Use and Care Guide

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Opening the appliance door
If you open the appliance door during a microwave
operation, the operation is paused. To continue
operation, close the door and touch the START l STOP
touch button.
Note: For some types of heating, the operation
continues to run even when the appliance door is open.
Pausing the operation
Touch the START l STOP touch button to pause the
operation.
Touch the START l STOP touch button again to continue
operation.
Note: The cooling fan may continue to run while an
operation is interrupted.
Operating features
Your appliance has several additional operating features
that help you to use the appliance correctly and
effectively.
Default values
The appliance suggests a temperature or setting for each
heating mode. You can accept this value or change it in
the appropriate area.
Status bar
As soon as a new heating type is started, the status bar
appears on the display. Depending on the cooking
feature you are using the status bar can indicate a visual
display of microwave duration, or the temperature
increase in the oven cavity during preheating.
INFO Touch Button
If the INFO touch button lights up, important information
regarding the mode you are using is available. This may
include for example recommendations on suitable
cookware or how to prepare food for a safe cooking
result. When you touch the INFO touch button, the
information is displayed for a few seconds.
To exit the INFO text immediately, touch the INFO touch
button or the display.
Sounds
The appliance uses various sound signals during
operation. A sound signal can be heard whenever you
use a touch button or touch field, or when an operation is
started or finished. You can adjust these sounds in the
Settings menu. ~ "Adjust Basic Settings" on page 31
Notification display
Whenever an operation or timer is finished, a notification
appears on the display. Touch the display screen to
confirm and continue operation.
Microwave
You can use the microwave to cook, heat up or defrost
food quickly. The microwave can be used on its own, or
in combination with another heating mode.
To ensure optimum use of the microwave, please
observe the notes on cookware.
Microwave utensil guide
Suitable ovenware
▯ Heat-resistant glass, glass ceramic and
earthenware:
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without
metallic trim (e.g. Pyrex
®
, Anchor Hocking™, Corning
Ware
®
, Emile Henry, etc.).
▯ China:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without
metallic trim.
▯ Plastic films and wraps:
Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the plastic wrap loosely
over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent plastic
wrap by turning back one edge slightly to allow excess
steam to escape. The dish should be deep enough so
that the plastic wrap will not touch the food.
▯ Microwave-safe plastics:
Microwave-safe plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
containers and plastic bags for short cooking times.
Use these with care because the plastic may soften
from the heat of the food.
▯ Paper products:
Paper towels, wax paper, parchment paper, paper
napkins and paper plates with no metallic trim or
design. Look for the manufacturers label for any
special instructions for use in the microwave oven.
Unsuitable ovenware
▯ Metal utensils and cookware:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and
produces uneven cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers,
thermometers or foil trays. Metal utensils can cause
arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.
▯ Metal decoration:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters with metallic
trim.
▯ Aluminum foil:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they
hinder cooking and may cause harmful arcing. Use
small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and wings.
Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch (25 mm) from
the side walls of the oven cavity and door of the
microwave.