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BE732.1.1., BE932.1.1. 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 1.2 Intended use Only a licensed professional may connect ap- INFORMATION FOR USE pliances without plugs. Damage caused by in- correct connection is not covered under the Safety .............. 2 warranty. Preventing material damage ...... 6 The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety in- Environmental protection and saving en- structions.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Combustible objects that are left in the cook- Scratched glass in the appliance door may ing compartment may catch fire. develop into a crack. ▶ Never store combustible objects in the ▶ Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners cooking compartment.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Children may put packaging material over Liquids and other food may easily explode their heads or wrap themselves up in it and when in containers that have been tightly suffocate. sealed. ▶ Keep packaging material away from chil- ▶...
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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 2.1 General 2.2 Microwave Follow these instructions when using the microwave. ATTENTION! ATTENTION! Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot cooking compartment and cause permanent damage to the ap- Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment pliance.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 4.1 Control panel Touch field Function Open the appliance door You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the Navigate to the left on the touch dis- operating status.
en Accessories Name Power/settings Grill Grill settings: Grill flat items, such as sausages, or make toast. Gratin- ¡ 1 = low ate food. ¡ 2 = medium → "Grill", Page 12 ¡ 3 = high Microwave combined oper- 90/180/360 W + grill set- Bake bakes and gratins. The dishes are browned. ation tings 1/2/3 → "Microwave combi mode", Page 11...
Before using for the first time en Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the first time Configure the settings for initial start-up. Clean the ap- Press "Finish". pliance and accessories. a A notification appears on the display confirming that the initial start-up is complete.
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en Microwave Microwave output in watts Maximum cooking time in hours 180 W 1:30 Defrost food and continue cooking. 360 W 1:30 Cook meat and fish or heat delicate foods. 600 W 1:30 Heat and cook food. boost 00:30 Heat liquids. Notes Not microwave-safe ¡...
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Microwave combi mode en ¡ Observe the information on microwave-safe cook- Press "Apply". ware and accessories. 8.7 Changing the cooking time Press or "Microwave". Press "Microwave output". You can change the cooking time during operation. Select the required microwave output. Press the set cooking time. Press "Apply".
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en Grill Press "Apply". 9.4 Changing the cooking time to start the operation. You can change the cooking time during operation. Press the set cooking time. 9.6 Pausing the operation Set the required duration. Press "Apply". Open the appliance door or press . a Operation is paused.
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Meals en Meals 11 Meals The "Meals" operating mode helps you to use your ap- Rice pliance to prepare different meals by selecting the op- ¡ Do not use brown rice or boil-in-the-bag rice. timum settings automatically. ¡ Add two to two-and-a-half times the amount of water to the rice.
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en Time-setting options Cancelling the operation Press . ▶ a The appliance stops any ongoing functions. 11.4 Overview of dishes Dish Suitable food Weight range Cookware/accessories in kg Defrost bread Bread, whole, round or long; sliced bread; 0.20-1 Shallow cookware without sponge cake, yeast cake, fruit flan, cakes without icing, cream or gelatine Defrost meat Joints, flat pieces of meat, chicken, minced...
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Childproof lock en For operating modes that always require a cooking Press the end time. time, the appliance resets the cooking time to the preset value. Press "Apply". Press "Apply". 12.3 Setting the timer 12.2 Setting the end time You can set the time on the timer. Once this time has You can delay the time at which the cooking time for elapsed, a signal tone sounds.
en Basic settings Basic settings 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance Appliance settings Selection to meet your needs. Illumination ¡ On ¡ Off 14.1 Overview of the basic settings Microwave output selec- ¡ 90 W tion Here you can find an overview of the basic settings ¡...
humidClean en humidClean 15 humidClean The cleaning aid is a quick alternative for occasionally 15.1 Setting the cleaning aid cleaning the cooking compartment. The cleaning aid Requirement: The appliance is switched on. softens dirt by evaporating the soapy water. It is then Press "humidClean". easier to remove the dirt.
en Troubleshooting Read the information on cleaning products. 16.4 Regenerating self-cleaning surfaces in Clean the door panels with a soft dish cloth and the cooking compartment glass cleaner. The ceiling in the cooking compartment is self-cleaning. Note: Shadows on the door panels, which look like The self-cleaning surfaces are coated with a porous, streaks, are caused by reflections made by the in- matt ceramic layer and have a rough surface.
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Troubleshooting en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out ▶ ▶ by trained specialist staff. by trained specialist staff.
en Disposal 17.2 Information on display panel Fault Cause and troubleshooting Message showing "D" Malfunction or "E" appears in the Reset appliance. display. Either press and hold for at least 6 seconds. ‒ Or switch off the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel. Switch the fuse back ‒...
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How it works en Always prick the yolk of eggs before microwaving. ▶ Use the recommended settings when configuring The skin of foods that have a peel or skin, such as the appliance settings. ▶ apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages, may Set the shorter cooking time first.
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en How it works Food Weight Microwave output Cooking time Poultry or poultry portions 1200 g 1. 180 W 1. 15-20 mins 2. 90 W 2. 15-20 mins Fish fillet, fish steak or fish 400 g 1. 180 W 1. 3 min 1, 2 slices 2. 90 W 2. 10-15 mins Whole fish 300 g 1.
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How it works en Food Weight Microwave output setting Cooking time Soup 400 g 600 W 8-12 mins Stews 500 g 600 W 10-15 mins Slices or pieces of meat in 500 g 600 W 10-15 mins sauce, e.g. goulash Fish, e.g. fillet steaks 400 g 600 W 10-15 mins Bakes, e.g. lasagne, can- 450 g 600 W 12-15 mins...
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en How it works ¡ Place the cookware on the bottom of the cooking ATTENTION! compartment. Metal touching the wall of the cooking compartment ¡ Turn or stir the food several times during cooking. will cause sparks, which may damage the appliance or ¡...
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How it works en ¡ To achieve best results, we recommend that you reheat food or ready meals at 600 watts. If the packaging spe- cifies a higher microwave output setting, extend the time. Food Weight Microwave output Cooking time setting Whole chicken, fresh, without giblets 1200 g 600 W...
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en How it works 20.5 Grilling Grill food if you want it to be crispy. Note: Cooking tips ¡ Do not preheat. ¡ Use food to be grilled that is of a similar weight and thickness. This allows the food to be grilled to brown evenly and remain succulent and juicy. ¡...
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How it works en ¡ For roasting, use a deep dish. If you cover the cookware when you cook your food, this will keep the cooking compartment cleaner. ¡ Arrange chicken, chicken portions and duck breast skin side up. ¡ Prick the skin here and there with a fork. ¡...
en Installation instructions Defrosting with the microwave Food Microwave power setting Cooking time in mins Note: in W Meat, 500 g 1. 180 W 1. 5-6 mins Pyrex dish, 24 cm diameter 2. 90 W 2. 7-10 mins Cooking with the microwave and grill Food Microwave power setting Cooking time in mins Note: in W Potato gratin, 1100 g...
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Installation instructions en 21.5 Installation in an upper cabinet WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power Observe the installation dimensions and the safety clearances in a tall unit. cord and non-approved adapters. ▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
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en Installation instructions Fit the feet. ATTENTION! When opening the appliance door, the appliance may tilt forwards. Hold the appliance in position when opening the ▶ appliance door. Open the appliance door slowly. 21.7 Installing the appliance Push the appliance in fully. Screw the appliance to the unit on the opposite side to the hinges.
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Installation instructions en Screw the appliance to the unit on the side with the Secure the appliance using a suitable screw. hinges. Remove any packaging material and adhesive film from the cooking compartment and the door. 21.8 For handleless kitchens with vertical bar handle strips: Attach a suitable filling piece on both sides in order to cover any sharp edges and to guarantee safe in-...
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...