Miele M 8151-2 Operations Instructions

Operating instructionsMicrowave ovenM 8151-2M 8161-2To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance it isessential to read these instructions

~This appliance may only be used inmobile installations such as ships,caravans, aircraft etc. if a riskassessment of the installation has beencarried

~Never cook or reheat food or liquidsin sealed containers, jars or bottles.With baby bottles, the screw top andteat must be loosened. Otherwisepressur

~Try to avoid the interior walls beingsplashed with food or liquids containingsalt. If it does happen, wipe these awaythoroughly to avoid corrosion on

~Wear oven gloves when takingdishes in and out of the oven, or whenhandling dishes or food in the oven ifthe grill is on or has just been inoperation.

In a microwave oven there is ahigh-frequency tube called amagnetron. This converts electricalenergy into microwaves. Thesemicrowaves are distributed e

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

Microwaves–are reflected by metal,– pass through glass, porcelain,plastic and card,–and are absorbed by food.Material and shapeThe material and shape

Do not place aluminium foil disheson the rack in case the dish sparksor arcs. If sparks occur, transferfood to a microwave-safe container.–Pieces of a

Disposable containers, such as traysmade from polystyrene, can only beused for very short, timed warming andreheating of food.Plastic boiling bags can

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

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

Important:After unpacking, let the appliancestand for approx. 2 hours at roomtemperature after transporting it toits final location before connecting

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

To open the door^Press the a button to open thedoor.If the microwave oven is being used,opening the door will interrupt thecooking programme.Placing t

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 time stop

Quick start (programmable)Pressing the Start button c is sufficientto set the appliance operating onmaximum power.Three set durations are stored in th

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 can be used on 4 settings: byitself, and in combination with theMicrowave function at one of threedifferent power levels.If the total grilli

Combination mode -Microwave + GrillThis function is very good for bakingand browning. The microwave cooksthe food, and the grill browns it.The grill c

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

Interrupting or re-starting a programme ...24Altering the settings ...24To c

Some suggested usesPre-heat the gourmet plate directly onthe turntable for up to 5 minutes at 450W + Grill L.Fish fingers (frozen),150g+2tbsp oilL, 3-

Vegetable medley (Serves 3)2 onions2 tbsp oil100 g mushrooms, cleaned150 g baby carrots or carrot slices100 g broccoli florets1 red pepper1 tomatoSalt

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

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

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.After selecting a programme, enter theweight of the food. The microwave ovenautomatically calculat

^Press the relevant button repeatedlyuntil the Automatic programmerequired shows in the display. Forexample, to call up programmeAC 5 ; (Chicken, smal

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

AC 2 E PotatoesThis programme can be used to cooknew potatoes and boiled potatoes.Enter the weight for the potatoes andthe cooking liquid.When cooking

AC 4 3 KebabsPork kebabs(makes 8 kebabs)1 piece of pork fillet, approx. 300 g1 red pepper2 onionsFor the marinade:8 tbsp vegetable oilSalt, pepper, pa

Oven interior and accessoriesa Oven doorb Door locking mechanismc Quartz grilld Control panele Turntablef Grilling rackg Glass trayh Gourmet platei Co

AC 5 ; ChickenCut the chicken in half. Brush withmelted butter or oil, and season.Arrange the two halves with the cut sideuppermost on the grilling ra

Rosefish and tomato gratin(serves 4)500 g rosefish fillet2 tbsp lemon juice500 g tomatoesHerb salt2 tsp oregano, finely chopped150 g Cheddar cheese, g

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 ...800WFood ...600WFood for babies and toddlers

Place the food in a microwave-proofdish and cover it.When cooking, it is a good idea toselect a power level of 800 W to startwith and then when the fo

DefrostingSelect the following microwave powersettings to defrost food:–80 Wfor defrosting very delicate food, e.g.cream, butter, gateau and cheese.–1

Control panelk Electronic timer and clock displayl Rotary selector for microwave power,grill and combination programmesm Rotary selector to enter time

Food Quantity Micro-wavepowerlevel(in watts)Time(inminutes)NotesMelting butter andmargarine100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.Melting chocolate 100 g

Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products are availablefrom the Miele Spare Parts Departmentor via the internet atwww.miele-shop.com.Disconnect

The door should be kept clean at alltimes and checked at regular intervalsfor any signs of damage.If any damage is noticed, theappliance should not be

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

Repairs to this appliance must onlybe carried out by a Miele approvedservice technician in strictaccordance with current local andnational safety regu

. . . strange noises are heard whenthe microwave oven is being used.Check whether,^the food is covered with aluminiumfoil.If so, remove it.^sparks are

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

Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not beendamaged in any way. Do not use adamaged appliance.Electrical connection U.K.All electrical

When building in the appliance,ensure that the vents at the front ofthe appliances are not obstructed orblocked by any objects.Make sure that there is

M 8151-2Building-in kitThe following items are supplied in theaccessory pack for installing theappliance:Installation59

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

InstallationThe appliance must be built inbefore it can be used. Otherwise itposes an electric shock hazard.There are three spacers in theaccessory pa

^Slide the appliance into the housingunit, and pull the cable with the plug*through the back of the unit.^Secure the appliance at the front bylifting

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packaginghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly for disposalan

This appliance complies with allrelevant local and national safetyrequirements. Improper use canpresent a risk of both personal injuryand material dam

~Do not use the microwave if– the door is warped.– the door hinges are loose.– holes or cracks are visible in thecasing, the door or the oven interior