Miele Microwave Oven M 8261 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Microwave oven  
M 8261  
To avoid the risk of accidents or  
damage to the appliance it is  
essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed and used for the  
first time.  
WGO  
M.-Nr. 06 542 960  
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Contents  
"door" message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Interrupting or re-starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Altering the settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
To cancel a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
At the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Automatic warming function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Quick start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Altering a minute minder entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Minute minder + cooking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Operation - Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Gourmet plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Some suggested uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Recipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Operation - Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Automatic cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Saving your favourite programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Some suggested uses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Oven interior and inside of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Appliance front and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
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Description of the appliance  
Oven interior and accessories  
aOven door  
fGrilling rack  
gGlass tray  
hGourmet plate  
iCover  
bDoor locking mechanism  
cGrill/browning element  
dControl panel  
eTurntable  
jBoiling rod  
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Description of the appliance  
Control panel  
kElectronic timer and clock display  
lRotary selector for microwave power,  
grill and combination programmes  
mRotary selector  
to enter time and weight  
nAutomatic programme buttons  
oTime of day button m  
pMinute minder button l  
qMemory button (to save a 1-3 stage  
programme sequence)  
rStop/cancel button  
sStart button / Add a minute  
button / Quick start button  
(programmable) c  
tDoor release button a  
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Description of the appliance  
Accessories supplied  
Cover  
The cover supplied must only be used  
in the Microwave-solo mode.  
Grilling rack  
The grilling rack can be used for all  
functions with and without  
microwave power, except for  
Microwave-solo mode.  
It prevents the food from drying out and  
the oven from becoming dirty, and it  
accelerates the heating process.  
Boiling rod  
To avoid the grilling rack being used  
inadvertently with Microwave-solo, it  
should not be kept inside the  
microwave oven.  
When heating liquids, the boiling rod  
provided should always be placed in  
the container. It helps liquids to heat  
evenly.  
Glass tray  
The glass tray is suitable for use with all  
cooking functions.  
When grilling directly on the rack, the  
glass tray should be placed underneath  
the rack to catch any fat or juices.  
Gourmet plate  
The gourmet plate is a round, non-stick  
grilling plate. It can be used to heat  
snacks or small meals quickly whilst  
maintaining crispness.  
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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 packing  
has been selected from materials which  
are environmentally friendly for  
disposal, and can normally be  
recycled.  
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,  
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and  
kept out of the reach of babies and  
young children. Danger of suffocation!  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure that they  
are offered for recycling.  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection/recycling  
centre, and ensure that it presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
It should be unplugged or  
disconnected from the mains electricity  
supply by a competent person. The  
plug must be rendered useless, and the  
cable cut off directly behind it to  
prevent misuse. See the "Warning and  
Safety" section of this booklet for further  
details.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant local and national safety  
requirements. Improper use can  
present a risk of both personal injury  
and material damage.  
If the connection cable is  
damaged, the new cable must be  
fitted by a Miele approved service  
technician.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these operating instructions  
carefully before installation and  
before using it for the first time. They  
contain important notes on  
Do not use the microwave if  
- the door is warped.  
- the door hinges are loose.  
- holes or cracks are visible in the  
casing, the door or the oven interior  
walls.  
Operating the appliance with this type  
of damage will result in microwave  
leakage and present a hazard to the  
user.  
installation, safety, operation and  
care of the appliance.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future user.  
Never open the casing of the  
appliance.  
Tampering with electrical connections  
or components and mechanical parts is  
highly dangerous and can cause  
operational faults or electric shock.  
Correct use  
The appliance is intended for  
domestic use only: to cook,  
defrost, reheat and to grill food. Any  
other usage is not supported by the  
manufacturer and could be dangerous.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage caused by improper or  
incorrect use of the appliance.  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply, make sure that  
the rating on the data plate  
corresponds to the voltage and  
frequency of the household supply. This  
data must correspond in order to avoid  
risk of damage to the appliance.  
Consult a qualified electrician if in any  
doubt.  
Never use the microwave to store  
or dry items which could ignite  
easily. Moisture evaporates. Fire  
hazard.  
This appliance is not a toy! To  
avoid the risk of injury, do not allow  
children to play on or near it or to play  
with the controls. Supervise its use by  
older children, the elderly or infirm. If  
allowing older children to use the  
appliance without supervision, please  
ensure that they are aware of how a  
microwave oven works and understand  
the dangers of improper use.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
This equipment may only be used  
in mobile installations such as  
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk  
assessment of the installation has been  
carried out by a suitably qualified  
engineer.  
The electrical safety of this  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between it  
and an effective earthing system which  
complies with local and national safety  
regulations. It is most important that this clean condition at all times. Any  
basic safety requirement is present and damage which may be caused by  
regularly tested and where there is any  
doubt, the on-site electrical wiring  
should be inspected by a qualified  
electrician.  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be  
covered by the guarantee.  
Use  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
Always ensure that food is  
sufficiently heated.  
Many factors will affect the overall  
cooking time, including the size and  
amount of food, its initial temperature,  
changes to the recipe and the shape  
and size of cooking container.  
Some foods may contain  
micro-organisms which are only  
destroyed by thorough cooking,  
therefore when cooking or reheating  
foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly  
important that food is fully cooked  
through (at temperatures over 70°C for  
more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,  
select a longer cooking or reheating  
time.  
The appliance must be built in  
before operation to ensure that no  
electrical components are accessible.  
Repairs may only be carried out by  
a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with national and  
local safety regulations. Repairs and  
other work by unqualified persons  
could be dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for unauthorised  
work.  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
- it is switched off at the wall socket and  
the plug removed.  
- the mains fuse is disconnected  
- or the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
It is important that the heat is  
allowed to spread evenly  
Do not use full power to warm  
empty dishes. Do not use the  
throughout the food being cooked. This appliance without food, or if it is  
can be achieved by stirring and/or  
turning the food, and by observing a  
sufficiently long standing time, which  
should be added to the time needed for  
cooking, reheating or defrosting.  
incorrectly loaded.  
Never cook or reheat food or  
liquids in sealed containers, jars or  
bottles.  
With baby bottles, the screw top and  
teat must be removed. Otherwise  
pressure builds up which can cause  
the bottle or container to explode,  
posing a severe risk of injury. Danger of  
Always remember that times for  
cooking, reheating and defrosting  
in a microwave oven are usually  
considerably shorter than with  
traditional methods of food preparation. injury.  
Excessively long cooking times can  
lead to food drying out and burning, or  
could even cause it to catch fire. There  
Before serving, remember to allow  
a sufficient standing time and then  
always check the temperature of the  
actual food itself after taking it out of the  
microwave. The temperature of the  
container is not an indication of the  
temperature of the food or liquid in it.  
This is particularly important when  
preparing food for babies, children,  
and the elderly or infirm. Shake or stir  
baby milk and food thoroughly after  
heating, and try it for temperature to  
ensure that it will not scald the baby.  
When heating food and drink remember  
that the heat is created in the food  
itself, and that the container will  
is also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs,  
flowers, herbs, etc., are dried in the  
microwave oven.  
Always ensure that this type of  
procedure is supervised.  
Do not use the microwave function  
to heat up cushions or pads filled  
with cherry kernels, wheat grains,  
lavender or gel, such as those used in  
aromatherapy. These pads can ignite  
when heated, even after they have  
been removed from the microwave.  
Exercise caution when cooking or  
reheating food with a high sugar  
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If  
heated for too long, the sugar may  
caramelise or ignite.  
normally be cooler. The dish is only  
warmed by the heat of the food.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
When heating liquids, the boiling  
rod provided should always be  
placed into the container.  
To avoid fuelling any flames, do not  
open the oven door if smoke  
occurs in the oven interior.  
Interrupt the process by pressing the  
Stop/C button twice. Switch off at the  
wall socket, and where applicable,  
remove the plug. Do not open the door  
until the smoke has dispersed.  
Never heat undiluted alcohol in the  
oven as this can easily ignite. Fire  
hazard.  
Do not heat up tins in the  
microwave oven. Pressure can  
build up and they may explode  
resulting in injury or damage.  
When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.  
in the oven without the boiling rod, the  
boiling point of the liquid may be  
reached without the production of  
typical bubbles. The liquid does not  
boil evenly throughout. This so-called  
'boiling delay' can cause a sudden  
build-up of bubbles when the container  
is removed from the oven or shaken,  
which can lead to the liquid boiling over  
suddenly and explosively. Danger of  
burning.  
Cover any food which is left in the  
oven to be kept hot, as moisture in  
the food could lead to corrosion  
damage in the oven. This also prevents  
the food from drying out.  
Try to avoid the interior walls being  
splashed with food or liquids  
containing salt. If it does happen, wipe  
these away thoroughly to avoid  
corrosion on the stainless steel surface.  
The formation of bubbles can be so  
strong that the pressure forces the oven  
door open, with a danger of burning.  
The boiling rod ensures that bubbles  
are produced, and that liquids heat  
evenly.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use any containers or  
cutlery made from or containing  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
shells in the microwave oven in a  
metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal  
glassware, temperature-sensitive  
plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery,  
metal clips or wire ties. Do not use  
bowls with milled rims, or cream pots  
specially designed egg-boiling device  
available from specialist shops.  
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not  
be reheated in the microwave oven as  
this may lead to the eggs bursting,  
with the tinfoil lid only partially removed. even after they have been taken out of  
Such items could be damaged or  
cause a fire hazard.  
the oven.  
Eggs can be cooked without their  
The rack and gourmet plate supplied  
with the appliance are designed to be  
compatible with microwaves and can  
therefore be used for grilling with or  
without the microwave function.  
N.B. Do not use the rack for  
shells using microwave heat only if  
the yolk membrane has been  
punctured several times first.  
The pressure could otherwise cause  
the egg yolk to explode.  
Danger of injury.  
Microwave-solo.  
Food with a thick skin or peel, such  
as tomatoes, sausages, jacket  
potatoes and aubergines, should be  
pierced or the skin cut in several places  
before cooking to allow steam to  
escape and prevent the food from  
bursting.  
Do not use the rack and the  
gourmet plate at the same time.  
This will damage the gourmet plate.  
Always place the gourmet plate directly  
on the turntable.  
Do not use the cover with the  
gourmet plate, as the cover will get  
too hot.  
Do not reheat food in the oven in  
heat-retaining bags which are  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when reheating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of plastic,  
paper or other inflammable materials.  
Before using single-use plastic  
intended for normal ovens. These  
heat-retaining bags usually contain a  
thin layer of aluminium foil which  
reflects microwaves. This reflected  
energy can, in turn, cause the outer  
containers, make sure they are suitable paper covering to become so hot that it  
for use in microwave ovens. See  
appropriate section.  
ignites.  
Always ensure that food, the  
gourmet plate or a browning dish  
has been placed in the microwave, and  
that the turntable is in place, before  
switching on.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use the appliance for deep  
Never place the hot glass tray (or  
any other hot cooking containers)  
on a cold surface, such as a tiled or  
granite worktop. The glass tray or  
container could crack or shatter, and  
the worktop surface could get  
damaged. Use a suitable heat-resistant  
mat or pot rest.  
frying food, and do not leave it  
unattended when cooking with oils and  
fats as these can be a fire hazard if  
allowed to overheat.  
Ovenproof earthenware can retain  
a considerable amount of moisture.  
Earthenware and porcelain containers  
with hollow handles and lid knobs must  
only be used in this oven if they have  
vent holes which allow the moisture to  
escape. Without vent holes pressure  
can build up, causing the container to  
crack or shatter with the danger of  
injury.  
Do not use the oven to heat up the  
room. Due to the high temperatures  
radiated, objects left near the appliance  
could catch fire.  
When using kitchen appliances  
connected to sockets near the  
appliance, ensure that the cable cannot  
get trapped in a hot oven door, which  
could melt the cable insulation and be  
dangerous.  
When grilling with or without the  
microwave function, the oven  
interior, grill element and door can get  
hot. Do not let small children touch the  
oven while it is in operation, as there is  
the danger of being burnt. Supervise its  
use by elderly or infirm people.  
To check food temperature, first  
interrupt the cooking process. Only  
use a thermometer specifically  
approved for food use to measure the  
temperature of the food. Never use a  
thermometer containing mercury or  
liquid, as these are not suitable for use  
with very high temperatures and will  
break very easily.  
Wear oven gloves when taking  
dishes in and out of the oven, or  
when handling dishes or food in the  
oven if the grill is on or has just been in  
operation. Danger of burning.  
The gourmet plate gets extremely  
hot when in use. Always use oven  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to clean this appliance.  
gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Pressurised steam could reach the  
Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat electrical components and cause a  
or pot rest.  
short circuit.  
The rack and glass tray get hot during  
grilling (with and without the microwave  
function). Take care not to burn  
yourself on them.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
When using browning dishes:  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Always use oven gloves when  
handling the browning dish to  
avoid burns.  
Before disposing of your old  
appliance, first make it unusable.  
Disconnect it from the mains, cut off the  
cable near the appliance and cut off  
and render any plug unusable. This  
should be done by a competent  
person.  
Never place the browning dish  
directly onto a table or work  
surface. Use a suitable heat-resistant  
mat, grid or board to protect the work  
surface or table and prevent heat  
marks.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and Safety instructions.  
Browning dishes should only be  
used in a microwave oven, or as a  
serving dish.  
In a conventional oven the special  
glaze would suffer damage.  
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Modes of operation  
How does the microwave oven As heat is produced directly in the  
food,  
function?  
– food can generally be cooked  
without adding much liquid or  
cooking oil.  
In a microwave oven there is a  
high-frequency tube called a  
magnetron. This converts electrical  
energy into microwaves. These  
microwaves are distributed evenly  
throughout the oven interior and  
rebound off the metal sides of the oven  
interior to reach the food from all sides.  
Microwave distribution is improved with  
the turntable engaged.  
– cooking, reheating and defrosting in  
a microwave oven is quicker than  
using conventional methods.  
– nutrients, such as vitamins and  
minerals, are generally retained.  
– the colour, texture and taste of food  
are not impaired.  
In order for microwaves to reach the  
food, they must be able to penetrate  
the cooking utensil being used.  
Microwaves stop being produced as  
soon as the cooking process is  
interrupted or the appliance door is  
opened.  
When the appliance is in operation, the  
closed, sealed door prevents  
microwaves escaping from the  
appliance.  
Microwaves can penetrate porcelain,  
glass, cardboard and plastics, but not  
metal. Do not, therefore, use utensils  
made of metal, or which contain metal,  
for example in the form of gold or silver  
trim. The metal reflects the microwaves  
and this could lead to the creation of  
sparks. The microwaves cannot be  
absorbed.  
Microwaves pass through a suitable  
container and find their way directly into  
the food. All food contains moisture  
molecules which, when subjected to  
microwave energy, start to oscillate 2.5  
thousand million times a second. The  
friction caused by this vibration creates  
heat, which first starts developing  
around the outside of the food and then  
slowly penetrates towards the centre.  
The moisture, fat and sugar content of  
food will affect the speed at which it is  
cooked.  
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Operating modes  
What can a microwave oven  
do?  
In what ways can a microwave  
oven be used?  
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,  
reheated or defrosted quickly.  
Microwave-solo mode  
Suitable for defrosting, reheating and  
cooking.  
You can use your microwave in the  
following ways:  
– Food can be defrosted, reheated or  
cooked by entering a power setting  
and a time.  
Grilling  
Ideal for grilling very thin cuts of meat,  
e.g. bacon.  
– Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can  
be defrosted and then reheated or  
cooked.  
Combination mode  
(Microwave + Grill)  
– The microwave oven can also be  
used for other tasks, e.g. for proving  
dough, melting chocolate and butter,  
dissolving gelatine etc.  
Ideal for browning dishes with  
toppings. The microwave cooks the  
food, and the grill browns it.  
Automatic programmes  
You can choose from the following auto-  
matic programmes:  
– four defrosting programmes  
(N: Ad 1 to Ad 4),  
– one cooking programme for frozen  
food  
(N °: AC 1 ),  
– and five cooking programmes for  
fresh food  
(°: AC 1 to AC 5).  
These programmes are weight  
dependent. You enter the weight of the  
food, and then the cooking time is  
calculated automatically.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Microwaves  
Material and shape  
The material and shape of containers  
used affect cooking results and times.  
Heat distribution is more even in round  
and oval shaped flat containers than in  
rectangular containers, providing better  
results.  
Metal  
– are reflected by metal,  
Metal containers, aluminium foil and  
metal cutlery, or china with metallic  
decoration, such as gold rims or  
cobalt blue must not be used in an  
oven being used in microwave  
mode.  
The metal reflects the microwaves,  
hindering the cooking process.  
Exceptions:  
– pass through glass, porcelain,  
plastic and card,  
– Ready-meals in aluminium foil dishes  
These can be defrosted and reheated  
in the microwave oven, if recommended  
by the manufacturer. However, as food  
is only heated from the top, it is better  
to remove the food from the aluminium  
foil container and transfer it to a dish  
suitable for a microwave oven. The heat  
distribution will be more even.  
If sparks and arcing occur when using  
an aluminium container, stop and  
transfer the food to a microwave-safe  
container.  
– and are absorbed by food.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
– Pieces of aluminium foil  
Earthenware can get very hot, and  
may crack.  
For even defrosting and to avoid  
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of  
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of  
aluminium foil may be used to mask  
wingtips or other thin parts for the last  
few minutes of the programme.  
Glazes and colours  
Some glazes and colours contain  
metals which make them unsuitable  
for use in a microwave oven.  
Make sure that the aluminium foil is  
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at  
all times. It must not touch the walls.  
Plastics  
When purchasing plasticware, make  
sure that it is suitable for use in a  
microwave oven.  
– Metal meat skewers or clamps  
These should only be used if they are  
very small in comparison to the size of  
the cut of meat.  
Plastic containers must only be used  
in microwave mode alone.  
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a  
minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the  
plastic may melt and fuse with the  
food.  
Glassware  
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass  
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.  
Crystal glass contains lead which  
could cause the glass to crack.  
Glass dishes with a milled rim are  
also subject to this risk.  
Special plastic utensils designed for  
use in microwave ovens are available  
from good retail outlets. Melamine is not  
suitable as it absorbs energy and heats  
up.  
Both are unsuitable.  
Disposable containers, such as trays  
made from polystyrene, can only be  
used for very short timed warming and  
reheating of food.  
Porcelain  
Porcelain is a suitable material.  
Do not use porcelain with gold or  
silver edging or items with hollow  
knobs or handles, as insufficient  
ventilation may cause pressure.  
Plastic boiling bags can be used for  
cooking and reheating.  
They should be pierced beforehand so  
that steam can escape. This prevents a  
build-up of pressure and reduces the  
risk of the bag bursting.  
Earthenware  
Decorated earthenware is only suitable  
if the decoration is beneath an all-over  
glaze.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Roasting bags and tubes can also be  
Testing dishes for their  
suitability  
used. Roasting tubes should be about  
40 cm longer and roasting bags about  
20 cm longer than the food being  
roasted, and carefully tied with string.  
Turn the ends over and secure them.  
The bag should be pierced according  
to the manufacturer's instructions.  
If in doubt as to whether glass,  
earthenware or porcelain plates or  
dishes are suitable for use in a  
microwave oven, a simple test can be  
performed:  
^ Place the item you wish to test in the  
centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass  
with water and also place this in the  
oven.  
Do not use metal clips, plastic clips  
containing metal parts or paper ties  
containing wire.  
There is a danger that they will ignite  
when heated.  
^ Close the door.  
^ Turn the power selector to 900 W.  
Wood  
^ Enter a time of 30 seconds with the  
time selector.  
Wooden dishes are not suitable.  
Moisture contained in the wood  
evaporates when exposed to  
microwave energy, causing the  
wood to dry and crack.  
^ Press the Start button.  
At the end of the test, the water in  
the glass should be warm and the  
dish cool. If the dish is hot the water  
cold it would be unwise to use the  
dish.  
Disposable containers  
Only those plastic disposable  
containers which are specified by the  
manufacturer as suitable for use in a  
microwave oven may be used.  
If a crackling noise is heard  
accompanied by sparks during the  
test, switch the appliance off imme-  
diately (press button Stop/C twice).  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when reheating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of  
plastic, paper or other inflammable  
materials.  
Any crockery which causes this  
reaction is unsuitable for use with  
microwave power.  
If any doubt exists about the  
suitability of containers, please  
contact the supplier.  
Disposable containers are not always  
recyclable or bio-degradable.  
This test cannot be used to check  
whether items with hollow knobs or  
handles are suitable for use with  
microwave power.  
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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.  
– shortens and evens out the cooking  
process.  
– the gourmet plate is being used.  
Because the cover can only  
– prevents food from drying out.  
– prevents any loss of aroma.  
withstand temperatures of up to  
110 °C it must only be used in  
microwave-solo mode. It must not be  
used in conjunction with the gourmet  
plate. At temperatures in excess of  
110 °C the plastic can melt and get  
into the food.  
– helps keep the oven interior clean.  
The cover should not form a seal  
with the container. If the cover is  
used with a container which only has  
a narrow diameter, there might not  
be enough room for condensation to  
escape through the holes in the top.  
The cover could get too hot and  
could start to melt.  
Always cover food with the cover  
supplied.  
Alternatively, use lids or covers made of  
microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use  
a clingfilm recommended for use in a  
microwave oven (pierce as instructed  
by the manufacturer).  
Heat can cause normal clingfilm to  
distort and fuse with the food.  
Sealed glass containers, such as  
jars of baby food, must be opened  
before they are placed in the oven.  
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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.  
Operating the appliance with this  
type of damage will result in  
microwave leakage and present a  
hazard to the user.  
This is important for the correct  
electronic functioning of the appliance.  
^ Remove all the packaging materials  
from the appliance.  
^ Clean the inside of the oven and all  
the accessories with warm water  
applied with a well wrung-out soft  
sponge or cloth.  
Do not remove the cover to the  
microwave outlet inside the oven,  
nor the film covering the inside of  
the door.  
^ Stick the enclosed short instructions  
to the frame behind the door as  
illustrated, making sure they do not  
block any of the vents.  
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Time of day display  
Setting the time of day  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
The m symbol will flash, and the  
current minutes will light up for a few  
seconds.  
^ Connect the appliance to the mains  
electricity supply.  
12:00 and the m symbol will flash in  
the display until the current time of  
day is set. Before this, the time of  
day will start to run from 12:00, as  
the clock will start as soon as the  
appliance is connected to the mains  
electricity supply.  
^ Use the time selector to alter the  
minutes.  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
Switching off the time of day  
display  
^ Press and hold the m button in until  
the display goes dark.  
Pressing and holding the m button  
again will bring the time of day back in  
the display.  
Night time  
^ Turn the time selector to set the hour.  
The time of day display can be set to  
switch itself off from 23:00 hrs until  
04:00 hrs.  
^ Press the m button.  
^ Then turn the time selector to set the  
minutes.  
Setting the time of day display to  
switch off at night  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
The set time is now registered. The  
colon between hours and minutes  
flashes.  
^ Press and hold in the Stop/C button,  
and at the same time press the m  
button.  
ON appears in the display.  
The appliance can still be operated.  
Altering the time of day  
^ Press the m button.  
To switch the display back on:  
The m symbol will flash in the  
display, and the current hour will light  
up for a few seconds.  
^ Press and hold the Stop/C button,  
and at the same time press the m  
button.  
^ Use the time selector to alter the  
hour.  
OFF appears in the display.  
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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.  
If the microwave oven is being used,  
opening the door will interrupt the  
cooking programme.  
Press the START button again to  
resume an interrupted cooking  
programme.  
The appliance will not start again if  
the door has not been closed  
properly.  
Placing the dish in the oven  
Ideally the dish should be placed in the  
middle of the oven.  
Starting a programme  
Turntable  
Use the appropriate selector to choose  
the microwave power level and the  
cooking time.  
The turntable helps the food to cook,  
reheat or defrost evenly.  
Do not operate the microwave  
without the turntable in place.  
The turntable starts turning  
automatically when the appliance is  
operated.  
Do not cook, reheat or defrost food  
directly on the turntable. Check that the  
dish is not larger in size than the  
turntable.  
^ Use the power selector to select a  
microwave power level.  
The hsymbol lights up in the  
display and 0:00 flashes.  
Stir the food during the cooking time, or  
turn the dish so that it heats up evenly.  
There is a choice of 7 power levels.  
The higher the power level, the more  
microwaves reach the food.  
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Operation  
When heating up food which cannot be  
stirred or turned during cooking, as with  
a plated meal, it is best to use a lower  
microwave power level.  
food more evenly, and it is therefore  
ready in a shorter time.  
– the amount of food.  
As a general rule, allow approx. time  
and a half for double the quantity.  
For a smaller quantity, possibly  
shorten the time but ensure food is  
cooked thoroughly.  
This ensures the heat is distributed  
evenly. Heat for long enough to cook  
the food properly.  
– the shape and material of the  
container.  
^ Press the START button to start the  
programme.  
The interior lighting comes on.  
A programme can only be started if the  
door is closed.  
^ Set the required time using the time  
"door" message  
selector.  
The "door" message in the display is a  
reminder that the appliance should not  
be used without food inside it.  
Any time between 10 seconds and 90  
minutes can be selected.  
Exception: If the maximum microwave  
power is selected, a maximum cooking  
duration of 15 minutes can be set. If a  
longer time is selected, the power level  
reduces automatically to 600 W.  
Operating the appliance without  
food can damage the appliance.  
If the door has been closed for 20  
minutes or longer when the START  
button is pressed, the word "door" will  
appear in the display to remind you to  
open the door and make sure there is  
food in the oven before you press  
START. You cannot start a process until  
you do this.  
The time required depends on:  
– the initial temperature of the food.  
Food taken from the refrigerator will  
need longer to reheat or cook than  
food already at room temperature.  
– the type and texture of the food.  
Fresh vegetables contain more water  
and cook more quickly than stored  
vegetables.  
– the frequency of stirring or turning  
the food.  
Frequent stirring or turning heats the  
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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  
oven interior lighting goes out.  
^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the  
appliance door.  
The time stops counting down.  
. . . continue the programme:  
^ Close the door and press START.  
The programme continues.  
The audible tone will sound briefly as a  
reminder every 5 minutes for 20  
minutes after the end of the  
programme.  
^ If you want to stop the audible tone,  
press the Stop/C button.  
Altering the settings  
If you discover after starting a  
programme that . .  
Automatic warming function  
The warming function will switch on  
automatically at 80 W for a maximum of  
15 minutes approx. 2 minutes after the  
end of a cooking programme which has  
used at least 450 W, providing the door  
remains closed and no buttons are  
pressed.  
. . . the Microwave power level is too  
high or too low, you can  
^ select a new level.  
. . . the time set is too short or too long,  
you can  
^ interrupt the programme (press the  
Stop/C button once), use the time  
selector to set a new time and  
continue the programme (press the  
START button),  
h, 80 W and H:H will light up in the  
display.  
Opening the door or operating one of  
the buttons or selectors while the  
warming function is in progress cancels  
the function.  
or alternatively:  
^ the cooking duration can be  
increased by pressing the START  
button during operation. Each time  
the START button is pressed, the  
cooking duration is increased by  
another minute. (Exception: the  
increased cooking time is in  
increments of 30 seconds when the  
microwave is being used on  
maximum power.)  
The warming function cannot be set as  
a separate function.  
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Operation  
Quick start (programmable)  
System lock  
Pressing the START button cis  
The system lock prevents the appliance  
sufficient to set the appliance operating being used by children, for example.  
on maximum power.  
Three set times are stored in the  
memory:  
To activate the system lock  
^ Press and hold the Stop/C button  
until an audible tone sounds and the  
key symbol appears in the display:  
^ 30 secs: Press START conce  
^ 1 min: Press START ctwice  
^ 2 min: Press START cthree times  
Pressing the START cbutton four  
times in succession will bring back the  
first stored time and so on.  
The key symbol will go out after a short  
time.  
The cooking duration can be increased  
by pressing the START button during  
operation; each time the START button  
is pressed, the cooking duration is  
increased by another 30 seconds.  
The key symbol reappears whenever  
any button or one of the rotary selectors  
is operated.  
Programming times  
After an interruption to the mains  
power supply, the system lock will  
need to be re-activated.  
To alter the set times:  
^ Use the START cbutton to select the  
time you want to reprogramme (press  
once, twice or three times), and hold  
the START cbutton pressed in.  
To cancel the system lock  
^ Press the Stop/C button again and  
hold it pressed in until an audible  
tone sounds.  
^ While holding the START button  
pressed in, alter the time with the  
time selector (to max. 15 minutes).  
The altered programme runs when  
the START cbutton is released.  
An interruption to the power supply  
will cancel any altered programmed  
times, and they will need to be  
entered again.  
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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.  
The minute minder time will start itself  
after a few seconds if the START  
button is not pressed.  
^ After a few seconds the minute  
minder time set will begin to count  
down.  
A few seconds later, the display will  
change again to show the cooking  
duration counting down. The minute  
minder time is represented by the l  
symbol in the background.  
^ At the end of the minute minder time,  
an audible tone sounds. The time of  
day reappears and the l symbol  
flashes.  
The START button is not used in this  
instance to start the minute minder, as  
pressing the START button would also  
increase the cooking duration by a  
minute.  
^ Press the Stop/C button once and the  
l symbol disappears.  
Altering a minute minder entry  
^ Press the Stop/C button.  
The minute minder time is  
interrupted.  
To find out the minute minder time  
remaining  
^ Press the l button.  
^ Set a new minute minder time, as  
described above.  
The minute minder time still  
remaining will show in the display.  
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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.  
The cooking duration can also be  
extended during operation by pressing  
the START button once for each minute  
you wish to extend the cooking duration  
by.  
^ Place the food in a suitable dish.  
^ Place the glass tray, the rack and  
glass tray, or the dish containing the  
food on the turntable.  
Caution. The rack and glass tray  
become hot during use.  
Danger of burning.  
The glass tray and grill rack will be  
easier to clean if washed in soapy  
water immediately after grilling.  
The area on the ceiling around the grill  
becomes discoloured over time. This is  
an unavoidable consequence of use,  
and does not impair the function of the  
appliance in any way.  
Grilling without the Microwave  
function  
Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.  
steak or sausages.  
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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.  
It is possible during the cooking  
process to switch between the different  
power levels without interrupting the  
programme.  
The cooking duration can also be  
extended during operation by pressing  
the START button once for each minute  
you wish to extend the cooking duration  
by.  
^ Use the programme selector to select  
the required combination Q, X or  
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  
Do not use the gourmet plate to  
cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs.  
The eggs can burst.  
The gourmet plate gets extremely  
hot when in use. Always use oven  
gloves when handling it to avoid  
burns. Place it on a suitable  
The gourmet plate has an easy to  
clean anti-stick coating so that food  
can be removed easily. The coating  
is susceptible to cuts and scratches.  
Therefore do not cut food up directly  
on the plate.  
Use wooden or plastic utensils to  
mix or turn food. Metallic or sharp  
objects can damage the coating.  
heat-resistant mat or pot rest.  
Before using for the first time  
Before using the gourmet plate for the  
first time, fill it with 400 ml water and  
add 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lemon juice.  
Heat for 10 minutes on 450 W + Grill L.  
Searing / browning food  
^ When using the gourmet plate, make  
sure that the food is ready to transfer  
to the gourmet plate as soon as it has  
heated up.  
Some suggested uses  
Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on  
the turntable for 5 minutes at 450 W +  
Grill L.  
^ Place the gourmet plate directly on  
the turntable.  
Fish fingers (frozen),  
150 g + 2 tbsp oil  
L, 3-4 minutes each side  
Do not place it on the rack as this  
could cause sparking and damage  
the gourmet plate.  
Hamburgers 2 burgers + 2 tbsp oil  
L, 3 - 4 minutes each side  
Croquette potatoes (frozen),  
10-12 + 2 tbsp oil  
L, 6-8 minutes, turning halfway  
through  
^ Heat the plate up on 450 W + Grill L  
for approx. 5 minutes.  
If using oil, you can either heat up the  
oil on the gourmet plate, or you can  
heat the oil separately and then add it  
to the plate.  
Fillet steak, approx. 200 g  
Q, 5 minutes each side  
(according to taste)  
Butter, however, should always be  
added after heating up the gourmet  
plate. It has a lower burning point than  
oil and would get too dark or burn if  
added too soon.  
Pizza (frozen), 300 g,  
L, 7-9 minutes  
Pizza (fresh), without pre-heating  
L, 15 minutes approx.  
(depending on topping)  
Always dry meat, poultry, fish and  
vegetables thoroughly before placing  
them on the gourmet plate.  
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Gourmet plate  
Recipes  
Vegetable medley (Serves 3)  
2 onions  
2 tbsp oil  
Croque monsieur (Serves 3)  
6 slices of bread  
30 g soft butter  
75 g grated Emmental cheese  
3 slices of cooked ham  
100 g mushrooms, cleaned  
150 g baby carrots or carrot slices  
100 g broccoli florets  
1 red pepper  
1 tomato  
Salt, pepper  
30 g grated Parmesan cheese  
Butter the bread. Add the cheese to  
three of the bread slices in equal  
amounts and add a slice of ham. Place  
the remaining three slices of bread on  
top of the ham with the buttered side  
face down. Pre-heat the gourmet plate  
for 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove  
from the oven, then place the bread on  
the gourmet plate. Now place the  
gourmet plate back on the turntable,  
and brown for approx 3 minutes per  
side at 450 W + Grill.  
Slice the onions into fine rings. Half,  
quarter and deseed the pepper, and  
then cut into strips. Dice the tomato.  
Place the gourmet plate on the  
turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5  
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from  
the oven, and add the oil and the  
onions. Place the gourmet plate back  
on the turntable, and brown the onions  
for approx 2 minutes at 450 W + Grill.  
Add the mushrooms, carrots, broccoli,  
pepper strips, diced tomato and  
seasoning. Mix well. Cook for 6  
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Turn out and  
sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before  
serving.  
Other fillings could include drained  
tuna fish, finely sliced onion rings,  
pineapple, cheese and ham.  
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Gourmet plate  
Home-made potato rösti  
(Serves 2)  
Pork fillets  
(Serves 2)  
400 g peeled potatoes  
2 small onions  
50 g grated Emmental cheese  
Salt, pepper  
1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g)  
4 rashers streaky bacon  
Salt, pepper  
10 g butter  
20 g butter  
200 g sliced mushrooms  
200 ml double cream  
2 tbsp brandy  
Coarsely grate the potato and onion,  
and mix together with the cheese, salt  
and pepper. Place the gourmet plate on Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each  
the turntable, and pre-heat for approx.  
5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Melt the  
butter on the hot gourmet plate.  
Remove from the oven, add the potato  
mixture and press it into the gourmet  
slice with salt and pepper, and wrap in  
a rasher of streaky bacon. Secure with  
a cocktail stick if necessary. Place the  
gourmet plate on the turntable, and  
pre-heat for approx. 5 minutes at 450 W  
plate. Place the gourmet plate back on + Grill. Remove from the oven, add the  
the turntable, and cook for approx 8  
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Turn over,  
and cook for a further 4 minutes until  
golden.  
butter to the plate and place the pork  
slices on top. Now place the gourmet  
plate back on the turntable, and cook  
for approx 3 minutes per side at 450 W  
+ Grill. Transfer the meat to a serving  
dish, cover and keep warm. Add the  
mushrooms, cream and brandy to the  
juices from the meat. Lightly cook for  
approx. 4 minutes at 900 W. Serve with  
the meat.  
Garnish with smoked salmon or strips  
of ham.  
Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce  
Cut a piece of pork fillet into 4 slices.  
Cook for approx. 4 minutes in the  
pre-heated gourmet dish at 450 W +  
Grill. Add 50 ml white wine, 125 ml  
double cream, 2 tbsp roux (made from  
1 tbsp each of flour and melted butter)  
and 150 g Roquefort cheese. Stir the  
sauce until smooth, and cook for a  
further 3 minutes.  
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Gourmet plate  
Curried chicken  
(Serves 3)  
Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2)  
2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g)  
1 tbsp lemon juice  
Salt, white pepper  
600 g chicken or turkey breasts  
2 tbsp oil  
2 tbsp white wine  
2 tbsp apple juice  
1 tbsp lemon juice  
Salt, freshly ground black pepper  
1 tsp curry powder  
A pinch of finely chopped rosemary  
A pinch of ground ginger  
A pinch of cayenne pepper  
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce  
20 g butter  
Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice,  
and leave to stand for approx. 10  
minutes. Place the gourmet plate on the  
turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5  
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from  
the oven, pat the fish dry with kitchen  
paper, and place on the gourmet plate.  
Place the gourmet plate back on the  
turntable, and cook for approx 11/2 - 2  
minutes per side at 450 W + Grill.  
Dice the meat into 2 x 2 cm pieces.  
Combine the rest of the ingredients  
apart from the butter, mix together well,  
and sprinkle over the meat. Turn the  
meat so it is well coated with the herbs  
and spices, and leave to stand for  
approx. 30 minutes. Place the gourmet  
plate on the turntable, and pre-heat for  
approx. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill.  
Remove from the oven, melt the butter  
in the heated plate, then add the meat.  
Place the plate back on the turntable,  
and cook for approx. 4 minutes at 450  
W + Grill. Turn the meat, and cook for a  
further 4 minutes at the same setting.  
Drain surplus liquid from the meat if  
necessary so that it browns well.  
Serve with rice, hollandaise sauce or  
melted butter and a fresh green salad.  
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Gourmet plate  
Pineapple cake  
Quick almond tart  
For the cake:  
2 eggs  
80 g sugar  
For the pastry:  
100 g plain flour  
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 tin pineapple chunks  
(drained weight 240 g)  
11/2 tbsp brown sugar  
11/2 tbsp desiccated coconut  
1/2 packet vanilla sugar  
75 ml double cream  
To spread over the top:  
50 g apricot jam  
Beat together the eggs and sugar until  
frothy. Mash the bananas with a fork,  
and add to the egg mixture. Sift  
Mix together the flour, baking powder,  
butter and sugar, and knead to a  
together the flour and the baking  
powder, stir in the chocolate chips, and smooth dough. Roll out the mixture into  
fold into the mixture. Spread the mixture the gourmet plate, and build up the  
into the gourmet plate. Scatter the  
drained pineapple over the mixture,  
and sprinkle over the sugar and  
edges to 1 cm. Place the gourmet plate  
on the turntable, and bake the pastry  
for approx. 4 minutes at 450 W + Grill.  
desiccated coconut. Place the gourmet For the filling, melt the butter in a pan  
plate on the turntable. Bake the cake  
for approx. 10 minutes at 450 W + Grill  
until golden. Cut into 8 slices.  
on the hob, stir in the rest of the  
ingredients and simmer for approx. 5  
minutes. Whilst still hot, spoon the  
mixture into the pastry case. Place the  
gourmet plate on the turntable, and  
bake the tart for approx. 5 minutes at  
450 W + Grill until golden. When cool,  
spread with apricot jam. Cut into 8  
slices.  
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Operation - Automatic programmes  
All of the automatic programmes are  
weight dependent.  
AC 3 4 Chicken drumsticks  
(0.25 -1.0 kg)  
After selecting a programme, enter the  
weight of the food. The microwave  
automatically calculates the time  
according to the weight given.  
AC 4 _Fish pie (0.5 -1.5 kg)  
AC 5 WSavoury bakes, e.g.  
Potato gratin (0.5 - 1.5 kg)  
After cooking, allow the food to stand at  
room temperature for the suggested  
number of minutes ("standing time") to  
allow the heat to be distributed evenly  
through the food.  
Automatic defrosting  
^ Press the relevant button repeatedly  
until the automatic programme  
required shows in the display. For  
example, to select Programme Ad 4  
k(for defrosting bread), press the N  
button four times.  
There are four programmes for  
defrosting different types of food  
(button N). The standing time for each  
programme is approx. 10 minutes.  
Ad 1 0 Steak, cutlets (0.2 -1.0 kg)  
Ad 2 1 Mince (0.2 -1.0 kg)  
Ad 3 TCakes (0.1 - 1.4 kg)  
Ad 4 kBread (0.1 - 1.0 kg)  
g will flash in the display to request the  
weight to be entered, and the  
programme (e.g. Ad 4) will light up,  
together with the symbols for the  
functions being used (hfor Microwave  
and n for Grill).  
Automatic cooking  
There is one programme for frozen  
food, and there are five programmes for  
fresh food. The standing time for each  
of these programmes is approx. 2  
minutes.  
^ Use the rotary selector to enter the  
weight.  
^ Press the START button.  
The time (which depends on the  
weight) will begin to count down, and  
the symbols for the functions that are  
currently in use will light up (hand/or  
n).  
Cooking food from frozen N °  
AC 1 2 Chips (0.2 -0.4 kg)  
Cooking fresh food °  
An audible tone will sound halfway  
through the cooking time.  
AC 1 3 Kebabs (0.2 - 0.8 kg)  
^ Interrupt the programme to turn or stir  
the food, and then continue the  
programme.  
AC 2 ; Chicken (small, whole)  
(0.9 -1.8 kg)  
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Operation - Automatic programmes  
The programmed time can, if  
necessary, be extended by a few  
minutes during operation by pressing  
the START button repeatedly until the  
time required shows in the display. On  
all programmes it is only possible to  
extend the time by a few minutes.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking programme is complete.  
The interior lighting of the oven goes  
out.  
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Saving your favourite programme  
One favourite programme can be  
saved in memory. This programme can  
have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at  
600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill,  
and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill).  
Programming  
(The example given is for a 3-stage  
programme.)  
^ First select the function for the first  
stage.  
^ When you have finished  
programming, turn the power  
selector to the 12 o'clock position.  
^ Start the programme to save the  
entry. Only ever run the entire  
programme with food in the  
appliance.  
If there is no food in the appliance,  
then press the Stop/C button twice  
as soon as you have started it so  
that the appliance is not damaged  
by having no food in it.  
^ Then select the duration.  
^ Press button M.  
1 will light up in the display, and 2 will  
flash.  
^ Then select the second function and  
duration.  
1- and 2-stage programmes can be  
saved in the same way: the  
programming process is finished when  
the programme selector is in the 12  
o'clock position and the START button  
has been pressed, while pressing the M  
button shows the next stage.  
^ Press button M again.  
2 will light up in the display, and 3 will  
flash.  
^ Now select the third function and  
duration and then press the M button.  
After this third step, you can use the M  
button to scroll through your entry and  
check it.  
Changing an entry  
^ Entering a new programme overrides  
the previously saved programme.  
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Saving your favourite programme  
To call up your favourite programme  
^ Turn the programme selector to the  
12 o'clock position.  
^ Press the M button.  
^ Press the START button.  
In the event of a power cut, the  
favourite programme is no longer  
saved and must be re-entered.  
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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 warming S I*  
The automatic warming function is activated.  
function  
S 0  
The automatic warming function is  
deactivated.  
P 3 "door" message  
S I*  
The "door" message appears if the door has  
not been opened during the 20 minutes  
before START is pressed. START is then  
blocked.  
S 0  
The "door" message does not appear.  
P 4 Audible tone  
S I*  
The audible tone sounds briefly as a  
reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes  
after the end of the programme.  
S 0  
The audible tone is deactivated.  
P 5 Demo mode  
(for dealer  
S 0* Demo mode is deactivated. When demo  
mode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appears briefly  
in the display.  
showroom use only)  
S I  
The microwave is set to the showroom demo  
mode. When a button or selector is  
operated, MES_ shows briefly in the display.  
The appliance can be operated, but the  
microwave and grill functions do not come  
on.  
P 0 Factory default  
S I*  
Factory default settings have been restored,  
or have not been changed.  
S O  
Factory default settings have been changed.  
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Reheating  
Select the following microwave power  
levels to reheat food:  
food, its initial temperature and the  
amount to be cooked.  
Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 W  
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 W  
Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W  
Always ensure that food is  
sufficiently cooked or reheated.  
If in any doubt that a sufficiently high  
temperature has been reached,  
continue reheating for a little longer.  
We do not recommend heating or  
reheating food or drinks for babies  
or young children in the microwave  
oven. Any decision to do this is the  
responsibility of the user, and should  
only be done with the utmost care.  
Pasteurised or sterilised cooked  
food should be gently heated at 450  
W, and tasted to make sure it is not  
too hot for a baby's palate before  
serving. When reheating other food  
or drink, heat to a high temperature  
and allow to cool to a suitable heat  
for eating. For formula milk follow the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Stir or turn food from time to time during  
cooking. Stir the food from the outside  
towards the middle, as food heats more  
quickly from the outside.  
After reheating  
Be careful when removing a dish  
from the oven. It may be hot.  
Although heat is not normally produced  
in the container itself by the  
microwaves (apart from stoneware),  
heat transfer from the food to the  
container may be considerable, making  
the container itself hot.  
Tips on reheating  
Always use a lid or cover for reheating  
food, except when a drier finish is  
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.  
Allow food to stand for a few minutes at  
room temperature at the end of a  
reheating process to enable the heat to  
spread evenly throughout the food.  
Always remove the lids from jars,  
especially jars of baby food.  
Remove the rubber teat and screw  
cap before warming baby bottles.  
When reheating liquids, place the  
boiling rod supplied with the  
appliance into the cup or glass.  
Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a  
microwave oven, even without the  
shell. The eggs can burst.  
After heating food, especially food  
for babies and small children, stir  
the food or shake the container and  
check that the temperature does not  
pose any danger. Double check  
after it has been left to stand.  
Food taken straight from the refrigerator  
will take longer to reheat than food  
stored at room temperature. The time  
required depends on the nature of the  
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Cooking  
Place the food in a microwave-proof  
dish and cover it.  
Food with a thick skin or peel, such as  
tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes  
and aubergines, should be pierced or  
the skin cut in several places before  
cooking to allow steam to escape and  
to prevent the food from bursting.  
When cooking, it is a good idea to  
select a power level of 900 W to start  
with and then when the food is hot  
reduce the power level to 450 W for  
more gentle continued cooking.  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
shells in the microwave oven in a  
specially designed egg-boiling  
device available from specialist  
shops.  
For dishes such as rice or semolina  
pudding first select a power level of  
900 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for  
simmering.  
Eggs can burst, even after they have  
been taken out of the oven.  
Tips on cooking  
Vegetable cooking times depend on the  
texture of the vegetable.  
Fresh vegetables contain more water  
than vegetables which have been  
stored, and usually cook more quickly.  
Add a little water to vegetables which  
have been kept stored.  
Eggs can be cooked without their shells  
in the microwave oven only if the yolk  
membrane has been punctured several  
times first.  
The pressure could otherwise cause  
the egg yolk to explode.  
Food taken straight from the refrigerator  
takes longer to cook than food which  
has been kept at room temperature.  
After cooking  
Be careful when removing a dish  
from the oven. It may be hot.  
Stir or turn food from time to time during  
cooking to help it cook more evenly.  
Although heat is not normally produced  
in the container itself by the  
microwaves (apart from stoneware),  
heat transfer from the food to the  
container may be considerable, making  
the container itself hot.  
Ensure that food such as meat and  
fish are thoroughly cooked for an  
appropriate length of time.  
Allow food to stand for a few minutes at  
room temperature at the end of cooking  
to enable the heat to spread evenly  
throughout the food.  
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Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking  
Defrosting  
Defrosting followed by  
reheating or cooking  
Select the following microwave power  
settings to reheat food:  
Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and  
immediately reheated or cooked.  
– 80 W  
for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.  
cream, butter, gateau and cheese.  
After defrosting, select 900 W followed  
by 450 W.  
– 150 W  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a covered  
for defrosting everything else.  
microwave-proof dish for defrosting and  
reheating or cooking. Exception:  
Minced meat should be left uncovered  
while cooking.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a microwave-proof  
container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or  
separate the food about half-way  
through the defrosting time.  
Soups, stew and vegetables should be  
stirred several times during the  
process. Carefully separate and turn  
slices of meat halfway through the  
programme. Turn pieces of fish at the  
halfway stage.  
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen  
meat and place it on an upturned plate  
in a glass or china container so that the  
meat juice can run off and be collected.  
Turn halfway through defrosting.  
After defrosting followed by  
reheating or cooking  
After defrosting  
Allow the food to stand at room  
temperature for a few minutes after  
defrosting to enable the heat to spread  
evenly throughout the food.  
Allow the food to stand at room  
temperature for a few minutes to enable  
the heat to spread evenly throughout  
the food.  
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Food  
Quantity  
Micro-  
wave  
Time  
(in  
Notes  
power  
level (in  
watts)  
minutes)  
Melting butter and  
margarine  
100 g  
100 g  
450  
450  
450  
450  
80  
1:00 - 1:15 Do not cover.  
3:00 - 3:30 Do not cover.  
Melting chocolate  
Stir halfway through melting.  
Dissolving gelatine  
1 packet +  
5 tbsp water  
0:15 - 0:30 Do not cover.  
Stir halfway through dissolving.  
Do not cover.  
Preparing flan  
topping/jelly glaze  
1 packet +  
250 ml liquid  
4 - 5  
3 - 5  
3 - 4  
1 - 2  
1 - 2  
2 - 3  
2
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  
900  
450  
Place popcorn in a 1-litre  
container, cover and cook.  
Salad dressings  
125 ml  
Heat uncovered on a gentle  
heat.  
Tempering citrus  
fruits  
150 g  
Place on a plate, do not cover.  
Bacon  
100 g  
Place on kitchen paper, do not  
cover.  
Softening ice  
cream  
500 g  
Place open ice cream container  
in microwave.  
Warming plates  
4 plates  
3 tomatoes  
2 - 3  
6 - 7  
Do not heat plates with metal rim  
or decoration in microwave.  
Skinning tomatoes  
Cut a cross shape into the top of  
each tomato, cover, and heat in  
a little water. The skins will slip  
off easily.  
Take care, as the tomatoes may  
get very hot.  
Strawberry jam  
300 g strawberries,  
300 g jam sugar  
900  
7 - 9  
Mix the fruit and sugar in a deep  
container, cover and cook.  
Defrosting and  
baking bread rolls  
2 rolls  
150 + Grill  
Grill  
1 - 2  
4 - 6  
Place uncovered on the rack,  
turning halfway through.  
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.  
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Cleaning and care  
Disconnect the microwave oven  
from the power supply before  
cleaning (e.g. switch off at the  
socket and remove the plug).  
Oven interior and inside of the  
door  
The oven interior can get hot during  
use. To avoid the danger of being  
burnt, wait until it has cooled down  
before cleaning. It should be  
cleaned after each use. Waiting too  
long can make cleaning  
unnecessarily difficult and in some  
cases impossible.  
In certain circumstances, very heavy  
soiling can even damage the  
appliance.  
Do not remove the cover to the  
microwave outlet inside the oven,  
nor the film covering the inside of  
the door.  
The oven interior and door interior can  
be cleaned using a damp cloth with a  
little washing up liquid or a mild  
detergent and water. Wipe dry with a  
soft cloth.  
Do not let water or any small  
particles penetrate the vents in the  
appliance.  
For more heavy soiling, heat a glass of  
water for 2 to 3 minutes until the water  
begins to boil. The steam will collect on  
the walls and soften the soiling.  
The oven interior can now be wiped  
clean using a little washing-up liquid if  
necessary.  
Wring out cloths before using them  
to wipe out the oven to avoid  
moisture getting into the openings.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as  
these scratch the surface.  
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned  
with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaner  
for stainless steel, following the  
instructions given by the manufacturer  
on the packaging.  
To neutralise odours in the oven, put a  
cup of water with some lemon juice in  
the oven and simmer for a few minutes.  
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Cleaning and care  
The door should be kept clean at all  
times and checked at regular intervals  
for any signs of damage.  
Do not turn the carrier manually, as  
this could damage the drive motor.  
If any damage is noticed, the  
appliance should not be used until  
the fault has been rectified by a  
Miele authorised and trained service  
technician.  
Appliance front and control  
panel  
E-Cloth  
^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available  
from the Miele UK Spare Parts  
Department, which is suitable for  
cleaning surfaces such as stainless  
steel, glass, plastic and chrome  
without the use of chemicals. It can  
be washed 300 times.  
To clean the interior:  
^ All surfaces and controls should be  
cleaned using an E-Cloth or warm  
water and a little washing up liquid  
applied with a soft sponge or cloth.  
^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft  
cloth.  
^ Remove the turntable, and wash in  
the dishwasher or by hand.  
To prevent the risk of scratches and  
damage to the surface structure of your  
appliance, pay particular attention to  
the following cleaning instructions.  
^ Always keep the roller ring  
underneath it clean as well as the  
oven floor to enable the turntable to  
turn smoothly.  
^ Clean the area between the turntable  
and the carrier.  
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Cleaning and care  
Glass fronted appliances  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
The surfaces and controls are  
susceptible to scratches and  
abrasions.  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
– dishwasher cleaners,  
– oven sprays.  
Avoid:  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
Stainless steel fronted  
appliances  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers  
or sponges which have been  
previously used with abrasive  
cleaning agents,  
Stainless steel surfaces are susceptible  
to scratches and abrasions.  
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned  
with a proprietary non-abrasive  
cleaning agent designed specifically  
for use on stainless steel. N.B. Do not  
use it on the controls.  
– oven sprays.  
Aluminium fronted appliances  
Avoid:  
Aluminium is affected by the way that  
light falls on it, by the surrounding  
environment and by the angle you  
observe it from.  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
acids or chlorides,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
Aluminium may suffer discolouration  
or damage if soiling is left on it for  
too long.  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers,  
or sponges which have been  
previously used with abrasive  
cleaning agents.  
Remove any soiling straight away.  
External surfaces can be susceptible to  
scratches and abrasions.  
To help prevent re-soiling, a proprietary  
conditioning agent for stainless steel  
such as Neoblank (available from the  
Miele Spare Parts Department) can be  
used. Follow the manufacturer's  
Avoid:  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
acids or chlorides,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
instructions on the packaging.  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers  
or sponges which have been  
previously used with abrasive  
cleaning agents,  
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Cleaning and care  
Accessories supplied  
Rack  
Wash and dry the rack after each use.  
It is dishwasher-proof, or can be  
washed by hand in hot water with a little  
washing up liquid.  
Boiling rod  
The boiling rod can be washed in a  
dishwasher.  
Remove stubborn soils with a stainless  
steel cleaner.  
Cover  
Wash and dry the cover after each use.  
The cover can be washed in a  
dishwasher. However, discolouration  
caused by natural dyes, e.g. from  
carrots, tomatoes or ketchup, may  
occur.  
Glass tray  
The glass tray can be washed by hand  
using a solution of hot water and  
washing up liquid or in a dishwasher.  
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.  
This discolouration is irreversible but  
does not affect the stability of the cover. Gourmet plate  
Clean the gourmet plate with hot water  
and a cloth with a little washing up  
liquid to remove any grease.  
Do not use wire wool, or abrasive  
sponges, agressive or abrasive  
cleaning agents.  
The gourmet plate is not suitable for  
cleaning in a dishwasher.  
If the gourmet plate has been used to  
prepare foods with a strong aroma, you  
can neutralise any odours by adding  
some water and lemon juice to the  
gourmet plate and heating in the  
microwave at maximum power for a few  
minutes. Rinse the gourmet plate  
afterwards with clean water.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the display does not light up.  
Repairs to this appliance must only  
be carried out by a Miele approved  
service technician in strict  
accordance with current local and  
national safety regulations. Repairs  
and other work by unqualified  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for unauthorised work.  
Check whether,  
^ the time of day display has been  
switched off (press and hold the m  
button for a few seconds).  
^ the time of day display has been  
programmed to switch off at night.  
. . . the turntable does not turn  
smoothly.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting the Miele Service  
Department.  
^ Check whether the area underneath  
the roller ring is clean.  
^ Check whether the surfaces between  
the turntable and the carrier are  
clean.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . a programme will not start.  
Remove any soiling.  
Check whether,  
^ the appliance door is closed  
properly.  
. . . food is not adequately defrosted,  
heated or cooked at the end of the  
selected cooking duration.  
^ the system lock has been activated  
(see "System lock").  
^ Check whether the correct power  
level was selected for the duration  
set.  
^ the appliance is plugged into the  
mains supply and switched on at the  
socket.  
The lower the power level, the longer  
the duration required.  
^ the mains fuse has blown (call a  
qualified electrician or the Service  
Department if it has. See "After sales  
service").  
^ Check whether the programme has  
been interrupted and not restarted.  
. . . a noise can be heard after a  
cooking programme.  
This is not a fault.  
The cooling fan will continue to run for a  
while after the oven has been switched  
off to dispel any moisture from the oven  
and prevent it settling on the control  
panel or surrounding furniture.  
It will switch off automatically.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . strange noises are heard when  
the microwave oven is being used.  
. . . the microwave switches itself off  
during a cooking, reheating or  
defrosting programme.  
Check whether,  
There may be insufficient air circulation.  
Check whether,  
^ the food is covered with aluminium  
foil.  
If so, remove it.  
^ the air inlet or outlet is blocked.  
^ Sparks are being created by the use  
Remove any objects if necessary. The  
of crockery with a metallic finish. See appliance switches off automatically in  
notes on suitable types of containers. cases of overheating. Cooking can be  
continued after a cooling-down period.  
. . . the time of day in the display is  
If the microwave oven switches itself off  
not accurate.  
repeatedly, please call the Miele  
If there has been a power cut, the time  
automatically switches back to 12:00.  
The time of day needs to be re-set.  
Service Department.  
If it is not possible to remedy a fault  
by following the instructions given  
above, on no account open the  
appliance casing.  
^ Set the correct time of day.  
. . . food cools down too quickly.  
In the microwave oven, food begins to  
cook from the outside first, the inside of  
the food relying on the slower  
conduction of heat.  
This microwave oven should only be  
repaired by a suitably qualified  
technician trained by Miele.  
If food is cooked at a high power level,  
it is possible that the heat may not have  
reached the centre of the food, so it is  
hot on the outside but cold in the  
centre. During standing time heat is  
transferred to the centre of the food.  
This may leave the food warm in the  
middle but cool on the outside. When  
reheating food with different densities,  
such as plated meals, it is therefore  
sensible to start with a low power level  
and lengthen the duration required.  
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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).  
When contacting your Dealer or the  
Service Department, please quote the  
model and serial number of your  
appliance. These are to be found on  
the data plate inside the front of the  
appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded for  
training purposes.  
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Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device with a trip  
current of 30 mA.  
Before connecting the appliance,  
ensure that it has not been damaged  
in any way. Do not use a damaged  
appliance.  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
Electrical connection  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with current  
national and local safety regulations  
(BS 7671 in the UK).  
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363  
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is  
embossed in words on the base of the  
plug, (as applicable to the design of  
plug fitted).  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate which is located  
inside the door to the appliance. Please  
ensure that these match the household  
mains supply. The fuse rating is quoted  
on the plug.  
Replacement fuses should be ASTA  
approved to BS 1362 and have the  
correct rating. Replacement fuses and  
fuse covers can be purchased from  
your local electrical supplier.  
Connection should be made via a fused  
connection unit or a fused plug and a  
suitable switched socket, or via a  
suitable isolator, which complies with  
national and local safety regulations,  
and the on/off switch should be easily  
accessible after the appliance has  
been installed. If it is installed via an  
isolator switch, connection must be  
carried out by an electrician.  
If the connection cable is damaged  
it must be replaced by a Miele  
approved Service Technician only.  
This appliance conforms with European  
Standard EN 55011 as a Group 2,  
Class B product. Group 2 appliances  
use high frequency energy in the form  
of electro-magnetic waves to create  
heat in food. Class B is assigned to  
appliances that are suitable for  
domestic use.  
When switched off there must be an  
all-pole gap of 3 mm in the isolator  
switch (including switch, fuses and  
relays acc. to EN 60335).  
If the switch is not accessible after  
installation (depending on country) an  
additional means of disconnection must  
be provided for all poles.  
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Electrical connection AUS, NZ  
Before connecting the appliance,  
ensure that it has not been damaged  
in any way. Do not use a damaged  
appliance.  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with  
national and local safety regulations.  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an a.c. single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
The voltage and connected load are  
given on the data plate which is located  
inside the door to the appliance. Please  
ensure that these match the household  
mains supply.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket, or via a  
suitable isolator, which complies with  
national and local safety regulations,  
and the on/off switch should be easily  
accessible after the appliance has  
been installed. If it is installed via an  
isolator switch, connection must be  
carried out by an electrician.  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device with a trip  
current of 30 mA.  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
If the connection cable is damaged  
it must be replaced by a Miele  
approved Service Technician only.  
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Installation  
Building-in dimensions  
When building in the appliance,  
ensure that the vent outlets at the  
front of the appliance are not  
hindered, and that there is adequate  
ventilation to the rear of the housing  
unit by leaving a large enough gap  
(see diagram: 50 mm x unit width).  
Do not block the ventilation gaps  
with any objects.  
The appliance is designed to be built  
into a tall unit.  
A minimum installation height of  
850 mm must be maintained.  
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To transport the appliance, make  
sure that you lift it by the appliance  
housing and not by the frame. The  
frame is not sturdy enough to bear  
the weight of the appliance when it  
is being carried.  
Building-in kit  
The following items are supplied in the  
accessory pack for installing the  
appliance:  
4 x 16mm  
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Installation  
The appliance must be built in  
before it can be used. Otherwise it  
poses an electric shock hazard.  
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Installation  
^ Check the alignment with the front  
edge of the unit and with the middle  
line, and then fit another screw a into  
the other long slot.  
^ Then tighten both of these screws.  
^ Place the appliance in the housing  
unit and using your hands push on  
both sides of the back of the oven  
interior to move the appliance into  
position. It will engage in position  
when it is correctly installed.  
^ Check that it is correctly aligned.  
^ If it is not aligned correctly, carefully  
pull it back out of the niche and  
realign it by slightly adjusting the  
position of the bracket on the long  
slots.  
^ Draw a line inside the housing unit to  
mark the middle of the unit as  
illustrated.  
^ When correctly aligned, insert the  
third screw a into the middle of the  
bracket to prevent the bracket  
moving out of position.  
^ Slide the appliance into the housing  
unit, and pull the cable with the plug*  
through the back of the unit.  
^ Position the fitting bracket on this  
middle line. Use the indented mark  
on the bracket to guide you.  
* Plug shown is for illustration purposes  
only.  
^ Fit one screw a into the centre of the  
first long slot.  
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Installation  
^ Connect the appliance to the  
electricity supply.  
^ Then push the appliance right back  
into the housing unit as described  
above.  
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