Miele M 6012 SC Stainless steel – Microwave ovens User Manual

Operating instructions

Microwave oven

To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-

tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the

first time.

en-GB M.-Nr. 11 357 070

Contents

Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 4

Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 14

Setup and connection ....................................................................................... 15

Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 16

Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 17

Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 18

Accessories supplied........................................................................................ 19

Control panel ..................................................................................................... 20

Description of function ..................................................................................... 21

Modes of operation ........................................................................................... 22

Functions............................................................................................................. 22

Microwave Solo mode.................................................................................... 22

Grilling ............................................................................................................ 22

Combination mode (Microwave + Grill).......................................................... 22

Automatic programmes.................................................................................. 22

Suitable containers for microwave ovens....................................................... 23

Material and shape.............................................................................................. 23

Testing containers ............................................................................................... 25

A heat-retaining cover ......................................................................................... 26

Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 27

Setting the time ................................................................................................... 27

Altering the time of day ....................................................................................... 27

Switching off the time of day display .................................................................. 27

Night switch-off ................................................................................................... 27

Operation............................................................................................................ 28

Opening the door ................................................................................................ 28

Placing the dish in the oven ................................................................................ 28

Turntable.............................................................................................................. 28

Closing the door.................................................................................................. 28

Starting a programme ......................................................................................... 28

“door” message.............................................................................................. 29

Interrupting or re-starting a programme.............................................................. 29

Altering settings................................................................................................... 30

Cancelling a programme ..................................................................................... 30

At the end of a programme ................................................................................ 30

Contents

Automatic keeping-warm function ...................................................................... 30

Quick start (programmable)................................................................................. 31

System lock......................................................................................................... 31

Using the minute minder ..................................................................................... 32

Altering a minute minder entry ....................................................................... 32

Minute minder + cooking function ................................................................. 32

Operation – grilling ............................................................................................ 33

Gourmet plate .................................................................................................... 35

Tips for use.......................................................................................................... 35

Searing/browning food........................................................................................ 35

Examples of use:................................................................................................. 36

Recipes................................................................................................................ 36

Operation - Automatic programmes................................................................ 39

Automatic defrosting .......................................................................................... 39

Automatic cooking .............................................................................................. 39

Recipes for automatic programmes................................................................ 41

Saving your favourite programme (Memory) .................................................. 47

Changing settings ............................................................................................. 48

Reheat ................................................................................................................ 50

Cooking .............................................................................................................. 52

Defrost................................................................................................................ 53

Examples of use ................................................................................................ 54

Note for test institutes ...................................................................................... 55

Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 56

Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 58

Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 59

After sales service............................................................................................. 62

Contact in case of malfunction ........................................................................... 62

Warranty .............................................................................................................. 62

Warning and Safety instructions

This microwave oven complies with current safety requirements.

Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and mater-

ial damage.

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appli-

ance. They contain important information on the installation,

safety, use and maintenance of the appliance. This prevents both

personal injury and damage to the appliance.

In accordance with standard IEC/EN60335-1, Miele expressly and

strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the

chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc-

tions and warnings.

Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-

compliance with these instructions.

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them

on to any future owner.

Correct application

 This microwave oven is intended for private domestic use.

This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.

 Do not use the appliance at altitudes of above 2000m.

 The microwave oven is intended for domestic use only to cook,

defrost and to reheat food. Any other use is not permitted.

 Do not use the microwave oven to store or dry items which could

ignite easily. If such items were dried in the microwave oven, the

moisture in the item would evaporate causing it to dry out and even

self-ignite. Never use the microwave oven to store or dry items which

could ignite easily.

 This microwave oven can only be used by people with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and

knowledge if they are supervised whilst using it. They may only use it

unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way.

They must be able to recognise and understand the consequences

of incorrect operation.

Warning and Safety instructions

 The oven compartment is fitted with a special lamp to cope with

particular conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resist-

ance, abrasion resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only

be used for the purpose for which it is intended. It is not suitable for

room lighting. Replacement lamps may only be fitted by a Miele au-

thorised technician or by the Miele Customer Service Department.

 The microwave oven contains 1light source corresponding to en-

ergy efficiency classE.

Safety with children

 Children under eight years of age must be kept away from the ap-

pliance unless they are constantly supervised.

 Children aged eight and older may only use the microwave oven

without supervision if they have been shown how to use it in a safe

manner. Children must be able to recognise and understand the po-

tential risks of improper use.

 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance

unsupervised.

 Children should be supervised in the vicinity of the microwave

oven. Never allow children to play with the appliance.

 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-

tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their

head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

 Danger of burning. Children's skin is far more sensitive to high

temperatures than that of adults. When grilling with or without the

microwave function, the oven interior, grill element and door can get

hot. Do not let children touch the microwave oven when it is in oper-

ation.

Technical safety

 A damaged appliance could be dangerous. Check the appliance

for visible signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if it is dam-

aged.

Warning and Safety instructions

 If the electrical connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced

by a Miele authorised technician to protect the user from danger.

 Temporary or permanent operation on an autonomous power sup-

ply system or a power supply system that is not synchronised with the

mains power supply (e.g. island networks, back-up systems) is pos-

sible. A prerequisite for operation is that the power supply system

complies with the specifications of EN50160 or an equivalent stand-

ard.

The function and operation of the protective measures provided in the

domestic electrical installation and in this Miele product must also be

maintained in isolated operation or in operation that is not synchron-

ised with the mains power supply, or these measures must be re-

placed by equivalent measures in the installation. As described, for

example, in the current version of BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO 45001.

 Operating a damaged appliance can result in microwave leakage

and present a hazard to the user. Do not use the appliance if

– the appliance door is warped.

– the door hinges are loose.

– holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven in-

terior walls.

 Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical

or mechanical components of the microwave oven will endanger

your safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions. Do not open the

appliance housing under any circumstances.

 Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that

the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) match

the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to

avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Compare this before con-

necting the appliance to the mains. Consult a qualified electrician if

in any doubt.

 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the

required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not use them to

connect the appliance to the mains.

Warning and Safety instructions

 The electrical safety of this microwave oven can only be guaran-

teed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earth-

ing system. It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met

to avoid the risk of damage or electric shock. If in any doubt, please

have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician.

 Do not situate the appliance too close to an adjacent furniture

unit. To ensure adequate ventilation, a minimum of gap of 5cm is re-

quired between the appliance and any neighbouring furniture or

walls. There must be a minimum gap of 19.5cm between the top of

the appliance and anything above it.

 Unauthorised or incorrect repairs can cause considerable danger

to users. Repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised tech-

nician or by the Miele Customer Service Department.

 While the microwave oven is under warranty, repairs should only

be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise

the warranty is invalidated.

 The microwave oven must be disconnected from the mains power

supply during repairs or cleaning and maintenance. It is only com-

pletely isolated from the electricity supply when:

– the plug has been disconnected from the back of the appliance or

the appliance has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug

withdrawn.

Pull by the plug and not by the mains connection cable to discon-

nect your appliance from the mains electricity supply.

– the mains circuit breaker is switched off.

– the mains screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is ap-

plicable).

 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when genuine

original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty components must

only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts.

Warning and Safety instructions

 If the appliance is installed behind a kitchen furniture door, it may

only be used with the furniture door open. Do not close the furniture

door while the appliance is in use. Heat and moisture can build up

behind the closed furniture door. This can result in damage to the

appliance and furniture unit. Leave the furniture front/door open until

the appliance has cooled down completely.

 If your microwave oven is built in with a lift-up door: do not bring

the door down into the closed position when the oven is in operation.

 The appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.

on a ship).

Correct use

 Risk of burning due to the grill.

When grilling with or without the microwave function, the micro-

wave oven can get hot. You could burn yourself on the oven com-

partment, the grill element, food, accessories or the appliance door.

Use oven gloves when placing hot food in the appliance or remov-

ing it and when working in the hot oven compartment.

 Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated.

The time required for this depends a number of factors, such as the

nature of the food, its initial temperature and the amount to be

cooked and recipe variations.

Some foods may contain micro-organisms which are only destroyed

by thorough cooking at temperatures over 70°C for a minimum of

10minutes. Therefore when cooking or reheating foods, e.g. poultry,

it is particularly important that food is fully cooked through. If in any

doubt that a sufficiently high temperature has been reached, con-

tinue reheating for a little longer.

Warning and Safety instructions

 It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked is

evenly distributed and sufficiently high.

This can be achieved by stirring or turning the food, and observing a

sufficiently long standing time (see charts), which should be added

to the time needed for reheating, defrosting or cooking. During the

standing time the temperature is distributed evenly in the food.

 Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrosting

in a microwave oven are usually considerably shorter than with tradi-

tional methods of cooking food.

Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and

burning, or could even cause it to catch fire. Fire hazard. There is

also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are dried in

the microwave oven. Do not dry these items in the microwave oven.

 Cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels, wheat grain, lavender

or gel, such as those used in aromatherapy can ignite when heated

even after they have been removed from the microwave oven. Do not

heat these up in the microwave oven. Fire hazard.

 The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting

items. Items can get extremely hot and there is a danger of burning

when the item is removed from the appliance. Fire hazard.

 The appliance can be damaged if it is used without food being

placed in it or if it is incorrectly loaded. Therefore do not use the ap-

pliance to preheat crockery or to dry herbs or similar items.

 Always ensure that food or a suitable microwave browning dish

has been placed in the microwave oven and that the turntable is in

position before switching on.

 Pressure can build up when reheating in sealed containers, caus-

ing the container to explode. Never cook or reheat food or liquids in

sealed containers, jars or bottles.

With baby bottles, the screw top and teat must be taken off.

Warning and Safety instructions

 Be careful when removing dishes from the appliance. Although

heat is not normally produced in the container itself by the mi-

crowaves (apart from stoneware), heat transfer from the food to the

container may be considerable, making the container itself hot. The

dish is only warmed by the heat of the food. Before serving, always

check the temperature of the actual food itself after taking it out of

the microwave. The temperature of the container is not an indication

of the temperature of the food or liquid in it. This is particularly im-

portant when preparing food for babies, children, and the elderly

or infirm. After reheating food, especially food for babies and small

children, stir the food or shake the container and check that the tem-

perature does not pose any danger. Double check after it has been

left to stand.

 When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc, using microwave power,

the boiling point of the liquid may be reached without the production

of typical bubbles. The liquid does not boil evenly throughout. This so-

called 'boiling delay' can cause a sudden build-up of bubbles when

the container is removed from the oven or shaken, which can lead to

the liquid boiling over suddenly and explosively. Danger of burning.

The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forces

the oven door open. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.

Stir liquids well before heating. After heating, wait at least 20seconds

before removing the container from the oven. In addition, during heat-

ing a glass rod or similar item, if available, can be placed in the con-

tainer.

 To avoid fuelling any flames, do not open the oven door if smoke

occurs inside the appliance.

Interrupt the process by switching the appliance off and disconnect

it from the mains electricity supply.

Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed.

 Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to overheat. Never leave the

microwave oven unattended when cooking with oil or fats. Do not

use the appliance for deep-fat frying. Never attempt to put out oil or

fat fires with water. Switch the oven off and extinguish the flames by

leaving the door closed.

Warning and Safety instructions

 Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the micro-

wave oven when it is in use could catch fire. Do not use the appli-

ance to heat up the room.

 If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high temper-

atures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour can catch fire

on hot surfaces. Never heat undiluted alcohol in the microwave, as

this can easily ignite. Fire hazard.

 Food which is stored in the oven or left in it to be kept warm can

dry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in

the microwave oven. This can also cause damage to the control

panel, worktop and surrounding kitchen furniture. Always cover food

that is left in the oven to keep warm.

 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 to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet.

 The oven interior can get hot during use. Danger of burning! Clean

the oven interior and accessories as soon as it has cooled down.

Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in

some cases impossible. Stubborn soiling could damage the micro-

wave oven in certain circumstances and could even be dangerous.

Fire hazard.

Please refer to the relevant instructions in “Cleaning and care”.

 Fire hazard. Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in

microwave ovens can be badly damaged and cause damage to the

appliance if used. Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or

containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperat-

ure-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips or

plastic or paper covered wire ties. Do not use bowls with milled rims,

or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed (see "Suitable

containers for microwave use).

Using these items could result in damage to the container or present

a fire risk.

Warning and Safety instructions

 Only those plastic disposable containers which are specified by the

manufacturer as suitable for use in a microwave oven may be used.

Do not leave the oven unattended when heating or cooking food in

disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other inflammable

materials.

 Heat-retaining packaging consists of, among other things, a thin

layer of aluminium foil. Microwaves are reflected by metal. This re-

flected energy can, in turn, cause the outer paper covering to be-

come so hot that it ignites.

Do not use heat-retaining packaging, such as bags for grilled

chicken for warming food in the microwave oven.

 If you cook eggs without their shells using microwave power, the

yolks could explode due to the resulting pressure. Prick the yolk sev-

eral times before cooking to avoid this.

 Eggs heated in their shells using microwave power can burst,

even after they have been taken out of the oven. Eggs can only be

cooked in their shells in a specially designed egg-boiling device.

Do not reheat hard-boiled eggs in the microwave oven.

 Food with a thick skin or peel, such as tomatoes, sausage, pota-

toes and aubergines can burst when heated. Pierce or score the skin

of these types of food several times to allow steam to escape.

 Dishes with hollow knobs or handles are not suitable for use with

microwave power. Moisture which has gathered in the hollow re-

cesses can cause pressure to build up and the item can explode. If

the hollow recess is sufficiently ventilated, the item could be used.

However, we recommend that you do not use such dishes in the

microwave oven.

 Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these

are not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break very

easily.

To check food temperature, first interrupt the cooking process. Only

use a thermometer specifically approved for food use to measure the

temperature of the food.

Warning and Safety instructions

 The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live elec-

trical components and cause a short circuit. Do not use a steam

cleaner to clean the appliance.

The following applies for stainless steel surfaces:

 The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause

scratches.

Accessories

 Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, war-

ranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.

 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a min-

imum of 10years and up to 15years following the discontinuation of

your microwave oven.

 The rack and gourmet plate supplied are designed for use with

microwave power and can be used for grilling with or without the

microwave function.

They must not, however, be used at the same time as this would

damage the gourmet plate. Always place the gourmet plate directly

on the turntable.

 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.

The rack and glass tray get hot during grilling (with and without the

microwave function).

Danger of burning.

 Do not use the gourmet plate together with a commercially avail-

able, microwave-safe heat-retaining cover because the cover will get

too hot.

Before using for the first time

After transportation, let the unpacked

appliance stand for approx. 2hours

at room temperature before using it.

This is to allow time for the temperature

to equalise between the temperature in

the room and the appliance. This is im-

portant for the correct electronic func-

tioning of the appliance.

 Risk of suffocation due to pack-

aging material.

Whilst playing, children may become

entangled in packaging material

(such as plastic wrapping) or pull it

over their head, presenting the risk of

suffocation.

Keep packaging material away from

children.

 Remove all the packaging materials

and any protective film from the ap-

pliance.

Do not remove the cover from the

microwave outlet inside the oven

compartment or the film on the in-

side of the door.

 Check the appliance for any damage.

 Health risk caused by a faulty

appliance.

Operating a damaged appliance can

result in microwave leakage and

present a hazard to the user.

Do not use the microwave oven if:

– the appliance door is warped.

– the door hinges are loose.

– holes or cracks are visible in the

casing, the door or the oven interior

walls.

 Clean the oven compartment and all

the accessories with a sponge or

cloth and hot water.

 Stick the enclosed short instructions

to the frame behind the door as illus-

trated, making sure they do not block

any of the vents.

Setup and connection

*INSTALLATION*

When installing the microwave oven

ensure that there is unhindered vent-

ilation 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 sur-

face.

A minimum installation height of

85cm must be maintained.

The microwave oven can be placed on

a worktop.

To ensure adequate ventilation, a

minimum of gap of 5cm is required

between the appliance and any

neighbouring furniture or walls. There

must be a minimum gap of 19.5cm

between the top of the appliance and

anything above it.

Do not situate the appliance too

close to an adjacent furniture unit.

Heat and moisture can build up if the

microwave oven is installed behind a

closed furniture door. This can result

in damage to the appliance and fur-

niture unit.

The microwave oven may only be

used with the furniture door open.

Do not close the furniture door while

the appliance is in use.

Leave the furniture front/door open

until the appliance has cooled down

completely.

If your microwave oven is built in

with a lift-up door: do not bring the

door down into the closed position

when the oven is in operation.

Setup and connection

*INSTALLATION*

Electrical connection

 Risk of injury caused by a faulty

appliance.

Before connecting the appliance, en-

sure that it has not been damaged in

any way.

Never use a faulty appliance.

The appliance is supplied ready for

connection with a cable and plug.

Ensure that the protective contact

socket is easily accessible at all times.

If that is not possible, ensure that a

suitable means of disconnection is

provided on the installation side for

each pole.

 Fire hazard due to overheating.

Connecting the appliance to a multi-

socket plug adapter or to an exten-

sion lead can overload the cable.

The appliance must not be used with

so-called energy-saving devices.

These reduce the amount of energy

supplied to the appliance, causing it

to overheat.

For safety reasons, do not use an ex-

tension lead or multi-socket plug ad-

apter.

Connect the appliance directly to the

power supply using the original cable

and do not use any intermediate ele-

ments.

The electrical installation must comply

with VDE0100 requirements and local

regulations (e.g. BS 7671 in the UK).

If the connection cable is damaged, it

must only be replaced with a specific

connection cable of the same type

(available from the Miele Customer Ser-

vice Department). For safety reasons,

such replacement may only be carried

out by a qualified technician or the

Miele Customer Service Department.

The necessary connection data can be

found on the data plate located on the

front of the oven interior or on the back

of the appliance.

Compare the specifications on the data

plate with those of the electricity sup-

ply. Make sure that they match.

If in any doubt, consult a qualified elec-

trician.

Temporary or permanent operation on

an autonomous power supply system or

a power supply system that is not syn-

chronised with the mains power supply

(e.g. island networks, back-up systems)

is possible. A prerequisite for operation

is that the power supply system com-

plies with the specifications of

EN50160 or an equivalent standard.

The function and operation of the pro-

tective measures provided in the do-

mestic electrical installation and in this

Miele product must also be maintained

in isolated operation or in operation that

is not synchronised with the mains

power supply, or these measures must

be replaced by equivalent measures in

the installation. As described, for ex-

ample, in the current version of

BS OHSAS 18001–2 ISO 45001.

Caring for the environment

Disposing of the packaging

material

The packaging material is used for

handling and protects the appliance

from transport damage. The packaging

material used is selected from materials

which are environmentally friendly for

disposal and can generally be recycled.

Recycling the packaging material re-

duces the use of raw materials. Use

material-specific collection points for

valuable materials and take advantage

of return options. Your Miele dealer will

take the packaging material away.

Disposing of your old appli-

ance

Electrical and electronic appliances

contain many valuable materials. They

also contain certain materials, com-

pounds and components which were

essential for their correct functioning

and safety. These could be hazardous

to human health and to the environment

if disposed of with household waste or

if handled incorrectly. Please do not,

therefore, dispose of your old appliance

with household waste.

Instead, please make use of officially

designated collection and disposal

points to dispose of and recycle elec-

trical and electronic appliances in your

local community, with your dealer or

with Miele, free of charge. By law, you

are solely responsible for deleting any

personal data from the old appliance

prior to disposal. You are legally obliged

to remove any old batteries which are

not securely enclosed by the appliance

and to remove any lamps without des-

troying them, where this is possible.

These must be taken to a suitable col-

lection point where they can be handed

in free of charge. Please ensure that

your old appliance poses no risk to chil-

dren while being stored for disposal.

Guide to the appliance

Door

Door lock

Grill

Control panel

Turntable

Grilling rack

Gourmet plate

Accessories supplied

Grilling rack

The grilling rack can be used for all

functions with and without micro-

wave power, except for Microwave

Solo mode.

To avoid the grilling rack being used in-

advertently with Microwave Solo, it

should not be stored inside the oven

compartment.

Gourmet plate

The gourmet plate is a round, non-stick

grilling plate. It can be used to heat

snacks or small meals quickly whilst

maintaining crispness.

Tip: These products and other ac-

cessories can be ordered through the

Miele Webshop.

They can also be ordered from Miele

(see end of this booklet for contact de-

tails) or from your Miele dealer.

Control panel

Display for showing the time of day

and information on operation

Rotary selector for microwave

power, grill and combination pro-

grammes

Rotary selector

to enter time and weight

Automatic programmes

Time of day

Minute minder

Memory button (to save a 1–3 stage

programme sequence)

Stop/Cancel button

Start/Add a minute/Quick start (pro-

grammable)

Door release

Description of function

The microwave oven contains a mag-

netron. This converts electrical energy

into electromagnetic waves (mi-

crowaves). These microwaves are dis-

tributed evenly throughout the oven

compartment, and are reflected off the

metal appliance walls. This enables the

microwaves to reach the food from all

sides and heat it up. Microwave distri-

bution is improved with the turntable

engaged.

In order for microwaves to reach the

food, they must be able to penetrate the

cooking container being used. Mi-

crowaves can pass through porcelain,

glass, cardboard and plastics, but not

metal. Do not, therefore, use containers

made of metal, or which contain metal,

for example in the form of gold or silver

trim. The metal reflects microwaves and

this could cause sparking. The mi-

crowaves cannot be absorbed.

Microwaves pass through a suitable

container and find their way directly into

the food. All food contains moisture

molecules which, when subjected to

microwave energy, start to oscillate at a

rate of 2.5billion times a second. This

vibration creates heat. It first starts de-

veloping around the outside of the food

and then slowly penetrates towards the

centre. The more water a food contains,

the faster it is reheated or cooked.

As heat is produced directly in the food,

this has the following advantages:

– Food can generally be cooked without

adding liquid or cooking oil, or with just

a little water or oil.

– Cooking, reheating and defrosting in a

microwave oven is quicker than using

conventional methods.

– Nutrients, such as vitamins and min-

erals, are generally retained.

– The colour, texture and taste of food

are not impaired.

Microwaves stop being produced as

soon as the cooking process is inter-

rupted or the appliance door is opened.

When the appliance is in operation, the

closed, sealed door prevents mi-

crowaves escaping from the appliance.

Modes of operation

Food is cooked, reheated or defrosted

quickly in a microwave oven.

You can use the microwave oven in the

following ways:

– Food can be defrosted, reheated or

cooked by entering a power setting and

a duration.

– Deep-frozen, ready meals can be de-

frosted and then reheated or cooked.

– The microwave oven can also be used

for other tasks, e.g. for proving yeast

dough, melting chocolate and butter,

dissolving gelatine, preparing cake

glazes and bottling small amounts of

fruit and vegetables.

Functions

Microwave Solo mode

Suitable for defrosting, reheating and

cooking.

Grilling

Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.

steak or sausages.

Combination mode (Microwave +

Grill)

Ideal for browning dishes with toppings.

The microwave cooks the food, and the

grill browns it.

Automatic programmes

You can choose from the following

automatic programmes:

five defrosting programmes

(: Ad 1 to Ad 5),

– four cooking programmes for frozen

food

(: Ac 1 to Ac 4 ),

and eight cooking programmes for fresh

food

(: Ac 1 to Ac 8).

These programmes are weight depend-

ent. You enter the weight of the food

and then the cooking duration is calcu-

lated automatically.

The weight of the food can be dis-

played as metric (g) or imperial (lb) (see

“Changing settings”).

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Microwaves:

- are reflected by metal.

- pass through glass, porcelain, plastic

and cardboard.

- are absorbed by food.

 Fire hazard due to unsuitable

container.

Containers which are not suitable for

use in microwave ovens can be

badly damaged and cause damage

to the appliance if used.

Please observe the information on

suitable containers.

Material and shape

The material and shape of the container

used affect reheating and cooking dura-

tions. Round and oval-shaped shallow

containers are particularly suitable. Food

heats up more evenly in these containers

than in square containers.

 Risk of injury due to hollow

handle elements and lid knobs.

When using containers with hollow

parts, moisture can get inside and

pressure can build up, causing the

container to crack or shatter.

Do not use containers with hollow

handle elements or lid knobs unless

the hollow parts are sufficiently vent-

ilated.

Metal

Metal containers, aluminium foil,

metal cutlery, and crockery with

metallic decoration, such as gold

rims or cobalt blue, must not be

used in the microwave oven. Metal

reflects microwaves and obstructs

the cooking process.

Do not use containers where the foil

lid has not been completely removed.

Exceptions:

- Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes.

These can be defrosted and reheated in

the microwave oven. Important: Remove

the lid and make sure the foil dish is at

least 2cm from the oven walls at all

times. However, food is only heated from

the top. Transferring the food from the

aluminium foil container to a dish suit-

able for use in a microwave oven will res-

ult in more even heat distribution.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Do not place aluminium foil dishes

on the rack in case the dish sparks

or arcs.

- Pieces of aluminium foil

For even defrosting and to avoid over-

cooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat,

poultry or fish, small pieces of alu-

minium foil may be used to mask wing-

tips or other thin parts for the last few

minutes of the programme.

Make sure that the aluminium foil is

at least 2cm from the oven walls at

all times. It must not touch the walls.

- Metal meat skewers or clamps

These should only be used if they are

very small in comparison to the size of

the cut of meat.

Glazes and colours

Some dishes have glazes and col-

ours containing metallic substances.

These dishes are unsuitable for

microwave ovens.

Glass

Heat-resistant glass or ceramic dishes

are ideal for use with microwave power.

Crystal glass is unsuitable as it con-

tains lead which could cause the

glass to crack in the microwave.

It is therefore not suitable.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a suitable material.

However do not use porcelain with gold

or silver edging or items with hollow

knobs or handles, as insufficient ventil-

ation may cause pressure.

Stoneware

Decorated stoneware is only suitable if

the decoration is beneath an all-over

glaze.

Stoneware can get hot.

Wear oven gloves.

Wood

Moisture contained in the wood

evaporates during the cooking pro-

cess. This causes the wood to dry

and crack.

Wooden dishes are therefore not

suitable.

Plastics

 Damage due to heat-sensitive

plastic.

Plastic containers must be heat-res-

istant to a minimum of 110°C. Oth-

erwise the plastic may warp and fuse

with the food.

Use only plastic containers suitable

for use with Microwave Solo.

Special plastic containers designed for

use in microwave ovens are available

from specialist retail outlets.

Melamine containers are unsuitable.

Melamine absorbs microwave energy

and gets hot. When purchasing plastic

containers, make sure that they are

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

suitable for use in a microwave oven.

Disposable containers, such as trays

made from polystyrene, can only be

used to reheat food for a short time.

Plastic boiling bags can be used for

cooking and reheating. They should

be pierced beforehand. The holes al-

low the steam to escape. This pre-

vents a build-up of pressure from

forming and the bag from bursting.

There are also special bags available for

steam cooking which do not need to be

pierced. Please follow instructions given

on the packet.

 Fire hazard due to unsuitable

material.

Metal clips and plastic or paper ties

containing wire can ignite.

Avoid using these clips and ties.

Single-use containers

Single-use containers made of plastic

must meet the requirements indicated

under “Plastics”.

 Fire hazard due to unsuitable

container.

Single-use containers made of

plastic, paper or other inflammable

materials can ignite.

Do not leave the appliance unatten-

ded when reheating or cooking food

in single-use containers made of

plastic, paper or other inflammable

materials.

To protect the environment, we do not

recommend the use of single-use con-

tainers.

Testing containers

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

centre of the oven.

 Close the door.

 Turn the power selector to 900W.

 Enter a duration of 30seconds with

the time selector.

 Press the Start button.

If a crackling noise is heard accom-

panied by sparks during the test,

switch the appliance off immediately

(touch Stop/C twice)! Any crockery

which causes this reaction is unsuit-

able for use with microwave power. If

any doubt exists about the suitability

of containers, please contact the

supplier.

This test cannot be used to check

whether items with hollow knobs or

handles are suitable for use with

microwave power.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

A heat-retaining cover

- prevents too much steam escaping,

especially when cooking foods with

longer reheating times.

- speeds up the reheating process.

- prevents food from drying out.

- helps keep the oven compartment

clean.

 When using Microwave Solo mode,

always cover food with a microwave-

safe heat-retaining cover.

Suitable heat-retaining covers are avail-

able from retail outlets.

You can use a cling film recommended

for use in a microwave oven instead of

the heat-retaining cover. Heat can

cause normal cling film to distort and

fuse with the food.

 Damage due to heat-sensitive

plastic.

The material of the cover can generally

withstand temperatures of up to

110°C (see manufacturer information).

At higher temperatures the plastic can

distort and fuse with the food.

The cover can therefore only be used

in microwave ovens and only in

Microwave Solo mode without the

gourmet plate.

 Damage due to covered openings.

If the cover is used with a container

with a small diameter, the cover could

form a seal around the container and

steam may not be able to escape

through the openings in the side of the

cover. The cover could get too hot and

could start to melt.

Make sure that the cover does not

form a seal.

Do not use a heat-retaining cover if:

- food coated with breadcrumbs is be-

ing heated.

- cooking food which needs a crisp fin-

ish, e.g. toast.

- the gourmet plate is being used.

 Danger of explosion due to pres-

sure build-up.

Pressure can build up during reheat-

ing in sealed containers or bottles,

causing them to explode.

Sealed glass containers, such as jars

of baby food, must be opened before

they are heated in the microwave

oven. Do not attempt to heat them up

unopened. With baby bottles, the

screw top and teat must be taken off.

Before using for the first time

Setting the time

 Connect the appliance to the electri-

city supply.

12:00 and the 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 con-

nected to the mains electricity supply.

 Turn the time selector to set the hour.

 Press the button.

 Then turn the time selector to set the

minutes.

 Press the button to confirm, or

wait a few seconds.

The set time is now adopted. The colon

between hours and minutes flashes.

Altering the time of day

 Press the button.

The symbol will flash in the display,

and the current hour will light up for a

few seconds.

 Use the time selector to alter the

hour.

 Press the button to confirm, or

wait for a few seconds.

The symbol will flash and the current

minutes will light up for a few seconds.

 Use the time selector to alter the

minutes.

 Press the button to confirm, or

wait for a few seconds.

Switching off the time of day

display

 Press and hold in the button until

the display goes dark.

Pressing and holding in the button

again will bring back the time of day

display.

Night switch-off

The time of day display can be set to

switch itself off from 23:00 to 04:00 hrs.

Setting the time of day display to

switch off at night

 Press and hold in the Stop/C button

and at the same time press the

button.

will appear in the display. The appli-

ance is ready for operation.

To switch the display back on

 Press and hold in the Stop/C button

and at the same time press the

button.

will appear in the display.

Operation

Opening the door

 Press 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 the turntable in place.

The turntable starts turning automatic-

ally when the appliance is operated.

Do not cook, reheat or defrost food dir-

ectly on the turntable. Check that the

dish is not larger in size than the

turntable.

Turn or stir food during cooking, or turn

the dish so that it heats up evenly.

Closing the door

 Push the door shut.

Press the Start button again to resume

an interrupted cooking programme.

The appliance will not start again if

the door has not been closed prop-

erly.

Starting a programme

Use the appropriate selector to choose

the microwave power level and the

cooking duration.

 Use the power selector to select a

microwave power level.

 and the microwave power level will

light up in the display. 0:00 will flash.

There is a choice of 7power levels.

The higher the power level, the more

microwaves reach the food.

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 duration using the

time selector.

The duration selected is visible in the

display.

Operation

A duration of between 10seconds and

90minutes can be set. Exception: If the

maximum microwave power level has

been selected, a maximum cooking

duration of only 15minutes can be set.

If you then continue to select full power,

the power level may reduce to 600W,

and this is shown in the display (protec-

tion against overheating).

The duration required depends on:

- the initial temperature of the food.

Food taken straight from the refriger-

ator takes longer to cook than food

which has been kept at room temper-

ature.

- the type and texture of the food.

Fresh vegetables contain more water

and cook more quickly than stored

vegetables.

- the frequency of stirring or turning

the food.

Frequent stirring or turning heats the

food more evenly, and it is therefore

ready in a shorter time.

- the amount of food.

As a general rule, allow approx. time

and a half for double the quantity

and for a smaller quantity, possibly

shorten the duration.

- the shape and material of the con-

tainer.

 Press “Start” to start the programme.

The interior lighting comes on.

A programme can only be started if the

door is closed.

“door” message

The “door” message in the display is a

reminder that the appliance should not

be used without food inside it.

Operating the appliance without food

can damage the appliance.

If the Start button is pressed without

the door having first been opened, the

word door appears in the display. If the

door has been closed for 20minutes or

longer when the Start button is pressed,

the word door will appear in the display

to remind you to open the door and

make sure there is food in the oven be-

fore you press Start. You cannot start a

process until you do this.

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 duration stops counting down.

. . continue a programme.

 Close the door and press Start.

The programme will continue.

Operation

Altering settings

If you discover after starting a pro-

gramme that . . . . .

. . . . . the microwave power level is

too high or too low, you can

 select a new level.

. . . . . the duration set is too short or

too long, you can

 interrupt the programme (press the

Stop/C button once), use the time se-

lector to set a new duration and con-

tinue the programme (press the Start

button),

or alternatively:

 the cooking duration can be in-

creased by pressing the Start button

during operation. Each time the Start

button is pressed, the cooking dura-

tion is increased by another minute.

(Exception: the increased cooking

duration is in increments of

30seconds when the microwave

oven is being used on maximum

power.)

Cancelling a programme

 Press the Stop/C button twice.

At the end of a programme

An audible tone will sound when the

cooking programme is complete. The

interior lighting goes off.

The audible tone will sound briefly as a

reminder every 5minutes for

20minutes after the end of the pro-

gramme.

 If you want to stop the audible tone,

press the Stop/C button.

Automatic keeping-warm func-

tion

The keeping warm function will switch

on automatically after the end of a

cooking programme which has used at

least 450W, providing the door remains

closed and no buttons are pressed.

After approx. 2 minutes the keeping

warm function will switch on at 80 W for

a maximum period of 15 minutes.

, 80W and H:H will light up in the

display.

Opening the door or operating one of

the buttons or selectors while the keep-

ing warm function is in progress can-

cels the function.

The keeping warm function cannot be

set separately.

You can deactivate this function (see

“Changing settings”).

Operation

Quick start (programmable)

Pressing the Start/button is suffi-

cient to set the appliance operating on

maximum power.

Three set times are stored in the

memory:

 30s: press Start/ 1 x

 1min: press Start/ 2 x

 2min: press Start/ 3 x

Pressing Start/ four times in succes-

sion will bring back the first stored dur-

ation and so on.

The cooking duration can be increased

by pressing “Start” during operation;

each time “Start” is pressed, the cook-

ing duration is increased by another 30

seconds.

Programming durations

Set durations can be altered.

 Use the Start / button to select the

duration you want to re-programme

(press once, twice or three times) and

hold the Start/ button pressed in.

 Alter the duration with the time se-

lector (to max 15minutes).

The altered programme runs when you

take your finger off the Start/ button.

An interruption to the power supply

will cancel any altered programmed

durations, and they will need to be

entered again.

System lock

The system lock prevents the appliance

being used by children, for example.

Activating the system lock

 Press and hold the Stop/C button in

until an audible tone sounds and the

key symbol appears in the display:

The key symbol will go out after a short

time.

The key symbol reappears whenever

any button or one of the rotary selectors

is operated.

After an interruption to the power

supply, the system lock will need to

reactivated.

Deactivating the system lock

 To cancel the system lock, press the

Stop/C button again and hold it

pressed in until an audible tone

sounds.

Operation

Using the 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 button.

0:00flashes and the symbol lights up

in the display.

 Use the time selector to set the

minute minder time you require.

 Press “Start” to start the programme.

The minute minder time will start itself

after a few seconds if the Start button is

not pressed.

 At the end of the minute minder time,

an audible tone sounds. The time of

day reappears and the  symbol

flashes.

 Press the Stop/C button once and the

 symbol disappears.

Altering a minute minder entry

 Press the Stop/C button.

The current minute minder time is

stopped.

 Set a new minute minder time, as de-

scribed above.

Minute minder + cooking function

The minute minder can be used at the

same time as a cooking function, and

counts down in the background.

 Press the button during the cook-

ing programme.

0:00flashes and the symbol lights up

in the display.

 Use the time selector to set the

minute minder time you require.

 Wait a few seconds and the minute

minder set will begin to count down.

A few seconds later, the display will

change again to show the cooking dur-

ation counting down. The minute

minder time counting down in the back-

ground is represented by the illuminated

symbol.

Do not press the Start button in this in-

stance to start the minute minder, as

pressing the Start button would also in-

crease the cooking duration by a

minute.

To find out the minute minder time

remaining

 Press the button.

The minute minder time still remaining

will show in the display.

Operation – grilling

The grill has 4settings: grill solo and

3combination settings where the grill is

used together with a specific micro-

wave power level.

If the total grilling duration required is

less than 15minutes, the grill should be

pre-heated for approx. 5minutes.

Thin, flat cuts of fish and meat should

be turned half way through grilling for

even results. Larger, chunkier pieces

should be turned several times.

Grilling durations depend on the type

and thickness of the food and on the

user’s preference for a rare or well-

cooked result.

When grilling directly on the rack, a

heat-resistant, microwave-safe con-

tainer should be placed underneath the

rack to catch any fat or juices.

 Risk of damage due to overheat-

ing.

The gourmet plate supplied is not

suitable for catching fat. It could

overheat when empty. This would

damage the coating.

Use a heat-resistant, microwave-safe

dish instead.

 Place the food in a suitable dish.

 Place the rack and a heat-resistant,

microwave-safe dish or the container

with the food to be cooked on the

turntable.

 Risk of burning due to hot

dishes.

The rack and container become hot

during use.

Wear oven gloves.

The container (and glass tray) and grill

rack will be easier to clean if washed in

soapy water immediately after grilling.

The area on the ceiling around the grill

becomes discoloured over time. This is

an unavoidable consequence of use,

and does not impair the function of the

appliance in any way.

Grilling without the Microwave

function

Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.

steak or sausages.

 Turn the power selector to.

0:00flashes and the symbol lights

up in the display.

 Select a cooking duration using the

time selector.

 Press the Start button.

An audible tone will sound when the

cooking programme is complete.

Operation – grilling

To change a cooking duration

The cooking duration entered can be

changed during operation if required.

Interrupt the process by pressing the

Stop/C button, and change the dura-

tion. To continue, press the Start but-

ton. The cooking duration can also be

extended during operation by pressing

the Start button once for each minute

you wish to extend the cooking duration

by.

Combination mode - Micro-

wave + 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W. It is possible dur-

ing the cooking process to switch

between the different power levels

without interrupting the programme.

 Use the power selector to select 

or  as you require.

Thesymbol, the microwave power

level and the grill symbol will light

up in the display. 0:00 will flash.

 Select a cooking duration using the

time selector.

 Press the Start button.

An audible tone will sound when the

cooking programme is complete.

To change a cooking duration

The cooking duration entered can be

changed during operation if required.

Interrupt the process by pressing the

Stop/C button, and change the dura-

tion. To continue, press the Start but-

ton. The cooking duration can also be

extended during operation by pressing

the Start button once for each minute

you wish to extend the cooking duration

by.

Gourmet plate

Tips for use

 Risk of burning due to hot

dishes.

The gourmet plate gets extremely hot

when in use.

Always use oven gloves when hand-

ling it to avoid burns. Place it on a

suitable heat-resistant mat or stand.

Before using for the first time

Before using the gourmet plate for the

first time, fill it with 400ml water and

add 3 to 4tbsp vinegar or lemon juice.

Heat for 5minutes at 450W + Grill .

The gourmet plate has an easy-to-clean

anti-stick coating so that food can be

removed easily.

The coating is susceptible to cuts

and scratches.

Metallic or sharp objects can dam-

age the non-stick coating.

Therefore do not cut food up directly

on the plate.

Use wooden or plastic utensils to

mix or turn food.

Searing/browning food

 Fire hazard due to overheating.

Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to

overheat.

Never leave the gourmet plate unat-

tended when cooking with oil or fats.

 Only very little fat or oil is necessary

when cooking with this dish. This is

because food does not stick to the

non-stick coating. This has the added

advantage of keeping down the cal-

orie count.

 When using the gourmet plate, make

sure that the food is ready to transfer

to the gourmet plate as soon as it has

heated up.

 Place the gourmet plate directly on

the turntable.

Sparking can damage the gourmet

plate and the oven compartment.

Do not place the gourmet plate on

the rack. Make sure there is a gap of

approx. 2cm between the gourmet

plate and the interior walls of the

microwave oven so that sparking

cannot occur.

 Heat the plate at 450W + Grill for

max. 5minutes.

 Risk of damage due to overheat-

ing.

Do not overheat the empty gourmet

plate. This would damage the coat-

ing.

For this reason, do not place the

gourmet plate under the rack to

catch the fat when grilling.

If using oil, you can either heat up the

oil on the gourmet plate, or you can

heat the oil separately and then add it

to the plate.

Butter, however, should always be ad-

ded after heating up the gourmet plate.

It has a lower burning point than oil and

would get too dark or burn if added too

soon.

Always dry meat, poultry, fish and ve-

getables thoroughly before placing

them on the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate

Eggs can explode.

Do not use the gourmet plate to

cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs.

Examples of use:

Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on

the turntable for up to max. 5minutes

at 450W + Grill.

- Fish fingers (frozen), 150g + 2tbsp

oil, 3 – 4minutes each side

- Hamburgers, 2burgers + 2tbsp

oil, 3 – 4minutes each side

- Croquette potatoes (frozen), 10 –

12pieces + 2tbsp oil, 6 –

8minutes, turning halfway through

- Fillet steak, approx. 200g,

5minutes each side (according to

taste)

- Pizza (frozen), 300g,, 7–

9minutes

- Pizza (fresh), without pre-heating,

15minutes approx. (depending on

topping)

Recipes

The total time required includes the

time required for preparation and cook-

ing. Standing time or time for marinat-

ing food is quoted in addition to the

total time required.

Croque monsieur (serves 3)

Total time required: 10– 15minutes

Ingredients

6slices of white bread

30g soft butter

75g Emmental cheese, grated

3 slices of ham

Method

Butter the bread. Add the cheese to

three of the bread slices in equal

amounts and arrange a slice of ham on

top of each. Place the remaining three

slices of bread on top of the ham with

the buttered side face down. Pre-heat

the gourmet plate using 450W + Grill

for approx. 5minutes, then place the

bread on it. Place on the turntable and

cook using 450W + Grill for approx.

3minutes each side until golden.

Other fillings could include drained tuna

fish with finely sliced onion rings, or

pineapple, cheese and ham.

Gourmet plate

Vegetable medley (serves 3)

Total time required: 25– 35minutes

Ingredients

2 onions

2 tbsp oil

100g oyster mushrooms or button

mushrooms, cleaned

150g sliced carrots

100g broccoli florets

1 red pepper or 100g frozen sliced

peppers

1tomato

Salt and pepper

30g grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve,

quarter and deseed the pepper, and

then cut into strips. Dice the tomato.

Place the gourmet plate on the

turntable and pre-heat it using 450W +

Grill for approx. 5minutes. Add oil and

onion rings. Place gourmet plate back

on the turntable and cook using 450W

+ Grill for approx. 2minutes. Add the

mushrooms, carrots, broccoli, sliced

pepper, diced tomato and seasoning.

Mix well. Cook using 450Watt + Grill

for approx. 6minutes. Turn out and

sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before

serving.

Pork fillets (serves 2)

Total time required: 15– 20minutes

Ingredients

1 pork tenderloin (approx. 400 g)

4rashers of streaky bacon

Salt and pepper

10gbutter

200g sliced button mushrooms

200ml double cream

2tbsp brandy

Method

Cut the pork tenderloin into four pieces.

Season each piece with salt and pep-

per, and wrap in a rasher of streaky ba-

con. Secure with a cocktail stick if ne-

cessary. Place the gourmet plate on the

turntable and pre-heat it using 450W +

Grill for approx. 5minutes. Add the but-

ter to the plate, and place the meat on

top. Place on the turntable and cook

using 450W + Grill for approx.

3minutes each side. Transfer the meat

to a serving dish, cover and keep warm.

Add the mushrooms, cream and brandy

to the meat juices and heat on max-

imum power for approx. 4minutes.

Serve with the meat.

Pork fillet in a Roquefort sauce

Total time required: 10– 12minutes

Method

Cut 1 pork tenderloin into four pieces.

Place on the pre-heated gourmet plate

and cook using 450W + Grill for ap-

prox. 4minutes. Add 50ml white wine,

125ml double cream, 2tbsp roux

(made from 1tbsp each of flour and

melted butter) and 150g Roquefort

cheese. Stir the sauce until smooth,

and cook for a further 3minutes.

Gourmet plate

Curried chicken (serves 3)

Total time required: 25– 35minutes

Ingredients

600g chicken or turkey breast fillets

2 tbsp oil

2tbsp white wine

2 tbsp apple juice

1tbsp lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1tsp curry powder

1 pinch rosemary, ground

1 pinch ginger, ground

1 pinch cayenne pepper

tspTabasco

20g butter

Method

Dice the meat into 2x2cm pieces.

Combine the rest of the ingredients

apart from the butter, and pour over the

meat. Mix well, and leave to stand for

approx. 30minutes. Place the gourmet

plate on the turntable, Pre-heat it using

450Watt + Grill for approx. 5minutes.

Add the butter to the pre-heated plate,

then add the slightly drained meat.

Place the gourmet plate on the

turntable and cook using 450W + Grill

for approx. 4minutes, turn and cook for

a further 4minutes on the same setting.

Drain surplus liquid from the meat if ne-

cessary so that it browns well.

Fisherman's salmon (serves 2)

Total time required: 5– 10minutes

Ingredients

2salmon fillets (approx. 150g each)

1tbsp lemon juice

Salt, white pepper

Method

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 using 450W

+ Grill for approx. 5minutes. Pat the

fish dry with kitchen paper, and place

on the gourmet plate, pressing it down

slightly. Place on the turntable and cook

using 450W + Grill for approx. 1

–

2minutes each side.

Serve with rice, hollandaise sauce or

melted butter and a fresh green salad.

Operation - Automatic programmes

All of the automatic programmes are

weight dependent.

The weight of the food can be dis-

played as metric (g) or imperial (lb) (see

“Changing settings”).

After selecting a programme, enter the

weight of the food. The appliance auto-

matically calculates the duration ac-

cording to the weight entered.

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 evenly

through the food.

Automatic defrosting

There are five programmes for defrost-

ing different types of food (button).

The standing time for programme Ad3

is up to 30minutes, depending on

weight, and approx. 10minutes for the

remaining programmes.

Ad 1 Steak, chops

200–1.000 g

Ad 2  Minced meat

200–1.000 g

Ad 3  Chicken

900–1.800 g

Ad 4  Cakes

100–1.400 g

Ad 5  Bread

100–1.000 g

This programme is particularly suitable

for defrosting frozen sliced bread. If

possible, place single slices in the ap-

pliance, or separate the slices when the

buzzer sounds.

Automatic cooking

There are four programmes for frozen

food and eight programmes for fresh

food.

The standing time for each of these

programmes is approx. 2 minutes.

 Damage due to heat-sensitive

plastic.

The material of a heat-retaining cover

can generally withstand temperat-

ures of up to 110°C (see manufac-

turer information). At higher temper-

atures the plastic can distort and

fuse with the food.

A heat-retaining cover must only be

used with Microwave Solo mode. On

no account must the cover be used if

the grill is switched on, i.e. with pro-

grammes AC4 to AC8.

Cooking food from frozen

AC 1  Vegetables

100–600 g

AC 2  Ready meals which can be

stirred

300–1.000 g

AC 3  Bakes / gratin

200–600 g

AC 4  French fries

200–400 g

Operation - Automatic programmes

Cooking fresh food

AC 1  Vegetables

100–600 g

AC 2  Potatoes

100–800 g

AC 3  Fish

500–1.500 g

AC 4  Kebabs

200–800 g

AC 5  Whole chicken

900–1.800 g

AC 6  Chicken drumsticks

250–1.000 g

AC 7  Fish pie

500–1.500 g

AC 8  Gratins/bakes,

z.B.: Potato gratin

500–1.500 g

 Press the relevant button repeatedly

until the Automatic programme re-

quired shows in the display. For ex-

ample, to call up programme AC5

(Grilled chicken) press the button

five times.

g or lb will flash in the display to prompt

you to enter the weight and the pro-

gramme (e.g. AC5) will light up together

with the symbols for the functions being

used ( for Microwave and  for

Grill).

 Use the rotary selector to enter the

weight.

 Press the Start button.

The duration (which depends on the

weight) will begin to count down, and

the symbols for the functions that are

currently in use will light up ( and/or

).

An audible tone will sound halfway

through the cooking duration.

 Interrupt the programme to turn or stir

the food, and then continue the pro-

gramme.

The programmed duration can, if ne-

cessary, be extended by a few minutes

during operation by touching Start re-

peatedly until the time required shows

in the display. In all programmes it is

only possible to extend the time by a

few minutes.

An audible tone will sound when the

cooking programme is complete.

The interior lighting goes off.

Recipes for automatic programmes

Below are some recipe suggestions for

the Automatic programmes using the

“Cooking fresh food” function .

These can be adapted to suit your re-

quirements.

If the weight guidelines are ex-

ceeded, the food will not cook suffi-

ciently.

It is important to follow the weight

guidelines for the programme con-

cerned.

AC 1  Vegetables

Method

Place the washed and prepared veget-

ables in a container. Add 3–4tbsp wa-

ter, depending on freshness and mois-

ture content, and a little salt or other

seasoning. Enter the weight including

the water, place the covered cooking

container on the turntable and cook.

About halfway through the cooking dur-

ation, a buzzer will sound to prompt you

to turn or stir the food.

When cooking vegetables in a sauce,

the weight entered must include the

sauce. Do not exceed the maximum

weight guidelines.

Carrots in a chervil cream

sauce (serves2)

Total time required: 25– 35minutes

Ingredients

350g carrots, cleaned

5gbutter

50ml vegetable stock (instant)

75ml crème fraîche

1tbsp white wine

Salt and pepper

1pinch of sugar

tsp mustard

1-2tbsp chervil, fresh, chopped or

1tbsp chervil, dried and ground

Approx. 1tbsp cornflour

Method

Peel carrots, then cut into batons or

slice (approx. 3 – 4mm thick). Combine

the rest of the ingredients, and pour

over the carrots. Cover and cook. Stir

when the audible tone sounds.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 1 

Weight: 525g

Shelf level: Turntable

Recipes for automatic programmes

AC 2  Potatoes

This programme can be used to cook

peeled, new and bouillon potatoes.

Method

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 potatoes, add approx. 1

tbsp water per potato. If cooking the

potatoes in their skins, pierce the skins

several times with a fork or skewer be-

fore cooking, then cover the container

and cook.

Golden curried potatoes

(serves 3)

Total time required: 25– 35minutes

Ingredients

500g peeled potatoes

1 onion, finely diced

10gbutter

1 – 2tbsp curry powder

250ml vegetable stock (instant)

50ml double cream

125g peas (frozen)

Salt and pepper

Method

Coarsely dice the potatoes (approx.

3x3cm) or use small potatoes. Mix to-

gether all the ingredients in a suitably

large dish. Cover and cook. Stir when

the audible tone sounds then continue

cooking.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 2 

Weight: 800g

Shelf level: Turntable

Recipes for automatic programmes

AC 8  Gratins/Bakes:

Vegetable gratin (serves 4)

Total time required: approx. 40minutes

Ingredients

400g cauliflower or broccoli

400g carrots

For the cheese sauce

20g margarine

20g flour

300ml vegetable stock (instant)

200ml milk

100g diced Emmental cheese

50g grated Gouda cheese

Pepper, salt, ground nutmeg

1tbsp chopped parsley

Method

Cut the cauliflower or broccoli into

small florets, and thinly slice the carrots

(approx. 3mm thick). Place the veget-

ables in a baking dish (approx. 24cm in

diameter), and mix well. Melt the mar-

garine in a pan on the hob, stir in the

flour and then add the stock and milk

whilst continuing to stir. Stir in the Em-

mental cheese, and simmer until the

cheese has melted. Season well with

nutmeg, salt and pepper and add the

parsley. Pour the sauce over the veget-

ables, and sprinkle over the grated

Gouda cheese. Bake in the oven un-

covered.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 8 

Weight: 1500g

Shelf level: Turntable

Potato cheese gratin (serves4)

Total time required: 45minutes

Ingredients

For the gratin

600g potatoes, floury

75g Gouda, grated

For the topping

250ml double cream

1tsp salt

Pepper

Nutmeg

For sprinkling

75g Gouda, grated

For the dish

1 clove of garlic

Accessories

Microwave-safe ovenproof dish,

Ø26cm

Method

Rub the ovenproof dish with the garlic

clove.

To make the cream topping, mix to-

gether the cream, salt, pepper and nut-

meg.

Peel the potatoes and cut them into

slices 3–4mm thick. Mix the potatoes

with the cheese and the cream topping,

and transfer to the ovenproof dish.

Sprinkle with gouda, then bake un-

covered.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 8 

Weight: 1000g

Shelf level: Turntable

Recipes for automatic programmes

AC 4  Pork kebabs (makes

8kebabs)

Total time required: approx. 25 –

35minutes + 1hour standing time

Ingredients

1fillet of pork (approx. 300g)

1 red pepper

2 onions

For the marinade

8tbsp oil

Salt, pepper, paprika and chilli powder

8wooden skewers

Method

Cut the pork fillet into 16 cubes. Wash

the pepper and cut into bite-sized

pieces. Cut the onions into eight pieces.

Place the meat, pepper and onion

pieces alternately on the skewers. Mix

together the ingredients for the marin-

ade and brush the kebabs with the mix-

ture. Allow to marinate for approx. an

hour. Lay the kebabs on a lightly oiled

grill rack, brush with butter and place in

the oven together with a heat-resistant,

microwave safe dish. Turn halfway

through grilling when the audible tone

sounds.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 4 

Weight: approx. 100g per kebab

Shelf level: Rack and dish on turntable

Chicken kebabs (makes

8kebabs)

Total time required: approx. 25 –

35minutes + 1hour standing time

Ingredients

4chicken breasts each approx. 120g

4 tinned pineapple rings

16tinned apricot halves

For the marinade

4tbsp oil

4tbsp sesame oil

Salt and pepper

tsp paprika

tsp curry powder

A little chilli powder

Ground ginger or coriander, if desired

8wooden skewers

Method

Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces.

Cut the pineapple slices into quarters.

Drain the tinned apricot halves well. Mix

all ingredients for the marinade thor-

oughly.

Arrange the chicken pieces, pineapple

and apricots alternately on the wooden

skewers, brush with the marinade and

set aside for 1hour. Put the kebabs on

the grilling rack and place in the oven

together with a heat-resistant, micro-

wave safe dish. Turn halfway through

grilling when the audible tone sounds.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 4 

Weight: approx. 100g per kebab

Shelf level: Rack and dish on turntable

Recipes for automatic programmes

AC 6 Chicken thighs

Method

Brush the chicken thighs with butter or

oil and season. Place on the grill rack in

the oven together with a heat-resistant,

microwave-safe dish. Halfway through

cooking when a buzzer sounds, turn the

chicken thighs over and continue to

cook.

AC 5  Whole chicken

Method

Cut the chicken in half. Brush with

melted butter or oil, and season. Then

place the chicken halves on the grill

rack in the oven with the cut side facing

upwards together with a heat-resistant,

microwave safe dish. Halfway through

cooking when an audible tone sounds,

turn the chicken halves over and con-

tinue to cook.

Re. AC 6 and AC 5

Method

For a good colour and flavour when

grilling chicken, sprinkle with a mixture

of paprika and curry powder. The

spices will give the skin an appetising

golden colour as well as enhancing the

flavour.

AC 3 Fish:

Fish curry(serves4)

Total time required: 35– 45minutes

Ingredients

300g pineapple chunks

1 red pepper

1 small banana

500g firm white fish

3tbsp lemon juice

30g butter

100ml white wine

100ml pineapple juice

Salt, sugar and chilli powder

2 tbsp cornflour

Method

Dice the fish and place in a suitable

container. Drizzle with lemon juice.

Quarter the peppers, remove the seeds

and pith, and cut into narrow strips.

Peel and slice the banana. Add to the

fish together with the pepper and pine-

apple pieces and mix well. Add the but-

ter. Mix together the wine, juice,

seasoning and cornflour to make a

smooth sauce and pour over the fish.

Mix everything thoroughly, then cover

and cook.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 3 

Weight: approx. 1200g

Shelf level: Turntable

Recipes for automatic programmes

AC 7  Fish bake:

Crispy fish pie (serves2)

Total time required: 25– 35minutes

Ingredients

400g filleted white fish, e.g. cod

3tbsp lemon juice

Salt, white pepper

50g butter

2tsp mustard

1 onion, finely diced

40g grated Gouda cheese

20g breadcrumbs

2tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Method

Drizzle the fish filet with the lemon juice,

and leave to stand for approx. 10

minutes. Grease a flat oven dish with a

little butter. Pat the fish dry, season with

salt and pepper and place in the dish.

Mix the melted butter (450W, 40–

50sec.) with the mustard, onions,

Gouda cheese, breadcrumbs and dill

and brush onto the fish. Bake until

golden.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 7 

Weight: approx. 600g

Shelf level: Turntable

Rosefish and tomato gratin

(serves4)

Total time required: 35– 45minutes

Ingredients

500g filleted rosefish or other white

fish, e.g. cod

2tbsp lemon juice

500g tomatoes

Herbs, seasoning salt

2tsp ground oregano

150g grated Gouda cheese

Method

Cut the fish into pieces, drizzle with

lemon juice and leave to stand for ap-

prox. 10minutes. Dice the tomatoes,

and place in a baking dish with the fish

and half of the cheese. Season gener-

ously with herb salt and oregano, and

mix well. Sprinkle with the rest of the

cheese and bake uncovered.

Setting: Cooking fresh foodAC 7 

Weight: approx. 1150g

Shelf level: Turntable

Saving your favourite programme (Memory)

You have the option of saving one fa-

vourite programme to memory. This pro-

gramme can be used for your most fre-

quently cooked recipe. The programme

can have up to 3stages (e.g.: 1minute

at 600W, followed by 2minutes grill and

finally 3minutes at 150W with grill).

Programming

(The example given is for a three-stage

programme)

 First select the function for the first

stage.

 Then select the duration.

 Press the M button.

1 will light up in the display, and 2 will

flash.

 Then select the second function and

duration.

 Press the M button again.

2 will light up and 3 will flash.

 Now select the third function and

duration and then touch OK. Press

the M button.

After this third step, you can use the

Mbutton to scroll through your entry

and check it.

 When you have finished program-

ming, turn the power selector to the

12o’clock position.

 Start the programme to save the

entry. Only ever run the entire pro-

gramme with food in the appliance.

 Damage due to operation

without food.

The microwave oven can be dam-

aged if it is used without food being

placed in it.

If there is no food in the appliance,

press the Stop/C button twice as

soon as you have started the pro-

gramme.

1- and 2-stage programmes can be

saved in the same way. The program-

ming process is finished when the

power selector is in the 12 o’clock posi-

tion and the Start button has been

pressed, while pressing the Mbutton

shows the next stage.

To change an entry

 Entering a new programme overrides

the previously saved programme.

To access your favourite pro-

gramme

 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 fa-

vourite programme is no longer

saved and must be re-entered.

Changing settings

Some of the standard settings for the

appliance have an alternative.

Please consult the chart for the different

options for appliance settings.

The factory settings are marked with a

star* on the chart.

To change a setting, proceed as fol-

lows:

 Press and hold the  and Mbuttons

at the same time until  and  light

up in the display. Then release them.

If you press them for too long, the

time of day will appear again in the

display.

 Use the rotary selector to select the

setting you wish to change ( to 

and ). Turn it until the setting re-

quired shows in the display.

 Then press the Mbutton to call up

the setting.

will appear in the display to show that

the setting can be changed.

 Turn the time selector if you wish to

change the setting (see chart) and

confirm your entry by pressing the M

button (for  and , press and

hold the M button for approx.

4seconds).

The change to the setting is then stored

in memory.  will appear in the display

again together with the number for the

setting.

The other settings can be changed in

the same way.

 When you have finished making the

changes you require, press the Stop/

C button.

The altered settings are retained after

a power cut.

Changing settings

Setting Settings available (* factory default)

 Night time switch-

off

 * Night time switch-off is deactivated.

  Night time switch-off is activated. The time

of day display is switched off between the

hours of 23:00 and 04:00.

 Automatic keeping-

warm function

 * The automatic keeping warm function is

activated.

  The automatic keeping warm function is

deactivated.

 “door” message  * The “door” message appears if the door

has not been opened for about

20minutes. Start is then blocked.

  The “door” message does not appear.

 Reminder tone  * The reminder tone sounds briefly every 5

minutes in the first 20minutes after the

end of the programme.

  Reminder tone is deactivated.

 Demo mode (for

showroom use only)

 * Demo mode is deactivated. When demo

mode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appears

briefly in the display.

  Demo mode is activated. When a button or

selector is operated,  shows briefly in

the display. The appliance cannot be oper-

ated.

 Unit of weight  * Food weight is displayed in grammes (g).

  Food weight is displayed in pounds (lb).

 Factory default set-

tings

 * Factory default settings have been re-

stored, or have not been changed.

  Factory default settings have been

changed.

Reheat

Select the following microwave power

levels to reheat food:

Drinks 900W

Food 600W

Food for babies and children 450W

 Risk of burning due to hot food.

Food for babies and children must

not be too hot.

Only heat it for 1/2 to 1minute at

450watts.

Tips on reheating

Always use a lid or cover when reheat-

ing food, except when a crispier finish is

needed, e.g. food with a breadcrumb

coating.

 Danger of explosion due to pres-

sure build-up.

Pressure can build up during reheat-

ing in sealed containers or bottles,

causing them to explode.

Sealed glass containers, such as jars

of baby food, must be opened before

they are heated in the microwave

oven. Do not attempt to heat them

up unopened. With baby bottles, the

screw top and teat must be taken

off.

 Risk of injury caused by over-

boiling.

When heating liquids using micro-

wave power, the boiling point of the

liquid may be reached without the

production of typical bubbles. The li-

quid does not boil evenly throughout.

This so-called boiling delay can

cause a sudden build-up of bubbles

when the container is removed from

the microwave or shaken, which can

lead to the liquid boiling over sud-

denly and explosively. The formation

of bubbles can be so strong that the

pressure forces the appliance door

open.

A boiling delay can be avoided by

stirring liquids before reheating them.

After reheating, wait at least

20seconds before removing the

container from the oven compart-

ment. In addition, a glass rod or sim-

ilar item, if available, can be placed

in the container during heating.

Eggs can explode.

Never reheat hard boiled eggs using

the microwave oven, even without

the shell.

Reheat

Food taken straight from the refrigerator

takes longer to cook than food which is

at room temperature. The time required

depends on the nature of the food, its

initial temperature and the amount to be

cooked.

Always ensure that food is suffi-

ciently cooked or reheated.

If in any doubt that a sufficiently high

temperature has been reached, con-

tinue reheating for a little longer.

Stir or turn larger amounts of food from

time to time during reheating. Stir the

food from the outside towards the

middle, as food heats more quickly

from the outside.

After reheating

Be careful when taking out a con-

tainer. It may be hot.

Although the container is not normally

heated by the microwaves (apart from

stoneware), heat may transfer from the

food to the container.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes at

room temperature at the end of a re-

heating process. This enables the heat

to spread evenly throughout the food.

 Risk of burning due to hot food.

The food can be very hot after re-

heating.

After reheating food, especially food

for babies and small children, stir the

food or shake the container and

check that the temperature does not

pose any danger.

Cooking

Place the food in a microwave safe

container and cover it.

When cooking, it is a good idea to se-

lect 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

simmering.

Tips on cooking

Vegetable cooking durations depend on

the texture of the vegetable. Fresh ve-

getables contain more water than ve-

getables which have been stored, and

usually cook more quickly. Add a little

water to vegetables which have been

stored.

Food taken straight from the refrigerator

takes longer to cook than food at room

temperature.

Stir or turn food from time to time dur-

ing cooking. This helps it cook more

evenly.

 Health risk due to insufficient

cooking duration.

It is very important to make sure that

food which goes off easily, such as

fish, is cooked for a sufficient time.

Ensure that this type of food is

cooked for an appropriate length of

time.

Food with a thick skin or peel, such

as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes

and aubergines, should be pierced or

the skin scored in several places before

cooking to allow steam to escape and

to prevent the food from bursting.

 Risk of injury due to eggs with

shells.

Eggs heated in their shells can burst,

even after they have been taken out

of the oven compartment.

Eggs can only be cooked in their

shells in the microwave oven in a

specially designed egg-boiling

device.

 Risk of burning due to eggs

without shells.

If you cook eggs without their shells

using microwave power, the yolks

could explode due to the resulting

pressure.

Eggs can only be cooked without

their shells in the microwave oven if

the yolk membrane has been punc-

tured several times first.

After cooking

Be careful when removing a dish

from the oven. It may be hot.

Although heat is not normally produced

in the container itself by the mi-

crowaves (apart from stoneware), heat

transfer from the food to the container

may be considerable, making the con-

tainer itself hot.

Allow food to stand for a few minutes at

room temperature at the end of cook-

ing. This enables the heat to spread

evenly throughout the food.

Defrost

 Health risk due to refreezing.

Thawed or defrosted food loses nu-

tritional value through refreezing and

can go off.

Do not refreeze food once it has

thawed. Use it as quickly as pos-

sible. Defrosted food may only be re-

frozen after it has been cooked.

Select the following microwave power

levels for defrosting food:

- 80W

for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.

cream, butter, gateau and cheese.

- 150W

for defrosting everything else.

Remove the food from its packaging

and place in a microwave-proof con-

tainer. Defrost uncovered. Turn, stir or

separate the food about halfway

through the defrosting time.

To defrost meat, unpack the frozen

meat and place it on an upturned plate

in a glass or porcelain container so that

the meat juice can run off and be col-

lected. Turn halfway through defrosting.

 Health risk due to risk of salmon-

ella.

It is particularly important to observe

food hygiene rules when defrosting

poultry.

Do not use the liquid produced dur-

ing defrosting.

Meat, poultry and fish does not need to

be fully defrosted before cooking.

Defrost until the food has started to

thaw. The surface will then be suffi-

ciently thawed to absorb herbs and

seasoning.

Defrosting and cooking

Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and

immediately reheated or cooked.

First select 900W followed by 450W.

Remove the food from its packaging

and place in a covered microwave-

proof dish for defrosting and reheating

or cooking. Exception: Minced meat

should be left uncovered while cooking.

Food with a high water content such as

soup, stew and vegetables should be

stirred several times during the process.

Carefully separate and turn slices of

meat halfway through the programme.

Turn pieces of fish at the halfway stage.

After defrosting and reheating or cook-

ing allow the food to stand at room

temperature for a few minutes to enable

the heat to spread evenly throughout

the food.

Examples of use

Food Quantity MW

power

level (W)

Duration

(in

minutes)

Notes

Melting butter/

margarine

100g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover

Melting chocol-

ate

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

topping/jelly

glaze

1 packet + 250ml

liquid

450 4 – 5 Do not cover, stir halfway

through heating

Yeast dough Starter dough made

with 100g flour

80 3 – 5 Cover and leave to prove

Making pop-

corn

1 tbsp (20g) popcorn 900 3 – 4 Place popcorn in a 1litre

container, cover and cook,

sprinkle with sugar or salt

after cooking

Chocolate

coated marsh-

mallows

20g 600 0:10 – 0:20 Place on a plate, do not

cover

Steeping oil for

salad dressing

125ml 150 1 – 2 Heat uncovered on a gentle

heat

Tempering cit-

rus fruits

150g 150 1 – 2 Place on a plate, do not

cover

Cooking bacon 100g 900 2 – 3 Place on kitchen paper, do

not cover

Softening ice

cream

500g 150 2 Place open container in the

appliance

Skinning toma-

toes

Qty 3 450 6 – 7

Cut a cross into the top of

each tomato, cover, and heat

in a little water. The skins will

slip off easily. Take care, as the

tomatoes may get very hot.

Strawberry jam 300g strawberries,

300g jam sugar

900 7 – 9

Mix the fruit and sugar in a

deep container, cover and cook

Defrosting and

baking part-

baked bread

rolls

2rolls 150 +

Grill

1 – 2

4 – 6

Place uncovered on the rack,

turning halfway through

The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.

Note for test institutes

Test food acc. to

EN60705

Microwave

power level

(W)+Grill/

Automatic

programme

Duration

(min)/

weight

Standing

time*

(min)

Notes

Custard,

1000 g

300 38–40 120

Container see Standard,

dimensions at the upper

rim (25 x 25 cm)

Sponge cake,

475g

600 8 5

Container see Standard,

external diameter at the

upper rim 220mm,

cook uncovered

Minced meat,

900g

600

450

Container see Standard,

dimensions at the upper

rim 250mmx124mm,

cook uncovered

Potato gratin,

1100g

AC 8 1100g 5

Container see Standard,

external diameter at the

upper rim 220mm,

cook uncovered

Chicken,

1200g

frozen weight, de-

frosted and

halved

AC 5 1200g 2 Grill rack with a heat-

resistant, microwave-

safe dish underneath,

make sure the cut sur-

faces are facing up-

wards first, turn

halfway through the

cooking duration.

Defrost meat,

(minced meat),

500g

150 11 5–10

Container see Standard,

do not cover, turn

halfway through de-

frosting

Raspberries,

250g

150 7 3

Container see Standard,

defrost uncovered

* Allow the food to stand at room temperature for the standing time specified to

enable the heat to spread evenly throughout the food.

Cleaning and care

To help prevent re-soiling, a condition-

ing agent for stainless steel (available

from the Miele Customer Service De-

partment) can be used. Use a soft cloth

to apply sparingly with an even pres-

sure.

Disconnect the microwave oven from

the power supply before cleaning.

Under no circumstances should a

pressure cleaner be used to clean

the microwave oven.

The steam from a steam cleaning ap-

pliance could reach live electrical

components and cause a short cir-

cuit.

Housing, oven interior and in-

side of the door

 Risk of burning due to hot oven

compartment.

The oven compartment may be too

hot to clean immediately after use.

Clean the oven compartment as

soon as it has cooled down.

 Fire hazard due to excessive

soiling.

Excessive soiling could damage the

appliance in certain circumstances

and could even be dangerous due to

the fire risk.

Do not wait too long to clean the ap-

pliance as this will make cleaning un-

necessarily difficult and in extreme

cases, impossible.

The oven compartment and the inside

of the door can be wiped using a mild

detergent or a little washing-up liquid

and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

For heavier soiling, heat a glass of water

inside the oven compartment for 2 or

3minutes until the water begins to boil.

The steam will collect on the walls and

soften the soiling. The oven interior can

now be wiped clean using a little wash-

ing-up liquid if necessary.

Stainless steel surfaces can be treated

with a conditioner for stainless steel

(available from Miele).

Do not remove the cover to the

microwave outlet inside the oven,

nor the film covering the inside of the

door.

Do not let water or any object find its

way into or block the air vents of the

appliance.

Do not use too much water and do

not let water or any other liquid find

its way into any openings.

Do not use scouring agents. These

will scratch.

Cleaning and care

To neutralise odours in the microwave

oven compartment, put a cup of water

with some lemon juice in the appliance

and simmer for a few minutes.

 Health risk caused by a faulty

appliance.

If any damage to the door is noticed,

the appliance should not be used un-

til the fault has been rectified by a

Miele authorised and trained service

technician. Operating a damaged ap-

pliance can result in microwave leak-

age and present a hazard to the user.

The door should be kept clean at all

times and checked at regular inter-

vals for any signs of damage. Do not

use the microwave oven if:

– the appliance door is warped.

– the door hinges are loose.

– holes or cracks are visible in the

casing, the door or the oven interior

walls.

To clean the interior:

 Remove the turntable, and wash in

the dishwasher or by hand.

 Always keep the roller ring under-

neath it clean as well as the oven

floor. Otherwise the turntable will not

turn smoothly.

 Clean the surfaces between the

turntable and the roller ring.

Do not turn the turntable and/or loc-

ator manually, as this could damage

the drive motor.

Cleaning and care

Appliance front

Soiling that is left too long might be-

come impossible to remove and

could cause the surfaces to alter or

discolour.

Remove any soiling on the front of

the appliance straight away.

Clean the appliance front with a clean

soft sponge and a solution of warm wa-

ter and washing-up liquid. After clean-

ing, wipe dry using a soft cloth.

A clean, damp microfibre cloth without

cleaning agent can also be used.

All surfaces are susceptible to

scratching. Scratches on glass can in

some circumstances lead to break-

age.

Contact with unsuitable cleaning

agents can alter or discolour the ex-

ternal surfaces.

Please observe the cleaning instruc-

tions.

To avoid damaging the surfaces of

the appliance, do not use:

- detergents containing soda, ammo-

nia, acids or chlorides

- cleaning agents containing descaling

agents

- abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. scour-

ing powder, scouring liquid, or

pumice stones

- cleaning agents containing solvents

- stainless steel cleaning agents

- dishwasher cleaner

- oven sprays

- glass cleaning agents

- hard, abrasive sponges and brushes,

e.g. pot scourers

- eraser stain remover blocks

- sharp metal scrapers

Accessories supplied

Rack

Wash and dry the rack after each use. It

is dishwasher-proof. Remove stubborn

soiling with a stainless steel cleaner.

Gourmet plate

Clean the gourmet plate with hot water

and a cloth with a little washing-up li-

quid to remove any grease.

Do not use wire wool, or abrasive

sponges, aggressive or abrasive

cleaning agents.

Do not clean the gourmet plate in a

dishwasher.

If the gourmet plate has been used to

cook food with a strong aroma, you can

neutralise any odours by adding some

water and lemon juice to the gourmet

plate and heating it up in the microwave

oven using maximum power for a

2-3minutes. Rinse the gourmet plate

afterwards with clean water.

Problem solving guide

Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easily

remedied. Time and money will be saved because a service call will not be

needed.

The following guide may help you to find the reason for a malfunction or a fault,

and to correct it.

Problem Cause and remedy

A programme will not

start.

Check whether:

 the appliance door is closed.

 the system lock has been activated (see “System

lock” section in the “Operation” chapter).

 “door” has appeared in the display. The door has

not been opened for a long time (approx.

20minutes) (see “door message” section in the

“Operation” chapter).

 the appliance is plugged into the electricity supply

and switched on at the socket.

 the mains fuse has tripped. If it has, there could be

a fault with the appliance, the household electricity

supply or another appliance (disconnect the appli-

ance from the electricity supply and contact a

qualified electrician or the Miele Customer Service

Department, see “Customer service” chapter).

A noise can be heard

after a cooking pro-

gramme.

This is not a fault. The cooling fan will continue to

run for a while after the oven has been switched off

to prevent any humidity building up in the oven

compartment, on the control panel or on the oven

housing unit. It will switch off automatically.

The display does not

light up.

The time of day display has been switched off.

 Press and hold the button for several seconds.

Night time switch-off is activated.

 Deactivate it.

The turntable does not

turn smoothly.

The area underneath the turntable could be dirty.

 Check whether there is any soiling underneath the

turntable.

 Check whether the surfaces between the turntable

and the roller ring are clean.

 Clean the area underneath the turntable.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

Food is not adequately

defrosted, heated or

cooked at the end of

the selected cooking

duration.

The duration or power level were insufficient to cook

the food.

 Check whether the correct power level was selec-

ted for the duration set.

The lower the power level, the longer the duration

required.

 Check whether the programme has been interrup-

ted and not restarted.

The microwave function

is working but not the

oven lighting.

The lamp is faulty.

You can then operate the appliance as normal, but

not the lighting.

 Contact Miele Customer Service if you need to re-

place the lighting.

Strange noises are

heard when the micro-

wave oven is being

used.

The food is covered with aluminium foil.

 Remove the aluminium foil.

Sparks are being created by the use of crockery with

a metallic finish.

 Please observe the information on suitable con-

tainers.

The time of day in the

display is not accurate.

If there has been a power cut, the time automatically

switches back to 12:00.

The time of day needs to be reset.

 Set the correct time of day.

Food cools down too

quickly.

In the microwave oven, food begins to cook from the

outside first, the inside of the food relying on the

slower conduction of heat.

If food is cooked at a high power level, it is possible

that the heat may not have reached the centre of the

food, so it is hot on the outside but cold in the

centre. During standing time heat is transferred to the

centre of the food.

 When reheating food with different densities, such

as plated meals, it is therefore sensible to select a

lower power level and lengthen the duration re-

quired.

Problem solving guide

Problem Cause and remedy

The microwave oven

switches itself off dur-

ing a cooking, reheating

or defrosting pro-

gramme.

There may be insufficient air circulation.

 Check whether the air inlet or outlet is blocked.

Remove any obstruction.

The appliance switches off automatically in cases of

overheating.

 Cooking can be continued after a cooling-down

period.

The appliance switches itself off again.

 Contact your Miele dealer.

After sales service

Contact in case of malfunction

In the event of any faults which you

cannot remedy yourself, please contact

your Miele Dealer or Miele Service.

Contact details for Miele are given at

the end of this booklet. N.B. A call-out

fee will be charged for service visits

where the problem could have been

resolved as described in these instruc-

tions.

When contacting your Dealer or Miele,

please quote the model and serial num-

ber of your appliance.

This information can be found on the

data plate located on the front of the

oven interior.

Warranty

The appliance warranty is valid for 2

years from date of purchase. In the UK,

you must activate your cover by calling

0330 160 6640 or registering online at

www.miele.co.uk.

For further information, please refer to

your warranty booklet.

United Kingdom

Miele Co. Ltd., Fairacres, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 1TW

Tel: 0330 160 6600, Internet: www.miele.co.uk/service, E-mail: [email protected]

Australia

Miele Australia Pty. Ltd.

ACN 005 635 398

ABN 96 005 635 398

Level 4, 141 Camberwell Road

Hawthorn East, VIC 3123

Tel: 1300 464 353

Internet: www.miele.com.au

Miele Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd.

1-3 Floor, No. 82 Shi Men Yi Road

Jing' an District

200040 Shanghai, PRC

Tel: +86 21 6157 3500

Fax: +86 21 6157 3511

E-mail: [email protected],

Internet: www.miele.cn

China Mainland

Miele (Hong Kong) Ltd.

41/F - 4101, Manhattan Place

23 Wang Tai Road

Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2610 1025

Fax: (852) 3579 1404

Email:

[email protected]

Website: www.miele.hk

Hong Kong, China

Miele India Pvt. Ltd.

1st Floor, Copia Corporate Suites,

Commercial Plot 9,

Mathura Road, Jasola,

New Delhi - 110025

E-mail: customercare@miele.in

Website: www.miele.in

India

Miele Ireland Ltd.

2024 Bianconi Avenue

Citywest Business Campus

Dublin 24

Tel: (01) 461 07 10

Fax: (01) 461 07 97

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.ie

Ireland

Malaysia

Miele Sdn Bhd

Suite 12-2, Level 12

Menara Sapura Kencana

Petroleum

Solaris Dutamas No. 1

Jalan Dutamas 1

50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-6209-0288

Fax: +603-6205-3768

Miele New Zealand Limited

IRD 98 463 631

8 College Hill

Freemans Bay, Auckland 1011

New Zealand

Tel: 0800 464 353

Internet: www.miele.co.nz

New Zealand

Miele Pte. Ltd.

29 Media Circle

#11-04 ALICE@Mediapolis

Singapore 138565

sTel: +65 6735 1191

Fax: +65 6735 1161

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.sg

Singapore

Miele (Pty) Ltd.

63 Peter Place

Bryanston 2194

P.O. Box 69434

Bryanston 2021

Tel: (011) 875 9000

Fax: (011) 875 9035

E-mail: [email protected]

Internet: www.miele.co.za

South Africa

Miele Appliances Ltd.

Showroom 1

Eiffel 1 Building

P.O. Box 114782 - Dubai

Tel. +971 4 3044 999

Fax. +971 4 3418 852

800-MIELE (64353)

E-Mail: [email protected]

Website: www.miele.ae

United Arab Emirates

Manufacturer:

Miele & Cie. KG, Carl-Miele-Straße 29, 33332 Gütersloh, Germany

Thailand

Miele Appliances Ltd.

BHIRAJ TOWER at EmQuartier

43rd Floor Unit 4301-4303

689 Sukhumvit Road

North Klongton Sub-District

Vadhana District

Bangkok 10110, Thailand

Sheikh Zayed Road, Umm Al Sheif

M.-Nr. 11 357 070 / 05en-GB

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