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Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 8261-2

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. 07 679 390

en - AU, NZ

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Page 1: ...oven M 8261 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 07 679 390 en AU NZ Downloaded From Microwave Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...used 16 Microwave Solo mode 16 Grilling 16 Combination mode Microwave Grill 16 Automatic programmes 16 Suitable containers for microwave ovens 17 Material and shape 17 Testing dishes for their suitability 19 The cover 20 Before using for the first time 21 Time of day display 22 Setting the time of day 22 Altering the time of day 22 Switching off the time of day display 22 Night time switch off 22 ...

Page 3: ...es 31 Recipes 31 Operation Automatic programmes 36 Automatic defrosting 36 Automatic cooking 36 Recipes Automatic programmes 38 Saving your favourite programme 44 Changing the settings 46 Reheating 48 Cooking 49 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 50 Bottling 51 Some suggested uses 52 Cleaning and care 53 Oven interior and inside of the door 53 Appliance front 54 Accessories supplied 55...

Page 4: ...ccessories aOven door bDoor lock mechanism cQuartz grill dControl panel eTurntable fGrilling rack gGlass tray hGourmet plate iCover jBoiling rod Description of the appliance 4 Downloaded From Microwave Manual com Manuals ...

Page 5: ...nter 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 Downloaded From Microwave Manual com Manuals ...

Page 6: ...d 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 heating process Boiling rod ...

Page 7: ...d 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 do not dispose of it wi...

Page 8: ...This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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 This appliance may only be installed and used in mobile installations if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried...

Page 9: ...city supply by a multi socket unit or an extension lead These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations It is most important that this basic safety requirement is presen...

Page 10: ...ors will affect the overall cooking time including the size and amount of food its initial temperature changes to recipe and the shape and size of cooking container Some foods may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking therefore when cooking or reheating foods e g poultry it is particularly important that food is fully cooked through at temperatures of over 70 C for m...

Page 11: ...f the temperature of the food or liquid in it 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 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 tempera...

Page 12: ...r cause a fire hazard The rack and gourmet plate supplied with the appliance are designed to be compatible with microwaves and can therefore be used for grilling with or without the microwave function Do not use the rack for Microwave Solo Do not use the rack and the gourmet plate at the same time This will damage the gourmet plate Always place the gourmet plate directly on the turntable Do not us...

Page 13: ...t to avoid burns Place it on a suitable heat resistant mat or pot rest The rack and glass tray get hot during grilling with and without the microwave function Danger of burning 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 Therefore ...

Page 14: ...ng will become damaged and lose its protective properties against soiling Stainless steel scratches very easily and even magnets can cause damage to the surface The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions Warning and Safety instructions 14 Downloaded From Microwave Manual com Manuals ...

Page 15: ... 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 which i...

Page 16: ...owave 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 bis Ad 5 three coo...

Page 17: ...tlery 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 if recommended by the manufacturer Important R...

Page 18: ...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 use in a micro...

Page 19: ...e 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 also place this in the oven Close the door Turn the power selector to 900 W Ente...

Page 20: ...laced 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 C the plastic can melt an...

Page 21: ...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 wrung out ...

Page 22: ...e 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 bring the time of day ba...

Page 23: ...eck 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 to choose the microwav...

Page 24: ...r 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 material of the c...

Page 25: ...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 you want to stop the aud...

Page 26: ...d 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 activate the system lock Pres...

Page 27: ...me 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 time set will begin to co...

Page 28: ...rning The glass tray and grill rack will be easier to clean if washed in soapywater 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 An audible tone will sou...

Page 29: ...ave 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 duration To continue ...

Page 30: ... if allowed to overheat When using the gourmet plate make sure that the food is ready to transfer to the 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 the gourmet plate and the o...

Page 31: ...r Serves 3 Cook time 10 15 minutes 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 Remove fro...

Page 32: ...soning 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 Cook time 25 30 minutes 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 appr...

Page 33: ...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 Curry chicken Serves 3 Cook time 25 35 minutes 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 ground ginger A pinch of...

Page 34: ...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 34 Downloaded From Microwave Manua...

Page 35: ...art Cook time 20 25 minutes 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 th...

Page 36: ... If possible place single slices in the microwave or separate the slices when the signal sounds 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 Only use the cover supplied with the microwave on Microwave Solo mode Never use a cover when the grill is switched on i e on Programmes AC 4 ...

Page 37: ...ht 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 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...

Page 38: ...hen 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 chervil chopped or 1 tbsp dried chervil chop...

Page 39: ...ix 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 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 ml pineapple juice Salt...

Page 40: ...cken kebabs 8 skewers Cook time 25 35 minutes 1 hour resting time 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 skewers Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces Cut the pineapple slices ...

Page 41: ...n grilling chicken sprinkle with a mixture of paprika and curry powder AC 7 5 Fish pie Crispy fish pie Serves 2 Cook time 25 35 minutes 400 g perch fillets 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt and white pepper 50 g butter 2 tsp mustard 1 onion finely diced 40 g Cheddar cheese grated 20 g golden fresh breadcrumbs 2 tbsp freshly chopped dill Drizzle the fish fillet with the lemon juice and leave to stand for app...

Page 42: ... 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 florettes 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 a...

Page 43: ...f 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 Automatic programmes 43 D...

Page 44: ...s 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 appliance is not da...

Page 45: ...me 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 45 Downloaded From Microwave Manual com Manuals ...

Page 46: ...etting 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 memory P will appear in ...

Page 47: ... 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 When a button or selector ...

Page 48: ...ithout the shell as they could explode 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 reached continue reheat...

Page 49: ...of time Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomatoes sausages jacket potatoes and eggplants 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 even after they have be...

Page 50: ...liquid from 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 select 900 W followed...

Page 51: ... bubble The time required depends on the initial temperature of the produce in the jar the number of glass jars Duration until bubbles will evenly ascent 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 bottling fruit and cucumbers For vegetables reduce the power to 450 W once the produce...

Page 52: ...ate do not cover 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 tomato cover and heat in a little water The ...

Page 53: ...g 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 necessary Do not remove the cover to the microwave outlet inside ...

Page 54: ...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 the Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth or with a solution of warm water and a little washing up liquid applied with a soft sponge Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth For...

Page 55: ...ack 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 it can be washed in a dishwasher Do not use abrasive cleaning agents Gourmet plate Clean the gourmet plate wit...

Page 56: ... 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 display does not light u...

Page 57: ...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 switches itsel...

Page 58: ...is 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 After sales service 58 ...

Page 59: ...een 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 supply If the supply cord i...

Page 60: ...igned 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 appliance when it is ...

Page 61: ... 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 unit Position the lower ed...

Page 62: ...ppliance 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 appliance to the electricity su...

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