User manual CONSTRUCTA CN12550

[. . . ] 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 your microwave appliance has to offer. You will be familiarised with the individual components of your new appliance. In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. [. . . ] Always place the ovenware on the turntable. Defrosting 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. 17 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 500 g 750 g Microwave setting in watts Time in minutes 180 W, 15 min. + 90 W, 10 15 min. Notes Separate the parts when turning. Freeze flat if possible. 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 Separate defrosted items. Stir carefully during defrosting and separate the defrosted parts. Remove all the packaging. 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. 18 Defrosting, heating up or cooking frozen foods Take ready made meals out of their packaging. They will heat up more quickly and evenly if you place them in microwavable dishes. Therefore it is best to spread out the food so that it lies flat in the container. If you do not have a suitable lid for your dish, use a plate or special microwave foil. Once you have heated up the meals, leave them to stand for another 2 to 5 minutes so that the temperature can stabilize. Notes Menu, plated meal, ready made meals in 2 to 3 parts Soups Stews Meat in sauce e. g. lasagne and cannelloni Side dishes rice and pasta 300 400g 400 g 500 g 500 g 400 g 450 g 250 g 500 g 600 W, 8 10 min. You may add water, lemon juice or wine. 19 Amount Microwave setting in watts Time in minutes 600 W, 8 10 min. peas, broccoli and carrots Creamed spinach 300 g 600 g 450 g Add water to cover the base of the dish. Cook without adding any water. Heating food Take ready made meals out of their packaging. They will heat up more quickly and evenly if you place them in microwavable dishes. [. . . ] Press start. The cooking time counts down in the display. The cooking time has elapsed Pausing A signal sounds. Press stop twice or open the appliance door and press stop once. Cancelling the setting 28 Changing the signal duration You will hear a signal when the appliance is switched off. The following are possible: Short signal duration - 3 tones Long signal duration - 30 tones. Care and cleaning d Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jets. If an abrasive substance comes into contact with the frontage, wash it off immediately with water. Cleaning agents Appliance exterior with stainless steel fronts Use soapy water and dry with a soft cloth. [. . . ]