Miele H 136 MB User manual

Operating Instructions
Microwave
Combination Oven
H 136 MB, H 146 MB
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q\}@ä
installing or using the machine, to
avoid the risk of accident, or damage
to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 237 640

Description of the appliance
Control panel
Appliance
Description of the appliance
2

Control panel
bFunction selector for:
Light n
Fan heat D
Grill n
Microwave + Grill h+ n
Microwave + Fan heat h+ D
Microwave mode h
cIndicator light for heating
dTemperature selector for functions
with Fan heat
eDisplay
fMinute minder button l
gTime entry button g
hButton hfor setting microwave
power and time of day
iStart/Stop button, to start and
interrupt a process
j"+/–" buttons to select
microwave power level and time
(Press and hold the button briefly to
change in short steps, hold in for a
longer time to change quickly)
Appliance
kElement
lOven interior lighting
mFirst and second shelf supports
nAir vent for the fan
oData plate
Accessories
1Rack, 2Glass tray, 3Boiling rod
Special accessories
Glass rear panel with grease filter
(optional accessories)
A glass panel and grease filter can be
inserted in the interior back wall. The
grease filter will trap any excess dro-
plets of fat keeping the oven interior
and the area behind the rear wall
cleaner when using the Fan heat
system.
Description of the appliance
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Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Microwave h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Traditional oven functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fan Heat D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Grill n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Combination programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
efore using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Material and shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using microwave mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Deactivating the door lock before the end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using traditional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Fan heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching on the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Switching on the timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Using combination programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Microwave + Fan heat h+ D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Deactivating the door lock before the end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Microwave + Grill h+ n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Deactivating the door lock before the end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Altering entered data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Minute Minder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Altering a minute minder entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Chart for defrosting food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chart for reheating food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents
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Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fan Heat D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Combination programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Cooking chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chart for cooking, browning and crisping food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Defrosting and Reheating / Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chart for defrosting and reheating or cooking of deep frozen ready made meals .....................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Defrosting and reheating, or cooking and crisping or browning of deep frozen
ready made meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Grilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Preparation of meat or fish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Test to see if cooked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chart for grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
aking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fan Heat D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Microwave + Fan Heat h+ D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chart for baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Glass front, controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Stainless steel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Customer contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Possibilities for installation and combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Installation measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Contents
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all rele-
vant legal safety requirements. Im-
proper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both per-
sonal injury and material damage.
Before installation and before using
the appliance for the first time, read
the operating instructions carefully.
They contain important notes on
installation, safety, operation and
care of the appliance. This way you
will avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct usage
The appliance is intended for do-
mestic use only: to cook food, and
in particular to defrost, reheat, cook,
bake, and to brown food. Any other
usage is at the owner’s risk and could
be dangerous. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for damage
caused by improper use of the ap-
pliance.
Do not let children access the ap-
pliance or its controls. Supervise its use
by the elderly or infirm.
If allowing older children to use the ap-
pliance without supervision please en-
sure that they are aware of how a micro-
wave oven works and understand the
dangers of improper use.
Technical safety
If the connection cable is dam-
aged the new cable must be fitted
by a Miele approved service technician.
Do not use the microwave function
of the appliance if
- the door is warped.
- the door hinges are loose.
- holes or cracks are visible in the cas-
ing, the door, the door seal or the oven
interior walls.
Operating the appliance with this type
of damage will result in microwave leak-
age, and present a hazard to the user.
Never open the casing of the ap-
pliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts
is highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults or electric
shock.
Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply make sure that
the rating on the data plate corre-
sponds to the voltage and frequency of
the household supply. It is essential
that these data correspond as other-
wise damage will occur to the ap-
pliance. If in doubt consult a suitably
qualified electrician.
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the ap-
pliance, (e.g. danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
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The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system, which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
tested by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held respon-
sible for the consequences of an inade-
quate earthing system, such as an elec-
tric shock.
This appliance must only be oper-
ated as a built-in appliance. This is
necessary to ensure that all electrical
components are shielded.
Installation work and repairs may
only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent service techni-
cial approved by Miele in accordance
with local and national safety regula
tions. Repairs and other work by un-
qualified persons could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held
responsible for unauthorised work.
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile in-
stallations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out be a suitably qualified engineer.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket,
and the plug removed (where applic-
able). Do not pull on the cable, only
on the plug.
–or the mains fuse is withdrawn
–or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable)
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance while maintenance or
repair work is being carried out.
Use
General notes
Always ensure that food is suffi-
ciently cooked or reheated. Many
factors will affect the overall cooking
time, including the size and amount of
food, its initial temperature, changes to
recipe and the shape and size of cook-
ing container. Some foods may contain
micro organisms which are only de-
stroyed by thorough cooking, therefore
when cooking or reheating foods, e.g.
poultry, it is particularly important that
food is fully cooked through (at over
70°C, for a minimum of 10 minutes). If
in doubt select a longer cooking or re-
heating time.
It is important that the heat is
allowed to spread evenly throug-
hout the food being cooked.
This can be achieved by stirring and/or
turning the food, and by observing a
sufficiently long standing time, which
should be added to the time needed
for cooking, reheating or defrosting.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Always remember that cooking
times in a microwave oven are
usually considerably shorter than with
traditional methods of food preparation.
Excessively long cooking times can
lead to food drying out and eventually
burning, or could even cause it to
catch fire.
There is also a danger of fire if bread-
crumbs, flowers, herbs, grains etc., are
dried in the microwave oven. Always
ensure that this type of procedure is
supervised.
Exercise caution when cooking or
reheating food with a high sugar
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If
heated for too long the sugar may ca-
ramelise or ignite.
Do not use full power if you warm
empty dishes or dry herbs. The
lack or minimum amount of food could
cause damage to the appliance.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when cooking with oils and fats as
these can be a fire hazard if allowed to
overheat.
If smoke occurs in the oven, to
avoid fuelling any flame do not
open the oven door. Turn the function
selector to “0", or switch off at the
mains and remove the plug from the
socket. Do not open the oven door until
the smoke has dispersed.
Never heat undiluted alcohol in the
microwave oven as this can easily
ignite.
Do not heat up unopened tins of
food in the oven as pressure will
build up in the tin and it can explode.
This could result in injury or damage.
Food left in the oven to take ad-
vantage of residual heat should al-
ways be covered to avoid it drying out,
and to avoid a possible build-up of con-
densation which could adversely affect
the oven interior.
Try to avoid the interior walls being
splashed with food or liquids con-
taining salt. If it does happen wipe
these away thoroughly, to avoid corro-
sion on the stainless steel surface.
Wear oven gloves when removing
the glass tray from the oven. If the
glass tray has a heavy load, pull it only
slightly towards you, and then hold
firmly at the sides as you take it out.
The glass dish and the rack take a
maximum load of 8 kg. Do not ex-
ceed this or the accessories may be
damaged.
Do not lean or sit on the open oven
door. This could damage the ap-
pliance. Take care in the region of the
hinges. An oven door can support a
maximum load of 8 kg.
When it is hot do not place the
glass tray on a cold surface, such
as a tile or granite worktop . It could
break. Place it on a pot rest or a wire
rack.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaner to clean this ap-
pliance. The steam could attack the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit, or permanent damage to
the surface and to components, for
which the manufacturer of the oven
cannot accept any responsibility.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

Do not use the oven to heat up the
room. Due to the high tempera-
tures radiated, objects left near the
oven could catch fire.
When using kitchen appliances
connected to sockets near the
oven ensure that the cable cannot get
trapped in a hot oven door, which
could melt the cable insulation and be
dangerous.
In countries which may be subject
to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its surround-
ings in a clean condition at all times.
Any damage which might be caused
by cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the appliance guarantee.
Microwave function
Before serving remember to allow
sufficient standing time and then al-
ways check the temperature of the ac-
tual food itself after taking it out of the
oven. Do not be misled by the tempera-
ture of the container which does not
necessarily give a correct indication of
the temperature of the food or liquid in
it. This is particularly important
when preparing food for babies,
children, and the elderly or infirm.
Never cook or reheat food or
liquids in sealed containers or
bottles. With baby bottles the screw top
and teat must be removed. Otherwise
pressure builds up which can cause
the bottle or container to explode pos-
ing a severe risk of injury.
When heating liquids, the boiling
rod provided should be placed
into the container.
When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.,
in the oven without the boiling rod, the
boiling point of the liquid may be
reached without the production of typical
bubbles. The liquid does not boil evenly
throughout. This so-called ’boiling delay’
can cause a sudden build up of
bubbles, when the container is removed
from the oven or shaken. This can lead to
the liquid boiling over suddenly and ex-
plosively. There is a danger of burning.
The formation of bubbles can be so
strong that the pressure forces the oven
door open. The user could be injured
and the appliance damaged.
The boiling rod ensures that the liquid
boils evenly and that bubbles form at
an early stage during the operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Do not use any containers or cut-
lery made from or containing met-
al, aluminium foil, lead crystal glass-
ware, temperature-sensitive plastics,
wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips
or wire ties. Such items could be dam-
aged, or cause a fire hazard.
The rack supplied with the appliance is
designed to be compatible with micro-
waves, and can therefore be used with
or without the microwave function.
The rack gets hot when operating
either the micwowave function or
the browning element, or both. There is
a danger of burning.
Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells in the microwave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling device
available from specialist shops. Simi-
larly, hard-boiled eggs should not be re-
heated in the microwave oven as this
may lead to the eggs bursting, even
once they have been removed from the
oven.
Eggs can be cooked without their
shells in the microwave oven only if
the yolk membrane has been punc-
tured several times first. The pressure
could otherwise cause the egg yolk to
explode.
Do not reheat food in the oven in
heat-retaining bags intended for
normal ovens. These heat-retaining
bags usually contain a thin layer of
aluminium foil which reflects micro-
waves. This reflected energy can, in
turn, cause the outer paper covering to
become so hot that it ignites.
Food with a thick skin or peel,
such as tomatoes, sausages,
jacket potatoes, aubergines, should be
pierced or cut in several places to
allow steam to escape and prevent the
food from bursting.
Ovenproof earthenware can retain
a considerable amount of mois-
ture. Earthenware and porcelain con-
tainers with hollow handles and lid
knobs must only be used in this oven if
they have vent holes, which allow the
moisture to escape. Without vent holes
there can be a pressure build-up, caus-
ing the container to crack or shatter,
with the danger of injury.
Traditional oven functions:
Fan Heat, Grill
Caution - Danger of burning
When the oven is being used as a
traditional oven it can get very hot.
Great care should be taken to en-
sure that small children do not
touch the oven when it is being used.
External parts of the oven such as door
glass, handle vents and the facia panel
can become quite hot.
Wearing heat-resistant oven gloves
is recommended when placing
food in the oven, turning it or removing
it. When the Grill function has been
chosen, either solo or in a combination
programme the element becomes very
hot and there is a danger of burning.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

Wait until the element has cooled
down before lowering it for clean-
ing.
Do not use force to pull it down as
this can cause the element to
break.
ottling
Bottling should only be undertaken by
an experienced cook who has received
proper training in this method of
preserving fruit and vegetables in an
oven or microwave oven, and under-
stands the implications of the chemical
reactions involved.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and
safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
11

Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain materials
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap mer-
chant about potential recycling
schemes.
Before discarding an old ap-
pliance switch off and disconnect
it from the power supply. This should
be done by a competent person. Cut
off and render any plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the ap-
pliance to prevent misuse.
Ensure that the appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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Operating modes
Microwave h
Microwave cooking offers the benefits
of speed, convenience and nutritional
advantages when food does not re-
quire browning or crisping.
Functional description
This oven is equipped with a magne-
tron b, which converts electrical en-
ergy into microwaves.
A stirrer fan cabove the oven ceiling
distributes the microwaves evenly
throughout the oven interior, rebound-
ing them off the walls so that they reach
and enter the food from all sides.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate
the cooking utensil being used.
Microwaves can penetrate porcelain,
glass, cardboard and plastics but not
metal. Do not, therefore, use utensils
made of metal, or which contain metal,
for example in the form of gold or silver
trim. The metal reflects the microwaves
and this could lead to the creation of
sparks. The microwaves cannot be ab-
sorbed.
All food contains moisture molecules
which, when subjected to microwave
energy, start to oscillate 2.5 thousand
million times a second. The friction
caused by this vibration creates heat,
which first starts developing around the
outside of the food and then slowly
penetrates towards the centre. The
moisture, fat and sugar content of food
will affect the speed at which it is
cooked.
As heat is produced directly in the food,
–food can generally be cooked with-
out adding much liquid or cooking oil
–cooking, reheating and defrosting in
a microwave oven is quicker than
using traditional oven methods
–nutrients, such as vitamins and mine-
rals, are generally retained
–colour, texture and taste of food are
not impaired
–the surface temperature stays cool
enough to avoid browning.
Operating modes
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Traditional oven functions
Fan Heat D
Grill n
These cook and brown the food.
Fan Heat D
The fan circulates heat constantly
around the oven, giving a very even
temperature throughout.
It sucks in the air, heats it over a ring
element and blows it back through the
carefully spaced openings in the back
panel.
As the heat is quickly transferred to the
food, it is not usually necessary to pre-
heat the oven, except when roasting sir-
loin or fillet or for foods such as puff
pastry and yeast mixtures which re-
quire instant heat.
With Fan Heat food can be baked or
roasted on both levels at the same time.
Grill n
Note that this function is best suited to
browning food and for grilling very thin
cuts of food.
As the element needs to radiate a high
heat in order to cook the food, it will
take several minutes after being
switched on to glow red hot and so pro-
duce sufficient infra-red heat for grill-
ing. Pre-heat the with the oven door
closed for approx. 5 minutes before
starting to cook.
Combination programmes
Microwave + Fan Heat h+ D
Microwave + Grill h+ n
The combination programmes enable
the grill or the fan setting to be used in
conjunction with the microwave facility.
A microwave power level and cooking
time are programmed together with
either the grill or the fan to run simulta-
neously.
This enables cooking times to be re-
duced, yet a crisp, brown result can
still be achieved without compromising
the flavour or texture of the recipe.
In general when using combination pro-
grammes, you should not set the micro-
wave power level higher than 150 W for
baking, and not higher than 450 W for
cooking and grilling.
Operating modes
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Time of day
After the appliance has been con-
nected to the power supply or after a
power cut 0 ·00 with AUTO on the left will
flash in the display.
The time of day must be set before any
other processes can be set.
Setting time of day
(24 hour clock)
Midnight (24 hours) is shown as 0·00.
Press the gand hbuttons at the
same time.
The dot after the first figure in the dis-
play starts flashing. Whilst it is flashing,
(approx. 4 seconds) set the time of
day. It is shown in hours ·minutes.
Use the + or –button to enter the
time of day.
After four seconds if no further entry is
made, the oven display shows this
time. The dot between the figures now
stays on constantly to indicate that the
time of day has been set.
Time of day
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Before using for the first time
Wipe out the oven interior with hot
water and a little washing up liquid.
Dry using a soft cloth.
Do not shut the oven door until the
interior is completely dry, to avoid
odours and the possibility of corro-
sion developing.
Wash the accessories.
With new appliances there is usually a
smell during the first use. It is dispelled
more quickly by using a high tempera-
ture as follows:
Run the oven on the Fan Heat Dset-
ting for at least an hour:
Select Fan Heat Dwith the function
selector.
The cooling fan starts up and the oven
interior light comes on.
Turn the temperature selector to
200 °C.
Only turn the temperature selector
clockwise and then back again anti-
clockwise. Do not force it past the
resistance. Otherwise it could be
damaged.
The oven begins to heat up. The indica-
tor light on the control panel stays
alight while the oven is heating up.
Ensure the room is well ventilated
during this process.
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Microwaves
–are reflected by metal,
–pass through glass, chinaware, plas-
tic and card,
–and are absorbed by food.
Material and shape
The material and shape of containers
used affect cooking results and times.
Heat distribution is more even in round
and oval shaped dishes than in rectan-
gular containers, providing better
results.
Metal
Metal containers, aluminium foil and
metal cutlery, or china with metallic
decoration such as gold rims or co-
balt blue must not be used in micro-
wave mode.
The metal reflects the microwaves, hin-
dering the cooking process.
Exceptions:
If recommended by the producer, pre-
cooked meals packed in aluminium foil
containers can be defrosted and re-
heated in the microwave oven. Import-
ant: remove the lid first. However, as
food is only heated from the top, it is
better to remove the food from the
aluminium foil container and transfer it
to a dish suitable for a microwave oven.
The heat distribution will be more even.
If sparks and arcing occur when using
a metal container, stop and transfer the
food to a microwave safe container.
For even defrosting and to avoid over-
cooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat,
poultry or fish, small pieces of alumi-
nium foil may be used to mask wing-
tips or other thin parts for the last few
minutes of the process.
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Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
Metal meat skewers or clamps should
only be used if they are very small in
comparison to the size of the cut of
meat.
The rack supplied with the appliance is
suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Do not place the rack on the oven floor.
The rack can get hot.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Crystal glass contains lead which
could cause the glass to crack. Glass
dishes with a milled rim are subject to
the same risk. Both are unsuitable.
Earthenware
Although some ovenproof earthenware
can be used in a microwave oven it
may contain a considerable amount of
moisture, causing it to become hot dur-
ing use. It is normally advisable to
avoid using it in a microwave oven.
Earthenware containers with hollow
handles and lid knobs must only be
used if they have vent holes, which
allow the moisture to escape. Without
vent holes there can be a pressure
build-up, causing the container to
crack or shatter, with the danger of in-
jury.
Decorated earthenware is only suitable
if the decoration is beneath an all-over
glaze.
Earthenware can get very hot, and
may crack.
Porcelain (chinaware)
Porcelain is suitable, however con-
tainers with hollow handles and lid
knobs must only be used if they have
vent holes, which allow the moisture to
escape. Without vent holes there can
be a pressure build-up, causing the
container to crack or shatter, with the
danger of injury.
Do not use porcelain with gold or silver
edging or items with hollow knobs or
handles as insufficient ventilation may
cause pressure.
Glazes and colours
Some glazes and colours contain metal.
This makes them unsuitable for use in a
microwave oven.
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Plastics
Plastic containers must only be used
for Microwave mode alone and not in
conventional oven mode.
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a
minimum of 180 °C. Otherwise the
plastic may melt and fuse with the food.
Special plastic utensils, designed for
use in microwave ovens are available
from good retail outlets. Melamine ware
is not suitable as it absorbs energy and
heats up. When purchasing plastic-
ware, make sure that it is suitable for
use in a microwave oven.
Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short timed warming and
reheating of food.
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and reheating. To reduce the
risk of the bag bursting, they should be
pierced first so that steam can escape
and prevent a build-up of pressure.
Roasting bags and -tubes
Roasting tubes should be about 40 cm
longer and roasting bags about 20 cm
longer than the food being roasted,
and carefully tied with string. Turn the
ends over and secure them. Holes
should be made according to the manu-
facturer’s instructions.Do not use metal
clips or wire ties, even if bound by
paper. There is a danger that they will
ignite when heated.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the wood evap-
orates when exposed to microwave en-
ergy, causing the wood to dry and
crack.
Disposable containers
Only those plastic disposable con-
tainers which are specified by the
manufacturer as suitable for use in a
microwave oven may be used.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when re-heating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of
plastic paper or other inflammable
material.
Disposable containers are not always
recyclable or degradable.
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Testing dishes for their suitability
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen-
ware or porcelain plates or dishes are
suitable for use in a microwave oven, a
simple test can be performed:
Place the item you wish to test in the
centre of the oven, fill a suitable
glass with water and also place this
in the oven.
Shut the door.
A microwave oven process cannot
be started until the door is closed.
Select Microwave hwith the func-
tion selector. The cooling fan will run.
The display will show a suggested
power level of 900 W.
Press the gbutton.
0 ·00 appears in the display for ap-
prox. 4 seconds.
While it is visible enter a time of 30 sec-
onds with the "+" control.
The @symbol appears above the dot.
Press the Start/Stop button.
The oven interior light comes on. The
time entered counts down in the dis-
play in second steps. The @symbol
stays on constantly.
If a crackling noise is heard accom-
panied by sparks during the test,
switch off the appliance immediate-
ly. Turn the function selector to the
“0" position. Any crockery which
causes this reaction is unsuitable
for use in the microwave oven.
At the end of this period a beep
sounds three times and the @symbol
flashes. Press any button to cancel
them. The time of day reappears in the
display and the oven interior light goes
out.
The water in the glass should be warm,
but the dish cool. If the dish is very hot
and the water is cold, it would be un-
wise to use the dish.
If any doubt exists about the suita-
bility of containers, please contact
the supplier.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven.
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