User manual SIEMENS HF22M660

[. . . ] 25 Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make full use of all the technical benefits the microwave oven has to offer. You will be familiarised with the individual components of your new microwave. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. [. . . ] This means that the boiling temperature is reached 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. Never heat drinks or other food in containers that have been tightly sealed. Be careful with food that is prepared with drinks with a high alcohol content (e. In unfavourable circumstances, the alcohol vapours could catch fire in the oven. Only use small quantities of drinks with a high alcohol content and open the oven door carefully. 33 Foods with shells or skin d Never cook eggs in their shells. Never reheat hardĆboiled eggs as they can explode even after microwave operation has ended. Always prick the skin of foodstuffs with hard peel or skins, such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sauĆ sages, before cooking to prevent the peel or skin from bursting. Drying food Food with a low water content Cooking oil d d d Never use the microwave to dry food. Do not defrost or heat food at too high a power or for too long if the food has a low water content, e. 34 The control panel Power setting selector 90 watts 180 watts 360 watts 600 watts 900 watts Timer switch 0 Ć 60 minutes Door opener 35 Accessories The turntable To insert the turntable: 1. Place the support ring (a) in the shaft (c) in the centre of the cooking compartment base. The microwave This section provides information on ovenware as well as an overview of how to set the microwave. Microwaves are converted to heat when they come into contact with food. The microwave is ideal for rapid defrosting, heating up, melting and cooking. Use a large cup without a decorative gold or silver rim and place a teaspoon in it. Please read the safety instructions at the front of the instruction manual once more while you are drinking your cup of tea. 36 Ovenware Suitable ovenware HeatĆresistant ovenware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heatĆresisting plastic are suitable. Only use ovenware with gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees they are suitable for microwaves. A spoon a in glass Ć must be at least 2 cm away from the oven walls and inside of the door. The only exception to this is if you are carrying out the following dish test. [. . . ] Note Next time, set a shorter cooking time or select a lower microwave power setting. Stir it during the cooking time and next time, select a lower microwave power setting and a longer cooking time. 44 Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 Microwave cooking Dish Custard, 565 g Sponge Meat loaf The quality and function of microwave appliances is tested by testing institutes using the following dishes. Microwave setting (watts) and cooking time in minutes 180 watts, 25 Ć 30 mins + 90 watts, 20 Ć 25 mins 600 watts, 8 Ć 10 mins 600 watts, 20 Ć 25 mins Notes Place the 20 x 17 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable Place the Pyrex dish on the turntable Microwave defrosting Dish Meat Microwave setting (watts) and cooking time in minutes 180 watts, 5 Ć 7 mins + 90 watts, 10 Ć 15 mins Notes Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable Care and cleaning d d There is a risk of a shortĆcircuit. [. . . ]