Thermador Masterpiece Series 30 Inch Built-In Microwave Use and Care Guide - Manual (Page 17)

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Changing the microwave power level
You can change the microwave power level at any time
during operation, by touching the power level field on the
display. Touch the 8 touch field to apply the settings.
The operation continues automatically with the new
settings.
The cooking time has elapsed
As soon as the set microwave time has been reached,
an audible signal sounds and the appliance ends the
microwave operation automatically.
“Microwave completed x ” appears on the display.
Touch the display to stop the audible signal.
You can restart the microwave operation with the same
power level by setting a new time and touching the
START l STOP touch button.
Pausing the operation
Touch the START l STOP touch button to pause the
operation. Press the START l STOP touch button again to
continue the operation.
Opening the appliance door interrupts the operation.
Touch the START l STOP touch button once the door has
been closed. The operation continues.
Switching the appliance off
Touch the ON l OFF touch button.
Suggestions for best results
To help you achieve the best possible results from your
microwave oven, read the following suggestions below:
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Storage temperature
Foods taken from the freezer or refrigerator take
longer to cook.
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Size
Small pieces of food cook faster than large ones.
Pieces similar in size and shape will cook more evenly
when cooked together. For more even results, reduce
the power levels when cooking large pieces of food.
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Natural moisture
Very moist foods cook more evenly because
microwave energy heats water molecules very
efficiently.
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Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables from the
outside to the center to distribute the heat more
evenly. This will allow the food to cook faster.
(Constant stirring is not necessary.)
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Turning
Turn over foods such as pork chops, roasts or whole
cauliflower halfway through the cook time. This will
help to expose all sides equally to microwave energy.
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Placing food
Place delicate areas of food items, such as asparagus
tips, toward the center of the turntable tray.
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Arranging food
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken
pieces or salmon, with the thicker or meatier parts
toward the outside of the turntable tray.
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Letting food stand
After removing the food from the microwave, cover the
food with foil or a casserole lid and let it stand to finish
cooking. This will help the food finish cooking in the
center and avoids overcooking the outer edges. The
length of stand time depends on the density and
surface area of the food items.
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Wrapping foods
Sandwiches and many other food types containing
pre-baked bread should be wrapped in paper towels
or wax paper prior to placing in the microwave to help
prevent the food items from drying out while heating.