M-system MCM 450 User Manual
Instructions for Use
Combi Microwave
Bedienungsanweisung
Mikrowelle
MCM 450
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Dear Customer:
Before going any further, we want to thank you for
preferring our 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!
Environmental protection
Disposal of the packaging
The packaging bears the Green Point mark.
Dispose of all the packaging materials such as
cardboard, expanded polystyrene and plastic
wrapping in the appropriate bins. In this way you
can be sure that the packaging materials will be
re-used.
Disposal of equipment no longer used
According to European Directive 2002/96/EC on
the management of waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), home electrical appliances
should not be put into the normal systems for
disposal of solid urban waste.
Outdated appliances should be collected
separately to optimise component material
recovery and re-cycling rates and to prevent
potential harm to human health and the
environment. The symbol of a rubbish container
superimposed by a diagonal cross should be put
on all such products to remind people of their
obligation to have such items collected separately.
Consumers should contact their local authorities
or point of sale and request information on the
appropriate places to leave their old home
electrical appliances.
Before disposing of your appliance, render it nonusable by pulling out the power cable, cutting this
and disposing of it.
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Contents
Installation instructions .....................................................................................................................3
Before installation .............................................................................................................................3
Electrical Installation.........................................................................................................................3
After installation................................................................................................................................3
Microwave safety ................................................................................................................................4
The advantages of microwaves.........................................................................................................6
Description of your oven....................................................................................................................7
Basic settings .....................................................................................................................................8
Setting the clock ...............................................................................................................................8
Hiding/Displaying the Clock..............................................................................................................8
Child lock..........................................................................................................................................8
Basic Functions ..................................................................................................................................9
Microwaves.......................................................................................................................................9
Grill ...................................................................................................................................................9
Microwaves + Grill ..........................................................................................................................10
Hot-Air ............................................................................................................................................10
Microwaves + Hot-Air .....................................................................................................................11
Grill + Fan.......................................................................................................................................11
Auto Defrost....................................................................................................................................12
When the oven is working................................................................................................................13
Interrupting a cooking cycle............................................................................................................13
Altering parameters ........................................................................................................................13
End of a cooking cycle....................................................................................................................13
Defrosting..........................................................................................................................................14
General instructions for defrosting..................................................................................................14
Cooking with a microwave oven .....................................................................................................16
Cooking with the grill .......................................................................................................................18
Cooking with Microwaves + Hot-Air................................................................................................21
Cooking with Hot-Air ........................................................................................................................22
What kind of ovenware can be used?.............................................................................................23
Microwave function.........................................................................................................................23
Grill and Hot-Air functions...............................................................................................................23
Combined functions........................................................................................................................23
Aluminium containers and foil.........................................................................................................23
Lids.................................................................................................................................................23
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance.....................................................................................................25
Front surface ..................................................................................................................................25
Oven interior...................................................................................................................................25
Oven ceiling....................................................................................................................................26
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................26
What should I do if the oven doesn’t work?...................................................................................27
Technical characteristics.................................................................................................................28
Installation.........................................................................................................................................57
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Installation instructions
Before installation
Check that the input voltage indicated on the
characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the
power outlet you are going to use.
Open the oven door and take out all the accessories
and remove the packing material, including the white
polystyrene part that holds the turntable plate.
Do not remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the
interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food
damaging the microwave generator.
Warning! The front surface of the oven may be
wrapped with a protective film. Before using the oven
for the first time, carefully remove this film, starting on
the inside.
Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any
way. Check that the oven door closes correctly and
that the interior of the door and the front of the oven
opening are not damaged. If you find any damage
contact the Technical Assistance Service.
DO NOT USE THE OVEN if the power cable or the
plug are damaged, if the oven does not function
correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
Contact the Technical Assistance Service.
Put the oven on a flat and stable surface. The oven
must not be put close to any sources of heat, radios or
televisions.
During installation, make sure that the power cable
does not come into contact with any moisture or
objects with sharp edges behind the oven. High
temperatures can damage the cable.
Warning: after the oven is installed you must make
sure you can access the plug.
Electrical Installation
Electrical installation must be performed by an
electrician qualified in accordance with the legislation
in force.
Before connecting the microwave oven to the electric
mains, check that the voltage and frequency of the
mains matches that which is shown on the rating plate
located in the cavity front, and on the guarantee
certificate, which should be kept together with this
manual.
The electric connection is made via plug (where
accessible) or via an omnipolar switch, which is
suitable for the intensity to be tolerated and which has
a minimum gap of 3mm between its contacts, to
ensure disconnection in case of emergency or when
cleaning the microwave.
The connection should include correct earthing, in
compliance with current norms. WARNING: THE
OVEN MUST BE EARTHED.
If the flexible supply cable fitted to the microwave ever
needs to be changed, it should be replaced by an
official After Sales Service, because it requires special
tools.
The manufacturer and retailers do not accept
responsibility for any damage that may be caused to
people, animals or property if these installation
instructions are not observed.
After installation
The oven only functions when the door is closed
correctly.
After the first use, clean the inside of the oven and the
accessories, following the cleaning instructions given in
the section “Oven cleaning and maintenance”.
Fit the Turntable support in the centre of the oven cavity
and put the Turntable ring and the Turntable plate on top,
making sure they slot in. Whenever you use the
microwave, the turntable plate and the respective
accessories must be inside and correctly fitted. The
turntable plate can rotate in both directions.
During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.
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Microwave safety
• Warning: Don’t use the baking tray with
microwave function or combined microwave
function.
• 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! If you see smoke or fire, keep the
door closed in order to smother the flames.
Switch off the oven and take the plug out of
the socket or cut off the oven power supply.
• 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.
• 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.
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
• Warning: Accessible parts may become hot
during use. Young children should be kept
away.
• 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.
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 grilling function and
watch the oven all the time. It you use a
combined function to toast bread it will catch
fire in a very short time.
• Make sure you never catch the power cables
of other electrical appliances in the hot door
or the oven. The cable insulation may melt.
Danger of short-circuiting!
Take care when heating liquids!
When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are
nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are
taken out suddenly, they may spurt out of their
containers. DANGER OF INJURIES AND
BURNS!
To avoid that type of situation when heating
liquids, put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the
container.
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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.
• Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation
openings.
• Use only dishes suitable for microwaves.
Before using dishes and containers in the
microwave, check that these are suitable
(see the section on types of dishes).
• Never remove the mica cover on the
ceiling of the oven interior! This cover
stops fat and pieces of food damaging the
microwave generator.
• Do not keep any inflammable object inside
the oven as it may burn if the oven is
switched on.
• Do not use the oven as a pantry.
• Eggs with their shells and whole boiled
eggs must not be heated in microwave
ovens because they may explode.
• 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
hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum
weight of 8 kg.
• The turntable and the grills can bear a
maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging
the oven, do not exceed this load.
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.
• 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
authorised by the manufacturer to carry out
any kind of repair or maintenance work.
• If the power cable is damaged it should be
substituted by the manufacturer, authorised
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 authorised by the
manufacturer.
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The advantages of microwaves
In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical
elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the
food from outside to inside. On account of this
there is a major amount of energy is wasted
heating the air, the oven components and the food
containers.
In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the
food itself and the heat travels from inside to
outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the
oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these
are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other
words, only the food is heated.
Microwave ovens have the following advantages:
1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are
up to 3/4 less than the time required for
conventional cooking.
2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the
danger of bacterial development.
3. Energy savings.
4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods
due to the shorter cooking times.
5. Easy to clean.
How a microwave oven works
In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve
called a magnetron which converts electrical
energy into microwave energy. These
electromagnetic waves are channelled to the
interior of the oven through a wave guide and
distributed by a metallic spreader or through a
turntable.
Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all
directions and are reflected by the metal walls,
uniformly penetrating the food.
Why food heats up
Most foods contain water and water molecules
vibrate when subjected to microwaves.
The friction between molecules produces heat
which raises the temperature of the food, 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 colour and aroma of the food are
unchanged.
Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard
or plastic but do not go through metal. For this
reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts
must not be used in a microwave oven.
Microwaves are reflected by metal...
... but go through glass and china...
... and are absorbed by foods.
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Description of your oven
1. – Door window glass 8. – Turntable support
2. – Catches 9. – Turntable ring
3. – Lamp bulb 10. – Turntable plate
4. – Mica cover 11. – Enamelled tray
5. – Grill heater (Don’t use with microwaves)
6. – Lateral supports 12. Rectangular rack
7. – Control panel
1. Function Selector 7. Stop key
2. Thermostat 8. Power level indicator light
3. Display 9. Operating time indicator light
4. “+” and “-“ keys 10. Defrost indicator light
5. OK key 11. Clock indicator light
6. Start key 12. Child lock indicator light
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Basic settings
Setting the clock
After your microwave oven is first plugged-in or after a power failure, the clock display will flash to
indicate that the time shown is not correct. Before using the microwave oven, adjust the clock through
the procedure described below but starting on Step 2.
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.
1. Press the “+” and “-” keys simultaneously for 3
seconds. The dots that separate the hours and
minutes will flash but the rest of the clock display
will be hidden.
2. If you want to see the clock again, press the “+”
and “-” simultaneously again for 3 seconds.
Child lock
The oven functioning can be blocked (for example to stop it being used by children).
1. To Block the oven, press the Stop key for 3
seconds. When a key is pressed the display
shows a Key symbol and the oven performs no
function.
2. To unblock the oven press again the Stop key for
3 seconds.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves
Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Microwave Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light flashes.
3. Press the OK key.
4. Using the “+” and “-” keys set the desired
operating time.
5. Press the OK key.
6. The Power Level Indicator Light will start to
flash.
7. Using the “+” and “-” keys set the required
microwave power level.
8. Press the OK key.
9 Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Grill
Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Grill 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.
5. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves + Grill
Use this function to cook lasagne, poultry, roast potatoes and toasted foods.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Microwave + Grill
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.
5. The Power Level Indicator Light will flash.
6. Using the “+” and “-” keys select the required
microwave power level.
7. Press the OK key.
8. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Hot-Air
Use this function to bake food.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Hot-Air 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.
5. Select the desired oven temperature using the
Thermostat control.
6. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
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Basic Functions
Microwaves + Hot-Air
Use this function to rapidly bake the foods.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Microwave + Hot-Air
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.
5. The Power Level Indicator Light will flash.
6. With the “+” and “-” keys set the desired
microwave power level.
7. Press the OK key.
8. Select the desired oven temperature using the
Thermostat control.
9. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
Grill + Fan
Use this function to bake evenly the food and at the same time brown their surface.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Grill + 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.
5. Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
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Basic Functions
Auto Defrost
This function is used to automatically defrost, meat, poultry, fish, vegetables and bread.
1. Rotate the Function Selector to the position
corresponding to the Microwave Function.
2. The Operating Time Indicator Light will light
in the display.
3. Press the “-” key to select the Auto Defrost
function which will flash.
4. Press the OK key. 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.
6. Press the OK key. The “g” symbol will flash.
7. By using the “+” and “-” keys enter the frozen
weight of the food in grammes.
8. Press the OK key.
9 Press the Start key. The oven will start to
operate.
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).
Programme Food Weight (g) Time (min) Standing time (min)
F 01 Meat 100 – 2000 2 – 43 20 – 30
F 02 Poultry 100 – 2500 2 – 58 20 – 30
F 03 Fish 100 – 2000 2 – 40 20 – 30
F 04 Fruit 100 – 500 2 – 13 10 – 20
F 05 Bread 100 – 800 2 – 19 10 – 20
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When the oven is working...
Interrupting a cooking cycle
You can stop the cooking process at any time by
pressing the Stop key once or by opening the
oven door.
In both cases:
• Microwave emission is stopped
immediately.
• The grill is de-activated but is still very hot.
Danger of burning!
• The timer stops automatically, indicating the
operating time that is left.
If you wish, at this time you can:
1. Turn or stir the food to ensure it will be
evenly cooked.
2. Change the process parameters.
To restart the process, close the door and press
the Start key
Altering parameters
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.
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 OK 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.
End of a cooking cycle
When the set time has elapsed, the oven beeps
and the Display shows END.
If you have finished the cooking process, turn the
function selector and the thermostat to zero.
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Defrosting
General instructions for defrosting
1. When defrosting, use only dishes that are
appropriate for microwaves (china, glass,
suitable plastic).
2. The defrost function by weight and the tables
refer to the defrosting of raw food.
3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity
and thickness of the food. When freezing
food keep the defrosting process in mind.
Distribute the food evenly in the container.
4. Distribute the food as best as possible inside
the oven. The thickest parts of fish or
chicken drumsticks should be turned towards
the outside. You can protect the most
delicate parts of food with pieces of
aluminium foil. Important: The aluminium foil
must not come into contact with the oven
cavity interior as this can cause electrical
arcing.
5. Thick portions of food should be turned
several times.
6. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as
possible since narrow and thin portions
defrost more quickly than the thicker and
broader parts.
7. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese
and cream should not be completely
defrosted. If they are kept at room
temperature they will be ready to be served
in a few minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if
you find small pieces of ice in it, you should
mix these in before serving.
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.
11. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and
do not forget to take off any metal twist-tags.
For containers that are used to keep frozen
food in the freezer and which can also be
used for heating and cooking, all you need to
do is take off the lid. For all other cases you
should put the food into containers that are
suitable for microwave use.
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
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Defrosting
To defrost food you should select Microwave
function with one of the following Power Levels:
Position Power Level Power
Defrost / Keep Warm 200 W
Defrost 400 W
The table below shows different defrosting and
standing times (in order to ensure the food
temperature is evenly distributed) for different types
and weights of food, plus recommendations.
Food Weight (g) Defrosting time (min) Standing time (min) Recommendation
100 2-3 5-10 Turn once
200 4-5 5-10 Turn once
500 10-12 10-15 Turn twice
1000 21-23 20-30 Turn twice
1500 32-34 20-30 Turn twice
Portions of meat,
veal, beef, pork
2000 43-45 25-35 Turn three times
500 8 -10 10-15 Turn twice
Goulash
1000 17-19 20-30 Turn three times
100 2-4 10-15 Turn twice
Minced meat
500 10-14 20-30 Turn three times
200 4-6 10-15 Turn once
Sausages
500 9-12 15-20 Turn twice
Poultry (portions) 250 5-6 5-10 Turn once
Chicken 1000 20-24 20-30 Turn twice
Poularde 2500 38-42 25-35 Turn three times
Fish fillet 200 4-5 5-10 Turn once
Trout 250 5-6 5-10 Turn once
100 2-3 5-10 Turn once
Prawns
500 8-11 15-20 Turn twice
200 4-5 5-10 Turn once
300 8-9 5-10 Turn once
Fruit
500 11-14 10-20 Turn twice
200 4-5 5-10 Turn once
500 10-12 10-15 Turn once
Bread
800 15-17 10-20 Turn twice
Butter 250 8-10 10-15
Cream cheese 250 6-8 10-15
Creams 250 7-8 10-15
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Cooking with a microwave oven
Warning! Read the section “Microwave Safety”
before cooking with your microwave.
Follow these recommendations when cooking with
your microwave:
• Before heating or cooking foods with peel or
skin (e.g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes,
sausages) prick them so that they do not
burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare
it.
• Before using a container or dish make sure that
it is suitable for microwave use (see the section
on types of ovenware).
• When cooking food with very little moisture
(e.g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc.)
evaporation is very quick. The oven then works
as if it was empty and the food may burn. The
oven and the container may be damaged in
such a situation. You should therefore set just
the cooking time necessary and you must keep
a close eye on the cooking process.
• It is not possible to heat large quantities of oil
(frying) in the microwave.
• Remove pre-cooked food from the containers
they come in since these are not always heat
resistant. Follow the food manufacturer’s
instructions.
• If you have several containers, such as cups,
for example, set them out uniformly on the
turntable plate.
• Do not close plastic bags with metal clips. Use
plastic clips instead. Prick the bags several
times so that the steam can escape easily.
• When heating or cooking foods, check that they
reach at least a temperature of 70°C.
• During cooking, steam may form on the oven
door window and may start to drip. This
situation is normal and may be more noticeable
if the room temperature is low. The oven’s safe
working is not affected by this. After you have
finished cooking, clean up the water coming
from the condensation
• When heating liquids, use containers with a
wide opening, so that the steam can
evaporate easily.
Prepare the foods as per the instructions and
keep in mind the cooking times and power levels
indicated in the tables.
Keep in mind that the figures given are only
indicative and can vary depending on the initial
state, temperature, moisture and type of food. It is
advisable to adjust the times and power levels to
each situation. Depending on the exact
characteristics of the food you may need to
increase or shorten the cooking times or increase
or decrease the power levels.
Cooling with microwaves...
1. The greater the amount of food, the longer the
cooking time. Keep in mind that:
• Double the quantity » double the time
• Half the quantity » half the time
2. The lower the temperature, the longer the
cooking time.
3. Foods containing a lot of liquid heat up more
quickly.
4. Cooking will be more uniform if the food is
evenly distributed on the turntable. If you put
dense foods on the outside part of the plate and
less dense ones on the centre of the plate, you
can heat up different types of food simultaneously.
5. You can open the oven door at any time. When
you do this the oven switches off automatically.
The microwave will only start working again when
you close the door and press the start key.
6. Foods that are covered require less cooking
time and retain their characteristics better. The
lids used must let microwaves pass through and
have small holes that allow steam to escape.
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Cooking with a microwave oven
Tables and suggestions – Cooking vegetables
Food Quantity (g)
Addition of
liquids
Power
(Watt)
Time
(min.)
Standing
Time (min.)
Instructions
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Mushrooms
500
300
250
100 ml
50 ml
25 ml
800
800
800
9-11
6-8
6-8
2-3
2-3
2-3
Cut into slices.
Keep covered.
Peas & carrots
Frozen carrots
300
250
100 ml
25 ml
800
800
7-9
8-10
2-3
2-3
Cut into chunks or
slices. Keep covered.
Potatoes 250 25 ml 800
5-7 2-3 Peel and cut into equal
sized pieces. Keep
covered.
Paprika
Leek
250
250
25 ml
50 ml
800
800
5-7
5-7
2-3
2-3
Cut into chunks or slices
Keep covered.
Frozen Brussel
sprouts
300 50 ml 800 6-8 2-3 Keep covered.
Sauerkraut 250 25 ml 800 8-10 2-3 Keep covered.
Tables and suggestions – Cooking fish
Food Quantity (g)
Power
(Watt)
Time
(min.)
Standing
Time (min.)
Instructions
Fish fillets 500 600 10-12 3
Cook covered over. Turn after half of
cooking time.
Whole fish 800
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.
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