Miele m 638 ec User Manual

Operating instructions

Microwave oven M 638 EC

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.

GWOZ

M.-Nr.

05 785 100

Contents

Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

How the microwave oven functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Material and shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Testing dishes for their suitability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

A cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ceramic glass guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Grilling rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Glass tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Baking tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Gourmet plate (MGP 24). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Altering the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Switching off the time of day display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Night time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Audible tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Types of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Microwave-Solo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Times for defrosting, reheating, cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Placing the container in the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Starting a process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Interrupting a process / Re-starting a process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Altering settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

To cancel a process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Contents

Automatic "warming" function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quick-Start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Programming the end of cooking time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Cooking fresh vegetables in the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cooking pasta and rice in the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating / cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cooking frozen vegetables in the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Combination mode - Microwave + Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Fan grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Combination mode Microwave + Fan grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Cooking with Grill and Fan Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fan heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Combination mode - Microwave + Fan heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the combination microwave and fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Electrical connection (AUS / NZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Installation and connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Description of the machine

a Appliance door b Door lock c Grill / browning element d Control panel e Grilling rack f Turntable g Baking tray

(do not use with microwave power)

h Glass tray i Ceramic glass splash guard j Electronic clock with display k Selector switch for microwave power

levels and automatic programmes

l Rotary selector: time, weight,

temperature

m Grill button n n Fan grill button N o Fan button D p Time of day button m q Minute minder button l r Stop / cancel button s Turntable button ä t START /

Quick-Start (programmable) c

u Door release button a

Using the microwave oven

– Food can be defrosted, reheated or

cooked by entering a power setting and a time.

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Deep frozen ready-made meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked.

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The microwave oven can also be used for other tasks, e.g. for proving dough, melting chocolate and butter, dissolving gelatine etc.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing mate

rial

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 safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!

Rather than just throwing these materi als away, please ensure they are of fered for recycling.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances may contain material which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please contact your dealer, your local waste collection centre or scrap mer chant about potential recycling schemes.

Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. See the appropriate section in the Warning and Safety instructions.

Warning and Safety instructions

Technical safety

This appliance complies with all rele vant legal safety requirements. Be fore installation and before using the appliance for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important notes on installa tion, safety, operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and dam age to the appliance. Keep these in structions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Correct use

The appliance is intended for do-

mestic use only: to cook food, and in particular to defrost, reheat, cook, and to grill. 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.

Never use the microwave to store

or dry items which could ignite easily. Fire hazard!

Do not let children access the ap

pliance or its controls. Supervise its use by older children, the elderly or in firm. If allowing older children to use the appliance without supervision please ensure that they are aware of how a mi crowave oven works and understand the dangers of improper use.

- the door is warped.

- the door hinges are loose.

- holes or cracks are visible in the cas

ing, the door, the door seal or the oven

interior walls. Operating the appliance with this type

of damage will result in microwave leak

age, and present a hazard to the user.

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.

Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous and can cause operational faults or electric shock.

Miele approved service technician.

the rating on the data plate corre sponds 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 doubt.

Do not use the microwave if

Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent

Never open the casing of the appliance.

If the connection cable is damaged the new cable must be fitted by a

Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that

Warning and Safety instructions

The electrical safety of this appli

ance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between the ap pliance and an effective earthing sys tem, which complies with local and na tional safety regulations. It is most im portant that this basic safety require ment is present. If in any doubt, the electrical wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

The appliance is only completely

isolated from the electricity supply when:

- it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed. (Do not pull on the cable, only on the plug).

- the mains fuse is withdrawn.

- or the screw-out fuse is removed (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 (e.g. danger of overheating).

Ensure that current is not supplied

to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out.

This equipment is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

Use

Always ensure that food is suffi

ciently 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 organ isms which are only destroyed by thor ough 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 at least 10 minutes). If in doubt select a longer cooking or reheating time.

It is important that the heat is al-

lowed 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 times for

cooking, reheating and defrosting are usually considerably shorter than with traditional methods of food prepa ration. Excessively long cooking times can lead to food or liquid drying out and 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 su pervised.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use the microwave to heat

up herb cushions or pads filled with wheat grains or lavender, such as those used in aromatherapy. These pads can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the mi crowave. Fire hazard!

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.

Do not use full power if you warm

empty dishes. The lack of food or incorrect loading could cause damage to the appliance.

Never cook or reheat food or liq-

uids in sealed containers 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.

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 con tainer is not an indication of the temper ature of the food or liquid in it. This is

particularly important when prepar ing food for babies, children, and the elderly or infirm.

When heating liquids, the boiling rod provided should be placed into

the container.

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. This can lead to the liquid boil ing over suddenly and explosively. Dan ger 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

If smoke occurs in the oven interior,

to avoid fuelling any flames do not open the oven door. Interrupt the pro cess (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

microwave oven as this can easily ignite. Fire hazard!

Do not heat up tins in the micro

wave oven. Pressure can build up and they may explode. This could result in injury or damage.

Do not use any containers or cut-

lery made from or containing 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. The rack supplied with the appliance is designed to be compatible with micro waves and can therefore be used for griling with or without the microwave function.

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 containers make sure they are suitable for use in microwave ovens. See appropriate sec tion.

Eggs can only be cooked in their

shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg-boiling device available from specialist shops. Simi larly, hard-boiled eggs should not be reheated in the microwave oven as this may lead to the eggs bursting, even after they have been taken out of the 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 po tatoes and aubergines, should be pierced or the skin cut in several places before cooking to allow steam to es cape and prevent the food from burst ing.

Do not reheat food in the oven in

heat-retaining bags, such as those used for ready grilled chicken or naan bread from take-aways which are in tended for use in normal ovens. These heat-retaining bags usually contain a thin layer of aluminium foil which re flects microwaves. This reflected en ergy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering to become so hot that it ig nites.

Warning and Safety instructions

Always ensure that food or a

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.

With all functions except micro-

wave solo mode the rack, oven interior, grill element, side runners, door and housing can get hot! Do not let small children touch the oven while it is in operation, there is the danger of being burnt. Supervise its use by the el derly 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 grill is on or has just been in operation.

The rack, glass tray and baking

tray become hot when the oven is in operation. Take care not to burn your self on them!

Only use the baking tray with the

fan heat function. It must not be used with the microwave function.

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 con tainer could crack or shatter, and the worktop surface could get damaged. Use a heat-resistant mat or wire cooling rack.

Do not use the oven to heat up the

room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the oven could catch fire.

Do not use the appliance as a rest

ing place for other items. The heat from the top of the appliance could cause some kinds of items to melt.

To check the temperature of the

food, first interrupt the cooking process. Then 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.

Never use a steam-cleaning appli

ance to clean this appliance. Pres surised steam could reach the electri cal components and cause a short cir cuit.

In countries where there are areas

which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay

particular attention to keeping the appli ance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.

When using browning dishes:

Warning and Safety instructions

Always use oven gloves when han dling the browning dish to avoid

burns.

Never place the browning dish di

rectly on to 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.

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.

Disposal of your old appliance

Before disposing of your old appli-

ance first make it unusable. Cut off and render any plug unusable. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. This should be done by a competent person.

The manufacturer cannot be held lia ble for damage caused by non-com pliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.

How the microwave oven functions

In the microwave oven, food is cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly.

How does the microwave oven func tion?

In a microwave oven there is a high-fre quency tube called a magnetron. This converts electrical energy into micro waves. These microwaves are distrib uted 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 im proved with the turntable engaged.

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.

As heat is produced directly in the food,

food can generally be cooked with

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out adding much liquid or cooking oil.

cooking, re-heating and defrosting in

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a microwave oven is quicker than us ing conventional methods.

nutrients, such as vitamins and min

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erals, are generally retained. colour, texture and taste of food are

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not impaired.

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 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.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Microwaves

– are reflected by metal,

–

pass through glass and chinaware,

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

Metal containers, aluminium foil and metal cutlery, or china with metallic decoration, such as gold rims or co balt blue must not be used in an oven being used in microwave mode.

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 micro wave oven. Important: remove the lid first. 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 mi crowave oven. The heat distribution will be more even.

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and are absorbed by food.

If sparks and arcing occur when us ing a metal container, stop and trans fer the food to a microwave safe con tainer.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

For even defrosting and to avoid

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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 process.

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

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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.

Crystal glass contains lead which could cause the glass to crack. Glass dishes with a milled rim are also subject to this risk. Both are unsuitable.

Porcelain (chinaware)

Earthenware can get very hot, and may crack.

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. Plastics must be heat-resistant to a minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the plastic may melt and fuse with the food.

Special plastic utensils, designed for use in microwave ovens are available from good retail outlets.

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.

Porcelain (chinaware) is a suitable ma terial.

Do not use porcelain with gold or sil ver edging or items with hollow knobs or handles, as insufficient ventilation may cause pressure.

Earthenware

Decorated earthenware is only suit able if the decoration is beneath an all-over glaze.

Disposable containers, such as trays

made from polystyrene, can only be used for very short timed warming and reheating 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.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Roasting bags and tubes can be

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.

Do not use metal clips or wire ties, even if bound by paper.

There is a danger that they will ignite when heated.

Wood

Wooden dishes are not suitable.

Moisture contained in the wood evaporates when exposed to microwave energy, causing the wood to dry and crack.

Disposable containers

Only those plastic disposable contain ers which are specified by the manu facturer as suitable for use in a micro wave oven may be used.

Do not leave the oven unattended when reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plas tic, paper or other inflammable ma terials.

Disposable containers are not always recyclable or bio-degradable.

Testing dishes for their suitability

If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen ware 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.

Close the door.

Turn the power selector to 900 watts.

^ ^ Enter a time of 30 seconds with the

time selector. ^ Press START. At the end of the test, the water in the

small container should be warm but the dish cool. If the dish is very hot and the water is cold, it would be unwise to use the dish.

If a crackling noise is heard accompanied by sparks during the test, switch the appliance off immediately (press button Stop/C twice).

Any crockery which causes this reac tion is unsuitable for use in the micro wave oven.

If any doubt exists about the suitabil ity of containers, please contact the supplier.

This test cannot be used to check whether items with hollow knobs or han dles are suitable for use in a microwave oven.

Accessories

Accessories supplied

A cover

prevents too much steam escaping,

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especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook, such as pota toes.

shortens and evens out the cooking

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process. prevents food from drying out.

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prevents any loss of aroma.

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Sealed glass containers, such as jars of food and babyfood must be opened before they are placed the oven.

Do not use a lid or cover if

food coated with breadcrumbs is be

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ing cooked cooking meals which are to be given

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a crisp finish.

The cover supplied may only be used in solo microwave operation.

The cover can only withstand temperatures of up to 110 °C. Higher temperatures generated by grilling/fan heat could cause the plastic to distort and fuse with the food.

Always cover food with the cover sup plied.

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). Normal clingfilm can distort.

Accessories

Ceramic glass guard

The ceramic splash guard supplied protects the roof of the oven interior from soiling. It is important to make sure this is inserted when the appliance is being operated.

^ Insert the splash guard above the

grill. Make sure that the rough side (see illustration) faces towards the roof.

Grilling rack

The grilling rack is specially designed for use in a microwave oven. It can be used when grilling or using fan grill (with or without the microwave func tion).

Baking tray

The baking tray is only suitable for use with the fan heat oven function. It must not be used with microwave mode. When used with fan heat, the baking tray gives a well baked finish to the base of the food.

When inserting the baking tray, make sure that the sloping edge faces towards the front, as otherwise the fan heat cannot circulate evenly.

Optional accessories

Gourmet plate (MGP 24)

The Gourmet plate is a round grilling plate with an anti-stick coating.

It is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer.

Glass tray

When grilling directly on the rack the glass tray should be placed underneath the rack to catch any fat or juices.

The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions.

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