Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M 8261-2 Miele
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Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8261-2 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Oven interior and accessories .........................................4 Control panel ......................................................5 Accessories supplied .................
Interrupting or re-starting a programme ................................3 4 Altering the settings ................................................3 4 To cancel a programme ............................................3 4 At the end of a programme .....
Oven interior and accessories a Oven door b Door locking mechanism c Quartz grill d Control panel e Turntable f Grilling rack g Glass tray h Gourmet plate i Cover j Boiling rod Guide to the appliance .
Control panel k Electronic timer and clock display l Rotary selector for microwave power, grill and combination programmes m Rotary selector to enter time and weight n Automatic programme buttons o Ti.
Accessories supplied Grilling rack The grilling rack can be used for all functions with and without microwave power, except for Microwave Solo mode. To avoid the grilling rack being used inadvertently on Microwave Solo, it should not be kept inside the microwave oven.
Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packaging has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
This appliance complies with all relevant safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time.
~ Do not use the appliance to store or dry items which could ignite easily. If such items were dried in using microwave power the moisture in the item would evaporate causing it to dry out and even self-ignite.
~ This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not let children play with the appliance or its controls. ~ Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. cling film, polystyrene and plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children.
~ Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if – the door is warped. – the door hinges are loose. – holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven interior walls.
~ The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and regularly tested, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
~ The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply during repair work, cleaning or maintenance. ~ The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.
Correct use , Danger of burning. The microwave oven gets hot during grilling (with and without the microwave function). You could burn yourself on the oven interior, grill element, hot food, accessories and oven door. Use oven gloves when working with hot food in the oven or placing food in or removing it from the hot oven.
~ Exercise caution when cooking or reheating food with a high sugar content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If heated for too long, the sugar may caramelise or ignite. ~ Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrosting in a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than with traditional methods of food preparation.
~ Always ensure that food has been placed in the microwave oven and that the turntable is in position before switching on. ~ Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or bottles. With baby bottles the screw top and teat must be loosened.
~ When heating liquids, the boiling rod provided should always be placed in the container. When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using microwave power without the boiling rod, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production of typical bubbles.
~ To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the door if smoke occurs inside the microwave oven. Interrupt the process by switching the appliance off and disconnect it from the mains electricity supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.
~ Do not use the appliance to heat up tins. Pressure can build up and they may explode. ~ Cover any food which is left in the microwave oven to be kept hot, as moisture in the food could lead to corrosion damage in the appliance and could also damage the control panel, worktop and surrounding kitchen furniture.
~ Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plastic dishes which are not microwave-safe can cause them to melt and damage the appliance. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing meta.
~ Do not reheat food in the oven in heat-retaining bags intended for normal ovens. These heat-retaining bags usually contain a thin layer of aluminium foil which reflects microwaves. This reflected energy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering to become so hot that it ignites.
~ Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use with microwave power. Moisture which has gathered in the hollow recesses can cause pressure to build up and the item can explode. If the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used.
Accessories ~ Only use genuine original Miele replacement parts. Using spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability. ~ The rack and gourmet plate supplied are designed for use with microwave power and so can be used for grilling with or without the microwave function.
In a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These microwaves are distributed evenly throughout the oven interior, and rebound off the metal sides of the oven interior to reach the food from all sides.
What can a microwave oven do? In the microwave oven, food can be cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly. You can use the microwave in the following ways: – Food can be defrosted, reheated or cooked by entering a power setting and a duration. – Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked.
Microwaves – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and card, – and are absorbed by food. Material and shape The material and shape of containers used affect cooking results and durations. Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in rectangular containers, providing better results.
Do not place aluminium foil dishes on the rack in case the dish sparks or arcs. If sparks occur, transfer food to a microwave-safe container. – Pieces of aluminium foil For even defrosting and to av.
Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be used for very short, timed warming and reheating of food. Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and reheating. They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape. This prevents a build-up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag bursting.
The cover – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook such as potatoes. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. – helps keep the oven interior clean. Always cover food with the cover supplied.
Important: After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room temperature after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. This is important for the correct electronic functioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all the packaging materials from the appliance.
Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current time of day is set. Before this, the time of day will start to run from 12:00, as the clock will start as soon as the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply.
To open the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. If the microwave oven is being used, opening the door will interrupt the cooking programme. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven. Turntable The turntable helps the food to cook, reheat or defrost evenly.
When heating up food which cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, as with a plated meal, it is best to use a lower microwave power level. This ensures the heat is distributed evenly. Heat for long enough to cook the food properly. ^ Set the required duration using the time selector.
Interrupting or re-starting a programme At any time you can . . ... interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Stop/C button or open the appliance door. The time stops counting down. ... continue the programme: ^ Close the door and press Start. The programme continues.
Quick start (programmable) Pressing the Start button c is sufficient to set the appliance operating on maximum power. Three set durations are stored in the memory: ^ 30 secs: Press Start c once ^ 1 mi.
Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one second steps. ^ Press the l button. 0:00 flashes in the display and the l symbol lights up. ^ Use the time selector to set the minute minder time you require.
The grill can be used on 4 settings: by itself, and in combination with the Microwave function at one of three different power levels. If the total grilling time required is less than 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes before placing food under it.
Combination mode - Microwave + Grill This function is very good for baking and browning. The microwave cooks the food, and the grill browns it. The grill can be combined with one of three different microwave power levels: 150, 300 and 450 Watt.
Use The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for the first time, fill it with 400 ml water and add 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lemon juice.
Some suggested uses Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on the turntable for up to 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill L . Fish fingers (frozen) , 1 5 0g+2 tbsp oil L , 3-4 minutes each side Hamburgers 2 burge.
Vegetable medley (Serves 3) 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 100 g mushrooms, cleaned 150 g baby carrots or carrot slices 100 g broccoli florets 1 red pepper 1 tomato Salt, pepper 30 g grated Parmesan cheese Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve, quarter and deseed the pepper, and then cut into strips.
Pork fillets (Serves 2) 1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g) 4 rashers streaky bacon Salt, pepper 10 g butter 200 g sliced mushrooms 200 ml double cream 2 tbsp brandy Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each slice with salt and pepper, and wrap in a rasher of streaky bacon.
Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2) 2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g) 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt, white pepper Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice, and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and pre-heat for approx.
Pineapple cake For the cake: 2 eggs 80 g sugar 1 1 / 2 ripe bananas 30 g chocolate chips 100 g plain flour 3 / 4 tsp. baking powder Topping: 1 tin pineapple chunks (drained weight 240 g) 1 1 / 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 1 / 2 tbsp desiccated coconut Beat together the eggs and sugar until frothy.
All of the Automatic programmes are weight dependent. The weight of the food can be displayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb). See "Changing the settings" After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The microwave oven automatically calculates the duration according to the weight entered.
^ Press the relevant button repeatedly until the Automatic programme required shows in the display. For example, to call up programme AC 5 ; (Chicken, small, whole), press the ° button five times. g or lb will flash in the display to request the weight to be entered, and the programme (e.
Below are some recipe suggestions for the Automatic programmes using the "Cooking fresh food" function ° . These can be adapted to suit your requirements. It is important to follow the weight guidelines for the programme concerned. If the weight guidelines are exceeded, the food will not cook sufficiently.
AC 2 E Potatoes This programme can be used to cook new potatoes and boiled potatoes. Enter the weight for the potatoes and the cooking liquid. When cooking potatoes, add approx. 1 tbsp water per potato. If cooking the potatoes in their skins, pierce the skins several times with a fork or skewer before cooking, then cover the container and cook.
AC 4 3 Kebabs Pork kebabs (makes 8 kebabs) 1 piece of pork fillet, approx. 300 g 1 red pepper 2 onions For the marinade: 8 tbsp vegetable oil Salt, pepper, paprika and chilli powder 8 wooden kebab skewers Cut the pork fillet into 16 cubes. Wash the pepper and cut into bite-sized pieces.
AC 5 ; Chicken Cut the chicken in half. Brush with melted butter or oil, and season. Arrange the two halves with the cut side uppermost on the grilling rack on top of the glass tray, and place in the microwave oven. Halfway through cooking when an audible tone sounds, turn the chicken over and continue to cook.
Rosefish and tomato gratin (serves 4) 500 g rosefish fillet 2 tbsp lemon juice 500 g tomatoes Herb salt 2 tsp oregano, finely chopped 150 g Cheddar cheese, grated Cut the rosefish into pieces, drizzle with lemon juice and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes.
Potato cheese gratin (serves 4) 500 g potatoes, peeled 250 ml double cream 125 g crème fraîche 150 g Cheddar, grated 1 clove of garlic Salt, black pepper, nutmeg Butter Slice the potatoes finely, mix with approx. 2/3 of the cheese, and place in the base of a greased baking dish (approx.
One favourite programme can be saved in memory. This programme can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The programme can have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at 600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill, and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill).
To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered.
Some of the standard settings for the appliance (which are set at the factory) have an alternative which you can select if required. Please consult the chart for the different options.
Setting Settings available (* factory default) PI Night time switch-off S0 * SI Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated. The time of day display is switched off from 11 pm to 4 am. P2 Automatic keep-warm function SI * S0 The automatic keep-warm function is activated.
Select the following microwave power levels to reheat food: Drinks .....................9 0 0W Food ......................6 0 0W Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W We do not recommend heating or reheating food or drinks for babies or young children in the microwave oven.
Place the food in a microwave-proof dish and cover it. When cooking, it is a good idea to select a power level of 900 W to start with and then when the food is hot reduce the power level to 450 W for more gentle continued cooking.
Do not re-freeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked. Defrosting Select the following microwave power settings to defrost food: – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.
Food Quantity Micro- wave power level (in watts) Time (in minutes) Notes Melting butter and margarine 100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Melting chocolate 100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 5 tbsp water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover.
Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning (e.g. switch off at the socket and remove the plug).
The door should be kept clean at all times and checked at regular intervals for any signs of damage. If any damage is noticed, the appliance should not be used until the fault has been rectified by a Miele authorised and trained service technician. To clean the interior: ^ Remove the turntable, and wash in the dishwasher or by hand.
To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides, – cleaning agents containing descaling agents, – abrasive cleaning agents, e.
Repairs to this appliance must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
. . . the microwave function is working but not the oven lighting. ^ You can use the appliance as you usually do, but the lamp has broken. To change the lamp, please contact the Miele Service Department. . . . strange noises are heard when the microwave oven is being used.
In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service.
Before connecting the appliance, ensure that it has not been damaged in any way. Do not use a damaged appliance. Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK).
This appliance must not be connected to the inverter of an autonomous power supply, e.g. a solar power system. When switching the appliance on, a surge in power could trigger the safety cut-out mechanism. This could damage the electronic unit. The appliance must not be used with so-called energy saving devices.
When building in the appliance, ensure that the vents at the front of the appliance are not obstructed or blocked by any objects. Make sure that there is a gap of at least 2.5 mm between the sides of the appliance and adjoining furniture doors and at least 4 mm above the appliance.
Installation The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. There are three spacers in the accessory pack: one for the right-hand side (R) and two for the left-hand side (L), depending on whether the housing unit wall is 16 or 19 mm thick.
^ Secure the appliance at the front by lifting it over the hooks and lowering it into position. ^ Check that the appliance is secure by pushing lightly on the upper edge of the front frame. ^ Check that it is correctly aligned. ^ Connect the appliance to the electricity supply.
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