41Preserving▯ Cook food as soon as possible after purchase orafter it has been harvested/picked/dug up.Prolonged storage reduces the vitamin content andmeans that food is on the verge of fermenting.▯ Only use fruit and vegetables that are in goodcondition.▯ The oven is not suitable for preserving meat.▯ Carefully check and clean the preserving jars,rubber sealing rings, clips and springs.▯ Place the preserving jars in a heat-resistant vesselcontaining water. Make sure that they do not touch.The water level must reach at least three quarters ofthe way up to the top of the contents of the jars.▯ Once the cooking time has elapsed, open the ovendoor. Do not remove the preserving jars from thecooking compartment until they have completelycooled down.▯ Store the preserves in a cool, dark and dry place,e.g. in a pantry. Once the jars have been opened,consume the contents quickly and store in therefrigerator.Disinfecting▯ Before you begin preserving the food, the glassesshould be disinfected in the oven to prevent thefood from spoiling. This is the only way to ensurethat preserves keep for a relatively long time andcan be stored outside of the refrigerator.▯ Disinfect the empty jars at 100 °C for at least20 minutes in the "Hot air" (fan-oven) setting. Thelids and rubber preserving seals for the jars can bedisinfected at the same time in boiling water toavoid them drying out in the dry heat of the oven.Bread and butterpudding,Kirschenmichel(German bread andbutter pudding withsour cherries)Ovenproofdish2 (3) 150 H / I 50 - 55 e.g. with cherries or apricotsTopfenpalat-schinken (bakedsweet pancakes witha quark filling)Ovenproofdish2 (3) 180 - 190 H / I 8 - 10 Austrian speciality: Pancakes filled withquark and raisins, topped with creamand grilled.Meringue Baking tray+ grease-proof paper2 (3) 100 H 150 When dividing up the mixture, makesure that the portions are spread asthinly as possible so that the mixturedries out well.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtimein min.CommentsDish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtimein min.CommentsFruit Wire rack 1 (2) 150 - 160 N 35 - 40 In sealed jarsVegetables Wire rack 1 (2) 190 - 200 N 60 - 120 In sealed jarsDish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtimein min.CommentsDisinfecting Wire rack 2 (3) 100 H / I 20 - 25 Preserving jars, baby bottles