en How it works20Issue TipYour food is too dry. ¡ Reduce the cookingtime or select a lowermicrowave power set-ting.¡ Cover the food andadd more liquid.The time has elapsed butthe food is not defrosted,hot or cooked.Increase the cookingtime. Large quantities andfood which is piled highrequire longer times.Issue TipThe time has elapsed butyour food is not yet doneon the inside, but isalready overdone on theoutside.¡ Stir while cooking.¡ Reduce the microwavepower setting and in-crease the cookingtime.After defrosting, thepoultry or meat is defros-ted on the outside but notdefrosted in the middle.¡ Reduce the microwavepower setting.¡ Turn large pieces offrozen food severaltimes.15.3 HeatingWith your appliance you can heat food.Heating food in the microwaveObserve the recommended settings for using the mi-crowave to heat food.WARNING ‒ Risk of scalding!There is a possibility of delayed boiling when a liquid isheated. This means that the liquid reaches the boilingtemperature without the usual steam bubbles rising tothe surface. Exercise caution even when only gentlyshaking the container. The hot liquid may suddenly boilover and splatter.▶ Always place a spoon in the container when heatingliquids. This prevents delayed boiling.ATTENTION!Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartmentwill cause sparks, which may damage the appliance orthe inner door pane.▶ Metal (e.g. a spoon in a glass) must be kept at least2 cm from the cooking compartment walls and theinside of the door.Note:Cooking tips¡ Use microwave-safe cookware with a lid. You canalso use a plate or microwave film to cover the dish.Take ready meals out of the packaging.¡ Place the cookware on the bottom of the cookingcompartment.¡ Turn or stir the food two or three times during thedefrosting time.¡ After defrosting, leave the food to rest for 2–5ºminutes.¡ The food transfers heat to the cookware. The cook-ware can become very hot. Use oven gloves.Food Weight Microwave output Cooking timeMenu, plated meal, readymeal (2-3 components)600 W 5-8 minsBeverages1 125 ml 900 W 0.5-1 min2, 3Beverages1 200 ml 900 W 1-2 mins2, 3Beverages1 500 ml 900 W 3-4 mins2, 3Baby food, e.g. babybottles450 ml 360 W Approx. 0.5 min5, 61 Place a spoon in the glass.2 Do not overheat alcoholic drinks.3 Check the food occasionally.4 Heat up baby food without the teat or lid.5 Always shake the food well after heating.6 Always check the temperature.7 Separate the slices of meat.