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Operating instructions
Microwave oven
M 8260-2
en - AU, NZ
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to the appliance,
it is essential to read these
instructions before it is installed
and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 679 380
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Contents Description of the appliance.........................................4 Oven interior and accessories.........................................4 Control panel......................................................5 Accessories supplied ...............................................5 Cover .........................................................5 Boiling rod......................................................5 Caring for the environment..........................................6 Warning
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Contents System lock ......................................................24 Minute minder ....................................................25 Altering a minute minder entry .....................................25 Minute minder + cooking function ..................................25 Operation - Automatic programmes .................................26 Automatic defrosting ...............................................26 Automatic cooking.................................................26 Rec
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Description of the appliance Oven interior and accessories a Oven door d Turntable b Door lock mechanism e Cover c Control panel f Boiling rod 4
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Description of the appliance Control panel g Electronic timer and clock display h Microwave power selector i Selector to enter time and weight j Automatic programme buttons k Time of day button m l Minute minder button l m Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage programme sequence) n Stop/cancel button o Start button / Add a minute button / Quick start button (programmable) c p Door release button a Accessories supplied Cover The cover supplied must only be used in the Microwave Solo mode. It prevent
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Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment. disposal, and can normally be They are, however, essential for the recycled.Ensure that any plastic correct functioning of
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Warning and safety instructions have been given supervision or This appliance complies with all instruction concerning its use by a relevant local and national safety person responsible for their safety. requirements. Inappropriate use Never use the microwave to store or ~ can, however, lead to personal injury dry items which could ignite easily. and damage to property. Moisture evaporates. Fire hazard. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please This appliance may only be
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Warning and safety instructions Do not use the microwave if doubt, the household wiring system ~ – the door is warped. should be inspected by a qualified – the door hinges are loose. electrician. – holes or cracks are visible in the The manufacturer cannot be held liable casing, the door or the oven interior for the consequences of an inadequate walls. earthing system (e.g. electric shock). Operating the appliance with this type For safety reasons, this appliance ~ of damage will result in micro
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Warning and safety instructions Appliances which are built-in behind long standing time, which should be ~ a furniture door must only be operated added to the time needed for cooking, when the door is open. Do not close the reheating or defrosting. furniture door when the appliance is in Always remember that times for ~ operation. cooking, reheating and defrosting in a In countries where there are areas microwave oven are usually ~ which may be subject to infestation by considerably shorter than
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Warning and safety instructions Never cook or reheat food or liquids When heating liquids, the boiling rod ~ ~ in sealed containers, jars or bottles. provided should always be placed into With baby bottles, the screw top and the container. teat must be loosened. Otherwise pressure builds up which can cause the bottle or container to explode, posing a severe risk of injury. Danger of injury! Exercise caution when cooking or ~ reheating food with a high sugar content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If he
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Warning and safety instructions To avoid fuelling any flames, do not Do not leave the oven unattended ~ ~ open the oven door if smoke occurs in when reheating or cooking food in the oven interior. disposable containers made of plastic, Interrupt the process by pressing the paper or other inflammable materials. Stop/C button twice. Switch off at the Before using single-use containers wall socket, and where applicable, make sure they are suitable for use in remove the plug. microwave ovens. See "S
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Warning and safety instructions Always ensure that food, the The following applies to stainless ~ gourmet plate or a browning dish has steel surfaces: been placed in the microwave, and that Do not adhere stickers, adhesive ~ the turntable is in place, before tape or any other adhesive materials to switching on. stainless steel surfaces. The coating Do not use the appliance for deep will become damaged and lose its ~ frying food, and do not leave it protective properties against soiling. unattend
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How the microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a As heat is produced directly in the high-frequency tube called a food, magnetron. This converts electrical – food can generally be cooked energy into microwaves. These without adding much liquid or microwaves are distributed evenly cooking oil. throughout the oven interior, and rebound off the metal sides of the oven – cooking, reheating and defrosting in interior to reach the food from all sides. a microwave oven is quicker than Microw
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Modes of operation What can a microwave oven In what ways can a microwave do? oven be used? In the microwave oven, food is cooked, Microwave Solo mode reheated or defrosted quickly. Suitable for defrosting, reheating and You can use the microwave in the cooking. following ways: – Food can be defrosted, reheated or Automatic programmes cooked by entering a power setting You can choose from the following and a time. automatic programmes: – Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can – Five defrosting progra
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens Microwaves Containers and lids with hollow handles or knobs in which moisture can collect are unsuitable, unless the hollowed areas are adequately vented. Without vent holes pressure can build up, causing the container to crack or shatter with the danger of injury. – are reflected by metal, Metal Metal containers, aluminium foil, metal cutlery, and china with metallic decoration such as gold rims or cobalt blue must not be used on microwave mode. Metal ref
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens – Pieces of aluminium foil Earthenware For even defrosting and to avoid Decorated earthenware is only suitable overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of if the decoration is beneath an all-over meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of glaze. aluminium foil may be used to mask wingtips or other thin parts for the last Earthenware can get very hot, and few minutes of the programme. may crack. Make sure that the aluminium foil is Glazes and colours at least 2 cm from
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens Disposable containers, such as trays Testing dishes for their made from polystyrene, can only be suitability used for very short, timed warming and If in doubt as to whether glass, reheating of food. earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a Plastic boiling bags can be used for microwave oven, a simple test can be cooking and reheating. They should performed: be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape. This prevents a ^ Place
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens The cover Do not use a lid or cover if – prevents too much steam escaping, – food coated with breadcrumbs is especially when cooking foods which being cooked. need longer to cook, such as – cooking meals which are to be given potatoes. a crisp finish. – speeds up the cooking process. Because the cover can only – speeds up the cooking process. withstand temperatures of up to – prevents food from drying out. 110°C, it must only be used in Microwave Solo mode
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Before using for the first time ^ Check the appliance for any Important: damage. After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room Do not use the microwave if temperature after transporting it to – the door is warped. its final location before connecting it – the door hinges are loose. to the mains. – holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven interior This is important for the correct walls. electronic functioning of the appliance. Operating the appliance
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Time of day display Setting the time of day ^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait a few seconds. ^ Connect the appliance to the mains The m symbol will flash, and the electricity supply. current minutes will light up for a few 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in seconds. the display until the current time of ^ Use the time selector to alter the day is set. Before this, the time of minutes. day will start to run from 12:00, as the clock will start as soon as the ^ Press the m button to confir
