Bertazzoni PROSO30X User Manual

Instruction Manual

Guide de l'utilisateur

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PROSO30X

MASSO30X

Contents

Grounding Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 2

Important safety instructions ............................................................................................................ 3

Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive Microwave energy .................................... 5

Precautions to be observed before and during servicing to avoid possible exposure to excessive

Microwave energy ............................................................................................................................... 6

The advantages of microwaves ......................................................................................................... 9

Description of your oven .................................................................................................................. 10

Basic settings ................................................................................................................................... 12

Basic Functions ................................................................................................................................ 14

When the oven is working... ............................................................................................................. 19

Defrosting .......................................................................................................................................... 20

Cooking with a microwave oven ..................................................................................................... 22

Cooking with the Broiler .................................................................................................................. 24

Roasting and baking......................................................................................................................... 26

What kind of ovenware can be used? ............................................................................................. 29

Oven Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 31

What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? ................................................................................... 33

Technical characteristics ................................................................................................................. 34

Installation instructions ................................................................................................................... 35

Installation dimensions .................................................................................................................... 75

Dear Customer, Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our BERTAZZONI 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 Speed Ovens PROSO30X and MASSO30X comply with Part 18 of the FCC rules. The user manual is also available for download at www.bertazzoni.com

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Warning! IMPROPER USE OF THE GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Please refer to the Installation Instructions for further information.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

Warning! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

 Read all instructions before using the appliance.  Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on this manual.

 This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS” found on this manual.

 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.  Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars are

able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.

 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

 As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.  Do not operate this appliance if it is has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it

has been damaged or dropped.

 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized

service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

 Do not cover or block any openings on the appliances.  Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a

kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

 Do not immerse cord or plug in water.  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.  When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild,

nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

 Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other

combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

 Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.  If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

 Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,

cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

 Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the

boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL INTO THE LIQUID.

To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open – door

operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow

soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

Pacemakers:

Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.

PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open. (b) Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before

activating the magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as necessary: interlock operation, proper door closing, seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage), damage to or loosening of hinges and latches, evidence of dropping or abuse).

the microwave generating compartment, check the magnetron, wave guide or transmission line, and cavity for proper alignment, integrity and connection.

(d) Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door seal,

and microwave generation and transmission systems, shall be repaired, replaced, or adjusted by procedures described in this manual before the oven is released to the owner.

(e) A microwave leakage check, to verify compliance with the Federal

Performance Standard, should be performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.

Microwave safety

 Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched,

especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK!

 Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or

alcoholic drinks in the microwave. FIRE RISK!

 Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods

in closed containers since these may explode readily.

 Warning! This appliance is not intended for

use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

 Warning! If the oven has a combined

function mode (microwave with other means of heating), children should not be allowed to use the oven without adult supervision on account of the high temperatures generated.

Beware!

 Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles or

jars with the teats or lids on them. After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food temperature before feeding this to the child. DANGER OF BURNING!

 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 broiling 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!

 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.

Microwave safety

This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. 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.

 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.  Eggs with their shells and whole boiled

eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens because they may explode.

hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum weight of 8 kg.

 The turntable and the Broilers can bear a

maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging the oven, do not exceed this load.

Cleaning:

 Warning! Your microwave oven must be

cleaned regularly. All food remains must be removed (see section on Oven Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and this may

shorten the oven’s working life and could

even result in a dangerous situation.

 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.

 Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp

metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

 Do not use high pressure or stream jet

cleaning appliances.

 Please follow the instructions regarding

cleaning in the section “Oven Cleaning and

Maintenance”.

Repairs:

 Warning – Microwaves! The outer

protection of the oven must not be removed. It is dangerous for anyone not

authorized by the manufacturer to carry out any kind of repair or maintenance work.

 Do not use the oven for frying as it is

impossible to control the temperature of oil heated by microwaves.

 To avoid being burnt, always use oven

gloves for handling dishes and containers and touching the oven.

 Do not lean or sit on the open oven door.

This may damage the oven, especially in the

 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.

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.

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, defreezing 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 color 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...

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 channeled 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.

... but go through glass and china...

... and are absorbed by foods.

1. – Control panel

6. – Turntable support

2. – Door window glass

7. – Turntable ring

3. – Lateral supports

8. – Turntable plate

4. – Catches

9. – Glass tray

5. – Convection Output

10. – Rectangular Rack

1. – Function selector

5. – “+” key

2. – Display

6. – “OK” key

3. – Thermostat

7. – “Start” key

4. – “-“ key

8. – “Stop” key

Description of your oven

Symbol

Function

Microwave

Power Output

Foods

Microwave

200 W

Slow defrosting for delicate foods; keeping food hot.

400 W

Cooking with little heat; boiling rice. Rapid defrosting, heating baby food.

600 W

Heating and cooking food.

800 W

Cooking vegetables and food. Cooking and heating carefully. Heating and cooking small portions of food.

1000 W

Rapidly heating liquids.

Broiler

Broiling food.

Microwave

+ Broiler

200 W

Toasting food.

400 W

Broiling poultry and meat.

600 W

Cooking pies and cheese-topped dishes.

Hot-Air

---

Roasting and baking.

Microwaves +

Hot-Air

200-600 W

Quick meat, fish and poultry roasting. Baking cakes.

Grill + Fan

---

Broiling meat and fish.

Broiling poultry.

Potatoes – deep-frozen, defrosting and roasting.

Delayed Start

Power Level

Auto Defrost

Duration

Clock

Weight (ounces)

Child Lock

Description of your oven

Description of Functions

Display Symbols

1, 3, 5

09.05

2, 4, 6

5 sec.

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. Before using the microwave oven, adjust the clock through the procedure described below but starting on Step 3. To set the clock, proceed as follows:

1. Press the “+” key until the Clock Indicator Light starts to flash.

2. Press the OK key.

3. Press “-” and “+” keys to set the correct hour value.

4. Press the OK key to validate the hour value. The minute numbers will start to flash.

5. Press “-” and “+” keys to set the correct minute value.

6. To finish, press the OK key again.

Hiding / Displaying the Clock

If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it by proceeding as follows:

1. To block, the oven press the “+” key and the “-“ key simultaneously for 5 seconds. The dots that separate the hours and minutes and the clock symbol will flash, but the rest of the clock display will be hidden.

2. If you want to see the clock display again, press the “+” and “-“ keys again for 5 seconds.

SA



Basic settings

Child lock

The oven can be blocked against improper use (e.g., to prevent children from using it).

1. To block, the oven press the Stop key for 3 seconds. The display shows the child lock indicator light. If a key is pressed now, the the oven will not operate.

2. To unlock, press again the Stop key for 3 seconds.

Showroom mode

In the Showroom mode the oven works like described in every function, but there will be no heating.

1. To enter the Showroom mode press simultaneously the “-“ key and the Stop key for 5 seconds. The display shows the

messages “” and “” intermittently (showing the actual status).

2. Press the “-” and “+” keys to alternate status (“” or “”).

3. Press the OK key to validate.

Note: To exit the Showroom mode proceed in the same manner.

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Basic Functions

Microwave

Use this function to cook and heat up vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.

1. Turn the Function Selector to the position corresponding to the Microwave function.

2. “ ” (manual) lights on the display.

3. Press the OK key to validate the Microwave function.

4. Using the “-” and “+” keys set the desired operating time.

5. Press the OK key to validate.

6. Using the “-” and “+” to set the required microwave power level.

7. Press the OK key to validate.

8. Press the Start Key. The oven will start to operate.

Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

Quick Start

Use this function to rapidly heat foods with high water content such as coffee, tea or soup.

1. Press the Start key. The oven will start to operate at maximum power for 30 seconds.

2. If you intend to extend the operating time, press the Start key again. Each time this key

is pressed, the operating time will increase by 30 seconds.

Note: If the power of 1000 W is selected, the operating time is limited to a maximum of 15 minutes.

Broiler

Use this function to brown the surface of food quickly.

1. Turn the Function Selector to the position corresponding to the Broiler function.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.

3. With the “-” and “+” keys set the desired operating time.

4. Press the Start key. The oven will start to operate.

Note 1: The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

Note 2: This function has the Delayed Start option ( ). For more information see

“Delayed Start Time” function.

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3, 5

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Basic Functions

Microwave + Broiler

Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, baked potatoes and casseroles.

1. Turn the Function selector to the Microwave + Broiler function.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light will flash. The operating time will flash in the display.

3. With the “-” and “+” keys set the desired operating time.

4. Press the OK key to validate.

Convection

Use this function to bake food.

5. Using the “-” and “+” to set the required microwave power level.

6. Press the OK key to validate.

7. Press the Start Key. The oven will start to operate.

Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

1. Turn the Function Selector to the Convection position.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.

3. With the “-” and “+” keys set the desired operating time.

4. Press the OK key to validate.

5. Select the desired oven temperature using the Thermostat selector.

6. Press the Start key. The oven will start to operate.

Note 1: The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

Note 2: This function has the Delayed Start option ( ). For more information see

“Delayed Start Time” function.

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3, 6

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Basic Functions

Microwave + Convection

Use this function to rapidly bake the foods.

1. Turn the Function selector to the Microwave + Convection function.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light will flash and the Power Level Indicator Light will be on. The operating time will flash in the display.

3. With the “-” and “+” keys set the desired operating time.

4. Press the OK key to validate.

5. The Power Level Indicator Light will flash.

6. With the “-” and “+” keys set the desired microwave power level.

7. Press the OK key to validate.

8. Select the desired oven temperature using the Thermostat control.

9. Press the Start key. The oven will start to operate.

Note: The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

Broiler + Fan

Use this function to bake evenly the food and at the same time brown their surface.

1. Turn the Function selector to the Broiler + Fan function.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.

3. With the “-” and “+” keys set the desired operating time.

4. Press the OK key to validate.

5. Press the Start key. The oven will start to operate

Note 1: The cooling fan keeps on working for some time. When the temperature has dropped sufficiently, the fan will switch itself off.

Note 2: This function has the Delayed Start option ( ). For more information see

“Delayed Start Time” function.

Programme

Food

Weight (OZ)

Time (min)

Standing time (min)

F 01

Meat

3.5 – 71

2 – 43

20 – 30

F 02

Poultry

3.5 – 88

2 – 58

20 – 30

F 03

Fish

3.5 – 71

2 – 40

20 – 30

F 04

Fruit

3.5 – 18

2 – 13

10 – 20

F 05

Bread

3.5 – 28

2 – 19

10 – 20

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Basic Functions

Auto Defrost

Use this function to automatically defrost, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and bread.

1. Turn the Function selector to position corresponding to the Microwave function.

2. “ ” lights on the display.

6. Press the OK key to validate. The “oz” symbol will flash.

7. By using the “-” and “+” keys enter the frozen weight of the food in ounces.

3. Press the “-” or “+” key to select the “A” Defrost function (which lights on the display).

4. Press the OK key to validate. The display will show the type of food “F 01”.

5. Using the “-” and “+” keys, scroll through “F 01” – “F 05” until the desired food type is selected.

8. Press the OK key to validate.

9. Press the Start key. The oven will start to operate.

10. Turn the food whenever the oven lets out a beep and the display flashes the word

(“turn”). Press the Start key to

resume.

The following table shows the defrosting by weight function programmes, indicating weight intervals, and defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food is of a uniform temperature).

Important Note: please refer to the chapter “General instructions for defrosting”.

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Special Functions

Delayed Start Time

Use this function to program the start of the cooking to a different time.

1. Rotate the Function Selector knob to the desired function position (This function works with: Broiler, Convection, Broiler + Convection).

2. Set the parameters (e.g.: operating time, power level, temperature) as described in the “Basic Functions”.

3. Press the “OK” key (instead of Start) to enter the Delayed Start Time. (The Delayed Start indicator flashes in the display.)

4. Press the keys “-“ and “+” to adjust the delayed start time. (0:00 appears by default

on the display and you can delay the start of the programme up to 9 hours and 59 minutes

- 9:59 ).

5. Press the Start key to validate the delayed start time.

6. The cooking duration and delayed start (+ respective indicators) will be displayed alternating.

7. The delayed start will start counting down.

8. The oven will start to operate when the delayed start reaches 00:00.

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 Broiler 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: Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be evenly

cooked. Change the process parameters. To restart the process, close the door and press

the Start key.

Altering parameters

To change power level and operating time, please proceed as follows:

Press the "-" and "+" keys to change directly the operating time.

Press the OK key to enable power change. The Power Level Indicator starts to flash.

Press the "-" and "+" keys to change the power level.

Press the Start Key.

Cancelling a cooking cycle

If you wish to cancel the cooking process, rotate the Function Selector until zero or press the

Stop key twice (or during 3 seconds).

End of a cooking cycle

When the set time has elapsed, the oven beeps and the Display shows END.

The function and temperature 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 setting.

If you have finished the cooking process, turn the function selector and the thermostat to zero.

Food

Weight (oz.)

Defrosting time (min)

Standing time

(min)

Recommendation

Portions of meat, veal, beef, pork

3.5

2-3

5-10

Turn once

4-5

5-10

Turn once

10-12

10-15

Turn twice

21-23

20-30

Turn twice

32-34

20-30

Turn twice

43-45

25-35

Turn three times

Goulash

8 -10

10-15

Turn twice

17-19

20-30

Turn three times

Minced meat

3.5

2-4

10-15

Turn twice

10-14

20-30

Turn three times

Sausages

4-6

10-15

Turn once

9-12

15-20

Turn twice

Poultry (portions)

5-6

5-10

Turn once

Chicken

20-24

20-30

Turn twice

Poularde

38-42

25-35

Turn three times

Fish fillet 7 4-5

5-10

Turn once

Trout

5-6

5-10

Turn once

Prawns

3.5

2-3

5-10

Turn once

500

8-11

15-20

Turn twice

Fruit

4-5

5-10

Turn once

8-9

5-10

Turn once

11-14

10-20

Turn twice

Bread

4-5

5-10

Turn once

10-12

10-15

Turn once

15-17

10-20

Turn twice

Butter 9 8-10

10-15

Cream cheese 9 6-8

10-15

Creams 9 7-8

10-15

Defrosting

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.

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 aluminum foil. Important: The aluminum 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.

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 and when

the oven displays .

11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and

do not forget to take off any metal twisttags. 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.

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. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of ice in it, you should mix these in before serving.

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.

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 rules

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.

 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 158°F.

 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

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 center 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.

Food

Quantity

(oz.)

Addition of

liquids

Power (Watt)

Time

(min.)

Standing

Time (min.)

Instructions

Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms

17-18 10-11

8-9

100ml

50ml 25ml

800 800 800

9-11

6-8 6-8

2-3 2-3 2-3

Cut into slices. Keep covered Turn once

Peas & carrots

Frozen carrots

10-11

8-9

100ml

25ml

800

7-9

8-10

2-3

Cut into chunks or slices. Keep covered

Turn once

Potatoes

8-9

25ml

800

5-7

2-3

Peel and cut into equal sized pieces. Keep covered

Turn once

Paprika Leek

8-9 8-9

25ml 50ml

800 800

5-7 5-7

2-3 2-3

Cut into chunks or slices Keep covered

Turn once

Frozen Brussels sprouts

10-11

50ml

800

6-8

2-3

Keep covered Turn once

Sauerkraut

8-9

25ml

800

8-10

2-3

Keep covered Turn once

Food

Quantity

(oz.)

Power (Watt)

Time (min.)

Standing

Time

(min.)

Instructions

Fish fillets

17-18

600

10-12

Cook covered over. Turn after half of cooking time.

Whole fish

28-29

800 400

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.

Cooking with a microwave oven

Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables

Tables and suggestions – Cooking fish

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