User manual SMEG SC445MCX

[. . . ] Instructions for Use Bedienungsanweisung EN Dear Customer: Before going any further, we want to thank you for preferring our product. We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your expectations. We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using your microwave oven. KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. [. . . ] Important: The aluminium foil must not come into contact with the oven cavity interior as this can cause electrical arcing. Thick portions of food should be turned several times. Distribute the frozen food as evenly as possible since narrow and thin portions defrost more quickly than the thicker and broader parts. Fat-rich foods such as butter, cream cheese and cream should not be completely defrosted. If they are kept at room temperature they will be ready to be served in a few minutes. With ultra-frozen cream, if you find small pieces of ice in it, you should mix these in before serving. Place poultry on an upturned plate so that the meat juices can run off more easily. Bread should be wrapped in a napkin so that it does not become too dry. Remove frozen food from its wrapping and do not forget to take off any metal twist-tags. For containers that are used to keep frozen food in the freezer and which can also be used for heating and cooking, all you need to do is take off the lid. For all other cases you should put the food into containers that are suitable for microwave use. The liquid resulting from defrosting, principally that from poultry, should be discarded. In no event should such liquids be allowed to come into contact with other foods. Do not forget that by using the defrosting function you need to allow for standing time until the food is completely defrosted. 15 EN Defrosting To defrost food you should select Microwave function with one of the following Power Levels: Position Power Level Defrost / Keep Warm Defrost Power 200 W 400 W The table below shows different defrosting and standing times (in order to ensure the food temperature is evenly distributed) for different types and weights of food, plus recommendations. Food Portions of meat, veal, beef, pork Goulash Minced meat Sausages Poultry (portions) Chicken Poularde Fish fillet Trout Prawns Fruit Bread Butter Cream cheese Creams Weight (g) 100 200 500 1000 1500 2000 500 1000 100 500 200 500 250 1000 2500 200 250 100 500 200 300 500 200 500 800 250 250 250 Defrosting time (min) 2-3 4-5 10-12 21-23 32-34 43-45 8 -10 17-19 2-4 10-14 4-6 9-12 5-6 20-24 38-42 4-5 5-6 2-3 8-11 4-5 8-9 11-14 4-5 10-12 15-17 8-10 6-8 7-8 Standing time (min) 5-10 5-10 10-15 20-30 20-30 25-35 10-15 20-30 10-15 20-30 10-15 15-20 5-10 20-30 25-35 5-10 5-10 5-10 15-20 5-10 5-10 10-20 5-10 10-15 10-20 10-15 10-15 10-15 Recommendation Turn once Turn once Turn twice Turn twice Turn twice Turn three times Turn twice Turn three times Turn twice Turn three times Turn once Turn twice Turn once Turn twice Turn three times Turn once Turn once Turn once Turn twice Turn once Turn once Turn twice Turn once Turn once Turn twice 16 EN Cooking with a microwave oven Warning!Read the section "Microwave Safety" before cooking with your microwave. Follow these recommendations when cooking with your microwave: Before heating or cooking foods with peel or skin (e. g. apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sausages) prick them so that they do not burst. Cut the food up before starting to prepare it. Before using a container or dish make sure that it is suitable for microwave use (see the section on types of ovenware). When cooking food with very little moisture (e. g. defrosting bread, making popcorn, etc. ) evaporation is very quick. The oven then works as if it was empty and the food may burn. [. . . ] Do not touch the light bulb surface directly with your fingers because you may damage the bulb. Follow the lamp manufacturer's instructions. - Screw the glass light cover into place (1). - Connect the oven again to the power supply. - You have selected the correct operating times and power level. [. . . ]