Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8261-2 en - AU, NZ To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 679 390 Downloaded From Microwave-Manual.com Manuals...
Description of the appliance Oven interior and accessories a Oven door f Grilling rack b Door lock mechanism g Glass tray c Quartz grill h Gourmet plate d Control panel i Cover e Turntable j Boiling rod Downloaded From Microwave-Manual.com Manuals...
Description of the appliance Control panel k Electronic timer and clock display l Rotary selector for microwave power, grill and combination programmes m Selector to enter time and weight n Automatic programme buttons o Time of day button m p Minute minder button l q Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage programme sequence) r Stop/cancel button...
Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Cover The cover supplied must only be used Grilling rack in the Microwave Solo mode. The grilling rack can be used for all It prevents the food from drying out and functions with and without the oven from becoming dirty, and it microwave power, except for accelerates the heating process.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance is not intended for This appliance complies with all use by persons (including children) relevant local and national safety with reduced physical, sensory or requirements. Inappropriate use mental capabilities, or lack of can, however, lead to personal injury experience and knowledge, unless they and damage to property.
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It is most important that this If the supply cord is damaged, it basic safety requirement is present and must be replaced by a Miele approved tested regularly and, where there is any service technician to avoid a hazard.
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Faulty components must only be Some foods may contain replaced by genuine Miele original micro-organisms which are only spare parts. The manufacturer can only destroyed by thorough cooking, guarantee the safety of the appliance...
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not use the microwave function heating, and try it for temperature to to heat up cushions or pads filled with ensure that it will not scald the baby. cherry kernels, wheat grains, lavender When heating liquids, the boiling rod or gel, such as those used in provided should always be placed into aromatherapy.
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Warning and Safety instructions To avoid fuelling any flames, do not Do not use the rack and the gourmet open the oven door if smoke occurs in plate at the same time. This will the oven interior. damage the gourmet plate. Interrupt the process by pressing the Always place the gourmet plate directly Stop/C button twice.
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Warning and Safety instructions Food with a thick skin or peel, such Never place the hot glass tray (or as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes any other hot cooking containers) on a and aubergines, should be pierced or cold surface, such as a tiled or granite the skin cut in several places before worktop.
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Warning and Safety instructions The following applies to stainless steel surfaces: Do not adhere stickers, adhesive tape or any other adhesive materials to stainless steel surfaces. The coating will become damaged and lose its protective properties against soiling. Stainless steel scratches very easily and even magnets can cause damage to the surface.
Description of the functions How the microwave oven As heat is produced directly in the food, works – food can generally be cooked In a microwave oven there is a without adding much liquid or high-frequency tube called a cooking oil. magnetron.
Description of functions What can a microwave oven In what ways can a microwave oven be used? In the microwave oven, food is cooked, Microwave Solo mode reheated or defrosted quickly. Suitable for defrosting, reheating and You can use the microwave in the cooking.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Microwaves Containers and lids with hollow handles or knobs in which moisture can collect are unsuitable, Without vent holes, pressure can build up, causing the container to crack or shatter with the danger of injury. Metal Metal containers, aluminium foil, –...
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens Earthenware Do not place aluminium foil dishes Decorated earthenware is only suitable on the grilling rack in case the dish if the decoration is beneath an all-over sparks or arcs. If sparks occur, glaze. transfer food to a microwave-safe container.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Testing dishes for their Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be suitability used for very short, timed warming and If in doubt as to whether glass, reheating of food. earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a Plastic boiling bags can be used for microwave oven, a simple test can be...
Suitable containers for microwave ovens The cover Do not use a lid or cover if – prevents too much steam escaping, – food coated with breadcrumbs is especially when cooking foods which being cooked. need longer to cook, such as –...
Before using for the first time ^ Check the appliance for any Important: damage. After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room Do not use the microwave if – the door is warped. temperature after transporting it to its final location before connecting it –...
Time of day display ^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait Setting the time of day a few seconds. ^ Connect the appliance to the mains The m symbol will flash, and the electricity supply. current minutes will light up for a few 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in seconds.
Operation To open the door To close the door ^ Press the a button to open the ^ Push the door firmly shut. door. Press the Start button again to resume If the microwave oven is being used, an interrupted cooking programme. opening the door will interrupt the The appliance will not start again if cooking programme.
Operation When heating up food which cannot be – the frequency of stirring or turning stirred or turned during cooking, as with the food. a plated meal, it is best to use a lower Frequent stirring or turning heats the microwave power level.
Operation Interrupting or re-starting a To cancel a programme programme ^ Press the Stop/C button twice. At any time you can ..At the end of a programme . . . interrupt a programme An audible tone will sound when the ^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the cooking programme is complete.
Operation Quick start (programmable) System lock Pressing the Start/c button is sufficient The system lock prevents the appliance to set the appliance operating on being used by children, for example. maximum power. Three set times are stored in the To activate the system lock memory: ^ Press and hold the Stop/C button in ^ 30 s: Press Start c once...
Operation Minute minder Minute minder + cooking function The minute minder can be used to time The minute minder can be used at the any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling same time as a cooking function, and eggs. The time set counts down in one counts down in the background.
Operation - Grilling Grilling without the Microwave The grill can be used on 4 settings: by itself, and in combination with the function Microwave function at one of three Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g. different power levels. steak or sausages.
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Operation - Grilling Combination mode - To change a cooking duration Microwave + Grill The cooking duration entered can be changed during operation if required. This function is very good for baking Interrupt the process by pressing the and browning. The microwave cooks Stop/C button, and change the the food, and the grill browns it.
Gourmet plate ^ Place the gourmet plate directly on the turntable. The gourmet plate gets extremely Do not place it on the rack. Make hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid sure there is a gap of approx. 2 cm burns.
Gourmet plate Some suggested uses Recipes Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on Croque monsieur (Serves 3) the turntable for 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill L. Cook time: 10 - 15 minutes Fish fingers (frozen), 6 slices of bread 150 g + 2 tbsp oil 30 g soft butter L, 3-4 minutes each side...
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Gourmet plate Vegetable stir fry (Serves 3) Home-made potato rösti (Serves 2) Cook time: 25 - 35 minutes Cook time: 25 - 30 minutes 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 400 g peeled potatoes 100 g mushrooms, cleaned 2 small onions 150 g baby carrots or carrot slices 50 g grated Emmental cheese 100 g broccoli florets...
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Gourmet plate Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2) Cook time: 5 - 10 minutes 2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g) 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt, white pepper Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice, and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes.
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Gourmet plate Pineapple cake Quick almond tart Cook time: 20 - 25 minutes Cook time: 20 - 25 minutes For the cake: For the pastry: 2 eggs 100 g plain flour 80 g sugar level tsp baking powder ripe bananas 75 g butter or margarine 30 g chocolate chips 30 g sugar...
Operation - Automatic programmes Automatic cooking All of the automatic programmes are weight dependent. There are four programmes for frozen After selecting a programme, enter the food and eight programmes for fresh weight of the food. The microwave food. The standing time for each of automatically calculates the time these programmes is approx.
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Operation - Automatic programmes The programmed time can, if necessary, be extended by a few minutes during operation by pressing the Start button repeatedly until the time required shows in the display. On all programmes it is only possible to extend the time by a few minutes.
Recipes - Automatic programmes ° Below are some recipe suggestions for Carrots in a chervil cream sauce the Automatic programmes using the (serves 2) "Cooking fresh food" function °". Cook time: 25 - 35 minutes These can be adapted to suit your requirements.
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Recipes - Automatic programmes ° AC 2 E Potatoes AC 3 _ Fish This programme can be used to cook Caribbean fish new potatoes and boiled potatoes. (serves 4) Enter the weight for the potatoes and the cooking liquid. Cook time: 35 - 45 minutes For new potatoes, wash and drain the 300 g pineapple pieces (tinned) potatoes and place them in a cooking...
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Recipes - Automatic programmes ° AC 5 ; Chicken AC 7 5 Fish pie Cut the chicken in half. Brush with Crispy fish pie (Serves 2) melted butter or oil, and season. Arrange the two halves with the cut side Cook time: 25 - 35 minutes uppermost on the grilling rack on top of 400 g perch fillets...
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Recipes - Automatic programmes ° AC 8 W Savoury bakes Perch and tomato gratin (Serves 4) Vegetable gratin Cook time: 35 - 45 minutes (Serves 4) 500 g perch fillet Cook time: approx. 40 minutes 2 tbsp lemon juice 500 g tomatoes 400 g cauliflower or broccoli Herb salt 400 g carrots...
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Recipes - Automatic programmes ° Potato cheese gratin (Serves 4) Cook time: 25 - 30 minutes 500 g potatoes, peeled 250 ml double cream 125 g crème fraîche 150 g Cheddar cheese, grated 1 clove of garlic Salt, black pepper, nutmeg Butter Slice the potatoes finely, mix with approx.
Saving your favourite programme One favourite programme can be saved in memory. This programme can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The programme can have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at 600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill, and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill).
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Saving your favourite programme To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered.
Changing the settings You can change the standard default The other settings can be changed in settings by altering the "status" of the the same way. setting. ^ When you have finished making the Please consult the chart for the different changes you require, press the options.
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Changing the settings Setting Settings available (* factory default) Night time switch-off S 0* Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated. The time of day display is switched off from 11 pm to 4 am. P 2 Automatic warming S I* The automatic warming function is activated.
Reheating Select the following microwave power Food taken straight from the refrigerator levels to reheat food: takes longer to cook than food which has been kept at room temperature. Drinks ..... 900 W The time required depends on the Food .
Cooking Place the food in a microwave-proof Food with a thick skin or peel, such dish and cover it. as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes and eggplants, should be pierced or When cooking, it is a good idea to the skin cut in several places before select a power level of 900 W to start cooking to allow steam to escape and with and then when the food is hot,...
Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking Defrosting followed by Do not refreeze food once it has reheating or cooking thawed. Defrosted food should be Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and used up as quickly as possible as immediately reheated or cooked. food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off.
Bottling You can preserve small portions of fruit 1 glass jar ..approx. 3 minutes and vegetables in preserving jars with 2 glass jars ..approx. 6 minutes your microwave.
Some suggested uses Produce Quantity Microwav Time Notes e power level minutes) (in watts) Melting butter 100 g 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. and margarine Melting 100 g 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. chocolate Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 0:10 –...
Cleaning and care Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning (e.g. switch off at the socket and remove the plug). Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
If not, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front using the Original Miele all-purpose microfibre cloth or with a solution of warm water and a little washing-up liquid applied with a soft sponge.
Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the outer Rack surfaces of your appliance, do not Wash and dry the rack after each use. use: It is dishwasher-proof, or can be – cleaning agents containing soda, washed by hand in hot water with a little ammonia, acids or chlorides, washing-up liquid.
The lower the power level, the longer appliance is faulty (disconnect the the duration required. appliance from the mains supply and ^ Check whether the programme has call a qualified electrician or Miele. See "After sales service".). been interrupted and not restarted. Downloaded From Microwave-Manual.com Manuals...
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^ You can then operate the appliance as normal, but not the lighting..the microwave switches itself off Contact Miele if you need to replace during a cooking, reheating or the lighting. defrosting programme.
When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. This information is given on the data plate, which is located on the inside of the appliance front.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must The appliance is supplied with a mains be replaced by a Miele approved ser- cable and moulded plug ready for vice technician to avoid a hazard. connection to an AC single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply.
Installation When building in the appliance, To transport the appliance, make ensure that the vents at the front of sure that you lift it by the appliance the appliance are not hindered. housing and not by the frame. The Make sure that there is a gap of at frame is not sturdy enough to bear least 2.5 mm between the sides of the weight of the appliance when it...
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Installation Installation Tall unit The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. There are three spacers in the accessory pack: one for the right-hand side (R) and two for the left-hand side (L), depending on whether the housing unit wall is 16 or 19 mm thick.
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Installation ^ To secure the spacers and hooks, ^ Secure the appliance at the front by place a screw in one of the front two lifting it over the hooks and lowering it holes and another in the middle of into position.
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