Miele M 625 EG User manual

Operating instructions
Microwave oven
M 625 EG
It is essential to read these
operating instructions before Q\}
installing or using the machine,
to avoid the risk of accident,
or damage to the machine. M.-Nr. 05 260 100

Contents
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How the microwave oven functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Material and shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Testing dishes for their
suitability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Altering the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Night dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
To open the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To close the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Audible tone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Types of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Microwave-Solo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Placing the container in the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turntable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting a process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Interrupting a process /
Re-starting a process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Altering settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic “warming” function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Quick-Start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Contents

Re-heating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Coo ing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Defrosting /Defrosting and re-heating / coo ing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Grilling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contents

Description of the appliance
bAppliance door
cDoor locking mechanism
dGrill / browning element
eControl panel
fGlass tray
gTurntable
hGrilling rack
iElectronic clock display
jMicrowave power and
automatic programme selector
kRotary selector
(to enter time and weight)
lGrill selector buttons
(3 power settings)
mTime of day button m
nMinute minder button l
oStop / cancel button
pTurntable button ä
qSTART / Quick-Start
(programmable) c
rDoor release button a
Using the microwave oven
– Food can be defrosted, re-heated or
cooked by entering a power setting
and a time.
– Deep frozen ready-made meals can
be defrosted and then re-heated or
cooked.
– The microwave oven can also be
used for other tasks, e.g. for proving
dough, melting chocolate and butter,
dissolving gelatine etc.
Description of the appliance
4

Caring for the environment
Disposal of the pac ing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials
which are environmentally friendly for
disposal and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed safely and kept
out of the reach of babies and young
children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these ma-
terials away, please ensure they are of-
fered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances may contain material
which can be reclaimed or recycled.
Please contact your dealer, your local
waste collection centre or scrap mer-
chant about potential recycling
schemes.
Ensure that the appliance presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
See the appropriate section in the
Warning and Safety instructions.
Caring for the environment
5

Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use of the appliance can,
however, present a risk of both per-
sonal injury and material damage.
Before installation and before using
the appliance for the first time, read
the operating instructions carefully.
They contain important notes on the
safety, operation and care of the ap-
pliance. This way you will avoid the
risk of accidents and damage to the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any fu-
ture user.
Correct usage
The appliance is intended for do-
mestic use only: to cook food, and
in particular to defrost, re-heat, cook,
and to grill. Any other usage is at the
owner’s risk and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held re-
sponsible for damage caused by im-
proper use of the appliance.
Do not let children access the ap-
pliance or its controls. Supervise
its use by older children, the elderly or
infirm.
If allowing older children to use the ap-
pliance without supervision please en-
sure that they are aware of how a
microwave works and understand the
dangers of improper use.
Technical safety
Do not use the microwave if
–the door is warped.
–the door hinges are loose.
–holes or cracks are visible in the cas-
ing, the door, the door seal or the oven
interior walls.
Operating the appliance with this type
of damage will result in microwave leak-
age and present a hazard to the user.
Repairs may only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent
person in accordance with national and
local safety regulations. Repairs and
other work by unqualified persons
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for unauth-
orised work.
This appliance can be used as a
freestanding appliance.
Never open the casing of the ap-
pliance.
Tampering with electrical connections or
components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous to the user and can
cause operational faults or electric shock.
If the connection cable is dam-
aged the new cable must be fitted
by a Miele authorised service techni-
cian.
Before connecting the appliance
to the mains supply make sure that
the rating on the data plate corre-
sponds to the voltage and frequency of
the household supply. It is essential
that these data correspond as other-
wise damage will occur to the machine.
If in doubt consult a suitably qualified
electrician.
Warning and Safety instructions
6

The electrical safety of this ap-
pliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between
the appliance and an effective earthing
system, which complies with local and
national regulations. It is most import-
ant that this basic safety requirement is
tested by a qualified electrician. The
manufacturer cannot be held respon-
sible for the consequences of an inade-
quate earthing system, such as electric
shock.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it is switched off at the wall socket and
the plug removed. (Pull on the plug,
not the cable).
–the mains fuse is withdrawn.
–or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Ensure that current is not supplied to
the appliance while maintenance or re-
pair work is being carried out.
Do not connect the appliance to
the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead. Extension leads do not
guarantee the required safety of the ap-
pliance, (for example danger of over-
heating).
This equipment is not designed for
maritime use or for use in mobile in-
stallations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk assess-
ment of the installation being carried
out be a suitably qualified engineer.
Use
Always ensure that food is suffi-
ciently heated. Many factors will af-
fect the overall cooking time, including
the size and amount of food, its initial
temperature, changes to recipe and
the shape and size of cooking con-
tainer. Some foods may contain micro
organisms which are only destroyed by
thorough cooking, therefore when cook-
ing or re-heating foods, e.g. poultry it is
particularly important that food is fully
cooked through (at over 70°C, for a
minimum of 10 minutes). If in doubt se-
lect a longer cooking or re-heating time.
It is important that the 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, re-heating or defrosting.
Always remember that cooking
times in a microwave oven are
usually considerably shorter than with
traditional methods of food preparation.
Excessively long cooking times can
lead to food drying out and burning, or
could even cause it to catch fire.
There is also a danger of fire if bread-
crumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are dried
in the microwave oven. Always ensure
that this type of procedure is super-
vised.
Exercise caution when cooking or
reheating food with a high sugar
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If
heated for too long the sugar may
caramelise or ignite.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Do not use full power if you warm
empty dishes or dry herbs. The
lack or minimum amount of food could
cause damage to the appliance.
Never cook or reheat food or
liquids in sealed containers or
bottles. With baby bottles the screw top
and teat must be removed. Otherwise
pressure builds up which can cause
the bottle or container to explode pos-
ing a severe risk of injury.
Before serving remember to allow
a sufficient standing time and then
always check the temperature of the ac-
tual food itself after taking it out of the
microwave. Do not be misled by the
temperature of the container which
does not necessarily give a correct indi-
cation 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.
When heating liquids, the boiling
rod provided should be placed
into the container.
When heating liquids, milk, sauces
etc., in the microwave oven without the
boiling rod, the boiling point of the liq-
uid may be reached without the produc-
tion 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. This can lead to the liquid
boiling over suddenly and explosively.
There is a danger of burning. The for-
mation of bubbles can be so strong
that the pressure forces the oven door
open. The user could be injured and
the appliance damaged.
The boiling rod ensures that the liquid
boils evenly and that bubbles form at
an early stage during the operation.
If smoke occurs in the oven inte-
rior, to avoid fuelling any flame do
not open the oven door. 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 oven as this can easily
ignite.
Do not heat up unopened tins in
the microwave oven as pressure
can build up and they may explode.
This could result in injury or damage.
Warning and Safety instructions
8

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
cream pots with the tinfoil lid only par-
tially removed. Such items could be
damaged, or cause a fire hazard.
The rack supplied with the appliance is
designed to be compatible with micro-
waves, and can therefore be used for
grilling with or without the microwave
function.
Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells in the microwave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling device
available from specialist shops. Simi-
larly, hard-boiled eggs should not be re-
heated in the microwave oven as this
may lead to the eggs bursting, even
once they have been removed from the
oven.
Eggs can be cooked without their
shells in the microwave oven only
if the yolk membrane has been punc-
tured several times first. The pressure
could otherwise cause the egg yolk to
explode.
Food with a thick skin or peel,
such as tomatoes, sausages,
jacket potatoes and aubergines,
should be pierced or the skin cut in sev-
eral 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
normal ovens.
These heat-retaining bags usually con-
tain a thin layer of aluminium foil which
reflects microwaves. This reflected en-
ergy can, in turn, cause the outer
paper covering to become so hot that it
ignites.
Always ensure that food or a
browning dish has been placed in
the microwave, and that the turntable is
in place, before switching on.
Do not leave the oven 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 mois-
ture. Earthenware and porcelain con-
tainers 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
there can be a pressure build-up, caus-
ing the container to crack or shatter,
with the danger of injury.
When grilling with or without the
microwave function, the rack, oven
interior, the grill element, the side run-
ners, the oven door and the housing
get hot.
Do not let small children touch the oven
while it is in operation, there is a
danger of being burnt. Supervise its
use by the elderly or infirm.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Wear oven gloves when taking
dishes in and out of the oven, or
when handling dishes or food in the
oven if the grill is on or has just been in
operation.
Never place the hot glass tray (or
any other hot cooking containers)
on a cold surface, such as a tiled or
granite worktop. The glass tray or con-
tainer could crack or shatter, and the
worktop surface could be damaged.
Use a heat-resistant mat or wire cool-
ing rack.
Do not use the oven to heat up the
room. Due to the high tempera-
tures radiated, objects left near the
oven could catch fire.
Do not use the appliance as a rest-
ing place for other items. The heat
from the top of the appliance could
cause some kinds of items to melt.
To measure the food temperature
only use a thermometer specifi-
cally approved for use in a microwave
oven. Never use a thermometer contain-
ing mercury or liquid.
Under no circumstances use a
steam cleaner to clean this ap-
pliance. The steam could attack the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
In countries which may be subject
to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its surround-
ings in a clean condition at all times.
Any damage which might be caused
by cockroaches or other vermin will not
be covered by the appliance guaran-
tee.
Special accessories
If your microwave oven is built in
with a lift-up door, do not bring the
door down into the closed position
when the oven is in operation.
When using browning dishes:
Always use oven gloves when
handling the browning dish to
avoid burns.
Never place the browning dish di-
rectly on to a table or work sur-
face. Use a suitable heat-resistant mat,
grid or board to protect the work sur-
face or table and prevent heat-marks.
Browning dishes should only be
used in a microwave oven, or as a
serving dish. In a conventional oven
the special glaze would suffer damage.
Disposal of an old appliance
Before discarding an old ap-
pliance switch off and disconnect
it from the power supply. This should
be done by a competent person. Cut
off and render any plug useless.
Cut off the cable directly behind the
machine/appliance to prevent misuse.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by non-
compliance with these Warning and
Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
10

How the microwave oven functions
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,
reheated or defrosted quickly.
How does the microwave oven func-
tion?
In a microwave oven there is a high-fre-
quency tube called a magnetron. This
converts electrical energy into micro-
waves. These microwaves are dis-
tributed evenly throughout the oven in-
terior 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. Micro-
waves 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 ab-
sorbed.
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 with-
out adding much liquid or cooking
oil.
–cooking, re-heating and defrosting in
a microwave oven is quicker than
using conventional methods.
–nutrients, such as vitamins and mine-
rals, are generally retained.
–colour, texture and taste of food are
not impaired.
How the microwave oven functions
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Microwaves
–are reflected by metal,
–pass through glass and chinaware,
–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.
Metal
Metal containers, aluminium foil and
metal cutlery, or china with metallic
decoration, such as gold rims or co-
balt blue must not be used in an
oven being used in microwave
mode.
The metal reflects the microwaves, hin-
dering the cooking process.
Exceptions:
–If recommended by the producer,
pre-cooked meals packed in alumi-
nium foil containers can be de-
frosted and reheated in the micro-
wave oven. Important: remove the lid
first. However, as food is only heated
from the top, it is better to remove
the food from the aluminium foil con-
tainer and transfer it to a dish suit-
able for a microwave oven. The heat
distribution will be more even.
If sparks and arcing occur when
using a metal container, stop and
transfer the food to a microwave safe
container.
–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 process.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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
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 contains lead which
could cause the glass to crack.
Glass dishes with a milled rim are
subject to the same risk. Both are
unsuitable for use.
Porcelain (chinaware)
Porcelain (chinaware) is a suitable ma-
terial.
Do not use porcelain with gold or sil-
ver edging or items with hollow
knobs or handles, as insufficient
ventilation may cause pressure.
Earthenware
Decorated earthenware is only suit-
able 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
metal.
This makes them unsuitable for use in a
microwave oven.
Plastics
Plastic containers must only be
used for microwave mode alone. Do
not use under the grill.
Plastics 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 ware
is not suitable as it absorbs energy and
heats up.
When purchasing plasticware, make
sure that it is suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven.
Disposable containers, such as trays
made from polystyrene, can only be
used for very short timed warming and
re-heating of food.
Plastic boiling bags can be used for
cooking and re-heating. They
should be pierced beforehand so
that steam can escape.
This prevents a build-up of pressure
and reduces the risk of the bag bur-
sting.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Roasting bags and tubes can be used.
Roasting tubes should be about 40 cm
longer and roasting bags about 20 cm
longer than the food being roasted, and
carefully tied with string. Turn the ends
over and secure them. Holes should be
made according to the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
Do not use metal clips or wire ties,
even if bound by paper.
There is a danger that they will ignite
when heated.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable
Moisture contained in the wood evap-
orates when exposed to microwave en-
ergy, causing the wood to dry and
crack.
Disposable containers
Only those plastic disposable con-
tainers which are specified by the pro-
ducer as suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven may be used.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when re-heating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plas-
tic, paper or other inflammable ma-
terial.
Disposable containers are not always
recyclable or biodegradable.
Testing dishes for their
suitability
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen-
ware or porcelain plates or dishes are
suitable for use in a microwave oven, a
simple test can be performed:
Place the item to be tested in the
centre of the oven, fill a suitable
small container with water and also
place this in the oven.
Close the door.
Turn the power selector to 1000
watts.
Enter a time of 30 seconds with the
time selector.
Press START.
If a crackling noise is heard accom-
panied by sparks during the test,
switch the appliance off immediate-
ly (press button Stop/C twice).
Any crockery which causes this reac-
tion is unsuitable for use in the micro-
wave oven.
At the end of the test the water in the
small container should be warm, but
the dish cool. If the dish is very hot and
the water is cold, it would be unwise to
use the dish.
If any doubt exists about the suita-
bility of containers, please contact
the maker.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens
A cover
–prevents too much steam escaping,
especially when cooking foods
which need longer to cook, such as
potatoes.
–shortens and evens out the cooking
process.
–prevents food from drying out.
–contains the aroma.
Always cover food with the lid sup-
plied. Alternatively, use lids or covers
made of microwave-safe glass or plas-
tic, or use a clingfilm recommended for
use in a microwave oven, (pierce as in-
structed by the producer). Normal
clingfilm can distort.
Sealed glass containers, such as
jars of food and babyfood must be
opened before they are placed the
oven.
Do not use a lid or cover if
–food coated with breadcrumbs is
being cooked.
–cooking meals which are to be given
a crisp finish.
The cover supplied may only be
used in microwave operation. Do
not use it under the grill.
The cover can only withstand tem-
peratures of up to 110 °C.
Higher temperatures generated by
grilling could cause the plastic to
distort and fuse with the food.
Suitable containers for microwave ovens
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Preparation for use
Setting the time of day
Connect the appliance to the mains
electricity supply.
“12:00”flashes in the display for ap-
prox. 4 seconds and the msymbol
lights up.
Use the time selector to set the time
of day.
The time set is automatically registered
by the appliance after 4 seconds. The
colon between hours and minutes
flashes.
Altering the time of day
Press the mbutton.
The time of day flashes in the display
area and the msymbol lights up.
Use the time selector to alter the
time of day.
Switching off the time of day display
Press the mbutton twice.
The display area goes dark.
The time of day will reappear in the dis-
play if the mbutton is pressed twice.
Night dimming
Between the hours of 22:00 and 6:00
the display is dimmed automatically. If
a button is pressed during this time the
display will return to its normal bright-
ness.
Minute minder
The minute minder can be used to time
any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling
eggs.
Press the lbutton.
0:00 flashes in the display area and
the llights up.
Use the time selector to set the
minute minder time you require.
The time set and the lsymbol light
up and the Start symbol hflashes.
Press the START button.
The set time counts begins to count
down in one second steps.
An audible tone sounds at the end of
the minute minder time. The time of
day reappears and the lsymbol
flashes.
Press the Taste Stop/C button once
and the lsymbol disappears.
Altering the minute minder time
Press the Stop/C button.
The minute minder time is inter-
rupted. The time left and the lsym-
bol light up in the display. The Start
symbol hflashes.
Use the time selector to alter the
minute minder time and then press
the START button.
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To open the door
Press the “a“button to open the
door.
If the microwave oven is being used,
opening the door will interrupt the cook-
ing process.
To close the door
Push the door firmly shut.
Press the START button to continue an
interrupted cooking process.
The appliance will not start again if
the door has not been closed
properly.
Audible tone
An audible tone sounds after the set
times have elapsed.
Press any button to cancel the tone
early.
Safety loc
The safety lock prevents the appliance
being used, by children, for example.
To switch on the safety loc
Press and hold the äbutton in until
an audible tone sounds and the key
symbol appears in the display:
The key symbol disappears from the
display after a short time and the time
of day reappears.
The key symbol reappears whenever
any button or one of the rotary selec-
tors is operated.
After an interruption to the mains
power supply, the safety lock will
need to be switched on again.
Cancelling the safety loc
Press the äbutton again and hold
it pressed in until an audible tone
sounds.
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Operation
Types of operation
Microwave - Solo mode
Suitable for defrosting, re-heating and
cooking.
Grilling
Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.
steak or sausages.
Combination mode
(Microwave + Grill)
Ideal for browning dishes and dishes
with toppings. The microwave cooks
the food and the grill browns it.
Automatic programmes
There are three automatic defrosting
programmes (N O M), two automatic
cooking programmes (cQ)
and two combination programmes
(8 7).
These programmes are weight depend-
ent. After entering the weight of the
food the cooking time is calculated
automatically.
Microwave-Solo mode
Microwave power settings
There are 7 different microwave power
settings to choose from.
The higher the power setting the more
microwaves reach the food.
When heating up food which cannot be
stirred or turned during cooking, as with
a plated meal, it is preferable to use a
lower microwave power setting. This en-
sures the heat is distributed evenly. Heat
for long enough to reach the temperature
required.
Times for defrosting, re-heating,
coo ing
The time required depends on:
–the initial temperature of the food.
Food taken from the refrigerator will
need longer to be reheated or
cooked than food already at room
temperature.
–the type and texture of food.
Fresh vegetables contain more water
and cook more quickly than stored
vegetables.
–the amount of food.
As a general rule, allow approx.
time and a half for double the quan-
tity.
For a smaller quantity, possibly
shorten the time but ensure food is
cooked thoroughly.
–the shape and material of the con-
tainer.
Operation
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Placing the container in the oven
Ideally the container should be placed
in the middle of the oven.
Turntable
The turntable function starts automati-
cally when the appliance is started.
Food is more evenly cooked, re-
heated or defrosted with the turn-
table in operation.
When using the turntable ensure that
the dishes or the food to be cooked are
not larger in size than the turntable.
It is best not to switch the turntable off.
Only switch it off if there is a danger of
something blocking it, e.g. a large dish
which is wider than the turntable. Press
the äbutton to switch the turntable off.
Make sure that you stir the food during
the cooking time or that you turn the
food so that it can heat up evenly.
Operation
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Starting a process
Use the appropriate selector to choose
the microwave power setting and the
time. It does not matter which is
chosen first.
Turn the power selector to the
required setting.
Use the time selector to enter the re-
quired time.
Any time of between 5 seconds and
60 minutes can be selected.
Press the START button to start the
process. The interior lighting comes
on.
A programme can only be started if the
door is closed.
Interrupting a process /
Re-starting a process
Programmes can be interrupted and re-
started at any time.
To interrupt a process
press the Stop/C button once, or
open the appliance door.
The time stops counting down when a
programme is interrupted.
To continue the process
close the door,
and press the START button.
The process continues.
Altering settings
If you discover after starting a process
that . . .
. . . the microwave power setting is
too high or too low, you can
select a new setting
. . . the time is too short or too long,
you can
interrupt the process (press the
Stop/C button once), use the time se-
lector to set a new time and continue
the process (press the START but-
ton).
To cancel a process
Press the Stop/C button twice.
At the end of a process
An audible tone sounds when a pro-
cess has finished. The oven interior
lighting goes out.
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