Using the Manual Crusty Cook Function

This crusty plate allows you to brown food not only on the top with the grill, but also the bottom of the food turns crispy and brown due to the high temperature of the crusty plate. Several items which you can prepare on the crusty plate can be found in the chart (see next page).

The crusty plate can also be used for bacon, eggs, sausages, etc.

1.Place the crusty plate directly on the turntable and preheat

it with highest Microwave-Grill-Combination

[600W+Grill( )] by following the times and instructions in the chart.

Always use oven gloves to take out the crusty plate, as will become very hot.

2.Brush the plate with oil if you are cooking food, such as

bacon and eggs, in order to brown the food nicely.

Please note that the crusty plate has a teflon layer which is not scratch-resistant. Do not use any sharp objects like a knife to cut on the

crusty plate.

Use plastic accessories to avoid scratches on the surface of the crusty plate or remove the

food from the plate before cutting. 3. Place the food on the crusty plate.

Do not place any objects on the crusty plate that are not heat-resistant; e.g. plastic bowels.

Never place the crusty plate in the oven without turntable.

4. Place the crusty plate on the metal rack(or turntable) in the microwave.

5.Select the appropriate cooking time and power. Refer to the table on the next page.

How to clean the Crusty Plate

Clean the crusty plate with warm water and detergent and rinse off with clean water.

Do not use a scrubbing brush or a hard sponge otherwise the top layer will be damaged.

Please Note

The crusty plate is not dishwasher-safe.

We recommend to preheat the crusty plate directly on the turntable.

Preheat the crusty plate with 600 W + Grill()function and follow the times and instructions in the table.

Food	Portion	Preheaing	Power	Cooking	Recommendations
		Time		Time

Bacon	4 Slices	3 min	600W+	3½-4 min	Preheat crusty plate.
	(80g)		Grill		Put slices side by side
					on crusty plate. Put
					crusty plate on the rack.

Grilled	200 g	3 min	450W+	4½-5 min	Preheat crusty plate.
Tomatoes	(2pcs)		Grill		Cut tomatoes in halves.
					Put some cheese on
					top. Arrange in a circle
					on crusty plate. Put
					crusty plate on the rack.

Burger	2 pieces	3 min	600W+	7-7½ min	Preheat crusty plate.
(frozen)	(125g)		Grill		Put frozen burger in a
					circle on crusty plate.
					Put crusty plate on the
					rack.
					Turn over after 4- 5 min.

Baked	250 g	3 min	600W+	5-6 min	Preheat crusty plate.
Potatoes			Grill		Cut potatoes in halves.
	500 g			8-9 min	Put them on the crusty
					plate with the cut side to
					the bottom. Arrange in
					a circle. Put the plate on
					the rack.

Fish	150 g	4 min	600W+	7-8 min	Preheat crusty plate.
Fingers	(5 pcs)		Grill		Brush plate with 1 tbsp.
(frozen)	300 g			9-10 min	oil. Put fish fingers in a
	(10 pcs)				circle on the plate. Turn
					over after 4 min (5 pcs)
					or after 6 min (10 pcs).

Pizza	300-350 g	4 min	450W+	6½-7½ min	Preheat crusty plate.
(chilled)			Grill		Put the chilled pizza on
					the plate.
					Put crusty plate on
					rack.

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