Miele M 2224 SC - User Manual

Warning and Safety instructions 6 Technical safety  A damaged appliance could be dangerous. Check the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.  If the electrical connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a Miele authorised technician to protec...

Warning and Safety instructions 7  The electrical safety of this microwave oven can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effectiveearthing system. It is essential that this standard safety requirementis met to avoid the risk of damage or electric shock. If in any doubt,p...

Warning and Safety instructions 8 Correct use  Risk of burning due to the grill. When grilling with or without the microwave function, themicrowave oven can get hot. You could burn yourself on the ovencompartment, the grill element, food, accessories or the appliancedoor.Use oven gloves when placin...

Warning and Safety instructions 9  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 theappliance to preheat crockery or to dry herbs or similar items.  Always ensure that food or a suitable microwave browning dish has b...

Warning and Safety instructions 10  Oils and fats can ignite if allowed to overheat. Never leave the microwave oven unattended when cooking with oil or fats. Do notuse the appliance for deep-fat frying. Never attempt to put out oil orfat fires with water. Switch the oven off and extinguish the flam...

Warning and Safety instructions 12 Accessories  Only use original Miele accessories. If other parts are used, warranty, performance and product liability claims will be invalidated.  Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for a minimum of 10 years and up to 15 years following the di...

Before using for the first time 13 After transportation, let the unpackedappliance stand for approx. 2 hoursat room temperature before using it. This is to allow time for the temperatureto equalise between the temperature inthe room and the appliance. This isimportant for the correct electronicfunct...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 14 When building in the appliance,ensure that there is adequateventilation to the front of theappliance.Do not obstruct the air vents withany objects! Ensure that the distanceto the surrounding furniture fronts isa minimum 2.5 mm at the sides and4 mm at the top. The appli...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 15 Wall unit installation M 2224 SC 495 462 350 +6 +2 310 Wall unit installation M 2234 SC 562 350 +6 +2 310 595

Installation *INSTALLATION* 16 Tall unit installation 595 360 562 310 +6 +2

Installation *INSTALLATION* 17 Wall unit side view 16 22 372 Tall unit side view 372 6 22

Installation *INSTALLATION* 18 Wall unit connection M 2224 SC 15 62 372 495 1 2 3 a Front view b Mains connection cable, Length = 1600 mm c No connections permitted in this area Wall unit connection M 2234 SC 3 15 62 372 595 1 2 a Front view b Mains connection cable, Length = 1600 mm c No connection...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 19 Tall unit connection 15 62 372 595 1 2 3 a Front view b Mains connection cable, Length = 1600 mm c No connections permitted in this area

Installation *INSTALLATION* 21 Building-in kit The following items are supplied in theaccessory pack for installing theappliance: Carrying out installation The microwave oven must be built inbefore it can be used. The accessories include an adapter,which helps to position the hook strip.There are 2 ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 25 Electrical connection  Risk of injury caused by a faulty appliance.Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not been damagedin any way.Never use a faulty appliance. The appliance is supplied ready forconnection with a cable and plug.  Fire hazard due to ove...

Caring for the environment 26 Disposing of the packagingmaterial The packaging material is used forhandling and protects the appliancefrom transport damage. The packagingmaterial used is selected from materialswhich are environmentally friendly fordisposal and can generally be recycled.Recycling the...

Guide to the appliance 27 a Door b Door lock c Grill d Control panel e Turntable f Grilling rack g Gourmet plate

Accessories supplied 28 Grilling rack The grilling rack can be used for allfunctions with and withoutmicrowave power, except for Microwave Solo mode. To avoid the grilling rack being usedinadvertently with Microwave Solo, itshould not be stored inside the ovencompartment. Gourmet plate The gourmet p...

Control panel 29 a Display for showing the time of dayand information on operation b Arrow buttons   and   for scrolling through lists and changing values c OK  button for confirming values, selecting functions and savingsettings d Various power levels of themicrowave oven e Grill operation f Comb...

Description of function 30 The microwave oven contains amagnetron. This converts electricalenergy into electromagnetic waves(microwaves). These microwaves aredistributed evenly throughout the ovencompartment, and are reflected off themetal appliance walls. This enables themicrowaves to reach the foo...

Modes of operation 31 Food is cooked, reheated or defrostedquickly in a microwave oven.You can use the microwave oven in thefollowing ways:– Food can be defrosted, reheated orcooked by entering a power setting anda duration.– Deep-frozen, ready meals can bedefrosted and then reheated or cooked.– The...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens 32 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 foruse in microwave ovens can be badlydamaged and cause damage ...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens 33 Do not place aluminium foil dishes onthe rack in case the dish sparks orarcs. - Pieces of aluminium foil Make sure that the aluminium foil isat least 2 cm from the oven walls atall times. It must not touch the walls. - Metal meat skewers or clamps These sho...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens 34 Single-use containers  Fire hazard due to unsuitable container.Single-use containers made ofplastic, paper or other inflammablematerials can ignite.Do not leave the applianceunattended when reheating orcooking food in single-use containersmade of plastic, ...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens 35 A heat-retaining cover - prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods withlonger reheating times. - speeds up the reheating process.- prevents food from drying out.- helps keep the oven compartment clean.  When using Microwave Solo mode,...

Before using for the first time 36 The microwave oven must be built inbefore it can be operated. The microwave oven is ready to use assoon as it has been connected to theelectricity supply. Setting the time  Connect the appliance to theelectricity supply. 12:00 will appear in the display. Thenumber...

Operation 37 Opening the door  Press the door release to open thedoor. If the microwave oven is in use, openingthe door will interrupt the cookingprocess. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in themiddle of the oven. Turntable If the appliance is built-in or installed ata...

Operation 38 - the type and texture of the food. Fresh vegetables contain more water andcook more quickly than storedvegetables. - the frequency of stirring or turning the food. Frequent stirring or turning heats thefood more evenly, and it is thereforeready in a shorter time. - the amount of food. ...

Operation 39 At the end of a programme An audible tone will sound when thecooking programme is complete. Theinterior lighting goes off.The audible tone will sound briefly as areminder every 5 minutes for20 minutes after the end of theprogramme.  If you want to stop the audible tone,press the Stop/C...

Operation 40 System lock The system lock prevents the appliancebeing used by children, for example. Activating the system lock  Press and hold the OK sensor for 6 seconds, which counts down in thedisplay, until a buzzer sounds and thekey symbol appears in the display: The key symbol will go out aft...

Operation 41 Using the minute minder The minute minder can be used to timeany activity in the kitchen, e.g. boilingeggs. The time set counts down in onesecond steps.  Press the   button.  Use the arrow buttons to set theminutes for the minute minder youwant and confirm with OK .  Then enter the ...

Operation – grilling 42 The grill has 4 settings: grill solo and3 combination settings where the grill isused together with a specific microwavepower level.If the total grilling duration required isless than 15 minutes, the grill should bepre-heated for approx. 5 minutes.Thin, flat cuts of fish and ...

Operation – grilling 43 Combining grill and microwave This function is very good for baking andbrowning. The microwave cooks thefood, and the grill browns it.The grill can be combined with3 different microwave power levels:150, 300 and 450 watts.It is possible to switch between these3 combination le...

Gourmet plate 44 Tips for use  Risk of burning due to hot dishes. The gourmet plate gets extremely hotwhen in use.Always use oven gloves whenhandling it to avoid burns. Place it ona suitable heat-resistant mat orstand. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for thefirst time...

Gourmet plate 45 Examples of use: Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly onthe turntable for up to max. 5 minutes at450 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)...

Gourmet plate 46 Vegetable medley (serves 3) Total time required: 25 – 35 minutes - Ingredients 2 onions2 tbsp oil100 g oyster mushrooms or buttonmushrooms, cleaned150 g sliced carrots100 g broccoli florets1 red pepper or 100 g frozen slicedpeppers1 tomatoSalt and pepper30 g grated Parmesan cheese M...

Gourmet plate 47 Curried chicken (serves 3) Total time required: 25 – 35 minutes - Ingredients 600 g chicken or turkey breast fillets2 tbsp oil2 tbsp white wine2  tbsp apple juice1 tbsp lemon juiceSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 tsp curry powder1 pinch rosemary, ground1 pinch ginger, ground1 p...

Operation - Automatic programmes 48 All of the automatic programmes areweight dependent.The weight of the food can be displayedas metric (g) or imperial (lb) (see“Changing settings”).After selecting a programme, enter theweight of the food. The applianceautomatically calculates the durationaccording...

Operation - Automatic programmes 49 Cooking fresh food A 10   VegetablesA 11   PotatoesA 12   Fish in sauceA 13   KebabsA 14   Grilled chickenA 15   Chicken thighsA 16   Fish pieA 17   Gratins/bakes,e.g. potato gratin Using an automatic programme  Press the   button.  Select the programme...

Recipes for automatic programmes 50 Below are some recipe suggestions forthe “Cooking fresh food” automaticprogrammes. These can be adapted tosuit your requirements. If the weight guidelines for therelevant programme are exceeded,the food will not cook sufficiently.It is important to follow the weig...

Recipes for automatic programmes 51 Golden curried potatoes (serves 3) Total time required: 25 – 35 minutes - Ingredients 500 g peeled potatoes1 onion, finely diced10 g butter1 – 2 tbsp curry powder250 ml vegetable stock (instant)50 ml double cream125 g peas (frozen)Salt and pepper Method Coarsely d...

Recipes for automatic programmes 52 Potato cheese gratin (serves 4) Total time required: 45 minutes - Ingredients For the gratin600 g potatoes, floury75 g Gouda, grated For the topping 250 ml double cream1 tsp saltPepperNutmeg For sprinkling 75 g Gouda, grated For the dish 1 clove of garlic Accessor...

Recipes for automatic programmes 53 Chicken kebabs (makes8 kebabs) Total time required: approx. 25 –35 minutes + 1 hour standing time - Ingredients 4 chicken breasts each approx. 120 g4 tinned pineapple rings16 tinned apricot halves For the marinade 4 tbsp oil4 tbsp sesame oilSalt and pepper 1 / 2  ...

Recipes for automatic programmes 54 A 12  Fish: Fish curry (serves 4) Total time required: 35 – 45 minutes - Ingredients 300 g pineapple chunks1 red pepper1 small banana500 g firm white fish3 tbsp lemon juice30 g butter100 ml white wine100 ml pineapple juiceSalt, sugar and chilli powder2 tbsp cornf...

Changing settings 56 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 follows:  Press the   button. The display sho...

Reheat 58 Select the following microwave powerlevels to reheat food: Drinks 800 W Food 600 W Food for babies andchildren 450 W  Risk of burning due to hot food. Food for babies and children mustnot be too hot.Only heat it for 1/2 to 1 minute at450 watts. Tips on reheating  Danger of explosion due ...

Reheat 59 After reheating Be careful when taking out acontainer. It may be hot. Although the container is not normallyheated by the microwaves (apart fromstoneware), heat may transfer from thefood to the container.Allow food to stand for a few minutes atroom temperature at the end of areheating proc...

Cooking 60 Place the food in a microwave safecontainer and cover it.When cooking, it is a good idea to selecta power level of 800 W to start withand then when the food is hot reducethe power level to 450 W for moregentle continued cooking.For dishes such as rice or semolina pudding , first select a ...

Defrost 61  Health risk due to refreezing. Thawed or defrosted food losesnutritional value through refreezingand can go off.Do not refreeze food once it hasthawed. Use it as quickly as possible.Defrosted food may only be re-frozenafter it has been cooked. - 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, e...

Examples of use 62 Food Quantity MWpowerlevel (W) Duration(inminutes) Notes Melting butter/margarine 100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover Meltingchocolate 100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover, stir halfwaythrough melting Dissolvinggelatine 1 packet + 5 tbsp water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover, stir halfw...

Note for test institutes 63 Test food acc. toEN 60705 Microwavepower level(W)+Grill/Automaticprogramme Duration(min)/weight Standingtime*(min) Notes Custard, 750 g 300 26–28 120 Container seeStandard, dimensionsat the upper rim (21 x21 cm) Sponge cake, 475 g 600 8 5 Container seeStandard, externaldi...

Cleaning and care 64 Disconnect the microwave oven fromthe power supply before cleaning. Under no circumstances should apressure cleaner be used to clean themicrowave oven.The steam from a steam cleaningappliance could reach live electricalcomponents and cause a shortcircuit. Oven interior and insid...

Cleaning and care 65  Health risk caused by a faulty appliance.If any damage to the door is noticed,the appliance should not be useduntil the fault has been rectified by aMiele authorised and trained servicetechnician. Operating a damagedappliance can result in microwaveleakage and present a hazard...

Cleaning and care 66 Appliance front Do not let water or any object find itsway into or block the air vents in thedoor frame. Soiling that is left too long mightbecome impossible to remove andcould cause the surfaces to alter ordiscolour.Remove any soiling on the front ofthe appliance straight away....

Cleaning and care 67 Accessories supplied Rack Wash and dry the rack after each use. Itis dishwasher-proof. Remove stubbornsoiling with a stainless steel cleaner. Gourmet plate Do not use wire wool, or abrasivesponges, aggressive or abrasivecleaning agents.Do not clean the gourmet plate in adishwash...

Problem solving guide 68 Many malfunctions and faults that can occur in daily operation can be easilyremedied. You can save time and money in many cases, as you do not need to callthe Miele Customer Service Department.Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/serv...

Service 70 Information to help you rectify faultsyourself and about Miele spare partscan be found at www.miele.com/service. Contact in the event of a fault You can book a Miele CustomerService Department call-out online atwww.miele.com/service.Contact information for the MieleCustomer Service Depart...

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