. . . strange noises are heard when
the microwave oven is being used
Check whether,
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the food is covered with aluminium
foil.
If so, remove it.
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Sparks are being created by the use
of crockery with a metallic finish. See
notes on suitable types of containers.
. . . the time of day in the display is
not accurate
If there has been a power cut, the time
automatically switches back to 12:00.
The time of day needs to be re-set.
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Set the correct time of day.
. . . food cools down too quickly
In the microwave oven, 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 power level,
it is possible that the heat may 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 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 insufficient air circulation.
Check whether,
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the air inlet or outlet is blocked.
Remove any objects if necessary. The
appliance switches off automatically in
cases of overheating. Cooking can be
continued after a cooling-down period.
If the microwave oven switches itself off
repeatedly, please call the Miele
Service Department.
If it is not possible to remedy a fault
by following the instructions given
above, on no account open the
appliance casing.
This microwave oven should only be
repaired by a suitably qualified
technician trained by Miele.
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