KH 1107 - Microwaves BIFINETT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KH 1107 BIFINETT

Microwave with Grill

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Introduction

Appropriate use Page 8
Delivery scope 8
Identification of parts . 8
Technical data Page 9

Safety

Safety precautions to prevent excessive exposure to microwave energy
Important safety instructions 9
Earthing instructions / proper installation Page 10
Radio interference on other appliances Page 10

Before you begin

Basic principles for cooking in the microwave oven Page 11
Always use suitable cookware Page 11
Installing the oven 11

Description of functions

Setting the time 12
Setting 12-hour mode Page 12
Setting 24-hour mode . Page 12
Setting the time. 12

Operation

Cooking in the microwave 13

Grill function 14

Grill/Combi cooking . Page 14

Express Start 15

Defrosting by weight 15

Defrosting 16

Memory function 16

Auto menu Page 16

Check functions 17

Child safety lock . 17

Magnetic control safety function 17

Acoustic signal functions 18

Cleaning and care Page 18

Disposal 18

Warranty/Customer Service Page 19

Tips

Freezing and defrosting - the easy way . Page 19

Cooking-the easy way... Page 20

Grilling-the easy way... Page 22

Recipes

Cauliflower cheese Page 25

Macaroni and mince bake with broccoli . 25

Mushroom and fillet of pork in spicy paprika sauce 25

Potato gratin 26

Chicken fricassee

Green chicken casserole. 26

Bread or bacon dumplings 27

White sauce 27

Custard

Rice pudding Page 27

Red fruit jelly (with strawberries and raspberries) Page 27

Microwave with Grill KH 1107

Introduction

Appropriate use

This microwave oven is intended for heating and preparation of food as described in the instruction manual.

Any modification of the appliance is contrary to the intended use and can result in serious accidents. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by use of the appliance contrary to its intended purpose.

This microwave oven is not intended for commercial use.

Delivery scope

Please check immediately after unpacking the appliance that the contents are complete.

1 microwave oven, model KH 1107
1 roller ring
1 glass plate
1 metal rack for grill operation
1 operating manual
1 warranty card

Identification of parts

① Air vent
② Glass plate
③ LED display
④ Control panel
⑤ Door safety latch
⑥ Roller ring
⑦ Window
Metal rack for grill operation

Buttons/controls on the control panel

Weight Defrost
10 Buttons for 11 pre-programmed cooking functions
11 Pre-Set button
12 Control knob
⑬ Memory button
14 Grill/Combi button
15 Start/Quick Start
16 Cancel/Stop button
17 Power button
16 Jet Defrost
19 Clock button
20 Auto reheat button

Door safety latch ⑤

Pull the handle to open the door. If the door is opened during cooking, operation is interrupted and the set program or function is retained.

Cooking resumes when the door is closed and the Start button is pressed.

Glass plate ②

Always leave the glass plate with the roller ring ⑥. in the microwave during operation.

The rotating glass plate ensures even energy and microwave distribution.

Metal rack/grill ⑧

Use the metal rack for grilling.

Place a heat-resistant plate underneath the metal rack to catch splashes or drops of grease and food.

Caution: the metal rack must only be used on the glass plate. After grilling, use an oven cloth or pan

holder to remove the metal rack.

Please be aware that the inside of the oven can get very hot, and appropriate care must be taken.

Technical data

Rated voltage: 230V 50Hz

Maximum power output: Microwave: 800 W

Grill: 1000 W

Capacity: 20.5 I

Diameter of rotating plate: 270mm

Dimensions: 485 × 285 × 340 ~mm

Weight: 13.7 kg

Safety

Safety precautions to prevent excessive exposure to microwave energy

• Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open, since this can lead to exposure to a harmful level of microwave energy. It is important that the safety locks are not broken open or tampered with in any way.
• Do not wedge anything between the front of the oven and the door; make sure that no dirt or cleaning agent residue are allowed to accumulate on the sealing surfaces.

• Do not use the microwave if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the door closes properly and there is no damage to the following:

• the door (bent),

• hinges and locks (broken or loose),

• door seals and sealing surfaces.

• The oven must only be adjusted or repaired by the named service centre or by a properly qualified specialist.

Important safety instructions

Certain elementary safety precautions must be taken to ensure personal safety when using electrical appliances. These precautions include the following:

Danger: to reduce the risk of burns, electric shocks, fire, injury or excessive exposure to microwave energy:

Read all instructions before using the oven for the first time.

Use this appliance for the intended purpose as described in this manual only. Do not use any corrosive chemicals or vapours in the oven.

This microwave is specially designed for heating, cooking or drying foods.

It is not equipped for industrial or laboratory use.

• Do not operate the microwave when it is empty.
• Do not operate the oven if the cable or plug is damaged, the oven is not working properly, or if it is damaged or has been dropped.

Avoid all hazards. A faulty power cable or plug should only be replaced by the manufacturer or a similarly qualified specialist.

• Danger: do not allow children to use the microwave unattended unless they have been given appropriate instructions to enable them to use the appliance safely and ensure that they understand the dangers involved in improper use.
• To minimize the risk of fire in the microwave: if you are heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the microwave at all times, as it is possible for the materials to catch fire.
• Remove clips containing wire from paper or plastic bags before you put the bag in the microwave.

If you notice any smoke, switch the oven off or pull out the plug and keep the oven door closed to smother any flames.
- Do not store anything inside the oven cavity. Do not leave any paper articles, cooking utensils or foodstuffs in the microwave when it is not in use.
- Warning: liquids and other foodstuffs must not be heated in sealed, airtight containers, since they can explode and damage the appliance. When heating drinks in the microwave, there may be a delay before the liquid begins to bubble when boiling. Care must therefore be taken when handling the cup/container.
- Do not fry foods in the microwave. Hot oil can damage parts of the appliance and utensils and may cause burns to the skin.
- Eggs in shells and hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the microwave, since they can explode even after cooking in the microwave has stopped.
- Foods with a thick skin, such as potatoes, whole pumpkins, apples and chestnuts must be pierced before cooking.
- The contents of baby bottles and jars of baby food should be stirred or shaken.
- Danger: please check the temperature of food before giving it to a baby; this can prevent in some cases serious burns.
- Cooking utensils can become hot as a result of the heat emitted by the heated foods and it may only be possible to touch them with an oven cloth or pan holder. It is important to check whether cooking utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

Danger: maintenance or repair work requiring removal of any covers which protect against exposure to microwave energy poses a danger to anyone other than a qualified specialist.

Earthing instructions / proper installation

This appliance must be earthed. It is supplied with a cable with an earth lead and an earthed plug. A properly installed and earthed wall socket is required for this plug. In the event of a short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of an electric shock through the discharge cable. It is recommended that a separate power circuit is used to supply the microwave on its own. High voltages are dangerous and can cause fires or other accidents, which may result in damage to the microwave oven.

Risk to life: improper handling of the earth plug poses a risk of electric shock.

Note: if you have any questions regarding earthing or the electrical instructions, please consult an electrician or service specialist.

Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can assume liability for damage to the microwave or for personal injury resulting from non-compliance with the instructions relating to electrical connection of the appliance.

Radio interference on other appliances

Operation of the microwave can cause interference on your radio, television or similar devices. If such interference occurs, you can reduce or eliminate it in the following ways:

Clean the door and sealing surfaces of the microwave.
- Adjust the receiving aerial of the radio or television.
- Install the microwave in a different place from where the receiver is located.
Take the microwave away from the receiver.
Plug the microwave into a different socket. The microwave and receiver should use different branches of the power circuit.

Before you begin

Basic principles for cooking in the microwave oven

Organise the food well.
The thickest parts should be placed at the edge.
Take care with the cooking time. Always select the shortest cooking time stated and extend it if necessary. Foods which are cooked for far too long can begin to smoke or burst into flames.
- Cover the food with a lid during cooking. The lid prevents splattering and helps to ensure that the foods cook evenly.
Turn the food once during preparation in the microwave so that e.g. chicken or hamburgers are cooked through more quickly.
Large pieces of food, e.g. roasts, must be turned at least once.
○ Change the position of small pieces of food, e.g. meatballs, halfway through the cooking time. Turn the meatballs and move the ones from the centre to the edge.

Always use suitable cookware

• The ideal material for a microwave oven must be permeable for microwaves, i.e. it allows the energy to pass through the container to heat the food.
  Use only the kind of thermometer that is recommended for this oven. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. For this reason, no metal dishes, pots or utensils should be used in the microwave.

• Do not use any products made of recycled paper in the microwave. These may contain tiny fragments of metal, which can cause sparks and/or fire.

• Round/oval cookware is preferable to square/ oblong, since food in the corners can easily get overcooked.

The list below is a general guideline for choosing the right cookware.

Cookware	Micro-wave	Grill	Combination
Heat-resistant glass	Yes	Yes	Yes
Non-heat-resistant glass	No	No	No
Heat-resistant ceramic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Plastic cookware suitable for microwaves	Yes	No	No
Kitchen paper	Yes	No	No
Metal tray/plate	No	Yes	No
Metal rack	No	Yes	No
Aluminium foil & foil containers	No	Yes	No

Installing the oven

• Choose an even surface with enough space to allow air to flow to and from the oven.

• Make sure that there is a minimum space of 7.5 cm (3.0 inches) between the oven and the surrounding walls. Make sure that the door of the microwave opens properly.

• Make sure that the mains plug is easily accessible so that it can be reached and removed easily in a hazardous situation.

• Make sure that there is a space of at least 30 cm (12 inches) above the microwave.
• Do not remove the feet from under the microwave.
• Do not block any of the air vents. The oven may otherwise be damaged.
• Place the oven as far away from radios and television sets as possible. Operation of the microwave can cause interference with radio or television reception.
  Plug the appliance into a standard domestic socket. Make sure that the voltage and frequency comply with the data stated on the power rating label on the appliance.

Warning: do not place the microwave above a cooker or other heat-generating appliance. Installation in such a location could damage the microwave oven and render the warranty invalid.
- Remove the packaging material and any protective film from the surface of the oven casing.

Note: do not remove the light brown mica cover, which is screwed onto the inside of the oven cavity to protect the magnetic tubes.

Description of functions

Setting the time

As soon as you plug the mains plug into the socket and power is supplied to the oven, the LED display reads "0:00". The oven emits an acoustic signal and goes into standby mode;

Setting 12-hour mode

1. Press button "Clock" once.

A red clock symbol appears in the LED display and 12-hour mode is indicated by "12 H".

1. Turn the control knob ⑫ to set the hour.
2. Press button "Clock"; the display changes to the minute setting.
3. Turn the control knob ⑫ to set the minutes.
4. To end adjustment press button ⑲ "Clock". In the LED display " : " flashes to indicate that the clock has been set successfully.

Setting 24-hour mode

1. Press button ⑨ "Clock" twice. A red clock symbol appears in the LED display and 24-hour mode is indicated by "24H"
2. Turn the control knob ⑫ to set the hour.
3. Press button "Clock"; the display changes to the minute setting.
4. Turn the control knob ⑫ to set the minutes.
5. To end adjustment press button 19 "Clock". In the LED display :” flashes to indicate that the clock has been set successfully.

Note: if you press "Cancel/Stop" or take no other action or use no other button or control within a minute, the oven automatically switches back to its previous status.

Setting the kitchen timer

The microwave has a kitchen timer, which can be set even while the microwave is not in operation.

1. Press the output key t 6 times until "0" appears in the display.
2. Now set the time with the regulator}. The current time setting appears in the display.

You can set time from 1 second to 95 minutes.

1. Press the Start ⑤ key. The kitchen timer now runs backwards.

A signal tone rings as soon as the set time comes.

Operation

Cooking in the microwave

To use the traditional basic microwave functions (reheating, cooking), you simply need to select the microwave power level and set the required cooking time.

There are five power settings from 20 to 100% . The highest setting for the cooking time is 95 minutes.

1) Selecting the power level:

Press button "Power" the appropriate number of times to set the required power level:
- once for 100% power, this corresponds to 800 watts.
twice for 80% power, this corresponds to 640 watts.
○ three times for 60% power, this corresponds to 480 watts.
- four times for 40% power, this corresponds to 320 watts.
- five times for 20% power, this corresponds to 160 watts.

The power setting is shown in the LED display (e.g. P 80 for 80% power).

2) Setting the cooking time:

Turn the control knob to set the cooking time.

Note: the increments for setting the time with the control knob are as follows:

from 0 to 1 min: in 5 second increments
from 1 to 5 min: in 10 second increments
from 5 to 10 min: in 30 second increments
from 10 to 30 min: in 1 minute increments
from 30 to 95 min: in 5 minute increments

3) Starting cooking:

To start cooking, press the "Start/Quick Start" button ⑤. The symbols for microwave operation and cooking time flash in the LED display. The colon (: ) in the time display flashes and the time begins to count down.

Note: if you press button 15 "Start/Quick Start" during cooking, the cooking time increases by 30 seconds, while the power setting remains unchanged.

Interrupting cooking (Cancel/Stop)

Cooking can be stopped, interrupted and resumed.

Cancelling/ending input

Press button ⑥ "Cancel/Stop" to cancel or end input of data.

The oven switches back into standby mode.

Interrupting cooking

Press button "Cancel/Stop" once to interrupt cooking. The oven interrupts cooking and stops

the remaining time. Press button 15 "Start/Quick Start" to resume cooking.

Stopping cooking

Press button 16 "Cancel/Stop" twice to stop cooking. The oven switches back into standby mode.

Grill function

The grill function is suitable for thin slices of meat, steaks, burgers, sausages or chicken pieces. It is also an excellent way of preparing toasted sandwiches, gratins and crisping up bread rolls.

1. Press button ④ "Grill/Combi" once to activate the grill function. The red symbol for the grill function and G-1 appear in the LED display.
2. Set the required cooking time with the control knob ⑫. The maximum possible cooking time setting is 95 minutes.
3. Press button 15 "Start/Quick Start" to start the grill function.

Note: if you press button 15 "Start/Quick Start" during cooking, the cooking time increases by 30 seconds, while the power setting remains unchanged.

Grill/Combi cooking

This function combines the grill function and normal microwave operation. In combined mode, the microwave automatically cooks for a certain amount of time and grills for the remaining time in one operation. You may notice a quiet clicking noise when the oven is changing between cooking modes.

Grill/Combi 1

In Grill/Combi 1, microwave power accounts for 55 % and the grill for 45 % of the cooking time. This is suitable for e.g. puddings, omelettes or poultry dishes.

1. Press button ④ "Grill/Combi" twice to activate Grill/Combi 1.
   The red symbol for microwave operation and grill function and C-1 appear in the LED display.
2. Set the required cooking time with the control knob ⑫. The maximum possible cooking time setting is 95 minutes.
3. Press button 15 "Start/Quick Start" to start operation.

Note: if you press button 15 "Start/Quick Start" during cooking, the cooking time increases by 30 seconds, while the power setting remains unchanged.

Grill/Combi 2

In Grill/Combi 2, microwave power accounts for 36 % and the grill for 64 % of the cooking time. This is suitable for example for cooking fish, potatoes or gratins.

1. Press button ⑭ "Grill/Combi" three times to activate Grill/Combi 2.
   The red symbol for microwave operation and grill function and C-2 appear in the LED display.
2. Set the required cooking time with the control knob ⑫. The maximum possible cooking time setting is 95 minutes.
3. Press button ⑤ "Start/Quick Start" to start operation.

Note: if you press button ⑤ "Start/Quick Start" during cooking, the cooking time increases by

30 seconds, while the power setting remains unchanged.

Programming settings

This program allows you to pre-program several setting functions.

If you have made the settings correctly, the microwave starts the program automatically at the set time.

1. Press the "Pre-Set" button ①.

The LED display shows "0:00", and the hours numeral flashes;

1. Turn the knob to set the hour.
2. Press the "Pre-Set" button; the minutes numerals now begin to flash.
3. Turn the knob 12 to set the minutes.
4. Enter the required cooking program. To do this, press the corresponding button.

Note: you can set a maximum of three power levels in succession. If the microwave has already been programmed, defrosting is not possible.

Example

To cook food at 100 % microwave power for 15 minutes + 10 minutes at 80 % microwave power + 5 minutes at 20 % microwave power, you make the following settings:

1. Press button ⑬ "Memory". The LED display shows "3-1".
2. Press button "Power" once to set 100% power. "P100" appears in the LED display.
3. Turn the knob ⑫ to set the cooking time (Duration: 15:00) at 100% power.
4. Press button ⑬“Memory”. “3-2” appears in the LED display.
5. Press button ⑦ "Power" twice to set 80 %

power. "P80" appears in the LED display.

1. Turn the knob ⑫ to set the cooking time (duration: 10:00) at 80 % power.
2. Press button ⑧ "Memory". "3- 3" appears in the LED display.
3. Press button ⑦ "Power" five times to set 20 % power. "P20" appears in the LED display.
4. Turn the knob ⑫ to set the cooking time (duration: 5:00) at 20 % power.
5. Press button ⑤ "Start" to activate the preset-tings.

Express Start

This function allows you to begin cooking straight away at 100% power for 30 seconds (or longer, up to 95 minutes).

Press button "Start/Quick Start" once. The symbols for microwave operation and cooking time flash in the LED display.

The colon (: in the time display flashes and the time begins to count down.

Note: press button ⑤ "Start/Quick Start" during cooking to increase the cooking time by 30 seconds with each press of the button.

Defrosting by weight

This function enables you to defrost meat, poultry and seafood with ease. The defrosting time and power are calculated and set automatically after the weight has been entered.

1. Press button ⑨ "Weight Defrost":

2. once to defrost meat ("dEF1" appears in the LED display),

3. twice to defrost poultry ("dEF2" appears in the LED display)

4. three times to defrost seafood ("dEF3" appears in the LED display)

The red symbols for microwave operation and defrost function also appear in the LED display.

1. Turn the control knob ⑫ to set the weight of the food to be defrosted in grams ("g" appears in the LED display).
   You can set the following weight ranges for the different types of food:
   Meat: 100 to 2300g
   Poultry: 100 to 4000g
   Seafood: 100 to 1000 g
2. To start defrosting by weight, press the "Start/Quick Start" ⑤ button. The colon (:) in the time display flashes and the entered time begins to count down.

Defrosting

1. Press button ⑧ "Jet Defrost". The red symbols for microwave operation and defrost function appear in the LED display.
2. Turn the knob ⑫ to set the defrosting time. The maximum possible defrosting time setting is 95 minutes.
3. Press button ⑤ "Start/Quick Start" to start defrosting.

The colon (: in the time display flashes, and the entered time begins to count down.

Memory function

You can use the memory function to perform up to 3 microwave operations in succession. If you choose several operations and one of them includes defrosting, defrosting must be set as the first in the sequence.

When one operation is finished, the oven beeps and the next begins immediately (button 15)

"Start/Quick Start" is deactivated if several operations have been stored).

Example:

to set 5 minutes microwave operation at 100% power followed by 10 minutes grill operation, proceed as follows:

1. Press button ⑧ "Memory". "3-1" appears in the LED display.
2. Press button "Power" once to set microwave operation at 100% . Then turn the control knob and set "5:00".
3. Press button ⑧ "Memory" once again. "3- 2" appears in the LED display.
4. Press button "Grill/Combi" once to set the grill function.

Then turn the knob ⑫ and set "10:00".

1. Press button "Start" to start the stored operations.

Auto menu

For foods to be prepared in auto menu mode, it is not necessary to enter the cooking time or the power setting. You only need to enter the type of food you wish to cook and its weight.

To do this, press the button on which the food you wish to cook is pictured and named. Various preset weight parameters then appear. Choose the one that corresponds to the weight of the food you have placed in the microwave.

Entering the weight of the food

The weight parameters are required to determine the necessary cooking time.

If you press the symbol buttons one or more

times, a number of pre-set weight parameters appear on the LED display. For drinks these are in "ml" and for starters the number of portions.

As soon as the correct number for the weight of the food you wish to cook appears, press button ⑤ "Start". "Auto-Cook" appears in the LED display.

Note: for some types of food it may be necessary to open the door of the microwave halfway through the cooking time. This allows you to check whether the food is cooked or to turn the food over for even cooking. Please take care when handling the very hot foods in the microwave. Close the door to resume cooking. Press button 15 "Start". The microwave automatically resumes operation for the remaining time.

Example 1:

To cook 400g fish, proceed as follows:

1. Press (in standby mode) the "Fish" button three times.
2. Press button "Start".

Example 2:

To heat 300ml water, proceed as follows:

1. Press (in standby mode) the "Beverages" button twice.
2. Press button "Start".

Example 3:

To cook a starter, proceed as follows:

1. Press (in standby mode) the "Dinner entree" button once.
2. Press button "Start".

Check functions

To check the time during operation:

Press button 19 "Clock" during cooking. The time appears for 2 to 3 seconds in the LED display.

To check the power level during operation

Press button ⑦ "Power" during cooking. The active power setting appears for 2 to 3 seconds in the LED display.

Child safety lock

Switch this setting on to prevent unintentional use of the microwave by small children and other people who are unfamiliar with its operation. The symbol for the child safety lock appears in the LED display, and the microwave cannot be operated as long as this function is active.

Setting the child safety lock

Hold button ⑥ "Cancel/Stop" down for 3 seconds. The microwave first beeps, then the symbol for the child safety lock appears in the LED display.

Switching off the child safety lock

Hold button ⑥ “Cancel/Stop” down again for 3 seconds until the microwave beeps and the symbol for the child safety lock disappears.

Magnetic control safety function

If the microwave has been in uninterrupted operation at 100% power for 30 minutes or more,

the power is automatically reduced to 80% . This occurs both when the memory function is active and in any other status.

Acoustic signal functions

At the end of the cooking time, the microwave emits 5 long beeps.

Notes:

• If you have pressed a button and activated a valid function, a long beep is emitted. However, if you have pressed an invalid button or selected an invalid function, no beep will follow.
• If you do not press the Start button within 5 minutes of successfully setting cooking operation, the microwave returns to standby mode (the time appears on the display).

Cleaning and care

Before cleaning the microwave, switch it off and remove the plug from the socket.

Always keep the inside of the microwave clean.
If any splashes of food or spilt liquids stick to the walls of the microwave, wipe them away with a damp cloth.
- Use a mild washing-up liquid to clean the microwave if it is very dirty.
- Avoid using cleaning sprays and other strong cleaning agents, since these may cause stains, streaks or cloudiness of the door surface.
Clean the outside walls with a damp cloth.
To prevent damage to the functional parts inside the microwave, do not allow water to get into the air vents.

• Remove splashes or dirt regularly.
  Clean the door, both sides of the window, door seals and all adjacent parts with a damp cloth. Do not use scouring cleaning agents.
• If misting occurs on the inside or outside of the microwave door, clean it away with a soft cloth. This can occur if the microwave is operated in very humid conditions. This is completely normal.
  Clean the glass plate regularly. Wash the plate in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher.
• Likewise clean the roller ring and microwave door regularly to prevent excessive noise during operation. Wipe the floor of the microwave with a mild washing-up liquid.

You can also wash the roller ring in mild soapy water or in the dishwasher. After removing the roller ring from the base of the oven cavity for cleaning, please ensure that it is replaced properly.

○ Remove odours regularly. To do this, place a deep microwave-safe bowl containing one cup of water and the juice and rind of a lemon in the microwave.
Heat for 5 minutes. Clean the microwave out thoroughly and rub dry with a soft cloth.
- If the bulb inside the microwave needs changing, please have this done by a dealer or contact our Service Centre (see warranty card).

Disposal

The packaging is made entirely from recyclable materials. It can be disposed of in your local recycling containers.

For information on disposing of your old appliance, please contact your district or town council.

Warranty/Customer Service

The Customer Service Office responsible for your country is shown on the enclosed warranty card.

Tips

Freezing and defrosting - the easy way ...

The microwave is ideally suited to defrosting frozen foods quickly and easily. The choice of power in watts, defrosting and standing times depend on the type and quantity of food.

Microwaves always pass from the outside to the inside of the food. This means that it is not possible to defrost to the middle of particularly large pieces of food, since the outer layers begin to cook before the centre is defrosted.

Proper defrosting begins with freezing. Care should be taken when freezing food, making portions as small, flat and suitable for the needs of your household as possible. Please also take into account the size of the various dishes or plates you will later put in the microwave to defrost the frozen food.

The following defrosting table gives a summary of defrosting times for a number of common foodstuffs. Alongside time and quantity, you will also find the so-called "standing time". This is the time in which the temperature evens out as the heat from the defrosted layers spreads into the centre and to the layers of food in the middle that may still be frozen. Leave the frozen food in the microwave (switched off) or outside the microwave during this standing time.

The stated values may vary according to the properties of the food in question.

Use the integrated "Defrost" function.

1. Press button "Defrost".
2. Enter the defrosting time.
3. Press button "Start".

Type of food Bread rolls

Weight/Quantity 50g / 2 pcs.

Defrosting time approx. 1 min

Standing time

Info/Tips --

Type of food Bread

Weight/Quantity 500 g

Defrosting time 8-10 min

Standing time 10-20 min.

Info/Tips --

Type of food Cream gateau

Weight/Quantity 400-800g

Defrosting time 8-12 min.

Standing time 90-120 min.

Info/Tips Only defrost the gateau slightly

Type of food Butter

Weight/Quantity 250g

Defrosting time approx. 1 min.

Standing time 20-30 min.

Info/Tips Remove the packing and place the butter on a plate

Defrosting time approx. 8 min

Standing time 5-10 min.

Info/Tips Defrost strawberries and other fruit in a tray with a lid. Stir carefully once halfway through the time

Type of food Cheese (piece)

Weight/Quantity 500 g

Defrosting time 5-6 min.

Standing time 60-90 min.

Info/Tips Turn the piece of cheese once halfway through the time

Type of food Sliced sausage/salami

Weight/Quantity 200g

Defrosting time approx. 3 min.

Standing time 10-15 min.

Info/Tips Turn the meat once halfway through the time; before the standing time carefully separate the slices with a knife

Type of food Strawberries

Weight/Quantity 250g

For information on defrosting meat, poultry and seafood, please read the chapter "Defrosting by weight" in the operating manual supplied with the microwave.

Cooking - the easy way ...

To cook foods always (unless otherwise stated) use microwave-safe cookware with a lid. The cooking details refer to chilled food (from the fridge). Always defrost food before cooking.

Note: the defrosting time for frozen vegetables (-18^, approx. 300 - 450g) can vary between 5 and 15 minutes.

Follow the instructions on the packet if in doubt. Prepare vegetables by washing and cleaning them before cooking.

Preparation instructions are important

• Please always follow instructions for preparation. Whilst some foods require liquid to be added (generally 1-2 tablespoons per 100g of vegetables), no liquid is added for e.g. cucumbers, onions, mushrooms and spinach. Other foods must be stirred at least once during the cooking time.

Follow the standing times

• As for defrosting, the so-called standing time is particularly important for cooking in the microwave. The time allowed for even temperature distribution and the associated after-cooking should always be 5 to 10 minutes.
• Leave the food inside the microwave oven (switched off) or outside the microwave during this standing time.
• You can season the vegetables after the standing time or add a little butter as required.
• Please follow the times for preparation in the microwave shown on the packet of ready meals in trays or frozen meals.
  The details shown in the following table are only intended as a guideline.

Cooking table

Type of food	Boiled potatoes
Weight/Quantity	250 g
Add liquid	3 tablespoons of water
Wattage/Power	640 watts
Cooking time in min.	approx. 5 min.
Preparation instruc-tions	All pieces should be roughly the same size – pour off the water directly after the cooking time

Type of food

Pasta

Weight/Quantity	125 g
Add liquid	600 ml water
Wattage/Power	480 watts
Cooking time in min.	approx. 5 min.
Preparation instruc-tions	First bring the water to the boil at 800 W (approx. 7 min.). Add the pasta and cook without a lid.

Type of food	Rice
Weight/Quantity	100 g
Add liquid	300 ml water
Wattage/Power	640 watts
Cooking time in min.	approx. 3-4 min
Preparation instruc-tions	The soaking time depends on the type of rice. Wholegrain takes longer.

Type of food	Cauliflower
Weight/Quantity	400 g
Add liquid	4 tbsp water
Wattage/Power	640 watts
Cooking time in min.	approx. 6-7 min.

Preparation instruc- The same details also tions apply for broccoli.

Type of food Peas

Weight/Quantity 300g

Add liquid 3 tbsp water

Wattage/Power 640 watts

Cooking time in min. approx. 3-4 min.

Preparation instruc-tions

Type of food Spinach

Weight/Quantity 500g

Add liquid --

Wattage/Power 640 watts

Cooking time in min. approx. 6 min.

Preparation instruc-tions

Type of food Mushrooms

Weight/Quantity 400g

Add liquid --

Wattage/Power 640 watts

Cooking time in min. approx. 5-6 min.

Preparation instruc- Add a little butter tions before cooking

Type of food Fillet of fish

Weight/Quantity 400-600 g

Add liquid see instructions

Wattage/Power 480 watts

Cooking time in min. approx. 8-12 min.

Preparation instruc-tions Add 1 tablespoon of water, lemon, stock or wine per 100g of fish

Grilling - the easy way ...

• Please always use the metal rack ⑧ to grill food. Place a large heatproof plate underneath the rack to catch meat fat and juices, stock and splashes of food.
  The grill function is suitable for e.g. thin slices of meat, fish, rissoles, kebabs, sausages or pieces of chicken. The grill can also be used to make toast, crisp up bread rolls (see also "TIPS") and cheese on toast/toasted sandwiches (e.g. Hawaii).
• You can select the grill function directly or select a number of foods via the express select buttons with menu symbols.
  For some foods and/or their particular method of preparation, combined cooking and grilling is a good option. These two functions are then

carried out automatically for an appropriate length of cooking and grilling time. For further details please read the chapter "Grill/Combi cooking".

Prepare any foods you intend to grill in exactly the same way as usual. For example, first clean (remove the scales) and gut fish. Rub seasoning into poultry and always cook chicken legs from the skin side first.
Turn the food over after the first cooking time given. Time 1 refers to the time for the first side, Time 2 to the time for the second side. Note: always enter the times for the first and second sides separately.

The data stated below may vary. They depend on the different properties (e.g. temperature, form) of the food.

Grilling table

Type of food	2 turkey steaks 400 g
Function	Grill
Time (1st side) in min	approx. 12
Function	Grill
Time (2nd side) in min.	approx. 10

Type of food	2 chicken legs 500 g
Function	Grill

Time (1st side) in min	approx. 8
Function	Grill
Time (2nd side) in min.	approx. 7

Type of food	2 kebabs 400 g
Function	Grill
Time (1st side) in min	approx. 12
Function	Grill
Time (2nd side) in min.	approx. 12

Type of food	2 trout 400 g
Function	Combi 1
Time (1st side) in min	approx. 8
Funktion	Grill
Time (2nd side) in min.	approx. 7

Type of food	4 rissoles 600 g
Function	Combi 1
Time (1st side) in min	approx. 12

Function Grill

Time (2nd side) in approx. 8 min.

Type of food 2 neck cutlets 600g

Function Grill

Time (1st side) in approx. 15 min

Function Grill

Time (2nd side) in approx. 13 min.

Suitable cookware

Always use dishes or bowls that are suitable for use in microwave ovens to defrost, grill or cook food. In most cases suitable glass containers are the best choice for cooking in the microwave. It is best to have a good variety of microwave-safe cookware in a range of sizes, complete with lids.

Crisping up bread rolls

Using grill function, you can use your microwave to crisp up bread rolls. To do this, brush the bread rolls before baking with a little water. Bake the bread rolls in the microwave for approx. 2-3 minutes, depending on quantity and type. To ensure that the bread rolls are "fresh from the oven" on the inside too, we recommend that you cut them open after grilling for the first time and bake for a further 1-2 minutes.

Recipes

Ingredients for 4 portions

300 g onions, 30 g butter, salt, white pepper, 500 ml instant meat stock, 125 ml dry white wine, 2 slices of toasted bread, 2 slices of young Gouda

Preparation:

Peel the onions and slice them in rings. Place them with the butter and pepper in a microwave-safe dish, add the meat stock and cover with the lid; cook for approx. 12-15 minutes at 800 watts. At the end of the cooking time, add the white wine and season to taste. Now cut the toasted bread into small cubes.

Pour the onion soup into 4 soup bowls and place the bread cubes on top. Cover with half a slice of cheese for each bowl.

Place the 4 soup bowls on the rotating plate and grill for approx. 10 minutes to melt the cheese.

Lentil stew

Ingredients:

200 g dried lentils, 50 g streaky bacon, 125 g belly pork, 1 bunch of herbs and vegetables for soup, 500 ml water, 1 bay leaf, 250 g potatoes, 2 smoked stewing sausages,

Seasoning: salt, pepper, vinegar, sugar

Preparation:

Soak the lentils overnight in plenty of water. Clean and wash the herbs and vegetables and chop into small pieces. Cube the meat and bacon. Drain the lentils and place them in a microwave-safe dish together with 500 ml water, the meat, bacon, herbs and vegetables and the bay leaf. Cook with the lid on at 640 watts for 10-12

minutes. During this time, wash and cube the potatoes and slice the sausages. Add the potato cubes and slices of sausage to the stew and mix well. Cook with the lid on at 480 watts for approx. 18 minutes. After cooking, season to taste.

Cauliflower cheese

Ingredients:

500 g cleaned cauliflower, 250 ml water, salt, 1 tablespoon cornflour, 2 egg whites, 2 egg yolks, 1 pot of cream (200 ml), 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, 1 pinch of Cayenne pepper, 150 g raw ham (lean), 50 g grated Emmental cheese

Preparation:

Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them with 250 ml water and salt in a microwave-safe dish. Cook on full power (800 watts) with the lid on for approx. 5 minutes. Pour the juice from the cauliflower and set aside. Mix the cornflour with the cream and add the mixture to the juice. Cook at full power (800 watts) for approx. 2 to 3 minutes to bring to the boil, stirring several times. Add the egg yolk, chives and Cayenne pepper; whisk the egg whites until they are stiff and turn carefully into the sauce.

Now place the cauliflower and ham (in strips) in a shallow aluminium tray, pour the sauce over the top and sprinkle with grated cheese. Cook and grill using Combination 2 at 480 watts for 18-22 minutes.

Macaroni and mince bake with broccoli

Ingredients:

150 g macaroni, 500 ml water, 1 tsp salt, 1 onion, 1 clove of garlic, 20 g butter, 300 g "half and half" mince, 1 packet of tomato puree with

herbs (approx. 350g ), 400g broccoli, 4 tablespoons water, 1 pot of sour cream (200g) , 150g slices of medium Gouda

Seasoning: salt, pepper

Preparation:

Place 500 ml water and 1 teaspoon of salt in a microwave-safe dish and heat to boiling point with the lid on at full power (800 watts) for approx. 10 minutes.

Then add the macaroni and cook for 3-5 minutes at 640 watts and approximately a further 3-5 minutes at 320 watts. After cooking turn out into a strainer and drain.

Steam the onions and garlic clove together with the butter in a microwave-safe dish for approx. 4-5 minutes at 640 watts. Then add the mince and tomato puree and cook all the ingredients together for a further 8-10 minutes at 640 watts. Stir in 3/4 of a pot of sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Wash and clean the broccoli and place it with 4 tablespoons of water in a microwave-safe dish. Part-cook with the lid on at 800 watts for approx. 6-8 minutes and then drain.

Place the macaroni, vegetables and meat sauce into an ovenproof dish and mix. Spread the remaining 1/4 of a pot of sour cream over the top and cover with slices of cheese.

Cook and grill using Combination 1 at 480 watts for approx. 16-18 minutes.

Mushroom and fillet of pork in spicy paprika sauce

Ingredients:

4 fillets of pork of approx. 150 g each, 350 g pink mushrooms, 150 g cubes of bacon, 2 pots of cream (400 ml), 2 tablespoons of tomato concentrate

Seasoning: salt, pepper, paprika

Preparation:

Season the fillets of pork and place them in a shallow ovenproof dish. Clean and slice the mushrooms and place them with the bacon in the dish with the fillets of pork.

Mix the cream, tomato concentrate and paprika in a microwave-safe dish and cook at 640 watts for approx. 5-6 minutes to bring to the boil.

Then pour the sauce over the fillets. Cook and grill using Combination 1 at 320 watts for approx. 20-22 minutes.

Potato gratin

Ingredients:

1000 g potatoes, butter or margarine (to grease the baking dish), 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, 1 pot of cream (200 ml), 50 g grated Emmental cheese, small knobs of butter

Seasoning: salt, pepper

Preparation:

Peel and wash the potatoes, cut them into thin slices and season with salt and pepper. Grease an ovenproof dish, place the slices of potato in layers in the dish and pour cream over the top. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs and top with small knobs of butter.

Cook using Combination 2 at 480 watts for approx. 20 minutes.

Chicken fricassee

Ingredients:

1 chicken (approx. 1000 g), 300 g mushrooms, 500 g asparagus, 250 ml instant meat stock,

100 ml cream, 2 packets of white sauce (instant), 1 tbsp white wine

Seasoning: salt, pepper, nutmeg

Preparation:

Sprinkle salt on the chicken and place it in a microwave-safe dish.

Cook with the lid on at 800 watts for approx. 16-18 minutes.

Clean and cut the mushrooms in half, peel the asparagus and cut into 2 to 3 cm long pieces. Remove the skin and bones from the cooked chicken and cut the meat into bite size pieces.

Place the meat stock, chicken meat, asparagus and mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish. Cook with the lid on at 640 watts for approx. 13-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cream and white sauce powder and cook for a further 5-6 minutes at 640 watts to bring to the boil. Add white wine, salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste.

Green chicken casserole

Ingredients:

400 g chicken breast fillets, 1 small courgette, 1 small green pepper, 125 ml instant chicken stock, 200 g leeks, 150 g kohlabi, 150 g celery stalks, 2 tbsp crème fraîche, 50 g cream cheese with herbs

Preparation:

Clean and wash the vegetables. Cut the leeks into rings and the kohlrabi and celery into thin slices. Steam in a microwave-safe dish with the lid on for approx. 6-8 minutes at 640 watts. Cut the chicken breast fillet into small pieces, the courgette into half slices and the green pepper in cubes and place together with the hot chicken stock in the dish with the other ingredients. Cook with the lid on at 640 watts for approx. 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. After cooking, mix in the crème fraîche and the cream cheese with herbs.

Bread or bacon dumplings

Ingredients for 4 dumplings:

4 wheat bread rolls, 1/2 tsp salt, 150 ml milk, 40 g butter, 3 eggs, 2-3 tbsp eyebrows, 2-3 tbsp chopped parsley, 30 g bacon cubes (for bacon dumplings)

Preparation:

Cut the bread rolls into small pieces and sprinkle with salt. Heat the milk in a microwave-safe bowl (approx. 2-4 minutes at 800 watts) and pour it over the bread. Leave to stand for approx. 15 minutes.

Beat the butter and eggs together until frothy, add the soaked bread rolls together with the breadcrumbs and parsley and knead well to form a dough (Note: for bacon dumplings also knead in the bacon cubes).

Moisten your hands and form 4 dumplings of the same size and dip them briefly into cold water. Cook with the lid on for approx. 6-8 minutes at 480 watts; the dumplings are then ready to serve.

White sauce

Ingredients:

40 g flour, 30 g butter, 250 ml instant stock, 250 ml milk

Seasoning: salt, white pepper, sugar

Preparation:

Place the flour, butter, the hot stock and milk in a microwave-safe bowl, mix well and heat at full power of 800 watts for approx. 4-5 minutes, occasionally stirring the mixture vigorously. Then cook for approx. a further 4-5 minutes at just 320 watts. Mix well and add the seasonings to taste.

Custard

Ingredients:

250 ml milk, paste of 1/2 vanilla pod, 1 pot of cream (250 ml), 2 tbsp cornflour, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 egg yolk

Preparation:

Mix the milk, vanilla paste, cream, cornflour and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for approx. 4-5 minutes at 800 watts to bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. When the sauce is ready, mix well and add the egg yolk to thicken.

Rice pudding

Ingredients:

250 g round-grain rice, 1 litre milk, 1 tsp butter, 40 g sugar, cinnamon and sugar (to sprinkle on top) or stewed fruit

Seasoning: salt

Preparation:

Place the round-grain rice, milk, a pinch of salt, butter and the sugar in a large microwave-safe dish.

Heat at full power of 800 watts for approx. 10-12 minutes to bring to the boil, stir and simmer gently at just 160 watts for approx. 20-22 minutes.

Leave to stand for a few more minutes, stir again and sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the top or add stewed fruit, depending on taste.

Red fruit jelly (with strawberries and raspberries)

Ingredients:

250 g frozen strawberries, 250 g frozen raspberries, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cornflour

Preparation:

First mix the cornflour in 3 tbsp water. Place the fruit in a microwave-safe dish and cover with the lid; microwave at 800 watts for approx. 6-8 minutes to defrost and heat the fruit.

Mash the fruit slightly and add the vanilla sugar, sugar and cornflour/water mixture. Mix well and cook with the lid on for approx. 6-8 minutes at 640 watts.

Pour the jelly into dessert bowls and leave to cool.

Why not serve the red fruit jelly with the custard described above...

All recipes without guarantee. All ingredients and preparation details given are guidelines. Please vary these recipes according to your own personal experience/taste. We wish you happy cooking and enjoy your meal!