Miele M 8261 User Manual

Operating instructionsMicrowave ovenM 8261To avoid the risk of accidents ordamage to the appliance it isessential to read these instructionsbefore it

It is important that the heat isallowed to spread evenlythroughout the food being cooked. Thiscan be achieved by stirring and/orturning the food, and

When heating liquids, the boilingrod provided should always beplaced into the container.When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.in the oven without the

Do not use any containers orcutlery made from or containingmetal, aluminium foil, lead crystalglassware, temperature-sensitiveplastics, wooden utensil

Do not use the appliance for deepfrying food, and do not leave itunattended when cooking with oils andfats as these can be a fire hazard ifallowed to

When using browning dishes:Always use oven gloves whenhandling the browning dish toavoid burns.Never place the browning dishdirectly onto a table or w

How does the microwave ovenfunction?In a microwave oven there is ahigh-frequency tube called amagnetron. This converts electricalenergy into microwave

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

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

–Pieces of aluminium foilFor even defrosting and to avoidovercooking unevenly shaped cuts ofmeat, poultry or fish, small pieces ofaluminium foil may b

Roasting bags and tubes can also beused. Roasting tubes should be about40 cm longer and roasting bags about20 cm longer than the food beingroasted, an

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Oven interior and accessories. . . . .

The cover–prevents too much steam escaping,especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes.–shortens and evens out the cooking

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 the door.If the microwave oven is being used,opening the door will interrupt thecooking programme.Placing

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

Quick start (programmable)Pressing the START button c issufficient to set the appliance operatingon maximum power.Three set times are stored in themem

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

"door" message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Interrupting or re-startin

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

RecipesCroque monsieur (Serves 3)6 slices of bread30 g soft butter75 g grated Emmental cheese3 slices of cooked hamButter the bread. Add the cheese t

Home-made potato rösti(Serves 2)400 g peeled potatoes2 small onions50 g grated Emmental cheeseSalt, pepper20 g butterCoarsely grate the potato and oni

Curried chicken(Serves 3)600 g chicken or turkey breasts2 tbsp oil2 tbsp white wine2 tbsp apple juice1 tbsp lemon juiceSalt, freshly ground black pepp

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 microwaveautomatically calculates th

The programmed time can, ifnecessary, be extended by a fewminutes during operation by pressingthe START button repeatedly until thetime required shows

One favourite programme can besaved in memory. This programme canhave up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill,and final

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

Oven interior and accessoriesa Oven doorb Door locking mechanismc Grill/browning elementd Control panele Turntablef Grilling rackg Glass trayh Gourmet

Setting Settings available (* factory default)P I Night time switch-off S 0*S INight time switch-off is deactivated.Night time switch-off is activated

Select the following microwave powerlevels to reheat food:Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 WFood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

DefrostingSelect the following microwave powersettings to reheat food:–80 Wfor defrosting very delicate food, e.g.cream, butter, gateau and cheese.–15

Food Quantity Micro-wavepowerlevel (inwatts)Time(inminutes)NotesMelting butter andmargarine100 g 450 1:00 - 1:15 Do not cover.Melting chocolate 100 g

Disconnect the microwave ovenfrom the power supply beforecleaning (e.g. switch off at thesocket and remove the plug).Oven interior and inside of thedo

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

Glass fronted appliancesThe surfaces and controls aresusceptible to scratches andabrasions.Avoid:–abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.powder cleaners and cr

Accessories suppliedBoiling rodThe boiling rod can be washed in adishwasher.CoverWash and dry the cover after each use.The cover can be washed in adis

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

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

. . . 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 dealer, or–the Miele Serv

Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not been damagedin any way. Do not use a damagedappliance.Electrical connectionAll electrical work

Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not been damagedin any way. Do not use a damagedappliance.All electrical work should be carried out

When building in the appliance,ensure that the vent outlets at thefront of the appliance are nothindered, and that there is adequateventilation to the

^ Draw a line inside the housing unit tomark the middle of the unit asillustrated.^Position the fitting bracket on thismiddle line. Use the indented m

^Connect the appliance to theelectricity supply.^Then push the appliance right backinto the housing unit as describedabove.Installation56

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

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Disposal of the packingmaterialThe transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and

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

Do not connect the appliance tothe mains electricity supply by anextension lead.Extension leads do not guarantee therequired safety of the appliance (