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Ú Table of contents

[en]Instruction manual

Important safety information .................................................... 2

Causes of damage .............................................................................4

Installation and connection ...................................................... 4

The control panel....................................................................... 5

Rotary selector ....................................................................................5

Types of heating..................................................................................5

Accessories .........................................................................................5

Before using the appliance for the first time........................... 6

Setting the clock .................................................................................6

Heating up the cooking compartment ............................................6

The microwave........................................................................... 6

Notes regarding ovenware................................................................6

Microwave power settings.................................................................6

Setting the microwave........................................................................7

Cooling fan...........................................................................................7

Grilling ........................................................................................ 7

Setting the grill.....................................................................................7

Combined microwave and grill................................................. 7

Setting the microwave and grill........................................................7

Memory ....................................................................................... 8

Saving memory settings ....................................................................8

Starting the memory...........................................................................8

Changing the signal duration ................................................... 9

Care and cleaning...................................................................... 9

Cleaning agents ..................................................................................9

Malfunction table ..................................................................... 10

After-sales service................................................................... 10

E number and FD number ............................................................. 10

Technical data .................................................................................. 11

Environmentally-friendly disposal.................................................. 11

Automatic programmes........................................................... 11

Setting a programme ...................................................................... 11

Defrosting using the automatic programmes.............................11

Cooking with the automatic programmes................................... 12

Combicooking programme...........................................................12

Tested for you in our cooking studio ..................................... 12

Information regarding the tables................................................... 12

Defrost................................................................................................ 12

Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen food .......................... 13

Heating food ..................................................................................... 13

Cooking food .................................................................................... 14

Microwave tips.................................................................................. 15

Tips for grilling..................................................................................15

Combined grill and microwave ..................................................... 15

Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705............................. 16

Cooking and defrosting with the microwave .............................. 16

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: Important safety information

Read these instructions carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Retain the instruction manual for future use or for subsequent owners.

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Observe the special installation instructions.

Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.

Only a licensed professional may connect appliances without plugs. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not covered under warranty.

This appliance is intended for domestic use only. The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and drink. The appliance must be supervised during operation. Only use this appliance indoors.

This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of

experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards.

Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.

Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.

Always insert the accessories into the cooking compartment correctly. See "Description of accessories in the instruction manual.

Risk of fire!

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Combustible items stored in the cooking compartment may catch fire. Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off

the appliance and unplug it from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

Risk of fire!

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Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous and may cause damage. The following is not permitted: drying out food or clothing, heating slippers, grain or cereal pillows, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar. For example, heated slippers and grain or cereal pillows may catch fire, even several hours after they have been heated.The appliance must only be used for the preparation of food and drinks.

Risk of fire!

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Food may catch fire. Never heat food in heat-retaining packages. Do not leave food heating unattended in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials. Do not select a microwave power or time setting that is higher than necessary. Follow the information provided in this instruction manual. Never use the microwave to dry food. Never defrost or heat food with a low water content, e.g. bread, at too high a microwave power or for too long.

Risk of fire!

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Cooking oil may catch fire. Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.

Risk of explosion!

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 the food has been heated. Check the temperature of the food before it is given to the child.

Risk of burns!

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Heated food gives off heat. The ovenware may become hot. Always use oven gloves

to remove ovenware or accessories from the cooking compartment.

Risk of burns!

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Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. Always observe the instructions on the packaging. Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the cooking compartment.

Risk of scalding!

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When you open the appliance door, hot steam may escape. Open the appliance door with care. Keep children at a safe distance.

Risk of scalding!

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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. When heating, always place a spoon in the container. This will prevent delayed boiling.

Risk of injury!

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Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack. Do not use a

glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning aids or detergents.

Risk of injury!

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Unsuitable ovenware may crack. Porcelain or ceramic ovenware can have small perforations in the handles or lids. These perforations conceal a cavity below. Any moisture that penetrates this cavity could cause the ovenware to crack. Only use microwave-safe ovenware.

Causes of damage

Caution!

■ Heavily soiled seal: If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door

will no longer close properly during operation. The fronts of adjacent units could be damaged. Always keep the seal clean.

■ Operating the microwave without food: Operating the

appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading. Never switch on the appliance unless there is food in the cooking compartment. An exception to this rule is a short crockery test (see the section "Microwave, suitable crockery").

■ Microwave popcorn: Never set the microwave power too

high. Use a power setting no higher than 600 watts. Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate. The disc may jump if overloaded.

■ Liquid that has boiled over must not be allowed to run

through the turntable drive into the interior of the appliance. Monitor the cooking process. Choose a shorter cooking time initially, and increase the cooking time as required.

■ Never use the microwave oven without the turntable.

Installation and connection

This appliance is intended for domestic use only.

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen.

Please observe the special installation instructions.

The appliance can be fitted in a 60 cm wide wall cabinet (min. 30 cm deep and 85 cm off the floor).

The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly-installed earthed socket. The fuse protection must be rated at 10 amperes (L or B circuit breakers). The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate.

The socket must be installed and the power cable replaced by a qualified electrician only. If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, an all-pin disconnecting device must be present on the installation side, with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.

Multiple plugs, plug bars and extension leads must not be used. Overloading can result in a risk of fire.

The control panel

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Here, you will see an overview of the control panel. Depending on the appliance model, individual details may differ.

Buttons Use

Selects the memory

Rotary selector

The rotary selector is used to alter the default values and set values.

The rotary selector is retractable. Press on the rotary selector to lock it in or out.

Types of heating

Microwaves

Microwaves are converted to heat inside food. The microwave is ideal for rapid defrosting, heating up, melting and cooking.

Microwave power settings

■ 800 watts - for heating liquids.

■ 600 watts - for heating and cooking food.

■ 360 watts - for cooking meat and heating delicate foods.

■ 180 watts - for defrosting and continued cooking.

■ 90 watts - for defrosting delicate foods .

Grill

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You can use this to grill or cook bakes "au gratin".

1 Display

2 Rotary selector

3 Buttons 4 Door opener

Buttons Use

¹ » º

90 Selects 90 watt microwave power

180 Selects 180 watt microwave power

360 Selects 360 watt microwave power

600 Selects 600 watt microwave power

800 Selects 800 watt microwave power

¼ X (

for clock and cooking time

for setting the time and cooking time or for setting automatic programmes

Starts operation

Sets the clock

Stops operation

Selects the kilogrammes for the programmes

Selects automatic programmes

Selects the grill

Combined grill and microwave

This involves simultaneous operation of the grill and the microwave. The combined operation is particularly suitable for cooking bakes and gratins. The food becomes crispy and brown. It is much quicker and saves energy.

Accessories

The turntable How to fit the turntable:

1. Place the turntable ring a in the recess in the cooking

compartment.

2. Let the turntable b slot in place in the drive c in the centre of

the cooking compartment floor.

Note: Do not use the appliance if the turntable is not in place. Ensure that it is properly slotted into place. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Wire rack

Wire rack for grilling, e.g. steaks, sausages or for toasting bread, or as a surface, e.g. for shallow dishes.

Note: Place the wire rack on the turntable.

Special accessories

You can purchase special accessories from the after-sales service or specialist retailers. Please specify the HZ number. You will find a comprehensive range of products in our brochures and on the Internet. The availability of special

accessories and whether it is possible to order them online may vary depending on your country. Please see the sales brochures for more details.

Steamer ovenware HZ 86 D 000

Before using the appliance for the first time

Here you will find everything you need to do before using the microwave to prepare food for the first time. First read the section on Safety information.

Setting the clock

When the appliance is first connected or after a power cut, three zeros will appear in the display panel.

1. Press the » button.

‚ƒ:‹‹œ appears in the display and the indicator lamp above

the

» button lights up.

2. Set the clock using the rotary selector.

3. Press the » button again.

The current time is set.

Hiding the clock

Press the The display is blank.

» button and then press the º button.

The microwave

Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs.

You can set the microwave on its own or in combination with the grill.

You will find information about ovenware and how to set the microwave.

Note: In the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, you will find examples for defrosting, heating, melting and cooking with the microwave oven.

Try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup of water for your tea, for example.

Use a large cup without any decorative gold or silver trim and place a teaspoon in it. Place the cup containing the water on the turntable.

1. Press the 800 W button.

2. Set‚:„‹ minutes using the rotary selector.

3. Press the ¹ button.

After 1 minute 30 seconds, an audible signal sounds. The water for the tea is hot.

As you are drinking your tea, please take time to read again the safety precautions that can be found at the front of the instruction manual. This is very important.

Notes regarding ovenware

Resetting the clock

Press the The time as described in steps 2 and 3.

Change the clock, e.g. from summer to winter time

Set as described in point 1 to 3.

» button.

‚ƒ:‹‹. appears in the display. Then make the settings

Heating up the cooking compartment

To get rid of the new appliance smell, heat up the cooking compartment when it is empty, the door is closed and with the turntable inserted, for 10 minutes.

1. Press the ( button.

10:00 min appears in the display and the indicator lamp above the

2. Press the ¹ button.

A signal sounds once the time has elapsed. Press the button or open the appliance door.

Unsuitable ovenware

Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow microwaves to pass through. Food in covered metal containers will remain cold.

Caution!

Creation of sparks: metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door. Sparks could destroy the glass on the inside of the door.

Ovenware test

Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The following ovenware test is the only exception to this rule.

Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:

1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to

1 minute.

2. Check the temperature occasionally during that time.

The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.

The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated.

( button lights up.

Microwave power settings

Use the button to set the desired microwave power.

Suitable ovenware

Suitable dishes are heat-resistant ovenware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat-resistant plastic. These materials allow microwaves to pass through.

You can also use serving dishes. This saves you having to transfer food from one dish to another. You should only use ovenware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves.

90 W For defrosting delicate foods

180 W For defrosting and continued cooking

360 W For cooking meat and heating delicate foods

600 W For heating and cooking food

800 W For heating liquids

Note: You can set the 800 W microwave power setting for 30 minutes, 600 W for 1 hour, the other power settings for 1 hour and 39 minutes respectively.

Changing the cooking time

This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using the rotary selector.

Setting the microwave

Example: microwave power 600 watts, 5 minutes

1. Press the required microwave power setting.

The indicator light above the button lights up.

2. Set a cooking time using the rotary selector.

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3. Press the ¹ button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

An audible signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press

º. The clock reappears.

Pausing

Press the Operation is suspended. The display above the flashes. After closing the door, press the

Cancelling operation

Press the button once.

Note: You can also adjust the cooking time first and then the microwave power setting.

º button once or open the appliance door.

¹ button

¹ button again.

º button twice or open the door and press the º

Cooling fan

The appliance is equipped with a cooling fan. The fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off.

Notes

■ The cooking compartment remains cold during microwave

operation. The cooling fan will still switch on. The fan may run on even when microwave operation has ended.

■ Condensation may appear on the door window, interior walls

and floor. This is normal and does not adversely affect microwave operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.

Grilling

A powerful grill ensures an intensive surface heat and even browning of the food.

Setting the grill

1. Press the ( Grill button

The indicator light above the button lights up and 10:00 min appears in the display.

2. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.

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3. Press the ¹ button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

An audible signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press

º. The clock reappears.

Changing the cooking time

This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using the rotary selector.

Pausing

Press the Operation is suspended. The display above the flashes. After closing the door, press the

Correction

You may correct a set cooking time at any time.

Cancelling operation

Press the button once.

º button once or open the appliance door.

¹ button

¹ button again.

º button twice or open the door and press the º

Combined microwave and grill

You can set the grill and the microwave at the same time. The food becomes crispy and brown. It is much quicker and saves energy.

You can switch on all microwave power settings. Exception: 800 and 600 W.

Setting the microwave and grill

Example: 360 watts, ( grill, 5 minutes

1. Press the required microwave power setting.

The indicator light above the button lights up and 1:00 min appears in the display.

2. Press the ( grill button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

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3. Set a cooking time using the rotary selector.

4. Press the start button.

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The cooking time has elapsed

An audible signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press

º. The clock reappears.

Changing the cooking time

This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using the rotary selector.

Pausing

Press the Operation is suspended. The display above the flashes. After closing the door, press the

Cancelling operation

Press the button once.

Note: You can also adjust the cooking time first and then the microwave power setting.

º button once or open the appliance door.

¹ button

¹ button again.

º button twice or open the door and press the º

Memory

You can save the settings for a dish in the memory and call it up again at any time.

The memory is useful for if you frequently prepare a specific dish.

Saving memory settings

Example: 360 watts, 25 minutes

1. Press the f button.

The indicator light above the button lights up.

2. Press the required microwave power setting.

The indicator light above the button lights up and 1:00 min appears in the display.

3. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.

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■ You can save the memory settings and start the appliance

immediately. When finishing, instead of pressing

l, press

¹.

■ Saving a new setting in the memory: press the l button.

The old settings appear. Save the new programme as described in steps 1 to 4.

Starting the memory

It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place your meal into the appliance. Close the appliance door.

1. Press the l button.

The saved settings are displayed.

2. Press the ¹ button.

The cooking time counts down in the display.

The cooking time has elapsed

An audible signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press

º. The clock reappears.

Pausing

Press the Operation is suspended. The display above the flashes. After closing the door, press the

º button once or open the appliance door.

¹ button

¹ button again.

4. Confirm by pressing the f button.

The clock reappears. The setting is saved.

Notes

■ You can also store grill only or grill combined with

microwave.

■ You cannot save several microwave power settings one after

the other.

■ You cannot save automatic programmes.

Cancelling operation

Press the

º button twice or open the door and press the º

button once.

Changing the signal duration

You will hear an audible signal when the appliance is switched off. You can change the duration of the signal.

To do so, press the

¹ button for approx. 6 seconds.

Care and cleaning

With careful care and cleaning your microwave oven will retain its looks and remain good order. We will explain here how you should care for and clean your appliance correctly.

: Risk of short circuit!

Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners to clean the oven.

: Risk of burns!

Never clean the appliance immediately after switching off. Let the appliance cool down.

: Risk of electric shock!

Do not immerse the appliance in water or clean under a jet of water.

Surfaces are different, and damage caused by using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the information in the table below.

Do not use

■ sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.

The surface could be damaged. If such a substance comes into contact with the front of the appliance, wash it off immediately with water.

■ metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliance

door.

■ metal or glass scrapers for cleaning the seal.

■ hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.

■ cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol.

Cleaning agents

Caution!

Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Clean the outside of the appliance and the cooking compartment with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Dry with a clean cloth.

The new signal duration is adopted. The clock reappears.

The following are possible: Short signal duration - 3 tones Long signal duration - 30 tones.

Area Cleaning agents

Cooking compartment made of stainless steel

Recess in cooking compartment

Turntable and turntable ring

Wire rack Hot soapy water:

Door panels Glass cleaner:

Seal Hot soapy water:

Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. If the oven is very dirty: use oven cleaner, but only when cooking compartment is cold. It is best to use a stainless-steel sponge. Do not use oven spray or other aggressive oven cleaners or abrasive materials. Scouring pads, rough sponges and pan cleaners are also unsuitable. These items scratch the surface. Allow the interior surfaces to dry thoroughly.

Damp cloth: Ensure that no water seeps through the turntable drive into the appliance interior.

Hot soapy water: When putting the turntable back in place, make sure it slots in correctly.

Clean using stainless steel cleaning agent or in the dishwasher.

Clean with a dish cloth. Do not use a glass scraper.

Clean with a dish cloth, do not scour. Do not use a metal or glass scraper for cleaning.

Area Cleaning agents

Appliance front Hot soapy water:

Appliance front with stainless steel

Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.

Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg white) immediately. Corrosion can form under such residues. Special stainless steel cleaning agents can be obtained from the after-sales service or from specialist shops. Do not use glass cleaners or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.

Malfunction table

Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please refer to the malfunction table before calling the after-sales service.

If a meal does not turn out exactly as you wanted, refer to the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, where you will find plenty of cooking tips and tricks.

Troubleshooting

Error message Possible cause Remedy/note

The appliance does not work The plug is not plugged in. Plug the plug in

Power failure Check whether the kitchen light works.

Faulty circuit breaker Look in the fuse box to make sure that the

Faulty operation Switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse

Three zeros light up in the display. Power failure Reset the time.

The appliance is not in operation. A cooking time appears in the display.

The microwave does not work. The door was not fully closed. Check whether food residue or debris is

It takes longer than before for the food to heat up

The turntable makes a scratching or grinding noise.

Microwave operation has been cancelled for no apparent reason.

"M" appears in the display. The appliance is in demo mode.

The rotary selector was actuated accidentally.

The

¹ button was not pressed after setting. Press the ¹ button or cancel the setting

The

¹ button was not pressed. Press the ¹ button.

The microwave power level setting was too low. Select a higher microwave power setting.

A larger amount of food than usual has been placed in the appliance.

The food was colder than usual. Stir or turn the food during cooking.

Dirt or debris in the area around the turntable drive.

The microwave has a fault. If this fault occurs repeatedly, please call

: Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out by one of our trained after-sales engineers.

You can take remedial action yourself for some error messages.

circuit breaker for the appliance is in working order.

box. Switch it back on after approx. 10 seconds.

Press the

with the

trapped in the door.

Double the amount – double the time.

Clean the roller ring and the recess in the cooking compartment.

the after-sales service.

Press and hold the button for approx. 7 seconds. Demo mode is deactivated.

º button.

¹ button and the º

After-sales service

Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician.

E number and FD number

When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with the correct advice. The rating plate bearing these numbers can be found on the right-hand side when you open the appliance door. To save time, you can make a note of the number of your appliance and the telephone number of the after-sales service in the space below, should it be required.

E no.

After-sales service

FD no.

Please note that there will be a fee for a visit by a service technician in the event of a malfunction, even during the warranty period.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.

To book an engineer visit and product advice GB 0844 8928999

Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

IE 01450 2655

0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.

Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.

This appliance corresponds to 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 states that the appliance is suitable for private households.

Technical data

Input voltage AC 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption 1270 W

Maximum output power 800 W

Grill power 1000 W

Microwave frequency 2450 MHz

Fuse 10 A

Dimensions (HxWxD)

 appliance 382 mm x 594 mm x 319 mm

Automatic programmes

 cooking compartment 221 mm x 308 mm x 298 mm

VDE approved yes

CE mark yes

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.

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.

The automatic programmes enable you to prepare food very easily. You select the programme and enter the weight of your food. The automatic programme makes the optimum setting.

Note: You can choose from 8 programmes.

Setting a programme

Once you have selected a programme, make settings as follows:

1. Press the X button repeatedly until the required programme

number appears. The indicator light above the button lights up.

2. Press the ¼ button.

The indicator light above the button lights up and a suggested weight appears.

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4. Press the ¹ button.

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You will see the cooking time for the programme counting down.

The cooking time has elapsed

An audible signal sounds. Open the appliance door or press

º. The clock reappears.

Correction

Press the

Pausing

Press the Operation is suspended. The display above the flashes. After closing the door, press the

Cancelling operation

Press the button once.

Notes

■ For some programmes, an audible signal sounds after a

certain time. Open the appliance door and stir the food or turn the meat or poultry. After closing the door, press the button again.

■ You can query the programme number and weight using X

or display.

º button twice and reset.

º button once or open the appliance door.

¹ button

¹ button again.

º button twice or open the door and press the º

¼. The queried value is shown for 3 seconds in the

Defrosting using the automatic programmes

You can use the 4 defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.

Notes

■ Preparing food

Use food that has been frozen at -18 °C and stored in portion-sized quantities that are as thin as possible.

Take the food to be defrosted out of all packaging and weigh it. You need to know the weight to set the programme.

■ Liquid will be produced when defrosting meat or poultry.

Drain off this liquid when turning meat and poultry and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.

■ Ovenware

Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a china or glass plate, but do not cover.

■ Resting time

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

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