Miele M 8261-1 User manual

Operating instructions
Microwave oven
M 8261-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 07 269 520
en - AU, NZ

D esc rip tio n o f th e ap p lianc e.........................................4
O ven interior and accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C ontrolpanel......................................................5
A ccessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
G rillingrack.....................................................6
G lasstray ......................................................6
G ourmetplate...................................................6
C over .........................................................6
Boilingrod......................................................6
C aring fo r th e env ir o nm ent ..........................................7
W arning and S afety instru c tio ns .....................................8
H o w th e m ic r o w av e o v en w o rk s.....................................14
M o d es o f o p er atio n ...............................................15
W hat can a microw ave oven do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
In w hat w ay s can a microw ave oven be used? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Microw ave S olo mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
G rilling........................................................15
C ombination mode
(Microw ave + G rill) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
A utomatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
S u itab le c o ntainers fo r m ic ro w av e o v ens .............................16
Materialandshape ................................................16
Testing dishes for their suitability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Thecover........................................................19
B efo re u sing fo r th e fir st tim e.......................................20
T im e o f d ay d isp lay ...............................................21
S etting the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A ltering the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
S w itching off the time of day display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Nighttimesw itch-off ...............................................21
O p eratio n .......................................................22
Toopenthedoor..................................................22
P lacing the dish in the oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turntable......................................................22
Toclosethedoor..................................................22
S tarting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
"door"message.................................................23
C o ntents
2

Interrupting or re-starting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A ltering the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
To cancel a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A t the end of a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A utomatic w arming function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Q uick start (programmable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Systemlock......................................................25
Minuteminder ....................................................26
A ltering a minute minder entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Minute minder + cooking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
O p eratio n - G rilling ...............................................27
G o u rm et p late....................................................29
U se.............................................................29
S ome suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recipes .........................................................30
O p eratio n - A u to m atic p r o g r am m es .................................34
A utomatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Automaticcooking.................................................34
S av ing y o u r fav o u r ite p r o g r am m e ...................................36
C h ang ing th e setting s .............................................38
R eh eating .......................................................40
C o o k ing .........................................................41
D efro sting /D efro sting and reh eating o r c o o k ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
S o m e su g g ested u ses .............................................43
C leaning and c are ................................................44
O ven interior and inside of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Appliancefront ...................................................45
A ccessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
P r o b lem so lv ing g u id e ............................................47
A fter sales ser v ic e ................................................49
E lec tr ic al c o nnec tio n..............................................50
Installatio n ......................................................51
C o ntents
3

O v en interio r and ac c esso ries
aO ven door
bD oor locking mechanism
cQ uartz grill
dC ontrol panel
eTurntable
fG rilling rack
gG lass tray
hG ourmet plate
iC over
jB oiling rod
D esc rip tio n o f th e ap p lianc e
4

C o ntro l p anel
kE lectronic timer and clock display
lR otary selector for microw ave pow er,
grill and combination programmes
mR otary selector
to enter time and w eight
nA utomatic programme buttons
oTime of day button m
pMinute minder button l
qMemory button (to save a 1-3 stage
programme seq uence)
rS top/cancel button
sS tart button / A dd a minute
button / Q uick start button
(programmable) c
tD oor release button a
D esc rip tio n o f th e ap p lianc e
5

A c c esso ries su p p lied
G rilling rac k
The grilling rack can be used for all
functions w ith and w ithout
microw ave pow er, ex c ep t for
Microw ave S olo mode.
To avoid the grilling rack being used
inadvertently on Microw ave S olo, it
should not be kept inside the
microw ave oven.
G lass tray
The glass tray is suitable for use w ith all
cooking functions.
W hen grilling directly on the rack, the
glass tray should be placed underneath
the rack to catch any fat or juices.
G o u rm et p late
The gourmet plate is a round, non-stick
grilling plate. It can be used to heat
snacks or small meals q uickly w hilst
maintaining crispness.
C o v er
The cover supplied must only be used
in the Microw ave S olo mode.
It prevents the food from dry ing out and
the oven from becoming dirty , and it
accelerates the heating process.
B o iling ro d
W hen heating liq uids, the boiling rod
provided should alw ay s be placed in
the container. It helps liq uids to heat
evenly .
D esc rip tio n o f th e ap p lianc e
6

D isp o sal o f th e p ac k ing
m aterial
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials w hich
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recy cled.
E nsure that any plastic w rappings,
bags, etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
y oung children. D anger of suffocation.
D ispose of or recy cle all packaging
materials safely as soon as possible.
D isp o sal o f y o u r o ld ap p lianc e
E lectrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials w hich, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly ,
could be potentially haz ardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, how ever, essential for the
correct functioning of y our appliance.
P lease do not therefore dispose of it
w ith y our household w aste.
P lease dispose of it at y our local
community w aste collection/recy cling
centre, and ensure that it presents no
danger to children w hile being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or
disconnected from the mains electricity
by a competent person.
C aring fo r th e env iro nm ent
7

This appliance complies w ith all
relevant local and national safety
req uirements. Improper use can
present a risk of both personal injury
and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety , operation and care of the
appliance.
K eep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
C o rr ec t ap p lic atio n
~The appliance is intended for
domestic use only : to cook, defrost,
reheat and grill food. A ny other usage
is not supported by the manufacturer
and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage caused by improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
~This appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
w ith reduced phy sical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
ex perience and know ledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety .
~Never use the microw ave to store or
dry items w hich could ignite easily .
Moisture evaporates. F ire haz ard.
S afety w ith c h ild r en
~This appliance is not a toy ! To avoid
the risk of injury , keep children aw ay
from it at all times, and do not let them
play w ith it or use the controls. They
should be supervised w henever y ou
are w orking in the kitchen.
~O lder children may only use the
microw ave oven if its operation has
been clearly ex plained to them and
they are able to use it safely ,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
T ec h nic al safety
~B efore setting up the appliance,
check it for any ex ternally visible
damage. Never install or attempt to use
a damaged appliance. D anger of injury .
~If the connection cable is damaged,
it must be replaced by a Miele
approved service technician.
~D o not use the microw ave if
– the door is w arped.
– the door hinges are loose.
– holes or cracks are visible in the
casing, the door or the oven interior
w alls.
O perating the appliance w ith this ty pe
of damage w ill result in microw ave
leakage and present a haz ard to the
user.
W ar ning and S afety instru c tio ns
8

~Never open the casing of the
appliance.
Tampering w ith electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous and can cause
operational faults or electric shock.
~B efore connecting the appliance to
the mains supply , make sure that the
rating on the data plate corresponds to
the voltage and freq uency of the
household supply . This data must
correspond in order to avoid risk of
damage to the appliance. C onsult a
q ualified electrician if in any doubt.
~D o not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by an ex tension
lead or a multi-socket unit. These do
not guarantee the req uired safety of the
appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
w hen continuity is complete betw een it
and an effective earthing sy stem w hich
complies w ith current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety req uirement is
present and tested regularly , and
w here there is any doubt, the
household w iring sy stem should be
inspected by a q ualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for the conseq uences of an inadeq uate
earthing sy stem (e.g. electric shock).
~F or safety reasons, this appliance
may only be used w hen it has been
fully installed.
~R epairs may only be carried out by
a suitably q ualified and competent
person in accordance w ith national and
local safety regulations. R epairs and
other w ork by unq ualified persons
could be dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held liable for unauthorised
w ork.
~W hile the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
O therw ise the guarantee w ill be
invalidated.
~The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
w hen:
– it is sw itched off at the w all socket
and the plug removed.
– the mains fuse is disconnected,
– or the screw -out fuse is removed (in
countries w here this is applicable).
~F aulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
w hen Miele replacement parts are
used.
~This eq uipment may only be used in
mobile installations such as ships,
caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably q ualified
engineer.
~In countries w here there are areas
w hich may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. A ny
damage w hich may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin w ill not be
covered by the guarantee.
W ar ning and S afety instru c tio ns
9

C o rr ec t u se
~A lw ay s ensure that food is
sufficiently heated.
Many factors w ill affect the overall
cooking time, including the siz e and
amount of food, its initial temperature,
changes to the recipe, and the shape
and siz e of the cooking container.
S ome foods may contain
micro-organisms w hich are only
destroy ed by thorough cooking,
therefore w hen cooking or reheating
foods, e.g. poultry , it is particularly
important that food is fully cooked
through (at temperatures over 70 C for
more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.
~It is important that the heat is
allow ed 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, w hich should be
added to the time needed for cooking,
reheating or defrosting.
~A lw ay s remember that times for
cooking, reheating and defrosting in a
microw ave oven are usually
considerably shorter than w ith
traditional methods of food preparation.
E x cessively long cooking times can
lead to food dry ing out and burning, or
could even cause it to catch fire. There
is also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs,
flow ers, herbs, etc., are dried in the
microw ave oven.
A lw ay s ensure that this ty pe of
procedure is supervised.
~D o not use the microw ave function
to heat up cushions or pads filled w ith
cherry kernels, w heat grains, lavender
or gel, such as those used in
aromatherapy . These pads can ignite
w hen heated, even after they have
been removed from the microw ave.
~E x ercise caution w hen cooking or
reheating food w ith a high sugar
content, e.g. C hristmas pudding. If
heated for too long, the sugar may
caramelise or ignite.
~The microw ave is not suitable for
cleaning or disinfecting items.
Items can get ex tremely hot, and there
is a danger of burning w hen the item is
removed from the microw ave. F ire
haz ard.
~D o not use full pow er to w arm empty
dishes or to dry out herbs. D o not use
the appliance w ithout food, or if it is
incorrectly loaded.
~Never cook or reheat food or liq uids
in sealed containers, jars or bottles.
W ith baby bottles, the screw top and
teat must be loosened. O therw ise
pressure builds up w hich can cause
the bottle or container to ex plode,
posing a severe risk of injury .
W ar ning and S afety instru c tio ns
10

~B efore serving, remember to allow a
sufficient standing time and then
alw ay s check the temperature of the
actual food itself after taking it out of the
microw ave. The temperature of the
container is not an indication of the
temperature of the food or liq uid in it.
T h is is p artic u larly im p o r tant w h en
p rep aring fo o d fo r b ab ies, c h ild r en,
and th e eld erly o r infirm . S hake or stir
baby milk and food thoroughly after
heating, and try it for temperature to
ensure that it w ill not scald the baby .
W hen heating food and drinks,
remember that the heat is created in
the food itself, and that the container
w ill normally be cooler. The dish is only
w armed by the heat of the food.
~W hen heating liq uids, the boiling rod
provided should alw ay s be placed into
the container.
W hen heating liq uids, milk, sauces etc.
in the oven w ithout the boiling rod, the
boiling point of the liq uid may be
reached w ithout the production of
ty pical bubbles. The liq uid does not
boil evenly throughout. This so-called
'boiling delay ' can cause a sudden
build-up of bubbles w hen the container
is removed from the oven or shaken,
w hich can lead to the liq uid boiling over
suddenly and ex plosively . D anger of
burning.
The formation of bubbles can be so
strong that the pressure forces the oven
door open, w ith a danger of burning.
The boiling rod ensures that bubbles
are produced, and that liq uids heat
evenly .
~To avoid fuelling any flames, do not
open the oven door if smoke occurs in
the oven interior.
Interrupt the process by pressing the
S top/C button tw ice. S w itch off at the
w all socket, and w here applicable,
remove the plug. D o not open the door
until the smoke has dispersed.
~Never heat undiluted alcohol in the
microw ave, as this can easily ignite.
F ire haz ard.
~D o not heat up tins in the
microw ave. P ressure can build up and
they may ex plode, resulting in injury or
damage.
~C over any food w hich is left in the
microw ave to be kept hot, as moisture
in the food could lead to corrosion
damage in the microw ave. This also
prevents the food from dry ing out.
~Try to avoid the interior w alls being
splashed w ith food or liq uids containing
salt. If it does happen, w ipe these aw ay
thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the
stainless steel surface.
W ar ning and S afety instru c tio ns
11

~D o not use any containers or cutlery
made from or containing metal,
aluminium foil, lead cry stal glassw are,
temperature-sensitive plastics, w ooden
utensils or cutlery , metal clips or w ire
ties. D o not use bow ls w ith milled rims,
or plastic pots w ith the foil lid only
partially removed. S uch items could be
damaged or cause a fire haz ard.
The rack and gourmet plate supplied
w ith the appliance are designed to be
compatible w ith microw aves and can
therefore be used for grilling w ith or
w ithout the microw ave function. D o not
use the rack for Microw ave S olo.
~D o not use the rack and the gourmet
plate at the same time. This w ill
damage the gourmet plate.
A lw ay s place the gourmet plate directly
on the turntable.
~D o not use the cover w ith the
gourmet plate, as the cover w ill get too
hot.
~D o not leave the oven unattended
w hen reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic,
paper or other inflammable materials.
B efore using single-use plastic
containers, make sure they are suitable
for use in microw ave ovens. S ee
"S uitable containers for microw ave
ovens".
~E ggs can only be cooked in their
shells in the microw ave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling device
available from specialist shops.
S imilarly , hard-boiled eggs should not
be reheated in the microw ave oven as
this may lead to the eggs bursting,
even after they have been taken out of
the oven.
~E ggs can be cooked w ithout their
shells using microw ave heat only if the
y olk membrane has been punctured
several times first.
The pressure could otherw ise cause
the egg y olk to ex plode.
D anger of injury .
~F ood w ith a thick skin or peel, such
as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes
and aubergines, should be pierced or
the skin cut in several places before
cooking to allow steam to escape and
prevent the food from bursting.
~D o not reheat food in the oven in
heat-retaining bags w hich are intended
for normal ovens, such as roasting
bags. These heat-retaining bags
usually contain a thin lay er of aluminium
foil w hich reflects microw aves. This
reflected energy can, in turn, cause the
outer paper covering to become so hot
that it ignites.
~A lw ay s ensure that food, the
gourmet plate or a brow ning dish has
been placed in the microw ave, and that
the turntable is in place, before
sw itching on.
~D o not use the appliance for deep
fry ing food, and do not leave it
unattended w hen cooking w ith oils and
fats as these can be a fire haz ard if
allow ed to overheat.
W ar ning and S afety instru c tio ns
12

~O venproof earthenw are can retain a
considerable amount of moisture.
E artherw are and porcelain containers
w ith hollow handles and lid knobs must
only be used in this oven if they have
vent holes w hich allow the moisture to
escape. W ithout vent holes pressure
can build up, causing the container to
crack or shatter w ith the danger of
injury .
~W hen grilling w ith or w ithout the
microw ave function, the oven interior,
grill element and door can get hot. D o
not let small children touch the oven
w hile it is in operation, as there is the
danger of being burnt. S upervise its
use by elderly or infirm people.
~W ear oven gloves w hen placing
dishes in, and taking them out of the
oven, or w hen handling dishes or food
in the oven if the grill is on or has just
been in operation. D anger of burning.
~The gourmet plate gets ex tremely
hot w hen in use. A lw ay s use oven
gloves w hen handling it to avoid burns.
P lace it on a suitable heat-resistant mat
or pot rest.
The rack and glass tray get hot during
grilling (w ith and w ithout the microw ave
function).
Take care not to burn y ourself on them.
~Never place the hot glass tray (or
any other hot cooking containers) on a
cold surface, such as a tiled or granite
w orktop. The glass tray or container
could crack or shatter, and the w orktop
surface could get damaged. U se a
suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest.
~D o not use the appliance to heat up
the room. D ue to the high temperatures
radiated, objects left near the appliance
could catch fire.
~W hen using kitchen appliances
connected to sockets near the
appliance, ensure that the cable cannot
get trapped in a hot oven door, w hich
could melt the cable insulation and be
dangerous.
~To check food temperature, first
interrupt the cooking process. O nly use
a thermometer specifically approved for
food use to measure the temperature of
the food. Never use a thermometer
containing mercury or liq uid, as these
are not suitable for use w ith very high
temperatures and w ill break very easily .
~D o not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to clean this appliance.
P ressurised steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance w ith these W arning
and S afety instructions.
W ar ning and S afety instru c tio ns
13

In a microw ave oven there is a
high-freq uency tube called a
magnetron. This converts electrical
energy into microw aves. These
microw aves are distributed evenly
throughout the oven interior, and
rebound off the metal sides of the oven
interior to reach the food from all sides.
Microw ave distribution is improved w ith
the turntable engaged.
In order for microw aves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate
the cooking utensil being used.
Microw aves can penetrate porcelain,
glass, cardboard and plastics, but not
metal. D o not, therefore, use utensils
made of metal, or w hich contain metal,
for ex ample in the form of gold or silver
trim. The metal reflects the microw aves
and this could lead to the creation of
sparks. The microw aves cannot be
absorbed.
Microw aves pass through a suitable
container and find their w ay directly into
the food. A ll food contains moisture
molecules w hich, w hen subjected to
microw ave energy , start to oscillate 2.5
thousand million times a second. The
friction caused by this vibration creates
heat, w hich first starts developing
around the outside of the food and then
slow ly penetrates tow ards the centre.
The moisture, fat and sugar content of
food w ill affect the speed at w hich it is
cooked.
A s heat is produced directly in the
food,
–food can generally be cooked
w ithout adding much liq uid or
cooking oil.
–cooking, reheating and defrosting in
a microw ave oven is q uicker than
using conventional methods.
–nutrients, such as vitamins and
minerals, are generally retained.
–the colour, tex ture and taste of food
are not impaired.
Microw aves stop being produced as
soon as the cooking process is
interrupted or the appliance door is
opened.
W hen the appliance is in operation, the
closed, sealed door prevents
microw aves escaping from the
appliance.
H o w th e m ic r o w av e o v en w o rk s
14

W h at c an a m ic ro w av e o v en
d o ?
In the microw ave oven, food is cooked,
reheated or defrosted q uickly .
Y ou can use the microw ave in the
follow ing w ay s:
–F ood can be defrosted, reheated or
cooked by entering a pow er setting
and a time.
–D eep-froz en, ready -made meals can
be defrosted and then reheated or
cooked.
– The microw ave oven can also be
used for other tasks, e.g. for proving
dough, melting chocolate and butter,
dissolving gelatine etc.
In w h at w ay s c an a m ic ro w av e
o v en b e u sed ?
M ic r o w av e S o lo m o d e
S uitable for defrosting, reheating and
cooking.
G rilling
Ideal for grilling very thin cuts of meat,
e.g. bacon.
C o m b inatio n m o d e
(M ic r o w av e + G rill)
Ideal for brow ning dishes w ith
toppings. The microw ave cooks the
food, and the grill brow ns it.
A u to m atic p r o g r am m es
Y ou can choose from the follow ing
automatic programmes:
– F ive defrosting programmes
(N: A d 1 to A d 5),
–F our cooking programmes for froz en
food
(N °: A C 1 to A C 4).
–and eight cooking programmes for
fresh food
(°: A C 1 to A C 8).
These programmes are w eight
dependent. Y ou enter the w eight of the
food, and then the cooking time is
calculated automatically .
M o d es o f o p eratio n
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Microw aves
–are reflected by metal,
– pass through glass, porcelain,
plastic and card,
–and are absorbed by food.
M aterial and sh ap e
The material and shape of containers
used affect cooking results and times.
H eat distribution is more even in round
and oval shaped flat containers than in
rectangular containers, providing better
results.
C ontainers and lids w ith hollow
handles or knobs in w hich moisture
can collect are unsuitable, unless
the hollow ed areas are adeq uately
vented.
W ithout vent holes pressure can
build up, causing the container to
crack or shatter w ith the danger of
injury .
M etal
Metal containers, aluminium foil,
metal cutlery , and china w ith
metallic decoration such as gold
rims or cobalt blue must not be used
on microw ave mode.
Metal reflects microw aves and
obstructs the cooking process.
A lso, avoid using plastic pots w here
the foil lid has not be completely
removed.
E x ceptions:
–R eady meals in aluminium foil dishes
These can be defrosted and reheated
in the microw ave oven, if
recommended by the manufacturer.
R emove the lid and make sure the foil
dish is at least 2 cm from the oven w alls
at all times.
Important:
A s food is only heated from the top, it is
better to remove the food from the
aluminium foil container and transfer it
to a dish suitable for a microw ave oven.
The heat distribution w ill be more even.
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D o not place aluminium foil dishes
on the grilling rack in case the dish
sparks or arcs. If sparks occur,
transfer food to a microw ave-safe
container.
–P ieces of aluminium foil
F or even defrosting and to avoid
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of
aluminium foil may be used to mask
w ingtips or other thin parts for the last
few minutes of the programme.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven w alls at
all times. It must not touch the w alls.
– Metal meat skew ers or clamps
These should only be used if they are
very small in comparison to the siz e of
the cut of meat.
G lassw are
H eat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microw ave oven.
C ry stal glass is unsuitable as it
contains lead w hich could cause the
glass to crack in the microw ave.
P o rc elain
P orcelain is a suitable material.
D o not use porcelain w ith gold or
silver edging or items w ith hollow
knobs or handles, as insufficient
ventilation may cause pressure.
E ar th enw ar e
D ecorated earthenw are is only suitable
if the decoration is beneath an all-over
glaz e.
E arthenw are can get very hot, and
may crack.
G laz es and c o lo u rs
S ome glaz es and colours contain
metals w hich make them unsuitable
for use in a microw ave oven.
W o o d
W ooden dishes are not suitable.
Moisture contained in the w ood
evaporates w hen ex posed to
microw ave energy , causing the
w ood to dry and crack.
P lastic s
W hen purchasing plasticw are, make
sure that it is suitable for use in a
microw ave oven.
P lastics must only be used w ith
Microw ave S olo.
They must be heat-resistant to a
minimum of 110 C . O therw ise the
plastic may melt and fuse w ith the
food.
S pecial plastic utensils designed for
use in microw ave ovens are available
from good retail outlets.
Melamine is not suitable as it absorbs
energy and heats up.
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D isposable containers, such as tray s
made from poly sty rene, can only be
used for very short, timed w arming and
reheating of food.
P lastic 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.
D o not use metal clips, plastic clips
containing metal parts, or paper ties
containing w ire. There is a danger
that they w ill ignite w hen heated.
D isp o sab le c o ntainers
O nly those plastic disposable
containers w hich are specified by the
manufacturer as suitable for use in a
microw ave oven may be used.
D o not leave the oven unattended
w hen reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of
plastic, paper or other inflammable
materials.
D isposable containers are not alw ay s
recy clable or bio degradable.
T esting d ish es fo r th eir
su itab ility
If in doubt as to w hether glass,
earthenw are or porcelain plates or
dishes are suitable for use in a
microw ave oven, a simple test can be
performed:
^P lace the item y ou w ish to test in the
centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass
w ith w ater and also place this in the
oven.
^C lose the door.
^Turn the pow er selector to 900 W .
^E nter a time of 30 seconds w ith the
time selector.
^P ress the S tart button.
A t the end of the test, the w ater in
the glass should be w arm and the
dish cool. If the dish is hot and the
w ater cold, it w ould be unw ise to
use the dish.
If a crackling noise is heard
accompanied by sparks during the
test, sw itch the appliance off imme-
diately (press button S top/C tw ice).
A ny crockery w hich causes this
reaction is unsuitable for use w ith
microw ave pow er.
If any doubt ex ists about the
suitability of containers, please
contact the supplier.
This test cannot be used to check
w hether items w ith hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use w ith
microw ave pow er.
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T h e c o v er
–prevents too much steam escaping,
especially w hen cooking foods w hich
need longer to cook, such as
potatoes.
–speeds up the cooking process.
–prevents food from dry ing out.
–helps keep the oven interior clean.
A lw ay s cover food w ith the cover
supplied.
A lternatively , use lids or covers made of
microw ave-safe glass or plastic, or use
a clingfilm recommended for use in a
microw ave oven (pierce as instructed
by the manufacturer).
H eat can cause normal clingfilm to
distort and fuse w ith the food.
S ealed glass containers, such as
jars of baby food, must be opened
before they are placed in the oven.
D o no t u se a lid o r c o v er if
–food coated w ith breadcrumbs is
being cooked.
–cooking meals w hich are to be given
a crisp finish.
–the gourmet plate is being used.
B ecause the cover can only
w ithstand temperatures of up to
110 C , it must only be used in
Microw ave S olo mode. It must not
be used in conjunction w ith the
gourmet plate. A t temperatures in
ex cess of 110 C , the plastic can
melt and get into the food.
The cover should not form a seal
w ith the container. If the cover is
used w ith a container w hich only has
a narrow diameter, there might not
be enough room for condensation to
escape through the holes in the top.
The cover could get too hot and
could start to melt.
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Important:
A fter unpacking, let the appliance
stand for approx . 2 hours at room
temperature after transporting it to
its final location before connecting it
to the mains.
This is important for the correct
electronic functioning of the appliance.
^R emove all the packaging materials
and any protective foil from the
appliance.
D o not remove the cover to the
microw ave outlet inside the oven,
nor the film covering the inside of
the door.
^C heck the appliance for any
damage.
D o not use the microw ave if
– the door is w arped.
– the door hinges are loose.
– holes or cracks are visible in the
casing, the door or the oven interior
w alls.
O perating the appliance w ith this
ty pe of damage w ill result in
microw ave leakage and present a
haz ard to the user.
^C lean the inside of the oven and all
the accessories w ith w arm w ater
applied w ith a w ell w rung-out soft
sponge or cloth.
^S tick the enclosed short instructions
to the frame behind the door as
illustrated, making sure they do not
block any of the vents.
B efo r e u sing fo r th e first tim e
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