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Operating and Installation Instructions
Microwave Oven
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these
instructions before installing or using the microwave.
en - US, CA, MX
M.-Nr. 09 798 370

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  • Page 1 Operating and Installation Instructions Microwave Oven To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions before installing or using the microwave. en - US, CA, MX M.-Nr. 09 798 370...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....... . . 4 Appliance description ..........16 Oven interior and accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents Using the automatic programs ........33 Automatic Defrosting ).

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Intended use When using electrical appliances always observe basic safety The appliance is intended for precautions, including the following: use in domestic households and WARNING - To reduce the risk of similar working and residential burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive environments.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety with children Persons who are unable to safely operate the microwave All children must be kept oven due to limited physical, away from the microwave oven sensory or mental capabilities, or unless constantly supervised. because of a lack of experience or knowledge, may only use the Children must not be allowed appliance if they are supervised...
  • Page 6 When in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele Do not use a power strip or authorized technician in order to extension cord to connect the protect the user from harm.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To guarantee the electrical Repair work should only be safety of this appliance, performed by a Miele authorized continuity must exist between the service technician. Repairs by appliance and an effective unqualified persons can cause grounding system. This considerable danger to users.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Proper use If the microwave oven is installed behind a cabinet door, PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID it may only be used with the POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO cabinet door open. Do not close EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE the cabinet door when the ENERGY appliance is in use.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Always ensure that food is Always remember that times sufficiently heated. for cooking, reheating and Many factors will affect the defrosting in a microwave oven overall cooking time, including are usually considerably shorter the type, amount and nature of than in the case of traditional the food, its initial temperature, methods of food preparation.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The microwave oven can be When heating food and damaged if it is used without drinks, remember that the heat is food or when loaded incorrectly. created in the food itself, and Therefore, do not use the that the cookware will normally appliance to warm empty dishes be cooler.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS place the boiling wand supplied The boiling stick ensures that into the cup or glass. liquids heat up evenly, allowing bubbles to form at the right time. When boiling and, in particular, when reheating liquids using microwave power without the boiling wand, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the typical production of...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid fueling any flames, Food which is stored in the do not open the appliance door oven interior or left there to be if you see smoke coming from kept warm can dry out, and the the food in the oven interior.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS containing wire. Do not use To avoid corrosion on the bowls with milled rims, or plastic stainless steel surfaces of the containers without a fully microwave oven, thoroughly removed aluminum lid (see wipe away any splashes on the "Suitable cookware for interior walls from food or liquids microwave ovens").
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not reheat food in the Food with a thick skin or peel, microwave oven in heat-retaining such as tomatoes, sausage, bags intended for normal ovens, potatoes and eggplant, should such as bags used for grilled be pierced or cut in several chicken.
  • Page 15 Stainless steel is easily scratched. Even magnets can cause scratching. Accessories Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will void the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability for damage caused by the use of such parts.

  • Page 16: Appliance Description

    Appliance description Oven interior and accessories a Control panel d Plate cover b Turntable e Boiling stick c Oven door...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Appliance description Control panel f On/Off button K g Automatic Popcorn program Æ h Selector knob for microwave power and automatic programs (can be turned clockwise and counter-clockwise). i Clock/timer display j button (for saving a 1- to 3-stage program sequence) M k Appliance settings X l Clock + m Selector knob for entering time and weight...

  • Page 18: Included Accessories

    Boiling stick When heating liquids, the boiling stick should always be placed in the container. It helps heat liquids evenly. These products and other useful accessories can be ordered via the Miele website or from your Miele dealer.

  • Page 19: Before First Use

    Before first use ^ Check the appliance for any Allow the microwave to sit damage. unpacked for approx. 2 hours after Do not use the microwave oven if: transport before using it for the first –The door is warped. time. –...

  • Page 20: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of operation How does a microwave oven Because the heat is produced directly in the food: work? – Food can generally be cooked with The microwave oven contains a high- little liquid or oil. frequency tube called a magnetron. It converts electrical energy into –...

  • Page 21: Functions

    Functions What can a microwave oven What operating modes does the microwave have? With a microwave oven, food can be Microwave Solo mode cooked, reheated or defrosted very quickly. Suitable for defrosting, reheating and cooking. You can use the microwave oven in the following ways: Automatic Programs –...

  • Page 22: Suitable Cookware For Microwave Ovens

    Suitable cookware for microwave ovens Material and shape Microwaves The material and shape of the cookware used affect the reheating and cooking time. Flat cookware with a circular or oval shape generally work best, since the food will heat more evenly than in square or rectangular cookware.
  • Page 23 Suitable cookware for microwave ovens Exceptions: Glassware – Ready-made meals in aluminum foil Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass trays are ideal for use with microwave power. can be defrosted and reheated in the Crystal glassware is unsuitable microwave oven. Important: Remove because it contains lead which the lid and make sure the foil tray is at could cause the glass to crack in...
  • Page 24 Suitable cookware for microwave ovens Plastics Disposable containers Disposable containers made of plastic Plasticware must only be used in the must meet the requirements indicated Microwave Solo mode. under "Plastics" to be suitable for use in It must be heat-resistant and able to the microwave.

  • Page 25: The Plate Cover

    Suitable cookware for microwave ovens The plate cover Sealed containers and glass – Prevents too much steam from jars, such as jars of baby food, must escaping, especially during longer be opened before they are placed reheating times. in the microwave oven. –...

  • Page 26: Clock Display

    Clock display Resetting the clock The microwave oven may not be operated until it has been properly installed in a cabinet. Setting the clock ^ Connect the appliance to the power supply. ^ Touch the + button. The + symbol will flash in the display "12:00"...

  • Page 27: Operation

    Operation Opening the door Closing the door If the microwave oven is in use, If the door was opened while the opening the door will interrupt the microwave was in use, touch the "Start" current program. button to resume the interrupted program.

  • Page 28: Door" Message

    Operation When heating up foods that cannot be – The frequency with which the food is stirred or turned during cooking, or stirred or turned. foods with very different consistencies, Frequent stirring or turning heats the it is best to use a lower microwave food more evenly, and it is therefore power level.

  • Page 29: Interrupting Or Resuming A Program

    Operation Interrupting or resuming a or alternatively: program ^ Touch the "Start" button during operation to increase the cooking At any time you can . . . time. Each touch of the button . . . interrupt a program: increases the time by another minute. (Exception: The time increases by 30 seconds when the microwave oven is being used at maximum power.)

  • Page 30: Keep-Warm Function

    Operation Keep-warm function Reprogramming saved times The keep-warm function will turn on You can change the saved cooking automatically at 80 W for a maximum of times. 15 minutes approx. 2 minutes after the ^ Use the "Start /c" button to select the end of a cooking program that was run time you wish to reprogram (touch at a power level of least 450 W,...

  • Page 31: System Lock

    Operation System lock After a few seconds, the display switches to the clock and the 0 The system lock prevents unauthorized symbol. operation of the appliance. Nearly all appliance functions are now locked. Only the timer can be used To activate the system lock when the system lock is active (see "Timer").

  • Page 32: Timer

    Operation Timer Reprogramming the timer ^ Touch the U U U U button. The timer can be used to keep track of other activities in the kitchen, e.g. The current timer countdown is boiling eggs. The time set counts down interrupted.

  • Page 33: Using The Automatic Programs

    Using the automatic programs Ad 8 ½ All automatic programs are weight- Cakes dependent. (4 oz - 3 lbs 1 oz (0.1 – 1.4 kg)) Ad 9 ¾ Bread The weight of the food can be displayed in either grams (g) or pounds (4 oz - 3 lbs 5 oz (0.1 –...
  • Page 34 Using the automatic programs ^ Use the selector knob to change the weight. ^ Touch OK. The time corresponding to the weight entered appears in the display, and the start symbol flashes. ^ Touch the "Start" button. The time begins to count down and h lights up, as well as ) and/or 2.

  • Page 35: Popcorn Æ

    Using the automatic programs Popcorn Æ This automatic program is suitable for making microwave popcorn. Microwave popcorn is sold in stores in various different packaging units. This program is designed for use with a ^ Touch Æ. packaging unit of approx. 4 oz. For packaging units of a different size, the The program will start after a short time.

  • Page 36: Recipes For Automatic Programs 2

    Recipes for automatic programs 2 Here you will find a few suggested Carrots in a chervil cream sauce recipes for the automatic "Cooking (serves 2) fresh food 2" programs, which you can Preparation time: 25 - 35 minutes add to or modify as desired. 3/4 lb (350 g) carrots, washed and It is important to follow the weight peeled...
  • Page 37 Recipes for automatic programs 2 Ac 5 À Potatoes Ac 6 Ã Rice This program can be used to cook Use this program to cook rice in the peeled, new and bouillon potatoes. microwave. Enter the weight of the dry Enter the weight for the potatoes and rice.
  • Page 38 Recipes for automatic programs 2 Ac 7 Ä Fish fillet in sauce Fish curry (serves 4) Preparation time: 35 - 45 minutes 11 oz (300 g) pineapple pieces 1 bell pepper, red 1 small banana 1 lbs 2 oz (500 g) firm white fish 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp (30 g) butter 1/2 cup (100 ml) white wine...

  • Page 39: Saving Your Favorite Programs

    Saving your favorite programs One favorite program can be saved into memory. This program can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The program can have up to 3 stages (for example: 1 minute at 600 W, followed by 2 minutes at 450 W, and finally 3 minutes at 150 W).
  • Page 40 Saving your favorite programs Using the favorite program ^ Turn the power selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Touch M. ^ Turn the selector knob to view the individual program stages. ^ Touch the "Start" button. If there is a power outage, the program will no longer be saved and must be reentered.

  • Page 41: Changing Settings

    Changing settings ^ Turn the selector knob if you wish to Some of the appliance's factory default settings can be changed if desired. change the status (see chart), and confirm your entry by touching OK See the chart on the following page for (for P 8 and P 0, hold OK for approx.
  • Page 42 Changing settings Settings Available settings (* factory default) S 0 * Clock display If the appliance has not been used for a longer period of time, the clock will be hidden and continue to run in the background. The appliance is turned off and must be turned on before it can be used again.
  • Page 43 Changing settings P I0 "Door" message The "Door" message does not appear. S I * The "Door" message appears if the door has not been opened in the last 20 minutes before "Start" is pressed. "Start" is then blocked. P II Popcorn 2:30 The maximum duration for this program can 2:40...

  • Page 44: Reheat

    Reheat Select the following microwave power If you are unsure whether a sufficiently levels to reheat food and drinks: high temperature has been reached, continue reheating a little longer. Drinks ..... 900 W Food .

  • Page 45: Cooking

    Cooking Place the food in a microwave-safe Food with a thick skin or peel, such cookware and cover it. as tomatoes, sausages, potatoes (cooked in their skins) and eggplant, When cooking, it is recommended to should be pierced or the skin cut in initially select a power level of 900 W several places before cooking to allow and then, when the food is hot, reduce...

  • Page 46: Defrosting / Defrosting And Reheating Or Cooking

    Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating or cooking Meat, poultry and fish do not need to Do not refreeze partially or fully be fully defrosted before cooking. defrosted food. Consume defrosted Defrost the food until its surface is soft food as soon as possible, as it will enough to accommodate herbs and seasoning.

  • Page 47: Canning

    Canning You can use the microwave to can The amount of time required for the small amounts of fruit, vegetables and contents in all jars to start bubbling meat in glass jars. Prepare the items as evenly is as follows: you normally would.

  • Page 48: Suggested Uses

    Suggested uses Food Quantity Power Time Notes level (min) (in W) Melting butter 7 tbsp (100 g) 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Melting 4 oz (100 g) 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. chocolate Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatin 1 packet + 00:10 –...

  • Page 49: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Do not use a steam-cleaner to clean the microwave oven. Steam can reach the live electrical components of the appliance and cause a short circuit. Oven interior and inside of door The oven interior can get hot during use.
  • Page 50 If you notice any damage to the door, do not use the appliance until the defect has been repaired by a Miele authorized technician. To clean the oven interior: ^ Always keep the roller ring and the oven floor below the turntable clean so that the turntable can turn smoothly.

  • Page 51: Appliance Front

    Cleaning and care Appliance front To avoid damaging the surfaces when cleaning, do not use any of the Do not let water or any objects get following: into or block the air vents in the door – Cleaning products containing soda, frame.

  • Page 52: Included Accessories

    Cleaning and care Included accessories Boiling stick The boiling stick is dishwasher safe. Plate cover Wash and dry the cover after each use. The cover can be washed in a dishwasher. However, discoloration caused by natural dyes, e.g. from carrots, tomatoes or ketchup, may occur.

  • Page 53: Frequently Asked Questions

    . . . a noise can be heard after the Repairs to this appliance must cooking process is complete. only be carried out by a Miele This is not a malfunction. authorized service technician in The cooling fan will continue to run for a...
  • Page 54 ^ You can operate the appliance as time. usual, but the lamp has blown. To replace the lamp, contact Miele..the microwave oven turns off during a cooking, reheating or . . . strange noises are heard when defrosting program.

  • Page 55: After Sales Service

    Miele’s Service department, Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be recognized by Miele. Our goal here is to prevent unauthorized (and untrained) service personnel from working on your Miele products, possibly doing further damage to them, you and/or your home.
  • Page 57 Installation Instructions...

  • Page 58: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material Disposal of your old appliance The cardboard box and packing Old appliance may contain materials materials protect the appliance during that can be recycled. Please contact shipping. They have been designed to your local recycling authority about the be biodegradable and recyclable.

  • Page 59: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Power supply CAUTION: Before servicing, The microwave comes equipped with a disconnect the power supply by power cord with a NEMA 5-15 P either removing the fuse, shutting off molded plug ready plug ready for the power main or manually connection to a: "tripping"...

  • Page 60: Installation

    Installation Installation dimensions When installing the microwave oven, ensure that there is unhindered ventilation at the front of the appliance. Do not block the ventilation slots with any objects. When transporting the microwave oven, do not carry the appliance by the door handle.
  • Page 61 Installation Installation instructions The microwave oven may not be operated until it has been properly installed in a cabinet. ^ Slide the microwave oven into the cabinet space, and pull the cable with the plug through the rear wall of the cabinet.
  • Page 62 Installation ^ Align the appliance. ^ Open the microwave door and screw the appliance into the side walls of the cabinet using the screws provided.

  • Page 63: Contact Details

    Technical Service. U.S.A. Canada Miele, Inc. Importer Miele Limited National Headquarters 9 Independence Way Headquarters and Miele Centre Princeton, NJ 08540 161 Four Valley Drive 800-843-7231 Phone: Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 609-419-9898 www.miele.ca 609-419-4298...
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