Miele M 8161-2 manual

Operating instructions Microwave oven M 8151-2 M 8161-2 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 289 660 e n-G B[...]

Guide to the appliance .............................................4 Oven interior and accessories .........................................4 Control panel ......................................................5 Accessories supplied ...............................................6 Grilling rack .....................................................[...]

Interrupting or re-starting a programme ................................2 4 Altering the settings ................................................2 4 To cancel a programme ............................................2 4 At the end of a programme ..........................................2 4 Automatic keep-warm function .............................[...]

Oven interior and accessories a Oven door b Door locking mechanism c Quartz grill d Control panel e Turntable f Grilling rack g Glass tray h Gourmet plate i Cover j Boiling rod Guide to the appliance 4[...]

Control panel k Electronic timer and clock display l Rotary selector for microwave power, grill and combination programmes m Rotary selector to enter time and weight n Automatic programme buttons o Time of day button m p Minute minder button l q Memory button (to save a 1-3 stage programme sequence) r Stop/cancel button s Start button/Add a minute [...]

Accessories supplied Grilling rack The grilling rack can be used for all functions with and without microwave power, except for Microwave Solo mode. To avoid the grilling rack being used inadvertently on Microwave Solo, it should not be kept inside the microwave oven. Glass tray The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions. When gr[...]

Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packaging has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation. Dispose of or recycl[...]

This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use can present a risk of both personal injury and material damage. To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes o[...]

~ Do not use the microwave if – the door is warped. – the door hinges are loose. – holes or cracks are visible in the casing, the door or the oven interior walls. Operating the appliance with this type of damage will result in microwave leakage and present a hazard to the user. ~ Never open the casing of the appliance. Tampering with electric[...]

~ This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer. ~ In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance an[...]

~ Never cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or bottles. With baby bottles, the screw top and teat must be loosened. Otherwise pressure builds up which can cause the bottle or container to explode, posing a severe risk of injury. ~ Before serving, remember to allow a sufficient standing time and then always check the temperatur[...]

~ Try to avoid the interior walls being splashed with food or liquids containing salt. If it does happen, wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surface. ~ Do not use any containers or cutlery made from or containing metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware, temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden utensils or cutle[...]

~ Wear oven gloves when taking dishes in and out of the oven, or when handling dishes or food in the oven if the grill is on or has just been in operation. Danger of burning. ~ The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest. The rack and[...]

In a microwave oven there is a high-frequency tube called a magnetron. This converts electrical energy into microwaves. These microwaves are distributed evenly throughout the oven interior, and rebound off the metal sides of the oven interior to reach the food from all sides. Microwave distribution is improved with the turntable engaged. In order f[...]

What can a microwave oven do? In the microwave oven, food can be cooked, reheated or defrosted quickly. You can use the microwave in the following ways: – Food can be defrosted, reheated or cooked by entering a power setting and a duration. – Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked. – The microwave oven can [...]

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 containers used affect cooking results and durations. Heat distribution is more even in round and oval shaped flat containers than in rectangular containers, providing better results.[...]

Do not place aluminium foil dishes on the rack in case the dish sparks or arcs. If sparks occur, transfer food to a microwave-safe container. – Pieces of aluminium foil For even defrosting and to avoid overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of aluminium foil may be used to mask wingtips or other thin parts for the[...]

Disposable containers, such as trays made from polystyrene, can only be used for very short, timed warming and reheating of food. Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and reheating. They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape. This prevents a build-up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag bursting. There are also specia[...]

The cover – prevents too much steam escaping, especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook such as potatoes. – speeds up the cooking process. – prevents food from drying out. – helps keep the oven interior clean. Always cover food with the cover supplied. Alternatively, use lids or covers made of microwave-safe glass or plastic, [...]

Important: After unpacking, let the appliance stand for approx. 2 hours at room temperature after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains. This is important for the correct electronic functioning of the appliance. ^ Remove all the packaging materials from the appliance. Do not remove the cover to the microwave outlet[...]

Setting the time of day ^ Connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply. 12:00 and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current time of day is set. Before this, the time of day will start to run from 12:00, as the clock will start as soon as the appliance is connected to the mains electricity supply. ^ Turn the time selector to [...]

To open the door ^ Press the a button to open the door. If the microwave oven is being used, opening the door will interrupt the cooking programme. Placing the dish in the oven Ideally the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven. Turntable The turntable helps the food to cook, reheat or defrost evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven with[...]

When heating up food which cannot be stirred or turned during cooking, as with a plated meal, it is best to use a lower microwave power level. This ensures the heat is distributed evenly. Heat for long enough to cook the food properly. ^ Set the required duration using the time selector. Any duration between 10 seconds and 90 minutes can be selecte[...]

Interrupting or re-starting a programme At any time you can . . ... interrupt a programme: ^ Press the Stop/C button or open the appliance door. The time stops counting down. ... continue the programme: ^ Close the door and press Start. The programme continues. Altering the settings If you discover after starting a programme that . . ...t h e micro[...]

Quick start (programmable) Pressing the Start button c is sufficient to set the appliance operating on maximum power. Three set durations are stored in the memory: ^ 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 succession will bring back the first stored durati[...]

Minute minder The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one second steps. ^ Press the l button. 0:00 flashes in the display and the l symbol lights up. ^ Use the time selector to set the minute minder time you require. ^ Press the Start button to start the minute minder. The mi[...]

The grill can be used on 4 settings: by itself, and in combination with the Microwave function at one of three different power levels. If the total grilling time required is less than 15 minutes, the grill should be pre-heated for approx. 5 minutes before placing food under it. Thin, flat cuts of fish and meat should usually be turned half way thro[...]

Combination mode - Microwave + Grill This function is very good for baking and browning. The microwave cooks the food, and the grill browns it. The grill can be combined with one of three different microwave power levels: 150, 300 and 450 Watt. It is possible during the cooking process to switch between the different power levels without interrupti[...]

Use The gourmet plate gets extremely hot when in use. Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns. Place it on a suitable heat-resistant mat or pot rest. Before using for the first time Before using the gourmet plate for the first time, fill it with 400 ml water and add 3-4 tbsps vinegar or lemon juice. Heat for 5 minutes on 450 W + Gril[...]

Some suggested uses Pre-heat the gourmet plate directly on the turntable for up to 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill L . Fish fingers (frozen) , 1 5 0g+2 tbsp oil L , 3-4 minutes each side Hamburgers 2 burgers + 2 tbsp oil L , 3-4 minutes each side Croquette potatoes (frozen) , 10-12 + 2 tbsp oil L , 6-8 minutes, turning halfway through Fillet steak , app[...]

Vegetable medley (Serves 3) 2 onions 2 tbsp oil 100 g mushrooms, cleaned 150 g baby carrots or carrot slices 100 g broccoli florets 1 red pepper 1 tomato Salt, pepper 30 g grated Parmesan cheese Slice the onions into fine rings. Halve, quarter and deseed the pepper, and then cut into strips. Dice the tomato. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable[...]

Pork fillets (Serves 2) 1 piece pork fillet (approx. 400 g) 4 rashers streaky bacon Salt, pepper 10 g butter 200 g sliced mushrooms 200 ml double cream 2 tbsp brandy Cut the pork into 4 slices. Season each slice with salt and pepper, and wrap in a rasher of streaky bacon. Secure with a cocktail stick if necessary. Place the gourmet plate on the tur[...]

Fisherman's salmon (Serves 2) 2 pieces of salmon fillet (each 150 g) 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt, white pepper Drizzle the salmon with the lemon juice, and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and pre-heat for approx. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill. Remove from the oven, pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, [...]

Pineapple cake For the cake: 2 eggs 80 g sugar 1 1 / 2 ripe bananas 30 g chocolate chips 100 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 until frothy. Mash the bananas with a fork, and add to the egg mixture. S[...]

All of the Automatic programmes are weight dependent. After selecting a programme, enter the weight of the food. The microwave oven automatically calculates the duration according to the weight given. After cooking, allow the food to stand at room temperature for the suggested number of minutes ("standing time") to allow the heat to be di[...]

^ Press the relevant button repeatedly until the Automatic programme required shows in the display. For example, to call up programme A C5 ; (Chicken, small, whole), press the ° button five times. g will flash in the display to request the weight, and the programme (e.g. AC 5) will light up, together with the symbols for the functions being used ([...]

Below are some recipe suggestions for the Automatic programmes using the "Cooking fresh food" function ° . These can be adapted to suit your requirements. It is important to follow the weight guidelines for the programme concerned. If the weight guidelines are exceeded, the food will not cook sufficiently. AC 1 1 Vegetables Place the pre[...]

AC 2 E Potatoes This programme can be used to cook new potatoes and boiled potatoes. Enter the weight for the potatoes and the cooking liquid. When cooking potatoes, add approx. 1 tbsp water per potato. If cooking the potatoes in their skins, pierce the skins several times with a fork or skewer before cooking, then cover the container and cook. For[...]

AC 4 3 Kebabs Pork kebabs (makes 8 kebabs) 1 piece of pork fillet, approx. 300 g 1 red pepper 2 onions For the marinade: 8 tbsp vegetable oil Salt, pepper, paprika and chilli powder 8 wooden kebab skewers Cut the pork fillet into 16 cubes. Wash the pepper and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel the onion and cut into eighths. Arrange the meat, peppers[...]

AC 5 ; Chicken Cut the chicken in half. Brush with melted butter or oil, and season. Arrange the two halves with the cut side uppermost on the grilling rack on top of the glass tray, and place in the microwave oven. Halfway through cooking when an audible tone sounds, turn the chicken over and continue to cook. AC 6 4 Chicken drumsticks Brush the d[...]

Rosefish and tomato gratin (serves 4) 500 g rosefish fillet 2 tbsp lemon juice 500 g tomatoes Herb salt 2 tsp oregano, finely chopped 150 g Cheddar cheese, grated Cut the rosefish into pieces, drizzle with lemon juice and leave to stand for approx. 10 minutes. Dice the tomatoes, and place in a baking dish with the fish and half of the cheese. Seaso[...]

Potato cheese gratin (serves 4) 500 g potatoes, peeled 250 ml double cream 125 g crème fraîche 150 g Cheddar, grated 1 clove of garlic Salt, black pepper, nutmeg Butter Slice the potatoes finely, mix with approx. 2/3 of the cheese, and place in the base of a greased baking dish (approx. 24 cm in diameter) with the garlic. Mix together the cream a[...]

One favourite programme can be saved in memory. This programme can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The programme can have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 1 minute at 600 W, followed by 2 minutes on Grill, and finally 3 minutes at 150 W + Grill). Programming (The example given is for a 3-stage programme.) ^ First select the function for the fi[...]

To call up your favourite programme ^ Turn the programme selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the M button. ^ Press the Start button. In the event of a power cut, the favourite programme is no longer saved and must be re-entered. Saving your favourite programme 44[...]

Some of the standard settings for the appliance (which are set at the factory) have an alternative which you can select if required. Please consult the chart for the different options. The factory settings are marked with a star* on the chart. Proceed as follows: ^ Press and hold the m and M buttons at the same time until PI and v light up in the d[...]

Setting Settings available (* factory default) PI Night time switch-off S0 * SI Night time switch-off is deactivated. Night time switch-off is activated. The time of day display is switched off from 11 pm to 4 am. P2 Automatic keep-warm function SI * S0 The automatic keep-warm function is activated. The automatic keep-warm function is deactivated. [...]

Select the following microwave power levels to reheat food: Drinks .....................8 0 0W Food ......................6 0 0W Food for babies and toddlers . 450 Watt We do not recommend heating or reheating food or drinks for babies or young children in the microwave oven. Any decision to do this is the responsibility of the user, and should onl[...]

Place the food in a microwave-proof dish and cover it. When cooking, it is a good idea to select a power level of 800 W to start with and then when the food is hot reduce the power level to 450 W for more gentle continued cooking. For dishes such as rice or semolina pudding , first select a power level of 800 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for simm[...]

Defrosting Select the following microwave power settings to defrost 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 packaging and place in a microwave-proof container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or separate the food about halfway through the de[...]

Food Quantity Micro- wave power level (in watts) Time (in minutes) Notes Melting butter and margarine 100 g 450 1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover. Melting chocolate 100 g 450 3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through melting. Dissolving gelatine 1 packet + 5 tbsp water 450 0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover. Stir halfway through dissolving. Preparing flan [...]

Miele branded cleaning and conditioning products are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet at www.miele-shop.com. Disconnect the microwave oven from the power supply before cleaning (e.g. switch off at the socket and remove the plug). Oven interior and inside of the door The oven interior can get hot during use. To avo[...]

The door should be kept clean at all times and checked at regular intervals for any signs of damage. If any damage is noticed, the appliance should not be used until the fault has been rectified by a Miele authorised and trained service technician. To clean the interior: ^ Remove the turntable, and wash in the dishwasher or by hand. ^ Always keep t[...]

To avoid damaging the surface of your appliance, do not use: – cleaning agents containing soda, ammonia, acids or chlorides, – cleaning agents containing descaling agents, – abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. powder cleaners and cream cleaners. – solvent-based cleaning agents, – stainless steel cleaning agents, – dishwasher cleaner, – ove[...]

Repairs to this appliance must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. However, some minor problems can be corrected without conta[...]

. . . strange noises are heard when the microwave oven is being used. Check whether, ^ the food is covered with aluminium foil. If so, remove it. ^ sparks are being created by the use of crockery with a metallic finish. See notes on suitable types of containers. . . . the time of day in the display is not accurate. If there has been a power cut, th[...]

In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, or if the appliance is under guarantee, please contact: – your Miele Dealer or – the Miele Service Department (see back cover for contact details). Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service. When contacting your Dealer or the Miele Service D[...]

Before connecting the appliance, ensure that it has not been damaged in any way. Do not use a damaged appliance. Electrical connection U.K. All electrical work should be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations (BS 7671 in the UK). The appliance is supplied with[...]

When building in the appliance, ensure that the vents at the front of the appliances are not obstructed or blocked by any objects. Make sure that there is a gap of at least 2.5 mm between the sides of the appliance and adjoining furniture doors and at least 4 mm above the appliance. The appliance can fit into a 350 mm high niche in a tall unit or a[...]

M 8151-2 Building-in kit The following items are supplied in the accessory pack for installing the appliance: Installation 59[...]

Installation The appliance must be built in before it can be used. Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard. There are three spacers in the accessory pack: one for the right-hand side (R) and two for the left-hand side (L), depending on whether the housing unit wall is 16 or 19 mm thick. ^ Attach the correct left-hand spacer applicable to the th[...]

^ Slide the appliance into the housing unit, and pull the cable with the plug* through the back of the unit. ^ Secure the appliance at the front by lifting it over the hooks and lowering it into position. ^ Check that the appliance is secure by pushing lightly on the upper edge of the front frame. ^ Check that it is correctly aligned. ^ Connect the[...]

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