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The microwaves used for cooking are elec-
tromagnetic waves. They are commonly
found in our environment in the form of radio
waves, light and infrared rays.
Their frequency is in the 2450 MHz range.
Their behaviour:
• They are reflected by metals.
• They travel through all other materials.
• They are absorbed by water, fat and
sugar molecules.
When food is exposed to microwaves its
molecules begin moving rapidly, causing it to
heat up.
The penetration depth of waves into the food
is approximately 2.5 cm; if the food is thicker,
the centre of the food will be cooked by
conduction, as in conventional cooking.
Note that microwaves cause a simple ther-
mal phenomenon within food and are not
harmful to health.
•HOW YOUR OVEN WORKS
•PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
This appliance’s packaging materials are recy-
clable. Please recycle them and help protect
the environment by depositing them in muni-
cipal containers provided for this purpose.
Your appliance also contains
various recyclable materials. It is
therefore marked with this logo to
indicate that used appliances
must not be mixed with other
waste. The appliance recycling
organised by your manufacturer
will therefore be conducted in optimum
conditions, in accordance with European
directive 2002/96/EC on electrical and elec-
tronic equipment waste. Consult your local
authority or your retailer to locate your nea-
rest used appliance drop-off points. Thank
you for your help in protecting the environ-
ment.
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