Miele Microwave Oven M 8261 User Manual

Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 8261

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.

WGO

M.-Nr. 06 542 960

Contents

"door" message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Interrupting or re-starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Altering the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

To cancel a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Automatic warming function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Quick start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Altering a minute minder entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Minute minder + cooking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operation - Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Gourmet plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Some suggested uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Operation - Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Automatic cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Saving your favourite programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Some suggested uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Oven interior and inside of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Appliance front and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Description of the appliance

Oven interior and accessories

aOven door

fGrilling rack

gGlass tray

hGourmet plate

iCover

bDoor locking mechanism

cGrill/browning element

dControl panel

eTurntable

jBoiling rod

Description of the appliance

Control panel

kElectronic timer and clock display

lRotary selector for microwave power,

grill and combination programmes

mRotary selector

to enter time and weight

nAutomatic programme buttons

oTime of day button m

pMinute minder button l

qMemory button (to save a 1-3 stage

programme sequence)

rStop/cancel button

sStart button / Add a minute

button / Quick start button

(programmable) c

tDoor release button a

Description of the appliance

Accessories supplied

Cover

The cover supplied must only be used

in the Microwave-solo mode.

Grilling rack

The grilling rack can be used for all

functions with and without

microwave power, except for

Microwave-solo mode.

It prevents the food from drying out and

the oven from becoming dirty, and it

accelerates the heating process.

Boiling rod

To avoid the grilling rack being used

inadvertently with Microwave-solo, it

should not be kept inside the

microwave oven.

When heating liquids, the boiling rod

provided should always be placed in

the container. It helps liquids to heat

evenly.

Glass tray

The glass tray is suitable for use with all

cooking functions.

When grilling directly on the rack, the

glass tray should be placed underneath

the rack to catch any fat or juices.

Gourmet plate

The gourmet plate is a round, non-stick

grilling plate. It can be used to heat

snacks or small meals quickly whilst

maintaining crispness.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing

material

Disposal of your old appliance

Electrical and electronic appliances

often contain materials which, if

handled or disposed of incorrectly,

could be potentially hazardous to

human health and to the environment.

They are, however, essential for the

correct functioning of your appliance.

Please do not therefore dispose of it

with your household waste.

The transport and protective packing

has been selected from materials which

are environmentally friendly for

disposal, and can normally be

recycled.

Ensure that any plastic wrappings,

bags, etc. are disposed of safely and

kept out of the reach of babies and

young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these

materials away, please ensure that they

are offered for recycling.

Please dispose of it at your local

community waste collection/recycling

centre, and ensure that it presents no

danger to children while being stored

for disposal.

It should be unplugged or

disconnected from the mains electricity

supply by a competent person. The

plug must be rendered useless, and the

cable cut off directly behind it to

prevent misuse. See the "Warning and

Safety" section of this booklet for further

details.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

This appliance complies with all

relevant local and national safety

requirements. Improper use can

present a risk of both personal injury

and material damage.

If the connection cable is

damaged, the new cable must be

fitted by a Miele approved service

technician.

To avoid the risk of accidents and

damage to the appliance, please

read these operating instructions

carefully before installation and

before using it for the first time. They

contain important notes on

Do not use the microwave if

- the door is warped.

- the door hinges are loose.

- holes or cracks are visible in the

casing, the door or the oven interior

walls.

Operating the appliance with this type

of damage will result in microwave

leakage and present a hazard to the

user.

installation, safety, operation and

care of the appliance.

Keep these instructions in a safe

place and pass them on to any

future user.

Never open the casing of the

appliance.

Tampering with electrical connections

or components and mechanical parts is

highly dangerous and can cause

operational faults or electric shock.

Correct use

The appliance is intended for

domestic use only: to cook,

defrost, reheat and to grill food. Any

other usage is not supported by the

manufacturer and could be dangerous.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable

for damage caused by improper or

incorrect use of the appliance.

Before connecting the appliance to

the mains supply, make sure that

the rating on the data plate

corresponds to the voltage and

frequency of the household supply. This

data must correspond in order to avoid

risk of damage to the appliance.

Consult a qualified electrician if in any

doubt.

Never use the microwave to store

or dry items which could ignite

easily. Moisture evaporates. Fire

hazard.

This appliance is not a toy! To

avoid the risk of injury, do not allow

children to play on or near it or to play

with the controls. Supervise its use by

older children, the elderly or infirm. If

allowing older children to use the

appliance without supervision, please

ensure that they are aware of how a

microwave oven works and understand

the dangers of improper use.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not connect the appliance to

the mains electricity supply by an

extension lead.

Extension leads do not guarantee the

required safety of the appliance (e.g.

danger of overheating).

This equipment may only be used

in mobile installations such as

ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk

assessment of the installation has been

carried out by a suitably qualified

engineer.

The electrical safety of this

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation

by cockroaches or other vermin, pay

particular attention to keeping the

appliance and its surroundings in a

appliance can only be guaranteed

when continuity is complete between it

and an effective earthing system which

complies with local and national safety

regulations. It is most important that this clean condition at all times. Any

basic safety requirement is present and damage which may be caused by

regularly tested and where there is any

doubt, the on-site electrical wiring

should be inspected by a qualified

electrician.

cockroaches or other vermin will not be

covered by the guarantee.

Use

The manufacturer cannot be held liable

for the consequences of an inadequate

earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

Always ensure that food is

sufficiently heated.

Many factors will affect the overall

cooking time, including the size and

amount of food, its initial temperature,

changes to the recipe and the shape

and size of cooking container.

Some foods may contain

micro-organisms which are only

destroyed by thorough cooking,

therefore when cooking or reheating

foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly

important that food is fully cooked

through (at temperatures over 70°C for

more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,

select a longer cooking or reheating

time.

The appliance must be built in

before operation to ensure that no

electrical components are accessible.

Repairs may only be carried out by

a suitably qualified and competent

person in accordance with national and

local safety regulations. Repairs and

other work by unqualified persons

could be dangerous. The manufacturer

cannot be held liable for unauthorised

work.

The appliance is only completely

isolated from the electricity supply

when:

- it is switched off at the wall socket and

the plug removed.

- the mains fuse is disconnected

- or the screw-out fuse is removed (in

countries where this is applicable).

Warning and Safety instructions

It is important that the heat is

allowed to spread evenly

Do not use full power to warm

empty dishes. Do not use the

throughout the food being cooked. This appliance without food, or if it is

can be achieved by stirring and/or

turning the food, and by observing a

sufficiently long standing time, which

should be added to the time needed for

cooking, reheating or defrosting.

incorrectly loaded.

Never cook or reheat food or

liquids in sealed containers, jars or

bottles.

With baby bottles, the screw top and

teat must be removed. Otherwise

pressure builds up which can cause

the bottle or container to explode,

posing a severe risk of injury. Danger of

Always remember that times for

cooking, reheating and defrosting

in a microwave oven are usually

considerably shorter than with

traditional methods of food preparation. injury.

Excessively long cooking times can

lead to food drying out and burning, or

could even cause it to catch fire. There

Before serving, remember to allow

a sufficient standing time and then

always check the temperature of the

actual food itself after taking it out of the

microwave. The temperature of the

container is not an indication of the

temperature of the food or liquid in it.

This is particularly important when

preparing food for babies, children,

and the elderly or infirm. Shake or stir

baby milk and food thoroughly after

heating, and try it for temperature to

ensure that it will not scald the baby.

When heating food and drink remember

that the heat is created in the food

itself, and that the container will

is also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs,

flowers, herbs, etc., are dried in the

microwave oven.

Always ensure that this type of

procedure is supervised.

Do not use the microwave function

to heat up cushions or pads filled

with cherry kernels, wheat grains,

lavender or gel, such as those used in

aromatherapy. These pads can ignite

when heated, even after they have

been removed from the microwave.

Exercise caution when cooking or

reheating food with a high sugar

content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If

heated for too long, the sugar may

caramelise or ignite.

normally be cooler. The dish is only

warmed by the heat of the food.

Warning and Safety instructions

When heating liquids, the boiling

rod provided should always be

placed into the container.

To avoid fuelling any flames, do not

open the oven door if smoke

occurs in the oven interior.

Interrupt the process by pressing the

Stop/C button twice. Switch off at the

wall socket, and where applicable,

remove the plug. Do not open the door

until the smoke has dispersed.

Never heat undiluted alcohol in the

oven as this can easily ignite. Fire

hazard.

Do not heat up tins in the

microwave oven. Pressure can

build up and they may explode

resulting in injury or damage.

When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.

in the oven without the boiling rod, the

boiling point of the liquid may be

reached without the production of

typical bubbles. The liquid does not

boil evenly throughout. This so-called

'boiling delay' can cause a sudden

build-up of bubbles when the container

is removed from the oven or shaken,

which can lead to the liquid boiling over

suddenly and explosively. Danger of

burning.

Cover any food which is left in the

oven to be kept hot, as moisture in

the food could lead to corrosion

damage in the oven. This also prevents

the food from drying out.

Try to avoid the interior walls being

splashed with food or liquids

containing salt. If it does happen, wipe

these away thoroughly to avoid

corrosion on the stainless steel surface.

The formation of bubbles can be so

strong that the pressure forces the oven

door open, with a danger of burning.

The boiling rod ensures that bubbles

are produced, and that liquids heat

evenly.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use any containers or

cutlery made from or containing

Eggs can only be cooked in their

shells in the microwave oven in a

metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal

glassware, temperature-sensitive

plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery,

metal clips or wire ties. Do not use

bowls with milled rims, or cream pots

specially designed egg-boiling device

available from specialist shops.

Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not

be reheated in the microwave oven as

this may lead to the eggs bursting,

with the tinfoil lid only partially removed. even after they have been taken out of

Such items could be damaged or

cause a fire hazard.

the oven.

Eggs can be cooked without their

The rack and gourmet plate supplied

with the appliance are designed to be

compatible with microwaves and can

therefore be used for grilling with or

without the microwave function.

N.B. Do not use the rack for

shells using microwave heat only if

the yolk membrane has been

punctured several times first.

The pressure could otherwise cause

the egg yolk to explode.

Danger of injury.

Microwave-solo.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such

as tomatoes, sausages, jacket

potatoes and aubergines, should be

pierced or the skin cut in several places

before cooking to allow steam to

escape and prevent the food from

bursting.

Do not use the rack and the

gourmet plate at the same time.

This will damage the gourmet plate.

Always place the gourmet plate directly

on the turntable.

Do not use the cover with the

gourmet plate, as the cover will get

too hot.

Do not reheat food in the oven in

heat-retaining bags which are

Do not leave the oven unattended

when reheating or cooking food in

disposable containers made of plastic,

paper or other inflammable materials.

Before using single-use plastic

intended for normal ovens. These

heat-retaining bags usually contain a

thin layer of aluminium foil which

reflects microwaves. This reflected

energy can, in turn, cause the outer

containers, make sure they are suitable paper covering to become so hot that it

for use in microwave ovens. See

appropriate section.

ignites.

Always ensure that food, the

gourmet plate or a browning dish

has been placed in the microwave, and

that the turntable is in place, before

switching on.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use the appliance for deep

Never place the hot glass tray (or

any other hot cooking containers)

on a cold surface, such as a tiled or

granite worktop. The glass tray or

container could crack or shatter, and

the worktop surface could get

damaged. Use a suitable heat-resistant

mat or pot rest.

frying food, and do not leave it

unattended when cooking with oils and

fats as these can be a fire hazard if

allowed to overheat.

Ovenproof earthenware can retain

a considerable amount of moisture.

Earthenware and porcelain containers

with hollow handles and lid knobs must

only be used in this oven if they have

vent holes which allow the moisture to

escape. Without vent holes pressure

can build up, causing the container to

crack or shatter with the danger of

injury.

Do not use the oven to heat up the

room. Due to the high temperatures

radiated, objects left near the appliance

could catch fire.

When using kitchen appliances

connected to sockets near the

appliance, ensure that the cable cannot

get trapped in a hot oven door, which

could melt the cable insulation and be

dangerous.

When grilling with or without the

microwave function, the oven

interior, grill element and door can get

hot. Do not let small children touch the

oven while it is in operation, as there is

the danger of being burnt. Supervise its

use by elderly or infirm people.

To check food temperature, first

interrupt the cooking process. Only

use a thermometer specifically

approved for food use to measure the

temperature of the food. Never use a

thermometer containing mercury or

liquid, as these are not suitable for use

with very high temperatures and will

break very easily.

Wear oven gloves when taking

dishes in and out of the oven, or

when handling dishes or food in the

oven if the grill is on or has just been in

operation. Danger of burning.

The gourmet plate gets extremely

hot when in use. Always use oven

Do not use a steam-cleaning

appliance to clean this appliance.

gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Pressurised steam could reach the

Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat electrical components and cause a

or pot rest.

short circuit.

The rack and glass tray get hot during

grilling (with and without the microwave

function). Take care not to burn

yourself on them.

Warning and Safety instructions

When using browning dishes:

Disposal of your old appliance

Always use oven gloves when

handling the browning dish to

avoid burns.

Before disposing of your old

appliance, first make it unusable.

Disconnect it from the mains, cut off the

cable near the appliance and cut off

and render any plug unusable. This

should be done by a competent

person.

Never place the browning dish

directly onto a table or work

surface. Use a suitable heat-resistant

mat, grid or board to protect the work

surface or table and prevent heat

marks.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by

non-compliance with these Warning

and Safety instructions.

Browning dishes should only be

used in a microwave oven, or as a

serving dish.

In a conventional oven the special

glaze would suffer damage.

Modes of operation

How does the microwave oven As heat is produced directly in the

food,

function?

– food can generally be cooked

without adding much liquid or

cooking oil.

In a microwave oven there is a

high-frequency tube called a

magnetron. This converts electrical

energy into microwaves. These

microwaves are distributed evenly

throughout the oven interior and

rebound off the metal sides of the oven

interior to reach the food from all sides.

Microwave distribution is improved with

the turntable engaged.

– cooking, reheating and defrosting in

a microwave oven is quicker than

using conventional methods.

– nutrients, such as vitamins and

minerals, are generally retained.

– the colour, texture and taste of food

are not impaired.

In order for microwaves to reach the

food, they must be able to penetrate

the cooking utensil being used.

Microwaves stop being produced as

soon as the cooking process is

interrupted or the appliance door is

opened.

When the appliance is in operation, the

closed, sealed door prevents

microwaves escaping from the

appliance.

Microwaves can penetrate porcelain,

glass, cardboard and plastics, but not

metal. Do not, therefore, use utensils

made of metal, or which contain metal,

for example in the form of gold or silver

trim. The metal reflects the microwaves

and this could lead to the creation of

sparks. The microwaves cannot be

absorbed.

Microwaves pass through a suitable

container and find their way directly into

the food. All food contains moisture

molecules which, when subjected to

microwave energy, start to oscillate 2.5

thousand million times a second. The

friction caused by this vibration creates

heat, which first starts developing

around the outside of the food and then

slowly penetrates towards the centre.

The moisture, fat and sugar content of

food will affect the speed at which it is

cooked.

Operating modes

What can a microwave oven

do?

In what ways can a microwave

oven be used?

In the microwave oven, food is cooked,

reheated or defrosted quickly.

Microwave-solo mode

Suitable for defrosting, reheating and

cooking.

You can use your microwave in the

following ways:

– Food can be defrosted, reheated or

cooked by entering a power setting

and a time.

Grilling

Ideal for grilling very thin cuts of meat,

e.g. bacon.

– Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can

be defrosted and then reheated or

cooked.

Combination mode

(Microwave + Grill)

– The microwave oven can also be

used for other tasks, e.g. for proving

dough, melting chocolate and butter,

dissolving gelatine etc.

Ideal for browning dishes with

toppings. The microwave cooks the

food, and the grill browns it.

Automatic programmes

You can choose from the following auto-

matic programmes:

– four defrosting programmes

(N: Ad 1 to Ad 4),

– one cooking programme for frozen

food

(N °: AC 1 ),

– and five cooking programmes for

fresh food

(°: AC 1 to AC 5).

These programmes are weight

dependent. You enter the weight of the

food, and then the cooking time is

calculated automatically.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Microwaves

Material and shape

The material and shape of containers

used affect cooking results and times.

Heat distribution is more even in round

and oval shaped flat containers than in

rectangular containers, providing better

results.

Metal

– are reflected by metal,

Metal containers, aluminium foil and

metal cutlery, or china with metallic

decoration, such as gold rims or

cobalt blue must not be used in an

oven being used in microwave

mode.

The metal reflects the microwaves,

hindering the cooking process.

Exceptions:

– pass through glass, porcelain,

plastic and card,

– Ready-meals in aluminium foil dishes

These can be defrosted and reheated

in the microwave oven, if recommended

by the manufacturer. However, as food

is only heated from the top, it is better

to remove the food from the aluminium

foil container and transfer it to a dish

suitable for a microwave oven. The heat

distribution will be more even.

If sparks and arcing occur when using

an aluminium container, stop and

transfer the food to a microwave-safe

container.

– and are absorbed by food.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

– Pieces of aluminium foil

Earthenware can get very hot, and

may crack.

For even defrosting and to avoid

overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of

meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of

aluminium foil may be used to mask

wingtips or other thin parts for the last

few minutes of the programme.

Glazes and colours

Some glazes and colours contain

metals which make them unsuitable

for use in a microwave oven.

Make sure that the aluminium foil is

at least 2 cm from the oven walls at

all times. It must not touch the walls.

Plastics

When purchasing plasticware, make

sure that it is suitable for use in a

microwave oven.

– Metal meat skewers or clamps

These should only be used if they are

very small in comparison to the size of

the cut of meat.

Plastic containers must only be used

in microwave mode alone.

Plastics must be heat-resistant to a

minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the

plastic may melt and fuse with the

food.

Glassware

Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass

are ideal for use in the microwave oven.

Crystal glass contains lead which

could cause the glass to crack.

Glass dishes with a milled rim are

also subject to this risk.

Special plastic utensils designed for

use in microwave ovens are available

from good retail outlets. Melamine is not

suitable as it absorbs energy and heats

up.

Both are unsuitable.

Disposable containers, such as trays

made from polystyrene, can only be

used for very short timed warming and

reheating of food.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a suitable material.

Do not use porcelain with gold or

silver edging or items with hollow

knobs or handles, as insufficient

ventilation may cause pressure.

Plastic boiling bags can be used for

cooking and reheating.

They should be pierced beforehand so

that steam can escape. This prevents a

build-up of pressure and reduces the

risk of the bag bursting.

Earthenware

Decorated earthenware is only suitable

if the decoration is beneath an all-over

glaze.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Roasting bags and tubes can also be

Testing dishes for their

suitability

used. Roasting tubes should be about

40 cm longer and roasting bags about

20 cm longer than the food being

roasted, and carefully tied with string.

Turn the ends over and secure them.

The bag should be pierced according

to the manufacturer's instructions.

If in doubt as to whether glass,

earthenware or porcelain plates or

dishes are suitable for use in a

microwave oven, a simple test can be

performed:

^ Place the item you wish to test in the

centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass

with water and also place this in the

oven.

Do not use metal clips, plastic clips

containing metal parts or paper ties

containing wire.

There is a danger that they will ignite

when heated.

^ Close the door.

^ Turn the power selector to 900 W.

Wood

^ Enter a time of 30 seconds with the

time selector.

Wooden dishes are not suitable.

Moisture contained in the wood

evaporates when exposed to

microwave energy, causing the

wood to dry and crack.

^ Press the Start button.

At the end of the test, the water in

the glass should be warm and the

dish cool. If the dish is hot the water

cold it would be unwise to use the

dish.

Disposable containers

Only those plastic disposable

containers which are specified by the

manufacturer as suitable for use in a

microwave oven may be used.

If a crackling noise is heard

accompanied by sparks during the

test, switch the appliance off imme-

diately (press button Stop/C twice).

Do not leave the oven unattended

when reheating or cooking food in

disposable containers made of

plastic, paper or other inflammable

materials.

Any crockery which causes this

reaction is unsuitable for use with

microwave power.

If any doubt exists about the

suitability of containers, please

contact the supplier.

Disposable containers are not always

recyclable or bio-degradable.

This test cannot be used to check

whether items with hollow knobs or

handles are suitable for use with

microwave power.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

The cover

Do not use a lid or cover if

– prevents too much steam escaping,

especially when cooking foods which

need longer to cook, such as

potatoes.

– food coated with breadcrumbs is

being cooked.

– cooking meals which are to be given

a crisp finish.

– shortens and evens out the cooking

process.

– the gourmet plate is being used.

Because the cover can only

– prevents food from drying out.

– prevents any loss of aroma.

withstand temperatures of up to

110 °C it must only be used in

microwave-solo mode. It must not be

used in conjunction with the gourmet

plate. At temperatures in excess of

110 °C the plastic can melt and get

into the food.

– helps keep the oven interior clean.

The cover should not form a seal

with the container. If the cover is

used with a container which only has

a narrow diameter, there might not

be enough room for condensation to

escape through the holes in the top.

The cover could get too hot and

could start to melt.

Always cover food with the cover

supplied.

Alternatively, use lids or covers made of

microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use

a clingfilm recommended for use in a

microwave oven (pierce as instructed

by the manufacturer).

Heat can cause normal clingfilm to

distort and fuse with the food.

Sealed glass containers, such as

jars of baby food, must be opened

before they are placed in the oven.

Before using for the first time

^ Check the appliance for any

damage.

Important:

After unpacking, let the appliance

stand for approx. 2 hours at room

temperature after transporting it to

its final location before connecting it

to the mains.

Do not use the microwave if

- the door is warped.

- the door hinges are loose.

- holes or cracks are visible in the

casing, the door or the oven interior

walls.

Operating the appliance with this

type of damage will result in

microwave leakage and present a

hazard to the user.

This is important for the correct

electronic functioning of the appliance.

^ Remove all the packaging materials

from the appliance.

^ Clean the inside of the oven and all

the accessories with warm water

applied with a well wrung-out soft

sponge or cloth.

Do not remove the cover to the

microwave outlet inside the oven,

nor the film covering the inside of

the door.

^ Stick the enclosed short instructions

to the frame behind the door as

illustrated, making sure they do not

block any of the vents.

Time of day display

Setting the time of day

^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait

a few seconds.

The m symbol will flash, and the

current minutes will light up for a few

seconds.

^ Connect the appliance to the mains

electricity supply.

12:00 and the m symbol will flash in

the display until the current time of

day is set. Before this, the time of

day will start to run from 12:00, as

the clock will start as soon as the

appliance is connected to the mains

electricity supply.

^ Use the time selector to alter the

minutes.

^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait

a few seconds.

Switching off the time of day

display

^ Press and hold the m button in until

the display goes dark.

Pressing and holding the m button

again will bring the time of day back in

the display.

Night time

^ Turn the time selector to set the hour.

The time of day display can be set to

switch itself off from 23:00 hrs until

04:00 hrs.

^ Press the m button.

^ Then turn the time selector to set the

minutes.

Setting the time of day display to

switch off at night

^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait

a few seconds.

The set time is now registered. The

colon between hours and minutes

flashes.

^ Press and hold in the Stop/C button,

and at the same time press the m

button.

ON appears in the display.

The appliance can still be operated.

Altering the time of day

^ Press the m button.

To switch the display back on:

The m symbol will flash in the

display, and the current hour will light

up for a few seconds.

^ Press and hold the Stop/C button,

and at the same time press the m

button.

^ Use the time selector to alter the

hour.

OFF appears in the display.

Operation

To open the door

To close the door

^ Press the a button to open the door. ^ Push the door firmly shut.

If the microwave oven is being used,

opening the door will interrupt the

cooking programme.

Press the START button again to

resume an interrupted cooking

programme.

The appliance will not start again if

the door has not been closed

properly.

Placing the dish in the oven

Ideally the dish should be placed in the

middle of the oven.

Starting a programme

Turntable

Use the appropriate selector to choose

the microwave power level and the

cooking time.

The turntable helps the food to cook,

reheat or defrost evenly.

Do not operate the microwave

without the turntable in place.

The turntable starts turning

automatically when the appliance is

operated.

Do not cook, reheat or defrost food

directly on the turntable. Check that the

dish is not larger in size than the

turntable.

^ Use the power selector to select a

microwave power level.

The hsymbol lights up in the

display and 0:00 flashes.

Stir the food during the cooking time, or

turn the dish so that it heats up evenly.

There is a choice of 7 power levels.

The higher the power level, the more

microwaves reach the food.

Operation

When heating up food which cannot be

stirred or turned during cooking, as with

a plated meal, it is best to use a lower

microwave power level.

food more evenly, and it is therefore

ready in a shorter time.

– the amount of food.

As a general rule, allow approx. time

and a half for double the quantity.

For a smaller quantity, possibly

shorten the time but ensure food is

cooked thoroughly.

This ensures the heat is distributed

evenly. Heat for long enough to cook

the food properly.

– the shape and material of the

container.

^ Press the START button to start the

programme.

The interior lighting comes on.

A programme can only be started if the

door is closed.

^ Set the required time using the time

"door" message

selector.

The "door" message in the display is a

reminder that the appliance should not

be used without food inside it.

Any time between 10 seconds and 90

minutes can be selected.

Exception: If the maximum microwave

power is selected, a maximum cooking

duration of 15 minutes can be set. If a

longer time is selected, the power level

reduces automatically to 600 W.

Operating the appliance without

food can damage the appliance.

If the door has been closed for 20

minutes or longer when the START

button is pressed, the word "door" will

appear in the display to remind you to

open the door and make sure there is

food in the oven before you press

START. You cannot start a process until

you do this.

The time required depends on:

– the initial temperature of the food.

Food taken from the refrigerator will

need longer to reheat or cook than

food already at room temperature.

– the type and texture of the food.

Fresh vegetables contain more water

and cook more quickly than stored

vegetables.

– the frequency of stirring or turning

the food.

Frequent stirring or turning heats the

Operation

Interrupting or re-starting a

programme

To cancel a 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

cooking programme is complete. The

oven interior lighting goes out.

^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the

appliance door.

The time stops counting down.

. . . continue the programme:

^ Close the door and press START.

The programme continues.

The audible tone will sound briefly as a

reminder every 5 minutes for 20

minutes after the end of the

programme.

^ If you want to stop the audible tone,

press the Stop/C button.

Altering the settings

If you discover after starting a

programme that . .

Automatic warming function

The warming function will switch on

automatically at 80 W for a maximum of

15 minutes approx. 2 minutes after the

end of a cooking programme which has

used at least 450 W, providing the door

remains closed and no buttons are

pressed.

. . . the Microwave power level is too

high or too low, you can

^ select a new level.

. . . the time set is too short or too long,

you can

^ interrupt the programme (press the

Stop/C button once), use the time

selector to set a new time and

continue the programme (press the

START button),

h, 80 W and H:H will light up in the

display.

Opening the door or operating one of

the buttons or selectors while the

warming function is in progress cancels

the function.

or alternatively:

^ the cooking duration can be

increased by pressing the START

button during operation. Each time

the START button is pressed, the

cooking duration is increased by

another minute. (Exception: the

increased cooking time is in

increments of 30 seconds when the

microwave is being used on

maximum power.)

The warming function cannot be set as

a separate function.

Operation

Quick start (programmable)

System lock

Pressing the START button cis

The system lock prevents the appliance

sufficient to set the appliance operating being used by children, for example.

on maximum power.

Three set times are stored in the

memory:

To activate the system lock

^ Press and hold the Stop/C button

until an audible tone sounds and the

key symbol appears in the display:

^ 30 secs: Press START conce

^ 1 min: Press START ctwice

^ 2 min: Press START cthree times

Pressing the START cbutton four

times in succession will bring back the

first stored time and so on.

The key symbol will go out after a short

time.

The cooking duration can be increased

by pressing the START button during

operation; each time the START button

is pressed, the cooking duration is

increased by another 30 seconds.

The key symbol reappears whenever

any button or one of the rotary selectors

is operated.

Programming times

After an interruption to the mains

power supply, the system lock will

need to be re-activated.

To alter the set times:

^ Use the START cbutton to select the

time you want to reprogramme (press

once, twice or three times), and hold

the START cbutton pressed in.

To cancel the system lock

^ Press the Stop/C button again and

hold it pressed in until an audible

tone sounds.

^ While holding the START button

pressed in, alter the time with the

time selector (to max. 15 minutes).

The altered programme runs when

the START cbutton is released.

An interruption to the power supply

will cancel any altered programmed

times, and they will need to be

entered again.

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

eggs. The time set counts down in one

second steps.

same time as a cooking function, and

counts down in the background.

^ Press the l button whilst the cooking

function is in progress.

^ Press the l button.

0:00 flashes in the display and the l

symbol lights up.

0:00 flashes in the display and the l

symbol lights up.

^ Use the time selector to set the

minute minder time you require.

^ Use the time selector to set the

minute minder time you require.

^ Press the START button to start the

minute minder.

The minute minder time will start itself

after a few seconds if the START

button is not pressed.

^ After a few seconds the minute

minder time set will begin to count

down.

A few seconds later, the display will

change again to show the cooking

duration counting down. The minute

minder time is represented by the l

symbol in the background.

^ At the end of the minute minder time,

an audible tone sounds. The time of

day reappears and the l symbol

flashes.

The START button is not used in this

instance to start the minute minder, as

pressing the START button would also

increase the cooking duration by a

minute.

^ Press the Stop/C button once and the

l symbol disappears.

Altering a minute minder entry

^ Press the Stop/C button.

The minute minder time is

interrupted.

To find out the minute minder time

remaining

^ Press the l button.

^ Set a new minute minder time, as

described above.

The minute minder time still

remaining will show in the display.

Operation - Grilling

The grill can be used on 4 settings: by

itself, and in combination with the

Microwave function at one of three

different power levels.

If the total grilling time required is less

than 15 minutes, the grill should be

pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes before

placing food under it.

Thin, flat cuts of fish and meat should

usually be turned half way through

grilling for even results. Larger,

chunkier pieces should be turned

several times.

^ Turn the power selector to n.

The grill symbol n will light up in the

display. 0:00 will flash.

^ Select a cooking duration using the

time selector.

Grilling times depend on the type and

thickness of the food and on the user's

preference for a rare or well-cooked

result.

^ Press the START button.

An audible tone will sound at the end

of the process.

When grilling directly on the rack, the

glass tray should be placed underneath

the rack to catch any fat or juices.

To change a cooking duration

The cooking duration can be changed

during operation. To do this, interrupt

the cooking programme by pressing

the Stop/C button, and change the

duration. Continue the cooking process

by pressing the START button.

The cooking duration can also be

extended during operation by pressing

the START button once for each minute

you wish to extend the cooking duration

by.

^ Place the food in a suitable dish.

^ Place the glass tray, the rack and

glass tray, or the dish containing the

food on the turntable.

Caution. The rack and glass tray

become hot during use.

Danger of burning.

The glass tray and grill rack will be

easier to clean if washed in soapy

water immediately after grilling.

The area on the ceiling around the grill

becomes discoloured over time. This is

an unavoidable consequence of use,

and does not impair the function of the

appliance in any way.

Grilling without the Microwave

function

Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.

steak or sausages.

Operation - Grilling

Combination mode -

Microwave + Grill

To change a cooking duration

The cooking duration entered can be

changed during operation if required.

Interrupt the process by pressing the

Stop/C button, and change the

duration. To continue, press the START

button.

This function is very good for baking

and browning. The microwave cooks

the food, and the grill browns it.

The grill can be combined with one of

three different microwave power levels:

150, 300 and 450 Watt.

It is possible during the cooking

process to switch between the different

power levels without interrupting the

programme.

The cooking duration can also be

extended during operation by pressing

the START button once for each minute

you wish to extend the cooking duration

by.

^ Use the programme selector to select

the required combination Q, X or

h, the microwave power level and

the grill symbol n will light up in the

display. 0:00 will flash.

^ Select a cooking duration using the

time selector.

^ Press the START button.

An audible tone will sound at the end

of the process.

Gourmet plate

Use

Do not use the gourmet plate to

cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs.

The eggs can burst.

The gourmet plate gets extremely

hot when in use. Always use oven

gloves when handling it to avoid

burns. Place it on a suitable

The gourmet plate has an easy to

clean anti-stick coating so that food

can be removed easily. The coating

is susceptible to cuts and scratches.

Therefore do not cut food up directly

on the plate.

Use wooden or plastic utensils to

mix or turn food. Metallic or sharp

objects can damage the coating.

heat-resistant mat or pot rest.

Before using for the first time

Before using the gourmet plate for the

first time, fill it with 400 ml water and

add 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lemon juice.

Heat for 10 minutes on 450 W + Grill L.

Searing / browning food

^ When using the gourmet plate, make

sure that the food is ready to transfer

to the gourmet plate as soon as it has

heated up.

Some suggested uses

Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on

the turntable for 5 minutes at 450 W +

Grill L.

^ Place the gourmet plate directly on

the turntable.

Fish fingers (frozen),

150 g + 2 tbsp oil

L, 3-4 minutes each side

Do not place it on the rack as this

could cause sparking and damage

the gourmet plate.

Hamburgers 2 burgers + 2 tbsp oil

L, 3 - 4 minutes each side

Croquette potatoes (frozen),

10-12 + 2 tbsp oil

L, 6-8 minutes, turning halfway

through

^ Heat the plate up on 450 W + Grill L

for approx. 5 minutes.

If using oil, you can either heat up the

oil on the gourmet plate, or you can

heat the oil separately and then add it

to the plate.

Fillet steak, approx. 200 g

Q, 5 minutes each side

(according to taste)

Butter, however, should always be

added after heating up the gourmet

plate. It has a lower burning point than

oil and would get too dark or burn if

added too soon.

Pizza (frozen), 300 g,

L, 7-9 minutes

Pizza (fresh), without pre-heating

L, 15 minutes approx.

(depending on topping)

Always dry meat, poultry, fish and

vegetables thoroughly before placing

them on the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate

Recipes

Vegetable medley (Serves 3)

2 onions

2 tbsp oil

Croque monsieur (Serves 3)

6 slices of bread

30 g soft butter

75 g grated Emmental cheese

3 slices of cooked ham

100 g mushrooms, cleaned

150 g baby carrots or carrot slices

100 g broccoli florets

1 red pepper

1 tomato

Salt, pepper

30 g grated Parmesan cheese

Butter the bread. Add the cheese to

three of the bread slices in equal

amounts and add a slice of ham. Place

the remaining three slices of bread on

top of the ham with the buttered side

face down. Pre-heat the gourmet plate

for 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove

from the oven, then place the bread on

the gourmet plate. Now place the

gourmet plate back on the turntable,

and brown for approx 3 minutes per

side at 450 W + Grill.

Slice the onions into fine rings. Half,

quarter and deseed the pepper, and

then cut into strips. Dice the tomato.

Place the gourmet plate on the

turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5

minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from

the oven, and add the oil and the

onions. Place the gourmet plate back

on the turntable, and brown the onions

for approx 2 minutes at 450 W + Grill.

Add the mushrooms, carrots, broccoli,

pepper strips, diced tomato and

seasoning. Mix well. Cook for 6

minutes at 450 W + Grill. Turn out and

sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before

serving.

Other fillings could include drained

tuna fish, finely sliced onion rings,

pineapple, cheese and ham.

Gourmet plate

Home-made potato rösti

(Serves 2)

Pork fillets

(Serves 2)

400 g peeled potatoes

2 small onions

50 g grated Emmental cheese

Salt, pepper

1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g)

4 rashers streaky bacon

Salt, pepper

10 g butter

20 g butter

200 g sliced mushrooms

200 ml double cream

2 tbsp brandy

Coarsely grate the potato and onion,

and mix together with the cheese, salt

and pepper. Place the gourmet plate on Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each

the turntable, and pre-heat for approx.

5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Melt the

butter on the hot gourmet plate.

Remove from the oven, add the potato

mixture and press it into the gourmet

slice with salt and pepper, and wrap in

a rasher of streaky bacon. Secure with

a cocktail stick if necessary. Place the

gourmet plate on the turntable, and

pre-heat for approx. 5 minutes at 450 W

plate. Place the gourmet plate back on + Grill. Remove from the oven, add the

the turntable, and cook for approx 8

minutes at 450 W + Grill. Turn over,

and cook for a further 4 minutes until

golden.

butter to the plate and place the pork

slices on top. Now place the gourmet

plate back on the turntable, and cook

for approx 3 minutes per side at 450 W

+ Grill. Transfer the meat to a serving

dish, cover and keep warm. Add the

mushrooms, cream and brandy to the

juices from the meat. Lightly cook for

approx. 4 minutes at 900 W. Serve with

the meat.

Garnish with smoked salmon or strips

of ham.

Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce

Cut a piece of pork fillet into 4 slices.

Cook for approx. 4 minutes in the

pre-heated gourmet dish at 450 W +

Grill. Add 50 ml white wine, 125 ml

double cream, 2 tbsp roux (made from

1 tbsp each of flour and melted butter)

and 150 g Roquefort cheese. Stir the

sauce until smooth, and cook for a

further 3 minutes.

Gourmet plate

Curried chicken

(Serves 3)

Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2)

2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g)

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt, white pepper

600 g chicken or turkey breasts

2 tbsp oil

2 tbsp white wine

2 tbsp apple juice

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt, freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp curry powder

A pinch of finely chopped rosemary

A pinch of ground ginger

A pinch of cayenne pepper

¹/₂tsp Tabasco sauce

20 g butter

Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice,

and leave to stand for approx. 10

minutes. Place the gourmet plate on the

turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5

minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from

the oven, pat the fish dry with kitchen

paper, and place on the gourmet plate.

Place the gourmet plate back on the

turntable, and cook for approx 1¹/₂- 2

minutes per side at 450 W + Grill.

Dice the meat into 2 x 2 cm pieces.

Combine the rest of the ingredients

apart from the butter, mix together well,

and sprinkle over the meat. Turn the

meat so it is well coated with the herbs

and spices, and leave to stand for

approx. 30 minutes. Place the gourmet

plate on the turntable, and pre-heat for

approx. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill.

Remove from the oven, melt the butter

in the heated plate, then add the meat.

Place the plate back on the turntable,

and cook for approx. 4 minutes at 450

W + Grill. Turn the meat, and cook for a

further 4 minutes at the same setting.

Drain surplus liquid from the meat if

necessary so that it browns well.

Serve with rice, hollandaise sauce or

melted butter and a fresh green salad.

Gourmet plate

Pineapple cake

Quick almond tart

For the cake:

2 eggs

80 g sugar

For the pastry:

100 g plain flour

¹/₂level tsp baking powder

75 g butter or margarine

30 g sugar

1¹/₂ripe bananas

30 g chocolate chips

100 g plain flour

³/₄tsp. baking powder

Filling:

75 g butter

Topping:

100 g chopped almonds

Few drops of almond essence

30 g sugar

1 tin pineapple chunks

(drained weight 240 g)

1¹/₂tbsp brown sugar

1¹/₂tbsp desiccated coconut

¹/₂packet vanilla sugar

75 ml double cream

To spread over the top:

50 g apricot jam

Beat together the eggs and sugar until

frothy. Mash the bananas with a fork,

and add to the egg mixture. Sift

Mix together the flour, baking powder,

butter and sugar, and knead to a

together the flour and the baking

powder, stir in the chocolate chips, and smooth dough. Roll out the mixture into

fold into the mixture. Spread the mixture the gourmet plate, and build up the

into the gourmet plate. Scatter the

drained pineapple over the mixture,

and sprinkle over the sugar and

edges to 1 cm. Place the gourmet plate

on the turntable, and bake the pastry

for approx. 4 minutes at 450 W + Grill.

desiccated coconut. Place the gourmet For the filling, melt the butter in a pan

plate on the turntable. Bake the cake

for approx. 10 minutes at 450 W + Grill

until golden. Cut into 8 slices.

on the hob, stir in the rest of the

ingredients and simmer for approx. 5

minutes. Whilst still hot, spoon the

mixture into the pastry case. Place the

gourmet plate on the turntable, and

bake the tart for approx. 5 minutes at

450 W + Grill until golden. When cool,

spread with apricot jam. Cut into 8

slices.

Operation - Automatic programmes

All of the automatic programmes are

weight dependent.

AC 3 4 Chicken drumsticks

(0.25 -1.0 kg)

After selecting a programme, enter the

weight of the food. The microwave

automatically calculates the time

according to the weight given.

AC 4 _Fish pie (0.5 -1.5 kg)

AC 5 WSavoury bakes, e.g.

Potato gratin (0.5 - 1.5 kg)

After cooking, allow the food to stand at

room temperature for the suggested

number of minutes ("standing time") to

allow the heat to be distributed evenly

through the food.

Automatic defrosting

^ Press the relevant button repeatedly

until the automatic programme

required shows in the display. For

example, to select Programme Ad 4

k(for defrosting bread), press the N

button four times.

There are four programmes for

defrosting different types of food

(button N). The standing time for each

programme is approx. 10 minutes.

Ad 1 0 Steak, cutlets (0.2 -1.0 kg)

Ad 2 1 Mince (0.2 -1.0 kg)

Ad 3 TCakes (0.1 - 1.4 kg)

Ad 4 kBread (0.1 - 1.0 kg)

g will flash in the display to request the

weight to be entered, and the

programme (e.g. Ad 4) will light up,

together with the symbols for the

functions being used (hfor Microwave

and n for Grill).

Automatic cooking

There is one programme for frozen

food, and there are five programmes for

fresh food. The standing time for each

of these programmes is approx. 2

minutes.

^ Use the rotary selector to enter the

weight.

^ Press the START button.

The time (which depends on the

weight) will begin to count down, and

the symbols for the functions that are

currently in use will light up (hand/or

n).

Cooking food from frozen N °

AC 1 2 Chips (0.2 -0.4 kg)

Cooking fresh food °

An audible tone will sound halfway

through the cooking time.

AC 1 3 Kebabs (0.2 - 0.8 kg)

^ Interrupt the programme to turn or stir

the food, and then continue the

programme.

AC 2 ; Chicken (small, whole)

(0.9 -1.8 kg)

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.

An audible tone will sound when the

cooking programme is complete.

The interior lighting of the oven goes

out.

Saving your favourite programme

One favourite programme can be

saved in memory. This 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).

Programming

(The example given is for a 3-stage

programme.)

^ First select the function for the first

stage.

^ When you have finished

programming, turn the power

selector to the 12 o'clock position.

^ Start the programme to save the

entry. Only ever run the entire

programme with food in the

appliance.

If there is no food in the appliance,

then press the Stop/C button twice

as soon as you have started it so

that the appliance is not damaged

by having no food in it.

^ Then select the duration.

^ Press button M.

1 will light up in the display, and 2 will

flash.

^ Then select the second function and

duration.

1- and 2-stage programmes can be

saved in the same way: the

programming process is finished when

the programme selector is in the 12

o'clock position and the START button

has been pressed, while pressing the M

button shows the next stage.

^ Press button M again.

2 will light up in the display, and 3 will

flash.

^ Now select the third function and

duration and then press the M button.

After this third step, you can use the M

button to scroll through your entry and

check it.

Changing an entry

^ Entering a new programme overrides

the previously saved programme.

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

Some of the standard settings for the

appliance (which are set at the factory)

have an alternative which you can

select if required.

The other settings can be changed in

the same way.

^ When you have finished making the

changes you require, press the

Stop/C button.

Please consult the chart for the different

options. The factory settings are

marked with a star* on the chart.

The altered settings are retained

after a power cut.

Proceed as follows:

^ Press and hold the m and M buttons

at the same time until P I and v light

up in the display. Then release them.

If you press them for too long, the

time of day will appear again in the

display.

^ Use the time selector to select the

setting that you wish to change (P I

to P 5 and P 0). Turn it until the

setting required shows in the display.

^ Then press the M button to call up

the setting.

S will appear in the display to show

that the setting can be changed.

^ Turn the time selector if you wish to

change the setting (see chart), and

confirm your entry by pressing the M

button (for P 5 and P 0, press and

hold the M button for approx. 4

seconds).

The change is then stored in memory. P

will appear in the display again

together with the number for the setting.

Changing the settings

Setting

Settings available (* factory default)

P I Night time switch-off S 0* Night time switch-off is deactivated.

S I

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.

function

S 0

The automatic warming function is

deactivated.

P 3 "door" message

S I*

The "door" message appears if the door has

not been opened during the 20 minutes

before START is pressed. START is then

blocked.

S 0

The "door" message does not appear.

P 4 Audible tone

S I*

The audible tone sounds briefly as a

reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes

after the end of the programme.

S 0

The audible tone is deactivated.

P 5 Demo mode

(for dealer

S 0* Demo mode is deactivated. When demo

mode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appears briefly

in the display.

showroom use only)

S I

The microwave is set to the showroom demo

mode. When a button or selector is

operated, MES_ shows briefly in the display.

The appliance can be operated, but the

microwave and grill functions do not come

on.

P 0 Factory default

S I*

Factory default settings have been restored,

or have not been changed.

S O

Factory default settings have been changed.

Reheating

Select the following microwave power

levels to reheat food:

food, its initial temperature and the

amount to be cooked.

Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 W

Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 W

Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W

Always ensure that food is

sufficiently cooked or reheated.

If in any doubt that a sufficiently high

temperature has been reached,

continue reheating for a little longer.

We do not recommend heating or

reheating food or drinks for babies

or young children in the microwave

oven. Any decision to do this is the

responsibility of the user, and should

only be done with the utmost care.

Pasteurised or sterilised cooked

food should be gently heated at 450

W, and tasted to make sure it is not

too hot for a baby's palate before

serving. When reheating other food

or drink, heat to a high temperature

and allow to cool to a suitable heat

for eating. For formula milk follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

Stir or turn food from time to time during

cooking. Stir the food from the outside

towards the middle, as food heats more

quickly from the outside.

After reheating

Be careful when removing a dish

from the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally produced

in the container itself by the

microwaves (apart from stoneware),

heat transfer from the food to the

container may be considerable, making

the container itself hot.

Tips on reheating

Always use a lid or cover for reheating

food, except when a drier finish is

needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes at

room temperature at the end of a

reheating process to enable the heat to

spread evenly throughout the food.

Always remove the lids from jars,

especially jars of baby food.

Remove the rubber teat and screw

cap before warming baby bottles.

When reheating liquids, place the

boiling rod supplied with the

appliance into the cup or glass.

Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a

microwave oven, even without the

shell. The eggs can burst.

After heating food, especially food

for babies and small children, stir

the food or shake the container and

check that the temperature does not

pose any danger. Double check

after it has been left to stand.

Food taken straight from the refrigerator

will take longer to reheat than food

stored at room temperature. The time

required depends on the nature of the

Cooking

Place the food in a microwave-proof

dish and cover it.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such as

tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes

and aubergines, should be pierced or

the skin cut in several places before

cooking to allow steam to escape and

to prevent the food from bursting.

When cooking, it is a good idea to

select a power level of 900 W to start

with and then when the food is hot

reduce the power level to 450 W for

more gentle continued cooking.

Eggs can only be cooked in their

shells in the microwave oven in a

specially designed egg-boiling

device available from specialist

shops.

For dishes such as rice or semolina

pudding first select a power level of

900 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for

simmering.

Eggs can burst, even after they have

been taken out of the oven.

Tips on cooking

Vegetable cooking times depend on the

texture of the vegetable.

Fresh vegetables contain more water

than vegetables which have been

stored, and usually cook more quickly.

Add a little water to vegetables which

have been kept stored.

Eggs can be cooked without their shells

in the microwave oven only if the yolk

membrane has been punctured several

times first.

The pressure could otherwise cause

the egg yolk to explode.

Food taken straight from the refrigerator

takes longer to cook than food which

has been kept at room temperature.

After cooking

Be careful when removing a dish

from the oven. It may be hot.

Stir or turn food from time to time during

cooking to help it cook more evenly.

Although heat is not normally produced

in the container itself by the

microwaves (apart from stoneware),

heat transfer from the food to the

container may be considerable, making

the container itself hot.

Ensure that food such as meat and

fish are thoroughly cooked for an

appropriate length of time.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes at

room temperature at the end of cooking

to enable the heat to spread evenly

throughout the food.

Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking

Defrosting

Defrosting followed by

reheating or cooking

Select the following microwave power

settings to reheat food:

Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and

immediately reheated or cooked.

– 80 W

for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.

cream, butter, gateau and cheese.

After defrosting, select 900 W followed

by 450 W.

– 150 W

Remove the food from its packaging

and place in a covered

for defrosting everything else.

microwave-proof dish for defrosting and

reheating or cooking. Exception:

Minced meat should be left uncovered

while cooking.

Remove the food from its packaging

and place in a microwave-proof

container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or

separate the food about half-way

through the defrosting time.

Soups, stew and vegetables should be

stirred several times during the

process. Carefully separate and turn

slices of meat halfway through the

programme. Turn pieces of fish at the

halfway stage.

To defrost meat, unpack the frozen

meat and place it on an upturned plate

in a glass or china container so that the

meat juice can run off and be collected.

Turn halfway through defrosting.

After defrosting followed by

reheating or cooking

After defrosting

Allow the food to stand at room

temperature for a few minutes after

defrosting to enable the heat to spread

evenly throughout the food.

Allow the food to stand at room

temperature for a few minutes to enable

the heat to spread evenly throughout

the food.

Some suggested uses

Food

Quantity

Micro-

wave

Time

(in

Notes

power

level (in

watts)

minutes)

Melting butter and

margarine

100 g

450

1:00 - 1:15 Do not cover.

3:00 - 3:30 Do not cover.

Melting chocolate

Stir halfway through melting.

Dissolving gelatine

1 packet +

5 tbsp water

0:15 - 0:30 Do not cover.

Stir halfway through dissolving.

Do not cover.

Preparing flan

topping/jelly glaze

1 packet +

250 ml liquid

4 - 5

3 - 5

3 - 4

1 - 2

2 - 3

Stir halfway through heating.

Yeast dough

Popcorn

Made with 100 g

flour

Cover and leave to prove.

1 tbsp (20 g)

popcorn

900

150

900

150

900

450

Place popcorn in a 1-litre

container, cover and cook.

Salad dressings

125 ml

Heat uncovered on a gentle

heat.

Tempering citrus

fruits

150 g

Place on a plate, do not cover.

Bacon

100 g

Place on kitchen paper, do not

cover.

Softening ice

cream

500 g

Place open ice cream container

in microwave.

Warming plates

4 plates

3 tomatoes

2 - 3

6 - 7

Do not heat plates with metal rim

or decoration in microwave.

Skinning tomatoes

Cut a cross shape into the top of

each tomato, cover, and heat in

a little water. The skins will slip

off easily.

Take care, as the tomatoes may

get very hot.

Strawberry jam

300 g strawberries,

300 g jam sugar

900

7 - 9

Mix the fruit and sugar in a deep

container, cover and cook.

Defrosting and

baking bread rolls

2 rolls

150 + Grill

Grill

1 - 2

4 - 6

Place uncovered on the rack,

turning halfway through.

The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.

Cleaning and care

Disconnect the microwave oven

from the power supply before

cleaning (e.g. switch off at the

socket and remove the plug).

Oven interior and inside of the

door

The oven interior can get hot during

use. To avoid the danger of being

burnt, wait until it has cooled down

before cleaning. It should be

cleaned after each use. Waiting too

long can make cleaning

unnecessarily difficult and in some

cases impossible.

In certain circumstances, very heavy

soiling can even damage the

appliance.

Do not remove the cover to the

microwave outlet inside the oven,

nor the film covering the inside of

the door.

The oven interior and door interior can

be cleaned using a damp cloth with a

little washing up liquid or a mild

detergent and water. Wipe dry with a

soft cloth.

Do not let water or any small

particles penetrate the vents in the

appliance.

For more heavy soiling, heat a glass of

water for 2 to 3 minutes until the water

begins to boil. The steam will collect on

the walls and soften the soiling.

The oven interior can now be wiped

clean using a little washing-up liquid if

necessary.

Wring out cloths before using them

to wipe out the oven to avoid

moisture getting into the openings.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, as

these scratch the surface.

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned

with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaner

for stainless steel, following the

instructions given by the manufacturer

on the packaging.

To neutralise odours in the oven, put a

cup of water with some lemon juice in

the oven and simmer for a few minutes.

Cleaning and care

The door should be kept clean at all

times and checked at regular intervals

for any signs of damage.

Do not turn the carrier manually, as

this could damage the drive motor.

If any damage is noticed, the

appliance should not be used until

the fault has been rectified by a

Miele authorised and trained service

technician.

Appliance front and control

panel

E-Cloth

^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available

from the Miele UK Spare Parts

Department, which is suitable for

cleaning surfaces such as stainless

steel, glass, plastic and chrome

without the use of chemicals. It can

be washed 300 times.

To clean the interior:

^ All surfaces and controls should be

cleaned using an E-Cloth or warm

water and a little washing up liquid

applied with a soft sponge or cloth.

^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft

cloth.

^ Remove the turntable, and wash in

the dishwasher or by hand.

To prevent the risk of scratches and

damage to the surface structure of your

appliance, pay particular attention to

the following cleaning instructions.

^ Always keep the roller ring

underneath it clean as well as the

oven floor to enable the turntable to

turn smoothly.

^ Clean the area between the turntable

and the carrier.

Cleaning and care

Glass fronted appliances

– stainless steel cleaners,

The surfaces and controls are

susceptible to scratches and

abrasions.

– cleaning agents containing

descaling agents,

– dishwasher cleaners,

– oven sprays.

Avoid:

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream

cleaners,

Stainless steel fronted

appliances

– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers

or sponges which have been

previously used with abrasive

cleaning agents,

Stainless steel surfaces are susceptible

to scratches and abrasions.

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned

with a proprietary non-abrasive

cleaning agent designed specifically

for use on stainless steel. N.B. Do not

use it on the controls.

– oven sprays.

Aluminium fronted appliances

Avoid:

Aluminium is affected by the way that

light falls on it, by the surrounding

environment and by the angle you

observe it from.

– cleaning agents containing soda,

acids or chlorides,

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream

cleaners,

Aluminium may suffer discolouration

or damage if soiling is left on it for

too long.

– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,

or sponges which have been

previously used with abrasive

cleaning agents.

Remove any soiling straight away.

External surfaces can be susceptible to

scratches and abrasions.

To help prevent re-soiling, a proprietary

conditioning agent for stainless steel

such as Neoblank (available from the

Miele Spare Parts Department) can be

used. Follow the manufacturer's

Avoid:

– cleaning agents containing soda,

acids or chlorides,

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

powder cleaners and cream

cleaners,

instructions on the packaging.

– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers

or sponges which have been

previously used with abrasive

cleaning agents,

Cleaning and care

Accessories supplied

Rack

Wash and dry the rack after each use.

It is dishwasher-proof, or can be

washed by hand in hot water with a little

washing up liquid.

Boiling rod

The boiling rod can be washed in a

dishwasher.

Remove stubborn soils with a stainless

steel cleaner.

Cover

Wash and dry the cover after each use.

The cover can be washed in a

dishwasher. However, discolouration

caused by natural dyes, e.g. from

carrots, tomatoes or ketchup, may

occur.

Glass tray

The glass tray can be washed by hand

using a solution of hot water and

washing up liquid or in a dishwasher.

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.

This discolouration is irreversible but

does not affect the stability of the cover. Gourmet plate

Clean the gourmet plate with hot water

and a cloth with a little washing up

liquid to remove any grease.

Do not use wire wool, or abrasive

sponges, agressive or abrasive

cleaning agents.

The gourmet plate is not suitable for

cleaning in a dishwasher.

If the gourmet plate has been used to

prepare foods with a strong aroma, you

can neutralise any odours by adding

some water and lemon juice to the

gourmet plate and heating in the

microwave at maximum power for a few

minutes. Rinse the gourmet plate

afterwards with clean water.

Problem solving guide

. . . the display does not light up.

Repairs to this appliance must only

be carried out by a Miele approved

service technician in strict

accordance with current local and

national safety regulations. Repairs

and other work by unqualified

persons could be dangerous. The

manufacturer cannot be held liable

for unauthorised work.

Check whether,

^ the time of day display has been

switched off (press and hold the m

button for a few seconds).

^ the time of day display has been

programmed to switch off at night.

. . . the turntable does not turn

smoothly.

Some minor problems can be corrected

without contacting the Miele Service

Department.

^ Check whether the area underneath

the roller ring is clean.

^ Check whether the surfaces between

the turntable and the carrier are

clean.

What to do if . . .

. . . a programme will not start.

Remove any soiling.

Check whether,

^ the appliance door is closed

properly.

. . . food is not adequately defrosted,

heated or cooked at the end of the

selected cooking duration.

^ the system lock has been activated

(see "System lock").

^ Check whether the correct power

level was selected for the duration

set.

^ the appliance is plugged into the

mains supply and switched on at the

socket.

The lower the power level, the longer

the duration required.

^ the mains fuse has blown (call a

qualified electrician or the Service

Department if it has. See "After sales

service").

^ Check whether the programme has

been interrupted and not restarted.

. . . a noise can be heard after a

cooking programme.

This is not a fault.

The cooling fan will continue to run for a

while after the oven has been switched

off to dispel any moisture from the oven

and prevent it settling on the control

panel or surrounding furniture.

It will switch off automatically.

Problem solving guide

. . . strange noises are heard when

the microwave oven is being used.

. . . the microwave switches itself off

during a cooking, reheating or

defrosting programme.

Check whether,

There may be insufficient air circulation.

Check whether,

^ the food is covered with aluminium

foil.

If so, remove it.

^ the air inlet or outlet is blocked.

^ Sparks are being created by the use

Remove any objects if necessary. The

of crockery with a metallic finish. See appliance switches off automatically in

notes on suitable types of containers. cases of overheating. Cooking can be

continued after a cooling-down period.

. . . the time of day in the display is

If the microwave oven switches itself off

not accurate.

repeatedly, please call the Miele

If there has been a power cut, the time

automatically switches back to 12:00.

The time of day needs to be re-set.

Service Department.

If it is not possible to remedy a fault

by following the instructions given

above, on no account open the

appliance casing.

^ Set the correct time of day.

. . . food cools down too quickly.

In the microwave oven, food begins to

cook from the outside first, the inside of

the food relying on the slower

conduction of heat.

This microwave oven should only be

repaired by a suitably qualified

technician trained by Miele.

If food is cooked at a high power level,

it is possible that the heat may not have

reached the centre of the food, so it is

hot on the outside but cold in the

centre. During standing time heat is

transferred to the centre of the food.

This may leave the food warm in the

middle but cool on the outside. When

reheating food with different densities,

such as plated meals, it is therefore

sensible to start with a low power level

and lengthen the duration required.

After sales service

In the event of any faults which you

cannot remedy yourself, or if the

appliance is under guarantee, please

contact:

– your Miele dealer, or

– the Miele Service Department

(see back cover for contact details).

When contacting your Dealer or the

Service Department, please quote the

model and serial number of your

appliance. These are to be found on

the data plate inside the front of the

appliance.

Please note that telephone calls may

be monitored and recorded for

training purposes.

Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA

For extra safety it is advisable to install

a residual current device with a trip

current of 30 mA.

Before connecting the appliance,

ensure that it has not been damaged

in any way. Do not use a damaged

appliance.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

EARTHED

Electrical connection

All electrical work should be carried out

by a suitably qualified and competent

person in strict accordance with current

national and local safety regulations

(BS 7671 in the UK).

Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363

The fuse cover must be re-fitted when

changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover

is lost the plug must not be used until a

suitable replacement is obtained. The

colour of the correct replacement cover

is that of the coloured insert in the base

of the plug, or the colour that is

embossed in words on the base of the

plug, (as applicable to the design of

plug fitted).

The appliance is supplied with a mains

cable and moulded plug ready for

connection to an a.c. single phase

220-240 V 50 Hz supply.

The voltage and connected load are

given on the data plate which is located

inside the door to the appliance. Please

ensure that these match the household

mains supply. The fuse rating is quoted

on the plug.

Replacement fuses should be ASTA

approved to BS 1362 and have the

correct rating. Replacement fuses and

fuse covers can be purchased from

your local electrical supplier.

Connection should be made via a fused

connection unit or a fused plug and a

suitable switched socket, or via a

suitable isolator, which complies with

national and local safety regulations,

and the on/off switch should be easily

accessible after the appliance has

been installed. If it is installed via an

isolator switch, connection must be

carried out by an electrician.

If the connection cable is damaged

it must be replaced by a Miele

approved Service Technician only.

This appliance conforms with European

Standard EN 55011 as a Group 2,

Class B product. Group 2 appliances

use high frequency energy in the form

of electro-magnetic waves to create

heat in food. Class B is assigned to

appliances that are suitable for

domestic use.

When switched off there must be an

all-pole gap of 3 mm in the isolator

switch (including switch, fuses and

relays acc. to EN 60335).

If the switch is not accessible after

installation (depending on country) an

additional means of disconnection must

be provided for all poles.

Electrical connection AUS, NZ

Before connecting the appliance,

ensure that it has not been damaged

in any way. Do not use a damaged

appliance.

All electrical work should be carried out

by a suitably qualified and competent

person in strict accordance with

national and local safety regulations.

The appliance is supplied with a mains

cable and moulded plug ready for

connection to an a.c. single phase

220-240 V 50 Hz supply.

The voltage and connected load are

given on the data plate which is located

inside the door to the appliance. Please

ensure that these match the household

mains supply.

Connection should be made via a

suitable switched socket, or via a

suitable isolator, which complies with

national and local safety regulations,

and the on/off switch should be easily

accessible after the appliance has

been installed. If it is installed via an

isolator switch, connection must be

carried out by an electrician.

For extra safety it is advisable to install

a residual current device with a trip

current of 30 mA.

WARNING

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

EARTHED

If the connection cable is damaged

it must be replaced by a Miele

approved Service Technician only.

Installation

Building-in dimensions

When building in the appliance,

ensure that the vent outlets at the

front of the appliance are not

hindered, and that there is adequate

ventilation to the rear of the housing

unit by leaving a large enough gap

(see diagram: 50 mm x unit width).

Do not block the ventilation gaps

with any objects.

The appliance is designed to be built

into a tall unit.

A minimum installation height of

850 mm must be maintained.

To transport the appliance, make

sure that you lift it by the appliance

housing and not by the frame. The

frame is not sturdy enough to bear

the weight of the appliance when it

is being carried.

Building-in kit

The following items are supplied in the

accessory pack for installing the

appliance:

4 x 16mm

Installation

The appliance must be built in

before it can be used. Otherwise it

poses an electric shock hazard.

Installation

^ Check the alignment with the front

edge of the unit and with the middle

line, and then fit another screw a into

the other long slot.

^ Then tighten both of these screws.

^ Place the appliance in the housing

unit and using your hands push on

both sides of the back of the oven

interior to move the appliance into

position. It will engage in position

when it is correctly installed.

^ Check that it is correctly aligned.

^ If it is not aligned correctly, carefully

pull it back out of the niche and

realign it by slightly adjusting the

position of the bracket on the long

slots.

^ Draw a line inside the housing unit to

mark the middle of the unit as

illustrated.

^ When correctly aligned, insert the

third screw a into the middle of the

bracket to prevent the bracket

moving out of position.

^ Slide the appliance into the housing

unit, and pull the cable with the plug*

through the back of the unit.

^ Position the fitting bracket on this

middle line. Use the indented mark

on the bracket to guide you.

* Plug shown is for illustration purposes

only.

^ Fit one screw a into the centre of the

first long slot.

Installation

^ Connect the appliance to the

electricity supply.

^ Then push the appliance right back

into the housing unit as described

above.

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