Page 2 - Contents
Contents Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - Description of the appliance
Description of the appliance M 616 EG, M 626 EG, M 636 EG b Electronic clock with display area c Touchpad to set time m d Touchpad for delayed start ) e Input touchpads +/- f Microwave power setting touchpad ü g Fan heat touchpad D h Fan grilling touchpad I i Grill touchpad J j Programme memory stor...
Page 5 - Caring for the environment
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packinghas been selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can normally be recycled. Rather than just throwing these ma-terials away, please ensure they are of-fered for recycling. ...
Page 6 - Correct usage; Warning and Safety instructions
Warning and Safety instructions This appliance complies with all rele-vant legal safety requirements. Im-proper use of the appliance can,however, present a risk of both per-sonal injury and material damage.Before installation and before usingthe appliance for the first time, readthe operating instru...
Page 7 - Use
Warning and Safety instructions The appliance is only completelyisolated from the electricity supply when:– it is switched off at the wall socketand the plug removed. Hold the plug and do not pull on thecable to remove the plug.– The house mains fuse is switched off.– The fuse is screwed out ( in co...
Page 11 - How does the microwave oven function?
How does the microwave oven function? In the microwave oven, food is cooked,reheated or defrosted more quicklythan by any other method. How does the microwave oven func-tion? In a microwave oven there is a high-fre-quency tube called a magnetron b . This converts electrical energy intomicrowaves. Th...
Page 12 - Calculating power settings
Calculating power settings This microwave has 9 power settings.Very often, power is expressed in wattson food packaging or in generalrecipes for microwaving. The following table should help to con-vert the watts given to a matchingpower setting with these ovens. Microwave oven with max.: Set- ting 7...
Page 13 - Material and shape; Metal; Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Microwaves – are reflected by metal. – pass through glass and china- ware, . . . – and are absorbed by food. Material and shape The material and shape of containersused affect the cooking results andtimes. Round and oval shaped onesprovide good results. Heat d...
Page 15 - Roasting bags; tubes; Disposable containers
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Roasting bags and tubes can be used. Roasting tubes should be about 40 cmlonger and roasting bags about 20 cmlonger than the food being roasted, andcarefully tied with string. Turn the endsover and secure them. Holes should bemade according to the manufacturer...
Page 16 - A cover; Do not use a lid or cover if:
Suitable containers for microwave ovens Note: Although some ovenproof earth- enware can be used in a microwaveoven, it may contain a considerableamount of moisture, causing it tobecome hot during use. It is normallyadvisable to avoid using it in a micro-wave oven. If any doubt exists about the suita...
Page 17 - Setting the time of day; Altering the time of day; Minute minder; Preparation for use
Preparation for use Setting the time of day Connect the appliance to the elec-tricity supply. 0:00 flashes in the display area. Use the +/- touchpads to set thehours (0 to 23). Press the m touchpad and use the +/- touchpads to set the minutes. Press the m touchpad again to con- firm the time now sho...
Page 18 - with Fan Heat; Automatic programmes; Short step system; (only on models M 626 EC and; Operating modes
Operating modes M 626 EC, M 636 EC The 7 operating modes detailed beloware available. M 616 EG, M 626 EG, M 636 EG Here you can choose between 3 opera-ting modes, Microwave Solo, Grill anda combination of these two, see 1, 4,and 7 below; (Fan Heat and Fan Grill-ing (with or without microwave mode)ar...
Page 19 - Operation
Operation Microwave-Solo There is a choice of 9 power settings.The higher the power setting, the moremicrowaves reach the food.When heating up food of differing com-position, or which cannot be stirred orturned during cooking, as with a platedmeal, it is preferable to heat these on alower power sett...
Page 20 - Switching off the turntable; Interrupting a process; Fault indication
Operation Switching off the turntable The turntable is always switched onand should only be switched off if thereis a danger of something blocking it,e.g. a large dish which is wider thanthe turntable. Press the touchpad before you start the cooking process to switchoff the turntable.The symbol for ...
Page 25 - Fan Heat; Fan Grilling
Operation Fan Heat (only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) Press the m touchpad and use the +/- touchpads to set the cooking timeyou require (5 seconds to 99 minutes). Press the D touchpad. The set time as well as the pre-settemperature appear in the displayarea. The D symbol for the Fan Heat mode fl...
Page 26 - Grilling; Recommendations
Operation Grilling Press the m touchpad and use the +/- to set the cooking time you require(5 seconds to 99 minutes). Press the J touchpad. The set time as well as the pre-settemperature appear in the displayarea. The J for the Grilling mode flashes. Use the +/ - touchpads to select thetemperature y...
Page 28 - Automatic defrosting
Operation Automatic defrosting There is a choice of 4 Automatic de-frosting programmes. Programme Food type d 1d 2d 3d 4 PoultryMeatFishLight textured bakes, e.g cream gateaux Press the N touchpad. The symbol N flashes in the display area and d 1 appears. Press the N touchpad enough times to select ...
Page 31 - Delaying start
Operation Delaying start (only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) The length of time and also the end ofa process can be pre-programmed upto 24 hours beforehand. Proceed as before to set the opera-ting mode. After setting the mode do not how-ever press the START touchpad butinstead press the ) touchpa...
Page 32 - Reheating; Practical tips
Practical tips Reheating Select the following microwave powersettings to reheat food: Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Food for babies * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 (See table on page 12 for ovens withmaximum mi...
Page 33 - Cooking; rice or semolina; food with skin or peel
Practical tips After re-heating Be careful when removing a dishfrom the oven. It may be hot. Although heat is not normally producedin the container itself by the micro-waves, (apart from stoneware and simi-lar dishes), heat transfer from the foodto the container may be considerable,making the contai...
Page 34 - Defrosting; delicate foods; meat; basic food; After defrosting
Practical tips Defrosting Remove the frozen food from its packa-ging and place in a covered micro-wave-safe container, to defrost withouta lid. Turn, stir or separate the foodabout half-way through the programme. To defrost delicate foods , e.g. cream, butter, gateaux and cheese, select themicrowave...
Page 35 - Examples
Practical tips Examples Melting margarine, butter Melt 100 g at setting 5 uncovered, forapprox 1-1 1 / 2 minutes. Melting chocolate Break 100 g into pieces, melt at setting5 uncovered, for approx. 2 minutes. Dissolving gelatine Melt at setting 5 uncovered, for ap-prox. 1 / 2 -1 minutes, stirring occ...
Page 36 - Microwave oven; Oven housing and interior; turntable; roller ring; Cleaning and care
Cleaning and care Microwave oven Disconnect the microwave ovenfrom the power supply before clean-ing. Oven housing and interior The housing and interior can becleaned using a damp cloth with a solu-tion of washing up liquid or a mild deter-gent and water. Wipe dry with a softcloth. Avoid too much wa...
Page 37 - Accessories; Boiling rod; Glass tray
Cleaning and care Accessories (depending on model) Boiling rod The boiling rod can be washed in a dish-washer. Side runners The side runners can be removed toclean the oven interior walls. Take the runners out at the bottomfrom the side wall, pull upwards andun-hook.Reassemble in reverse order. Rack...
Page 38 - Problem solving guide
Problem solving guide Repairs to electrical appliancesshould only be carried out by suit-ably qualified and competent ser-vice technicians trained by Miele.Improper repairs may pose aserious risk to the user. The following minor malfunctions how-ever can usually be resolved withoutcalling the Servic...
Page 40 - After sales service
After sales service In the event of any faults which you can-not easily remedy, please contact – your Miele dealer – the nearest Miele Service Depart- ment. See address on the back page. When contacting the service depart-ment please quote the Model and Ser-ial number of your appliance, given onthe ...
Page 41 - Important; Installation and electrical connection
Installation and electrical connection All electrical work should be carried outby a competent person, in accordancewith national and local safety regula-tions. The microwave oven is supplied with amains cable and plug for connection toa single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz a. c.supply. The voltage, rated ...
Page 43 - Freestanding appliance:; Technical data
Technical data M 616 EG Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 230-240 V, 50 Hz Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . see data platePower settings . . . . 9 (80/150/200/300/ . . . . . . . . . . . . 400/450/550/600/750 W) Fuse/plug rating . . . . . . . see data plate Timer switch . . . . . . . . up to 99 minutes...