Bosch FFL020M… Microwave Oven User Manual

BOSCH FFL020M 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 damaged 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 appli-ance 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. 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!
• ▶ 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 compartment when the cooking compartment is hot.
• WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a crack.
• Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance door, as they may scratch the surface.
• The hinges on the appliance door move when the door is opened and closed, which could trap your fingers.
• ▶ Keep your hands away from the hinges. Cracks, splinters, or breaks in the glass turntable are dangerous.
• ▶ Never allow hard objects to strike the turntable.
• ▶ Handle the turntable with care. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
• ▶ 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.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.
• ers to clean the appliance. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
• ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.
• ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
• ▶ Call customer services. → Page 12
• WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
• ▶ Keep small parts away from children.
  ▶ Do not let children play with small parts.

Microwave

• Follow these safety instructions when using the microwave.
• WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
• Using the appliance for anything other than its intended purpose is dangerous and may cause damage. For example, heated slippers and pillows filled with grain or cereal may catch fire, even several hours later.
• ▶ Never 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.
• 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
• 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 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, pillow 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 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 mi-crowave operation. The appliance is dam-aged.
• ▶ Never use metal containers during microwave-only operation.
• ▶ Only use microwave-safe cookware. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
  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 door frame is damaged.
• ▶ Call the customer service.
• Microwave energy will escape from appliances that do not have any casing.
• ▶ Never remove the casing.
• Contact our after-sales service if maintenance or repair work is needed.

Preventing material damage

General
ATTENTION!
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking compartment leads to corrosion.

• ▶ Always wipe away the condensation after cooking.
• ▶ Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment for a long time with the door closed.
• ▶ Do not store food in the cooking compartment.
• If cookware has not been pushed in fully, it may scratch the door pane when the door is closed.
• ▶ Always slide cookware fully into the cooking compartment.

Microwave
Follow these instructions when using the microwave.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.

• Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the inside of the door.
• Placing 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 dam-aged.
• ▶ 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 may damage the turntable drive.
• ▶ Monitor the cooking process.
• ▶ Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, in-crease the cooking time.
• ▶ Never use the appliance without the turntable.

 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.

Installation and connection

 Safety clearances

Comply with the safety clearances for the appliance.

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.
• . 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.
  

Types of heating

Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating.

Before using for the first time
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.

Before using it for the first time

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

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-safe cookware and

accessories

To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appliance, it is important to use the right cookware and accessories.
Note: Read the manufacturer’s instructions before using any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry out a cookware test.

Microwave-safe

Cookware and accessories

• Cookware made from heat-resistant, microwave-safe material:
• ¡ Glass
• ¡ Glass ceramic
• ¡ Porcelain
• ¡ temperature-resistant plastic
• ¡ Fully glazed ceramic
• These materials allow microwaves to pass through. Microwaves do not damage heat-resistant cookware.
• Note: You can use metal cutlery, e.g. place a spoon in a glass, to pre-vent 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

 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 when heating liquids. This will prevent delayed boiling.

ATTENTION!
Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading.
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The only exception to this rule is when performing a short cookware test.
Tip: To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can refer to the information in the recommended settings.

1.  Follow the safety instructions. → Page 3
2. . Observe the information on how to prevent material damage. → Page 5
3.  Read the information on microwave-safe cookware and accessories. → Page 8
4.  Use the function selector to set the required microwave power setting.
5.  Use the time switch to set the required cooking time.
   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. When you close the cooking compartment door, the appliance continues to operate as before.
   Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time at any time.

Stopping operation

Set the time selector to 0.

Cleaning and servicing

• To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
• Cleaning products
• 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 high alcohol content.
• ▶ Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• ▶ Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the appliance while it is hot.
• ▶ Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers, or stainless steel care products if recommended in the cleaning instructions for the relevant part.
• ▶ Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
• You can find out which cleaning products are suitable for each surface or part of the appliance in the individual cleaning instructions.

Cleaning the appliance

• Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable cleaning products.
•  Read the information on cleaning products.
• → Page 10
• 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 an oven spray, abrasive materials, or other aggressive oven cleaners.
•  Read the information on cleaning products.
• → Page 10
•  Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.
• 3. Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling. Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compartment is cold.
• Tip: To eliminate unpleasant odors, heat up a cup of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to
• 2 minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Always place a spoon in the container to prevent delayed boiling.
• 4. Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
• 5. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open.

Cleaning the front of the appliance

• ATTENTION!
• Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appliance
• ▶ Do not use glass cleaner, metal scrapers, or glass scrapers for cleaning.
• ▶ To prevent corrosion on stainless steel fronts, re-move any limescale, grease, starch, and albumin (e.g. egg white) stains immediately.
• ▶ On stainless steel surfaces, use special stainless steel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces.
•  Read the information on cleaning products.
• → Page 10
•  Clean the front of the appliance with hot soapy water and a soft, damp cloth.
  Note: Slight differences in color 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 thin layer of the stainless steel cleaning product with a soft cloth.
• You can obtain stainless steel cleaning products from our after-sales service or from specialist retailers. 4. Dry with a soft cloth..

Cleaning the control panel

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.

1.  Read the information on cleaning products.
   → Page 10
2.  Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or a soft, damp cloth.
3. . Dry with a soft cloth.

Cleaning the accessories

1.  Read the information on cleaning products.
   → Page 10
2.  Soften burnt-on food residues with a soft, damp cloth and hot soapy water.
3.  Clean the accessories with hot soapy water and a soft, damp cloth or washing-up brush.
4.  Dry with a soft cloth.
   ATTENTION!
5. Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.
6.  Read the information on cleaning products.
   → Page 10
7. Clean the door panes with a soft, damp cloth and glass cleaner.
   Note: Shadows on the door panes, which look like streaks, are caused by reflections made by the interior lighting.
8.  Dry with a soft cloth.

 Cleaning aid

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

1.  Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of water.
2.  Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.
3. . Place the cup in the center of the cooking compartment.
4.  Set the microwave power setting to 600 W.
5.  Set the cooking time to 3 minutes.
6.  Start the microwave.
7.  Once the cooking time has elapsed, leave the doors closed for an additional three minutes.
8.  Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
9.  Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door open.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting the 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.

Malfunctions

Disposal

Find out here how to dispose of old appliances correctly.

 Disposing of old appliance

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

Customer Service

If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country are available from our after-sales service, your retailer, or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number
(FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

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

How it works

Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes as well as the best accessories and cookware. We have tailored these recommendations to your appliance.
What is the best way to proceed?
In this section, you will find out the best way to proceed step-by-step in order to be able to make optimum use of the recommended settings. You will get information on many meals, with details and tips on how to best use and set your appliance.
WARNING: Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or accessories from the cooking compartment.
Note: The times given in the tables are guidelines and depend on the quality, temperature, and consistency of the food.

1. Before using the appliance, remove all unnecessary cookware from the cooking compartment.
2.  Select a type of food from the recommended settings.
3.  Add the food to suitable tableware.
   → “Microwave-safe cookware and accessories”, Page 8
4.  Always place the cookware on the turntable.
5.  Set the appliance according to the recommended settings.

Time ranges are often specified in the recommended settings. Set the shorter cooking time first. If necessary, increase the cooking time. If two microwave power settings and times are specified in the tables, set the first microwave power setting and cooking time first and, after the signal, set the second.
Tip: If you want to cook quantities that deviate from those specified in the tables, set approximately double the time for double the amount.
 Tips for defrosting and heating
Follow these tips for good results when defrosting and heating.
Issue

• The food should be defrosted, hot, or cooked once the time has elapsed.
• Once the time has elapsed, the food should not be overheated at the edge and cooked in the middle.
• After defrosting, poultry or meat should not be de-frosted on the outside only but still frozen in the middle.
• The food should not be too dry.

Tip

• Set a longer cooking time. Larger quantities and food which is piled high require longer times.
• ¡ Stir the food occasionally.
• ¡ Set a lower microwave power setting and a longer cooking time.
• ¡ Set a lower microwave power setting.
• ¡ If you are defrosting alarge quantity, turn it several times.
• ¡ Set a lower microwave power setting.
• ¡ Set a shorter cooking time.
• ¡ Cover the food.
• ¡ Add more liquid.

 Defrosting
With your appliance, you can defrost frozen food.

Defrosting food

1.  Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable. Delicate parts, such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts, can be covered with small pieces of aluminum foil. The foil must not touch the sides of the cooking compartment.
2.  Start the operation. You can remove the foil halfway through the defrosting time.
3.  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.
4.  Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it defrosts. Turn large pieces of food several times.
5.  To even out the temperature, leave the defrosted food to stand at room temperature for approx. 10–20 minutes. You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point. You can continue to cook the meat even if a small section of it is still frozen in the center.

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.

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.

Heating
With your appliance, you can heat food.
Heating food
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or the inner door pane.

1. 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.

Take ready meals out of the packaging and place them in microwave-safe cookware.

1. . Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
2.  Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate, or special microwave foil.
3.  Start the operation.
4.  Turn or stir the food several times during cooking. The speed at which different components of the meal heat up may vary.
5.  Check the temperature.
6.  To even out the temperature, leave the heated food to stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5 minutes.

Heating frozen food in the microwave
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat frozen food.

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
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food.

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.
5.  Separate the slices of meat.
6.  Add a little liquid to the food. en How it works

Cooking
With your appliance, you can cook food.
Cooking food
WARNING: Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become hot.

1. Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac-cessories from the cooking compartment.
2.  Check whether the cookware fits in the cooking compartment and that the turntable can turn freely.
3.  Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
4.  Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate or special microwave foil.
5.  Always place the cookware on the turntable.
6.  Start the operation.
7.  To even out the temperature, leave the heated food to stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5 minutes.

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

Defrosting with the microwave
Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food.