7ovenware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturerguarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves.Unsuitable ovenwareMetal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow microwavesto pass through. Food in covered metal containers will remaincold.Caution!Creation of sparks: metal – e.g. a spoon in a glass – must bekept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of thedoor. Sparks could destroy the glass on the inside of the door.Ovenware testDo not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. Thefollowing ovenware test is the only exception to this rule.Perform the following test if you are unsure whether yourovenware is suitable for use in the microwave:1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to1 minute.2. Check the temperature occasionally during that time.The ovenware should still be cold or warm to the touch.The ovenware is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks aregenerated.Microwave power settingsUse the button to set the desired microwave power.Notes■ When you press a button, the selected power lights up.■ The microwave power can be set to 1000 watts for amaximum of 30 minutes. With all other power settings amaximum cooking time of 1 hour 30 minutes is possible.Setting the microwaveExample: microwave power 600 W, cooking time 10 minutes.1. Press the main switch.The appliance is ready for operation and the ~ symbol lightsup.2. Press the button for the microwave power setting you require.The selected power setting lights up and a suggestedcooking time is displayed.3. Set the cooking time using the rotary selector.4. Press the ƒ button.The operation starts. The cooking time starts counting down.The cooking time has elapsed.A signal sounds. The microwave operation has finished. Youcan stop the audible signal by pressing theÁÀ button. Switchoff with the main switch or make new settings.Opening the appliance door during operationOperation is suspended. The cooling fan may continue to run.After closing the door, press the ƒ button. Operation will thencontinue.Changing the cooking timeChange the cooking time using the rotary selector.Changing the microwave power settingPress the button for the new microwave power setting. Use therotary selector to set the cooking time and restart.Cancelling operationPress and hold the „ button for a few seconds and switch offthe main switchNotes■ When you make settings, the highest microwave powersetting always appears as the default.■ If you open the appliance door during cooking, the fan maycontinue running.1, 2, 3 series of operationsYou can use the series of operations function to set up to threedifferent consecutive settings and then start.In this section, you can find out how to set a series ofoperations.OvenwareAlways use microwave-safe, heat-resistant ovenware.Setting a series of operationsRequirement: switch on the main switch. Your appliance isready for operation and the ~ button lights up1. Press the °±² button.The ° for the first operation in the series lights up.2. Set the first microwave power setting and cooking time.3. Press the °±² button again.The ± for the second operation in the series lights up.4. Set the second microwave power setting and cooking time.5. Press the °±² button again.The ² lights up for the third operation in the series.6. Set the third microwave power setting and cooking time.7. Press the ƒ button.The operation starts. In the clock display, the total cooking timeis displayed and the currently activated operation is lit.The cooking time has elapsedA signal sounds. The series of operations is finished. To stopthe signal, press the „ button. Switch off or reset theappliance.Opening the appliance door during operationOperation is suspended. The cooling fan may continue to run.After closing the door, press the ƒ button. Operation will thencontinue.Changing the settingChanges can only be made before operation begins. Pressthe °±² button to go to the desired setting, and make thechanges.Cancelling operationPress the illuminated button for the set microwave powersetting. Make new settings or switch off the appliance.90 W for defrosting delicate foods180 W for defrosting and continued cooking360 W for cooking meat and heating delicate foods600 W for heating and cooking food1000 W for heating liquids