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Operating InstructionsMicrowave oven

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essentialto read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.

en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 227 550

Contents

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Guide to the appliance .......................................................................................... 4Oven interior and accessories................................................................................. 4Control panel ........................................................................................................... 5Accessories supplied .............................................................................................. 5Optional accessories............................................................................................... 6

Caring for the environment .................................................................................. 7

Warning and Safety instructions .......................................................................... 8

Description of the functions ............................................................................... 19How the microwave oven works ........................................................................... 19

Modes of operation ............................................................................................. 20What can the microwave oven do?....................................................................... 20Microwave oven functions .................................................................................... 20

Microwave Solo mode...................................................................................... 20Grilling .............................................................................................................. 20Combination mode (Microwave + Grill) ............................................................ 20Automatic programmes.................................................................................... 20

Suitable containers for microwave use............................................................. 21Material and shape................................................................................................ 21Testing containers ................................................................................................. 23The cover............................................................................................................... 24

Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 25

Time of day display ............................................................................................. 26Setting the time of day .......................................................................................... 26Altering the time of day ......................................................................................... 26Switching off the time of day display .................................................................... 26Night time switch-off ............................................................................................. 26

Operation.............................................................................................................. 28Opening the door .................................................................................................. 28Placing a dish in the oven ..................................................................................... 28

Turntable........................................................................................................... 28Closing the door.................................................................................................... 28Starting a programme ........................................................................................... 28

"door" message ............................................................................................... 29Interrupting or restarting a programme ................................................................. 30Altering the settings............................................................................................... 30Cancelling a programme ....................................................................................... 30At the end of a programme .................................................................................. 30

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Automatic keeping warm function......................................................................... 31Quick start (programmable)................................................................................... 31System lock........................................................................................................... 31Using the minute minder ....................................................................................... 33

Altering a minute minder entry ......................................................................... 33Minute minder + cooking process.................................................................... 33

Operation - Grilling .............................................................................................. 34

Gourmet plate ...................................................................................................... 36Use ........................................................................................................................ 36

Searing/browning food..................................................................................... 36Examples of use.................................................................................................... 37Recipes.................................................................................................................. 37

Operation - Automatic programmes.................................................................. 42Automatic defrosting ............................................................................................ 42Automatic cooking ................................................................................................ 42

Recipes - Automatic programmes................................................................ 44

Saving your favourite programme (Memory) .................................................... 50

Changing settings ............................................................................................... 52

Reheating ............................................................................................................. 54

Cooking ................................................................................................................ 55

Defrosting............................................................................................................. 56

Bottling ................................................................................................................. 57

Examples of use .................................................................................................. 58

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 60

Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 63

After sales service ............................................................................................... 66Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 66Warranty ................................................................................................................ 66

Electrical connection .......................................................................................... 67

Installation............................................................................................................ 68

Guide to the appliance

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Oven interior and accessories

a Appliance door

b Door lock

c Quartz grill

d Control panel

e Turntable

f Grilling rack

g Gourmet plate

h Cover


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Control panel j Electronic timer and clock display

k Rotary selector for microwavepower, grill and combinationprogrammes

l Rotary selector to enter time and weight

m Automatic programme buttons

n Time of day button

o Minute minder button

p Memory button (to save a 1 - 3 stageprogramme sequence)

q Stop/cancel button

r Start / Add a minute / Quick start(programmable)

s Door release

Accessories suppliedCover

The cover supplied must only be usedwith Microwave Solo mode. It preventsthe food from drying out and the ovenfrom becoming dirty, and it acceleratesthe heating process.

Grilling rack

The grilling rack can be used for allfunctions with and withoutmicrowave power, except forMicrowave Solo mode.

To avoid the grilling rack being usedinadvertently with Microwave Solomode, it should not be stored inside themicrowave oven.


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Gourmet plate

The gourmet plate is a round, non-stickgrilling plate. It can be used to heatsnacks or small meals quickly whilstmaintaining crispness.

Optional accessoriesGlass tray

The glass tray is suitable for use with allcooking functions. It is heat-resistantand microwave-safe.

When grilling directly on the rack, theglass tray should be placed underneaththe rack to catch any fat or juices.

Useful tip: These products and otherscan be ordered from the Miele onlineshop.They can also be ordered directly fromMiele (see the end of this booklet forcontact details).

Caring for the environment

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packaginghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and can normally be recycled.

Recycling the packaging reduces theuse of raw materials in themanufacturing process and alsoreduces the amount of waste in landfillsites. Ensure that any plasticwrappings, bags etc. are disposed ofsafely and kept out of the reach ofbabies and young children. Danger ofsuffocation.

Disposing of your oldapplianceElectrical and electronic appliancesoften contain valuable materials. Theyalso contain specific materials,compounds and components, whichwere essential for their correct functionand safety. These could be hazardousto human health and to the environmentif disposed of with your domestic wasteor if handled incorrectly. Please do not,therefore, dispose of your old appliancewith your household waste.

Please dispose of it at your localcommunity waste collection / recyclingcentre for electrical and electronicappliances. You are also responsible fordeleting any personal data that may bestored on the appliance prior todisposal. Please ensure that your oldappliance poses no risk to childrenwhile being stored prior to disposal.

Warning and Safety instructions

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This appliance complies with current safety regulations. However,inappropriate use can lead to personal injury and damage toproperty.

Read the Operating instructions carefully before using theappliance. They contain important information on the safety,installation, use and maintenance of the appliance. This preventsboth personal injury and damage to the appliance. Miele cannot beheld liable for damage caused by non-compliance with theseinstructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to anyfuture owner.

Correct application

This microwave oven is intended for use in a home and similarenvironments, for example– in shops, offices and similar work settings– on farmsteads – by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typicalhome settings.

This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

Do not use the appliance at altitudes above 2000 m.

The microwave oven is intended for domestic use only to cook,defrost, and reheat food. Any other use is not permitted.

If flammable items were dried in the microwave oven, the moisturein the items would evaporate. This could cause them to dry out andpossibly self-ignite. Never use the microwave oven to store or dryitems which could ignite easily.


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This microwave oven is not intended for use by people (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities orlack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been givensupervision and instruction concerning its use by a personresponsible for their safety. They may only use the applianceunsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way.They must be able to recognise the dangers of misuse.

This microwave oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope withparticular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemicalresistance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lampmust only be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is notsuitable for room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted byMiele or a Miele authorised technician.

Safety with children

Children under eight years of age must be kept away from theappliance unless they are constantly supervised.

Older children may use the appliance without supervision if itsoperation has been clearly explained to them and they are able touse it safely. Children must be able to recognise and understand thepotential risks of improper use.

Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the applianceunsupervised.

Please supervise children in the vicinity of the microwave ovenand do not let them play with it.

Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children may becomeentangled in packaging material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull itover their head with the risk of suffocation. Keep packaging materialaway from children.


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Danger of burning! Children's skin is far more sensitive to hightemperatures than that of adults. When grilling with or without themicrowave function, the oven interior, the grill element and the doorwill get hot. Do not let children touch the microwave oven when it isin operation.

Technical safety

A damaged appliance could be dangerous. Check the appliancefor visible signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if it isdamaged.

If the electrical connection cable is damaged it must only bereplaced by a Miele authorised service technician in order to preventa hazard.

Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakageand present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if – the appliance door is warped. - the door hinges are loose. – holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oveninterior walls.

Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electricalor mechanical components of the microwave oven will endangeryour safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions. Do not open theappliance housing under any circumstances.

Before connecting the appliance to the power supply, ensure thatthe connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) matchthe mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order toavoid the risk of damage to the appliance. If in doubt, consult aqualified electrician.

Do not use multi-socket adapters and extension leads to connectthe microwave oven to the electricity supply. They are a fire hazardand do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.


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The electrical safety of this microwave oven can only beguaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effectiveearthing system. It is essential that this standard safety requirementis met to avoid the risk of damage or electric shock due to a missingor disconnected protective conductor. If in any doubt, please havethe electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

Do not situate the appliance too close to an adjacent furnitureunit. To ensure adequate ventilation, a minimum gap of 5 cm isrequired between the appliance and any neighbouring furniture orwalls. There must be a minimum gap of 19.5 cm between the top ofthe appliance and anything above it.

Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause personal injury ordamage to the appliance. Repairs should only be carried out by aMiele authorised technician.

It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carryout any service or repair operation that involves the removal of acover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorised technician willvoid the warranty.

During repairs or cleaning and maintenance, the microwave ovenmust be disconnected from the mains power supply. It is onlycompletely isolated from the electricity supply when:– the plug has been disconnected from the back of the appliance orthe appliance has been switched off at the wall socket and the plugwithdrawn. Do not pull the mains connection cable but the mains plug todisconnect your appliance from the mains electricity supply. – the mains circuit breaker is switched off. - the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this isapplicable).


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The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliancewhen Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components mustonly be replaced by genuine Miele spare parts.

If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it mayonly be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the furnituredoor while the appliance is in use. Heat and moisture can build upbehind the closed furniture door. This can result in damage to theappliance and furniture unit. Leave the furniture door open until theappliance has cooled down completely.

If your microwave oven is built in with a lift-up door: do not bringthe door down into the closed position when the oven is inoperation.

The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.on a ship).

Reliable and safe operation of this microwave oven can only beassured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.


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Correct use

Danger of burning! When grilling with or without themicrowave function, the microwave oven will get hot.You could burn yourself on the oven interior walls, the grillelement, food, accessories or the oven door.

Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it,and when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven.

Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated.The time required for this depends a number of factors, such as thenature of the food, its initial temperature, the amount to be cookedand recipe variations.Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyedby thorough cooking at sufficiently high temperatures (over 70 °C) forlong enough (a minimum of 10 minutes). Therefore when cooking orreheating foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly important that food isfully cooked through. If in any doubt that a sufficiently hightemperature has been reached, continue reheating for a little longer.

It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked isevenly distributed and sufficiently high. This can be achieved by stirring or turning the food, and observing asufficiently long standing time (see charts) which should be added tothe time needed for reheating, defrosting or cooking. During thestanding time the temperature is distributed evenly in the food.

Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrostingin a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than withtraditional methods of cooking food. Excessively long cooking durations can lead to food drying out andburning, or could even cause it to catch fire. Fire hazard! There isalso a danger of fire if breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs etc. are dried inthe microwave oven. Do not dry these items in the microwave oven.


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Cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender,or gel, such as those used in aromatherapy can ignite when heated,even after they have been removed from the microwave oven. Do notheat these up in the microwave oven. Fire hazard!

The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or disinfectingitems. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burningwhen the item is removed from the appliance. Fire hazard!

The appliance can be damaged if it is used without food beingplaced in it or if it is incorrectly loaded. Therefore do not use theappliance to preheat crockery or to dry herbs or similar items.

Always ensure that food, the gourmet plate or a browning dishhas been placed in the microwave, and that the turntable is in place,before switching on.

Pressure can build up when reheating food or drinks in sealedcontainers, jars or bottles, which can cause them to explode. Nevercook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or bottles. With baby bottles, the screw top and teat must be taken off.

Be careful when removing dishes from the appliance. Althoughheat is not normally produced in the container itself by themicrowaves (apart from stoneware), heat transfer from the food tothe container may be considerable, making the container itself hot.The dish is only warmed by the heat of the food. Before serving,always check the temperature of the food itself after taking it out ofthe microwave. The temperature of the container is not an indicationof the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularlyimportant when heating food for babies, children, and theelderly or infirm. After reheating food, especially food for babiesand small children, stir the food or shake the container and checkthat the temperature does not pose any danger of burning. Doublecheck after it has been left to stand.


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When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc. using microwave power,the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the productionof the typical bubbles. Liquids do not boil evenly throughout. Thisso-called 'boiling delay' can cause a sudden build-up of bubbleswhen the container is removed from the oven or shaken, which canlead to the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively. Danger ofburning and scalding! The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forcesthe oven door open. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance!Stir liquids well before heating. After heating, wait at least20 seconds before removing the container from the oven. Inaddition, during heating a glass rod or similar item, if available, canbe placed in the container.

To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smokeoccurs in the oven interior. Interrupt the process by switching the appliance off and disconnectit from the electricity supply. Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.

Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to overheat. Never leave themicrowave oven unattended when cooking with oil or fats. Do notuse the appliance for deep frying. Never attempt to put out oil or fatfires with water. Switch the microwave oven off and extinguish theflames by leaving the door closed.

Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near themicrowave oven when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use theappliance to heat up the room.

If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that hightemperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour cancatch fire on hot surfaces. Never heat undiluted alcohol in themicrowave, as it can easily ignite. Fire hazard!


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Heating up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars,results in an increase in pressure which can cause them to explode.Do not use the microwave oven for bottling food or for heating upfood in tins.

Food which is stored in the oven or left in it to be kept warm candry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage inthe microwave oven. This can also cause damage to the controlpanel, benchtop and surrounding kitchen furniture. Always coverfood that is left in the oven to keep warm.

Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquidscontaining salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly toavoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface.

The oven interior can get hot during use. Danger of burning! Cleanthe oven interior and accessories as soon as it has cooled down.Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and insome cases impossible. Stubborn soiling could damage themicrowave oven in certain circumstances and could even bedangerous. Fire hazard! Please refer to the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".

Fire hazard! Plastic containers which are not suitable for use inmicrowave ovens can be badly damaged and cause damage to theappliance if used. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from orcontaining metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware,temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metalclips or plastic or paper covered wire ties. Do not use bowls withmilled rims, or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed (see"Suitable containers for microwave use"). Using these items could result in damage to the container and/orpresent a fire risk.


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Disposable plastic containers must be specified by themanufacturer as suitable for use in a microwave oven. Do not leave the oven unattended when heating or cooking food indisposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflammablematerials.

Heat-retaining packaging consists of, among other things, a thinlayer of aluminium foil. Microwaves are reflected by metal. Thisreflected energy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering tobecome so hot that it ignites. Do not use heat-retaining packaging for warming food in themicrowave oven, such as bags for grilled chicken.

If you cook eggs without their shells using microwave power, theyolks could explode due to the resulting pressure. Prick the yolkseveral times before cooking to avoid this.

Eggs heated in their shells using microwave power can burst,even after they have been taken out of the oven. Eggs can only becooked in their shells in a specially designed egg-boiling device. Do not reheat hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausages,potatoes and aubergines can burst when heated. Pierce or score theskin of these types of food several times to allow steam to escape.

Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use in amicrowave oven. Moisture which has gathered in the hollowrecesses can cause pressure to build up and the items can explode(this risk is reduced if the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated). Werecommend that you do not use such dishes in the microwave oven.

Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as theseare not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break veryeasily. To check food temperature, first interrupt the cooking process. Onlyuse a thermometer specifically approved for food use to measure thetemperature of the food.


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The steam from a steam cleaner could reach electricalcomponents and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam cleaner toclean the appliance.

The following applies for stainless steel surfaces:

The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can causescratches.

Accessories

Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used,warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.

The rack and gourmet plate supplied are designed for use withmicrowave power and can be used for grilling with or without themicrowave function. They must not, however, be used at the same time, as this woulddamage the gourmet plate. Always place the gourmet plate directlyon the turntable.

The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always useoven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitableheat-resistant mat or pot rest. The rack and glass tray get hot during grilling (with or without themicrowave function). Danger of burning!

Do not use the cover with the gourmet plate, as the cover will gettoo hot.

Optional accessories

Do not place the hot glass tray (or any other hot cookingcontainer) on a cold surface, such as a tiled or granite benchtop. Theglass tray or container could crack or shatter. Use a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest.

Description of the functions

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How the microwave ovenworksIn a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron.This converts electrical energy intoelectromagnetic waves (microwaves).These microwaves are distributedevenly throughout the oven interior, andare reflected off the metal appliancewalls. This enables the microwaves toreach the food from all sides and heat itup. Microwave distribution is improvedwith the turntable engaged.

In order for microwaves to reach thefood, they must be able to penetrate thecooking container being used.Microwaves can pass throughporcelain, glass, cardboard andplastics, but not metal. Therefore do notuse utensils that are made of metal orcontain metal, for example in the formof gold or silver trim. The metal reflectsthe microwaves and this could lead tothe creation of sparks. The microwavescannot be absorbed.

Microwaves pass through a suitablecontainer and into the food. All foodcontains water molecules which, whensubjected to microwave energy, start tooscillate 2.5 billion times a second. Thisvibration creates heat. It first startsdeveloping around the outside of thefood and then slowly penetratestowards the centre. The higher thewater content of the food, the faster it isheated or cooked.

The heat is produced directly in thefood. This has the followingadvantages:

– Food can generally be cooked withoutadding liquid or cooking oil, or with justa little water or oil.

– Cooking, reheating and defrosting in amicrowave oven is quicker than usingconventional methods.

– Nutrients, such as vitamins andminerals, are generally retained.

– The colour, texture and taste of foodare not impaired.

Microwaves stop being produced assoon as the cooking process isinterrupted or the appliance door isopened. When the appliance is inoperation, the closed, sealed doorprevents microwaves escaping from theappliance.

Modes of operation

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What can the microwave ovendo?In the microwave oven, food is cooked,reheated or defrosted quickly.

You can use the microwave oven in thefollowing ways:

– Food can be defrosted, reheated orcooked by entering a power setting anda duration.

– Deep-frozen, ready-made meals canbe defrosted and then heated orcooked.

– The microwave oven can also be usedfor other tasks, e.g. for proving dough,melting chocolate and butter, dissolvinggelatine etc.

Microwave oven functionsMicrowave Solo mode

Suitable for defrosting, reheating andcooking.

Grilling

Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.steak or sausages.

Combination mode (Microwave +Grill)

Ideal for browning dishes with toppings.The microwave cooks the food, and thegrill browns it.

Automatic programmes

You can choose from the followingautomatic programmes:

- five defrosting programmes (: Ad 1 to Ad 5)

- four cooking programmes for frozenfood (: Ac 1 to Ac 4 )

- and eight cooking programmes forfresh food (: Ac 1 to Ac 8).

These programmes are weightdependent, i.e. you enter the weight ofthe food and then the cooking durationis calculated automatically.The weight of the food can bedisplayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb)(see "Changing settings").

Suitable containers for microwave use

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Microwaves

– are reflected by metal,

– pass through glass, porcelain, plasticand cardboard,

– and are absorbed by food.

Fire hazard!Containers which are not suitable foruse in microwave ovens can bebadly damaged and cause damageto the appliance if used.Please observe the information onsuitable containers for microwaveuse.

Material and shapeThe material and shape of containersused affect cooking results and times.Heat distribution is more even in roundand oval shaped flat containers than inrectangular containers, providing betterresults.

Containers and lids with hollowhandles or knobs in which moisturecan collect are unsuitable, unless thehollowed areas are adequatelyvented.Without vent holes pressure canbuild up, causing the container tocrack or shatter. Danger of injury!

Metal

Metal containers, aluminium foil,metal cutlery, and china withmetallic decoration such as gold rimsor cobalt blue must not be used withmicrowave mode.Metal reflects microwaves andobstructs the cooking process.Do not use containers where the foillid has not been completely removedas small pieces of foil can causesparking.

Exceptions:

– Ready-meals in aluminium foil dishes

These can be defrosted and reheated inthe microwave oven, if recommendedby the manufacturer. Important: removethe lid and make sure the foil dish is atleast 2 cm from the oven walls at alltimes. However, food is only heatedfrom the top. Transferring the food from


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the aluminium foil container to a dishsuitable for microwave use will result ina more even heat distribution.

Do not place aluminium foil disheson the rack, in case the dish sparksor arcs.

– Pieces of aluminium foil

For even defrosting and to avoidovercooking unevenly shaped cuts ofmeat, poultry or fish, small pieces ofaluminium foil may be used to maskwingtips or other thin parts for the lastfew minutes of the programme.

Make sure that the aluminium foil isat least 2 cm from the oven walls atall times. It must not touch the walls.

– Metal meat skewers or clamps

These should only be used if they arevery small in comparison to the size ofthe cut of meat.

Glazes and colours

Some dishes have glazes andcolours containing metallicsubstances.These dishes are unsuitable formicrowave use.

GlasswareHeat-resistant glass or ceramic glass isideal for use in the microwave oven.

Crystal glass is unsuitable as itusually contains lead which couldcause the glass to crack in themicrowave.

PorcelainPorcelain is a suitable material.

However do not use porcelain withgold or silver edging, or items withhollow knobs or handles.

EarthenwareDecorated earthenware is only suitableif the decoration is beneath an all-overglaze.

Earthenware can get very hot andmay crack.Danger of burning!Wear oven gloves when removingthe dishes from the oven.

Wood

Water contained in wood evaporatesduring the cooking programme.This causes the wood to dry andcrack.Wooden dishes are therefore notsuitable.

Plastics

Plastics must be heat-resistantto a minimum of 110 °C.Otherwise the plastic may melt andfuse with the food.Use plastic containers only withMicrowave Solo mode.

Special plastic utensils designed for usein microwave ovens are available fromretail outlets. Melamine is not suitable for use in thisoven. Melamine absorbs microwaveenergy and gets hot. When purchasing


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plasticware, make sure that it is suitablefor use in a microwave oven. Disposable containers, such as traysmade from polystyrene, can only beused for very short, timed warming andreheating of food.

Plastic boiling bags can be used forcooking and reheating. They shouldbe pierced beforehand to allow thesteam to escape. This prevents abuild-up of pressure from formingand the bag from bursting.

Special bags are available for steamcooking which do not need to bepierced. Please follow the instructionsgiven on the packet.

Fire hazard!Do not use metal clips, plastic clipscontaining metal parts, or paper tiescontaining wire. There is a dangerthat they will ignite when heated.

Disposable containersOnly those plastic disposablecontainers which are specified by themanufacturer as suitable for use in amicrowave oven may be used.

Do not leave the ovenunattended when heating or cookingfood in disposable containers madeof plastic, paper or otherinflammable materials.

To protect the environment the use ofdisposable containers should beavoided.

Testing containersIf in doubt as to whether glass,earthenware or porcelain plates ordishes are suitable for use in amicrowave oven, a simple test can beperformed:

Place the item you wish to test in thecentre of the oven.

Close the door.

Turn the power selector to 900 W.

Enter a duration of 30 seconds withthe time selector.

Press the Start button.

If a crackling noise is heard duringthe test accompanied by sparks,switch the appliance off immediately(press Stop/C twice)! Any crockerywhich causes this reaction isunsuitable for use with microwavepower. If any doubt exists about thesuitability of containers, pleasecontact the supplier.

This test cannot be used to checkwhether items with hollow knobs orhandles are suitable for use withmicrowave power.


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The cover– prevents too much steam escaping,

especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes.

– speeds up the cooking process.

– prevents food from drying out.

– helps keep the oven interior clean.

When using Microwave Solo, alwayscover food with the cover supplied.

Alternatively, you can use lids or coversmade of microwave-safe glass orplastic, or cling film recommended foruse in a microwave oven by themanufacturer. Normal cling film maydistort with the heat and fuse with thefood.

The cover can withstandtemperatures of up to 110 °C.At higher temperatures the plasticmay distort and fuse with the food.Therefore it must only be used inmicrowave ovens and only withMicrowave Solo mode without theGourmet plate.

If the cover is used with acontainer which only has a narrowdiameter, the cover could form a sealaround the container and there mightnot be enough room forcondensation to escape through theholes in the top.The cover could get too hot and startto melt.Make sure that the cover does notform a seal.

Do not use a lid or cover if

– food coated with breadcrumbs isbeing cooked.

– cooking meals which are to be givena crisp finish, such as toast.

– the gourmet plate is being used.

Pressure can build up whenreheating food or drinks in sealedcontainers, jars or bottles, which cancause them to explode.Sealed glass containers, such as jarsof baby food, must be opened beforethey are placed in the microwave. Donot attempt to heat them upunopened. With baby bottles, thescrew top and teat must be takenoff.

Before using for the first time

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After unpacking, let the appliancestand for approx. 2 hours at roomtemperature after transporting it to itsfinal location before connecting it tothe electricity supply.

This is to allow time for the temperatureto equalise between the temperature inthe room and the appliance. This isimportant for the correct electronicfunctioning of the appliance.

Danger of suffocation!Whilst playing, children may becomeentangled in packaging material(such as plastic wrapping) or pull itover their head with the risk ofsuffocation.Keep packaging material away fromchildren.

Remove all the packaging and anyprotective foil from the appliance.

Do not remove the cover of themicrowave outlet inside the oven,nor the film covering the inside of thedoor.

Check the appliance for any damage.

Do not use the appliance if – the appliance door is warped. - the door hinges are loose. – holes or cracks are visible in thecasing, the door or the oven interiorwalls.Operating a damaged appliance canresult in microwave leakage andpresent a hazard to the user.

Clean the inside of the oven and allthe accessories with a soft spongeand warm water.

Stick the enclosed quick start guideto the frame behind the door asillustrated, making sure it does notblock any of the vents.

Time of day display

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Setting the time of day Connect the appliance to the mains

electricity supply.

12:00 and the symbol will flash in thedisplay until the current time of day isset. In the meantime, the time of daywill start to run from 12:00, as the clockstarts as soon as the appliance isconnected to the electricity supply.

Turn the time selector to set the hour.

Press the button.

Then turn the time selector to set theminutes.

Press the button to confirm, orwait a few seconds.

The set time is now adopted. The colonbetween hours and minutes flashes.

Altering the time of day Press the button.

The symbol will flash in the display,and the current hour will light up for afew seconds.

Use the time selector to alter thehour.

Press the button to confirm, orwait for a few seconds.

The symbol will flash and the currentminutes will light up for a few seconds.

Use the time selector to alter theminutes.

Press the button to confirm, orwait for a few seconds.

Switching off the time of daydisplay Press and hold the button until the

display goes dark.

Pressing and holding the buttonagain will bring the time of day back inthe display.

Night time switch-offThe time of day display can be set toswitch itself off from 11:00 pm until 4:00am.

Setting the time of day display toswitch off at night

Press and hold the Stop/C buttonand at the same time press the button.

will appear in the display. Theappliance remains ready for operation.

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To deactivate the night time displayswitch-off

Press and hold the Stop/C buttonand at the same time press the button.

will appear in the display.

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Opening the door Press the button to open the door.

If the microwave oven is being used,opening the door will interrupt thecooking programme.

Placing a dish in the ovenIdeally the dish should be placed in themiddle of the oven compartment.

Turntable

The turntable helps the food to cook,reheat or defrost evenly.

Do not operate the microwavewithout the turntable in place.

The turntable starts turningautomatically when the appliance isoperated.

Do not cook, reheat or defrost fooddirectly on the turntable. Check that thedish is not larger in size than theturntable.

Turn or stir food during cooking, or turnthe dish so that it heats up evenly.

Closing the door Push the door firmly shut.

Press the Start button to resume aninterrupted cooking programme.

The appliance will not start again ifthe door has not been closedproperly.

Starting a programmeUse the appropriate selector to choosethe microwave power level and thecooking duration.

Use the power selector to select amicrowave power level.

and the microwave power level lightup in the display. 0:00 flashes.

You can choose between 7 powerlevels.The higher the power level, the moremicrowaves reach the food.

When heating up food which cannot bestirred or turned during cooking, as witha plated meal, it is best to use a lowermicrowave power level.

This ensures the heat is distributedevenly. Heat for long enough to cookthe food properly.

Set the required time using the timeselector.

The duration selected is visible in thedisplay.

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You can set a duration between10 seconds and 90 minutes. Exception:If the maximum microwave power levelhas been selected, a maximum cookingduration of 15 minutes can be set. Ifyou then continue to select full power,the power level may reduce to 600 W,and this is shown in the display(protection against overheating).

The time required depends on:

– the initial temperature of the food.Food taken straight from therefrigerator takes longer to cook thanfood which has been kept at roomtemperature.

– the type and texture of the food.Fresh vegetables contain more waterand cook more quickly than storedvegetables.

– the frequency of stirring or turningthe food. Frequent stirring or turning heats thefood more evenly, and it is thereforeready in a shorter time.

– the amount of food.

As a general rule, allow approx. timeand a half for double the quantity.

For a smaller quantity, shorten theduration accordingly.

– the shape and material of thecontainer.

Press the Start button to start theprogramme.

The interior lighting comes on.

A programme can only be started if thedoor is closed.

"door" message

The "door" message in the display is areminder that the appliance should notbe used without food inside it.

Operating the appliance without foodcan damage the appliance.

If the Start button is pressed withoutthe door having first been opened, theword door appears in the display. If thedoor has been closed for 20 minutes orlonger, it could mean that there is nofood in the oven. This is to remind youto open the door and make sure there isfood in the microwave oven beforestarting a process. You cannot start aprocess until you do this.

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Interrupting or restarting aprogrammeAt any time you can . . . . interrupt a programme:

Press the Stop/C button or open theappliance door.

The time stops counting down.

. . continue a programme:

Close the door and press Start.

The programme will continue.

Altering the settingsIf you discover after starting aprogramme that . .

. . the microwave power level is toohigh or too low, you can

select a new level.

. . the duration set is too short or toolong, you can

interrupt the programme (press theStop/C button once), use the timeselector to set a new time andcontinue the programme (press theStart button).

Or alternatively:

The cooking duration can beincreased by pressing Start duringoperation. Each time Start is pressed,the cooking duration is increased byanother minute (exception: thecooking time increases in incrementsof 30 seconds when the microwave isbeing used at the maximum powerlevel).

Cancelling a programme Press the Stop/C button twice.

At the end of a programmeA signal tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete. Theinterior lighting goes out.

The signal tone will sound briefly as areminder every 5 minutes for20 minutes after the end of theprogramme.

If you want to stop the signal tone,press the Stop/C button.

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Automatic keeping warmfunctionThe keeping warm function will switchon automatically after the end of acooking programme which has used atleast 450 W, providing the door remainsclosed and no buttons are pressed.After approx. 2 minutes the keepingwarm function will switch on at 80 W fora maximum period of 15 minutes.

, 80 W and H:H will light up in thedisplay.

Opening the door or operating one ofthe buttons or selectors while thekeeping warm function is in progresscancels the function.

The keeping warm function cannot beset separately.

You can deactivate this function (see"Changing settings").

Quick start (programmable)Pressing Start/ is sufficient to set theappliance operating at maximumpower. You can choose between three settimes that are stored in the memory:

30 s: press Start / 1 x

1 min: press Start / 2 x

2 min: press Start / 3 x

Pressing Start / four times insuccession will bring back the firststored duration and so on.

The cooking duration can be increasedby pressing Start during operation.Each time it is pressed, the cookingduration is increased by another30 seconds.

Programming durations

Set durations can be altered.

Press Start/ to select the savedduration you want to re-programme(press once, twice or three times) andhold Start/.

At the same time, alter the durationwith the time selector (to max.15 minutes).

The altered programme starts runningwhen Start/ is released.

An interruption to the power supplywill cancel any altered programmeddurations, and they will need to bere-entered.

System lockThe system lock prevents the appliancebeing used unintentionally, for exampleby children.

Activating the system lock

Press and hold the Stop/C buttonuntil a signal tone sounds and the keysymbol appears in the display:

The key symbol will go out after a shorttime.

The key symbol reappears wheneverany button or one of the rotary selectorsis operated.

After an interruption to the powersupply, the system lock will need toreactivated.

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Deactivating the system lock

To deactivate the system lock Pressthe Stop/C button again and hold ituntil the signal tone sounds.

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Using the minute minderThe minute minder can be used to timeany activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilingeggs. The set time counts down inseconds.

Press the button.

0:00 flashes and the symbol lights upin the display.

Use the time selector to set theminute minder time you require.

Press the Start button to start thetimer.

The minute minder time will start byitself after a few seconds if Start is notpressed.

At the end of the minute minder time,a signal tone sounds. The time of dayreappears and the symbol flashes.

Press the Stop/C button once and the symbol disappears.

Altering a minute minder entry

Press the Stop/C button.

The current minute minder time isstopped.

Set a new minute minder time, asdescribed above.

Minute minder + cooking process

The minute minder can be used at thesame time as a cooking process andcounts down in the background.

Press the button during thecooking programme.

0:00 flashes and the symbol lights upin the display.

Use the time selector to set theminute minder time you require.

Wait a few seconds and the minuteminder will begin to count down.

A few seconds later, the display willchange again to show the cookingduration counting down. The minuteminder time counting down in thebackground is represented by theilluminated symbol.

Do not press Start in this instance tostart the minute minder, as pressingStart would also increase the cookingduration by one minute.

Requesting the minute minder timeremaining

Press the button.

The minute minder time still remainingwill appear in the display.

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The grill has four settings: grill solo andthree combination settings where thegrill is used with one of three microwavepower levels.

If the total grilling time required is lessthan 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes beforeplacing food under it.

Thin, flat cuts of fish and meat shouldusually be turned half way throughgrilling for even results. Larger, chunkierpieces should be turned several times.

Grilling times depend on the type andthickness of the food and on the user'spreference for a rare, medium or welldone result.

When grilling directly on the rack, aheat-resistant, microwave-safecontainer should be placed underneaththe rack to catch any fat or juices.

The gourmet plate supplied is notsuitable for catching fat.It could overheat when empty. Thiswould damage the coating.The glass tray available from Mieleas an optional accessory is ideal forthis.

Place the food in a suitable dish.

Place the rack and a heat-resistant,microwave-safe container or theglass tray, or the container with thefood to be cooked on the turntable.

The rack and container (andglass tray) will become hot duringcooking.Danger of burning!Wear oven gloves when removingthe dishes from the oven.

The container (and glass tray) and grillrack will be easier to clean if washed insoapy water immediately after grilling.

The area on the ceiling around the grillbecomes discoloured over time. This isan unavoidable consequence of use,and does not impair the function of theappliance in any way.

Grilling without the MicrowavefunctionIdeal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.steak or sausages.

Turn the power selector to .

0:00 flashes and the symbol lightsup in the display.

Select a cooking duration using thetime selector.


A signal tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete.

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To change a cooking duration

The cooking duration entered can bechanged during operation if required.Interrupt the process by pressing theStop/C button, and change theduration. To continue, press the Startbutton. The cooking duration can alsobe extended during operation bypressing Start once for each minute youwish to extend the cooking duration by.

Combination mode -Microwave + GrillThis function works well for baking andbrowning. The microwave cooks thefood, and the grill browns it.

The grill can be combined with one ofthree different microwave power levels:150, 300 and 450 W. It is possible toswitch between the different powerlevels during the cooking processwithout interrupting the programme.

Use the power selector to select or as required.

The symbol, the microwave powerlevel and the grill symbol will lightup in the display. 0:00 flashes.

Select a cooking duration using thetime selector.


A signal tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete.

To change a cooking duration

The cooking duration entered can bechanged during operation if required.Interrupt the process by pressing theStop/C button, and change theduration. To continue, press the Startbutton. The cooking duration can alsobe extended during operation bypressing Start once for each minute youwish to extend the cooking duration by.

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Use

The gourmet plate getsextremely hot when in use.Always use oven gloves whenhandling it to avoid burns. Place it ona suitable heat-resistant mat or potrest.

Before using for the first time

Before using the gourmet plate for thefirst time, fill it with 400 ml water andadd 2 to 3 tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice.Heat for 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill .

The gourmet plate has an easy-to-cleananti-stick coating so that food can beremoved easily.

The coating is susceptible to cutsand scratches.Metallic or sharp objects candamage the non-stick coating.Therefore do not cut food up directlyon the plate.Use wooden or plastic utensils tomix or turn food.

Searing/browning food

Oils and fats can ignite if allowedto overheat.Fire hazard!Never leave the applianceunattended when cooking with oil orfats.

Only use very little oil when grillingwith this dish. The anti-stick coatingwill prevent food from sticking to it,and this way you can reduce theamount of heated oil used.

When using the gourmet plate, makesure that the food is ready to transferto the gourmet plate as soon as it hasheated up.

Place the gourmet plate directly onthe turntable.

Sparking can damage the gourmetplate and the oven interior.Do not place the gourmet plate onthe rack. Make sure there is a gap ofapprox. 2 cm between the gourmetplate and the interior walls of themicrowave oven so that sparkingcannot occur.

Heat the plate up at 450 W + Grill for up to max. 5 minutes.

Do not overheat the empty gourmetplate.This would damage the coating.For this reason do not place thegourmet plate under the rack tocatch the fat when grilling.

If using oil for grilling, you can eitherheat up the oil on the gourmet plate, oryou can heat the oil separately and thenadd it to the plate. Butter, however, should always beadded after heating up the gourmetplate. It has a lower burning point thanoil and would get too dark or burn ifadded too soon. Always dry meat, poultry, fish andvegetables thoroughly before placingthem on the gourmet plate.

Eggs can explode.Do not use the gourmet plate tocook eggs or reheat cooked eggs.

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Examples of usePre-heat the gourmet plate directly onthe turntable for up to max. 5 minutesat 450 W + Grill .

– Fish fingers (frozen), 150 g +11/2 tbsp. oil , 3 – 4 minutes eachside

– Hamburgers, 2 burgers + 11/2 tbsp.oil , 3 – 4 minutes each side

– Croquette potatoes (frozen), 10 –12 pieces + 11/2 tbsp. oil , 6 –8 minutes, turning halfway through

– Fillet steak, approx. 200 g ,5 minutes each side (according totaste)

– Pizza (frozen), 300 g , 7 –9 minutes

– Pizza (fresh), without pre-heating ,15 minutes approx. (depending ontopping)

RecipesPreparation times given are the totaltime required for preparation andcooking. Standing time or time formarinating food is quoted in addition topreparation time.

Croque monsieur (serves 3)Preparation time: 10 – 15 minutes-

Ingredients6 slices of white bread30 g soft butter75 g Emmental cheese, grated3 slices of ham

Method

Butter the bread. Add the cheese tothree of the bread slices in equalamounts and arrange a slice of ham ontop of each. Place the remaining threeslices of bread on top of the ham withthe buttered side facing down. Pre-heatthe gourmet plate using 450 W + Grillfor approx. 5 minutes, then place thebread on it. Place on the turntable andcook using 450 W + Grill for approx.3 minutes each side until golden. Other fillings could include drained tunawith finely sliced onion rings, orpineapple, cheese and ham.

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Vegetable stir fry (serves 3)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients2 onions11/2 tbsp. oil100 g oyster mushrooms or buttonmushrooms, cleaned150 g sliced carrots100 g broccoli florets1 red capsicum or 100 g frozen slicedcapsicums1 tomatoSalt and pepper30 g grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve,quarter and deseed the capsicum, andthen cut into strips. Dice the tomato.Place the gourmet plate on theturntable and pre-heat it using 450 W +Grill for approx. 5 minutes. Add oil andonion rings. Place gourmet plate backon the turntable and cook using 450 W+ Grill for approx. 2 minutes. Add themushrooms, carrots, broccoli, slicedcapsicum, diced tomato and seasoning.Mix well. Cook using 450 Watt + Grillfor approx. 6 minutes. Turn and sprinklewith Parmesan cheese before serving.

Home-made potato rösti(serves 2)Preparation time: 25 – 30 minutes-

Ingredients400 g peeled potatoes2 small onions50 g Emmental cheese, gratedSalt and pepper20 g butter

Method

Coarsely grate the potato and onion,and mix with the cheese, salt andpepper. Place the gourmet plate on theturntable and pre-heat it using 450 W +Grill for approx. 5 minutes. Melt thebutter on the hot gourmet plate. Addthe potato mixture and press it into thegourmet plate. Place the gourmet plateon the turntable and cook using 450 W+ Grill for approx. 8 minutes. Turn over,and cook for a further 4 minutes untilgolden. Garnish with smoked salmon or stripsof ham, and serve with sour cream.

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Pork fillets (serves 2)Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes-

Ingredients1 pork tenderloin (approx. 400 g)4 rashers of streaky baconSalt and pepper10 g butter200 g sliced button mushrooms200 ml double cream11/2 tbsp. brandy

Method

Cut the pork tenderloin into four pieces.Season each piece with salt andpepper, and wrap in a rasher of streakybacon. Secure with a cocktail stick ifnecessary. Place the gourmet plate onthe turntable and pre-heat it using450 W + Grill for approx. 5 minutes.Add the butter to the plate, and placethe meat on top. Place on the turntableand cook using 450 W + Grill forapprox. 3 minutes each side. Transferthe meat to a serving dish, cover andkeep warm. Add the mushrooms, creamand brandy to the meat juices and heatat maximum power for approx.4 minutes. Serve with the meat.

Pork fillet in a Roquefort saucePreparation time: 10 – 12 minutes-

Method

Cut 1 pork tenderloin into four thickslices. Place on the pre-heated gourmetplate and cook using 450 W + Grill forapprox. 4 minutes. Add 50 ml whitewine, 125 ml double cream, 2 tbsp.roux (made from 1 tbsp. each flour andmelted butter) and 150 g Roquefortcheese. Stir the sauce until smooth,and cook for a further 3 minutes.

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Curried chicken (serves 3)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients600 g chicken or turkey breast fillets11/2 tbsp. oil11/2 tbsp. white wine11/2 tbsp. apple juice3/4 tbsp. lemon juiceSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 tsp. curry powder1 pinch rosemary, ground1 pinch ginger, ground1 pinch cayenne pepper1/2 tsp. Tabasco20 g butter

Method

Dice the meat into 2 x 2 cm pieces.Combine the rest of the ingredientsapart from the butter, and pour over themeat. Mix well, and leave to stand forapprox. 30 minutes. Place the gourmetplate on the turntable. Pre-heat it using450 Watt + Grill for approx. 5 minutes.Add the butter to the pre-heated plate,then add the slightly drained meat.Place the gourmet plate on theturntable and cook using 450 W + Grillfor approx. 4 minutes, turn and cook fora further 4 minutes on the same setting.Drain surplus liquid from the meat ifnecessary so that it browns well.

Fisherman's salmon (serves 2)Preparation time: 5 – 10 minutes-

Ingredients2 salmon fillets (approx. 150 g each)3/4 tbsp. lemon juiceSalt, white pepper

Method

Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice,and leave to stand for approx.10 minutes. Place the gourmet plate onthe turntable and pre-heat using 450 W+ Grill for approx. 5 minutes. Pat thefish dry with kitchen paper, and placeon the gourmet plate, pressing it downslightly. Place on the turntable and cookusing 450 W + Grill for approx. 11/2 –2 minutes each side. Serve with rice, hollandaise sauce ormelted butter and a fresh green salad.

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Pineapple cakePreparation time: 20 – 25 minutes-

Base2 eggs80 g caster sugar1.5 ripe bananas30 g grated chocolate100 g flour3/4 tsp. baking powder

Topping1 tin of pineapple chunks (drainedweight 240 g)11/2 tbsp. brown sugar11/2 tbsp. desiccated coconut

Method

Beat together the eggs and sugar untilcreamy. Mash the bananas with a forkand add to the egg mixture. Sifttogether the flour and the bakingpowder, stir in the grated chocolate andfold into the mixture. Spread themixture into the gourmet plate. Scatterthe drained pineapple over the mixtureand sprinkle over the sugar anddesiccated coconut. Place the gourmetplate on the turntable. Cook cake using450 Watt + Grill for approx. 10 minutesuntil golden. Cut into 8 slices.

Quick almond tartPreparation time: 20 – 25 minutes-

Base100 g flour1/2 level 1 tsp. baking powder75 g butter or margarine30 g caster sugar

Topping75 g butter100 g chopped almonds1 tsp. bitter almond essence30 g caster sugar2 tsp. vanilla sugar75 ml double cream

To glaze:50 g apricot jam

Method

Mix the flour, baking powder, butter andsugar, and knead to a smooth dough.Roll out the mixture into the gourmetplate and build up the edges to 1 cm.Place the gourmet plate on theturntable and pre-heat using 450 W +Grill for approx. 4 minutes. For thetopping, melt the butter in a pan on thestove, stir in the rest of the ingredientsand simmer for approx. 5 minutes.Whilst still hot, spoon the almondmixture over the base. Place thegourmet plate on the turntable andbake using 450 W + Grill for approx.5 minutes until golden. When cool,spread with apricot jam. Cut into 8slices.

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All of the automatic programmes areweight dependent.

The weight of the food can bedisplayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb)(see "Changing settings").

After selecting a programme, enter theweight of the food. The applianceautomatically calculates the durationaccording to the weight entered.

After cooking, allow the food to stand atroom temperature for the suggestednumber of minutes ("standing time") toallow the heat to be distributed evenlythrough the food.

Automatic defrostingThere are five programmes fordefrosting different types of food( button). The standing time forprogramme Ad 3 is up to 30 minutes,depending on weight, and approx.10 minutes for the remainingprogrammes.

Ad 1 Steak, chops 200 – 1000 g

Ad 2 Minced meat200 – 1000 g

Ad 3 Chicken900 – 1800 g

Ad 4 Cakes100 – 1400 g

Ad 5 Bread100 – 1000 g This programme is particularly suitablefor defrosting frozen sliced bread. Ifpossible, place single slices in themicrowave, or separate the slices whenthe signal tone sounds at half-time.

Automatic cookingThere are four programmes for frozenfood and eight programmes for freshfood.

The standing time for each of theseprogrammes is approx. 2 minutes.

The cover can withstandtemperatures of up to 110 °C.At higher temperatures the plasticmay distort and fuse with the food.The cover supplied must only beused with Microwave Solo mode. Onno account must the cover be used ifthe grill is switched on, i.e. withprogrammes AC 4 to AC 8.

Cooking food from frozen

AC 1 Vegetables100 – 600 g

AC 2 Ready meals which can bestirred300 – 1000 g

AC 3 Bakes, gratin200 – 600 g

AC 4 French fries200 – 400 g

Cooking fresh food

AC 1 Vegetables100 – 600 g

AC 2 Potatoes100 – 800 g

AC 3 Fish500 – 1500 g

AC 4 Kebabs200 – 800 g

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AC 5 Whole chicken900 – 1800 g

AC 6 Chicken drumsticks250 – 1000 g

AC 7 Fish pie500 – 1500 g

AC 8 Gratins/bakes, e.g. potato gratin500 – 1500 g

Press the relevant button repeatedlyuntil the automatic programmerequired shows in the display. Forexample, to call up programmeAC 5 (Grilled chicken) press the button five times.

g or lb will flash in the display to promptyou to enter the weight, and theprogramme (e.g. AC 5) will light uptogether with the symbols for thefunctions being used ( forMicrowave and for Grill).

Turn the weight selector to enter theweight.


The duration (which depends on theweight) will begin to count down, andthe symbols for the functions that arecurrently in use will light up ( and/or).

A signal tone will sound halfwaythrough the cooking duration.

Interrupt the programme to turn or stirthe food, and then continue theprogramme.

If necessary, the programmed time canbe extended by a few minutes duringoperation by pressing Start repeatedlyuntil the time required appears in thedisplay. In all programmes it is onlypossible to extend the time by a fewminutes.

A signal tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete. The interior lighting goes out.

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Below are some recipe suggestions forthe Automatic programmes using theCooking fresh food function. Thesecan be adapted to suit yourrequirements.

If the weight guidelines areexceeded, the food will not cooksufficiently.It is important to follow the weightguidelines given for eachprogramme.

AC 1 Vegetables

Method

Place the prepared vegetables in acontainer. Add 2 - 3 tbsp. water,depending on freshness and moisturecontent, and a little salt or otherseasoning. Enter the weight includingthat of the water, place the coveredcooking container on the turntable andcook. About halfway through thecooking duration, a signal tone willsound to prompt you to turn or stir thefood.

When cooking vegetables in a sauce,the weight entered must include thesauce. Do not exceed the maximumweight guidelines.

Carrots in a chervil creamsauce (serves 2)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients350 g carrots, cleaned5 g butter50 ml vegetable stock (instant)75 ml crème fraîche1 tbsp. white wineSalt and pepper1 pinch of sugar1/2 tsp. mustard1-2 tbsp. chervil, fresh, chopped or1 tbsp. chervil, dried and groundApprox. 1 tbsp. cornflour

Method

Peel carrots, then cut into batons orslices (approx. 3 – 4 mm thick).Combine the rest of the ingredients,and pour over the carrots. Cover andcook. Stir when the signal tone sounds.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 1 Weight: 525 gShelf level: Turntable


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AC 2 PotatoesThis programme can be used to cookboiled, jacket and bouillon potatoes.-

Method

Enter the weight for the potatoes andthe cooking liquid.

For boiled potatoes, peel, wash anddrain the potatoes and place them in acooking container. Season with a littlesalt, cover and cook.

When boiling potatoes, add approx. 1tbsp. water per potato. If cooking thepotatoes in their skins, pierce the skinsseveral times with a fork or skewerbefore cooking, then cover thecontainer and cook.

Golden curried potatoes(serves 3)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients500 g peeled potatoes1 onion, finely diced10 g butter1 – 2 tbsp. curry powder250 ml vegetable stock (instant)50 ml double cream125 g peas (frozen)Salt and pepper

Method

Coarsely dice the potatoes (approx.3 x 3 cm) or use small potatoes. Mixtogether all the ingredients in a suitablylarge dish. Cover and cook. Stir whenthe signal tone sounds then continuecooking.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 2 Weight: 800 gShelf level: Turntable


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AC 8 Gratins/Bakes:Vegetable gratin (serves 4)Preparation time: approx. 40 minutes-

Ingredients400 g cauliflower or broccoli400 g carrots

For the cheese sauce20 g margarine20 g flour300 ml vegetable stock (instant)200 ml milk100 g diced Emmental cheese50 g grated Gouda cheesePepper, salt, ground nutmeg1 tbsp. chopped parsley

Method

Cut the cauliflower or broccoli intosmall florets, and thinly slice the carrots(approx. 3 mm thick). Place thevegetables in a baking dish (approx.24 cm in diameter) and mix well. Meltthe margarine in a pan on the stove, stirin the flour and then add the stock andmilk whilst continuing to stir. Stir in theEmmental cheese, and simmer until thecheese has melted. Season well withnutmeg, salt and pepper and add theparsley. Pour the sauce over thevegetables, and sprinkle over the gratedGouda cheese. Bake in the ovenuncovered.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 8 Weight: 1500 gShelf level: Turntable

Potato cheese gratin (serves 4)Preparation time: 25 – 30 minutes-

Ingredients500 g potatoes, peeled250 ml double cream125 ml crème fraîche150 g grated Gouda cheese1 clove of garlicSalt, black pepper, nutmegButter

Method

Slice the potatoes finely, mix withapprox. 2/3 of the cheese, and place inthe base of a greased baking dish(approx. 24 cm in diameter) with thegarlic. Mix together the cream andcrème fraîche, season with salt, pepperand nutmeg and pour over the potatoand cheese mixture. Sprinkle with therest of the cheese and bake uncovered.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 8 Weight: 1050 gShelf level: Turntable


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AC 4 Pork kebabs (makes8 kebabs)Preparation time: approx. 25 – 35minutes + 1 hour standing time-

Ingredients1 fillet of pork (approx. 300 g)1 red capsicum2 onions

For the marinade6 tbsp. oilSalt, pepper, paprika and chilli powder8 wooden skewers

Method

Cut the pork fillet into 16 cubes. Washthe capsicum and cut into bite-sizedpieces. Cut the onions into eight pieces.Place the meat, capsicum and onionpieces alternately on the skewers. Mixtogether the ingredients for themarinade and brush the kebabs withthe mixture. Allow to marinate forapprox. one hour. Lay the kebabs onthe lightly oiled grill rack, brush withbutter and place in the oven togetherwith a heat-resistant, microwave-safedish. Turn halfway through grilling whenthe signal tone sounds.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 4 Weight: approx. 100 g per kebabShelf level: Rack and dish on turntable

Chicken kebabs (makes8 kebabs)Preparation time: approx. 25 – 35minutes + 1 hour standing time-

Ingredients4 chicken breasts each approx. 120 g4 tinned pineapple rings16 tinned apricot halves

For the marinade3 tbsp. oil3 tbsp. sesame oilSalt and pepper1/2 tsp. paprika1/2 tsp. curry powderA little chilli powderGround ginger or coriander, if desired

8 wooden skewers

Method

Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces.Cut the pineapple slices into quarters.Drain the tinned apricot halves well. Mixall ingredients for the marinadethoroughly.

Arrange the chicken pieces, pineappleand apricots alternately on the woodenskewers, brush with the marinade andset aside for one hour. Put the kebabson the grilling rack and place in theoven together with a heat-resistant,microwave-safe dish. Turn halfwaythrough grilling when the signal tonesounds.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 4 Weight: approx. 100 g per kebabShelf level: Rack and dish on turntable


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AC 6 Chicken drumsticks

Method

Brush the drumsticks with melted butteror oil, and season. Place on the grillrack in the oven together with a heat-resistant, microwave-safe dish. Halfwaythrough cooking when the signal tonesounds, turn the drumsticks over andcontinue to cook.

AC 5 Whole chicken

Method

Cut the chicken in half. Brush withmelted butter or oil, and season. Thenplace the chicken halves on the grillrack in the oven with the cut side facingupwards together with a heat-resistant,microwave-safe dish. Halfway throughcooking when the signal tone sounds,turn the chicken halves over andcontinue to cook.

Re AC 6 and AC 5

Method

For a good colour and flavour whengrilling chicken, sprinkle with a mixtureof paprika and curry powder. Thespices will give the skin an appetisinggolden colour as well as enhance theflavour.

AC 3 Fish: Fishcurry (serves 4)Preparation time: 35 – 45 minutes-

Ingredients300 g pineapple chunks1 red capsicum1 small banana500 g firm white fish2 tbsp. lemon juice30 g butter100 ml white wine100 ml pineapple juiceSalt, sugar and chilli powder2 tbsp. cornflour

Method

Dice the fish and place in a suitablecontainer. Drizzle with lemon juice.Quarter the capsicum, remove theseeds and pith, and cut into narrowstrips. Peel and slice the banana. Addto the fish along with the capsicum andpineapple pieces, and mix well. Add thebutter. Mix together the wine, juice,seasoning and cornflour to make asmooth sauce and pour over the fish.Mix everything thoroughly, then coverand cook.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 3 Weight: approx. 1200 gShelf level: Turntable


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AC 7 Fish bake: Crispy fishpie (serves 2)Preparation time: 25 – 35 minutes-

Ingredients400 g filleted rosefish or other whitefish, e.g. cod2 tbsp. lemon juiceSalt, white pepper50 g butter2 tsp. mustard1 onion, finely diced40 g grated Gouda cheese20 g breadcrumbs2 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped

Method

Drizzle the fish fillet with the lemonjuice, and leave to stand for approx. 10minutes. Grease a flat oven dish with alittle butter. Pat the fish dry, season withsalt and pepper and place in the dish.Mix the melted butter (450 W, 40 –50 sec.) with the mustard, onions,Gouda cheese, breadcrumbs and dill,and brush onto the fish. Bake untilgolden.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 7 Weight: approx. 600 gShelf level: Turntable

Perch and tomato gratin(serves 4)Preparation time: 35 – 45 minutes-

Ingredients500 g filleted perch or other white fish,e.g. cod11/2 tbsp. lemon juice500 g tomatoesHerbs, seasoning salt2 tsp. ground oregano150 g grated Gouda cheese

Method

Cut the fish into pieces, drizzle withlemon juice and leave to stand forapprox. 10 minutes. Dice the tomatoes,and place in a baking dish with the fishand half of the cheese. Seasongenerously with herb salt and oregano,and mix well. Sprinkle with the rest ofthe cheese and bake uncovered.-Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 7 Weight: approx. 1150 gShelf level: Turntable

Saving your favourite programme (Memory)

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You have the option of saving onefavourite programme to memory. Thisprogramme can be used for your mostfrequently cooked recipe. Theprogramme can have up to 3 stages(e.g. 1 minute at 600 W, followed by2 minutes grill and finally 3 minutes at150 W with grill).

Programming(The example given is for a 3-stepprogramme sequence)

First select the function for the firststage.

Then select the duration.

Press the M button.

1 will light up in the display, and 2 willflash.

Select the second function andduration.

Press the M button again.

2 will light up and 3 will flash.

Now select the third function andduration. Press the M button.

After this third step, you can use theM button to scroll through your entryand check it.

When you have finishedprogramming, turn the power selectorto the 12 o'clock position.

Start the programme to save theentry, however, only ever run theentire programme with food in theappliance.

If there is no food in theappliance, press the Stop/C buttontwice as soon as you have startedthe programme so that the applianceis not damaged by operating withoutfood in it.

1- and 2-step programme sequencescan be saved in the same way. Theprogramming process is finished whenthe power selector is turned to the 12o'clock position and the Start button ispressed. Pressing the M button showsthe next stage.

Changing an entry

Entering a new programme overridesthe previously saved programme.

To call up your favourite programme

Turn the power selector to the 12o'clock position.

Press the M button.


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In the event of a power cut, thefavourite programme is no longersaved and must be re-entered.

Changing settings

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You can change some of the factorydefault settings by selecting analternative.

Please consult the chart for theindividual settings that can be changed.The factory settings are marked with anasterisk * in the chart.

To change a setting, proceed asfollows:

Press and hold the and M buttonsat the same time until and lightup in the display. Then release them.If you press them for too long, thetime of day will appear again in thedisplay.

Use the time selector to select thesetting you wish to change ( to and ). Turn it until the settingrequired shows in the display.

Then press the M button to call upthe setting.

will appear in the display to show thatthe setting can be changed.

Turn the time selector if you wish tochange the setting (see chart) andconfirm your entry by pressing the Mbutton (for and , press andhold the M button for approx.4 seconds).

The change to the setting is then storedin memory. will appear in the displayagain together with the number for thesetting.

The other settings can be changed inthe same way.

When you have finished making thechanges you require, press the Stop/C button.

The altered settings are retained aftera power cut.

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Setting Settings available (* factory default)

Night time switch-off

* Night time switch-off is deactivated.

Night time switch-off is activated. The timeof day display is switched off between thehours of 11:00 pm and 4:00 am.

Automatic keepingwarm function

* The automatic keeping warm function isactivated.

The automatic keeping warm function isdeactivated.

"door" message * The "door" message appears if the doorhas not been opened for about20 minutes. Start is blocked.

The "door" message does not appear.

Reminder tone * The reminder tone sounds briefly every 5minutes in the first 20 minutes after theend of the programme.

Reminder tone is deactivated.

Demo mode (forshowroom use only)

* Demo mode is deactivated. When demomode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appearsbriefly in the display.

Demo mode is activated. When a button orselector is operated, appears brieflyin the display. The appliance cannot beoperated.

Unit of weight * Food weight is displayed in grams (g).

Food weight is displayed in pounds (lb).

Factory defaultsettings

* Factory default settings have beenrestored, or have not been changed.

Factory default settings have beenchanged.

Reheating

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Select the following microwave powerlevels to reheat food:

Drinks 900 W

Food 600 W

Food for babies andchildren

450 W

Food for babies and childrenmust not be too hot.Reheat it for only 1/2 to 1 minute at450 W.

Tips on reheatingAlways use a lid or cover for reheatingfood, except when a crispy finish isrequired, e.g. crumbed poultry/meat.

Never reheat sealed jars. Remove the lid from baby food jars.

With baby bottles, the screw top andteat must be taken off.

Flash boiling can be avoided bystirring liquids before heating them.After heating, wait at least20 seconds before removing thecontainer from the oven. In addition,a glass rod or similar item, ifavailable, can be placed in thecontainer during heating.

Never reheat hard boiled eggs in themicrowave, even without the shell.The eggs can burst.

Food taken straight from the refrigeratortakes longer to cook than food whichhas been kept at room temperature.

The time required depends on thenature of the food, its initial temperatureand the amount to be cooked.

Always ensure that food issufficiently cooked or reheated.

If in any doubt that a sufficiently hightemperature has been reached,continue reheating for a little longer.

Stir or turn food from time to timeduring cooking. Stir the food from theoutside towards the middle, as foodheats more quickly around the outside.

After reheating

Be careful when removing the dishfrom the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally producedin the container itself by themicrowaves (apart from stoneware),heat transfer from the food to thecontainer may be considerable, makingthe container itself hot.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes atroom temperature at the end ofcooking. This enables the heat tospread evenly through the food.

After reheating food, especiallyfood for babies and small children,stir the food or shake the containerand check that the temperature doesnot pose any danger of burning.Double check after it has been left tostand.

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Place the food in a microwave-proofdish and cover it.

When cooking, it is a good idea toselect a power level of 900 W to startwith, and when the food is hot reducethe power level to 450 W for moregentle continued cooking.

For dishes such as rice pudding orsemolina pudding, first select a powerlevel of 900 W, and then reduce it to150 W for simmering.

Tips on cookingVegetable cooking durations depend onthe texture of the vegetable. Freshvegetables contain more water thanvegetables which have been stored,and usually cook more quickly. Add alittle water to vegetables which havebeen kept stored.

Food taken straight from the refrigeratortakes longer to cook than food whichhas been kept at room temperature.

Stir or turn food from time to timeduring cooking. This helps it cook moreevenly.

It is very important to make surethat food which goes off easily, suchas fish, poultry and minced meat iscooked sufficiently. When cooking these types of food,ensure that the stated cookingdurations are observed.

Food with a thick skin or peel, suchas tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoesand aubergines, should be pierced orthe skin cut in several places beforecooking to allow steam to escape andto prevent the food from bursting.

Eggs heated in their shells canburst, even after they have beentaken out of the oven.Eggs can only be cooked in theirshells in the microwave oven in aspecially designed egg-boilingdevice available from specialistshops.

If you cook eggs without theirshells using microwave power, theyolks could explode due to theresulting pressure.Eggs can be cooked without theirshells in the microwave oven only ifthe yolk membrane has beenpunctured several times first.

After cooking

Be careful when removing the dishfrom the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally producedin the container itself by themicrowaves (apart from stoneware),heat transfer from the food to thecontainer may be considerable, makingthe container itself hot.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes atroom temperature at the end ofcooking. This enables the heat tospread evenly through the food.

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Do not refreeze food once it hasthawed.Defrosted food should be used up asquickly as possible, as food soonloses it nutritional value and goes off.Defrosted food may only be re-frozenafter it has been cooked.

Select the following microwave powersettings to defrost food:

– 80 Wfor defrosting very delicate food, e.g.cream, butter, gateau and cheese.

– 150 Wfor defrosting other types of food.

Remove the food from its packagingand place in a microwave-proofcontainer. Defrost uncovered. Turn, stiror separate the food about halfwaythrough the defrosting time.

To defrost meat, unpack the frozenmeat and place it on an upturned platein a glass or porcelain container so thatthe meat juice can run off and becollected. Turn halfway throughdefrosting.

It is particularly important toobserve food hygiene rules whendefrosting poultry. Do not use theliquid from the defrosted poultry.Pour it away, and wash the tray, thesink and your hands. Risk of salmonella poisoning!

Meat, poultry and fish do not need tobe fully defrosted before cooking. Defrost until the food has started tothaw. The surface will then besufficiently thawed to take herbs andseasoning.

Defrosting and cookingDeep-frozen food can be defrosted andimmediately heated or cooked.

First select 900 W followed by 450 W.

Remove the food from its packagingand place in a covered microwave-proof dish for defrosting and reheatingor cooking. Exception: Minced meatshould be left uncovered while cooking.

Food with a high water content such assoup, stew and vegetables should bestirred several times during the process.Carefully separate and turn slices ofmeat halfway through the programme.Turn pieces of fish at the halfway stage.

After defrosting and reheating orcooking allow the food to stand at roomtemperature for a few minutes to enablethe heat to spread evenly through thefood.

Bottling

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You can preserve small portions of fruitand vegetables in jars with yourmicrowave. Prepare the food in theusual way. Fill the jars no more than up to 2 cmbelow the rim.

Seal the jars with clear adhesivetape or with clips suitable formicrowave use.

Never use metal clips or jars withscrew-top lids.

Do not use tins for preserving food. Pressure will build up. This cancause the tins to explode. Danger ofinjury and damage to the appliance!

For best results do not use more thanfour 1/2- litre jars at a time whenbottling.

Place the jars on the turntable.

Set to 900 W and bring the jarcontents to the boil.

The time required depends on:

– the initial temperature of thecontents.

– the number of jars.

The amount of time required for thecontents in all jars to start bubblingevenly is as follows:

1 jar approx. 3 minutes

2 jars approx. 6 minutes

3 jars approx. 9 minutes

4 jars approx.12 minutes

This is sufficient time for bottling fruitand cucumbers.

For vegetables, reduce the power to450 W once the produce starts boiling.Cook

– carrots for approx. 15 minutes

– peas for approx. 25 minutes.

After bottlingRemove jars from the oven, cover witha towel and leave to stand in a draught-free location for approx. 24 hours.

Remove the clips or the adhesive tapeand make sure that all jars are sealedproperly.

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Food Quantity MWpowerlevel (W)

Duration(inminutes)

Notes

Melting butter/margarine

100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover

Meltingchocolate

100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough melting

Dissolving gelatine

1 packet + 4 tbsp. water

450 00:10 –00:30

Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough dissolving

Preparing flan topping/jelly glaze

1 packet + 250 mlliquid

450 4 – 5 Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough heating

Yeast dough Starter doughmade with 100 g flour

80 3 – 5 Cover and leave to prove

Making popcorn

1 tbsp. (20 g) popcorn

900 3 – 4 Place popcorn in a 1 litrecontainer, cover and cook,sprinkle with sugar or saltafter cooking

Chocolatemarshmallows

20 g 600 00:10 –00:20

Place on a plate, do notcover

Steeping oilfor saladdressing

125ml 150 1 – 2 Heat uncovered on gentleheat

Temperingcitrus fruits

150 g 150 1 – 2 Place on a plate, do notcover

Cooking bacon

100 g 900 2 – 3 Place on kitchen paper, donot cover

Softening icecream

500 g 150 2 Place open container in theappliance

Skinning tomatoes

3 tomatoes 450 6 – 7 Cut a cross into the top ofeach tomato, cover, andheat in a little water. Theskins will slip off easily. Takecare, as the tomatoes canget very hot.

Makingstrawberry jam

300 g strawberries, 300 g jam sugar

900 7 – 9 Mix the fruit and sugar in adeep container, cover andcook.

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Food Quantity MWpowerlevel (W)

Duration(inminutes)

Notes

Defrosting andbaking part-bakedbread rolls

2 rolls 150+Grill Grill

1 – 24 – 6

Place uncovered on therack, turning halfwaythrough.

The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.

Cleaning and care

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Disconnect the microwave oven fromthe power supply before cleaning.

Under no circumstances should asteam cleaner be used to clean themicrowave oven.The steam could reach live electricalcomponents and cause a shortcircuit.

Housing, oven interior andinside of the door

The oven interior can get hotduring use. Danger of burning!Waiting too long can make cleaningunnecessarily difficult and in somecases impossible.Stubborn soiling could damage themicrowave oven in certaincircumstances and could even bedangerous. Fire hazard!Clean the oven interior as soon as ithas cooled down.

The oven interior and door interior canbe cleaned using a damp cloth with alittle washing-up liquid or a milddetergent and water. Wipe dry with asoft cloth.

For more heavy soiling, heat a glass ofwater for 2 to 3 minutes until the waterbegins to boil. The steam will collect onthe walls and soften the soiling. Theoven interior can now be wiped cleanusing a little washing-up liquid ifnecessary.

Stainless steel surfaces can be cleanedwith a stainless steel cleaner (availablefrom Miele).

Do not remove the cover of themicrowave outlet inside the oven,nor the film covering the inside of thedoor.

Do not let water or any object find itsway into or block the air vents in thedoor frame.Do not use too much water on thecloth or sponge, otherwise watermay get into openings.Do not use scouring agents. Thesewill scratch.

To neutralise odours in the microwaveoven, put a cup of water with somelemon juice in the appliance andsimmer for a few minutes.

The door should be kept clean at alltimes and checked at regular intervalsfor any signs of damage.

If any damage to the door or thedoor seals is noticed, the appliancemust not be used until the fault hasbeen repaired by a Miele authorisedservice technician.

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To clean the interior:

Remove the turntable, and wash inthe dishwasher or by hand.

Always keep the roller ringunderneath it and the oven floorclean. Otherwise the turntable will notturn smoothly.

Clean the area between the turntableand the roller ring.

Do not turn the turntable and/orcarrier manually, as this coulddamage the drive motor.

Appliance front

Soiling that is left too long mightbecome impossible to remove andcould cause external surfaces to alteror discolour.Remove any soiling on the front ofthe appliance straight away.

Clean the front with a soft sponge and asolution of warm water and a littlewashing-up liquid. Wipe dry using asoft cloth.A clean, damp microfibre cloth withoutcleaning agent can also be used.

All surfaces of this appliance aresusceptible to scratching.Scratches on glass surfaces couldcause a breakage in certaincircumstances.Contact with unsuitable cleaningagents can alter or discolour allsurfaces.Please observe the followingcleaning instructions.

To avoid damaging the surfaces ofthe appliance, do not use:

– cleaning agents containing soda,ammonia, acids or chlorides

– cleaning agents containing descalingagents

– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cream cleaners

– solvent-based cleaning agents

– stainless steel cleaning agents

– dishwasher cleaner

– oven sprays

– glass cleaning agents

– hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,e.g. pot scourers

– dirt erasers

– sharp metal scrapers.

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To help prevent re-soiling, aconditioning agent for stainless steelcan be used (available from Miele or theMiele online shop at shop.miele.com).Use a soft cloth to apply sparingly withan even pressure.

Accessories suppliedCover

Rinse the cover after each use.The cover can be washed in thedishwasher. However, it may discolourwhen in contact with natural dyes, e.g.from carrots, tomatoes or ketchup.This discolouration is irreversible butdoes not affect the stability of thecover.

Rack

Wash and dry the rack after each use. Itis dishwasher-proof. Remove stubbornsoiling with a stainless steel cleaner.

Gourmet plate

Clean the gourmet plate with hot waterand a cloth with a little washing-upliquid to remove any grease.

Do not use steel wool, abrasivesponges, or aggressive cleaningagents.Do not clean the gourmet plate in thedishwasher.

If the gourmet plate has been used tocook food with a strong aroma, you canneutralise any odours by adding somewater and lemon juice to the gourmetplate and heating it in the microwaveoven at maximum power for2-3 minutes. Rinse the gourmet plateafterwards with clean water.

Optional accessoriesGlass tray

The glass tray is dishwasher-safe. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.

Problem solving guide

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Many malfunctions and minor faults that can occur in daily operation can becorrected without contacting Miele. If after reading this guide, you cannot remedythe problem yourself, please call Miele (see the end of this booklet for details).

Please note, however, that a call-out charge will be applied to unnecessary servicevisits where the problem could have been rectified as described in this problemsolving guide.

What to do if . . .

Problem Possible cause and remedy

. . a programme will notstart

Check whether the appliance door is closed properly. the system lock has been activated (see "System

lock"). "door" has appeared in the display. The door has

remained closed for 20 minutes or longer after thelast cooking process (see "door message").

the appliance is plugged into the mains supply andswitched on at the socket.

the mains circuit breaker has tripped. If it has,there could be a fault with the appliance, thehousehold electricity supply or another appliance(disconnect the appliance from the electricitysupply and contact a qualified electrician or Miele,see "After sales service").

. . a noise can be heardafter a cookingprogramme

This is not a fault. The cooling fan will continue to runfor a while after a cooking programme to prevent anyhumidity building up in the oven, on the control panelor the oven housing unit. It will switch offautomatically.

. . the display is dark The time of day display has been switched off. Press and hold the button for several seconds.

Night time switch-off is activated. Deactivate it.

. . the turntable doesnot turn smoothly

The area underneath the turntable could be dirty. Check whether the oven floor underneath the

turntable is clean. Check whether the surfaces between the turntable

and the roller ring are clean. Clean the area underneath the turntable.


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. . food is notadequately defrosted,heated or cooked at theend of the selectedcooking duration

The duration or power level were insufficient to cookthe food. Check whether the correct power level was

selected for the duration set.The lower the power level, the longer the durationrequired.

Check whether the programme has beeninterrupted and not restarted.

. the microwaveoperation works but notthe lighting

The lamp needs to be replaced.You can operate the appliance as normal, but withoutthe lighting.

Contact Miele if you need to replace the lamp.

. . strange noises areheard when themicrowave oven isbeing used

The food is covered with aluminium foil. Remove the aluminium foil.

Sparks are being created by the use of crockery witha metallic finish. Please observe the information on suitable

containers for microwave use.

. . the time of day in thedisplay is not accurate

If there has been a power cut, the time automaticallyswitches back to 12:00.The time of day needs to be reset. Set the correct time of day.

. . food cools down tooquickly

In a microwave oven, food begins to cook from theoutside first, the inside of the food relying on theslower conduction of heat.If food is cooked at a high power level, it is possiblethat the heat may not have reached the centre of thefood, so it is hot on the outside but cold in the centre.During standing time heat is transferred to the centreof the food. This may leave the food warm in the middle but

cool on the outside. When reheating food withdifferent densities, such as plated meals, it istherefore recommended to select a lower powerlevel and lengthen the duration.


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. . the microwave ovenswitches itself offduring a cooking,reheating or defrostingprogramme

There may be insufficient air circulation. Check whether the air inlet or outlet is blocked.

Remove any obstruction.The appliance switches off automatically in cases ofoverheating. Cooking can be continued after a cooling-down

period.If the appliance keeps switching itself off Contact Miele.

After sales service

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Contact in case of faultIn the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, please contactMiele.

The contact details for Miele can befound at the end of these operatinginstructions.

When contacting Miele, please quotethe model and serial number of yourappliance.

This information can be found on thedata plate, which is located on theinside of the appliance front.

WarrantyThe manufacturer's warranty for thisappliance is 2 years.

For further information, please refer toyour warranty booklet.

Electrical connection

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Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not been damagedin any way.Do not use a damaged appliance.

The microwave must be connected to asuitably earthed socked (220-240 V, 50Hz).

The connection must comply withnational and local safety regulations.

Ensure that the plug and switchedsocket are accessible at all times.

When switched off there must be an all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the isolatorswitch (including switch, circuitbreakers and relays).

The connection data can be found onthe data plate located on the front ofthe oven interior or on the back of theappliance. Please ensure these matchthe household electricity supply.

If the connection cable is damaged, itmust be replaced by a Miele authorisedservice technician in order to avoid ahazard.

The appliance must not be connectedto the inverter of an autonomous powersupply such as e.g. a solar powersystem. When the appliance isswitched on, power surges could resultin a safety switch-off. This can damagethe electronic unit.The appliance must not be used withso-called energy saving deviceseither. These reduce the amount ofenergy supplied to the appliance,causing it to overheat.

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When installing the appliance ensurethat there is unhindered ventilation toand from the appliance bothunderneath and to the rear.Do not block the ventilation gaps orthe gap between the base of theappliance and the benchtop surface.A minimum installation height of85 cm must be maintained.

The microwave oven can be placed ona benchtop.

To ensure adequate ventilation, aminimum gap of 5 cm is requiredbetween the appliance and anyneighbouring furniture or walls. Theremust be a minimum gap of 19.5 cmbetween the top of the appliance andanything above it.Do not situate the appliance tooclose to an adjacent furniture unit.

If the appliance is installed behind akitchen furniture door, it may only beused with the furniture door open.Heat and moisture can build upbehind the closed furniture door. Thiscan result in damage to theappliance and furniture unit.Do not close the furniture door whilethe appliance is in use.Leave the furniture door open untilthe appliance has cooled downcompletely.

If your microwave oven is built inwith a lift-up door:Do not lower the door when themicrowave oven is in operation.

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