F45MWOD9X - Oven LA GERMANIA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in oven
Brand	La Germania
Model	F45MWOD9X
Dimensions (W x H x D)	59.5 x 59.5 x 56.4 cm
Usable volume	70 liters
Installation type	Built-in
Power supply	Electric
Total power	3300 W
Energy class	A+
Number of functions	8
Cooking modes	Fan-assisted, Grill, Bottom heat, Turbo grill, Natural convection
Cleaning	Catalytic
Lighting type	Halogen lamp
Door	Removable cool glass door
Child lock	Yes
Automatic shut-off	Yes
Noise level	45 dB
Net weight	35 kg
Included accessories	Grill rack, Drip tray, Cooking probe
Repairability index	8.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions - F45MWOD9X LA GERMANIA

How to install the F45MWOD9X oven?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified professional. Make sure the oven is built into a heat-resistant cabinet and that the power supply matches the specifications (230 V, 16 A).

How to do the first use?

Before the first use, heat the empty oven to 250°C for 30 minutes to remove new odors. Let it cool, then clean the interior with a damp cloth.

How to use the pyrolysis function?

This model is equipped with catalytic cleaning, not pyrolysis. To clean, remove the catalytic panels and wash them with soapy water.

What is the difference between fan-assisted and natural convection?

Fan-assisted uses a fan to distribute heat evenly, ideal for cooking multiple dishes at once. Natural convection heats without a fan, perfect for delicate pastries.

How to replace the oven bulb?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the glass cover of the bulb by turning counterclockwise. Replace with a 25W 300°C halogen bulb. Screw the cover back on.

What to do if the oven does not heat?

First check that the oven is properly plugged in and the circuit breaker has not tripped. If the problem persists, contact customer service. Do not attempt to repair it yourself.

How to remove the door for cleaning?

Open the door fully, lift the hinge latches, then gently close the door halfway and pull it upward to release it. Clean the glass with a non-abrasive product.

Where to find spare parts for the F45MWOD9X?

You can order spare parts from authorized La Germania dealers or specialized websites. Use the model number to find the exact references.

How to save energy with this oven?

Use fan-assisted cooking which allows faster cooking. Turn off the oven 5 to 10 minutes before the end of cooking to use residual heat. Choose economical cooking modes.

The oven displays error code E01, what to do?

Error code E01 indicates a temperature probe problem. Try restarting the oven. If the code persists, contact technical service. Do not use the appliance until the problem is resolved.

USER MANUAL F45MWOD9X LA GERMANIA

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1 Your combi microwave oven

1.1 Appliance description 88
1.2 Control panel 88
1.3 Introduction 89

2 Safety instructions 90 - 91 - 92

3 Before use

3.1 Before you begin 93
3.2 Setting the clock 93
3.3 Testing 94
3.4 Do's and don'ts 94 - 95

4 Working 95

5 Operation

5.1 General 96 - 97 - 98
5.2 Microwave functions 99
5.3 Oven functions 100
5.4 Combi microwave functions 101
5.5 Automatic cooking programs 102 - 103
5.6 Preheating 104
5.7 Childlock 105
5.8 Pause 105

6 Cooking tips 106 - 107 - 108

7 Maintenance 109

8 Faults 110

9 Installation instructions

9.1 Technical information 111
9.2 Product specifications 111
9.3 Electrical connection 111
9.4 Important information about installing 111
9.5 Placement 112
9.6 Installation dimensions 112
9.7 Building in 112

10 Appendix 113

1.1 Appliance description

1. Control panel
2. Grill element
3. Light
4. Level
5. Door glass

6. Hinge

7. Round wire rack

8. Rectangular wire rack
9. Glass tray
10. Turntable
11. Turntable shaft

1.2 Control panel

1. Function knob
2. Power/weight button
3. Quickly preheating button
4. On/off button

5. Temperature/automenu button

6. Clock button

7. Start/pause button
8. Childlock
9. Selection knob

1 Your combi microwave oven

1.3 Introduction

Cooking with your new microwave oven is safe and relaxing. You can have the tastiest dishes on the table in no time at all. The appliance is extremely easy to use, partly thanks to the automatic cooking and defrosting programmes.

You will find information about the installation, safety, operation and maintenance of your appliance in this instruction manual.

Read the manual thoroughly before using the appliance, and store these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Enjoy your cooking!

What you should pay attention to

Be aware of the safety instructions listed below to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons and exposure to excessive microwave energy.

Keep the appliance clean, this will extend the lifetime of your microwave oven and prevent hazardous situations.

This microwave oven is designed for domestic use, and is not intended for industrial use, laboratory use, or use in the hotel and catering industry. Use this application exclusively for preparing meals. All other use should be considered improper and dangerous. We do not accept responsibility in the event of damage due to improper, incorrect or irrational use of the appliance, these kinds of damage are not covered by the warranty.

Precautions to avoid exposure to high voltage:•

• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.
  Danger! Any intervention other than cleaning and normal maintenance by the customer must be carried out by an approved service centre. For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

Precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy:•

Caution! Your microwave oven is only safe if the door closes properly.
Caution! Never place an object in the door opening of the oven.
Caution! Do not use the microwave oven if there is any damage to the door (bent), the hinges and catch (defective or loose) or the seal.
° Caution! Make sure that the door and seal are always clean.

Warning!• Microwave heating of liquids (such as water) can result in delayed eruptive boiling. This means that liquid starts boiling without you seeing any movement. Once removed from the oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly and spatter out of the cup with the risk of injury. The effect of eruptive boiling can be eliminated by placing a plastic / glass spoon in the fluid before cooking it in the microwave oven.

• Warning! Only connect the device to an AC power supply, from a grounded socket, with a mains voltage as specified on the type plate of the device.
• Warning! Be sure to disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning or repairing the appliance, preferably by removing the plug from the socket or turn the switch in the meter cupboard to zero.
• Warning! Do not use the microwave oven when the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged or when the appliance is not working properly (anymore).
• Warning! Children are not aware of the dangers that can arise when operating electrical equipment. For this reason do not allow children to use the microwave oven. Place the appliance outside of childrens' reach.

• Warning! Take care with baby food and jars:

Caution! The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken after heating.
Caution! Carefully check the temperature of the contents before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• Warning! Liquids and other foods in sealed containers may only be heated after making little holes in the seal, since the containers are liable to explode otherwise.
• Warning! Be careful with water near the appliance. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors, in damp rooms or near a water tap. Do not touch the appliance with wet hands.

- Warning! Utensils can be hot after use in the microwave oven!

Caution!• Only use utensils and dishes suitable for use in the microwave oven. Take care with dishes with metallic decorations.

Caution! Remove metallic twist-ties from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the microwave oven.

- Caution! Do not use the microwave oven when empty. The appliance cannot dissipate its energy and can get damaged.

Caution!• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

Caution!• Keep cord away from heated surface.

Caution!• Do not cover any vents on the oven.

- Caution! The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Caution!• Only use the microwave oven for defrosting and cooking food and not, for example, for drying clothes or paper. These can catch fire.

Caution!• If smoke or fire is observed:

Switch off or unplug the appliance.

- Keep the oven door closed in order to stifle any flames.

Remove the plug from the socket.°

Caution!• Do not use chemicals in this appliance.

Caution!• Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.

Caution!• Install the microwave oven according to the placement instructions.

Caution!• Never unplug the appliance from the socket by pulling on the cable.

Caution!• Avoid touching warm surfaces, especially on the outside of the microwave oven when it is operating.

Caution!• If the device does not work after it has been switched on, then a fuse may have been blown or the residual current device in the meter cabinet has been disabled. The relevant group may have been overloaded or the device that was installed is defective.

- Caution! If you decide to discontinue using the device, on account of a fault, we advise you to cut the cord after you have pulled the plug out of the socket. Take the device to the relevant municipal waste disposal unit.

Notes

The fan continues to operate after the microwave oven has been turned off. This is a normal occurrence. This is how the electronic parts in the combi microwave oven are cooled.

A clicking sound occurs while the combi microwave oven is operating in defrosting mode. This is a normal occurrence. At low microwave power levels, the microwave is alternately switched on and off. This produces a clicking sound.

3.1 Before you begin

Open the door and remove the packaging material. Do not install the microwave oven when it is damaged, but contact the manufacturer.

Remove the protection foil from the outside of the microwave oven.

Clean the inside of the oven and the accessories with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or any strongly smelling detergents.

Place the turntable in the middle of the microwave oven with the indentation for the driving mechanism downwards.

Connect the combi microwave oven to the mains supply.

3.2 Setting the clock

When the power is first supplied to the microwave oven, you must set the clock. In the display '00:00' will blink. The clock will work as long as the microwave oven is connected to the mains.

1. Turn the selection button to set the right time (between 00:00 and 23:59).

After you have set the right time, you will hear a beep and 2. the time stops blinking.

The clock has been set.

Notes

- If you want to change the time later on, you have to press and hold the clock button. The actual time disappears and then the time will blink in the display. Turn the selection button to set the new time and press the clock button again to confirm the setting.

- If you do not want to see the clock in the display, press the clock button briefly. The time disappears. Press the clock button again, and the clock appears in the display again.

3.3 Testing

Check if the microwave oven is working correctly. Put a glass of water in the oven space. Switch the microwave oven on for 1 minute on its highest setting. After 1 minute, the water should be hot.

1. Switch on the combi microwave oven by pressing the on/off button.

The combi microwave oven is now set to the highest power (900 W). The time (1 minute) is blinking.

1. Press the start/pause button.

The combi microwave oven starts to operate in the highest setting and the time counts down. When the cook time has ended the current time will appear in the display

and you will hear 5 beeps. The combi microwave oven switches off automatically.

3.4 Do's and don'ts

The door may be opened when the microwave oven is switched on; the microwave oven switches off and the time stops. After closing the door, press the start/pause button to continue the cooking.

The microwave oven is not suitable for:

preserving food;•

heating oil for deep-fat frying;

boiling eggs in their shells, these are liable to explode (even after the microwave oven is switched off).

Not all materials are suitable for use in the microwave oven. The table below shows which materials you can use and which you cannot.

Warning!• Only use utensils and dishes suitable for use in the microwave oven. Take care with dishes with metallic decorations.

Caution! Remove metallic twist-ties from paper or plastic containers and bags before placing them in the microwave oven.

Material Permitted
Paper	Yes
Aluminium foil Yes
Cling fi Im Yes
Aluminium trays No
Freezer / microwave dishes Yes
Heat-resistant plastic Yes
Unglazed pottery No
Glazed pottery Yes
Metal cooking utensils No
Normal glass Yes
Pyrex and other ovenproof glass and ceramics Yes
Dishes with metallic decoration No
Metallic twist-ties No
Mercury thermometer No
Sealed pots	No
Bottle with narrow neck	No
Roasting bags	Yes

How the microwave oven works

A microwave oven is a cooking appliance that uses microwaves to heat food. Microwaves are electromagnetic waves, just like radio and television waves. A radio converts these waves into sound, whereas a microwave oven converts them into heat.

The heat arises because the microwaves cause water and fat molecules, that are always present in food, to move quickly. The molecules slide past each other quickly and friction occurs. This friction causes heat (try rubbing your hands together quickly).

The microwave oven heats food very intensively, because the microwaves penetrate the food directly. The waves do not just heat the outside of the food, but get right inside the food. Compared to conventional methods of cooking, with small quantities, the cooking time is much shorter.

5.1 General

5.1.1 Microwave power levels

You can see from the table below from which fi ve power levels you can choose and for which foods the power levels are suitable. During use it is possible to change the power by pressing the power/weight button (see 5.2 and 5.4).

Power level Food

900 W - Boiling water, reheating- Cooking chicken, fi sh, vegetables

700 W - Reheating- Cooking mushrooms, shellfi sh- Cooking dishes containing eggs and cheese

450 W - Cooking rice, soup

300 W - Defrosting- Melting chocolate and butter

100 W - Defrosting sensitive/delicate foods- Defrosting irregularly-shaped foods- Softening ice cream- Allowing dough to rise

5.1.2 Changing the temperature

During use it is possible to change the temperature (see 5.3 and 5.4). The temperature status can be viewed in the LED status bar. The set temperature is reached when all LED units in the status bar are lit.

5.1.3 Changing the cooking time

During use it is possible to change the cooking time (see 5.3 and 5.4). The step quantities for adjusting the time are as follow (the maximum cooking time that can be set depends on the chosen mode):

Function Mode
	Microwave Micro	rowave (see 5.2)		Use the microwave function to cook and reheat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fi sh and meat.
	Oven Hot air Ho	[1.3)		With hot air you can prepare meals in the same way as you do with a conventional oven. The microwave is not activated. You are advised to preheat the oven before putting the meal in the oven.
			Grill with fan Grill with fan (see 5.3) Use this function to roast meals evenly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust.
			Hot air + Bottom heat	Hot air + Bottom heat (see 5.3)
			Grill Grill (see 5.3) The grill is very suitable to prepare thin pieces of meat and fi sh.
+	Microwave + Oven		Hot air Microwave + Hot air(see 5.4)Use this function to roast meals quickly.
			Grill with fan Microwave + Grill with fan (see 5.4)
			Hot air + Bottom heat	Microwave + Hot air + Bottom heat(see 5.4)
			Grill Microwave + Grill(see 5.4)Use this function to cook meals quickly and at the same time give the meal a brown crust (also au gratin). The microwave and the grill are activated at the same time. The microwave is cooking and the grill is roasting.
	Defrost d01 + d02 Defrost (see 5.5)
	Auto-programs		P01 - P13 Automatic cooking programs (see 5.5)
	Preheat x Preheat (see 5.6)
	Childlock x Childlock (see 5.8)

5.2 Microwave functions

- Warning! Microwave heating of liquids (such as water) can result in delayed eruptive boiling. This means that liquid starts boiling without you seeing any movement. Once removed from the oven, the liquid can start to boil rapidly and spatter out of the cup with the risk of injury. The effect of eruptive boiling can be eliminated by placing a plastic / glass spoon in the fluid before cooking it in the microwave oven.

Warning!• Take care with baby food and jars:

Caution! The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken after heating.
Caution! Carefully check the temperature of the contents before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

Warning!• Utensils can be hot after use in the microwave oven!

1. Press the on/off button to activate the microwave function.
   '01:00' is blinking in the display and the microwave icon appears in the display.
2. Turn the selection button to set the cooking time. The max. cooking time depends on the power that has been set.

3. Press the power/weight button to adjust the microwave power.
   '900' is blinking in the display.

4. Turn the selection button to set the microwave power (between 100 W and 900 W). Press the power/weight

button again to confirm the setting or wait for the power to stop blinking in the display.

You will hear a beep.

1. Press the start/pause button to start the cooking process.

When the cooking process is ready, you will hear 5 beeps. The fan continues to operate for some time and then stops automatically.

If you do not press the start/pause button, the combi microwave oven switches itself off automatically after 15 minutes.

5.3 Oven functions

1. Press the on/off button to activate the microwave function. '01:00' is blinking in the display and the microwave icon appears in the display.
2. Turn the function knob one position to the right. The hot air icon is blinking. Time, temperature and the oven icon are shown in the display.
3. Turn the selection knob to the right to choose a mode (see the table on page 97). If the symbols stops blinking, the chosen mode has been activated. You can go back one step by turning the function knob one position to the left.
4. You can adjust the time and/or the temperature in every mode (grill; setting 1, 2 or 3, 3 is the highest setting). Press the clock button or the temperature/automenu button. The time or temperature (grill setting 1, 2 or 3) is blinking. By turning the selection knob you can set the preferred time and/or temperature (grill setting). To confirm the setting, press the clock button or the temperature/automenu button again.

The time and temperature that can be set depends on the mode that you have chosen.

1. Press the start/pause button to start the cooking process.

When the cooking process is ready, you will hear 5 beeps. The fan continues to operate for some time and then stops automatically.

If you do not press the start/pause button, the combi microwave oven switches itself off automatically after 15 minutes.

5.4 Combi microwave functions

1. Press the on/off button to activate the microwave function. '01:00' is blinking in the display and the microwave icon appears in the display.
2. Turn the function knob two positions to the right. The hot air icon is blinking. Time, temperature, the microwave icon and the oven icon are shown in the display.
3. Turn the selection knob to the right to choose a mode (see the table on page 98). If the symbols stops blinking, the chosen mode has been activated. You can go back one step by turning the function knob one position to the left.
4. You can adjust the power, the time and/or the temperature in every mode (grill; setting 1, 2 or 3, 3 is the highest setting). Press the power/weight button, the clock button or the temperature/automenu button. The power, time or temperature (grill setting 1, 2 or 3) is blinking. By turning the selection knob you can set the desired powerlevel, time and/or temperature (grill setting).

To confirm the setting, press the power/weight button, the clock button or the temperature/automenu button again.

The power, time and temperature that can be set depends on the mode that you have chosen.

1. Press the start/pause button to start the cooking process.

When the cooking process is ready, you will hear 5 beeps. The fan continues to operate for some time and then stops automatically.

If you do not press the start/pause button, the combi microwave oven switches itself off automatically after 15 minutes.

5.5 Automatic cooking programs

There are 15 automatic cooking programs. You only have to choose the program and set the weight. The power, the time and the temperature are already set.

Program Category Item
d01 (defrost)**	Meat, poultry and fish	If you hear a beep, the combi microwave oven stops. Turn the food and press the start/pause button to continue the defrosting program.
d02 (defrost)** Bread	read, cake and fruit
P01** Vegetables	Fresh vegetables
P02** Side dishes	Potatoes - peeled/cooked
P03* Side dishes	Potatoes - roasted	If you hear a beep, turn the food. The combi microwave oven starts the next fase automatically.
P04 Poultry/fi sh	Chicken pieces/ fi sh pieces	If you hear a beep, turn the food. The combi microwave oven starts the next fase automatically.
P05* Bakery Cake
P06* Bakery Apple pie
P07* Bakery Quiche
P08** Reheat Drink/soup
P09** Reheat Plated meal
P10** Reheat Sauce/stew/dish
P11* Convenience	Frozen - pizza
P12* Convenience	Oven chips	If you hear a beep, turn the food. The combi microwave oven starts the next fase automatically.
P13* Convenience	Frozen - lasagne

Attention!

• During the automatic cooking programmes, the microwave function is switched on. Therefore do not use metal utensils (for a complete overview, see p. 95).
• The programmes with a * are preheated. During preheating, the cooking time pauses and the preheating symbol is on. After preheating, you will hear an alarm and the preheating symbol will blink. Put the dish on the glass baking tray, and insert it in the oven on level 1. Press start.
• The programmes with ** only use the microwave function. Always use the turntable with the round wire rack for optimal heat distribution.

1. Press the on/off button to activate the microwave function.

'01:00' is blinking in the display and the microwave icon appears in the display.

1. Turn the function knob three positions (d01) or four positions (P01) to the right.

Time, weight, the first number of the automatic programs and the defrost icon/automatic cooking program icon are shown in the display.

1. Turn the selection knob to the right to choose an automatic cooking program (see the table on page 102). If the symbols stops blinking, the chosen program has been activated. You can go back one step by turning the function knob one position to the left.

2. Press the power/weight button to set the weight. The weight is blinking in the display.

3. With the selection knob you set the right weight. Press the power/weight button again to confirm the setting.

The weight that can be set depends on the program that you have chosen.

1. Press the start/pause button to start the automatic cooking program.

The programmes with a * are preheated (see page 102). During preheating, the cooking time pauses and the preheating symbol 📁s on. After preheating, you will hear an alarm and te preheating symbol 🌐will blink. Put the dish on the glass baking tray, and insert it in the oven on level 1. Press start.

When the cooking program is ready, you will hear 5 beeps. The fan continues to operate for some time and then stops automatically.

If you do not press the start/pause button, the combi microwave oven switches itself off automatically after 15 minutes.

5.6 Preheating

The preheating function can be activated after you have chosen one of the following functions:

	Mode Preheating
Microwave functions Microwave
Oven functions Hot air x
	Grill with fan x
	Hot air + Bottom heat x
	Grill
Combi microwave functions	Microwave + Hot air x
	Microwave + Grill with fan x
	Microwave + Bottom heat + Hot air x
	Microwave + Grill

- The preheating function only works if you have already chosen one of the modes above. During preheating, the microwave function is switched off.

You can adjust the other settings before or after choosing the preheating function • (see 5.3 and 5.4).

1. Press the quickly preheat button.

The prehaet icon appears in the display.

1. Press the start/pause button to start the preheating. If the right temperature is reached, you will hear three beeps.

- You can stop the preheating by opening the oven door or by pressing the on/off button.

1. Press the start/pause button to start the previously set cooking process.

If you do not press the start/pause button, the combi microwave oven switches itself off automatically after 15 minutes.

5.7 Childlock

You can 'lock' your combi microwave oven, to prefend a cooking process from starting.

Attention:

You can only activate the childlock if the combi microwave oven is switched off.

The (current) time appears in the display.

Activating the childlock:

1. Press the temperature/auto menu button and start/pause button at the same time and hold the buttons until you hear a beep. In the display a key icon appears. You cannot operate the combi microwave oven.

Deactivating the childlock:

1. Press the temperature/auto menu button and start/pause button at the same time and hold the buttons until you hear a beep. In the display the key icon disappears. You can now operate the combi microwave oven again.

5.8 Pause

If your combi microwave oven is working, you can set it to 'pause'.

1. Press the start/pause button.
   The symbol of the mode that has been set is blinking.
2. Press the start/pause button again to start the process again.
   The symbol of the mode that has been set stops blinking.

Heating and cooking

The microwave oven always heats with the same intensity. The more you put in the microwave oven, the longer the cooking time.

Wide, fl at dishes become hot more quickly than narrow, tall dishes.

Covering dishes with cling fi lm or a suitable lid prevents spattering, shortens cooking • time and helps maintaining humidity of the dish.

Caution! Remove the cling film or lid carefully afterwards. The steam that comes off can be very hot!

If necessary, moisten foods that quickly dehydrate. First soak potatoes and • vegetables in cold water for a moment before placing them in the microwave oven.

This prevents a skin forming on them.

For uniform results, it is best to stir or turn meals once or twice.

When reheating foods that have already been cooked before, always select the highest microwave power level.

When cooking in a microwave oven, only small quantities of water, salt and seasoning are necessary. Best add salt after cooking. This prevents moisture being drawn out of the food.

Food continues to cook for some time after the microwave oven has been switched off. Keep this in mind, don't overcook your meals.

- Caution! When heating small quantities of powdery products (such as when drying herbs), always place a glass of water in the microwave. Otherwise, due to the small quantity, there is a chance of spontaneous combustion.

Defrosting

• Always defrost large, dense pieces using the defrosting programme. The food will defrost gradually and evenly, you will not run the risk of the outside drying while the centre is still frozen.
• To speed up the defrosting process, it is recommended that after a while the food be divided up into smaller pieces.
• For large pieces of meat and dense food, introduce a couple of breaks into the defrosting process.
• When defrosting irregularly shaped food, halfway through the defrosting time you can cover or wrap the thin parts with aluminium foil

Factors that affect the cooking process

The temperature of the ingredients affects the cooking times. A cold meal will •

require a longer cooking time than a meal that is already at room temperature.

Light, delicate foods cook more quickly than heavy, solid foods, such as stews and •

rolled meats. Take care when cooking light, delicate foods. The edges quickly

become dry and tough.

Small pieces of food are heated more evenly if you place them separately in the •

microwave, preferably in a circle.

- When using microwave-/combi microwave functions, first position the round wire rack on the turntable and then place the dish on the wire rack. This way, the heat can circulate properly and your dish will be done in no time.

Bones and fat conduct heat better than meat. Covering chicken legs and wings with aluminium foil prevents burning these parts.

Microwaves penetrate food to a depth of about 3 cm. The centre of thick foods is • heated as a result of heat from the heated part (the outside) spreading to the inside.

Meat and poultry that is cooked in the microwave for more than about 15 minutes • becomes lightly browned. Any food cooked for a shorter time can be rubbed beforehand with a 'browning' sauce, such as Worcestershire sauce, soya bean oil or barbecue sauce.

Greaseproof paper prevents splattering. It also retains heat better.

Basic techniques

Arranging food•

Place thicker pieces on the edge on the turntable. Foods placed on the edge of ° the turntable receive the most microwaves.

Stirring•

By stirring dishes regularly you distribute the heat stored in them. Always stir from outside to inside, since the outside of the dish always becomes hot first.

- Turning

Turn large, thick foods frequently. They then cook more evenly and quickly.

- Pricking

Foods with a skin or shell, such as egg yolks, shellfish and fruit, burst in the microwave. You can prevent this by pricking them a few times with a fork or skewer beforehand.

Checking•

Foods cook quickly. You should therefore check them frequently. Take food out of the microwave just before it is done.

Standing•

Once you have taken it out of the microwave, let the food stand covered for, in general, 3 to 10 minutes. The food continues to cook. Foods that have a dry crust, such as cake, should not be covered.

Freezing•

When freezing foods, you can already allow for them being defrosted easily in the microwave by not using aluminium foil or trays and by freezing flatter portions.

Cooking vegetables

Use fresh vegetables if possible. If the vegetables have become limp because they have been kept for too long, you can refresh them by soaking them in cold water for a little while.

Use a large dish to cook vegetables, so the bottom of the dish is not covered by too thick a layer.

Preferably cook vegetables with the water that clings to them.

Always cover the dish with a lid or microwave cling fi lm.

Do not add salt. The salts naturally present in the vegetables usually provide enough • fl avour. If you must add salt, do so after cooking.

Cook vegetables for as short a time as possible. Allow for them continuing to cook • after the microwave has been switched off.

- Check whether the vegetables are done by pricking them with a fork or skewer.

Cooking fish

Fish should be cooked gradually. With thin fish, fatty fish or small portions, therefore, set the power level to 30%. In other cases, you can safely set the power level a bit higher.

Allow, however, for the food continuing to cook after the microwave has been switched off. Fish is done when the flesh has become opaque.

Keeping your appliance neat

- The cooking compartment in your appliance is made of enamel. Improper care can lead to corrosion in the cooking compartment. Refer to the care and cleaning instructions in the instruction manual.

Salts are very abrasive. If salt is deposited in the cooking compartment, rust could develop in places.

Acidic sauces, such as ketchup and mustard, or salted foods, e.g. cured roasts, • contain chloride and acids. These affect the stainless steel surface. Clean the cooking compartment after each use.

DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal •

scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass (if provided).

DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the microwave oven.

If the seal on the outside of the cooking compartment is very dirty, the cooking compartment door will no longer close properly during operation. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Keep the seal clean.

- Clean the inside and outside of the oven regularly using soapy water and dry it thoroughly with a dry cloth. Make sure that the microwave distributor cover (inside the oven on the right) is clean. A cover which is not clean may cause sparking.

Clean the inside immediately after use. Use a damp cloth to remove any • condensation, liquid that has boiled over and food remains. Crumbs and liquid that remain behind absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times.

Clean the accessories regularly; use soapy water and a brush and dry the accessories • thoroughly with a dry cloth. The accessories may also be washed in a dishwasher.

Odours will disappear if you put a glass of vinegar or water - with lemon juice added • - in the oven space. Switch the microwave on for two minutes on full power. Then wipe with a damp cloth.

What to do if...

If the microwave oven does not cook as well as it should do, if there is sparking inside it, or if it does not start, etc., first try to find the reason for the problem yourself before calling the service department.

Check:

Is the plug in the socket?•

Is the door closed properly?•

Have the power level and the cooking time been set properly?

Are there any objects in the microwave oven which shouldn't be there?

Are you using the correct cooking utensils?

Is the turntable in the microwave oven?

Are the vents blocked?•

Has the food been defrosted suffi ciently?•

Did you stir or turn the food during cooking?

Is the childproof lock turned on?●

9.1 Technical information

On the label on the inside of this equipment, you will find the total wattage, the required voltage and the frequency.

9.2 Product specifications

External dimensions (wxdxh) 595 mm	x 550 mm* x 460 mm
Building in dimensions 560 mm x 550	mm x 450 mm
Oven capacity 44 liter
Turntable diameter 360 mm
Rated voltage 230 V / 50 Hz
Rated input power 3350 W
Rated output power 900 W

* Depth excluding the 20 mm depth of the dashboard.

9.3 Electrical connection

This appliance requires a mains power supply of 230 V, 50 Hz alternating current. The device has a grounded power cord.

Caution! The appliance must be grounded and under no circumstances should it be connected to a direct current supply. Incorrect use could cause an electric shock.

9.4 Important information about installing

- This appliance is NOT intended for use in a commercial environment.

Please observe the installation instructions provided and note that this appliance should only be installed by a qualified technician.

The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed earthed socket. The fuse protection must be rated at 16 amps (L or B-type miniature circuit breakers).

In case a new socket is needed, installation and cable connection must only be done by a qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, a pole disconnecting device must be present on the installation site with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.

- Adapters, multiway strips and extension cords must not be used. Overloading can result in fi re.

9.5 Placement

• Danger! Do not disassemble this appliance. Touching internal components of this appliance can cause serious personal injury or death.
• Place the microwave oven on a firm, flat surface.

Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation around the microwave oven. At the rear and sides keep at least 10 cm free.

Do not cover the air vents.

The adjustable feet should not be removed.

Do not place the microwave oven near a heat source.

Transmitting and receiving equipment such as radios and televisions can affect the operation of the microwave oven.

9.6 Installation dimensions

9.7 Building in

- Do not hold or carry the appliance by the door handle. The door handle cannot hold the weight of the appliance and may break off.

1. Carefully push the microwave into the box, making sure that it is in the centre.
2. Open the door and fasten the microwave with the screws that were supplied.

Disposal of packaging and appliance

In the manufacturing of this appliance durable materials were used. Make sure to dispose of this equipment responsibly at the end of its lifecycle. Ask the authorities for more information regarding this.

The appliance packaging is recyclable. The following may have been used:

cardboard;•

polythene fi Im (PE);•

CFC-free polystyrene (PS hard foam).

Dispose of these materials in a responsible manner and in accordance with government regulations.

As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with the symbol of a crossed-out wheeled dustbin. This means that at the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.

Symbol of a trash bin crossed with no text or numbers, representing waste sorting or disposal (no text present)

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources.