17Operating the applianceCooking compartmentThe cooking compartment has four rack levels. The racklevels are counted from the bottom up.Note: When steaming, defrosting, dough proving andreheating, you can use up to three rack levels at a time(levels 2, 3 and 4). Only one level can be used forbaking; level 2 is designated for this (or level 1 for highbaking tins).Caution!– Do not place anything directly on the cookingcompartment floor. Do not cover it with aluminiumfoil. A build-up of heat could damage the appliance.The cooking compartment floor must always be keptclear. Always place cookware in the perforatedcooking container or on the wire rack.– Do not slide any accessories between the shelfpositions, or they may tip.Inserting accessoriesThe wire rack and the perforated cooking containerfeature a locking function. The locking function preventsthe accessories from tilting when they are pulled out.The accessories must be inserted into the cookingcompartment correctly for the tilt protection to workproperly. When removing accessories, you must raisethem slightly.When inserting the wire rack, check▯ that the engaging lug (a) is pointing upward▯ that the safety bar on the wire rack is at the backand facing upwards.When pushing in the perforated cooking container,make sure that the recess (a) is pointing to the side.DDDD