Note: Switch off your appliance when it is not being
used. If no settings are applied for an extended period,
the appliance switches itself off automatically.
7.3 Starting the operation
▶
Use
to start the operation.
a The display shows the settings.
a The progress line shows the end of the cooking
time.
Note: If you open the appliance door during operation,
the appliance interrupts the operation and maintains
the set time left. When you want to restart the opera-
tion, close the appliance door and press
7.4 Interrupting the operation
1.
Press
.
a The appliance interrupts the operation.
2.
Press
to delete all settings.
Note: When you open the appliance door, the appli-
ance interrupts the operation. After an operation is in-
terrupted or cancelled, the cooling fan may continue to
run.
8 Microwave
You can use the microwave to cook, heat up or defrost
food very quickly.
8.1 Microwave-safe cookware and
accessories
To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli-
ance, it is important to use the right cookware and ac-
cessories.
Note: Read the manufacturer's instructions before us-
ing any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry
out a cookware test.
Microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Cookware made from
heat-resistant, microwave-
safe material:
¡ Glass
¡ Glass ceramic
¡ Porcelain
¡ Temperature-resistant
plastic
¡ Fully glazed ceramic
without cracks
Metal cutlery
.
Reason
These materials allow mi-
crowaves 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.
7.5 Setting the operating mode
When you switch on the appliance, the display shows
the set default operating mode. You can start the sug-
gested operating mode immediately or set a different
operating mode.
1.
Press
.
a The appliance opens the operating modes menu.
2.
Use the rotary selector to select the required operat-
ing mode.
Different selection options are available depending
on the operating mode.
3.
Use to navigate to the required operating mode.
4.
Use the rotary selector to change the selection.
Change other settings depending on the selec-
‒
tion.
5.
Press
.
a The display shows the time that has elapsed.
a The display shows the settings and the progress
line.
Note: To exit the current setting and access the operat-
ing modes level, press
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
Metal cookware
Cookware with gold or sil-
ver decoration
8.2 Testing cookware for microwave
suitability
Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for mi-
crowave use. Testing cookware is the only time the ap-
pliance should be operated in microwave mode without
any food inside.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur-
ing operation.
▶
Never touch these hot parts.
▶
Keep children at a safe distance.
Microwave en
.
Reason
Metal does not allow mi-
crowaves to pass
through. The food hardly
heats up.
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.
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