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Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 625 EG
ZiG
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance
it is essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 06 196 550

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Microwave oven M 625 EG To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 06 196 550...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Oven interior .
  • Page 3 Contents Starting a programme ..........24 Interrupting or re-starting a programme .
  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Oven interior a Oven door g Grilling rack b Door locking mechanism h Glass tray c Grill/browning element i Gourmet plate d Side runners j Cover e Control panel k Boiling rod f Turntable...
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel l Electronic clock display m Microwave power and automatic programme selector n Rotary selector (to enter time and weight) o Grill selector buttons (3 power settings) p Time of day button m q Minute minder button l r Stop/cancel button s Turntable button ä...
  • Page 6: Accessories Supplied

    Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Glass tray The glass tray is suitable for use with all Side runners cooking functions. The side runners can be fitted to the When grilling directly on the rack, the oven walls to hold the glass tray and glass tray should be placed underneath the grilling rack.
  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    If the connection cable is relevant legal safety requirements. damaged, the new cable must be Improper use can present a risk of fitted by a Miele approved service both personal injury and material technician. damage. Do not use the microwave if...
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Do not connect the appliance to The appliance is only completely the mains electricity supply by an isolated from the electricity supply extension lead. when: Extension leads do not guarantee the - it is switched off at the wall socket and required safety of the appliance (e.g.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions It is important that the heat is Do not use full power to warm allowed to spread evenly empty dishes. Do not use the throughout the food being cooked. This appliance without food, or if it is can be achieved by stirring and/or incorrectly loaded.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions When heating liquids, the boiling To avoid fuelling any flames, do not rod provided should be placed into open the oven door if smoke the container. occurs in the oven interior. Interrupt the process (by pressing the Stop/C button twice).
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use any containers or Eggs can be cooked without their cutlery made from or containing shells in the microwave oven only if metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal the yolk membrane has been glassware, temperature-sensitive punctured several times first.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Ovenproof earthenware can retain The gourmet plate gets extremely a considerable amount of moisture. hot when in use. Always use oven Earthenware and porcelain containers gloves when handling it to avoid burns. with hollow handles and lid knobs must Place it on a heat-resistant mat.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use a steam-cleaning Disposal of your old appliance appliance to clean this appliance. Before disposing of your old Pressurised steam could reach the appliance first make it unusable. electrical components and cause a Cut off and render any plug unusable. short circuit.
  • Page 15: How The Microwave Oven Functions

    How the microwave oven functions How does the microwave oven As heat is produced directly in the food, function? – food can generally be cooked In a microwave oven there is a without adding much liquid or high-frequency tube called a cooking oil.
  • Page 16: Performance

    Performance What can a microwave oven In what ways can a microwave 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 your microwave in the cooking.
  • Page 17: Suitable Containers For Microwave Ovens

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens Material and shape Microwaves The material and shape of containers used affect cooking results and times. Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in rectangular containers, providing better results. Metal Metal containers, aluminium foil and –...
  • Page 18 Suitable containers for microwave ovens – Pieces of aluminium foil Earthenware can get very hot, and For even defrosting and to avoid may crack. overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of Glazes and colours aluminium foil may be used to mask wingtips or other thin parts for the last Some glazes and colours contain few minutes of the programme.
  • Page 19: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens Testing dishes for their Roasting bags and tubes can also be used. Roasting tubes should be about suitability 40 cm longer and roasting bags about If in doubt as to whether glass, 20 cm longer than the food being earthenware or porcelain plates or roasted, and carefully tied with string.
  • Page 20: The Cover

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens This test cannot be used to check Heat can cause normal clingfilm to whether items with hollow knobs or distort and fuse with the food. handles are suitable for use in a Sealed containers, such as jars of microwave oven.
  • Page 21: Before Using For The First Time

    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 –...
  • Page 22: Time Of Day Display

    Time of day display Setting the time of day Night time ^ Connect the appliance to the mains The time of day display can be set to electricity supply. switch itself off from 23:00 hrs until 04:00 hrs. 12:00 flashes in the display for approx.
  • Page 23: Operation

    Operation Opening the door To close the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. ^ Push the door firmly shut. If the microwave oven is being used, Press the START button again to opening the door will interrupt the resume an interrupted cooking cooking programme.
  • Page 24: Starting A Programme

    Operation Starting a programme Use the appropriate selector to choose the microwave power level and the time. It does not matter which is chosen first. ^ Use the time selector to enter the required time. Any time between 5 seconds and 60 minutes can be selected.
  • Page 25: Interrupting Or Re-Starting A Programme

    Operation ^ Press the START button to start the To cancel a programme programme. ^ Press the Stop/C button twice. The interior lighting comes on. A programme can only be started if the At the end of a programme door is closed. An audible tone will sound when the programme is complete.
  • Page 26: Quick-Start (Programmable)

    Operation Quick-Start (programmable) Safety lock Pressing the START /c button is The safety lock prevents the appliance sufficient to set the appliance operating being used by children, for example. on maximum power. Three set times are stored in the To activate the safety lock memory: ^ Press and hold the ä...
  • Page 27: Minute Minder

    Operation 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.
  • Page 28: Operation - Grilling

    Operation - Grilling There are three grill settings. You can change from one grill setting to another at any time during operation. Do not operate the appliance if it has been lowered, e.g. for cleaning. This would damage it. If the total grilling time required is less than 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx.
  • Page 29: Combination Mode (Microwave + Grill)

    Operation - Grilling Combination mode (Microwave + Grill) The grill can be switched on at the beginning of a microwave programme or during cooking (except with automat- ic programmes). This is useful, for example, to brown the top of a dish. It can also be switched off during cooking.
  • Page 30: Gourmet Plate

    Gourmet plate The gourmet plate has an easy to The gourmet plate gets extremely clean anti-stick coating so that food hot when in use. Always use oven can be removed easily. The coating, gloves when handling it to avoid like Teflon, is susceptible to cuts and burns.
  • Page 31: Operation - Automatic Programmes

    Operation - Automatic programmes The seven automatic programmes are weight dependent. After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The microwave automatically calculates the time according to the weight given. Automatic defrosting There are three programmes for defrosting different types of food. ^ Turn the selector to the automatic programme you require.
  • Page 32: Reheating

    Reheating Select the following microwave power food, its initial temperature and the settings to reheat food: amount to be cooked. Drinks ....1000 watts Always ensure that food is Food .
  • Page 33: Cooking

    Cooking Place the food in a microwave-proof Food with a thick skin or peel, such dish and cover it. as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes and aubergines, should be pierced or When cooking it is a good idea to the skin cut in several places before select a power level of 850 watts to cooking to allow steam to escape and start with and then when the food is hot...
  • Page 34: Defrosting / Defrosting And Reheating Or Cooking

    Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating or cooking Defrosting Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Select the following microwave power settings to defrost food: Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked. – 80 W: for defrosting very delicate foods, After defrosting, select 850 watts e.g.
  • Page 35: Other Uses

    Other uses Melting margarine or butter Melt 100 g at 450 watts uncovered for approx. 1-1 minutes. Melting chocolate Break 100 g into pieces, melt at 450 watts uncovered for approx. 2 minutes. Dissolving gelatine Add water according to manufacturer’s instructions given on the packet and dissolve using 450 watts for approx.
  • Page 36: Cleaning And Care

    (e.g. remove the plug from the electrical socket). ^ A microfibre E-Cloth is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
  • Page 37 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. ^ Lower the grill element gently. To clean the inside of the oven: ^ Remove the turntable, and wash in the dishwasher or with a spray cleaner and rinse in water.
  • Page 38: Appliance Front And Control Panel

    Cleaning and care Appliance front and control Glass fronted appliances panel The appliance front is susceptible to ^ All external surfaces and controls can scratches and abrasions. be cleaned using warm water with a Avoid: little washing up liquid applied with a –...
  • Page 39: Accessories Supplied

    Cleaning and care Accessories supplied Gourmet plate Clean the gourmet plate with hot water Boiling rod and a cloth with a little washing up liquid to remove any grease. The boiling rod can be washed in a dishwasher. Do not use wire wool or abrasive sponges, aggressive cleaning Cover agents or abrasive cleaning agents.
  • Page 40: Problem Solving Guide

    . . . the display does not light up Repairs to this appliance should Check whether, only be carried out by a Miele ^ the time of day display has been approved service technician in switched off (press the m button accordance with local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 41 ^ Set the correct time of day. If the microwave oven switches itself off repeatedly, please call the Miele . . . food cools down too quickly Service Department. In the microwave oven, food begins to...
  • Page 42: After Sales Service

    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). When contacting your Dealer or the...
  • Page 43: Electrical Connection

    If the connection cable is damaged suitable isolator, which complies with it must be replaced by a Miele national and local safety regulations, approved Service Technician only. and the on/off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been installed.
  • Page 44: Installation

    14 cm. frame (supplied with fitting instructions) available from your When installing the appliance ensure Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. there is sufficient ventilation to and from the appliance both underneath Use the adjustable foot at the front left and to the rear.
  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical data M 625 EG Voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Rated load see data plate Power levels (80/150/300/450/600/850/1000 watts) Fuse rating (UK) 13 A Timer 60 minutes Freestanding appliance External dimensions H x W x D in mm: 316 x 541 x 400...
  • Page 48 Alteration rights reserved / 4404 M.-Nr. 06 196 550 / 02 en / GB M 625 EG...

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