Bosch FFL023M… Microwave Oven User Manual

BOSCH FFL023M… 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 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.

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!
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 vapors 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 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!
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 Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

If the insulation of the power cord is dam-aged, 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.

An 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 dam-aged, this is dangerous.

  • Never operate a damaged appliance.
  • Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface.
  • Call customer services.

WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

  • 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 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 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 pre-pare 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 or poaching 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 cook-ware or accessories from the cooking compartment.

Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated.

  • Always follow the instructions on the pack-aging.
  • 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 be-cause, 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 pre-pare 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 li-quid 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 cook-ware 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.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
The appliance uses a high voltage.

  • Never remove the casing.

WARNING – Risk of 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 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 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.

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.
Saving Energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Hide the clock in standby mode.

  • The appliance saves energy in standby mode.

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.
  1. Place the appliance on a level, solid surface with sufficient load-bearing capacity.
  2. Ensure that the ventilation slots are clear.
    → “Safety clearances”.
  3. Using the mains plug, connect the appliance to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed.

Familiarizing 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.

  1. Display – Display clock or cooking time.
  2. Rotary selector – Set the time, cooking time or automatic programmes.
  3. Buttons – Select functions.
  4. Door opener – Open the door.

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.

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
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 appliance operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.

Before Using for the First Time

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

Fitting the Turntable

Only use your appliance when the turntable is fitted.

  • Place the turntable a on the roller ring b.

Cleaning the Appliance Before Using it for the First Time

Clean the cooking compartment and accessories be-fore using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.

  1. Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, accessories or other objects in the cooking compartment.
  2. Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compartment with a soft, damp cloth.
  3. To eliminate the new-appliance smell, wipe the empty cooking compartment with hot soapy water.
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 the setting the time.

  1. Set the time using the rotary selector.
  2. 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 heating 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 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

Cookware and Accessories Reason
Metal cookware Metal does not allow microwaves to pass through. The food hardly heats up.
Cookware with gold or silver decoration Microwaves can damage gold and silver decoration.
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.
  1. Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart-ment.
  2. Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. Start the operation.
  4. 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.
  2. Observe the information on how to prevent material damage.
  3. Read the information on microwave-safe cookware and accessories.
  4. Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require.
  5. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time.
  6. Press Start +30 sec⁠.
    • An audible signal sounds once the cooking time

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 Stop or press Stop twice.
QuickStart

You can use a button to start the maximum microwave power setting.

  • Press Start +30 sec⁠.
    • The maximum microwave power setting is started for 30 seconds.
    • Press Start +30 sec again to extend the cooking time by 30 seconds in each case.

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
  1. Press STAR.
  2. Press the button for the microwave power setting that you require.
  3. Use the rotary selector to set the required cooking time.
  4. Press to confirm.
    • The setting has been saved.
Starting the Memory

Requirement: The appliance door is closed.

  1. Press ⁠STAR.
    a The saved settings are displayed.
    2. Press ⁠Start +30 sec.
    a An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.
Stopping Operation
  • Open the appliance door and press STOP or press STOP twice.

Programmes

The programmes help you to use your appliance to prepare different dishes by selecting the optimum set-tings automatically.

Setting a Programme
  1. Select a programme.
  2. Press repeatedly until the display shows the required programme number.
  3. Press ⁠kg.
    • The display shows a default weight.
  4. Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the dish.
    If it is not possible to enter the exact weight, you should round the weight up or down.
  5. To start operation, press Start +30 sec
  6. If a signal sounds during the programme, open the appliance door.
    • Cut, stir or turn the food.
    • Close the appliance door.
    • Press Start +30 sec.
  7. An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.
Stopping Operation
  • Open the appliance door and press Stop or press Stop twice.
Defrosting with the Automatic Programmes

You can use the four defrosting programmes 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 programmes

  1. Take the food out of its packaging.
    Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized quantities at -18°C.
  2. Weigh the food.
    You require the weight in order to set the programme.
  3. Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. a glass plate or porcelain plate.
    Do not put the cover on.
  4. Set the programme.
  5. 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.
  6. Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced meat should be separated from each other before leaving to stand.
  7. 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 pieces. For poultry, remove the giblets after the resting time.
  8. Continue to prepare the food, even though thick pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle.
Cooking with the Automatic Programmes

With the three cooking programmes, 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 Programmes

  1. Weigh the food.
    You require the weight in order to set the pro-gramme.
  2. Place the food on microwave-safe cookware and cover with a lid.
  3. Add the volume of water in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the packaging.
  4. Set the programme.
  5. Once the programme has finished, stir the food again.
  6. 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.

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 Stop for approx. four seconds.
  • The control panel is locked.
  • SAFE appears in the display.
Deactivating the Childproof Lock
  • Press and hold Stop for approx. 4 seconds.
    • 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

1

Button Tone

OFF = off
ON = on¹

 Switching the button tones on or off
Note: You cannot switch off the button tone for Start +30 sec and Stop.

2

Demo Mode

OFF = off¹
ON = 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 M.
¹ Factory setting (may vary according to model)
Changing Basic Settings

Requirement: The appliance is switched off.

  1. Press and hold and for a few seconds.
    • The display shows for the first basic setting.
  2. To edit the basic setting, press Start +30 sec⁠.
    • The selected setting lights up in the display.
  3. Use the rotary selector to set the required selection.
  4. To accept the basic setting, press Start +30 sec.
  5. To exit the basic setting, press ⁠Start +30 sec.
  6. Use the rotary selector to change to the basic setting 2.
  7. To edit the basic setting, press Start +30 sec.
    • The selected setting lights up in the display.
  8. Use the rotary selector to set the required selection.
  9. To accept the basic setting, press Start +30 sec⁠.
  10. To exit the basic setting, press ⁠Stop.
  11. To exit the basic settings menu, press Stop again.

Tip: You can change this setting again at any time.

Changing the Time

You can change the time on the clock at any time.

  1. Press Time button.
  2. Set the time using the rotary selector.
  3. Press Time button to confirm the time.
Hiding the Clock in Standby

You can hide the clock when the appliance is in standby mode.

  1. Press Time button.
  2. Press Stop.

Note: Press Time button to display the clock again.

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!
An 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 sur-faces 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 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.

  1. Read the information on cleaning products.
  2. Follow the instructions on cleaning the appliance components or surfaces.
  3. 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.
  1. Read the information on cleaning products.
  2. 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 odours, heat up a cup of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to 2 minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Al-ways 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.
  1. Read the information on cleaning products.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

  • Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.
  1. Read the information on cleaning products.
  2. Clean the control panel using a microfiber cloth or a soft, damp cloth.
  3. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Accessories
  1. Read the information on cleaning products.
  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.
Cleaning the Door Panels

ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.

  • Do not use a glass scraper.
  1. Read the information on cleaning products.
  2. 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.
  3. 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. Press and hold 800 Clean for approx. four seconds.
  5. Press Start +30 sec⁠.
    • An audible signal sounds once the cooking time has elapsed.
  6. Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
  7. 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 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
Fault Cause and Troubleshooting
The appliance is not working. The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
  • Connect the appliance to the power supply.
The circuit breaker is faulty.
  • Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
There has been a power cut.
  • Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working.
Malfunction
  1. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
  2. Switch the fuse back on after approx. 10 seconds.
  3. If the malfunction occurs again, call after-sales service.
Door is not fully closed.
  • Check whether food remains or foreign material are trapped in the door.
Food takes longer than usual to heat up. The microwave power setting is set too low.
  • Set a higher microwave power setting.
You have placed a larger amount of food than normal in the appliance.
  • Set a longer cooking time.
    You need double the time when you have double the amount.
The food is colder than usual.
  • Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking.
Turntable grates or grinds. Dirt or debris is in the area around the turntable drive.
  • Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment.
Microwave mode is cancelled. Appliance has a fault.
  • If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.

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 are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

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 frame-work 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 is 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 pro-duction 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 set-tings.
  3. Add the food to a suitable tableware.
  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 Tip
The food should be de- frosted, hot or cooked once the time has elapsed. Set a longer cooking time. Larger quantities and food which is piled high require longer times.
Once the time has elapsed, the food should not be overheated at the edge and cooked in the middle.
  • Stir the food occasionally.
  • Set a lower microwave power setting and a longer cooking time.
After defrosting, poultry or meat should not be de- frosted on the outside only but still frozen in the middle.
  • Set a lower microwave power setting.
  • If you are defrosting a large quantity, turn it several times.
The food should not be too dry.
  • 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.

Defrosting with the Microwave
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food.

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
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. 1. 180
  2. 2. 90
  1. 1. 5
  2. 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, gelatin 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.

  • Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or accessories from the cooking compartment.

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!
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.
  1. Take ready meals out of the packaging and place in microwave-safe cookware.
  2. Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
  3. Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate or special microwave foil.
  4. Start the operation.
  5. Turn or stir the food several times during cooking. The speed at which different components of the meal heat up may vary.
  6. Check the temperature.
  7. 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.

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

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

With your appliance you can cook food.

Cooking Food

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

Cooking with the Microwave

Food Amount Accessories Microwave power setting in W Cooking time in mins Information
Fish, e.g. fillet pieces 400 g Cookware without lid 600 10-15 Add a little water, lemon juice or wine to the food.
Vegetables, fresh 250 g Cookware with lid 600 5-10 Cut the ingredients into equal- sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occasionally.
Vegetables, fresh 500 g Cookware with lid 600 10-15 Stir the food occasionally.
Potatoes 250 g Cookware with lid 600 8-10 Cut the ingredients into equal- sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occasionally.
Potatoes 500 g Cookware with lid 600 11-14 Cut the ingredients into equal- sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occasionally.
Potatoes 750 g Cookware with lid 600 15-22 Cut the ingredients into equal- sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occasionally.
Rice 125 g Cookware with lid
  1. 800
  2. 180
  1. 5-7
  2. 12-15
 Add double the amount of li- quid.
Rice 250 g Cookware with lid
  1. 800
  2. 180
  1. 6-8
  2. 15-18
 Add double the amount of li- quid.
Fruit, compote 500 g Cookware with lid 600 9-12 –
Sweet food, e.g. pudding, instant 500 ml Cookware with lid 600 6-8 Stir the pudding two to three times using the whisk.

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