Cover food during cooking or heating
with a microwave-safe cover. Covering
the food helps avoid splashes;
furthermore, the food is more evenly
cooked.
Foods such as chicken pieces or
hamburgers should be turned once when
cooking in the microwave oven in order
to speed up cooking. Larger pieces such
as joints or roasting chickens must be
turned at least once.
It is also important to reposition food,
e.g. if cooking meatballs: After half
of the cooking time has expired, the
food should be repositioned from top
to bottom and from the inside to the
outside.
After heating, stir the food if possible to
ensure even temperatures; otherwise, let
the food stand for a short time.
6.1. Size and shape of
microwave-safe
containers
Flat, broad containers are better than narrow,
tall ones. "Flat" foods can be cooked more
evenly.
Round or oval containers are more suitable
than angular ones. There is a danger of local
overheating in the corners.
6.2. Microwave-suitable
materials
Use the following utensils in the microwave:
• Browning dishes
• Crockery
• Glass containers without a lid
• Oven-safe glassware
• Oven-safe cooking bags
• Paper bags and cups (only for brief
warming up)
• Paper towel (only for covering foods and
for soaking up grease)
• Microwave-safe plastic containers
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• Microwave-safe plastic packaging
• Microwave-safe thermometer
• Wax paper (only for covering foods)
Always note the manufacturer's instructions.
7. Before using the
appliance for the fi rst
time
7.1. Sett ing up the appliance
Fig. 2 – Appliance clearance
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
There is a risk of fire if the appliance is set up
incorrectly.
To ensure adequate ventilation, the
clearances specified in "Fig. 2 –
Appliance clearance" must be
maintained. The spacer at the back of the
appliance must touch the wall. It ensures
that the correct clearance is maintained
when positioning the microwave.
Do not remove the feet.
The microwave is designed as a free-
standing appliance. Do not operate
the microwave in fitted cabinets or a
cupboard.