Miele M 6040 SC User manual

Operating and Installation Instructions
Microwave Oven
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these
instructions before installing or using the microwave.
M.-Nr. 09 798 350en - US, CA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Oven interior and accessories........................................16
Control panel .....................................................17
Included accessories ..............................................17
Before first use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Principle of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
How does a microwave oven work? ...................................19
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
What can a microwave oven do?......................................20
What operating modes does a microwave have? .........................20
Microwave Solo mode ...........................................20
Automatic Programs .............................................20
Suitable cookware for microwave ovens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Material and shape ................................................21
The plate cover ...................................................24
Clock display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Setting the clock ..................................................25
Resetting the clock ................................................25
Turning off the clock display .........................................25
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Opening the door..................................................26
Placing dishes in the microwave ......................................26
Turntable......................................................26
Closing the door ..................................................26
Starting a program.................................................26
"Door" message ................................................27
Interrupting or resuming a program ...................................28
Changing the settings ..............................................28
Cancelling a program ..............................................28
At the end of a program.............................................28
Automatic "Keep warm" function ......................................28
Minute + (programmable) ...........................................29
System lock ......................................................29
Timer ...........................................................30
Reprogramming the timer.........................................30
Timer + Cooking Program ........................................30
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Automatic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic defrosting ...............................................31
Automatic cooking .................................................31
Popcorn Æ......................................................32
Recipes for the automatic programs °. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Canning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Saving your favorite programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Oven interior and inside of door ......................................44
Appliance front ...................................................45
Included accessories ..............................................46
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Building-in dimensions .............................................54
Contact details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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When using electrical appliances
always observe basic safety
precautions, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
Read all instructions before
installing or using the oven.
Read and follow the specific,
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" in the "IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS"
section of this manual.
This appliance is intended for
residential use only. Only use
the appliance for its intended
purpose. Install or locate this
appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation
instructions.
This appliance complies with
current safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance
can lead to personal injury
and material damage.
Intended use
~The appliance is intended for
use in domestic households and
similar working and residential
environments.
This appliance is not intended
for outdoor use.
~The microwave oven is
intended for domestic use only
to cook, defrost, reheat and can
food. Any other use is not
permitted.
~Do not use the microwave
oven to store or dry flammable
materials. If such items are dried
in the microwave oven, the
moisture contained in the
material evaporates, causing the
items to dry out and
spontaneously combust.
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~Persons who lack physical,
sensory or mental abilities, or
experience with the appliance
should not use it without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person.
Safety with children
~All children must be kept
away from the microwave oven
unless constantly supervised.
~Children must not be allowed
to clean or maintain the
microwave oven without
supervision.
~Please supervise any children
in the vicinity of the microwave
oven and do not let them play
with the appliance.
~Danger of suffocation! Ensure
that any plastic wrapping, bags,
etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of children.
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Technical safety
~A damaged microwave oven
can be dangerous. Always
check for visible signs of
damage. Never use a damaged
appliance.
~If the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by a Miele
authorized technician in order to
protect the user from harm.
~Operating a damaged
microwave oven can result in
microwave leakage and pose a
danger to the user. Do not use
the appliance if:
– The door is warped
– The door hinges are loose
– Holes or cracks are visible in
the casing, the door or the walls
of the oven interior.
~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
casing of the appliance under
any circumstances.
~To avoid damaging the
microwave oven, make sure that
the connection data (voltage and
frequency) on the data plate
correspond to the building's
power supply before connecting
the appliance. If in doubt,
consult a qualified electrician.
~Do not use a power bar or
extension cord to connect the
microwave oven to electricity.
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~To guarantee the electrical
safety of this appliance,
continuity must exist between the
appliance and an effective
grounding system. This
appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. It is imperative
that this basic safety requirement
be met. If there is any doubt,
have the electrical system of the
house checked by a qualified
electrician.The electrical safety
of the microwave oven can only
be guaranteed if it has been
connected to a grounding
system that complies with
applicable safety regulations.
Compliance with this
fundamental safety requirement
is extremely important in order to
eliminate damage caused by a
missing or disconnected
grounding system (e.g. electric
shock). When in doubt, have the
building's wiring system
inspected by a qualified
electrician.
~For safety reasons, the
microwave oven may only be
used when it has been fully
installed.
~Repair work should only be
performed by a Miele authorized
service technician. Repairs by
unqualified persons can cause
considerable danger to users.
~Any repairs not performed by
a Miele authorized service
technician will void the warranty.
~The microwave oven must be
disconnected from the power
supply during repair work,
cleaning or maintenance.
~Miele can only guarantee the
safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele spare
parts are used. Defective
components must only be
replaced by genuine original
Miele spare parts.
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~If the microwave oven is
installed behind a cabinet door,
it may only be used with the
cabinet door open. Do not close
the cabinet door when the
appliance is in use. Heat and
moisture can build up behind the
door and cause damage to the
appliance and cabinetry. Do not
close the door until the
appliance has cooled down
completely.
~The microwave oven may not
be used in mobile installations
(e.g. on ships).
Proper use
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this
oven with the door open since
open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is
important not to damage or
tamper with the safety
interlocks.
Do not place any object
between the oven front and
the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven 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.
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
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~Always ensure that food is
sufficiently heated.
Many factors will affect the
overall cooking time, including
the type, amount and nature of
the food, its initial temperature,
and changes to the recipe.
Some foods may contain micro-
organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking.
Therefore, when cooking or
reheating food, it is particularly
important that food is heated at
adequate temperatures for a
sufficient amount of time. When
in doubt, select a longer cooking
or reheating time.
~It is important that enough
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 sufficiently long
standing time, which should be
added to the time needed for
cooking, reheating or defrosting.
Standing times are "resting"
times in which the heat is
uniformly distributed in the food.
~Always remember that times
for cooking, reheating and
defrosting in a microwave oven
are usually considerably shorter
than in the case of traditional
methods of food preparation.
Excessively long cooking times
can lead to food drying out and
burning, or may even cause it to
catch fire.
Do not dry bread, rolls, flowers,
herbs, etc., in the microwave
oven as these could also catch
fire.
~Do not use the microwave
oven to heat up pads or
cushions filled with cherry pits,
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 appliance.
~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.
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~The microwave oven can be
damaged if it is used without
food or when loaded incorrectly.
Therefore, do not use the
appliance to warm empty dishes
or to dry herbs or other similar
items.
~Always ensure that food or a
browning dish has been placed
in the microwave oven and that
the turntable is in position before
switching on the appliance.
~Do not cook or reheat food or
liquids in sealed containers, jars
or bottles. Otherwise, pressure
will build up and can cause the
bottle or container to explode.
~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.
The temperature of the container
is not an indication of the
temperature of the food or liquid
it contains. Check the food for
the desired temperature after
removing it. This is particularly
important when preparing food
for babies. Shake or stir baby
milk and food thoroughly after
heating, and try it yourself first to
ensure that it will not burn the
baby.
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