Miele M 638 Ec Manual

Operating instructions
Microwave oven
M 638 EC
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance
it isessentialto read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the first time.GWOZ
05 785 100 M.-Nr. 

Description of the machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How the microwave oven functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Suitable containers for microwave ovens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Automatic warming function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Quick-Start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Programming the end of cooking time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

aAppliance door
bDoor lock
cGrill / browning element
dControl panel
eGrilling rack
fTurntable
gBaking tray
(do not use with microwave power)
hGlass tray
iCeramic glass splash guard
jElectronic clock with display
kSelector switch for microwave power
levels and automatic programmes
lRotary selector: time, weight,
temperature
mGrill buttonn
nFan grill buttonN
oFan buttonD
pTime of day buttonm
qMinute minder buttonl
rStop / cancel button
sTurntable buttonä
tSTART /
Quick-Start (programmable)c
uDoor release...

Disposal of the packing mate
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rial
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materi
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als away, please ensure they are of
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fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain material
which can be...

This appliance complies with all rele
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vant legal safety requirements. Be
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fore installation and before using the
appliance for the first time, read the
operating instructions carefully. They
contain important notes on installa
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tion, safety, operation and care of
the appliance. This way you will
avoid the risk of accidents and dam
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age to the appliance. Keep these in
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structions in a safe place and pass
them on to any future user.
Correct use
The appliance is intended for do-
mestic use only: to...

The electrical safety of this appli
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ance can only be guaranteed when
continuity is complete between the ap
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pliance and an effective earthing sys
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tem, which complies with local and na
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tional safety regulations. It is most im
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portant that this basic safety require
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ment is present. If in any doubt, the
electrical wiring should be checked by
a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the consequences of an inadequate
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
The appliance is...

Do not use the microwave to heat
up herb cushions or pads filled
with wheat grains or lavender, such as
those used in aromatherapy.  These
pads can ignite when heated even after
they have been removed from the mi
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crowave.
Fire hazard!
Exercise caution when cooking or
reheating 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 if you warm
empty dishes. The lack of food or
incorrect loading could cause damage
to the...

If smoke occurs in the oven interior,
to avoid fuelling any flames do not
open the oven door. Interrupt the pro
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cess (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
microwave oven as this can easily
ignite. Fire hazard!
Do not heat up tins in the micro
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wave oven. Pressure can build up
and they may explode. This could result
in injury or damage.
Do not use...

Always ensure that food or a
browning dish has been placed in
the microwave, and that the turntable is
in place, before switching on.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when cooking with oils and fats as
these can be a fire hazard if allowed to
overheat.
Ovenproof earthenware can retain
a considerable amount of moisture.
Earthenware and porcelain containers
with hollow handles and lid knobs must
only be used in this oven if they have
vent holes which allow the moisture to
escape. Without vent holes there...