[. . . ] In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. 54 54 55 56 57 57 58 59 60 33 Before connecting your new appliance Important safety precautions Please read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. [. . . ] Any liquid that penetrates this caĆ vity could cause the ovenware to crack. Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove ovenware and accessories from the microwave. Do not leave food heating unattended in containers made of plastic, paper or other combustible materials. 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 can suddenly boil over or spatter. Always prick foodstuffs with a peel or skin such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages before cooking to prevent the peel or skin from bursting. Foods with shells or skin d Drying food Food with a low water content d d Never use the microwave to dry food. Risk of fire Do not defrost or heat food at too high a power or for too long if the food has a low water content, e. Risk of fire Cooking oil d 40 The control panel Power setting selector 90 watts 180 watts 360 watts 600 watts 900 watts Combined microwave and grill operation Timer switch 0 Ć 60 minutes x 180 x 360 Grill x Door opener 41 Types of heating Microwaves These are converted to heat when they come into contact with food. The microwave is ideal for rapid defrosting, heating up, melting and cooking. Grill Grill combined with the microwave You can grill steaks, sausages, fish or toast. A rule of thumb can be applied: Double the amount Ć almost double the time Half the amount Ć half the time. Defrosting Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable. D When heating liquids, always place a teaspoon in the container to stop the liquid from boiling over. When boiling is delayed, the liquid comes to the boil without the customary steam bubbles. Even if the container only vibrates a little, the liquid can boil over a lot or spatter. If you do not have a suitable lid for your dish, use a plate or special microwave foil. 49 Once you have heated up the meals, leave them to stand for another 2 to 5 minutes so that the temperature can stabilize. amount Microwave settings in watts Time in minutes 600 W , 10 Ć 15 min. Notes Menu, plated meal, readyĆmade meals in two to three parts Drinks 300 Ć 400 g 150 ml 300 ml 500 ml 50 ml 100 ml 200 ml 200 g 400 g 500 g 400 g 800 g 150 g 300 g 900 W, 1 Ć 2 min. Meat in sauce Stew Vegetables1 portion 2 portions Cooking food Food which lies flat will cook more quickly than food which is piled high. You should therefore distribute the food so that it is as flat as possible in the container. [. . . ] If your meal requires more than 60 minutes, set the remaining time after the signal. 54 Grill combined with the microwave Always place the ovenware on the turntable and do not cover the food. Food takes longer to cook in narrow, deep dishes, and browns more on top. This allows the meat juices to distribute evenly and stops them running out when you carve the meat. [. . . ]