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What can a microwave oven
do?

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

You can use the microwave in the
following ways:

– Food can be defrosted, reheated or

cooked by entering a power setting
and a duration.

– Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can

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.

Grill

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

Combination mode
(Mic 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

(

: Ad 1 to Ad 5),

– Four cooking programmes for frozen

food
(

N °

: AC 1 to AC 4)

– and eight cooking programmes for

fresh food
(

: AC 1 to AC 8).

These programmes are weight
dependent. You enter the weight of the
food and then the cooking duration is
calculated automatically.
The weight of the food can be
displayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb).
See "Changing the settings"

Modes of operation

Summary of Contents for M 8201-1

Page 1: ... instructions Microwave oven M 8201 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 M Nr 09 472 770 en GB ...

Page 2: ...be used 25 Microwave Solo mode 25 Grill 25 Combination mode Microwave Grill 25 Automatic programmes 25 Suitable containers for microwave ovens 26 Material and shape 26 Testing dishes for their suitability 28 The cover 29 Before using for the first time 30 Time of day display 31 Setting the time of day 31 Altering the time of day 31 Switching off the time of day display 31 Night time switch off 31 ...

Page 3: ... 39 Some suggested uses 40 Recipes 40 Operation Automatic programmes 45 Automatic defrosting 45 Automatic cooking 45 Recipes for Automatic programmes 47 Saving your favourite programme Memory 53 Changing the settings 55 Reheating 57 Cooking 58 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 59 Some suggested uses 60 Cleaning and care 61 Oven housing interior and inside of the door 61 Appliance fron...

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: ...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...

Page 8: ...e Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the content Pass them on to any future owner Correct application The appliance is not designed for commercial use It is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environment...

Page 9: ...nce and knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards i...

Page 10: ...ore sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults When grilling with or without the microwave function the oven interior the grill element and the oven door get hot Great care should be taken to ensure that children do not touch the appliance when it is in use Technical safety Check the appliance for visible signs of damage Do not use a damaged appliance It could be dangerous If the electrica...

Page 11: ...is highly dangerous to the user and can cause operational faults To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance make sure that the connection data fuse rating frequency and voltage on the data plate corresponds to the household supply before connecting the appliance to the mains supply Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a m...

Page 12: ...ls There must be a minimum gap of 19 5 cm between the top of the appliance and anything above it Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician ...

Page 13: ...In areas 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 Correct use Danger of burning The microwave oven gets hot during grilling with and without the microwave function You co...

Page 14: ...hat 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 allowed to spread evenly throughout the food being cooked This can be achieved by stirring and or turning the food and observing a sufficiently long standing time which should be added to the time needed for cooking reheating or ...

Page 15: ...at 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 oven The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting items Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burning when the item is removed from the appliance Fire hazard The app...

Page 16: ...nd then always check the temperature of the food after taking it out of the microwave oven 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...

Page 17: ...bbles 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 oven or shaken which can lead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively Danger of scalding and burning The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forces the microwave oven door open with a danger of injury a...

Page 18: ...fat does catch fire do not attempt to put out the flames with water Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply and use a suitable fire blanket saucepan lid damp towel or similar to smother the flames Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the microwave oven when it is in use could catch fire Do not use the appliance to heat up the room If using alcohol in your reci...

Page 19: ...terior walls being splashed with food or liquids containing salt If it does happen wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface The oven interior can get hot during use Danger of burning Clean the oven and any accessories as soon as they have cooled down Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in some cases impossible In certain circumstances ...

Page 20: ...aper covered wire ties Do not use bowls with milled rims or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed see Suitable containers for microwave ovens Such items could be damaged or cause a fire hazard Do not leave the microwave unattended when reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other inflammable materials Before using single use containers make sure...

Page 21: ...first The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops 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 appliance Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomato...

Page 22: ...oved for food use to measure the temperature of the food Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these are not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break very easily Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean the microwave oven The steam could attack electrical components and cause a short circuit Stainless steel surfaces The surface is susceptible to scratching Ev...

Page 23: ...n a suitable heat resistant mat or pot rest The rack gets hot during grilling with and without the microwave function Danger of burning Do not use the cover with the gourmet plate as the cover will get too hot Do not place the hot glass tray or any other hot cooking containers on a cold surface such as a tiled or granite worktop The glass tray or container could crack or shatter Use a suitable hea...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...table for defrosting reheating and cooking Grill 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 cooking programmes for frozen food N AC 1 to AC 4 ...

Page 26: ...ury 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 Exceptions Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes These can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave o...

Page 27: ...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 28: ... 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 29: ... 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 30: ...the inside of 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...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...ntain 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 ma...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ... 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 37: ...ome 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 very thin cuts of meat 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 audibl...

Page 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...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 42: ...hite 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 43: ...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 43 ...

Page 44: ... 8 slices 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 ...

Page 45: ... This programme is particularly suitable for defrosting 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 microwav...

Page 46: ...ch 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 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 repe...

Page 47: ...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 48: ... 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 49: ...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 50: ... 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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...e 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 press the Stop C button twice as soon as you have started the programme so th...

Page 54: ...me 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 Memory 54 ...

Page 55: ...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 56: ... 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 demo mode When a button or selector is operated MES_ shows briefly in the display ...

Page 57: ... 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 reache...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...ting 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 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 ...

Page 60: ...lad dressings 125 ml 150 1 2 Heat uncovered on a gentle heat Tempering citrus fruits 150 g 150 1 2 Place on a plate do not cover Bacon 100 g 900 2 3 Place on kitchen paper do not cover Softening ice cream 500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container in microwave oven Skinning tomatoes 3 tomatoes 450 6 7 Cut a cross shape into the top of each tomato cover and heat in a little water The skins will sli...

Page 61: ...e The housing interior and inside of the door 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 ...

Page 62: ... oven floor to enable the turntable to turn smoothly Clean the contact 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 this is not done 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 ...

Page 63: ...m 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...

Page 64: ...ct a qualified electrician or the Miele Ser vice Department 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 the display does not li...

Page 65: ...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 oven ...

Page 66: ...rial 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 Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the UK your appliance is...

Page 67: ...ng 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 protect the appliance with a residual current device Please contact a qualified electrician for advice WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse c...

Page 68: ...on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product Electrical connection 68 ...

Page 69: ...rktop To ensure adequate ventilation a minimum gap of 5 cm is required between the appliance and any neighbouring furniture or walls There must be a minimum gap of 19 5 cm between the top of the appliance and anything above it The microwave oven can also be built into a tall unit using a microwave lift up door A special fitting kit available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Departme...

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