The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly-installed earthed socket. The fuse protection must be rated at 10 amperes ( L or B circuit breakers). The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate. The socket must be installed and the power cable replaced by a qualified electrician only. The appliance plug must always be accessible. Do not use multiple plugs, power strips or extension leads. Overloading results in a risk of fire. Notes ¦ You can fasten your microwave appliance directly to the underside of a wall cupboard in the kitchen. Refer to the special mounting template. ¦ Compliance with the minimum height of the free space above the surface of the appliance (30 cm) does not apply to under- counter models. The control panel . . Accessories The turntable How to fit the turntable: 1. Place the turntable ring a in the recess in the cooking compartment. 2. Let the turntable b slot in place in the drive c in the centre of the cooking compartment floor. . . . . . . . Note: Do not use the appliance if the turntable is not in place. Ensure that it is properly slotted into place. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise. The microwave Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. You will find information about ovenware and how to set the microwave. Note: In the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, you will find examples for defrosting, heating and cooking with the microwave oven. Try out the microwave straight away. You could heat up a cup of water for your tea, for example. Use a large cup without any decorative gold or silver trim and place a teaspoon in it. Place the cup containing the water on the turntable. 1. Set the power selector to 800 W. 2. Use the time switch to set 2 minutes. A signal sounds after 2 minutes. The water for the tea is hot. As you are drinking your tea, please take time to read again the safety information that can be found at the front of the instruction manual. This is very important. Notes regarding ovenware Suitable ovenware Suitable dishes are heat-resistant ovenware made of glass, glass ceramic, porcelain, ceramic or heat- resistant plastic. These materials allow microwaves to pass through. You can also use serving dishes. This saves you having to transfer food from one dish to another. You should only use ovenware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees that they are suitable for use in microwaves. Unsuitable ovenware Metal ovenware is unsuitable. Metal does not allow microwaves to pass through. Food in covered metal containers will remain cold. Caution! Creation of sparks: metal – e. g. a spoon in a glass – must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door. Sparks could destroy the glass on the inside of the door. Ovenware test Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The following ovenware test is the only exception to this rule. Perform the following test if you are unsure whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave: 1. Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for . to 1 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 are generated. microwave power settings 90 W for defrosting delicate foods 180 W For defrosting and continued cooking 360 W For cooking meat and heating delicate foods 600 W For heating and cooking food 800 W For heating liquids Setting the microwave 1. Set the power selector to the required microwave power setting. 2. Set a cooking time using the time switch. Note: If the cooking time is less than two minutes, first turn to a longer time and then immediately back to the desired time. The set cooking time counts down. A signal sounds once the time has elapsed. Notes ¦ If you open the appliance door during operation, microwave operation is interrupted and the set time maintained. When closed again, operation resumes. ¦ In the tables, there are two microwave power settings and times: set the first microwave power setting and time initially, and after the signal, set the second. Changing the cooking time This can be done at any time. Change the cooking time using the time switch. Cancelling operation Microwave operation is ended when you set the time switch to 0. Care and cleaning With careful care and cleaning your microwave oven will retain its looks and remain good order. We will explain here how you should care for and clean your appliance correctly. : Risk of short circuit! Never use high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners to clean the oven. : Risk of burns! Never clean the appliance immediately after switching off. Let the appliance cool down. : Risk of electric shock! Do not immerse the appliance in water or clean under a jet of water. Surfaces are different, and damage caused by using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by ...