SIEMENS FE023LMB2 Microwave Oven User Manual
SIEMENS FE023LMB2 Microwave Oven
Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
General information
Read this instruction manual carefully. Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
Do not connect the appliance if it has been in transit.
Intended use Only use this appliance: To prepare meals and drinks. Under supervision. Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking for short periods. In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level. This appliance complies with the standards EN 55011 and CISPR 11. It is a group 2, class B product. Group 2 means that microwaves
are produced for the purpose of heating food. Class B means that the appliance is suitable for private households.
Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Children must not perform cleaning or user maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
old and are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cooking compartment may catch fire.
▶ Never store combustible objects in the cooking compartment.
▶ If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be switched off or the plug must be pulled out and the door must be held closed in order to stifle any flames. Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.
▶ Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories. Overheating can cause a fire.
▶ Never install the appliance behind a decorative door or the door of a kitchen unit.
▶ Never place the appliance in a fitted unit.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched become hot during use.
▶ Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements. Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance. Accessories and cookware get very hot.
▶Always use oven gloves to remove accessories or cookware from the cooking compartment.When the cooking compartment is hot, any alcoholic vapours inside may catch fire.
▶Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content in food.
▶Open the appliance door carefully.WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
▶Never touch these hot parts.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.Hot steam may escape when you open the appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de-pending on the temperature.
▶Open the appliance door carefully.
▶Keep children at a safe distance.If there is water in the cooking compartment when it is hot, this may create hot steam.Never pour water into the cooking compart-ment when the cooking compartment ishot.WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.
▶Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance door, as they may scratch the surface.The hinges on the appliance door move whenthe door is opened and closed, which couldtrap your fingers. Keep your hands away from the hinges. Cracks, splinters or breaks in the glass turntable are dangerous.
Never allow hard objects to strike the turntable. Handle the turntable with care.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.If the power cord of this appliance is dam-aged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Serviceor a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources. Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. Never kink, crush or modify the power cord. Ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.Call customer services. ‒ Risk of suffocation!Children may put packaging material overtheir heads or wrap themselves up in it andsuffocate.
Keep packaging material away from children.Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.Keep small parts away from children.Do not let children play with small parts. Microwave Follow these safety instructions when usingthe microwave.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous and maycause damage. For example, heated slippersand pillows filled with grain or cereal maycatch fire, even several hours later.Never dry food or clothing with the appliance.Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance.The appliance must only be used to prepare food and drink.Food may catch fire.
▶ Never heat food contained in heat-retaining packaging.
▶ Do not leave food heating unattended in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.
▶ Never set the microwave power too high or the cooking time too long. Follow the instructions provided in this instruction manual.
▶ Never use the microwave to dry food.
▶ Never defrost or heat food with a low water content, such as bread, at too high a microwave power or for too long.Cooking oil may catch fire.
▶ Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
Liquids and other food may explode when in containers that have been tightly sealed.
▶ Never heat liquids or other food in containers that have been tightly sealed.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode during heating, or even afterwards.
▶ Never cook eggs in their shells or reheat hard-boiled eggs.
▶ Never cook shellfish or crustaceans.
▶ Always prick the yoke when baking orpoaching eggs.
▶ The skin of foods that have a peel or skin, such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, may burst. Always prick the peel or skin before heating. Heat is not distributed evenly through baby food.
▶ Never heat baby food in closed containers.
▶ Always remove the lid or teat.
▶ Stir or shake well after heating.
▶ Check the temperature before giving the food or drink to a child. Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or accessories from the cooking compartment. Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.
▶ Always follow the instructions on the packaging Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the cooking compartment. The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
▶ Never touch these hot parts.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance. Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous. This is because,for instance, overheated slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and damp cleaning cloths, etc., may cause burns to the skin.
▶ Never dry food or clothing with the appliance.
▶ Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning cloths or similar with the appliance.
▶ The appliance must only be used to prepare food and drink.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
▶ Always place a spoon in the container when heating liquids. This will prevent delayed boiling.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Unsuitable cookware may crack. Porcelain or ceramic cookware can have small perforations in the handles and lid. These perforations conceal a cavity below. If moisture penetrates this cavity, it could cause the cookware to crack.
▶ Only use microwave-safe cookware. Cookware and containers made from metal or cookware with metal edging may lead to sparks being formed during simple microwave operation. The appliance is damaged.
▶ Never use metal containers during microwave-only operation. Only use microwave-safe cookware or use the microwave in combination with a type of heating.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
The appliance uses a high voltage.
▶ Never remove the casing. serious harm to health! The surface of the appliance may become damaged if it is not cleaned properly. Microwave energy may escape.
▶ Clean the appliance on a regular basis, and remove any food residue immediately always keep the cooking compartment, door and door stop clean. Microwave energy may escape if the cooking compartment door is damaged.
▶ Never use the appliance if the cooking compartment door or the plastic doorframe is damaged.
▶ Call the customer service. Microwave energy will escape from appliances that do not have any casing.
▶ Never remove the casing.
▶ Contact our after-sales service if maintenance needed.
Preventing material damage General
ATTENTION!
When the cooking compartment is hot, any water inside it will create steam. The change in temperature may cause damage.
▶ Never pour water into the cooking compartment when it is still hot. The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion.
▶ Always wipe away the condensation after cooking.
▶ Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed.
▶ Do not store food in the cooking compartment. Leaving the appliance to cool down with the door open will damage the front of neighboring kitchen units over time.
▶ Always allow the cooking compartment to cool down with the door closed after cooking at high temperatures.
▶ Take care not to trap anything in the appliance door.
▶ Only leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open if a lot of moisture was produced during operation. If cookware has not been pushed in fully, it mayscratch the door pane when the door is closed.
▶ Always slide cookware fully into the cooking compartment.
Microwave
Follow these instructions when using the microwave.
A
TTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.
▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the Placing aluminum containers in the appliance may cause sparks, which will damage the appliance.
▶ Do not use aluminum containers in the appliance. Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading.
▶ Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The only exception to this rule is when performing a short cookware test.
If you prepare several bags of microwave popcorn in immediate succession at a microwave power level that is too high, the cooking compartment may be damaged.
▶ Leave the appliance to cool down for several minutes between each use.
▶ Never set a microwave power level that is too high.
▶ Use a maximum microwave output of 600 watts.
▶ Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate. The microwave feed is damaged by the removal of the cover.
▶ Never remove the cover of the microwave feed in the cooking compartment. Removing the transparent film from the inside of the door damages the appliance door.
▶ Never remove the transparent film on the inside of the door. The liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance maydamage the turntable drive.
▶ Monitor the cooking process.
▶ Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, increase the cooking time.
▶ Never use the appliance without the turntable. Environmental protection and saving energy using unsuitable cookware may result in damage. ▶ When using the grill, the microwave combi mode or
the hot air, only use tableware that can withstand the high temperatures.
Environmental protection and saving energy
Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.
▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.
Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power. Open the appliance door as little as possible during operation. This will maintain the temperature in the cooking compartment and eliminate the need for the appliance to reheat. Hide the clock in standby mode.The appliance saves energy in standby mode.
Installing and connecting the appliance
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Improper installation is dangerous.
▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.
▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶ When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged. If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
The rear of the appliance becomes very hot during operation.
▶ Place the appliance with the back panel against a wall.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance. Place the appliance on a level, solid surface with sufficient load-bearing capacity.
Ensure that the ventilation slots are clear.Safety clearances”, Page 6
Using the mains plug, connect the appliance to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
Display: clock or cooking time.
Rotary selector: Set the time, cooking time or automatic programs.
Buttons: Select functions
Door opener
When you press the door opener, the appliance door springs open. You can fully open the appliance door manually. If you open the appliance door during operation, this pauses operation. When you close the appliance door, the operation does not continue automatically. You must restart the operation Accessories.
Types of heating
Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating
| Symbol | Name | Use |
| 90–800 | Microwave | For defrosting, cooking and heating foods and liquids. Microwave power settings: ▪ 90 W ▪ 180 W ▪ 360 W ▪ 600 W ▪ 800 W |
| Grill | Grill sausages or toast. Gratinate food. | |
| Microwave combined operation | Bake bakes and gratins. The dishes are browned. | |
| Programmes | There are preprogrammed settings for many dishes. |
Cooling fan
The cooling fan switches on and off as required.The cooking compartment remains cold during microwave operation. Despite this, the cooling fan will still switch on.
Note: The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has been switched off.
Condensation
Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensation is normal and does not adversely affect the appliance and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensation is normal and does not adversely affect appliance operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.
Accessories: Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance
Fitting the turntable
Only use your appliance when the turntable is fitted.
▶ Place the turntable on the roller ring
Cleaning the appliance before using it for the first time
Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before using the appliance to prepare food for the first time. Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, accessories or other objects in the cooking compartment. Before heating, wipe the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a soft, damp cloth. Close the appliance door. Ventilate the room while the appliance is heating. Press . Set a cooking time of 10 minutes. Press . Switch off the appliance after the specified cooking time. Wait until the cooking compartment has cooled down.Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with soapy water and a dishcloth.
Cleaning the accessories
▶ Clean the accessories thoroughly using soapy water and a soft, damp cloth.
Setting the time
After connecting the appliance to the power supply or following a power cut, the following prompt appears in the display for setting the time. Set the time using the rotary selector.Press to confirm the time.
Basic operation
Microwave power settings
This is where you can find an overview of the different microwave power settings and when to use them.
| Microwave power setting in watts | Use |
| 90 | Defrost delicate foods. |
| 180 | Defrost food and continue cooking. |
| 360 | Cooking meat and fish or heat- ing delicate foods. |
| 600 | Heat and cook food. |
| 800 | Heat liquids. |
Note:
You can set the microwave power settings for a particular cooking time:800 W for 30 minutes: 600 W for 60 minutes: 90 W, 360 W, 180 W for 99 minutes
Microwave-safe cookware and accessories:To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appliance, it is important to use the right cookware and accessories.
Note: Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry out a cookware test.
Microwave-safe
- Cookware and accessories Reason Cookware made from heat-resistant, microwave-safe material:
- Glass
- Glass-ceramic
- Porcelain
- Temperature-resistant
- plastic
- Fully glazed ceramic without cracks
- These materials allow microwaves to pass through. Microwaves do not damage heat-resistant cookware.
- Metal cutlery Note: You can use metal cutlery, e.g. place a
- spoon in a glass, to prevent delayed boiling.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.
▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door.
Not microwave-safe
| Cookware and accessor- ies | Reason |
| Metal cookware | Metal does not allow mi- crowaves to pass through. The food hardly heats up. |
| Cookware with gold or sil- ver decoration | Microwaves can damage gold and silver decora- tion. Tip: You can only use this kind of cookware if the manufacturer guarantees that it is microwave-safe. |
Testing cookware for microwave suitability Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for microwave use. Testing cookware is the only time the appliance should be operated in microwave mode without any food inside.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot during operation.
▶ Never touch these hot parts.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance. Place the empty cookware in the cooking compartment. Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Start the operation. Check the cookware several times: If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is suitable for microwave use. If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are created,stop the cookware test. The cookware is not microwave-safe.
Configuring the microwave settings
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
▶ Always place a spoon in the container
Tip: To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can refer to the information in the recommended settings to serve the information on how to prevent material damage. Read the information on microwave-safe cookware and accessories. Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Press . An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed. Observe the information on how to prevent material damage. Read the information on microwave-safe cookware and accessories. Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Press . An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.
Note: If you open the cooking compartment door while the appliance is in operation, the appliance stops the operation and keeps the set time schedule. If you want to restart the operation, close the door and press . Increasing the cooking time You can extend the cooking time you have set at any time.
▶ Press . The cooking time is extended by 30 seconds. Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time at any time.
▶ Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Stopping operation
▶ Open the appliance door and press or press twice.
QuickStart
You can use a button to start the maximum microwave power setting.
▶ Press .
The maximum microwave power setting is started for 30 seconds. Press again to extend the cooking time if you open the cooking compartment door while the appliance is in operation, the appliance stops theoperation and keeps the set time schedule. If you want to restart the operation, close the door and press .
I
ncreasing the cooking time
You can extend the cooking time you have set at any time.
▶ Press . The cooking time is extended by 30 seconds. Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time at any time.
▶ Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Stopping operation
▶ Open the appliance door and press or press twice.
QuickStart
You can use a button to start the maximum microwave power setting.
▶ Press .
The maximum microwave power setting is started for 30 seconds. Press again to extend the cooking time by 30 seconds in each case.0 seconds in each case.Changing the cooking timeYou can change the cooking time at any time.
▶ Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Stopping operation
▶ Open the appliance door and press or press twice. Setting the microwave combined operation Set the microwave power setting to 90 W, 180 W, or 360 W. Press .
Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Press .a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time
Note: If you open the cooking compartment door while the appliance is in operation, the appliance stops the operation and keeps the set time schedule. If you want to restart the operation, close the door and press .
Memory
You can use the memory function to save the setting for a dish and call it up again at any time.
Tip: If you prepare one dish often, use the memory function.
Saving memory settings
Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Press to confirm.a The setting has been saved.
Starting the memory
Requirement: The appliance door is closed.
Press .a The saved settings are displayed.
Press .a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.10.3 Stopping operation
▶ Open the appliance door and press or press twic.
Memory
You can use the memory function to save the setting for a dish and call it up again at any time.
Tip: If you prepare one dish often, use the memory function.
Saving memory settings
Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time. Press to confirm.a The setting has been saved.
Starting the memory
Requirement: The appliance door is closed. Press .a The saved settings are displayed. Press .a An audible signal sounds once the cooking timehas elapsed.
Stopping operation
▶ Open the appliance door and press or press
Defrosting with the automatic programs
You can use the four defrosting programs to defrost meat, poultry, and bread
| Programme | Food | Cookware | Weight range in kg |
| P01 | Minced meat | Open | 0.20–1.00 |
| P02 | Pieces of meat | Open | 0.20–1.00 |
| P03 | Chicken, chicken pieces | Open | 0.40–1.80 |
| P04 | Bread | Open | 0.20–1.00 |
Defrosting food using the automatic programs
Take the food out of its packaging. Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized quantities at -18 °C. Weigh the food. You require the weight in order to set the programme.
Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g.a glass plate or porcelain plate. Do not put the cover on.
Set the program.
Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and poultry. Drain off any liquid when turning and under no circumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to come into contact with other foods.
Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand.The defrosted food should be left to stand for an additional
10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an even Large piece of meat require a longer standing time than smaller pieces. For poultry, remove the giblets after the resting time.
Continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle-temperature
Cooking with the automatic programs
With the three cooking programs, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables
| Programme | Food | Cookware | Weight range in kg | Information |
| P05 | Rice | With lid | 0.05–0.20 | ▪ For rice, use a large, deep dish. ▪ Do not use any boil-in-the-bag rice. ▪ For every 100 g rice, add twice to three times the amount of water. |
| P06 | Potatoes | With lid | 0.15–1.00 | ▪ For boiled potatoes, cut fresh potatoes into small, equally sized pieces. ▪ Add one tablespoon of water and a little salt for every 100 g boiled potatoes. |
| P07 | Vegetables | With lid | 0.15–1.00 | ▪ Weigh fresh, washed vegetables scales. ▪ Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces. ▪ Add one tablespoon of water for every 100 g boiled potatoes. |
Cooking food with the automatic programs
You require the weight in order to set the program.Place the food on microwave-safe cookware and cover with a lid Add the volume of water in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging. Set the program Once the program has finished, stir the food again.The food should be left to stand for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until it reaches a uniform temperature.
The cooking results are dependent on the food quality and consistency of the food
Combi-cooking program
With the combi cooking program, you combine microwave and grill.
| Programme | Food | Cookware | Weight range in kg |
| P08 | Frozen bake, up to 3 cm deep | Open | 0.40–0.90 |
Cooking food using the combi cooking program
1. Take the food out of its packaging.
2. Weih the food.
You require the weight in order to set the program Place the food in microwave-safe, heat-resistant cookware that is not too big. Set the program.Once the program has finished, leave the food to rest for another 5–10 minutes to allow the temperature to even out.
Childproof lock
You can secure your appliance to prevent children from accidentally switching it on or changing the settings.
Activating the childproof lock requirement: The appliance is switched off.
▶ Press and hold for approx. four seconds The control panel is locked. a appears in the display.
Deactivating the childproof lock
▶ Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds.a The control panel is unlocked.
Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
Overview of the basic settings
Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features
of your appliance.
| Display | Basic setting | Selection | Description |
| Button tone | = off = on1 |
Switching the button tones on or off Note: You cannot switch off the button tone for and . | |
| Demo mode | = off1 = on | The appliance is switched off. You can use the buttons and the display. The buttons have no function, meaning that no power arises for the microwave, for example. Dealers predominantly use the demo mode. While the demo mode is activated, the display shows . | |
| 1 Factory setting (may vary according to model) | |||
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully cleaning product Only use suitable cleaning products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to
clean the appliance.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces
of the appliance.
▶ Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
▶ Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol\ content.
▶ Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the appliance while it is hot.
▶ Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainlesssteel care products if recommended in the cleaning instructions for the relevant part.
▶ Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use. you can find out which cleaning products are suitable for each surface or part of the appliance in the individual cleaning instructions.
Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure thatthe different parts and surfaces of the appliance arenot damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean-ing products.WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! The appliance and its parts that can be touched be-come hot during use.
▶Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid touching heating elements.
▶Young children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance.WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch fire.
▶Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the food residues and remnants from the cooking compartment, heating elements and accessories.
Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 13 follow the instructions on cleaning the appliance components or surfaces.
Unless otherwise specified:
Clean the appliance components with hot soapy water and a soft, damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the cooking compartment
ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compartment.
▶Do not use oven spray, abrasive materials or other aggressive oven cleaners. Read the information on cleaning products.Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling.
Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart-ment is cold.
Tip: To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cupof water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to2 minute at maximum microwave power setting. Always place a spoon in the container to prevent delayed boiling.
Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door opened the information on cleaning products.
Clean the front of the appliance with hot soapy wa-ter and a soft, damp cloth.
Note: Slight differences in colour on the front of the appliance are caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, plastic or metal.
On stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thinlayer of the stainless steel cleaning product with asoft cloth. You can obtain stainless steel cleaning productsfrom our after-sales service or from specialist retailers. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the control panel
ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.
Read the information on cleaning products. Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or asoft, damp cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the accessories
Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 13
Soften burnt-on food residues with a soft, damp cloth and hot soapy water.
Clean the accessories with hot soapy water and asoft, damp cloth or washing-up brush.
Clean the wire rack with stainless steel cleaner or inthe dishwasher.
Use steel wool or oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling.
Dry with a soft cloth.Cleaning the door panels
ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes. Do not use a glass scraper. Read the information on cleaning products.→ Page 13 Clean the door panes with a soft, damp cloth and glass cleaner. Dry with a soft cloth. The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning acid softens dirt by vaporizing the soapy water. The dirt canthen be removed more easily.Setting the cleaning aid Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of water.
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Malfunctions
Defrosting with the microwave
| Food | Weight in g | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins |
| Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned) | 800 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 15 2. 10–20 |
| Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned) | 1000 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 20 2. 15–25 |
| Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the bone or boned) | 1500 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 30 2. 20–30 |
| Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork | 200 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 21 2. 4–6 |
| Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork | 500 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 51 2. 5–10 |
| Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork | 800 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 81 2. 10–15 |
| Minced meat, mixed2, 3 | 200 | 90 | 104 |
| Minced meat, mixed2, 3 | 500 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 54 2. 10–15 |
| Minced meat, mixed2, 3 | 800 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 84 2. 10–20 |
| Poultry or poultry portions5 | 600 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 8 2. 10–20 |
| Poultry or poultry portions5 | 1200 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 15 2. 10–20 |
| Fish fillet, fish steak or fish slices5 | 400 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 5 2. 10–15 |
| 1 Separate any defrosted parts when turning. 2 Freeze the food flat. 3 Remove any meat that has already defrosted. 4 Turn the food several times. 5 Separate any defrosted parts. 6 Carefully stir the food occasionally. 7 Remove all packaging. 8 Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard. 9 Separate the pieces of cake. | |||
- Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
- Freeze the food flat.
- Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
- Turn the food several times separate any defrosted parts.
- Carefully stir the food occasionally.
- Remove all packaging.
- Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
- Separate the pieces of food.
| Food | Weight in g | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins |
| Vegetables, e.g. peas | 300 | 180 | 10–15 |
| Fruit, e.g. raspberries5 | 300 | 180 | 7–106 |
| Fruit, e.g. raspberries5 | 500 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 86 2. 5–10 |
| Butter, defrosting7 | 125 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 1 2. 2–3 |
| Butter, defrosting7 | 250 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 1 2. 3–4 |
| Loaf of bread | 500 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 6 2. 5–10 |
| Loaf of bread | 1000 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 12 2. 10–20 |
| Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake8, 9 | 500 | 90 | 10–15 |
| Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake8, 9 | 750 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 5 2. 10–15 |
| Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake8 | 500 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 5 2. 15–20 |
| Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake8 | 750 | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 7 2. 15–20 |
| 1 Separate any defrosted parts when turning. 2 Freeze the food flat. 3 Remove any meat that has already defrosted. 4 Turn the food several times. 5 Separate any defrosted parts. 6 Carefully stir the food occasionally. 7 Remove all packaging. 8 Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard. 9 Separate the pieces of cake. | |||
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid reaches boiling temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Even if the container only ibrates a little, the hot liquid may suddenly boil over and spatter.
Heating frozen food in the microwave
| Food | Weight in g | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins |
| Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3 components | 300–400 | 600 | 8–11 |
| Soup | 400 | 600 | 8–10 |
| Stew | 500 | 600 | 10–13 |
| Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g. goulash | 500 | 600 | 12–171 |
| Bakes, e.g. lasagne, cannelloni | 450 | 600 | 10–15 |
| Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta2 | 250 | 600 | 2–5 |
| Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta2 | 500 | 600 | 8–10 |
| Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots3 | 300 | 600 | 8–10 |
| Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots3 | 600 | 600 | 14–17 |
| Creamed spinach4 | 450 | 600 | 11–16 |
| 1 Separate the pieces of meat when stirring. 2 Add a little liquid to the food. 3 Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base. 4 Cook the food without any additional water. | |||
Heating in the microwave
| Food | Amount | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins |
| Beverages1 | 200 ml | 800 | 2–32, 3 |
| Beverages1 | 500 ml | 800 | 3–42, 3 |
| Baby food, e.g. baby bottles4 | 50 ml | 360 | Approx. 0.55, 6 |
| Baby food, e.g. baby bottles4 | 100 ml | 360 | Approx. 15, 6 |
| Baby food, e.g. baby bottles4 | 200 ml | 360 | 1.55, 6 |
| Soup, 1 cup | 200 g | 600 | 2–3 |
| Soup, 2 cups | 400 g | 600 | 4–5 |
| Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3 components | 350–500 g | 600 | 4–8 |
| Meat in sauce7 | 500 g | 600 | 8–11 |
| Stew | 400 g | 600 | 6–8 |
| Stew | 800 g | 600 | 8–11 |
| Vegetables, 1 portion8 | 150 g | 600 | 2–3 |
| Vegetables, 2 portions8 | 300 g | 600 | 3–5 |
| 1 Place a spoon in the glass. 2 Do not overheat alcoholic drinks. 3 Check the food occasionally. 4 Heat up baby food without the teat or lid. 5 Always shake the food well after heating. 6 Always check the temperature. 7 Separate the slices of meat. 8 Add a little liquid to the food. | |||
Cooking food
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
| Food | Amount | Accessories | Mi- crowave power setting in W | Type of heating | Cooking time
in mins |
Information |
| Chicken pieces, e.g. chicken quarters | 800 g | Cookware without lid + Wire rack |
360 | 30-40 | Place with the skin side up. Do not turn the food. | |
| Chicken wings, mar- inated and frozen | 800 g | Cookware without lid + Wire rack |
360 | 15-25 | Do not turn the food. | |
| Bacon rashers | Ap- prox. 8 pc s |
180 | 10-15 | |||
| Meatloaf | 750 g | Cookware without lid | 1. 600 2. 360 |
1. – 2. |
1. 20-25 2. 25-35 |
Cook the food uncovered. The maximum thickness of the food is 6 cm. |
| Fish, e.g. fillet pieces | 400 g | Cookware without lid | 600 | – | 10-15 | Add a little water, lemon juice or wine to the food. |
| Fish fillet, gratinated | 400 g | Cookware without lid + Wire rack |
360 | 10-15 | Defrost frozen fish before cooking. | |
| Bake, sweet, e.g. quark bake with fruit |
1000 g | Cookware without lid | 360 | 30-35 | The maximum thickness of the food is 5 cm. | |
| Bake, savoury from raw ingredients, e.g. pasta bake |
1000 g | Cookware without lid | 360 | 30-35 | Sprinkle cheese over the food. The maximum thick- ness of the food is 5 cm. | |
| Bake, savoury, made from cooked ingredi- ents, e.g. potato gratin | 1000 g | Cookware without lid | 360 | 30-40 | The maximum thickness of the food is 4 cm. | |
| Soups, gratinated, e.g. onion soup |
2–4 cups | Wire rack | – | 10-15 | – | |
| 1 Carefully stir the food occasionally. | ||||||
| Food | Amount | Accessories | Mi- crowave power setting in W | Type of heating | Cooking time
in mins |
Information |
| Vegetables, fresh | 250 g | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 5-101 | Cut the ingredients into equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occa- sionally. |
| Vegetables, fresh | 500 g | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 10-151 | – |
| Vegetable skewers | 4– 5 pieces |
Wire rack | 180 | 20-25 | Use wooden skewers. | |
| Potatoes | 250 g | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 8-101 | Cut the ingredients into equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occa- sionally. |
| Potatoes | 500 g | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 11-141 | Cut the ingredients into equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occa- sionally. |
| Potatoes | 750 g | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 15-221 | Cut the ingredients into equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occa- sionally. |
| Rice | 125 g | Cookware with lid | 1.
2. 180 |
1. – | 1. 5-7 | Add double the amount of liquid. |
| Rice | 250 g | Cookware with lid | 1.
2. 180 |
1. – | 1. 6-8 | Add double the amount of liquid. |
| Toasting bread | 2– 4 slices |
Wire rack | – | 1st side: 6–7 2nd side: 5–6 |
– | |
| Grilling bread | 2– 4 slices |
Wire rack | 180 | 5-10 | The cooking time varies de- pending on the topping. | |
| Fruit, compote | 500 g | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 9-12 | – |
| Sweet food, e.g. pud- ding, instant | 500 ml | Cookware with lid | 600 | – | 6-8 | Stir the pudding two to three times using the whisk. |
| 1 Carefully stir the food occasionally. | ||||||
Cooking with the microwave
| Food | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins | Note: |
| Custard, 750 g | 1. 360 2. 90 |
1. 12–17 2. 20–25 |
Place the Pyrex dish 20 x 25 cm on the turntable. |
| Food | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins | Note: |
| Biscuit | 600 | 8–10 | Place a 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable. |
| Meatloaf | 600 | 23 – 28 | Place a Pyrex dish on the turntable. |
Defrosting with the microwave
| Food | Microwave power setting in W | Cooking time in mins | Note: |
| Meat | 1. 180 2. 90 |
1. 5–7 2. 10–15 |
Place the Pyrex dish (22 cm dia- meter) on the turntable. |
Cooking in combination with a microwave
| Food | Microwave power setting in W | Type of heating | Cooking time in mins | Note: |
| Potato gratin | 360 | 35–40 | Place a 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable. |