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Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 6262 TC
en - GB
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.
M.-Nr. 09 569 560

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Microwave oven M 6262 TC en - GB 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. M.-Nr. 09 569 560...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Guide to the appliance ..........4 Oven interior and accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents Quick start (programmable) ......... 37 System lock .

  • Page 4: Guide To The Appliance

    Guide to the appliance Oven interior and accessories a Control panel e Grilling rack b Grill f Gourmet plate c Turntable g Cover d Appliance door h Boiling rod...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Guide to the appliance Control panel i On/Off K j Automatic Popcorn programme Æ k Function selector for microwave power, grill, combination programmes and automatic programmes (can be turned clockwise and anti-clockwise and can be retracted in the ß position by pushing in). l Electronic timer and clock display m Memory (to save a 1-3 stage programme sequence) M n Appliance settings X...

  • Page 6: Accessories Supplied

    These products and other useful the container. It helps liquids to heat accessories can be ordered via the evenly. internet at www.miele-shop.com, from Miele (see back cover for contact details) or from your Miele dealer.

  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposing of your old material appliance The packaging is designed to protect Electrical and electronic appliances the appliance from damage during often contain valuable materials. They transportation. The packaging also contain materials which, if handled materials used are selected from or disposed of incorrectly, could be materials which are environmentally...

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    They contain important information on installation, safety, use and maintenance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
  • Page 9 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use the microwave to store or dry items which could ignite easily. If such items were dried in the microwave oven, the moisture in the item would evaporate causing it to dry out and even self-ignite. The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do not let them play with it. Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate.
  • Page 11 Do not use a damaged appliance. If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from danger. Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user.
  • Page 12 For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has been built in. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised service technician.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele authorised ser- vice technician. Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated. The appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply during repair work, cleaning or maintenance.
  • Page 14 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 15 Warning and Safety instructions Exercise caution when cooking or reheating food with a high sugar content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If heated for too long, sugar may caramelise and 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.
  • Page 16 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 17 Warning and Safety instructions When reheating liquids, place the boiling rod supplied into the cup or glass. It will ensure that the liquid heats up evenly with bubbles forming at the right time. 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.
  • Page 18 Warning and Safety instructions 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. Oil and fat can overheat and catch fire.
  • Page 19 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use the appliance to bottle food or heat up food in 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.
  • Page 20 Warning and Safety instructions 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 metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips or plastic or paper covered wire ties.
  • Page 21 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 22 Warning and Safety instructions 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.
  • Page 23 Warning and Safety instructions Accessories Only use genuine original Miele accessories with this appliance. 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 can be used for grilling with or without the microwave function.
  • Page 24 Warning and Safety instructions Optional accessory Do not place the hot glass tray (or any other hot cooking containers) on a cold surface, such as a tiled or granite worktop. The glass tray or container could crack or shatter. Use a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest.

  • Page 25: How The Microwave Oven Works

    How the microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a As heat is produced directly in the high-frequency tube called a food, magnetron. This converts electrical – food can generally be cooked energy into microwaves. These without adding much liquid or microwaves are distributed evenly cooking oil.

  • Page 26: Modes Of Operation

    Modes of operation What can a microwave oven Microwave oven functions Microwave Solo mode In the microwave oven, food can be Suitable for defrosting, reheating and cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly. cooking. You can use the microwave oven in the following ways: Grilling –...

  • Page 27: 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 durations. Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in rectangular containers, providing better results. Containers and lids with hollow handles or knobs in which moisture –...
  • Page 28 Suitable containers for microwave ovens Exceptions: Glassware – Ready-meals in aluminium foil Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass dishes. are ideal for use in the microwave oven. These can be defrosted and reheated Crystal glass is unsuitable as it in the microwave oven, if contains lead which could cause the recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 29 Suitable containers for microwave ovens Plastics Disposable containers Only those plastic disposable Plastics must only be used with containers which are specified by the Microwave Solo. manufacturer as suitable for use in a They must be heat-resistant to a microwave oven may be used. minimum of 110 °C.

  • Page 30: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens Testing dishes for their suitability If in doubt as to whether glass, earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a microwave oven, a simple test can be performed: ^ Place the item you wish to test in the centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass with water and also place this in the oven.

  • Page 31: The Cover

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens The cover Sealed containers and glass – prevents too much steam escaping, jars, such as jars of baby food, must especially when cooking foods which be opened before they are placed in need longer to cook such as the oven.

  • Page 32: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time ^ Check the appliance for any After installation, let the appliance damage. stand for approx. 2 hours at room temperature before using it. Do not use the microwave oven if – the door is warped. This is important for the correct –...

  • Page 33: Time Of Day Display

    Time of day display Altering the time of day The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. ^ Press and release the selectors, if they are pushed in when the oven is delivered.

  • Page 34: Operation

    Operation Opening the door Closing the door If the microwave oven is being used, Close the door and touch "Start" again opening the door will interrupt the to resume an interrupted cooking cooking programme. programme. Danger of injury. Starting a programme The door can support a maximum Use the appropriate selector to choose load of 8 kg.

  • Page 35: Door" Message

    Operation When heating up food which cannot be – the frequency of stirring or turning stirred or turned during cooking, as with the food. a plated meal, it is best to use a lower Frequent stirring or turning heats the microwave power level.

  • Page 36: Interrupting Or Restarting A Programme

    Operation Interrupting or restarting a or alternatively: programme ^ the cooking duration can be increased by touching "Start" during At any time you can . . operation. Each time "Start" is . . . interrupt a programme: touched, the cooking duration is increased by another minute.

  • Page 37: Keeping Warm Function

    Operation Keeping warm function Programming times The keeping warm function will switch To alter the set durations: on automatically at 80 W for a maximum ^ Touch "Start" c to select the duration of 15 minutes approx. 2 minutes after you want to reprogramme (touch the end of a cooking programme which once, twice or three times).

  • Page 38: System Lock

    Operation System lock Almost all functions are now locked. Only the minute minder can be used The system lock prevents the appliance when the system lock is activated (see being used by children, for example. "Minute minder"). Activating the system lock After an interruption to the power supply, the system lock will need to be re-activated.

  • Page 39: Minute Minder

    Operation Minute minder Altering a minute minder entry ^ Touch U U U U . The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling The current minute minder time is eggs. The time set counts down in one stopped.

  • Page 40: Operation - Grilling

    ^ Select a cooking duration using the Note: The glass tray available from time selector. Miele as an optional extra is ideal for ^ Touch "Start". this. An audible tone will sound at the end The gourmet plate supplied is not of the process.
  • Page 41 Operation - Grilling To change a cooking duration The cooking duration can be changed during operation. To do this, interrupt the cooking programme by touching U U U U , and change the duration. Continue cooking by touching "Start". The cooking duration can also be extended during operation by touching "Start"...

  • Page 42: Gourmet Plate

    Gourmet plate ^ Place the gourmet plate directly on the turntable. The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven Do not place it on the rack. Make gloves when handling it to avoid sure there is a gap of approx. 2 cm burns.

  • Page 43: Some Suggested Uses

    Gourmet plate Some suggested uses Recipes Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on Croque monsieur (Serves 3) the turntable for up to 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill x. 6 slices of bread 30 g soft butter Fish fingers (frozen), 150 g + 2 tbsp 75 g grated Emmental cheese 3 slices of cooked ham x, 3-4 minutes each side...
  • Page 44 Gourmet plate Vegetable medley (Serves 3) Home-made potato rösti (Serves 2) 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 400 g peeled potatoes 100 g mushrooms, cleaned 2 small onions 150 g frozen diced carrots or carrot 50 g grated Emmental cheese slices Salt, pepper 100 g broccoli florets 20 g butter...
  • Page 45 Gourmet plate Pork fillets (Serves 2) Curried chicken (Serves 3) 1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g) 4 rashers streaky bacon 600 g chicken or turkey breasts Salt, pepper 2 tbsp oil 10 g butter 2 tbsp white wine 200 g sliced mushrooms 2 tbsp apple juice 200 ml double cream 1 tbsp lemon juice...
  • Page 46 Gourmet plate 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.
  • Page 47 Gourmet plate Pineapple cake Quick almond tart For the cake: For the base: 2 eggs 100 g plain flour 80 g sugar level tsp baking powder ripe bananas 75 g butter or margarine 30 g chocolate chips 30 g sugar 100 g plain flour Filling: tsp baking powder...

  • Page 48: Operation - Automatic Programmes

    Operation - Automatic programmes All of the Automatic programmes are them from one another at the halfway weight dependent. signal. The weight of the food can be Automatic cooking displayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb). See "Changing settings" There are four programmes for frozen food and ten programmes for fresh After selecting a programme, enter the food.
  • Page 49 Operation - Automatic programmes Ac 10 ¼ Chicken legs ^ Touch OK. (0.2 – 1.5 kg) Either g or lb flash in the display as a Ac 11 ‰ Grilled chicken prompt to enter the weight, and the (0.8 -1.8 kg) symbols for the operating modes (h for microwave and n for grill) light up, Ac 12 Ä...

  • Page 50: Popcorn Æ

    Operation - Automatic programmes Popcorn Æ This automatic programme is suitable for making microwave popcorn. It is not suitable for making popcorn from kernels. Only use this automatic programme for popcorn which is specifically labelled as microwave popcorn. ^ Place the packet on the turntable according to the instructions on the packaging and touch Æ.

  • Page 51: Recipes For Automatic Programmes 2

    Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Below are some recipe suggestions for Carrots in a chervil cream sauce the Automatic programmes using the (serves 2) "Cooking fresh food" function 2. These 350 g carrots, washed and peeled can be adapted to suit your 5 g butter requirements.
  • Page 52 Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Ac 6 À Potatoes Ac 7 Ã Rice This programme can be used to cook Use this programme for cooking rice in peeled, new and bouillon potatoes. the microwave. Enter the weight of the Enter the weight for the potatoes and dry rice.
  • Page 53 Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Ac 8 … Gratins/Savoury bakes Potato cheese gratin (serves 4) Vegetable gratin 500 g potatoes, peeled (serves 4) 250 ml double cream 400 g cauliflower or broccoli 125 g crème fraîche 150 g Cheddar, grated 400 g carrots 1 clove of garlic For the cheese sauce:...
  • Page 54 Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Ac 9 Á Kebabs Chicken kebabs (makes 8 kebabs) Pork kebabs 4 chicken breasts, each approx. 120 g (makes 8 kebabs) 4 pineapple slices (tinned) 1 piece of pork fillet, approx. 300 g 16 apricot halves (tinned) 1 red pepper For the marinade: 2 onions...
  • Page 55 Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Ac 10 ¼ Chicken drumsticks Ac 12 Ä Fish fillet in sauce Brush the drumsticks with melted butter or oil, and season. Put the drumsticks Fish curry on the grilling rack in a heat-resistant (Serves 4) microwave safe container and place in the microwave oven.
  • Page 56 Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Ac 13 Å Fish pie Rosefish and tomato gratin (serves 4) Crispy fish pie (Serves 2) 500 g rosefish fillet 400 g rosefish fillets 2 tbsp lemon juice 3 tbsp lemon juice 500 g tomatoes Salt and white pepper Herb salt 50 g butter...
  • Page 57 Recipes for Automatic programmes 2 Ac 14 $ Fish Grilled trout (serves 4) 4 trout, each approx. 250 g 4 – 8 tbsp chopped parsley Salt, pepper, lemon juice Flakes of butter Clean the trout, season inside and out and fill with herbs. Place the trout on the lightly oiled rack, brush with softened butter and put the rack on a heat-resistant microwave safe...

  • Page 58: Saving Your Favourite Programme (Memory)

    Saving your favourite programme (Memory) 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).
  • Page 59 Saving your favourite programme (Memory) To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the function selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Touch M. ^ Turn the rotary selector to view the individual programme steps. ^ Touch "Start". In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered.

  • Page 60: Changing Settings

    Changing settings ^ Turn the rotary selector if you wish to Some of the standard settings for the appliance (which are set at the factory) change the status (see chart), and have an alternative which you can confirm your entry by touching OK select if required.
  • Page 61 Changing settings Setting Settings available (* factory default) S 0* Time of day The time of day display switches off and runs display in the background if the appliance is not used for a while. The appliance is switched off and must be switched back on again before use.
  • Page 62 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 during the 20 minutes before "Start" is touched. Start is then blocked, as it is assumed that there is no food in the microwave oven.

  • Page 63: Reheating

    Reheating Select the following microwave power Food taken straight from the refrigerator levels to reheat food: will take longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature. The Drinks ..... 900 W duration required depends on the Food .

  • Page 64: Cooking

    Cooking Place the food in a microwave safe Foods with a thick skin or peel, such as container 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 65: Defrosting/Defrosting And Reheating Or Cooking

    Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking Defrosting followed by Do not refreeze partially or fully reheating or cooking defrosted food. Consume defrosted Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and food as soon as possible, as it will immediately reheated or cooked. lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long.

  • Page 66: Some Suggested Uses

    Some suggested uses Food Quantity Micro- Duration Notes wave power minutes) level (in W) Melting butter and 100 g 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. margarine Melting chocolate 100 g 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 0:10 –...

  • Page 67: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning. Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to clean this appliance. Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Oven interior and inside of the door The oven interior can get hot during use.
  • Page 68 If any damage to the door 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: ^ Always keep the carrier underneath it clean as well as the oven floor to enable the turntable to turn smoothly.

  • Page 69: Appliance Front

    Cleaning and care Appliance front To avoid damaging the surfaces of your appliance, do not use: Do not let water or any object find its – cleaning agents containing soda, way into or block the air vents in the ammonia, acids or chlorides, door frame.

  • Page 70: Accessories Supplied

    Cleaning and care Accessories supplied Rack Wash and dry the rack after each use. Boiling rod It is dishwasher safe, or can be washed by hand in hot water with a little The boiling rod can be washed in a dishwasher.

  • Page 71: Problem Solving Guide

    . . . a noise can be heard after a Repairs to this appliance must cooking programme. only be carried out by a Miele This is not a fault. authorised service technician in The cooling fan will continue to run for a...
  • Page 72 ^ Set the correct time of day. This microwave oven should only be . . . food cools down too quickly. repaired by a Miele authorised and In the microwave oven, food begins to trained service technician. cook from the outside first, the inside of the food relying on the slower conduction of heat.

  • Page 73: 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 – Miele (see back cover for contact details). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded for training purposes.

  • Page 74: 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, authorised Service Technician only. and the on/off switch should be easily...
  • Page 75 Electrical connection 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.

  • Page 76: Installation

    Installation Building-in dimensions When installing the appliance ensure that there is unhindered ventilation at the front of the appliance. Do not block the ventilation gaps with any objects. Do not lift the microwave oven by the door handle, as this could cause damage to the door.
  • Page 77 Installation Installation The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. ^ Align the appliance. ^ Open the oven door, and using the screws supplied, secure the oven to the side walls of the furniture unit. ^ Push the microwave oven into the niche and pull the cable with the plug through the back of the unit.
  • Page 80 Alteration rights reserved / 0813 M.-Nr. 09 569 560 / 02 M 6262 TC...

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