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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8260 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. 06 542 990... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Oven interior and accessories . - Page 3 Contents Quick start (programmable) ......... 24 System lock .
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Page 4: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Oven interior and accessories a Oven door d Turntable b Door locking mechanism e Cover c Control panel f Boiling rod... -
Page 5: Control Panel
Description of the appliance Control panel g Electronic timer and clock display h Microwave power selector i Rotary 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 /... -
Page 6: Caring For The Environment
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. -
Page 7: Warning And Safety Instructions
If the connection cable is relevant local and national safety damaged, the new cable must be requirements. Improper use can fitted by a Miele approved service present a risk of both personal injury technician. and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and Do not use the microwave if –... - Page 8 Warning and Safety instructions Do not connect the appliance to This equipment may only be used the mains electricity supply by an in mobile installations such as extension lead. ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk Extension leads do not guarantee the assessment of the installation has been required safety of the appliance (e.g.
- Page 9 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 10 Warning and Safety instructions When heating liquids, the boiling To avoid fuelling any flames, do not rod provided should always be open the oven door if smoke placed into the container. occurs in the oven interior. Interrupt the process by pressing the Stop/C button twice.
- Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use any containers or Eggs can be cooked without their cutlery made from or containing shells using microwave heat only if metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal the yolk membrane has been glassware, temperature-sensitive punctured several times first. plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, The pressure could otherwise cause metal clips or wire ties.
- Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Ovenproof earthenware can retain When using browning dishes: a considerable amount of moisture. Always use oven gloves when Earthenware and porcelain containers handling the browning dish to with hollow handles and lid knobs must avoid burns. only be used in this oven if they have vent holes which allow the moisture to Never place the browning dish...
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Page 13: Microwave Power
Microwave power What can a microwave oven 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. -
Page 14: Operating Modes
Operating modes 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 15: 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 16 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.
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Page 17: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Testing dishes for their They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape. This prevents a suitability build-up of pressure and reduces the If in doubt as to whether glass, risk of the bag bursting. earthenware or porcelain plates or Roasting bags and tubes can also be dishes are suitable for use in a... -
Page 18: The Cover
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 –... -
Page 19: 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. - the door hinges are loose. -
Page 20: Time Of Day Display
Time of day display ^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait Setting the time of day 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. -
Page 21: Operation
Operation To open 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 22: Door" Message
Operation When heating up food which cannot be food more evenly, and it is therefore stirred or turned during cooking, as with ready in a shorter time. a plated meal, it is best to use a lower – the amount of food. microwave power level. -
Page 23: Interrupting Or Re-Starting A Programme
Operation Interrupting or re-starting a To cancel a programme programme ^ Press the Stop/C button twice. At any time you can . . At the end of a programme . . . interrupt a programme: An audible tone will sound when the ^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the cooking programme is complete. -
Page 24: Quick Start (Programmable)
Operation Quick start (programmable) System lock Pressing the START button c 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 system lock memory: ^ Press and hold the Stop/C button in... -
Page 25: Minute Minder
Operation Minute minder Minute minder + cooking function The minute minder can be used to time The minute minder can be used at the any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling same time as a cooking function, and eggs. The time set counts down in one counts down in the background. -
Page 26: Operation - Automatic Programmes
Operation - Automatic programmes Cooking fresh food ° All of the automatic programmes are weight dependent. AC 1 _ Fish (0.5 -1.5 kg) After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The microwave automatically calculates the time according to the weight given. After cooking, allow the food to stand at room temperature for the suggested number of minutes ("standing time") to... - Page 27 Operation - Automatic programmes The programmed time can, if necessary, be extended by a few minutes during operation by pressing the START button repeatedly until the time required shows in the display. On all programmes it is only possible to extend the time by a few minutes.
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Page 28: Saving Your Favourite Programme
Saving your favourite programme One favourite programme can be saved in memory. This programme can have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 2 minutes at 600 W, followed by 10 minutes at 450 W, and finally 3 minutes at 300 W). Programming (The example given is for a 3-stage programme.) - Page 29 Saving your favourite programme 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.
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Page 30: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings Some of the standard settings for the The other settings can be changed in appliance (which are set at the factory) the same way. have an alternative which you can ^ When you have finished making the select if required. - Page 31 Changing the settings Setting Settings available (* factory default) Night time switch-off S 0* 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. P 2 Automatic warming S I* The automatic warming function is activated.
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Page 32: Reheating
Reheating Select the following microwave power food, its initial temperature and the levels to reheat food: amount to be cooked. Drinks ..... 900 W 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 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 900 W to start cooking to allow steam to escape and 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 reheat food: Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked. – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.g. After defrosting, select 900 W followed cream, butter, gateau and cheese. -
Page 35: Some Suggested Uses
Some suggested uses Food Quantity Micro- Time Notes wave power minutes) level (in watts) Melting butter and 100 g 1:00 – 1:15 Do not cover. margarine Melting chocolate 100 g 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving 1 packet + 0:15 –... -
Page 36: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning (e.g. switch off at the socket and remove the plug). Oven interior and inside of the door The oven interior can get hot during use. To avoid the danger of being burnt, wait until it has cooled down before cleaning. -
Page 37: Appliance Front And Control Panel
Miele authorised and trained service E-Cloth technician. ^ A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts To clean the interior: Department, which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals. - Page 38 Cleaning and care Glass fronted appliances – stainless steel cleaners, The surfaces and controls are – cleaning agents containing susceptible to scratches and descaling agents, abrasions. – dishwasher detergent, Avoid: – oven sprays. – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream Stainless steel fronted cleaners, appliances...
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Page 39: Accessories Supplied
Cleaning and care Accessories supplied Boiling rod The boiling rod can be washed in a dishwasher. Cover 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. -
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 and hold in the m accordance with local and national safety regulations. - Page 41 . . . the time of day in the display is If the microwave oven switches itself off not accurate repeatedly, please call the Miele If there has been a power cut, the time Service Department. automatically switches back to 12:00.
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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 Irl, U.k., Za
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... -
Page 44: Electrical Connection Aus, Nz
For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current device with a trip current of 30 mA. WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele approved Service Technician only. -
Page 45: Installation
Installation Building-in kit When building in the appliance, The following items are supplied in the ensure that the vent outlets at the accessory pack for installing the front of the appliance are not appliance: hindered, and that there is adequate ventilation to the rear of the housing 4 x 16mm unit by leaving a large enough gap... - Page 46 Installation ^ When correctly aligned insert the third screw a into the middle of the bracket to prevent the bracket moving out of position. ^ Position the fitting bracket on this ^ Slide the appliance into the housing middle line. Use the indented mark unit, and pull the cable with the plug on the bracket to guide you.
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