Miele M 638 Ec Manual

							Melting margarine, butter
Melt 100 g at 450 watts uncovered for
approx. 1-1
1/2minutes.
Melting chocolate
Break 100 g into pieces, melt at
450 watts uncovered for approx. 2 min
-
utes.
Dissolving gelatine
Add water according to manufacturers
instructions given on the packet and
melt at 450 watts for approx.
1/2-1 min
-
ute, stirring occasionally.
Preparing flan topping / jelly glaze
Gently heat 1 sachet +
1/4litre liquid at
450 watts uncovered for approx.
4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Proving dough
(500 g flour) cover and leave to rise for
approx. 8-10 minutes at 80 watts.
Skinning tomatoes
Cut 3 tomatoes crosswise, drop into
water and heat at 450 watts for approx.
2 minutes. The skin can now be peeled
away easily. Take care, the tomatoes
may be very hot.
Practical tips
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							The grill temperature can be set be
-
tween 50 and 200°C.
When cooking flat pieces of meat just
below the grill, use the top setting of
200 °C so that it cooks in the shortest
time possible.
The suggested temperature of  200 °C
can be reduced depending on the type
of food being grilled, the browning level
required and the length of time needed
to cook the food.
The temperature can be changed a any
time during cooking.
Some recipes quote grill levels.
Grill setting 2 is approx. 175 °C.
Grill setting 3 is approx. 200°C.
If the total grilling time required is less
than 15 minutes, the grill should be
pre-heated for at least 5 minutes before
placing food under the grill.
Flat pieces of fish and meat should usu-
ally be turned half way through grilling
for even results. Larger pieces should
be turned several times.
When grilling directly on the rack the
glass tray should be placed underneath
the rack to catch any fat or juices.
^
Place food on the rack and/or glass
tray into the oven on the required run-
ner level, or place the food directly
on the turntable.
Use the 2nd runner from the top for
thicker items such as pork chops and
the top runner for thinner items such as
bacon.
The glass tray and grill rack will be eas-
ier to clean if washed in soapy water
immediately after grilling.If placing food on the turntable, leave
the turntable switched on, to give a
more even result.
^Turn the power selector to the point
(12 oclock position).
^Pressn.
The grill symbolnand the recom-
mended temperature of 200 °C will
flash in the display, 0:00 lights up.
^Use the rotary selector to change the
grill temperature if required.
^A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.
The duration can now be set using
the rotary selector.
Use thenbutton to alternate between
temperature and duration.
^
Once a temperature and duration
have been selected press START.
The grill symbolnwill flash in the
display until the temperature selected
has been reached.  An audible tone
will sound when the cooking process
is complete.
The rack and glass tray become hot
during use.
Danger of burning!
Grilling
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							To change a time
The time entered can be changed dur
-
ing operation by interrupting the pro
-
cess (press the Stop/C button), and
change the time. To continue press the
START button.
To change the temperature
The temperature can be changed dur
-
ing operation without interrupting the
programme. Pressn, and change the
temperature using the rotary selector.
Combination mode -
Microwave + Grill
When used in combination with the mi-
crowave function (except with automat-
ic programmes) the grill can be
switched on either at the beginning or
during cooking. This is useful when
food needs to be given a crispy top.
Selecting grilling at the beginning
^
Use the power selector to select a
microwave power level.
The microwave symbolhlights up in
the display and 0:00 flashes.
^
Pressn.
The grill symbolnand the recom-
mended temperature of 200 °C flash
in the display andhand 0:00 light
up.
^
Use the rotary selector to change the
grill temperature if required.
^
A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.
The duration can now be set using
the rotary selector.Use thenbutton to alternate between
temperature and duration.
^Once a temperature and duration
have been selected press START.
The grill symbolnwill flash in the
display until the temperature selected
has been reached.
An audible tone will sound when the
cooking process is complete.
The microwave power level, grill level
and duration can be entered in any or
-
der.
Switching on the grill after a cooking
process has started
Interrupt the process (press Stop/C
once), then pressn, select a grill tem-
perature and start the process again
(press START).
To switch off the grill
The grill can only be switched off dur-
ing cooking by cancelling the cooking
process.
Grilling
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							The Fan grill function is ideal for grilling
or roasting larger pieces of meat and
poultry. The fan and the grill element
operate at the same time.
The temperature can be set in a range
between 50 and 200 °C.
The recommended temperature of
200 °C can be altered at any time even
when the oven is operating.
When grilling directly on the rack, the
glass tray should be placed underneath
the rack to catch any fat or juices.
^Place food on the rack and/or glass
tray into the oven on the required run
-
ner level, or place the food directly
on the turntable.
Use the 2nd runner from the top for
thicker items such as pork chops and
the top runner for thinner items such as
bacon.
If placing food on the turntable, leave
the turntable switched on, to give a
more even result.^Turn the power selector to the point
(12 oclock position).
^PressN.
The Fan grill symbolNand the rec-
ommended temperature of 200 °C
flash in the display and 0:00 lights
up.
^Use the rotary selector to change the
temperature if required.
^A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.
The duration can now be set using
the rotary selector.
Use theNbutton to alternate be-
tween temperature and duration.
^
Once a temperature and duration
have been selected press START.
The Fan grill symbolNwill flash in
the display until the temperature se-
lected has been reached.
An audible tone will sound when the
cooking process is complete.
The rack and glass tray become hot
during use.
Danger of burning!
Fan grill
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							Combination mode
Microwave + Fan grill
This combination is very good for roast
-
ing and grilling. When used in combina
-
tion with the microwave function (ex
-
cept with automatic programmes), fan
grill can be switched on either at the
beginning or during cooking.
Selecting Fan grill at the beginning
^Use the power selector to select a
microwave power level.
The microwave symbolhlights up in
the display and 0:00 flashes.
^PressN.
The Fan grill symbolNand the rec-
ommended temperature of 200 °C
flash in the display andhand 0:00
light up.
^Use the rotary selector to change the
temperature if required.
^A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.
The duration can now be set using
the rotary selector.
Use theNbutton to alternate be-
tween temperature and duration.
^
Once a temperature and duration
have been selected press START.
The Fan grill symbolNwill flash in
the display until the temperature se-
lected has been reached.
An audible tone will sound when the
cooking process is complete.
The microwave power level, tempera-
ture and duration can be entered in any
order.Selecting Fan grill after a cooking
process has started
Interrupt the process (press Stop/C
once), then pressN, select a grill
temperature and start the process
again (press START).
Switching off Fan grill
Fan grill can only be switched off dur
-
ing cooking by cancelling the cooking
process.
Fan grill
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							Type Function Temperature Shelf Position Time
Sausages (thick) Grill 200°C 4 10–12 minutes
turn half way
Sausages (thick) Fan Grill 200°C 4 9–10 minutes
turn half way
Bacon Grill 200°C 5 6–8 minutes
turn half way
Cod Fillet Grill 185°C 4 10–12 minutes
Cod Fillet Fan Grill 185°C 4 8–10 minutes
Cooking with Grill and Fan Grill
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							The Fan heat system is ideal for baking.
The temperature can be set in a range
between 50 and 250 °C.
The recommended temperature of
160 °C can be altered at any time even
when the oven is operating.
Pre-heat the oven for approx. 10 min
-
utes at the required temperature.
Make use of residual heat by leaving
the baking in the oven for five minutes
after the end of the cooking time.
^Place food on the baking tray and/or
glass tray into the oven at the re
-
quired runner level, or place the food
directly on the turntable.
If placing food on the turntable, leave
the turntable switched on, to give a
more even result.
The side runners can be taken out to
give more room if a large dish is being
used.
^
Turn the power selector to the point
(12 oclock position).
^
PressD.
The Fan heat symbolDand the rec-
ommended temperature of 160 °C
flash in the display and 0:00 lights
up.^Use the rotary selector to change the
temperature if required.
^A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.
The duration can now be set using
the rotary selector.
Use theDbutton to alternate between
temperature and duration.
^Once a temperature and duration
have been selected press START.
The Fan heat symbolDwill flash in
the display until the temperature se
-
lected has been reached.
An audible tone will sound when the
cooking process is complete.
When inserting the baking tray,
make sure that the sloping edge
faces towards the front, as otherwise
the fan heat cannot circulate evenly.
The baking tray and glass tray be-
come hot.
Danger of burning!
To achieve the best results only bake
on one level at a time.
Fan heat
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							Combination mode -
Microwave + Fan heat
This combination is ideal for reheating
and cooking one pot dishes e.g. casse
-
roles. When used in combination with
the microwave function (except with
automatic programmes), Fan heat can
be switched on either at the beginning
or during cooking.
Do not use the baking tray when us
-
ing combination mode.
If using metal baking tins in combi-
nation mode, do not place them on
the rack as this could create sparks
between the rack and the tin.
Place metal baking tins on the glass
tray.
Pre-heat the oven for approx. 10 min-
utes at the required temperature.
Selecting fan heat at the beginning of
a cooking process
^
Use the power selector to select a
microwave power level.
The microwave symbolhlights up in
the display and 0:00 flashes.
^
Then pressD.
TheDsymbol and the recom-
mended temperature of 160 °C flash
in the display andhand 0:00 light
up.
^
Use the rotary selector to change the
temperature if required.
^
A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.
The duration can now be set using
the rotary selector.Use theDbutton to alternate between
temperature and duration.
^Once a temperature and duration
have been selected press START.
The Fan heat symbolDwill flash in
the display until the temperature se
-
lected has been reached.
An audible tone will sound at the end
of the cooking process.
The microwave power level, tempera
-
ture and duration can be entered in any
order.
Selecting fan heat after a cooking
process has started
Interrupt the process (press Stop/C
once), then pressD, select a tempera-
ture and start the process again (press
START).
Switching off fan heat
Fan heat can only be switched off dur-
ing cooking by cancelling the cooking
process.
Fan heat
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							Type of Meat Mins per Ib Microwave
WattageOven Temp. Approx. Internal
Temp.
Whole chicken 10 plus 10 mins 150190°C–
Quarters 8-10 150 190°C –
Drumsticks 10-12 150 190°C –
Whole duck 12 plus 12 150 200°C –
Quarters 10-12 150 200°C –
Lamb: Medium 12 plus 12 mins 150 180°C 70-75°C
Well done 15 plus 15 mins 150 180°C 75-80°C
Lamb chops 10-12 150 180°C
Beef: Rare 10 plus 10 mins 150 180°C 60°C
Medium 12 plus 12 mins 150 180°C 70°C
Well done 15 plus 15 mins 150 180°C 80°C
Pork: Well done 15-18 plus
15 mins150 185°C 80-85°C
Chops 11-12 150 185°C 220
N.B. The above chart is intended as a guide only.
Cakes can be baked on this setting if the baking time is longer than 20 mins.
Select the temperature recommended in the recipe e.g. 160°C and a microwave
setting of between 80 - 150 watts.
To reheat food e.g. pies and pastries select a temperature between 180 - 200°C
and a microwave setting of between 150 - 300 watts.
To bake jacket potatoes set the temperature to 200°C and the microwave to
300 W. A small potato will take about 20 minutes and a large one about 20 min-
utes. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time if baking 2 potatoes.
Using the combination microwave and fan
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							The seven automatic programmes are
weight dependent. Simply select an
automatic programme and then enter
the weight of the food.
Automatic defrosting
There are three programmes for de
-
frosting different types of food.
NFruit / vegetablesR 1
(100 g - 1kg)
OFish / poultry_;
(100 g - 2 kg)
MMeatY Z(100 g - 2 kg)
Automatic cooking
There are two programmes suitable for
cooking food weighing from 100 g up to
1 kg.
°Fresh vegetables1,
e.g.: carrots, white cabbage, Brussels
sprouts
QFresh vegetablesE,
e.g: potatoes, courgettes, leeks, spin-
ach, broccoli
Combination programmes
With these programmes the grill works
in combination with a microwave power
setting of 150 or 450 watts.
QPoultry;(100 - 1500 g),
Grill temperature180 °C
LPorkG(500 - 1500 g)
Grill temperature 160 °C^Turn the selector to the automatic
programme you require.
The Start symbol and 100 g flash in
the display (500 g with settingL).
^Use the rotary selector to enter the
weight.
^Press the START button.
The appropriate time for the weight will
begin to count down.
An audible tone will sound half-way
through the cooking time.
^Interrupt the programme to turn or stir
the food and then continue the
programme.
If necessary the programmed times can
be altered during the course of a
programme (interrupt the programme,
alter the time and then continue the
programme).
An audible tone will sound when the
cooking process is complete. The oven
interior lighting goes out.
Automatic programmes
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