MAINTENANCE / FAULTS
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Looking after your appliance
Take the plug out of the socket or set the
switch in the meter cupboard to zero before
you start cleaning the microwave oven.
Clean the inside and the outside of the oven
on a regular basis using washing up liquid and
dry the oven thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Clean the accessories regularly; use soapy
water and a brush and dry the accessories
thoroughly with a dry cloth. The accessories
may also be washed in a dishwasher.
Odours will disappear if you put a glass of
vinegar or water - with lemon juice added - in
the oven space. Switch the microwave on for
two minutes on full power. Then wipe with a
damp cloth.
Check the seal of the door regularly for
damage.
If there is any damage the oven may not be
used until the damage has been repaired.
Troubleshooting
When the cooking results are not as you
expected, sparking occurs in the oven, the
oven does not start etc; try to locate the
problem yourself before calling a service
technician. Use the checklist below to see if
you did something wrong.
– Is the appliance plugged in?
– Is the door closed properly?
– Are the power level, cooking time and
cooking temperature set right?
– Is there anything in the oven that does not
belong there?
– Did you use the right kitchen equipment/
containers?
– Are the turntable support and the turntable
placed in the oven?
– Are the ventilation outlets blocked?
– Was the food defrosted sufficiently?
– Has the food been turned or stirred during
cooking?
12 USE
Operation
Cooking
Depending on the type of dish, select a higher
or lower power setting (see power setting
table).
1. Open the door. Place the food on the
turntable. Close the door.
2. Set the power required using the power
adjustment knob.
This microwave oven has 5 power settings.
The maximum power is 800 W. The table
below shows the various power settings.
3. Set the cooking time required using the
timer/weight adjustment knob.
The microwave oven switches on.
At the end of the cooking time you will hear
a sound signal and the oven light will go
out. The microwave oven switches off.
Tip:
Turn the timer/weight adjustment knob slightly
past the required cooking time to start with
and then turn it back to the correct cooking
time, so as to set it accurately.
Check the food during the cooking time. Press
the release knob to open the door. The
microwave oven switches off. The settings
and the remaining cooking time are preserved.
When you close the door, the microwave oven
switches on again.
Defrosting
Food can be defrosted quickly and safely in
the microwave oven. Defrosting in the
microwave oven does take longer than
cooking, however.
Check the food during the defrosting process.
Turn it at least once and (if possible) remove
any food that has already defrosted.
1. Set the power adjustment knob to
defrost.
2. Set the timer/weight adjustment knob to
the correct weight.
At the end of the defrost time, you will hear
a sound signal and the oven light will go
out.
Attention:
The appliance switches on as soon as you
turn the timer/weight adjustment knob from
the 0-position.
