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User manual and installation instructions
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Table of contents

USER MANUAL
1 Safety....................................................................2
2 Preventing material damage ...............................5
3 Environmental protection and saving en-
ergy .......................................................................5
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance ........6
5 Before using for the first time .............................7
6 Basic operation ....................................................8
7 Memory .................................................................9
8 Programmes .........................................................9
9 Basic settings.....................................................11
10 Cleaning and servicing......................................11
11 Troubleshooting.................................................12
12 Disposal..............................................................14
13 Customer Service...............................................14
14 How it works.......................................................14
15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .......................18
15.1 Safe installation ..............................................
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1 Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 General information

¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the
product information safe for future refer­ence or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been
damaged in transit.

1.2 Intended use

Only a licensed professional may connect ap­pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in­correct connection is not covered under the warranty. The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in­structions. The installer is responsible for en­suring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.
Only use this appliance:
¡ To prepare meals and drinks. ¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short periods.
¡ In private households and in enclosed
spaces in a domestic environment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000m above
sea level.
This appliance complies with the standards EN 55011 and CISPR 11. It is a group 2, class B product. Group 2 means that mi­crowaves are produced for the purpose of heating food. Class B means that the appli­ance is suitable for private households.

1.3 Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad­equate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.

1.4 Safe use

WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cook­ing compartment may catch fire.
Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames.
Overheating can cause a fire.
Never install the appliance behind a decor­ative door or the door of a kitchen unit.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Accessories and cookware get very hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove ac­cessories or cookware from the cooking compartment.
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When the cooking compartment is hot, any al­coholic vapours inside may catch fire.
Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food.
Open the appliance door carefully.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
Never touch these hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance. Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de­pending on the temperature.
Open the appliance door carefully.
Keep children at a safe distance. If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is hot, this may create hot steam.
Never pour water into the cooking compart-
ment when the cooking compartment is
hot.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.
Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass
on the appliance door, as they may scratch
the surface. The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.
Keep your hands away from the hinges. Cracks, splinters or breaks in the glass turntable are dangerous.
Never allow hard objects to strike the
turntable.
Handle the turntable with care.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be
carried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repair-
ing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, the manufacturer's Customer Service
or a similarly qualified person in order to
prevent any risk. If the insulation of the power cord is dam­aged, this is dangerous.
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Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
Never kink, crush or modify the power
cord. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure clean-
ers to clean the appliance. If the appliance or the power cord is dam­aged, this is dangerous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never operate an appliance with a cracked
or fractured surface.
Call customer services. →Page14
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren.
Do not let children play with packaging ma-
terial. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
Do not let children play with small parts.

1.5 Microwave

Follow these safety instructions when using the microwave.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous and may cause damage. For example, heated slippers and pillows filled with grain or cereal may catch fire, even several hours later.
Never dry food or clothing with the appli-
ance.
Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with
grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning
cloths or similar with the appliance.
The appliance must only be used to pre-
pare food and drink. Food may catch fire.
Never heat food contained in heat-retaining
packaging.
Do not leave food heating unattended in
containers made of plastic, paper or other
combustible materials.
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Never set the microwave power too high or the cooking time too long. Follow the in­structions provided in this instruction manual.
Never use the microwave to dry food.
Never defrost or heat food with a low water content, such as bread, at too high a mi­crowave power or for too long.
Cooking oil may catch fire.
Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
Liquids and other food may explode when in containers that have been tightly sealed.
Never heat liquids or other food in contain­ers that have been tightly sealed.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode during heating, or even afterwards.
Never cook eggs in their shells or reheat hard-boiled eggs.
Never cook shellfish or crustaceans.
Always prick the yoke when baking or poaching eggs.
The skin of foods that have a peel or skin, such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, may burst. Always prick the peel
or skin before heating. Heat is not distributed evenly through baby food.
Never heat baby food in closed containers.
Always remove the lid or teat.
Stir or shake well after heating.
Check the temperature before giving the
food or drink to a child. Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cook-
ware or accessories from the cooking com-
partment. Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.
Always follow the instructions on the pack-
aging.
Always use oven gloves to remove dishes
from the cooking compartment. The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
Never touch these hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous. This is be­cause, for instance, overheated slippers, pil­lows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and damp cleaning cloths, etc., may cause burns to the skin.
Never dry food or clothing with the appli­ance.
Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance.
The appliance must only be used to pre­pare food and drink.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot li­quid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids. This will prevent delayed boiling.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Unsuitable cookware may crack. Porcelain or ceramic cookware can have small perfora­tions in the handles and lid. These perfora­tions conceal a cavity below. If moisture pen­etrates this cavity, it could cause the cook­ware to crack.
Only use microwave-safe cookware. Cookware and containers made from metal or cookware with metal edging may lead to sparks being formed during simple mi­crowave operation. The appliance is dam­aged.
Never use metal containers during mi-
crowave-only operation.
Only use microwave-safe cookware.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
The appliance uses a high voltage.
Never remove the casing.
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WARNING‒Risk of serious harm to
health!
The surface of the appliance may become damaged if it is not cleaned properly. Mi­crowave energy may escape.
Clean the appliance on a regular basis, and remove any food residue immediately.
Always keep the cooking compartment, door and door stop clean.

2  Preventing material damage

2.1 General

ATTENTION!
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion.
Always wipe away the condensation after cooking.
Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed.
Do not store food in the cooking compartment.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may damage it.
Do not place or hang objects on the appliance door.

2.2 Microwave

Follow these instructions when using the microwave.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.
Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least 2cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door.
Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may cause sparks, which will damage the appliance.
Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance.
Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading.
Microwave energy may escape if the cooking compartment door is damaged.
Never use the appliance if the cooking compartment door or the plastic door frame is damaged.
Call the customer service. Microwave energy will escape from appli­ances that do not have any casing.
Never remove the casing.
Contact our after-sales service if mainten-
ance or repair work is needed.
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
inside. The only exception to this rule is when per-
forming a short cookware test.
If you prepare several bags of microwave popcorn in immediate succession at a microwave power level that is too high, the cooking compartment may be dam­aged.
Leave the appliance to cool down for several
minutes between each use.
Never set a microwave power level that is too high.
Use a maximum microwave output of 600 watts.
Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate. The microwave feed is damaged by the removal of the
cover.
Never remove the cover of the microwave feed in
the cooking compartment. Removing the transparent film from the inside of the
door damages the appliance door.
Never remove the transparent film on the inside of
the door. Liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance may
damage the turntable drive.
Monitor the cooking process.
Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, in-
crease the cooking time.
Never use the appliance without the turntable.

3  Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compat­ible and can be recycled.
Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Hide the clock in standby mode.
The appliance saves energy in standby mode.
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4  Familiarising yourself with your appliance

4.1 Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
Note:On certain models, specific details such as col­our and shape may differ from those pictured.
Automatic door opener Open the door automatically.
Touch fields Select functions.
Rotary selector Set the time, cooking time or automatic programmes.
Display Display clock or cooking time.

Rotary selector

Use the rotary selector to change the setting values that are shown on the display. The rotary selector can be pushed in. To engage or re­lease the rotary selector, push the rotary selector.

Automatic door opener

When you press the automatic door opener, the appli­ance door springs open. You can fully open the appli­ance door manually.
Notes
¡ In the event of a power cut, the automatic door
opener does not work. You can open the door manually.
¡ If you open the appliance door during operation,
this pauses the operation.
¡ When you close the appliance door, the operation
does not continue automatically. You must restart the operation.
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¡ If the appliance is switched off for an extended
period of time, the appliance door opens with a time delay.

4.2 Types of heating

Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating.
Symbol Name Use
90–900 Microwave Defrosting, cooking or heating food and liquids.

4.3 Cooling fan

The cooling fan switches on and off as required. The cooking compartment remains cold during mi­crowave operation. Despite this, the cooling fan will still switch on.
Note:The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off.

5  Before using for the first time

Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the ap­pliance and accessories.

5.1 Initial configuration

Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the ap­pliance and accessories.
Note:After connecting the appliance to the power or following a power cut, a signal sounds and several zeros are shown on the display. It may take a few seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the time.
1.
Press ⁠.
a 12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
lights up via ⁠.
2.
Set the clock using the rotary selector.
3.
Press ⁠.

4.4 Condensation

Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensa­tion is normal and does not adversely affect appliance operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.
2.
Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compart-
ment with a soft, damp cloth.
3.
To eliminate the new-appliance smell, wipe the
empty cooking compartment with hot soapy water.
→"Cleaning the cooking compartment", Page11

5.3 Fitting the turntable

Never use the appliance without the turntable.
1.
Place the roller ring into the recess in the cooking
compartment.

5.2 Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time

Clean the cooking compartment and accessories be­fore using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.
1.
Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, ac­cessories or other objects in the cooking compart­ment.
2.
Engage the turntable in the drive in the centre
of the cooking compartment floor.
3.
Check whether the turntable is correctly engaged. Note:The turntable can turn anti-clockwise or clock-
wise.
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6  Basic operation

6.1 Microwave power settings

This is where you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them.
Microwave power setting in watts
90 Defrost delicate foods. 180 Defrost food and continue
360 Cooking meat and fish or heat-
600 Heat and cook food. 900 Heat liquids.
Note:
You can set the microwave power settings for a particular cooking time:
¡ 900W for 30minutes ¡ 600W for 60minutes ¡ 90W, 360W, 180W for 99minutes
Use
cooking.
ing delicate foods.

6.2 Microwave-safe cookware and accessories

To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli­ance, it is important to use the right cookware and ac­cessories.
Note:Read the manufacturer's instructions before us­ing any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry out a cookware test.
Microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor­ies
Cookware made from heat-resistant, microwave­safe material:
¡ Glass ¡ Glass ceramic ¡ Porcelain ¡ Temperature-resistant
plastic
¡ Fully glazed ceramic
without cracks
Metal cutlery Note:You can use metal
Reason
These materials allow mi­crowaves to pass through. Microwaves do not damage heat-resistant cookware.
cutlery, e.g. place a spoon in a glass, to pre­vent delayed boiling.
Not microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor­ies
Metal cookware Metal does not allow mi-
Cookware with gold or sil­ver decoration
Reason
crowaves to pass through. The food hardly heats up.
Microwaves can damage gold and silver decora­tion.
Tip:You can only use this kind of cookware if the manufacturer guarantees that it is microwave-safe.

6.3 Testing cookware for microwave suitability

Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for mi­crowave use. Testing cookware is the only time the ap­pliance should be operated in microwave mode without any food inside.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur­ing operation.
Never touch these hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
1.
Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart­ment.
2.
Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3.
Start the operation.
4.
Check the cookware several times: – If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is
suitable for microwave use.
– If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre-
ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is not microwave-safe.

6.4 Configuring the microwave settings

ATTENTION!
Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading.
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The only exception to this rule is when per­forming a short cookware test.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.
Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least 2cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door.
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Tip:To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can refer to the information in the recommended settings.
→"How it works", Page14
1.
Follow the safety instructions. →Page3
2.
Read the safety instructions and the section on how to prevent material damage. →Page5
3.
Read the information on microwave-safe cookware and accessories. →Page8
4.
Use the buttons to set the required microwave power setting.
5.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
Note:If you open the cooking compartment door dur­ing operation, the microwave interrupts the operation and pauses the set time that is counting down. When you close the cooking compartment door, the opera­tion continues.

7  Memory

Memory en

6.5 Changing the cooking time

You can change the cooking time at any time.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.

6.6 Pausing operation

1.
Press or open the appliance door.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press ⁠.

6.7 Cancelling the operation

Press twice or open the door and press
once.
You can use the memory function to save the setting for a dish and call it up again at any time.
Tip:If you prepare one dish often, use the memory function.

7.1 Saving memory settings

Note:
¡ You cannot save several microwave power settings
in succession.
¡ You cannot save any automatic programmes.
1.
Press ⁠.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
2.
Use the buttons to set the required microwave power setting.
a The indicator lamp above the button lights up and
the display shows 1:00 min.
3.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
4.
If required, select one of the options:
To save the memory and immediately start, press
⁠.
To save the memory and not start, press ⁠.
a If the appliance does not start, the time appears on
the display and the appliance saves the setting.

7.2 Starting the memory

It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place your dish in the appliance and close the appliance door.
1.
Press ⁠.
a The saved settings are displayed.
2.
Press ⁠.

7.3 Pausing operation

1.
Press or open the appliance door.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press ⁠.

7.4 Cancelling the operation

Press twice or open the door and press
once.

8  Programmes

The programmes help you to use your appliance to prepare different dishes by selecting the optimum set­tings automatically.

8.1 Setting a programme

1.
Select a programme.
2.
Press repeatedly until the display shows the re­quired programme number.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
3.
Press ⁠.
a The indicator lamp above lights up and the dis-
play shows a suggested value for the weight.
4.
Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the dish.
If it is not possible to enter the exact weight, round the weight up or down.
5.
Press to start the operation.
a The cooking time visibly counts down.
6.
If an audible signal sounds during the programme,
open the appliance door.
Break up, stir or turn the food.
Close the appliance door.
Press ⁠.

8.2 Pausing operation

1.
Press or open the appliance door.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press ⁠.
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8.3 Cancelling the operation

Press twice or open the door and press once.

8.4 Defrosting with the automatic programmes

You can use the four defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.
Programme Food Cookware Weight range inkg
P01 Minced meat Open 0.20–1.00 P02 Pieces of meat Open 0.20–1.00 P03 Chicken, chicken pieces Open 0.40–1.80 P04 Bread Open 0.20–1.00
5.

Defrosting food using the automatic programmes

1.
Take the food out of its packaging. Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized
quantities at -18°C.
2.
Weigh the food. You require the weight in order to set the pro-
gramme.
3.
Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a glass plate or porcelain plate.
Do not put the cover on.
4.
Set the programme. →Page9
Note:Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and poultry.
Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir­cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
6.
Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand.
7.
The defrosted food should be left to stand for an ad­ditional 10 to 30minutes until it reaches an even temperature.
Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time than smaller pieces. For poultry, remove the giblets after the resting time.
8.
Continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle.

8.5 Cooking with the automatic programmes

With the three cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.
Programme Food Cookware Weight range
inkg
P05 Rice With lid 0.05–0.20 ¡ For rice, use a large, deep dish.
P06 Potatoes With lid 0.15–1.00 ¡ For boiled potatoes, cut fresh potatoes into small,
P07 Vegetables With lid 0.15–1.00 ¡ Weigh fresh, washed vegetables scales.

Cooking food with the automatic programmes

1.
Weigh the food. You require the weight in order to set the pro-
gramme.
2.
Place the food on microwave-safe cookware and cover with a lid.
3.
Add the volume of water in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.
Information
¡ Do not use any boil-in-the-bag rice. ¡ For every 100g rice, add twice to three times the
amount of water.
equally sized pieces.
¡ Add one tablespoon of water and a little salt for every
100g boiled potatoes.
¡ Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces. ¡ Add one tablespoon of water for every 100g boiled
potatoes.
4.
Set the programme. →Page9
5.
Once the programme has finished, stir the food again.
6.
The food should be left to stand for an additional 5 to 10minutes until it reaches a uniform temperature.
The cooking results are dependent on the food quality and consistency of the food.
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9  Basic settings

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You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.

9.1 Changing basic settings

Requirement:The appliance is switched off.
1.
Press and hold and for a few seconds.
a The display shows the first basic setting.
2.
Press ⁠.
a The current value flashes on the display.
3.
Set the desired value with the rotary selector.
4.
Press ⁠.
a The appliance implements the setting.
5.
Press ⁠.
Tip:The setting can be changed at any time.

9.2 Changing the signal duration

When your appliance is switched off, you hear an aud­ible signal. You can change the duration of the signal.
Press and hold for approx. sixseconds.
a The signal duration switches between short and
long.
a The appliance applies the signal duration and dis-
plays the time.

9.3 Setting the time

Note:After connecting the appliance to the power or
following a power cut, a signal sounds and several zeros are shown on the display. It may take a few seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the time.
1.
Press ⁠.
a 12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
lights up via ⁠.
2.
Set the clock using the rotary selector.
3.
Press ⁠.

9.4 Hiding the clock

To reduce the standby consumption of your appliance, you can hide the clock.
1.
Press ⁠.
2.
Press ⁠.
To view the clock, press again.

10  Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

10.1 Cleaning products

Only use suitable cleaning products.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur­faces of the appliance.
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap­pliance while it is hot.
Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless steel care products if recommended in the cleaning instructions for the relevant part.
Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
You can find out which cleaning products are suitable for each surface or part of the appliance in the indi­vidual cleaning instructions.

10.2 Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean­ing products.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.
Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance
door, as they may scratch the surface.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Observe the information on cleaning the appliance
components or surfaces.
3.
Unless otherwise specified:
Clean the components of the appliance with hot
soapy water and a dish cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth.

10.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart­ment.
Do not use oven spray, abrasive materials or other
aggressive oven cleaners.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.
3.
Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling.
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Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart­ment is cold.
Tip:To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cup of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to 2minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Al­ways place a spoon in the container to prevent delayed boiling.
4.
Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
5.
Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open.

Cleaning the turntable

1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Remove the turntable.
3.
Clean the turntable with hot soapy water and a soft dish cloth.
4.
Dry with a soft cloth.
5.
Reinsert the turntable. Ensure that the turntable engages correctly.

10.4 Cleaning the front of the appliance

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appli­ance.
Do not use glass cleaner, metal scrapers or glass scrapers for cleaning.
To prevent corrosion on stainless steel fronts, re­move any limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) stains immediately.
On stainless steel surfaces, use special stainless steel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Clean the front of the appliance using hot soapy wa­ter and a dish cloth.
Note:Slight differences in colour on the front of the appliance are caused by the use of different materi­als, such as glass, plastic and metal.
3.
For stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning product with a soft cloth.
You can obtain the stainless steel cleaning products from the after-sales service or the online shop.
4.
Dry with a soft cloth.

10.5 Cleaning the control panel

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.
Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or a soft, damp cloth.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.

10.6 Cleaning the accessories

1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Soften baked-on food remnants with a damp dish cloth and hot soapy water.
3.
Clean the accessory with hot soapy water and a soft dish cloth or a scrubbing brush.
4.
Dry with a soft cloth.

10.7 Cleaning the door panels

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.
Do not use a glass scraper.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
→Page11
2.
Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth and glass cleaner.
Note:Shadows on the door panels, which look like streaks, are caused by reflections made by the in­terior lighting.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.

10.8 Cleaning aid

The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid softens dirt by vaporising the soapy water. The dirt can then be removed more easily.

Setting the cleaning aid

1.
Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of water.
2.
Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.
3.
Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compart­ment.
4.
Set the microwave power setting to 600W.
5.
Set the duration to threeminutes.
6.
Press ⁠.
a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time
has elapsed.
7.
Once the duration has elapsed, keep the door closed for a further threeminutes.
8.
Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
9.
Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open.

11  Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
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If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufac­turer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified per­son in order to prevent any risk.

11.1 Malfunctions

Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance is not working. The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
Connect the appliance to the power supply.
The circuit breaker is faulty.
Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
There has been a power cut.
Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working.
Malfunction
1.
Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
2.
Switch the fuse back on after approx. 10seconds.
a If the fault was a one-off, the message disappears.
3.
If the message appears again, call the after-sales service. Please specify the exact error message when calling.
→"Customer Service", Page14
Door is not fully closed.
Check whether food remains or foreign material are trapped in the door.
Food takes longer than usual to heat up.
Turntable grates or grinds. There is dirt or foreign objects in the area of the turntable drive.
Microwave mode is cancelled. Appliance has a fault.
The appliance is not in operation. A cooking time is shown in the display.
Three zeros flash on the display. There has been a power cut.
An is shown on the display. Demo mode is activated. The message appears on the
display.
The microwave power setting is set too low.
Set a higher microwave power setting. →Page8
You have placed a larger amount of food than normal in the appliance.
Set a longer cooking time. You need double the time when you have double the amount.
The food is colder than usual.
Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking.
Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment.
If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.
The settings area has been activated accidentally.
Press ⁠. was not pressed after the setting was implemented.
Press or delete the setting by pressing ⁠.
Reset the time.
→"Initial configuration", Page7
Fault in the automatic door opening system.
1.
Switch off the appliance.
2.
Wait for 10minutes.
3.
Switch the appliance on again.
If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.
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12  Disposal

Find out here how to dispose of old appliances cor­rectly.

12.1 Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.
Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local author­ity.

13  Customer Service

If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after­sales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
This appliance is labelled in accord­ance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used elec­trical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equip­ment - WEEE). The guideline determines the frame­work for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

13.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro­duction number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you open the appliance door. Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus­tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

14  How it works

Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes as well as the best accessories and cookware. We have tailored these recommendations to your appli­ance.

14.1 What is the best way to proceed?

In this section, you will find out the best way to proceed step-by-step in order to be able to make optimum use of the recommended settings. You will get information on many meals, with details and tips on how to best use and set your appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac­cessories from the cooking compartment.
Note:The times given in the tables are guidelines and depend on the quality, temperature and consistency of the food.
1.
Before using the appliance, remove all unnecessary cookware from the cooking compartment.
2.
Select a type of food from the recommended set­tings.
3.
Add the food to a suitable tableware.
→"Microwave-safe cookware and accessories", Page8
4.
Always place the cookware on the turntable.
5.
Set the appliance according to the recommended settings.
Time ranges are often specified in the recommen­ded settings. Set the shorter cooking time first. If ne­cessary, increase the cooking time. If two mi­crowave power settings and times are specified in the tables, set the first microwave power setting and cooking time first and, after the signal, set the second.
Tip:If you want to cook quantities that deviate from those specified in the tables, set approximately double the time for double the amount.

14.2 Tips for defrosting and heating

Follow these tips for good results when defrosting and heating.
Issue Tip
The food should be de­frosted, hot or cooked once the time has elapsed.
Once the time has elapsed, the food should not be overheated at the edge and cooked in the middle.
Set a longer cooking time. Larger quantities and food which is piled high require longer times.
¡ Stir the food occasion-
ally.
¡ Set a lower microwave
power setting and a longer cooking time.
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Issue Tip
After defrosting, poultry or meat should not be de­frosted on the outside only but still frozen in the middle.
The food should not be too dry.
¡ Set a lower microwave
power setting.
¡ If you are defrosting a
large quantity, turn it several times.
¡ Set a lower microwave
power setting.
¡ Set a shorter cooking
time.
¡ Cover the food. ¡ Add more liquid.

14.3 Defrosting

With your appliance you can defrost frozen food.

Defrosting food

1.
Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable.
Delicate parts, such as the legs and wings of
chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts, can be
covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil
must not touch the sides of the cooking compart-
ment.
2.
Start the operation.
You can remove the foil halfway through the defrost-
ing time.
3.
Note:Liquid is produced when you defrost meat
and poultry.
Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir-
cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to
come into contact with other foods.
4.
Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it
defrosts.
Turn large pieces of food several times.
5.
To even out the temperature, leave the defrosted
food to stand at room temperature for approx. 10–
20 minutes.
You can remove the giblets from poultry at this
point. You can continue to cook the meat even if a
small section of it is still frozen in the centre.

Defrosting with the microwave

Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food.
Food Weight ing Microwave power
setting inW
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned)
800 1. 180
2. 90
1000 1. 180
2. 90
1500 1. 180
2. 90
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 200 1. 180
2. 90
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 500 1. 180
2. 90
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 800 1. 180
2. 90 Minced meat, mixed Minced meat, mixed
2, 3
2, 3
200 90 10 500 1. 180
2. 90 Minced meat, mixed
2, 3
800 1. 180
2. 90 Poultry or poultry portions
5
600 1. 180
2. 90 Poultry or poultry portions
5
1200 1. 180
2. 90 Fish fillet, fish steak or fish slices
5
400 1. 180
2. 90
1
Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2
Freeze the food flat.
3
Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4
Turn the food several times.
5
Separate any defrosted parts.
6
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
7
Remove all packaging.
8
Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
9
Separate the pieces of cake.
Cooking time inmins
1. 15
2. 10–20
1. 20
2. 15–25
1. 30
2. 20–30
1
1. 2
2. 4–6
1
1. 5
2. 5–10
1
1. 8
2. 10–15
4
4
1. 5
2. 10–15
4
1. 8
2. 10–20
1. 8
2. 10–20
1. 15
2. 10–20
1. 5
2. 10–15
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Food Weight ing Microwave power
Cooking time inmins
setting inW
Vegetables, e.g. peas 300 180 10–15 Fruit, e.g. raspberries Fruit, e.g. raspberries
Butter, defrosting
Butter, defrosting
Loaf of bread 500 1. 180
Loaf of bread 1000 1. 180
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake
1
Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2
Freeze the food flat.
3
Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4
Turn the food several times.
5
Separate any defrosted parts.
6
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
7
Remove all packaging.
8
Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
9
Separate the pieces of cake.
5
5
7
7
300 180 7–10 500 1. 180
2. 90
125 1. 180
2. 90
250 1. 180
2. 90
1. 8
2. 5–10
1. 1
2. 2–3
1. 1
2. 3–4
6
1. 6
2. 90
2. 5–10
1. 12
8, 9
8, 9
2. 90 500 90 10–15 750 1. 180
2. 90
8
500 1. 180
2. 90
8
750 1. 180
2. 90
2. 10–20
1. 5
2. 10–15
1. 5
2. 15–20
1. 7
2. 15–20
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14.4 Heating

With your appliance you can heat food.

Heating food

WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac­cessories from the cooking compartment.
WARNING‒Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling tem­perature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids. This will prevent delayed boiling.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.
Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least 2cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door.
1.
Take ready meals out of the packaging and place in microwave-safe cookware.
2.
Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
3.
Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate or special microwave foil.
4.
Start the operation.
5.
Turn or stir the food several times during cooking. The speed at which different components of the
meal heat up may vary.
6.
Check the temperature.
7.
To even out the temperature, leave the heated food to stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5 minutes.
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Heating frozen food in the microwave

Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat frozen food.
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Food Weight ing Microwave power
Cooking time inmins
setting inW
Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3
300–400 600 8–11
components Soup 400 600 8–10 Stew 500 600 10–13 Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g.
500 600 12–17
goulash Bakes, e.g. lasagne, cannelloni 450 600 10–15 Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots Creamed spinach
1
Separate the pieces of meat when stirring.
2
Add a little liquid to the food.
3
Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base.
4
Cook the food without any additional water.
4
2
2
3
3
250 600 2–5 500 600 8–10 300 600 8–10 600 600 14–17 450 600 11–16

Heating in the microwave

Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food.
1
Food Amount Microwave power
Cooking time inmins
setting inW
Beverages Beverages Baby food, e.g. baby bottles Baby food, e.g. baby bottles Baby food, e.g. baby bottles
1
1
4
4
4
200ml 800 2–3 500ml 800 3–4 50ml 360 Approx. 0.5 100ml 360 Approx. 1 200ml 360 1.5
5, 6
Soup, 1 cup 200g 600 2–3 Soup, 2 cups 400g 600 4–5 Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3
350–500g 600 4–8
components Meat in sauce
7
500g 600 8–11 Stew 400g 600 6–8 Stew 800g 600 8–11 Vegetables, 1 portion Vegetables, 2 portions
1
Place a spoon in the glass.
2
Do not overheat alcoholic drinks.
3
Check the food occasionally.
4
Heat up baby food without the teat or lid.
5
Always shake the food well after heating.
6
Always check the temperature.
7
Separate the slices of meat.
8
Add a little liquid to the food.
8
8
150g 600 2–3
300 g 600 3–5
2, 3
2, 3
5, 6
5, 6
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14.5 Test dishes

These overviews have been produced for test institutes to facilitate appliance testing in accordance with EN 60350-1:2013 or IEC 60350-1:2011 and EN 60705:2012, IEC 60705:2010.

Cooking with the microwave

Recommended settings for cooking with the microwave.
Food Microwave power
setting inW
Custard, 750g 1. 360
2. 90
Biscuit 600 8–10 Place a 22cm diameter Pyrex
Meat loaf 600 20–25 Place a Pyrex dish on the

Defrosting with the microwave

Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food.
Food Microwave power
setting inW
Meat 1. 180
2. 90
Cooking time inmins Note:
1. 12–17
2. 20–25
Cooking time inmins Note:
1. 5–7
2. 10–15
Place the Pyrex dish 20x25cm on the turntable.
dish on the turntable.
turntable.
Place the Pyrex dish (22cm dia­meter) on the turntable.

15  Installation instructions

Observe this information when installing the appliance.

 15.1 Safe installation

Follow these safety instructions when in­stalling the appliance. ¡ The appliance can only be used safely if it
is correctly installed according to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.
¡ Check the appliance for damage after un-
packing it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
¡ Before starting up the appliance, remove
any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door.
¡ Never remove the transparent film on the
inside of the door.
¡ Proceed in accordance with the installation
sheets for installing accessories.
¡ Fitted units must be temperature-resistant
up to 90°C, and adjacent unit fronts up to 65°C.
¡ Do not install the appliance behind a decor-
ative door or the door of a kitchen unit. There is a risk of overheating.
¡ Cut-out work on the units should be carried
out before installing the appliance. Remove any shavings. Otherwise, the correct opera­tion of electrical components may be ad­versely affected.
¡ Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered un­der the warranty.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Sharp-edged parts may be accessible during installation.
Wear protective gloves.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
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If the power cord is too short, contact Cus­tomer Service.
Only use adapters approved by the manu­facturer.

15.2 Electrical connection

In order to safely connect the appliance electrically, fol­low these instructions.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or replace a power cable while taking into considera­tion the applicable regulations.
Connect the appliance only to a correctly installed, earthed socket.
If the plug is no longer accessible following installa­tion, an all-pole isolating unit with a contact clear­ance of at least 3mm must be available on the in­stallation side. Contact protection must be ensured by the installation.

15.3 Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.
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15.5 Installation dimensions in the tall unit

Observe the installation dimensions and the safety clearances in a tall unit.

15.6 Preparing the tall unit

1.
Determine the wall thickness of the unit. An x-value is assigned to the wall thickness.
2.
Note:The x-value corresponds to the distance
between the lower edge of the connection plate and the bottom of the fitted unit.
Screw the connection plate tightly to the tall unit. When doing so, observe the x-value that was de-
termined.

15.4 Fitted units

Here, you can find notes on safe installation.
ATTENTION!
Any shavings may impair the function of electrical com­ponents.
Carry out cut-out work on the units before installing the appliance.
Remove the shavings.
¡ The minimum installation height is 850mm. ¡ The installation cabinet must not have a back panel
behind the appliance.
¡ The ventilation slots and intake openings must not
be covered.
¡ Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to 90°C, and
adjacent unit fronts up to 65°C.

15.7 Installing the appliance

1.
Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance with the wall thickness.
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2.
Note:
Do not trap or kink the power cable.
Insert the appliance into the unit and move it to the right.
3.
Screw the appliance in until the appliance is cent­rally aligned.
4.
Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances.
The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at least 3mm.
5.
Remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door.
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