User manual SIEMENS HF23056EU

[. . . ] This section explains all the functions of your new appliance and how to operate it. The tables have been structured in such a way as to provide a stepĆbyĆstep guide to the cooker settings. They contain information on simple recipes, appropriate ovenware and the ideal settings, all of which have of course been carefully tested in our cooking studio. It also contains a number of tips on care and cleaning to ensure that your appliance continues to look good for a long time. [. . . ] 36 The microwave Microwaves are converted to heat when they come into contact with food. The microwave is ideal for rapid defrosting, heating up, melting and cooking. Why not try out the microwave straight away?You could heat up a cup of water for your tea, for example. Use a large cup without a decorative gold or silver rim and place a teaspoon in it. You can switch this off prematurely by pressing the Stop button. Please read the safety instructions at the front of the instruction manual once more while you are drinking your cup of tea. 360 watts for cooking meat and heating up delicate foods. Set the duration using the required microwave setting. The time set counts down in the display. Open the oven door or press the Stop button. The only exception to this rule is this ovenware test. 39 Notes on the tables The following tables provide you with numerous options and settings for the microwave. The times specified in the tables are only guidelines. They may vary according to the ovenware used, the quality, temperature and consistency of the food. Time ranges are often specified in the tables. Set the shortest time first and then extend the time if necessary. It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables. A rule of thumb can be applied: Double the amount Ć almost double the time Half the amount Ć half the time. Always place the ovenware on the turntable. Defrosting q Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable. Q Delicate parts such as the legs and wings of chicken or fatty outer layers of roasts can be covered with small pieces of aluminium foil. [. . . ] Cooking with microwave only Meal Microwave setting (watts) and duration in minutes 600 watts, 9 mins + 180 watts, 15Ć20 mins 600 watts, 8Ć10 mins 600 watts, 23Ć28 mins Notes Custard Sponge Meat loaf Defrosting with microwave only Meal 750 g in a 25x20 cm Pyrex dish Pyrex dish 22 cm in diameter 28 cm Pyrex cake tin Microwave setting (watts) and duration in minutes 180 watts, 9 mins + 90 watts, 10Ć12 mins Notes Meat Microwaveable plastic dish 22 cm in diameter. Turn after 9 minutes 48 Care and cleaning Do not under any circumstances use a highpressure or steam cleaner. Simply wipe the appliance with a damp cloth. Add a few drops of washingĆup liquid to the water if the dirt is more difficult to remove. [. . . ]