Gaggenau BM 450 Use And Care Manual

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46Tables and tipsHere, you can find a selection of dishes and the idealsettings for them. We will show you which type ofheating and which temperature or microwave powersetting is best for your meal. You can find informationabout suitable accessories and the height at whichthey should be inserted. There are also tips aboutcookware and preparation methods.Notes‒ The values in the table always apply to foodplaced in the cooking compartment when it iscold and empty. Only preheat the appliance if thetable specifies that you should do so. Beforeusing the appliance, remove all accessories fromthe cooking compartment that you will not beusing.‒ Do not line the accessories with greaseproofpaper until after they have been preheated.‒ The times specified in the tables are onlyguidelines. They will depend on the quality andcomposition of the food.‒ Use the accessories provided. Additionalaccessories may be obtained as optionalaccessories from specialist retailers or fromcustomer service.‒ Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves whentaking hot accessories or cookware out of thecooking compartment.9 WARNINGRisk of scaldingWhen pulling out the glass tray, hot liquid mayoverflow. Carefully pull the glass tray out of thecooking compartment.The following tables provide you with numerousoptions and settings for the microwave.The times given in the tables are guidelines; theydepend on the cookware used, and the quality,temperature and consistency of the food.Time ranges are often specified in the tables. Set theshortest time first and then extend the time ifnecessary.It may be that you have different quantities from thosespecified in the tables. There is a rule of thumb foroperating the microwave: Double the amount = doublethe time, half the amount = half the time.You can place the cookware in the middle of the wirerack or on the cooking compartment floor. The foodwill then absorb the microwaves from all sides.DefrostingPlace the frozen food in an open container on theoven floor.Delicate parts such as chicken legs and wings or fattyouter layers of roasts can be covered with smallpieces of aluminum foil. The foil may not touch thewalls of the appliance. You can remove the foil halfwaythrough the defrosting time.Turn or stir the food once or twice during thedefrosting time. Large pieces of food should beturned several times. When turning, remove any liquidthat has been produced during defrosting.Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperaturefor an additional 10 to 60 minutes so that thetemperature can even out. You can remove the gibletsfrom poultry at this point.Note: Place the cookware on the cookingcompartment floor.9 WARNINGHealth RiskLiquid will be produced when defrosting meator poultry. Drain off this liquid when turningmeat and poultry, and under no circumstances,use it for other purposes, or allow it to comeinto contact with other foods.