Operation Manual

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damaged or bent and that it closes fi rmly against the support. This is important to ensure
that no microwave energy is allowed to escape during operation. For the same reason,
the entire casing as well as the inside of the oven must be carefully checked.
Should the unit show any signs of damage, it must not be used under any circumstances
until it has been repaired by a qualifi ed technician.
∙ Remove any exterior and interior packaging materials. All these materials are suitable for recycling.
∙ Do not remove the protective fi lm covering the inside of the door, nor the turntable/ drive unit or the grey-brown protective cover
(4) next to the light on the right of the interior.
∙ Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – such materials are a potential source of danger, e.g. of
suffocation.
∙ Before the appliance is used for the fi rst time, or after extended periods of non-use, it should be thoroughly cleaned as described
in the section Cleaning.
∙ Insert the roller ring/drive unit and the glass turntable into the unit.
∙ Before the microwave appliance is used for the fi rst time, let it heat up on the grill setting (without the microwave function activated)
for approximately 10 minutes. This will remove the smell typically encountered when fi rst switching on a grill. A little smoke may be
emitted; this is quite normal, but ensure there is suffi cient ventilation.
∙ This appliance is a group 2 class B ISM device. Group 2 contains all ISM devices (industrial, scientifi c, medical) generating radio
frequency energy and/or using radio frequency energy in the form of electro-magnetic radiation to process materials; it also
comprises spark erosion devices. Class B specifi es devices designed for domestic use, or any similar devices integrated in the
general power grid supplying domestic units.
Note: Do not switch the unit on unless the food to be heated or cooked has been placed inside the oven. Operating the
appliance empty could result in damage to the unit.
The microwave function (Group II in compliance with EN 55011)
Electromagnetic energy is generated inside the unit, causing the molecules in the food (mainly water molecules) to oscillate and
subsequently causing the food to become hot. Food with high water content will therefore heat up faster than relatively dry food. The
heat is generated gradually inside the food. Any utensils, container or plates used are heated up only indirectly as a result of the food
temperature.
Always use suitable kitchen utensils
∙ Do not place the food directly onto the glass turntable; always use a suitable plate or cooking container. Make sure that the
container does not protrude over the rim of the glass turntable.
∙ Metal objects are to be avoided since microwaves are refl ected from metal surfaces and might not reach the food to be cooked.
Any metal in the oven might also cause sparks, resulting in possible damage to the unit.
∙ As a general rule, cutlery or metal containers must not be used in the microwave oven. Some food wrappings contain aluminium
foil or wires underneath a layer of paper and are therefore also unsuitable for use with microwave appliances.
Should the use of aluminium foil be recommended in a recipe, ensure that the food is tightly wrapped in the aluminium foil
(avoiding any air blisters). Ensure a minimum distance of 2.5 cm between the aluminium foil and the interior walls of the oven.
∙ Always make sure that the cooking container or plate used does not have any metal decoration, such as a gold rim, or colour
containing metal particles. Lead crystal objects are also not suitable. Always make sure that the cooking containers used are not
hollow in any part (e.g. in the handles). Porous materials may have absorbed water during cleaning and are again not suitable.
Cooking containers or utensils made of ‘Melamine’ plastic material absorb energy and are also unsuitable.
Using the microwave function
∙ Containers made from heat-resistant glass or porcelain, however, are well suited for use in microwave appliances.
∙ Plastic is suitable only if it is heat-resistant.
∙ Cooking containers especially designed for use with microwave ovens are available at most kitchenware dealers.
∙ Cooking bags etc. should be punctured to release any high pressure during cooking.
Using the grill or hot-air function
∙ When using the grill or hot-air function, any heat-resistant containers or plates suitable for conventional ovens may be used. Do not
use plastic items when the grill or hot-air function is used.
∙ The food to be cooked can be put directly on the grill rack, which is then placed on the glass turntable.