Miele M 2241 SC - User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7  Risk of injury caused by hot surfaces. Children’s skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults. External parts of themicrowave oven such as the control panel and the vent become quite hot.Do not let children touch the microwave oven when it is...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 9  During installation, maintenance, and repair work, the microwave oven must be completely disconnected from the power supply. Toensure this: - The circuit breakers have been switched off, or- the fuses of the electrical installation have been completely removed, or -...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 11  It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked is evenly distributed and sufficiently high.You can ensure this by stirring or turning the food, and observing asufficiently long standing time (see charts), which should be added tothe time needed for r...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12  Risk of injury from increased pressure in sealed containers or bottles. Pressure can build up when reheating food or drinks in sealedcontainers or bottles, which can cause them to explode.Never cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers or bottles.Open con...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13  Non-microwave-safe plastic dishes can suffer damage or damage the microwave oven.Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing metal,aluminum foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics,wooden utensils or cutlery, metal clips, or pla...

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 Cleaning and care  Risk of injury due to electric shock. The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach live electrical components and causea short circuit. Never use a steam cleaner for cleaning.  Risk of burns. The appliance interior can get hot during use...

Before using for the first time 15 It is important to allow thetemperatures of the microwave ovenand the room to equalize. Otherwise,the appliance electronics may notfunction correctly.After transportation, let the unpackedmicrowave oven stand for approx.2 hours at room temperature beforeusing it. ...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 16 When installing the microwave oven, ensure that there is unhindered ventilationat the front of the appliance.Do not block the ventilation slots with any objects. Installation dimensions Installation in a tall or base cabinet Miele microwave ovens can be installed flush...

Installation *INSTALLATION* 18 Connections and ventilation  The outlet for the electrical connection should be accessible, e.g., in anadjacent kitchen cabinet. If the electrical connection is behind the microwaveoven, the kitchen cabinet needs to be deeper than specified. E Electrical connection

Installation *INSTALLATION* 19 Installing the microwave oven For safety reasons, only use themicrowave oven when it has beenfully installed. Securing the microwave oven in thecabinet niche The following items are supplied in theaccessory pack for installing theappliance: You only need to use one of ...

Caring for the environment 23 Disposal of the packing material The cardboard box and packingmaterials protect the appliance duringshipping. They have been designed tobe biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags,etc. are disposed of safely and kept outof the reach of child...

Overview 24 Microwave oven a Door b Door lock c Controls d Turntable e Front frame with data plate

Control panel 25 a DisplayFor displaying the time of day andinformation on operation b OK  sensor button For accessing functions and savingsettings c Arrow buttons   and  For changing values and settings d  to   sensor buttons For setting the microwave powerlevel e   sensor button For starting ...

Control panel 26 Display     W g       lb         Symbols The following symbols may appear on the display: Symbol Meaning  This symbol appears when setting the time of day (see“Settings”).  Timer  This symbol appears when a cooking process is running (see“Operation”).  Settings...

Control panel 27 Sensor buttons The sensor buttons react to touch. Every tap of a sensor button is confirmed withan audible keypad tone. You can turn this keypad tone off using   |   . For information on the functions and operating modes, see “Operation”, “Settings”,“Automatic Programs” and “Furt...

Microwave operation 29 How it works The microwave oven contains amagnetron that converts electricalenergy into electromagnetic waves(microwaves). These microwaves aredistributed evenly throughout the ovencompartment and are also reflected bythe metal walls inside the oven. The microwaves penetrate t...

Microwave operation 31 Tip: Metallic dishes are not very suitable for use in the microwave oven.Metal reflects microwaves andobstructs the cooking process. Using aluminum foil trays andaluminum foil can cause cracklingand sparks.Place aluminum foil trays on theturntable.Aluminum foil and aluminum fo...

Microwave operation 32 Testing dishware Unsuitable dishware can cause sparksor crackling noises during microwaveoperation. If you are not sure whetherglass, porcelain, or stoneware dishwareis suitable, test it. This test cannot be used to checkwhether items with hollow grips orhandles are suitable f...

Before first use 33  Danger of injury caused by hot surfacesThe microwave oven gets hot duringoperation.For safety reasons, the microwaveoven may only be used when it hasbeen fully installed. The microwave oven will switch onautomatically when it is connected tothe electrical supply. Setting the ti...

Settings 34 Settings overview Setting Status   Time of day : * Use the arrow keys to set the hour and then the minutes.   Audible signal   The audible signal is switched off.   * The audible signal is switched on.   Keypad tone   The keypad tone is switched off.   * The keypad tone...

Settings 36 Changing settings You can personalize your microwaveoven by adapting the factory defaultsettings to suit your requirements. To access the settings, select the   sensor control (see “Settings overview”). You cannot change settings while acooking process is in progress.  Select the   se...

Operation 37 Tips for cooking with themicrowave - You can choose from 7 different microwave power levels. The higherthe power level, the more microwavesreach the food. - When heating up foods that cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, orfoods with very differentconsistencies, it is best to use...

Operation 38 The minutes set are saved and theseconds flash.  Use the  and   arrow keys to set the seconds.  Confirm with OK . With microwave power level   (900 W), the cooking duration islimited to 15 minutes. The other microwave power levelsallow you to set a cooking duration ofup to 90 minut...

Operation 39 Interrupting and resuming acooking process You can interrupt a cooking process(and resume it) at any time.  Open the door during the cookingprocess or select the  /C sensor control. The cooking process is interrupted andthe cooking duration is paused.  To resume the cooking process, ...

Operation 40 Reheat drinks   This function allows you to reheat thecontents of up to 6  cups. The cooking process runs at the maximummicrowave power level of  (900 W). The actual duration depends on thenumber of cups set and is adjustedautomatically. The microwave powerlevel is set and cannot be m...

Timer 41 Using the Timer function The   timer can be used to time other activities in the kitchen, e.g., boilingeggs. The timer can also be used at the sametime as a cooking process for whichautomatic start and finish times havebeen set (e.g., as a reminder to stir thefood or add seasoning, etc.). ...

Quick MW and Popcorn 42 These functions can only be usedwhen no other cooking processes arein use. Quick MW If you select the      sensor control, the microwave starts with a setmicrowave power level and cookingduration, e.g., to reheat a drink. The maximum microwave power levelof   (900 W) and a...

Automatic Programs 44 With the wide range of automaticprograms, you can achieve excellentresults with ease. The automatic programs are weight-dependent. The    setting allows you to set the unit of weight to eitherpounds (lb) or grams (g) (see“Settings”). If you select pounds (lb) as the unit ofwe...

Automatic Programs 45 Overview of automatic programs  Category Food Weight [lb:oz] Weight [g] Minim um Maxi mum Minim um Maxi mum      Defrost Steak, chops : :      Ground meat : :      Chicken :  :       Cake : :       Bread : ...

Automatic Programs 46 Using automatic program   for vegetables Automatic program   is suitable for cooking fresh vegetables.  Select  |    .  Follow the instructions on the display. About halfway through the cookingduration, an audible signal will sound toprompt you to turn or stir the food...

Automatic Programs 47 Salmon in white wine sauce Serves 4 Ingredients 1.5 lb (700 g) salmon fillet | cut into fourfillets and ready to cook1 lemon | juiced and sliced3 garlic cloves | minced2 oz (50 g) butter | cubed1 cup (200 ml) white wine1 bunch dill | chopped coarsely1 bunch parsley | chopped co...

Additional applications 48 This section provides information on thefollowing applications: - Defrost - Reheat - Cooking - Canning Defrost Gentle defrosting of frozen food meansthat the vitamins and minerals aregenerally retained.  Select an automatic program from    to   (see “Automatic program...

Additional applications 49 Tips for combining the Defrostfunction with subsequent reheating /cooking Frozen food can be defrosted and thenreheated or cooked in the microwaveas well. The time required depends on thenature of the food, its initialtemperature, and the amount to becooked. - Take the foo...

Additional applications 50 Danger of injury caused by hotliquids.When using the microwave oven toheat food, particularly liquids, theboiling point may be reached withoutthe typical bubbles being produced.The liquid does not boil evenlythroughout.This boiling delay can result in theliquid boiling ove...

Additional applications 51 Examples of heating food The information provided in this chart is intended as a guide only. Food Quantity   [min] Comment Melting butter/margarine 1/4 lb (100 g)  : – :  Do not cover Meltingchocolate 1/4 lb (100 g)  : – : Do not cover, stir halfway through...

Additional applications 52 Cooking It is essential that the information in“IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS – Correct use” isobserved.  Risk of infection due to insufficient cookingHighly perishable foods – e.g., fish –must be cooked thoroughly.Otherwise, they can pose a healthrisk.It is essential to c...

Additional applications 53 - The purpose of the standing time is to allow the food to develop a more eventemperature. - After cooking, allow the food to stand at room temperature for a fewminutes to enable the heat to spreadmore evenly throughout the food. - If possible, use the automatic programs f...

Additional applications 54 Preparing fruit and vegetables The instructions are for a maximum of4 jars with a capacity of 0.5 L each. Only use jars that are specificallydesigned for canning (microwave-safecanning jars with glass lids, sealedwith clear adhesive tape).  Only use undamaged jars.  Rins...

Cleaning and care 55  Danger of injury caused by hot surfacesThe microwave oven gets hot duringoperation. There is a risk of burningyourself on the hot ovencompartment or accessories.Allow the oven compartment andaccessories to cool before manualcleaning.  Risk of injury due to electric shockThe s...

Cleaning and care 56 If soiling is allowed to sit for anylength of time, it may becomeimpossible to remove. If theappliance is used frequently withoutbeing cleaned, it may become verydifficult to clean.It is therefore best to remove anysoiling immediately. Removing soiling Moisture inside the microw...

Cleaning and care 57 Cleaning the oven compartment There is a cover protecting themicrowave outlet on the right-handside of the oven compartment and alayer of film protecting the inside ofthe door, both of which aresusceptible to damage. Never remove the cover from the microwave outlet and never rem...

Frequently asked questions 58 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 tocontact Miele Customer Service. Information to help you rectify faults yourself can be found at www.miele.com/service. T...

Customer Service 61 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 In the event of a fault which you cannotremedy yourself, please contact yourMiele dealer or Miele Customer Service. You can book a Miel...

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