HBC84H500V Microwave [en] Instruction manual
Ú Table of contents e[nuoIrs]ctimanul Important safety information .................................................... 2 Causes of damage .............................................................................4 Installation and connection ...................................................... 4 Your new appliance ................................................................... 5 Control panel .......................................................................................5 Buttons........
Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable. Always insert the accessories into the cooking compartment correctly. See "Description of accessories in the instruction manual. Risk of fire! ■ Combustible items stored in the cooking compartment may catch fire. Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside.
crustaceans. Always prick the yolk when baking or poaching eggs. The skin of foods that have a peel or skin, such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, may burst. Before heating, prick the peel or skin. ■ Heat is not distributed evenly through baby food. Never heat baby food in closed containers. Always remove the lid or teat. Stir or shake well after the food has been heated. Check the temperature of the food before it is given to the child. ■ Heated food gives off heat. The ovenware may become hot.
Your new appliance Use this section to familiarise yourself with your new appliance. The control panel and the individual operating controls are explained. You will find information on the cooking compartment and the accessories. Control panel Buttons Setting You can use the buttons to set various functions. On the display, you can read the values that you have set. X Use Programmes 4 defrosting programmes 11 cooking programmes The type of heating and cooking time are set by weight.
Accessories Turntable As a surface for the wire rack. Food which particularly requires a lot of heat from underneath can be prepared directly on the turntable. The turntable can turn clockwise or anti-clockwise, and is cut resistant. You can cut pizza into slices on the turntable itself. Place the turntable on the drive in the centre of the cooking compartment. Ensure that it is properly fitted. ■ Never use the microwave without the turntable. ■ The turntable can withstand max. 5 kg.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. Use the rapid heating function when temperatures above 100 °C are set. Rapid heating is available for the following types of heating: ■ ■ ■ 3 Hot air 0 Pizza setting 4 Hot air grilling To ensure an even cooking result, only put your food in the cooking compartment when the rapid heating phase is complete. 1. Setting the type of heating and temperature. 2. Press the c button. 3. Press the n button. The oven begins to heat up.
Setting the microwave Example: Microwave power 600W, cooking time 17 minutes. 1. Set the function selector to ß. 2. Press the button for the microwave power setting you require. The 600 W power level lights up and a suggested cooking time is displayed. 3. Use the @ or A button to set the cooking time. Changing the cooking time This can be done at any time. Use the @ or A button to change the cooking time. Changing the microwave power setting Press the button for the new microwave power setting.
1. Set the function selector to automatic programmesX. The first programme number appears in the display. Opening the oven door during cooking Operation is suspended. After closing the door, press the n button briefly. The programme will then continue. Pausing operation Press the n button briefly. The oven is paused. Press the n button again to continue operation. Cancelling the programme Press and hold the n button for approximately 4 seconds and turn the function selector to the zero position.
Rice (P05) Note: Do not use boil-in-the-bag rice. Rice foams a lot during cooking. Enter the uncooked weight (without liquid). Add two to two and a half times the amount of liquid to the rice. Potatoes (P06) Note: Boiled potatoes: Cut into pieces of equal size. Add a little salt and 1 tablespoon of water for every 100 g of potatoes. Vegetables (P07) Notes ■ Fresh vegetables: Cut into pieces of equal size. Add 1 tablespoon of water for every 100 g of vegetables.
other work to switch off the oven. The cooking time cannot be accidentally exceeded. Example in the diagram: Cooking time 45 minutes. 1. Use the function selector to set the type of heating. Changing the cooking time Use the @ or A button to change the cooking time. After a few seconds, the change is adopted. If the timer has been set, press the 0 button beforehand. 2. The temperature selector is used to set the temperature or Cancelling the cooking time 3. Press the 0 button twice.
Changing the basic settings Your appliance has various basic settings which you can change at any time. Basic settings In the table, you will find all the basic settings and options for changing them.
Area Cleaning agents Area Cleaning agents Cooking compartment Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. If the oven is very dirty: 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. Wire racks Hot soapy water: Clean using stainless steel cleaning agent or in the dishwasher.
Problem Possible cause Remedy/information The appliance can be set, but does not heat up. The colon is flashing. The demo mode has been activated. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply, then reconnect it. Press and hold the @ button until the @ symbol appears in the display and the colon stops flashing. Confirm within 4 seconds using the @ button. After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired.
Energy and environment tips Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and roasting and how to dispose of your appliance properly. Saving energy ■ ■ ■ ■ Only preheat the oven if this is specified in the recipe or in the operating instruction tables. ■ For longer cooking times, you can switch the oven off 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time and use the residual heat to finish cooking. Environmentally-friendly disposal Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Defrost Weight Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes Notes Fish fillet, fish steak or slices 400 g 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins Separate any defrosted parts Whole fish 300 g 180 W, 3 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins - 600 g 180 W, 8 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins Vegetables, e.g. peas 300 g 180 W, 10-15 mins 600 g 180 W, 10 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins Fruit, e.g.
Caution! ■ Metal e.g. a spoon in a glass must be kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the door. Sparks could irreparably damage the glass on the inside of the door. ■ Notes ■ Take ready meals out of the packaging. They will heat up more quickly and evenly in microwaveable ovenware. The different components of the meal may not require the same amount of time to heat up . ■ ■ Always cover the food.
■ ■ Make the settings as described in the table. You can adjust the timings according to product and amount. : Risk of scalding! ■ So that the popcorn doesn't burn, briefly take the popcorn bag out of the oven after 1 minute and 30 seconds and shake it. Take care as the bag will be hot! Popcorn for the microwave ■ Open the popcorn bag carefully as hot steam may be released. Never set the microwave to full power.
Small baked items Accessories Type of heating Temperature in°C Cooking time in minutes Biscuits Round pizza tray 3 150-170 25-35 Macaroons Round pizza tray 3 110-130 35-45 Meringue Round pizza tray 3 100 80-100 Muffins Muffin tray on wire rack 3 160-180 35-40 Choux pastry Round pizza tray 3 200-220 35-45 Puff pastry Round pizza tray 3 190-200 35-45 Leavened cake Round pizza tray 3 200-220 25-35 Bread and bread rolls Accessories Type of heating Temperature in°C Coo
thick. This will allow them to brown evenly and remain succulent and juicy. Do not add salt to steaks until they have been grilled. Tips for roasting Notes ■ Use a deep roasting dish for roasting meat and poultry. ■ ■ ■ Check that your ovenware fits in the cooking compartment. It should not be too big. Meat: Cover approx. two thirds of the ovenware base with liquid. Add slightly more liquid for pot roasts. Turn pieces of meat halfway through the cooking time.
Lamb Note: Turn the leg of lamb halfway through the cooking time. Lamb Accessories Type of heating Temperature °C Microwave power in watts Cooking time in minutes Saddle of lamb on the bone, approx. 1 kg Ovenware without lid 3 210-230 - 40-50 Leg of lamb, boned, medium, approx. 1.5 kg Ovenware with lid 4 190-210 - 90-95 Miscellaneous Notes ■ Finally, allow the meat loaf to stand for approx. a further 10 minutes. ■ Turn the sausages after Z of the cooking time.
How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a “spoon test”. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer. The roast looks good but the juices are burnt. Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid. The roast looks good but the juices are too clear and watery. Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid.
Test dishes The quality and function of microwave combination appliances are tested by testing institutes using the following dishes. In accordance with the standards EN 60705, IEC 60705 or DIN 44547 and EN 60350 (2009) Defrosting with the microwave Dish Microwave power setting in watts, cooking time in minutes Note Meat 180 W, 5 mins + 90 W, 10-15 mins Place the Pyrex dish with a 22 cm diameter on the lower wire rack. After approx. 13 minutes, remove the defrosted meat.
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