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Operating and Installation
Instructions
Microwave
M 8260-1
To prevent accidents en - US, CA
and appliance damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 372 781
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Included accessories ...............................................9 Control panel.....................................................10 Before the first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Selecting cookware . . .
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Contents Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Microwave interior and inside of the door...............................32 Appliance front ...................................................33 Accessories......................................................33 Frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Technical Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances always observe basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of To reduce the risk of fire in the oven burns, electric shock, fire, injury to cavity: persons, or exposure to excessive i) Do not overcook food. Carefully microwave energy: attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed Read all instructions before installing inside the oven to facilitate cooking. or usi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Children The appliance must only be operated after it has been correctly As with any appliance, close installed into cabinetry. This is supervision is necessary when used by necessary to ensure that all electrical children. components are shielded. Before installing the oven, check for Technical safety externally visible damage. Do not Installation, repair and maintenance operate a damaged appliance. work should be performed by a Miele This appliance must no
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not operate any appliance with a Safety damaged cord or plug, or if the Do not use the oven to heat the appliance has been damaged in any room. Due to the high temperatures manner. Contact Miele’s Technical radiated, objects left near the oven Service Department. could catch fire. Do not use an extension cord to Do not submerge the cord or plug in connect this appliance to electricity. water. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the app
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If materials inside the oven ignite, Do not use items containing metal, keep the oven door closed to avoid aluminum foil, cutlery, dishware with fueling any flames. Turn the oven off or metal decoration, crystal glass disconnect the power supply. containing lead, bowls with a knurled rim, non-temperature safe dishware, Cover food that is left in the wooden dishware, metal clips, wire microwave to stay warm. Otherwise twist ties, food containers with metal mois
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When heating liquids, the provided Do not heat closed containers in the boiling wand should be placed into the microwave oven. They may burst. container. Food with a thick skin or peel, such Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea as tomatoes, sausages and potatoes are able to be overheated beyond the should be pierced in several places boiling point without appearing to be before cooking to allow steam to vent boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling and prevent t
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Guide to the microwave Microwave door Included accessories Door lock Cover Control panel The cover prevents food from drying Turntable out, shortens and evens out the cooking process, and prevents soiling Cover of the microwave interior. Boiling wand Boiling wand When heating liquids, the provided boiling wand should be placed into the container. It helps in even boiling of the liquid. 9
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Guide to the microwave Control panel Timer and 24 hour clock display Power selector Time and weight selector Automatic program buttons Time of day button
Timer button Memory button (to save a favorite1-3 stage program sequence) Stop/Cancel button Start button / Add a minute button / Quick start button Door open button 10
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Before the first use Check the appliance for any visible Allow the microwave to sit unpacked damage. for approx. 2 hours after transport before connecting to the power Do not operate the microwave if it is supply. damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave door closes This is important for the electronic properly and that there is no functioning of the appliance. damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or Remove all protective packaging and loosened), (3)
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Selecting cookware Microwaves: Material and shape The material and shape of containers used affect cooking results and times. Circular and oval containers work best. The food will heat more evenly than in a square container. Container and lids which contain hollow handles or knobs are not suitable for use in the microwave. The handles or knobs could collect – are reflected by metal, moisture if not adequately vented. Without vent holes pressure can build up, causing the container to crack or sha
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Selecting cookware Exceptions: Porcelain (china) – Pre-cooked meals in aluminum foil Porcelain (china) is suitable for use in containers can be defrosted and the microwave. reheated in the microwave, if recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use porcelain with gold or Important: Remove the lid before silver edging or items with hollow heating the food. knobs or handles, insufficient The food is heated only from above. ventilation may cause damage. To heat the food evenly place it in a container
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Selecting cookware Plastic Disposable containers Only those plastic disposable When purchasing plasticware, be containers specified under "Plastics" sure it is suitable for use in a are suitable for use in the microwave. microwave. It must be heat resistant up to 230°F Do not leave the microwave (110°C) otherwise the plastic may unattended when reheating or melt into the food. Otherwise the cooking food in disposable plastic may melt. containers made of plastic, paper or other flammable material
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Selecting cookware Covering the food Plastics are only heat-resistant up to 230°F (110°C). Higher temperatures can cause the cover to melt into the food. The cover should not completely seal the container. This may prevent steam from escaping causing the cover to melt. The cover: – prevents most of the steam from escaping, especially when cooking foods which needs longer to cook, Always cover food with the supplied such as potatoes. cover. – shortens and evens out the cooking A glass or plasti
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Clock display Setting the time of day Changing the time of day Connect the appliance to the Press . The symbol will flash in electrical supply. the display, and the current hour will light up for a few seconds. 12:00 and the symbol will flash in the display until the time of day is Change the hour as desired using set. As soon as the microwave is the time selector. connected to the electrical supply Press to confirm the selection, or the clock will begin counting wait a few second
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Use Opening the door Closing the door Press "" to open the door. Push the door shut. If the microwave is in use, opening the Press the "Start" button to restart the door will interrupt the program. interrupted cooking program. The program will not start if the door Placing dish in microwave is not closed properly. Place the dish in the middle of the microwave on the turntable. Starting a program Do not place food directly on the turntable. Be sure that the dish used is not larger than t
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Use When heating food which cannot be "door"warning stirred or turned, it is best to use a If the door has been closed for 20 lower power level. minutes or longer when the "Start" button is pressed, the word "door" will appear in the display. The "door" message acts as a reminder that the appliance should not be used without food inside it. Open the door to make sure food is in the microwave before pressing "Start". The program will not start until you do this. Set the desired time using the
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Use Interrupting / Re-starting a Canceling a program program Press the "Stop/C" button twice. To interrupt a program, press the "Stop/C" button, or open the At the end of a program microwave door. A signal will sound indicating that the To re-start a program, close the cooking program is complete. The door and press "Start". interior lighting goes out. The program continues. The signal will sound briefly as a reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes after the end of the program. Changing th
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Use Quick-Start System lock Press "Start /" to begin the microwave The microwave can be locked to operating at maximum power. prevent misuse. Three times are stored in memory: To activate: 30 secs: Press "Start /" once Press and hold "Stop/C" until a signal 1 min: Press "Start /" twice is heard and the key symbol appears 2 min: Press "Start /" three times in the display. Pressing "Start /" 4 times will return you to the first stored time. While in operation the cooking duration can
