Miele M8260-1 - Manual

~ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if theappliance has been damaged in anymanner. Contact Miele’s TechnicalService Department. ~ Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity.Extension cords do not guarantee therequired safety of the appliance. ~ D...

~ If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed to avoidfueling any flames. Turn the oven off ordisconnect the power supply. ~ Cover food that is left in the microwave to stay warm. Otherwisemoisture from the food could damagethe machine. This will also prevent thefood from drying o...

a Microwave door b Door lock c Control panel d Turntable e Cover f Boiling wand Included accessories Cover The cover prevents food from dryingout, shortens and evens out thecooking process, and prevents soilingof the microwave interior. Boiling wand When heating liquids, the providedboiling wand sho...

Control panel g Timer and 24 hour clock display h Power selector i Time and weight selector j Automatic program buttons k Time of day m button l Timer l button m Memory button(to save a favorite 1 - 3 stageprogram sequence) n Stop/Cancel button o Start button / Add a minute button /Quick start butto...

Allow the microwave to sit unpackedfor approx. 2 hours after transportbefore connecting to the powersupply. This is important for the electronicfunctioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all protective packaging andfoil from the appliance. Do not remove the protective filmfrom the inside of the door, or...

Microwaves: – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass and chinaware, – are absorbed by the food. Material and shape The material and shape of containersused affect cooking results and times.Circular and oval containers work best.The food will heat more evenly than in asquare container. Containe...

Covering the food Plastics are only heat-resistant up to230°F (110°C). Higher temperaturescan cause the cover to melt into thefood. The cover should not completelyseal the container. This may preventsteam from escaping causing thecover to melt. The cover: – prevents most of the steam from escaping, ...

Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to theelectrical supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the time of day isset. As soon as the microwave isconnected to the electrical supplythe clock will begin countingupwards until the time is set. ^ Turn the "Time selecto...

Opening the door ^ Press " a " to open the door. If the microwave is in use, opening thedoor will interrupt the program. Placing dish in microwave ^ Place the dish in the middle of themicrowave on the turntable. Do not place food directly on theturntable.Be sure that the dish used is notlarg...

When heating food which cannot bestirred or turned, it is best to use alower power level. ^ Set the desired time using the "Timeselector". A time between 10 seconds and 90minutes can be set. Exception : If the maximum power level is selected a max. cooking time of 15minutes can be set. If th...

Interrupting / Re-starting aprogram ^ To interrupt a program , press the "Stop/C" button, or open themicrowave door. ^ To re-start a program , close the door and press "Start". The program continues. Changing the settings To select a new power level: ^ Interrupt the program by pressi...

Quick-Start Press "Start / c " to begin the microwave operating at maximum power.Three times are stored in memory: ^ 30 secs: Press "Start / c " once ^ 1 min: Press "Start / c " twice ^ 2 min: Press "Start / c " three times Pressing "Start / c " 4 times will r...

Timer The timer can be used to time anyactivity in the kitchen. ^ Press " l ". 0:00 flashes in the display, and " l " lights up. ^ Using the "Time selector" set thedesired time. ^ Press "Start" to start the timer.If "Start" is not pressed the timer willbegin o...

All automatic programs are weightdependent. The weight can be displayed in eitherpounds (lb) or grams (g), see"Settings". Once a program is selected, enter theweight of the food. The microwave thenautomatically calculated the timeaccording to the weight entered. When cooking is complete, all...

To reheat food/drinks select thefollowing power levels: Drinks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 WattsFood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 WattsFood for babies/toddlers . . . . 450 Watts Take care that baby/toddler food isat a safe temperature when served.Heat for only for 30 secon...

Place food in a microwave-safe dishand cover. When cooking it is recommended toselect a power level of 900 W to beginwith, and once the food is hot reducethe power to 450 W for more gentlecooking. For dishes such as rice or oatmeal, firstselect a power level of 900 W thenreduce to 150 W for simmerin...

Defrosting The following microwave power levelsare recommended for defrosting: – 80 W for defrosting delicate food such asheavy cream, butter, cheese, etc. – 150 W for defrosting all other foods. ^ Take the frozen food from thepackaging and put it in a microwavesafe container. Do not cover. Turn,sti...

Food type Quantity Power level (Watt) Time (min:sec) Additional info Melting butter ormargarine 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Meltingchocolate 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover.Stir halfway through. Dissolvinggelatine 1 packet + 5 T water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover.Stir ha...

One favorite program can be saved intomemory (e.g. your most frequently usedprogram).The program can incorporate up to 3stages (e.g. 2 minutes at 600 W,followed by 10 minutes at 450 W,followed by 3 minutes at 300 W). Programming (This is an example to set a 3 stageprogram.) ^ Select the power level ...

The default microwave settings can bechanged, if desired, to suit yourpreferences.See the table on the following page forthe different settings available. ^ Press and hold " m " and "M" at the same time until P I and " v " light up in the display, then release them both.If th...

Settings table Setting Available settings (* factory default) P I Overnight turn-off S 0 * S I Deactivated ActivatedThe time of day display is turned off from11 pm to 4 am. P 2 Warming function S I * S 0 Activated Deactivated P 3 "door" warning S I * S 0 The "door" warning appears if...

Disconnect the microwave from thepower supply before cleaning. Microwave interior and insideof the door Let the microwave cool beforecleaning the interior, the inside doorand the gasket. Danger of burns! Clean the microwave after everyuse, accumulated soiling makescleaning difficult and could damage...

Cleaning the interior ^ When cleaning surfaces of the doorand oven that come together whenthe door is closed, use only mild,non-abrasive soaps, or detergentsapplied with a sponge or soft cloth. ^ Remove the turntable and wash inthe dishwasher or by hand. ^ Remove any debris from the rollerring and t...

Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairsand other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void thewarranty. The following faults can be corrected without contacting the Miele ServiceD...

In the event of a fault which you cannoteasily fix yourself, please contact theMiele Technical Service Department atthe address on the back of this booklet. When contacting Technical Serviceplease quote the serial number andmodel of your microwave. Thisinformation is visible on the silver dataplate....

Disposal of the packingmaterials 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 andkept out of the reach of children.Danger of suffocation! Dis...

, CAUTION: Before servicing, disconnect the power supply byeither removing the fuse, shutting offthe power main or manually"tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs shouldonly be performed by a qualifiedtechnician in accordance with allapplicable codes and standards.Repai...

When building in the appliance,ensure that the vents located at thefront of the appliance are notblocked, and that there is adequateventilation to the rear of the unit(see illustrations).Do not cover or block any openingson the appliance. This microwave is suitable forinstallation into a tall cabine...