Miele M 8260-2 Manual

							Operating instructions
Microwave oven
M 8260-2
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance,
it isessentialto read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time.M.-Nr. 07 679 380en - AU, NZ 
						

							Description of the appliance.........................................4
Oven interior and accessories.........................................4
Control panel......................................................5
Accessories supplied...............................................5
Cover.........................................................5
Boiling rod......................................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and safety instructions.....................................7
How the microwave oven works.....................................13
Modes of operation...............................................14
What can a microwave oven do?......................................14
In what ways can a microwave oven be used?...........................14
Microwave Solo mode...........................................14
Automatic programmes..........................................14
Suitable containers for microwave 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" message.................................................22
Interrupting or re-starting a programme................................23
Altering the settings................................................23
To cancel a programme............................................23
At the end of a programme..........................................23
Automatic warming function.........................................23
Quick start (programmable).........................................24
Contents
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							System lock......................................................24
Minute minder....................................................25
Altering a minute minder entry.....................................25
Minute minder + cooking function..................................25
Operation - Automatic programmes.................................26
Automatic defrosting...............................................26
Automatic cooking.................................................26
Recipes - Automatic programmes
						

							Oven interior and accessories
aOven door
bDoor lock mechanism
cControl paneldTurntable
eCover
fBoiling rod
Description of the appliance
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							Control panel
gElectronic timer and clock display
hMicrowave power selector
iSelector to enter time and weight
jAutomatic programme buttons
kTime of day buttonm
lMinute minder buttonl
mMemory button (to save a 1-3 stage
programme sequence)
nStop/cancel button
oStart button / Add a minute button /
Quick start button (programmable)
c
pDoor release buttona
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 helps liquids to heat
evenly.
Description of the appliance
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							Disposal of the packing
material
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 of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation. The transport and
protective packing has been selected
from materials which are
environmentally friendly for disposal
and can 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 do not dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection/recycling
centre,
Ensure that your old appliance presents
no danger to children while being
stored for disposal.
Caring for the environment
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							This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Inappropriate use
can, however, lead to personal injury
and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on
installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
~This appliance is designed for
domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and
other typical living quarters. This does
not include common/shared facilities or
commercial facilities within hotels,
motels or bed & breakfasts.
This appliance is not suitable for
outdoor use.
It is intended to cook, defrost, reheat
and bottle food. Any other usage is at
the owner's risk and could be
dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation.
~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 theyhave 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 assessment
of the installation has been carried out
by a suitably qualified engineer.
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 you
are working in the kitchenChildren
should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
~Older children may use the
appliance only when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Technical safety
~Before installation, check the
appliance for visible signs of damage.
Never install or attempt to use a
damaged appliance. Danger of injury.
~If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a Miele approved
service technician to avoid a hazard.
Warning and safety instructions
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							~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 soft
sponge or cloth.
~Never open the casing of the
appliance.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous and can cause
operational faults or electric shock.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and rated load)
match the mains electricity supply. This
data must correspond in order to avoid
the risk of damage to the appliance.
Consult a qualified electrician if in
doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity 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 present and
tested regularly and, where there is anydoubt, 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, this appliance
may only be 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
warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the warranty will be
invalidated.
~The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– it is switched off at the wall socket
and the plug removed.
– the mains fuse is disconnected,
– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
Warning and safety instructions
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							~Appliances which are built-in behind
a furniture door must only be operated
when the door is open. Do not close the
furniture door when the appliance is in
operation.
~In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the warranty.
~This appliance must not be installed
and operated in mobile installations
(e.g. on a ship).
Correct use
~Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Many factors 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 re-heating
foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly
important that food is fully cooked
through (at temperatures of over 70°C
for more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
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 sufficientlylong 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 shorter than with
traditional methods of food preparation.
Excessively long cooking times 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 ignite
when heated, even after they have
been removed from the microwave.
~The microwave is not suitable for
cleaning or disinfecting items.
Items can get extremely hot, and there
is a danger of burning when the item is
removed from the microwave. Fire
hazard.
~Do not use full power to warm empty
dishes or to dry out herbs. Do not use
the appliance without food, or if it is
incorrectly loaded.
Warning and safety instructions
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							~Never cook or reheat food or liquids
in sealed containers, jars or bottles.
With baby bottles, the screw topand
teat must be loosened.
Otherwise pressure builds up which
can cause the bottle or container to
explode, posing a severe risk of injury.
Danger of injury!
~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.
~Before serving, remember to allow a
sufficient standing time and then
always check the temperature of the
actual food itself after taking it out of the
microwave. The temperature of the
container is not an indication of the
temperature of the food or liquid in it.
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 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 etc.
in the oven without the boiling rod, the
boiling point of the liquid may be
reached without the production of
typical bubbles. The liquid does not
boil evenly throughout. This so-called
'boiling delay' can cause a sudden
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.
Warning and safety instructions
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