User manual BALAY 3WGN1929

[. . . ] Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make full use of all the technical benefits the microwave oven has to offer. You will be familiarised with the individual components of your new microwave. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. [. . . ] a spoon a in glass must be at least 2 cm away from the oven walls and inside of the door. The only exception to this is if you are carrying out the following dish test. Carry out the following test if you are unsure whether your ovenware is suitable for use in the microwave: Place the empty dish in the oven for ½ to 1 minute at full power. The dish is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated. 14 Microwave settings 800 watts for heating up liquids. 90 watts for defrosting delicate foods. Setting procedure Example: Microwave power 600 W, 3 minutes 1. Set the cooking time using the timer switch. For cooking times which are under two minutes, first set to a longer time and then turn the switch back to the time you require. The microwave will run through the time set. Correcting Stopping early You can change the cooking time whenever you like. Microwave operation will stop if you set the timer switch to zero. 15 Notes If you open the oven door while the microwave is in operation, the microwave will pause and the remaining time will be retained in the memory. If two microwave settings and times are shown in the tables, set the first microwave setting and time and then set the second ones after the signal has sounded. Tables and Tips Notes on the tables The following tables provide you with numerous options and settings for the microwave. They may vary according to the ovenware used, the quality, temperature and consistency of the food. It may be that you have different quantities from those specified in the tables. A rule of thumb can be applied: Double the amount almost double the time Half the amount half the time. Always place the ovenware on the turntable. Defrosting 16 Place the frozen food in an open container on the turntable. 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. Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperature for a further 10 to 20 minutes so that the temperature can stabilize. Meat can still be prepared even if it is frozen in the centre. Amount Whole joints of meat e. g. beef, pork or veal (with or without bones) Diced or sliced beef, pork and veal Mixed minced meat 800 g 1, 000 g 1, 500 g 200 g 500 g 800 g 200 g 500 g 800 g 600 g 1, 200 g 400 g 300 g 300 g 500 g 125 g 250 g 500 g 1, 000 g Microwave setting in watts Time in minutes 180 W, 15 min. Turn several times during defrosting and remove meat which has already been defrosted. Poultry or poultry portions Fish fillet, fish steak, slices Vegetables e. g. fruit cake and quark cake 500 g 750 g Microwave setting in watts Time in minutes 90 W, 10 15 min. + 90 W, 10 15 min. Notes Separate the pieces of cake when turning them. Only for cakes without icing, cream or crème pâtissière. Only for cakes without icing or gelatine. 500 g 750 g 180 W, 5 min. + 90 W, 15 20 min. Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen foods Take ready made meals out of their packaging. [. . . ] 1000 g Microwave setting, (watts) and duration in minutes 360 W + grill 25 35 min. Accessories Turntable Notes Sprinkle with cheese. 180 W + grill 10 15 min. Turntable Turntable Turntable Wire rack Wire rack Wire rack Test dishes in accordance with EN 60705 Microwave cooking Dish Custard, 750 g Sponge Meat loaf The quality and function of microwave appliances is tested by testing institutes using the following dishes. Microwave setting (watts) and cooking time in minutes 360 watts, 12 17 mins + 90 watts, 20 25 mins 600 watts, 8 10 mins 600 watts, 20 25 mins Notes Place the 20 x 25 cm Pyrex dish on the turntable Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable Place the Pyrex dish on the turntable 26 Microwave defrosting Dish Meat Microwave setting (watts) and cooking time in minutes 180 watts, 5 7 mins + 90 watts, 10 15 mins Notes Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable Combined microwave cooking Dish Potato gratin Microwave setting (watts) and cooking time in minutes Grill + 360 watts, 35 40 mins Notes Place the 22 cm diameter Pyrex dish on the turntable Care and cleaning d d There is a risk of a short circuit. If an abrasive substance comes into contact with the front of the appliance, wash it off immediately with water. q Do not use metal or glass scrapers to clean the glass in the appliance door. [. . . ]