Operating instructions Microwave ovens M 616 EG M 626 EG, M 636 EG M 626 EC, M 636 EC @Q\ä It is to read these operating instructions before installing or using the machine, to avoid the risk of accident, or damage to the machine.
Description of the appliance Electronic clock with display area Touchpad to set time Touchpad for delayed start Input touchpads +/- Microwave power setting ü touchpad Fan heat touchpad Fan grilling touchpad Grill touchpad Programme memory store touchpad 1, 2, 3 Automatic defrosting touchpad Automatic cooking touchpad Q Cancel touchpad C...
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Caring for the environment The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Rather than just throwing these ma- terials away, please ensure they are of- fered for recycling. Old machines / appliances may con- tain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled.
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If the connection cable is dam- aged the new cable must be fitted by a Miele service engineer or an auth- orised agent. Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply make sure that the...
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Always remember that cooking times in a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than with traditional methods of food preparation. Excessively long cooking times can...
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Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg-boiling device. Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not be reheated in the microwave oven as...
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not reheat food in the oven in heat-retaining bags intended for normal ovens. These heat-retaining bags usually con- tain a thin layer of aluminium foil which reflects microwaves. This reflected en- ergy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering to become so hot that it ignites.
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Never place the hot glass tray (or any other hot cooking containers) onto a cold surface, such as a tile or granite worktop. The tray or container could shatter or break and the worktop surface could be damaged. Use a heat- resistant mat or wire cooling rack.
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In the microwave oven, food is cooked, reheated or defrosted more quickly than by any other method. In a microwave oven there is a high-fre- quency tube called a magnetron This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These microwaves are dis-...
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Very often, power is expressed in watts on food packaging or in general recipes for microwaving. The following table should help to con- vert the watts given to a matching power setting with these ovens. Microwave oven with max.: Set- 750 Watt 850 Watt ting [Watt]...
– If recommended by the producer, pre- cooked meals packed in aluminium foil containers can be defrosted and re- heated in the microwave oven. Import- ant: remove the lid first. The disadvant- age is that the food is only heated from the top.
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Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass are ideal for use in the microwave oven. Crystal glass contains lead which could cause the glass to crack.
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If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen- ware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use in a microwave oven, a simple test can be performed: Place the item you wish to test in the...
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Always use lids or covers made of microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use a clingfilm recommended for use in a microwave oven, (pierce as instructed by the producer). Sealed glass containers, such as jars of food, must be opened before they are placed in the oven.
Preparation for use Connect the appliance to the elec- tricity supply. 0:00 flashes in the display area. Use the +/- touchpads to set the hours (0 to 23). Press the touchpad and use the +/- touchpads to set the minutes. Press the touchpad again to con- firm the time now showing in the dis-...
ü Ideal for crisping and browning. The microwave cooks the food, the grill browns and crisps the surface. only with models M 626 EC and M 636 EC The Automatic Defrosting programme offers 4 programmes (d1 – d4). The Automatic Cooking programme Q offers 8 programmes (C1 –...
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Operation There is a choice of 9 power settings. The higher the power setting, the more microwaves reach the food. When heating up food of differing com- position, or which cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, as with a plated meal, it is preferable to heat these on a lower power setting.
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Operation The turntable is always switched on and should only be switched off if there is a danger of something blocking it, e.g. a large dish which is wider than the turntable. Press the ä touchpad before you start the cooking process to switch off the turntable.
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Good Housekeeping Essential Microwave Handbook. This prestigious book contains over a hundred delicious recipes, all tested on Miele 850 W microwave ovens. Furthermore, it offers comprehensive advice on the basics of microwave cooking, how to use the different cooking techniques to best advantage and timing charts for thawing and cooking many types of food.
Operation Press the touchpad and use the +/- touchpads to set the cooking time you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes). Press the touchpad. The set time as well as the pre-set temperature appear in the display area. The symbol for the Fan Heat mode flashes.
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Operation Press the touchpad and use the +/- to set the cooking time you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes). Press the touchpad. The set time as well as the pre-set temperature appear in the display area. The for the Grilling mode flashes.
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Operation Press the touchpad and use the +/- touchpads to set the cooking time you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes). ü Press the touchpad. The symbol for the Microwave mode flashes in the display and P 9 appears. Use the +/ - touchpads to select the power setting you require.
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Operation There is a choice of 4 Automatic de- frosting programmes. Programme Food type Poultry Meat Fish Light textured bakes, e.g cream gateaux Press the touchpad. The symbol flashes in the display area and d 1 appears. Press the touchpad enough times to select the programme you require.
Operation The two Automatic Programmes can be set to run so that defrosting runs fol- lowed by cooking. Press the touchpad. The symbol flashes in the display area and d 1 appears. Press the touchpad enough times to select the programme you require. With the +/ - touchpads enter the weight of the food (50 g –...
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Operation Touchpads 1, 2, and 3 allow you to store in memory programmes which you frequently use. There are three memory stores where frequently used programmes can be re- corded. You can store all the operating function- s, e.g. grilling, combination functions, and automatic programmes.
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Operation The length of time and also the end of a process can be pre-programmed up to 24 hours beforehand. Proceed as before to set the opera- ting mode. After setting the mode do not how- ever press the START touchpad but instead press the 0:00 and the symbol for dela-...
* We do not recommend heating or re-heating foods or drinks for babies or young children in the microwave oven. Any decision to do this is the responsibility of the user, and should only be done with the ut- most care. Pasteurised or sterilised...
Boiling eggs in the microwave oven is not possible without a special egg-boiling device, available from specialist shops. Otherwise the eggs will burst. Eggs can only be cooked in a microwave oven out of their shells in a glass dish.
Practical tips Remove the frozen food from its packa- ging and place in a covered micro- wave-safe container, to defrost without a lid. Turn, stir or separate the food about half-way through the programme. To defrost butter, gateaux and cheese, select the microwave setting 1.
Bottling should only be undertaken by an experienced cook who has received proper training in this method of preserving fruit and vegetables in an oven or microwave oven, and under- stands the implications of the chemical reactions involved. l liquid at...
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Miele. Do not let water or any other object find its way into the ventilation outlets.
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Cleaning and care (depending on model) The boiling rod can be washed in a dish- washer. The side runners can be removed to clean the oven interior walls. Take the runners out at the bottom from the side wall, pull upwards and un-hook.
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Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliances should only be carried out by suit- ably qualified and competent ser- vice technicians trained by Miele. Improper repairs may pose a serious risk to the user. The following minor malfunctions how- ever can usually be resolved without...
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If it is not possible to remedy a fault by following the instructions given above, on no account open the ap- pliance casing. These microwave ovens should only be repaired by suitably qualified technicians trained by Miele.
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After sales service In the event of any faults which you can- not easily remedy, please contact – your Miele dealer – the nearest Miele Service Depart- ment. See address on the back page. When contacting the service depart- ment please quote the Model and Ser-...
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The microwave oven is supplied with a mains cable and plug for connection to a single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz a. c. supply. The voltage, rated load and fuse rating are given on the data plate.
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Use the appropriate building frame and follow the fitting instructions. The special fitting kit with instructions is available from the Miele specialist dealer or the Domestic Sales Depart- ment.
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Technical data Voltage ... . 230-240 V, 50 Hz Rated load ... see data plate Power settings ..9 (80/150/200/300/ .
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