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Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 637 EC
G
To avoid the risk of accidents
or damage to this appliance
it is
to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the first time.
M.-Nr. 05 831 141

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Microwave oven M 637 EC To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 05 831 141...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ......... 4 Oven interior and accessories .
  • Page 3 Interrupting or re-starting a process ........24 Altering the settings .
  • Page 4: Control Panel

    a Oven door f Turntable b Door locking mechanism g Grilling rack c Grill/browning element h Glass tray d Side runners i Cover e Control panel j Boiling rod...
  • Page 5 k Electronic clock display l Microwave power and automatic programme selector m Rotary selector for entering: time, weight, temperature, grill setting n Grill button n o Fan grill N p Fan heat D q Time of day button m r Minute minder button l s Stop/cancel button t Turntable button ä...
  • Page 6: Gourmet Plate

    It can be used to heat snacks or small meals quickly whilst maintaining crispness, and it is available from the Miele Spare Parts The grilling rack is specially designed Department or your dealer. for use in a microwave oven. It can be used when grilling (with or without the microwave function).
  • Page 7 Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled. Please The transport and protective packing contact your dealer, your local waste has been selected from materials which collection centre or scrap merchant are environmentally friendly for disposal about potential recycling schemes. and can normally be recycled.
  • Page 8 Supervise its use by older Miele approved service technician. children, the elderly or infirm. If allowing Before connecting the appliance to older children to use the appliance...
  • Page 9 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed Always ensure that food is when continuity is complete between sufficiently heated. the appliance and an effective earthing Many factors will affect the overall system, which complies with local and cooking time, including the size and national safety regulations.
  • Page 10 Do not use the microwave function normally be cooler. The dish is only to heat up herb cushions or pads warmed by the heat of the food. filled with cherry kernels, wheat grains When heating liquids, the boiling or lavender or gel, such as those used rod provided should be placed into in aromatherapy.
  • Page 11 To avoid fuelling any flames, do not Do not leave the oven unattended open the oven door if smoke when reheating or cooking food in occurs in the oven interior. disposable containers made of plastic, Interrupt the process (by pressing the paper or other inflammable materials.
  • Page 12 Always ensure that food or a Never place the hot glass tray (or browning dish has been placed in any other hot cooking containers) the microwave, and that the turntable is on a cold surface, such as a tiled or in place, before switching on.
  • Page 13 Always use oven gloves when handling the browning dish to avoid burns. Never place the browning dish directly onto a table or work surface. Use a suitable heat-resistant mat, grid or board to protect the work surface or table and prevent heat marks.
  • Page 14 As heat is produced directly in the food, – food can generally be cooked In a microwave oven there is a without adding much liquid or high-frequency tube called a cooking oil. magnetron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These –...
  • Page 15 Ideal for baking. In the microwave oven, food is cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly. You can use your microwave in the Ideal for dishes with toppings. The following ways: microwave cooks the food and the grill – Food can be defrosted, reheated or browns it.
  • Page 16: 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 containers, aluminium foil and – are reflected by metal, metal cutlery, or china with metallic decoration, such as gold rims or cobalt blue must not be used in an...
  • Page 17 – 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 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 18 can also be used. Roasting tubes should be about 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. dishes are suitable for use in a Turn the ends over and secure them.
  • Page 19: The Cover

    Sealed glass containers, such as – prevents too much steam escaping, jars of baby food must be opened especially when cooking foods which before they are placed in the oven need longer to cook, such as potatoes. – shortens and evens out the cooking –...
  • Page 20 ^ Remove all the packaging materials Important: from the appliance. 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.
  • Page 21 ^ 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. 4 seconds and the m symbol lights up. ^ Press and hold in the Stop/C button, and at the same time press the m button.
  • Page 22: Opening 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. programme.
  • Page 23 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. Exception: if you select the highest microwave setting of 900 W, the maximum time you ^ Turn the power selector to the...
  • Page 24 – the shape and material of the container. ^ Press the Stop/C touch control twice. ^ Press the START button to start the programme. The interior lighting comes on. An audible tone will sound when the A programme can only be started if the programme is complete.
  • Page 25: 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 memory: ^ Press and hold the ä button in until ^ 30 secs: Press START /c once an audible tone sounds and the key symbol appears in the display:...
  • Page 26: 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.
  • Page 27 It is possible to check the end of cooking time before a programme has The duration and end of a programme started. can be pre-programmed. This applies to all functions any method of operation ^ Press the m button. The selected your appliance offers.
  • Page 28 There are three grill settings. Use grill setting 3, the highest setting, when cooking flat pieces of meat just under the grill so that the meat cooks in the shortest time possible. You can change from one grill setting to another at any time during operation.
  • Page 29 ^ Once a grill setting and duration have been selected press START. The time entered can be changed during operation by interrupting the An audible tone will sound at the end of programme (press the Stop/C button), the programme. and changing the time. To continue The microwave power level, grill setting press the START button.
  • Page 30 The Fan grill function is ideal for grilling or roasting larger pieces of meat and poultry. The fan and the grill element operate at the same time. There are three grill settings. You can change from one grill setting to another at any time during operation.
  • Page 31 Interrupt the programme (press Stop/C This combination is very good for once), then press N, select a grill roasting and grilling. When used in setting and start the programme again combination with the microwave (press START). function (except with automatic programmes), Fan heat can be switched on either at the beginning or during cooking.
  • Page 32 ^ Use the rotary selector to change the The Fan heat system is ideal for baking. temperature if required. The temperature can be set in a range ^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash. between 50 and 250 °C. The recommended temperature of The duration can now be set using 160 °C can be altered at any time even...
  • Page 33 ^ Once a temperature and duration have been selected press START. The D symbol will flash in the display This combination is ideal for reheating until the temperature selected has and cooking one pot dishes e.g. been reached. casseroles. When used in combination An audible tone will sound at the end of with the microwave function (except the programme.
  • Page 34 Eating food which has been cooked . . . when baking cakes, pastries, deep correctly is important for good frozen foods such as chips, croquettes, health. frozen pizza, baguettes etc. Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc – always select the lowest temperature until they are golden brown.
  • Page 35 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. There are three programmes for defrosting different types of food. ^ Turn the selector to the automatic programme you require.
  • Page 36 Select the following microwave power Food taken straight from the refrigerator settings to reheat food: will take longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature. The time Drinks ....900 watts required depends on the nature of the Food .
  • Page 37 Place the food in a microwave-proof Food with a thick skin or peel, such as dish and cover it. 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 600 watts to cooking to allow steam to escape and start with and then when the food is hot...
  • Page 38 Select the following microwave power settings to reheat food: Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked. – 150 W: for defrosting delicate foods e.g. After defrosting select 600 watts milk, bread, cake, fruit etc. followed by 450 watts. –...
  • Page 39 Melt 100 g at 450 watts uncovered for approx. 1-1 minutes. Break 100 g into pieces, melt at 450 watts uncovered for approx. 2 minutes. Add water according to manufacturer’s instructions given on the packet and melt at 450 watts for approx. -1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  • Page 40 (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 41 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 42 The appliance front is susceptible to scratches and abrasions. ^ All external surfaces and controls can be cleaned using warm water with a Avoid: little washing up liquid applied with a – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. soft sponge or cloth. powder cleaners and cream cleaners, ^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft cloth.
  • Page 43 The boiling rod can be washed in a dishwasher. Wash and dry the cover after each use. The cover can be washed in a dishwasher. However, discolouration caused by natural dyes, e.g. from carrots, tomatoes or ketchup, may occur. This discolouration is irreversi- ble but does not affect the stability of the cover.
  • Page 44 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. Repairs and other twice).
  • Page 45 ^ Set the correct time of day. If the microwave oven switches itself off repeatedly, please call the Miele Service Department. In the microwave oven, food begins to cook from the outside first, the inside of...
  • Page 46 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 the Service Department, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance.
  • Page 47 For extra safety it is advisable to install Before connecting the appliance, a residual current device with a trip ensure that it has not been damaged current of 30 mA (in accordance with in any way. Do not use a damaged DIN VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section 739).
  • Page 48 (as applicable to the design of plug fitted). Replacement fuses should be ASTA approved to BS 1362 and have the correct rating. Replacement fuses and fuse covers may be purchased from your local electrical supplier or Miele service agent.
  • Page 49 All electrical work should be carried out The plug rating is 15 A. by a suitably qualified and competent Test marks Electrical safety person in strict accordance with C-Tick Mark national and local safety regulations. Electrically suppressed The appliance is supplied with a cable according to AS/NZS 1044 and moulded plug ready for connection...
  • Page 50 The microwave oven can be: – placed on a worktop. – built into a tall unit using a suitable building-in frame. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the building-in frame. Building-in frames are available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
  • Page 51 Voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Rated load see data plate Power levels (80/150/300/450/600/750/900 watts) Fuse rating (UK) 13 A Timer 60 / 90 minutes External dimensions H x W x D in mm 360 x 541 x 530 Net weight 26 kg...
  • Page 52 Alteration rights reserved / 5103 M.-Nr. 05 831 141 / 04 M 637 EC This paper consists of cellulose which as been bleached without the use of chlorine.

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