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How to avoid soiling the oven
When heating food, in particular meals on plates,
always cover the food. Upturned plates, special
microwave film or plate covers of microwave-
compatible plastic are all suitable covers.
When preparing meat in sauces, as well as
vegetables or side dishes, always use covered
microwave-compatible containers.
Pierce poultry skin several times before grilling.
Use a fork or toothpick. In this way blisters will not
form, fat escapes and skin is crispier.
Do not allow food to cook for too long in combined
mode. Overheating quickly results in unnecessary
soiling.
Meat and poultry dishes as well as other fatty foods
are best prepared on combined mode in a high,
open container (e.g. Pyrex, Arcoflam).
Tilt down grill heating element
You can tilt down the grill heating element in order
to clean the oven interior easily.
Only clean the
microwave oven when it is cold.
Turn the two
locking clips to the front. Then carefully tilt down
the grill heating element.
Caution: Never switch on
the oven when the grill heating element is tilted
down. Securely fasten the grill heating element
after cleaning. The locking lugs should face to the
rear.
Looking after your appliance
Appliance exterior
All you need to do is wipe the outside with a damp
cloth and then dry it with a soft cloth. Do not use any
abrasive sponges. Do not use stainless steel
cleaner or caustic, abrasive or strongly alkaline
cleaning agents (such as oven spray) because
these are aggressive to the panel surface. If such
agents are accidentally used, immediately wipe
them off with water.
Regularly clean the door seal and remove any food
residue or cooking remains from the door seal area.
The appliance door must always shut tight.
Oven
Mostly it is sufficient to wipe the oven with a damp
cloth. If soiling is more pronounced, e.g. in the area
of the grill, use mild cleaners. Before cleaning
allow the appliance to cool down. Never use oven
spray or grill cleaner. If the bottom of the oven
interior is soiled, it can be cleaned with a cleaning
agent suitable for ceramic (ceran) hobs. If you have
prepared meals which give off a strong smell, heat
a cup of water with a few drops of lemon juice for
1– 2 minutes at 850 W setting. This helps to
dissipate any odour. Then remove moisture with a
cloth.
Glass tray
Soak the glass tray immediately after use in water
with washing up liquid. In this way any soiling which
remains can be easily removed with a brush or
washing-up sponge. The glass tray is dishwasher-
proof.
6. Cleaning and care
Note:
to avoid jeopardising the electrical safety of the
appliance, do not use high-pressure or steam jet
cleaning devices – risk of short circuits!
Caution, risk of burns! Before cleaning,
please wait until the oven has cooled to
hand-warm.
