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Operating InstructionsMicrowave oven

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essentialto read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 11 198 700

Contents

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Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 4

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 14

Installation............................................................................................................ 15Building-in dimensions.......................................................................................... 15Electrical connection ............................................................................................. 20

Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 21

Guide to the appliance ........................................................................................ 22

Control panel ....................................................................................................... 23

Description of the functions ............................................................................... 24

Modes of operation ............................................................................................. 25Functions............................................................................................................... 25

Microwave Solo mode...................................................................................... 25Automatic programmes.................................................................................... 25

Suitable containers for microwave use............................................................. 26Material and shape................................................................................................ 26Testing containers ................................................................................................. 29A microwave lid or cover....................................................................................... 29

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 31Setting the time of day .......................................................................................... 31Altering the time of day ......................................................................................... 31

Operation.............................................................................................................. 32Opening the door .................................................................................................. 32Placing a dish in the oven ..................................................................................... 32Turntable................................................................................................................ 32Closing the door.................................................................................................... 32Starting a programme ........................................................................................... 32

“door” message................................................................................................ 33Interrupting or restarting a programme ................................................................. 33Altering the settings............................................................................................... 33Cancelling a programme ....................................................................................... 34At the end of a programme .................................................................................. 34Automatic keeping warm function......................................................................... 34Quick microwave................................................................................................... 34

Changing the duration and power level ........................................................... 34System lock........................................................................................................... 35

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Using the minute minder ....................................................................................... 36Altering a minute minder entry ......................................................................... 36Cancelling the minute minder........................................................................... 36Minute minder + cooking process.................................................................... 36

Operation - Automatic programmes.................................................................. 37Automatic defrosting ............................................................................................. 37Automatic cooking ................................................................................................ 37

Cooking food from frozen................................................................................. 37Cooking fresh food........................................................................................... 37

Using an Automatic programme ........................................................................... 37

Recipes - Automatic programmes..................................................................... 39

Changing settings ............................................................................................... 41

Reheating ............................................................................................................. 44

Cooking ................................................................................................................ 46

Defrosting............................................................................................................. 47

Bottling ................................................................................................................. 48

Examples of use .................................................................................................. 49

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 51

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 54

After sales service ............................................................................................... 57Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 57Warranty ................................................................................................................ 57

Warning and Safety instructions

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This appliance complies with current safety regulations. However,inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage toproperty.

Read the Operating instructions carefully before using theappliance. They contain important information on safety,installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. This preventsboth personal injury and damage to the appliance.

In accordance with standard IEC 60335-1, Miele expressly andstrongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in“Installation”, as well as in the “Warning and Safety instructions”.

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 anyfuture owner.

Correct application

The microwave oven is intended for use in private households.

This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

Do not use the appliance at altitudes above 2000 m.

The microwave oven is intended for domestic use only to cook,defrost and reheat food. Any other use is not permitted.

If flammable items were dried in the microwave oven, the moisturein the items would evaporate. This could cause them to dry out andpossibly self-ignite. Never use the microwave oven to store or dryitems which could ignite easily.


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This microwave oven is not intended for use by people (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities orlack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been givensupervision and instruction concerning its use by a personresponsible for their safety. They may only use the applianceunsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way.They must be able to recognise the dangers of misuse.

This appliance is equipped with a special lamp to cope withparticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemicalresistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lampmust only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is notsuitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted bya Miele authorised technician or by Miele.

Safety with children

Young children must not be allowed to use the appliance.

Older children may use the appliance without supervision if itsoperation has been clearly explained to them and they are able touse it safely. Children must be able to recognise and understand thepotential risks of improper use.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the applianceunsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the microwave ovenand do not let them play with it.

Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may becomeentangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull itover their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging materialaway from children.


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Technical safety

A damaged appliance could be dangerous. Check the appliancefor visible signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if it isdamaged.

If the electrical connection cable is damaged it must only bereplaced by a Miele authorised service technician in order to preventa hazard.

Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakageand 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 oveninterior walls.

Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electricalor mechanical components of the microwave oven will endangeryour safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions. Do not open theappliance housing under any circumstances.

Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, ensure thatthe connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) matchthe mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order toavoid the risk of damage to the appliance. If in doubt, consult aqualified electrician.

Do not use multi-socket adapters and extension leads to connectthe microwave oven to the electricity supply. They are a fire hazardand do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.

The electrical safety of this microwave oven can only beguaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effectiveearthing system. It is essential that this standard safety requirementis met to avoid the risk of damage or electric shock due to a missingor disconnected protective conductor. If in any doubt, please havethe electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.


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For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it hasbeen built in.

Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs (includingremoval of any cover) can cause considerable danger for the user.Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by aMiele authorised technician.

Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorised technician willvoid the warranty.

During repairs or cleaning and maintenance, the microwave ovenmust be disconnected from the mains power supply. It is onlycompletely isolated from the electricity supply when:– the plug has been disconnected from the back of the appliance orthe appliance has been switched off at the wall socket and the plugwithdrawn. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains plug todisconnect your appliance from the mains electricity supply. – the mains circuit breaker is switched off. - the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this isapplicable).

The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliancewhen Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components mustonly be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.

If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it mayonly be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the furnituredoor while the appliance is in use. Heat and moisture can build upbehind the closed furniture door. This can result in damage to theappliance and furniture unit. Leave the furniture door open until theappliance has cooled down completely.

The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.on a ship).

Reliable and safe operation of this microwave oven can only beassured 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 on a number of factors, such asthe nature of the food, its initial temperature, the amount to becooked and recipe variations.Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyedby thorough cooking at sufficiently high temperatures (over 70 °C) forlong enough (a minimum of 10 minutes). Therefore when cooking orreheating foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly important that food isfully cooked through. If in any doubt that a sufficiently hightemperature has been reached, continue reheating for a little longer.

It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked isevenly distributed and sufficiently high. This can be achieved by stirring or turning the food, and observing asufficiently long standing time (see charts) which should be added tothe time needed for reheating, defrosting or cooking. During thestanding time the temperature is distributed evenly in the food.

Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrostingin a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than withtraditional methods of cooking food. Excessively long cooking durations can lead to food drying out andburning, or could even cause it to catch fire. Fire hazard! There isalso a danger of fire if breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs etc. are dried inthe 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 notheat these up in the microwave oven. Fire hazard!

The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or disinfectingitems. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burningwhen the item is removed from the appliance. Fire hazard!


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The appliance can be damaged if it is used without food beingplaced in it or if it is incorrectly loaded. Therefore do not use theappliance to preheat crockery or to dry herbs or similar items.

Always ensure that food, a gourmet plate or a browning dish hasbeen placed in the microwave, and that the turntable is in place,before switching on.

Pressure can build up when reheating food or drinks in sealedcontainers, jars or bottles, which can cause them to explode. Nevercook 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. Althoughheat is not normally produced in the container itself by themicrowaves (apart from stoneware), heat transfer from the food tothe 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 food itself after taking it out ofthe microwave. The temperature of the container is not an indicationof the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularlyimportant when heating food for babies, children, and theelderly or infirm. After reheating food, especially food for babiesand small children, stir the food or shake the container and checkthat the temperature does not pose any danger of burning. Doublecheck 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 productionof the typical bubbles. Liquids do not boil evenly throughout. Thisso-called 'boiling delay' can cause a sudden build-up of bubbleswhen the container is removed from the oven or shaken, which canlead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively. Danger ofburning and scalding! The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forcesthe oven door open. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance!Stir liquids well before heating. After heating, wait at least20 seconds before removing the container from the oven. Inaddition, during heating a glass rod or similar item, if available, canbe placed in the container.

To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smokeoccurs in the oven interior. Interrupt the process by switching the appliance off and disconnectit from the electricity supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.

Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to overheat. Never leave themicrowave oven unattended when cooking with oil or fats. Do notuse the appliance for deep frying. Never attempt to put out oil or fatfires with water. Switch the microwave oven off and extinguish theflames by leaving the door closed.

Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near themicrowave oven when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use theappliance to heat up the room.

If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that hightemperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour cancatch fire on hot surfaces. Never heat undiluted alcohol in themicrowave, as it can easily ignite. Fire hazard!


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Food which is stored in the oven or left in it to be kept warm candry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage inthe microwave oven. This can also cause damage to the controlpanel, benchtop and surrounding kitchen furniture. Always coverfood that is left in the oven to keep warm.

Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquidscontaining salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly toavoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface.

The oven interior can get hot during use. Danger of burning! Cleanthe oven interior and accessories as soon as it has cooled down.Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and insome cases impossible. Stubborn soiling could damage themicrowave oven in certain circumstances and could even bedangerous. Fire hazard! Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”.

Fire hazard! Plastic containers which are not suitable for use inmicrowave ovens can be badly damaged and cause damage to theappliance if used. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from orcontaining metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware,temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metalclips or plastic or paper covered wire ties. Do not use bowls withmilled 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 and/orpresent a fire risk.

Disposable plastic containers must be specified by themanufacturer as suitable for use in a microwave oven. Do not leave the oven unattended when heating or cooking food indisposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflammablematerials.


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Heat-retaining packaging consists of, among other things, a thinlayer of aluminium foil. Microwaves are reflected by metal. Thisreflected energy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering tobecome so hot that it ignites. Do not use heat-retaining packaging for warming food in themicrowave oven, such as bags for grilled chicken.

If you cook eggs without their shells using microwave power, theyolks could explode due to the resulting pressure. Prick the yolkseveral 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 becooked 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, sausages,potatoes and aubergines can burst when heated. Pierce or score theskin of these types of food several times to allow steam to escape.

Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use in amicrowave oven. Moisture which has gathered in the hollowrecesses can cause pressure to build up and the items can explode(this risk is reduced if the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated). Werecommend that you do not use such dishes in the microwave oven.

Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as theseare not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break veryeasily. To check food temperature, first interrupt the cooking process. Onlyuse a thermometer specifically approved for food use to measure thetemperature of the food.

The steam from a steam cleaner could reach electricalcomponents and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaner toclean 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.

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After unpacking, let the appliancestand for approx. 2 hours at roomtemperature after transporting it to itsfinal location before connecting it tothe electricity supply.

This is to allow time for the temperatureto equalise between the temperature inthe room and the appliance. This isimportant for the correct electronicfunctioning of the appliance.

Risk of suffocation frompackaging material.Whilst playing, children may becomeentangled in packaging material(such as plastic wrapping) or pull itover their head with the risk ofsuffocation.Keep packaging material away fromchildren.

Remove all packaging materials fromthe appliance.

Do not remove the cover of themicrowave outlet inside the oven,nor the film covering the inside of thedoor.

Check the appliance for any damage.

Danger to health due to adefective appliance.Operating a damaged appliance canresult in microwave leakage andpresent 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 thecasing, the door or the oven interiorwalls.

Clean the inside of the oven and allthe accessories with a soft spongeand warm water.

Stick the enclosed quick start guideto the frame behind the door asillustrated, making sure it does notblock any of the vents.

When building in the appliance,

ensure that air entering and leaving

the front of the appliance is not

hindered.

Therefore, do not block the

ventilation gaps with any objects.

There should be a gap of 2.5 mm on

each side of the furniture unit front,

and 4 mm at the top.

The appliance is designed to be built into a tall unit and is also suitable for underbench installation.

The installation of the microwave oven below a cooktop or above a warming drawer is not permitted.

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To transport the appliance, make sure that you lift it by the housing and not by the fascia. The fascia is not sturdy enough to bear the weight of the appliance when it is being carried.

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Building-in dimensionsDimensions are given in mm.

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Side view

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Connection

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b Mains connection cable, length = 1,600 mm

c No connections permitted in this area

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Building-in kitThe following items are supplied in theaccessory pack for installing theappliance:

Carrying out installation

The appliance must be built in beforeit can be used.

There are three spacers in theaccessory pack: one for the right-handside (R) and two for the left-hand side(L), depending on whether the housingunit wall is 16 or 19 mm thick.

Attach the correct left-hand spacerapplicable to the thickness of thehousing unit wall to one of the hookssupplied.

Attach the other hook to the right-hand spacer.

Before securing the hooks, make surethat the screws are fitted where thehousing unit wall is at least 16 mmthick.

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Draw a line on both sides of thehousing unit 420 mm above the floorof the housing unit.

Position the lower edge of the spaceron this line and align the stopper atthe front of the spacer with the frontof the housing unit side wall.

To secure the spacers and hooks,place a screw in one of the front twoholes and another in the middle of thelong hole at the back. The long hole allows for adjustment ifnecessary; the two additional holesare provided in case additionalscrews are required.

Slide the appliance into the housingunit. Feed the cable with the plugthrough the back of the furniture unit.

Secure the appliance at the front bylifting it over the hooks and loweringit into position.

Check that the appliance is secure bypushing lightly on the upper edge ofthe front frame.

Check that it is correctly aligned.

Connect the appliance to theelectricity supply. Please refer to theinstructions in the “Elecricalconnection” section of this manualfor details regarding the connectionof the appliance to the electricitysupply.

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Electrical connection

Danger of injury due to adefective appliance.Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not been damagedin any way.Do not use a damaged appliance.

The appliance is supplied with a powercord and plug for connection.

Make sure that the earthed socket isfreely accessible at all times. If theswitch is not accessible afterinstallation an additional means ofdisconnection must be provided for allpoles.

Risk of fire from overheating.Connecting the appliance to a multi-socket plug adapter or to anextension lead can overload thecable.Do not use an extension lead ormulti-socket plug adapter.Connect the appliance directly withthe original cable without anyintermediate elements.

The electrical system must comply withthe applicable standards and with localand national regulations.

If the connection cable is damaged, itmust only be replaced with a specificconnection cable of the same type(available from Miele) in order to avoid ahazard. For safety reasons, suchreplacement may only be carried out bya qualified and competent technician orMiele.

The connection data can be found onthe data plate located on the front ofthe oven interior or on the back of theappliance.

Compare the specifications on the dataplate with those of the mains electricitysupply. The data must match.

If in any doubt, consult a qualifiedelectrician.

The appliance must not be connectedto the inverter of an autonomous powersupply such as e.g. a solar powersystem. When the appliance is switchedon, power surges could result in asafety switch-off. This could damagethe electronics.

The appliance must not be used withso-called energy saving devices either.These reduce the amount of energysupplied to the appliance, causing it tooverheat.

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packaginghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and can normally be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces theuse of raw materials in themanufacturing process and alsoreduces the amount of waste in landfillsites. Ensure that any plasticwrappings, bags etc. are disposed ofsafely and kept out of the reach ofbabies and young children. Danger ofsuffocation.

Disposing of your oldapplianceElectrical and electronic appliancesoften contain valuable materials. Theyalso contain specific materials,compounds and components, whichwere essential for their correct functionand safety. These could be hazardousto human health and to the environmentif disposed of with your domestic wasteor if handled incorrectly. Please do not,therefore, dispose of your old appliancewith your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your localcommunity waste collection / recyclingcentre for electrical and electronicappliances. You are also responsible fordeleting any personal data that may bestored on the appliance prior todisposal. Please ensure that your oldappliance poses no risk to childrenwhile being stored prior to disposal.

Guide to the appliance

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a Door

b Door lock

c Control panel

d Turntable

Control panel

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a For displaying the time of day andinformation on operation

b and arrow sensors for scrollingthrough lists and for changing values

c OK sensor for selecting functionsand saving settings

d Different power levels of themicrowave oven

e Automatic programmes

f Minute minder

g sensor for selecting appliance settings

h Start sensor/plus one minute/QuickMW

i Stop/Cancel sensor

j Door release

Description of the functions

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In a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron.This converts electrical energy intoelectromagnetic waves (microwaves).These microwaves are distributedevenly throughout the oven interior, andare reflected off the metal appliancewalls. This enables the microwaves toreach the food from all sides and heat itup. Microwave distribution is improvedwith the turntable engaged.

In order for microwaves to reach thefood, they must be able to penetrate thecooking container being used.Microwaves can pass throughporcelain, glass, cardboard andplastics, but not metal. Therefore do notuse utensils that are made of metal orcontain metal, for example in the formof gold or silver trim. The metal reflectsthe microwaves and this could lead tothe creation of sparks. The microwavescannot be absorbed.

Microwaves pass through a suitablecontainer and into the food. All foodcontains water molecules which, whensubjected to microwave energy, start tooscillate 2.5 billion times a second. Thisvibration creates heat. It first startsdeveloping around the outside of thefood and then slowly penetratestowards the centre. The more water afood contains, the faster it is heated orcooked.

The heat is produced directly in thefood. This has the followingadvantages:

– Food can generally be cooked withoutadding liquid or cooking oil, or with justa little water or oil.

– Cooking, reheating and defrosting in amicrowave oven is quicker than usingconventional methods.

– Nutrients, such as vitamins andminerals, are generally retained.

– The colour, texture and taste of foodare not impaired.

Microwaves stop being produced assoon as the cooking process isinterrupted or the appliance door isopened. When the appliance is inoperation, the closed, sealed doorprevents microwaves escaping from theappliance.

Modes of operation

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In the microwave oven, food is cooked,reheated or defrosted quickly.

You can use the microwave oven in thefollowing ways:

– Food can be defrosted, reheated orcooked by entering a power level and aduration.

– Deep-frozen, ready-made meals canbe defrosted and then heated orcooked.

– The microwave oven can also be usedfor other tasks, e.g. for proving yeastdough, melting chocolate and butter,dissolving gelatine, preparing cakeicing, and preserving small amounts offruit, vegetables and meat.

FunctionsMicrowave Solo mode

Suitable for defrosting, reheating andcooking.

Automatic programmes

You can choose from the followingAutomatic programmes:

– 5 defrosting programmes (A 1 to A 5)

– 3 cooking programmes for frozenfood (A 6 to A 8)

– 3 cooking programmes for fresh food(A 9 to A 11)

These programmes are weightdependent, i.e. you enter the weight ofthe food and then the cooking durationis calculated automatically.The weight of the food can bedisplayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb)(see “Changing settings”).

Suitable containers for microwave use

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Microwaves

– are reflected by metal,

– pass through glass, porcelain, plasticand cardboard,

– and are absorbed by food.

Risk of fire due to unsuitablecrockery.Containers which are not suitable foruse in microwave ovens can bebadly damaged and cause damageto the appliance if used.Please observe the information onsuitable containers for microwaveuse.

Material and shapeThe material and shape of containersused affect cooking results and times.Heat distribution is more even in roundand oval shaped flat containers than inrectangular containers, providing betterresults.

Risk of injury due to hollowhandle parts and lid knobs.Moisture can penetrate hollowhandles and lid knobs of crockery.This can lead to a build-up ofpressure, which can cause thehollow parts to crack or shatter withthe danger of injury.Do not use crockery with hollowhandles or lid knobs, unless thehollow parts are sufficiently vented.

Metal

Metal containers, aluminium foil,metal cutlery, and china withmetallic decoration such as gold rimsor cobalt blue must not be used withmicrowave mode. Metal reflectsmicrowaves and obstructs thecooking process.Do not use containers where the foillid has not been completely removedas small pieces of foil can causesparking.

Exceptions:

– Ready-meals in aluminium foil dishes

These can be defrosted and reheated inthe microwave oven, if recommendedby the manufacturer. Important:Remove the lid and make sure the foildish is at least 2 cm from the oven wallsat all times. However, food is only


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heated from the top. Transferring thefood from the aluminium foil containerto a dish suitable for microwave use willresult in a more even heat distribution.

Do not place aluminium foil dishes inthe microwave, as sparks and arcingcan occur. If this occurs, transferfood to a microwave-safe container.

– Pieces of aluminium foil

For even defrosting and to avoidovercooking unevenly shaped cuts ofmeat, poultry or fish, small pieces ofaluminium foil may be used to maskwingtips or other thin parts for the lastfew minutes of the programme.

Make sure that the aluminium foil isat least 2 cm from the oven walls atall times. It must not touch the walls.

– Metal meat skewers or clamps

These should only be used if they arevery small in comparison to the size ofthe cut of meat.

Glazes and colours

Some dishes have glazes andcolours containing metallicsubstances. These dishes areunsuitable for microwave use.

GlasswareHeat-resistant glass or ceramic glass isideal for use in the microwave oven.

Crystal glass is unsuitable as itusually contains lead which couldcause the glass to crack in themicrowave.

PorcelainPorcelain is a suitable material.

However do not use porcelain withgold or silver edging, or items withhollow knobs or handles.

EarthenwareDecorated earthenware is only suitableif the decoration is beneath an all-overglaze.

Earthenware can get very hot andmay crack.Wear oven gloves when removingthe dishes from the oven.

Wood

Water contained in wood evaporatesduring the cooking programme. Thiscauses the wood to dry and crack.Wooden dishes are therefore notsuitable.

Plastics

Damage caused by heat-sensitive plastics.Plastics must be heat-resistant to aminimum of 110 °C. Otherwise theplastic may melt and fuse with thefood.Use plastic containers only withMicrowave Solo mode.

Special plastic utensils designed for usein microwave ovens are available fromretail outlets. Melamine containers are not suitable.They absorb energy and become hot.When purchasing plasticware, makesure that it is suitable for use in a


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microwave oven. Disposable containers, such as traysmade from polystyrene, can only beused for very short, timed warming andreheating of food.

Plastic boiling bags can be used forcooking and reheating. They shouldbe pierced beforehand to allow thesteam to escape. This prevents abuild-up of pressure from formingand the bag from bursting.

There are also special bags available forsteam cooking which do not need to bepierced. Please follow the instructionsgiven on the packet.

Risk of fire due to unsuitablematerial.Do not use metal clips, plastic clipscontaining metal parts, or paper tiescontaining wire.There is a danger that they will ignitewhen heated.

Disposable containersDisposable plastic containers musthave the characteristics listed under“Plastics”.

Risk of fire due to unsuitablecrockery.Disposable containers made out ofplastic, paper or other inflammablematerials can ignite.Do not leave the applianceunattended when reheating orcooking food in disposablecontainers made of plastic, paper orother inflammable materials.

To protect the environment we do notrecommend the use of single-usecontainers.


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Testing containersIf in doubt as to whether glass,earthenware or porcelain plates ordishes are suitable for use in amicrowave oven, a simple test can beperformed:

Place the item you wish to test in thecentre of the oven.

Close the door.

Select the maximum power setting.

Confirm the flashing 0 for the minuteswith OK.

Enter 30 seconds using the and arrow sensors and confirm the entrywith OK.

Touch the Start sensor.

If a crackling noise is heard duringthe test accompanied by sparks,switch the appliance off immediately(touch Stop/C twice)! Any crockerywhich causes this reaction isunsuitable for use with microwavepower. If any doubt exists about thesuitability of containers, pleasecontact the manufacturer or supplier.

This test cannot be used to checkwhether items with hollow knobs orhandles are suitable for use in amicrowave oven.

A microwave lid or cover– prevents too much steam escaping,

especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes.

– speeds up the cooking process.

– prevents food from drying out.

– helps keep the oven interior clean.

When using Microwave Solo, alwayscover food with a microwave-safe lid.

Suitable covers are available from retailoutlets.

Alternatively, you can use lids or coversmade of microwave-safe glass orplastic, or cling film recommended foruse in a microwave oven by themanufacturer. Normal cling film maydistort with the heat and fuse with thefood.


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Damage caused by heat-sensitive plastics.The material of the microwave covermust be able to withstandtemperatures of up to 110 °C (seemanufacturer information). At highertemperatures the plastic may distortand fuse with the food.Therefore the cover must only beused in microwave ovens and onlywith Microwave Solo mode.

Damage due to coveredopenings.If a lid is used with a container whichonly has a narrow diameter, thecover could form a seal around thecontainer and there might not beenough room for condensation toescape through any holes in the top.The cover could get too hot and startto melt.Make sure that the cover does notform a seal.

Do not use a lid or cover when

– cooking food coated withbreadcrumbs.

– cooking meals which are to be givena crisp finish, such as toast.

Risk of explosion due topressure build-up.Pressure can build up whenreheating food or drinks in sealedcontainers, jars or bottles, which cancause them to explode.Sealed glass containers, such as jarsof baby food, must be opened beforethey are placed in the microwaveoven. Do not attempt to heat themup unopened. With baby bottles, thescrew top and teat must be takenoff.

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The appliance must be built in beforeit can be used.

When the microwave is connected tothe mains electricity, it is immediatelyready for use.

Setting the time of day Connect the appliance to the

electricity supply.

12:00 will appear in the display. Thedigits before the colon will flash.

Use the and arrow sensors toset the hours.

Confirm with OK.

Use the and arrow sensors toset the minutes.

Confirm with OK.

The set time is now adopted.

You can switch between the 24-hourand 12-hour format (1=pm) (see“Changing settings”).

The time of day display can be set toswitch itself off every night from 11:00pm until 5:00 am (See “Changingsettings”).

Altering the time of day Touch the sensor.

P1 will appear in the display.

Touch OK.

Use the arrow sensors to change thehour and confirm with OK.

Use the arrow sensors to set theminutes and confirm with OK.

The changed time is adopted.

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Opening the door Press the door release button to open

the door.

If the microwave oven is in operation,opening the door will interrupt thecooking programme.

Placing a dish in the ovenIdeally the dish should be placed in themiddle of the oven compartment.

Turntable

If fixed and built-in appliances areused at a height of 900 mm or higherabove the floor, care should be takennot to displace the turntable whenremoving containers from theappliance.

The turntable helps the food to cook,reheat or defrost evenly.

Do not operate the microwavewithout the turntable in place.

The turntable starts turningautomatically when the appliance isoperated.

Do not cook, reheat or defrost fooddirectly on the turntable. Check that thedish is not larger in size than theturntable.

Turn or stir food during cooking, or turnthe dish so that it heats up evenly.

Closing the door Push the door firmly shut.

Touch the Start sensor to resume aninterrupted cooking programme.

The appliance will not start again ifthe door has not been closedproperly.

Starting a programmeThe microwave power level is selectedby touching the corresponding sensorcontrol.

Touch the sensor for the requiredpower level.

and the microwave power level willlight up in the display.

Use the arrow sensors to set therequired cooking duration, startingwith the minutes, and confirm yourselection with OK.

Then set the seconds and confirmagain with OK.

Touch the sensor.

The cooking programme starts.

You can choose between 7 powerlevels.The higher the power level, the moremicrowaves reach the food.

When heating up food which cannot bestirred or turned during cooking, as witha plated meal, it is best to use a lowermicrowave power level.

This ensures the heat is distributedevenly. Heat for long enough to cookthe food properly.

You can set a duration of up to 90minutes. Exception: If the maximummicrowave power level has beenselected, a maximum cooking durationof 15 minutes can be set. If youcontinue to use the maximum power,

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the power level may be reduced, andthis is shown in the display (protectionagainst overheating).

The time required depends on:

– the initial temperature of the food.Food taken straight from therefrigerator takes longer to cook thanfood which has been kept at roomtemperature.

– the type and texture of the food.Fresh vegetables contain more waterand cook more quickly than storedvegetables.

– the frequency of stirring or turningthe food. Frequent stirring or turning heats thefood more evenly, and it is thereforeready in a shorter time.

– the amount of food.

As a general rule, allow approx. timeand a half for double the quantity.

For a smaller quantity, shorten theduration accordingly.

– the shape and material of thecontainer.

“door” message

The “door” message in the display is areminder that the appliance should notbe used without food inside it.

Operating the appliance without foodcan damage the appliance.

If the Start sensor is touched withoutthe door having first been opened, theword door appears in the display. If thedoor has been closed for 20 minutes orlonger, it could mean that there is nofood in the microwave oven. This is to

remind you to open the door and makesure there is food in the microwaveoven before starting a cooking process.Start is blocked until the door isopened.

Interrupting or restarting aprogrammeAt any time you can . . . . . . interrupt a programme:

Touch the Stop/C sensor or open theappliance door.

The time stops counting down.

. . . continue a programme:

Close the door and touch Start.

The programme will continue.

Altering the settingsIf you discover after starting aprogramme that . . .

. . . the microwave power level is toohigh or too low, you can

select a new level.

. . . the duration set is too short or toolong, you can

interrupt the programme (touch theStop/C sensor once), use the arrowsensors to set a new time andcontinue the programme (touch theStart sensor).

Or alternatively:

The cooking duration can beincreased by touching Start duringoperation. Each time Start is touched,the cooking duration is increased byanother minute (exception: thecooking time increases in increments

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of 30 seconds when the microwave isbeing used at the maximum powerlevel).

Cancelling a programme Touch the Stop/C sensor twice.

At the end of a programmeA signal tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete. Theinterior lighting goes out.

The signal tone will sound briefly as areminder every 5 minutes for20 minutes after the end of theprogramme.

If you want to stop the signal tone,touch the Stop/C sensor.

Automatic keeping warmfunctionThe keeping warm function will switchon automatically after the end of acooking programme which has used atleast 450 W, providing the door remainsclosed and no sensors are touched.After approx. 2 minutes the keepingwarm function will switch on at 80 W fora maximum period of 15 minutes.

, 80 W and H:H will light up in thedisplay.

Opening the door or operating one ofthe sensors while the keeping warmfunction is in progress cancels thefunction.

The keeping warm function cannot beset separately.

You can deactivate this function (see“Changing settings”).

Quick microwaveTouching the Start/ sensor issufficient to set the appliance operatingat maximum power for one minute.

Touch the Start/ sensor.

If no further selection is made, themicrowave will operate at maximumpower for one minute.

The cooking duration can be increasedby touching Start during operation.Each time it is touched, the cookingduration is increased by another30 seconds.

Changing the duration and powerlevel

You can change the preset duration andpower level and save this as one of yourmain applications.

At the 300 W power level a maximumduration of 10 minutes can be saved. From 450 W a maximum duration of 5minutes can be saved.

Touch the sensor.


Use the arrow sensors to select P 8.

Confirm your selection with OK.

Change the power level and confirmwith OK.

Change the duration and confirm withOK.

If you do not want to change asetting, touch the OK sensor.

When you have finished changingappliance settings, touch the Stop/Csensor.

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The altered settings are retained aftera power cut.

System lockThe system lock prevents the appliancebeing used unintentionally, for exampleby children.

Activating the system lock

Touch and hold the OK sensor withthe seconds counting down from 6until a signal tone sounds and the keysymbol appears in the display:

The key symbol will go out after a shorttime.

All functions are now locked. Only theminute minder can be used when thesystem lock is activated (see “Using theminute minder”).

After an interruption to the powersupply, the system lock must beactivated again.

Deactivating the system lock

To deactivate the system lock, touchthe OK sensor again and hold it untilthe signal tone sounds.

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Using the minute minderThe minute minder can be used to timeany activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilingeggs. The set time counts down inseconds.

Touch the sensor.

Use the arrow sensors to set theminutes for the minute minder andconfirm with OK.

Then set the seconds for the minuteminder and confirm with OK.

lights up in the display and the timeis counting down.After the time has elapsed, a signal tonewill sound which is repeated severaltimes. flashes and the time counts up. Thisenables you to see how long ago theminute minder time elapsed.

Touch the sensor to stop theprocess.

Altering a minute minder entry

Touch the sensor.

The current minute minder countdownis stopped.

Use the arrow sensors to change theminute minder time and confirm withOK.

The minute minder continues to countdown.

Cancelling the minute minder

Touch the Stop/C sensor.

The current minute minder is deleted.

Minute minder + cooking process

The minute minder can be used at thesame time as a cooking process andcounts down in the background.

Touch the sensor during thecooking programme.

Use the arrow sensors to set therequired minute minder and confirmwith OK.

A few seconds later, the display willrevert back to showing the cookingduration counting down. The minuteminder time counting down in thebackground is represented by theilluminated symbol.

If you touch the sensor during thecooking process, the minute mindertime still remaining will be shown inthe display.

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All of the Automatic programmes areweight dependent.

The weight of the food can bedisplayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb)(see “Changing settings”).

After selecting a programme, enter theweight of the food. The applianceautomatically calculates the durationaccording to the weight entered.

After cooking, allow the food to stand atroom temperature for the suggestednumber of minutes (“standing time”) toallow the heat to be distributed evenlythrough the food.

Automatic defrostingThere are five programmes fordefrosting different types of food. Thestanding time for programme A 3 is upto 30 minutes, depending on weight,and approx. 10 minutes for theremaining programmes.

A 1 Steak, chops

A 2 Minced meat

A 3 Chicken

A 4 Cakes

A 5 BreadThis programme is particularly suitablefor defrosting frozen sliced bread. Ifpossible, place single slices in themicrowave, or separate the slices whenthe signal tone sounds at half-time.

Automatic cookingThere are three programmes each forfrozen and for fresh food.

The standing time for each of theseprogrammes is approx. 2 minutes.

Cooking food from frozen

A 6 Vegetables

A 7 Ready meals which can be stirred

A 8 Bakes, gratin

Cooking fresh food

A 9 Vegetables

A 10 Potatoes

A 11 Fish

Using an Automaticprogramme Touch the sensor.

Use the arrow sensors to select thedesired Automatic programme fromthe list.


The display shows for microwaveand the lowest weight of the food forthe selected programme.The start symbol and g or lb willflash to request the entry of the weight.

Use the arrow sensors to enter thecorrect weight of the food.

Start the programme.

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The cooking duration whichcorresponds to the weight begins tocount down, and the microwavesymbol lights up.

A signal tone will sound halfwaythrough the cooking duration.

Interrupt the programme to turn or stirthe food, and then continue theprogramme.

If necessary, the programmed time canbe extended by a few minutes duringoperation by touching Start repeatedlyuntil the time required appears in thedisplay. In all programmes it is onlypossible to extend the time by a fewminutes.

A signal tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete. The interior lighting goes out.

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Below are some recipe suggestions forthe “Cooking fresh food” Automaticprogrammes. These can be adapted tosuit your requirements.

If the weight specifications areexceeded, the food will not cooksufficiently.It is important to follow the weightguidelines given for eachprogramme.

A 9 Vegetables

Preparation

Place the prepared vegetables in acontainer. Add 1 ½-2 tbsp. water,depending on freshness and moisturecontent, and a little salt or otherseasoning. Enter the weight includingthat of the water, place the coveredcooking container on the turntable andcook. About halfway through thecooking duration, a signal tone willsound to prompt you to turn or stir thefood.

When cooking vegetables in a sauce,the weight entered must include thesauce. Do not exceed the maximumweight guidelines.

Carrots in a chervil creamsauce (serves 2)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients350 g carrots, cleaned5 g butter50 ml vegetable stock (instant)75 ml crème fraîche1 tbsp. white wineSalt and pepper1 pinch of sugar1/2 tsp. mustard1-2 tbsp. chervil, fresh, chopped or1 tbsp. chervil, dried and groundApprox. 1 tbsp. cornflour

Method

Peel carrots, then cut into batons orslices (approx. 3 – 4 mm thick).Combine the rest of the ingredients,and pour over the carrots. Cover andcook. Stir when the signal tone sounds.-Setting: Cooking fresh food A 9 Weight: 525 gShelf level: Turntable

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Golden curried potatoes(serves 3)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients500 g peeled potatoes1 onion, finely diced10 g butter1 – 2 tbsp. curry powder250 ml vegetable stock (instant)50 ml double cream125 g peas (frozen)Salt and pepper

Method

Coarsely dice the potatoes (approx.3 x 3 cm) or use small potatoes. Mixtogether all the ingredients in a suitablylarge dish. Cover and cook. Stir whenthe signal tone sounds, then continuecooking.-Setting: Cooking fresh food A 10 Weight: 800 gShelf level: Turntable

A 11 Fish: Fishcurry (serves 4)Preparation time: 35 – 45 minutes-

Ingredients300 g pineapple chunks1 red capsicum1 small banana500 g firm white fish2 tbsp. lemon juice30 g butter100 ml white wine100 ml pineapple juiceSalt, sugar and chilli powder2 tbsp. cornflour

Method

Dice the fish and place in a suitablecontainer. Drizzle with lemon juice.Quarter the capsicum, remove theseeds and pith, and cut into narrowstrips. Peel and slice the banana. Addto the fish along with the capsicum andpineapple pieces, and mix well. Add thebutter. Mix together the wine, juice,seasoning and cornflour to make asmooth sauce and pour over the fish.Mix everything thoroughly, then coverand cook.-Setting: Cooking fresh food A 11 Weight: approx. 1200 gShelf level: Turntable

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You can select an alternative for somesettings of your appliance.

Please consult the chart for theindividual settings that can be changed.The factory settings are marked with anasterisk * in the chart.

To change a setting, proceed asfollows:

Touch the sensor.


Use the arrow sensors to select thesetting you wish to change.


Depending on the appliance setting,you can now use the arrow sensorsto enter values or select settingoptions.

Select OK if you do not want tochange a setting and wish to switchto another.

When you have finished changingsettings, touch the Stop/C sensor.

The altered settings are retained aftera power cut.

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Setting Settings available (* factory setting)

Setting the time ofday

Hours Enter the hours with the arrow sensors.

Minut-es

Enter the minutes with the arrow sensors.

Signal tones Signal tones are switched off.

* Signal tones are switched on.

Keypad tone Keypad tone is deactivated.

* Keypad tone is activated.

Clock format 24 h 24 hour display is activated.

12 h 12 hour display is activated.

Night time switch-off

* Night time switch-off is deactivated.

Night time switch-off is activated. The timeof day display is switched off between thehours of 11:00 pm and 5:00 am.

Weight unit * Food weight is displayed in grams (g).

Food weight is displayed in pounds (lb).

Automatic keepingwarm function

The automatic keeping warm function isdeactivated.

* The automatic keeping warm function isactivated.

Quick MW Powerlevel

The maximum power level can be changed.

Duration

The duration of 1 minute can be changed.

“door” message The “door” message does not appear.

* The “door” message appears if the door hasnot been opened in the last 20 minutes. Startis blocked.

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Setting Settings available (* factory setting)

Demo mode (forshowroom use only)

* Demo mode is deactivated. When demomode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appears brieflyin the display.

Demo mode is activated. When a sensor orselector is operated, appears briefly inthe display. The appliance cannot beoperated.

Factory defaultsettings

Factory default settings have been changed.

* Factory default settings have been restored,or have not been changed.

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Select the following microwave powerlevels to reheat food:

Drinks 900 W

Food 600 W

Food for babies andchildren

450 W

Risk of burning due to hot food.Food for babies and children mustnot be too hot.Reheat it for only 1/2 to 1 minute at450 W.

Tips on reheatingAlways use a lid or cover for reheatingfood, except when a crispy finish isrequired, e.g. crumbed poultry/meat.

Risk of explosion due topressure build-up.Pressure can build up whenreheating food or drinks in sealedcontainers, jars or bottles, which cancause them to explode.Sealed glass containers, such as jarsof baby food, must be opened beforethey are placed in the microwave. Donot attempt to heat them upunopened. With baby bottles, thescrew top and teat must be takenoff.

Risk of injury from boiling liquids.When heating liquids, milk, saucesetc. using microwave power, theboiling point of the liquid may bereached without the production ofthe typical bubbles. Liquids do notboil evenly throughout. This so-called 'boiling delay' can cause asudden build-up of bubbles whenthe container is removed from theoven or shaken, which can lead tothe liquid boiling over suddenly andexplosively. The formation of bubblescan be so strong that the pressureforces the oven door open.Flash boiling can be avoided bystirring liquids before heating them.After heating, wait at least20 seconds before removing thecontainer from the oven. In addition,a glass rod or similar item, ifavailable, can be placed in thecontainer during heating.

Eggs can explode.Never reheat hard boiled eggs in themicrowave, even without the shell.

Food taken straight from the refrigeratortakes longer to reheat than food whichhas been kept at room temperature.The reheating time required depends onthe nature of the food, its initialtemperature and the amount to becooked.

Always ensure that food issufficiently cooked or reheated.

If in any doubt that a sufficiently hightemperature has been reached,continue reheating for a little longer.

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Stir or turn larger amounts of food fromtime to time during reheating. Stir thefood from the outside towards themiddle, as food heats more quicklyaround the outside.

After reheating

Be careful when removing the dishfrom the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally producedin the container itself by themicrowaves (apart from stoneware),heat transfer from the food to thecontainer may be considerable, makingthe container itself hot.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes atroom temperature at the end ofcooking. This enables the heat tospread evenly through the food.

Risk of burning due to hot food.The food can be very hot afterreheating.After reheating food, especially foodfor babies and small children, stir thefood or shake the container andcheck that the temperature does notpose any danger.

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Place the food in a microwave-proofdish and cover it.

When cooking, it is a good idea toselect a power level of 900 W to startwith, and when the food is hot reducethe power level to 450 W for moregentle continued cooking.

For dishes such as rice pudding orsemolina pudding, first select a powerlevel of 900 W, and then reduce it to150 W for simmering.

Tips on cookingVegetable cooking durations depend onthe texture of the vegetables. Freshvegetables contain more water thanvegetables which have been stored,and usually cook more quickly. Add alittle water to vegetables which havebeen kept stored.

Food taken straight from the refrigeratortakes longer to cook than food whichhas been kept at room temperature.

Stir or turn food from time to timeduring cooking. This helps it cook moreevenly.

Health risk due to cooking timebeing too short.It is very important to make sure thatfood which goes off easily, such asfish, is cooked for a sufficient time.When cooking these types of food,ensure that the stated cookingdurations are observed.

Food with a thick skin or peel, suchas tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoesand aubergines, should be pierced or

the skin scored in several places beforecooking to allow steam to escape andto prevent the food from bursting.

Risk of injury from eggs withshells.Eggs heated in their shells can burst,even after they have been taken outof the oven.Eggs can only be cooked in theirshells in the microwave oven in aspecially designed egg-boilingdevice available from specialistshops.

Risk of burning from eggswithout shells.If you cook eggs without their shellsusing microwave power, the yolkscould explode due to the resultingpressure.Eggs can be cooked without theirshells in the microwave oven only ifthe yolk membrane has beenpunctured several times first.

After cooking

Be careful when removing the dishfrom the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally producedin the container itself by themicrowaves (apart from stoneware),heat transfer from the food to thecontainer may be considerable, makingthe container itself hot.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes atroom temperature at the end ofcooking. This enables the heat tospread evenly through the food.

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Health risk due to refreezing.Thawed or defrosted food losesnutritional value through refreezingand can go off.Do not refreeze food once it hasthawed. Use it as quickly aspossible. Defrosted food may only berefrozen after it has been cooked.

Select the following microwave powersettings to defrost food:

– 80 Wfor defrosting very delicate food, e.g.cream, butter, gateau and cheese.

– 150 Wfor defrosting other types of food.

Remove the food from its packagingand place in a microwave-proofcontainer. Defrost uncovered. Turn, stiror separate the food about halfwaythrough the defrosting time.

To defrost meat, unpack the frozenmeat and place it on an upturned platein a glass or porcelain container so thatthe meat juice can run off and becollected. Turn halfway throughdefrosting.

Health risk due to risk ofsalmonella.It is particularly important to observefood hygiene rules when defrostingpoultry.Do not use the liquid producedduring defrosting.

Meat and poultry need to be fullydefrosted before cooking. Fish, on the other hand, can be partially

defrosted before cooking. Defrost sothat the surface is sufficiently soft totake herbs and seasoning.

Defrosting and cookingDeep-frozen food can be defrosted andimmediately heated or cooked.

First select 900 W followed by 450 W.

Remove the food from its packagingand place in a covered microwave-proof dish for defrosting and reheatingor cooking. Exception: Minced meatshould be left uncovered while cooking.

Food with a high water content such assoup, stew and vegetables should bestirred several times during the process.Carefully separate and turn slices ofmeat halfway through the programme.Turn pieces of fish at the halfway stage.

After defrosting and reheating orcooking allow the food to stand at roomtemperature for a few minutes to enablethe heat to spread evenly through thefood.

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You can preserve small portions of fruit,vegetables and meat in microwave-safejars that are available from specialistretailers. Prepare the jars in the usualway. Fill the jars no more than up to 2 cmbelow the rim.

Seal the microwave-safe preservingjars with clear adhesive tape or clipssuitable for microwave use. Never use metal clips, jars withscrew-on lids or cans in order toprevent sparking.

For best results do not use more thanfour 1/2- litre jars at a time whenbottling.

Place the jars on the turntable.

Set to 900 W and bring the jarcontents to the boil.

The time required depends on:

– the initial temperature of thecontents.

– the number of jars.

The amount of time required for thecontents in all jars to start bubblingevenly is as follows:

1 jar approx. 3 minutes

2 jars approx. 6 minutes

3 jars approx. 9 minutes

4 jars approx.12 minutes

This is sufficient time for bottling fruitand cucumbers.

For vegetables, reduce the power to450 W once the produce starts boiling.Cook

– carrots for approx. 15 minutes

– peas for approx. 25 minutes.

After bottlingRemove jars from the oven, cover witha towel and leave to stand in a draught-free location for approx. 24 hours.

Remove the clips or the adhesive tapeand make sure that all jars are sealedproperly.

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Food Quantity MWpowerlevel (W)

Duration(inminutes)

Notes

Melting butter/margarine

100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover

Meltingchocolate

100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough melting

Dissolving gelatine

1 packet + 4 tbsp. water

450 00:10 –00:30

Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough dissolving

Preparing flan topping/jelly glaze

1 packet + 250 ml liquid

450 4 – 5 Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough heating

Yeast dough Starter doughmade with 100 g flour

80 3 – 5 Cover and leave to prove

Making popcorn

1 tbsp. (20 g) popcorn

900 3 – 4 Place popcorn in a 1 litrecontainer, cover and cook,sprinkle with sugar or saltafter cooking

Chocolatemarshmallows

20 g 600 00:10 –00:20

Place on a plate, do notcover

Steeping oilfor saladdressing

125 ml 150 1 – 2 Heat uncovered on gentleheat

Temperingcitrus fruits

150 g 150 1 – 2 Place on a plate, do notcover

Cooking bacon

100 g 900 2 – 3 Place on kitchen paper, donot cover

Softening icecream

500 g 150 2 Place open container in theappliance

Skinning tomatoes

3 tomatoes 450 6 – 7 Cut a cross into the top ofeach tomato, cover, andheat in a little water. Theskins will slip off easily. Takecare, as the tomatoes canget very hot.

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Food Quantity MWpowerlevel (W)

Duration(inminutes)

Notes

Makingstrawberry jam

300 g strawberries, 300 g jam sugar

900 7 – 9 Mix the fruit and sugar in adeep container, cover andcook.

The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.

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Disconnect the microwave oven fromthe power supply before cleaning.

Under no circumstances should asteam cleaner be used to clean themicrowave oven.The steam could reach live electricalcomponents and cause a shortcircuit.

Oven interior and inside of thedoor

Risk of burning due to hot ovencompartment.The oven compartment may be toohot to clean immediately after use.Clean the oven interior once it hascooled down.

Fire hazard due to excessivesoiling.Excessive soiling could damage theappliance in certain circumstancesand could even be dangerous due tothe fire risk.Do not wait too long to clean theappliance as this will make cleaningunnecessarily difficult and in extremecases, impossible.

The microwave oven interior and doorinterior can be cleaned using a dampcloth with a little washing-up liquid or amild detergent and water. Wipe dry witha soft cloth.

For more heavy soiling, heat a glass ofwater for 2 to 3 minutes until the waterbegins to boil. The steam will collect onthe walls and soften the soiling. The

oven interior can now be wiped cleanusing a little washing-up liquid ifnecessary.

Do not remove the cover of themicrowave outlet inside the oven,nor the film covering the inside of thedoor.

Do not let water or any object find itsway into or block the air vents of theappliance.Do not use too much water on thecloth or sponge, otherwise watermay get into openings.Do not use scouring agents. Thesewill scratch.

To neutralise odours in the microwaveoven, put a cup of water with somelemon juice in the appliance andsimmer for a few minutes.

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Danger to health due to adefective device.If any damage to the door or thedoor seals is noticed, the appliancemust not be used until the fault hasbeen repaired by a Miele authorisedservice technician. Operating adamaged appliance can result inmicrowave leakage and present ahazard to the user.The door should be kept clean at alltimes and checked at regularintervals for any signs of damage. Donot use the appliance if – the appliance door is warped. - the door hinges are loose. – holes or cracks are visible in thecasing, the door or the oven interiorwalls.

To clean the interior:

Remove the turntable, and wash inthe dishwasher or by hand.

Always keep the roller ringunderneath it and the oven floorclean. Otherwise the turntable will notturn smoothly.

Clean the area between the turntableand the roller ring.

Do not turn the turntable and/orcarrier manually, as this coulddamage the drive motor.

Appliance front

Do not let water or any smallparticles penetrate the vents in theappliance.

Soiling that is left too long mightbecome impossible to remove andcould cause external surfaces to alteror discolour.Remove any soiling on the front ofthe appliance straight away.

Clean the front with a soft sponge and asolution of warm water and a littlewashing-up liquid. Wipe dry using asoft cloth.A clean, damp microfibre cloth withoutcleaning agent can also be used.

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All surfaces of this appliance aresusceptible to scratching. Scratcheson glass surfaces could cause abreakage in certain circumstances.Contact with unsuitable cleaningagents can alter or discolour allsurfaces.Please observe the followingcleaning instructions.

To avoid damaging the surfaces ofthe appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda,ammonia, acids or chlorides

– cleaning agents containing descalingagents

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cream cleaners

– solvent-based cleaning agents

– stainless steel cleaning agents

– dishwasher cleaner

– oven sprays

– glass cleaning agents

– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,e.g. pot scourers

– dirt erasers

– sharp metal scrapers.

Problem solving guide

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With the help of the following guide, minor faults in the performance of theappliance, some of which may result from incorrect operation, can be remediedwithout contacting Miele. This will save you time and money because you won'tneed a service call.

Please note that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary service visitswhere the problem could have been rectified as described in these operatinginstructions.

Problem Possible cause and remedy

A programme will notstart.

Check whether the appliance door is closed properly. the system lock has been activated (see “System

lock”). “door” has appeared in the display. The door has

remained closed for 20 minutes or longer after thelast cooking process (see “Operation - doormessage”).

the appliance is plugged into the mains supply andswitched on at the socket.

the mains circuit breaker has tripped. If it has,there could be a fault with the appliance, thehousehold electricity supply or another appliance(disconnect the appliance from the electricitysupply and contact a qualified electrician or Miele,see “After sales service”).

A noise can be heardafter a cooking process.

This is not a fault. The cooling fan will continue to runfor a while after a cooking programme to prevent anyhumidity building up in the oven, on the control panelor the oven housing unit. It will switch offautomatically.

The display is dark. It is between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am and the nighttime switch-off is activated. If you want to be able to read the time of day at all

times, switch off the night time switch-off.

The turntable does notturn smoothly.

The area underneath the turntable could be dirty. Check whether the oven floor underneath the

turntable is clean. Check whether the surfaces between the turntable

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Food is not adequatelydefrosted, heated orcooked at the end ofthe selected cookingduration.

The duration or power level were insufficient to cookthe food. Check whether the correct power level was

selected for the duration set.The lower the power level, the longer the durationrequired.

Check whether the programme has beeninterrupted and not restarted.

The microwaveoperation works but notthe lighting.

The lamp needs to be replaced.You can operate the appliance as normal, but withoutthe lighting.

Contact Miele if you need to replace the lamp.

Strange noises areheard when themicrowave oven isbeing used.

The food is covered with aluminium foil. Remove the aluminium foil.

Sparks are being created by the use of crockery witha metallic finish. Please observe the information on suitable

containers for microwave use.

The time of day in thedisplay is not accurate.

If there has been a power cut, the time automaticallyswitches back to 12:00.The time of day needs to be reset. Set the correct time of day.

Food cools down tooquickly.

In a microwave oven, food begins to cook from theoutside first, the inside of the food relying on theslower conduction of heat.If food is cooked at a high power level, it is possiblethat the heat may not have reached the centre of thefood, so it is hot on the outside but cold in the centre.During standing time heat is transferred to the centreof the food. This may leave the food warm in the middle but

cool on the outside. When reheating food withdifferent densities, such as plated meals, it istherefore recommended to select a lower powerlevel and lengthen the duration.


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The microwave ovenswitches itself offduring a cooking,reheating or defrostingprogramme.

There may be insufficient air circulation. Check whether the air inlet or outlet is blocked.

Remove any obstruction.The appliance switches off automatically in cases ofoverheating. Cooking can be continued after a cooling-down

period.If the appliance keeps switching itself off Contact Miele.

After sales service

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Contact in case of faultIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contactMiele.

The contact details for Miele can befound at the end of these operatinginstructions.

When contacting Miele, please quotethe model and serial number of yourappliance.

This information can be found on thedata plate, which is located on theinside of the appliance front.

WarrantyThe manufacturer's warranty for thisappliance is 2 years.

For further information, please refer toyour warranty booklet.

www.miele.com.au

Miele Experience Centre and Head Office Melbourne:1 Gilbert Park DriveKnoxfield, VIC 3180

Miele Experience Centre South Melbourne:206-210 Coventry StreetSouth Melbourne, VIC 3205

Miele Experience Centre and Office Sydney:3 Skyline PlaceFrenchs Forest, NSW 2086

Miele Experience Centre and Office Brisbane:Tenancy 4C, 63 Skyring TerraceNewstead, QLD 4006

Miele Experience Centre and Office Perth:

83-85 Sir Donald Bradman DriveHilton, SA 5033

205-207 Stirling HighwayClaremont, WA 6010

Miele Experience Centre and Office Adelaide:

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.

Miele New Zealand Limited

Level 2, 10 College HillFreemans Bay, Auckland 1011

Miele Experience CentreAuckland:8 College HillFreemans Bay, Auckland 1011Telephone:0800 464 353 (0800 4 MIELE)www.miele.co.nz

Miele Global HeadquartersGermanyMiele & Cie. KGCarl-Miele-Straße 2933332 GüterslohFederal Republic of Germany

Head Office:

IRD 98 463 631

ACN 005 635 398ABN 96 005 635 398

Miele Experience Centre Gold Coast:131 Ferry RoadSouthport, QLD 4215

M.-Nr. 11 198 700 / 01en-AU, NZ

M 2240 SC

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