Operating instructions Microwave oven 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. en-GB M.-Nr.
Contents Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4 Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 14 Setup and connection ....................................................................................... 15 Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 16 Caring for the environment ...............................
Contents Automatic keeping-warm function ...................................................................... Quick start (programmable)................................................................................. System lock......................................................................................................... Using the minute minder ..................................................................................... Altering a minute minder entry ..................................
Warning and Safety instructions This microwave oven complies with current safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and material damage. Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance. They contain important information on the installation, safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Warning and Safety instructions This microwave oven can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it. They may only use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way. They must be able to recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation. The oven compartment is fitted with a special lamp to cope with particular conditions (e.g.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety A damaged appliance could be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. If the electrical connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised technician to protect the user from danger. Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if – the appliance door is warped. – the door hinges are loose.
Warning and Safety instructions Unauthorised or incorrect repairs can cause considerable danger to users. Repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department. While the microwave oven is under warranty, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the warranty is invalidated. The microwave oven must be disconnected from the mains power supply during repairs or cleaning and maintenance.
Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Risk of burning due to the grill. When grilling with or without the microwave function, the microwave oven can get hot. You could burn yourself on the oven compartment, the grill element, food, accessories or the appliance door. Use oven gloves when placing hot food in the appliance or removing it and when working in the hot oven compartment. Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Warning and Safety instructions Cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender or gel, such as those used in aromatherapy can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the microwave oven. Do not heat these up in the microwave oven. Fire hazard. The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting items. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burning when the item is removed from the appliance. Fire hazard.
Warning and Safety instructions When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using microwave power, 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.
Warning and Safety instructions 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 to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet. The oven interior can get hot during use. Danger of burning! Clean the oven interior and accessories as soon as it has cooled down. Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in some cases impossible.
Warning and Safety instructions If you cook eggs without their shells using microwave power, the yolks could explode due to the resulting pressure. Prick the yolk several times before cooking to avoid this. Eggs heated in their shells using microwave power can burst, even after they have been taken out of the oven. Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in a specially designed egg-boiling device. Do not reheat hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven.
Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated. The rack and gourmet plate supplied are designed for use with microwave power and can be used for grilling with or without the microwave function. They must not, however, be used at the same time as this would damage the gourmet plate. Always place the gourmet plate directly on the turntable.
Before using for the first time After transportation, let the unpacked appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room temperature before using it. This is to allow time for the temperature to equalise between the temperature in the room and the appliance. This is important for the correct electronic functioning of the appliance. Risk of suffocation due to packaging material.
*INSTALLATION* Setup and connection When installing the microwave oven ensure that there is unhindered 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. A minimum installation height of 85 cm must be maintained. The microwave oven can be placed on a worktop.
*INSTALLATION* Setup and connection Electrical connection Risk of injury caused by a faulty appliance. Before connecting the appliance, ensure that it has not been damaged in any way. Never use a faulty appliance. The appliance is supplied ready for connection with a cable and plug. Ensure that the protective contact socket is easily accessible at all times. If that is not possible, ensure that a suitable means of disconnection is provided on the installation side for each pole.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material Disposing of your old appliance The packaging is designed to protect the appliance from damage during transportation. The packaging materials used are selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials. They also contain specific materials, compounds and components, which were essential for their correct function and safety.
Guide to the appliance a Door b Door lock c Grill d Control panel e Turntable f Grilling rack g Gourmet plate 18
Accessories supplied Grilling rack Gourmet plate The grilling rack can be used for all functions with and without microwave power, except for Microwave Solo mode. The gourmet plate is a round, non-stick grilling plate. It can be used to heat snacks or small meals quickly whilst maintaining crispness. To avoid the grilling rack being used inadvertently with Microwave Solo, it should not be stored inside the oven compartment.
Control panel a Display for showing the time of day and information on operation b Rotary selector for microwave power, grill and combination programmes c Rotary selector to enter time and weight d Automatic programmes e Time of day f Minute minder g Memory button (to save a 1–3 stage programme sequence) h Stop/Cancel button i Start/Add a minute/Quick start (programmable) j Door release 20
Description of function The microwave oven contains a magnetron. This converts electrical energy into electromagnetic waves (microwaves). These microwaves are distributed evenly throughout the oven compartment, and are reflected off the metal appliance walls. This enables the microwaves to reach the food from all sides and heat it up. Microwave distribution is improved with the turntable engaged. In order for microwaves to reach the food, they must be able to penetrate the cooking container being used.
Modes of operation Food is cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly in a microwave oven. Functions You can use the microwave oven in the following ways: Suitable for defrosting, reheating and cooking. – Food can be defrosted, reheated or cooked by entering a power setting and a duration. Grilling – Deep-frozen, ready meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked. – The microwave oven can also be used for other tasks, e.g.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Microwaves: Material and shape The material and shape of the container used affect reheating and cooking durations. Round and oval-shaped shallow containers are particularly suitable. Food heats up more evenly in these containers than in square containers. Risk of injury due to hollow - are reflected by metal. - pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and cardboard. handle elements and lid knobs.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens suitable for use in a microwave oven will result in more even heat distribution. Do not place aluminium foil dishes on the rack in case the dish sparks or arcs. - 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.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Plastics Damage due to heat-sensitive plastic. Plastic containers must be heat-resistant to a minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the plastic may warp and fuse with the food. Use only plastic containers suitable for use with Microwave Solo. Special plastic containers designed for use in microwave ovens are available from specialist retail outlets. Melamine containers are unsuitable. Melamine absorbs microwave energy and gets hot.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Testing containers A heat-retaining cover 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: - prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods with longer reheating times. - speeds up the reheating process. Place the item you wish to test in the centre of the oven. - prevents food from drying out. Close the door.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Damage due to heat-sensitive Danger of explosion due to pres- plastic. The material of the cover can generally withstand temperatures of up to 110 °C (see manufacturer information). At higher temperatures the plastic can distort and fuse with the food. The cover can therefore only be used in microwave ovens and only in Microwave Solo mode without the gourmet plate. sure build-up.
Before using for the first time Setting the time Connect the appliance to the electricity supply. 12:00 and the 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. The symbol will flash and the current minutes will light up for a few seconds. Use the time selector to alter the minutes.
Operation Opening the door Press to open the door. If the microwave oven is being used, opening the door will interrupt the cooking programme. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven. Turntable Use the power selector to select a microwave power level. The turntable helps the food to cook, reheat or defrost evenly. and the microwave power level will light up in the display. 0:00 will flash.
Operation A duration of between 10 seconds and 90 minutes can be set. Exception: If the maximum microwave power level has been selected, a maximum cooking duration of only 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 (protection against overheating). The duration required depends on: - the initial temperature of the food.
Operation Interrupting or re-starting a programme Cancelling a programme At any time you can . . . . . . . interrupt a programme: At the end of a programme Press the Stop/C button, or open the appliance door. An audible tone will sound when the cooking programme is complete. The interior lighting goes off. The duration stops counting down. . . continue a programme. Close the door and press Start. The programme will continue. Press the Stop/C button twice.
Operation Quick start (programmable) System lock Pressing the Start/ button is sufficient to set the appliance operating on maximum power. Three set times are stored in the memory: The system lock prevents the appliance being used by children, for example.
Operation Using the minute minder Minute minder + cooking function The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one second steps. The minute minder can be used at the same time as a cooking function, and counts down in the background. Press the button. Press the button during the cooking programme. 0:00 flashes and the symbol lights up in the display. 0:00 flashes and the symbol lights up in the display.
Operation – grilling The grill has 4 settings: grill solo and 3 combination settings where the grill is used together with a specific microwave power level. If the total grilling duration required is less than 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes. Thin, flat cuts of fish and meat should be turned half way through grilling for even results. Larger, chunkier pieces should be turned several times.
Operation – grilling Combination mode - Microwave + Grill 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 W. It is possible during the cooking process to switch between the different power levels without interrupting the programme. To change a cooking duration The cooking duration entered can be changed during operation if required.
Gourmet plate Tips for use Risk of burning due to hot dishes. The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or stand. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for the first time, fill it with 400 ml water and add 3 to 4 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice. Heat for 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill . The gourmet plate has an easy-to-clean anti-stick coating so that food can be removed easily.
Gourmet plate Eggs can explode. Do not use the gourmet plate to cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs. Croque monsieur (serves 3) Total time required: 10 – 15 minutes - Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on the turntable for up to max. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill .
Gourmet plate Vegetable medley (serves 3) Total time required: 25 – 35 minutes Ingredients 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 100 g oyster mushrooms or button mushrooms, cleaned 150 g sliced carrots 100 g broccoli florets 1 red pepper or 100 g frozen sliced peppers 1 tomato Salt and pepper 30 g grated Parmesan cheese Method Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve, quarter and deseed the pepper, and then cut into strips. Dice the tomato.
Gourmet plate Pork fillets (serves 2) Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce Total time required: 15 – 20 minutes - Total time required: 10 – 12 minutes - Ingredients 1 pork tenderloin (approx. 400 g) 4 rashers of streaky bacon Salt and pepper 10 g butter 200 g sliced button mushrooms 200 ml double cream 2 tbsp brandy Method Method Cut the pork tenderloin into four pieces. Season each piece with salt and pepper, and wrap in a rasher of streaky bacon. Secure with a cocktail stick if necessary.
Gourmet plate Curried chicken (serves 3) Fisherman's salmon (serves 2) Total time required: 25 – 35 minutes - Total time required: 5 – 10 minutes - Ingredients 600 g chicken or turkey breast fillets 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp white wine 2 tbsp apple juice 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp curry powder 1 pinch rosemary, ground 1 pinch ginger, ground 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 /2 tsp Tabasco 20 g butter Ingredients 2 salmon fillets (approx.
Gourmet plate Pineapple cake Quick almond tart Total time required: 20 – 25 minutes - Total time required: 20 – 25 minutes - Base 2 eggs 80 g caster sugar 1.5 ripe bananas 30 g grated chocolate 100 g flour 3 /4 tsp baking powder Base 100 g flour 1 /2 level tsp baking powder 75 g butter or margarine 30 g caster sugar Topping 1 tin of pineapple chunks (drained weight 240 g) 1.5 tbsp brown sugar 1.5 tbsp desiccated coconut Method Beat together the eggs and sugar until fluffy.
Operation - Automatic programmes All of the automatic programmes are weight dependent. The weight of the food can be displayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb) (see “Changing settings”). After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The appliance automatically calculates the duration according to the weight entered. 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.
Operation - Automatic programmes Cooking food from frozen AC 1 Vegetables 100–600 g AC 2 Ready meals which can be stirred 300–1.000 g AC 3 Bakes / gratin 200–600 g AC 4 French fries 200–400 g Cooking fresh food AC 1 Vegetables 100–600 g AC 2 Potatoes 100–800 g AC 3 Fish 500–1.500 g AC 4 Kebabs 200–800 g AC 5 Whole chicken 900–1.800 g AC 6 Chicken drumsticks 250–1.000 g AC 7 Fish pie 500–1.500 g AC 8 Gratins/bakes, z. B.: Potato gratin 500–1.
Recipes for automatic programmes Below are some recipe suggestions for the Automatic programmes using the “Cooking fresh food ” function . These can be adapted to suit your requirements. If the weight guidelines are exceeded, the food will not cook sufficiently. It is important to follow the weight guidelines for the programme concerned. AC 1 Vegetables Method Place the washed and prepared vegetables in a container.
Recipes for automatic programmes AC 2 Potatoes This programme can be used to cook peeled, new and bouillon potatoes. Method Enter the weight for the potatoes and the cooking liquid. For peeled potatoes, peel, wash and drain the potatoes and place them in a cooking container. Season with a little salt, cover and cook. When cooking potatoes, add approx. 1 tbsp water per potato.
Recipes for automatic programmes AC 8 Gratins/Bakes: Vegetable gratin (serves 4) Total time required: approx. 40 minutes Ingredients 400 g cauliflower or broccoli 400 g carrots For the cheese sauce 20 g margarine 20 g flour 300 ml vegetable stock (instant) 200 ml milk 100 g diced Emmental cheese 50 g grated Gouda cheese Pepper, salt, ground nutmeg 1 tbsp chopped parsley Method Cut the cauliflower or broccoli into small florets, and thinly slice the carrots (approx. 3 mm thick).
Recipes for automatic programmes AC 4 Pork kebabs (makes 8 kebabs) Chicken kebabs (makes 8 kebabs) Total time required: approx. 25 – 35 minutes + 1 hour standing time - Total time required: approx. 25 – 35 minutes + 1 hour standing time - Ingredients 1 fillet of pork (approx. 300 g) 1 red pepper 2 onions Ingredients 4 chicken breasts each approx.
Recipes for automatic programmes AC 6 Chicken thighs Method Brush the chicken thighs with butter or oil and season. Place on the grill rack in the oven together with a heat-resistant, microwave-safe dish. Halfway through cooking when a buzzer sounds, turn the chicken thighs over and continue to cook. AC 5 Whole chicken Method Cut the chicken in half. Brush with melted butter or oil, and season.
Recipes for automatic programmes AC 7 Fish bake: Crispy fish pie (serves 2) Rosefish and tomato gratin (serves 4) Total time required: 25 – 35 minutes - Total time required: 35 – 45 minutes - Ingredients 400 g filleted white fish, e.g. cod 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt, white pepper 50 g butter 2 tsp mustard 1 onion, finely diced 40 g grated Gouda cheese 20 g breadcrumbs 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped Ingredients 500 g filleted rosefish or other white fish, e.g.
Saving your favourite programme (Memory) You have the option of saving one favourite programme to 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 grill and finally 3 minutes at 150 W with grill). Programming (The example given is for a three-stage programme) First select the function for the first stage. Then select the duration.
Saving your favourite programme (Memory) To change an entry Entering a new programme overrides the previously saved programme. To access your favourite programme Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. Press the M button. Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered.
Changing settings Some of the standard settings for the appliance have an alternative. The other settings can be changed in the same way. Please consult the chart for the different options for appliance settings. The factory settings are marked with a star* on the chart. When you have finished making the changes you require, press the Stop/ C button. To change a setting, proceed as follows: Press and hold the and M buttons at the same time until and light up in the display.
Changing settings Setting Settings available (* factory default) Night time switchoff * Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated. The time of day display is switched off between the hours of 23:00 and 04:00. Automatic keepingwarm function * The automatic keeping warm function is activated. The automatic keeping warm function is deactivated. * The “door” message appears if the door has not been opened for about 20 minutes. Start is then blocked.
Reheat Select the following microwave power levels to reheat food: Drinks 900 W Food 600 W Food for babies and children 450 W Risk of burning due to hot food. Food for babies and children must not be too hot. Only heat it for 1/2 to 1 minute at 450 watts. Tips on reheating Always use a lid or cover when reheating food, except when a crispier finish is needed, e.g. food with a breadcrumb coating. Danger of explosion due to pressure build-up.
Reheat Food taken straight from the refrigerator takes longer to cook than food which is at room temperature. The time required depends on the nature of the food, its initial temperature and the amount to be cooked. 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 larger amounts of food from time to time during reheating.
Cooking Place the food in a microwave safe container and cover it. 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. 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. Tips on cooking Vegetable cooking durations depend on the texture of the vegetable.
Defrost Health risk due to refreezing. Defrosting and cooking Thawed or defrosted food loses nutritional value through refreezing and can go off. Do not refreeze food once it has thawed. Use it as quickly as possible. Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked. Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked. Select the following microwave power levels for defrosting food: - 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.g. cream, butter, gateau and cheese.
Examples of use: Food Quantity MW power level (W) Melting butter/ margarine 100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover Melting chocolate 100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover, stir halfway through melting 1 packet + 5 tbsp water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover, stir halfway through dissolving Preparing flan topping/ jelly glaze 1 packet + 250 ml liquid 450 4–5 Do not cover, stir halfway through heating Yeast dough Starter dough made with 100 g flour 80 3–5 Cover and leave to prove 1 tbsp (20 g) po
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Cleaning and care Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning. soften the soiling. The oven interior can now be wiped clean using a little washing-up liquid if necessary. Under no circumstances should a pressure cleaner be used to clean the microwave oven. The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and cause a short circuit. Stainless steel surfaces can be treated with a conditioner for stainless steel (available from Miele).
Cleaning and care Health risk caused by a faulty appliance. If any damage to the door is noticed, the appliance should not be used until the fault has been rectified by a Miele authorised and trained service technician. Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user. The door should be kept clean at all times and checked at regular intervals for any signs of damage. Do not use the microwave oven if: – the appliance door is warped.
Cleaning and care Appliance front Soiling that is left too long might become impossible to remove and could cause the surfaces to alter or discolour. Remove any soiling on the front of the appliance straight away. Clean the appliance front with a clean soft sponge and a solution of warm water and washing-up liquid. After cleaning, wipe dry using a soft cloth. A clean, damp microfibre cloth without cleaning agent can also be used. All surfaces are susceptible to scratching.
Cleaning and care Accessories supplied Rack Wash and dry the rack after each use. It is dishwasher-proof. Remove stubborn soiling with a stainless steel cleaner. 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, aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents. Do not clean the gourmet plate in a dishwasher.
Problem solving guide Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be needed. The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault, and to correct it. Problem Cause and remedy A programme Check whether: will not start. the appliance door is closed. the system lock has been activated (see “System lock” section in the “Operation” chapter).
Problem solving guide Problem Cause and remedy Food is not adThe duration or power level were insufficient to cook the food. equately defros- Check whether the correct power level was selected for the duration set. ted, heated or The lower the power level, the longer the duration required. cooked at the end Check whether the programme has been interrupted and not of the selected restarted. cooking duration. The microThe lamp is faulty.
After sales service Contact in case of malfunction In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact your Miele Dealer or Miele Service. Contact details for Miele are given at the end of this booklet. N.B. A call-out fee will be charged for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions. When contacting your Dealer or Miele, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
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