Miele M 626 EG, M 636 EG, M636EC, M 626 EC, M 616 EG User Manual
Operating instructions
Microwave ovens
M 616 EG
M 626 EG, M 636 EG
M 626 EC, M 636 EC
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 04 674 691
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Contents
Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How does the microwave oven function? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Calculating power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Material and shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Testing dishes for their suitability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparation for use
Setting the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Audible tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opening the door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Closing the door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operation
Microwave-Solo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Automatic "Keeping warm". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching off the turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Interrupting a process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cancelling a process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fault indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fan Heat
(only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fan Grilling
(only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Combination mode - Microwave with Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Combination mode - Microwave with Fan Heat
(only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
Combination mode - Microwave with Fan Grilling
(only with models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Combining Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Short step system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Delaying start
(only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Description of the appliance
Description of the appliance
M 616 EG, M 626 EG, M 636 EG
M 626 EC, M 636 EC
Electronic clock with display area
b
c Touchpad to set time m
Touchpad for delayed start )
d
Input touchpads +/-
e
f Microwave power setting
touchpad
Fan heat touchpad D
g
Fan grilling touchpad I
h
Grill touchpad J
i
j
Programme memory store
touchpad 1, 2, 3
ü
k Automatic defrosting touchpad N
Automatic cooking touchpad Q
l
m Cancel touchpad C
Turntable touchpad
n
START touchpad
o
p
Door button a
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.
Caring for the environment
Disposal of your old machine /
appliance
Old machines / appliances may contain materials which can be reclaimed
or recycled. Please contact your
dealer, your local waste collection
centre or scrap merchant about potential recycling schemes.
Ensure that the machine / appliance
presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal
See the appropriate section in the
"Warning and Safety" instructions.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
Before installation and before using
the appliance for the first time, read
the operating instructions carefully.
They contain important notes on
safety, on the operation and care of
the appliance. This way you will
avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance.
Do not let children access the appliance or its controls. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any future user.
Correct usage
The appliance is intended for do-
mestic use only: to cook food, and
in particular to defrost, re-heat, cook,
and to grill. Any other usage is at the
owner’s risk and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use of the appliance.
Technical safety
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, the door seal or the oven
interior walls. Switching on with this
type of damage could result in microwaves no longer being contained
within the oven, and presenting a hazard to the user.
Repairs may only be carried out by
suitably competent and qualified service technicians trained by Miele to ensure safety. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be dangerous.
Never open the casing of the ap-
pliance.
Tampering with electrical connections or
components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults or electric shock.
If the connection cable is dam-
aged the new cable must be fitted
by a Miele service engineer or an authorised agent.
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. It is essential that these data
correspond as otherwise damage will
occur to the machine. If in doubt consult
a suitably competent person.
The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system, which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is
tested by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as electric
shock.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Warning and Safety instructions
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug removed.
Hold the plug and do not pull on the
cable to remove the plug.
– The house mains fuse is switched off.
– The fuse is screwed out ( in countries
where this is applicable).
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, (for
example danger of overheating).
Use
Always ensure that food has been
thoroughly heated before eating.
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
more than 70 °C, for more than 10
minutes). If in any doubt as to whether
the selected time or temperature is sufficient, select a slightly longer time or
higher temperature.
It is important that the heat is
allowed to spread evenly throughout the food being cooked.
This 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
Always remember that cooking
times in a microwave oven are
usually considerably shorter than with
traditional methods of food preparation.
Excessively long cooking times can
lead to food drying out and eventually
burning, or could even cause it to
catch fire.
There 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 full power if you warm
empty dishes or dry herbs. The
lack or minimum amount of food could
cause damage to the appliance.
Never cook or reheat food or
liquids in sealed containers or
bottles. With babies’ 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.
Always check the temperature of
the actual food itself after taking it
out of the microwave. Do not be misled
by the temperature of the container. In
particular when preparing food for
babies, children, and the elderly or
infirm, it is essential to check the
temperature of the food or liquid itself, after stirring and before serving
to avoid a burnt mouth. The tempera-
ture of the container does not necessarily give a correct indication of the temperature of the food or liquid it contains.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Warning and Safety instructions
When heating liquids, the boiling
rod provided should be placed
into the container.
ignite.
taining 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
with the tinfoil lid only partially
removed. Such items could be damaged, or cause a fire hazard.
Never heat undiluted alcohol in the
microwave oven as this can easily
Do not use any containers, croc-
kery or cutlery made from or con-
When heating, and especially reheating
liquids, milk, sauces etc., in the microwave oven, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles. The liquid does
not boil evenly throughout. This socalled ’boiling delay’ can cause a sudden build up of bubbles, when the container is removed from the oven or
shaken. This can lead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively.
There is a danger of burning. The formation of bubbles can be so strong
that the pressure forces the oven door
open. The user could be injured and
the appliance damaged.
The boiling rod ensures that the liquid
boils evenly and that bubbles form at
an early stage during the operation.
If smoke occurs in the oven interior
do not open the oven door, to
avoid fuelling any flame. Cancel the
process (press button C twice), switch
off at the wall socket, and where applicable, remove the plug. Do not open the
door until the smoke has dispersed.
The rack supplied with the appliance is
designed to be compatible with microwaves, and can therefore be used for
grilling with and without the microwave
function.
Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells in the microwave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling device.
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not
be reheated in the microwave oven as
this may lead to the eggs bursting,
even once they have been removed
from the oven.
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 with a thick skin or peel,
such as tomatoes, sausages,
jacket potatoes, aubergines, should be
pierced or cut in several places to
allow steam to escape and prevent the
food from bursting.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Warning and Safety instructions
Do not reheat food in the oven in
heat-retaining bags intended for
normal ovens.
These heat-retaining bags usually contain a thin layer of aluminium foil which
reflects microwaves. This reflected energy can, in turn, cause the outer
paper covering to become so hot that it
ignites.
Always ensure that food or the
browning dish has been placed in
the microwave, and that the turntable is
in place, before switching on.
Do not leave the oven 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
there can be a pressure build-up, causing the container to crack or shatter,
with the danger of injury.
In all operating modes, except
Microwave-Solo, the oven interior,
the grill element, the side runners, the
oven door and the housing get hot.
Do not let small children touch the oven
while it is in operation, there is a
danger of being burnt.
Supervise its use by the elderly or
infirm.
Wear oven gloves when taking dishes
in and out of the oven, or when handling dishes or food in the oven if the
oven is or has just been in operation.
Use the rack only for grilling with or
without microwave mode. Use the
baking tray only for Fan Heat. Take
care not to burn yourself.
During use the grill and baking tray will
get hot. Use oven gloves when handling them.
Do not use the oven to heat up the
room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the
oven could catch fire.
To measure the temperature only
use a thermometer only specifically approved for use in a microwave
oven. Never use a thermometer with
mercury or liquid.
In countries which may be subject
to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times.
Any damage which might be caused
by cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the appliance guarantee.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaner to clean this appliance. Pressurised steam could give
rise to a short circuit, or cause permanent damage to the surface and to
components, for which the manufacturer of the oven cannot accept any responsibility.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Special accessories
Never place the hot glass tray (or
any other hot cooking containers)
onto a cold surface, such as a tile or
granite worktop. The tray or container
could shatter or break and the worktop
surface could be damaged. Use a heatresistant mat or wire cooling rack.
Only for microwave ovens built in
with a lift-up door:
Do not bring this down into the closed
position when the oven is in operation.
An anti-splash roof liner is avail-
able as an optional extra. You can
slide this in above the grill before using
the oven.
M 636 EG
When using browning dishes:
avoid burns.
Instead use a suitable heat-resistant
mat, grid or board to protect the work
surface or table, which could otherwise
be heat-marked.
Always use oven gloves when
handling the browning dish to
Never place a browning dish directly on to a table or worksurface.
M 616 EG
M 626 EG, M 626 EC, M 636 EC
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Use browning dishes in a micro-
wave oven only, or as a serving
dish. In a conventional oven the special
glaze would suffer damage.
Disposal of old machines / appliances
Before discarding an old machine
or appliance switch off and disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off
and render any plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the machine to prevent misuse.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by noncompliance with safety instructions.
How does the microwave oven function?
How does the microwave oven function?
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,
reheated or defrosted more quickly
than by any other method.
How does the microwave oven function?
Microwaves pass through a suitable
container and find their way directly
into the foodstuff. All foodstuffs contain
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
foodstuff and then slowly penetrates towards the centre. The moisture, fat and
sugar content of food will affect the
speed at which it is cooked.
As heat is produced directly in the food,
– food can generally be cooked with-
out 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 by a metal fan blade known as a
c -, rebounding off the metal
stirrer
sides of the oven interior and thereby
reaching the food from all sides. Microwave distribution is improved by engaging the turntable.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate
the cooking utensil being used. 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.
b.
– cooking, re-heating and defrosting in
a microwave oven is quicker than
using conventional methods.
– nutrients, such as vitamins and mine-
rals, are retained.
– colour, texture and taste of food are
not impaired.
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Calculating power settings
Calculating power settings
This microwave has 9 power settings.
Very often, power is expressed in watts
on food packaging or in general
recipes for microwaving.
The following table should help to convert the watts given to a matching
power setting with these ovens.
Microwave oven with max.:
Set-
750 Watt
ting
Example:
A recipe states:
Cook in the microwave at 850 watts
initially for approx. 5 minutes. Then
continue for 20 minutes at 450 watts.
For the microwave with 850 watts maximum power, using the table for guidance this converts to:
[Watt]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
80
150
200
300
400
450
550
600
750
850 Watt
[Watt]
80
150
250
350
450
500
600
700
850
900/
1000
Watt
[Watt]
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900/1000
Where the recipe gives a wattage
which does not correspond exactly to
the table, select the nearest power setting available. It may be necessary to
adjust the time very slightly to compensate.
For appliances with a maximum setting
of 1000 watts we recommend using the
top setting (9) to heat clear liquids and
keep them simmering. To prepare
noodles and vegetables setting 8 is
suggested followed by 4 or 5.
See recipes for cooking times. Be prepared to make adjustments where appropriate.
The maximum microwave power output
in watts and the intermediate scale of
settings in watts are given for each
model of oven on the data plate, located at the rear of the oven.
Please make a note of these.
Examples of use given later in this
book refer to oven models with a maximum microwave power output of
900/1000 watts. Adjust according to
the table on this page for ovens with a
different scale of output watts.
Cook in the microwave at setting 9
initially for approx. 5 minutes. Then
continue for 20 minutes at setting 5.
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Microwaves
– are reflected by metal.
– pass through glass and china-
ware, . . .
Material and shape
The material and shape of containers
used affect the cooking results and
times. Round and oval shaped ones
provide good results. Heat distribution
is more even than it is in rectangular
containers.
Metal
The following do not belong in an
oven being used in microwave
mode. Metal containers, aluminium
foil and metal cutlery, or china with
metallic decoration, such as gold
rims or cobalt blue.
The metal reflects the microwaves, hindering the cooking process.
Exceptions:
– If recommended by the producer, pre-
cooked meals packed in aluminium foil
containers can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave oven. Important: remove the lid first. The disadvantage is that the 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.
– and are absorbed by food.
If sparks and arcing occur when using
a metal container, stop and transfer the
food to a microwave safe container.
– Small pieces of aluminium foil. For
even defrosting and to avoid overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat,
poultry or fish, small areas of aluminium
foil may be used to mask wingtips or
other thin parts for the last few minutes
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
of the process. The aluminium foil must
not touch the interior walls of the 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.
– Metal meat skewers or clamps:
Metal skewers and clamps should only
be used if they are very small in comparison to the size of the cut of meat.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Glazes and colours
Some glazes and colours contain
metal.
This makes them unsuitable for use in a
microwave oven.
Plastics
Plastic containers must only be
used for microwave mode alone
and not in normal oven mode. Plastics must be heat-resistant to a minimum of 180°C.
Crystal glass contains lead which
could cause the glass to crack.
Glass dishes with a milled rim are
subject to the same risk. Both are
unsuitable for use.
Porcelain (chinaware)
Porcelain (chinaware) 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.
Earthenware
Decorated earthenware is only suitable if the decoration is beneath an
all-over glaze. Earthenware can get
very hot, and may crack.
Otherwise the plastic may melt and
fuse with the food.
Special plastic utensils, designed for
use in microwave ovens are available
from most department and hardware
stores. Melamine ware is not suitable
as it absorbs energy and heats up.
When purchasing plasticware, make
sure that it is suitable for use in a microwave oven.
Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short timed warming and
re-heating of food.
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and re-heating. 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.
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