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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8151-1 M 8161-1 en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 088 080... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
How the microwave oven works........ - Page 3 Interrupting or re-starting a programme ....... . 24 Altering the settings ..........24 To cancel a programme .
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Page 4: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the appliance Oven interior and accessories a Oven door b Door locking mechanism c Quartz grill d Control panel e Turntable f Grilling rack g Glass tray h Gourmet plate i Cover j Boiling rod... -
Page 5: Control Panel
Control panel Description of the appliance k Electronic timer and clock display l Rotary selector for microwave power, grill and combination programmes m Rotary selector to enter time and weight n Automatic programme buttons o Time of day button m p Minute minder button l q Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage programme sequence) -
Page 6: Accessories Supplied
Microwave Solo mode. To avoid the grilling rack being used inadvertently on Microwave Solo, it should not be kept inside the microwave oven. Glass tray The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions. When grilling directly on the rack, the glass tray should be placed underneath the rack to catch any fat or juices. -
Page 7: Caring For The Environment
Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. -
Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions
Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance. Danger of injury. If the connection cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician. Do not use the microwave if – the door is warped. - Page 9 – or the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable). Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
- Page 10 Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrosting in a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than with traditional methods of food preparation. Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning, or could even cause it to catch fire.
- Page 11 Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and then always check the temperature of the actual food itself after taking it out of the microwave. The temperature of the container is not an indication of the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularly important when preparing food for babies, children, and the elderly or infirm.
- Page 12 See "Suitable containers for microwave ovens". Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg-boiling device available from specialist shops. Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not be reheated in the microwave oven as...
- Page 13 Ovenproof earthenware can retain a considerable amount of moisture. Eartherware and porcelain containers with hollow handles and lid knobs must only be used in this oven if they have vent holes which allow the moisture to escape. Without vent holes pressure can build up, causing the container to crack or shatter with the danger of injury.
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Page 14: How The Microwave Oven Works
How the microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These microwaves are distributed evenly throughout the oven interior, and rebound off the metal sides of the oven interior to reach the food from all sides. -
Page 15: Modes Of Operation
What can a microwave oven In the microwave oven, food is cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly. You can use the microwave in the following ways: – Food can be defrosted, reheated or cooked by entering a power setting and a time. -
Page 16: Suitable Containers For Microwave Ovens
Important: As food is only heated from the top, it is better to remove the food from the aluminium foil container and transfer it to a dish suitable for a microwave oven. The heat distribution will be more even. - Page 17 Glassware Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass are ideal for use in the microwave oven. Crystal glass is unsuitable as it contains lead which could cause the glass to crack in the microwave.
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Page 18: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a microwave oven, a simple test can be performed: ^ Place the item you wish to test in the centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass with water and also place this in the oven. -
Page 19: The Cover
Alternatively, use lids or covers made of microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use a clingfilm recommended for use in a microwave oven (pierce as instructed by the manufacturer). Heat can cause normal clingfilm to distort and fuse with the food. -
Page 20: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time Important: After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room temperature after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. This is important for the correct electronic functioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all the packaging materials and any protective foil from the appliance. -
Page 21: Time Of Day Display
Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current time of day is set. Before this, the time of day will start to run from 12:00, as the clock will start as soon as the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply. -
Page 22: Operation
Operation To open the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. If the microwave oven is being used, opening the door will interrupt the cooking programme. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven. -
Page 23: Door" Message
When heating up food which cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, as with a plated meal, it is best to use a lower microwave power level. This ensures the heat is distributed evenly. Heat for long enough to cook the food properly. -
Page 24: Interrupting Or Re-Starting A Programme
Operation Interrupting or re-starting a programme At any time you can ..interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the appliance door. The time stops counting down..continue the programme: ^ Close the door and press Start. -
Page 25: Quick Start (Programmable)
Quick start (programmable) Pressing the Start button c is sufficient to set the appliance operating on maximum power. Three set times are stored in the memory: ^ 30 secs: Press Start c once ^ 1 min: Press Start c twice ^ 2 min: Press Start c three times Pressing the Start c button four times in succession will bring back the first... -
Page 26: Minute Minder
Operation Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one second steps. ^ Press the l button. 0:00 flashes in the display and the l symbol lights up. -
Page 27: Operation - Grilling
The grill can be used on 4 settings: by itself, and in combination with the Microwave function at one of three different power levels. If the total grilling time required is less than 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes before placing food under it. - Page 28 Operation - Grilling Combination mode - Microwave + Grill This function is very good for baking and browning. The microwave cooks the food, and the grill browns it. The grill can be combined with one of three different microwave power levels: 150, 300 and 450 Watt.
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Page 29: Gourmet Plate
The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for the first time, fill it with 400 ml water and add 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lemon juice. -
Page 30: Recipes
Gourmet plate Recipes Croque monsieur (Serves 3) 6 slices of bread 30 g soft butter 75 g grated Emmental cheese 3 slices of cooked ham Butter the bread. Add the cheese to three of the bread slices in equal amounts and add a slice of ham. Place the remaining three slices of bread on top of the ham with the buttered side face down. - Page 31 Home-made potato rösti (Serves 2) 400 g peeled potatoes 2 small onions 50 g grated Emmental cheese Salt, pepper 20 g butter Coarsely grate the potato and onion, and mix together with the cheese, salt and pepper. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and pre-heat for approx.
- Page 32 Gourmet plate Curried chicken (Serves 3) 600 g chicken or turkey breasts 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp white wine 2 tbsp apple juice 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt, freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp curry powder A pinch of finely chopped rosemary A pinch of ground ginger A pinch of cayenne pepper tsp Tabasco sauce...
- Page 33 Pineapple cake For the cake: 2 eggs 80 g sugar ripe bananas 30 g chocolate chips 100 g plain flour tsp. baking powder Topping: 1 tin pineapple chunks (drained weight 240 g) tbsp brown sugar tbsp desiccated coconut Beat together the eggs and sugar until frothy.
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Page 34: Operation - Automatic Programmes
Operation - Automatic programmes All of the automatic programmes are weight dependent. After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The microwave automatically calculates the time according to the weight given. After cooking, allow the food to stand at room temperature for the suggested number of minutes ("standing time") to allow the heat to be distributed evenly... - Page 35 g will flash in the display to request the weight to be entered, and the programme (e.g. AC 5) will light up, together with the symbols for the functions being used (h for Microwave and n for Grill). ^ Use the rotary selector to enter the weight.
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Page 36: Saving Your Favourite Programme
Saving your favourite programme One favourite programme can be saved in memory. This programme can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. This programme can have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at 600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill, and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill). - Page 37 To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered. Saving your favourite programme...
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Page 38: Changing The Settings
Changing the settings Some of the standard settings for the appliance (which are set at the factory) have an alternative which you can select if required. Please consult the chart for the different options. The factory settings are marked with a star* on the chart. Proceed as follows: ^ Press and hold the m and M buttons at the same time until P I and v light... - Page 39 Setting Night time switch-off S 0* P 2 Automatic warming function P 3 "door" message P 4 Audible tone P 5 Demo mode (for dealer showroom use only) P 0 Factory default Changing the settings Settings available (* factory default) Night time switch-off is deactivated.
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Page 40: Reheating
Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a microwave oven, even without the shell. The eggs can burst. Food taken straight from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature. -
Page 41: Cooking
Eggs can burst, even after they have been taken out of the oven. Eggs can be cooked without their shells in the microwave oven, only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first. The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode. -
Page 42: Defrosting/Defrosting And Reheating Or Cooking
Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking Defrosting Select the following microwave power settings to reheat food: – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.g. cream, butter, gateau and cheese. – 150 W for defrosting everything else. Remove the food from its packaging and place in a microwave-proof container. -
Page 43: Some Suggested Uses
Food Quantity Melting butter and margarine Melting chocolate Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 5 tbsp water Preparing flan 1 packet + topping/jelly glaze 250 ml liquid Yeast dough Made with 100 g flour Popcorn 1 tbsp (20 g) popcorn Salad dressings 125 ml Tempering citrus fruits... -
Page 44: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care In the UK, Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products, as well as a microfibre E-Cloth which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals, are available to... -
Page 45: Appliance Front
If not, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front using a Miele microfibre E-cloth or with a sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Then dry with a soft cloth. -
Page 46: Accessories Supplied
Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the outer surface, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides, – cleaning agents containing descaling agents, – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners. – solvent-based cleaning agents, –... -
Page 47: Problem Solving Guide
Repairs to this appliance must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. - Page 48 Cooking can be continued after a cooling-down period. If the microwave oven switches itself off repeatedly, please call the Miele Customer Contact Centre. If it is not possible to remedy a fault by following the instructions given above, on no account open the appliance casing.
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Page 49: After Sales Service
– your Miele Dealer – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or the Miele Customer Contact Centre, please quote the model and serial number of your appliance. -
Page 50: Electrical Connection
Replacement fuses and fuse covers can be purchased from your local electrical supplier. If the connection cable is damaged it must be replaced by a Miele approved Service Technician only. This appliance conforms with European Standard EN 55011 as a Group 2, Class B product. -
Page 51: Installation
When building in the appliance, ensure that the vent outlets at the front of the appliance are not hindered, and that there is adequate ventilation to the rear of the housing unit by leaving a large enough gap (see diagram: 16 mm x unit width). Do not block the ventilation gaps with any objects. - Page 52 Installation M 8151 Building-in kit The following items are supplied in the accessory pack for installing the appliance: 4 x 16mm 4 x 20mm...
- Page 53 Installation The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. ^ Draw a line inside the housing unit to mark the middle of the unit as illustrated. ^ Position the fixing bracket on this middle line.
- Page 54 ^ Remove all the accessories, including the turntable and the roller ring, from the microwave oven cavity. ^ Place the microwave oven on its side. ^ Unscrew the front left foot and using the same screw fit foot b in its place.
- Page 56 Alteration rights reserved / 0508 M.-Nr. 07 088 080 / 01 M 8151-1, M 8161-1...