Miele M 8260-2 Manual

							~To avoid fuelling any flames, do not
open the oven door if smoke occurs in
the oven interior.
Interrupt the process 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, as this can easily ignite.
Fire hazard.
~Do not heat up tins in the
microwave. Pressure can build up and
they may explode, resulting in injury or
damage.
~Cover any food which is left in the
microwave to be kept hot, as moisture
in the food could lead to corrosion
damage in the microwave. This also
prevents the food from drying out.
~Try to avoid the interior walls being
splashed with food or liquids containing
salt. If it does happen, wipe these away
thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the
stainless steel surface.
~Do not use any containers or cutlery
made from or containing metal,
aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware,
temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden
utensils or cutlery, metal clips or wire
ties. Do not use bowls with milled rims,
or plastic pots with the foil lid only
partially removed.
Such items could be damaged or
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 device
available from specialist shops.
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not
be reheated using microwave power as
this may lead to the eggs exploding,
even after they have been taken out of
the oven.
~Eggs can be cooked without their
shells using microwave heat only if the
yolk membrane has been punctured
several times first.
The pressure could otherwise cause
the egg yolk to explode.
Danger of injury!
~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
prevent the food from bursting.
~Do not reheat food in the oven in
heat-retaining bags intended for use in
normal ovens. These heat-retaining
bags usually contain a thin layer of
aluminium foil which reflects
microwaves. This reflected energy can,
in turn, cause the outer paper covering
to become so hot that it ignites.
Warning and safety instructions
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							~Always ensure that food, the
gourmet plate or a browning dish has
been placed in the microwave, and that
the turntable is in place, before
switching on.
~Do not use the appliance for deep
frying food, and do not leave it
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 pressure
can build up, causing the container to
crack or shatter with the danger of
injury.
~Do not use the appliance to heat up
the room. Due to the high temperatures
radiated, objects near 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.
Pressurised steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.The following applies to stainless
steel surfaces:
~Do not adhere stickers, adhesive
tape or any other adhesive materials to
stainless steel surfaces. The coating
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
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							In a microwave oven there is a
high-frequency tube called a
magnetron. This converts electrical
energy into microwaves. These
microwaves are distributed evenly
throughout the oven interior, and
rebound off the metal sides of the oven
interior to reach the food from all sides.
Microwave distribution is improved with
the turntable engaged.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate
the cooking utensil being used.
Microwaves can penetrate porcelain,
glass, cardboard and plastics, but not
metal. Do not, therefore, use utensils
made of metal, or which contain metal,
for example in the form of gold or silver
trim. The metal reflects the microwaves
and this could lead to the creation of
sparks. The microwaves cannot be
absorbed.
Microwaves pass through a suitable
container 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 which it is
cooked.As heat is produced directly in the
food,
–food can generally be cooked
without adding much liquid or
cooking oil.
–cooking, reheating and defrosting in
a microwave oven is quicker than
using conventional methods.
–nutrients, such as vitamins and
minerals, are generally retained.
–the colour, texture and taste of food
are not impaired.
Microwaves stop being produced as
soon as the cooking process is
interrupted or the appliance door is
opened.
When the appliance is in operation, the
closed, sealed door prevents
microwaves escaping from the
appliance.
How the microwave oven works
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							What can a microwave oven
do?
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,
reheated or defrosted quickly.
You can use the microwave in the
following ways:
–Food can be defrosted, reheated or
cooked by entering a power setting
and a time.
–Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can
be defrosted and then reheated or
cooked.
– The microwave oven can also be
used for other tasks, e.g. for proving
dough, melting chocolate 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:Ad1toAd5),
– three cooking programmes for frozen
food
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							Microwaves
–are reflected by metal,
– pass through glass, porcelain,
plastic and card,
–
and are absorbed by food.
Material and shape
The material and shape of containers
used affect cooking results and times.
Heat distribution is more even in round
and oval shaped flat containers than in
rectangular containers, providing better
results.
Containers and lids with hollow
handles or knobs in which moisture
can collect are unsuitable, unless
the hollowed areas are adequately
vented.
Without vent holes pressure can
build up, causing the container to
crack or shatter with the danger of
injury.
Metal
Metal containers, aluminium foil,
metal cutlery, 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 recommen-
ded by the manufacturer.
Remove the lid and make sure the foil
dish is at least 2 cm from the oven walls
at all times.
Important:
As food is only heated from the top, it is
better to remove the food from the
aluminium foil container and transfer it
to a dish suitable for a microwave oven.
The heat distribution will be more even.
Do not place aluminium foil dishes in
the microwave in case the dish sparks
or arcs. If sparks occur, transfer food to
a microwave-safe container.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							–Pieces of aluminium foil
For even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of
aluminium foil may be used to mask
wingtips or other thin parts for the last
few minutes of the programme.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
–Metal meat skewers or clamps
These should only be used if they are
very small in comparison to the size of
the cut of meat.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Crystal glass is unsuitable as it
contains lead which could cause the
glass to crack in the microwave.
Porcelain
Porcelain 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 microwave oven.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the wood
evaporates when exposed to
microwave energy, causing the
wood to dry and crack.
Plastics
When purchasing plasticware, make
sure that it is suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
They must be heat-resistant to a
minimum of 110°C. Otherwise the
plastic may melt and fuse with the
food.
Special plastic utensils designed for
use in microwave ovens are available
from good retail outlets.
Melamine is not suitable for use in this
as it absorbs microwave energy and
gets hot.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short, timed warming and
reheating of food.
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and reheating. They should
be pierced beforehand so that
steam can escape. This prevents a
build-up of pressure and reduces
the risk of the bag bursting.
Do not use metal clips, plastic clips
containing metal parts, or paper ties
containing wire. There is a danger
that they will ignite when heated.
Fire hazard.
Disposable containers
Only those plastic disposable
containers which are specified by the
manufacturer as suitable for use in a
microwave oven may be used.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other inflammable
materials.
Disposable containers are 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.
^Enter a time of 30 seconds with the
time selector.
^Press the Start button.
At the end of the test, the water in
the glass should be warm and the
dish cool. If the dish is hot and the
water cold, it would be unwise to
use the dish.
If a crackling noise is heard
accompanied by sparks during the
test, switch the appliance off imme-
diately (press button Stop/C twice).
Any crockery which causes this
reaction is unsuitable for use with
microwave power.
If any doubt exists about the
suitability of containers, please
contact the supplier.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use with
microwave power.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							The cover
–prevents too much steam escaping,
especially when cooking foods which
need longer to cook, such as
potatoes.
–speeds up the cooking process.
–speeds up the cooking process.
–prevents food from drying out.
Always cover food with the cover
supplied.
Alternatively, use lids or covers made of
microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use
a clingfilm recommended for use in a
microwave oven (pierce as instructed
by the manufacturer).
Heat can cause normal clingfilm to
distort and fuse with the food.
Sealed glass containers, such as
jars of baby food, must be opened
before they are placed in the oven.Do not use a lid or coverif
–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.
The cover should not form a seal
with the container If the cover is
used with a container which only has
a narrow diameter, there might not
be enough room for condensation to
escape through the holes in the top.
The cover could get too hot and
could start to melt.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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							Important:
After unpacking, let the appliance
stand for approx. 2 hours at room
temperature after transporting it to
its final location before connecting it
to the mains.
This is important for the correct
electronic functioning of the appliance.
^Remove all the packaging materials
and any protective foil from the
appliance.
Do not remove the cover to the
microwave outlet inside the oven,
nor the film covering 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 with a well wrung-out soft
sponge or cloth.
^
Stick the enclosed short instructions
to the frame behind the door as
illustrated, making sure they do not
block any of the vents.
Before using for the first time
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							Setting the time of day
^Connect the appliance to the mains
electricity supply.
12:00 and themsymbol will flash in
the display until the current time of
day is set. Before this, the time of
day will start to run from 12:00, as
the clock will start as soon as the
appliance is connected to the mains
electricity supply.
^Turn the time selector to set the hour.
^Press thembutton.
^
Then turn the time selector to set the
minutes.
^
Press thembutton to confirm, or wait
a few seconds.
The set time is now registered. The
colon between hours and minutes
flashes.
Altering the time of day
^
Press thembutton.
Themsymbol will flash in the
display, and the current hour will light
up for a few seconds.
^
Use the time selector to alter the
hour.^Press thembutton to confirm, or wait
a few seconds.
Themsymbol will flash, and the
current minutes will light up for a few
seconds.
^Use the time selector to alter the
minutes.
^Press thembutton to confirm, or wait
a few seconds.
Switching off the time of day
display
^Press and hold thembutton in until
the display goes dark.
Pressing and holding thembutton
again will bring the time of day back in
the display.
Night time switch-off
The time of day display can be set to
switch itself off from 23:00 hrs until
04:00 hrs.
Setting the time of day display to
switch off at night
^
Press and hold in the Stop/C button,
and at the same time press them
button.
ONappears in the display.
The appliance can still be operated.
To switch the display back on:
^
Press and hold the Stop/C button,
and at the same time press them
button.
OFFappears in the display.
Time of day display
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