Miele M 7240 TC Operating And Installation Instructions Download

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Automatic Programs

With the wide range of automatic
programs, you can achieve excellent
results with ease.

The automatic programs are weight-
dependent.
The



Settings 

Weight

allows you to set the required unit of
weight (

lb/oz

Overview of automatic
programs

There are 13



automatic programs to

choose from when cooking food.

Bacon

Potatoes

Chicken in sauce

Fish Fillet

Fish Fillet in sauce

Soup

Vegetables

Frozen Meals

Frozen Vegetables

Fruit Dessert

Meat in sauce

Rice

Casserole

Using automatic programs



Select

Automatic Programs



The list of automatic programs will
appear.



Select the automatic program that
you want to use.



Confirm with



Use the arrow keys to choose
between the following options:

Start

now

Start at

, and

Finish at



Follow the instructions on the display,
e.g.,

Turn

Stir the food

At the end of the cooking process,
allow the food to stand at room
temperature for approx. 2 minutes.
This standing time allows the heat to
spread more evenly throughout the
food.

Using the Bacon automatic program

Use this program to make crispy bacon
in the microwave oven.



Select the

Bacon

automatic program.



Sandwich the bacon between two
sheets of paper towel and place it on
a microwave-safe plate.



Place the food on the turntable.



Follow the instructions on the display.

Summary of Contents for M 7240 TC

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Microwave Oven To prevent accidents and machine damage read these instructions before installation or use en US CA M Nr 12 003 550 ...

Page 2: ...eat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surface...

Page 3: ...ven 22 Electrical connection 23 Caring for the environment 25 Overview 26 Control panel 27 On Off button 28 Display 28 Sensor buttons 28 Symbols 30 Using the appliance 31 Selecting a menu option 31 Changing a setting in a list 31 Changing the setting with a segment bar 31 Selecting an operating mode or function 31 Entering numbers 32 Microwave operation 33 How it works 33 Suitable dishware 33 Suit...

Page 4: ... process 43 Changing the microwave power level 43 Setting additional durations 43 Changing set cooking durations 44 Deleting the set cooking durations 44 Interrupting and resuming a cooking process 45 Canceling a cooking process 45 Timer 46 Quick MW and Popcorn 47 Automatic Programs 49 Overview of automatic programs 49 Using automatic programs 49 Using the Bacon automatic program 49 Using the Pota...

Page 5: ...l cream sauce 54 Red berry fruit compote 54 Meatballs 55 White cabbage stew 55 Additional applications 56 Defrost 56 Reheat 58 Cooking 61 Canning 62 Cleaning and care 64 Unsuitable cleaning agents 65 Removing soiling 65 Frequently Asked Questions 67 Customer Service 70 Contact in the event of a fault 70 Appliance warranty and product registration 70 ...

Page 6: ... its intended purpose Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found at the beginning of this manual Only use the appliance for its intended purpose Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions and all loca...

Page 7: ...orrect operation The oven compartment is equipped with special bulbs to cope with particular conditions e g temperature moisture chemical resistance abrasion resistance and vibration These special bulbs must only be used for the purpose for which they are intended They are not suitable for room lighting Replacement bulbs should only be installed by a Miele authorized technician or by Miele Custome...

Page 8: ... the door lean against it or swing on it Technical safety This appliance must be installed and connected in compliance with the installation instructions Unauthorized installation maintenance and repairs can cause considerable danger for the user Installation maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by a Miele authorized technician Maintenance by the user Never repair or replace any part...

Page 9: ...10 2 Operating a damaged microwave oven can result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user Do not use the microwave oven if The door is warped The door hinges are loose Holes or cracks are visible in the casing the door or the oven compartment walls The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly grounded It is essential that this basic safety requiremen...

Page 10: ...s While the appliance is under warranty repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorized by Miele Customer Service Otherwise the warranty will be invalidated Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when original Miele parts are used Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele parts If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced with a special power...

Page 11: ... period of time before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Smother the fire or flames or use a dry chemical extinguishing agent or foam fire extinguisher Never store flammable liquids and materials in above or under the microwave oven Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air This microwave oven must only be used for cooking food Corrosive chemicals ...

Page 12: ... is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting items Items can get extremely hot There is a risk of burning when items are removed from the microwave oven Always ensure that food is sufficiently heated Many factors will affect the overall cooking time including the type amount and nature of the food its initial temperature and changes to the recipe Some foods may contain microorganisms which are on...

Page 13: ... opens automatically Stir liquids well before heating or cooking After heating wait at least 20 seconds before removing the container from the microwave oven In addition you can place a glass rod or similar item if available in the container during the heating process Risk of injury caused by hot food When you heat food up the heat is created directly in the food itself For this reason the dishwar...

Page 14: ...s can only be cooked in their shells in a specially designed egg boiling device Do not reheat hard boiled eggs in the microwave oven Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomatoes sausage potatoes and eggplant can burst when heated or cooked Pierce or score the skin of these foods several times to allow steam to escape Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these are not suitabl...

Page 15: ...d for dishware in the section on microwave operation Fire hazard due to containers made of flammable materials Plastic disposable containers must meet the requirements specified for dishware in the section on microwave operation Do not leave the microwave oven unattended when heating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other flammable materials Heat retaining bags usu...

Page 16: ... oven compartment This could damage the microwave oven The following applies to stainless steel surfaces Adhesives will damage the coated stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating Do not use sticky notes adhesive tape or other types of adhesive on the stainless steel surface Magnets can cause scratches Do not use the stainless steel surface as a magnetic no...

Page 17: ... in these operating and installation instructions Scratches on the door glass can cause the glass to break Do not use abrasive cleaners hard sponges brushes or sharp metal tools to clean the door glass Try to prevent the interior walls being splashed with food containing salt If this does happen wipe it away thoroughly to avoid corrosion to stainless steel surfaces inside the oven compartment In w...

Page 18: ...ation Keep packaging material away from children Remove all packaging material when unpacking the microwave oven There is a cover protecting the microwave outlet on the ceiling of the oven which is susceptible to damage Never remove the cover from the microwave outlet Check the microwave oven for any damage Health risk posed by a faulty microwave oven Operating a damaged microwave oven can result ...

Page 19: ...f the appliance Do not block the ventilation slots with any objects Installation dimensions Installation in a tall or base cabinet Miele microwave ovens can be installed flush or proud Discuss your requirements with your architect kitchen designer and installer More installation drawings are available on the Miele website ...

Page 20: ...Installation INSTALLATION 20 Side view A M 72xx 1 7 8 47 mm ...

Page 21: ... ventilation The outlet for the electrical connection should be accessible e g in an adjacent kitchen cabinet If the electrical connection is behind the microwave oven the kitchen cabinet needs to be deeper than specified E Electrical connection ...

Page 22: ...not carry the microwave oven by the door handle This could damage the door Use the handles on each side of the housing to carry the appliance Push the microwave oven into the cabinet niche and align it in the center of the cabinet niche Pull the cable with the plug through the rear wall of the cabinet Open the door Use the screws supplied to secure the microwave oven to the side walls of the cabin...

Page 23: ... Miele authorized technician The connection data voltage frequency and max rated load on the data plate of the microwave oven must match the power supply in order to avoid the risk of damage to the microwave oven The connection data can be found on the data plate which is visible on the front frame or at the back of the microwave oven Compare this before connecting the appliance to the power suppl...

Page 24: ...he data of the domestic electrical supply If in any doubt consult a qualified electrician Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power supply system or a power supply system that is not synchronized with the grid power supply e g island networks back up systems is possible A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply system complies with the specifications of EN 50160 or an equ...

Page 25: ...or the proper functioning and safe use of the equipment Handling these materials improperly by disposing of them in your household waste can be harmful to your health and the environment Therefore please do not dispose of your old appliance with regular household waste and follow local regulations on proper disposal Consult with local authorities dealers or Miele in order to dispose of and recycle...

Page 26: ...Overview 26 Microwave oven a Controls b Front frame and data plate with model identifier and serial number Connection data voltage frequency max rated load see back of the appliance c Turntable d Door ...

Page 27: ... a step and for canceling a cooking program e Navigation area with and arrow buttons For scrolling through lists and for changing values f OK sensor button For accessing functions and saving settings g sensor button For setting a timer the cooking duration or the start or finish time for the cooking program h sensor button For starting a cooking process i Sensor buttons For selecting operating mod...

Page 28: ...ne off using More Settings Volume Keypad tone If the display is dark you have to switch on the microwave oven before the sensor buttons react Sensor controls above the display Information on the functions and operating modes can be found under Operation Settings Automatic programs and Additional modes Operating mode microwave power level 80 W 150 W 300 W 450 W 600 W 750 W 900 W Automatic program m...

Page 29: ...ram In the navigation area use the arrow buttons or the area between them to scroll up or down in the lists The display shows the menu option that you want to select You can change the values and settings using the arrow buttons or the area between them OK As soon as you reach a confirmable value message or setting the OK sensor button will light up orange By selecting this sensor button you can a...

Page 30: ... information and advice about using the appliance Select OK to confirm the information Timer A check indicates the option which is currently selected Some settings e g display brightness and signal tone volume are selected using a segment bar The system lock prevents the microwave oven being switched on by mistake see Settings Safety ...

Page 31: ...menu Changing the setting with a segment bar Some settings are represented by a bar made up of segments If all of the segments are illuminated the maximum value is selected If none of the segments are illuminated or if only one is the minimum value is selected or the setting is turned off altogether e g volume Touch the or arrow buttons or swipe to the right or left in the area until you reach the...

Page 32: ...ponding recommended values The sensor control for the new operating mode lights up orange Under More scroll through the lists until you reach the desired menu option Entering numbers Numbers that can be changed are highlighted Touch the or arrow buttons or swipe to the right or left in the area until the desired number is highlighted Tip If you press and hold an arrow button the numbers continue s...

Page 33: ...rowaves to reach the food they must be able to penetrate the dishware being used Microwaves can pass through porcelain glass cardboard and plastics but not metal Therefore do not use metal containers or dishware that contains metal Metal reflects the microwaves which can create sparks and the microwaves are not absorbed by the metal Danger of injury from increased pressure in sealed containers or ...

Page 34: ...e and disposable plastic containers Tip To protect the environment avoid the use of disposable containers Plastic dishware and bags that are not heat resistant may melt and fuse with the food inside Only use plastic dishware or bags that are heat resistant Plastic dishware and bags must be heat resistant to a minimum of 230 F 110 C Microwave safe plastic dishware Special plastic dishware designed ...

Page 35: ...ips Unsuitable dishware Moisture can collect in the hollow spaces on dishware and lids with hollow handles or knobs When the moisture evaporates pressure can build up and the item can explode If the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated the item can be used Do not use dishware with hollow knobs or handles for cooking Do not use the following dishware and material Wire racks are not at all suita...

Page 36: ...ng noises If there are sparks or if you can hear crackling noises the tested dishware is not suitable for microwave use Cover Tip Covers are available from retail outlets A cover prevents too much steam escaping especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook It speeds up the process of heating the food It prevents food from drying out It helps keep the oven compartment clean When cooking ...

Page 37: ... has been fully installed The microwave oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electrical supply Setting the language Select the desired language If you have accidentally selected a language that you don t understand proceed as described in Settings Language Setting the location Select the required location Setting the time Set the time of day in hours and minutes Confirm wi...

Page 38: ... Buzzer tones Keypad tone Display brightness Units Weight g lb oz lb Keeping Warm On Off Quick MW Power Level 80 W 150 W 300 W 450 W 600 W 750 W 900 W Duration 01 00 min 10 00 min Popcorn Duration 2 30 min 3 20 min 3 50 min Oven compartment query On Off Safety Sensor lock On Off System lock On Off Showroom program Demo mode On Off Factory default Reset Do not reset Factory default ...

Page 39: ...is switched off Clock display On The time of day is always visible on the display Clock display Off The display is darkened to save energy The microwave oven has to be switched on before you can use it Night dimming To save energy the time of day only shows on the display between 5 00 am and 11 00 pm The display remains dark at all other times Time The time of day can be displayed in the 24 or 12 ...

Page 40: ...ction is switched off Quick MW For quick start operation the default settings are a microwave power level of 900 W and a cooking duration of 1 minute Power Level The following microwave power levels can be selected 80 W 150 W 300 W 450 W 600 W 750 W or 900 W Duration The maximum cooking duration that can be set depends on the microwave power level selected 80 750 W maximum 10 minutes 900 W maximum...

Page 41: ...l sensor controls react to touch as normal System lock The system lock prevents the microwave oven from being switched on inadvertently The timer can still be used when the system lock is active The system lock will remain activated even after a power outage On The system lock is now active Before you can use the microwave oven touch the OK sensor control for at least 6 seconds Off The system lock...

Page 42: ...t will take to cook twice the amount almost twice as long Reducing the quantity of food shortens the cooking duration The shape of the dishware and material from which it is made may affect the cooking duration see Microwave operation Suitable dishware Using the turntable Placing food directly on the floor of the oven can cause damage to the microwave oven Always use the turntable placing the dish...

Page 43: ... a cooking process Depending on the operating mode you can change the values or settings for a cooking process as soon as it is running Changing the microwave power level You can use sensor controls through to change the microwave power level during a cooking process Select the required microwave power level The cooking process continues running without interruption for the remainder of the cookin...

Page 44: ...elect the sensor control Set the required times Confirm with OK Changing set cooking durations Select the sensor control Select the time you want Confirm with OK Select Change if required The time will be highlighted Change the set time Confirm with OK Press the sensor control to resume the cooking process These settings will be deleted in the event of a power outage Tip You can also adjust the co...

Page 45: ... do not close the door and resume the cooking process the microwave oven will switch off after a while To resume the cooking process close the door and select the sensor control The cooking process resumes and the cooking duration continues to count down Canceling a cooking process Touch the sensor control for the selected operating mode or the sensor control Cancel process will appear on the disp...

Page 46: ...d At the end of the timer duration will flash the time will start counting up and an audible signal will sound Select the sensor control If required confirm with OK The audible signal will stop and the symbols on the display will go out Adjusting the timer during a cooking process Select the sensor control Select Timer Confirm with OK The prompt Timer 00 00 min will appear Set the required timer d...

Page 47: ...pears on the display and an audible signal sounds Select the sensor control The main menu will appear Popcorn This function is suitable for making microwave popcorn If you select the sensor control the microwave starts with a set microwave power level and cooking duration Microwave popcorn is commercially available in packs of various sizes This function is designed for a pack size of approx 3 5 o...

Page 48: ...ing You can interrupt the cooking process at any time by pressing the or sensor controls Select Continue process and to resume the cooking process or Cancel process to cancel it Stop the cooking process before the end if the popping noises become infrequent Follow the instructions on the pack Risk of injury caused by hot popcorn The pack containing the microwave popcorn will be very hot at the end...

Page 49: ...rams The list of automatic programs will appear Select the automatic program that you want to use Confirm with OK Use the arrow keys to choose between the following options Start now Start at and Finish at Follow the instructions on the display e g Turn or Stir the food At the end of the cooking process allow the food to stand at room temperature for approx 2 minutes This standing time allows the ...

Page 50: ...d fish fillets in the microwave Select the Fish Fillet automatic program Place the ready prepared diced fish fillet s in a microwave safe oven dish Enter the weight Place the food on the turntable ensuring it is covered For this use a cover or microwavable film for example Follow the instructions on the display Using the Vegetables automatic program Select the Vegetables automatic program Follow t...

Page 51: ... Place the food on the turntable ensuring it is covered For this use a cover or microwavable film for example Follow the instructions on the display Recipes Here are some recipes for you to try with the automatic programs For best results we recommend using the exact quantities and accessories listed in the recipes If the weights given for the relevant programs are exceeded the food will not be su...

Page 52: ...00 g Chicken breast in mustard sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 1 2 lb 250 g crème fraîche 1 clove of garlic crushed 4 tbsp mustard sweet 1 tsp salt tsp sage 4 chicken breast fillets 1 2 lb 200 g each ready to cook Accessories Oven dish microwave safe Total time required 30 minutes Method To make the sauce mix together the crème fraîche garlic mustard salt and sage Place the chicken breast fillets in th...

Page 53: ...1 onion 1 3 lb 150 g celery 2 tomatoes 1 3 lb 150 g carrots 1 4 lb 100 g beans green frozen 1 4 lb 100 g peas frozen 1 8 lb 50 g pasta small shells 1 tbsp mixed Italian herbs frozen 1 2 cup 100 ml vegetable stock For the garnish 1 4 lb 100 g hard cheese Parmesan whole piece Accessories Glass dish with lid microwave safe Grater fine Total time required 40 minutes Method Dice the bacon and onion Dic...

Page 54: ...d stir Place the food on the turntable ensuring it is covered and cook When a signal sounds stir the vegetables immediately Setting Program Vegetables Weight 1 2 lb 525 g Red berry fruit compote Serves 4 Ingredients 3 4 lb 400 g red berries e g strawberries raspberries fresh or frozen 1 2 cup 100 ml water 1 4 cup 50 ml strawberry syrup 1 2 tbsp cornstarch 4 tsp 20 ml crème de cassis Accessories Bo...

Page 55: ...ds immediately stir the sauce gently until smooth Season with the cream capers and sugar to taste Recover and continue cooking Setting Program Meat in sauce Weight 3 lb 1 400 g White cabbage stew Serves 4 Ingredients 1 2 lb 200 g ground meat beef tsp salt tsp paprika sweet Pepper 1 onion 1 2 lb 250 g potatoes 1 4 lb 100 g leeks 1 2 lb 250 g white cabbage 1 2 lb 250 g red beet 1 cup 250 ml beef sto...

Page 56: ...teria Bacteria such as salmonella can cause life threatening food poisoning It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting fish and meat and in particular when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid produced during defrosting Process the food as required as soon as it has been defrosted Tips for defrosting Only use dishware that is microwave safe Remove the frozen foo...

Page 57: ...l times during cooking Carefully separate and turn slices of meat halfway through Turn pieces of fish at the halfway stage Allow food to stand at room temperature after defrosting and then reheating cooking it This standing time allows the heat to spread more evenly throughout the food Using the Defrost mode There are 13 defrosting categories covering different types of food The standing time for ...

Page 58: ...anger of injury caused by hot liquids When using the microwave oven to heat food particularly liquids the boiling point may be reached without the typical bubbles being produced The liquid does not boil evenly throughout This boiling delay can result in the liquid boiling over explosively Take care when taking the container out of the oven as the hot liquid can cause severe scalding Under certain ...

Page 59: ...at room temperature Take note of the standing times Turn separate or stir the food several times Stir the food from the outside toward the middle as food heats up more quickly at the edges The purpose of the standing time is to allow the food to develop a more even temperature After reheating allow the food to stand at room temperature for a few minutes to enable the heat to spread more evenly thr...

Page 60: ...made with 1 2 cup 100 g flour 3 00 5 00 Cover and leave to proof Chocolate marshmallows 0 7 oz 20 g 0 10 0 20 Place on a plate do not cover Salad dressings 1 2 cup 125 ml 1 00 2 00 Heat uncovered at low power to bring out flavor Tempering citrus fruits 1 3 lb 150 g 1 00 2 00 Place on a plate do not cover Softening ice cream 1 lb 500 g 1 00 3 00 Place inside oven uncovered Skinning tomatoes 3 tomat...

Page 61: ...w steam to escape Eggs heated in their shell can burst even after they have been removed from the oven Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in a specially designed egg boiling device Do not reheat hard boiled eggs in the microwave oven If you cook eggs without their shells there is a risk of the yolks exploding due to the resulting pressure Prick the yolk several times before cooking to avoid t...

Page 62: ...tch to power level 150 W Canning Risk of infection from bacteria The spores of the botulinum bacterium are not sufficiently killed by canning pulses and meat only once Toxins may form which can lead to serious poisoning These spores are only destroyed by canning the food again After they have cooled down always reheat pulses and meat a second time within 2 days If unsuitable materials are used the...

Page 63: ...anning other vegetables reduce the microwave power level to microwave power level 450 W as soon as bubbles become visible in the jars Continue cooking at microwave power level 450 W for approx 15 minutes if canning carrots and for approx 25 minutes if canning peas Removing the jars after canning Danger of injury caused by hot surfaces The jars will be very hot after canning Use oven gloves when re...

Page 64: ...wave oven Clean the oven compartment and inside of the door as soon as they have cooled Waiting too long to clean the oven will make it much more difficult to clean All surfaces could become discolored or damaged if unsuitable cleaning agents are used The front of the microwave oven is particularly susceptible to damage from oven cleaners All surfaces are susceptible to scratching Scratches on gla...

Page 65: ...nce is used frequently without being cleaned it may become very difficult to clean It is therefore best to remove any soiling immediately Removing soiling Moisture inside the microwave oven can cause damage Do not use too much water on the cloth or sponge and do not let water or any other liquid find its way into any internal oven openings Remove soiling immediately with warm water liquid dish soa...

Page 66: ...ove the turntable press down on one side 1 and lift it up by the other 2 Wash the turntable in the dishwasher or by hand with a weak solution of dish detergent Do not turn the support manually as this can damage the drive motor Remove the support on which the turntable normally rotates Clean the support and the floor of the oven Otherwise the turntable will not rotate smoothly Clean the contact su...

Page 67: ...trician or Miele Customer Service You cannot start a cooking process The door is still open Check whether the door is closed properly There is no power running to the microwave oven Check that the electrical plug of the microwave oven is correctly inserted in the outlet Check if the breaker has tripped If it has contact a qualified electrician or Miele Customer Service The sensor controls do not r...

Page 68: ...et the time of day The turntable is very jerky The turntable support or floor of the oven may be dirty Clean the turntable support and floor of the oven Clean the contact surfaces between the turntable and the support Put the support back inside and place the turntable on top A noise is heard after the cooking process is complete After the cooking process the cooling fan will continue to run for a...

Page 69: ...short Check that the correct duration is selected for the microwave power level The lower the microwave power level the longer the duration required Food has cooled down too quickly after being reheated or cooked using microwave power In the microwave 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 microwave pow...

Page 70: ...d of this document Please quote the model identifier and serial number of your appliance SN when contacting Miele Customer Service Both pieces of information can be found on the data plate This information is given on the data plate which is visible on the front frame of the oven when the door is fully open Appliance warranty and product registration You can register your product and or view the m...

Page 71: ...en contacting Customer Service Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre Customer Support Phone 888 99 MIELE 64353 info mieleusa com 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan ON L4K 4V8 www miele ca Customer Care Centre Phone customercare miele ca 800 565 6435 905 532 2272 International Headquarters Miele Cie KG Carl Miele Straße 29 33332 Gütersloh Germany ...

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