VVM16O3250 - Microwave Oven VIVA - Free user manual and instructions

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USER MANUAL VVM16O3250 VIVA

[en] Instruction manual 15

Avaries de transport

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Safety precautions ....15

Before installation 15

Information for your safety 15

Information on the microwave 16

Installation and connection....17

The control panel ....18

Rotary selector 18

Accessories 18

Before using the appliance for the first time 19

Setting the clock 19

The microwave....19

Notes regarding ovenware.... 19

Microwave power settings.... 19

Setting the microwave.... 20

Cooling fan.... 20

Memory....20

Saving memory settings 20

Starting the memory 20

Changing the signal duration.... 21

Care and cleaning 21

Cleaning agents.... 21

Malfunction table.... 21

After-sales service 22

E number and FD number 22

Technical data.... 22

Environmentally-friendly disposal.... 22

Automatic programmes 23

Setting a programme 23

Defrosting using the automatic programmes.... 23

Cooking with the automatic programmes.... 23

Tested for you in our cooking studio. 24

Information regarding the tables 24

Defrost 24

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food 25

Heating food 25

Cooking food.... 26

Microwave tips 26

Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 27

Cooking and defrosting with microwave.... 27

⚠ Safety precautions

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

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

Before installation

Damage during transport

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

Installation and connection

Please observe the special installation instructions.

Information for your safety

This appliance complies with the safety regulations for electrical appliances. Repairs must only be carried out by after-sales service engineers who have been trained by the manufacturer. Repairs that are carried out incorrectly may constitute a serious hazard to the user.

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

Never connect the appliance to an external timer or separate remote control.

Children must only be allowed to use microwave ovens if they have been properly instructed. They must be able to operate the appliance correctly and understand the risks outlined in this instruction manual. Children must be supervised when using the appliance, to ensure that they do not play with it.

Never use the microwave oven without the turntable.

Never place food directly on the turntable. Always use a dish.

Liquid that has boiled over must not be allowed to run through the turntable drive into the interior of the appliance. Observe the procedure. Use a short cooking time and reset if necessary.

Adults and children must not operate the appliance without supervision,

■ if they are not physically or mentally capable of doing so or

■ if they lack the knowledge and experience to operate it correctly and safely.

Hot cooking compartment

Risk of burning!

■ Never touch the hot surfaces of heating and cooking appliances. Open the cooking compartment door carefully. Hot steam may escape. Small children must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance at all times.

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

Risk of fire!

■ Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

- Do not place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories during preheating. A draught is created when the appliance door is opened. The greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire. Always weight down the greaseproof paper with a dish or a baking tin. Only cover the surface required with greaseproof paper. The greaseproof paper must not protrude over the accessories.

Risk of short circuit!

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

Risk of fire!

Never use the top of the appliance as a work top or storage area.

Risk of short circuit!

Never switch on the appliance unless there is food in the cooking compartment. It could be overloaded. An exception to this rule is a short crockery test (see Microwave, suitable crockery.

Hot accessories and ovenware

Risk of burns!

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

Damaged cooking compartment door or door seal

Risk of serious damage to health.!

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

Note: The appliance door must close properly. If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door will no longer close properly. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Always keep the seal clean.

Heavily corroded surfaces

Risk of serious damage to health.!

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

Casing open

Risk of electric shock!

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

Risk of serious damage to health.!

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

Hot or humid environment

Risk of short circuit!

Never subject the appliance to intense heat or humidity.

Note: Only use the appliance indoors.

Cleaning method

Risk of electric shock!

Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners. Short circuit.

Clean the appliance regularly. The surface of the appliance could be destroyed and the appliance could corrode over time if it is not cleaned with sufficient care. Microwave energy could escape.

Repairs

Repairs must be carried out only by after-sales service engineers who have been trained by the manufacturer. Repairs that are carried out incorrectly may constitute a serious hazard to the user.

Risk of serious damage to health.!

Never carry out repair or maintenance work which requires you to remove the cover that protects against microwave energy. Call the after-sales service.

Risk of serious damage to health.!

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

Risk of electric shock!

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

Risk of electric shock!

Never switch on a defective appliance. Pull out the appliance plug. Call the after-sales service.

Risk of electric shock!

Never replace the cooking compartment light yourself. Call the after-sales service.

Information on the microwave

Preparing food

Risk of fire!

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

Ovenware

Risk of injury!

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

Risk of burns!

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

Microwave power and time

Risk of fire!

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

Packaging

Risk of fire!

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

Risk of burning!

Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. Follow the information provided on the packaging. Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove meals.

Drinks

Risk of scalding!

There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid can suddenly boil over and spatter. When heating liquids, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling.

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Risk of explosion!

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

Baby food

Risk of burns!

Never heat baby food in closed containers. Always remove the lid or teat. Stir or shake well after the food has been heated.

This is the only way to ensure even heat distribution. Check the temperature of the food before it is given to the child.

Foods with shells or skin

Risk of burns!

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

Drying food

Risk of fire!

Never use the microwave to dry food.

Food with a low water content

Risk of fire!

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

Cooking oil

Risk of fire!

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

Installation and connection

This appliance is intended for domestic use only.

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen.

Please observe the special installation instructions.

The appliance can be fitted in a 60 cm wide wall cabinet (min. 30 cm deep and 85 cm off the floor).

The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly-installed earthed socket. The fuse protection must be rated at 10 amperes (L or B circuit breakers). The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate.

The socket must be installed and the power cable replaced by a qualified electrician only. If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, an all-pin disconnecting device must be present on the installation side, with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.

Multiple plugs, plug bars and extension leads must not be used. Overloading can result in a risk of fire.

The control panel

Here, you will see an overview of the control panel. Depending on the appliance model, there may be differences in the particular details.

viva 18:00 Display for clock and cooking time Clock button Min.Kg Rotary selector For adjusting the clock and cooking time or for setting the automatic programmes Stop button Stop Start Start button 90 180360600 Buttons for the microwave power settings 90 watts 180 watts 360 watts 600 watts 800 watts Memory button M P Kg 800 Buttons for automatic programmes P = programme button kg = weight button Door opener

Rotary selector

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

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

Accessories

The turntable

How to fit the turntable:

1. Place the turntable ring a in the recess in the cooking compartment.
2. Let the turntable b slot in place in the drive c in the centre of the cooking compartment floor.

b a c

Note: Do not use the appliance if the turntable is not in place. Ensure that it is properly slotted into place. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Before using the appliance for the first time

Here you will find everything you need to do before using the microwave to prepare food for the first time. First read the section on Safety information.

Setting the clock

When the appliance is first connected or after a power cut, three zeros will appear in the display panel.

1. Press the Ⓛ button.

"12:00" and Ⓛ appear in the display.

1. Set the clock using the rotary selector.

1. 2. Min.KgMin.Kg - +

1. Press the ⏻ button again.

The current time is set.

Hiding the clock

Press the ⏻ button and then press Stop.

The display is blank.

Resetting the clock

Press the ⏻ button.

"12:00" appears in the display. Make settings as detailed in points 2 and 3.

Change the clock, e.g. from summer to winter time

Set as described in point 1 to 3.

The microwave

Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. You will find information about ovenware and how to set the microwave.

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

Try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup of water for your tea, for example.

Use a large cup without any decorative gold or silver trim and place a teaspoon in it. Place the cup containing the water on the turntable.

1. Press 800 W.
2. Set 1:30 minutes using the rotary knob.
3. Press the Start button.

After 1 minute 30 seconds, a signal sounds. The water is hot.

As you are drinking your tea, please take time to read again the safety information that can be found at the front of the instruction manual. This is very important.

Notes regarding ovenware

Suitable ovenware

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

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

Unsuitable ovenware

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

Caution!

Creation of sparks: metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door. Sparks could destroy the glass on the inside of the door.

Ovenware test

Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The following ovenware test is the only exception to this rule.

Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:

1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for 12 to 1 minute.
2. Check the temperature occasionally during that time.

The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.

The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated.

Microwave power settings

Use the button to set the desired microwave power.

90 W For defrosting delicate foods

180 W For defrosting and continued cooking

360 W For cooking meat and heating delicate foods

600 W For heating and cooking food

800 W For heating liquids

Note: You can set the 800 W microwave power setting for 30 minutes, 600 W for 1 hour, the other power settings for 1 hour and 39 minutes respectively.

Setting the microwave

Example: microwave power setting 600 W

1. Press the required microwave power setting.

The selected microwave power setting lights up in the display, and "1:00 min" appears.

1. Set a cooking time using the rotary selector.

1. Stop Start 90180360600 M P Kg

- Min.Kg

1. Press the Start button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press Stop. The clock reappears.

Changing the cooking time

This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using the rotary selector.

Pausing

Press the Stop button once, or open the appliance door. Press the START button after closing the door.

Cancelling operation

Press the Stop button twice, or open the door and press the Stop button once.

Note: You can also adjust the cooking time first and then the microwave power setting.

Cooling fan

The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan. The fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off.

Notes

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

Memory

You can save the settings for a dish in the memory and call it up again at any time.

The memory is useful for if you frequently prepare a specific dish.

Saving memory settings

Example: 360 W, 25 minutes

1. Press the M button.

"M" appears in the display.

1. Press the required microwave power setting.

"M", the selected power setting and "1:00 min" appear in the display.

1. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.

2. Stop Start 90180360600 M P 800

3. - + Min.Kg

1. Confirm by pressing the M button.

The clock reappears. The setting is saved.

Note: You can save the memory settings and start the appliance immediately. When finishing, instead of pressing the M button, press the Start button.

Notes

• You cannot save several microwave power settings one after the other.
  ■ You cannot save automatic programmes.

■ You can save the memory settings and start the appliance immediately. When finishing, instead of pressing M, press Start.
■ Saving a new setting in the memory: press the M button. The old settings appear. Save the new programme as described in steps 1-4.

Starting the memory

It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place your meal into the appliance. Close the appliance door.

1. Press the M button.

The saved settings are displayed.

1. Press the Start button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press Stop. The clock reappears.

Pausing

Press the Stop button once, or open the appliance door. Press the START button after closing the door.

Cancelling the setting

Press the Stop button twice, or open the appliance door and press the Stop button once.

Changing the signal duration

You will hear a signal when the appliance is switched off. You can change the duration of the acoustic signal.

Press the Start button for approx. 6 seconds.

The new signal duration is adopted.

The clock reappears.

The following are possible:

Short signal duration - 3 tones

Long signal duration - 30 tones.

Care and cleaning

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

Risk of short circuit!

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

Risk of burns!

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

Risk of electric shock!

Do not immerse the appliance in water or clean under a jet of water.

Surfaces are different, and damage caused by using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the information in the table below.

Do not use

■ sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
The surface could be damaged. If such a substance comes into contact with the front of the appliance, wash it off immediately with water.
■ metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliance door.
■ metal or glass scrapers for cleaning the seal.
■ hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
■ cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol.

Cleaning agents

Caution!

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Clean the outside of the appliance and the cooking compartment with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Dry with a clean cloth.

Area Cleaning agents
Appliance front Hot soapy water:Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.
Appliance front with stainless steel	Hot soapy water:Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) immediately. Corrosion can form under such residues. Special stainless steel cleaning agents can be obtained from the after-sales service or from specialist shops. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.
Cooking compartment made of stainless steel	Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth.If the oven is very dirty: use oven cleaner, but only when cooking compartment is cold. It is best to use a stainless-steel sponge. Do not use oven spray or other aggressive oven cleaners or abrasive materials. Scouring pads, rough sponges and pan cleaners are also unsuitable. These items scratch the surface. Allow the interior surfaces to dry thoroughly.
Recess in cooking compartment	Damp cloth:Ensure that no water seeps through the turntable drive into the appliance interior.
Turntable and turntable ring	Hot soapy water:When putting the turntable back in place, make sure it slots in correctly.
Door panels Glass cleaner:Clean with a dish cloth. Do not use a glass scraper.
Seal Hot soapy water:Clean with a dish cloth, do not scour. Do not use a metal or glass scraper for cleaning.

Malfunction table

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

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

Risk of electric shock!

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

You can take remedial action yourself for some error messages.

Troubleshooting

Error message Possible cause Remedy/Note
The appliance does not work The plug is not plugged into the mains. Plug the plug in
	Power cut Check whether the kitchen light works.
	Faulty circuit breaker Look in the fuse box and check that the cir-cuit breaker for the appliance is in working order.
	Incorrect operation Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Reconnect it after approx. 10 seconds.
Three zeros flash in the display. Power cut Reset the time.
The appliance is not in operation. A cooking time appears in the display.	The rotary selector was accidentally pressed. Press the Stop button.
	The Start button was not pressed after the set-ting was made.	Press the Start button or clear the setting by pressing the Stop button.
The microwave does not work. The door was not fully closed. Check whether food remains or foreign material is trapped in the door.
			The Start button was not pressed. Press the Start button.
The food takes longer than usual to heat up	The microwave power setting was too low. Select a higher microwave power setting.
	You have placed a larger amount of food than normal in the appliance.	Double the amount = double the cooking time.
	The food was colder than usual. Stir or turn the food during cooking
The turntable is making a scratching or grinding noise.	There is dirt or a foreign object in the area around the turntable drive.	Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment.
Microwave operation has been cancelled for no apparent reason.	The microwave has a fault. If this fault occurs repeatedly, please call the after-sales service.

After-sales service

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

E number and FD number

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

E no.

FD no.

After-sales service

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

After-sales contact details for all countries can be found in the attached after-sales service directory.

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

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

Technical data

Input voltage	AC 220-230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption	1270 W

Maximum output power	800 W
Microwave frequency	2450 MHz
Fuse	10 A
Dimensions (HxWxD)
- appliance	280 mm x 453 mm x 320 mm
- cooking compartment	194 x 290 x 274 mm
Net weight	15.781 kg
60 cm cabinet frame	382 x 594 x 20 mm
VDE approved	yes
CE mark	yes

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.

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

Automatic programmes

You can use the automatic programmes to defrost food with the greatest of ease and prepare dishes quickly and easily. You select the programme and enter the weight of your food. The automatic programme makes the optimum setting. You can select from 7 programmes.

Setting a programme

Once you have selected a programme, make settings as follows:

1. Press the P button repeatedly until the required programme number appears.
2. Press the kg button.

"P" and a default weight appear in the display.

1. StopStartStopStart 9018036060090180360600 M P Kg 800800

M P Kg

1. Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the dish.
2. Press the Start button.

3. - + Min.Kg

4. StopStart 90180360600 M P Kg 800

You will see the cooking time for the programme counting down.

The cooking time has elapsed

A signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press Stop. The clock reappears.

Correction

Press the Stop button twice and reset.

Pausing

Press the Stop button once, or open the appliance door. Press the START button after closing the door.

Cancelling operation

Press the Stop button twice, or open the door and press the Stop button once.

Notes

For some programmes, a signal sounds after a certain time. Open the appliance door and stir the food or turn the meat or poultry. After closing, press the Start button again.
■ You can query the programme number and weight using "P" or "kg". The queried value is shown for 3 seconds in the display.

Defrosting using the automatic programmes

You can use the 4 defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.

Notes

■ Preparing food

Use food that has been frozen at -18 °C and stored in portion-sized quantities that are as thin as possible. Take the food to be defrosted out of all packaging and weigh it. You need to know the weight to set the programme.

- Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat or poultry. Drain off this liquid when turning meat and poultry and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.

■ Ovenware

Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a china or glass plate, but do not cover.

■ Resting time

The defrosted food should be left to stand for an additional 10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an even temperature. Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time than smaller pieces. Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand.

After this time, you can continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle. The giblets can be removed from poultry at this point.

Signal

For some programmes, a signal sounds after a certain time. Open the appliance door and separate the food out or turn the meat or poultry. Close the door and press the Start button.

Programme no.		Weight range in kg
	Defrost
P 01	Minced meat	0.20 - 1.00
P 02	Pieces of meat	0.20 - 1.00
P 03	Chicken, chicken pieces	0.40 - 1.80
P 04	Bread	0.20 - 1.00

Cooking with the automatic programmes

With the 3 cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.

Notes

■ Ovenware

The food must be cooked in microwaveable cookware with a lid. For rice, you should use a large, deep dish.

■ Preparing food

Weigh out the food. You need to know the weight to set the programme.

Rice:

Do not use boil-in-the-bag rice. Add the required amount of water, as specified on the packaging. This is usually two or three times the quantity of rice.

Potatoes:

For boiled potatoes, cut the fresh potatoes into small, even-sized pieces. Add one tablespoon of water for each 100 g boiled potatoes, and a little salt.

Fresh vegetables:

Weigh out the fresh, trimmed vegetables. Cut the vegetables into small, even-sized pieces. Add a tbsp water for each 100 g vegetables.

Signal

While the programme is running, a signal sounds after some time. Stir the food.

■ Resting time

Once the programme has finished, stir the food again. You should leave it to stand for another 5 to 10 minutes until it reaches an even temperature.

The cooking result will depend on the quality and consistency of the food.

Programme no. Weight range in kg

Cooking

P 05 Rice 0.05 - 0.2

P 06 Potatoes 0.15 - 1.0

P 07 Vegetables 0.15 - 1.0

Tested for you in our cooking studio.

Here you will find a selection of recipes and the ideal settings for them. We show you which microwave power setting is best suited to your dish. There are also tips about ovenware and preparation methods.

Information regarding the tables

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

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

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

It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables. A rule of thumb can be applied: Double the amount - almost twice the cooking time Half the amount - half the cooking time.

Always place the ovenware on the turntable.

Defrost

Notes

• Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable.
  ■ Delicate parts such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts can be covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil must not touch the oven walls. You can remove the foil half way through the defrosting time.
• Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat or poultry. Drain off this liquid when turning meat and poultry and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
  ■ Turn or stir the food once or twice during the defrosting time. Large pieces of food should be turned several times.
  Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperature for a further 10 to 20 minutes so that the temperature is even throughout. The giblets can be removed from poultry at this point. The meat can still be further prepared, even if it has a small frozen core.

Defrost Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes			Notes
Whole pieces of meat (beef, veal or pork - on the bone or boned)	800 g 180 W, 15 mins + 90 W, 10-20 mins -
	1 kg 180 W, 20 mins + 90 W, 15-25 mins
	1.5 kg 180 W, 30 mins + 90 W, 20-30 mins
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork	200 g 180 W, 2 mins + 90 W, 4-6 mins	Separate any defrosted parts when turning
	500 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 5-10 mins
	800 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins
Minced meat, mixed	200 g 90 W, 10 mins	Freeze food flat if possible Turn several times, remove any defrosted meat
	500 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins
	800 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 10-20 mins
Poultry or poultry portions	600 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins	-
	1.2 kg 180 W, 15 mins + 90 W, 20-25 mins
Fish fillet, fish steak or slices	400 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins	Separate any defrosted parts
Vegetables, e.g. peas	300 g 180 W, 10-15 mins	-
Fruit, e.g. raspberries	300 g 180 W, 7-10 mins	Stir carefully during defrosting and separate any defrosted parts
	500 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 5-10 mins
Butter, defrosting	125 g 180 W, 1 min. + 90 W, 2-3 mins	Remove all packaging
	250 g 180 W, 1 min + 90 W, 3-4 mins
Loaf of bread	500 g 180 W, 6 mins + 90 W, 5-10 mins	-
	1 kg 180 W, 12 mins + 90 W, 10-20 mins
Cakes, dry, e.g. sponge cake	500 g 90 W, 10-15 mins	Only for cakes without icing, cream or crème pâtissière, separate the pieces of cake
	750 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheese-cake	500 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 15-20 mins	Only for cakes without icing, cream or gelatine
	750 g 180 W, 7 mins + 90 W, 15-20 mins

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food

Notes

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

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

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food	Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes		Notes
Menu, plated meal, ready meal (2-3 components)	300-400 g 600 W, 8-11 mins -
Soup 400 g 600 W, 8-10 mins -
Stews 500 g 600 W, 10-13 mins -
Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g. goulash	500 g 600 W, 12-17 mins Separate the pieces of meat when stirring
Fish, e.g. fillet steaks 400 g 600 W, 10-15 mins Add water, lemon juice or wine as desired
Bakes, e.g. lasagne, cannelloni 450 g 600 W, 10-15 mins -
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 250 g 600 W, 2-5 mins Add a little liquid
	500 g 600 W, 8-10 mins
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots	300 g	600 W, 8-10 mins	Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base
	600 g 600 W, 14-17 mins
Creamed spinach	450 g	600 W, 11-16 mins	Cook without additional water

Heating food

Risk of scalding!

There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only moves a little, the hot liquid can suddenly boil over and spatter. When heating liquids, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling.

Caution!

Metal - e.g. a spoon in a glass - must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door. Sparks could irreparably damage the glass on the inside of the door.

Notes

Take ready meals out of the packaging. They will heat up more quickly and evenly in microwaveable ovenware. The different components of the meal may not require the same amount of time to heat up.
■ Always cover the food. If you do not have a suitable cover for your container, use a plate or special microwave foil.
■ Stir or turn the food several times during the heating time. Check the temperature.
■ After heating, allow the food to stand for a further 2 to 5 minutes so that it can achieve an even temperature.
■ Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves when removing plates from the oven.

Heating food	Weight	Microwave power setting in watts, Notes cooking time in minutes
Menu, plated meal, ready meal (2-3 components)	350-500 g	600 W, 10-15 mins	-
Drinks	150 ml	800 W, 1-2 mins	Place a spoon in the glass; do not overheat alcoholic drinks; check during heating
	300 ml	800 W, 2-3 mins
	500 ml	800 W, 3-4 mins
Baby food, e.g. baby bottle	50 ml	360 W, approx. 12 min	No teats or lids. Always shake well after heating. You must check the temperature.
	100 ml	360 W, approx. 1 min.
	200 ml	360 W, 112 min
Soup 1 cup	200 g	600 W, 2-3 mins	-
Soup, 2 cups	400 g	600 W, 4-5 mins	-
Meat in sauce	500 g	600 W, 8-11 mins	Separate the slices of meat
Stew	400 g	600 W, 6-8 mins	-
	800 g	600 W, 8-11 mins	-
Vegetables, 1 portion	150 g	600 W, 2-3 mins	Add a little liquid
Vegetables, 2 portions	300 g	600 W, 3-5 mins

Cooking food

Notes

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

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

Cooking food Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes			Notes
Meat loaf 750 g 600 W, 20-25 mins Cook uncovered
Whole chicken, fresh, no giblets 1.2 kg 600 W, 25-30 mins Turn halfway through the cooking time
Fresh vegetables 250 g 600 W, 5-10 mins Cut vegetables into pieces of equal size.
	500 g 600 W, 10-15 mins		Add 1 to 2 tbsp water per 100 g of vegetables. Stir during cooking
Potatoes 250 g 600 W, 8-10 mins Cut potatoes into pieces of equal size;
	500 g 600 W, 11-14 mins		Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir during cooking
	750 g 600 W, 15-22 mins
Rice	125 g 600 W, 5-7 mins + 180 W, 12-15 mins		Add double the quantity of liquid.
	250 g 600 W, 6-8 mins + 180 W, 15-18 mins
Sweet foods, e.g. blancmange (instant)	500 ml	600 W, 6-8 mins	Stir the custard pudding thoroughly 2 to 3 times during cooking using an egg whisk.
Fruit, compote	500 g 600 W, 9-12 mins -

Microwave tips

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

Condensation

Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls and floor. This is normal. This does not affect how the microwave operates. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.

Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705

The quality and correct operation of microwave appliances are tested by testing institutes using these dishes.

In accordance with EN 60705, IEC 60705, DIN 44547 and

EN 60350 (2009)

Cooking and defrosting with microwave

Microwave cooking

Dish Microwave setting (watts) nd cooking time in minutes Notes
Custard, 565 g	180 watts, 25-30 mins + 90 watts, 20-25 mins	Place the 20 x 17 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Sponge 600 watts, 8-10 mins	Place the ∅ 22 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.
Meatloaf 600 watts, 20-25 mins	Place the Pyrex dish on the turntable.

Microwave defrosting

Dish Microwave setting (watts) nd cooking time in minutes Note
Meat	180 watts, 5-7 mins + 90 watts, 10-15 mins	Place the ∅ 22 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable.

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