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Microwave Oven
BFL524MS0 BFL524MB0 BFL523MS0 BFL524MW0 BFL524M.0

[en] User manual and installation instructions

en Safety

Only use this appliance:

Table of contents ¡ To prepare meals and drinks.
¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appli-
ance unattended when cooking for short
USER MANUAL
periods.
1 Safety .................................................................... 2 ¡ For household use and similar applications,
2 Preventing material damage ............................... 5
such as: In kitchens for employees in
shops, offices and other commercial sec-
3 Environmental protection and saving en- tors; in agriculture; by customers in hotels
ergy ....................................................................... 5
and other residential facilities; in bed and
4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance ........ 6 breakfasts.
5 Before using for the first time ............................. 7
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above
sea level.
6 Basic operation .................................................... 8
This appliance complies with the standards
7 Memory ................................................................. 9
EN 55011 and CISPR 11. It is a group 2,
8 Programmes ......................................................... 9 class B product. Group 2 means that mi-
9 Basic settings..................................................... 11
crowaves are produced for the purpose of
heating food. Class B means that the appli-
10 Cleaning and servicing ...................................... 11 ance is suitable for private households.
11 Troubleshooting................................................. 12 1.3 Restriction on user group
12 Disposal.............................................................. 13 This appliance may be used by children aged
13 Customer Service............................................... 14 8 or over and by people who have reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or inad-
14 How it works....................................................... 14
equate experience and/or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have
15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................... 18 been instructed on how to use the appliance
15.1 Safe installation ................................................. 18 safely and have understood the resulting
dangers.
Children must not play with the appliance.
Children must not perform cleaning or user
1 Safety maintenance unless they are at least 15 years
Observe the following safety instructions. old and are being supervised.
Keep children under the age of 8 years away
1.1 General information from the appliance and power cable.
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully.
1.4 Safe use
¡ Keep the instruction manual and the
product information safe for future refer- WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
ence or for the next owner. Combustible objects that are left in the cook-
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been ing compartment may catch fire.
damaged in transit. ▶ Never store combustible objects in the
cooking compartment.
1.2 Intended use
▶ If smoke is emitted, the appliance must be
Only a licensed professional may connect ap- switched off or the plug must be pulled out
pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in- and the door must be held closed in order
correct connection is not covered under the to stifle any flames.
warranty. Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices
The appliance can only be used safely if it is may catch fire.
correctly installed according to the safety in- ▶ Before using the appliance, remove the
structions. The installer is responsible for en- worst of the food residues and remnants
suring that the appliance works perfectly at its from the cooking compartment, heating ele-
installation location. ments and accessories.

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 Safety en

Overheating of the appliance may cause a ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact
fire. with sharp points or edges.
▶ Never install the appliance behind a decor- ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power
ative door or unit door. cord.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Accessories and cookware get very hot. Children may put packaging material over
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove ac- their heads or wrap themselves up in it and
cessories or cookware from the cooking suffocate.
compartment. ▶ Keep packaging material away from chil-
When the cooking compartment is hot, any al- dren.
coholic vapours inside may catch fire. ▶ Do not let children play with packaging ma-
▶ Only use small quantities of drinks with a terial.
high alcohol content in food. Children may breathe in or swallow small
▶ Open the appliance door carefully. parts, causing them to suffocate.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! ▶ Do not let children play with small parts.
The accessible parts of the appliance become
hot during operation. 1.5 Microwave
▶ Never touch these hot parts. CAREFULLY READ THE IMPORTANT SAFETY
▶ Keep children at a safe distance. INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM SAFE FOR
Hot steam may escape when you open the FUTURE USE
appliance door. Steam may not be visible, de- WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
pending on the temperature. Using the appliance for anything other than its
▶ Open the appliance door carefully. intended purpose is dangerous and may
▶ Keep children at a safe distance. cause damage. For example, heated slippers
If there is water in the cooking compartment and pillows filled with grain or cereal may
when it is hot, this may create hot steam. catch fire, even several hours later.
▶ Never pour water into the cooking compart- ▶ Never dry food or clothing with the appli-
ment when the cooking compartment is ance.
hot. ▶ Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning
Scratched glass in the appliance door may cloths or similar with the appliance.
develop into a crack. ▶ The appliance must only be used to pre-
▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners pare food and drink.
or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass Food and its packaging and containers may
on the appliance door, as they may scratch catch fire.
the surface. ▶ Never heat food in heat-retaining pack-
The hinges on the appliance door move when aging.
the door is opened and closed, which could ▶ Do not leave food unattended while it is
trap your fingers. heating in containers made of plastic, pa-
▶ Keep your hands away from the hinges. per or other combustible materials.
Cracks, splinters or breaks in the glass ▶ Never set the microwave power too high or
turntable are dangerous. the cooking time too long. Follow the in-
▶ Never allow hard objects to strike the structions provided in this user manual.
turntable. ▶ Never use the microwave to dry food.
▶ Handle the turntable with care. ▶ Never defrost or heat food with a low water
content, such as bread, at too high a mi-
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! crowave power or for too long.
If the insulation of the power cord is dam- Cooking oil may catch fire.
aged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never use the microwave to heat cooking
▶ Never let the power cord come into contact oil on its own.
with hot appliance parts or heat sources.

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en Safety

WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! ▶ The appliance must only be used to pre-

Liquids and other food may easily explode pare food and drink.
when in containers that have been tightly WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
sealed. There is a possibility of delayed boiling when
▶ Never heat liquids or other food in contain- a liquid is heated. This means that the liquid
ers that have been tightly sealed. reaches the boiling temperature without the
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! usual steam bubbles rising to the surface. Ex-
Foods with peel or skin may burst or explode ercise caution even when only gently shaking
during heating, or even afterwards. the container. The hot liquid may suddenly
▶ Never cook eggs in their shell or heat hard- boil over and splatter.
boiled eggs in their shell. ▶ Always place a spoon in the container
▶ Never cook shellfish or crustaceans. when heating liquids. This prevents delayed
▶ Always prick the yolk of eggs before mi- boiling.
crowaving.
▶ The skin of foods that have a peel or skin,
such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and
sausages, may burst. Before heating, prick
the peel or skin.
Heat is not distributed evenly through baby
food.
▶ Never heat baby food in closed containers. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
▶ Always remove the lid or teat. Unsuitable cookware may crack. Porcelain or
▶ Stir or shake well after heating. ceramic cookware can have small perfora-
▶ Check the temperature before giving the tions in the handles and lid. These perfora-
food or drink to a child. tions conceal a cavity below. If moisture pen-
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware etrates this cavity, it could cause the cook-
may become hot. ware to crack.
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove cook- ▶ Only use microwave-safe cookware.
ware or accessories from the cooking com- Cookware and containers made from metal or
partment. cookware with metal edging may lead to
Airtight packaging may burst when food is sparks being formed during simple mi-
heated. crowave operation. The appliance is dam-
▶ Always follow the instructions on the pack- aged.
aging. ▶ Never use metal containers during mi-
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove the crowave-only operation.
dishes from the cooking compartment. ▶ Only use microwave-safe cookware.
The accessible parts of the appliance become
hot during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
▶ Never touch these hot parts. The appliance uses a high voltage.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance. ▶ Never remove the casing.
Using the appliance for anything other than its
intended purpose is dangerous. This is be- WARNING ‒ Risk of serious harm to
cause, for instance, overheated slippers, pil- health!
lows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and Inadequate cleaning may destroy the surface
damp cleaning cloths, etc., may cause burns of the appliance, reduce its service life, and
to the skin. lead to dangerous situations, such as escap-
▶ Never dry food or clothing with the appli- ing microwave energy.
ance. ▶ Clean the appliance on a regular basis,
▶ Never heat up slippers, pillows filled with and remove any food residue immediately.
grain or cereal, sponges, damp cleaning ▶ Always keep the cooking compartment,
cloths or similar with the appliance. door and door stop clean.
→ "Cleaning and servicing", Page 11

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 Preventing material damage en

Never operate the appliance if the cooking ▶ Any repair work must only be carried out
compartment door is damaged. Microwave by the after-sales service.
energy may escape. Microwave energy will escape from appli-
▶ Never use the appliance if the cooking ances that do not have any casing.
compartment door or the plastic door ▶ Never remove the casing.
frame is damaged. ▶ Contact our after-sales service if mainten-
ance or repair work is needed.

2 Preventing material damage

2.1 General Operating the appliance without food in the cooking
compartment may lead to overloading.
ATTENTION! ▶ Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
The prolonged presence of moisture in the cooking inside. The only exception to this rule is when per-
compartment leads to corrosion. forming a short cookware test.
▶ Always wipe away the condensation after cooking.
▶ Do not keep moist food in the cooking compartment
for a long time with the door closed.
▶ Do not store food in the cooking compartment.
Sitting or placing objects on the appliance door may
damage it.
▶ Do not place, hang or support objects on the appli-
ance door.
If you prepare several bags of microwave popcorn in
2.2 Microwave immediate succession at a microwave power level that
Follow these instructions when using the microwave. is too high, the cooking compartment may be dam-
ATTENTION! aged.
▶ Leave the appliance to cool down for several
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment
will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or minutes between each use.
▶ Never set a microwave power level that is too high.
the inner door pane.
▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least ▶ Use a maximum microwave output of 600 watts.
2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the ▶ Always place the popcorn bag on a glass plate.
inside of the door. The microwave feed is damaged by the removal of the
Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may cover.
cause sparks, which will damage the appliance. ▶ Never remove the cover of the microwave feed in
▶ Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance. the cooking compartment.
Removing the transparent film from the inside of the
door damages the appliance door.
▶ Never remove the transparent film on the inside of
the door.
Liquid that penetrates the interior of the appliance may
damage the turntable drive.
▶ Monitor the cooking process.
▶ Set a shorter cooking time first and, if necessary, in-
crease the cooking time.
▶ Never use the appliance without the turntable.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging 3.2 Saving energy
The packaging materials are environmentally compat- If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use
ible and can be recycled. less power.
▶ Sort the individual components by type and dispose Hide the clock in standby mode.
of them separately. ¡ The appliance saves energy in standby mode.

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en Familiarising yourself with your appliance

4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

4.1 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions
of your appliance and to obtain information about the
operating status.
Note: On certain models, specific details such as col-
our and shape may differ from those pictured.

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5

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1 Automatic door opener Open the door automatically.

2 Touch fields Select functions.

3 Rotary selector Set the time, cooking time or automatic programmes.

4 Display Display clock or cooking time.

Rotary selector Automatic door opener

Use the rotary selector to change the setting values When you press the automatic door opener, the appli-
that are shown on the display. ance door springs open. You can fully open the appli-
The rotary selector can be pushed in. To engage or re- ance door manually.
lease the rotary selector, push the rotary selector. Notes
¡ In the event of a power cut, the automatic door
opener does not work. You can open the door
manually.

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 Before using for the first time en

¡ If you open the appliance door during operation, ¡ If the appliance is switched off for an extended
this pauses the operation. period of time, the appliance door opens with a time
¡ When you close the appliance door, the operation delay.
does not continue automatically. You must restart
the operation.

4.2 Types of heating

Here you can find an overview of the types of heating. You can find recommendations on using the types of heating.

Symbol Name Use

90–800 Microwave Defrosting, cooking or heating food and liquids.

4.3 Cooling fan 4.4 Condensation

The cooling fan switches on and off as required. Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment
The cooking compartment remains cold during mi- and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensa-
crowave operation. Despite this, the cooling fan will still tion is normal and does not adversely affect appliance
switch on. operation. Wipe away the condensation after cooking.
Note: The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has
been switched off.

5 Before using for the first time

Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the ap- 2. Clean the smooth surfaces in the cooking compart-
pliance and accessories. ment with a soft, damp cloth.
3. To eliminate the new-appliance smell, wipe the
5.1 Initial configuration empty cooking compartment with hot soapy water.
→ "Cleaning the cooking compartment", Page 12
Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the ap-
pliance and accessories.
5.3 Fitting the turntable
Note: After connecting the appliance to the power or
following a power cut, a signal sounds and several Never use the appliance without the turntable.
zeros are shown on the display. It may take a few 1. Place the roller ring into the recess in the cooking
seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the compartment.
time.
1. Press ⁠.
a 12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
lights up via ⁠.
2. Set the clock using the rotary selector.
3. Press ⁠.

5.2 Cleaning the appliance before using it

for the first time
Clean the cooking compartment and accessories be-
fore using the appliance to prepare food for the first
time.
2. Engage the turntable in the drive in the centre
1. Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, ac-
of the cooking compartment floor.
cessories or other objects in the cooking compart- 3. Check whether the turntable is correctly engaged.
ment.
Note: The turntable can turn anti-clockwise or clock-
wise.

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en Basic operation

6 Basic operation
6.1 Microwave power settings Not microwave-safe
This is where you can find an overview of the different Cookware and accessor- Reason
microwave power settings and when to use them. ies
Microwave power Use Metal cookware Metal does not allow mi-
setting in watts crowaves to pass
through. The food hardly
90 Defrost delicate foods. heats up.
180 Defrost food and continue Cookware with gold or sil- Microwaves can damage
cooking. ver decoration gold and silver decora-
360 Cooking meat and fish or heat- tion.
ing delicate foods. Tip: You can only use this
600 Heat and cook food. kind of cookware if the
800 Heat liquids. manufacturer guarantees
that it is microwave-safe.
Note:
You can set the microwave power settings for a
particular cooking time:
6.3 Testing cookware for microwave
¡ 800 W for 30 minutes suitability
¡ 600 W for 60 minutes Test cookware to see whether it is suitable for mi-
¡ 90 W, 360 W, 180 W for 99 minutes crowave use. Testing cookware is the only time the ap-
pliance should be operated in microwave mode without
6.2 Microwave-safe cookware and any food inside.
accessories WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!
To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli- The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur-
ance, it is important to use the right cookware and ac- ing operation.
cessories. ▶ Never touch these hot parts.
▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
Note: Read the manufacturer's instructions before us-
ing any cookware in the microwave. If in doubt, carry 1. Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart-
out a cookware test. ment.
2. Set the appliance to the maximum microwave power
Microwave-safe setting for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
3. Start the operation.
Cookware and accessor- Reason 4. Check the cookware several times:
ies – If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is
Cookware made from These materials allow mi- suitable for microwave use.
heat-resistant, microwave- crowaves to pass – If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre-
safe material: through. Microwaves do ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is
¡ Glass not damage heat-resistant not microwave-safe.
¡ Glass ceramic cookware.
¡ Porcelain 6.4 Configuring the microwave settings
¡ Temperature-resistant
plastic ATTENTION!
¡ Fully glazed ceramic Operating the appliance without food in the cooking
without cracks compartment may lead to overloading.
Metal cutlery Note: You can use metal ▶ Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food
cutlery, e.g. place a inside. The only exception to this rule is when per-
spoon in a glass, to pre- forming a short cookware test.
vent delayed boiling.
ATTENTION!
Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment
will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or
the inner door pane.
▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least
2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the
inside of the door.
Tip: To ensure optimum use of your appliance, you can
refer to the information in the recommended settings.
→ "How it works", Page 14

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 Memory en

1. Follow the safety instructions. → Page 3 6.5 Changing the cooking time
2. Read the safety instructions and the section on how
to prevent material damage. → Page 5 You can change the cooking time at any time.
3. Read the information on microwave-safe cookware ▶ Use the rotary selector to set the required duration.
and accessories. → Page 8
4. Use the buttons to set the required microwave 6.6 Pausing operation
power setting.
5. Use the rotary selector to set the required duration. 1. Press or open the appliance door.
Note: If you open the cooking compartment door dur- a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
ing operation, the microwave interrupts the operation 2. To continue the operation, close the appliance door
and pauses the set time that is counting down. When and press ⁠.
you close the cooking compartment door, the opera-
tion continues. 6.7 Cancelling the operation
▶ Press twice or open the door and press
once.

7 Memory
You can use the memory function to save the setting ‒ To save the memory and not start, press ⁠.
for a dish and call it up again at any time. a If the appliance does not start, the time appears on
Tip: If you prepare one dish often, use the memory the display and the appliance saves the setting.
function.
7.2 Starting the memory
7.1 Saving memory settings It is very easy to start the saved programme. Place
Note: your dish in the appliance and close the appliance
¡ You cannot save several microwave power settings door.
in succession. 1. Press ⁠.
¡ You cannot save any automatic programmes. a The saved settings are displayed.
1. Press ⁠. 2. Press ⁠.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
2. Use the buttons to set the required microwave 7.3 Pausing operation
power setting.
1. Press or open the appliance door.
a The indicator lamp above the button lights up and
the display shows 1:00 min. a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
3. Use the rotary selector to set the required duration. 2. To continue the operation, close the appliance door
4. If required, select one of the options: and press ⁠.
‒ To save the memory and immediately start, press
⁠. 7.4 Cancelling the operation
▶ Press twice or open the door and press
once.

8 Programmes
The programmes help you to use your appliance to 5. Press to start the operation.
prepare different dishes by selecting the optimum set- a The cooking time visibly counts down.
tings automatically. 6. If an audible signal sounds during the programme,
open the appliance door.
8.1 Setting a programme ‒ Break up, stir or turn the food.
‒ Close the appliance door.
1. Select a programme. ‒ Press ⁠.
2. Press repeatedly until the display shows the re-
quired programme number.
a The indicator light lights up via ⁠. 8.2 Pausing operation
3. Press ⁠. 1. Press or open the appliance door.
a The indicator lamp above lights up and the dis- a The indicator light lights up via ⁠.
play shows a suggested value for the weight. 2. To continue the operation, close the appliance door
4. Turn the rotary selector to specify the weight of the and press ⁠.
dish.
If it is not possible to enter the exact weight, round
the weight up or down.

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en Programmes

8.3 Cancelling the operation ▶ Press twice or open the door and press
once.

8.4 Defrosting with the automatic programmes

You can use the four defrosting programmes to defrost meat, poultry and bread.

Programme Food Cookware Weight range in kg

P01 Minced meat Open 0.20–1.00
P02 Pieces of meat Open 0.20–1.00
P03 Chicken, chicken pieces Open 0.40–1.80
P04 Bread Open 0.20–1.00

Defrosting food using the automatic 5. Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat
programmes and poultry.
1. Take the food out of its packaging. Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir-
Use food that is stored flat and in portion-sized cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to
quantities at -18 °C. come into contact with other foods.
2. Weigh the food. 6. Flat pieces of meat and items made from minced
You require the weight in order to set the pro- meat should be separated from each other before
gramme. leaving to stand.
3. Place the food in a microwaveable shallow dish, e.g. 7. The defrosted food should be left to stand for an ad-
a glass plate or porcelain plate. ditional 10 to 30 minutes until it reaches an even
Do not put the cover on. temperature.
4. Set the programme. → Page 9 Large pieces of meat require a longer standing time
than smaller pieces. For poultry, remove the giblets
after the resting time.
8. Continue to prepare the food, even though thick
pieces of meat may still be frozen in the middle.

8.5 Cooking with the automatic programmes

With the three cooking programmes, you can cook rice, potatoes or vegetables.

Programme Food Cookware Weight range Information

in kg
P05 Rice With lid 0.05–0.20 ¡ For rice, use a large, deep dish.
¡ Do not use any boil-in-the-bag rice.
¡ For every 100 g rice, add twice to three times the
amount of water.
P06 Potatoes With lid 0.15–1.00 ¡ For boiled potatoes, cut fresh potatoes into small,
equally sized pieces.
¡ Add one tablespoon of water and a little salt for every
100 g boiled potatoes.
P07 Vegetables With lid 0.15–1.00 ¡ Weigh fresh, washed vegetables scales.
¡ Cut the vegetables into small, uniform pieces.
¡ Add one tablespoon of water for every 100 g boiled
potatoes.

Cooking food with the automatic programmes 4. Set the programme. → Page 9
1. Weigh the food. 5. Once the programme has finished, stir the food
You require the weight in order to set the pro- again.
gramme. 6. The food should be left to stand for an additional 5
2. Place the food on microwave-safe cookware and to 10 minutes until it reaches a uniform temperature.
cover with a lid. The cooking results are dependent on the food
3. Add the volume of water in accordance with the quality and consistency of the food.
manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

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 Basic settings en

9 Basic settings
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. 9.3 Setting the time
Note: After connecting the appliance to the power or
9.1 Changing basic settings following a power cut, a signal sounds and several
Requirement: The appliance is switched off. zeros are shown on the display. It may take a few
1. Press and hold and for a few seconds. seconds until a signal sounds and you can set the
a The display shows the first basic setting. time.
2. Press ⁠. 1. Press ⁠.
a The current value flashes on the display. a 12:00 is shown on the display. The indicator light
3. Set the desired value with the rotary selector. lights up via ⁠.
4. Press ⁠. 2. Set the clock using the rotary selector.
a The appliance implements the setting. 3. Press ⁠.
5. Press ⁠.
Tip: The setting can be changed at any time. 9.4 Hiding the clock
To reduce the standby consumption of your appliance,
9.2 Changing the signal duration you can hide the clock.
When your appliance is switched off, you hear an aud- 1. Press ⁠.
ible signal. You can change the duration of the signal. 2. Press ⁠.
▶ Press and hold for approx. six seconds. To view the clock, press again.
a The signal duration switches between short and
long.
a The appliance applies the signal duration and dis-
plays the time.

10 Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long 10.2 Cleaning the appliance
time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Clean the appliance as specified. This will ensure that
the different parts and surfaces of the appliance are
10.1 Cleaning products not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable clean-
Only use suitable cleaning agents. ing products.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices may catch
▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to fire.
clean the appliance. ▶ Before using the appliance, remove the worst of the
food residues and remnants from the cooking com-
ATTENTION! partment, heating elements and accessories.
Unsuitable cleaning agents damage the surfaces of the
appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
▶ Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning products. Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop
▶ Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol into a crack.
content. ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners or sharp
▶ Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning metal scrapers to clean the glass on the appliance
sponges. door, as they may scratch the surface.
▶ Do not use any special cleaners for cleaning the ap-
pliance while it is hot. 1. Read the information on cleaning products.
▶ Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless → Page 11
steel care products if recommended in the cleaning 2. Observe the information on cleaning the appliance
instructions for the relevant part. components or surfaces.
New sponge cloths contain residues from production. 3. Unless otherwise specified:
▶ Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. ‒ Clean the components of the appliance with hot
soapy water and a dish cloth.
You can find out which cleaning products are suitable ‒ Dry with a soft cloth.
for each surface or part of the appliance in the indi-
vidual cleaning instructions.

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en Troubleshooting

10.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment 3. For stainless steel appliance fronts, apply a thin
layer of the stainless steel cleaning product with a
ATTENTION! soft cloth.
Incorrect cleaning may damage the cooking compart- You can obtain the stainless steel cleaning products
ment. from the after-sales service or the online shop.
▶ Do not use oven spray, abrasive materials or other 4. Dry with a soft cloth.
aggressive oven cleaners.
1. Read the information on cleaning products. 10.5 Cleaning the control panel
→ Page 11
ATTENTION!
2. Clean with hot soapy water or a vinegar solution.
3. Use oven cleaner to remove very heavy soiling. Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel.
Only use oven cleaner when the cooking compart- ▶ Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.
ment is cold. 1. Read the information on cleaning products.
Tip: To eliminate unpleasant odours, heat up a cup → Page 11
of water with a few drops of lemon juice for 1 to 2. Clean the control panel using a microfibre cloth or a
2 minutes at maximum microwave power setting. Al- soft, damp cloth.
ways place a spoon in the container to prevent 3. Dry with a soft cloth.
delayed boiling.
4. Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth. 10.6 Cleaning the door panels
5. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door
open. ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the door panes.
Cleaning the turntable
▶ Do not use a glass scraper.
1. Read the information on cleaning products.
→ Page 11 1. Read the information on cleaning products.
2. Remove the turntable. → Page 11
3. Clean the turntable with hot soapy water and a soft 2. Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth and
dish cloth. glass cleaner.
4. Dry with a soft cloth. Note: Shadows on the door panels, which look like
5. Reinsert the turntable. streaks, are caused by reflections made by the in-
Ensure that the turntable engages correctly. terior lighting.
3. Dry with a soft cloth.
10.4 Cleaning the front of the appliance
10.7 Cleaning aid
ATTENTION!
Incorrect cleaning may damage the front of the appli- The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally
ance. cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid
▶ Do not use glass cleaner, metal scrapers or glass softens dirt by vaporising the soapy water. The dirt can
scrapers for cleaning. then be removed more easily.
▶ To prevent corrosion on stainless steel fronts, re- Setting the cleaning function
move any limescale, grease, starch and albumin
1. Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to a cup of
(e.g. egg white) stains immediately.
▶ On stainless steel surfaces, use special stainless
water.
2. Place a spoon in the cup to prevent delayed boiling.
steel cleaning products suitable for hot surfaces.
3. Place the cup in the centre of the cooking compart-
1. Read the information on cleaning products. ment.
→ Page 11 4. Set the microwave power setting to 600 W.
2. Clean the front of the appliance using hot soapy wa- 5. Set the cooking time to 3 minutes.
ter and a dish cloth. 6. Start the microwave.
Note: Slight differences in colour on the front of the 7. Once the duration has elapsed, keep the door
appliance are caused by the use of different materi- closed for a further three minutes.
als, such as glass, plastic and metal. 8. Wipe out the cooking compartment with a soft cloth.
9. Leave the cooking compartment to dry with the door
open.

11 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-
sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
▶ If the appliance is defective, call Customer Service.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out
by trained specialist staff.

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11.1 Malfunctions

Fault Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
working. ▶ Connect the appliance to the power supply.
The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.
▶ Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
There has been a power cut.
▶ Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working.
Malfunction
1. Switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
2. Switch the fuse back on after approx. 10 seconds.
a If the fault was a one-off, the message disappears.
3. If the message appears again, call the after-sales service. Please specify the exact error
message when calling.
→ "Customer Service", Page 14
Door is not fully closed.
▶ Check whether food remains or foreign material are trapped in the door.
Food takes longer The microwave power setting is set too low.
than usual to heat up. ▶ Set a higher microwave power setting. → Page 8
You have placed a larger amount of food than normal in the appliance.
▶ Set a longer cooking time.
You need double the time when you have double the amount.
The food is colder than usual.
▶ Turn or stir the food from time to time during cooking.
Turntable grates or There is dirt or foreign objects in the area of the turntable drive.
grinds. ▶ Clean the roller ring and recess in the cooking compartment.
Microwave mode is Appliance has a fault.
cancelled. ▶ If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.
The appliance is not The settings area has been activated accidentally.
in operation. A cook- ▶ Press ⁠.
ing time is shown in
was not pressed after the setting was implemented.
the display.
▶ Press or delete the setting by pressing ⁠.
Three zeros flash on There has been a power cut.
the display. ▶ Reset the time.
→ "Initial configuration", Page 7
An is shown on the Demo mode is activated.
display.
The message ap- Fault in the automatic door opening system.
pears on the display. 1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Wait for 10 minutes.
3. Switch the appliance on again.
▶ If this fault recurs, call the after-sales service.

12 Disposal
Find out here how to dispose of old appliances cor- Information about current disposal methods are
rectly. available from your specialist dealer or local author-
ity.
12.1 Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.
▶ Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally
friendly manner.

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This appliance is labelled in accord-

ance with European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning used elec-
trical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equip-
ment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the frame-
work for the return and recycling of
used appliances as applicable
throughout the EU.

13 Customer Service
If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify 13.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production
faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance number (FD)
needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro-
of warranty in your country is available from our after- duction number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
sales service, your retailer or on our website. You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the open the appliance door.
product number (E-Nr.) and the production number Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus-
(FD) of your appliance. tomer Service telephone number to find them again
The contact details for Customer Service can be found quickly.
in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our
website.

This product contains light sources from energy effi-

ciency class G. These light sources are available as a
spare part and should only be replaced by trained spe-
cialist staff.

14 How it works
Here, you can find the ideal settings for various dishes Note: The times given in the tables are guidelines and
as well as the best accessories and cookware. We depend on the quality, temperature and consistency of
have tailored these recommendations to your appli- the food.
ance. 1. Before using the appliance, remove all unnecessary
cookware from the cooking compartment.
14.1 What is the best way to proceed? 2. Select a type of food from the recommended set-
tings.
In this section, you will find out the best way to proceed
3. Add the food to a suitable tableware.
step-by-step in order to be able to make optimum use
→ "Microwave-safe cookware and accessories",
of the recommended settings. You will get information
Page 8
on many meals, with details and tips on how to best
4. Always place the cookware on the turntable.
use and set your appliance.
5. Set the appliance according to the recommended
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns! settings.
Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become Time ranges are often specified in the recommen-
hot. ded settings. Set the shorter cooking time first. If ne-
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac- cessary, increase the cooking time. If two mi-
cessories from the cooking compartment. crowave power settings and times are specified in

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the tables, set the first microwave power setting and 14.3 Defrosting
cooking time first and, after the signal, set the
second. With your appliance you can defrost frozen food.
Tip: If you want to cook quantities that deviate from Defrosting food
those specified in the tables, set approximately double 1. Place the frozen food in an open container on the
the time for double the amount. turntable.
Delicate parts, such as the legs and wings of
14.2 Tips for defrosting and heating chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts, can be
covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. The foil
Follow these tips for good results when defrosting and must not touch the sides of the cooking compart-
heating. ment.
Issue Tip 2. Start the operation.
You can remove the foil halfway through the defrost-
The food should be de- Set a longer cooking ing time.
frosted, hot or cooked time. Larger quantities 3. Note: Liquid is produced when you defrost meat
once the time has and food which is piled and poultry.
elapsed. high require longer times.
Drain off any liquid when turning and under no cir-
Once the time has ¡ Stir the food occasion- cumstances use it for other purposes or allow it to
elapsed, the food should ally. come into contact with other foods.
not be overheated at the ¡ Set a lower microwave 4. Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it
edge and cooked in the power setting and a defrosts.
middle. longer cooking time. Turn large pieces of food several times.
After defrosting, poultry or ¡ Set a lower microwave 5. To even out the temperature, leave the defrosted
meat should not be de- power setting. food to stand at room temperature for approx. 10–
frosted on the outside ¡ If you are defrosting a 20 minutes.
only but still frozen in the large quantity, turn it You can remove the giblets from poultry at this
middle. several times. point. You can continue to cook the meat even if a
The food should not be ¡ Set a lower microwave small section of it is still frozen in the centre.
too dry. power setting.
¡ Set a shorter cooking
time.
¡ Cover the food.
¡ Add more liquid.

Defrosting with the microwave

Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost frozen food.

Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins

setting in W
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the 800 1. 180 1. 15
bone or boned) 2. 90 2. 10–20
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the 1000 1. 180 1. 20
bone or boned) 2. 90 2. 15–25
Whole pieces of beef, veal or pork (on the 1500 1. 180 1. 30
bone or boned) 2. 90 2. 20–30
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 200 1. 180 1. 21
2. 90 2. 4–6
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 500 1. 180 1. 51
2. 90 2. 5–10
Meat in pieces or slices of beef, veal or pork 800 1. 180 1. 81
2. 90 2. 10–15
Minced meat, mixed2, 3 200 90 104
1
Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2
Freeze the food flat.
3
Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4
Turn the food several times.
5
Separate any defrosted parts.
6
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
7
Remove all packaging.
8
Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
9
Separate the pieces of cake.

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Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins

setting in W
Minced meat, mixed2, 3 500 1. 180 1. 54
2. 90 2. 10–15
Minced meat, mixed2, 3 800 1. 180 1. 84
2. 90 2. 10–20
Poultry or poultry portions5 600 1. 180 1. 8
2. 90 2. 10–20
Poultry or poultry portions5 1200 1. 180 1. 15
2. 90 2. 10–20
Fish fillet, fish steak or fish slices5 400 1. 180 1. 5
2. 90 2. 10–15
Vegetables, e.g. peas 300 180 10–15
Fruit, e.g. raspberries5 300 180 7–106
Fruit, e.g. raspberries5 500 1. 180 1. 86
2. 90 2. 5–10
Butter, defrosting7 125 1. 180 1. 1
2. 90 2. 2–3
Butter, defrosting7 250 1. 180 1. 1
2. 90 2. 3–4
Loaf of bread 500 1. 180 1. 6
2. 90 2. 5–10
Loaf of bread 1000 1. 180 1. 12
2. 90 2. 10–20
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake8, 9 500 90 10–15
Cakes, plain, e.g. sponge cake8, 9 750 1. 180 1. 5
2. 90 2. 10–15
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake8 500 1. 180 1. 5
2. 90 2. 15–20
Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake8 750 1. 180 1. 7
2. 90 2. 15–20
1
Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
2
Freeze the food flat.
3
Remove any meat that has already defrosted.
4
Turn the food several times.
5
Separate any defrosted parts.
6
Carefully stir the food occasionally.
7
Remove all packaging.
8
Only defrost cakes without icing, whipped cream, gelatine or custard.
9
Separate the pieces of cake.

14.4 Heating shaking the container. The hot liquid may suddenly boil
over and splatter.
With your appliance you can heat food. ▶ Always place a spoon in the container when heating
Heating food liquids. This prevents delayed boiling.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!

Heated food gives off heat. The cookware may become
hot.
▶ Always use oven gloves to remove cookware or ac-
cessories from the cooking compartment.

WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!

There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is
heated. This means that the liquid reaches the boiling ATTENTION!
temperature without the usual steam bubbles rising to Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment
the surface. Exercise caution even when only gently will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or
the inner door pane.
▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least
2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the
inside of the door.

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1. Take ready meals out of the packaging and place in The speed at which different components of the
microwave-safe cookware. meal heat up may vary.
2. Distribute the food flat in the cookware. 6. Check the temperature.
3. Cover the food with a suitable lid, a plate or special 7. To even out the temperature, leave the heated food
microwave foil. to stand at room temperature for approx. 2–5
4. Start the operation. minutes.
5. Turn or stir the food several times during cooking.

Heating frozen food in the microwave

Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat frozen food.

Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins

setting in W
Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3 300–400 600 8–11
components
Soup 400 600 8–10
Stew 500 600 10–13
Slices or pieces of meat in sauce, e.g. 500 600 12–171
goulash
Bakes, e.g. lasagne, cannelloni 450 600 10–15
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta2 250 600 2–5
Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta2 500 600 8–10
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots3 300 600 8–10
Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots3 600 600 14–17
Creamed spinach4 450 600 11–16
1
Separate the pieces of meat when stirring.
2
Add a little liquid to the food.
3
Pour water into the dish so that it covers the base.
4
Cook the food without any additional water.

Heating in the microwave

Observe the recommended settings for using the microwave to heat food.

Food Amount Microwave power Cooking time in mins

setting in W
Beverages1 200 ml 800 2–32, 3
Beverages1 500 ml 800 3–42, 3
Baby food, e.g. baby bottles4 50 ml 360 Approx. 0.55, 6
Baby food, e.g. baby bottles4 100 ml 360 Approx. 15, 6
Baby food, e.g. baby bottles4 200 ml 360 1.55, 6
Soup, 1 cup 200 g 600 2–3
Soup, 2 cups 400 g 600 4–5
Set menu, plated meal, ready meal with 2–3 350–500 g 600 4–8
components
Meat in sauce7 500 g 600 8–11
Stew 400 g 600 6–8
Stew 800 g 600 8–11
1
Place a spoon in the glass.
2
Do not overheat alcoholic drinks.
3
Check the food occasionally.
4
Heat up baby food without the teat or lid.
5
Always shake the food well after heating.
6
Always check the temperature.
7
Separate the slices of meat.
8
Add a little liquid to the food.

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Food Amount Microwave power Cooking time in mins

setting in W
Vegetables, 1 portion8 150 g 600 2–3
Vegetables, 2 portions8 300 g 600 3–5
1
Place a spoon in the glass.
2
Do not overheat alcoholic drinks.
3
Check the food occasionally.
4
Heat up baby food without the teat or lid.
5
Always shake the food well after heating.
6
Always check the temperature.
7
Separate the slices of meat.
8
Add a little liquid to the food.

14.5 Test dishes

These overviews have been produced for test institutes to facilitate appliance testing in accordance with EN
60350-1:2013 or IEC 60350-1:2011 and EN 60705:2012, IEC 60705:2010.

Cooking with the microwave

Food Microwave power Cooking time in mins Note:
setting in W
Custard, 750 g 1. 360 1. 12–17 Place the Pyrex dish 20 x 25 cm
2. 90 2. 20–25 on the turntable.
Biscuit 600 8–10 Place a 22 cm diameter Pyrex
dish on the turntable.
Meat loaf 600 20–25 Place a Pyrex dish on the
turntable.

Defrosting with the microwave

Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food.

Food Microwave power Cooking time in mins Note:

setting in W
Meat 1. 180 1. 5–7 Place the Pyrex dish (22 cm dia-
2. 90 2. 10–15 meter) on the turntable.

15 Installation instructions
Observe this information when installing the appliance. ¡ Check the appliance for damage after un-
packing it. Do not connect the appliance if
it has been damaged in transit.
¡ Before starting up the appliance, remove
any packaging material and adhesive film
from the cooking compartment and the
door.
15.1 Safe installation ¡ Never remove the transparent film on the
Follow these safety instructions when in- inside of the door.
stalling the appliance. ¡ Proceed in accordance with the installation
¡ The appliance can only be used safely if it sheets for installing accessories.
is correctly installed according to the safety ¡ Fitted units must be temperature-resistant
instructions. The installer is responsible for up to 90 °C, and adjacent unit fronts up to
ensuring that the appliance works perfectly 65 °C.
at its installation location.

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¡ Do not install the appliance behind a decor- 15.3 Scope of delivery

ative door or the door of a kitchen unit. After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
There is a risk of overheating. transit and completeness of the delivery.
¡ Cut-out work on the units should be carried
out before installing the appliance. Remove
any shavings. Otherwise, the correct opera-
tion of electrical components may be ad-
versely affected.
¡ Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused
by incorrect connection is not covered un-
der the warranty.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Parts that are accessible during installation
may have sharp edges and may lead to cut-
ting injuries. 15.4 Fitted units
▶ Wear protective gloves Here, you can find notes on safe installation.
ATTENTION!
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! Any shavings may impair the function of electrical com-
It is dangerous to use an extended power ponents.
cord and non-approved adapters. ▶ Carry out cut-out work on the units before installing
the appliance.
▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple ▶ Remove the shavings.
socket strips.
¡ The minimum installation height is 850 mm.
▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Cus- ¡ The installation cabinet must not have a back panel
tomer Service. behind the appliance.
▶ Only use adapters approved by the manu- ¡ The ventilation slots and intake openings must not
facturer. be covered.
¡ Fitted units must be heat-resistant up to 90 °C, and
adjacent unit fronts up to 65 °C.
15.2 Electrical connection
In order to safely connect the appliance electrically, fol- 15.5 Installation dimensions in the upper
low these instructions. cabinet
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Observe the installation dimensions and the safety
Incorrect installation is dangerous. clearances in an upper cabinet.
▶ Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or
replace a power cable while taking into considera-
tion the applicable regulations.
▶ Connect the appliance only to a correctly installed,
earthed socket.
▶ If the plug is no longer accessible following installa-
tion, an all-pole isolating unit with a contact clear-
ance of at least 3 mm must be available on the in-
stallation side. Contact protection must be ensured
by the installation.

15.6 Preparing the upper cabinet

1. Determine the wall thickness of the unit.
An x-value is assigned to the wall thickness.
2. Note: The x-value corresponds to the distance
between the lower edge of the connection plate and
the bottom of the fitted unit.
Screw the connection plate tightly into the upper
unit.

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When doing so, observe the x-value that was de- 15.9 Preparing the appliance
termined.
If you install your appliance in a tall unit, you must pre-
pare the appliance.
1. Remove the middle screw on the base of the mi-
crowave.

15.7 Installation dimensions in the tall unit

Observe the installation dimensions and the safety 2. Remove the cover at the base of the microwave.
clearances in a tall unit.

3. Screw the middle screw tightly on the base of the

microwave.

15.8 Preparing the tall unit

1. Determine the wall thickness of the unit.
An x-value is assigned to the wall thickness.
2. Note: The x-value corresponds to the distance
between the lower edge of the connection plate and
the bottom of the fitted unit.
Screw the connection plate tightly to the tall unit.
When doing so, observe the x-value that was de-
termined.

4. Loosen the two outer screws on the microwave

base.

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5. Secure the built-in frame on the microwave base 2. Note:

with the two outer screws. Do not trap or kink the power cable.

6. Secure the four supporting feet to the base of the Insert the appliance into the unit and move it to the
microwave. right.

3. Screw the appliance in until the appliance is cent-

15.10 Installing the appliance rally aligned.
1. Secure the spacers to the appliance in accordance
=
with the wall thickness. =

4. Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances.

The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be

at least 3 mm.
5. Remove any packaging material and adhesive film
from the cooking compartment and the door.

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