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Bedienungsan weisung Mikrowelle Instructions for Use Microwave Mode d’Emploi Micro-ondes[...]
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22 GB Dear Customer: First of all, we would like to thank you for preferring our product. We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with the highest quality materials, will live up to your expectations. Please read the instructions in this book carefully, as they will help you to get better results in using[...]
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23 GB Table of contents Safety tips...... ......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... .... 24 Installation instructions .... .......... ......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ......... ... 26 De[...]
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24 GB Safety tip s • Warni ng! In order t o avoid any t ype of flame, only use the microwave when you ar e there to supervise. Very hi gh power levels or ve ry long cooking tim es may heat the food to excess and cause fires. • If you see smoke or fire, keep the door closed, to put out the flames. Switch off th e appliance and remove the plug fr[...]
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25 GB Safety tips The following tips avoid damage to the appliance: • Do not switch on the appliance without the rotating base and respective plate. • Do n ot switch on t he appliance when it is empty. This may result in overl oad, if there is no food inside. • Only use microwave-safe dishes. • Do not keep any inflammable object inside the [...]
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26 GB Inst allation instructions Use the “open” button to open the door and remove all packaging materials. Then clean the inside and the accessories with a damp cloth and dry them. Do not use abrasive or str ong-smelling products. Ensure that the following parts are in good condition: • Door and h inges • Front of the microwave • Inner a[...]
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27 GB Description of the appliance 1. Glass window on the door 6. Slot for rotating base 2. Catch 7. Rotating base 3. Mica covers 8. Motor coupling 4. Control panel 9. Rotating plate 5. Open button[...]
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28 GB Advant ages of the microwave oven In a conventional cooker, the he at that is radiated through the resistances or gas burners slowly penetrates the foods from the outside in. Therefore, there is a great loss of energy in heating the air, the oven components and the containers holding the food. In the microwave, the heat is generated by the fo[...]
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29 GB Instructions for use Warning: Never use t he microwave when it is empty, i.e. when it does not contain any food. Look at the diagram and proceed as follows: 1. Plug the ap pliance into an approp riate electrical socket (see tips on the last page). 2. To open the door, press the OP EN BUTTON . The inside lighting of the microwave comes on. 3. [...]
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30 GB Function: Microwave 4. Set the function select or to t he position that corresponds to the desired power l evel, according to the following table. Position Power level Power Maximum 800 W Medium 600 W Minimum 320 W Keep hot 120 W 5. Enter the operating time with the help of the ROTATING BUTTON, turning it in any direction. 6. Press the START [...]
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31 GB Defrosting by weight (automatic) 1. Just use this function to defrost meat , f ish and poultry . For other food t ypes like bread and fruit f ollow the in structions on “Defrosting by weight”. 2. Set the function selector to the appropriate position 3. Indicate the defrosting time by using the ROTATING BUTTON, turning it in any direction.[...]
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32 GB Defrosting The following table is a general guideline for the various defrosting and resting t imes required (to guarantee that the food reaches a uniform temperature) according to the type and weight of the foods. It also contains t he respective recommendations for defrosting different foods. Food Weight Defrosting Time Resting time Comment[...]
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33 GB During operation... It is possible to open t he door of the oven at any moment while the foods are bein g cooked. In this case: • THE PRODUCTION OF MI CROWAVES IS AUTOMATICALLY INTERRUPTED; • The timer stops and the screen displays the remaining operating time. If you wish, you may: 1. Move or turn the foods around to improve uniformity o[...]
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34 GB Defrosting General tips for defrost ing 1. Only use microwave-safe dishes for def rosting (porcelain, glass, suitable plastic). 2. The tables ref er to defrosting of raw foods. 3. The defrosting time depends on the quantity and the height of the food. When freezing foods, prepare for the defrosting process. Distribute the food in parts that m[...]
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35 GB Cooking with microwaves Before using a container, check if it is suitable for using in a microwave oven (see: “What kind of containers may be used?”). Cut the food before starting to prepare it. When heating liquids, use containers with a large neck, so that the steam may evaporate easily. Prepare foods according to th e tips and pay atte[...]
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36 GB Cooking with microwaves Important tips! • Eggs with shells and whole eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens as they may explode. • Before hea ting or cooking foods with shells or skin (e.g., apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them with a fork so that they do not open up. • When foods are prepared with very little humidity[...]
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37 GB Cooking with microwaves Tables and suggest ions – Cooking vegeta bles Food Quantity (g) Added liquid Power (Watt) Power level Time (min.) Resting time (min.) Tips Cauliflower Broccoli Mushrooms 500 300 250 1/8 l 1/8 l - 800 800 800 4 4 4 9-11 6-8 6-8 2-3 2-3 2-3 Spread some butter on top. Cut in slices. Peas & carrots , frozen carrots 3[...]
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38 GB What type of cont ainers may be used? Microwave funct ion In the microwave function, it is impor tant to remember that the microwaves are reflected by metallic surfaces. Glass, po rcelain, ceramic, plastic and paper will allow the microwaves to pass through. Therefore, metallic pans and dishes for cooking or containers with metallic component[...]
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39 GB What type of cont ainers may be used? Table – dishware Microwave Operating mode Type of dish Defrost / heat Cook Glass and porcelain 1) Domestic, non fire-resistant, may be washed in dishwash er yes yes Glazed ceramic Fire-resistant glas s and porcelain yes yes Ceramic, earthenw are dishes unglazed glazed without metalli c decorations yes y[...]
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40 GB Cleaning and care BEFORE CLEANING the microwave, EN SURE THAT THE PLUG IS NOT IN THE SOCKET. After using the appliance, let it cool off. Do not clean the appliance with abrasive cleaning products, scourers that will scratch the surface or sharp objects. Outer surface: 1. Clean the outer surface with a neutral detergent, lukewarm water and a d[...]
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41 GB T roubleshooting The appliance does not function properly: • Is the power plug correctly inserted in the socket? • Is the door properly closed? The door should make an audible click when it closes. • Are there any f oreign bodies between the d oor and the ring? The foods do not h eat up or t hey heat very slowly: • Did you us e a meta[...]
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42 GB T echnical Features Description of funct ions of buttons Symbol Description Power Foods Keep hot 150W Slow defrosting for delicate foods, ke eping food hot Minimum 460W Melting butter Heating baby food Medium 650W Cooking vegetables and other foods Cooking and heating carefully, Heating and cook ing small quantities Heating delicate foo ds Ma[...]