Microwave Power Settings; Setting The Microwave; Care And Cleaning; Cleaning Agents - Viva VVM16H1252 Gebrauchsanleitung

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:
Heat the empty ovenware at maximum power for ½ to
1.
1 minute.
Check the temperature occasionally during that time.
2.
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

Microwave power Suitable for
setting
90 W Defrosting delicate foods
180 W Defrosting and continued cooking
360 W Cooking meat and heating delicate foods
600 W Heating and cooking food
900 W Heating liquids

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 observing the information in
the table below.
Do not use
sharp or abrasive cleaning agents.
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The surface could be damaged. If such a substance comes
into contact with the front of the appliance, wash it off
immediately with water.
metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliance
■
door.
metal or glass scrapers for cleaning the seal.
■
hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
■
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol.
■

Cleaning agents

Caution!
Before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch
off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Clean the outside of the
appliance and the cooking compartment with a damp cloth and
mild detergent. Dry with a clean cloth.
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Setting the microwave

Set the power selector to the required microwave power
1.
setting.
Set a cooking time using the time switch.
2.
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.
Area Cleaning agents
Appliance front Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or
metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.
Appliance front with Hot soapy water:
stainless steel Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Remove flecks of limescale,
grease, starch and albumin (e.g. egg
white) immediately. Corrosion can form
under such residues. Special stainless
steel cleaning agents can be obtained
from the after-sales service or from spe-
cialist shops. Do not use glass cleaners
or metal or glass scrapers for cleaning.
Cooking compart- Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution:
ment made of stain- Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
less steel soft cloth.
If the oven is very dirty: use oven
cleaner, but only when cooking com-
partment is cold. It is best to use a stain-
less-steel sponge. Do not use oven
spray or other aggressive oven cleaners
or abrasive materials. Scouring pads,
rough sponges and pan cleaners are
also unsuitable. These items scratch the
surface. Allow the interior surfaces to
dry thoroughly.
Recess in cooking Damp cloth:
compartment Ensure that no water seeps through the
turntable drive into the appliance inte-
rior.
Turntable and turnta- Hot soapy water:
ble ring When putting the turntable back in
place, make sure it slots in correctly.
Door panels Glass cleaner:
Clean with a dish cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.