Miele M82601 Manual

Timer
The timer can be used to time any
activity in the kitchen.
Press .
0:00 flashes in the display, and 
lights up.
Using the Time selector set the
desired time.
Press Start to start the timer.
If Start is not pressed the timer will
begin on its own after a few seconds.
When the set time has elapsed a
signal is heard. The time of day
appears in the display and 
flashes.
Press Stop/C and  goes out.
Reprogramming the timer
Press Stop/C.
The timer is interrupted.
Set a new timer duration using...

All automatic programs are weight
dependent.
The weight can be displayed in either
pounds (lb) or grams (g), see
Settings.
Once a program is selected, enter the
weight of the food. The microwave then
automatically calculated the time
according to the weight entered.
When cooking is complete, allow the
food to stand at room temperature for
the suggested standing time to allow
the heat to distribute evenly throughout
the food.
Automatic defrosting
Five programs are available for
defrosting different types...

Press the relevant button until the
desired program appears in the
display.
Example:To select program Ad 3
(defrosting chicken) press  three
times.
lb or g will flash in the display, and the
selected program will light up along
with the Microwave symbol .
If desired press M, to toggle
between the lb and g settings.
Enter the weight using the Weight
selector.
Press Start.
The cooking duration, which was
calculated according to the weight
entered, will being to count down and
the Microwave...

To reheat food/drinks select the
following power levels:
Drinks...................900Watts
Food....................600Watts
Food for babies/toddlers....450Watts
Take care that baby/toddler food is
at a safe temperature when served.
Heat for only for 30 seconds at a
time then check temperature.
Reheating tips
–Use a lid or cover for reheating food,
except when a drier finish is
needed, e.g. breaded foods.
– Remove the lid from glass containers
e.g. baby food jars.
– Remove the lid or nipple from baby...

Place food in a microwave-safe dish
and cover.
When cooking it is recommended to
select a power level of 900 W to begin
with, and once the food is hot reduce
the power to 450 W for more gentle
cooking.
For dishes such as rice or oatmeal, first
select a power level of 900 W then
reduce to 150 W for simmering.
Cooking tips
–Add a little water when cooking
vegetables that are not fresh in the
microwave. Fresh vegetables cook
quicker.
– Food from the fridge needs a longer
cooking time than food at room...

Defrosting
The following microwave power levels
are recommended for defrosting:
–80 W
for defrosting delicate food such as
heavy cream, butter, cheese, etc.
–150 W
for defrosting all other foods.
Take the frozen food from the
packaging and put it in a microwave
safe container. Do not cover. Turn,
stir or separate food about halfway
through the defrosting time.
Defrosting tips
– Fish does not need to be fully
defrosted before cooking. Defrost it
so that the surface is soft enough to
adhere seasoning and...

Food type Quantity Power
level
(Watt)Time
(min:sec)Additional info
Melting butter or
margarine1/4 lb
(100 g)450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.
Melting
chocolate1/4 lb
(100 g)450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover.
Stir halfway through.
Dissolving
gelatine1 packet +
5 T water450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover.
Stir halfway through.
Preparing glazes 1 packet +
1 cup liquid (250 ml)450 4 – 5 Do not cover.
Stir halfway through.
Yeast dough Made with
½ cup (100 g) flour80 3 – 5 Cover and leave to proof.
Popcorn 1 T (20 g)
popcorn...

One favorite program can be saved into
memory (e.g. your most frequently used
program).
The program can incorporate up to 3
stages (e.g. 2 minutes at 600 W,
followed by 10 minutes at 450 W,
followed by 3 minutes at 300 W).
Programming
(This is an example to set a 3 stage
program.)
Select the power level for the first
stage.
Select the duration.
Press M.
1 will light up in the display, and 2 will
flash.

Select the power level and duration
for the second stage.

Press M again.
2 will light up in the...

Using the favorite program
Turn the program selector to the
12 oclock position.
Press M.
Press Start.
If a power failure occurs the
programmed favorite is no longer
saved and will need to be reset.
Favorites
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The default microwave settings can be
changed, if desired, to suit your
preferences.
See the table on the following page for
the different settings available.
Press and hold  and M at the
same time untilPIand  light up in
the display, then release them both.
If they are pressed for too long the
time of day will appear in the display.
Using the Time selector select the
setting you would like to change (P0
toP6).
Press M to call up the setting.
Swill appear in the display to show
that the setting can...