7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS7.1 Child Safety LockThe Child Safety Lock prevents anaccidental operation of the microwave.Press and hold for 3 second.An acoustic signal sounds.When the Child Safety Lock is active thedisplay shows .7.2 Kitchen TimerYou can set a maximum 95 minutes.When the Kitchen Timerfunction is active no otherprogramme can be set.1. Press .2. Press the Setting pads to set thetime.After 2 seconds the timer startsautomatically.The Timer stops working when you openthe door or pause the appliance. Whenyou continue to cook the timer returns tothe previous set time.When the set time is reached, anacoustic signal sounds.8. HINTS AND TIPSWARNING!Refer to Safety chapters.8.1 Tips for the microwaveProblem RemedyYou cannot find details for the amountof food prepared.Look for a similar food. Increase or shorten thelength of the cooking times according to the fol-lowing rule: Double the amount = almost dou-ble the time, Half the amount = half the timeThe food got too dry. Set shorter cooking time or select lower micro-wave power.The food is not defrosted, hot orcooked after the time came to an end.Set longer cooking time or set higher power.Note that large dishes need longer time.After the cooking time comes to anend, the food is overheated at theedge but is still not ready in the mid-dle.Next time set a lower power and a longer time.Stir liquids halfway through, e.g. soup.To get better results for rice use a flat,wide dish.8.2 DefrostingAlways defrost roast with the fat sidedown.Do not defrost covered meat becausethis may cause cooking instead ofdefrosting.Always defrost whole poultry breast sidedown.8.3 CookingAlways remove chilled meat and poultryfrom the refrigerator at least 30 minutesbefore cooking.Let the meat, poultry, fish andvegetables stay covered after cooking.ENGLISH 49