Miele M82601 Manual

							Allow the microwave to sit unpacked
for approx. 2 hours after transport
before connecting to the power
supply.
This is important for the electronic
functioning of the appliance.
Remove all protective packaging and
foil from the appliance.
Do not remove the protective film
from the inside of the door, or the
cover to the outlet inside the
microwave.Check the appliance for any visible
damage.
Do not operate the microwave if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the microwave door closes
properly and that there is no
damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2)
hinges and latches (broken or
loosened), (3) door seals and
sealing surfaces.
Clean the interior of the microwave
and all accessories with a mild
solution of warm water and liquid
dish soap. Dry with a soft cloth.

Stick the included short instructions
to the frame behind the door (as
shown). Be sure not to block the
vents.
Before the first use
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							Microwaves:
–are reflected by metal,
– pass through glass and chinaware,
–
are absorbed by the food.Material and shape
The material and shape of containers
used affect cooking results and times.
Circular and oval containers work best.
The food will heat more evenly than in a
square container.
Container and lids which contain
hollow handles or knobs are not
suitable for use in the microwave.
The handles or knobs could collect
moisture if not adequately vented.
Without vent holes pressure can
build up, causing the container to
crack or shatter, danger of injury.
Metal
Do not use metal containers,
aluminum foil, cutlery or dishes with
metal decor in the microwave.
The metal reflects the microwaves
which can damage the microwave.
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							Exceptions:
–Pre-cooked meals in aluminum foil
containers can be defrosted and
reheated in the microwave, if
recommended by the manufacturer.
Important:Remove the lid before
heating the food.
The food is heated only from above.
To heat the food evenly place it in a
container suitable for microwaving.
Make sure that the aluminum foil is
at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the
microwave walls at all times. Itmust
nottouch the walls.
– For even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts
of meat, poultry or fish, small pieces
of aluminum foil may be used to
mask wing-tips or other thin parts for
the last few minutes of the process.
– Metal meat skewers or clamps
should only be used if they are small
in comparison to the size of the
meat.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic
glassware are ideal for use in the
microwave.
Crystal contains lead and is
unsuitable.Porcelain (china)
Porcelain (china) is suitable for use in
the microwave.
Do not use porcelain with gold or
silver edging or items with hollow
knobs or handles, insufficient
ventilation may cause damage.
Earthenware
Decorated earthenware is only suitable
if the decoration is beneath the glaze.
Earthenware can get very hot and
may crack.
Glazes and colors
Some glazes and colors contain
metallic substances. They are not
suitable for the microwave.
Wood
Wood containers are not suitable.
The water from the wood evaporates
during the cooking process causing
it to dry out and crack.
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							Plastic
When purchasing plasticware, be
sure it is suitable for use in a
microwave.
It must be heat resistant up to 230°F
(110°C) otherwise the plastic may
melt into the food. Otherwise the
plastic may melt.
Special plasticware, designed for use
in microwaves is available in retail
outlets.
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
with metal parts, or twist ties
containing wire. They could ignite
when heated.Disposable containers
Only those plastic disposable
containers specified under Plastics
are suitable for use in the microwave.
Do not leave the microwave
unattended when reheating or
cooking food in disposable
containers made of plastic, paper or
other flammable materials.
Disposable containers are not always
microwave safe.
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							Covering the food
Plastics are only heat-resistant up to
230°F (110°C). Higher temperatures
can cause the cover to melt into the
food.
The cover should not completely
seal the container. This may prevent
steam from escaping causing the
cover to melt.
The cover:
–prevents most of the steam from
escaping, especially when cooking
foods which needs longer to cook,
such as potatoes.
– shortens and evens out the cooking
process.
– prevents the food from drying out.
– prevents soiling of the microwave
interior.Always cover food with the supplied
cover.
A glass or plastic lid is also suitable as
an alternative for microwaves. Available
in retail stores.
Plastic wrap suitable for microwaving
can also be used.
Do not heat food in closed containers
e.g. glass baby food containers. Vent
the container before heating.
Do not use a cover ifcooking food in
which a crisp finish is desired e.g.
breaded chicken, garlic bread, etc.
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							Setting the time of day
Connect the appliance to the
electrical supply.
12:00 and thesymbol will flash in
the display until the time of day is
set. As soon as the microwave is
connected to the electrical supply
the clock will begin counting
upwards until the time is set.
Turn the Time selector to set the
hour.
Pressto confirm the selection.
Turn the Time selector to set the
minutes.

Pressto confirm the selection, or
wait a few seconds.
The time set is now saved. The colon
between the hours and minutes
flashes.
Changing the time of day
Press. Thesymbol will flash in
the display, and the current hour will
light up for a few seconds.
Change the hour as desired using
the time selector.
Pressto confirm the selection, or
wait a few seconds.
Thesymbol will flash and the
current minutes will light up for a few
seconds.
Set the minutes using the time
selector.
Pressto confirm the selection, or
wait a few seconds.
Turning Off / On the display
To turn the display off, press and
holduntil the display goes dark.
To turn the display on, press and
holduntil the time of day appears
in the display.
Overnight turn-off
If desired, the display can be set to turn
itself off from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

To turn off:press and hold Stop/C,
at the same time press.
ONappears in the display.
The microwave can still be operated
as normal.

To turn on:press and hold Stop/C,
at the same time press.
OFFappears in the display.
Clock display
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							Opening the door
Press  to open the door.
If the microwave is in use, opening the
door will interrupt the program.
Placing dish in microwave
Place the dish in the middle of the
microwave on the turntable.
Do not place food directly on the
turntable.
Be sure that the dish used is not
larger than the turntable
Do not use the microwave without
the turntable in place.
Theturntablehelps the food cook,
reheat or defrost evenly.
As soon as a program is started the
turntable will begin to turn
automatically.
Closing the door
Push the door shut.
Press the Start button to restart the
interrupted cooking program.
The program will not start if the door
is not closed properly.
Starting a program
Use the Power selector to choose
the desired power level
Thesymbol lights up and 0:00
flashes in the display.
There areseven microwave power
levelsavailable. A higher number
indicates increased power.
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							When heating food which cannot be
stirred or turned, it is best to use a
lower power level.
Set the desired time using the Time
selector.
A time between 10 seconds and 90
minutes can be set.
Exception: If the maximum power level
is selected a max. cooking time of 15
minutes can be set. If the max. power
level is continuously selected the power
level may reduce to 600 W, to protect
against overheating.
When selecting a time consider the
following:
–
the initial temperature of the food,
–
the type and texture of the food.
–
the frequency of stirring or turning of
the food.
–
the amount of food.
–
the type and material of the dish.

Press the Start button to begin the
program.
The program will only start if the
door is closed properly.doorwarning
If the door has been closed for 20
minutes or longer when the Start
button is pressed, the word door will
appear in the display. The door
message acts as a reminder that the
appliance should not be used without
food inside it.
Open the door to make sure food is
in the microwave before pressing
Start.
The program will not start until you do
this.
Operating the microwave without
food can cause damage.
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							Interrupting / Re-starting a
program
To interrupt a program, press the
Stop/C button, or open the
microwave door.
To re-start a program, close the
door and press Start.
The program continues.
Changing the settings
To select a new power level:
Interrupt the program by pressing the
Stop/C button once.
Set a new time using the Time
selector.
Continue the program by pressing
Start.
To increase the cooking duration:
Press the Start button during
operation. Each press increases the
cooking time by one minute.
Exception: If the microwave is being
used at the max. power level the
cooking time will increase by 30
seconds with each press of the Start
button.
Canceling a program
Press the Stop/C button twice.
At the end of a program
A signal will sound indicating that the
cooking program is complete. The
interior lighting goes out.
The signal will sound briefly as a
reminder every 5 minutes for 20
minutes after the end of the program.
To cancel the signal, press Stop/C.
Warming function
If the door remains closed and no
buttons are pressed for approx.
2 minutes after the program (450 W or
higher) has ended, the warming
function will turn on.
The warming function turns the
microwave on at 80 W for a max. of 15
minutes.
,80WandH:Happear in the
display.
If the door is opened or a button is
pressed during the warming function,
the function will be canceled.
The warming function cannot be used
as a separate function.
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							Quick-Start
Press Start / to begin the microwave
operating at maximum power.
Three times are stored in memory:
30 secs: Press Start / once
1 min: Press Start / twice
2 min: Press Start / three times
Pressing Start / 4 times will return
you to the first stored time.
While in operation the cooking duration
can be increased by pressing the
Start button. Each press of the Start
button increases the cooking time by
30 seconds.
Reprogramming the set times:
Press Start / to select the time you
would like to reprogram (press 1, 2
or 3 times), and hold in the Start /
button.
While holding in the Start button,
use the Time selector (max. 15
minutes) to reprogram the time.
When the Start / button is
released the reprogrammed time will
run.
If a power failure occurs the
reprogrammed times will need to be
reset.
System lock
The microwave can be locked to
prevent misuse.
To activate:
Press and hold Stop/C until a signal
is heard and the key symbol appears
in the display.
The key symbol will go out after a few
seconds.
The symbol will reappear whenever a
button is pressed or a selector is
turned.
If a power failure occurs the system
lock will need to be reactivated.
To deactivate:

Press and hold Stop/C until a signal
is heard.
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