Miele M 8151-1, M 8161-1 User Manual

Operating instructions

Microwave oven
M 8151-1
M 8161-1

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

en-GB

M.-Nr. 07 088 080

Contents

Description of the appliance.........................................4

Oven interior and accessories.........................................4

Control panel ......................................................5

Accessories supplied ...............................................6

Grilling rack.....................................................6

Glass tray ......................................................6

Gourmet plate ...................................................6

Cover .........................................................6

Boiling rod......................................................6

Caring for the environment..........................................7

Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8

How the microwave oven works.....................................14

Modes of operation ...............................................15

What can a microwave oven do?......................................15

In what ways can a microwave oven be used? ...........................15

Microwave Solo mode ...........................................15

Grilling........................................................15

Combination mode

(Microwave + Grill) ..............................................15

Automatic programmes ..........................................15

Suitable containers for microwave ovens .............................16

Material and shape ................................................16

Testing dishes for their suitability .....................................18

The cover ........................................................19

Before using for the first time.......................................20

Time of day display ...............................................21

Setting the time of day ..............................................21

Altering the time of day .............................................21

Switching off the time of day display ...................................21

Night time switch-off ...............................................21

Operation .......................................................22

To open the door ..................................................22

Placing the dish in the oven..........................................22

Turntable......................................................22

To close the door ..................................................22

Starting a programme ..............................................22

"door" message.................................................23

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Contents

Interrupting or re-starting a programme ................................24

Altering the settings ................................................24

To cancel a programme ............................................24

At the end of a programme ..........................................24

Automatic warming function .........................................24

Quick start (programmable) .........................................25

System lock ......................................................25

Minute minder ....................................................26

Altering a minute minder entry .....................................26

Minute minder + cooking function ..................................26

Operation - Grilling ...............................................27

Gourmet plate....................................................29

Use.............................................................29

Some suggested uses ..............................................29

Recipes .........................................................30

Operation - Automatic programmes .................................34

Automatic defrosting ...............................................34

Automatic cooking .................................................34

Saving your favourite programme ...................................36

Changing the settings .............................................38

Reheating .......................................................40

Cooking.........................................................41

Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking .......................42

Some suggested uses .............................................43

Cleaning and care ................................................44

Oven interior and inside of the door ...................................44

Appliance front ...................................................45

Accessories supplied ..............................................46

Problem solving guide ............................................47

After sales service ................................................49

Electrical connection .............................................50

Installation ......................................................51

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Description of the appliance

Oven interior and accessories

a Oven door

b Door locking mechanism

c Quartz grill

d Control panel

e Turntable

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f Grilling rack

g Glass tray

h Gourmet plate

i Cover

j Boiling rod

Control panel

Description of the appliance

k Electronic timer and clock display

l Rotary selector for microwave power,

grill and combination programmes

m Rotary selector

to enter time and weight

n Automatic programme buttons
o Time of day button m
p Minute minder button l

q Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage

programme sequence)

r Stop/cancel button

s Start button / Add a minute

button / Quick start button
(programmable) c

t Door release button a

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Description of the appliance

Accessories supplied

Grilling rack

The grilling rack can be used for all
functions with and without
microwave power, except for
Microwave Solo mode.

To avoid the grilling rack being used
inadvertently on Microwave Solo, it
should not be kept inside the
microwave oven.

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.

Cover

The cover supplied must only be used
in the Microwave Solo mode.

It prevents the food from drying out and
the oven from becoming dirty, and it
accelerates the heating process.

Boiling rod

When heating liquids, the boiling rod
provided should always be placed in
the container. It helps liquids to heat
evenly.

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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.

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.

Dispose of or recycle all packaging
materials safely as soon as possible.

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.

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
by a competent person.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Never use the microwave to store or
This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can
present a risk of both personal injury
and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.

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dry items which could ignite easily.
Moisture evaporates. Fire hazard.

Safety with children

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid

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the risk of injury, keep children away
from it at all times, and do not let them
play with it or use the controls. They
should be supervised whenever you
are working in the kitchen.

Older children may only use the

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microwave oven if its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.

Correct application

The appliance is intended for

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domestic use only: to cook, defrost,
reheat and 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.

This appliance is not intended for

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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety.

Technical safety

Before setting up the appliance,

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check it for any externally visible
damage. Never install or attempt to use
a damaged appliance. Danger of injury.

If the connection cable is damaged,

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it must be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician.

Do not use the microwave if

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– 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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Never open the casing of the

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

Before connecting the appliance to

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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.

Do not connect the appliance to the

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mains electricity supply by an extension
lead or a multi-socket unit. These do
not guarantee the required safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).

The electrical safety of this

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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

For safety reasons, this appliance

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may only be used when it has been
fully installed.

Repairs may only be carried out by

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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.

While the appliance is under

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guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.

The appliance is only completely

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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).

Faulty components must only be

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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.

This equipment may only be used in

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mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

In countries where there are areas

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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 may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Correct use

Always ensure that food is

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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 the cooking container.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking,
therefore when cooking or reheating
foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly
important that food is fully cooked
through (at temperatures over 70°C for
more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.

It is important that the heat is

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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 times for

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cooking, reheating and defrosting in a
microwave oven are usually
considerably shorter than with
traditional methods of food preparation.
Excessively long cooking times can
lead to food drying out and burning, or
could even cause it to catch fire. 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 the microwave function

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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

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reheating food with a high sugar
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If
heated for too long, the sugar may
caramelise or ignite.

The microwave is not suitable for

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cleaning or disinfecting items.
Items can get extremely hot, and there
is a danger of burning when the item is
removed from the microwave. Fire
hazard.

Do not use full power to warm empty

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dishes or to dry out herbs. Do not use
the appliance without food, or if it is
incorrectly loaded.

Never cook or reheat food or liquids

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in sealed containers, jars or bottles.
With baby bottles, the screw top and
teat must be loosened. Otherwise
pressure builds up which can cause
the bottle or container to explode,
posing a severe risk of injury.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Before serving, remember to allow a

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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 drinks,
remember that the heat is created in
the food itself, and that the container
will normally be cooler. The dish is only
warmed by the heat of the food.

When heating liquids, the boiling rod

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provided should always be placed into
the container.

is removed from the oven or shaken,
which can lead to the liquid boiling over
suddenly and explosively. Danger of
burning.

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.

To avoid fuelling any flames, do not

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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

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microwave, as this can easily ignite.
Fire hazard.

Do not heat up tins in the

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microwave. 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

Cover any food which is left in the

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microwave to be kept hot, as moisture
in the food could lead to corrosion
damage in the microwave. This also
prevents the food from drying out.

Try to avoid the interior walls being

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splashed with food or liquids containing
salt. If it does happen, wipe these away
thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the
stainless steel surface.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Do not use any containers or cutlery

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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 plastic pots with the foil lid only
partially removed. Such items could be
damaged or cause a fire hazard.
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. Do not
use the rack for Microwave Solo.

Do not use the rack and the gourmet

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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

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gourmet plate, as the cover will get too
hot.

Do not leave the oven unattended

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when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic,
paper or other inflammable materials.
Before using single-use plastic
containers, make sure they are suitable
for use in microwave ovens. See
"Suitable containers for microwave
ovens".

Eggs can only be cooked in their

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shells in the microwave oven in a
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,
even after they have been taken out of
the oven.

Eggs can be cooked without their

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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.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such

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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 reheat food in the oven in

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heat-retaining bags which are intended
for normal ovens, such as roasting
bags. 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, the

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gourmet plate or a browning dish has
been placed in the microwave, and that
the turntable is in place, before
switching on.

Do not use the appliance for deep

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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.

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Warning and Safety instructions

Ovenproof earthenware can retain a

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considerable amount of moisture.
Eartherware 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.

When grilling with or without the

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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.

Wear oven gloves when placing

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dishes in, and taking them 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

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hot when in use. Always use oven
gloves when handling it to avoid burns.
Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat
or pot rest.
The rack and glass tray get hot during
grilling (with and without the microwave
function).
Take care not to burn yourself on them.

Do not use the appliance to heat up

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

When using kitchen appliances

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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.

To check food temperature, first

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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.

Do not use a steam-cleaning

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appliance to clean this appliance.
Pressurised steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.

The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.

Never place the hot glass tray (or

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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.

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How the microwave oven works

cooking, reheating and defrosting in

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.

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.

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a microwave oven is quicker than
using conventional methods.

nutrients, such as vitamins and

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minerals, are generally retained.

the colour, texture and taste of food

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are 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.

As heat is produced directly in the
food,

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food can generally be cooked
without adding much liquid or
cooking oil.

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Modes of operation

What can a microwave oven
do?

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

You can use the microwave in the
following ways:

Food can be defrosted, reheated or

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cooked by entering a power setting
and a time.

Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can

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be defrosted and then reheated or
cooked.

– The microwave oven can also be

used for other tasks, e.g. for proving
dough, melting chocolate and butter,
dissolving gelatine etc.

In what ways can a microwave
oven be used?

Microwave Solo mode

Suitable for defrosting, reheating and
cooking.

Grilling

Ideal for grilling very thin cuts of meat,
e.g. bacon.

Combination mode
(Microwave + Grill)

Ideal for browning dishes with
toppings. The microwave cooks the
food, and the grill browns it.

Automatic programmes

You can choose from the following
automatic programmes:

– Five defrosting programmes

(N:Ad1toAd5),

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Four cooking programmes for frozen
food
(N °:AC1toAC4).

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and eight cooking programmes for
fresh food
(°:AC1toAC8).

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

Containers and lids with hollow
handles or knobs in which moisture
can collect are unsuitable, unless
the hollowed areas are adequately
vented.
Without vent holes pressure can
build up, causing the container to
crack or shatter with the danger of
injury.

are reflected by metal,

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– pass through glass, porcelain,

plastic and card,

Metal

Metal containers, aluminium foil,
metal cutlery, and china with
metallic decoration such as gold
rims or cobalt blue must not be used
on microwave mode.
Metal reflects microwaves and
obstructs the cooking process.
Also, avoid using plastic pots where
the foil lid has not be completely
removed.

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and are absorbed by food.

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.

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Exceptions:

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Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes

These can be defrosted and reheated
in the microwave oven, if
recommended by the manufacturer.

Remove the lid and make sure the foil
dish is at least 2 cm from the oven walls
at all times.

Important:
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.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Do not place aluminium foil dishes
on the grilling rack in case the dish
sparks or arcs. If sparks occur,
transfer food to a microwave-safe
container.

Pieces of aluminium foil

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Earthenware

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

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.

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

These 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 is unsuitable as it
contains lead which could cause the
glass to crack in the microwave.

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.

Glazes and colours

Some glazes and colours contain
metals which make them unsuitable
for use in a microwave oven.

Wood

Wooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the wood
evaporates when exposed to
microwave energy, causing the
wood to dry and crack.

Plastics

When purchasing plasticware, make
sure that it is suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
Plastics must only be used with
Microwave Solo.
They 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 is not suitable as it absorbs
energy and heats up.

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Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short, timed warming and
reheating of food.

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.

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.

Disposable containers

Only those plastic disposable
containers which are specified by the
manufacturer as suitable for use in a
microwave oven may be used.

Do not leave the oven unattended
when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other inflammable
materials.

Disposable containers are not always
recyclable or bio degradable.

Testing dishes for their
suitability

If in doubt as to whether glass,
earthenware or porcelain plates or
dishes are suitable for use in a
microwave oven, a simple test can be
performed:

Place the item you wish to test in the

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centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass
with water and also place this in the
oven.

Close the door.

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Turn the power selector to 800 W.

^
^ Enter a time of 30 seconds with the

time selector.

^ Press the Start button.

At the end of the test, the water in
the glass should be warm and the
dish cool. If the dish is hot and the
water cold, it would be unwise to
use the dish.

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

Any crockery which causes this
reaction is unsuitable for use with
microwave power.

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

This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use with
microwave power.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

The cover

prevents too much steam escaping,

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

speeds up the cooking process.

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prevents food from drying out.

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helps keep the oven interior clean.

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Do not use a lid or cover if

food coated with breadcrumbs is

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being cooked.

cooking meals which are to be given

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a crisp finish.

the gourmet plate is being used.

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Because the cover can only
withstand temperatures of up to
110°C, it must only be used in
Microwave Solo mode. It must not
be used in conjunction with the
gourmet plate. At temperatures in
excess of 110°C, the plastic can
melt and get into the food.

The cover should not form a seal
with the container. If the cover is
used with a container which only has
a narrow diameter, there might not
be enough room for condensation to
escape through the holes in the top.
The cover could get too hot and
could start to melt.

Always cover food with the cover
supplied.

Alternatively, use lids or covers made of
microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use
a clingfilm recommended for use in a
microwave oven (pierce as instructed
by the manufacturer).
Heat can cause normal clingfilm to
distort and fuse with the food.

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

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Before using for the first time

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.

This is important for the correct
electronic functioning of the appliance.

Remove all the packaging materials

^

and any protective foil from the
appliance.

Check the appliance for any

^

damage.

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.

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.

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^

Stick the enclosed short instructions
to the frame behind the door as
illustrated, making sure they do not
block any of the vents.

Time of day display

Setting the time of day

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.

^ Turn the time selector to set the hour.
^ Press the m button.
^

Then turn the time selector to set the
minutes.

^

Press the m button to confirm, or wait
a few seconds.
The set time is now registered. The
colon between hours and minutes
flashes.

Altering the time of day

^

Press the m button.
The m symbol will flash in the
display, and the current hour will light
up for a few seconds.

^

Use the time selector to alter the
hour.

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.

Use the time selector to alter the

^

minutes.
Press the m button to confirm, or wait

^

a few seconds.

Switching off the time of day
display

Press and hold the m button in until

^

the display goes dark.

Pressing and holding the m button
again will bring the time of day back in
the display.

Night time switch-off

The time of day display can be set to
switch itself off from 23:00 hrs until
04:00 hrs.

Setting the time of day display to
switch off at night

^

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.

To switch the display back on:

^

Press and hold the Stop/C button,
and at the same time press the m
button.

OFF appears in the display.

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Operation

To open the door

Press the a button 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

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.

Stir or turn food during cooking, or turn
the dish so that it heats up evenly.

To close the door

Push the door firmly shut.

^

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.

Starting a programme

Use the appropriate selector to choose
the microwave power level and the
cooking time.

^

Use the power selector to select a
microwave power level.
The h symbol lights up in the
display and 0:00 flashes.

There is a choice of 6 power levels.
The higher the power level, the more
microwaves reach the food.

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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.

This ensures the heat is distributed
evenly. Heat for long enough to cook
the food properly.

^ Set the required time using the time

selector.

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
you then continue to select full power,
the power level may reduce to 450 W,
and this is shown in the display
(protection against overheating).

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.

Operation

the frequency of stirring or turning

–

the food.
Frequent stirring or turning heats the
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.

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.

"door" message

The "door" message in the display is a
reminder that the appliance should not
be used without food inside it.

Operating the appliance without
food can damage the appliance.

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.

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Operation

Interrupting or re-starting a
programme

At any time you can . .

...interrupt a programme:

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.

Altering the settings

If you discover after starting a
programme that . .

...theMicrowave power level is too
high or too low, you can

^ select a new level.

...thetime set is too short or too long,
you can

To cancel a programme

Press the Stop/C button twice.

^

At the end of a programme

An audible tone will sound when the
cooking programme is complete. The
oven interior lighting goes out.

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.

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.

^

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),

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.)

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h,80WandH: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.

The warming function cannot be set as
a separate function.

Operation

Quick start (programmable)

Pressing the Start button c is sufficient
to set the appliance operating on
maximum power.
Three set times are stored in the
memory:

30 secs: Press Start c once

^

1 min: Press Start c twice

^

2 min: Press Start c three times

^

Pressing the Start c button four times
in succession will bring back the first
stored time and so on.

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.

Programming times

To alter the set times:
^ Use the Start c button to select the

time you want to reprogramme (press
once, twice or three times), and hold
the Start c button pressed in.

^

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 c button is released.

System lock

The system lock prevents the appliance
being used by children, for example.

To activate the system lock

Press and hold the Stop/C button in

^

until an audible tone sounds and the
key symbol appears in the display:

The key symbol will go out after a short
time.

The key symbol reappears whenever
any button or one of the rotary selectors
is operated.

After an interruption to the mains
power supply, the system lock will
need to re-activated.

To cancel the system lock

^

Press the Stop/C button again and
hold it pressed in until an audible
tone sounds.

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

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.

Press the l button.

^

0:00 flashes in the display and the l
symbol lights up.

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.

^ At the end of the minute minder time,

an audible tone sounds. The time of
day reappears and the l symbol
flashes.

^ Press the Stop/C button once and the

l symbol disappears.

Altering a minute minder entry

Minute minder + cooking function

The minute minder can be used at the
same time as a cooking function, and
counts down in the background.

Press the l button whilst the cooking

^

function is in progress.
0:00 flashes in the display and the l
symbol lights up.

Use the time selector to set the

^

minute minder time you require.

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.

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.
The minute minder time is
interrupted.

^

Set a new minute minder time, as
described above.

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To find out the minute minder time
remaining

^

Press the l button.
The minute minder time still
remaining will show in the display.

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.

Grilling times depend on the type and
thickness of the food and on the user's
preference for a rare or well-cooked
result.

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

^ 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.

Grilling without the Microwave
function

Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.
steak or sausages.

^ 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.

^ Press the Start button.

An audible tone will sound at the end
of the process.

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.

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.

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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 Watt.
It is possible during the cooking
process to switch between the different
power levels without interrupting the
programme.

^ 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.

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.

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.

^

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

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 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.

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.

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.

^

Place the gourmet plate directly on
the turntable.

Do not place it on the rack as this
could cause sparking and damage
the gourmet plate.

^

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.

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.

Always dry meat, poultry, fish and
vegetables thoroughly before placing
them on the gourmet plate.

Do not use the gourmet plate to
cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs.
The eggs can burst.

Some suggested uses

Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on
the turntable for 5 minutes at 450 W +
Grill L.

Fish fingers (frozen),
150g+2tbsp oil
L, 3-4 minutes each side

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

Fillet steak, approx. 200 g
Q, 5 minutes each side (according to
taste)

Pizza (frozen), 300 g,
L, 7-9 minutes

Pizza (fresh), without pre-heating
L, 15 minutes approx.
(depending on topping)

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Gourmet plate

Recipes

Croque monsieur (Serves 3)

6 slices of bread
30 g soft butter
75 g grated Emmental cheese
3 slices of cooked ham

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.

Other fillings could include drained
tuna fish, finely sliced onion rings,
pineapple, cheese and ham.

Vegetable medley (Serves 3)

2 onions
2 tbsp oil
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

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. Place the oil
and the onions on the gourmet plate,
and brown the onions for approx 2
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Add the
mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, pepper
strips, diced tomato and seasoning.
Mix well. Cook for 6 minutes at 450 W
+ Grill. Turn out and sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Gourmet plate

Home-made potato rösti
(Serves 2)

400 g peeled potatoes
2 small onions
50 g grated Emmental cheese
Salt, pepper
20 g butter

Coarsely grate the potato and onion,
and mix together with the cheese, salt
and pepper. Place the gourmet plate
on the turntable, and pre-heat for
approx. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Melt
the butter on the hot gourmet plate.
Remove from the oven, and add the
potato mixture and press it into the
gourmet plate. Place the gourmet plate
back on the turntable, and cook for
approx 8 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Turn
over, and cook for a further 4 minutes
until golden.

Garnish with smoked salmon or strips
of ham.

Pork fillets
(Serves 2)

1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g)
4 rashers streaky bacon
Salt, pepper
10 g butter
200 g sliced mushrooms
200 ml double cream
2 tbsp brandy

Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each
slice with salt and pepper, and wrap in
a rasher of streaky bacon. Secure with
a cocktail stick if necessary. Place the
gourmet plate on the turntable, and
pre-heat for approx. 5 minutes at 450 W
+ Grill. Remove from the oven. Add the
butter to the plate, and place the pork
slices on top. Now place the gourmet
plate back on the turntable, and cook
for approx 3 minutes per side at 450 W
+ Grill. Transfer the meat to a serving
dish, cover and keep warm. Add the
mushrooms, cream and brandy to the
juices from the meat. Lightly cook for
approx. 4 minutes at 800 W. Serve with
the meat.

Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce

Cut a piece of pork 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)

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

/2tsp Tabasco sauce

20 g butter

Dice the meat into2x2cmpieces.
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.

Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2)

2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, white pepper

Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice,
and leave to stand for approx. 10
minutes. Place the gourmet plate on the
turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5
minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from
the oven, pat the fish dry with kitchen
paper, and place on the gourmet plate.
Place the gourmet plate back on the
turntable, and cook for approx 1

1

/2-2

minutes per side at 450 W + Grill.

Serve with rice, hollandaise sauce or
melted butter and a fresh green salad.

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Gourmet plate

Pineapple cake

For the cake:
2 eggs
80 g sugar

1

1

/2ripe bananas
30 g chocolate chips
100 g plain flour

3

/4tsp. baking powder

Topping:
1 tin pineapple chunks
(drained weight 240 g)

1

1

/2tbsp brown sugar

1

1

/2tbsp desiccated coconut

Beat together the eggs and sugar until
frothy. Mash the bananas with a fork,
and add to the egg mixture. Sift
together the flour and the baking
powder, stir in the chocolate chips, and
fold into the mixture. Spread the mixture
into the gourmet plate. Scatter the
drained pineapple over the mixture,
and sprinkle over the sugar and
desiccated coconut. Place the gourmet
plate on the turntable. Bake the cake
for approx. 10 minutes at 450 W + Grill
until golden. Cut into 8 slices.

Quick almond tart

For the pastry:
100 g plain flour

1

/2level tsp baking powder
75 g butter or margarine
30 g sugar

Filling:
75 g butter
100 g chopped almonds
Few drops of almond essence
30 g sugar

1

/2packet vanilla sugar
75 ml double cream
To spread over the top:
50 g apricot jam

Mix together the flour, baking powder,
butter and sugar, and knead to a
smooth dough. Roll out the mixture into
the gourmet plate, and build up the
edges to 1 cm. Place the gourmet plate
on the turntable, and bake the pastry
for approx. 4 minutes at 450 W + Grill.
For the filling, melt the butter in a pan
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.

After selecting a programme, enter the
weight of the food. The microwave
automatically calculates the time
according to the weight given.

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

There are five programmes for
defrosting different types of food
(button N). The standing time for
programme Ad 3 is up to 30 minutes,
depending on the weight, and approx.
10 minutes for the remaining
programmes.

Ad 1 0 Steak, cutlets (0.2 – 0.8 kg)
Ad 2 1 Mince (0.2 – 0.8 kg)

Ad 3 ; Chicken, small, whole

(0.9 -1.5 kg)

Cooking food from frozen N °

AC 1 1 Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg)

AC 2 3 Ready meal which can be

stirred (0.3 –1.0 kg)

AC 3 W Bakes and gratins

(0.2 – 0.6 kg)

AC 4 2 Chips (0.1 – 0.3 kg)

Cooking fresh food °

AC 1 1 Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg)
AC 2 E Potatoes (0.1 – 0.8 kg)

AC 3 _ Fish pie (0.4 – 1.2 kg)
AC 4 3 Kebabs (0.2 – 0.8 kg)

AC 5 ; Chicken (small, whole)

(0.9 – 1.4 kg)

AC 6 4 Chicken drumsticks

(0.25 – 0.75 kg)

AC 7 5 Fish pie (0.6 –1.2 kg)

AC 8 W Savoury bakes, e.g.

Potato gratin (0.5 – 1.5 kg)

Ad 4 T Cakes (0.1 – 1.4 kg)

Ad 5 k Bread (0.1 – 1.0 kg)

Automatic cooking

There are four programmes for frozen
food and eight programmes for fresh
food. The standing time for each
programme is approx. 2 minutes.

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^

Press the relevant button repeatedly
until the automatic programme
required shows in the display. For
example, to call up programme AC 5

; (Chicken, small, whole), press
° five times.

Operation - Automatic programmes

g will flash in the display to request the
weight to be entered, and the
programme (e.g. AC 5) will light up,
together with the symbols for the
functions being used (h for Microwave
and n for Grill).

Use the rotary selector to enter the

^

weight.

Press the Start button.

^

The 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 (h and/or
n).

An audible tone will sound halfway
through the cooking time.

^ Interrupt the programme to turn or stir

the food, and then continue the
programme.

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
be used for your most frequently
cooked recipe. 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.

^ 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.

^

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.

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.

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.

After this third step, you can use the M
button to scroll through your entry and
check it.

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Changing an entry

^

Entering a new programme overrides
the previously saved programme.

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.

Please consult the chart for the different
options. The factory settings are
marked with a star* on the chart.

Proceed as follows:

^ Press and hold the m and M buttons

at the same time until PIand 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 (PI
to P5and P0). Turn it until the
setting required shows in the display.

The other settings can be changed in
the same way.

When you have finished making the

^

changes you require, press the
Stop/C button.

The altered settings are retained
after a power cut.

^

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 P5and P0, 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)

PI Night time switch-off S0*SINight time switch-off is deactivated.

Night time switch-off is activated.
The time of day display is switched off from
11 pm to 4 am.

P2 Automatic warming

function

P3 "door" message SI*

P4 Audible tone SI*

P5 Demo mode

(for dealer
showroom use only)

SI*
S0

S0

S0

S0*SIDemo mode is deactivated. When demo

The automatic warming function is activated.
The automatic warming function is

deactivated.

The "door" message appears if the door has
not been opened during the 20 minutes
before Start is pressed. Start is then
blocked, as it is assumed that there is no
food in the microwave.

The "door" message does not appear.

The audible tone sounds briefly as a
reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes
after the end of the programme.

The audible tone is deactivated.

mode is deactivated,____ appears briefly
in the display.

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.

P0 Factory default SI*

SO

Factory default settings have been restored,
or have not been changed.

Factory default settings have been changed.

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Reheating

Select the following microwave power
levels to reheat food:

Drinks .....................800W

Food ......................600W

Food for babies and toddlers . 450 Watt

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.

Tips on reheating

Always use a lid or cover for reheating
food, except when a drier finish is
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.

Always remove the lids from jars,
especially jars of baby food.
Loosen the screw cap and the
rubber teat 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.

Food taken straight from the refrigerator
will take longer to reheat than food
stored at room temperature. The time
required depends on the nature of the
food, its initial temperature and the
amount to be cooked.

Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated.

If in any doubt that a sufficiently high
temperature has been reached,
continue reheating for a little longer.

Stir or turn food from time to time during
cooking. Stir the food from the outside
towards the middle, as food heats more
quickly from the outside.

After reheating

Be careful when removing a dish
from the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally produced
in the container itself by the
microwaves (apart from stoneware),
heat transfer from the food to the
container may be considerable, making
the container itself hot.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes at
room temperature at the end of a
reheating process to enable the heat to
spread evenly throughout the food.

After heating food, especially food
for babies and small children, stir
the food or shake the container and
check that the temperature does not
pose any danger. Double check
after it has been left to stand.

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Cooking

Place the food in a microwave-proof
dish and cover it.

When cooking, it is a good idea to
select a power level of 800 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
800 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for
simmering.

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.

Food taken straight from the refrigerator
takes longer to cook than food which
has been kept at room temperature.

Stir or turn food from time to time during
cooking to help it cook more evenly.

Ensure that food such as meat and
fish are thoroughly cooked for an
appropriate length of time.

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.

Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells in the microwave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling
device available from specialist
shops.
Eggs can burst, 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.

After cooking

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.

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

Select the following microwave power
settings to reheat food:

80 W

–

for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.
cream, butter, gateau and cheese.

150 W

–

for defrosting everything else.

Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a microwave-proof
container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or
separate the food about halfway
through the defrosting time.

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.

It is particularly important to observe
food hygiene rules when defrosting
poultry. Do not use the liquid from
the defrosted poultry. Pour it away,
and wash the tray, the sink and your
hands. Danger of salmonella
poisoning.

Defrosting followed by
reheating or cooking

Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and
immediately reheated or cooked.

After defrosting, select 800 W followed
by 450 W.

Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a covered
microwave-proof dish for defrosting
and reheating or cooking. Exception:
Minced meat should be left uncovered
while cooking.

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.

After defrosting followed by
reheating or cooking

Allow the food to stand at room
temperature for a few minutes to enable
the heat to spread evenly throughout
the food.

Fish does not need to be fully defrosted
before cooking.
Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently
soft to take herbs and seasoning.

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Some suggested uses

Food Quantity Micro-

Melting butter and
margarine

Melting chocolate 100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover.

Dissolving gelatine 1 packet +

Preparing flan
topping/jelly glaze

Yeast dough Made with

Popcorn 1 tbsp (20 g)

Salad dressings 125 ml 150 1 – 2 Heat uncovered on a gentle

Tempering citrus
fruits

Bacon 100 g 800 2 – 3 Place on kitchen paper, do not

Softening ice
cream

Warming plates 4 plates 800 2 – 3 Do not heat plates with metal rim

Skinning tomatoes 3 tomatoes 450 6 – 7 Cut a cross shape into the top of

Strawberry jam 300 g strawberries,

Defrosting and
baking bread rolls

100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.

5 tbsp water

1 packet +

250 ml liquid

100 g flour

popcorn

150 g 150 1 – 2 Place on a plate, do not cover.

500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container

300 g jam sugar

2 rolls 150 + Grill

wave

power

level

(in watts)

450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover.

450 4 – 5 Do not cover.

80 3 – 5 Cover and leave to prove.

800 3 – 4 Place popcorn in a 1-litre

800 7 – 9 Mix the fruit and sugar in a deep

Grill

Time

(in

minutes)

1–2
4–6

Notes

Stir halfway through melting.

Stir halfway through dissolving.

Stir halfway through heating.

container, cover and cook.

heat.

cover.

in microwave.

or decoration in microwave.

each tomato, cover, and heat in
a little water. The skins will slip
off easily. Take care, as the
tomatoes may get very hot.

container, cover and cook.

Place 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

In the UK, Miele branded cleaning and
conditioning products, as well as a
microfibre E-Cloth which is suitable for
cleaning surfaces such as stainless
steel, glass, plastic and chrome without
the use of chemicals, are available to
purchase from your Miele retailer, the
Spare Parts Department or on-line at
www.miele-shop.com.

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.

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 remove the cover to the
microwave outlet inside the oven,
nor the film covering the inside of
the door.

Do not let water or any small
particles penetrate the vents in the
appliance.

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.

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.

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Cleaning and care

To neutralise odours in the oven, put a
cup of water with some lemon juice in
the oven and simmer for a few minutes.

The door should be kept clean at all
times and checked at regular intervals
for any signs of damage.

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.

To clean the interior:

^

Remove the turntable, and wash in
the dishwasher or by hand.

Clean the area between the turntable

^

and the carrier.

Do not turn the carrier manually, as
this could damage the drive motor.

Appliance front

Remove any soiling immediately.
If not, it might become impossible to
remove and could cause the surface
to alter or discolour.

Clean the front using a Miele microfibre
E-cloth or with a sponge and a solution
of hot water and washing-up liquid.
Then dry with a soft cloth.

All types of outer surface are
susceptible to scratching. Scratches
on glass surfaces could even cause
a breakage.

Contact with unsuitable cleaning
agents can alter or discolour the
outer surfaces.

On stainless steel surfaces to help
prevent re-soiling, a conditioning agent
for stainless steel can also be used.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions
on the packaging.

^

Always keep the roller ring
underneath it clean as well as the
oven floor to enable the turntable to
turn smoothly.

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Cleaning and care

To avoid damaging the outer surface,
do not use:

cleaning agents containing soda,

–

ammonia, acids or chlorides,

cleaning agents containing

–

descaling agents,

abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.

–

powder cleaners and cream
cleaners.

solvent-based cleaning agents,

–

stainless steel cleaning agents,

–

dishwasher cleaner,

–

– oven sprays,

– glass cleaning agents,

– hard, abrasive sponges and

brushes, e.g. pot scourers,

– sharp metal scrapers.

Accessories supplied

Boiling rod

The boiling rod can be washed in a
dishwasher.

Cover

Wash and dry the cover after each use.
The cover can be washed in a
dishwasher. However, discolouration
caused by natural dyes, e.g. from
carrots, tomatoes or ketchup, may
occur.
This discolouration is irreversible but
does not affect the stability of the cover.

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.
Remove stubborn soils with a stainless
steel cleaner.

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.

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.
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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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.

Some minor problems can be corrected
without contacting the Miele Customer
Contact Centre.

Problem solving guide

. . . the display does not light up.

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.

Check whether the area underneath

^

the roller ring is clean.

What to do if...

...aprogramme will not start.

Check whether,
^ the appliance door is closed

properly.

^ the system lock has been activated

(see "System lock").

^

the appliance is plugged into the
mains supply and switched on at the
socket.

^

the mains fuse has tripped (call a
qualified electrician or the Customer
Contact Centre if it has. See "After
sales service").

. . . 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.

^ Check whether the surfaces between

the turntable and the carrier are
clean.

Remove any soiling.

. . . food is not adequately defrosted,
heated or cooked at the end of the
selected cooking duration.

^ Check whether the correct power

level was selected for the duration
set.

The lower the power level, the longer
the duration required.

^

Check whether the programme has
been interrupted and not restarted.

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Problem solving guide

. . . strange noises are heard when
the microwave oven is being used.

Check whether,

the food is covered with aluminium

^

foil.

If so, remove it.

Sparks are being created by the use

^

of crockery with a metallic finish. See
notes on suitable types of containers.

. . . the time of day in the display is
not accurate.

If there has been a power cut, the time
automatically switches back to 12:00.
The time of day needs to be re-set.

^ Set the correct time of day.

. . . food cools down too quickly.

In the microwave oven, food begins to
cook from the outside first, the inside of
the food relying on the slower
conduction of heat.

If food is cooked at a high power level,
it is possible that the heat may not have
reached the centre of the food, so it is
hot on the outside but cold in the
centre. During standing time heat is
transferred to the centre of the food.
This may leave the food warm in the
middle but cool on the outside. When
reheating food with different densities,
such as plated meals, it is therefore
sensible to select a lower power level
and lengthen the duration required.

. . . the microwave switches itself off
during a cooking, reheating or
defrosting programme.

There may be insufficient air circulation.

Check whether,

the air inlet or outlet is blocked.

^

Remove any objects if necessary. The
appliance switches off automatically in
cases of overheating. Cooking can be
continued after a cooling-down period.

If the microwave oven switches itself off
repeatedly, please call the Miele
Customer Contact Centre.

If it is not possible to remedy a fault
by following the instructions given
above, on no account open the
appliance casing.

This microwave oven should only be
repaired by a suitably qualified
technician trained by Miele.

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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 Customer Contact Centre

–

(see back cover for address).

When contacting your Dealer or the
Miele Customer Contact Centre, 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 to
improve our service.

After sales service

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Electrical connection

Before connecting the appliance,
ensure that it has not been
damaged in any way. Do not use a
damaged appliance.

Electrical connection U.K.

All electrical work should be carried out
by a suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations
(BS 7671 in the UK).

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.

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.

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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For extra safety it is advisable to install
a residual current device. Please
contact a qualified electrician for
advice.

WARNING
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED

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).

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.

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.

Installation

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: 16 mm x unit width).
Do not block the ventilation gaps
with any objects.

The appliance can fit into a 350 mm
high niche in a tall unit or a wall unit, or
a 360 mm high niche in a tall unit.

Building-in dimensions

M 8161

For safety reasons, do not build the
appliance into a wall unit that is
directly above a hob.

A minimum installation height of
850 mm must be maintained.

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.

16

600

>850

372

595

20

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Installation

M 8151

Building-in kit

16

372

495

20

The following items are supplied in the
accessory pack for installing the
appliance:

4 x 16mm

3

1

3

4 x 20mm

D

2

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Installation

The appliance must be built in
before it can be used. Otherwise it
poses an electric shock hazard.

Installation

^ Position the fixing bracket on this

middle line. There are two indented
marks on the bracket to guide you.
Use the appropriate one for the width
of your kitchen cabinet.

^ Draw a line inside the housing unit to

mark the middle of the unit as
illustrated.

^ Fit one screw a into the centre of the

first long slot.

^

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.

1. Niche height 350 mm

^

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.

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Installation

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.

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.

2. Niche height 360 mm

Remove all the accessories,

^

including the turntable and the roller
ring, from the microwave oven cavity.

Place the microwave oven on its side.

^

Unscrew the front left foot and using

^

the same screw fit foot b in its
place.

Then unscrew both back feet and fit

^

a spacer c between each foot and
the base plate. Use the two larger
screws d for securing these 10 mm
higher feet.

^ Then take the third spacer c and

using one of the two shorter screws
taken from the back feet, screw it into
the drill hole on the underside of the
appliance next to the cable entry
point.

^ Now proceed as described in

"1. Niche height 350 mm".

^

Connect the appliance to the
electricity supply.

^

Then push the appliance right back
into the housing unit as described
above.

* Plug shown is for illustration
purposes only.

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