Miele M8260-1 manual

Operating and Installation Instructions Microwave M 8260-1 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 372 781 en - US, CA[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Guide to the microwave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Included accessories ...............................................9 Control panel .....................................................1 [...]

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Microwave interior and inside of the door ...............................3 2 Appliance front ...................................................3 3 Accessories ......................................................3 3 Frequently aske[...]

When using electrical appliances always observe basic safety precautions, including the following: WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before installing or using the oven. Read and follow the specific, "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXP[...]

Children ~ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Technical safety ~ Installation, repair and maintenance work should be performed by a Miele authorized service technician in accordance with national and local safety regulations and the provided installation instructions. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Dep[...]

~ Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Contact Miele’s Technical Service Department. ~ Do not use an extension cord to connect this appliance to electricity. Extension cords do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance. ~ Do not open the casing of the oven. Danger o[...]

~ If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed to avoid fueling any flames. Turn the oven off or disconnect the power supply. ~ Cover food that is left in the microwave to stay warm. Otherwise moisture from the food could damage the machine. This will also prevent the food from drying out. ~ Spills or stains from food and liquids [...]

~ When heating liquids, the provided boiling wand should be placed into the container. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUI[...]

a Microwave door b Door lock c Control panel d Turntable e Cover f Boiling wand Included accessories Cover The cover prevents food from drying out, shortens and evens out the cooking process, and prevents soiling of the microwave interior. Boiling wand When heating liquids, the provided boiling wand should be placed into the container. It helps in [...]

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 favorit e1-3 stage program sequence) n Stop/Cancel button o Start button / Add a minute button / Quick start button c p Door open a button Guide to the microwave 1[...]

Allow the microwave to sit unpacked for approx. 2 hours after transport before connecting to the power supply. This is important for the electronic functioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all protective packaging and foil from the appliance. Do not remove the protective film from the inside of the door, or the cover to the outlet inside the microwav[...]

Microwaves: – are reflected by metal, – pass through glass and chinaware, – are absorbed by the food. Material and shape The material and shape of containers used affect cooking results and times. Circular and oval containers work best. The food will heat more evenly than in a square container. Container and lids which contain hollow handles [...]

Exceptions: – Pre-cooked meals in aluminum foil containers can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave, if recommended by the manufacturer. Important: Remove the lid before heating the food. The food is heated only from above. To heat the food evenly place it in a container suitable for microwaving. Make sure that the aluminum foil is at least[...]

Plastic When purchasing plasticware, be sure it is suitable for use in a microwave. It must be heat resistant up to 230°F (110°C) otherwise the plastic may melt into the food. Otherwise the plastic may melt. Special plasticware, designed for use in microwaves is available in retail outlets. Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and reheati[...]

Covering the food Plastics are only heat-resistant up to 230°F (110°C). Higher temperatures can cause the cover to melt into the food. The cover should not completely seal the container. This may prevent steam from escaping causing the cover to melt. The cover: – prevents most of the steam from escaping, especially when cooking foods which need[...]

Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to the electrical supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the time of day is set. As soon as the microwave is connected to the electrical supply the clock will begin counting upwards until the time is set. ^ Turn the "Time selector" to set the hour. ^ Press m to confir[...]

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

When heating food which cannot be stirred or turned, it is best to use a lower power level. ^ Set the desired time using the "Time selector". A time between 10 seconds and 90 minutes can be set. Exception : If the maximum power level is selected a max. cooking time of 15 minutes can be set. If the max. power level is continuously selected[...]

Interrupting / Re-starting a program ^ To interrupt a program , press the "Stop/C" button, or open the microwave 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 pressing the "Stop/C" button once. ^ Set[...]

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 return you to the first stored time. Whi[...]

Timer The timer can be used to time any activity in the kitchen. ^ Press " l ". 0:00 flashes in the display, and " l " lights up. ^ Using the "Time selector" set the desired time. ^ Press "Start" to start the timer. If "Start" is not pressed the timer will begin on its own after a few seconds. ^ Whe[...]

All automatic programs are weight dependent. The weight can be displayed in either pounds (lb) or grams (g), see "Settings". Once a program is selected, enter the weight of the food. The microwave then automatically calculated the time according to the weight entered. When cooking is complete, allow the food to stand at room temperature f[...]

^ Press the relevant button until the desired program appears in the display. Example: To select program Ad 3 ; (defrosting chicken) press " N " three times. lb or g will flash in the display, and the selected program will light up along with the Microwave symbol " h ". ^ If desired press "M", to toggle between the lb [...]

To reheat food/drinks select the following power levels: Drinks ...................9 0 0 Watts Food ....................6 0 0 Watts Food for babies/toddlers ....4 5 0 Watts Take care that baby/toddler food is at a safe temperature when served. Heat for only for 30 seconds at a time then check temperature. Reheating tips – Use a lid or cover for r[...]

Place food in a microwave-safe dish and cover. When cooking it is recommended to select a power level of 900 W to begin with, and once the food is hot reduce the power to 450 W for more gentle cooking. For dishes such as rice or oatmeal, first select a power level of 900 W then reduce to 150 W for simmering. Cooking tips – Add a little water when[...]

Defrosting The following microwave power levels are recommended for defrosting: – 80 W for defrosting delicate food such as heavy cream, butter, cheese, etc. – 150 W for defrosting all other foods. ^ Take the frozen food from the packaging and put it in a microwave safe container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or separate food about halfway through [...]

Food type Quantity Power level (Watt) Time (min:sec) Additional info Melting butter or margarine 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Melting chocolate 1/4 lb (100 g) 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through. Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 5 T water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through. Preparing glazes 1 packe[...]

One favorite program can be saved into memory (e.g. your most frequently used program). The program can incorporate up to 3 stages (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 stage program.) ^ Select the power level for the first stage. ^ Select the duration.[...]

Using the "favorite" program ^ Turn the program selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press "M". ^ Press "Start". If a power failure occurs the programmed favorite is no longer saved and will need to be reset. Favorites 29[...]

The default microwave settings can be changed, if desired, to suit your preferences. See the table on the following page for the different settings available. ^ Press and hold " m " and "M" at the same time until PI and " v " light up in the display, then release them both. If they are pressed for too long the time of [...]

Settings table Setting Available settings (* factory default) PI Overnight turn-off S0 * SI Deactivated Activated The time of day display is turned off from 11 pm to 4 am. P2 Warming function SI * S0 Activated Deactivated P3 "door" warning SI * S0 The "door" warning appears if the door has not been opened for 20 minutes before &[...]

Disconnect the microwave from the power supply before cleaning. Microwave interior and inside of the door Let the microwave cool before cleaning the interior, the inside door and the gasket. Danger of burns! Clean the microwave after every use, accumulated soiling makes cleaning difficult and could damage the appliance. Never use abrasive cleaners,[...]

Cleaning the interior ^ When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door is closed, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. ^ Remove the turntable and wash in the dishwasher or by hand. ^ Remove any debris from the roller ring and the space under the roller ring to ensure the[...]

Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty. The following faults can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department: What if a program will not start? P[...]

What if the turntable does not rotate smoothly? Possible fault Solution The area under the roller ring is soiled, or there is debris between the turntable and the motor. See "Cleaning and Care". Why is the food not adequately defrosted, heated or cooked at the end of the selected process? Possible fault Solution The program was interrupte[...]

Why does the food cool so fast when heated or cooked with Microwave? In the microwave, food begins to cook from the outside first, the inside of the food relies on the transfer of heat. If food is cooked at a high power level it is possible that the heat may not have reached the center of the food. At the temperature equalization time the food will[...]

In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department at the address on the back of this booklet. When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of your microwave. This information is visible on the silver data plate. MieleCare (USA only) MieleCare, our Extend[...]

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Disposal of the packing materials The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of children. Danger of suffocation! Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances ma[...]

, CAUTION: Before servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse, shutting off the power main or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker. Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and service by unqualified persons cou[...]

When building in the appliance, ensure that the vents located at the front of the appliance are not blocked, and that there is adequate ventilation to the rear of the unit (see illustrations). Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. This microwave is suitable for installation into a tall cabinet. A minimum installation height of 33 7/1[...]

Installation accessories (supplied) Only operate the appliance after it has been installed into cabinetry. ^ Mark the center line of the cabinet. ^ Position the fitting bracket on the center line. Use the mark on the bracket as a guide. Installation 43 4 x 16mm 3[...]

^ Fit a screw a in to the center of the first long hole. ^ Check the alignment of the unit, then fit another screw a into the other long hole. ^ Tighten both screws. ^ Place the appliance in the niche. Using both hands on the back of the microwave interior move it into place. The microwave will engage into position once it is correctly installed. ^[...]

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M.-Nr. 07 372 781 / 01 Alteration rights reserved / 4409 For the most updated manual see the Miele web site.[...]