Miele 24604050USA Manual

Operating and Installation InstructionsMicrowave OvenTo prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read theseinstructions before installing

~The microwave oven can bedamaged if it is used withoutfood or when loaded incorrectly.Therefore, do not use theappliance to warm empty dishesor to dr

~The boiling stick ensures thatliquids heat up evenly, allowingbubbles to form at the right time.When boiling and, in particular,when reheating liquid

~To avoid fueling any flames,do not open the appliance doorif you see smoke coming fromthe food in the oven interior.Interrupt the current process byt

~To avoid corrosion on thestainless steel surfaces of themicrowave oven, thoroughlywipe away any splashes on theinterior walls from food or liquidscon

~Do not reheat food in themicrowave oven in heat-retainingbags intended for normal ovens,such as bags used for grilledchicken.~Eggs can be cooked with

~Do not use a steam cleaner toclean the microwave oven. Thesteam may reach electricalcomponents and cause a shortcircuit.Stainless steel surfaces~Adhe

Oven interior and accessoriesa Oven doorb Door locking mechanismc Control paneld Turntablee Plate coverf Boiling stickAppliance description16

Control panel g Clock/Timer displayh Selector knob formicrowave poweri Selector knob for enteringtime and weightj Automatic program buttonsk Clock but

Allow the microwave to situnpacked for approx. 2 hours aftertransport before using it for the firsttime.During this time, the temperature of theapplia

How does a microwave ovenwork?The microwave oven contains a high-frequency tube called a magnetron. Itconverts electrical energy intoelectromagnetic w

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What can a microwave ovendo?With a microwave oven, food can becooked, reheated or defrosted veryquickly.You can use the microwave oven in thefollowing

Microwaves–are reflected by metal,– pass through glass, porcelain,plastic and cardboard,–and are absorbed by food.,Fire hazard! Containers that arenot

Exceptions:–Ready-made meals in aluminum foiltrays-can be defrosted and reheated in themicrowave oven. Important: Removethe lid and make sure the foil

PlasticsPlasticware must only be used in theMicrowave Solo mode.It must be heat-resistant and able towithstand temperatures of at least230°F (110°C).O

The plate cover–Prevents too much steam fromescaping, especially during longerreheating times.–Speeds up the cooking process.–Prevents food from dryin

,The microwave oven may not beoperated until it has been properlyinstalled in a cabinet.Setting the clock^Connect the appliance to the powersupply.&qu

Opening the door^Press the a button to open thedoor.If the microwave oven is in use,opening the door will interrupt thecurrent program.Placing dishes

When heating up foods that cannot bestirred or turned during cooking, orfoods with very different consistencies,it is best to use a lower microwavepow

Interrupting or resuming aprogramAt any time you can...interrupt a program:^Press the "Stop/C" button, or open theappliance door.The time

Minute + (programmable)Pressing the "Start /c" button issufficient to start the applianceoperating at maximum power.Three cooking times are

Automatic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Automatic defrosting ...

TimerThe timer can be used to keep track ofother activities in the kitchen, e.g.boiling eggs. The time set counts downin one-second increments.^Press

All automatic programs are weightdependent.The weight can be displayed in eitherpounds (lb) or grams (g), see"Settings".Once a program is se

^Press the relevant button until thedesired program appears in thedisplay.Example: To select program Ad 3 (defrosting chicken) press "N" th

Here you will find a few suggestedrecipes for the "Cooking fresh food°" program, which you can add to ormodify as desired.It is important to

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

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

Place the food in microwave-safecookware and cover it.When cooking, it is recommended toinitially select a power level of 900 Wand then, when the food

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

You can use the microwave to cansmall amounts of fruit, vegetables andmeat in glass jars. Prepare the items asyou normally would.Do not fill the jars

Food Quantity Powerlevel(in W)Time(min)NotesMelting butter 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.Meltingchocolate1/4 lb (100 g) 450 3:00 – 3:30

When using electrical appliancesalways observe basic safetyprecautions, including the following:WARNING - To reduce the risk ofburns, electric shock,

One favorite program can be saved intomemory. This program can be used foryour most frequently cooked recipe.The program can have up to 3 stages(for e

Using the favorite program^Turn the power selector to the 12o'clock position.^Press the "M" button.^Press the "Start" button.

Some of the appliance's factory defaultsettings can be changed if desired.See the chart on the following page forthe different options available.

Settings Available settings (* factory default)PI Time of day 12 h *24 h12-hour clock display.24-hour clock display.P2 Automatic "Keepwarm"

Do not use a steam-cleaner to cleanthe microwave oven.Steam can reach the live electricalcomponents of the appliance andcause a short circuit.Oven int

The door should be kept clean at alltimes and checked at regular intervalsfor any signs of damage.,If you notice any damage to thedoor, do not use the

To avoid damaging the surfaceswhen cleaning, do not use any of thefollowing:–Cleaning products containing soda,ammonia, acid or chloride–Lime removers

,Repairs to this appliance must only be carried out by a Miele authorizedservice technician in strict accordance with current local and national safet

. . . the turntable does not turn smoothly.^Check whether the oven floor underneath the turntable is clean.^Check whether the contact areas between th

. . . food cools down too quickly.In the microwave oven, food begins to cook from the outside first. From there, theheat moves towards the inside of t

~Persons who lack physical,sensory or mental abilities, orexperience with the applianceshould not use it withoutsupervision or instruction by arespons

In the event of a fault which you cannoteasily fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department:U [email protected]

Installation Instructions

Disposal of packaging materialThe cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. They have been designed tobe biodegradable

,CAUTION: Before servicing,disconnect the power supply byeither removing the fuse, shutting offthe power main or manually"tripping" the circ

When building in the appliance,ensure that the vents located at thefront of the appliance are notblocked, and that there is adequateventilation to the

Installation accessories(supplied)Only operate the appliance after ithas been installed into cabinetry.^Mark the center line of the cabinet.^ Position

^Fit a screw a in to the center of thefirst long hole.^Check the alignment of the unit, thenfit another screw a into the otherlong hole.^Tighten both

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Technical safety~A damaged microwave ovencan be dangerous. Alwayscheck for visible signs ofdamage. Never use a damagedappliance.~If the power cord is

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~To guarantee the electricalsafety of this appliance,continuity must exist between theappliance and an effectivegrounding system. Thisappliance must b

~If the microwave oven isinstalled behind a cabinet door,it may only be used with thecabinet door open. Do not closethe cabinet door when theappliance

~Always ensure that food issufficiently heated.Many factors will affect theoverall cooking time, includingthe type, amount and nature ofthe food, its