Miele M 8261 - 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 with Microwave-solo, itshould not be kept inside themicrowave oven. Glass tray The glass tray is suita...

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 operating instructionscarefully before installation andbefore using it...

Do not connect the appliance tothe mains electricity supply by an extension lead.Extension leads do not guarantee therequired safety of the appliance (e.g.danger of overheating). The electrical safety of thisappliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between itand an effective eart...

It is important that the heat isallowed to spread evenly throughout the food being cooked. Thiscan be achieved by stirring and/orturning the food, and by observing asufficiently long standing time, whichshould be added to the time needed forcooking, reheating or defrosting. Always remember that time...

When heating liquids, the boilingrod provided should always be placed into the container. When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.in the oven without the boiling rod, theboiling point of the liquid may bereached without the production oftypical bubbles. The liquid does notboil evenly throughout. This...

How does the microwave ovenfunction? 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 s...

What can a microwave ovendo? In the microwave oven, food is cooked,reheated or defrosted quickly. You can use your 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 orc...

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...

– Pieces of aluminium foil For even defrosting and to avoidovercooking unevenly shaped cuts ofmeat, poultry or fish, small pieces ofaluminium foil may be used to maskwingtips or other thin parts for the lastfew minutes of the programme. Make sure that the aluminium foil isat least 2 cm from the oven...

Roasting bags and tubes can also be used. Roasting tubes should be about40 cm longer and roasting bags about20 cm longer than the food beingroasted, and carefully tied with string.Turn the ends over and secure them.The bag should be pierced accordingto the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use met...

The cover – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods whichneed longer to cook, such aspotatoes. – shortens and evens out the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. – prevents any loss of aroma. – helps keep the oven interior clean. Always cover food with the coversu...

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 materialsfrom the appliance. Do n...

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 ...

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 operatingon maximum 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 minutes beforeplacing 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 plate onthe turntable, and pre-heat for approx.5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Me...

Curried chicken(Serves 3) 600 g chicken or turkey breasts2 tbsp oil2 tbsp white wine2 tbsp apple juice1 tbsp lemon juiceSalt, freshly ground black pepper1 tsp curry powderA pinch of finely chopped rosemaryA pinch of ground gingerA pinch of cayenne pepper 1 / 2 tsp Tabasco sauce 20 g butter Dice the ...

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 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-stageprogramme.) ^ First select the function for the firststage. ^ Then sele...

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 38

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 WFood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 WFood for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W We do not recommend heating orreheating food or drinks for babiesor young children in the mi...

Place the food in a microwave-proofdish and cover it. When cooking, it is a good idea toselect a power level of 900 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 of ...

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...

Disconnect the microwave ovenfrom the power supply beforecleaning (e.g. switch off at thesocket and remove the plug). Oven interior and inside of thedoor The oven interior can get hot duringuse. To avoid the danger of beingburnt, wait until it has cooled downbefore cleaning. It should becleaned afte...

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 rectified by aMiele authorised and trained servicetechnician. To clean the interior: ^ Remove the turntable, and wash i...

Glass fronted appliances The surfaces and controls aresusceptible to scratches andabrasions. Avoid: – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and creamcleaners, – abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers or sponges which have beenpreviously used with abrasivecleaning agents, – oven sprays. Alumini...

Accessories supplied Boiling rod The boiling rod can be washed in adishwasher. Cover Wash and dry the cover after each use.The cover can be washed in adishwasher. However, discolourationcaused by natural dyes, e.g. fromcarrots, tomatoes or ketchup, mayoccur.This discolouration is irreversible butdoe...

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 Service Department (see back cover for contact details). When contacting your Dealer or theService Department, please quote themodel and serial number...

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

Before connecting the appliance,ensure that it has not been damagedin any way. Do not use a damagedappliance. All electrical work should be carried outby a suitably qualified and competentperson in strict accordance withnational and local safety regulations. The appliance is supplied with a mainscab...

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: 50 mm x unit width).Do not block the ventilation gapswith any objects. The applian...