Franke FMW 380 User manual

FMW 380
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Installation and user manual
Manuel d‘installation et mode d‘emploi
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Microwave
Four micro onde
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Dear Customer,
Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our product. We are sure that this modern,
functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your
expectations.
We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best
results from using your microwave oven.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the microwave oven to someone else give
them the manual as well!
The user manual is also available for download at www.franke.com

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Contents
Safety information ..............................................................................................................................4
The advantages of microwaves.........................................................................................................9
Description of microwave oven.......................................................................................................10
Description of Functions.................................................................................................................11
Basic settings ...................................................................................................................................12
Setting the clock.............................................................................................................................12
Hiding / Displaying the Clock..........................................................................................................12
Child lock........................................................................................................................................13
Minute Minder / Timer.....................................................................................................................13
Basic functions.................................................................................................................................14
Microwave ......................................................................................................................................14
Grill.................................................................................................................................................14
Mikrowelle + Grill............................................................................................................................15
When the oven is working................................................................................................................16
Interrupting a cooking cycle............................................................................................................16
Altering parameters........................................................................................................................16
End of a cooking cycle....................................................................................................................16
Defrosting..........................................................................................................................................17
Cooking with a microwave oven .....................................................................................................19
Cooking with the grill .......................................................................................................................21
What kind of ovenware can be used?.............................................................................................23
Microwave function.........................................................................................................................23
Grill function....................................................................................................................................23
Microwave + Grill function ..............................................................................................................23
Aluminium containers and foil.........................................................................................................23
Lids.................................................................................................................................................23
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance.....................................................................................................25
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Substitution of light bulb .................................................................................................................27
Technical characteristics.................................................................................................................28
Environmental protection ................................................................................................................28
Installation instructions ...................................................................................................................29
Before installation...........................................................................................................................29
After installation..............................................................................................................................29

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Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read
the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an
incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always
keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.
SAFETY OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
•This device is not a toy.
•WARNING: Risk of burns! During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements
inside the oven. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept
away unless continuously supervised. Accessible parts may
become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.
•WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination
mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
•If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend that
you activate it. Children under 3 years must not be left
unsupervised in the vicinity of the appliance.
GENERAL SAFETY
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
–staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
–farm houses;
–by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
–bed and breakfast type environments.

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Safety Information
•Internally the appliance becomes hot when in operation. Do not
touch the heating elements that are in the appliance. Always use
oven gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware.
•Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on
the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.
•The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying
of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers,
sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
•WARNING! The oven cannot be used if:
–The door is not closed correctly;
–The door hinges are damaged;
–The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven
front are damaged;
–The door window glass is damaged;
–There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though
there is no metal object inside.
The oven can only be used again after it has been repaired by a
Technical Assistance Service technician.
•If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep
the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive
boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.
•Take care when heating liquids!
When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are nearly at boiling
point inside the oven and are taken out suddenly, they may spurt
out of their containers.
DANGER OF INJURIES AND BURNS!

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Safety Information
To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a
teaspoon or glass rod inside the container.
•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred
or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
•Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be
heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended.
•Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the
microwave. FIRE RISK!
•Beware! To avoid food overheating or burning it is very important
not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high
when heating small quantities of food. For example, a bread roll
can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high.
•For toasting, use just the grilling function and watch the oven all
the time. It you use a combined function to toast bread it will
catch fire in a very short time.
•Make sure you never catch the power cables of other electrical
appliances in the hot door or the oven. The cable insulation may
melt. Danger of short-circuiting!
INSTALLATION
•The electrical installation is to be set up so that the appliance can
be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3mm all-pole contact
separation. Suitable separation devices include e.g. cutouts,
RCD’s and contactors. This installation must comply with current
regulations.
•If the electrical connection is done through a plug and this
remains accessible after installation, then it is not necessary to
provide the mentioned separation device.
•The installation must comply with current regulations.
•Protection against electric shock must be provided by the
electrical installation.
•WARNING! The oven must be earthed.
•WARNING! The appliance is intended to be built in. Please refer

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Safety Information
to the last pages of this user manual for detailed information on
the installation dimensions.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
•WARNING! Cut the power supply before cleaning and
maintenance.
•The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
removed.
•Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead
to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life
of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
•Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which
may result in shattering of the glass.
•Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
•The door contact surfaces (the front of the cavity and the inside
part of the doors) must be kept very clean in order to ensure the
oven functions correctly.
•Please follow the instructions regarding cleaning in the section
"Oven Cleaning and Maintenance".
•WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Please refer to the chapter "CHANGING THE OVEN LIGHT
BULB".
SERVICE AND REPAIR
•WARNING! Cut the power supply before repair.
•Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
•WARNING: If the door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a trained person.
•If the power cable is damaged it should be substituted by the
manufacturer, authorized agents or technicians qualified for this
task in order to avoid dangerous situations.

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Safety Information
•Repair and maintenance work, especially of current carrying
parts, can only be carried out by technicians authorized by the
manufacturer.
Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous situations by
following these instructions:
•Never switch on the microwave when it is empty. If there is no
food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven
could be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!
•For carrying out oven programming tests put a glass of water
inside the oven. The water will absorb the microwaves and the
oven will not be damaged.
•Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
•Use only dishes suitable for microwaves. Before using dishes and
containers in the microwave, check that these are suitable (see
the section on types of dishes).
•Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the oven interior!
This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave
generator.
•Do not keep any inflammable object inside the oven as it may
burn if the oven is switched on.
•Do not use the oven as a pantry.
•Do not use the oven for frying as it is impossible to control the
temperature of oil heated by microwaves.
•Do not lean or sit on the open oven door. This may damage the
oven, especially in the hinge zone. The door can bear a
maximum weight of 8 kg.
•The base and the grills can bear a maximum load of 8 kg. To
avoid damaging the oven, do not exceed this load.
•Metallic containers for food and beverage are not allowed during
microwave cooking. This requirement is not applicable if the
manufacturer specifies sides and shape of metallic containers
suitable for microwave cooking.

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In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical
elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the
food from outside to inside. On account of this
there is a major amount of energy is wasted
heating the air, the oven components and the food
containers.
In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the
food itself and the heat travels from inside to
outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the
oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these
are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other
words, only the food is heated.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are
up to 3/4 less than the time required for
conventional cooking.
2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the
danger of bacterial development.
3. Energy savings.
4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods
due to the shorter cooking times.
5. Easy to clean.
How a microwave oven works
In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve
called a magnetron which converts electrical
energy into microwave energy. These
electromagnetic waves are channelled to the
interior of the oven through a wave guide and
distributed by a metallic spreader or through a
turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all
directions and are reflected by the metal walls,
uniformly penetrating the food.
Why food heats up
Most foods contain water and water molecules
vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
The friction between molecules produces heat
which raises the temperature of the food, de-
freezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.
Since the heat arises inside the food:
•This can be cooked with little or no liquid or
fats/oils;
•De-freezing, heating or cooking in a
microwave oven is quicker than in a
conventional oven;
•The vitamins, minerals and nutritional
substances in the food are conserved;
•The natural colour and aroma of the food are
unchanged.
Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard
or plastic but do not go through metal. For this
reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts
must not be used in a microwave oven.
Microwaves are reflected by metal...
... but go through glass and china...
and are absorbed by foods.

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1. –Door window glass
7. –High grille
2. –Catches
8. –Control panel
3. –Turntable support
9. –Grill
4. –Turntable ring
10. –Mica cover
5. –Turntable plate
11. –Lamp
6. –Low grille
1. –Function selector
7. –Stop key
2. –Microwave Power Level selector
8. –Operating time indicator light
3. –Display
9. –Timer indicator light
4. –”+” and “-“ keys
10. –Clock indicator light
5. –Child lock key
11. –Child lock indicator light
6. –Start key

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Function
Microwaves Power
Foods
Microwave
150 W
Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot
300 W
Cooking with little heat; boiling rice. Rapid defrosting
550 W
Melting butter. Heating baby food
750 W
Cooking vegetables and food. Cooking and heating carefully.
Heating and cooking small portions of food. Heating delicate
food
1000 W
Cooking and rapidly heating liquids and pre-cooked foods
Microwaves
+ Grill
150 W
Toasting food
300 W
Grilling poultry and meat
550 W
Cooking pies and cheese-topped dishes
750 W
Use carefully: food might burn.
1000 W
Use carefully: food might burn.
Grill
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Setting the clock
After your microwave oven is first plugged-in or after a power failure, the clock display will flash to
indicate that the time shown is not correct. To set the clock, make sure the function selector is in the “0”
position and proceed as follows:
1. Press the “+“ and “-“ keys until the current
time display flashes. Press the start key
until the hour flashes (not necessary when
you have just plugged it in or after a power
cut).
2. Press the “+” or “-“ keys until the hour
flashes. (Key the hour symbol until it
flashes.)
3. Press the start key to confirm the hour set.
4. To set the minutes, press the “+” or “-“ keys
until the minute flashes.
5. Press the start key to confirm the minute.
Hiding / Displaying the Clock
If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by proceeding as follows:
1. Turn the function selector to the “0” position.
2. Press and hold the “+” and “-“keys a couple
seconds. The clock will be hidden.
3. To show the clock again, repeat the
described procedure again.
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Child lock
The oven can be blocked against improper use (e.g., to prevent children from using it).
1. To block, hold down the child lock key for 3
seconds. On the display the child lock
appears. If a key is pressed now, the word
SAFE appears on the display and the oven
will not operate.
2. To unlock, press the child lock key for 3
seconds again.
Minute Minder / Timer
1. With the “+” and “-“ keys, select the Timer
indicator light.
2. Press the start key.
3. The numbers flash. Use the “+” and “-“ keys
to set the desired time.
4. Press the start key.
5. When the time finishes, you will hear a beep.
To switch off the beep sound, press the Stop
key.
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Microwave
Use this function to cook and heat up vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
1. Turn the function selector to the microwave
position.
2. Set the desired function on the microwave
power lever selector (see technical
features).
3. With the “+” and “-“ keys, select the
Operating Time Indicator Light (symbol
flashes as in picture).
4. Press the start key to confirm.
5. The numbers flash. With the “+” and “-“ keys,
set the desired time.
6. Press the start key. The cooking process
begins.
7. At the end of the cooking process you will
hear a beep and the display will show the
word: “End”. Press the Stop key or open the
door.
Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for
some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.
Grill
Use this function to brown the surface of food quickly.
1. Turn the function selector to the grill
position.
2. With the “+” and “-“ keys, select the
Operating Time Indicator Light (symbol
flashes as in picture).
3. Press the start key to confirm.
4. The numbers will flash. With the “+” and “-“
keys, set the desired time.
5. Press the start key. The cooking process will
begin.
6. At the end of the cooking process you will
hear a beep and the display will show the
word: “End”. Press the Stop key or open the
door.
Notes:
•The position of the microwave selector does
not affect the operation.
•The cooling fan keeps on working for some
time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.
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Basic functions
Microwave + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, baked potatoes and casseroles.
1. Turn the function selector to the microwave
+ grill position.
2. Select the desired function on the
microwave power level selector (see
technical features).
3. With the “+” and “-“ keys, select the
Operating Time Indicator Light (symbol
flashes as in picture).
4. Press the start key to confirm.
5. The numbers will flash. With the “+” and “-“
keys, set the desired time.
6. Press the start key. The cooking process
will begin.
7. At the end of the cooking process you will
hear a beep and the display will show the
word: “End”. Press the Stop key or open the
door.
Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for
some time. When the temperature has dropped
sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

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Interrupting a cooking cycle
You can stop the cooking process at any time by
pressing the Stop key once or by opening the
oven door.
In both cases:
•Microwave emission is stopped
immediately.
•The grill is de-activated but is still very hot.
Danger of burning!
•The timer stops automatically, indicating the
operating time that is left.
If you wish, at this time you can:
1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be
evenly cooked.
2. Change the process parameters.
To restart the process, close the door and press
the Start key.
Altering parameters
The operating parameters can be altered when
the cooking process has been interrupted by
simply turning the respective knob to the new
value.
▪Function (with the function selector)
▪Power (with the microwave power level
selector)
Cancelling a cooking cycle
If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press
the Stop key twice.
End of a cooking cycle
At the end of the process you will hear one beep
and the display will show the word .

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To defrost food you should select Microwave
function with one of the following Power Levels:
Position
Power Level
Power
Defrost / Keep Warm
150 W
Defrost
300 W
The table below shows different defrosting and
standing times (in order to ensure the food
temperature is evenly distributed) for different types
and weights of food, plus recommendations.
Food
Weight (g)
Defrosting time (min)
Standing time
(min)
Recommendation
Portions of meat,
veal, beef, pork
100
2-3
5-10
Turn once
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
500
10-12
10-15
Turn twice
1000
21-23
20-30
Turn twice
1500
32-34
20-30
Turn twice
2000
43-45
25-35
Turn three times
Goulash
500
8 -10
10-15
Turn twice
1000
17-19
20-30
Turn three times
Minced meat
100
2-4
10-15
Turn twice
500
10-14
20-30
Turn three times
Sausages
200
4-6
10-15
Turn once
500
9-12
15-20
Turn twice
Poultry (portions)
250
5-6
5-10
Turn once
Chicken
1000
20-24
20-30
Turn twice
Poularde
2500
38-42
25-35
Turn three times
Fish fillet
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
Trout
250
5-6
5-10
Turn once
Prawns
100
2-3
5-10
Turn once
500
8-11
15-20
Turn twice
Fruit
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
300
8-9
5-10
Turn once
500
11-14
10-20
Turn twice
Bread
200
4-5
5-10
Turn once
500
10-12
10-15
Turn once
800
15-17
10-20
Turn twice
Butter
250
8-10
10-15
Cream cheese
250
6-8
10-15
Creams
250
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Defrosting
General instructions for defrosting
1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are
appropriate for microwaves (china, glass,
suitable plastic).
2. The defrost function by weight and the tables
refer to the defrosting of raw food.
3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity
and thickness of the food. When freezing
food keep the defrosting process in mind.
Distribute the food evenly in the container.
4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside
the oven. The thickest parts of fish or
chicken drumsticks should be turned towards
the outside. You can protect the most
delicate parts of food with pieces of
aluminium foil. Important: The aluminium
foil must not come into contact with the oven
cavity interior as this can cause electrical
arcing.
5. Thick portions of food should be turned
several times.
6. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as
possible since narrow and thin portions
defrost more quickly than the thicker and
broader parts.
7. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese
and cream should not be completely
defrosted. If they are kept at room
temperature they will be ready to be served
in a few minutes. Frozen cream must be
stirred prior to use.
8. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that
the meat juices can run off more easily.
9. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that
it does not become too dry.
10. Turn the food at regular intervals.
11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do
not forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For
containers that are used to keep frozen food
in the freezer and which can also be used for
heating and cooking, all you need to do is
take off the lid. For all other cases you should
put the food into containers that are suitable
for microwave use.
12. The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally
that from poultry should be discarded. In no
event should such liquids be allowed to come
into contact with other foods.
13. Do not forget that by using the defrosting
function you need to allow for standing time
until the food is completely defrosted.

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before cooking with your microwave.
Follow these recommendations when cooking with
your microwave:
•Before heating or cooking foods with peel or
skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages) prick them so that they do not
burst. Cut the food up before starting to
prepare it.
•Before using a container or dish make sure
that it is suitable for microwave use (see the
section on types of ovenware).
•When cooking food with very little moisture
(e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn,
etc.) evaporation is very quick. The oven
then works as if it was empty and the food
may burn. The oven and the container may
be damaged in such a situation. You should
therefore set just the cooking time necessary
and you must keep a close eye on the
cooking process.
•It is not possible to heat large quantities of
oil (frying) in the microwave.
•Remove pre-cooked food from the
containers they come in since these are not
always heat resistant. Follow the food
manufacturer’s instructions.
•If you have several containers, such as
cups, for example, set them out uniformly on
the turntable plate.
•Do not close plastic bags with metal clips.
Use plastic clips instead. Prick the bags
several times so that the steam can escape
easily.
•When heating or cooking foods, check that
they reach at least a temperature of 70°C.
•During cooking, steam may form on the
oven door window and may start to drip.
This situation is normal and may be more
noticeable if the room temperature is low.
The oven’s safe working is not affected by
this. After you have finished cooking, clean
up the water coming from the condensation
•When heating liquids, use containers with
a wide opening, so that the steam can
evaporate easily.
Prepare the foods as per the instructions and
keep in mind the cooking times and power levels
indicated in the tables.
Keep in mind that the figures given are only
indicative and can vary depending on the initial
state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is
advisable to adjust the times and power levels to
each situation. Depending on the exact
characteristics of the food you may need to
increase or shorten the cooking times or increase
or decrease the power levels.
Cooking with microwaves...
1. The greater the amount of food, the longer
the cooking time. Keep in mind that:
•Double the quantity » double the time
•Half the quantity » half the time
2. The lower the temperature, the longer the
cooking time.
3. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more
quickly.
4. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is
evenly distributed on the turntable. If you put
dense foods on the outside part of the plate
and less dense ones on the centre of the
plate, you can heat up different types of food
simultaneously.
5. You can open the oven door at any time.
When you do this the oven switches off
automatically. The microwave will only start
working again when you close the door and
press the start key.
6. Foods that are covered require less cooking
time and retain their characteristics better.
The lids used must let microwaves pass
through and have small holes that allow
steam to escape.

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Cooking with a microwave oven
Tables and suggestions Cooking vegetables
Food
Quantity (g)
Addition of
liquids
Power
(Watt)
Time
(min.)
Standing
Time (min.)
Instructions
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Mushrooms
500
300
250
100 ml
50 ml
25 ml
750
750
750
9-11
6-8
6-8
2-3
2-3
2-3
Divide into florets
Cut into slices
Turn 1 x, cover
Peas & carrots,
Frozen carrots
300
250
100 ml
25 ml
750
750
7-9
8-10
2-3
2-3
Cut into cubes or slices.
Cover.
Turn 1 x
Potatoes
250
25 ml
750
5-7
2-3
Peel, cut into uniform
pieces. Cover, turn 1 x
Pepper
Leek
250
250
25 ml
50 ml
750
750
5-7
5-7
2-3
2-3
Cut into pieces or slices.
Cover. Turn 1 x
Frozen Brussel
sprouts
300
50 ml
750
6-8
2-3
Cover. Turn 1 x
Sauerkraut
250
25 ml
750
8-10
2-3
Cover. Turn 1 x
Tables and suggestions Cooking fish
Food
Quantity (g)
Power
(Watt)
Time
(min.)
Standing Time
(min.)
Instructions
Fish fillets
500
550
10-12
3
Cook covered over. Turn after half of
cooking time.
Whole fish
800
750
300
2-3
7-9
2-3
Cook covered over. Turn after half of
cooking time. You may wish to cover up
the small edges of the fish.