Functions - Miele H 4080 BM Operating Instructions Manual

Microwave function
Microwave cooking offers the benefits
of speed, convenience and nutritional
advantages when food does not require
browning or crisping.
The following microwave power settings
are available:
– At an electrical connection of 240V:
80 W, 150 W, 300 W, 450 W, 600 W,
850 W und 1000 W.
– At an electrical connection of 208 V:
80 W, 150 W, 300 W, 450 W, 600 W
und 850 W.
They are shown in a bar. The full bar
shows the maximum power. If only two
segments are shown the minimum
power is displayed.
How it works
In a microwave oven there is a
high-frequency tube called a
magnetron. This converts electrical
energy into microwaves. The
microwaves are evenly distributed in
the onven interior and are also reflected
from the metal walls. The microwaves
reach from all sides on and into the
food.
The cookware must be conductable for
microwaves so they can reach the food.
The microwaves conduct porcelain,
glass, carton, plastic but no metal. Do
not use containers made of metal, or
which contain metal, for example in the
form of gold or silver trim, see "Suitable
cookware for microwave ovens". The
metal reflects the microwaves and this
could lead to sparks. The microwaves
cannot be absorbed.
The microwaves penetrate through the
container directly into the food.
All food contains moisture molecules
which, when subjected to microwave
energy, start to oscillate 2.5 billion times
a second. The friction caused by this
vibration creates heat, which first starts
developing around the outside of the
food and then slowly penetrates
towards the center.
The moisture content of food will affect
the speed at which it is cooked.
As heat is produced directly in the
food,
– food can generally be cooked
without adding much liquid or
cooking oil.
– defrosting, reheating and cooking in
a microwave oven is quicker than
using traditional oven methods.
– nutrients, such as vitamins and
minerals, are generally retained.
– color, texture and taste of food are
not impaired.
The microwave procuction is stopped
once the process is interrupted or the
door is opened.
During the process the closed, intakt
door provides a sufficient protection of
microwaves.

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