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Setting

Settings available (* factory default)

P I

Night time switch-off

S 0

S I

Night 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.

P 2

Automatic
keep-warm function

S I

S 0

The automatic keep-warm function is
activated.

The automatic keep-warm function is
deactivated.

P 3

"door" message

S I

S 0

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 appliance.

The "door" message does not appear.

P 4

Audible tone

S I

S 0

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.

P 5

Demo mode
(for dealer
showroom use only)

S 0

S I

Demo mode is deactivated. When demo
mode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appears briefly
in the display.

The appliance 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.

P 0

Factory default

S I

S O

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

Factory default settings have been changed.

Changing the settings

Summary of Contents for M 8151-2

Page 1: ...tructions Microwave oven M 8151 2 M 8161 2 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 M Nr 07 289 660 en GB ...

Page 2: ... 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...

Page 3: ...29 Use 29 Some suggested uses 30 Recipes 30 Operation Automatic programmes 35 Automatic defrosting 35 Automatic cooking 35 Recipes for Automatic programmes 37 Saving your favourite programme 43 Changing the settings 45 Reheating 47 Cooking 48 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 49 Some suggested uses 50 Cleaning and care 51 Oven interior and inside of the door 51 Appliance front 52 Acce...

Page 4: ...Oven interior and accessories aOven door bDoor locking mechanism cQuartz grill dControl panel eTurntable fGrilling rack gGlass tray hGourmet plate iCover jBoiling rod Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...programmes mRotary selector to enter time and weight nAutomatic programme buttons oTime of day button m pMinute minder button l qMemory button to save a 1 3 stage programme sequence rStop cancel button sStart button Add a minute button Quick start button c programm able tDoor release a Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ... 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 he...

Page 7: ...s 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 your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your l...

Page 8: ...using it or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety Never use the microwave oven to store or dry items which could ignite easily Moisture evaporates Fire hazard Safety with children This appliance is not a toy To avoid 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 will not understand the...

Page 9: ...ational safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and where there is in 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 may only be used when it has bee...

Page 10: ...be achieved by stirring and or turning the food and by observing a sufficiently long standing time which should be added to the duration needed for cooking reheating or defrosting Always remember that times for cooking reheating and defrosting in a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than with traditional methods of food preparation Excessively long cooking durations can lead to food d...

Page 11: ...ut the boiling rod the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles The liquid does not boil evenly throughout This so called boiling delay can cause a sudden build up of bubbles when the container is removed from the microwave or shaken which can lead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively Danger of burning The formation of bubbles can be so st...

Page 12: ...s See appropriate section Eggs can only be cooked in their 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 shells using microwave heat only if the yolk m...

Page 13: ... up the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the appliance could catch fire When using kitchen appliances 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 Additionally they could damage a ceramic hob as they melt To check food temperature first interrupt the cooking pro...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...icrowave 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 Ad 1 to Ad 5 Four co...

Page 16: ...ury Metal Metal containers aluminium foil metal cutlery and china with metalic decoration such as gold rims or cobalt blue must not be used on microwave mode Metal relfects microwaves and obstructs the cooking process Also avoid using plastic pots where the foil lid has not be completely removed Exceptions Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes These can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave ov...

Page 17: ...in 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 Earthenware Decorated earthenware is only suitable if the decoration is beneath an all over glaze Earthenware can get very hot and may crack Glazes and colours Some glazes and colours contain metals which make them unsuitable for u...

Page 18: ... containers are not always recyclable or biodegradable 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 centre of the oven fill a suitable glass with water and also place this in the oven Close the door Turn the power selector ...

Page 19: ...e opened before they are placed in the oven Do not use a lid or cover if food coated with breadcrumbs is being cooked cooking meals which are to be given a crisp finish the gourmet plate is being used 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...

Page 20: ...f the door 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...

Page 21: ...me 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 b...

Page 22: ...urntable Check that the dish is not larger in size than the turntable Stir the 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 m...

Page 23: ...contain more water and cook more quickly than stored vegetables 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 ...

Page 24: ...Exception the increased cooking duration is in increments of 30 seconds when the microwave is being used on maximum power 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 interior lighting goes out The audible tone will sound briefly as a reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes after the end of the p...

Page 25: ...ld the Start c button pressed in While holding the Start button pressed in alter the duration with the time selector to max 15 minutes The altered programme runs when the Start c button is released An interruption to the power supply will cancel any altered programmed durations and they will need to be entered again System lock The system lock prevents the appliance being used by children for exam...

Page 26: ... a new minute minder time as described above 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 ti...

Page 27: ...uring 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 A...

Page 28: ...Q X or L h the microwave power level and 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 entered can be changed during operation if required Interrupt the process by pressing the Stop C button and change the ...

Page 29: ...these are a fire hazard if allowed to overheat When using the gourmet plate make sure that the food is ready to transfer to the hot gourmet plate as soon as it has heated up Place the gourmet plate directly on the turntable Do not place it on the rack Make sure there is a gap of approx 2 cm between the gourmet plate and the interior walls of the appliance otherwise sparking could occur and damage ...

Page 30: ... topping 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 arrange a slice of ham on top of each 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 Rem...

Page 31: ...ced tomato and seasoning Mix well Cook for 6 minutes at 450 W Grill Turn out and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving 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 m...

Page 32: ...ite 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 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 ...

Page 33: ...utes 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 11 2 2 minutes per side at 450 W Grill Serve with rice hollandaise sauce or melted butter and a fresh green salad Gourmet plate 33 ...

Page 34: ...ices Quick almond tart For the base 100 g plain flour 1 2 level 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 2 packet 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 gourm...

Page 35: ...frosting sliced bread If possible place individual slices of bread in the microwave oven or carefully separate them from one another at the halfway signal 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 Only use the cover supplied with the microwave on Microwave Solo mode Never use a cover when...

Page 36: ...s 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 duration Interrupt the programme to turn or stir the food and then continue the programme The programmed duration can if necessary be extended by a few minutes during operation by pressing the Start button repeatedly un...

Page 37: ...will sound to prompt you to turn or stir the food When cooking vegetables in a sauce the weight entered must include the sauce Do not exceed the maximum weight guidelines Carrots in a chervil cream sauce serves 2 350 g carrots washed and peeled 5 g butter 50 ml vegetable stock instant 75 g crème fraîche 1 tbsp white wine Salt and pepper A pinch of sugar tsp mustard 1 2 tbsp fresh chervil chopped o...

Page 38: ... a suitable container and mix well Cover and cook Stir when the audible tone sounds halfway through the cooking duration Setting Cooking fresh food AC 2 E Weight 1 000 g Place cooking container on the turntable AC 3 _ Fish Fish curry serves 4 300 g pineapple pieces 1 red pepper 1 small banana 500 g rosefish 3 tbsp lemon juice 30 g Butter 100 ml white wine 100 ml pineapple juice Salt pepper and chi...

Page 39: ...s tray on the turntable Chicken kebabs makes 8 kebabs 4 chicken breasts each approx 120 g 4 pineapple slices tinned 16 apricot halves tinned For the marinade 4 tbsp vegetable oil 4 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper tsp paprika tsp curry powder A little chilli powder Optional ground ginger or ground coriander 8 wooden kebab skewers Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces Cut the pineapple slices into q...

Page 40: ... and AC 6 For a good colour and flavour when grilling chicken sprinkle with a mixture of paprika and curry powder AC 7 5 Fish pie Crispy fish pie Serves 2 400 g rosefish fillets 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt and white pepper 50 g butter 2 tsp mustard 1 onion finely diced 40 g Cheddar grated 20 g golden breadcrumbs 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill Drizzle the fish with the lemon juice and leave to stand for a...

Page 41: ...For the cheese sauce 20 g margarine 20 g plain flour 300 ml vegetable stock instant 200 ml milk 100 g Emmental cheese diced 50 g Cheddar cheese grated Salt pepper and grated nutmeg 1 tbsp chopped parsley Cut the cauliflower or broccoli into small rosettes and finely slice the carrots approx 3 mm thick Place the vegetables in a baking dish approx 24 cm in diameter and mix well Melt the margarine in...

Page 42: ...2 3 of the cheese and place in the base of a greased baking dish approx 24 cm in diameter with the garlic Mix together the cream and crème fraîche season with salt pepper and nutmeg and pour over the potato and cheese mixture Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bake uncovered Setting Cooking fresh food AC 8 W Weight 1 050 g Place cooking container on the turntable Recipes for Automatic progra...

Page 43: ...s the M button After this third step you can use the M button to scroll through your entry and check it 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...

Page 44: ...ramme 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 Saving your favourite programme 44 ...

Page 45: ...wish to change P I to P 5 and P 0 Turn it until the setting required shows in the display 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 P 5 and P 0 press and hold the M button for approx 4 seconds The change is ...

Page 46: ...ood in the appliance The door message does not appear P 4 Audible tone S I S 0 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 P 5 Demo mode for dealer showroom use only S 0 S I Demo mode is deactivated When demo mode is deactivated _ _ _ _ appears briefly in the display The appliance is set to the showroom...

Page 47: ...s 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 reach...

Page 48: ...n appropriate length of time Foods 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 ...

Page 49: ...nds Danger of salmonella poisoning Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently soft to take herbs and seasoning 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 pro...

Page 50: ...on a gentle heat Tempering citrus fruits 150 g 150 1 2 Place on a plate do not cover Bacon 100 g 800 2 3 Place on kitchen paper do not cover Softening ice cream 500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container in microwave oven Warming plates 4 plates 800 2 3 Do not heat plates with metal rim or decoration in microwave oven Skinning tomatoes 3 tomatoes 450 6 7 Cut a cross shape into the top of each toma...

Page 51: ...erior 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 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 Do not remove the cover to the...

Page 52: ...nd the carrier Do not turn the carrier manually as this could damage the drive motor Appliance front Do not let water or any other object find its way into or block the air vents in the door frame 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 damp Miele microfibre E cloth or with a clean sponge a...

Page 53: ...lity 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 it can be washed in a dishwasher Do not use abrasive cleaning agents Gourmet plate Clean th...

Page 54: ...ed off to dispel any moisture from the oven and prevent it settling on the control panel or surrounding furniture It will switch off automatically 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...

Page 55: ...ng 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 oven switches itself off during a cooking reheating or defrosting programme There may be insufficien...

Page 56: ...elephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service When contacting your Dealer or the Miele Service Department 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 N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Afte...

Page 57: ...ch 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 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...

Page 58: ...ce 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 2 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 ...

Page 59: ...M 8151 2 Building in kit The following items are supplied in the accessory pack for installing the appliance Installation 59 ...

Page 60: ...pacer Before securing the hooks make sure that the screws are fitted where the housing unit wall is at least 16 mm thick 1 Niche height 350 mm Draw a line on both sides of the housing unit 337 mm above the floor of the housing unit Position the lower edge of the spacer on this line and align the stopper at the front of the spacer with the front of the housing unit side wall To secure the spacers a...

Page 61: ...mm Remove all the accessories including the turntable and the roller ring from the microwave oven cavity Place the microwave on its right hand side so that the front frame overhangs the front of the table or work surface Unscrew the three feet under the microwave and replace them with the three larger feet using the same screws Screw the spacer disk from the accessory pack into the hole on the und...

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