Miele Microwave Oven M 8201 1 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Microwave oven  
M 8201-1  
en - GB  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed or used for the  
first time.  
M.-Nr. 09 472 770  
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Contents  
Interrupting or re-starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Altering the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
To cancel a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Automatic keep-warm function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Quick start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Altering a minute minder entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Minute minder + cooking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Operation - Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Gourmet plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Some suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Operation - Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Recipes for Automatic programmes ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Saving your favourite programme (Memory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Some suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Oven housing, interior and inside of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Appliance front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
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Guide to the appliance  
Oven interior and accessories  
aOven door  
fGrilling rack  
gGlass tray  
hGourmet plate  
iCover  
bDoor locking mechanism  
cQuartz grill  
dControl panel  
eTurntable  
jBoiling rod  
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Guide to 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 c (programm-  
able)  
tDoor release a  
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Guide to 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 on 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.  
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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 packaging  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for disposal  
and should 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.  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection / recycling  
centre or contact your dealer for  
advice. Ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This appliance complies with all relevant safety  
requirements. Inappropriate use can, however,  
present a risk of both personal injury and damage to  
property.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the  
appliance, please read these instructions carefully  
before installation and before using it for the first time.  
They contain important information on its safety,  
installation, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be  
held liable for damage caused by non-compliance  
with these Warning and Safety instructions.  
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure  
that new users are familiar with the content. Pass  
them on to any future owner.  
Correct application  
The appliance is not designed for commercial use. It  
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is intended for use in domestic households and similar  
working and residential environments.  
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.  
It is intended for domestic use only to cook, defrost  
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and to reheat and grill food. Any other use is not  
permitted.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use the appliance to store or dry items which  
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could ignite easily. If such items were dried in the  
microwave oven the moisture in the item would  
evaporate causing it to dry out and even self-ignite.  
The appliance can only be used by people with  
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reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or  
lack of experience and knowledge, if they are  
supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to  
use it in a safe way and understand the hazards  
involved.  
Safety with children  
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away  
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from the appliance unless they are constantly  
supervised.  
Children 8 years and older may only use the  
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appliance if they have been shown how to use it in a  
safe way and understand the hazards involved.  
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain  
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the appliance unsupervised.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of  
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injury, do not let children play with the appliance or its  
controls.  
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film,  
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polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of  
the reach of babies and children. Dispose of or recycle  
all packaging safely as soon as possible.  
Danger of burning. Children's skin is far more  
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sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. When  
grilling with or without the microwave function, the oven  
interior, the grill element and the oven door get hot.  
Great care should be taken to ensure that children do  
not touch the appliance when it is in use.  
Technical safety  
Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do  
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not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous.  
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only  
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be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to  
protect the user from danger.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Operating a damaged appliance can result in  
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microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user.  
Do not use the appliance 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.  
Do not open the casing of the appliance. Tampering  
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with electrical connections or components and  
mechanical parts is highly dangerous to the user and  
can cause operational faults.  
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make  
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sure that the connection data (fuse rating, frequency  
and voltage) on the data plate corresponds to the  
household supply before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply. Consult a qualified electrician if in  
any doubt.  
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity  
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supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead.  
These do not guarantee the required safety of the  
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be  
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guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is most important  
that this basic safety requirement is observed and  
regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the  
household wiring system should be inspected by a  
qualified electrician.  
To ensure adequate ventilation, a minimum gap of  
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5 cm is required between the appliance and any  
neighbouring furniture or walls. There must be a  
minimum gap of 19.5 cm between the top of the  
appliance and anything above it  
Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably  
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qualified and competent person in strict accordance  
with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and  
other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous.  
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs  
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should only be undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by Miele. Otherwise the guarantee is  
invalidated.  
The appliance must be disconnected from the mains  
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electricity supply during repair work, cleaning or  
maintenance.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of  
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the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.  
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine  
Miele original spare parts.  
If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture  
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door, it may only be used with the furniture door open.  
Do not close the furniture door while the appliance is in  
use.  
The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary  
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location (e.g. on a ship).  
In areas which may be subject to infestation by  
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cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to  
keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean  
condition at all times. Any damage which may be  
caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
Correct use  
,Danger of burning. The microwave oven gets hot  
during grilling (with and without the microwave  
function). You could burn yourself on the oven  
interior, grill element, hot food, accessories and oven  
door. Use oven gloves when working with hot food in  
the oven or placing food in or removing it from the hot  
oven.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Always ensure that food is sufficiently heated.  
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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 the 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.  
It is important that the heat is allowed to spread  
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evenly throughout the food being cooked. This can be  
achieved by stirring and/or turning the food, and  
observing a sufficiently long standing time, which  
should be added to the time needed for cooking,  
reheating or defrosting.  
Exercise caution when cooking or reheating food  
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with a high sugar content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If  
heated for too long, the sugar may caramelise or ignite.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Always remember that times for cooking, reheating  
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and defrosting in a microwave oven are usually  
considerably shorter than with traditional methods of  
food preparation.  
Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying  
out and burning, or could even cause it to catch fire.  
Do not dry breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., in the  
microwave oven as these could catch fire.  
Do not use the microwave function to heat up  
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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 oven.  
The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or  
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disinfecting items.  
Items can get extremely hot, and there is a danger of  
burning when the item is removed from the appliance.  
Fire hazard.  
The appliance can be damaged if it is used without  
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food being placed in it or if it is incorrectly loaded.  
Therefore do not use the appliance to warm empty  
dishes or to dry herbs.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Always ensure that food has been placed in the  
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microwave oven and that the turntable is in position  
before switching on.  
Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed  
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containers, jars or bottles. With baby bottles, the screw  
top and teat must be loosened. Otherwise pressure  
builds up which can cause the bottle or container to  
explode, posing a severe risk of injury.  
Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient  
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standing time and then always check the temperature  
of the food after taking it out of the microwave oven.  
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 drinks, remember that  
the heat is created in the food itself and that the  
container will normally be cooler. The dish is only  
warmed by the heat of the food.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
When reheating liquids, place the boiling rod  
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supplied into the cup or glass.  
When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using  
microwave power 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 microwave oven or  
shaken, which can lead to the liquid boiling over  
suddenly and explosively. Danger of scalding and  
burning.  
The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the  
pressure forces the microwave oven door open, with a  
danger of injury and damage.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the door if  
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smoke occurs inside the microwave oven.  
Interrupt the process by switching the appliance off  
and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply. Do  
not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.  
Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire. Do not leave  
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the appliance unattended when cooking with oil or fat.  
Do not use the appliance to fry food. If oil or fat does  
catch fire, do not attempt to put out the flames with  
water. Disconnect the appliance from the mains  
electricity supply and use a suitable fire blanket,  
saucepan lid, damp towel or similar to smother the  
flames.  
Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left  
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near the microwave oven when it is in use could catch  
fire. Do not use the appliance to heat up the room.  
If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that  
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high temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise  
and even to ignite on hot surfaces. Do not heat  
undiluted alcohol in the appliance. Fire hazard.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use the appliance to heat up tins. Pressure  
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can build up and they may explode.  
Cover any food which is left in the microwave oven to  
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be kept hot, as moisture in the food could lead to  
corrosion damage in the appliance and could also  
damage the control panel, worktop and surrounding  
kitchen furniture. Covering the food also prevents it  
from drying out.  
Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with  
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food or liquids containing salt. If it does happen, wipe  
these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the  
stainless steel surface.  
The oven interior can get hot during use. Danger of  
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burning. Clean the oven and any accessories as soon  
as they have cooled down. Waiting too long can make  
cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in some cases  
impossible. In certain circumstances, very heavy  
soiling can damage the appliance and even be  
dangerous. Fire hazard! Please follow the instructions  
on cleaning in "Cleaning and care".  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plastic  
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dishes which are not microwave-safe can cause them  
to melt and damage the appliance.  
Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or  
containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal  
glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden  
utensils or cutlery, metal clips or plastic or paper  
covered wire ties. Do not use bowls with milled rims, or  
plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed (see  
"Suitable containers for microwave ovens"). Such items  
could be damaged or cause a fire hazard.  
Do not leave the microwave unattended when  
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reheating or cooking food in disposable containers  
made of plastic, paper or other inflammable materials.  
Before using single-use containers make sure they are  
suitable for use in microwave ovens. See "Suitable  
containers for microwave ovens".  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not reheat food in the oven in heat-retaining bags  
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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 paper covering to become so hot that  
it ignites.  
Eggs can be cooked without their shells using  
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microwave power only if the yolk membrane has been  
punctured several times first. The pressure could  
otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode.  
Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the  
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microwave oven in a specially designed egg-boiling  
device available from specialist shops. Hard-boiled  
eggs should not be reheated in the microwave oven as  
this may lead to the eggs bursting even after they have  
been taken out of the appliance.  
Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes,  
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sausages, jacket potatoes and aubergines, should be  
pierced or the skin cut in several places before cooking  
to allow steam to escape and prevent food from  
bursting.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable  
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for use with microwave power. Moisture which has  
gathered in the hollow recesses can cause pressure to  
build up and the item can explode. If the hollow recess  
is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used.  
However, we recommend that you do not use such  
dishes in the microwave oven.  
To check the temperature of the food, first interrupt  
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the cooking process. Only use a thermometer  
specifically approved for food use to measure the  
temperature of the food. Do not use a thermometer  
containing mercury or liquid, as these are not suitable  
for use with very high temperatures and break very  
easily.  
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean the  
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microwave oven. The steam could attack electrical  
components and cause a short circuit.  
Stainless steel surfaces  
The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even  
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magnets can cause scratching.  
Accessories  
Only use genuine original Miele replacement parts.  
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Using spare parts or accessories from other  
manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele  
cannot accept liability.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The rack and gourmet plate supplied are designed  
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for use with microwave power and so can be used for  
grilling with or without the microwave function.  
They must not be used at the same time as this would  
damage the gourmet plate. Always place the gourmet  
plate directly on the turntable.  
The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use.  
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Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid  
burns. Place the hot gourmet plate on a suitable  
heat-resistant mat or pot rest. The rack gets hot during  
grilling (with and without the microwave function).  
Danger of burning.  
Do not use the cover with the gourmet plate, as the  
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cover will get too hot.  
Do not place the hot glass tray (or any other hot  
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cooking containers) on a cold surface, such as a tiled  
or granite worktop. The glass tray or container could  
crack or shatter. Use a suitable heat-resistant mat or  
pot rest.  
Optional accessories:  
If your microwave oven is built in with a lift-up door,  
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do not bring the door down into the closed position  
when the oven is in operation.  
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How the microwave oven works  
In a microwave oven there is a  
high-frequency tube called a  
– cooking, reheating and defrosting in  
a microwave oven is quicker than  
using conventional methods.  
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.  
– nutrients, such as vitamins and  
minerals, are generally retained.  
– the colour, texture and taste of food  
are not impaired.  
Microwaves stop being produced as  
soon as the cooking process is  
interrupted or the appliance door is  
opened.  
In order for microwaves to reach the  
food, they must be able to penetrate  
the cooking utensil being used.  
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.  
As heat is produced directly in the  
food,  
– food can generally be cooked  
without adding much liquid or  
cooking oil.  
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Modes of operation  
What can a microwave oven  
do?  
In what ways can a microwave  
oven be used?  
In the microwave oven, food can be  
cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly.  
Microwave Solo mode  
Suitable for defrosting, reheating and  
cooking.  
You can use the microwave in the  
following ways:  
– Food can be defrosted, reheated or  
cooked by entering a power setting  
and a duration.  
Grill  
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  
Automatic programmes:  
– Five defrosting programmes  
(N: Ad 1 to Ad 5),  
– Four cooking programmes for frozen  
food  
(N °: AC 1 to AC 4)  
– and eight cooking programmes for  
fresh food  
(°: AC 1 to AC 8).  
These programmes are weight  
dependent. You enter the weight of the  
food and then the cooking duration is  
calculated automatically.  
The weight of the food can be  
displayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb).  
See "Changing the settings"  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Microwaves  
Containers and lids with hollow  
handles or knobs in which moisture  
can collect are unsuitable, unless  
the hollowed handles are  
adequately vented.  
Without vent holes, pressure can  
build up, causing the container to  
crack or shatter with the danger of  
injury.  
– are reflected by metal,  
Metal  
Metal containers, aluminium foil,  
metal cutlery, and china with  
metallic decoration such as gold  
rims or cobalt blue must not be used  
on microwave mode.  
Metal reflects microwaves and  
obstructs the cooking process.  
Also, avoid using plastic pots where  
the foil lid has not be completely  
removed.  
– pass through glass, porcelain,  
plastic and card,  
Exceptions:  
– Ready-meals in aluminium foil  
dishes.  
These can be defrosted and reheated  
in the microwave oven, if  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
Important: Remove the lid and make  
sure the foil dish is at least 2 cm from  
the oven walls at all times.  
– and are absorbed by food.  
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.  
Material and shape  
The material and shape of containers  
used affect cooking results and  
durations. Heat distribution is more  
even in round and oval shaped flat  
containers than in rectangular  
containers, providing better results.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Earthenware  
Do not place aluminium foil dishes  
Decorated earthenware is only suitable  
if the decoration is beneath an all-over  
glaze.  
on the rack in case the dish sparks  
or arcs. If sparks occur, transfer  
food to a microwave-safe container.  
Earthenware can get very hot and  
may crack.  
– Pieces of aluminium foil  
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.  
Wood  
Wooden dishes are not suitable.  
Moisture contained in the wood  
evaporates when exposed to  
microwave energy, causing the  
wood to dry and crack.  
– 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.  
Plastics  
Glassware  
When purchasing plasticware, make  
sure that it is suitable for use in a  
microwave oven.  
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass  
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.  
Plastics must only be used with  
Microwave Solo.  
Crystal glass is unsuitable as it  
contains lead which could cause the  
glass to crack in the microwave  
oven.  
They must be heat-resistant to a  
minimum of 110°C. Otherwise the  
plastic may melt and fuse with the  
food.  
Porcelain  
Special plastic utensils designed for  
use in microwave ovens are available  
from good retail outlets.  
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.  
Melamine is not suitable as it absorbs  
energy and heats up.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Disposable containers, such as trays  
made from polystyrene, can only be  
used for very short, timed warming and  
reheating of food.  
Testing dishes for their  
suitability  
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:  
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.  
^ 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.  
There are also special steaming  
bags available which do not need to  
be pierced. Please follow  
^ Close the door.  
instructions given on the packet.  
^ Turn the power selector to 900 W.  
^ Enter a duration of 30 seconds with  
the time selector.  
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.  
^ 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 and 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 Stop/C button 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.  
Disposable containers are not always  
recyclable or biodegradable.  
If any doubt exists about the  
suitability of containers, please  
contact the supplier.  
This test cannot be used to check  
whether items with hollow knobs or  
handles are suitable for use with  
microwave power.  
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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.  
– speeds up the cooking process.  
– prevents food from drying out.  
– helps keep the oven interior clean.  
– the gourmet plate is being used.  
Because the cover can only  
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 fuse with the food.  
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.  
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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.  
This is important for the correct  
electronic functioning of the appliance.  
Operating the appliance with this  
type of damage will result in  
microwave leakage and present a  
hazard to the user.  
^ Remove all the packaging materials  
and any protective foil 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.  
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Time of day display  
Setting the time of day  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
^ Connect the appliance to the mains  
electricity supply.  
The m symbol will flash, and the  
current minutes will light up for a few  
seconds.  
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 switch-off  
^ 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.  
^ Press and hold in the Stop/C button,  
and at the same time press the m  
button.  
The set time is now registered. The  
colon between hours and minutes  
flashes.  
ON appears in the display.  
The appliance can still be operated.  
Altering the time of day  
To switch the display back on:  
^ Press the m button.  
^ Press and hold the Stop/C button,  
and at the same time press the m  
button.  
The m symbol will flash in the  
display, and the current hour will light  
up for a few seconds.  
OFF appears in the display.  
^ Use the time selector to alter the  
hour.  
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Operation  
To open the door  
To close the door  
^ Press the a button to open the  
door.  
^ Push the door firmly shut.  
Press the Start button again to resume  
an interrupted cooking programme.  
If the microwave oven is being used,  
opening the door will interrupt the  
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  
Use the appropriate selector to choose  
the microwave power level and the  
cooking duration.  
Turntable  
The turntable helps the food to cook,  
reheat or defrost evenly.  
Do not operate the microwave oven  
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 h symbol and the power level  
selected light up in the display and  
0:00 flashes.  
Stir the food during cooking, 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.  
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Operation  
When heating up food which cannot be – the frequency of stirring or turning  
stirred or turned during cooking, as with  
a plated meal, it is best to use a lower  
microwave power level.  
the food.  
Frequent stirring or turning heats the  
food more evenly, and it is therefore  
ready in a shorter time.  
This ensures the heat is distributed  
evenly. Heat for long enough to cook  
the food properly.  
– 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.  
– the shape and material of the  
container.  
^ Press the Start button to start the  
programme.  
The interior lighting comes on.  
^ Set the required duration using the  
time selector.  
A programme can only be started if the  
door is closed.  
Any time between 10 seconds and  
90 minutes can be selected.  
"door" message  
Exception: if the maximum microwave  
power is selected, a maximum cooking  
duration of 15 minutes can be set. If  
you then continue to select full power,  
the power level may reduce to 600 W,  
and this is shown in the display  
The "door" message in the display is a  
reminder that the appliance should not  
be used without food inside it.  
Operating the appliance without  
food can damage the appliance.  
(protection against overheating).  
If the door has been closed for 20  
The duration required depends on:  
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  
– the initial temperature of the food.  
Food taken from the refrigerator will  
need longer to reheat or cook than  
food already at room temperature.  
cannot start a process until you do this.  
– the type and texture of the food.  
Fresh vegetables contain more water  
and cook more quickly than stored  
vegetables.  
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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  
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 keep-warm function  
The keep-warm 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 duration 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 duration 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  
keep-warm 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 duration is in  
increments of 30 seconds when the  
microwave is being used on  
maximum power.)  
The keep-warm function cannot be set  
as a separate function.  
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Operation  
Quick start (programmable)  
System lock  
Pressing the Start button c is sufficient The system lock prevents the appliance  
to set the appliance operating on  
maximum power.  
being used by children, for example.  
Three set durations are stored in the  
memory:  
To activate the system lock  
^ Press and hold the Stop/C button in  
until an audible tone sounds and the  
key symbol appears in the display:  
^ 30 secs: Press Start c once  
^ 1 min: Press Start c twice  
^ 2 min: Press Start c three times  
Pressing the Start c button four times  
in succession will bring back the first  
stored duration 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  
The key symbol reappears whenever  
any button or one of the rotary selectors  
is operated.  
increased by another 30 seconds.  
Programming durations  
After an interruption to the mains  
power supply, the system lock will  
need to be re-activated.  
To alter the set durations:  
^ Use the Start c button to select the  
duration you want to reprogramme  
(press once, twice or three times),  
and hold the Start c button 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 duration with the  
time selector (to max. 15 minutes).  
The altered programme runs when  
the Start c button is released.  
An interruption to the power supply  
will cancel any altered programmed  
durations, and they will need to be  
entered again.  
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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.  
^ After a few seconds the minute  
minder time set will begin to count  
down.  
The minute minder time will start itself  
after a few seconds if the Start button  
is not pressed.  
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.  
The minute minder time still  
remaining will show in the display.  
^ Set a new minute minder time, as  
described above.  
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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.  
^ 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 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.  
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 very thin cuts of meat.  
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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.  
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.  
It is possible during the cooking  
process to switch between the different  
power levels without interrupting the  
programme.  
^ Use the power selector to select the  
required combination Q, X or L.  
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.  
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Gourmet plate  
Use  
^ Place the gourmet plate directly on  
the turntable.  
The gourmet plate gets extremely  
hot when in use. Always use oven  
gloves when handling it to avoid  
burns. Place it on a suitable  
Do not place it on the rack. Make  
sure there is a gap of approx. 2 cm  
between the gourmet plate and the  
interior walls of the appliance,  
otherwise sparking could occur and  
damage the gourmet plate and the  
oven interior.  
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 5 minutes on 450 W + Grill L.  
^ Heat the plate up on 450 W + Grill  
L for up to 5 minutes.  
Do not overheat the empty gourmet  
plate, otherwise the coating could  
be damaged.  
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.  
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.  
Use wooden or plastic utensils to  
mix or turn food. Metallic or sharp  
objects can damage the coating.  
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.  
Searing/browning food  
Because food does not stick to the  
anti-stick coating, only very little fat or  
oil is necessary when cooking with this  
dish.  
Always dry meat, poultry, fish and  
vegetables thoroughly before placing  
them on the gourmet plate.  
Do not use the gourmet plate to  
cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs.  
The eggs can explode.  
Never leave the gourmet plate  
unattended when cooking with oil or  
fats, as these are a fire hazard if  
allowed to overheat.  
^ When using the gourmet plate, make  
sure that the food is ready to transfer  
to the hot gourmet plate as soon as it  
has heated up.  
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Gourmet plate  
Some suggested uses  
Recipes  
Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on  
the turntable for up to 5 minutes at 450  
W + Grill L.  
Croque monsieur (Serves 3)  
6 slices of bread  
30 g soft butter  
Fish fingers (frozen),  
150 g + 2 tbsp oil  
75 g grated Emmental cheese  
3 slices of cooked ham  
L, 3-4 minutes each side  
Butter the bread. Add the cheese to  
three of the bread slices in equal  
Hamburgers 2 burgers + 2 tbsp oil  
L, 3-4 minutes each side  
amounts and arrange a slice of ham on  
top of each. 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 on the  
turntable, and brown for approx  
Croquette potatoes (frozen),  
10-12 + 2 tbsp oil  
L, 6-8 minutes, turning halfway  
through  
Fillet steak, approx. 200 g  
Q, 5 minutes each side (according to  
taste)  
Pizza (frozen), 300 g,  
3 minutes per side at 450 W + Grill.  
L, 7-9 minutes  
Other fillings could include drained  
tuna fish, finely sliced onion rings,  
pineapple, cheese and ham.  
Pizza (fresh), without pre-heating  
L, 15 minutes approx. (depending on  
topping)  
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Gourmet plate  
Vegetable medley (Serves 3)  
Home-made potato rösti  
(Serves 2)  
2 onions  
2 tbsp oil  
400 g peeled potatoes  
2 small onions  
100 g mushrooms, cleaned  
150 g baby carrots or carrot slices  
100 g broccoli florets  
1 red pepper  
50 g grated Emmental cheese  
Salt, pepper  
20 g butter  
1 tomato  
Coarsely grate the potato and onion,  
and mix together with the cheese, salt  
and pepper. Place the gourmet plate  
on 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  
plate. Place the gourmet plate back on  
the turntable, and cook for approx 8  
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Turn over,  
and cook for a further 4 minutes until  
golden.  
Salt, pepper  
30 g grated Parmesan cheese  
Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve,  
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. Place the oil  
and the onions on the gourmet plate,  
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.  
Garnish with smoked salmon or strips  
of ham.  
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Gourmet plate  
Pork fillets (Serves 2)  
Curried chicken  
(Serves 3)  
1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g)  
4 rashers streaky bacon  
Salt, pepper  
600 g chicken or turkey breasts  
2 tbsp oil  
10 g butter  
2 tbsp white wine  
200 g sliced mushrooms  
200 ml double cream  
2 tbsp brandy  
2 tbsp apple juice  
1 tbsp lemon juice  
Salt, freshly ground black pepper  
1 tsp curry powder  
Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each  
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  
+ Grill. Remove from the oven. Add the  
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.  
A pinch of finely chopped rosemary  
A pinch of ground ginger  
A pinch of cayenne pepper  
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce  
20 g butter  
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.  
Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce  
Cut a piece of pork into 4 slices. Cook  
for approx. 4 minutes in the pre-heated  
gourmet plate 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.  
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Gourmet plate  
Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2)  
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. 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.  
Serve with rice, hollandaise sauce or  
melted butter and a fresh green salad.  
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Gourmet plate  
Pineapple cake  
Quick almond tart  
For the cake:  
For the base:  
2 eggs  
100 g plain flour  
80 g sugar  
1/2 level tsp baking powder  
75 g butter or margarine  
30 g sugar  
11/2 ripe bananas  
30 g chocolate chips  
100 g plain flour  
3/4 tsp. baking powder  
Filling:  
75 g butter  
Topping:  
100 g chopped almonds  
Few drops of almond essence  
30 g sugar  
1/2 packet vanilla sugar  
75 ml double cream  
To spread over the top:  
50 g apricot jam  
1 tin pineapple chunks  
(drained weight 240 g)  
11/2 tbsp brown sugar  
11/2 tbsp desiccated coconut  
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 base for  
approx. 4 minutes at 450 W + Grill. For  
desiccated coconut. Place the gourmet the filling, melt the butter in a pan on  
plate on the turntable. Bake the cake  
for approx. 10 minutes at 450 W + Grill  
until golden. Cut into 8 slices.  
the hob, stir in the rest of the  
ingredients and simmer for approx. 5  
minutes. Whilst still hot, spoon the  
mixture into the base. 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.  
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Operation - Automatic programmes  
All of the Automatic programmes are  
Automatic cooking  
weight dependent.  
There are four programmes for frozen  
food and eight programmes for fresh  
food. The standing time for each  
programme is approx. 2 minutes.  
The weight of the food can be  
displayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb).  
See "Changing the settings"  
After selecting a programme, enter the  
weight of the food. The microwave oven  
automatically calculates the duration  
according to the weight entered.  
Only use the cover supplied with the  
microwave oven on Microwave Solo  
mode.  
Never use a cover when the grill is  
switched on, i.e. on Programmes AC  
4 to AC 8.  
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.  
The plastic can melt and fuse with  
the food.  
Cooking food from frozen N °  
Automatic defrosting  
AC 1 1 Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg)  
There are five programmes for  
defrosting different types of food (N  
button). The standing time for  
programme Ad 3 is up to 30 minutes,  
depending on the weight, and approx.  
10 minutes for the remaining  
programmes.  
AC 2 3 Ready meals which can be  
stirred (0.3 – 1.0 kg)  
AC 3 W Bakes and gratins  
(0.2 – 0.6 kg)  
AC 4 2 Chips (0.2 -0.4 kg)  
Cooking fresh food °  
Ad 1 0 Steak, cutlets (0.2 – 1.0 kg)  
AC 1 1 Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg)  
AC 2 E Potatoes (0.1 – 0.8 kg)  
AC 3 _ Fish (0.5 – 1.5 kg)  
AC 4 3 Kebabs (0.2 – 0.8 kg)  
Ad 2 1 Mince (0.2 – 1.0 kg)  
Ad 3 ; Chicken, small, whole  
(0.9 – 1.8 kg)  
Ad 4 T Cakes (0.1 – 1.4 kg)  
Ad 5 k Bread (0.1 – 1.0 kg)  
This programme is particularly suitable  
for defrosting sliced bread. If possible,  
place individual slices of bread in the  
microwave oven, or carefully separate  
them from one another at the halfway  
signal.  
AC 5 ; Chicken (small, whole)  
(0.9 -1.8 kg)  
AC 6 4 Chicken drumsticks  
(0.25 – 1.0 kg)  
AC 7 5 Fish pie (0.5 – 1.5 kg)  
AC 8 W Savoury bakes, e.g.  
Potato gratin (0.5 – 1.5 kg)  
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Operation - Automatic programmes  
The programmed duration can, if  
necessary, be extended by a few  
minutes during operation by pressing  
the Start button repeatedly until the  
duration required shows in the display.  
On all programmes it is only possible to  
extend the duration by a few minutes.  
^ Press the relevant button repeatedly  
until the Automatic programme  
required shows in the display. For  
example, to call up programme AC 5  
; (Chicken, small, whole), press the  
° button five times.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking programme is complete.  
The interior lighting will go out.  
g or lb will flash in the display to  
request the weight to be entered, and  
the programme (e.g. AC 5) will light up,  
together with the symbols for the  
functions being used (h for Microwave  
and n for Grill).  
^ Use the rotary selector to enter the  
weight.  
^ Press the Start button.  
The duration (which depends on the  
weight) will begin to count down, and  
the symbols for the functions that are  
currently in use will light up (h and/or  
n).  
An audible tone will sound halfway  
through the cooking duration.  
^ Interrupt the programme to turn or stir  
the food, and then continue the  
programme.  
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Recipes for Automatic programmes °  
Below are some recipe suggestions for  
Carrots in a chervil cream sauce  
(serves 2)  
the Automatic programmes using the  
"Cooking fresh food" function°.  
These can be adapted to suit your  
requirements.  
350 g carrots, washed and peeled  
5 g butter  
50 ml vegetable stock (instant)  
75 g crème fraîche  
It is important to follow the weight  
guidelines for the programme  
concerned. If the weight guidelines  
are exceeded, the food will not cook  
sufficiently.  
1 tbsp white wine  
Salt and pepper  
A pinch of sugar  
½ tsp mustard  
1-2 tbsp fresh chervil, chopped, or  
1 tbsp dried chervil, chopped  
Approx. 1 tbsp cornflour  
AC 1 1 Vegetables  
Place the prepared vegetables in a  
container. Depending on the freshness  
and moisture content of the vegetables,  
add 3-4 tbsp water and a little salt or  
other seasoning. Enter the weight  
including that of the water, place the  
covered cooking container on the  
turntable and cook. Halfway through  
the cooking duration, an audible tone  
will sound to prompt you to turn or stir  
the food.  
Cut the carrots into fine batons or slices  
(approx. 3-4 mm thick) and place in a  
cooking container.  
Combine the rest of the ingredients to  
make a smooth sauce, and pour over  
the carrots.  
Cover and cook. Stir when the audible  
tone sounds halfway through the  
cooking duration.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 1 1  
Weight: 525 g  
When cooking vegetables in a sauce,  
the weight entered must include the  
sauce. Do not exceed the maximum  
weight guidelines.  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
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Recipes for Automatic programmes °  
AC 2 E Potatoes  
AC 3 _ Fish  
Fish curry  
This programme can be used to cook  
new potatoes and boiled potatoes.  
Enter the weight for the potatoes and  
the cooking liquid.  
(serves 4)  
300 g pineapple pieces  
1 red pepper  
1 small banana  
When cooking potatoes, add approx.  
1 tbsp water per potato. If cooking the  
potatoes in their skins, pierce the skins  
several times with a fork or skewer  
before cooking, then cover the  
container and cook.  
500 g rosefish  
3 tbsp lemon juice  
30 g Butter  
100 ml white wine  
100 ml pineapple juice  
Salt, pepper and chilli pepper  
2 tbsp cornflour  
For new potatoes, wash and drain the  
potatoes and place them in a cooking  
container. Season with a little salt,  
cover and cook.  
Dice the fish and place in a suitable  
container. Drizzle with lemon juice.  
Quarter the peppers, remove the seeds  
and pith, and cut into narrow strips.  
Peel and slice the banana. Add to the  
fish along with the pepper and  
Golden curried potatoes  
(serves 3)  
pineapple pieces, and mix well. Add  
the butter.  
500 g peeled potatoes  
1 onion, finely diced  
10 g butter  
Mix together the wine, juice, seasoning  
and cornflour to make a smooth sauce,  
and pour over the fish. Mix everything  
thoroughly, then cover and cook.  
1-2 tbsp curry powder  
250 ml vegetable stock (instant)  
50 ml double cream  
125 g peas (frozen)  
Salt and pepper  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 3 _  
Weight: approx. 1,200 g  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
Cut the potatoes into large cubes  
(approx. 3 x 3 cm), or use small  
potatoes.  
Place all of the ingredients into a  
suitable container and mix well.  
Cover and cook. Stir when the audible  
tone sounds halfway through the  
cooking duration.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 2 E  
Weight: 1,000 g  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
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Recipes for Automatic programmes °  
AC 4 3 Kebabs  
Chicken kebabs  
(makes 8 kebabs)  
Pork kebabs  
4 chicken breasts, each approx. 120 g  
4 pineapple slices (tinned)  
(makes 8 kebabs)  
1 piece of pork fillet, approx. 300 g  
1 red pepper  
16 apricot halves (tinned)  
For the marinade:  
4 tbsp vegetable oil  
4 tbsp sesame oil  
Salt and pepper  
2 onions  
For the marinade:  
8 tbsp vegetable oil  
Salt, pepper, paprika and chilli powder  
½ tsp paprika  
½ tsp curry powder  
A little chilli powder  
Optional: ground ginger or ground  
coriander  
8 wooden kebab skewers  
Cut the pork fillet into 16 cubes. Wash  
the pepper and cut into bite-sized  
pieces. Peel the onion and cut into  
eighths.  
8 wooden kebab skewers  
Arrange the meat, peppers and onions  
alternately on the skewers.  
Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces.  
Cut the pineapple slices into quarters.  
Drain the apricots well.  
Mix together the ingredients for the  
marinade well, and brush onto the  
kebabs. Set aside for 1 hour.  
Mix together all of the ingredients for  
the marinade.  
Put the kebabs on the grilling rack, and  
place on the glass tray in the  
Arrange the chicken pieces, pineapple  
and apricots alternately on the wooden  
skewers, brush with the marinade and  
set aside for 1 hour.  
microwave oven. Turn halfway through  
grilling when the audible tone sounds.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 4 3  
Weight: 100 g per kebab  
Put the kebabs on the grilling rack, and  
place on the glass tray in the  
Place the grilling rack containing the  
food on the glass tray on the turntable  
microwave oven. Turn halfway through  
grilling when the audible tone sounds.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 4 3  
Weight: 100 g per kebab  
Place the grilling rack containing the  
food on the glass tray on the turntable  
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Recipes for Automatic programmes °  
AC 5 ; Chicken  
AC 7 5 Fish pie  
Cut the chicken in half. Brush with  
melted butter or oil, and season.  
Crispy fish pie (Serves 2)  
Arrange the two halves with the cut side 400 g rosefish fillets  
uppermost on the grilling rack on top of 3 tbsp lemon juice  
the glass tray, and place in the  
microwave oven. Halfway through  
cooking when an audible tone sounds,  
turn the chicken over and continue to  
cook.  
Salt and white pepper  
50 g butter  
2 tsp mustard  
1 onion, finely diced  
40 g Cheddar, grated  
20 g golden breadcrumbs  
2 tbsp freshly chopped dill  
AC 6 4 Chicken drumsticks  
Brush the drumsticks with melted butter Drizzle the fish with the lemon juice,  
or oil, and season. Put the drumsticks  
on the grilling rack on top of the glass  
tray, and place in the microwave oven.  
Halfway through the cooking duration  
when the audible tone sounds, turn the  
drumsticks and continue to cook.  
and leave to stand for approx. 10  
minutes. Grease a shallow baking dish  
with a little butter.  
Pat the fish dry, season with salt and  
pepper and arrange in the dish.  
Melt the butter for 40-50 seconds at  
450 W, then mix well with the mustard,  
onion, Cheddar, breadcrumbs and dill.  
Spread over the fish. Cook till golden.  
For programmes AC 5 and AC 6  
For a good colour and flavour when  
grilling chicken, sprinkle with a mixture  
of paprika and curry powder.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food  
AC 7 5  
Weight: approx. 600 g  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
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Recipes for Automatic programmes °  
Rosefish and tomato gratin  
AC 8 W Savoury bakes  
(serves 4)  
Vegetable gratin  
(serves 4)  
500 g rosefish fillet  
2 tbsp lemon juice  
500 g tomatoes  
400 g cauliflower or broccoli  
400 g carrots  
Herb salt  
2 tsp oregano, finely chopped  
150 g Cheddar cheese, grated  
For the cheese sauce:  
20 g margarine  
Cut the rosefish into pieces, drizzle with 20 g plain flour  
lemon juice and leave to stand for  
approx. 10 minutes.  
300 ml vegetable stock (instant)  
200 ml milk  
Dice the tomatoes, and place in a  
baking dish with the fish and half of the  
cheese.  
100 g Emmental cheese, diced  
50 g Cheddar cheese, grated  
Salt, pepper and grated nutmeg  
1 tbsp chopped parsley  
Season generously with herb salt and  
oregano, and mix well.  
Cut the cauliflower or broccoli into small  
rosettes, and finely slice the carrots  
(approx. 3 mm thick). Place the  
vegetables in a baking dish (approx. 24  
cm in diameter), and mix well.  
Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and  
bake uncovered.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food  
AC 7 5  
Weight: approx. 1,150 g  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
Melt the margarine in a pan on the hob,  
stir in the flour and then add the stock  
and milk whilst continuing to stir. Stir in  
the Emmental cheese, and simmer until  
the cheese has melted. Season  
generously with salt, pepper and  
grated nutmeg, and stir in the parsley.  
Pour the sauce over the vegetables,  
sprinkle with Cheddar and bake  
uncovered.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 8 W  
Weight: 1,500 g  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
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Recipes for Automatic programmes °  
Potato cheese gratin  
(serves 4)  
500 g potatoes, peeled  
250 ml double cream  
125 g crème fraîche  
150 g Cheddar, grated  
1 clove of garlic  
Salt, black pepper, nutmeg  
Butter  
Slice the potatoes finely, mix with  
approx. 2/3 of the cheese, and place in  
the base of a greased baking dish  
(approx. 24 cm in diameter) with the  
garlic.  
Mix together the cream and crème  
fraîche, season with salt, pepper and  
nutmeg and pour over the potato and  
cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the rest of  
the cheese and bake uncovered.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 8 W  
Weight: 1,050 g  
Place cooking container on the  
turntable.  
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Saving your favourite programme (Memory)  
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).  
Programming  
(The example given is for a 3-stage  
programme.)  
^ When you have finished  
programming, turn the power  
selector to the 12 o'clock position.  
^ First select the function for the first  
stage.  
^ Start the programme to save the  
entry. Only ever run the entire  
programme with food in the  
appliance.  
^ Then select the duration.  
If there is no food in the appliance,  
press the Stop/C button twice as  
soon as you have started the  
programme so that the appliance is  
not damaged by having no food in it.  
^ Press the M button.  
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 the M button 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.  
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Saving your favourite programme (Memory)  
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.  
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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.  
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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  
keep-warm function  
S I * The automatic keep-warm function is  
activated.  
S 0  
The automatic keep-warm function is  
deactivated.  
P 3 "door" message  
S I*  
The "door" message appears if the door has  
not been opened for 20 minutes. Start is then  
blocked, as it is assumed that there is no  
food in the microwave oven.  
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 appliance is set to 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 6 Unit of weight  
S 0* The weight of the food is displayed as metric  
(g).  
S I  
The weight of the food is displayed as  
imperial (lb).  
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.  
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Reheating  
Select the following microwave power  
levels to reheat food:  
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  
food, its initial temperature and the  
amount to be cooked.  
Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 W  
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 W  
Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W  
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.  
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.  
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  
Tips on reheating  
Always use a lid or cover for reheating  
food, except when a drier finish is  
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.  
microwaves (apart from stoneware),  
heat transfer from the food to the  
container may be considerable, making  
the container itself hot.  
Always remove the lids from jars,  
especially jars of baby food.  
Loosen the screw cap and the  
rubber teat before warming baby  
bottles.  
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.  
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.  
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Cooking  
Place the food in a microwave-proof  
dish and cover it.  
Foods 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 durations 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 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  
Ensure that food such as meat and  
fish are thoroughly cooked for an  
appropriate length of time.  
microwaves (apart from stoneware),  
heat transfer from the food to the  
container may be considerable, making  
the container itself hot.  
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.  
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Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking  
Defrosting followed by  
Do not re-freeze partially or fully  
reheating or cooking  
defrosted food. Consume defrosted  
food as soon as possible, as it will  
lose its nutritional value and spoil if  
left for too long. Defrosted food may  
only be re-frozen after it has been  
cooked.  
Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and  
immediately reheated or cooked.  
After defrosting, select 900 W followed  
by 450 W.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a covered  
Defrosting  
microwave-proof dish for defrosting  
and reheating or cooking. Exception:  
minced meat should be left uncovered  
while cooking.  
Select the following microwave power  
settings to defrost food:  
– 80 W  
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.  
for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.  
cream, butter, gateau and cheese.  
– 150 W  
for defrosting everything else.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a microwave-proof  
container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or  
separate the food about halfway  
through the defrosting time.  
After defrosting followed by  
reheating or cooking  
Allow the food to stand at room  
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen  
temperature for a few minutes to enable  
the heat to spread evenly throughout  
meat and place it on an upturned plate  
in a glass or china container so that the the food.  
meat juice can run off and be collected.  
Turn halfway through defrosting.  
It is particularly important to observe  
food hygiene rules when defrosting  
poultry. Do not use the liquid from  
the defrosted poultry. Pour it away,  
and wash the tray, the sink and your  
hands. Danger of salmonella  
poisoning.  
Fish does not need to be fully defrosted  
before cooking.  
Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently  
soft to take herbs and seasoning.  
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Some suggested uses  
Food  
Quantity  
Micro-  
wave  
Time  
(in  
Notes  
power  
level  
minutes)  
(in watts)  
Melting butter and  
margarine  
100 g  
100 g  
450  
450  
450  
450  
80  
1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.  
3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover.  
Melting chocolate  
Stir halfway through melting.  
Dissolving gelatine  
1 packet +  
0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover.  
Stir halfway through dissolving.  
5 tbsp water  
Preparing flan  
1 packet +  
4 – 5  
3 – 5  
3 – 4  
1 – 2  
1 – 2  
2 – 3  
2
Do not cover.  
topping/jelly glaze  
250 ml liquid  
Stir halfway through heating.  
Yeast dough  
Popcorn  
Made with  
100 g flour  
Cover and leave to prove.  
1 tbsp (20 g)  
popcorn  
900  
150  
150  
900  
150  
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 oven.  
Skinning tomatoes  
3 tomatoes  
6 – 7  
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  
900  
7 – 9  
Mix the fruit and sugar in a deep  
container, cover and cook.  
strawberries,  
300 g jam sugar  
Defrosting and  
2 rolls  
150 + Grill  
Grill  
1 – 2  
4 – 6  
Place uncovered on the rack,  
turning halfway through.  
baking bread rolls  
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.  
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Cleaning and care  
Miele branded cleaning and  
conditioning products are available  
from the Miele Spare Parts Department  
or via the internet at www.  
The oven interior can now be wiped  
clean using a little washing-up liquid if  
necessary.  
To help prevent re-soiling, external  
stainless steel surfaces can be treated  
with a conditioning agent for stainless  
steel (available from Miele).  
miele-shop.com.  
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 microwave  
oven. Steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
Oven housing, interior and  
inside of the door  
The oven interior can get hot during  
use. Danger of burning. Clean the  
oven interior as soon as it has  
cooled down. Waiting too long can  
make cleaning unnecessarily  
difficult and in some cases  
impossible.  
Do not remove the cover to the  
microwave outlet inside the oven,  
nor the film covering the inside of  
the door.  
In certain circumstances, very heavy  
soiling can even damage the  
appliance.  
Do not let water or any small  
particles penetrate the vents in the  
appliance.  
The housing, interior and inside of the  
door 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.  
Wring out cloths before using them  
to wipe out the oven to avoid  
moisture getting into the openings.  
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.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as  
these scratch the surface.  
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Cleaning and care  
To neutralise odours in the oven, put a  
cup of water with some lemon juice in  
the oven and simmer for a few minutes.  
^ Clean the contact area between the  
turntable and the carrier.  
Do not turn the carrier manually, as  
this could damage the drive motor.  
The door should be kept clean at all  
times and checked at regular intervals  
for any signs of damage.  
Appliance front  
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.  
Remove any soiling immediately.  
If this is not done, it might become  
impossible to remove and could  
cause the surface to alter or  
discolour.  
To clean the interior:  
Clean the front using a damp Miele  
microfibre E-cloth or with a clean  
sponge and a solution of hot water and  
washing-up liquid. Then dry with a soft  
cloth.  
All external surfaces are susceptible  
to scratching. Scratches on glass  
surfaces could even cause a  
breakage.  
^ Remove the turntable, and wash in  
the dishwasher or by hand.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
external surfaces.  
^ Always keep the roller ring  
underneath it clean as well as the  
oven floor to enable the turntable to  
turn smoothly.  
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Cleaning and care  
To avoid damaging the surface of  
your appliance, do not use:  
carrots, tomatoes or ketchup, may  
occur.  
This discolouration is irreversible but  
does not affect the stability of the cover.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
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.  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners.  
Remove stubborn soils with a stainless  
steel cleaner.  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaning agents,  
– dishwasher cleaner,  
Glass tray  
The glass tray can be washed by hand  
using a solution of hot water and  
washing up liquid, or it can be washed  
in a dishwasher.  
– oven sprays,  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.  
– eraser blocks,  
Gourmet plate  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
Clean the gourmet plate with hot water  
and a cloth with a little washing up  
liquid to remove any grease.  
To help prevent re-soiling, a proprietary  
conditioning agent for stainless steel  
can also be used which is available  
from Miele. Follow the instructions on  
the packaging. Wipe dry with a soft  
cloth.  
Do not use wire wool, or abrasive  
sponges, aggressive or abrasive  
cleaning agents.  
The gourmet plate is not suitable for  
cleaning in a dishwasher.  
Accessories supplied  
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.  
Boiling rod  
The boiling rod can be washed in a  
dishwasher.  
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  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . a noise can be heard after a  
cooking programme.  
Repairs to this appliance must only  
be carried out by a Miele approved  
service technician in strict  
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.  
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.  
. . . the display does not light up.  
However, some minor problems can be  
corrected without contacting Miele.  
Check whether,  
^ the time of day display has been  
switched off (press and hold the m  
button for a few seconds).  
What to do if . . .  
. . . a programme will not start.  
^ the time of day display has been  
programmed to switch off at night.  
Check whether,  
^ the appliance door is closed  
properly.  
. . . the turntable does not turn  
smoothly.  
^ the system lock has been activated  
(see "System lock").  
^ Check whether the area underneath  
the turntable is clean.  
^ the word "door" has appeared in the  
display. The door has remained  
closed for 20 minutes or longer (see  
"door" message").  
^ Check whether the contact area  
between the turntable and the carrier  
are clean.  
^ the appliance is plugged into the  
mains supply and switched on at the  
socket.  
Remove any soiling.  
. . . food is not adequately defrosted,  
heated or cooked at the end of the  
selected cooking duration.  
^ the mains fuse has tripped. If it has,  
there could be a fault with the  
appliance, the household electricity  
supply or another appliance  
(disconnect the appliance from the  
electricity supply and contact a  
qualified electrician or the Miele Ser-  
vice Department. See "After sales  
service").  
^ Check whether the correct power  
level was selected for the duration  
set.  
The lower the power level, the longer  
the duration required.  
^ Check whether the programme has  
been interrupted and not restarted.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the microwave function is  
such as plated meals, it is therefore  
sensible to select a lower power level  
and lengthen the duration required.  
working but not the oven lighting.  
^ You can use the appliance as you  
usually do, but the lamp has broken.  
To change the lamp, please contact  
the Miele Service Department.  
. . . the microwave oven switches  
itself off during a cooking, reheating  
or defrosting programme.  
. . . strange noises are heard when  
the microwave oven is being used.  
There may be insufficient air circulation.  
Check whether,  
Check whether,  
^ the air inlet or outlet is blocked.  
^ the food is covered with aluminium  
foil.  
Remove any objects if necessary. The  
appliance switches off automatically in  
cases of overheating. Cooking can be  
continued after a cooling-down period.  
If so, remove it.  
^ sparks are being created by the use  
of crockery with a metallic finish. See If the microwave oven switches itself off  
notes on suitable types of containers. repeatedly, please call the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
. . . the time of day in the display is  
not accurate.  
If it is not possible to remedy a fault  
by following the instructions given  
above, on no account open the  
appliance casing.  
If there has been a power cut, the time  
automatically switches back to 12:00.  
The time of day needs to be re-set.  
^ Set the correct time of day.  
This microwave oven should only be  
repaired by a suitably qualified Miele  
approved service technician..  
. . . 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.  
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,  
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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).  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to  
improve our service.  
When contacting your Dealer or the  
Miele 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.  
N.B. A call-out charge will be applied  
for service visits where the problem  
could have been resolved as described  
in these instructions.  
Guarantee  
For information on the appliance  
guarantee specific to your country,  
please contact Miele. See back cover  
for contact details.  
In the UK, your appliance is guaranteed  
for 2 years from the date of purchase.  
However, you must activate your cover  
by calling 0845 365 6640 or registering  
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Electrical connection  
For extra safety it is advisable to protect  
the appliance with a residual current  
device. Please contact a qualified  
electrician for advice.  
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 U.K.  
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  
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.  
embossed in words on the base of the  
plug, (as applicable to the design of  
plug fitted).  
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.  
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Electrical connection  
This appliance must not be connected  
to the inverter of an autonomous power  
supply, e.g. a solar power system.  
When switching the appliance on, a  
surge in power could trigger the safety  
cut-out mechanism. This could damage  
the electronic unit.  
The appliance must not be used with  
so-called energy saving devices. These  
reduce the energy supply to the  
appliance which could then become  
too warm. Using such devices could  
alter the specification of the product.  
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Installation  
The microwave oven can also be built  
into a tall unit using a microwave lift up  
door. A special fitting kit available from  
your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare  
Parts Department is required. It is  
supplied with fitting instructions.  
When installing the appliance  
ensure that there is sufficient  
ventilation to and from the appliance  
both underneath and to the rear. Do  
not block the ventilation gaps or  
block the gap between the base of  
the appliance and the worktop  
surface.  
Do not lower the lift up door when  
the microwave oven is in operation.  
A minimum installation height of  
85 cm must be maintained.  
The microwave oven can be placed on  
a worktop.  
To ensure adequate ventilation, a  
minimum gap of 5 cm is required  
between the appliance and any  
neighbouring furniture or walls.  
There must be a minimum gap of  
19.5 cm between the top of the  
appliance and anything above it.  
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