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Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 8260-2

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.

M.-Nr. 07 679 380

en - AU, NZ

Summary of Contents for M 8260-2

Page 1: ...nstructions Microwave oven M 8260 2 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 M Nr 07 679 380 en AU NZ ...

Page 2: ...ave 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 switch off 20 Operation 21 To open the door 21 Placing the dish in the oven 21 Turntable 21 To close the door 21 Starting a programme 21 door messa...

Page 3: ...atic programmes 28 Saving your favourite programme 30 Changing the settings 32 Reheating 34 Cooking 35 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 36 Preserving 37 Some suggested uses 38 Cleaning and care 39 Oven interior and inside of the door 39 Appliance front 40 Accessories supplied 41 Problem solving guide 42 After sales service 44 Electrical connection 45 Installation 46 Contents 3 ...

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

Page 5: ...tton 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 he...

Page 6: ...an normally be recycled Rather than just throwing these materials away please ensure they are recycled 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 Therefore please d...

Page 7: ... including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given 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 This appliance may only be used in mobile installations if a risk assess...

Page 8: ...ive earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and where there is 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...

Page 9: ...heating 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 by observing a sufficiently long standing time which should be added to the time needed for cooking reheating or defrosting Always remember that times for cooking reheating and defrosting in a microwave oven are usually considerably sh...

Page 10: ... food thoroughly after heating and try it for temperature to ensure that it will not scald the baby When heating food and drinks remember that the heat is created in the food itself and that the container will normally be cooler The dish is only warmed by the heat of the food When heating liquids the boiling rod provided should always be placed into the container When heating liquids milk sauces e...

Page 11: ...r cause a fire hazard Do not leave the oven unattended when reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other inflammable materials Before using single use containers make sure they are suitable for use in microwave ovens See Suitable containers for microwave ovens Eggs can only be cooked in their shells using microwave heat in a specially designed egg boiling devic...

Page 12: ... the appliance could catch fire To check food temperature first interrupt the cooking process Only use a thermometer specifically approved for food use to measure the temperature of the food Never use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these are not suitable for use with very high temperatures and will break very easily Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance Press...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...hocolate and butter dissolving gelatine or for bottling small amounts of fruit and vegetables 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 automatic programmes Five defrosting programmes N Ad 1 to Ad 5 three cooking programmes for frozen food N AC 1 to AC 3 and three cooking pr...

Page 15: ...lic 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 if recommen ded by the manufacturer Remove the lid and make sure the foi...

Page 16: ... 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 use in a microwave oven Wood Wooden dishes are not suitable Mo...

Page 17: ... 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 to 900 W Enter a time of 30 seconds with the time sele...

Page 18: ...ontainers 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 and get into the food Th...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...ables 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 shap...

Page 23: ...ncreased 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 programme If yo...

Page 24: ... 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 activat...

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: ...s programme is used best for sliced breads If possible place single slices in the microwave or separate the slices when the signal sounds Automatic cooking There are three programmes for frozen and fresh food The standing time for each programme 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...

Page 27: ...n 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 the time by a few minutes An audible tone will sound when the cooking programme is complete The interior lighting of the oven goes ou...

Page 28: ...nd 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 Cook time 25 35 minutes 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 c...

Page 29: ...oes Place all of the ingredients into 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 AC 3 _ Fish Caribbean fish serves 4 Cook time 35 45 minutes 300 g pineapple pieces tinned 1 red capsicum 1 small banana 500 g perch fillets 3 tbsp lemon juice 30 g butter 100 ml white wine 100 ...

Page 30: ...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 the app...

Page 31: ...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 31 ...

Page 32: ...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 to the status is then stored in m...

Page 33: ...hat 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 showroom use only S 0 S I Demo mode is deactivated When demo mode is deactivated _ _ _ _ appears briefly in the display Demo mode is activated Whe...

Page 34: ... a microwave oven even without the shell The eggs can burst Food taken straight from the refrigerator takes longer to cook than food which has been kept 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 re...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...ry 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 defrosting...

Page 37: ...content in the jars to simmer The time required depends on the initial temperature of the produce in the jar the number of glass jars Duration until bubbles evenly dispersed in all jars 1 glass jar approx 3 minutes 2 glass jars approx 6 minutes 3 glass jars approx 9 minutes 4 glass jars approx 12 minutes This is sufficient time for preserving fruit and cucumbers For vegetables reduce the power to ...

Page 38: ...00 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 900 2 3 Place on kitchen paper do not cover Softening ice cream 500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container in microwave Skinning tomatoes 3 tomatoes 450 6 7 Cut a cross shape into the top of each to...

Page 39: ...er each use Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily 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 unt...

Page 40: ...thly Clean the area between the turntable and the carrier Do not turn the carrier manually as this could damage the drive motor Appliance front Do not let water or any small particles penetrate the vents in the appliance 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 microfibre cloth or with a sol...

Page 41: ...her detergent oven sprays glass cleaning agents hard abrasive sponges and brushes e g pot scourers dirt erasers sharp metal scrapers Accessories supplied Boiling rod The boiling rod can be washed in a dishwasher 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 tomato sauce may occur This d...

Page 42: ...sconnect the appliance from the mains supply and call a qualified electrician or Miele 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 prevent any humidity building up in the oven on the control panel or on the oven housing unit It will switch off automatically the di...

Page 43: ... 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 select a lower power level and lengthen the duration required the m...

Page 44: ...n the back cover of this manual When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate which is located on the inside of the appliance front Warranty The warranty for this appliance is 2 years For further information on warranty conditions please refer to the warranty booklet supplied with the appliance A...

Page 45: ...er the appliance has been installed If it is installed via an isolator switch connection must be carried out by an electrician When switched off there must be an all pole contact gap of 3 mm in the switch including switch fuses and relays The voltage rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate situated at the front of the oven interior Please ensure these match the household mains suppl...

Page 46: ...e The appliance is designed to be built into a tall unit and is also suitable for underbench installation The installation of the microwave oven below a cooktop or above a plate warming drawer is not permitted Building in dimensions Underbench 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...

Page 47: ...g unit wall is 16 or 19 mm thick Attach the correct left hand spacer applicable to the thickness of the housing unit wall to one of the hooks supplied Attach the other hook to the right hand spacer Before securing the hooks make sure that the screws are fitted where the housing unit wall is at least 16 mm thick Draw a line on both sides of the housing unit 420 mm above the floor of the housing uni...

Page 48: ...re required Slide the appliance into the housing unit and pull the cable with the plug through the back of the unit Plug shown is for illustration purposes only Secure the appliance at the front by lifting it over the hooks and lowering it into position Check that the appliance is secure by pushing lightly on the upper edge of the front frame Check that it is correctly aligned Connect the applianc...

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