Defrosting by time
Take note:
Always place the food to be defrosted on dishes suitable for use in a microwave oven. Never directly onto the turntable 3!
1.In standby mode turn the control dial 0 anti-
clockwise until "A 
appear in the display 1.
2.Press the button Weight/Kitchen Timer w
.
3.Set the desired time using the control dial 0.
4.Press button Start/Quickstart 0 
to start the defrosting operation. The count down begins.
Auto menu
For foods that are intended to be prepared in the Auto Menu modus it is not necessary to programme in the period of the cooking process and the power level. It is quite sufficient to enter which type of food is to be cooked/boiled, and its weight.
Note
The microwave calculates the time/operational level for fresh foods. Frozen foods are not cooked with the timings set by the microwave (except for automatic programme "Pizza").
If needs be, defrost frozen foods with the defrost programme beforehand (see section "Defrosting").
Take note:
To ensure optimum defrosting, it is necessary to turn the food during the thawing process. The appliance reminds you of the need to turn by sounding signal tones and "turn" appears on the display 1. Open the appliance door, turn the foodstuff and then re- close the door. Press the button Start/Quickstart 0
to continue the thawing process.
If you do not want to turn the foodstuff, just wait for the signal tones to stop. The appliance will automati- cally continue the thawing process. We recommend that you do turn the food. This will ensure an even thawing.
Starting the Auto Menu
1.Turn the control dial 0 (in standby operation) slowly to the left to
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