Sharp DMR0172 User Manual

Operating and Installation Instructions

Microwave M 8260-1

To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en - US, CA

M.-Nr. 07 372 780

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Guide to the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Included accessories ...............................................9

Control panel .....................................................10

Before the first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Selecting cookware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the time of day ..............................................16

Changing the time of day ...........................................16

Turning Off / On the display..........................................16

Overnight turn-off..................................................16

Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Starting a program.................................................17

Interrupting / Re-starting a program ...................................19

Changing the settings ..............................................19

Canceling a program...............................................19

At the end of a program.............................................19

Warming function..................................................19

Quick-Start .......................................................20

System lock ......................................................20

Timer ...........................................................21

Automatic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Automatic defrosting ...............................................22

Automatic cooking .................................................22

Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Settings table .....................................................31

Contents

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Microwave interior and inside of the door ...............................32

Appliance front ...................................................33

Accessories ......................................................33

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Disposal of the packing materials .....................................40

Disposal of an old appliance .........................................40

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Building-in dimensions .............................................42

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances always observe basic safety precautions, including the following:

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Read all instructions before installing or using the oven.

Read and follow the specific, "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".

This appliance is intended for residential use only. Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of this oven.

This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.

Correct usage

The appliance is intended for

domestic use only: defrosting, heating and cooking of food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or

vapors in this appliance.

Do not use the appliance to store or

dehydrate flammable materials. This is a fire hazard.

Persons who lack physical, sensory

or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Children

Children should not be left

unattended in an area where the appliance is in use. Never allow children to hang or lean on any part of the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Technical safety

Installation, repair and maintenance

work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national and local safety regulations and the provided installation instructions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment. Repairs and other work by unauthorized persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

Before installation make sure that

the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond in order to prevent injury and machine damage. If in doubt, consult a qualified technician.

To guarantee the electrical safety of

this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inadequacy, of an effective grounding system.

The appliance must only be

operated after it has been correctly installed into cabinetry. This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded.

Before installing the oven, check for

externally visible damage. Do not operate a damaged appliance.

This appliance must not be installed

or operated outdoors.

Do not install this appliance near

water, e.g. sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc.

Defective components should be

replaced by Miele original spare parts only. Only with these parts can the manufacturer guarantee the safety of the appliance.

This appliance is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile installations such as recreational vehicles or aircraft. However, under certain conditions it may be possible for installation in these applications. Please contact the Miele Technical Service Department with specific requirements.

Before service or maintenance work

the power supply must be disconnected.

Do not operate any appliance with a

damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department.

Do not use an extension cord to

connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

Do not open the casing of the oven.

Danger of electric shock!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Do not use the oven to heat the

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

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to damage or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven front and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Do not submerge the cord or plug in

water.

Keep the power cord away from

heated surfaces.

Do not let the cord hang over the

edge of a table or counter.

Times for cooking, heating and

defrosting food in the microwave are shorter than that of traditional food preparation methods. Extensive microwaving could dry out food and cause possible ignition. Fire hazard!

Do not heat cushions filled with

herbs, gel, etc. with the microwave function. The cushions could ignite, even once removed from the oven after heating. This is a fire hazard.

Do not use full power to warm empty

dishes or dry herbs.

Do not heat an empty microwave.

Do not use the appliance for

dehydrating food, or leave it unattended when cooking with oils and fats. Fire hazard.

Never heat undiluted alcohol in the

microwave oven, it can easily ignite.

If materials inside the oven ignite,

keep the oven door closed to avoid fueling any flames. Turn the oven off or disconnect the power supply.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Cover food that is left in the

microwave to stay warm. Otherwise moisture from the food could damage the machine. This will also prevent the food from drying out.

Spills or stains from food and liquids

containing salt should be immediately cleaned from the stainless steel interior. Corrosion may occur.

If smoke occurs in the oven, to avoid

fueling any flame, do not open the oven door. Switch the appliance off by pressing the Stop/C button, switch off at the mains and remove the plug from the socket. Do not open the oven door until the smoke has dispersed.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

this appliance. The steam could penetrate live components and permanently damage the oven or cause injury.

Do not operate the microwave

empty. This will cause damage.

Do not use items containing metal,

aluminum foil, cutlery, dishware with metal decoration, crystal glass containing lead, bowls with a knurled rim, non-temperature safe dishware, wooden dishware, metal clips, wire twist ties, food containers with metal coverings or residues. Danger of machine damage and fire.

Do not use the oven to heat food in

heat retaining packaging, e.g. take-out food bags. This packaging contains a thin layer of aluminum foil which reflects the microwaves. This reflected energy can cause the paper layer to ignite.

Before serving food allow a

sufficient standing time. Always check the temperature of the food itself after taking it out of the microwave. Do not judge by the plate temperature. The heat is created in the food, the dishes may stay cool to the touch.

Always check the temperature

before serving heated baby food.

Use a food thermometer to measure

the foods temperature. Do not use thermometers containing mercury or liquids, they are not suitable for high temperatures and break easily.

Never cook or reheat food and

liquids in sealed containers or bottles. Remove the nipple or lid before heating in the microwave. Built-up pressure may cause them to burst. Danger of injuries.

Do not leave the appliance

unattended when heating food in disposable, e.g. plastic, paper or other flammable materials.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When heating liquids, the provided

boiling wand should be placed into the container.

When heating liquids, milk, sauces, etc., in the oven without the boiling wand, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of bubbles. The liquid will not boil evenly. This "boiling delay" can cause a sudden build up of steam bubbles, when the container is removed from the oven, shaken, or a utensil is inserted into the liquid. This can lead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively. Danger of burning!

The built-up pressure may force the oven door open. This could result in injury or damage. The boiling wand ensures that the liquid boils evenly and that steam bubbles form at an early stage.

Eggs must only be cooked in their

shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg-boiling device. Hard-boiled eggs should not be reheated in the microwave oven. The eggs may burst, even once they have been removed from the oven.

Do not heat closed containers in the

microwave oven. They may burst.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such

as tomatoes, sausages and potatoes should be pierced in several places before cooking to allow steam to vent and prevent the food from bursting.

Always ensure that the turntable is in

place before turning on the microwave.

Do not heat dishware with hollow

handles or lid knobs. Moisture can get into the hollow parts. (The hollow parts of some dishware can be vented). Danger of built-up pressure and the explosion of the hollow parts may cause injuries.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

Eggs can be cooked without their

shells in the microwave oven only if the yolk membrane has been punctured first. The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode. Danger of injuries.

Guide to the microwave

a Microwave door

b Door lock

c Control panel

d Turntable

e Cover

f Boiling wand

Included accessories

Cover

The cover prevents food from drying out, shortens and evens out the cooking process, and prevents soiling of the microwave interior.

Boiling wand

When heating liquids, the provided boiling wand should be placed into the container. It helps in even boiling of the liquid.

Guide to the microwave

Control panel

g Timer and clock display

h Power selector

i Time and weight selector

j Automatic program buttons

k Time of day m button

l Timer l button

m Memory button

(to save a favorite1-3stage program sequence)

n Stop/Cancel button

o Start button / Add a minute button /

Quick start button c

p Door open a button

Allow the microwave to sit unpacked for approx. 2 hours after transport before connecting to the power supply.

This is important for the electronic functioning of the appliance.

Remove all protective packaging and

foil from the appliance.

Before the first use

Check the appliance for any visible

damage.

Do not operate the microwave if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

Clean the interior of the microwave

and all accessories with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth.

Do not remove the protective film from the inside of the door, or the cover to the outlet inside the microwave.

Stick the included short instructions to the frame behind the door (as shown). Be sure not to block the vents.

Selecting cookware

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. Circular and oval containers work best. The food will heat more evenly than in a square container.

Container and lids which contain hollow handles or knobs are not suitable for use in the microwave. The handles or knobs could collect moisture if not adequately vented. Without vent holes pressure can build up, causing the container to crack or shatter, danger of injury.

Metal

Do not use metal containers,

aluminum foil, cutlery or dishes with metal decor in the microwave.

The metal reflects the microwaves which can damage the microwave.

–

are absorbed by the food.

Selecting cookware

Exceptions:

Pre-cooked meals in aluminum foil

–

containers can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave, if recommended by the manufacturer. Important: Remove the lid before heating the food. The food is heated only from above. To heat the food evenly place it in a container suitable for microwaving.

Make sure that the aluminum foil is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the microwave walls at all times. It must not touch the walls.

– For even defrosting and to avoid

overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of aluminum foil may be used to mask wing-tips or other thin parts for the last few minutes of the process.

– Metal meat skewers or clamps

should only be used if they are small in comparison to the size of the meat.

Glassware

Porcelain (china)

Porcelain (china) is suitable for use in the microwave.

Do not use porcelain with gold or silver edging or items with hollow knobs or handles, insufficient ventilation may cause damage.

Earthenware

Decorated earthenware is only suitable if the decoration is beneath the glaze.

Earthenware can get very hot and may crack.

Glazes and colors

Some glazes and colors contain metallic substances. They are not suitable for the microwave.

Wood

Wood containers are not suitable. The water from the wood evaporates during the cooking process causing it to dry out and crack.

Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glassware are ideal for use in the microwave.

Crystal contains lead and is unsuitable.

Selecting cookware

Plastic

When purchasing plasticware, be sure it is suitable for use in a microwave. It must be heat resistant up to 230°F (110°C) otherwise the plastic may melt into the food. Otherwise the plastic may melt.

Special plasticware, designed for use in microwaves is available in retail outlets.

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 with metal parts, or twist ties containing wire. They could ignite when heated.

Disposable containers

Only those plastic disposable containers specified under "Plastics" are suitable for use in the microwave.

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

Disposable containers are not always microwave safe.

Covering the food

Plastics are only heat-resistant up to 230°F (110°C). Higher temperatures can cause the cover to melt into the food.

The cover should not completely seal the container. This may prevent steam from escaping causing the cover to melt.

The cover:

prevents most of the steam from

–

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

– shortens and evens out the cooking

process.

– prevents the food from drying out.

– prevents soiling of the microwave

interior.

Selecting cookware

^ Always cover food with the supplied

cover.

A glass or plastic lid is also suitable as an alternative for microwaves. Available in retail stores. Plastic wrap suitable for microwaving can also be used.

Do not heat food in closed containers e.g. glass baby food containers. Vent the container before heating.

Do not use a cover if cooking food in which a crisp finish is desired e.g. breaded chicken, garlic bread, etc.

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