Miele M 6012 SC Operations Instructions Page 1

Operating instructionsMicrowave ovenM 6012 SCTo avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance it isessential to read these instructionsbefore

~Please supervise children in the vicinity of theappliance and do not let them play with it.~Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plasticwrappings,

~Operating a damaged appliance can result inmicrowave leakage and present a hazard to the user.Do not use the appliance if– the door is warped.– the d

~The electrical safety of this appliance can only beguaranteed when correctly earthed. It is essential thatthis standard safety requirement is met. If

~The appliance must be disconnected from the mainselectrical supply during repair work, cleaning ormaintenance.~Miele can only guarantee the safety of

Correct use,Danger of burning. The microwave oven gets hotduring grilling (with and without the microwavefunction). You could burn yourself on the ove

~Exercise caution when cooking or reheating foodwith a high sugar content, e.g. Christmas pudding. Ifheated for too long, sugar may caramelise and ign

~The appliance can be damaged if it is used withoutfood being placed in it or if it is incorrectly loaded.Therefore do not use the appliance to warm e

~When reheating liquids, place the boiling rodsupplied into the cup or glass.The boiling rod ensures that the liquid heats up evenlywith bubbles formi

~To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the door ifsmoke occurs inside the microwave oven. Interrupt theprocess by switching the appliance off and

~Do not use the appliance to heat up tins. Pressurecan build up and they may explode.~Cover any food which is left in the microwave oven tobe kept hot

Guide to the appliance ...4Oven interior and accessories...4Control pa

~Fire hazard. Using microwave power with plasticdishes which are not microwave safe can cause themto melt and damage the appliance. Do not use anycont

~Do not reheat food in the microwave oven in heat-retaining bags intended for normal ovens, such asroasting bags. These heat-retaining bags usuallycon

~Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitablefor use with microwave power. Moisture which hasgathered in the hollow recesses can cause pressur

~The rack and gourmet plate supplied are designedfor use with microwave power and can be used forgrilling with or without the microwave function. They

In a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron.This converts electrical energy intomicrowaves. These microwaves aredistributed

What can a microwave ovendo?In the microwave oven, food is cooked,reheated or defrosted quickly.You can use the microwave oven in thefollowing ways:–F

Microwaves–are reflected by metal,– pass through glass, porcelain,plastic and card,–and are absorbed by food.,Fire hazard!Containers which are not sui

Exceptions:–Ready-meals in aluminium foildishes.These can be defrosted and reheatedin the microwave oven, ifrecommended by the manufacturer.Important:

PlasticsPlastics must only be used withMicrowave Solo.They must be heat-resistant to aminimum of 110 °C. Otherwise theplastic may melt and fuse with t

Testing dishes for theirsuitabilityIf in doubt as to whether glass,earthenware or porcelain plates ordishes are suitable for use in amicrowave oven, a

Quick start (programmable) ...36System lock ...36Minute minde

The cover–prevents too much steam escaping,especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes.–speeds up the cooking process.–pre

After installation, let the appliancestand for approx. 2 hours at roomtemperature before using it.This is important for the correctelectronic function

Setting the time of day^Connect the appliance to the mainselectrical supply.12:00 and the m symbol will flash inthe display until the current time ofd

Opening the door^Press a to open the door.If the microwave oven is being used,opening the door will interrupt thecooking programme.Placing the dish in

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 ensure

Interrupting or re-starting aprogrammeAt any time you can...interrupt a programme:^Press the Stop/C button, or open theappliance door.The duration

Quick start (programmable)Pressing the Start /c button issufficient to set the appliance operatingon maximum power.Three set durations are stored inme

Minute minderThe minute minder can be used to timeany activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilingeggs. The time set counts down in onesecond steps.^Press th

The grill has 4 settings: grill solo and incombination with the microwavefunction using 3 microwave/grillsettings.If the total grilling duration requi

To change a cooking durationThe cooking duration can be changedduring operation. To do this, interruptthe cooking programme by pressingthe Stop/C butt

Oven interior and accessoriesa Oven doorb Door locking mechanismc Quartz grilld Control panele Turntablef Grilling rackg Gourmet plateh Coveri Boiling

UseThe gourmet plate gets extremelyhot when in use. Always use ovengloves when handling it to avoidburns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or

Some suggested usesPre-heat the gourmet plate directly onthe turntable for up to 5 minutes at450 W + Grill L.Fish fingers (frozen), 150g+2tbsp oilL,3–

Vegetable medley (serves 3)2 onions2 tbsp oil100 g mushrooms, cleaned150 g frozen diced carrots or carrotslices100 g broccoli florets1 red pepper1 tom

Pork fillets(serves 2)1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g)4 rashers streaky baconSalt, pepper10 g butter200 g sliced mushrooms200 ml double cream2 tbsp

Fisherman's salmon(serves 2)2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g)1 tbsp lemon juiceSalt, white pepperDrizzle the salmon fillet with the lemonjui

Pineapple cakeFor the cake:2 eggs80 g sugar11/2ripe bananas30 g chocolate chips100 g plain flour3/4tsp. baking powderTopping:1 tin pineapple chunks(dr

All of the automatic programmes areweight dependent.The weight of the food can bedisplayed as metric (g) or imperial (lb).See "Changing settings&

^Press the relevant button repeatedlyuntil the Automatic programmerequired shows in the display. Forexample, to call up programme AC 5 (Grilled chick

Below are some recipe suggestions forthe Automatic programmes using the"Cooking fresh food" function °.These can be adapted to suit yourrequ

AC 2 À PotatoesThis programme can be used to cookpeeled, new and bouillon potatoes.Enter the weight for the potatoes andthe cooking liquid.For peeled

Control panelj Electronic timer and clock displayk Rotary selector formicrowave power,grill and combination programmesl Rotary selectorto enter time a

AC 4 Á KebabsPork kebabs(makes 8 kebabs)1 piece of pork fillet, approx. 300 g1 red pepper2 onionsFor the marinade:8 tbsp vegetable oilSalt, pepper, pa

AC 5  Grilled chickenCut the whole chicken in half. Brushwith melted butter or oil and season.Arrange the two chicken halves with thecut side uppermo

Fish and tomato gratin(serves 4)500 g firm white fish2 tbsp lemon juice500 g tomatoesHerb salt2 tsp oregano, finely chopped150 g Cheddar cheese, grate

Potato cheese gratin(serves 4)500 g potatoes, peeled250 ml double cream125 g crème fraîche150 g Cheddar, grated1 clove of garlicSalt, black pepper, nu

One favourite programme can besaved in memory. This programme canbe used for your most frequentlycooked recipe. The programme canhave up to 3 stages (

To call up your favourite programme^Turn the programme selector to the12 o'clock position.^Press the M button.^Press the Start button.In the even

Some of the standard settings for theappliance (which are set at the factory)have an alternative which you canselect if required.Please consult the ch

Setting Settings available (* factory default)PI Night time switch-off S0*SINight time switch-off is deactivated.Night time switch-off is activated.Th

Select the following microwave powerlevels to reheat food:Drinks ...900WFood ...600WFood for babies and toddlers

Place the food in a microwave safecontainer and cover it.When cooking, it is a good idea toselect a power level of 900 W to startwith and then when th

Accessories suppliedGrilling rackThe grilling rack can be used for allfunctions with and withoutmicrowave power, except forMicrowave Solo mode.To avoi

Do not refreeze partially or fullydefrosted food. Consume defrostedfood as soon as possible, as it willlose its nutritional value and spoil ifleft for

Food Quantity Micro-wavepowerlevel(W)Duration(inminutes)NotesMelting butter andmargarine100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.Meltingchocolate100 g 450 3

Disconnect the microwave ovenfrom the power supply beforecleaning.Do not use a steam-cleaningappliance to clean this appliance.Steam could reach elect

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 kep

To avoid damaging the surfaces ofyour appliance, do not use:–cleaning agents containing soda,ammonia, acids or chlorides,–cleaning agents containingde

,Repairs to this appliance mustonly be carried out by a Mieleauthorised service technician instrict accordance with current localand national safety r

. . . the microwave function isworking but not the oven lighting.^You can operate the appliance asnormal, but the lamp has blown. Tochange the lamp, c

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, or if theappliance is under guarantee, pleasecontact:–your Miele Dealeror–Miele (see back

,Before connecting theappliance, ensure that it has notbeen damaged in any way. Do notuse a damaged appliance.Electrical connection U.K.All electrical

This appliance must not be connectedto the inverter of an autonomous powersupply, e.g. a solar power system.When switching the appliance on, asurge in

Disposal of the packingmaterialThe packaging is designed to protectthe appliance from damage duringtransportation. The packagingmaterials used are sel

When installing the applianceensure that there is sufficientventilation to and from the applianceboth underneath and to the rear. Donot block the vent

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This appliance complies with statutory safetyrequirements. Inappropriate use can, however, leadto personal injury and damage to property.To avoid the

~Do not use the microwave oven to store or dry itemswhich could ignite easily. If such items were dried inthe microwave oven, the moisture in the item