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Food

Quantity

Micro-

wave

power

level

(in watts)

Time

(in

minutes)

Notes

Melting butter and
margarine

100 g

450

1:00 – 1:15 Do not cover.

Melting chocolate

100 g

450

3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover.

Stir halfway through melting.

Dissolving
gelatine

5 tbsp water

450

0:15 – 0:30 Do not cover.

Stir halfway through dissolving.

Preparing flan
topping/jelly glaze

250 ml liquid

450

4 – 5

Do not cover.
Stir halfway through heating.

Yeast dough

Made with 100 g

flour

3 – 5

Cover and leave to prove.

Popcorn

1 tbsp (20 g)

popcorn

800

3 – 4

Place popcorn in a 1-litre
container, cover and cook.

Salad 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

800

2 – 3

Place on kitchen paper, do not
cover.

Softening ice
cream

500 g

150

Place open ice cream container in
microwave.

Warming plates

4 plates

800

2 – 3

Do not heat plates with metal rim
or decoration in microwave.

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 slip off
easily.
Take care, as the tomatoes may
get very hot.

Strawberry jam

300 g strawberries,

300 g jam sugar

800

7 – 9

Mix the fruit and sugar in a deep
container, cover and cook.

The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.

Some suggested uses

Summary of Contents for M 8260

Page 1: ...ng instructions Microwave oven M 8260 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time WGO M Nr 06 542 990 ...

Page 2: ...itable containers for microwave ovens 15 Material and shape 15 Testing dishes for their suitability 17 The cover 18 Before using for the first time 19 Time of day display 20 Setting the time of day 20 Altering the time of day 20 Switching off the time of day display 20 Night time 20 Operation 21 To open the door 21 Placing the dish in the oven 21 Turntable 21 To close the door 21 Starting a progra...

Page 3: ... your favourite programme 28 Changing the settings 30 Reheating 32 Cooking 33 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 34 Some suggested uses 35 Cleaning and care 36 Oven interior and inside of the door 36 Appliance front and control panel 37 Accessories supplied 39 Problem solving guide 40 After sales service 42 Electrical connection IRL U K ZA 43 Electrical connection AUS NZ 44 Installatio...

Page 4: ...Oven interior and accessories aOven door bDoor locking mechanism cControl panel dTurntable eCover fBoiling rod Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ... button oSTART button Add a minute button Quick start button programmable c pDoor release button a Accessories supplied Cover The cover supplied must only be used in the Microwave solo mode It prevents the food from drying out and the oven from becoming dirty and it accelerates the heating process Boiling rod When heating liquids the boiling rod provided should always be placed in the container It...

Page 6: ...erials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being s...

Page 7: ...r near it or to play with the controls Supervise its use by older children the elderly or infirm If allowing older children to use the appliance without supervision please ensure that they are aware of how a microwave oven works and understand the dangers of improper use Technical safety If the connection cable is damaged the new cable must be fitted by a Miele approved service technician Do not u...

Page 8: ...letely isolated from the electricity supply when it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed the mains fuse is withdrawn or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where this is applicable This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer In cou...

Page 9: ...ting food with a high sugar content e g Christmas pudding If heated for too long the sugar may caramelise or ignite Do not use full power to warm empty dishes Do not use the appliance without food or if it is incorrectly loaded Never cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers jars or bottles With baby bottles the screw top and teat must be removed Otherwise pressure builds up which can ca...

Page 10: ...id fuelling any flames do not open the oven door if smoke occurs in the oven interior Interrupt the process by pressing the Stop C button twice Switch off at the wall socket and where applicable remove the plug Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed Never heat undiluted alcohol in the oven as this can easily ignite Fire hazard Do not heat up tins in the microwave oven Pressure can buil...

Page 11: ...aken out of the oven Eggs can be cooked without their shells using microwave heat only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode Danger of injury Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomatoes sausages jacket potatoes and aubergines should be pierced or the skin cut in several places before cooking to allow steam to esca...

Page 12: ...easily Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit When using browning dishes Always use oven gloves when handling the browning dish to avoid burns Never place the browning dish directly onto a table or work surface Use a suitable heat resistant mat pot rest grid or board to protect the work surface...

Page 13: ...a suitable container and find their way directly into the food All food contains moisture molecules which when subjected to microwave energy start to oscillate 2 5 thousand million times a second The friction caused by this vibration creates heat which first starts developing around the outside of the food and then slowly penetrates towards the centre The moisture fat and sugar content of food wil...

Page 14: ...s 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 Automatic programmes You can choose from the following auto matic programmes three defrosting programmes N Ad 1 to Ad 3 three cooking programmes for frozen food N AC 1 to AC 3 and one cooking programme for fresh foo...

Page 15: ...cobalt blue must not be used in an oven being used in microwave mode The metal reflects the microwaves hindering the cooking process Exceptions Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes These can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave oven if recommended by the manufacturer However as food is only heated from the top it is better to remove the food from the aluminium foil container and transfer it ...

Page 16: ...ging 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 use in a microwave oven Plastics When purchasing plasticware make sure that it i...

Page 17: ... made of plastic paper or other inflammable materials Disposable containers are not always recyclable or bio degradable Testing dishes for their suitability If in doubt as to whether glass earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a microwave oven a simple test can be performed Place the item you wish to test in the centre of the oven fill a suitable glass with water and al...

Page 18: ...the food Sealed glass containers such as jars of baby food must be 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 Because the cover can only withstand temperatures of up to 110 C it must only be used in microwave solo mode At temperatures in excess of 110 C the plastic can melt a...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...he time selector to alter the hour Press the m button to confirm or wait a few seconds The m symbol will flash and the current minutes will light up for a few seconds Use the time selector to alter the minutes Press the m button to confirm or wait a few seconds Switching off the time of day display Press and hold the m button in until the display goes dark Pressing and holding the m button again w...

Page 21: ... on the turntable Check that the dish is not larger in size than the turntable Stir the food during the cooking time 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 select...

Page 22: ...y 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 material of the container Press the STA...

Page 23: ...Exception the increased cooking time 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 oven interior lighting goes out The audible tone will sound briefly as a reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes after the end of the ...

Page 24: ...he START c button pressed in While holding the START button pressed in alter the time with the time selector to max 15 minutes The altered programme runs when the START c button is released An interruption to the power supply will cancel any altered programmed times and they will need to be entered again System lock The safety lock prevents the appliance being used by children for example To activ...

Page 25: ... 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 26: ...e standing time for each of these programmes is approx 2 minutes Cooking food from frozen N AC 1 1 Vegetables 0 1 0 6 kg AC 2 3 Ready meal which can be stirred 0 3 1 0 kg AC 3 W Bakes and gratins 0 2 0 6 kg Cooking fresh food AC 1 _ Fish 0 5 1 5 kg Press the relevant button repeatedly until the automatic programme required shows in the display For example to select Programme Ad 3 for defrosting ch...

Page 27: ...ing the START button repeatedly until the time required shows in the display On all programmes it is only possible to extend the time by a few minutes An audible tone will sound when the cooking programme is complete The interior lighting of the oven goes out Operation Automatic programmes 27 ...

Page 28: ...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 the appliance is not damaged by...

Page 29: ...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 29 ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...o food in the microwave 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 microwave is set to the showr...

Page 32: ...n a microwave oven even without the shell The eggs can burst Food taken straight from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature The time required depends on the nature of the food its initial temperature and the amount to be cooked Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated If in any doubt that a sufficiently high temperature has been reached ...

Page 33: ...an appropriate length of time Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomatoes sausages jacket potatoes and aubergines should be pierced or the skin cut in several places before cooking to allow steam to escape and to prevent the food from bursting Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops Eggs can burst ...

Page 34: ...r defrosting to enable the heat to spread evenly throughout the food Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Deep frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked After defrosting select 900 W followed by 450 W Remove the food from its packaging and place in a covered microwave proof dish for defrosting and reheating or cooking Exception Minced meat should be left uncovered whil...

Page 35: ...ver and cook Salad 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 800 2 3 Place on kitchen paper do not cover Softening ice cream 500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container in microwave Warming plates 4 plates 800 2 3 Do not heat plates with metal rim or decoration in microwave Skinning tomatoes 3 tomatoes 45...

Page 36: ...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 Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with a proprietary non abrasive cleaner for stainless steel following the instructions given by the manufacturer on the packaging Do not remove the...

Page 37: ...er Do not turn the carrier manually as this could damage the drive motor Appliance front and control panel E Cloth A microfibre E Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel glass plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals It can be washed 300 times All surfaces and controls should be cleaned using an E Cloth or w...

Page 38: ...d cream cleaners abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents stainless steel cleaners cleaning agents containing descaling agents dishwasher detergent oven sprays Stainless steel fronted appliances Stainless steel surfaces are susceptible to scratches and abrasions Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned with a proprietary non abrasive...

Page 39: ...Cover Wash and dry the cover after each use The cover can be washed in a dishwasher However discolouration caused by natural dyes e g from carrots tomatoes or ketchup may occur This discolouration is irreversible but does not affect the stability of the cover Cleaning and care 39 ...

Page 40: ... 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 light up Check whether the time of day display has been switched off press and hold in the m for a few seconds the time of day display has been programm...

Page 41: ...re 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 start with a low power level and lengthen the time required the microwave switches itself off during a cooking reheating or defrosting programme There may be insufficien...

Page 42: ...ervice Department see back cover for contact details When contacting your Dealer or the 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 Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes After sales service 42 ...

Page 43: ...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 install a residual current device with a trip current of 30 mA WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cover must be re fitted when changing the...

Page 44: ...the door to the appliance Please ensure that these match the household mains supply Connection should be made via a suitable switched socket or via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been installed If it is installed via an isolator switch connection must be carried out by an electr...

Page 45: ... objects The appliance is designed to be built into a tall unit A minimum installation height of 850 mm must be maintained Building in dimensions Building in kit The following items are supplied in the accessory pack for installing the appliance Installation The appliance must be built in before it can be used Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard Draw a line inside the housing unit to mark ...

Page 46: ...the appliance into position It will engage in position when it is correctly installed Check that it is correctly aligned If it is not aligned correctly carefully pull it back out of the niche and realign it by slightly adjusting the position of the bracket on the long slots When correctly aligned insert the third screw a into the middle of the bracket to prevent the bracket moving out of position ...

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