Miele Microwave Oven Operations Instructions Page 1

Operating instructionsMicrowave ovenM 8260-2To avoid the risk of accidentsor damage to the appliance,it is essential to read theseinstructions before

~Exercise caution when cooking orreheating food with a high sugarcontent, e.g. Christmas pudding. Ifheated for too long, the sugar maycaramelise or ig

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

~Ovenproof earthenware can retain aconsiderable amount of moisture.Earthenware and porcelain containerswith hollow handles and lid knobs mustonly be u

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 is cooked,reheated or defrosted quickly.You can use the microwave in thefollowing ways:–Food c

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

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.–spe

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

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

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 st

Quick start (programmable)Pressing the Start/c button is sufficientto set the appliance operating onmaximum 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

All of the automatic programmes areweight dependent.After selecting a programme, enter theweight of the food. The microwaveautomatically calculates th

^Press the Start button.The cooking duration, which isdependent on the weight, will begin tocount down, and the Microwave symbolh will light up.An aud

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

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

System lock ...24Minute minder ...25Altering a min

One favourite programme can besaved in memory. This programme canbe used for your most frequentlycooked recipe. This 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

You can change the standard defaultsettings by altering the "status" of thesetting.Please consult the chart for the differentoptions.The fac

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-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

Do not refreeze food once it hasthawed. Defrosted food should beused up as quickly as possible asfood soon loses it nutritional valueand goes off. Def

You can preserve small portions of fruitand vegetable into preserving jars withyour microwave. Prepare the jars in theusual way. Fill the jars up to 2

Food Quantity Micro-wavepowerlevel(in watts)Time(inminutes)NotesMelting butterand margarine100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.Meltingchocolate100 g 45

In Australia and New Zealand, Mielebranded cleaning and conditioningproducts, as well as the Original Mieleall-purpose microfibre cloth, which issuita

Oven interior and accessoriesa Oven doorb Door lock mechanismc Control paneld Turntablee Coverf Boiling rodDescription of the appliance4

To neutralise odours in the oven, put acup of water with some lemon juice inthe oven and simmer for a few minutes.The door should be kept clean at all

To avoid damaging the outersurfaces of your appliance, do notuse:–cleaning agents containing soda,ammonia, acids or chlorides,–cleaning agents contain

Repairs may only be carried out bya suitably qualified and competentperson in accordance with nationaland local safety regulations. Repairsand other w

. . . 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 warranty, pleasecontact:–your Miele Chartered Agentor–Miele.Yo

Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not beendamaged in any way. Do not use adamaged appliance.The appliance is supplied with a mainscab

When building in the appliance,ensure that the vents at the front ofthe appliance are not hindered.Make sure that there is a gap of atleast 2.5 mm bet

Tall unitBuilding-in kitThe following items are supplied in theaccessory pack for installing theappliance:InstallationThe appliance must be built inbe

^To secure the spacers and hooks,place a screw in one of the front twoholes and another in the middle ofthe long hole at the back.The long hole allows

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Control panelg Electronic timer and clock displayh Microwave power selectori Selector to enter time and weightj Automatic programme buttonsk Time of d

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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. Inappropriate usecan, however, lead to personal injuryand damage to pr

~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

~Appliances which are built-in behinda furniture door must only be operatedwhen the door is open. Do not close thefurniture door when the appliance is