Miele M 2240 SC User manual

Operating instructions
Microwave oven
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 198 580

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 4
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 15
Installation............................................................................................................ 16
Installation dimensions.......................................................................................... 16
Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 21
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 22
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 23
Control panel ....................................................................................................... 24
Description of function ....................................................................................... 25
Modes of operation ............................................................................................. 26
Functions............................................................................................................... 26
Microwave Solo mode...................................................................................... 26
Automatic programmes.................................................................................... 26
Suitable containers for microwave ovens......................................................... 27
Material and shape................................................................................................ 27
Testing containers ................................................................................................. 29
A heat-retaining cover ........................................................................................... 30
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 32
Setting the time ..................................................................................................... 32
Altering the time of day ......................................................................................... 32
Operation.............................................................................................................. 33
Opening the door .................................................................................................. 33
Placing the dish in the oven .................................................................................. 33
Turntable................................................................................................................ 33
Closing the door.................................................................................................... 33
Starting a programme ........................................................................................... 33
“door” message................................................................................................ 34
Interrupting or re-starting a programme................................................................ 34
Altering settings..................................................................................................... 34
Cancelling a programme ....................................................................................... 35
At the end of a programme .................................................................................. 35
Automatic keeping-warm function ........................................................................ 35
Quick microwave................................................................................................... 35
Changing the time and power level.................................................................. 35
System lock........................................................................................................... 36

Contents
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Using the minute minder ....................................................................................... 37
Altering a minute minder entry ......................................................................... 37
Deleting the minute minder duration ................................................................ 37
Using the minute minder plus a cooking programme ...................................... 37
Operation - Automatic programmes.................................................................. 38
Automatic defrosting ............................................................................................. 38
Automatic cooking ................................................................................................ 38
Cooking food from frozen................................................................................. 38
Cooking fresh food........................................................................................... 38
Using an automatic programme............................................................................ 38
Recipes for automatic programmes.................................................................. 40
Changing settings ............................................................................................... 42
Reheat .................................................................................................................. 45
Cooking ................................................................................................................ 47
Defrost.................................................................................................................. 48
Examples of use: ................................................................................................. 49
Note for test institutes ........................................................................................ 51
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 52
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 55
After sales service............................................................................................... 58
Contact in case of malfunction ............................................................................. 58
Warranty ................................................................................................................ 58

Warning and Safety instructions
4
This microwave oven complies with current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the
appliance. They contain important information on safety,
installation, use and maintenance. This prevents both personal
injury and damage to the appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC/EN60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety
instructions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
 This microwave oven is intended for private domestic use.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
 Do not use the appliance at altitudes of above 2000m.
 The microwave oven is intended for domestic use only to cook,
defrost and to reheat food. Any other use is not permitted.
 Do not use the microwave oven to store or dry items which could
ignite easily. If such items were dried in the microwave oven, the
moisture in the item would evaporate causing it to dry out and even
self-ignite. Never use the microwave oven to store or dry items which
could ignite easily.

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 This microwave oven can only be used by people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it. They may only use it
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way.
They must be able to recognise and understand the consequences
of incorrect operation.
 The oven compartment is fitted with a special lamp to cope with
particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical
resistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp
must only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not
suitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by
a Miele authorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service
Department.
Safety with children
 Children under eight years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children aged eight and older may only use the microwave oven
without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe
manner. Children must be able to recognise and understand the
potential risks of improper use.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the microwave
oven. Never allow children to play with the appliance.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become
entangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

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Technical safety
 A damaged appliance could be dangerous. Check the appliance
for visible signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if it is
damaged.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised technician to protect the user from danger.
 Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage
and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if
– the appliance door is warped.
– the door hinges are loose.
– holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven
interior walls.
 Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical
or mechanical components of the microwave oven will endanger
your safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions. Do not open the
appliance housing under any circumstances.
 Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that
the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match
the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Compare this before
connecting the appliance to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician
if in any doubt.
 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not use them to
connect the appliance to the mains.
 The electrical safety of this microwave oven can only be
guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective
earthing system. It is essential that this standard safety requirement
is met to avoid the risk of damage or electric shock. If in any doubt,
please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

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 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
been built in.
 Unauthorised or incorrect repairs can cause considerable danger
to users. Repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised
technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department.
 While the microwave oven is under warranty, repairs should only
be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise
the warranty is invalidated.
 The microwave oven must be disconnected from the mains power
supply during repairs or cleaning and maintenance. It is only
completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the plug has been disconnected from the back of the appliance or
the appliance has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug
withdrawn.
Pull by the plug and not by the mains connection cable to
disconnect your appliance from the mains electricity supply.
– the mains circuit breaker is switched off.
– the mains screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty
components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare
parts.
 If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may
only be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the furniture
door while the appliance is in use. Heat and moisture can build up
behind the closed furniture door. This can result in damage to the
appliance and furniture unit. Leave the furniture front/door open until
the appliance has cooled down completely.
 The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).

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 Reliable and safe operation of this microwave oven can only be
assured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.

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Correct use
 Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated.
The time required for this depends a number of factors, such as the
nature of the food, its initial temperature and the amount to be
cooked and recipe variations.
Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed
by thorough cooking at temperatures over 70°C for a minimum of
10minutes. Therefore when cooking or reheating foods, e.g. poultry,
it is particularly important that food is fully cooked through. If in any
doubt that a sufficiently high temperature has been reached,
continue reheating for a little longer.
 It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked is
evenly distributed and sufficiently high.
This can be achieved by stirring or turning the food, and observing a
sufficiently long standing time (see charts), which should be added
to the time needed for reheating, defrosting or cooking. During the
standing time the temperature is distributed evenly in the food.
 Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrosting
in a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than with
traditional methods of cooking food.
Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and
burning, or could even cause it to catch fire. Fire hazard. There is
also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are dried in
the microwave oven. Do not dry these items in the microwave oven.
 Cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender
or gel, such as those used in aromatherapy can ignite when heated
even after they have been removed from the microwave oven. Do not
heat these up in the microwave oven. Fire hazard.
 The microwave oven 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 appliance. Fire hazard.

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 The appliance can be damaged if it is used without food being
placed in it or if it is incorrectly loaded. Therefore do not use the
appliance to preheat crockery or to dry herbs or similar items.
 Always ensure that food or a suitable microwave browning dish
has been placed in the microwave oven and that the turntable is in
position before switching on.
 Pressure can build up when reheating in sealed containers,
causing the container to explode. Never cook or reheat food or
liquids in sealed containers, jars or bottles.
With baby bottles, the screw top and teat must be taken off.
 Be careful when removing dishes from the appliance. Although
heat is not normally produced in the container itself by the
microwaves (apart from stoneware), heat transfer from the food to
the container may be considerable, making the container itself hot.
The dish is only warmed by the heat of the food. Before serving,
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. After reheating food, especially food for
babies and small children, stir the food or shake the container and
check that the temperature does not pose any danger. Double check
after it has been left to stand.

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 When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using microwave power,
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. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
Stir liquids well before heating. After heating, wait at least
20seconds before removing the container from the oven. In
addition, during heating a glass rod or similar item, if available, can
be placed in the container.
 To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smoke
occurs inside the appliance.
Interrupt the process by switching the appliance off and disconnect
it from the mains electricity supply.
Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.
 Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to overheat. Never leave the
microwave oven unattended when cooking with oil or fats. Do not
use the appliance for deep-fat frying. Never attempt to put out oil or
fat fires with water. Switch the oven off and extinguish the flames by
leaving the door closed.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the
microwave oven when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use the
appliance to heat up the room.
 If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high
temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour can
catch fire on hot surfaces. Never heat undiluted alcohol in the
microwave, as this can easily ignite. Fire hazard.

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 Food which is stored in the oven or left in it to be kept warm can
dry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in
the microwave oven. This can also cause damage to the control
panel, worktop and surrounding kitchen furniture. Always cover food
that is left in the oven to keep warm.
 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 to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet.
 The oven interior can get hot during use. Danger of burning! Clean
the oven interior and accessories as soon as it has cooled down.
Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in
some cases impossible. Stubborn soiling could damage the
microwave oven in certain circumstances and could even be
dangerous. Fire hazard.
Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”.
 Fire hazard. Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in
microwave ovens can be badly damaged and cause damage to the
appliance if used. 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 plastic or paper covered wire ties. Do not use bowls with
milled rims, or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed (see
"Suitable containers for microwave use).
Using these items could result in damage to the container or present
a fire risk.
 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 heating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflammable
materials.

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 Heat-retaining packaging consists of, among other things, a thin
layer of aluminium foil. Microwaves are reflected by metal. This
reflected energy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering to
become so hot that it ignites.
Do not use heat-retaining packaging, such as bags for grilled
chicken for warming food in the microwave oven.
 If you cook eggs without their shells using microwave power, the
yolks could explode due to the resulting pressure. Prick the yolk
several times before cooking to avoid this.
 Eggs heated in their shells using microwave power can burst,
even after they have been taken out of the oven. Eggs can only be
cooked in their shells in a specially designed egg-boiling device.
Do not reheat hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven.
 Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausage,
potatoes and aubergines can burst when heated. Pierce or score the
skin of these types of food several times to allow steam to escape.
 Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use with
microwave power. Moisture which has gathered in the hollow
recesses can cause pressure to build up and the item can explode. If
the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used.
However, we recommend that you do not use such dishes in the
microwave oven.
 Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these
are not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break very
easily.
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.
 The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live
electrical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam
cleaner to clean the appliance.

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Accessories
 Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used,
warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.

Before using for the first time
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After transportation, let the unpacked
appliance stand for approx. 2hours
at room temperature before using it.
This is to allow time for the temperature
to equalise between the temperature in
the room and the appliance. This is
important for the correct electronic
functioning of the appliance.
Risk of suffocation due to
packaging material.
While playing, children may become
entangled in packaging material
(such as plastic wrapping) or pull it
over their head with the risk of
suffocation.
Keep packaging material away from
children.
Remove all the packaging materials
from the appliance.
Do not remove the cover from the
microwave outlet inside the oven
compartment or the film on the
inside of the door.
Check the appliance for any damage.
Health risk caused by a faulty
appliance.
Operating a damaged appliance can
result in microwave leakage and
present a hazard to the user.
Do not use the microwave oven if:
– the appliance door is warped.
– the door hinges are loose.
– holes or cracks are visible in the
casing, the door or the oven interior
walls.
Clean the oven compartment and all
the accessories with sponge or cloth
and hot water.
Stick the enclosed short instructions
to the frame behind the door as
illustrated, making sure they do not
block any of the vents.

Installation
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When building in the appliance,
ensure that there is adequate
ventilation to the front of the
appliance.
Do not obstruct the air vents with
any objects! Ensure that the distance
to the surrounding furniture fronts is
a minimum 2.5mm at the sides and
4mm at the top.
The appliance is designed to be built
into a tall unit.
A minimum installation height of
85cm must be maintained.
To transport the appliance, make
sure that you lift it by the appliance
housing and not by the frame. The
frame is not sturdy enough to bear
the weight of the appliance when it is
being carried.
Installation dimensions
Dimensions are given in mm.
595
450
562
>500
_
+2
+6

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Side view
455,5 460,5
5
20

Installation
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Connection
3
15
62
1
2
460,5
595
aFront view
bMains connection cable,
Length=1600mm
cNo connections permitted in this area

Installation
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Building-in kit
The following items are supplied in the
accessory pack for installing the
appliance:
Carrying out installation
The appliance must be built in before
it can be used.
There are three spacers in the
accessory pack: one for the right-hand
side (R) and two for the left-hand side
(L), depending on whether the housing
unit wall is 16 or 19mm thick.
Attach the correct left-hand spacer
applicable to the thickness of the
housing unit wall to one of the hooks
supplied.
Attach the other hook to the right-
hand spacer.
Before securing the hooks, make sure
that the screws are fitted where the
housing unit wall is at least 16mm
thick.

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Draw a line on both sides of the
housing unit 420 mm above the floor
of the housing unit to mark the
distance between the bottom of the
housing unit and the lower edge of
the spacer.
Position the lower edge of the spacer
on this line and align the stopper at
the front of the spacer with the front
of the housing unit side wall.
To secure the spacers and hooks,
place a screw in one of the front two
holes and another in the middle of the
long hole at the back.
The long hole allows for adjustment if
necessary, and the two additional
holes are in case additional screws
are required.
Slide the microwave oven into the
housing unit. Feed the cable with the
plug through the back of the unit.
Secure the appliance at the front by
lifting it over the hooks and lowering
it into position.
Check that the appliance is secure by
pushing lightly on the upper edge of
the front frame.
Check that it is correctly aligned.
Connect the microwave oven to the
electricity supply.