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USER MANUAL KH 1107 BIFINETT

Microwave with Grill KH 1107

Introduction Appropriate use Delivery scope . Identification of parts . Page Page Page Technical data . Page Safety Safety precautions to prevent excessive exposure to microwave energy … Page Important safety instructions Earthing instructions / proper installation Radio interference on other appliances Page Page Page Before you begin Basic principles for cooking in the microwave oven . Always use suitable cookware . Page Page Installing the oven .… Page Description of functions Setting the time … Page Setting 12-hour mode Setting 24-hour mode Setting the time … Page Page Page &© œ œ œ

Recipes Onion soup au gratin 24 Lentil stew 24 Cauliflower cheese … 25 Macaroni and mince bake with broccoli . 25 Mushroom and fillet of pork in spicy paprika sauce 25 Potato gratin 26 Chicken fricassee 26 Green chicken casserole 26 Bread or bacon dumplings 27 White sauce 27 Custard … 27 Rice pudding 27 Red fruit jelly (with strawberries and raspberries) 27 Content GB 7

Introduction/Safety 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 ac- cidents. The manufacturer accepts no responsi- bility for damage caused by use of the appliance contrary to its intended purpose. This microwave oven is not intended for com- mercial 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 Air vent Glass plate LED display Control panel Door safety latch Roller ring Window Metal rack for grill operation

Buttons/controls on the control panel Weight Defrost Buttons for 11 pre-programmed cooking functions Pre-Set button Control knob Memory button Grill/Combi button Start/Quick Start Cancel/Stop button Power button Jet Defrost Clock button Auto reheat button 868686666866 66© Door safety latch @ 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 Always leave the glass plate with the roller ring @. in the microwave during operation. The rotating glass plate ensures even energy and microwave distribution. Metal rack/grill @ 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 iipeft

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: 230 V - 50 Hz Maximum power output: Microwave: 800 W Grill: 1000 W Capacity: 20.51 Diameter of rotating plate: 270 mm Dimensions: 485 x 285 x 340 mm Weight: 13.7 kg Safety Safety precautions to prevent exces- sive 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 accu- mulate on the sealing surfaces. Do not use the microwave if it is damaged. lt is particularly important that the door closes properly and there is no damage to the follow- ing: - 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. iipeft Introduction/Safety 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 heat- ing, 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 ifit is damaged or has been dropped. Avoid all hazards. À 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. GB 9

Safety 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 micro- wave 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. lt 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 dan- ger to anyone other than a qualified specialist. 10 GB Earthing instructions / proper installation This appliance must be earthed. It is supplied with a cable with an earth lead and an earthed plug. À 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 recom- mended 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 earth- ing 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 connec- tion of the appliance. Radio interference on other appliances Operation of the microwave can cause interfer- ence 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. Oo Take the microwave away from the receiver. © Plug the microwave into a different socket. The microwave and receiver should use dif- ferent branches of the power circuit. iipeft

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 hamburg- ers 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 can- not 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 pa- per in the microwave. These may contain tiny fragments of metal, which can cause sparks and/or fire. iipeft Before you begin © 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- Grill Combi- wave nation Heat-resistant Yes Yes es glass Non-heat-re- No No No sistant glass Heat-resistant Yes Yes es ceramic Plastic cook- Yes No No ware suitable for microwaves Kitchen paper Yes No No Metal tray/plate No Yes No Metal rack No Yes No Aluminium foil No Yes No & foil contain- ers 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. GB 11

Before you begin /Description of functions /Operation © Make sure that the mains plug is easily accessible so that it can be reached and removed easily in a hazardous situation. Oo 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 micro- wave. © Do not block any of the air vents. The oven may otherwise be damaged. o Place the oven as far away from radios and television sets as possible. Operation of the microwave can cause inter- ference with radio or television reception. © Plug the appliance into a standard domes- tic 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 cav- ity 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; 12 GB 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”.

2. Tum the control knob @ to set the hour.

3. Press button © “Clock”; the display changes

to the minute setting.

4. Tum the control knob @ to set the minutes.

5. To end adjustment press button @ “Clock”. In

the LED display “:” flashes to indicate that the clock has been set successfully. Setting 24-hour mode

1. Press button @ “Clock” twice. À red clock

symbol appears in the LED display and 24- hour mode is indicated by “24 H”.

2. Tum the control knob @ to set the hour.

3. Press button © “Clock”; the display changes

to the minute setting.

4. Tum the control knob @ to set the minutes.

5. To end adjustment press button @ “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 “O“

appears in the display.

2. Now set the time with the regulator }.

The current time setting appears in the display. iipeft

You can set time from 1 second to 95 minutes.

3. Press the Start @ 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:

o Press button @ “Power” the appropriate number of times to set the required power level: o once for 100 % power, this corresponds to 800 watts. o 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 10 320 watts. © five times for 20 % power, this corresponds 10 160 watts. The power setting is shown in the LED display (e.g. P 80 for 80 % power. iipeft Operation

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 Oto 1 min: in 5 second increments from 1to5 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 @. 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 @ “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 @ “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 GB 13

Operation the remaining time. Press button @ “Start/Quick Start” to resume cooking. Stopping cooking Press button @ “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. lt is also an excellent way of preparing toasted sandwiches, gratins and crisping up bread rolls.

1. Press button @) “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 @. The maximum possible cooking time setting is 95 minutes.

3. Press button €) “Start/Quick Start” to start the

grill function. Note: if you press button @ “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 cook- ing modes. 14 GB 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 @ “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 @. The maximum possible cooking time setting is 95 minutes.

3. Press button @ “Start/Quick Start” to start

operation. Note: if you press button € “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 @ “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 @. The maximum possible cooking time setting is 95 minutes. + Press button © “Start/Quick Start” to start operation. Note: if you press button € “Start/Quick Start” during cooking, the cooking time increases by iipeft

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

2. Turn the knob @ to set the hour.

3. Press the “Pre-Set” button @, the minutes

numerals now begin to flash.

4. Turn the knob @ to set the minutes.

5. Enter the required cooking program.

To do this, press the corresponding button. Note: you can set a maximum of three power lev- els 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: . Press button @ “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 @ to set the cooking time

(Duration: 15:00) at 100 % power.

4. Press button @ “Memory”. “3-2” appears in

5. Press button @ “Power” twice to set 80 %

iipeft Operation power. “P80” appears in the LED display.

6. Turn the knob @ to set the cooking time

(duration: 10:00) at 80 % power.

7. Press button @ “Memory”. “3-3” appears in

8. Press button @ “Power” five times to set

20 % power. “P20” appears in the LED display.

9. Turn the knob @ to set the cooking time

(duration: 5:00) at 20 % power. 10.Press button @ “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 @ “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 © “Weight Defrost”:

- once to defrost meat (“dEF1”" appears in the LED display), - twice to defrost poultry (“dEF2” appears in the LED display) GB 15

Operation - three times to defrost seafood (“dEF3” ap- pears in the LED display) The red symbols for microwave operation and defrost function also appear in the LED display.

2. Turn the control knob @ to set the weight of

the food to be defrosted in grams (“g” ap- pears in the LED display). You can set the following weight ranges for the different types of food: Meat: 100to2300g Poutry: 100 to 4000 g Seafood: 100 to 1000 g

3. To start defrosting by weight, press the

“Start/Quick Start” @ button. The colon (:) in the time display flashes and the entered time begins to count down. Defrosting

1. Press button @) “Jet Defrost”. The red

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

2. Turn the knob @ to set the defrosting time.

The maximum possible defrosting time setting is 95 minutes.

3. Press button @ “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 © 16 GB “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 @ “Memory”. “3-1” appears in

2. Press button @ “Power” once to set mi-

crowave operation at 100 %. Then turn the control knob @ and set “5:00”

3. Press button @ “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 @ and set “10:00”.

5. 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 pre- set 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 iipeft

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 but- ton @ “Start”. “Auto-Cook” appears in the LED display. Note: for some types of food it may be neces- sary 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 @ “Start”. The microwave automatically resumes operation for the remaining time. Example 1: To cook 400 g fish, proceed as follows:

1. Press (in standby mode) the “Fish” button

Example 2: To heat 300 ml water, proceed as follows:

1. Press (in standby mode) the “Beverages”

2. Press button @ “Start”.

Example 3: To cook a starter, proceed as follows:

1. Press (in standby mode) the “Dinner entree”

2. Press button @ “Start”.

iipeft Operation Check functions To check the time during operation: Press button @) “Clock” during cooking. The time appears for 2 to 3 seconds in the LED display. To check the power level during operation Press button @ “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 @ “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 @ “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 op- eration at 100 % power for 30 minutes or more, GB 17

Operation/Cleaning and care/Disposal/Warranty/Customer Service the power is automatically reduced to 80 %. This occurs both when the memory function is active and in any other status. Acoustic signal functions Atthe end of the cooking time, the microwave emits 5 long beeps. Notes: - ff you have pressed a button and activated a valid function, a long beep is emitted. How- ever, if you have pressed an invalid button or selected an invalid function, no beep will follow. - ff 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. © lf 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. 18 GB © 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. © lf 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 dur- ing 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 © 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 appli- ance, please contact your district or town council. iipeft

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 fro- zen 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 pos- sible 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 por- tions 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. iipeft Tips Use the integrated “Defrost” function.

1. Press button @ “Defrost”

2. Enter the defrosting time.

250 g approx. 1 min 20-30 min. Remove the packing and place the butter on a plate Cheese (piece) 500 g 5-6 min. 60-90 min. Turn the piece of cheese once halfway through the time Sliced sausage/salami 200 g approx. 3 min. 10-15 min. Turn the meat once halfway through the time; before the standing time carefully separate the slices with a knife Strawberries

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 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 … o 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 vegeta- bles (-18°C, approx. 300-450 g) 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 prepara- tion. Whilst some foods require liquid to be added (generally 1-2 tablespoons per 100 g of vegetables), no liquid is added for e.g. cucum- bers, onions, mushrooms and spinach. Other foods must be stirred at least once during the cooking time. iipeft

Tips Follow the standing times Weight/Quantity 125g o As for defrosting, the so-called standing time Add liquid 600 ml water is particularly important for cooking in the microwave. The time allowed for even tem- Wattage/Power 480 watts perature distribution and the associated after- cooking should always be 5 to 10 minutes. Cooking time in min. approx. 5 min. © Leave the food inside the microwave oven (switched off) or outside the microwave dur- Preparation instruc- First bring the water ing this standing time. tions to the boil at 800 W © You can season the vegetables after the (approx. 7 min.). Add standing time or add a little butter as required. the pasta and cook © Please follow the times for preparation in the without a lid. microwave shown on the packet of ready meals in trays or frozen meals. o The details shown in the following table are Type of food Rice only intended as a guideline. Weight/Quantity 100g Cooking table Add liquid 300 ml water Wattage/Power 640 watts Type of food Boiled potatoes Cooking time in min. approx. 3-4 min Weight/Quantity 250 g Preparation instruc- The soaking time Add liquid 3 tablespoons of tions depends on the type water of rice. Wholegrain takes longer. Wattage/Power 640 watts Cooking time in min. approx. 5 min. Type of food Cauliflower Preparation instruc- All pieces should be Weight/Quantity 400 g tions roughly the same size — pour off the water Add liquid 4 tbsp water directly after the cooking time Wattage/Power 640 watts Cooking time in min. approx. 6-7 min. Type of food Pasta bifieft GB 21

Tips Preparation instruc- tions Type of food Weight/Quantity Add liquid Wattage/Power Cooking time in min. Preparation instruc- tions Type of food Weight/Quantity Add liquid Wattage/Power Cooking time in min. Preparation instruc- tions Type of food Weight/Quantity Add liquid 22 GB The same details also apply for broccoli. Peas 300 g 3 tbsp water 640 watts approx. 3-4 min. Spinach 500 g 640 watts approx. 6 min. Mushrooms 400 g 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- Add 1 tablespoon of tions water, lemon, stock or wine per 100 g of fish Grilling — the easy way … © Please always use the metal rack ® to grill food. Place a large heatproof plate underneath the rack to catch meat fat and juices, stock and splashes of food o 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 sand- wiches (e.g. Hawaii). © You can select the grill function directly or se- lect 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 iipeft

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) ofthe food. Grilling table Type of food 2 turkey steaks 400 g Function Grill Time (1st side) in approx. 12 min Function Grill Time (2nd side) in approx. 10 min. Type of food 2 chicken legs 500 g Function Grill iipeft Time (1st side) in min Function Time (2nd side) in min. Type of food Function Time (1st side) in min Function Time (2nd side) in min. Type of food Function Time (1st side) in min Funktion Time (2nd side) in min. Type of food Function Time (1st side) in min approx. 8 Grill approx. 7 2 kebabs 400 g Grill approx. 12 Grill approx. 12 2 trout 400 g Combi 1 approx. 8 Grill approx. 7 4 rissoles 600 g Combi 1 approx. 12

Tips/Recipes Function Grill Time (2nd side) in approx. 8 min. Type of food 2 neck cutlets 600 g Function Grill Time (1st side) in approx. 15 min Function Grill Time (2nd side) in approx. 13 min. Suitable cookware Always use dishes or bowis 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. Itis 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 min- utes, 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. 24 GB Recipes Onion soup au gratin Ingredients for 4 portions 300 g onions, 30 g butter, salt, white pepper, 500 ml instant meat stock, 125 mi 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. Atthe 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 iipeft

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 volks, 1 pot of cream (200 mil), 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 comflour 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 iipeft Recipes herbs (approx. 350 g), 400 g broccoli, 4 table- spoons water, 1 pot of sour cream (200 g), 150 g slices of medium Gouda Seasoning: salt, pepper Preparation: Place 500 mi 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 ap- prox. 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 mi), 2 tablespoons of tomato concentrate Seasoning: salt, pepper, paprika GB 25

Recipes Preparation: Season the filets 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 filets 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 breadcrumbs, 1 pot of cream (200 mi), 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 ap- prox. 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 26 GB 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 bitesize 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 filets, 1 small courgette, 1 small green pepper, 125 ml instant chicken stock, 200 g leeks, 150 g kohirabi, 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. iipeft

Bread or bacon dumplings Ingredients for 4 dumplings: 4 wheat bread rolls, 1/2 tsp salt, 150 mi milk, 40 g butter, 3 eggs, 2-3 tbsp breadcrumbs, 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. iipeft Recipes Custard Ingredients: 250 mi milk, paste of 1/2 vanilla pod, 1 pot of cream (250 mil), 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, stir- ring 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 gen- tly 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 raspber- ries, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cornflour GB 27

Recipes 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 cornflourAwater 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... Al recipes without guarantee. Al ingredients and preparation details given are guidelines. Please vary these recipes accord- ing to your own personal experience/taste. We wish you happy cooking and enjoy your meal! 28 GB iipeft