating liquids, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling.

Glass with a black X symbol crossed out, indicating no text or symbols present

Risk of explosion!

■ Never heat drinks in containers that have been tightly sealed.
■ Never overheat alcoholic drinks.

Baby food

Risk of burns!

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.

Foods with shells or skin

Risk of burns!

■ Never cook eggs in their shells. Never reheat hard-boiled eggs as they may crack or explode. The same applies to shellfish and crustaceans. Always prick the yoke when baking or poaching eggs.
■ Always prick the skin of foods that have a skin or peel such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages before cooking. to prevent the peel or skin from bursting.

Drying food

Risk of fire!

Never use the microwave to dry food.

Food with a low water content

Risk of fire!

Never defrost or heat food with a low water content, e.g. bread, at too high a power or for too long.

Cooking oil

Risk of fire!

Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.

Causes of damage

Caution!

■ Baking tray, greaseproof paper, aluminium foil or ovenware on the cooking compartment floor: Do not place baking trays or ovenware on the cooking compartment floor. Do not line the cooking compartment floor with aluminium foil. This will cause heat accumulation. The baking and roasting times will no longer be correct and the enamel will be damaged.
■ Foil containers: Do not use foil containers in the appliance. They damage the appliance by producing sparks.

■ Water in the hot cooking compartment: Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment. This will cause steam. The temperature change can cause damage to the enamel.
■ Moist food: Do not store moist food in the closed cooking compartment for long periods. This will damage the enamel. Do not use the appliance to store food. This can lead to corrosion.
■ Fruit juice: When cooking very moist fruit flans, do not fill the universal pan too generously. Fruit juice which runs out of the universal pan leaves behind stains which cannot be removed.
■ Cooling with the appliance door open: Only leave the cooking compartment to cool with the door closed. Do not trap anything in the appliance door. Even if the door is only slightly ajar, the fronts of adjacent units may be damaged over time.
■ Heavily soiled seal: If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no longer close properly during operation. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Always keep the seal clean.
■ Using the appliance door for standing on or placing objects on: Do not stand or place anything on the open appliance door. Do not place ovenware or accessories on the appliance door.
■ Transporting the appliance: Do not carry or hold the appliance by the door handle. The door handle cannot support the weight of the appliance and could break.
- Operating the microwave without food: The microwave must only be switched on when there is food in the cooking compartment. The appliance may be overloaded if it is switched on without any food inside. An exception to this rule is for short-term testing of ovenware (see notes on ovenware).
Microwave popcorn: Never set the microwave power too high. Use a power setting no higher than 600 watts. Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate. The disc may jump if overloaded.

Your new appliance

Use this section to familiarise yourself with your new appliance. The control panel and the individual operating controls are

Control panel

Here, you will see an overview of the control panel. All of the symbols never appear in the display at the same time.

explained. You will find information on the cooking compartment and the accessories.

Depending on the appliance model, there may be differences in the particular details.

Buttons

Sensors are located under the individual buttons. They respond when you touch them gently with your finger.

Symbol Button function

1	Switches the appliance on and off
	Selects microwave

Symbol Button function

	Selects types of heating for the oven
	Activates/deactivates the childproof lock
	Selects automatic programmes
	Selects the temperature or grill setting
	Selects the time settings
	Press briefly = starts/pauses operationPress and hold = cancels operation
	Selects the weight for the automatic programmes
i	Press briefly = calls up current heating temperaturePress and hold = opens and closes the Basic settings menu

Rotary selector

The rotary selector is used to alter the default values and set values.

The rotary selector is retractable. Press on the rotary selector to lock it in or out.

Temperature indicator

The temperature indicator bars show the heating phases or residual heat in the cooking compartment.

Heat-up phases

After the oven starts, the temperature is enclosed in a circle. Inside the circle, the heating temperature is displayed using bars. The temperature has been reached once the inside of the circle is completely filled with bars.

All the bars appear straight away when grill settings or automatic programmes are selected. During microwave operation, the heating phases do not appear.

When making settings, you can use the i button to check the current temperature in the cooking compartment. Due to thermal inertia, the temperature displayed may differ slightly from the actual temperature in the cooking compartment.

Residual heat

The temperature indicator shows the residual heat in the cooking compartment when the appliance is switched off. If all the bars are filled, the temperature in the cooking compartment is approximately 300 °C. Once the temperature has dropped to approximately 60 °C, the display goes out.

Cooking compartment

Your appliance has a cooling fan.

Cooling fan

The cooling fan switches on and off as required. The hot air escapes above the door.

Caution!

do not cover the ventilation slots. Otherwise the oven will overheat.

Notes

■ The cooling fan continues to run for a certain time after operation.
■ The appliance remains cool during microwave operation. The cooling fan will still switch on. The fan may run on even when microwave operation has ended.
■ Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls and floor. This is normal and does not adversely affect microwave operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.

Accessories

The accessories can be inserted into the oven at 3 different levels.

The accessories can become deformed when they become hot. As soon as they have cooled down, the deformation disappears with no effect on the function.

You can buy accessories from the after-sales service, from specialist retailers or online.

	Wire rackFor ovenware, cake tins, roasts and grilled food.The wire rack can be used with the recess facing up — or down —.
	Universal panFor large roasts, dry and moist cakes, bakes and gratins. It can also act as a splash guard if you are grilling meat directly on the wire rack. For this, slide the universal pan in at level 1.Slide the universal pan into the oven with the tapered edge facing the oven door.

Special accessories

You can purchase special accessories from the after-sales service or specialist retailers. You will find a comprehensive range of products for your oven in our brochures and on the Internet. The availability of special accessories and whether it is possible to order them online may vary depending on your country. Please see the sales brochures for more details.

Special accessories	Use
Enamel baking tray	For cakes and biscuits.Slide the baking tray as far as possible into the oven with the tapered edge facing the oven door.

Glass pan For large roasts, moist cakes, bakes and gratins. This can act as a splash guard if you are grilling meat directly on the wire rack. Fir this, slide the glass pan in at level 1. The glass pan can also be used as a surface to place items on when using the microwave.

Special accessories	Use
Glass roasting dish	For pot roasts and bakes that you prepare in the oven. It is particularly suitable for the automatic programmes.
Glass dish For large roasts, moist cakes, bakes and gratins.Place the glassware on the wire rack.
After-sales service products
You can obtain suitable care and cleaning agents and other accessories for your domestic appliances from the after-sales		service, specialist retailers or (in some countries) online via the e-Shop. Please specify the relevant product number.
Cleaning cloths for stainless-steel surfaces Product no. 311134		Reduces the build-up of dirt. Impregnated with a special oil for perfect maintenance of your appliance's stainless-steel surfaces.
Oven and grill cleaning gel Product no. 463582 For cleaning the cooking compartment. The gel is odourless.
Microfibre cloth with honeycomb structure Product no. 460770 Especially suitable for cleaning delicate surfaces, such as glass, glass ceramic, stainless steel or aluminium. The microfibre cloth removes liquid and grease deposits in one go.
Door lock Product no. 612594 To prevent children from opening the oven door. The locks on different types of appliance door are screwed in differently.See the information sheet supplied with the door lock.

Before using the appliance for the first time

This section tells you everything you need to do before using the appliance for the first time.

■ Set the clock
■ Heat up the cooking compartment
■ Clean the accessories
- Read the safety information at the start of the instructions for use. This is very important.

Setting the clock

Once your new appliance has been connected, 00:00 flashes in the display.

Turn the rotary selector to set the current time. Your setting is automatically adopted after a few seconds.

Changing the clock

1. Press the ⏻ button repeatedly until the arrow next to the clock symbol is pointing to ⏻◀.
2. Set the current time using the rotary selector.
3. Confirm by pressing the ⏻ button.

Heating up the cooking compartment

To remove the new oven smell, heat up the cooking compartment on Top/bottom heating at a temperature of 240 °C.

Keep the kitchen ventilated while the appliance is heating up. Make sure that the cooking compartment contains no leftover packaging, e.g. polystyrene pellets.

1. Press the ① button to switch on the appliance. The appliance is in microwave mode. The ☑ button lights up.
2. Press the ☐ button to select the oven.
3. Turn the rotary selector to change the type of heating to ☐ Top/bottom heating.
4. Press the 📄 button. The temperature is selected. The suggested temperature is shown in brackets.
5. Using the rotary selector, change the temperature to 240 °C.
6. Press the ▶II button to start the appliance.
7. After 60 minutes, press the ① button to switch off the oven. The residual heat in the cooking compartment is displayed.

Cleaning the accessories

Before you use the accessories for the first time, clean them thoroughly with hot soapy water and a soft dish cloth.

Switching the appliance on and off

You can switch the oven on and off with the ① button.

Switching on

Press the ① button.

The appliance is in microwave mode.

The ☐ button lights up.

Select the desired function:

■ button = microwave
■ button = types of heating for the oven
■ button = automatic programmes

A description of how to make settings is provided in the individual sections.

Switching off

Press the ① button to switch off the appliance.

The microwave

Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. The microwave can be used solo, i.e. on its own, or in combination with a different type of heating. You will find information about ovenware and how to set the microwave.

Note:

In the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, you will find examples for defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave oven.

Notes regarding ovenware

Suitable ovenware

Suitable dishes are heat-resistant ovenware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat-resistant plastic. These materials allow microwaves to pass through.

You can also use serving dishes. This saves you having to transfer food from one dish to another. You should only use ovenware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves.

Unsuitable ovenware

Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow microwaves to pass through. Food in covered metal containers will remain cold.

Caution!

Creation of sparks: metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls 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 microwave:

1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for 12 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.

Microwave power settings

You can set five different power settings for your microwave.

90 W For defrosting delicate foods

180 W For defrosting and continued cooking

360 W For cooking meat and heating delicate foods

600 W For heating and cooking food

900 watts For heating liquids

Note: The microwave power can be set to 900 watts for a maximum of 30 minutes. A cooking time of 90 minutes is possible with all other power settings.

Setting the microwave

Example in the diagram:

Setting the microwave at 600 W for 30 minutes.

1. Press the ① button to switch on the appliance.
   The appliance automatically switches to microwave mode. The ☐ button lights up.

2. Turn the rotary selector to set a microwave power setting.

1. Press the ⏻ button repeatedly until the arrow next to the clock symbol is pointing to I→I◀.
2. Turn the rotary selector to set the cooking time.
3. Press the ▶II button to start the appliance.

Changing the cooking time

After the microwave has started, you can change the cooking time at any time, using the rotary selector.

Setting a later end time

See the section entitled Time-setting options - Setting a later end time.

Pause

Press the ▶II button or open the appliance door. The appliance interrupts operation. The ▶II button flashes.

Close the microwave door and press the ▶II button to continue operation.

When the cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds.

Press the Ⓛ button to cancel the signal before it sounds.

Open the appliance door and carefully remove the cookware with oven gloves.

Press the ① button to switch off the appliance.

Cancelling operation

Press the ① button to cancel operation and switch off the appliance.

The oven

In this section, you will read about

■ which types of heating your oven has.
■ how to set a type of heating and temperature

Types of heating

Different types of oven heating are available. You can therefore select the best method for cooking any dish.

Types of heating and temperature ranges		Application
	Hot air50-250 °C	For baking sponge cakes in baking tins on one level.
	Top/bottom heating50-250 °C	For cake, bakes and lean roasts on one level, e.g. beef or game. Heat is emitted evenly from the top and bottom.
	Hot air grilling100-250 °C	For roasting meat, poultry and whole fish. The grill heating element and the fan switch on and off alternately. The fan causes the hot air to swirl around the dish.
	Grill, large area low (1)medium (2)high (3)	For grilling steaks, sausages, toast and pieces of fish. The whole area below the grill heating element becomes hot.

Setting the type of heating and temperature

Example in the diagram:

Using % Top/bottom heating %, set the oven to 180 °C.

1. Press the ① button to switch on the appliance.
   The appliance is in microwave mode. The ☐ button lights up.
2. Press the Ⓐ button to select the oven.
   The 📄 button lights up.
3. Set the required type of heating using the rotary selector.
   You can apply this setting immediately with the ▶II button.

1. Press the Ⓒ button and use the rotary selector to set the temperature.

1. Press the ▶II button to start the appliance.

1. Once the dish is ready, switch off the appliance by pressing the ① button or set a new function.

Changing the temperature or grill setting

After the microwave has started, you can change the temperature or grill setting at any time.

Setting the cooking time

See the section on setting the cooking time in the Time settings section.

Setting a later end time

See the section entitled Time-setting options - Setting a later end time.

Pause

Press the ▶II button or open the appliance door. The appliance interrupts operation. The ▶II button flashes.

Close the microwave door and press the ▶II button to continue operation.

Cancelling operation

Press the ① button to cancel operation and switch off the appliance.

Combination

This involves the simultaneous operation of one type of heating with the microwave. Using the microwave makes your meals ready more quickly, and they are still nicely browned. You can set a cooking time of up to 1 hour 30 minutes.

You can switch on all microwave power settings.

Exception: 900 watts

Suitable types of heating

Hot air
■ Top/bottom heating
■ Hot air grilling
Grill

Setting a combination

Example in the diagram:

Set the microwave at 600 W combined with hot air at 160 °C for 30 minutes.

1. Press the ① button to switch on the appliance.

The appliance is in microwave mode. The ☐ button lights up.

1. Turn the rotary selector to set the microwave power setting.
2. Press the ⏻ button and set the cooking time using the rotary selector. Set the oven.
3. Press the Ⓐ button and set the type of heating using the rotary selector.
4. Press the Ⓒ button and use the rotary selector to set the temperature.

1. Press the ▶II button to start the appliance.

Note: You can also set the oven first, and then set the microwave using the ☐ button.

Changing the temperature and cooking time

Once the appliance has started, you can change the temperature and cooking time at any time:

Press the Ⓒ button and change the temperature using the rotary selector.

Press the ⏻ button and turn the rotary selector to change the cooking time.

To delete all settings, press and hold the ▶ II button for 4 seconds. You can now make new settings.

Setting a later end time

See the section entitled Time-setting options - Setting a later end time.

Pause

Press the ▶II button or open the appliance door. The appliance interrupts operation. The ▶II button flashes.

Close the microwave door and press the ▶II button to continue operation.

When the cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds.

Press the Ⓛ button to cancel the signal before it sounds.

Open the appliance door and carefully remove the cookware with oven gloves.

Press the ① button to switch off the appliance.

Cancelling operation

Press the ① button to cancel operation and switch off the appliance.

Time settings

You can call up the time settings using the Ⓜ button. You have the following options:

When the oven is switched off

■ = Set timer
- L = Set clock

When the oven is switched on

■ = Set timer
■ I→I = Set cooking time, if necessary
■ →I = Set a later end time, if necessary
■ Ⓛ = Show clock

Short audible signal

If you cannot change or set a value, you will hear a short audible signal.

Set timer

The timer runs independently of the oven. You can use it as a kitchen timer and set it at any time.

1. Press the ⏻ button. The arrow is pointing to the 🔊◀ timer symbol.
2. Set the running time for the timer using the rotary selector. You will then see the timer counting down on the clock display for a few seconds. Then it switches to the background. The symbol indicates that a timer is counting down.

When the time has elapsed

A signal sounds. 00:00 🔊◀ appears in the clock display. You can cancel the signal early by pressing the ⏱ button.

Calling up the time for the timer

Press the ⏻ button. The time is displayed for a few seconds.

Cancelling the timer time

Press the Ⓛ button and turn the time back to 00:00. The timer time is cancelled after a few seconds.

Changing the timer time

Press the Ⓛ button. Change the time for the timer using the rotary selector.

Setting the cooking time

If you set the cooking time for your dish, operation stops automatically once this time has elapsed. The appliance stops heating.

Prerequisite: The type of heating and temperature must be set.

Example in the diagram:

Setting for ☐ Top/bottom heating, 180 °C, cooking time

45 minutes. Operation has not yet been started.

1. Press the Ⓛ button twice.

The cooking timel→l◄ is selected.

1. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.

The cooking time is adopted after a few seconds. The brackets around the cooking time disappear. The symbol lights up.

1. If the operation has not yet started, press the ▶II button.

You will see the cooking time counting down in the display.

When the cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds.

Press the ⏻ button to cancel the signal before it sounds.

Open the appliance door and carefully remove the cookware with oven gloves.

Press the ① button to switch off the appliance.

Changing the cooking time

Press the ⏻ button twice. Change the cooking time using the rotary selector. The changed cooking time starts to count down.

Checking time settings

You can call up all settings using the ⏻ button.

Setting a later end time

Please remember that easily spoiled foods must not be allowed to remain in the cooking compartment for too long.

A later end time can be set for

■ all types of heating

■ the microwave

Example: you put the dish in the cooking compartment at 9.30. It takes 45 minutes to cook and will be ready at 10.15, but you would like it to be ready at 12.45 instead.

Change the end time to 12.45. The oven goes into standby. Cooking starts at 12.00 and finishes at 12.45.

This function is also available for the cleaning function. You can shift the time of the cleaning operation so it is carried out at night, which means that the appliance is available at all times during the day.

Moving the end

Prerequisite: The selected operation has not begun yet, and a cooking time has been set.

1. Press the ⏻ button repeatedly until the arrow is pointing to the symbol for the end time:→|◀. The bars on the display show that the end time has not been delayed.

1. Using the rotary selector, move the end time to later.
2. Confirm by pressing the ▶II button.

The setting is applied. The appliance is in standby mode, the→|◀ End time is displayed.

Operation starts automatically at the appropriate time. In the example, operation starts at 12.00 noon. The I→I◀ cooking time then counts down on the display.

The cooking time has elapsed.

A signal sounds. The oven stops heating. You can cancel the signal earlier by pressing the ⏻ button.

Adjusting the end time

This is only possible if the oven is on standby. To do this, use the ⏻ button to switch to →◀ End time and use the rotary selector to correct the end time.

Cancelling the end time

This is only possible if the oven is on standby. To do this, use the ⏻ button to switch to→l◀ End time and turn the rotary selector to the left until −:− appears. The cooking time elapses immediately.

Setting the clock

The oven must be switched off before you can set or change the clock.

Following a power cut

After a power cut, 4 zeros will flash in the clock display and a signal will sound.

1. Set the right time using the rotary selector.
2. Press the ⏻ button. The time is applied.

Changing the clock

Example: changing from summer to winter time.

1. Press the ⏻ button twice. The arrow is next to the symbol for the clock ⏻◀.
2. Change the time using the rotary selector.
3. Press the ⏻ button. The new time is applied.

Hiding the clock

The current time appears in the display when the oven is switched off. You can also hide the clock. Then it will only appear when the oven is switched on. For more information, refer to the Basic settings section.

Childproof lock

The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children from switching it on by accident or changing an operation that is already in progress.

Activating the childproof lock

Press and hold the —○ button for approximately four seconds until the —○ symbol appears.

The childproof lock is switched on.

Releasing the lock

Press and hold the —O button until the —O symbol goes out. The childproof lock is switched off.

Note: Even if the childproof lock is active, you can still switch off the oven with ①, set the timer and turn off the acoustic signal.

After a power cut, the childproof lock will no longer be active.

Basic settings

Your appliance has various basic settings, which you can adjust to suit your needs at any time.

Note: In the table, you will find all the basic settings and options for changing them. Only the basic settings that correspond to the features of your specific appliance are displayed.

Basic setting Function Options
C01	Language code	I = Spanish 2 = Portuguese 3 = Greek 4 = English 5 = German
C02	Clock display when the oven is switched off	O = off I = on
C03	Clock sets the time
C04	Button tone Confirmation tone when a button is pressed	O = off I = on
C05	Signal duration Audible signal after a time has elapsed	I = short 2 = medium 3 = long
C06	Auto start Auto start switched on: the operation does not go back to the beginning when the appliance door is opened	O = off I = on
C07	Default microwave power setting Select default value for microwave power setting	I = 90 W 2 = 180 W 3 = 360 W 4 = 600 W 5 = 900/1000 W
C08	Mains voltage Select the mains voltage at which the appliance will be operated	O = 220 - 230 V AC I = 230 - 240 V AC

Changing the basic settings

In the table above you can see which basic settings can be changed.

Example in the diagram:

changing the basic setting for the audible signal duration to long.

1. Press the ① button to switch on the appliance.
2. Press and hold the i button for approx. 4 seconds.

The first basic settingCO1 is shown in the display.

1. Press the i button repeatedly until the required basic setting is displayed.
2. Change the basic setting with the rotary selector.

Note: You can now select other basic settings with the i button and change them with the rotary selector.

1. Press and hold the i button for approx. 4 seconds.

All changes are saved.

Cancelling

Press the ① button. The changes are not applied.

Automatic switch-off

Your oven has an automatic switch-off function. It is only activated if the settings have not been changed for a long time. When the switch-off function is activated depends on the temperature or grill setting which has been set.

Switch-off activated

F8 appears in the display. Operation is interrupted. Press any button to make the display message go out. You can make new settings.

Note: If a cooking time is set, the oven stops heating once the cooking time has elapsed. The automatic switch-off function is not necessary.

Care and cleaning

With careful care and cleaning your microwave oven will retain its looks and remain good order. We will explain here how you should care for and clean your appliance correctly.

Risk of short circuit!

Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners to clean the oven.

Risk of burns!

Never clean the appliance immediately after switching off. Let the appliance cool down.

Notes

■ Slight differences in colour on the front of the appliance are caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, plastic and metal.
■ Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are caused by reflections made by the oven light.
■ Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does not affect their function. The edges of thin trays cannot be completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be rough. This will not impair the anti-corrosion protection.
■ Unpleasant odours, e.g. after fish has been prepared, can be removed very easily. Add a few drops of lemon juice to a cup of water. Place a spoon into the container as well, to prevent delayed boiling. Heat the water for 1 to 2 minutes at maximum microwave power.

Cleaning agents

To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong cleaning agent, observe the information in the table. Do not use

■ sharp or abrasive cleaning agents,
■ metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliance door,
■ metal or glass scrapers to clean the door seal,
■ hard scouring pads and sponges,
■ cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol.

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

Area Cleaning agents

Appliance front Hot soapy water:
	Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.
Stainless steel Hot soapy water:
	Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) immediately. Corrosion can form under such residues. Special stainless steel cleaning agents can be obtained from the after-sales service or from specialist shops.
Oven Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution:
	Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. If oven is very dirty: use oven cleaner, but only when oven is cold. It is best to use a stainless-steel sponge.
Glass cover for the oven light	Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth.

Area Cleaning agents

Control panel/outer door panel	Glass cleaner: Wipe dry immediately using a soft cloth. Do not use a glass scraper.
Inner door glass Glass cleaner: Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass scraper.
Seal Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth, do not scour. Do not use a metal or glass scraper for cleaning.
Accessories Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with a dish cloth or a brush.

Self-cleaning surface in the cooking compartment

The back panel of the oven is coated with self-cleaning enamel. It cleans itself while the oven is in operation. Sometimes, larger splashes of food may not disappear until the oven has been operated several times.

Notes

■ Never treat the self-cleaning surface with oven cleaner. If oven cleaner accidentally gets onto the rear wall, remove it immediately with a sponge and plenty of water.
■ Never use abrasive cleaning agents. You will scratch or destroy the highly porous coating.
■ Never clean the self-cleaning surface with a scouring pad.
■ Light discolouration of the enamel does not affect self-cleaning.

Cleaning the cooking compartment floor, ceiling and side walls

Use a dish cloth and hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.

It is best to use oven cleaner if there are very heavy deposits of dirt. Only use oven cleaner in a cold oven.

Cleaning the glass panels

The glass panels can be removed from the oven door for cleaning.

Risk of burns!

Do not remove the panels immediately after switching the appliance off. The oven must be cold.

Removal

1. Open the oven door.
2. Undo the two screws on the door using a flat-bladed screwdriver (blade width 8-11 mm). Hold the door panel firmly while doing this. (Fig. A).
3. Position the door at an angle and pull out the panel upwards by the door handle. (Fig. B).

Illustration of a hand using a tool to press or install a component on a surface, with no visible text or symbols.

Illustration of a hand holding a scroll with an arrow indicating upward motion, no text or symbols present

1. Close the door.

Notes

■ Clean the glass panel with glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
- Do not use any sharp or abrasive agents. The glass scraper is not suitable.

Refitting

1. Insert the door panel into the guide with both hands. (Fig. A).
2. Push the door panel downwards, lift it slightly and hook it in at the top. (Fig. B).

Mechanical assembly diagram showing a cable inserted into a component with a spring-loaded housing (no text or symbols)

Make sure that the door panel is sitting flush with the control panel.

Diagram of a mechanical or architectural component with directional arrows indicating movement, no text or symbols present.

1. Fully open the door, while holding the panels firmly with one hand. (Fig. C).
2. Push the door downwards again and tighten the screws hand-tight using a flat-bladed screwdriver (blade width 8-11 mm), close the door. (Fig. D).

Illustration of hands using a tool to adjust or install a component, with a black arrow indicating the process (no text or symbols present)

Illustration of a hand using a tool to lift a component on a surface, with no visible text or symbols.

Caution!

You must not use the oven again until the panels have been properly refitted.

Cleaning the glass cover

The glass cover can be removed from the oven ceiling for cleaning.

Risk of burns!

Do not remove the panels immediately after switching the appliance off. The oven must be cold.

Removal

1. Place a tea towel in the oven.
2. Pull the clip on the oven ceiling forwards. (Fig. A) Press the front of the glass cover down using the thumb of your other hand. Let go of the clip.

3.Slide the cover forwards using both hands and rest it on the grill element. (Fig. B)

Diagram of a mechanical device with a central component and directional arrows, no visible text or symbols

Mechanical diagram showing a valve or pump assembly with a central rotating component and two side brackets (no text or symbols)

4.Slide it slightly backwards again. (Fig. C)

1. Tilt down at the side and remove. (Fig. D)

Mechanical component diagram showing a valve with a downward arrow, no text or symbols present

Risk of injury!

Never touch or clean the microwave antenna (A)!

For light soiling:

Wash the glass cover using hot soapy water.

For heavy soiling:

Clean the glass cover in the same way as the enamel surfaces in the oven.

Refitting

1.Slide in the cover with the smooth side facing downwards and rest it on the grill element. (Fig. A)
2. Use both hands to slide it back into the two catches. (Fig. B).

Diagram of a device with a mouse cursor clicking a button, no text or symbols present

Diagram of a mechanical assembly with a central component and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

1. Pull the clip forwards and push the glass cover upwards. Let go of the clip. (Fig. C)

Diagram of a mechanical device with a central component and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

Remove the tea towel from the oven.

Malfunction table

Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please refer to the malfunction table before calling the after-sales service.

If a meal does not turn out exactly as you wanted, refer to the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, where you will find plenty of cooking tips and tricks.

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers.

Malfunction table

Problem Possible cause Remedy/Note
The appliance does not work. Faulty circuit breaker Look in the fuse box and check that the circuit breaker is in working order.
	Plug not plugged in Plug it in.
	Power cut Check whether the kitchen light works.
In the clock display, 4 zeros flash 00:00.	Power cut Turn the rotary selector to set the correct time then press the ⏻ button.
The microwave does not switch on.	Door not fully closed. Check whether food remains or foreign material is trapped in the door. Make sure that the sealing surfaces are clean. Check whether the door seal is twisted.
	The microwave was not started.	Button ▶II
Microwave operation has been cancelled for no apparent reason.	The microwave has a fault. If this fault occurs repeatedly, please call the after-sales service. Oven operation without microwave is possible.
With microwave operation, the food takes longer to heat up than before.	The microwave power setting is too low. Select a higher power setting.
	A larger amount than usual has been placed in the appliance.	Double the amount = almost double the time
	The food was colder than usual. Stir or turn the food during cooking
The oven does not heat up to the set temperature.	The ▶II button was not pressed.	Press the ▶II button.
The oven does not heat up or the type of heating selected cannot be set.	Type of heating not registered Make the settings again.
F8 appears in the display.	Automatic switch-off has been activated. The oven switches off.	Press any button. You can make settings again.
A brief signal sounds while you are making settings.	Not possible to make settings.	The setting made is not possible. Correct the setting.
The oven does not heat up. The symbol appears in the clock display.	The oven is in demo mode.	Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box and then switch back on after approx. 20 seconds. In the next 2 minutes, hold the ←○ button down for four seconds until the ◀ symbol goes out.

Error messages with E

If an error message with is shown in the display, turn the rotary selector. This cancels the error message. It is possible that you may have to set the clock again. If the error is shown again, call the after-sales service.

For the following error message, you can take remedial action yourself.

Error message	Possible cause	Remedy/Note
E011	A button was pressed and held for too long.	Turn the rotary selector to delete the error message. Check that the buttons are clean. Press all buttons individually. If the error message remains, please contact the after-sales service.

Replacing the oven light bulb

It is possible to replace the oven light. Heat-resistant 12 V, 20 W halogen bulbs can be obtained from After-sales Service or a specialist retailer.

Risk of electric shock!

Never replace the oven light when the appliance is switched on. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the appliance at the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

Note: Always remove the new halogen bulb from the packaging using a dry cloth. This increases the service life of the bulb.

Method

1. Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
2. Place a tea towel in the cold oven to prevent damage.

3. Remove the glass cover. To do so, prise open the glass cover at the bottom by hand.
   Should you experience difficulties removing the glass cover, use a spoon to help. (Fig. A)

4. Remove the bulb and replace with a bulb of the same type. (Fig. B)

Illustration of a hand holding a pen with arrows indicating force or direction (no text or symbols)

Illustration of a hand inserting a device into a device with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

1. Refit the glass cover. (Fig. C)

Illustration of a hand holding a tool with arrows indicating force or movement (no text or symbols)

1. Remove the tea towel. Switch the circuit breaker in the fuse box back on or plug in the mains plug.

Glass cover

You must replace a damaged glass cover. Suitable glass covers may be obtained from the after-sales service. Please specify the E number and FD number of your appliance.

Replacing the door seal

If the door seal is defective, it must be replaced. Replacement seals for your appliance can be obtained from the after-sales service. Please supply your appliance's E number and FD number.

⚠️ Risk of serious damage to health.!

Never use the appliance if the door seal is damaged. Microwave energy may escape. Do not use the appliance again until it has been repaired.

1.Open the oven door.
2. Remove the old door seal.
3.There are 5 hooks attached to the door seal. Use these hooks to attach the new seal to the oven door.

Note: The presence of the join at the bottom of the door seal in the centre is technically required.

After-sales service

Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician.

E number and FD number

When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with the correct advice. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found in the oven. You can make a note of the number of your appliance and the telephone number of the after-sales service in the space below to save time should it be required.

E no.

FD no.

After-sales service

Please note that there will be a fee for a visit by a service technician in the event of a malfunction, even during the warranty period.

This appliance corresponds to the standards EN 55011 and CISPR 11. It is a Group 2, Class B product.

Group 2 means that microwaves are produced for the purpose of heating food. Class B states that the appliance is suitable for private households.

Energy and environment tips

Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and roasting and how to dispose of your appliance properly.

Saving energy

Only preheat the oven if this is specified in the recipe or in the operating instruction tables.

Use dark, black lacquered or enamelled baking tins. They absorb the heat particularly well.

Open the appliance door as little as possible during cooking, baking or roasting.

It is best to bake several cakes one after the other. The cooking compartment is still warm. This may reduce the baking time for the second cake.

For longer cooking times, you can switch the oven off 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time and use the residual heat to finish cooking.

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.

This appliance complies with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The directive gives a framework for the collection and recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU.

Automatic programmes

The automatic programmes enable you to prepare food very easily. You select the programme and enter the weight of your food. The automatic programme makes the optimum setting. You can select from 20 programmes.

Setting a programme

Example in the diagram:

To prepare 1.3 kg meat loaf = Programme 20.

1. Press the ① button to switch on the appliance.
2. Press the ⏻ button.

In the display, the first programme ^201 appears together with a suggested weight.

1. Use the rotary selector to select the desired programme.

1. Press the 📋 button and set the weight of the food using the rotary selector.

1. Press the ▶II button to start the appliance.

The I→I◄ programme duration counts down on the display.

When the cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds.

Press the ⏻ button to cancel the signal before it sounds.

Open the appliance door and carefully remove the cookware with oven gloves.

Press the ① button to switch off the appliance.

Cancelling the programme

Press the ① button to cancel operation and switch off the appliance.

Defrosting and cooking with the automatic programmes

Notes

Take the food out of its packaging and weigh it. If it is not possible to enter the exact weight, you should round it up or down.
■ Always use microwaveable ovenware, e.g. made of glass, ceramic or the universal pan. Observe the accessories tips in the programme table.
■ Place the food in the cold cooking compartment.
A table of suitable types of food with appropriate weight ranges and the accessories required can be found in the section after the tips.
■ It is not possible to set a weight outside the weight range.
■ With many dishes, a signal sounds after a certain time. Turn or stir the food.

Defrost

Notes

■ If possible, freeze and store food flat and in portions at -18 °C.
- Put the frozen food on shallow tableware, e.g. a glass or porcelain plate.
■ Cover thin and protruding parts with small pieces of aluminium foil. This prevents these parts from cooking prematurely. Ensure that the aluminium foil does not touch the walls of the cooking compartment.
■ After defrosting, allow the food to defrost for a further 10 to 90 minutes so that it acquires an even temperature.
- Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat, poultry or fish. Drain off this liquid when you turn the food. Under no circumstances should it be used for other purposes or be allowed to come into contact with other foods.
■ Place beef, lamb and pork on the ovenware fatty-side down first.
- Bread should only be defrosted in the required amounts, as it quickly becomes stale.
■ After turning, remove any minced meat that has already defrosted.
■ Whole poultry should be placed in the ovenware breast-side down and poultry portions skin-side down. Cover legs and wings with small pieces of aluminium foil.

For whole fish, cover the tail with aluminium foil, for fish fillets cover the edges and for fish steaks cover the protruding ends.

Programme no. Suitable food Weight range in kg Ovenware/accessories, shelf				height
	Defrost
1	Loaf of bread***	Wheat bread, mixed wheat bread, wholemeal bread	0.20 - 1.50	Shallow ovenware without a lid Wire rack, level 1
2	Cakes, dry*	Sponge cake without glaze or icing, plaited yeast cake	0.20 - 1.50	Shallow ovenware without a lid Wire rack, level 1
3	Minced meat*	Minced beef, lamb, or pork	0.20 - 1.00	Shallow ovenware without a lid Wire rack, level 1
4	Whole poultry**	Chicken, duck	0.70 - 2.00	Shallow ovenware without a lid Wire rack, level 1
5	Whole fish**	Trout, haddock, cod	0.20 - 1.20	Shallow ovenware without a lid Wire rack, level 1

* Signal to turn after the cooking time is approximately halfway through
** Signal to turn after 13 and 23 of the cooking time has elapsed
*** Signal to turn after 23 of the cooking time has elapsed

Cooking

Vegetables

Notes

■ Fresh vegetables:
Cut into equal sized pieces. Add 2 tablespoons of water for every 100 g of vegetables.
■ Frozen vegetables:
This programme is only suitable for blanched, not pre-cooked vegetables. It is not suitable for frozen vegetables in cream sauce. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water per 100 g. Do not add water to spinach or red cabbage.
■ After the programme has ended, leave the vegetables to stand for approx. a further 5 minutes.

Potatoes

Notes

■ Boiled potatoes:
Cut into pieces of equal size. Add 2 tablespoons of water per 100 g of potatoes, and salt to taste.
■ After the programme has ended, leave the potatoes to stand for approx. a further 5 minutes. Strain away the remaining water beforehand.

Rice

Notes

• Do not use boil-in-the-bag rice. Rice foams a lot during cooking. Enter the uncooked weight (without liquid). Add two to two and a half times the amount of liquid to the rice.
  ■ After the programme has ended, leave the cereal to stand for approx. a further 5 to 10 minutes.

Fish

Note. Fish fillet, fresh

Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of water or lemon juice.

Programme no.		Suitable food	Weight range in kg	Ovenware/accessories, shelf height
	Cooking
6	Fresh vegetables*	Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, kohlrabi, leeks, peppers, courgettes	0.20 - 1.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
7	Frozen vegetables*	Cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, kohlrabi, red cabbage, spinach	0.20 - 1.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
8	Boiled potatoes* Waxy potatoes, mainly waxy potatoes or floury potatoes		0.20 - 1.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
9	Rice, long grain rice*		0.10 - 0.50	Deep ovenware with lid Wire rack, level 1
10	Steam fresh fish fillet	Fillet of pike, cod, rosefish, pollock, pike-perch	0.20 - 1.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1

* Signal to stir halfway through the cooking time.

Combi cooking

Pizza

Note. Use prebaked, frozen pizza.

Poultry

Notes

• Place the chicken in the ovenware breast-side down.
  ■ Place chicken portions in the ovenware skin-side up.

■ Cook turkey breast without the skin. Add 100 to 150 ml of liquid to the turkey breast. Add another 50 to 100 ml of liquid after turning if necessary.
■ After the programme has ended, leave the turkey breast to stand for a further 10 minutes.

Meat

Notes

■ Cook sirloin fatty-side down first.
■ Joint of beef, joint of veal, leg of lamb and joint of pork: The joint should cover two thirds of the ovenware base. Add

50 ml of liquid to the joint. Add another 50-100 ml of liquid after turning, if necessary.

■ Add 50 to 100 ml of liquid to the meat loaf.
■ After the programme has ended, leave the roast to stand for another 10 minutes.

Programme no. Suitable food Weight range in kg Ovenware/accessories, shelf				height
	Combi-cooking
11	Pizza, frozen Pizza with thin base, prebaked		0.30 - 0.50 Universal pan Level 1
12	Lasagne bolognese, frozen 0.40 - 1.00 Ovenware without lid, wire rack,			Level 1
13	Chicken, fresh*** Whole chicken 0.80 - 1.80 Deep ovenware with lid			Wire rack, level 1
14	Chicken portions, fresh	Chicken thigh, half chicken	0.40 - 1.20	Deep ovenware with lid Wire rack, level 1
15	Turkey breast, fresh*	Skinless turkey breast	0.80 - 2.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
16	Pot-roasted beef, fresh**		0.80 - 2.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
17	Sirloin, fresh*	Thick piece of sirloin, 5-6 cm	0.80 - 2.00 Ovenware without lid, wire rack, Level 1
18	Joint of pork, fresh***	Boned neck joint, rolled roasting joint	0.80 - 2.00 Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
19	Leg of lamb, fresh*	Leg of lamb, boned	0.80 - 2.00	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1
20	Meat loaf	approx. 8 cm deep	0.80 - 1.50	Ovenware with lid, wire rack, Level 1

* Signal to turn after the cooking time is approximately halfway through

** Signal to turn after 13 and 23 of the cooking time has elapsed

*** Signal to turn after 23 of the cooking time has elapsed

Tested for you in our cooking studio

Here you will find a selection of recipes and the ideal settings for them. We will show you which type of heating and which temperature or microwave power setting is best for your meal. You can find information about suitable accessories and the height at which they should be inserted. There are also tips about ovenware and preparation methods.

Notes

The values in the table always apply to food placed into the cooking compartment when it is cold and empty. Only preheat the appliance if the table specifies that you should do so. Before using the appliance, remove all accessories from the cooking compartment that you will not be using.
- Do not line the accessories with greaseproof paper until after they have been preheated.
■ The times specified in the tables are only guidelines. They will depend on the quality and composition of the food.
■ Use the accessories supplied. Additional accessories may be obtained from specialist retailers or from the after-sales service.
■ Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when taking accessories or ovenware out of the cooking compartment.

Defrosting, heating up and cooking with the microwave

The following tables provide you with numerous options and settings for the microwave.

The times specified in the tables are only guidelines. They may vary according to the ovenware used, the quality, temperature and consistency of the food.

Time ranges are often specified in the tables. Set the shortest time first and then extend the time if necessary.

It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables. A rule of thumb can be applied:

Double the amount - almost twice the cooking time, Half the amount - half the cooking time.

Insert the wire rack at level 1. Place the ovenware in the centre. The food will then absorb the microwaves from all sides.

Defrost

Notes

• Place the frozen food in an open container on the wire rack.
  ■ 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 cooking compartment walls. You can remove the foil half way through the defrosting time.
  ■ Turn or stir the food once or twice during the defrosting time. Large pieces of food should be turned several times. Turn to remove any liquid that results from defrosting.
  Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperature for a further 10 to 60 minutes so that the temperature can stabilise. The giblets can be removed from poultry at this point.

Defrost Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes			Notes
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)	800 g	180 W, 15 mins + 90 W, 10 - 15 mins	Turn several times
	1 kg 180 W, 15 mins + 90 W, 20-30 mins
	1.5 kg 180 W, 25 mins + 90 W, 25-30 mins
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork	200 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 4-6 mins Separate any defrosted parts when turning
	500 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 5-10 mins
	800 g 180 W, 10 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins
Minced meat, mixed 200 g 90 W, 10-15 mins Turn several times, remove any defrosted meat
Poultry or poultry portions 600 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 13-18 mins Turn during cooking.
Duck	2 kg 180 W, 20 mins + 90 W, 30-40 mins	Turn several times
Goose	4.5 kg	180 W, 30 mins + 90 W, 60-80 mins	Turn every 20 minutes, remove liquid that escapes during defrosting
Fish fillet, fish steak or slices	400 g	180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins	Separate any defrosted parts.
Whole fish	300 g	180 W, 3 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins	Turn during cooking.
	600 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins
Vegetables, e.g. peas	300 g 180 W, 8-13 mins Stir carefully during defrosting.
	600 g 180 W, 10 mins + 90 W, 8-13 mins
Fruit, e.g. raspberries	300 g 180 W, 7-10 mins Stir carefully during defrosting and separate any defrosted parts.
	500 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 5-10 mins
Butter, defrosting	125 g 90 W, 7-9 mins	Remove all packaging.
	250 g 180 W, 2 mins + 90 W, 3-5 mins
Loaf of bread	500 g	180 W, 3 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins	Turn during cooking.
	1 kg 180 W, 3 mins + 90 W, 15-25 mins
Cakes, dry, e.g. sponge cake	500 g 90 W, 10-15 mins Only for cakes without icing, cream
	750 g 180 W, 2 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins		or crème pâtissière, separate the pieces of cake.
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake	500 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 15-20 mins	Only for cakes without icing, cream
	750 g 180 W, 10 mins + 90 W, 15-20 mins		or crème pâtissière

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food

Notes

Take ready meals out of the packaging. They will heat up more quickly and evenly in microwaveable ovenware. The different components of the meal may not require the same amount of time to heat up.
- Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food which is piled high. You should therefore distribute the food so that it is as flat as possible in the ovenware. Different foodstuffs should not be placed in layers on top of one another.

■ Always cover the food. If you do not have a suitable cover for your ovenware, use a plate or special microwave foil.
■ Stir or turn the food 2 or 3 times during cooking.
■ After heating, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to 5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
■ Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when removing plates from the oven.
This will help the food retain its own distinct taste, so it will require less seasoning.

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food	Weight	Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes	Notes
Menu, plated meal, ready meal	300-400 g	600 W, 11-15 mins	Take meal out of packaging; cover food before heating
Soup	400-500 g	600 W, 8-13 mins	Ovenware with lid
Stew	500 g	600 W, 10-15 mins	Ovenware with lid
	1 kg	600 W, 20-25 mins
Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g. goulash	500 g	600 W, 12-17 mins	Ovenware with lid
	1 kg	600 W, 25-30 mins
Fish, e.g. fillets	400 g	600 W, 10-15 mins	Covered
	800 g	600 W, 18-23 mins

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food	Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes	Notes
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 250 g 600	W, 2-5 mins Ovenware with lid; add liquid
	500 g 600 W, 7-10 mins
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots	300 g 600 W, 8-12 mins	Ovenware with lid; add 1 tbsp of water
	600 g 600 W, 13-18 mins
Creamed spinach 450 g 600 W, 11-16 mins Cook without additional water

Heating food

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 can suddenly boil over and spatter. When heating liquids, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling.

Notes

■ Take ready meals out of the packaging. They will heat up more quickly and evenly in microwaveable ovenware. The

different components of the meal may not require the same amount of time to heat up.

■ Always cover the food. If you do not have a suitable cover for your container, use a plate or special microwave foil.
■ Stir or turn the food several times during the heating time. Check the temperature.
■ After heating, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to 5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
■ Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when removing plates from the oven.

Heating food Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes			Notes
Menu, plated meal, ready meal	350-500 g	600 W, 4-8 mins	Take meal out of packaging; cover food before heating
Drinks	150 ml	900 W, 1-3 mins	Place a spoon in the glass; do not overheat alcoholic drinks; check occasionally while heating
	300 ml	900 W, 3-4 mins
	500 ml	900 W, 4-5 mins
Baby food, e.g. baby bottle	50 ml	360 W, 1/2-1 min	Place baby bottle on the cooking compartment floor without the teat or lid; shake or stir well after heating; always be sure to check the temperature
	100 ml	360 W, 1-11⁄2 mins
	200 ml	360 W, 1-2 mins
Soup 1 cup	175 g	900 W, 11⁄2-2 mins	-
Soup, 2 cups	175 g each	900 W, 2-4 mins
Soup, 4 cups 175 g each 900 W, 4-6 mins
Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g. goulash	500 g	600 W, 7-10 mins	Covered
Stew	400 g	600 W, 5-7 mins	Ovenware with lid
	800 g	600 W, 7-10 mins
Vegetables	150 g	600 W, 2-3 mins	Add a little liquid
	300 g	600 W, 3-5 mins

Cooking food

Notes

• Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food which is piled high. You should therefore distribute the food so that it is as flat as possible in the ovenware. Different foodstuffs should not be placed in layers on top of one another.
• Cook the food in ovenware with a lid. If you do not have a suitable lid for your ovenware, use a plate or special microwave foil.

This will help the food retain its own distinct taste, so it will require less seasoning.
■ After cooking, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to 5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
■ Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when removing plates from the oven.

Cooking food	Weight	Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes	Notes
Whole chicken, fresh, no giblets	1.5 kg	600 W, 25-30 mins	Turn halfway through the cooking time
Fish fillet, fresh	400 g	600 W, 8-13 mins	-
Fresh vegetables	250 g	600 W, 6-10 mins	Cut into equal-sized pieces; add 1 to 2 tbsp water per 100 g; stir during cooking
	500 g	600 W, 10-15 mins
Cooking food Weight Microwave power setting		in watts, cooking time in minutes	Notes
Potatoes 250 g 600 W, 8-11 mins Cut into equal-sized pieces; add 1 to
	500 g 600 W, 12-15 mins		2 tbsp water per 100 g; stir during cooking
	750 g 600 W, 15-22 mins
Rice 125 g 600 W, 4-6 mins +			Add double the quantity of liquid and use deep ovenware with a lid
	180 W, 12-15 mins
	250 g 600 W, 7-9 mins + 180 W, 15-20 mins
Sweet foods, e.g. blancmange (instant)	500 ml	600 W, 5-8 mins	Stir 2 to 3 times with an egg whisk while heating
Fruit, compote 500 g 600 W, 9-12 mins -

Popcorn for the microwave

Notes

■ Use heat-resistant, flat glass ovenware, e.g. the lid of an ovenproof dish, a glass plate or a glass tray (Pyrex)
■ Always place the ovenware on the wire rack at level 1.
■ Do not use porcelain or extremely curved plates.
■ Make the settings as described in the table. You can adjust the timings according to product and amount.

So that the popcorn doesn't burn, briefly take the popcorn bag out of the oven after 1 minute and 30 seconds and shake it. Take care as the bag will be hot!

Risk of scalding!

■ Open the popcorn bag carefully as hot steam may be released.
■ Never set the microwave to full power.

	Weight Accessories	Level	Microwave power in watts, Cooking time in minutes
Popcorn for the microwave	1 bag, 100 g	Ovenware, wire rack	1	600 W, 4 mins

Microwave tips

You cannot find any information about the settings for the quantity of food you have prepared.	Increase or reduce the cooking times using the following rule of thumb:Double the amount = almost double the cooking timeHalf the amount = half the cooking time
The food has become too dry.	Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave power setting. Cover the food and add more liquid.
When the time has elapsed, the food is not defrosted, hot or cooked.	Set a longer time. Large quantities and food which is piled high require longer times.
When the time has elapsed, the food is overheated at the edge but not done in the middle.	Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower microwave power setting and a longer cooking time.
After defrosting, the poultry or meat is defrosted on the outside but not defrosted in the middle.	Next time, select a lower microwave power setting. If you are defrosting a large quantity, turn it several times.

Cakes and pastries

About the tables

Notes

■ The times given apply to food placed in a cold oven.
The temperature and baking time depend on the consistency and amount of the mixture. This is why temperature ranges are given in the tables. Begin with the lower temperature and,

if necessary, use a higher setting the next time, since a lower temperature results in more even browning.

■ Additional information can be found in the Baking tips section following the tables.
■ Always place the cake tin in the centre of the wire rack.

Baking tins

Note: It is best to use dark-coloured metal baking tins.

Cakes in tins	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature °C	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Sponge cake, simple	Ring tin/round tin	1	王	160-180	90 W	30-40
Sponge cake, delicate (e.g. sand cake)	Ring tin/round tin	1	二	150-170	-	60-80
Sponge flan base	Flan tin	2	王	160-180	-	25-35

* Allow cake to cool in the oven for approx. 20 minutes.
** Place on the universal pan

Cakes in tins	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature °C Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Delicate fruit flan, sponge Springform/ring tin 1			王	160-180 90 W 30-40
Sponge base, 2 eggs Flan tin 1			☐	150-160 - 20-25
Sponge flan, 6 eggs (preheat) Dark springform cake tin 1			☐	170-180 - 30-40
Shortcrust pastry base with crust	Dark Springform cake tin**	1	☐	170-190 - 30-40
Fruit tart/cheesecake with pastry base*	Dark springform cake tin 2		王	160-170 180 W 30-40
Swiss flan Dark springform cake tin 1			☐	190-200 - 40-50
Ring cake Ring cake tin 1			王	160-180 90 W 30-40
Nut cake	Dark springform cake tin 1		王	170-180 90 W 35-45
Pizza, thin base, light topping, preheat	Round pizza tray	1	☐	220-240 - 15-20
Savoury cakes	Dark Springform cake tin**	1	☐	180-190 - 50-60

* Allow cake to cool in the oven for approx. 20 minutes.
** Place on the universal pan

Cakes on the universal pan	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperatur e °C	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Sponge with dry topping	Universal pan	2		160-180	-	25-35
Sponge with moist topping (fruit) Universal pan	1		王	160-180	90 W	30-40
Yeast dough with dry topping	Universal pan	2		170-190	-	35-45
Yeast dough with moist topping (fruit)	Universal pan	2		170-190	-	45-55
Shortcrust pastry with dry topping	Universal pan	2		160-180	-	25-35
Shortcrust pastry with moist topping (fruit)	Universal pan	1		160-180	-	50-60
Swiss flan	Universal pan	1		190-200	-	40-50
Swiss roll, preheat	Universal pan	2		170-190	-	10-20
Plaited loaf with 500 g flour	Universal pan	2		160-180	-	40-50
Stollen with 500 g flour	Universal pan	2		150-170	-	60-70
Stollen with 1 kg flour	Universal pan	2		140-150	-	65-75
Strudel, sweet	Universal pan	1		190-210	180 W	30-40
Pizza	Universal pan	1		210-230	-	25-35
Tarte flambée, preheat	Universal pan	2		240-250	-	15-20

Small baked items	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature °C	Cooking time in minutes
Biscuits	Universal pan	2		150-170 20-30
Macaroons	Universal pan	2		120-140 35-45
Meringue	Universal pan	2		80-100 90-110
Muffins	Muffin tray on wire rack	2		160-180 35-45
Choux pastry	Universal pan	2		200-220 30-40
Puff pastry	Universal pan	2		170-190 25-25
Leavened cake	Universal pan	2		200-220 20-30

Bread and rolls	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature °C	Cooking time in minutes
Sourdough bread with 1.2 kg of flour*	Universal pan	2		250+ 170	1040-50
Flatbread*	Universal pan	2		220-240	15-20

* Preheat the cooking compartment.

Bread and rolls Accessories Level Type of	heating	Temperature °C Cooking time in minutes
Bread rolls* Universal pan 2	☐	200-220 20-30
Rolls made with sweet yeast dough* Universal pan 2	☐	190-210 15-25

* Preheat the cooking compartment.

Baking tips

You want to bake according to your own recipe.	Use similar items in the baking tables as a guide.
Use baking tins made of silicone, glass, plastic or ceramic materials.	The baking tin must be heat-resistant up to 250 °C. Cakes in these baking tins will be less brown. When using the microwave, the cooking time will be shorter than the time shown in the table.
How to establish whether sponge cake is baked through.	Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the baking time specified in the recipe, poke the cake with a cocktail stick at its highest point. If the cocktail stick comes out clean, the cake is ready.
The cake collapses.	Use less liquid next time or set the oven temperature 10 degrees lower and extend the baking time. Observe the specified mixing times in the recipe.
The cake has risen in the middle but is lower around the edge.	Only grease the base of the springform cake tin. After baking, loosen the cake carefully with a knife.
The cake is too dark. Select a lower temperature and bake the cake for a little longer.
The cake is too dry. When it is done, make small holes in the cake using a toothpick. Then drizzle fruit juice or an alcoholic beverage over it. Next time, select a temperature 10 degrees higher and reduce the baking time.
The bread or cake (e.g. cheesecake) looks good, but is soggy on the inside (sticky, streaked with water).	Use slightly less fluid next time and bake for slightly longer at a lower temperature. When baking cakes with a moist topping, bake the base first, cover with almonds or bread crumbs and then add the topping. Please follow the recipe and follow the baking times.
The cake cannot be turned out of the dish when it is turned upside down.	After baking, allow the cake to cool for a further 5 to 10 minutes, then it will be easier to turn out of the tin. If it still sticks, carefully loosen the cake around the edges using a knife. Turn the cake tin upside down again and cover it several times with a cold, wet cloth. Next time, grease the tin well and sprinkle some bread crumbs into it.
You have measured the temperature of the oven using your own meat thermometer and found there is a discrepancy.	The oven temperature is measured by the manufacturer after a specified period of time using a test rack in the centre of the cooking compartment. Ovenware and accessories affect the temperature measurement, so there will always be some discrepancy when you measure the temperature yourself.
Sparks are generated between the tin and the wire rack.	Check that the tin is clean on the outside. Change the position of the tin in the cooking compartment. If this does not help, continue baking but without the microwave. The baking time will then be longer.

Roasting and grilling

About the tables

The temperature and roasting time depend on the type and amount of food being cooked. This is why temperature ranges are given in the tables. Begin with the lower temperature and, if necessary, use a higher setting the next time,

For more information, see the section entitled Tips for grilling and roasting which follows the tables.

Ovenware

You may use any heat-resistant ovenware which is suitable for use in a microwave. Metal roasting dishes are not suitable for roasting with microwaves.

The ovenware can become very hot. Use oven gloves to take the ovenware out of the oven.

Place hot glass ovenware on a dry kitchen towel after they have been removed from the oven. The glass could crack if placed on a cold or wet surface.

Tips for roasting

Use a deep roasting dish for roasting meat and poultry.

Check that your ovenware fits in the cooking compartment. It should not be too big.

Meat:

Cover approx. two thirds of the ovenware base with liquid. Add

a little more liquid for pot roasts. Turn pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time. When the roast is ready, turn off the oven and allow it to rest for an additional 10 minutes. This allows better distribution of the meat juices.

Poultry:

Turn the pieces of meat after 23 of the cooking time has elapsed.

Tips for grilling

Always keep the oven door closed when grilling and do not preheat.

As far as possible, the pieces of food you are grilling should be of equal thickness. Steaks should be at least 2 to 3 cm thick. This will allow them to brown evenly and remain succulent and juicy. Do not add salt to steaks until they have been grilled.

Use tongs to turn the pieces of food you are grilling. If you pierce the meat with a fork, the juices will run out and it will become dry.

Dark meat, e.g. beef, browns more quickly than lighter-coloured meat such as veal or pork. When grilling light-coloured meat or fish, these often only brown slightly on the surface, although they are cooked and juicy on the inside.

The grill element switches off and on again automatically. This is normal. The grill setting determines how frequently this will happen.

Tips for braising

Use ovenware with a lid for braising fish.

Add two to three tablespoons of liquid and a little lemon juice or vinegar into the ovenware.

Beef

Notes

■ Turn pot-roasted beef after 13 and 23 of the cooking time. Finally, allow to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes.

■ Turn fillet of beef and sirloin halfway through the cooking time. Finally, allow to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes.
■ Turn the steaks after 23 of the cooking time.

Beef Accessories Level Type of			heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Pot-roasted beef, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		190-210 - 120-140
Pot-roasted beef, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		180-200 - 140-160
Pot-roasted beef, approx. 2 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		170-190 - 160-180
Fillet of beef, medium, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		200-220 90 W 30-40
Fillet of beef, medium, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		230-240 90 W 45-55
Sirloin, medium, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		240-250 180 W 30-40
Steak, medium, 3 cm thick	Universal pan + Wire rack	1		3 - 1st side: approx. 10-15		2nd side: approx. 5-10
		3

Veal

Note: Turn joints and knuckle of veal halfway through the cooking time. Finally, allow to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes.

Veal Accessories	Level	Type of		heating	Temperature in °C	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Joint of veal, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	王	210-220	90 W	60-70
Joint of veal, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	王	200-210	90 W	70-80
Joint of veal, approx. 2 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	王	190-200	90 W	80-100
Knuckle of veal, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	王	190-200	-	120-130

Pork

Notes

■ Turn lean joints of pork and rindless joints halfway through the cooking time. Finally, allow to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes.

• Place the joint in the dish rind-side up. Cut into the rind. Do not turn the joint. Finally, allow to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes.
• Do not turn fillet of pork or smoke-cured pork chops. Finally, allow to stand for approx. a further 5 minutes.
  ■ Turn the neck of pork after 23 of the cooking time.

Pork	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Rindless pork roast (e.g. neck of pork), approx. 750 g	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		220-240	180 W	40-50
Pork roast with rind (e.g. shoulder), approx.1 .5 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		180-200	-	150
Pork roast with rind (e.g. shoulder), approx. 2 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		170-190	-	180
Fillet of pork, approx. 500 g	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		210-230	90 W	20-25
Pork joint, lean, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		210-230	90 W	50-60

Pork Accessories	Level	Type of		heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Pork joint, lean, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack		1	*	200-220 90 W	70-80
Pork joint, lean, approx. 2 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack		1	*	190-210 180 W, 90 W, 75-85 min.	10 min. + 85-95
Smoked pork on the bone, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack		1 -- 360 W	45-50
Neck of pork, 2 cm thick	Universal pan + Wire rack		1	*	2 - 1st side: approx. 15-20
			3			2nd side: approx. 10-15

Lamb and game

Note: Turn lamb and game halfway through the cooking time.

Lamb and game	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Saddle of lamb on the bone, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1	+	190-210	-	40-50
Boned leg of lamb, medium, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	☐	180-200	-	90-100
Saddle of venison on the bone, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	☐	210-220	-	40-50
Boned leg of roe venison, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	☐	180-190	-	105-120
Wild boar joint ca. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	☐	200-220	-	90-100
Joint of venison, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	☐	200-220	-	90-100
Rabbit, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	☐	200-220	90 W	25-35

Miscellaneous

Notes

■ Finally, allow the meat loaf to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes.
■ Turn the sausages after 23 of the cooking time.

Miscellaneous	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Meat loaf, approx. 1 kg of meat	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		170-190	600 W, 10 min. + 180 W, 40-50 min.	-
4 to 6 sausages for grilling approx. 150 g each	Universal pan + Wire rack	13		3	-	1st side: approx. 10-152nd side: approx. 5-10

Poultry

Notes

■ Place whole chickens, chicken breasts and small turkeys breast-side down. Turn after 23 of the cooking time.
- Place poulard breast-side down. Turn after 23 of the cooking time and set the microwave power to 180 watts.
■ Place half chickens and chicken portions skin-side up. Do not turn.

■ Turn duck and goose after 13 and 23 of the cooking time.

■ Place duck and goose breast skin-side down. Turn halfway through the cooking time.
■ Turn goose legs halfway through the cooking time. Prick the skin.
■ Turn rolled turkey joints after 23 of the cooking time.
■ Place turkey breast and thighs skin-side down. Turn after 23 of the cooking time.

Poultry	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Chicken, whole, approx. 1.2 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		230-250	360 W	25-35
Poulard, whole	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		200-220	360 W180 W	3015-25
Chicken, halves, 500 g each	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		180-200	360 W	30-35

* Add 50 ml water to the universal pan

Poultry Accessories Level Type of			heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Chicken portions, approx. 800 g	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		190-210 360 W 30-35
Chicken portions, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		190-210 360 W 35-40
Chicken breast approx. 500 g	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		190-210 180 W 25-30
Duck, whole, 1.5 to 1.7 kg	Universal pan 1			170-190 180 W 60-80
Duck breast, 2 pieces, 300 to 400 g each	Wire rack + Universal pan*	2		3 90 W 18-22
Goose, whole, 3 to 3.5 kg	Universal pan 1			170-190 180 W 80-90
Goose breast, 2 pieces, 500 g each	Wire rack + Universal pan*	2		210-230 90 W 20-25
Goose legs, 4 pieces, approx. 1.5 kg	Wire rack + Universal pan*	2		170-190 180 W 30-40
Small turkey, whole, approx. 3 kg	Universal pan 1			170-180 180 W 60-70
Rolled turkey joint, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		190-200 180 W 60-70
Turkey breast, approx. 1kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		200-210 - 80-90
Turkey thighs, approx. 1.3 kg	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1		210-230 360 W 45-50

* Add 50 ml water to the universal pan

Fish

Notes

■ For grilling, place the whole fish, e.g. trout, onto the middle of the wire rack.

■ For braised fish, cook the whole fish in its swimming position.

Fish Accessories Level Type of				heating	Grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Whole fish, e.g. trout approx.300 g, grilled	Universal pan + Wire rack*	1 3		2	-		1st side: approx. 10-152nd side: approx. 8-12
Fish steak, e.g. salmon 3 cm thick, grilled	Universal pan + Wire rack*	1 3		3	-		1st side: approx. 10-122nd side: approx. 8-12
2-3 whole fish, 300 g each, grilled	Universal pan + Wire rack*	1 3		2	-		1st side: approx. 10-152nd side: approx. 10-15
Whole fish, approx. 1 kg, braised	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	-	-600 W		10-15
Whole fish, approx. 1.5 kg, braised	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	-	-600 W			10-155-10
Whole fish, approx. 2 kg, braised	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	-	-600 W			15-2010-15
Fish fillet, e.g. pollock, approx. 800 g, braised	Ovenware with lid, wire rack	1	-	-600 W		9-14

* Grease the wire rack first with oil.

Tips for roasting and grilling

The table does not contain information for the weight of the joint.	For small roasts, select a higher temperature and a shorter cooking time. For larger roasts, select a lower temperature and a longer cooking time.
How to tell when the roast is ready.	Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a “spoon test”. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer.
The roast looks good but the juices are burnt.	Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.
The roast looks good but the juices are too clear and watery.	Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid.
The roast is not well-done enough.	Carve the roast. Prepare the gravy in the roasting dish and place the slices of roast meat in the gravy. Finish cooking the meat using the microwave only.

Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings

Notes

■ The values in the table apply to food placed in a cold oven.
■ Use large flat ovenware for bakes and gratins. Food takes longer to cook in narrow, deep containers and browns more on top.
- Place the bake in microwaveable ovenware on the wire rack.
■ Leave bakes and gratins to cook in the oven for a further 5 minutes after switching off.

■ Use a 4 to 5 cm deep ovenproof dish for bakes, potato gratins and lasagne.
■ Place soufflés in individual moulds or in a deep ovenproof dish. Preheat the cooking compartment.
■ Toast with topping: lay 4 slices next to each other in the centre of the universal pan. Distribute 12 slices evenly over the universal pan.

Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings	Accessories Level Type of		heating	Temperature in °C, grill setting	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Bake, sweet, approx. 1.5 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		140-160 360 W 25-35
Soufflé Ovenware without lid, wire rack		1		160-180 - 40-50
Soufflé in individual moulds	Wire rack	1		200-210 - 12-17
Pasta bake, approx. 1 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		140-160 600 W 20-30
Lasagne, approx. 2 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	2		180-200 600 W 20-30
Potato gratin made from raw ingredients, approx. 1.1 kg	Ovenware without lid, wire rack	1		170-190 600 W 20-25
Toast with topping, 4 slices	Universal pan	2		3	-8-13
Toast with topping, 12 slices	Universal pan	2		3	-9-14

Convenience products

Notes

• Please observe the instructions on the packaging.
  ■ The values in the table apply to food placed in a cold oven.
• Do not lay chips, croquettes or potato röstis on top of each other.

■ Turn fish fingers, chicken goujons, nuggets and veggie burgers halfway through the cooking time.
■ Place cream gateau on the oven floor without accessories, level 0.

Convenience products	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Temperature in °C	Microwave power in watts	Cooking time in minutes
Pizza with thin base	Universal pan	1		210-230	-	20-25
Pizza with deep-pan base	Universal pan	1		200-220	90 W	15-25
Mini pizza	Universal pan	1		210-230	-	15-20
Pizza baguette	Universal pan	2		180-190	-	15-20
Chips	Universal pan	1		220-230	-	20-25
Croquettes	Universal pan	1		200-220	-	25-35
Röstis, stuffed potato pockets	Universal pan	2		200-220	-	25-35
Bread rolls, baguette	Wire rack	2		200-220	-	15-20
Pretzels, dough	Universal pan*	2		190-210	-	20-25
Part-cooked rolls or baguette	Wire rack	2		140-150	-	12-15
Fish fingers	Universal pan	2		190-210	180 W	10-15
Chicken goujons, nuggets	Universal pan	2		190-210	360 W	15-20
Veggie burgers	Universal pan	2		200-220	180 W	15-25
Strudel	Universal pan	2		200-220	90 W	20-25
Lasagne	Wire rack	2		200-210	180 W	18-23

* Line the universal pan with greaseproof paper.

The greaseproof paper must be suitable for these temperatures.

Test dishes

The quality and function of microwave combination appliances are tested by testing institutes using the following dishes.

In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705 or DIN 44547 and EN 60350 (2009)

Defrosting with the microwave

Dish Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes		Note
Meat	180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins	Place the 22 cm dia. Pyrex dish on the wire rack at level 1. After approx. 10 minutes, remove the defrosted meat.

Microwave cooking

Dish Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes		Note
Custard 360 W, 10 mins + 180 W, 20-25 mins Place Pyrex dish on the wire rack at level 1.
Sponge	600 W, 8-10 mins	Place the 22 cm dia. Pyrex dish on the wire rack at level 1.
Meat loaf	600 W, 20-25 mins	Place Pyrex dish on the wire rack at level 1.

Combined microwave cooking

Dish Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes		Type of heating	Temperature °C	Note
Potato gratin	600 W, 20-25 mins		170-190	Place the 22 cm dia. Pyrex dish on the wire rack at level 1.
Cake	180 W, 15-20 mins		180-200	Place the 22 cm dia. Pyrex dish on the wire rack, at level 1.
Chicken*	360 W, 30-35 mins		200-220	Turn after 15 minutes.

* Slide the wire rack in at level 2 and the universal pan in at level 1.

Baking

Notes

■ The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven.
■ German apple pie: place the dark springform cake tins diagonally next to each other on the same level.

	Ovenware	Level	Type of heating	Temperature °C	Baking time in minutes
Piped cookies	Universal pan	2		160-180	20-30
	Universal pan	2		150-170	20-30
Small cakes	Universal pan	2		150-170	25-35
	Universal pan	2		140-160	25-35
Hot water sponge cake	Springform cake tin on the wire rack	1		170-180	30-40
Yeast cakes on a baking tray	Universal pan	2		170-190	45-55
Apple pie	2 x 20 cm springform cake tins + Universal pan	1		180-200	70-90

Grilling

	Accessories	Level	Type of heating	Grill setting	Cooking time in minutes
Toasting bread*	Wire rack	3		3	1-2
Beefburgers, x 12**	Wire rack + Universal pan	3		3	30
		1

* Preheat for 5 minutes.
** Turn halfway through the cooking time.

Acrylamide in foodstuffs

Which foods are affected?

Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products that are heated to high temperatures, such as potato crisps,

chips, toast, bread rolls, bread, fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, cookies).

	Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food
General Keep cooking times to a minimum.	Cook meals until they are golden brown, but not too dark. Large, thick pieces of food contain less acrylamide.
Baking biscuits	Max. 200 °C in Top/bottom heating or max. 180 °C in 3D hot air or hot air mode.
Oven chips	Max. 190°C in Top/bottom heating or max. 170 °C in 3D hot air or hot air mode. Egg white and egg yolk reduce the formation of acrylamide. Distribute thinly and evenly over the baking tray. Cook at least 400 g at once on a baking tray so that the chips do not dry out.

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