Miele M 615-50 EGR, M 615-60 EGR Operating Instruction

Operating instructions

Microwave oven
M 615-50 EGR
M 615-60 EGR

To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance
it is essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the first time.

ZiG

M.-Nr. 06 160 890

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Oven interior and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Grilling rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Glass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Gourmet plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Boiling rod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How the microwave oven functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

How does the microwave oven function? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

What can a microwave oven do?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

In what ways can a microwave oven be used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Microwave-solo mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Grilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Combination mode (Microwave + Grill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Material and shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Testing dishes for their suitability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Time of day display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Setting the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Altering the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Switching off the time of day display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Night time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Placing the dish in the oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Turntable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Contents

Interrupting or re-starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Altering the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To cancel a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Automatic warming function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Quick start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Altering a minute minder entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operation - Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Gourmet plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Some suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operation - Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Combination programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Other uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Oven interior and door interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Appliance front and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Description of the appliance

Oven interior and accessories

a Oven door
b Door locking mechanism
c Grill/browning element
d Control panel
e Turntable

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f Grilling rack
g Glass tray
h Gourmet plate
i Cover
j Boiling rod

Control panel

Description of the appliance

k Electronic clock display
l Microwave power and

automatic programme selector

m Rotary selector

(to enter time and weight)

n Grill selector buttons

(3 power settings)

o Time of day button m
p Minute minder button l
q Stop/cancel button
r Turntable button ä
s START / Quick-Start button

(programmable) c

t Door release button a

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Description of the appliance

Accessories supplied

Grilling rack

The grilling rack is suitable for use
when grilling with the addition of
microwave power. It must, however,
not be used in Microwave Solo
mode as this would cause damage.

To avoid the risk of using it in
Microwave Solo mode it should not be
left in the oven cavity when not in use
for grilling.

The rack is height adjustable. Use in
the higher position with the legs
extended, for grilling flat cuts of meat.

Glass tray

The glass tray is suitable for use with all
cooking functions.

When grilling directly on the rack, the
glass tray should be placed underneath
the rack to catch any fat or juices.

Gourmet plate

The gourmet plate is a round, non-stick
grilling plate. It can be used to heat
snacks or small meals quickly whilst
maintaining crispness.

Cover

The cover supplied may only be used
in microwave-solo mode.

It prevents the food from drying out and
the oven from becoming dirty, and it
accelerates the heating process.

Boiling rod

When heating liquids, the boiling rod
provided should be placed into the
container. It helps liquids to heat evenly.

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To collapse the legs, disengage the
supports from their notches, as
shown.

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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
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.

Disposal of your old appliance
or machine

Electrical and electronic appliances /
machines often contain materials
which, if handled or disposed of
incorrectly, could be potentially
hazardous to human health and to the
environment. They are, however,
essential for the correct functioning of
your appliance or machine. Please do
not therefore dispose of your old
machine or appliance with your
household waste.

Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.

It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can present a risk of both
personal injury and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance please read
these operating instructions carefully
before installation and before using it
for the first time. They contain important
notes on installation, safety, operation
and care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any future user.

Correct usage

The appliance is intended for

domestic use only: to cook,
defrost, reheat and to grill food. Any
other usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.

Never use the microwave to store or

dry items which could ignite easily.
Moisture evaporates. Fire hazard.

This appliance is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury, do not let
children access the appliance or its
controls. Supervise its use by older
children, the elderly or infirm. If allowing
older children to use the appliance
without supervision, please ensure that
they are aware of how a microwave
oven works and understand the
dangers of improper use.

fitted by a Miele approved service
technician.

- the door hinges are loose.

- holes or cracks are visible in the
casing, the door, the door seal or the
oven interior walls.
Operating the appliance with this type
of damage will result in microwave
leakage and present a hazard to the
user.

Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous and can cause
operational faults or electric shock.

the rating on the data plate
corresponds to the voltage and
frequency of the household supply. This
data must correspond in order to avoid
risk of damage to the appliance. If in
any doubt, consult a qualified
electrician.

If the connection cable is
damaged, the new cable must be

Do not use the microwave if

- the door is warped.

Never open the casing of the
appliance.

Before connecting the appliance to
the mains supply, make sure that

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).

The electrical safety of this

appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system, which complies with local and
national safety regulations. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is present and regularly
tested. Where there is any doubt, the
electrical wiring in the home should be
checked by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

The appliance must be built in

before operation to ensure that no
electrical components are accessible.

Repairs may only be carried out by

a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with national and
local safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for unauthorised
work.
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance while maintenance or
repair work is being carried out.

The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply

when:

- it is switched off at the wall socket and
the plug removed.

- the mains fuse is withdrawn.

- or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).

This equipment may only be used

in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

Use

Always ensure that food is

sufficiently heated.
Many factors will affect the overall
cooking time, including the size and
amount of food, its initial temperature,
changes to the recipe and the shape
and size of cooking container.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking,
therefore when cooking or reheating
foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly
important that food is fully cooked
through (at temperatures over 70°C for
more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.

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Warning and Safety instructions

It is important that the heat is

allowed to spread evenly
throughout 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.

Always remember that times for

cooking, reheating and defrosting
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 burning or
could even cause it to catch fire. There
is also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs,
flowers, herbs, etc., are dried in the
microwave oven.
Always ensure that this type of
procedure is supervised.

Do not use the microwave function

to heat up cushions or pads filled
with cherry kernels, wheat grains,
lavender or gel, such as those used in
aromatherapy. These pads can ignite
when heated, even after they have
been removed from the microwave.

Exercise caution when cooking or

reheating food with a high sugar
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If
heated for too long the sugar may
caramelise or ignite.

Do not use full power to warm

empty dishes. Do not use the
appliance without food, or if it is
incorrectly loaded.

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
posing a severe risk of injury.

Before serving, remember to allow

a sufficient standing time and then
always check the temperature of the
actual food itself after taking it out of the
microwave. The temperature of the
container is not an 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. Shake or stir

baby milk and food thoroughly after
heating, and try it for temperature to
ensure that it will not scald the baby.
When heating food and drink remember
that the heat is created in the food
itself, and that the container will
normally be cooler. The dish is only
warmed by the heat of the food.

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Warning and Safety instructions

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 explosively. Danger of
burning.

To avoid fuelling any flames, do not

open the oven door if smoke
occurs in the oven interior.
Interrupt the process (by pressing the
Stop/C button twice). Switch off at the
wall socket, and where applicable
remove the plug. Do not open the door
until the smoke has dispersed.

Never heat undiluted alcohol in the

microwave oven as this can easily
ignite.

Do not heat up tins in the

microwave oven. Pressure can
build up and they may explode. This
could result in injury or damage.

Cover any food which is left in the

oven to be kept hot, as moisture in
the food could lead to corrosion
damage in the oven. This also prevents
the food from drying out.

Try to avoid the interior walls being

splashed with food or liquids
containing salt. If it does happen wipe
these away thoroughly, to avoid
corrosion on the stainless steel surface.

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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use any containers or

cutlery made from or containing
metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal
glassware, temperature-sensitive
plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery,
metal clips or wire ties. Do not use
bowls with milled rims, or cream pots
with the tinfoil lid only partially removed.
Such items could be damaged or
cause a fire hazard.

The rack and gourmet plate

supplied with the appliance are
designed to be compatible with
microwaves and can therefore be used
for grilling with or without the
microwave function.

Do not use the rack and the

gourmet plate at the same time.
This will damage the gourmet plate.
Always place the gourmet plate directly
on the turntable.

Do not leave the oven unattended

when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic,
paper or other inflammable materials.
Before using single use plastic
containers, make sure they are suitable
for use in microwave ovens. See
appropriate section.

Eggs can only be cooked in their

shells in the microwave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling device
available from specialist shops.
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not
be reheated in the microwave oven as
this may lead to the eggs bursting,
even after they have been taken out of
the oven.

Eggs can be cooked without their

shells in the microwave oven only if
the yolk membrane has been
punctured several times first.
The pressure could otherwise cause
the egg yolk to explode.
Danger of injury.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such

as tomatoes, sausages, jacket
potatoes and aubergines, should be
pierced or the skin cut in several places
before cooking to allow steam to
escape and prevent the food from
bursting.

Do not reheat food in the oven in

heat-retaining bags which are
intended for normal ovens, such as
roasting bags. These heat-retaining
bags usually contain a thin layer of
aluminium foil which reflects
microwaves. This reflected energy can,
in turn, cause the outer paper covering
to become so hot that it ignites.

Always ensure that food, the

gourmet plate or a browning dish
has been placed in the microwave, and
that the turntable is in place, before
switching on.

Do not use the oven for deep frying

food and do not leave it
unattended when cooking with oils and
fats as these can be a fire hazard if
allowed to overheat.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Ovenproof earthenware can retain

a considerable amount of moisture.
Earthenware and porcelain containers
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 pressure
can build-up, causing the container to
crack or shatter, with the danger of
injury.

When grilling with or without the

microwave function, the oven
interior, grill element and door can get
hot. Do not let small children touch the
oven while it is in operation, as there is
the danger of being burnt. Supervise its
use by elderly or infirm people.

Wear oven gloves when taking

dishes in and out of the oven, or
when handling dishes or food in the
oven if the grill is on or has just been in
operation. Danger of burning.

Wait until the grill element has

cooled down before lowering it for
cleaning. Danger of burning.

Do not use force to lower the

element as this can cause it to
break.

The gourmet plate gets extremely

hot when in use. Always use oven
gloves when handling it to avoid burns.
Place it on a heat-resistant mat.
The rack and glass tray get hot during
grilling (with and without the microwave
function).
Take care not to burn yourself on them.

Never place the hot glass tray (or

any other hot cooking containers)
on a cold surface, such as a tiled or
granite worktop. The glass tray or
container could crack or shatter, and
the worktop surface could get
damaged. Use a heat-resistant mat or
wire cooling rack.

Do not use the oven to heat up the

room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects left near the oven
could catch fire.

When using kitchen appliances

connected to sockets near the
microwave oven, ensure that the cable
cannot get trapped in a hot oven door,
which could melt the cable insulation
and be dangerous.

To check food temperature, first

interrupt the cooking process Only
use a thermometer specifically
approved for use with food to measure
the temperature of the food. Never use
a thermometer containing mercury or
liquid, as these are not suitable for use
with very high temperatures and will
break very easily.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use a steam-cleaning

appliance to clean this appliance.
Pressurised steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the appliance guarantee.

When using browning dishes:

Always use oven gloves when

handling the browning dish to
avoid burns.

Never place the browning dish

directly onto a table or work
surface. Use a suitable heat-resistant
mat, grid or board to protect the work
surface or table and prevent heat
marks.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of your old

appliance first make it unusable.
Cut off and render any plug unusable.
Cut off the cable directly behind the
appliance to prevent misuse. This
should be done by a competent
person.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

Browning dishes should only be

used in a microwave oven, or as a
serving dish.
In a conventional oven the special
glaze would suffer damage.

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How the microwave oven functions

How does the microwave oven
function?

In a microwave oven there is a
high-frequency tube called a
magnetron. This converts electrical
energy into microwaves. These
microwaves are distributed evenly
throughout the oven interior and
rebound off the metal sides of the oven
interior to reach the food from all sides.
Microwave distribution is improved with
the turntable engaged.

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
absorbed.

As heat is produced directly in the
food,

food can generally be cooked

–

without adding much liquid or
cooking oil.

cooking, reheating and defrosting in

–

a microwave oven is quicker than
using conventional methods.

nutrients, such as vitamins and

–

minerals, are generally retained.
the colour, texture and taste of food

–

are not impaired.

Microwaves stop being produced as
soon as the cooking process is
interrupted or the appliance door is
opened.
When the appliance is in operation, the
closed, sealed door prevents
microwaves escaping from the
appliance.

Microwaves pass through a suitable
container and find their way directly into
the food. 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.

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