Kuppersbusch EMWG6260 User manual

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EN User Manual
EMWG6260
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Contents
Safety Information..................................................................................................................................29
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................................32
The advantages of microwaves ................................................................................................................33
Description of microwave oven ................................................................................................................34
Basic settings........................................................................................................................................36
Basic functions......................................................................................................................................37
When the oven is working... .....................................................................................................................39
Defrosting.............................................................................................................................................40
Cooking with a microwave oven ...............................................................................................................42
Cooking with the grill..............................................................................................................................44
What kind of ovenware can be used? ........................................................................................................46
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance...............................................................................................................48
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work?................................................................................................50
Technical characteristics.........................................................................................................................51
Environmental protection ........................................................................................................................51
Installation instructions...........................................................................................................................52
Installation ............................................................................................................................................53
Dear Customer:
Thank you for choosing this Küppersbusch product.
We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using it.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the Steam oven to someone else give them the manual as well!
The user manual is also available for download at www.kueppersbusch.de.

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Safety Information
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.
CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY
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 are supervised by an adult or a person who is responsible for their safety.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Keep all packaging away from children.
WARNING: Keep children away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools
down. Accessible parts are hot.
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.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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.
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: Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. 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.

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Safety Information
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.
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.
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, fuses (screw fuses are to be taken out of
the holder), 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.
Protection against electric shock must be provided by the electrical installation
Warning: The oven must be earthed.
CLEANING
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.

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Safety Information
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".
REPAIRS
WARNING: Before maintenance cut the power supply.
WARNING: Only a competent person can 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 or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent 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.
Furthermore, special tools are required for this task.
Repair and maintenance work, especially of current carrying parts, can only be carried out
by technicians authorized by the manufacturer.

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Safety Instructions
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!
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!
To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids,
put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container.
Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous
situations by following these instructions:
Do not switch on the oven without the turntable
support, the turntable ring and the respective plate
being in place.
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 turntable and the grills can bear a maximum load of
8 kg. To avoid damaging the oven, do not exceed this
load.

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The advantages of microwaves
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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Description of microwave oven
1. –Door window glass
7. –High grille
2. –Catches
8. –Lamp
3. –Turntable support
9. –Control panel
4. –Turntable ring
10. –Grill
5. –Turntable plate
11. –Mica cover
6. –Low grille
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1. –Function Selector
6. –”-“ Key
2. –Display
7. –Start/Stop key
3. –Microwave power selector
4. –Child lock key
5. –“+” Key
8. –Duration key
9. –Confirmation key

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Description of microwave oven
Description of Functions
Function
Microwaves Power
Foods
Microwave
180 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
Microwave
+ 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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Grilling food

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Basic settings
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.
12:45
1,2,4
3,5
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
1. - You can hide the clock by pressing the OK key for 3
seconds.
2. - If you want to see the clock display again, press the OK
key again for 3 seconds.

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Basic Settings
Child Lock function
The Oven function can be blocked (for example, to stop it being used by children).
12:45
1,2
1. To block the oven, press the Child lock key for 3
seconds. You will hear a sound signal and the
display will show the word “SAFE”. The oven is
blocked in this state and cannot be used.
2. To unblock the oven, press the STOP key again for 3
seconds. You will hear a sound signal and the
display will show the time again.
Microwave
Use this function to cook and heat up vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
1
4
2
3
12:45
1. Turn the function selector to the microwave position
. The duration icon and the numbers begin to
flash.
2. With the “+” and “-“keys, select the duration.
3. Spin the power selector of the microwave in the wanted
position (see technical characteristics).
4. Press the Start/Stop key. The Oven will start to
operate.

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Basic functions
Grill
Use this function to brown the surface of food quickly.
1
2
3
12:45
1. Turn the function selector to the grill position. .
The duration icon and the numbers begin to flash.
2. The numbers will flash. With the “+” and “-“keys, set
the desired time.
3. Press the Start/Stop key. The cooking process will
begin.
Please note: The position of the microwave selector
does not affect the operation.
Microwave + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, baked potatoes and casseroles.
1
4
2
3
12:45
1. Turn the function selector to the microwave + Grill
position . The duration icon and the numbers
begin to flash.
2. With the “+” and “-“keys, select the duration.
3. Spin the power selector of the microwave in the wanted
position (see technical characteristics).
4. Press the Start/Stop key. The Oven will start to
operate.

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When the oven is working...
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/Stop key.
Altering parameters
The operating parameters
Time (with the “+“ and “-“ keys)
Function (with the function selector)
Power (with the microwave power level selector)
can be altered when the oven is operating or when the
cooking process has been interrupted by simply turning the
respective knob to the new value.
Cancelling a cooking cycle
If you wish to cancel the cooking process, press the
Start/Stop key twice.
End of a cooking cycle
At the end of the process you will hear three beeps and the
display will show the word “End”.

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Defrosting
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
7-8
10-15

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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. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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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Cooking with a microwave oven
Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety” 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.
Cooling 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.

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Cooking with the grill
For good results with the grill, use the grid iron supplied with
the oven.
Fit the grid iron in such a way that it doesn’t come into
contact with the metal surfaces of the oven cavity since
if it does there is a danger of electric arcing which may
damage the oven.
IMPORTANT POINTS:
1. When the microwave grill is used for the first time
there will be some smoke and a smell coming from the
oils used during oven manufacture.
2. The oven door window becomes very hot when the
grill is working. Keep children away.
3. When the grill is operating, the cavity walls and the
grid iron become very hot. You should use oven
gloves.
4. If the grill is used for extended period of time it is
normal to find that the elements will switch themselves
off temporarily due to the safety thermostat.
5. Important! When food is to be grilled or cooked in
containers you must check that the container in
question is suitable for microwave use. See the
section on types of ovenware!
6. When the grill is used it is possible that some splashes
of fat may go onto the elements and be burnt. This is a
normal situation and does not mean there is any kind
of operating fault.
7. After you have finished cooking, clean the interior and
the accessories so that cooking remains do not
become encrusted.
Tables and suggestions –Grill without microwave
Fish
Quantity (g)
Time (min.)
Instructions
Fish
Bass
Sardines/gurnard
800
6-8 fish.
18-24
15-20
Spread lightly with butter. After half of cooking time
turn and spread with seasoning.
Meat
Sausages
6-8 units
22-26
Halfway through, pierce and turn over.
Frozen hamburgers
3 units
18-20
Turn over 2 or 3x
Spare rib (approx. 3 cm thick)
400
25-30
Baste with oil, turn over halfway through
Others
Toast
4 units
1½-3
Keep an eye on the toasting process, turn over
Toasted sandwiches
2 units
5-10
Keep an eye on the toasting process.
Heat up the grill beforehand for 2 minutes. Unless indicated
otherwise, use the grid iron. Place the grid on a bowl so that
the water and the fat can drop.
The times shown are merely indicative and can vary as a
function of the composition and quantity of the food, as well
as the final condition wished for. Fish and meat taste great if,
before grilling, you brush them with vegetable oil, spices and
herbs and leave to marinate for a few hours. Only add salt
after grilling.
Sausages will not burst if you prick them with a fork before
grilling.
After half the grilling time has passed, check on how the
cooking is going and, if necessary, turn the food over.
The grill is especially suitable for cooking thin portions of
meat and fish. Thin portions of meat only need to be turned
once, but thicker portions should be turned several times.

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Cooking with the Grill
Tables and suggestions –Microwave + Grill
The microwave + grill function is ideal for cooking quickly
and, at the same time, browning foods. Furthermore, you can
also grill and cook cheese covered food. The microwave and
the grill work simultaneously. The microwave cooks and the
grill toasts.
Food
Quantity (g)
Dish
Power (Watt)
Time (min.)
Standing time
(min.)
Cheese topped pasta
500
Low dish
300
12-17
3-5
Cheese topped potatoes
800
Low dish
550
20-22
3-5
Lasagne
approx. 800
Low dish
550
15-20
3-5
Grilled cream cheese
approx. 500
Low dish
300
18-20
3-5
2 fresh chicken legs (grilled)
200 each
Low dish
300
10-15
3-5
Chicken
approx. 1000
Low and wide dish
300
35-40
3-5
Cheese topped onion soup
2 x 200 g cups
Soup bowls
300
2-4
3-5
Before using a dish in the microwave oven make sure that it
is suitable for microwave use. Only use dishes or containers
that are suitable for microwave use.
The dish to be used in the combined function must be
suitable for microwave and grill use. See the section on types
of ovenware!
Keep in mind that the figures given are merely indicative and
can vary as a function of the initial state, temperature,
moisture and type of food.
If the time is not enough to brown the food well, put it under
the grill for another 5 or 10 minutes.
Please follow the standing times and don’t forget to turn the
meat pieces.
Unless indicated to the contrary, use the turntable plate for
cooking.
The values given in the tables are valid when the oven cavity
is cold (it is not necessary to pre-heat the oven).

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What kind of ovenware can be used?
Microwave function
For the microwave function, keep in mind that microwaves
are reflected by metal surfaces. Glass, china, clay, plastic,
and paper let microwaves pass.
For this reason, metal pans and dishes or containers with
metal parts or decorations cannot be used in the
microwave. Glass ware and clay with metallic decoration
or content (e.g. lead crystal) cannot be used in microwave
ovens.
The ideal materials for use in microwave ovens are glass,
refractory china or clay, or heat resistant plastic. Very thin,
fragile glass or china should only be used for short period of
times (e.g. heating).
Hot food transmits heat to the dishes which can become very
hot. You should, therefore, always use an oven glove!
How to test ovenware you want to use
Put the item you want to use in the oven for 20 seconds at
maximum microwave power. After that time, if it is cold and
just slightly warm, it is suitable to use. However, if it heats up
a lot or causes electric arcing it is not suitable for microwave
use.
Grill function
In the case of the grill function, the ovenware must be
resistant to temperature of at least 300°C.
Plastic dishes are not suitable for use in the grill.
Microwave + Grill function
In the microwave + grill function, the ovenware used must be
suitable for use in both the microwave and the grill.
Aluminium containers and foil
Pre-cooked food in aluminium containers or in aluminium foil
can be put in the microwave if the following aspects are
respected:
Keep in mind the manufacturer’s recommendations
written on the packaging.
The aluminium containers cannot be more than 3 cm
high or come in contact with the cavity walls
(minimum distance 3 cm). Any aluminium lid or top
must be removed.
Put the aluminium container directly on top of the
turntable plate. If you use the grid iron, put the
container on a china plate. Never put the container
directly on the grid iron!
The cooking time is longer because the microwaves
only enter the food from the top. If you have any
doubts, it is best to use only dishes suitable for
microwave use.
Aluminium foil can be used to reflect microwaves
during the defrosting process. Delicate food, such as
poultry or minced meat, can be protected from
excessive heat by covering the respective
extremities/edges.
Important: aluminium foil cannot come into contact
with the cavity walls since this may cause electrical
arcing.
Lids
We recommend you use glass or plastic lids or cling film
since:
1. This will stop excessive evaporation (mainly during
very long cooking times);
2. The cooking times are shorter;
3. The food does not become dry;
4. The aroma is preserved.
The lid should have holes or openings so that no pressure
develops. Plastic bags must also be opened. Baby feeding
bottles or jars with baby food and similar containers can only
be heated without their tops / lids otherwise they can burst.