Official Siemens countertop microwave parts

Defrosting tips for your Siemens countertop microwave

• When using Auto Defrost, enter the net weight of the portion that you're defrosting (the weight of the food minus the weight of the container).
• Make sure that you remove any metal such as twist ties from the item before starting the microwave.
• Leave the container lid open. Slit or pierce plastic packaging. Slit the skins of foods such as sausages.
• As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces of food so items defrost more easily.
• Turn food over halfway through the defrost process to evenly defrost items top to bottom.
• Let food stand for several minutes after defrosting.

Common replacement parts for Siemens countertop microwaves

• High-limit thermostat. The high-limit thermostat detects a short circuit or fire inside the microwave cabinet and shuts down the microwave to prevent injury. This component should be replaced a by a service technician because opening the microwave cabinet to replace the high-limit thermostat exposes you to a high-voltage capacitor that can retain a lethal electrical charge even when the microwave power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
• Cavity light bulb. The cavity light bulb illuminates the inside cavity of the microwave when you open the microwave door and when the microwave is cooking.
• Cooking tray. The cooking tray holds foods being cooked inside the microwave cavity and rotates to cook foods evenly.
• Turntable motor. The turntable motor rotates the cooking tray so foods cook evenly inside the microwave.