Miele 09 798 350 manual

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    Operating and Installation Instructions Microwave Oven To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions before installing or using the microwave. M.-Nr. 09 798 350 en - US, CA[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Appliance description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Oven interior and accessories ........................................1 6 Control panel .................................................[...]

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    Automatic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Automatic defrosting ...............................................3 1 Automatic cooking .................................................3 1 Popcorn Æ ......................................................3 2 Recipes for the automati[...]

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    When using electrical appliances always observe basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before installing or using the oven. Read and follow the specific, "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXP[...]

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    ~ Persons who lack physical, sensory or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. Safety with children ~ All children must be kept away from the microwave oven unless constantly supervised. ~ Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the microwave oven wi[...]

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    Technical safety ~ A damaged microwave oven can be dangerous. Always check for visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance. ~ If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele authorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ~ Operating a damaged microwave oven can result in microwave leakage and pose a danger to [...]

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    ~ To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qual[...]

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    ~ If the microwave oven is installed behind a cabinet door, it may only be used with the cabinet door open. Do not close the cabinet door when the appliance is in use. Heat and moisture can build up behind the door and cause damage to the appliance and cabinetry. Do not close the door until the appliance has cooled down completely. ~ The microwave [...]

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    ~ Always ensure that food is sufficiently heated. Many factors will affect the overall cooking time, including the type, amount and nature of the food, its initial temperature, and changes to the recipe. Some foods may contain micro- organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking. Therefore, when cooking or reheating food, it is particularl[...]

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    ~ The microwave oven can be damaged if it is used without food or when loaded incorrectly. Therefore, do not use the appliance to warm empty dishes or to dry herbs or other similar items. ~ Always ensure that food or a browning dish has been placed in the microwave oven and that the turntable is in position before switching on the appliance. ~ Do n[...]

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    ~ The boiling stick ensures that liquids heat up evenly, allowing bubbles to form at the right time. When boiling and, in particular, when reheating liquids using microwave power without the boiling wand, the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the typical production of bubbles. The liquid does not boil evenly throughout. This "[...]

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    ~ To avoid fueling any flames, do not open the appliance door if you see smoke coming from the food in the oven interior. Interrupt the current process by turning off the appliance and disconnecting it from the power. Do not open the door until the smoke has dissipated. ~ Never leave the microwave oven unattended when cooking with oil or fat. ~ Due[...]

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    ~ To avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surfaces of the microwave oven, thoroughly wipe away any splashes on the interior walls from food or liquids containing salt immediately after they occur. ~ The oven interior can get hot during use. Burn hazard! Clean the appliance interior and accessories as soon as they have cooled down. Waiting too lon[...]

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    ~ Do not reheat food in the microwave oven in heat-retaining bags intended for normal ovens, such as bags used for grilled chicken. ~ Eggs can be cooked without their shells using microwave power only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first. Otherwise, the pressure may cause the egg yolk to explode. ~ When eggs are cooked with t[...]

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    ~ Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the microwave oven. The steam may reach electrical components and cause a short circuit. Stainless steel surfaces ~ Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to lose its resistance to grease and grime. Do not use sticky notes, transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesi[...]

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    Oven interior and accessories a Oven door b Door locking mechanism c Control panel d Turntable e Plate cover f Boiling stick Appliance description 16[...]

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    Control panel g Clock/Timer display h Selector knob for microwave power i Selector knob for entering time and weight j Automatic program buttons k Clock button m l Timer button l m Memory button (for saving a 1- to 3- stage program sequence) n Stop/Cancel button o Start / Add one minute / Minute + button (programmable) c p Door release a Included a[...]

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    Allow the microwave to sit unpacked for approx. 2 hours after transport before using it for the first time. During this time, the temperature of the appliance can equalize with the room temperature. This is important for the correct electronic functioning of the appliance. , Danger of suffocation! Ensure that any plastic wrapping, bags, etc. are di[...]

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    How does a microwave oven work? The microwave oven contains a high- frequency tube called a magnetron. It converts electrical energy into electromagnetic waves called microwaves. These microwaves are then distributed evenly throughout the oven interior and reflected by its metal walls, which allows the microwaves to reach the food from all sides. D[...]

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    What can a microwave oven do? With a microwave oven, food can be cooked, reheated or defrosted very quickly. You can use the microwave oven in the following ways: – Food can be defrosted, reheated or cooked by entering a power setting and a time. – Frozen ready-made meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked. – The microwave oven can [...]

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    Microwaves – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and cardboard, – and are absorbed by food. , Fire hazard! Containers that are not microwave safe can be destroyed and may damage the microwave oven. Material and shape The material and shape of the container used affect the reheating and cooking time. Flat container[...]

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    Exceptions: – Ready-made meals in aluminum foil trays- can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave oven. Important: Remove the lid and make sure the foil tray is at least 1" (2.5 cm) from the oven walls at all times. Since food will only be heated from the top in this case, it is better to remove it from the aluminum foil tray and transfe[...]

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    Plastics Plasticware must only be used in the Microwave Solo mode. It must be heat-resistant and able to withstand temperatures of at least 230°F (110°C). Otherwise, the plastic may melt and fuse with the food. Special microwave-safe plasticware is also available from retail stores. Plasticware made of melamine is not suitable for use in the micr[...]

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    The plate cover – Prevents too much steam from escaping, especially during longer reheating times. – Speeds up the cooking process. – Prevents food from drying out. – Helps keep the oven interior clean. Always cover food with the microwave- safe cover supplied. You can also use microwave-safe plastic wrap in place of the plate cover. Use pl[...]

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    , The microwave oven may not be operated until it has been properly installed in a cabinet. Setting the clock ^ Connect the appliance to the power supply. "12:00" and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current time of day is set. Until then, the clock counts upwards from 12:00, since it starts as soon as the appliance is con[...]

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    Opening the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. If the microwave oven is in use, opening the door will interrupt the current program. Placing dishes in the microwave Ideally, the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven interior. Turntable The turntable helps the food to cook, reheat or defrost evenly. Do not operate the microwave wi[...]

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    When heating up foods that cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, or foods with very different consistencies, it is best to use a lower microwave power level. This ensures the heat is distributed evenly. Heat for long enough to cook the food properly. ^ Set the required time using the selector knob. You can choose any length of time between 10[...]

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    Interrupting or resuming a program At any time you ca n... ... interrupt a program: ^ Press the "Stop/C" button, or open the appliance door. The time stops counting down. ... resume a program: ^ Close the door and press the "Start" button. The program will continue. Changing the settings After starting the program, if you determ[...]

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    Minute + (programmable) Pressing the "Start / c " button is sufficient to start the appliance operating at maximum power. Three cooking times are stored in the memory: ^ 30 sec: Press "Start / c " once ^ 1 min: Press "Start / c " twice ^ 2 min: Press "Start / c " three times Pressing "Start / c " fo[...]

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    Timer The timer can be used to keep track of other activities in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one-second increments. ^ Press the l button. "00:00" flashes in the display and the l symbol appears. ^ Set the desired time using the selector knob. ^ Press the "Start" button to start the timer. It will [...]

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    All automatic programs are weight dependent. The weight can be displayed in either pounds (lb) or grams (g), see "Settings". Once a program is selected, enter the weight of the food. The microwave then automatically calculated the time according to the weight entered. When cooking is complete, allow the food to stand at room temperature f[...]

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    ^ Press the relevant button until the desired program appears in the display. Example: To select program Ad 3  (defrosting chicken) press " N " three times. lb or g will flash in the display, and the selected program will light up along with the Microwave symbol " h ". ^ If desired press "M", to toggle between the l[...]

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    Here you will find a few suggested recipes for the "Cooking fresh food ° " program, which you can add to or modify as desired. It is important to follow the weight guidelines for each program. If these weights are exceeded, the food will not be sufficiently cooked. AC 1 # Vegetables Place the prepared vegetables in a container. Depending[...]

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    AC 2 À Potatoes This program can be used to cook peeled, new and bouillon potatoes. Enter the weight for the potatoes and the cooking liquid. For peeled potatoes, peel, wash and drain the potatoes and place them in a cooking container. Season with a little salt, cover and cook. When cooking new potatoes, add approx. 1 tbsp water per potato. If coo[...]

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    Select the following microwave power levels to reheat food and drinks: Drinks .....................9 0 0W Food ......................6 0 0W Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W , Be sure that baby/toddler food does not become too hot. Heat for only 1 / 2 to 1 minute at 450 W. Tips for reheating Always use a lid or plate cover for reheating food[...]

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    Place the food in microwave-safe cookware and cover it. When cooking, it is recommended to initially select a power level of 900 W and then, when the food is hot, reduce the power level to 450 W for a more gentle continued cooking. For dishes such as rice or pudding , first select a power level of 900 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for simmering. T[...]

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    Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked. Defrost Select the following microwave power settings to defrost food: – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, such as [...]

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    You can use the microwave to can small amounts of fruit, vegetables and meat in glass jars. Prepare the items as you normally would. Do not fill the jars more than 1" (2.5 cm) below the rim. Only use clear adhesive tape or microwave-safe clips to close the jars. Never use metal clips or jars with screw-on lids. Do not use metal cans. When cans[...]

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    Food Quantity Power level (in W) Time (min) Notes Melting butter 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Melting chocolate 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatin 1 packet + 5 tbsp water 450 00:10 – 00:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through dissolving. Preparing flan topping/fruit glaz[...]

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    One favorite program can be saved into memory. This program can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The program can have up to 3 stages (for example: 2 minutes at 600 W, followed by 10 minutes at 450 W, and finally 3 minutes at 300 W). Programming (The example given is for a three-stage program.) ^ First, select the power level for the [...]

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    Using the favorite program ^ Turn the power selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the "M" button. ^ Press the "Start" button. If there is a loss of power, the program will no longer be saved and must be reentered. Saving your favorite programs 41[...]

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    Some of the appliance's factory default settings can be changed if desired. See the chart on the following page for the different options available. The original factory settings are marked in the chart with a star*. To change a setting, proceed as follows: ^ Press and hold the m and "M" buttons at the same time until PI and X appear[...]

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    Settings Available settings (* factory default) PI Time of day 12 h * 24 h 12-hour clock display. 24-hour clock display. P2 Automatic "Keep warm" function SI * S0 The keep-warm function is activated. The keep-warm function is deactivated. P3 "Door" message SI * S0 The "Door" message appears if the door has not been ope[...]

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    Do not use a steam-cleaner to clean the microwave oven. Steam can reach the live electrical components of the appliance and cause a short circuit. Oven interior and inside of door , The oven interior can get hot during use. Burn hazard! Clean the appliance interior as soon as the microwave has cooled down. Waiting too long can make cleaning unneces[...]

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    The door should be kept clean at all times and checked at regular intervals for any signs of damage. , If you notice any damage to the door, do not use the appliance until the defect has been repaired by a Miele authorized technician. To clean the oven interior: ^ Remove the turntable and wash it either in the dishwasher or by hand with a liquid di[...]

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    To avoid damaging the surfaces when cleaning, do not use any of the following: – Cleaning products containing soda, ammonia, acid or chloride – Lime removers – Abrasive cleaning products, such as scouring powder, scouring liquid, or pumice stones – Cleaners containing solvents – Stainless steel cleaners – Dishwasher cleaner – Oven spr[...]

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    , Repairs to this appliance must only be carried out by a Miele authorized service technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons may pose a danger to the user. However, you can resolve the following minor problems yourself: What to do i f... ...a program will not st[...]

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    . . . the turntable does not turn smoothly. ^ Check whether the oven floor underneath the turntable is clean. ^ Check whether the contact areas between the turntable and the support are clean. Remove any food or grime. . . . food is not adequately defrosted, heated or cooked at the end of the selected cooking time. ^ Check whether an appropriate po[...]

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    . . . food cools down too quickly. In the microwave oven, food begins to cook from the outside first. From there, the heat moves towards the inside of the food. If the food was cooked at a high power level, it is possible that the heat may not have reached the center of the food yet, causing it to be hot on the outside but cold in the middle. Durin[...]

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    In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department: U 1-800-999-1360 techserv@mieleusa.com V 1-800-565-6435 service@miele.ca When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of your microwave. This information is visible on the silver data plate. MieleCare Mi[...]

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    Installation Instructions[...]

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    Disposal of packaging material The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation!Ensure that any plastic wrap is disposed of safely[...]

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    , CAUTION: Before servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unqualified persons cou[...]

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    When building in the appliance, ensure that the vents located at the front of the appliance are not blocked, and that there is adequate ventilation to the rear of the unit (see illustrations). Do not block the ventilation gaps! This microwave is suitable for installation into a tall cabinet. A minimum installation height of 33 7/16" (850 mm) m[...]

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    Installation accessories (supplied) Only operate the appliance after it has been installed into cabinetry. ^ Mark the center line of the cabinet. ^ Position the fitting bracket on the center line. Use the mark on the bracket as a guide. Installation 55 4 x 16mm 3[...]

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    ^ Fit a screw a in to the center of the first long hole. ^ Check the alignment of the unit, then fit another screw a into the other long hole. ^ Tighten both screws. ^ Place the appliance in the niche. Using both hands on the back of the microwave interior move it into place. The microwave will engage into position once it is correctly installed. ^[...]

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    59 9 Independence Way Princeton, NJ 08540 Phone: Fax: www.mieleusa.com U.S.A. Miele, Inc. National Headquarters Please have the model and serial number of your appliance available before contacting Technical Service. Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 800-843-7231 609-419-9898 609-419-4298 Technical Service & Support Na[...]

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    M.-Nr. 09 798 350 / 00 en - US, CA M 6040 SC[...]