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Control panel

Electronic timer and clock display

Rotary selector for microwave power,
grill and combination programmes

Rotary selector
to enter time and weight

Automatic programme buttons

Time of day button

Minute minder button

Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage
programme sequence)

Stop/cancel button

Start button / Add a minute
button / Quick start button
(programmable)

Door release button

Description of the appliance

Summary of Contents for M 8261-1

Page 1: ... instructions Microwave oven M 8261 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 07 088 740 en GB ...

Page 2: ... be 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...

Page 3: ...27 Gourmet plate 29 Use 29 Some suggested uses 29 Recipes 30 Operation Automatic programmes 34 Automatic defrosting 34 Automatic cooking 34 Saving your favourite programme 36 Changing the settings 38 Reheating 40 Cooking 41 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 42 Some suggested uses 43 Cleaning and care 44 Oven interior and inside of the door 44 Appliance front 45 Accessories supplied 46...

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 Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...mmes 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 programmable c tDoor release button a Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...ck 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 heati...

Page 7: ... 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 it with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycl...

Page 8: ...n supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety Never use the microwave 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 should be supervised whenever yo...

Page 9: ...used when it has been fully installed Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local safety regulations Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician autho...

Page 10: ...mes can lead to food drying out and burning or could even cause it to catch fire There is also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs flowers herbs etc are dried in the microwave oven Always ensure that this type of procedure is supervised Do not use the microwave function to heat up cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels wheat grains lavender or gel such as those used in aromatherapy These pads can...

Page 11: ...en build up of bubbles when the container is removed from the oven or shaken which can lead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively Danger of burning The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forces the oven door open with a danger of burning The boiling rod ensures that bubbles are produced and that liquids heat evenly To avoid fuelling any flames do not open the ove...

Page 12: ...ave 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 membrane has been punctured several times first The pressure could otherwise cau...

Page 13: ...ction Take care not to burn yourself on them Never 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 and the worktop surface could get damaged Use a suitable heat resistant mat or pot rest Do not use the appliance to heat up the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left ...

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: ...rowave 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 cook...

Page 16: ... 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 oven...

Page 17: ...lain 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...

Page 18: ...ng 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 to 900 W Enter a time of 30 seconds with the time selector P...

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: ...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 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: ...tly on the turntable Check that the dish is not larger in size than the turntable Turn or stir 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...

Page 23: ...n 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 materi...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 system lock prevents the appliance being used by children for example To activ...

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: ...n 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 th...

Page 29: ...his could cause sparking and damage the gourmet plate Heat the plate up on 450 W Grill L for approx 5 minutes If using oil you can either heat up the oil on the gourmet plate or you can heat the oil separately and then add it to the plate Butter however should always be added after heating up the gourmet plate It has a lower burning point than oil and would get too dark or burn if added too soon A...

Page 30: ...ude drained tuna fish finely sliced onion rings pineapple cheese and ham Vegetable medley Serves 3 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 100 g mushrooms cleaned 150 g baby carrots or carrot slices 100 g broccoli florets 1 red pepper 1 tomato Salt pepper 30 g grated Parmesan cheese Slice the onions into fine rings Half quarter and deseed the pepper and then cut into strips Dice the tomato Place the gourmet plate on ...

Page 31: ...tbsp brandy Cut the pork into 4 slices Season each slice with salt and pepper and wrap in a rasher of streaky bacon Secure with a cocktail stick if necessary Place the gourmet plate on the turntable and pre heat for approx 5 minutes at 450 W Grill Remove from the oven Add the butter to the plate and place the pork slices on top Now place the gourmet plate back on the turntable and cook for approx ...

Page 32: ...he oven melt the butter in the heated plate then add the meat Place the plate back on the turntable and cook for approx 4 minutes at 450 W Grill Turn the meat and cook for a further 4 minutes at the same setting Drain surplus liquid from the meat if necessary so that it browns well Fisherman s salmon Serves 2 2 pieces of salmon fillet each 150 g 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt white pepper Drizzle the sal...

Page 33: ...ces Quick almond tart For the pastry 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 gour...

Page 34: ... 9 1 8 kg Ad 4 T Cakes 0 1 1 4 kg Ad 5 k Bread 0 1 1 0 kg Automatic cooking There are four programmes for frozen food and eight programmes for fresh food The 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 AC 4 2 Chips 0 2 0 4 kg Cooking fresh...

Page 35: ...urrently in use will light up h and or n An audible tone will sound halfway through the cooking time Interrupt the programme to turn or stir the food and then continue the programme The programmed time can if necessary be extended by a few minutes during operation by pressing the Start button repeatedly until the time required shows in the display On all programmes it is only possible to extend th...

Page 36: ... 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 37: ...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 37 ...

Page 38: ...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 39: ... 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 showroom de...

Page 40: ...gs 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 reac...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 900 W followed by 450 W Remove the food from its packaging and place in a covered microwave pro...

Page 43: ...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 Warming plates 4 plates 900 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 a...

Page 44: ...ly difficult and in some cases impossible In certain circumstances very heavy soiling can even damage the appliance The oven interior and door interior 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 ...

Page 45: ...etween 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 not it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour Clean the front using a Miele microfibre E cloth or with a sponge and a solution of hot water and washing up liquid Then dry with a soft cloth All types...

Page 46: ...ability 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 in a dishwasher Do not use abrasive cleaning agents Gourmet plate Clean the gourmet plat...

Page 47: ...gramme 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 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...

Page 48: ...uring 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 switches itself off during a cooking reheating or defrosting programme There may be insufficient ...

Page 49: ...mer Contact Centre see back cover for address When contacting your Dealer or the Miele Customer Contact Centre 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 to improve our service After sales service 49 ...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... objects The appliance is designed to be built into a tall unit 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 not sturdy enough to bear the weight of the appliance when it is being carried Building in dimensions Building in kit The following items are supplied in the access...

Page 52: ...nment with the front edge of the unit and with the middle line and then fit another screw a into the other long slot Then tighten both of these screws Place the appliance in the housing unit and using your hands push on both sides of the back of the oven interior to move the appliance into position It will engage in position when it is correctly installed Check that it is correctly aligned If it i...

Page 53: ...ing out of position Slide the appliance into the housing unit and pull the cable with the plug through the back of the unit Connect the appliance to the electricity supply Then push the appliance right back into the housing unit as described above Plug shown is for illustration purposes only Installation 53 ...

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