Miele M 8151-1 - Manual

Accessories supplied 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 on Microwave Solo, itshould not be kept inside themicrowave oven. Glass tray The glass tray is suitabl...

Disposal of the packingmaterial The transport and protective packinghas been selected from materials whichare environmentally friendly fordisposal, and can normally berecycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings,bags, etc. are disposed of safely andkept out of the reach of babies andyoung children. D...

This appliance complies with allrelevant local and national safetyrequirements. Improper use canpresent a risk of both personal injuryand material damage.To avoid the risk of accidents anddamage to the appliance, pleaseread these instructions carefullybefore installation and before usingit for the f...

Correct use ~ Always ensure that food is sufficiently heated.Many factors will affect the overallcooking time, including the size andamount of food, its initial temperature,changes to the recipe, and the shapeand size of the cooking container.Some foods may containmicro-organisms which are onlydestr...

In a microwave oven there is ahigh-frequency tube called amagnetron. This converts electricalenergy into microwaves. Thesemicrowaves are distributed evenlythroughout the oven interior, andrebound off the metal sides of the oveninterior to reach the food from all sides.Microwave distribution is impro...

What can a microwave ovendo? In the microwave oven, food is cooked,reheated or defrosted quickly. You can use the microwave in thefollowing ways: – Food can be defrosted, reheated or cooked by entering a power settingand a time. – Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can be defrosted and then reheated orco...

Microwaves – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass, porcelain, plastic and card, – and are absorbed by food. Material and shape The material and shape of containersused affect cooking results and times.Heat distribution is more even in roundand oval shaped flat containers than inrectangular c...

Disposable containers, such as traysmade from polystyrene, can only beused for very short, timed warming andreheating of food. Plastic boiling bags can be used forcooking and reheating. They shouldbe pierced beforehand so thatsteam can escape. This prevents abuild-up of pressure and reducesthe risk ...

The cover – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. – helps keep the oven interior clean. Always cover food with the coversupplied. Alternatively, use lids or covers m...

Important:After unpacking, let the appliancestand for approx. 2 hours at roomtemperature after transporting it toits final location before connecting itto the mains. This is important for the correctelectronic functioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all the packaging materialsand any protective foil ...

Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to the mainselectricity supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current time ofday is set. Before this, the time ofday will start to run from 12:00, asthe clock will start as soon as theappliance is connected to the mainselec...

To open the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. If the microwave oven is being used,opening the door will interrupt thecooking programme. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in themiddle of the oven. Turntable The turntable helps the food to cook,reheat or defrost ...

When heating up food which cannot bestirred or turned during cooking, as witha plated meal, it is best to use a lowermicrowave power level. This ensures the heat is distributedevenly. Heat for long enough to cookthe food properly. ^ Set the required time using the timeselector. Any time between 10 s...

Interrupting or re-starting aprogramme At any time you can . . . . . interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Stop/C button, or open theappliance door. The time stops counting down. . . . continue the programme: ^ Close the door and press Start. The programme continues. Altering the settings If you discov...

Quick start (programmable) Pressing the Start button c is sufficient to set the appliance operating onmaximum power.Three set times are stored in thememory: ^ 30 secs: Press Start c once ^ 1 min: Press Start c twice ^ 2 min: Press Start c three times Pressing the Start c button four times in success...

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 l button. 0:00 flashes in the display and the l symbol lights up. ^ Use the time selector to set theminute minder time you require. ^ Press the S...

The grill can be used on 4 settings: byitself, and in combination with theMicrowave function at one of threedifferent power levels. If the total grilling time required is lessthan 15 minutes, the grill should bepre-heated for approx. 5 minutesbefore placing food under it. Thin, flat cuts of fish and...

Use The gourmet plate gets extremelyhot when in use. Always use ovengloves when handling it to avoidburns. Place it on a suitableheat-resistant mat or pot rest. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for thefirst time, fill it with 400 ml water andadd 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lem...

Recipes Croque monsieur (Serves 3) 6 slices of bread30 g soft butter75 g grated Emmental cheese3 slices of cooked ham Butter the bread. Add the cheese tothree of the bread slices in equalamounts and add a slice of ham. Placethe remaining three slices of bread ontop of the ham with the buttered sidef...

Home-made potato rösti(Serves 2) 400 g peeled potatoes2 small onions50 g grated Emmental cheeseSalt, pepper20 g butter Coarsely grate the potato and onion,and mix together with the cheese, saltand pepper. Place the gourmet plateon the turntable, and pre-heat forapprox. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Me...

Pineapple cake For the cake:2 eggs80 g sugar1 1 / 2 ripe bananas 30 g chocolate chips100 g plain flour 3 / 4 tsp. baking powder Topping:1 tin pineapple chunks(drained weight 240 g)1 1 / 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 1 / 2 tbsp desiccated coconut Beat together the eggs and sugar untilfrothy. Mash the bananas ...

All of the automatic programmes areweight dependent. After selecting a programme, enter theweight of the food. The microwaveautomatically calculates the timeaccording to the weight given. After cooking, allow the food to stand atroom temperature for the suggestednumber of minutes ("standing time...

One favourite programme can besaved in memory. This programme canbe used for your most frequentlycooked recipe. This programme canhave up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill,and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill). Programming (The example given is for a 3-stageprogra...

To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, thefavourite programme is no longersaved and must be re-entered. Saving your favourite programme 37

Some of the standard settings for theappliance (which are set at the factory)have an alternative which you canselect if required. Please consult the chart for the differentoptions. The factory settings aremarked with a star* on the chart. Proceed as follows: ^ Press and hold the m and M buttons at t...

Setting Settings available (* factory default) P I Night time switch-off S 0 * S I Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated.The time of day display is switched off from11 pm to 4 am. P 2 Automatic warmingfunction S I * S 0 The automatic warming function is activated. ...

Select the following microwave powerlevels to reheat food: Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 WFood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 WFood for babies and toddlers . 450 Watt We do not recommend heating orreheating food or drinks for babiesor young children in the mic...

Place the food in a microwave-proofdish and cover it. When cooking, it is a good idea toselect a power level of 800 W to startwith and then when the food is hotreduce the power level to 450 W formore gentle continued cooking. For dishes such as rice or semolina pudding , first select a power level o...

Defrosting Select the following microwave powersettings to reheat 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 packagingand place in a microwave-proofcontainer. Do not cover. Turn, stir orsepara...

In the UK, Miele branded cleaning andconditioning products, as well as amicrofibre E-Cloth which is suitable forcleaning surfaces such as stainlesssteel, glass, plastic and chrome withoutthe use of chemicals, are available topurchase from your Miele retailer, theSpare Parts Department or on-line atw...

To neutralise odours in the oven, put acup of water with some lemon juice inthe oven and simmer for a few minutes. The door should be kept clean at alltimes and checked at regular intervalsfor any signs of damage. If any damage is noticed, theappliance should not be used untilthe fault has been rect...

To avoid damaging the outer surface,do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides, – cleaning agents containing descaling agents, – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and creamcleaners. – solvent-based cleaning agents, – stainless steel cleaning agents, – dis...

Repairs to this appliance must onlybe carried out by a Miele approvedservice technician in strictaccordance with current local andnational safety regulations. Repairsand other work by unqualifiedpersons could be dangerous. Themanufacturer cannot be held liablefor unauthorised work. Some minor proble...

In the event of any faults which youcannot remedy yourself, or if theappliance is under guarantee, pleasecontact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Customer Contact Centre (see back cover for address). When contacting your Dealer or theMiele Customer Contact Centre, pleasequote the model and serial...

Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not beendamaged in any way. Do not use adamaged appliance. Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance with currentnational and local safety regulations(BS 7671...

When building in the appliance,ensure that the vent outlets at thefront of the appliance are nothindered, and that there is adequateventilation to the rear of the housingunit by leaving a large enough gap(see diagram: 16 mm x unit width).Do not block the ventilation gapswith any objects. The applian...