Miele M82011 manual

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    Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8201-1 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 279 520 en - AU, NZ[...]

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    Description of the appliance .........................................4 Oven interior and accessories .........................................4 Control panel ......................................................5 Accessories supplied ...............................................6 Grilling rack ...................................................[...]

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    Interrupting or re-starting a programme ................................2 4 Altering the settings ................................................2 4 To cancel a programme ............................................2 4 At the end of a programme ..........................................2 4 Automatic warming function ...............................[...]

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    Oven interior and accessories a Oven door b Door lock mechanism c Quartz grill d Control panel e Turntable f Grilling rack g Glass tray h Gourmet plate i Cover j Boiling rod Description of the appliance 4[...]

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    Control panel k Electronic timer and clock display l Rotary selector for microwave power, grill and combination programmes m Selector to enter time and weight n Automatic programme buttons o Time of day button m p Minute minder button l q Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage programme sequence) r Stop/cancel button s Start button / Add a minute butto[...]

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    Accessories supplied Grilling rack The grilling rack can be used for all functions with and without microwave power, except for Microwave Solo mode. To avoid the grilling rack being used inadvertently on Microwave Solo, it should not be kept inside the microwave oven. Glass tray The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions. When gr[...]

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    Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled.Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. The transport and pro[...]

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    This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and damage to property. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on installation, safet[...]

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    Technical safety ~ Before installation, check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance. Danger of injury. ~ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to avoid a hazard. ~ Do not use the microwave if – the door is warped. – the door hinges are l[...]

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    ~ Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used. ~ Appliances which are built-in behind a furniture door must only be operated when the door is open. Do not close the furniture door when the appliance is in operatio[...]

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    ~ Never cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or bottles. With baby bottles, the screw top and teat must be loosened. Otherwise pressure builds up which can cause the bottle or container to explode, posing a severe risk of injury. ~ Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and then always check the temperatur[...]

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    ~ Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquids containing salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface. ~ Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutle[...]

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    ~ Do not use the appliance for deep frying food, and do not leave it unattended when cooking with oils and fats as these can be a fire hazard if allowed to overheat. ~ Earthenware and porcelain containers with hollow handles and lid knobs must only be used in this oven if they have vent holes which allow the moisture to escape. Without vent holes, [...]

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    How the microwave oven works In a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These microwaves are distributed evenly throughout the oven interior, and rebound off the metal sides of the oven interior to reach the food from all sides. Microwave distribution is improved with the [...]

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

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    Microwaves – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and card, – and are absorbed by food. Material and shape The material and shape of containers used affect cooking results and times. Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in rectangular containers, providing better results. Con[...]

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    Do not place aluminium foil dishes on the grilling rack in case the dish sparks or arcs. If sparks occur, transfer food to a microwave-safe container. – Pieces of aluminium foil For even defrosting and to avoid overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of aluminium foil may be used to mask wingtips or other thin part[...]

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    Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be used for very short, timed warming and reheating of food. Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and reheating. They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape. This prevents a build-up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag bursting. There are also specia[...]

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    The cover – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook, such as potatoes. – speeds up the cooking process. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. Always cover food with the cover supplied. Alternatively, use lids or covers made of microwave-safe glass or plastic, or u[...]

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    After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room temperature after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. This is important for the correct electronic functioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all the packaging materials from the appliance, including the protective foil on the housing. Do not remov[...]

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    Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current time of day is set. Before this, the time of day will start to run from 12:00, as the clock will start as soon as the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply. ^ Turn the time selector to [...]

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    To open the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. If the microwave oven is being used, opening the door will interrupt the cooking programme. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven. Turntable The turntable helps the food to cook, reheat or defrost evenly. Do not operate the microwave without t[...]

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    When heating up food which cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, as with a plated meal, 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 time selector. Any time between 10 seconds and 90 minutes can be selected. Excep[...]

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    Interrupting or re-starting a programme At any time you can ..... ... interrupt a programme ^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the appliance door. The time stops counting down. ... continue a programme ^ Close the door and press Start. The programme continues. Altering the settings If you discover after starting a programme tha t.... ...t h e Micro[...]

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    Quick start (programmable) Pressing the Start/ c button is sufficient to set the appliance operating on maximum power. Three set times are stored in the memory: ^ 30 s: Press Start c once ^ 1 min: Press Start c twice ^ 2 min: Press Start c three times Pressing the Start c button four times in succession will bring back the first stored time and so [...]

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    Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one second steps. ^ Press the l button. 0:00 flashes in the display and the l symbol lights up. ^ Use the time selector to set the minute minder time you require. ^ Press the Start button to start the minute minder. The mi[...]

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    The grill can be used on 4 settings: by itself, and in combination with the Microwave function at one of three different power levels. If the total grilling time required is less than 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes before placing food under it. Thin, flat cuts of fish and meat should usually be turned half way thro[...]

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    Combination mode - Microwave + Grill This function is very good for baking and browning. The microwave cooks the food, and the grill browns it. The grill can be combined with one of three different microwave power levels: 150, 300 and 450 Watt. It is possible during the cooking process to switch between the different power levels without interrupti[...]

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    Use The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for the first time, fill it with 400 ml water and add 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lemon juice. Heat for 5 minutes on 450 W + Gril[...]

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    Some suggested uses Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on the turntable for 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill L . Fish fingers (frozen) , 1 5 0g+2 tbsp oil L , 3-4 minutes each side Hamburgers 2 burgers + 2 tbsp oil L , 3-4 minutes each side Croquette potatoes (frozen) , 10-12 + 2 tbsp oil L , 6-8 minutes, turning halfway through Fillet steak , approx. 2[...]

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    Vegetable stir fry (Serves 3) Cook time: 25 - 35 minutes 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 100 g mushrooms, cleaned 150 g baby carrots or carrot slices 100 g broccoli florets 1 red capsicum 1 tomato Salt, pepper 30 g grated Parmesan cheese Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve, quarter and deseed the capsicum, and then cut into strips. Dice the tomato. Place t[...]

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    Pork fillets (Serves 2) Cook time: 15 - 20 minutes 1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g) 4 rashers streaky bacon Salt, pepper 10 g butter 200 g sliced mushrooms 200 ml double cream 2 tbsp brandy Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each slice with salt and pepper, and wrap in a rasher of streaky bacon. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and pre-[...]

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    Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2) Cook time :5-1 0 minutes 2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g) 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt, white pepper Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice, and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from the oven, pat the fish[...]

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    Pineapple cake Cook time: 20 - 25 minutes For the cake: 2 eggs 80 g sugar 1 1 / 2 ripe bananas 30 g chocolate chips 100 g plain flour 3 / 4 tsp. baking powder Topping: 1 tin pineapple chunks (drained weight 240 g) 1 1 / 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 1 / 2 tbsp desiccated coconut Beat together the eggs and sugar until frothy. Mash the bananas with a fork, an[...]

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    All of the automatic programmes are weight dependent. After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The microwave automatically calculates the time according to the weight given. After cooking, allow the food to stand at room temperature for the suggested number of minutes ("standing time") to allow the heat to be distributed[...]

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    ^ Press the relevant button repeatedly until the automatic programme required shows in the display. For example, to call up programme AC 5 ; (Chicken, small, whole), press the ° button five times. g will flash in the display to request the weight to be entered, and the programme (e.g. AC 5) will light up, together with the symbols for the function[...]

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    Below are some recipe suggestions for the Automatic programmes using the "Cooking fresh food" function ° ". These can be adapted to suit your requirements. It is important to follow the weight guidelines for the programme concerned. If the weight guidelines are exceeded, the food will not cook sufficiently. AC 1 1 Vegetables Place t[...]

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

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    AC 4 3 Kebabs Pork kebabs (8 skewers) Cook time: 25 – 35 minutes + 1 hour resting time 1 pork fillet, approx. 300 g 1 red capsicum 2 onions For the marinade: 8 tbsp oil Pepper, salt, sweet paprika and chilli powder 8 wooden skewers Cut the pork fillet into 16 cubes. Wash the capsicum and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel the onion and cut into eig[...]

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    AC 5 ; Chicken Cut the chicken in half. Brush with melted butter or oil, and season. Arrange the two halves with the cut side uppermost on the grilling rack on top of the glass tray, and place in the microwave oven. Halfway through cooking when an audible tone sounds, turn the chicken over and continue to cook. AC 6 4 Chicken drumsticks Brush the d[...]

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    Perch and tomato gratin (Serves 4) Cook time: 35 - 45 minutes 500 g perch fillet 2 tbsp lemon juice 500 g tomatoes Herb salt 2 tsp oregano, finely chopped 150 g Cheddar cheese, grated Cut the perch into pieces, drizzle with lemon juice and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes. Dice the tomatoes, and place in a baking dish with the fish and half of[...]

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    Potato cheese gratin (Serves 4) Cook time: 25 - 30 minutes 500 g potatoes, peeled 250 ml double cream 125 g crème fraîche 150 g Cheddar cheese, grated 1 clove of garlic Salt, black pepper, nutmeg Butter Slice the potatoes finely, mix with approx. 2/3 of the cheese, and place in the base of a greased baking dish (approx. 24 cm in diameter) with th[...]

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    One favourite programme can be saved in memory. This programme can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The programme can have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at 600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill, and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill). Programming (The example given is for a 3-stage programme.) ^ First select the function for the fi[...]

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    To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered. Saving your favourite programme 44[...]

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    You can change the standard default settings by altering the "status" of the setting. Please consult the chart for the different options. The factory settings are marked with a star* on the chart. Proceed as follows: ^ Press and hold the m and M buttons at the same time until PI and v light up in the display. Then release them. If you pre[...]

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    Setting Settings available (* factory default) PI Night time switch-off S0 * SI Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated. The time of day display is switched off from 11 pm to 4 am. P2 Automatic warming function SI * S0 The automatic warming function is activated. The automatic warming function is deactivated. P3 &qu[...]

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    Select the following microwave power levels to reheat food: Drinks .....................9 0 0W Food ......................6 0 0W Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W We do not recommend heating or reheating food or drinks for babies or young children in the microwave oven. Any decision to do this is the responsibility of the user, and should on[...]

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    Place the food in a microwave-proof dish and cover it. When cooking, it is a good idea to select a power level of 900 W to start with and then when the food is hot, reduce the power level to 450 W for more gentle continued cooking. For dishes such as rice or semolina pudding , first select a power level of 900 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for sim[...]

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    Do not refreeze food once it has thawed. Defrosted food should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses it nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked. Defrosting Select the following microwave power settings to defrost food: – 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e.g. cream, butter,[...]

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    You can preserve small portions of fruit and vegetables in preserving jars with your microwave. Prepare the jars in the usual way. Fill the jars up to 2 cm below the rim. Close the jars with clear adhesive tape or with clips suitable for microwave use. Never use metal clips or jars with srew-on lids. Do not use tins for bottling. Pressure can build[...]

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    Produce Quantity Microwav e power level (in watts) Time (in minutes) Notes Melting butter and margarine 100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Melting chocolate 100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 5 tbsp water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through dissolving Preparing flan[...]

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    In Australia and New Zealand, Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products, as well as the Original Miele all-purpose microfibre cloth which is suitable for cleaning surfaces such as stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals are available to purchase from Miele. Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply b[...]

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    Do not let water or any small particles penetrate the vents in the appliance. Wring out cloths before using them to wipe out the oven to avoid moisture getting into the openings. Do not use abrasive cleaners, as these scratch the surface. To neutralise odours in the oven, put a cup of water with some lemon juice in the oven and simmer for a few min[...]

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    To avoid damaging the outer surfaces of your appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides – cleaning agents containing descaling agents – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners, – solvent-based cleaning agents, – stainless steel cleaners – dishwasher detergent – oven [...]

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    Gourmet plate Clean the gourmet plate with hot water and a cloth with a little washing-up liquid to remove any grease. Do not use wire wool, or abrasive sponges, aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents. The gourmet plate is not suitable for cleaning in a dishwasher. If the gourmet plate has been used to prepare foods with a strong aroma, you can neu[...]

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    Repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting Miele. Please note: A call-out [...]

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    . . . the microwave operation works but not the lighting. ^ You can then operate the appliance as normal, but not the lighting. Contact Miele if you need to replace the lighting. . . . strange noises are heard when the microwave oven is being used. Check whether, ^ the food is covered with aluminium foil. If so, remove it. ^ Sparks are being create[...]

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    In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under warranty, please contact: – your Miele Chartered Agent or – Miele. You will find the telephone number and address of your nearest office on the back cover of this manual. When contacting your Chartered Agent or Miele, please quote the model and serial numb[...]

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    Before connecting the appliance, ensure that it has not been damaged in any way. Do not use a damaged appliance. The appliance is supplied with a mains cable and moulded plug ready for connection to an AC single phase 220-240 V 50 Hz supply. Fuse protection is to be conducted as follows: Connection to an earthed power socket, protected with 10 A-L [...]

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    When installing the appliance ensure that there is sufficient ventilation to and from the appliance both underneath and to the rear. Do not block the ventilation gaps or block the gap between the base of the appliance and the worktop surface. The microwave oven can be placed on a worktop. To ensure adequate ventilation, a minimum of gap of 5 cm is [...]

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    Alteration rights reserved/ 5011 M 8201-1 M.-Nr. 07 279 520 / 03[...]