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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 compact
microwave oven has to offer.
It will provide you with important safety information. You will
be familiarised with the individual components of your new
microwave. And we will show you how to make settings step
by step. It is quite simple.
The tables list the adjustment values and shelf levels for
numerous well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in
our cooking studio.
In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for
information on how to rectify minor faults yourself.
A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way
around quickly.
Enjoy your meal.
Instruction manual
HBC84K5.0B
en
9000 058 988
B310585

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  • Page 1 In the unlikely event of a malfunction, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal. Instruction manual HBC84K5.0B 9000 058 988 B310585...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information ..... . . Before installation ......Safety information .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Oven and microwave combined ....Clock ........Childproof lock .

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important information Read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Please keep the instruction and installation manual in a safe place. Please pass on these instruction manuals to the new owner if you sell the appliance. Before installation Disposing in an Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging...
  • Page 5 Inadequate cleaning Clean the appliance on a regular basis. The surface of the appliance could be destroyed and the appliance could corrode over time if it is not cleaned with sufficient care. Microwave energy could escape. Children and the Children are only permitted to use the solo microwave microwave function if they have been instructed how to do so.

  • Page 6: Safety Information For Microwave Operation

    If the appliance is faulty, switch it off by the fuse in the fuse box or disconnect the appliance at the mains. Contact the after sales service. You must not open the casing. The oven is a high voltage appliance. Risk of electrocution! This product is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
  • Page 7 Airtight packaging may burst when food is heated. There is a risk of burning. Follow the information provided on the packaging. Always use an oven cloth or oven gloves to remove meals. Drinks There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid is heated.

  • Page 8: Causes Of Damage

    Always prick the skin of foodstuffs with peels or skins such as apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages before cooking to prevent the peel or skin from bursting. Never use the microwave to dry food. Risk of fire Drying food Food with a low water Do not defrost or heat food at too high a power or for content too long if the food has a low water content, e.g.

  • Page 9: Your New Microwave Oven

    Using the microwave oven Do not switch on the microwave unless there is food without food inside. The microwave could be overloaded if it is switched on without any food inside. An exception to this rule is for short term testing of ovenware (see notes on ovenware).

  • Page 10: Buttons For Selecting The Microwave Wattage

    Buttons for selecting the Use these buttons to select the microwave wattage microwave wattage required. 90 W for defrosting delicate foods 180 W for defrosting and continued cooking 360 W for cooking meat and heating delicate foods 600 W for heating and cooking food 900 W for heating liquids The wattage selected is shown in the display when a...

  • Page 11: Temperature Selector

    Temperature selector Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. Temperature 50 250 Temperature range in ºC Grill x low grill moderate grill high grill The symbol in the display is illuminated while the oven is heating up. It goes out when there is a heating pause.

  • Page 12: Types Of Heating

    Types of heating Different types of oven heating are available. You can therefore select the optimal method of preparation for each dish. Microwave Microwaves are converted to heat in foodstuffs. The microwave setting is suitable for defrosting, heating, melting and cooking food quickly. Combination operation of microwave The microwave is operated simultaneously with another method of heating.

  • Page 13: Oven And Accessories

    Grill The entire surface under the grill element becomes hot. You can grill several steaks, sausages, fish or toast. Hot air grilling Grill elements and fans switch themselves on and off alternately. During the heating break, the fan distributes the heat generated by the grill all around the food.

  • Page 14: Cooling Fan

    Wire rack for grilling. Always place the wire rack in the universal pan. Fat and meat juices are collected. Universal pan HEZ862000 For large roasts, dry and moist cakes, bakes and gratins. It can also act as a splashguard if you are grilling meat directly on the wire rack.

  • Page 15: Before Using For The First Time

    The oven remains cold when the microwave is in operation. The cooling fan may switch on anyway. The fan may run on even when microwave operation has ended. Before using for the first time This section tells you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time.

  • Page 16: The Microwave

    The microwave You can set the microwave on its own or in combination with another type of heating. This section provides information on ovenware as well as an overview of how to set the microwave. Tables and tips Lots of examples of defrosting, heating and cooking with a microwave oven are given in the Tables and tips"...

  • Page 17: Setting Procedure

    Place the empty dish in the oven for ½ to 1 minute at full power. Check the temperature during this period. The dish should still be cold or hand hot. The dish is unsuitable if it becomes hot or sparks are generated. Setting procedure You can only set the 900 watt microwave power setting for a maximum of 30 minutes.

  • Page 18: Two Or More Microwave Power Settings In Sequence

    The cooking time has A signal sounds. It stops when you open the oven elapsed door or press the Stop button. Changing the setting You can change the cooking time at any time using the Plus + or Minus - button. Pausing Open the oven door.

  • Page 19: Setting The Oven

    Setting the oven Set your oven using the function selector and the temperature selector. You can also enter a cooking time for your dish. Then the oven will switch off automatically after the set period. Tables and tips The correct settings for many dishes can be found in the tables and tips section.

  • Page 20: If The Oven Is To Switch Off Automatically

    If the oven is to switch off Make settings as described in steps 1 and 2. Set the automatically cooking time for your dish. Example: Cooking time 45 minutes 3. Set the cooking time using the Plus + or Minus - button.

  • Page 21: Oven And Microwave Combined

    Oven and microwave combined You can use the microwave at the same time as another type of heating. The microwave and oven will switch off simultaneously. You can set up to three microwave power settings and times plus one type of heating. Combined settings for many dishes can be found in the "Tables and tips"...
  • Page 22 3. Select the desired type of heating using the function selector. 4. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. 5. Press the Start button. The oven starts. The set cooking time can be seen counting down in the display. The cooking time has A signal sounds.

  • Page 23: Clock

    Pausing Open the oven door. The microwave stops. The cooling fan may run on. Simply press the Start button again once you have closed the door. Cooking continues. If you forget to press the Start button you will hear a signal after three seconds.

  • Page 24: Childproof Lock

    Hiding the clock If you do not want the clock displayed, this can be hidden. 1. Set the function selector to 0. 2. Press the j clock button. 3. Press the Stop button. To reveal the clock again, press the j clock button twice and then the Start button.

  • Page 25: Safety Switch Off

    Safety switch off If you forget to switch off the oven, the safety switch off function will be activated. Oven operation will be interrupted. The temperature or grill setting determines when this will happen. If the oven is no longer heating up, 5 appears in the display.

  • Page 26: Oven

    Appliances with aluminium Use a mild window cleaning detergent. Using a soft fronts window cloth or a non fluffing microfibre cloth, wipe lightly in a horizontal direction. Harsh cleaning products, scratchy sponges and rough cleaning cloths are not suitable. Oven Wipe down the oven with a damp cloth when it has cooled down after use.
  • Page 27 This is normal and does not affect the function. Do not use coarse scouring pads or strong cleaning agents to remove such discolourations. The edges of thin trays cannot be completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be rough. Anti corrosion protection is guaranteed.
  • Page 28 5. Tip it forwards and down and then remove. Never touch or clean the microwave antenna (A)! If there is slight soiling: Wash the glass cover with hot soapy water. If there is heavy soiling: Use oven cleaner. Installation 1. Slide the cover in with the smooth side facing downwards and rest it on the grill element.

  • Page 29: Seal

    3. Pull the clip forwards and push the glass cover upwards. Release the clip. Remove the tea towel from the oven. Do not operate the appliance without the microwave glass cover. Seal Clean the seal on the oven door using detergent. Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning products.
  • Page 30 Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy Three zeros flash in the clock Power cut Reset the clock. display. The rotary knob or a button Press the Stop button. A cooking time and/or a has been used by mistake. flashing symbol appear in the display.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Oven Lightbulb

    Problem Possible cause Comments/remedy Microwave operation is The microwave has a fault. If this fault occurs repeatedly, please cancelled for no obvious call the after sales service. It is possible reason. to operate the oven without the microwave. Repairs must be carried out only by trained after sales service engineers.

  • Page 32: Changing The Door Seal

    5. Fit the glass cover back on. (Fig. C) 6. Remove the tea towel. Switch on the fuse in the fuse box again or plug in the mains power. Changing the door seal If the door seal is defective, it must be changed. Replacement seals for you appliance are available from our after sales service.

  • Page 33: After Sales Service

    After Sales Service If your appliance needs repairing, you can contact our after sales service. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area.

  • Page 34: Tables And Tips

    Tables and tips This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook them. You can use the table to look up which microwave setting, type of heating, and temperature are most suitable for your dish, which accessories to use, and at what height to set the wire rack.
  • Page 35 Turn or stir the food once or twice during the defrosting time. Large pieces of food should be turned several times. Turn to remove any liquid that results from defrosting. Leave defrosted items to stand at room temperature for a further 10 minutes to 1 hour so that the temperature can even out.
  • Page 36 Amount Microwavesetting (watts), Notes Cooking time in minutes Cakes, dry 500 g 90 W, 10 15 mins. Separate pieces of cake. Only e.g. sponge cakes 750 g 180 W, 2 mins. + 90 W, 10 15 mins. for cakes without icing, cream or crème pâtissière.
  • Page 37 Amount Microwavesetting (watts), Notes Cooking time in minutes Side dishes, 250 g 600 watts, 2 5 mins. covered, add water e.g. rice, noodles 500 g 600 watts, 7 10 mins. Vegetables 300 g 600 watts, 8 12 mins. covered, add 1 tbsp water e.g.

  • Page 38: Cooking Food

    Amount Microwavepower setting, Notes cooking time in minutes Soup, 1 cup 175 g 900 watts, 1½ 2 mins 2 cups 175 g each 900 watts, 2 4 mins 4 cups 175 g each 900 watts, 4 6 mins Slices or pieces of meat in sauce 500 g 600 watts, 7 10 mins Covered...

  • Page 39: Tips For Microwave Operation

    Amount Microwavepower setting, Notes cooking time in minutes Desserts, 500 ml 600 watts, 5 8 mins Stir the pudding thoroughly 2 to 3 times e.g. milk pudding (instant) during cooking using an egg whisk. Fruit, stewed fruit 500 g 600 watts, 9 12 mins Tips for microwave operation No settings are given for specified...
  • Page 40 Ovenware You may use any heat resistant ovenware which are suitable for use in a microwave. Metal roasting dishes can only be used for roasting without the microwave feature. Hot glass dishes should be placed on a dry kitchen towel after removal from the oven. The glass could crack if placed on a cold or wet surface.
  • Page 41 Microwave setting in Level Type of Tempera Notes watts, cooking time heating ture in in minutes ºC, grill setting Meatloaf 600 W, 10 mins + 190 210 Dish without lid on wire rack. approx. 1000 g 180 W, approx. When finished, leave to 50 mins stand for 10 minutes.

  • Page 42: Advice On Roasting And Grilling

    Red meat such as beef browns quicker than white meat such as veal or pork. Do not worry about this. Grilled white meat or fish is often only lightly browned on the surface. Nevertheless it is done on the inside and is juicy.

  • Page 43: Cakes And Pastries

    How can you tell when the roast is Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist stores) or ready. implement a spoon test". Press a spoon onto the roast. If it feels firm, it is ready. If it can be pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer.
  • Page 44 Cake Ovenware Level Microwave Cooking Type of Tempera setting in watts time in heating ture in ºC minutes Nut cake Springform cake tin 90 watts 35 45 170 180 Fruit or cheese cake Springform cake tin 360 watts 30 40 170 180 with short pastry* Fruit cake, fine sponge...

  • Page 45: Baking Tips

    Biscuits Level Type of Temperature in Cooking time in heating ºC minutes Biscuits Universal pan 150 170 20 30 Meringue Universal pan 80 100 90 110 Macaroons Universal pan 120 140 30 40 Puff pastry Universal pan 180 200 35 45 Bread rolls (e.g.

  • Page 46: Energy Saving Tips

    The cake does not turn out when Allow the cake to cool for 5 to 10 minutes after baking, it will turned upside down. then turn out of the tin more easily. If it still does not turn out, carefully loosen the edges using a knife. Turn the cake upside down again and wrap a cold, wet cloth around the tin.

  • Page 47: Deep Frozen Ready Meals

    Bakes and gratins should be left to cook in the oven for a further 5 minutes after the oven has been switched off. Dish Amount Ovenware Level Microwave Cooking Type of Temp. in wattage time in heating ºC minutes grill Sweet bakes Approx.

  • Page 48: Acrylamide In Food

    Acrylamide in food Experts are currently discussing how dangerous acrylamide in food can be. We have compiled this information sheet for you on the basis of current research. Where does acrylamide Acrylamide in food does not come from external come from? contamination.
  • Page 49 Baking: Set the temperature to a maximum of 180 ºC when using the hot air setting. Biscuits: Set the temperature to a maximum of 170 ºC when using the hot air setting. The presence of egg or egg yolk in a recipe reduces the formation of acrylamide.

  • Page 50: Test Dishes

    Test dishes The quality and function of microwave combination appliances is tested by testing institutes using the following dishes. In accordance with standards EN 60705, IEC 60705 DIN 44547 and EN 60350 Microwave defrosting Dish Microwave setting (watts), Notes Cooking time in minutes Meat 180 W, 7 Place the 22 cm diameter pyrex dish on...
  • Page 51 Dish Microwave Type of Tempera Notes setting (watts), heating ture in ºC Cooking time in minutes Chicken* 360 W, 25 30 200 220 Turn after 15 minutes. Insert the wire rack at level 2 and the universal pan at level 1. In accordance with DIN 44547 and EN 60350 The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a Baking...
  • Page 52 Notes...

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