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Miele M 8261-1 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions

Microwave oven

M 8261-1
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. 07 088 740

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8261-1 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. 07 088 740...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Description of the appliance ......... 4 Oven interior and accessories .
  • Page 3 Contents Interrupting or re-starting a programme ....... . 24 Altering the settings ..........24 To cancel a programme .

  • Page 4: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the appliance Oven interior and accessories a Oven door f Grilling rack b Door locking mechanism g Glass tray c Quartz grill h Gourmet plate d Control panel i Cover e Turntable j Boiling rod...

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Description of the appliance Control panel 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

    Description of the appliance Accessories supplied Cover The cover supplied must only be used Grilling rack in the Microwave Solo mode. The grilling rack can be used for all It prevents the food from drying out and functions with and without the oven from becoming dirty, and it microwave power, except for accelerates the heating process.

  • Page 7: Caring For The Environment

    Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if The transport and protective packing handled or disposed of incorrectly, has been selected from materials which could be potentially hazardous to are environmentally friendly for human health and to the environment.

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Instructions

    Danger of injury. and could be dangerous. If the connection cable is damaged, The manufacturer cannot be held liable it must be replaced by a Miele for damage caused by improper or approved service technician. incorrect use of the appliance.
  • Page 9 (e.g. danger of overheating). Faulty components must only be The electrical safety of this replaced by genuine Miele original appliance can only be guaranteed spare parts. The manufacturer can only when continuity is complete between it...
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety instructions Correct use Do not use the microwave function to heat up cushions or pads filled with Always ensure that food is cherry kernels, wheat grains, lavender sufficiently heated. or gel, such as those used in Many factors will affect the overall aromatherapy.
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety instructions Before serving, remember to allow a is removed from the oven or shaken, sufficient standing time and then which can lead to the liquid boiling over always check the temperature of the suddenly and explosively. Danger of actual food itself after taking it out of the burning.
  • Page 12 Warning and Safety instructions Do not use any containers or cutlery Eggs can be cooked without their made from or containing metal, shells using microwave heat only if the aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, yolk membrane has been punctured temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden several times first.
  • Page 13 Warning and Safety instructions Ovenproof earthenware can retain a Do not use the appliance to heat up considerable amount of moisture. the room. Due to the high temperatures Eartherware and porcelain containers radiated, objects left near the appliance with hollow handles and lid knobs must could catch fire.

  • Page 14: How The Microwave Oven Works

    How the microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a – cooking, reheating and defrosting in high-frequency tube called a a microwave oven is quicker than magnetron. This converts electrical using conventional methods. energy into microwaves. These – nutrients, such as vitamins and microwaves are distributed evenly minerals, are generally retained.

  • Page 15: Modes Of Operation

    Modes of operation What can a microwave oven In what ways can a microwave oven be used? In the microwave oven, food is cooked, Microwave Solo mode reheated or defrosted quickly. Suitable for defrosting, reheating and You can use the microwave in the cooking.

  • Page 16: Suitable Containers For Microwave Ovens

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens Microwaves Containers and lids with hollow handles or knobs in which moisture can collect are unsuitable, unless the hollowed areas are adequately vented. Without vent holes pressure can build up, causing the container to crack or shatter with the danger of injury.
  • Page 17 Suitable containers for microwave ovens Earthenware Do not place aluminium foil dishes Decorated earthenware is only suitable on the grilling rack in case the dish if the decoration is beneath an all-over sparks or arcs. If sparks occur, glaze. transfer food to a microwave-safe container.

  • Page 18: Testing Dishes For Their Suitability

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens Testing dishes for their Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be suitability used for very short, timed warming and If in doubt as to whether glass, reheating of food. earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a Plastic boiling bags can be used for microwave oven, a simple test can be...

  • Page 19: The Cover

    Suitable containers for microwave ovens The cover Do not use a lid or cover if – prevents too much steam escaping, – food coated with breadcrumbs is especially when cooking foods which being cooked. need longer to cook, such as –...

  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time ^ Check the appliance for any Important: damage. After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room Do not use the microwave if temperature after transporting it to – the door is warped. –...

  • Page 21: Time Of Day Display

    Time of day display Setting the time of day ^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait a few seconds. ^ Connect the appliance to the mains The m symbol will flash, and the electricity supply. current minutes will light up for a few 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in seconds.

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation To open the door To close the door ^ Press the a button to open the ^ Push the door firmly shut. door. Press the Start button again to resume If the microwave oven is being used, an interrupted cooking programme. opening the door will interrupt the The appliance will not start again if cooking programme.

  • Page 23: Door" Message

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

  • Page 24: Interrupting Or Re-Starting A Programme

    Operation Interrupting or re-starting a To cancel a programme programme ^ Press the Stop/C button twice. At any time you can . . At the end of a programme . . . interrupt a programme: An audible tone will sound when the ^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the cooking programme is complete.

  • Page 25: Quick Start (Programmable)

    Operation Quick start (programmable) System lock Pressing the Start button c is sufficient The system lock prevents the appliance to set the appliance operating on being used by children, for example. maximum power. Three set times are stored in the To activate the system lock memory: ^ Press and hold the Stop/C button in...

  • Page 26: Minute Minder

    Operation Minute minder Minute minder + cooking function The minute minder can be used to time The minute minder can be used at the any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling same time as a cooking function, and eggs. The time set counts down in one counts down in the background.

  • Page 27: Operation - Grilling

    Operation - Grilling Grilling without the Microwave The grill can be used on 4 settings: by itself, and in combination with the function Microwave function at one of three Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g. different power levels. steak or sausages.
  • Page 28 Operation - Grilling Combination mode - To change a cooking duration Microwave + Grill The cooking duration entered can be changed during operation if required. This function is very good for baking Interrupt the process by pressing the and browning. The microwave cooks Stop/C button, and change the the food, and the grill browns it.

  • Page 29: Gourmet Plate

    Gourmet plate If using oil, you can either heat up the oil on the gourmet plate, or you can The gourmet plate gets extremely heat the oil separately and then add it hot when in use. Always use oven to the plate. gloves when handling it to avoid Butter, however, should always be burns.

  • Page 30: Recipes

    Gourmet plate Recipes Vegetable medley (Serves 3) 2 onions Croque monsieur (Serves 3) 2 tbsp oil 100 g mushrooms, cleaned 6 slices of bread 30 g soft butter 150 g baby carrots or carrot slices 75 g grated Emmental cheese 100 g broccoli florets 1 red pepper 3 slices of cooked ham...
  • Page 31 Gourmet plate Home-made potato rösti Pork fillets (Serves 2) (Serves 2) 400 g peeled potatoes 1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g) 2 small onions 4 rashers streaky bacon 50 g grated Emmental cheese Salt, pepper Salt, pepper 10 g butter 20 g butter 200 g sliced mushrooms 200 ml double cream...
  • Page 32 Gourmet plate Curried chicken Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2) (Serves 3) 2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g) 1 tbsp lemon juice 600 g chicken or turkey breasts 2 tbsp oil Salt, white pepper 2 tbsp white wine Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice, 2 tbsp apple juice and leave to stand for approx.
  • Page 33 Gourmet plate Pineapple cake Quick almond tart For the cake: For the pastry: 2 eggs 100 g plain flour 80 g sugar level tsp baking powder ripe bananas 75 g butter or margarine 30 g chocolate chips 30 g sugar 100 g plain flour Filling: tsp.

  • Page 34: Operation - Automatic Programmes

    Operation - Automatic programmes Cooking food from frozen N ° All of the automatic programmes are weight dependent. AC 1 1 Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg) After selecting a programme, enter the AC 2 3 Ready meal which can be weight of the food.
  • Page 35 Operation - Automatic programmes 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.

  • 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 Saving your favourite programme To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered.

  • Page 38: Changing The Settings

    Changing the settings Some of the standard settings for the The other settings can be changed in appliance (which are set at the factory) the same way. have an alternative which you can ^ When you have finished making the select if required.
  • Page 39 Changing the settings Setting Settings available (* factory default) Night time switch-off S 0* Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated. The time of day display is switched off from 11 pm to 4 am. P 2 Automatic warming S I* The automatic warming function is activated.

  • Page 40: Reheating

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

  • Page 41: Cooking

    Cooking Place the food in a microwave-proof Food with a thick skin or peel, such as dish and cover it. tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes and aubergines, should be pierced or When cooking, it is a good idea to the skin cut in several places before select a power level of 900 W to start cooking to allow steam to escape and with and then when the food is hot...

  • Page 42: Defrosting/Defrosting And Reheating Or Cooking

    Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking Defrosting Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Select the following microwave power settings to reheat food: Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked. – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.g. After defrosting, select 900 W followed cream, butter, gateau and cheese.

  • Page 43: Some Suggested Uses

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

  • Page 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

    Miele authorised and trained service to alter or discolour. technician. Clean the front using a Miele microfibre To clean the interior: E-cloth or with a sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid.

  • Page 46: Accessories Supplied

    Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the outer surface, Rack do not use: Wash and dry the rack after each use. It is dishwasher-proof, or can be – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides, washed by hand in hot water with a little washing up liquid.

  • Page 47: Problem Solving Guide

    . . . the display does not light up. Repairs to this appliance must only Check whether, be carried out by a Miele approved ^ the time of day display has been service technician in strict switched off (press and hold the m accordance with current local and national safety regulations.
  • Page 48 . . . the time of day in the display is If the microwave oven switches itself off not accurate. repeatedly, please call the Miele If there has been a power cut, the time Customer Contact Centre. automatically switches back to 12:00.

  • 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

    If the connection cable is damaged suitable isolator, which complies with it must be replaced by a Miele national and local safety regulations, approved Service Technician only. and the on/off switch should be easily...

  • Page 51: Installation

    Installation Building-in dimensions 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: 50 mm x unit width).
  • Page 52 Installation Installation The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. ^ Position the fitting bracket on this middle line. Use the indented mark on the bracket to guide you. ^ Fit one screw a into the centre of the first long slot.
  • Page 53 Installation ^ When correctly aligned, insert the third screw a into the middle of the bracket to prevent the bracket moving out of position. ^ Slide the appliance into the housing unit, and pull the cable with the plug* through the back of the unit. ^ Connect the appliance to the electricity supply.
  • Page 56 Alteration rights reserved / 0508 M.-Nr. 07 088 740 / 01 M 8261-1...

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