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BE550LM.0I Microwave Oven EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
en Safety Table of contents ¡ Under supervision. Never leave the appli- ance unattended when cooking for short periods. INFORMATION FOR USE ¡ For household use and similar applications, Safety .............. 2 such as: In kitchens for employees in shops, offices and other commercial sec- Preventing material damage ...... 6 tors;...
Safety en Loose food remnants, fat and meat juices WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! may catch fire. Scratched glass in the appliance door may ▶ Before using the appliance, remove the develop into a crack. worst of the food residues and remnants ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners from the cooking compartment, heating ele- or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass ments and accessories.
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en Safety ▶ Never use the microwave to dry food. If the appliance or the power cord is dam- ▶ Never defrost or heat food with a low water aged, this is dangerous. content, such as bread, at too high a mi- ▶...
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Safety en Using the appliance for anything other than its Cookware and containers made from metal or intended purpose is dangerous. This is be- cookware with metal edging may lead to cause, for instance, overheated slippers, pil- sparks being formed during simple mi- lows filled with grain or cereal, sponges and crowave operation.
en Preventing material damage Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage Placing aluminium containers in the appliance may 2.1 General cause sparks, which will damage the appliance. ATTENTION! Do not use aluminium containers in the appliance. ▶ Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking Operating the appliance without food in the cooking compartment and cause permanent damage to the ap- compartment may lead to overloading.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Note: On certain models, specific details such as col- 4.1 Control panel our and shape may differ from those pictured. You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
en Accessories Note: The cooling fan may run on even if the oven has 4.4 Condensation been switched off. Condensation can occur in the cooking compartment and on the appliance door when cooking. Condensa- tion is normal and does not adversely affect appliance operation.
Basic operation en – If the cookware is cold or warm to the touch, it is Microwave-safe suitable for microwave use. Cookware and accessor- Reason – If the cookware becomes hot or sparks are cre- ated, stop the cookware test. The cookware is not microwave-safe.
en Grill Grill 8 Grill You can brown or gratinate your food using the grill. To continue the operation, close the appliance door. You can use the grill on its own or in combination with a The set cooking time continues to count down. the microwave.
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Cleaning and servicing en Unless otherwise specified: Dry with a soft cloth. Clean the components of the appliance with hot ‒ soapy water and a dish cloth. 9.5 Cleaning the control panel Dry with a soft cloth. ‒ ATTENTION! Incorrect cleaning may damage the control panel. 9.3 Cleaning the cooking compartment Never wipe the control panel with a wet cloth.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Read the troubleshooting information before contacting Improper repairs are dangerous. after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶...
Customer Service 12 Customer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms Email ID: service.in@siemens-home.BSH-Group.com of warranty in your country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number...
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en How it works You will see the rating plate with these numbers if you 12.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production open the appliance door. number (FD) You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the pro- duction number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. Make a note of your appliance's details and the Cus- tomer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
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How it works en Redistribute the food or turn it once or twice as it You can remove the giblets from poultry at this defrosts. point. You can continue to cook the meat even if a Turn large pieces of food several times. small section of it is still frozen in the centre.
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en How it works Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins setting in W Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake 1. 180 1. 5 2. 90 2. 15–20 Cakes, moist, e.g. fruit flan, cheesecake 1. 180 1. 7 2. 90 2. 15–20 Separate any defrosted parts when turning.
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How it works en Food Weight in g Microwave power Cooking time in mins setting in W Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 2–5 Side dishes, e.g. rice, pasta 8–10 Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots 8–10 Vegetables, e.g. peas, broccoli, carrots 14–17 Creamed spinach 11–16 Separate the pieces of meat when stirring.
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en How it works Cooking with the microwave Food Amount Accessories Type of Cooking Information crowave heating time power in mins setting in W Whole chicken, fresh, 1200 g Cookware with 25 – 30 Turn halfway through the without giblets cooking time. Chicken pieces, e.g. 800 g Cookware 30 –...
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How it works en Food Amount Accessories Type of Cooking Information crowave heating time power in mins setting in W Potatoes 500 g Cookware with 11 – 14 Cut the ingredients into equal-sized pieces. Add 1 to 2 tbsp water for every 100 g. Stir the food occa- sionally.
en Installation instructions Defrosting with the microwave Recommended settings for using the microwave to defrost food. Food Microwave power Cooking time in mins Note: setting in W Meat 1. 180 1. 5–7 Place the Pyrex dish (22 cm dia- 2. 90 2. 10–15 meter) on the turntable. Cooking in combination with a microwave Food Microwave...
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Installation instructions en 14.5 Installation dimensions in the tall unit WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. Observe the installation dimensions and the safety Only a qualified electrician may route the socket or ▶ clearances in a tall unit. replace a power cable while taking into considera- tion the applicable regulations.
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en Installation instructions Note: Do not trap or kink the power cable. Insert the appliance into the unit and move it to the right. Screw the appliance in until the appliance is cent- rally aligned. Check the clearance to the adjacent appliances. The clearance to the adjacent appliances must be at least 3 mm.
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY siemens-home.bsh-group.com *9001611115* 9001611115 (040409)