Microwave en Drying the cooking compartment Dry the cooking compartment after each steam opera- tion. ▶ Dry the cooking compartment by hand or use the "Drying" function. → "Drying", Page 35 12 Microwave You can use the microwave to cook, heat up, bake or defrost food very quickly. The microwave can be used on its own or in combination with a type of heating. Cookware and accessories with MicroCombi By combining the microwave and a type of heating, metal cookware and accessories are also possible. 12.1 Cookware and accessories with microwave Cookware and ac- cessories Information Metal cookware and bakeware Metal can be used with Micro- Combi. Note:
Metal must be kept at least 2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and the in- side of the door. Accessories sup- plied: Ў Wire rack Ў Universal pan Ў Baking tray To heat food evenly and avoid damaging your appli- ance, it is important to only use the right cookware and accessories. Follow the cookware manufacturer's instructions. Unless otherwise specified, place the cookware and accessory on level 2. Microwave-safe The supplied accessory is suit- able for MicroCombi. No sparks are created. Cookware and ac- cessories Information Cookware made from heat-resistant, microwave-safe ma- terial:
Ў Glass Ў Glass ceramic Ў Porcelain Ў Temperature-res- istant plastic Ў Fully glazed ceramic without cracks These materials allow mi- crowaves to pass through and are not damaged. Testing cookware for microwave suitability If you are unsure whether your cookware is suitable for use in the microwave, carry out a cookware test. ATTENTION! Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead to overloading. ▶ Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food inside. The only exception to this rule is when per- forming a short cookware test. Serving dishes You do not need to transfer your food. Note:
Only use cookware with decorative gold or silver trim if the manufacturer guarantees its suitability for microwave use. Supplied wire rack Only the wire rack that is sup- plied is suitable for operation solely using the microwave. Note: Baking trays, e.g. the uni- versal pan or the baking tray, may create sparks and are not suitable. WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding! The accessible parts of the appliance become hot dur- ing operation. ▶ Never touch these hot parts. ▶ Keep children at a safe distance. 1. Place the empty cookware in the cooking compart- Not microwave-safe Note: Observe the specifications for preventing mater- ial damage. → "Microwave", Page 7 ment. 2.
Set the appliance to run for 30 seconds to 1 minute at maximum power. 3. Start the operation. 4. Check the cookware several times: Cookware and ac- cessories Information ‒ If the cookware remains cold or warm to the touch, it is suitable for microwave use. ‒ If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre- ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is not microwave-safe. Metal cookware and bakeware Microwaves cannot pass through metal. The food is barely heated or not heated at all. Note: Metal may create sparks in pure microwave operation. 21