4.Press the Up(+)/Down(-)button to set the minute.

5.When the right time is displayed, press the Clock button to start the clock.

Result: The time is displayed whenever you are not using the microwave oven.

POWER LEVELS AND TIME VARIATIONS

The power level function enables you to adapt the amount of energy dissipated and thus the time required to cook or reheat your food, according to its type and quantity. You can choose between six power levels.

Power levelPercentageOutput

HIGH

100 %

900 W

MEDIUM HIGH

67 %

600 W

MEDIUM

50 %

450 W

MEDIUM LOW

33 %

300 W

DEFROST

20 %

180 W

LOW

11 %

100 W

The cooking times given in recipes and in this booklet correspond to the specific power level indicated.

If you select a...Then the cooking time must be...

 

 

Higher power level

Decreased

Lower power level

Increased

 

 

ADJUSTING THE COOKING TIME

You can increase the cooking time by pressing the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds to be added.

Check how cooking is progressing at any time simply by opening the door

Increase the remaining cooking time

To increase the cooking time of your food during cooking, press the START/+30s button once for each 30 seconds that you wish to add.

• Example: To add three minutes, press the START/+30s button six times.

STOPPING THE COOKING

You can stop cooking at any time so that you can:

Check the food

Turn the food over or stir it

Leave it to stand

To stop the cooking...Then...

 

 

 

Temporarily

Temporarily : Open the door or press the STOP/ECO

 

button once.

 

 

Result:

Cooking stops.

 

To resume cooking, close the door again and press

 

the START/+30s button.

Completely

Completely : Press the STOP/ECO button once.

 

Result:

Cooking stops.

 

If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the

 

STOP/ECO button again.

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