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BEL554MB1A
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INFORMATION FOR USE
1 Safety⁠ ⁠........................................................................⁠ ⁠2
2 Preventing material damage⁠ ⁠ ..................................⁠ ⁠5
3 Environmental protection and saving energy⁠ ⁠ ......⁠ ⁠6
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance⁠ ⁠ ..........⁠ ⁠6
5 Accessories⁠ ⁠ .............................................................⁠ ⁠8
6 Before using for the first time⁠ ⁠................................⁠ ⁠8
7 Basic operation⁠ ⁠ .......................................................⁠ ⁠9
8 Grill⁠ ⁠ .........................................................................⁠ ⁠10
9 Memory⁠ ⁠ ..................................................................⁠ ⁠10
10 Programmes⁠ ⁠........................................................ ⁠ ⁠11
11 Basic settings⁠ ⁠ ..................................................... ⁠ ⁠12
12 Cleaning and servicing⁠ ⁠ ...................................... ⁠ ⁠13
13 Troubleshooting⁠ ⁠ ................................................. ⁠ ⁠14
14 Disposal⁠ ⁠............................................................... ⁠ ⁠15
15 Customer Service⁠ ⁠ ............................................... ⁠ ⁠16
16 How it works⁠ ⁠........................................................ ⁠ ⁠16
17 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS⁠ ⁠....................... ⁠ ⁠22
17.1 Safe installation⁠ ⁠ ............................................... ⁠ ⁠22
Safety  1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product
information safe for future reference or for
the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been
damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
This appliance is designed only to be built into
kitchen units. Read the special installation in-
structions.
Only a licensed professional may connect ap-
pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in-
correct connection is not covered under the
warranty.
The appliance can only be used safely if it is
correctly installed according to the safety in-
structions. The installer is responsible for en-
suring that the appliance works perfectly at its
installation location.
Only use this appliance:
¡ To prepare meals and drinks.
¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short
periods.
¡ For household use and similar applications,
such as: In kitchens for employees in shops,
offices and other commercial sectors; in ag-
riculture; by customers in hotels and other
residential facilities; in bed and breakfasts.
¡ Up to an altitude of 4000m above sea level.
This appliance complies with the standards EN
55011 and CISPR 11. It is a group 2, class B
product. Group 2 means that microwaves are
produced for the purpose of heating food.
Class B means that the appliance is suitable
for private households.
1.3 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged
15 or over and by people who have reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad-
equate experience and/or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have
been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting
dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user
maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away
from the appliance and power cable.
1.4 Safe use
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Combustible objects that are left in the cook-
ing compartment may catch fire.
Never store combustible objects in the cook-
ing compartment.
If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be
switched off or the plug must be pulled out
and the door must be held closed in order to
stifle any flames.
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Safety en
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may
catch fire.
Before using the appliance, remove the
worst of the food residues and remnants
from the cooking compartment, heating ele-
ments and accessories.
Overheating of the appliance may cause a fire.
Never install the appliance behind a decorat-
ive door or unit door.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be
touched become hot during use.
Caution should be exercised here in order to
avoid touching heating elements.
Young children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance.
Accessories and cookware get very hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove ac-
cessories or cookware from the cooking
compartment.
When the cooking compartment is hot, any al-
coholic vapours inside may catch fire. The ap-
pliance door may spring open. Hot steam and
jets of flame may escape.
Only use small quantities of drinks with a
high alcohol content in food.
Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undi-
luted (e.g. for marinating or pouring over
food).
Open the appliance door carefully.
WARNING‒Risk ofscalding!
The accessible parts of the appliance become
hot during operation.
Never touch these hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Hot steam may escape when you open the ap-
pliance door. Steam may not be visible, de-
pending on the temperature.
Open the appliance door carefully.
Keep children at a safe distance.
If there is water in the cooking compartment
when it is hot, this may create hot steam.
Never pour water into the cooking compart-
ment when the cooking compartment is hot.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may de-
velop into a crack.
Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass
on the appliance door, as they may scratch
the surface.
The hinges on the appliance door move when
the door is opened and closed, which could
trap your fingers.
Keep your hands away from the hinges.
Cracks, splinters or breaks in the glass
turntable are dangerous.
Never allow hard objects to strike the
turntable.
Handle the turntable with care.
Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot
cooking compartment, and the appliance door
may spring open and may fall off. The door
panels may shatter and fragment.
"Preventing material damage", Page5
Only use small quantities of drinks with a
high alcohol content in food.
Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undi-
luted (e.g. for marinating or pouring over
food).
Open the appliance door carefully.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be car-
ried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing
the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is dam-
aged, it must be replaced by the manufac-
turer, the manufacturer's Customer Service
or a similarly qualified person in order to pre-
vent any risk.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged,
this is dangerous.
Never let the power cord come into contact
with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
Never let the power cord come into contact
with sharp points or edges.
Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric
shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners
to clean the appliance.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged,
this is dangerous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never operate an appliance with a cracked
or fractured surface.
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the
appliance. Always unplug the appliance at
the mains.
If the appliance or the power cord is dam-
aged, immediately unplug the power cord or
switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Call customer service.
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WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their
heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffoc-
ate.
Keep packaging material away from chil-
dren.
Do not let children play with packaging ma-
terial.
Children may breathe in or swallow small
parts, causing them to suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
Do not let children play with small parts.
1.5 Microwave
CAREFULLY READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM SAFE FOR
FUTURE USE
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Using the appliance for anything other than its
intended purpose is dangerous and may
cause damage. For example, heated slippers
and pillows filled with grain or cereal may
catch fire, even several hours later.
Never dry food or clothing with the appli-
ance.
Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with
grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning
cloths or similar with the appliance.
The appliance must only be used to prepare
food and drink.
Food and its packaging and containers may
catch fire.
Never heat food in heat-retaining packaging.
Do not leave food unattended while it is
heating in containers made of plastic, paper
or other combustible materials.
Never set the microwave power too high or
the cooking time too long. Follow the instruc-
tions provided in this user manual.
Never use the microwave to dry food.
Never defrost or heat food with a low water
content, such as bread, at too high a mi-
crowave power or for too long.
Cooking oil may catch fire.
Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil
on its own.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
Liquids and other food may easily explode
when in containers that have been tightly
sealed.
Never heat liquids or other food in contain-
ers that have been tightly sealed.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode
during heating, or even afterwards.
Never cook eggs in their shell or heat hard-
boiled eggs in their shell.
Never cook shellfish or crustaceans.
Always prick the yolk of eggs before mi-
crowaving.
The skin of foods that have a peel or skin,
such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and
sausages, may burst. Before heating, prick
the peel or skin.
Heat is not distributed evenly through baby
food.
Never heat baby food in closed containers.
Always remove the lid or teat.
Stir or shake well after heating.
Check the temperature before giving the
food or drink to a child.
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may
become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cook-
ware or accessories from the cooking com-
partment.
Airtight packaging may burst when food is
heated.
Always follow the instructions on the pack-
aging.
Always use oven gloves to remove the
dishes from the cooking compartment.
The accessible parts of the appliance become
hot during operation.
Never touch these hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
WARNING‒Risk ofscalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a
liquid is heated. This means that the liquid
reaches the boiling temperature without the
usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Ex-
ercise caution even when only gently shaking
the container. The hot liquid may suddenly boil
over and splatter.
Always place a spoon in the container when
heating liquids. This prevents delayed boil-
ing.
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WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Unsuitable cookware may crack. Porcelain or
ceramic cookware can have small perforations
in the handles and lid. These perforations con-
ceal a cavity below. If moisture penetrates this
cavity, it could cause the cookware to crack.
Only use microwave-safe cookware.
Cookware and containers made from metal or
cookware with metal edging may lead to
sparks being formed during simple microwave
operation. The appliance is damaged.
Never use metal containers during mi-
crowave-only operation.
Only use microwave-safe cookware or use
the microwave in combination with a type of
heating.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
The appliance uses a high voltage.
Never remove the casing.
WARNING‒Risk of serious harm to
health!
Inadequate cleaning may destroy the surface
of the appliance, reduce its service life, and
lead to dangerous situations, such as escap-
ing microwave energy.
Clean the appliance on a regular basis, and
remove any food residue immediately.
Always keep the cooking compartment, door
and hinge clean.
"Cleaning and servicing", Page13
Never operate the appliance if the cooking
compartment door is damaged. Microwave en-
ergy may escape.
Never use the appliance if the cooking com-
partment door or the plastic door frame is
damaged.
Any repair work must only be carried out by
customer service.
Microwave energy will escape from appliances
that do not have any casing.
Never remove the casing.
For any maintenance or repair work, contact
the customer service.
Preventing material damage2 Preventing material damage
2.1 General
ATTENTION
Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking
compartment and cause permanent damage to the ap-
pliance. The appliance door may spring open due to an
explosion and it may fall off. The door panels may shat-
ter and fragment. Due to the resulting negative pres-
sure, the cooking compartment may become consider-
ably deformed inwards.
Do not heat spirits (≥ 15% vol.) when undiluted (e.g.
for marinating or pouring over food).
When the cooking compartment is hot, any water inside
it will create steam. The change in temperature may
cause damage.
Never pour water into the cooking compartment when
it is still hot.
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking
compartment leads to corrosion.
Always wipe away the condensation after cooking. Al-
ways allow the cooking compartment to cool down
with the door closed after cooking at high temperat-
ures.
Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment
for a long time with the door closed.
Do not store food in the cooking compartment.
Take care not to trap anything in the appliance door.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may
damage it.
Do not place, hang or support objects on the appli-
ance door.
2.2 Microwave
Follow these instructions when using the microwave.
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 in-
side of the door.
Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may
cause sparks, which will damage the appliance.
Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance.
Operating the appliance without food in the cooking
compartment may lead to overloading.
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
inside. The only exception to this rule is when per-
forming a short cookware test.
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If you prepare several bags of microwave popcorn in
immediate succession at a microwave power level that
is too high, the cooking compartment may be damaged.
Leave the appliance to cool down for several minutes
between each use.
Never set a microwave power level that is too high.
Use a maximum microwave output of 600 watts.
Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate.
The microwave feed is damaged by the removal of the
cover.
Never remove the cover of the microwave feed in the
cooking compartment.
Removing the transparent film from the inside of the
door damages the appliance door.
Never remove the transparent film on the inside of the
door.
Liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance may
damage the turntable drive.
Monitor the cooking process.
Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, in-
crease the cooking time.
Never use the appliance without the turntable.
Using unsuitable cookware may result in damage.
When using the grill or the microwave combined op-
eration, only use cookware that can withstand high
temperatures.
Environmental protection and saving energy3 Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible
and can be recycled.
Sort the individual components by type and dispose
of them separately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use
less power.
Open the appliance door as little as possible during op-
eration.
This will maintain the temperature in the cooking com-
partment and eliminate the need for the appliance to
reheat.
Hide the clock in low power mode.
The appliance saves energy in low power mode.
Note: In accordance with the EU Ecodesign Directive
2023/826, this appliance is in a different state when
switched off. This is referred to below as low power
mode.
Even when the main function is not active, the appliance
needs energy for:
Detecting operation of the touch keys
Monitoring door opening
Editing the time (without display)
By definition, therefore, there is neither an “off” nor a
“standby” mode, which is why the term low power mode
is used. EN IEC 60350-1:2023 must be used to meas-
ure low power mode.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
4.1 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions
of your appliance and to obtain information about the
operating status.
Note: On certain models, specific details such as colour
and shape may differ from those pictured.
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Automatic door opener Open the door automatically.
Touch fields Select functions.
Rotary selector Set the time, cooking time or automatic programmes.
Display Display clock or cooking time.
Touch fields
Touch fields are touch-sensitive surfaces. To select a
function, touch the relevant field.
90–900 Select the microwave power in watts.
Select the automatic programmes.
Select the weight for the programmes.
Select the grill.
Set or display the time.
Start the operation.
Select "Memory".
Stop or pause the operation.
Open the appliance door.
Rotary selector
Use the rotary selector to change the setting values that
are shown on the display.
The rotary selector can be pushed in. To engage or re-
lease the rotary selector, push the rotary selector.
Automatic door opener
When you press the automatic door opener, the appli-
ance door springs open. You can fully open the appli-
ance door manually.
Notes
In the event of a power cut, the automatic door
opener does not work. You can open the door manu-
ally.
If you open the appliance door during operation, this
pauses the operation.
When you close the appliance door, the operation
does not continue automatically. You must restart the
operation.
If the appliance is switched off for an extended period
of time, the appliance door opens with a time delay.
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4.2 Types of heating
Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating.
Symbol Name Use
90–900 Microwave Defrosting, cooking or heating food and liquids.
Grill Gratinate food.
4.3 Cooling fan
The cooling fan switches on and off as required.
The cooking compartment remains cold during mi-
crowave operation. Despite this, the cooling fan will still
switch on.
Note: The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has
been switched off.
4.4 Condensation
Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment
and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensation
is normal and does not adversely affect appliance oper-
ation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.
Accessories5 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made espe-
cially for your appliance.
The accessories supplied may differ depending on the
appliance model.
Accessories Use
Wire rack Wire rack for grilling and
browning
Use the wire rack and
place the cookware on it
Before using for the first time6 Before using for the first time
Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the appli-
ance and accessories.
6.1 Initial configuration
Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the appli-
ance and accessories.
Note: After connecting the appliance to the power or fol-
lowing a power cut, a signal sounds and several zeros
are shown on the display. It may take a few seconds un-
til a signal sounds and you can set the time.
1.
Press .
12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
lights up via .
2.
Set the clock using the rotary selector.
3.
Press .
6.2 Cleaning the appliance before using it
for the first time
Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before
using the appliance to prepare food for the first time.
1.
Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, ac-
cessories or other objects in the cooking compart-
ment.
2.
Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compart-
ment with a soft, damp cloth.
3.
To eliminate the new-appliance smell, wipe the empty
cooking compartment with hot soapy water.
"Cleaning the cooking compartment", Page13
6.3 Cleaning the accessories
Clean the accessory thoroughly with soapy water and
a soft dish cloth.
6.4 Fitting the turntable
Never use the appliance without the turntable.
1.
Place the roller ring into the recess in the cooking
compartment.
2.
Engage the turntable in the drive in the centre of
the cooking compartment floor.
3.
Check whether the turntable is correctly engaged.
Note: The turntable can turn anti-clockwise or clockwise.
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Basic operation7 Basic operation
7.1 Microwave power settings
This is where you can find an overview of the different
microwave output settings and recommendations on
when to use them.
Microwave output in
watts
Use
90 Defrost delicate foods.
180 Defrost food and continue cook-
ing.
360 Cook meat and fish or heat delic-
ate foods.
600 Heat and cook food.
900 Heat liquids.
Note
You can set the microwave power settings for a particu-
lar cooking time:
900W for 30minutes
600W for 60minutes
90W, 360W, 180W for 99minutes
7.2 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 using
any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry out a
cookware test.
Microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Reason
Cookware made from
heat-resistant, microwave-
safe material:
Glass
Glass ceramic
Porcelain
Temperature-resistant
plastic
Fully glazed ceramic
without cracks
These materials allow mi-
crowaves to pass through.
Microwaves do not damage
heat-resistant cookware.
Metal cutlery
Note: You can use metal
cutlery, e.g. place a spoon
in a glass, to prevent
delayed boiling.
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 in-
side of the door.
Not microwave-safe
Cookware and accessor-
ies
Reason
Metal cookware Metal does not allow mi-
crowaves to pass through.
The food hardly heats up.
Cookware with gold or sil-
ver decoration
Microwaves can damage
gold and silver decoration.
Tip: You can only use this
kind of cookware if the
manufacturer guarantees
that it is microwave-safe.
7.3 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.
1.
Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart-
ment.
2.
Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power
setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3.
Start the operation.
4.
Check the cookware several times:
If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is
suitable for microwave use.
If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre-
ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is not
microwave-safe.
7.4 Configuring the microwave settings
ATTENTION
Operating the appliance without food in the cooking
compartment may lead to overloading.
Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
inside. The only exception to this rule is when per-
forming a short cookware test.
Tip: To ensure optimum use of your appliance, refer to
the information in the recommended settings.
"How it works", Page16
1.
Follow the safety instructions.
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2.
Read the safety instructions and the section on how
to prevent material damage.
Page5
3.
Read the information on microwave-safe cookware
and accessories.
Page9
4.
Use the buttons to set the required microwave power
setting.
5.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
Note: If you open the cooking compartment door during
operation, the microwave interrupts the operation and
pauses the set time that is counting down. When you
close the cooking compartment door, the operation con-
tinues.
7.5 Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time at any time.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
7.6 Pausing operation
1.
Press or open the appliance door.
The indicator light lights up via .
2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press .
7.7 Cancelling the operation
Press twice or open the door and press once.
Grill8 Grill
You can brown or gratinate your food using the grill.
You can use the grill on its own or in combination with
the microwave.
8.1 Setting the grill
1.
Press .
The indicator lamp above lights up and the display
shows 10:00 min.
2.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
8.2 Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time at any time.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
8.3 Pausing operation
1.
Press or open the appliance door.
The indicator light lights up via .
2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press .
8.4 Cancelling the operation
Press twice or open the door and press once.
8.5 MicroCombi
To reduce the cooking time, you can use the grill in
combination with microwave mode.
Setting MicroCombi
1.
Press the microwave power setting 90, 180 or 360.
The indicator lamp above the pressed button lights
up and the display shows 1:00min.
2.
Press .
3.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
Note: If you open the cooking compartment door during
operation, the microwave interrupts the operation and
pauses the set time that is counting down. When you
close the cooking compartment door, the operation con-
tinues.
Memory9 Memory
You can use the memory function to save the setting for
a dish and call it up again at any time.
Tip: If you prepare one dish often, use the memory func-
tion.
9.1 Saving memory settings
Note
You cannot save several microwave power settings in
succession.
You cannot save any automatic programmes.
1.
Press .
The indicator light lights up via .
2.
Use the buttons to set the required microwave power
setting.
The indicator lamp above the button lights up and the
display shows 1:00 min.
3.
Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
4.
If required, select one of the options:
To save the memory and immediately start, press
.
To save the memory and not start, press .
If the appliance does not start, the time appears on
the display and the appliance saves the setting.
9.2 Starting the memory
It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place your
dish in the appliance and close the appliance door.
1.
Press .
The saved settings are displayed.
2.
Press .
9.3 Pausing operation
1.
Press or open the appliance door.
The indicator light lights up via .
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2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press .
9.4 Cancelling the operation
Press twice or open the door and press once.
Programmes10 Programmes
The programmes help you to use your appliance to pre-
pare different dishes by selecting the optimum settings
automatically.
10.1 Setting a programme
1.
Select a programme.
2.
Press repeatedly until the display shows the re-
quired programme number.
The indicator light lights up via .
3.
Press .
The indicator lamp above lights up and the display
shows a suggested value for the weight.
4.
Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the
dish.
If it is not possible to enter the exact weight, round
the weight up or down.
5.
Press to start the operation.
The cooking time visibly counts down.
6.
If an audible signal sounds during the programme,
open the appliance door.
Break up, stir or turn the food.
Close the appliance door.
Press .
10.2 Pausing operation
1.
Press or open the appliance door.
The indicator light lights up via .
2.
To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and press .
10.3 Cancelling the operation
Press twice or open the door and press once.
10.4 Defrosting with the automatic programmes
You can use the four defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.
Programme Food Cookware Weight range inkg
P01 Minced meat Open 0.20–1.00
P02 Pieces of meat Open 0.20–1.00
P03 Chicken, chicken pieces Open 0.40–1.80
P04 Bread Open 0.20–1.00
Defrosting food using the automatic
programmes
1.
Take the food out of its packaging.
Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized quant-
ities at -18°C.
2.
Weigh the food.
You require the weight in order to set the programme.
3.
Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g.
a glass plate or porcelain plate.
Do not put the cover on.
4.
Set the programme.
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5.
Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and
poultry.
Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir-
cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to
come into contact with other foods.
6.
Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced
meat should be separated from each other before
leaving to stand.
7.
The defrosted food should be left to stand for an ad-
ditional 10 to 30minutes until it reaches an even tem-
perature.
Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time
than smaller pieces. For poultry, remove the giblets
after the resting time.
8.
Continue to prepare the food, even though thick
pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle.
10.5 Cooking with the automatic programmes
With the three cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.
Programme Food Cookware Weight range
inkg
Information
P05 Rice With lid 0.05–0.20 For rice, use a large, deep dish.
Do not use any boil-in-the-bag rice.
For every 100g rice, add twice to three times the
amount of water.
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Programme Food Cookware Weight range
inkg
Information
P06 Potatoes With lid 0.15–1.00 For boiled potatoes, cut fresh potatoes into small,
equally sized pieces.
Add one tablespoon of water and a little salt for every
100g boiled potatoes.
P07 Vegetables With lid 0.15–1.00 Weigh fresh, washed vegetables scales.
Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
Add one tablespoon of water for every 100g boiled
potatoes.
Cooking food with the automatic programmes
1.
Weigh the food.
You require the weight in order to set the programme.
2.
Place the food on microwave-safe cookware and
cover with a lid.
3.
Add the volume of water in accordance with the man-
ufacturer's instructions on the packaging.
4.
Set the programme.
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5.
Once the programme has finished, stir the food
again.
6.
The food should be left to stand for an additional 5 to
10minutes until it reaches a uniform temperature.
The cooking results are dependent on the food qual-
ity and consistency of the food.
10.6 Combi-cooking programme
With the combi cooking programme, you combine microwave and grill.
Programme Food Cookware Weight range inkg
P08 Frozen bake, up to 3cm deep Open 0.40–0.90
Cooking food using the combi cooking
programme
1.
Take the food out of its packaging.
2.
Weigh the food.
You require the weight in order to set the programme.
3.
Place the food in microwave-safe, heat-resistant cook-
ware that is not too big.
4.
Set the programme.
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5.
Once the programme has finished, leave the food to
rest for another 5–10 minutes to allow the temperat-
ure to even out.
Basic settings11 Basic settings
You can configure the basic settings for your appliance
to meet your needs.
11.1 Overview of the basic settings
Here you can find an overview of the basic settings and factory settings. The basic settings depend on the features
of your appliance.
Setting Selection Meaning
Button tone
1
Switch the button tone on and off.
Note: The button tone remains active for and .
Demo mode Activate or deactivate demo mode.
Note: The appliance is switched off. You can use the buttons and the display; the but-
tons do not work. Demo mode is mainly useful for dealers.
11.2 Changing basic settings
Requirement: The appliance is switched off.
1.
Press and hold and for a few seconds.
The display shows the first basic setting.
2.
Press .
The current value flashes on the display.
3.
Set the desired value with the rotary selector.
4.
To accept the basic setting, press .
5.
To exit the basic setting, press .
6.
Use the rotary selector to change to the basic setting
.
7.
To edit the basic setting, press .
The selected setting lights up on the display.
8.
Set the desired value with the rotary selector.
9.
To accept the basic setting, press .
1
Factory setting (may vary according to model)
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10.
To exit the basic setting, press .
11.
To exit the basic settings menu, press again.
Tip: The setting can be changed at any time.
11.3 Changing the signal duration
When your appliance is switched off, you hear an aud-
ible signal. You can change the duration of the signal.
Press and hold for approx. sixseconds.
The signal duration switches between short and long.
The appliance applies the signal duration and dis-
plays the time.
11.4 Setting the time
Note: After connecting the appliance to the power or fol-
lowing a power cut, a signal sounds and several zeros
are shown on the display. It may take a few seconds un-
til a signal sounds and you can set the time.
1.
Press .
12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
lights up via .
2.
Set the clock using the rotary selector.
3.
Press .
11.5 Hiding the clock
To reduce the consumption of your appliance in low
power mode, you can hide the clock.
1.
Press .
2.
Press .
To display the clock, press again.
Cleaning and servicing12 Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
12.1 Cleaning products
Only use suitable cleaning agents.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean
the appliance.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable cleaning agents damage the surfaces of the
appliance.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products.
Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol con-
tent.
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap-
pliance while it is hot.
Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
Salt contained in new sponge cloths may damage sur-
faces.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
You can find out which cleaning products are suitable
for each surface or part of the appliance in the indi-
vidual cleaning instructions.
12.2 Cleaning the appliance
Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that
the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are not
damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable cleaning
products.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
The appliance and its parts that can be touched be-
come hot during use.
Caution should be exercised here in order to avoid
touching heating elements.
Young children under 8 years of age must be kept
away from the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch
fire.
Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the
food residues and remnants from the cooking com-
partment, heating elements and accessories.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into
a crack.
Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance
door, as they may scratch the surface.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Observe the information on cleaning the appliance
components or surfaces.
3.
Unless otherwise specified:
Clean the components of the appliance with hot
soapy water and a dish cloth.
Dry with a soft cloth.
12.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment
ATTENTION
Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart-
ment.
Do not use oven spray, abrasive materials or other
aggressive oven cleaners.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.
3.
Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling.
Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart-
ment is cold.
Tip: To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cup of
water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to
2minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Al-
ways place a spoon in the container to prevent
delayed boiling.
4.
Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
5.
Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door
open.
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Cleaning the turntable
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Remove the turntable.
3.
Clean the turntable with hot soapy water and a soft
dish cloth.
4.
Dry with a soft cloth.
5.
Reinsert the turntable.
Ensure that the turntable engages correctly.
12.4 Cleaning the front of the appliance
ATTENTION
Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appli-
ance.
Do not use glass cleaner, metal scrapers or glass
scrapers for cleaning.
To prevent corrosion on stainless steel fronts, remove
any limescale, grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg
white) stains immediately.
On stainless steel surfaces, use special stainless
steel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Clean the front of the appliance using hot soapy wa-
ter and a dish cloth.
Note: Slight differences in colour on the front of the
appliance are caused by the use of different materi-
als, such as glass, plastic and metal.
3.
For stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thin layer
of the stainless steel cleaning product with a soft
cloth.
You can obtain the stainless steel cleaning products
from the after-sales service or the online shop.
4.
Dry with a soft cloth.
12.5 Cleaning the control panel
ATTENTION
Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.
Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or a
soft, damp cloth.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
12.6 Cleaning the accessories
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Soften baked-on food remnants with a damp dish
cloth and hot soapy water.
3.
Clean the accessory with hot soapy water and a soft
dish cloth or a scrubbing brush.
4.
Clean the wire rack with stainless steel cleaner or in
the dishwasher.
Use steel wool or oven cleaner to remove very heavy
soiling.
5.
Dry with a soft cloth.
12.7 Cleaning the door panels
ATTENTION
Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.
Do not use a glass scraper.
1.
Read the information on cleaning products.
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2.
Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth and glass
cleaner.
Note: Shadows on the door panels, which look like
streaks, are caused by reflections made by the in-
terior lighting.
3.
Dry with a soft cloth.
12.8 Cleaning aid
The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally
cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid
softens dirt by evaporating the soapy water. It is then
easier to remove the dirt.
Setting the cleaning function
1.
Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of wa-
ter.
2.
Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.
3.
Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compart-
ment.
4.
Set the microwave power setting to 600W.
5.
Set the cooking time to 3minutes.
6.
Start the microwave.
7.
Once the duration has elapsed, keep the door closed
for a further threeminutes.
8.
Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
9.
Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door
open.
Troubleshooting13 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-
sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
"Customer Service", Page16
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WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Cus-
tomer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
13.1 Malfunctions
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance is not working. The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
Connect the appliance to the power supply.
The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.
Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
There has been a power cut.
Check whether the lighting in your room or other appliances are working.
Malfunction
1.
Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
2.
Switch the fuse back on after approx. 10seconds.
If the fault was a one-off, the message disappears.
3.
If the message appears again, call the after-sales service. Please specify the
exact error message when calling.
"Customer Service", Page16
Door is not fully closed.
Check whether food remains or foreign material are trapped in the door.
Food takes longer than usual to
heat up.
The microwave power setting is set too low.
Set a higher microwave power setting.
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A larger amount than usual has been placed in the appliance.
Set a longer cooking time.
You need double the time when you have double the amount.
The food is colder than usual.
Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking.
Turntable grates or grinds. There is dirt or foreign objects in the area of the turntable drive.
Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment.
Microwave mode is cancelled. Appliance has a fault.
If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.
The appliance is not in operation.
A cooking time is shown in the
display.
The settings area has been activated accidentally.
Press .
was not pressed after the setting was implemented.
Press or delete the setting by pressing .
Three zeros flash on the display. There has been a power cut.
Reset the time.
"Initial configuration", Page8
An is shown on the display. Demo mode is activated.
Deactivate the demo mode.
"Basic settings", Page12
The message appears on the
display.
Fault in the automatic door opening system.
1.
Switch off the appliance.
2.
Wait for 10minutes.
3.
Switch the appliance on again.
If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.
Disposal14 Disposal
14.1 Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
1.
Unplug the appliance from the mains.
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2.
Cut through the power cord.
3.
Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Information about current disposal methods are avail-
able from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and elec-
tronic appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework
for the return and recycling of used ap-
pliances as applicable throughout the
EU.
Customer Service15 Customer Service
Detailed information about the warranty period and the
warranty conditions in your country is available via the
QR code on the enclosed document on service con-
tacts and warranty conditions, from our customer ser-
vice or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the
product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD)
of your appliance.
You can find the contact details for our customer ser-
vice via the QR code on the enclosed document on ser-
vice contacts and warranty conditions or on our website.
This product contains light sources from energy effi-
ciency class G. These light sources are available as a
spare part and should only be replaced by trained spe-
cialist staff.
You can find the information required as per Regulation
(EU) 2023/826 online at
www.bosch-home.com
on the
product and service pages for your appliance, in the
area of user manuals and additional documents.
15.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production
number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro-
duction number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you
open the appliance door.
Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus-
tomer Service telephone number to find them again
quickly.
How it works16 How it works
Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes
as well as the best accessories and cookware. We have
tailored these recommendations to your appliance.
16.1 What is the best way to proceed?
Note
The recommended settings always apply to the cook-
ing compartment when it is cold and empty.
The times specified in the overviews are intended as
a guide only. They will depend on the quality and
composition of the food.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode during
heating, or even afterwards.
Never cook eggs in their shell or heat hard-boiled
eggs in their shell.
Never cook shellfish or crustaceans.
Always prick the yolk of eggs before microwaving.
The skin of foods that have a peel or skin, such as
apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, may burst.
Before heating, prick the peel or skin.
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become
hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac-
cessories from the cooking compartment.
1.
Before using the appliance, remove all unnecessary
cookware from the cooking compartment.
2.
Select the desired food from the recommended set-
tings.
3.
Add the food to a suitable tableware.
"Microwave-safe cookware and accessories",
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4.
Always place the cookware on the turntable.
5.
Use the recommended settings when configuring the
appliance settings.
Set the shorter cooking time first. If necessary, in-
crease the cooking time. If two microwave power set-
tings and times are specified in the tables, set the first
microwave power setting and cooking time first and,
after the signal, set the second.
If you want to cook quantities that deviate from those
specified in the tables, set approximately double the
time for double the amount.
6.
Use an oven cloth or oven gloves when taking hot
cookware out of the cooking compartment.
16.2 Tips for defrosting and heating
Issue Tip
The food should be de-
frosted, hot or cooked
once the time has
elapsed.
Set a longer cooking time.
Larger quantities and food
which is piled high require
longer times.
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Issue Tip
Once the time has
elapsed, the food should
not be overheated at the
edge and cooked in the
middle.
Stir the food occasion-
ally.
Set a lower microwave
power setting and a
longer cooking time.
After defrosting, poultry or
meat should not be defros-
ted on the outside only but
still frozen in the middle.
Set a lower microwave
power setting.
If you are defrosting a
large quantity, turn it sev-
eral times.
The food should not be
too dry.
Set a lower microwave
power setting.
Set a shorter cooking
time.
Cover the food.
Add more liquid.
16.3 Defrosting
With your appliance you can defrost frozen food.
Defrosting food
1.
Place the frozen food in an open container on the
turntable.
Delicate parts, such as the legs and wings of chicken
or fatty outer layers of roasts, can be covered with
small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil must not touch
the sides of the cooking compartment.
2.
Start the operation.
You can remove the foil halfway through the defrost-
ing time.
3.
Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat and
poultry.
Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir-
cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to
come into contact with other foods.
4.
Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it de-
frosts.
Turn large pieces of food several times.
5.
To even out the temperature, leave the defrosted food
to stand at room temperature for approx. 10–20
minutes.
You can remove the giblets from poultry at this point.
You can continue to cook the meat even if a small
section of it is still frozen in the centre.
Defrosting with the microwave
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food.
Food Weight ing Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the
bone or boned)
800 1. 180
2. 90
1. 15
2. 10–20
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the
bone or boned)
1000 1. 180
2. 90
1. 20
2. 15–25
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the
bone or boned)
1500 1. 180
2. 90
1. 30
2. 20–30
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 200 1. 180
2. 90
1. 2
1
2. 4–6
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 500 1. 180
2. 90
1. 5
1
2. 5–10
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 800 1. 180
2. 90
1. 8
1
2. 10–15
Minced meat, mixed
2,3
200 90 10
4
Minced meat, mixed
2,3
500 1. 180
2. 90
1. 5
4
2. 10–15
Minced meat, mixed
2,3
800 1. 180
2. 90
1. 8
4
2. 10–20
Poultry or poultry portions
5
600 1. 180
2. 90
1. 8
2. 10–20
Poultry or poultry portions
5
1200 1. 180
2. 90
1. 15
2. 10–20
Fish fillet, fish steak or fish slices
5
400 1. 180
2. 90
1. 5
2. 10–15
Vegetables, e.g. peas 300 180 10–15
1
Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2
Freeze the food flat.
3
Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4
Turn the food several times.
5
Separate any defrosted parts.
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Food Weight ing Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins
Fruit, e.g. raspberries
1
300 180 7–10
2
Fruit, e.g. raspberries
1
500 1. 180
2. 90
1. 8
2
2. 5–10
Butter, defrosting
3
125 1. 180
2. 90
1. 1
2. 2–3
Butter, defrosting
3
250 1. 180
2. 90
1. 1
2. 3–4
Loaf of bread 500 1. 180
2. 90
1. 6
2. 5–10
Loaf of bread 1000 1. 180
2. 90
1. 12
2. 10–20
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake
4,5
500 90 10–15
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake
4,5
750 1. 180
2. 90
1. 5
2. 10–15
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake
4
500 1. 180
2. 90
1. 5
2. 15–20
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake
4
750 1. 180
2. 90
1. 7
2. 15–20
16.4 Heating
With your appliance you can heat food.
Heating food
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become
hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac-
cessories from the cooking compartment.
WARNING‒Risk ofscalding!
There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is
heated. This means that the liquid reaches the boiling
temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to
the surface. Exercise caution even when only gently
shaking the container. The hot liquid may suddenly boil
over and splatter.
Always place a spoon in the container when heating
liquids. This prevents delayed boiling.
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 in-
side of the door.
1.
Take ready meals out of the packaging and place in
microwave-safe cookware.
2.
Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
3.
Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate or special
microwave foil.
4.
Start the operation.
5.
Turn or stir the food several times during cooking.
The speed at which different components of the meal
heat up may vary.
6.
Check the temperature.
7.
To even out the temperature, leave the heated food to
stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5 minutes.
Heating frozen food in the microwave
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat frozen food.
1
Separate any defrosted parts.
2
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
3
Remove all packaging.
4
Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
5
Separate the pieces of cake.
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Food Weight ing Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins
Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3
components
300–400 600 8–11
Soup 400 600 8–10
Stew 500 600 10–13
Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g.
goulash
500 600 12–17
1
Bakes, e.g. lasagne, cannelloni 450 600 10–15
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta
2
250 600 2–5
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta
2
500 600 8–10
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots
3
300 600 8–10
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots
3
600 600 14–17
Creamed spinach
4
450 600 11–16
Heating in the microwave
Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food.
Food Amount Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins
Beverages
5
200ml 800 2–3
6,7
Beverages
5
500ml 800 3–4
6,7
Baby food, e.g. baby bottles
8
50ml 360 Approx. 0.5
9,10
Baby food, e.g. baby bottles
8
100ml 360 Approx. 1
9,10
Baby food, e.g. baby bottles
8
200ml 360 1.5
9,10
Soup, 1 cup 200g 600 2–3
Soup, 2 cups 400g 600 4–5
Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3
components
350–500g 600 4–8
Meat in sauce
11
500g 600 8–11
Stew 400g 600 6–8
Stew 800g 600 8–11
Vegetables, 1 portion
2
150g 600 2–3
Vegetables, 2 portions
2
300 g 600 3–5
16.5 Cooking
With your appliance you can cook food.
Cooking food
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become
hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac-
cessories from the cooking compartment.
1.
Check whether the cookware fits in the cooking com-
partment and that the turntable can turn freely.
For roasting, use a deep dish.
For bakes or gratins, use large, flat cookware.
2.
Distribute the food flat in the cookware.
3.
When cooking with the microwave, cover the food
with a suitable lid, a plate or special microwave foil.
Do not cover the food when grilling.
Do not cover the food when combining the mi-
crowave and grill.
1
Separate the pieces of meat when stirring.
2
Add a little liquid to the food.
3
Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base.
4
Cook the food without any additional water.
5
Place a spoon in the glass.
6
Do not overheat alcoholic drinks.
7
Check the food occasionally.
8
Heat up baby food without the teat or lid.
9
Always shake the food well after heating.
10
Always check the temperature.
11
Separate the slices of meat.
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4.
Always place the cookware on the turntable.
Always place the wire rack on the turntable when
grilling. Do not preheat.
5.
Start the operation.
6.
To even out the temperature, leave the heated food to
stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5 minutes.
Leave the meat to sit for 5–10minutes before cut-
ting it.
Leave bakes and gratins to stand for five minutes
in the appliance while it is switched off.
Tip: Always use wooden skewers for fish skewers or ve-
getable skewers.
Cooking with the microwave
Food Amount Accessories Mi-
crowave
power
setting
inW
Type of
heating
Cooking
time
inmins
Information
Whole chicken, fresh,
without giblets
1200g Cookware with
lid
600 - 25 – 30 Turn halfway through the
cooking time.
Chicken pieces, e.g.
chicken quarters
800g Cookware
without lid
+
Wire rack
360 30 – 40 Place with the skin side up.
Do not turn the food.
Chicken wings, marin-
ated and frozen
800g Cookware
without lid
+
Wire rack
360 15 – 25 Do not turn the food.
Pork without rind, e.g.
neck
750g Cookware
without lid
360 40 – 50 Turn the food once or twice.
Bacon rashers Ap-
prox.8ra
shers
Wire rack 180 10 – 15 -
Meatloaf 750g Cookware
without lid
1. 600
2. 360
1. -
2.
1. 20 –
25
2. 25 –
35
Cook the food uncovered.
The maximum thickness of
the food is 6cm.
Fish, e.g.fillets 400g Cookware
without lid
600 - 10 – 15 Add a little water, lemon
juice or wine to the food.
Fish fillet, au gratin 400g Cookware
without lid
360 10 – 15 Defrost frozen fish before
cooking.
Fish kebabs 4 – 5 Wire rack 180 10 – 15 Use wooden skewers.
Bake, sweet,
e.g.quark bake with
fruit
1000g Cookware
without lid
360 30 – 35 The maximum thickness of
the food is 5cm.
Bake, savoury from
raw ingredients,
e.g.pasta bake
1000g Cookware
without lid
360 30 – 35 Sprinkle cheese over the
food. The maximum thick-
ness of the food is 5cm.
Bake, savoury, made
from cooked ingredi-
ents, e.g.potato
gratin
1000g Cookware
without lid
360 30 – 40 The maximum thickness of
the food is 4cm.
Soups, au gratin,
e.g.onion soup
2 –
4cups
Cookware
without lid
- 15 – 20 -
Vegetables, fresh 250g Cookware with
lid
600 - 5 – 10
1
Cut the ingredients into
equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to
2tbsp water for every 100g.
Stir the food occasionally.
Vegetables, fresh 500g Cookware with
lid
600 - 10 – 15
1
-
1
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
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crowave
power
setting
inW
Type of
heating
Cooking
time
inmins
Information
Vegetable skewers 4 – 5 Wire rack 180 15 – 20 Use wooden skewers.
Potatoes 250g Cookware with
lid
600 - 8 – 10
1
Cut the ingredients into
equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to
2tbsp water for every 100g.
Stir the food occasionally.
Potatoes 500g Cookware with
lid
600 - 11 – 14
1
Cut the ingredients into
equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to
2tbsp water for every 100g.
Stir the food occasionally.
Potatoes 750g Cookware with
lid
600 - 15 – 22
1
Cut the ingredients into
equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to
2tbsp water for every 100g.
Stir the food occasionally.
Rice 125g Cookware with
lid
1.
900
2. 180
1. -
2. -
1. 5 – 7
2. 12 –
15
Add double the amount of li-
quid.
Rice 250g Cookware with
lid
1.
900
2. 180
1. -
2. -
1. 6 – 8
2. 15 –
18
Add double the amount of li-
quid.
Toasting bread 2 –
4slices
Wire rack - 1st side:
2 – 4
2nd side:
2 – 4
-
Grilling bread 2 –
6slices
Wire rack - 7 – 10 The cooking time varies de-
pending on the topping.
Fruit, compote 500g Cookware with
lid
600 - 9 – 12 -
Desserts, e.g. blanc-
mange (instant)
500ml Cookware with
lid
600 - 5 – 8 Stir the blancmange 2 to 3
times using the whisk.
Blancmange made from blancmange powder
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become
hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac-
cessories from the cooking compartment.
1.
Mix together one packet of blancmange powder with
sugar and a little milk in a tall microwave-suitable
bowl in accordance with the package instructions so
that there are no lumps.
2.
Add the rest of the milk and stir again.
3.
Place the bowl into the cooking compartment and
close the appliance door.
4.
Set the appliance according to the recommended set-
tings.
5.
Only stir for the first time after 3minutes. Then stir
again every minute until it reaches the required con-
sistency.
The cooking time depends on the temperature of the
milk and the container that is used.
16.6 Test dishes
These overviews have been produced for test institutes
to facilitate appliance testing in accordance with EN
60350-1:2013 or IEC 60350-1:2011 and EN
60705:2012, IEC 60705:2010.
Cooking with the microwave
Food Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins Note:
Custard, 750g 1. 360
2. 90
1. 12–17
2. 20–25
Place the Pyrex dish 20x25cm
on the turntable.
Biscuit 600 8–10 Place a 22cm diameter Pyrex
dish on the turntable.
1
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
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Food Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins Note:
Meat loaf 600 20–25 Place a Pyrex dish on the
turntable.
Defrosting with the microwave
Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food.
Food Microwave power
setting inW
Cooking time inmins Note:
Meat 1. 180
2. 90
1. 5–7
2. 10–15
Place the Pyrex dish (22cm dia-
meter) on the turntable.
Cooking in combination with a microwave
Food Microwave
power setting
inW
Type of heating Cooking time
inmins
Note:
Potato gratin 360 35–40 Place a 22cm diameter Pyrex
dish on the turntable.
Installation instructions17 Installation instructions
Observe this information when installing the appliance.
 17.1 Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing
the appliance.
¡ The appliance can only be used safely if it is
correctly installed according to the safety in-
structions. The installer is responsible for en-
suring that the appliance works perfectly at
its installation location.
¡ Check the appliance for damage after un-
packing it. Do not connect the appliance if it
has been damaged in transit.
¡ Before starting up the appliance, remove any
packaging material and adhesive film from
the cooking compartment and the door.
¡ Never remove the transparent film on the in-
side of the door.
¡ Proceed in accordance with the installation
sheets for installing accessories.
¡ Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to
95°C, and adjacent unit fronts up to 70°C.
¡ Do not install the appliance behind a decor-
ative door or the door of a kitchen unit.
There is a risk of overheating.
¡ Cut-out work on the units should be carried
out before installing the appliance. Remove
any shavings. Otherwise, the correct opera-
tion of electrical components may be ad-
versely affected.
¡ Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused
by incorrect connection is not covered under
the warranty.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Parts that are accessible during installation
may have sharp edges and may lead to cut-
ting injuries.
Wear protective gloves.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord
and non-approved adapters.
Do not use extension cables or multiple
socket strips.
Only use adapters and power cords ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
If the power cord is too short and a longer
one is not available, please contact an elec-
trician to have the domestic installation ad-
apted.
17.2 Electrical connection
In order to safely connect the appliance electrically, fol-
low these instructions.
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WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or
replace a power cable while taking into consideration
the applicable regulations.
Connect the appliance only to a correctly installed,
earthed socket.
If the plug is no longer accessible following installa-
tion, an all-pole isolating unit with a contact clearance
of at least 3mm must be available on the installation
side. Contact protection must be ensured by the in-
stallation.
Electrically connecting an appliance without a
protective contact plug
Note: Only licensed specialists may connect the appli-
ance. Damage caused by incorrect connection is not
covered under the warranty.
An isolating switch must be integrated into the perman-
ent electrical installation according to the installation
regulations.
1.
Identify the phase and neutral conductors in the
socket.
The appliance may be damaged if it is not connected
correctly.
2.
See the rating plate for the voltage.
3.
Connect the wires of the mains power cable accord-
ing to the colour coding:
Green/yellow = Protective conductor
Blue = Neutral conductor
Brown = Phase (external conductor)
17.3 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
transit and completeness of the delivery.
17.4 Fitted units
This is where you can find information about safe install-
ation.
ATTENTION
Any shavings may impair the function of electrical com-
ponents.
Carry out cut-out work on the units before installing
the appliance.
Remove the shavings.
The minimum installation height is 850mm.
The installation cabinet must not have a back panel
behind the appliance.
The ventilation slots and intake openings must not be
covered.
Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to 90°C, and
adjacent unit fronts up to 65°C.
This appliance is not suitable for installation in a
handle-free kitchen unit with vertical handle strip.
17.5 Installation dimensions in the tall unit
Observe the installation dimensions and the safety clear-
ances in a tall unit.
17.6 Installing two appliances on top of each
other
Your appliance can also be installed above or below an-
other appliance. Observe the installation dimensions
and the installation instructions when installing appli-
ances on top of each other.
To ventilate the appliances, the intermediate floor must
have a ventilation cut-out.
To ensure sufficient ventilation of the two appliances,
there must be a ventilation opening of at least 200cm²
in the plinth area. To do this, trim the base panel or fit a
ventilation grille.
Ensure that air exchange is guaranteed in accordance
with the diagram.
Only install appliances up to a height that allows the ac-
cessory to be easily removed.
17.7 Preparing the tall unit
1.
Determine the wall thickness of the unit.
An x-value is assigned to the wall thickness.
2.
Note: The x-value corresponds to the clearance
between the lower hole on the connection plate and
the bottom of the fitted unit.
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Screw the connection plate tightly to the tall unit.
When doing so, observe the x-value that was determ-
ined.
17.8 Installing the appliance
1.
Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance
with the wall thickness.
2.
Note: Do not trap or kink the power cable.
Insert the appliance into the unit and move it to the
right.
3.
Screw the appliance in until the appliance is centrally
aligned.
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4.
Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances.
The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at
least 3mm.
5.
Remove any packaging material and adhesive film
from the cooking compartment and the door.
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