Miele Microwave Oven m 638 ec User Manual

Operating instructions  
Microwave oven  
M 638 EC  
GWOZ  
To avoid the risk of accidents  
or damage to this appliance  
it is essential to read these instructions  
before it is installed or used for the first time.  
M.-Nr. 05 785 100  
 
Contents  
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Description of the machine  
aAppliance door  
bDoor lock  
cGrill / browning element  
dControl panel  
Using the microwave oven  
eGrilling rack  
fTurntable  
gBaking tray  
– Food can be defrosted, reheated or  
cooked by entering a power setting  
and a time.  
(do not use with microwave power)  
hGlass tray  
– Deep frozen ready-made meals can  
be defrosted and then reheated or  
cooked.  
iCeramic glass splash guard  
jElectronic clock with display  
kSelector switch for microwave power  
levels and automatic programmes  
lRotary selector: time, weight,  
temperature  
– The microwave oven can also be  
used for other tasks, e.g. for proving  
dough, melting chocolate and butter,  
dissolving gelatine etc.  
mGrill button n  
nFan grill button N  
oFan button D  
pTime of day button m  
qMinute minder button l  
rStop / cancel button  
sTurntable button ä  
tSTART /  
Quick-Start (programmable) c  
uDoor release button a  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing mate-  
rial  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Old appliances may contain material  
which can be reclaimed or recycled.  
Please contact your dealer, your local  
waste collection centre or scrap mer-  
chant about potential recycling  
schemes.  
The transport and protective packing  
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 safely and kept  
out of the reach of babies and young  
children. Danger of suffocation!  
Ensure that the appliance presents no  
danger to children while being stored  
for disposal.  
See the appropriate section in the  
Warning and Safety instructions.  
Rather than just throwing these materi-  
als away, please ensure they are of-  
fered for recycling.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Technical safety  
This appliance complies with all rele-  
vant legal safety requirements. Be-  
fore installation and before using the  
appliance for the first time, read the  
operating instructions carefully. They  
contain important notes on installa-  
tion, safety, operation and care of  
the appliance. This way you will  
avoid the risk of accidents and dam-  
age to the appliance. Keep these in-  
structions in a safe place and pass  
them on to any future user.  
Do not use the microwave  
if  
- the door is warped.  
- the door hinges are loose.  
- holes or cracks are visible in the cas-  
ing, the door, the door seal or the oven  
interior walls.  
Operating the appliance with this type  
of damage will result in microwave leak-  
age, and present a hazard to the user.  
Repairs may only be carried out by  
a suitably qualified and competent  
person in accordance with national and  
local safety regulations. Repairs and  
other work by unqualified persons  
could be dangerous. The manufacturer  
cannot be held liable for unauthorised  
work.  
Correct use  
The appliance is intended for do-  
mestic use only: to cook food, and  
in particular to defrost, reheat, cook,  
and to grill. Any other usage is not sup-  
ported by the manufacturer and could  
be dangerous.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage caused by improper or in-  
correct use of the appliance.  
Never open the casing of the appli-  
ance.  
Tampering with electrical connections  
or components and mechanical parts is  
highly dangerous and can cause oper-  
ational faults or electric shock.  
Never use the microwave to store  
or dry items which could ignite  
easily. Fire hazard!  
If the connection cable is damaged  
the new cable must be fitted by a  
Miele approved service technician.  
Do not let children access the ap-  
pliance or its controls. Supervise its  
use by older children, the elderly or in-  
firm. If allowing older children to use the  
appliance without supervision please  
ensure that they are aware of how a mi-  
crowave oven works and understand  
the dangers of improper use.  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply make sure that  
the rating on the data plate corre-  
sponds to the voltage and frequency of  
the household supply. This data must  
correspond in order to avoid risk of  
damage to the appliance. Consult a  
qualified electrician if in doubt.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
The electrical safety of this appli-  
Use  
ance can only be guaranteed when  
continuity is complete between the ap-  
pliance and an effective earthing sys-  
tem, which complies with local and na-  
tional safety regulations. It is most im-  
portant that this basic safety require-  
ment is present. If in any doubt, the  
electrical wiring should be checked by  
a qualified electrician.  
Always ensure that food is suffi-  
ciently heated.  
Many factors will affect the overall  
cooking time, including the size and  
amount of food, its initial temperature,  
changes to the recipe and the shape  
and size of cooking container.  
Some foods may contain micro organ-  
isms which are only destroyed by thor-  
ough cooking, therefore when cooking  
or reheating foods, e.g. poultry, it is  
particularly important that food is fully  
cooked through (at temperatures over  
70 °C for at least 10 minutes). If in  
doubt select a longer cooking or re-  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
- it is switched off at the wall socket and heating time.  
the plug removed.  
It is important that the heat is al-  
(Do not pull on the cable, only on the  
plug).  
- the mains fuse is withdrawn.  
- or the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
lowed to spread evenly throughout  
the food being cooked. This can be  
achieved by stirring and/or turning the  
food, and by observing a sufficiently  
long standing time, which should be  
added to the time needed for cooking,  
reheating or defrosting.  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance (e.g.  
danger of overheating).  
Always remember that times for  
cooking, reheating and defrosting  
are usually considerably shorter than  
with traditional methods of food prepa-  
ration.  
Ensure that current is not supplied  
to the appliance while maintenance Excessively long cooking times can  
or repair work is being carried out.  
lead to food or liquid drying out and  
burning or could even cause it to catch  
fire. There is also a danger of fire if  
breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are  
dried in the microwave oven. Always  
ensure that this type of procedure is su-  
pervised.  
This equipment is not designed for  
maritime use or for use in mobile  
installations such as caravans, aircraft  
etc. However it may be suitable for  
such usage subject to a risk assess-  
ment of the installation being carried  
out by a suitably qualified engineer.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not use the microwave to heat  
up herb cushions or pads filled  
with wheat grains or lavender, such as  
those used in aromatherapy. These  
pads can ignite when heated even after  
they have been removed from the mi-  
crowave.  
When heating liquids, the boiling  
rod provided should be placed into  
the container.  
Fire hazard!  
Exercise caution when cooking or  
reheating food with a high sugar  
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If  
heated for too long, the sugar may  
caramelise or ignite.  
Do not use full power if you warm  
empty dishes. The lack of food or  
incorrect loading could cause damage  
to the appliance.  
When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.,  
in the oven without the boiling rod, the  
boiling point of the liquid may be  
reached without the production of typi-  
cal bubbles. The liquid does not boil  
evenly throughout.  
Never cook or reheat food or liq-  
uids in sealed containers or bot-  
tles.  
With baby bottles, the screw top and  
teat must be removed.  
Otherwise pressure builds up which  
can cause the bottle or container to ex-  
plode posing a severe risk of injury.  
This so-called 'boiling delay' can cause  
a sudden build up of bubbles, when the  
container is removed from the oven or  
shaken. This can lead to the liquid boil-  
ing over suddenly and explosively. Dan-  
ger of burning.  
Before serving remember to allow a  
sufficient standing time and then  
always check the temperature of the  
actual food itself after taking it out of the  
microwave. The temperature of the con-  
tainer is not an indication of the temper-  
ature of the food or liquid in it. This is  
particularly important when prepar-  
ing food for babies, children, and the  
elderly or infirm.  
The formation of bubbles can be so  
strong that the pressure forces the oven  
door open. The user could be injured  
and the appliance damaged.  
The boiling rod ensures that the liquid  
boils evenly and that bubbles form at  
an early stage during the operation.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
If smoke occurs in the oven interior,  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when reheating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of plastic,  
paper or other inflammable materials.  
to avoid fuelling any flames do not  
open the oven door. Interrupt the pro-  
cess (by pressing the Stop/C button  
twice). Switch off at the wall socket, and Before using single use containers  
where applicable remove the plug. Do  
not open the door until the smoke has  
dispersed.  
make sure they are suitable for use in  
microwave ovens. See appropriate sec-  
tion.  
Never heat undiluted alcohol in the  
microwave oven as this can easily  
ignite. Fire hazard!  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
shells in the microwave oven in a  
specially designed egg-boiling device  
available from specialist shops. Simi-  
larly, hard-boiled eggs should not be  
reheated in the microwave oven as this  
may lead to the eggs bursting, even af-  
ter they have been taken out of the  
oven.  
Do not heat up tins in the micro-  
wave oven. Pressure can build up  
and they may explode. This could result  
in injury or damage.  
Do not use any containers or cut-  
lery made from or containing metal,  
aluminium foil, lead crystal glassware,  
temperature-sensitive plastics, wooden  
utensils or cutlery, metal clips or wire  
ties. Do not use bowls with milled rims,  
or cream pots with the tinfoil lid only  
partially removed. Such items could be  
damaged or cause a fire hazard.  
The rack supplied with the appliance is  
designed to be compatible with micro-  
waves and can therefore be used for  
griling with or without the microwave  
function.  
Eggs can be cooked without their  
shells in the microwave oven only if  
the yolk membrane has been punc-  
tured several times first.  
The pressure could otherwise cause  
the egg yolk to explode.  
Food with a thick skin or peel, such  
as tomatoes, sausages, jacket po-  
tatoes and aubergines, should be  
pierced or the skin cut in several places  
before cooking to allow steam to es-  
cape and prevent the food from burst-  
ing.  
Do not reheat food in the oven in  
heat-retaining bags, such as those  
used for ready grilled chicken or naan  
bread from take-aways which are in-  
tended for use in normal ovens. These  
heat-retaining bags usually contain a  
thin layer of aluminium foil which re-  
flects microwaves. This reflected en-  
ergy can, in turn, cause the outer paper  
covering to become so hot that it ig-  
nites.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Always ensure that food or a  
browning dish has been placed in  
Never place the hot glass tray (or  
any other hot cooking containers)  
the microwave, and that the turntable is on a cold surface, such as a tiled or  
in place, before switching on.  
granite worktop. The glass tray or con-  
tainer could crack or shatter, and the  
worktop surface could get damaged.  
Use a heat-resistant mat or wire cooling  
rack.  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when cooking with oils and fats as  
these can be a fire hazard if allowed to  
overheat.  
Do not use the oven to heat up the  
room. Due to the high temperatures  
radiated, objects left near the oven  
could catch fire.  
Ovenproof earthenware can retain  
a considerable amount of moisture.  
Earthenware and porcelain containers  
with hollow handles and lid knobs must  
only be used in this oven if they have  
vent holes which allow the moisture to  
escape. Without vent holes there can  
be a pressure build-up, causing the  
container to crack or shatter, with the  
danger of injury.  
Do not use the appliance as a rest-  
ing place for other items. The heat  
from the top of the appliance could  
cause some kinds of items to melt.  
To check the temperature of the  
food, first interrupt the cooking pro-  
cess. Then use a thermometer specifi-  
cally approved for food use to measure  
the temperature of the food. Never use  
a thermometer containing mercury or  
liquid, as these are not suitable for use  
with very high temperatures and will  
break very easily.  
With all functions except micro-  
wave solo mode the rack, oven in-  
terior, grill element, side runners, door  
and housing can get hot! Do not let  
small children touch the oven while it is  
in operation, there is the danger of be-  
ing burnt. Supervise its use by the el-  
derly or infirm.  
Never use a steam-cleaning appli-  
ance to clean this appliance. Pres-  
surised steam could reach the electri-  
cal components and cause a short cir-  
cuit.  
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.  
In countries where there are areas  
which may be subject to infestation  
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
The rack, glass tray and baking  
tray become hot when the oven is  
in operation. Take care not to burn your- particular attention to keeping the appli-  
self on them!  
ance and its surroundings in a clean  
condition at all times. Any damage  
which may be caused by cockroaches  
or other vermin will not be covered by  
the appliance guarantee.  
Only use the baking tray with the  
fan heat function. It must not be  
used with the microwave function.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
When using browning dishes:  
Always use oven gloves when han-  
dling the browning dish to avoid  
burns.  
Never place the browning dish di-  
rectly on to a table or work surface.  
Use a suitable heat-resistant mat, grid  
or board to protect the work surface or  
table and prevent heat-marks.  
Browning dishes should only be  
used in a microwave oven, or as a  
serving dish.  
In a conventional oven the special  
glaze would suffer damage.  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Before disposing of your old appli-  
ance first make it unusable. Cut off  
and render any plug unusable. Cut off  
the cable directly behind the appliance  
to prevent misuse. This should be done  
by a competent person.  
The manufacturer cannot be held lia-  
ble for damage caused by non-com-  
pliance with these Warning and  
Safety instructions.  
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How the microwave oven functions  
In the microwave oven, food is cooked, As heat is produced directly in the  
reheated or defrosted quickly.  
food,  
– food can generally be cooked with-  
out adding much liquid or cooking  
oil.  
How does the microwave oven func-  
tion?  
In a microwave oven there is a high-fre-  
quency tube called a magnetron. This  
converts electrical energy into micro-  
waves. These microwaves are distrib-  
uted 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 im-  
proved with the turntable engaged.  
– cooking, re-heating and defrosting in  
a microwave oven is quicker than us-  
ing conventional methods.  
– nutrients, such as vitamins and min-  
erals, are generally retained.  
– colour, texture and taste of food are  
not impaired.  
Microwaves stop being produced as  
soon as the cooking process is inter-  
rupted or the appliance door is opened.  
When the appliance is in operation, the  
closed, sealed door prevents micro-  
waves escaping from the appliance.  
In order for microwaves to reach the  
food, they must be able to penetrate  
the cooking utensil being used. Micro-  
waves can penetrate porcelain, glass,  
cardboard and plastics but not metal.  
Do not, therefore, use utensils made of  
metal, or which contain metal, for exam-  
ple in the form of gold or silver trim. The  
metal reflects the microwaves and this  
could lead to the creation of sparks.  
The microwaves cannot be absorbed.  
Microwaves pass through a suitable  
container and find their way directly into  
the food. All food contains moisture  
molecules which, when subjected to  
microwave energy, start to oscillate 2.5  
thousand million times a second. The  
friction caused by this vibration creates  
heat, which first starts developing  
around the outside of the food and then  
slowly penetrates towards the centre.  
The moisture, fat and sugar content of  
food will affect the speed at which it is  
cooked.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Microwaves  
Material and shape  
The material and shape of containers  
used affect cooking results and times.  
Heat distribution is more even in round  
and oval shaped flat containers than in  
rectangular containers, providing better  
results.  
Metal  
Metal containers, aluminium foil and  
metal cutlery, or china with metallic  
decoration, such as gold rims or co-  
balt blue must not be used in an  
oven being used in microwave  
mode.  
– are reflected by metal,  
The metal reflects the microwaves, hin-  
dering the cooking process.  
Exceptions:  
– If recommended by the producer,  
pre-cooked meals packed in alu-  
minium foil containers can be de-  
frosted and reheated in the micro-  
wave oven. Important: remove the lid  
first.  
However, as food is only heated from  
the top it is better to remove the food  
from the aluminium foil container and  
transfer it to a dish suitable for a mi-  
crowave oven. The heat distribution  
will be more even.  
– pass through glass and chinaware,  
If sparks and arcing occur when us-  
ing a metal container, stop and trans-  
fer the food to a microwave safe con-  
tainer.  
– and are absorbed by food.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
– For even defrosting and to avoid  
Earthenware can get very hot, and may  
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of crack.  
meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of  
aluminium foil may be used to mask  
wingtips or other thin parts for the  
last few minutes of the process.  
Glazes and colours  
Some glazes and colours contain  
metal.  
Make sure that the aluminium foil is  
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at  
all times. It must not touch the walls.  
This makes them unsuitable for use in a  
microwave oven.  
– Metal meat skewers or clamps  
should only be used if they are very  
small in comparison to the size of the  
cut of meat.  
Plastics  
Plastic containers must only be used  
for microwave mode alone.  
Plastics must be heat-resistant to a  
minimum of 110 °C. Otherwise the  
plastic may melt and fuse with the  
food.  
Glassware  
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass  
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.  
Special plastic utensils, designed for  
use in microwave ovens are available  
from good retail outlets.  
Crystal glass contains lead which  
could cause the glass to crack.  
Glass dishes with a milled rim are  
also subject to this risk. Both are un-  
suitable.  
Melamine ware is not suitable as it ab-  
sorbs energy and heats up. When pur-  
chasing plasticware, make sure that it is  
suitable for use in a microwave oven.  
Porcelain (chinaware)  
Disposable containers, such as trays  
made from polystyrene, can only be  
used for very short timed warming and  
reheating of food.  
Porcelain (chinaware) is a suitable ma-  
terial.  
Do not use porcelain with gold or sil-  
ver edging or items with hollow  
knobs or handles, as insufficient  
ventilation may cause pressure.  
Plastic boiling bags can be used for  
cooking and re-heating. 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.  
Earthenware  
Decorated earthenware is only suit-  
able if the decoration is beneath an  
all-over glaze.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Roasting bags and tubes can be  
Testing dishes for their  
suitability  
used. Roasting tubes should be about  
40 cm longer and roasting bags about  
20 cm longer than the food being  
roasted, and carefully tied with string.  
Turn the ends over and secure them.  
The bag should be pierced according  
to the manufacturer's instructions.  
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen-  
ware or porcelain plates or dishes are  
suitable for use in a microwave oven, a  
simple test can be performed:  
^ Place the item you wish to test in the  
centre of the oven, fill a suitable glass  
with water and also place this in the  
oven.  
Do not use metal clips or wire ties,  
even if bound by paper.  
^ Close the door.  
There is a danger that they will ignite  
when heated.  
^ Turn the power selector to 900 watts.  
^ Enter a time of 30 seconds with the  
time selector.  
Wood  
Wooden dishes are not suitable.  
^ Press START.  
At the end of the test, the water in the  
small container should be warm but the  
dish cool. If the dish is very hot and the  
water is cold, it would be unwise to use  
the dish.  
Moisture contained in the wood evapo-  
rates when exposed to microwave en-  
ergy, causing the wood to dry and  
crack.  
Disposable containers  
If a crackling noise is heard accom-  
panied by sparks during the test,  
switch the appliance off immediately  
(press button Stop/C twice).  
Only those plastic disposable contain-  
ers which are specified by the manu-  
facturer as suitable for use in a micro-  
wave oven may be used.  
Any crockery which causes this reac-  
tion is unsuitable for use in the micro-  
wave oven.  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when reheating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of plas-  
tic, paper or other inflammable ma-  
terials.  
If any doubt exists about the suitabil-  
ity of containers, please contact the  
supplier.  
Disposable containers are not always  
recyclable or bio-degradable.  
This test cannot be used to check  
whether items with hollow knobs or han-  
dles are suitable for use in a microwave  
oven.  
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Accessories  
Accessories supplied  
Sealed glass containers, such as  
jars of food and babyfood must be  
opened before they are placed the  
oven.  
A cover  
– prevents too much steam escaping,  
especially when cooking foods which  
need longer to cook, such as pota-  
toes.  
Do not use a lid or cover if  
– shortens and evens out the cooking  
process.  
– food coated with breadcrumbs is be-  
ing cooked  
– prevents food from drying out.  
– prevents any loss of aroma.  
– cooking meals which are to be given  
a crisp finish.  
The cover supplied may only be  
used in solo microwave operation.  
The cover can only withstand tem-  
peratures of up to 110 °C.  
Higher temperatures generated by  
grilling/fan heat could cause the  
plastic to distort and fuse with the  
food.  
Always cover food with the cover sup-  
plied.  
Alternatively, use lids or covers made of  
microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use  
a clingfilm recommended for use in a  
microwave oven, (pierce as instructed  
by the manufacturer).  
Normal clingfilm can distort.  
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Accessories  
Ceramic glass guard  
Baking tray  
The ceramic splash guard supplied  
protects the roof of the oven interior  
The baking tray is only suitable for use  
with the fan heat oven function. It must  
from soiling. It is important to make sure not be used with microwave mode.  
this is inserted when the appliance is  
being operated.  
When used with fan heat, the baking  
tray gives a well baked finish to the  
base of the food.  
When inserting the baking tray,  
make sure that the sloping edge  
faces towards the front, as otherwise  
the fan heat cannot circulate evenly.  
Optional accessories  
^ Insert the splash guard above the  
grill. Make sure that the rough side  
(see illustration) faces towards the  
roof.  
Gourmet plate (MGP 24)  
The Gourmet plate is a round grilling  
plate with an anti-stick coating.  
It is available from the Miele Spare  
Parts Department or your dealer.  
Grilling rack  
The grilling rack is specially designed  
for use in a microwave oven. It can be  
used when grilling or using fan grill  
(with or without the microwave func-  
tion).  
Glass tray  
When grilling directly on the rack the  
glass tray should be placed underneath  
the rack to catch any fat or juices.  
The glass tray is suitable for use with all  
cooking functions.  
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Preparation for use  
Setting time of day  
Night time  
^ Connect the appliance to the mains  
electricity supply.  
The time of day display can be  
switched off from 23:00 hours until  
04:00 hours.  
"12:00" flashes in the display for  
approx. 4 seconds and the m sym-  
bol lights up.  
^ Press the Stop/C button and hold  
pressed in while you press the m  
button.  
ON will appear in the display.  
The display is now programmed to  
switch off at night time.  
The appliance can still be operated.  
^ To cancel, press Stop/C and hold  
pressed in while you press the m  
button.  
OFF appears in the display.  
^ Use the time selector to set the time  
of day.  
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.  
The time set is automatically registered  
by the appliance after 4 seconds. The  
colon between hours and minutes  
flashes.  
^ Press the l button.  
0:00 flashes in the display and the l  
symbol lights up.  
Altering the time of day  
^ Press the m button.  
The time of day flashes in the display  
and the m symbol lights up.  
^ Use the time selector to set the min-  
ute minder time you require.  
^ Press the START button.  
^ Use the time selector to alter the time  
of day.  
^ At the end of the minute minder time,  
an audible tone sounds. The time of  
day reappears and the l symbol  
flashes.  
Switching off the time of day  
display  
^ Press the Taste Stop/C button once  
and the l symbol disappears.  
^ Press the m button twice.  
The display area goes dark.  
Pressing the m button twice will bring  
the time of day back in the display.  
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Preparation for use  
Altering a minute minder entry  
Safety lock  
^ Press the Stop/C button.  
The safety lock prevents the appliance  
being used, by children, for example.  
The minute minder time is inter-  
rupted. The time left and the l sym-  
bol light up in the display. The Start  
symbol h flashes.  
To activate the safety lock  
^ Press and hold the äbutton in until  
an audible tone sounds and the key  
symbol appears in the display:  
^ Use the time selector to alter the min-  
ute minder time and then press the  
START button.  
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 cook-  
ing process.  
The key symbol disappears from the  
display after a short time and the time  
of day reappears.  
The key symbol reappears whenever  
any button or one of the rotary selectors  
is operated.  
To close the door  
^ Push the door firmly shut.  
Press the START button to continue an  
interrupted cooking process.  
After an interruption to the mains  
power supply, the safety lock will  
need to re-activated.  
The appliance will not start again if  
the door has not been closed prop-  
erly.  
Cancelling the safety lock  
^ Press the äbutton again and hold it  
pressed in until an audible tone  
sounds.  
Audible tone  
An audible tone sounds after the set  
times have elapsed.  
^ Press any button to cancel the tone  
early.  
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Operation  
Types of operation  
Automatic programmes  
You can choose from the following auto-  
matic programmes:  
Microwave-Solo mode  
Suitable for defrosting, reheating and  
cooking.  
– three automatic defrosting  
programmes (N OM),  
– two automatic cooking programmes  
Grill n  
(°Q)  
Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g.  
steak or sausages.  
– and two combination programmes  
(QL).  
Fan grill N  
These programmes are weight depend-  
ent. You enter the weight of the food  
and then the cooking time is calculated  
automatically.  
This function is suitable for cooking  
food which needs to be browned at the  
same time, e.g. thicker cuts of meat  
and pieces of poultry. The fan and the  
browning element work at the same  
time.  
Fan heat D  
is ideal for baking.  
Combination mode  
(Microwave + Grill)  
Ideal for browning dishes and dishes  
with toppings. The microwave cooks  
the food and the grill browns it.  
Combination mode  
(Microwave + Fan grill)  
This combination is particularly suited  
to food which needs to be cooked and  
browned.  
Combination mode  
(Microwave + Fan heat)  
This combination is ideal for cooking  
one pot dishes e.g. casseroles.  
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Operation  
Microwave-Solo mode  
Placing the container in the oven  
Ideally the dish should be placed in the  
middle of the oven.  
Microwave power settings  
There are 7 different power settings to  
choose from.  
The higher the power setting, the more  
microwaves reach the food.  
Turntable  
When heating up food which cannot be Do not operate the microwave without  
stirred or turned during cooking, as with the turntable in place.  
a plated meal, it is preferable to use a  
lower microwave setting and heat for  
long enough to reach the temperature  
required. This ensures the heat is dis-  
tributed evenly.  
The turntable starts turning automati-  
cally when the appliance is operated.  
The turntable helps the food to cook,  
reheat or defrost more evenly.  
Check that the dish or food to be  
cooked is not larger in size than the  
turntable.  
Times for defrosting, reheating,  
cooking  
The time required depends on:  
– The initial temperature of the food.  
Food taken from the refrigerator will  
need longer to reheat or cook than  
food already at room temperature.  
It is best not to switch the turntable off.  
Only switch it off if there is a danger of  
something blocking it, e.g. a large dish  
which is wider than the turntable. (Press  
the äbutton to switch the turntable  
off).  
– The type and texture of the food.  
Fresh vegetables contain more water  
and cook more quickly than stored  
vegetables.  
Make sure that you stir the food during  
the cooking time or that you turn the  
food so that it can heat up evenly.  
– The amount of food.  
As a general rule, allow approx. time  
and a half for double the quantity.  
For a smaller quantity, possibly  
shorten the time but ensure food is  
cooked thoroughly.  
– The shape and material of the con-  
tainer.  
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Operation  
Starting a process  
Interrupting a process /  
Re-starting a process  
Use the appropriate selector to choose  
the microwave power setting and the  
Programmes can be interrupted and  
time. It does not matter which is chosen re-started at any time.  
first.  
^ To interrupt a process, press the  
Stop/C button once or open the ap-  
pliance door.  
The time stops counting down.  
^ To continue the process, close the  
door and press the START button.  
The process continues.  
Altering settings  
^ Turn the power selector to the re-  
quired setting. The symbol for micro-  
wave hlights up in the display, 0:00  
flashes.  
If you discover after starting a process  
that  
. . . the microwave power setting is  
too high or too low, you can  
^ select a new setting.  
. . . the time set is too short or too long,  
you can  
^ interrupt the process (press the  
Stop/C button once), use the time se-  
lector to set a new time and continue  
the process (press the START but-  
ton).  
^ Set the required time using the time  
selector. Any time of between 5 sec-  
onds and 60 minutes can be se-  
lected.  
To cancel a process  
Press the Stop/C button twice.  
^ Press the START button to start the  
process.  
The interior lighting comes on.  
At the end of a process  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking process is complete. The oven  
interior lighting goes out.  
A process can only be started if the  
door is closed.  
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Operation  
Automatic "warming" function Quick-Start (programmable)  
The "warming" function will switch on for Pressing the START /cbutton is suffi-  
a maximum of 15 minutes, approx.  
2 minutes after the end of a cooking  
process which used at least 600 watts,  
providing that the door remains closed  
and no buttons are pressed.  
cient to set the appliance operating on  
maximum power. Three set times are  
stored in memory:  
^ 30 s: Press START /conce  
^ 1 min: Press START /ctwice  
H:H lights up in the display. If the turn-  
table was engaged it will start turning. If ^ 2 mins: Press START /cthree times  
it was turned off during the cooking  
Pressing the START /cbutton four  
process it will not come on.  
times in succession will bring back the  
Opening the door or pressing the  
first stored time and so on.  
Stop/C button while the "warming" func-  
tion is in process cancels the function.  
Programming times  
The "warming" function cannot be set  
as a separate function.  
To alter the set times:  
^ Use the START /cbutton to select  
the relevant set time (press once,  
twice or three times) and hold the  
START /cbutton pressed in.  
^ Alter the time with the time selector.  
The altered time is stored in memory  
when the START /cbutton is re-  
leased.  
An interruption to the power supply  
will cancel any altered programmed  
times and they will need to be en-  
tered again.  
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Operation  
Programming the end of  
cooking time  
The check the end of cooking time  
It is possible to check the end of cook-  
ing time before a programmed process  
has started.  
The duration and end of a process can  
be pre-programmed. This applies to  
any method of operation your appliance  
offers.  
^ Press the m button. The selected  
method of operation and the pre-se-  
lected end time will appear.  
^ Proceed as for starting a process.  
^ However at the end do not press the  
START button. Instead press the m  
button.  
The time of day will flash in the dis-  
play (The programme duration is au-  
tomatically added).  
Large cooking dishes  
If the dish extends beyond the size of  
the turntable it might not turn around in  
the oven. If this is the case the turntable  
must be switched off.  
^ Press ä.  
^ Use the rotary selector the time you  
wish the process to finish. The h  
symbol flashes, the end time, the  
symbols for the method of operation  
selected and r as a symbol for a  
programmed end of cooking time will  
light up.  
If the door is opened before a start-  
ing time has commenced  
^ Press the Start button again after  
closing the door. The appliance will  
then start at the pre-selected time.  
^ Press START.  
r and the time of day will light up in  
the display.  
To change programmed times  
^ Press the Stop/C button and  
programme the times in again.  
The appliance will switch on automati-  
cally and then off at the selected end of  
cooking time.  
To delete programmed times  
^ Press the Stop/C button.  
If the end of cooking time is pro-  
grammed for microwave operation  
make sure that there is food in the  
oven.  
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Reheating  
Select the following microwave power  
settings to reheat food:  
of the food, its initial temperature and  
the amount to be cooked.  
Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 watts  
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 watts  
Food for babies and toddlers. 450 watts  
Always ensure that food is suffi-  
ciently cooked or reheated.  
If in any doubt that a sufficiently high  
temperature has been reached, con-  
tinue reheating for a little longer.  
We do not recommend heating or re-  
heating foods or drinks for babies or  
young children in the microwave  
oven. Any decision to do this is the  
responsibility of the user, and should  
only be done with the utmost care.  
Pasteurised or sterilised cooked  
food should be gently heated at 450  
watts, and tasted so that it is not too  
hot for a baby's palate before serv-  
ing. Other food or drink when re-  
heated should be heated to a high  
temperature and allowed to cool to a  
suitable heat for eating. For  
Stir or turn food from time to time during  
cooking. Stir the food from the outside  
towards the middle, as food heats more  
quickly from the outside.  
After reheating  
Be careful when removing a dish  
from the oven. It may be hot.  
Although heat is not normally produced  
in the container itself by the micro-  
waves, (apart from stoneware and simi-  
lar dishes), heat transfer from the food  
to the container may be considerable,  
making the container itself hot.  
made-up milk follow the maker's in-  
structions.  
Always use a lid or cover for reheating  
food, except when a drier finish is  
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.  
Allow food to stand for a few minutes at  
room temperature at the end of a re-  
heating process to enable the heat to  
spread evenly throughout the food.  
Always remove the lids from jars, es-  
pecially jars of baby food.  
Remove the rubber teat and seal top  
before warming baby bottles.  
When reheating liquids, place the  
boiling rod supplied with the appli-  
ance into the cup or glass.  
Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a  
microwave oven, even without the  
shell. The eggs can burst.  
After heating food, especially food  
for babies and small children, stir  
the food or shake the container and  
check that the temperature does not  
pose any danger. Double check af-  
ter it has been left to stand.  
Food taken straight from the refrigerator  
requires longer to reheat than food  
stored at room temperature. The time  
required depends largely on the nature  
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Cooking  
Place the food in a microwave-safe dish  
and cover it.  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
shells in the microwave oven in a  
specially designed egg-boiling de-  
vice available from specialist shops.  
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should  
not be reheated in the microwave  
oven as this may lead to the eggs  
bursting, even once they have been  
removed from the oven.  
Eggs can be cooked without their  
shells in the microwave oven only if  
the yolk membrane has been punc-  
tured several times first. The pres-  
sure could otherwise cause the egg  
yolk to explode.  
When cooking fresh vegetables, fish,  
meat, poultry first select power setting  
of 750 watts and then turn it down to  
450 watts for more gentle continued  
cooking.  
Vegetable cooking times depend on the  
texture of the vegetable. Fresh vegeta-  
bles contain more water than vegeta-  
bles which have been stored and usu-  
ally cook more quickly. Add a little wa-  
ter to vegetables which have been kept  
stored. Stir and turn food at least once  
during cooking.  
Ensure that food, such as meat and  
fish, are cooked for an appropriate  
length of time.  
For dishes such as rice or semolina  
pudding first select a power setting of  
750 watts and then turn down to  
150 watts to simmer.  
Food with a thick skin or peel, such  
as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes  
and aubergines, should be pierced or  
the skin cut in several places before  
cooking to allow steam to escape and  
prevent food from bursting.  
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Cooking  
Cooking fresh vegetables in the microwave  
Vegetable  
Quantity  
Wattage  
Approx. Time  
Techniques  
Carrots  
450 g (1 lb)  
sliced  
750  
6–8 minutes  
Add 4 tbsp water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
Corn-on-the-cob  
2 cobs  
450 g (1 lb)  
750  
6–9 minutes  
Wrap individually in greased  
greaseproof paper.  
Do not add water.  
Turn after 3 minutes.  
Mange-tout  
Parsnips  
450 g (1 lb)  
750  
750  
7–9 minutes  
Add 4 tbsp water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
450 g (1 lb)  
halved  
10–16 minutes  
Place thinner parts towards the  
centre.  
Add a knob of butter and 15ml  
(1tbsp) lemon juice with 150ml  
(¼ pint) water.  
Peas  
450 g (1 lb)  
450 g (1 lb)  
450 g (1 lb)  
450 g (1 lb)  
750  
750  
750  
750  
6–9 minutes  
7–10 minutes  
9–12 minutes  
5–9 minutes  
Add 4 tbsp water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
Potatoes (boiled)  
(halved)  
Add 4 tbsp water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
Potatoes (boiled)  
Add 4 tbsp water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
Sweet Potato  
Wash and prick skin with a fork.  
Place on absorbent paper.  
Turn over half way through.  
Spinach  
Swede  
450 g (1 lb)  
750  
750  
5–6 minutes  
Do not add water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
450 g (1 lb)  
2 cm  
9–11 minutes  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
3
( / inch) dice  
4
* Cover the microwave safe container with cling film and pierce.  
** If cooking smaller or larger quantities of foods respectively,  
reduce or increase the cooking time accordingly.  
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Cooking  
Cooking pasta and rice in the microwave  
Type  
Quantity  
Water  
Wattage  
Time  
Dried wholemeal pasta  
225 g (8 oz)  
900 ml  
1
900  
8–10 minutes  
(1 / pints)  
2
Dried wholemeal pasta  
Brown Rice  
450 g (1 lb)  
225 g (8 oz)  
225 g (8 oz)  
1.7 litres  
( 3 pints)  
750  
750  
750  
12–14 minutes  
30–35 minutes  
10–12 minutes  
650 ml  
(1pint  
White Rice  
450 ml  
3
( / pint)  
4
Cooking times should only be used as a guide.  
Times will vary depending on quantity and thickness of the food.  
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Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating / cooking  
Defrosting  
Defrosting and reheating /  
cooking  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a microwave-safe con-  
tainer. Do not cover. Turn, stir or sepa-  
rate the food about half-way through  
the defrosting time.  
Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and  
immediately reheated or cooked.  
After defrosting select 750 watts fol-  
lowed by 450 watts.  
To defrost delicate foods, e.g. cream,  
butter, gateau and cheese, select  
80 watts. However to achieve an even  
result, remove from the oven and finish  
defrosting at room temperature.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a covered microwave-safe  
dish for defrosting and reheating or  
cooking. Exception: Minced meat  
should be left uncovered while cooking.  
Soups, stew and vegetables should be  
stirred several times during the pro-  
cess. Separate slices of meat half-way  
through the programme. Turn pieces of  
meat and fish at the half-way stage.  
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen  
meat and lay it on an upturned plate in  
a glass or china container so that the  
meat juice can run out, but be col-  
lected. Turn half way through defrost-  
ing.  
Deep-frozen pre-cooked meals in card-  
board trays which, according to manu-  
facturer's instructions are suitable for  
use in a conventional oven, are micro-  
wave-safe.  
For defrosting food such as bread,  
cakes or fruit, a setting of 150 watts is  
recommended.  
After defrosting  
If defrosting is followed by reheating  
or cooking  
Allow the food to stand at room temper-  
ature for a few minutes after defrosting  
to enable the heat to spread evenly  
throughout the food.  
Allow the food to stand at room temper-  
ature for a few minutes to enable the  
heat to spread evenly throughout the  
food.  
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Defrosting /Defrosting and reheating / cooking  
Cooking frozen vegetables in the microwave  
Vegetable  
Beans, broad  
Peas  
Quantity  
225 g (8 oz)  
225 g (8 oz)  
275 g (10 oz)  
Wattage  
750  
Approx. Time Techniques  
7–9 minutes  
5–6 minutes  
7–9 minutes  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
750  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
Spinach  
750  
Do not add water.  
Stir or shake during cooking.  
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Practical tips  
Melting margarine, butter  
Melt 100 g at 450 watts uncovered for  
approx. 1-11/2 minutes.  
Melting chocolate  
Break 100 g into pieces, melt at  
450 watts uncovered for approx. 2 min-  
utes.  
Dissolving gelatine  
Add water according to manufacturer's  
instructions given on the packet and  
melt at 450 watts for approx. 1/2-1 min-  
ute, stirring occasionally.  
Preparing flan topping / jelly glaze  
Gently heat 1 sachet + 1/4 litre liquid at  
450 watts uncovered for approx.  
4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.  
Proving dough  
(500 g flour) cover and leave to rise for  
approx. 8-10 minutes at 80 watts.  
Skinning tomatoes  
Cut 3 tomatoes crosswise, drop into  
water and heat at 450 watts for approx.  
2 minutes. The skin can now be peeled  
away easily. Take care, the tomatoes  
may be very hot.  
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Grilling  
The grill temperature can be set be-  
tween 50 and 200°C.  
When cooking flat pieces of meat just  
below the grill, use the top setting of  
200 °C so that it cooks in the shortest  
time possible.  
If placing food on the turntable, leave  
the turntable switched on, to give a  
more even result.  
The suggested temperature of 200 °C  
can be reduced depending on the type  
of food being grilled, the browning level  
required and the length of time needed  
to cook the food.  
The temperature can be changed a any  
time during cooking.  
Some recipes quote grill levels.  
Grill setting 2  
Grill setting 3  
is approx. 175 °C.  
is approx. 200°C.  
^ Turn the power selector to the point  
(12 o'clock position).  
If the total grilling time required is less  
than 15 minutes, the grill should be  
pre-heated for at least 5 minutes before  
placing food under the grill.  
^ Press n.  
The grill symbol n and the recom-  
mended temperature of 200 °C will  
flash in the display, 0:00 lights up.  
Flat pieces of fish and meat should usu- ^ Use the rotary selector to change the  
ally be turned half way through grilling  
for even results. Larger pieces should  
be turned several times.  
grill temperature if required.  
^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.  
The duration can now be set using  
the rotary selector.  
When grilling directly on the rack the  
glass tray should be placed underneath  
the rack to catch any fat or juices.  
Use the n button to alternate between  
temperature and duration.  
^ Place food on the rack and/or glass  
tray into the oven on the required run-  
ner level, or place the food directly  
on the turntable.  
^ Once a temperature and duration  
have been selected press START.  
The grill symbol n will flash in the  
display until the temperature selected  
has been reached. An audible tone  
will sound when the cooking process  
is complete.  
Use the 2nd runner from the top for  
thicker items such as pork chops and  
the top runner for thinner items such as  
bacon.  
The rack and glass tray become hot  
during use.  
Danger of burning!  
The glass tray and grill rack will be eas-  
ier to clean if washed in soapy water  
immediately after grilling.  
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Grilling  
To change a time  
Use the n button to alternate between  
temperature and duration.  
The time entered can be changed dur-  
ing operation by interrupting the pro-  
cess (press the Stop/C button), and  
change the time. To continue press the  
START button.  
^ Once a temperature and duration  
have been selected press START.  
The grill symbol n will flash in the  
display until the temperature selected  
has been reached.  
To change the temperature  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking process is complete.  
The temperature can be changed dur-  
ing operation without interrupting the  
programme. Press n, and change the  
temperature using the rotary selector.  
The microwave power level, grill level  
and duration can be entered in any or-  
der.  
Switching on the grill after a cooking  
process has started  
Combination mode -  
Microwave + Grill  
Interrupt the process (press Stop/C  
once), then press n, select a grill tem-  
perature and start the process again  
(press START).  
When used in combination with the mi-  
crowave function (except with automat-  
ic programmes) the grill can be  
switched on either at the beginning or  
during cooking. This is useful when  
food needs to be given a crispy top.  
To switch off the grill  
The grill can only be switched off dur-  
ing cooking by cancelling the cooking  
process.  
Selecting grilling at the beginning  
^ Use the power selector to select a  
microwave power level.  
The microwave symbol hlights up in  
the display and 0:00 flashes.  
^ Press n.  
The grill symbol n and the recom-  
mended temperature of 200 °C flash  
in the display and hand 0:00 light  
up.  
^ Use the rotary selector to change the  
grill temperature if required.  
^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.  
The duration can now be set using  
the rotary selector.  
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Fan grill  
The Fan grill function is ideal for grilling  
or roasting larger pieces of meat and  
poultry. The fan and the grill element  
operate at the same time.  
The temperature can be set in a range  
between 50 and 200 °C.  
The recommended temperature of  
200 °C can be altered at any time even  
when the oven is operating.  
When grilling directly on the rack, the  
glass tray should be placed underneath ^ Turn the power selector to the point  
the rack to catch any fat or juices.  
(12 o'clock position).  
^ Place food on the rack and/or glass  
tray into the oven on the required run-  
ner level, or place the food directly  
on the turntable.  
^ Press N.  
The Fan grill symbol N and the rec-  
ommended temperature of 200 °C  
flash in the display and 0:00 lights  
up.  
Use the 2nd runner from the top for  
thicker items such as pork chops and  
the top runner for thinner items such as  
bacon.  
^ Use the rotary selector to change the  
temperature if required.  
^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.  
The duration can now be set using  
the rotary selector.  
If placing food on the turntable, leave  
the turntable switched on, to give a  
more even result.  
Use the N button to alternate be-  
tween temperature and duration.  
^ Once a temperature and duration  
have been selected press START.  
The Fan grill symbol N will flash in  
the display until the temperature se-  
lected has been reached.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking process is complete.  
The rack and glass tray become hot  
during use.  
Danger of burning!  
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Fan grill  
Combination mode  
Microwave + Fan grill  
Selecting Fan grill after a cooking  
process has started  
Interrupt the process (press Stop/C  
once), then press N, select a grill  
temperature and start the process  
again (press START).  
This combination is very good for roast-  
ing and grilling. When used in combina-  
tion with the microwave function (ex-  
cept with automatic programmes), fan  
grill can be switched on either at the  
beginning or during cooking.  
Switching off Fan grill  
Fan grill can only be switched off dur-  
ing cooking by cancelling the cooking  
process.  
Selecting Fan grill at the beginning  
^ Use the power selector to select a  
microwave power level.  
The microwave symbol hlights up in  
the display and 0:00 flashes.  
^ Press N.  
The Fan grill symbol N and the rec-  
ommended temperature of 200 °C  
flash in the display and hand 0:00  
light up.  
^ Use the rotary selector to change the  
temperature if required.  
^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.  
The duration can now be set using  
the rotary selector.  
Use the N button to alternate be-  
tween temperature and duration.  
^ Once a temperature and duration  
have been selected press START.  
The Fan grill symbol N will flash in  
the display until the temperature se-  
lected has been reached.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking process is complete.  
The microwave power level, tempera-  
ture and duration can be entered in any  
order.  
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Cooking with Grill and Fan Grill  
Type  
Function  
Temperature  
Shelf Position  
Time  
Sausages (thick)  
Grill  
200°C  
4
10–12 minutes  
turn half way  
Sausages (thick)  
Bacon  
Fan Grill  
Grill  
200°C  
200°C  
4
5
9–10 minutes  
turn half way  
6–8 minutes  
turn half way  
Cod Fillet  
Cod Fillet  
Grill  
185°C  
185°C  
4
4
10–12 minutes  
8–10 minutes  
Fan Grill  
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Fan heat  
The Fan heat system is ideal for baking. ^ Use the rotary selector to change the  
temperature if required.  
The temperature can be set in a range  
between 50 and 250 °C.  
^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.  
The duration can now be set using  
the rotary selector.  
The recommended temperature of  
160 °C can be altered at any time even  
when the oven is operating.  
Use the Dbutton to alternate between  
Pre-heat the oven for approx. 10 min-  
utes at the required temperature.  
temperature and duration.  
^ Once a temperature and duration  
have been selected press START.  
The Fan heat symbol Dwill flash in  
the display until the temperature se-  
lected has been reached.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking process is complete.  
Make use of residual heat by leaving  
the baking in the oven for five minutes  
after the end of the cooking time.  
^ Place food on the baking tray and/or  
glass tray into the oven at the re-  
quired runner level, or place the food  
directly on the turntable.  
When inserting the baking tray,  
make sure that the sloping edge  
faces towards the front, as otherwise  
the fan heat cannot circulate evenly.  
If placing food on the turntable, leave  
the turntable switched on, to give a  
more even result.  
The side runners can be taken out to  
give more room if a large dish is being  
used.  
The baking tray and glass tray be-  
come hot.  
Danger of burning!  
To achieve the best results only bake  
on one level at a time.  
^ Turn the power selector to the point  
(12 o'clock position).  
^ Press D.  
The Fan heat symbol Dand the rec-  
ommended temperature of 160 °C  
flash in the display and 0:00 lights  
up.  
37  
 
 
Fan heat  
Combination mode -  
Microwave + Fan heat  
Use the Dbutton to alternate between  
temperature and duration.  
^ Once a temperature and duration  
have been selected press START.  
The Fan heat symbol Dwill flash in  
the display until the temperature se-  
lected has been reached.  
An audible tone will sound at the end  
of the cooking process.  
This combination is ideal for reheating  
and cooking one pot dishes e.g. casse-  
roles. When used in combination with  
the microwave function (except with  
automatic programmes), Fan heat can  
be switched on either at the beginning  
or during cooking.  
The microwave power level, tempera-  
ture and duration can be entered in any  
order.  
Do not use the baking tray when us-  
ing combination mode.  
Selecting fan heat after a cooking  
process has started  
If using metal baking tins in combi-  
nation mode, do not place them on  
the rack as this could create sparks  
between the rack and the tin.  
Place metal baking tins on the glass  
tray.  
Interrupt the process (press Stop/C  
once), then press D, select a tempera-  
ture and start the process again (press  
START).  
Switching off fan heat  
Pre-heat the oven for approx. 10 min-  
utes at the required temperature.  
Fan heat can only be switched off dur-  
ing cooking by cancelling the cooking  
process.  
Selecting fan heat at the beginning of  
a cooking process  
^ Use the power selector to select a  
microwave power level.  
The microwave symbol hlights up in  
the display and 0:00 flashes.  
^ Then press D.  
The Dsymbol and the recom-  
mended temperature of 160 °C flash  
in the display and hand 0:00 light  
up.  
^ Use the rotary selector to change the  
temperature if required.  
^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash.  
The duration can now be set using  
the rotary selector.  
38  
 
 
Using the combination microwave and fan  
Type of Meat  
Mins per Ib  
Microwave  
Wattage  
Oven Temp.  
Approx. Internal  
Temp.  
Whole chicken  
Quarters  
10 plus 10 mins  
8-10  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
150  
190°C  
190°C  
190°C  
200°C  
200°C  
180°C  
180°C  
180°C  
180°C  
180°C  
180°C  
185°C  
Drumsticks  
Whole duck  
Quarters  
10-12  
12 plus 12  
10-12  
Lamb: Medium  
Well done  
12 plus 12 mins  
15 plus 15 mins  
10-12  
70-75°C  
75-80°C  
Lamb chops  
Beef: Rare  
Medium  
10 plus 10 mins  
12 plus 12 mins  
15 plus 15 mins  
60°C  
70°C  
Well done  
80°C  
Pork: Well done  
15-18 plus  
15 mins  
80-85°C  
Chops  
11-12  
150  
185°C  
220  
N.B. The above chart is intended as a guide only.  
Cakes can be baked on this setting if the baking time is longer than 20 mins.  
Select the temperature recommended in the recipe e.g. 160°C and a microwave  
setting of between 80 - 150 watts.  
To reheat food e.g. pies and pastries select a temperature between 180 - 200°C  
and a microwave setting of between 150 - 300 watts.  
To bake jacket potatoes set the temperature to 200°C and the microwave to  
300 W. A small potato will take about 20 minutes and a large one about 20 min-  
utes. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time if baking 2 potatoes.  
39  
 
 
Automatic programmes  
The seven automatic programmes are  
weight dependent. Simply select an  
automatic programme and then enter  
the weight of the food.  
Automatic defrosting  
There are three programmes for de-  
frosting different types of food.  
N
Fruit / vegetables R 1  
(100 g - 1kg)  
^ Turn the selector to the automatic  
programme you require.  
The Start symbol and 100 g flash in  
the display (500 g with setting L).  
O
Fish / poultry_;  
(100 g - 2 kg)  
M
Meat Y Z  
(100 g - 2 kg)  
^ Use the rotary selector to enter the  
weight.  
Automatic cooking  
^ Press the START button.  
There are two programmes suitable for  
cooking food weighing from 100 g up to  
1 kg.  
The appropriate time for the weight will  
begin to count down.  
°
Fresh vegetables 1,  
An audible tone will sound half-way  
through the cooking time.  
e.g.: carrots, white cabbage, Brussels  
sprouts  
^ Interrupt the programme to turn or stir  
the food and then continue the  
programme.  
Q
Fresh vegetables E,  
e.g: potatoes, courgettes, leeks, spin-  
ach, broccoli  
If necessary the programmed times can  
be altered during the course of a  
programme (interrupt the programme,  
alter the time and then continue the  
programme).  
Combination programmes  
With these programmes the grill works  
in combination with a microwave power  
setting of 150 or 450 watts.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking process is complete. The oven  
interior lighting goes out.  
Q
Poultry;(100 - 1500 g),  
Grill temperature180 °C  
Pork G (500 - 1500 g)  
Grill temperature 160 °C  
L
40  
 
 
Cleaning and care  
Disconnect the microwave oven  
from the power supply before clean-  
ing (e.g. remove the plug from the  
electrical socket).  
Oven housing and interior  
The housing and interior can be  
cleaned using a damp cloth with a little  
washing up liquid or a mild detergent  
and water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.  
^ The turntable can be removed for  
cleaning.  
Avoid too much water as this could  
penetrate the openings.  
^ Always keep the roller ring under-  
neath it clean as well as the oven  
floor. Otherwise the ring might not run  
smoothly.  
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents  
which could scratch.  
^ Clean the area between the turntable  
and the carrier.  
The carrier is located in the middle of  
the oven floor and can be removed  
for cleaning.  
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned  
with a proprietary non-abrasive cleaner  
for stainless steel.  
The ceramic splash guard supplied  
protects the roof of the oven interior  
from soiling.  
Do not turn the carrier manually, as  
this could damage the drive motor.  
To neutralise odours in the microwave  
put a cup of water with some lemon  
juice in the oven and simmer for a few  
minutes.  
Door interior  
Always keep the door interior clean. Do  
not use abrasive cleaning agents.  
Check the door and door seal at regu-  
For more heavy soiling, heat a glass of  
water for 2 to 3 minutes until the water  
begins to boil. The steam will collect on lar intervals for any sign of damage. If  
the walls and soften the soiling a little.  
The oven interior can now be wiped  
clean using a little washing up liquid if  
necessary.  
any damage is noticed, the appliance  
should not be used until the fault has  
been rectified by a Miele authorised  
and trained service technician.  
Air vents  
Do not let water or any other object find  
its way into or block the air vents.  
41  
 
 
Cleaning and care  
Appliance front and control  
panel  
Stainless steel fronts  
The appliance front and controls are  
susceptible to scratches and abrasion.  
^ All external surfaces and controls can  
be cleaned using warm water with a  
little washing up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge or cloth.  
Please observe the cleaning instruc-  
tions for  
– stainless steel surfaces,  
^ Wipe the surfaces dry using a soft  
cloth.  
– stainless steel coloured controls.  
Stainless steel surfaces  
E-Cloth  
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned  
using a proprietary non-abrasive clean-  
ing agent designed specifically for use  
on stainless steel, or with the Miele  
E-Cloth.  
A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from  
the Miele UK Spare Parts Department,  
Part Number 98013530, which is suit-  
able for cleaning surfaces such as  
stainless steel, glass, plastic and  
chrome without the use of chemicals. It  
can be washed 300 times.  
Avoid:  
– cleaning agents containing soda, ac-  
ids or chlorides,  
To prevent the risk of scratches and  
damage to the surface structure of your  
appliance pay particular attention to the  
following cleaning instructions.  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. pow-  
der cleaners and cream cleaners,  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers  
or sponges which have been previ-  
ously used with abrasive cleaning  
agents.  
Glass fronts  
The appliance front and controls are  
susceptible to scratches and abrasion.  
To help prevent re-soiling, proprietary  
conditioning agents for stainless steel  
can also be used. Apply sparingly fol-  
lowing the direction of the grain. Wipe  
dry with a soft cloth.  
Avoid:  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. pow-  
der cleaners and cream cleaners,  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers  
or sponges which have been previ-  
ously used with abrasive cleaning  
agents,  
– oven sprays.  
42  
 
Cleaning and care  
Stainless steel coloured controls  
Accessories supplied  
The controls may suffer discolour-  
ation or damage if soiling is left on  
them for too long.  
Boiling rod  
The boiling rod can be washed in a  
dishwasher.  
Remove any soiling straight away.  
Cover  
Avoid:  
The cover can be washed in a dish-  
washer. However discolouration may  
occur. Natural dyes, e.g. from carrots,  
tomatoes or ketchup may be the cause.  
This discolouration is irreversible but  
does not affect the stability of the cover.  
– cleaning agents containing soda, ac-  
ids or chlorides,  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. pow-  
der cleaners and cream cleaners,  
– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers  
or sponges which have been previ-  
ously used with abrasive cleaning  
agents,  
Side runners  
The side runners can be removed for  
cleaning the side walls of the oven cav-  
ity.  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
– oven sprays.  
^ Pull the bottom of the runners away  
from the side walls and then pull up  
and out of the bracket at the top.  
^ Refit in the reverse order.  
43  
 
Cleaning and care  
Rack, baking tray, side runners  
The rack, baking tray and side runners  
should be washed by hand using a so-  
lution of hot water and washing up liq-  
uid and dried after each use.  
To remove stubborn soiling  
– from stainless steel:  
use a proprietary stainless steel  
cleaner.  
– from enamelled surfaces:  
Soak in a solution of hot water and a  
little washing up liquid and clean off  
using a soft nylon brush or sponge.  
Glass tray  
The glass tray can be washed by hand  
using a solution of hot water and wash-  
ing up liquid or in a dishwasher.  
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.  
Ceramic splash guard  
The ceramic splash guard can be  
washed by hand using a solution of hot  
water and washing up liquid or in a  
dishwasher.  
It should be cleaned after each use.  
An oven spray may be used for particu-  
larly stubborn soiling. Soiling may  
cause slight discolouration of the  
splash guard.  
44  
 
Problem solving guide  
. . . the turntable does not turn  
smoothly  
Repairs to this appliance should  
only be carried out by a Miele ap-  
proved service technician in accor-  
dance with local and national safety  
regulations. Repairs and other work  
by unqualified persons could be  
dangerous. The manufacturer can-  
not be held liable for unauthorised  
work.  
Check whether:  
^ The area underneath the roller ring is  
soiled.  
^ The surfaces between the turntable  
and the carrier are clean.  
Remove any soiling.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting the Service Depart-  
ment.  
. . . food is not adequately defrosted,  
heated or cooked at the end of the  
selected time  
Check whether:  
What to do if . . .  
^ The correct power setting was se-  
lected for the time set.  
. . . a process will not start  
Check whether:  
The lower the power setting the lon-  
ger the time required.  
^ The appliance door is closed prop-  
erly.  
^ The process has been interrupted  
and not restarted.  
^ The appliance is plugged into the  
mains supply.  
. . . strange noises are heard when  
the microwave oven is being used  
^ The mains fuse has blown (call a  
qualified electrician or the Service  
Department if it has. See "After Sales  
Service").  
Check whether:  
^ The food is covered with aluminium  
foil.  
. . . the display does not light up  
If so, remove it.  
Check whether:  
Sparks are being created by the use  
of crockery with a metallic finish. See  
notes on suitable types of containers.  
^ The time of day display has been  
switched off (press the m button  
twice).  
^ The display has been programmed to  
switch off at night.  
45  
 
 
Problem solving guide  
. . . the time of day in the display is  
not accurate  
. . . the microwave switches itself off  
during a cooking, reheating or de-  
frosting process  
If there has been a power cut lasting  
longer than a couple of minutes, the  
time automatically switches back to  
12.00.  
There may be insufficient air circulation.  
Check whether:  
The time of day needs to be re-set.  
^ The air inlet is blocked.  
^ Set the correct time of day.  
^ An object is blocking the ventilation  
outlets.  
. . . food cools down too quickly  
^ Anything is blocking the gap be-  
tween the base of the appliance and  
the worktop surface.  
In the microwave oven, food begins to  
cook from the outside first, the inside of  
the food relying on the slower conduc-  
tion of heat.  
Remove any objects if necessary. The  
appliance switches off automatically in  
If food is cooked at a high power level it the case of overheating. Cooking can  
is possible that the heat may not have  
reached the centre of the food. During  
standing time heat is transferred to the  
centre of the food. Food may be warm  
in the middle but cool on the edge.  
When reheating food with different den-  
sities, such as plated meals it is sensi-  
ble to start with a low power level and  
lengthen the time required.  
be recontinued after a cooling-down  
period.  
If the microwave oven switches itself off  
repeatedly, please call the Miele Ser-  
vice Department.  
If it is not possible to remedy a fault  
by following the instructions given  
above, on no account open the ap-  
pliance casing.  
This microwave oven should only be  
repaired by a suitably qualified tech-  
nician trained by Miele.  
46  
 
After sales service  
In the event of any faults which you  
cannot remedy yourself, please contact  
– Your Miele Dealer or  
– The Miele Service Department (see  
back cover for address).  
When contacting the Service Depart-  
ment, please quote the model and se-  
rial number of your appliance, both of  
which are shown on the data plate at  
the rear of the appliance.  
Please note that telephone calls may  
be monitored and recorded to im-  
prove our service.  
47  
 
 
Electrical connection  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device with a trip cur-  
rent of 30 mA (in accordance with DIN  
VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section 739).  
Before connecting the appliance,  
ensure that it has not been damaged  
in any way. Do not use a damaged  
appliance.  
If the appliance is connected via an iso-  
lator switch the plug must be cut off  
and rendered useless.  
Electrical connection U.K.  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with na-  
tional and local safety regulations.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead of this ap-  
pliance are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
The appliance is supplied with a cable  
and moulded plug ready for connection  
to a 230-240 V/50 Hz a.c. single phase  
supply.  
Green/yellow = Earth  
Blue = Neutral  
Brown = Live  
The voltage, rated load and fusing are  
given on the data plate which is located  
externally on the rear wall of the appli-  
ance. Please ensure that these match  
the household mains supply.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains  
lead of this appliance may not corre-  
spond with the markings identifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
Connection should be made via a fused  
connection unit or a fused plug and a  
suitable switched socket, or via a suit-  
able isolator, which complies with na-  
tional and local safety regulations, and  
the on/off switch should be easily ac-  
cessible after the appliance has been  
installed.  
The wire coloured green and yellow  
must be connected to the terminal in  
the plug which is marked with the letter  
E or by the earth symbol z or coloured  
green or green and yellow.  
The wire coloured blue must be con-  
nected to the terminal marked with the  
letter "N" or coloured black. The wire  
coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal marked with the letter "L" or  
coloured red.  
If the socket is not accessible after in-  
stallation (depending on country) an  
additional means of disconnection must  
be provided for all poles.  
When switched off there must be an  
all-pole gap of 3 mm in the isolator  
switch (including switch, fuses and re-  
lays acc. to EN 60335).  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
48  
 
 
Electrical connection  
Non-rewireable plugs BS 1363  
(UK only)  
If this machine or appliance is fitted  
with a non-rewireable plug, the follow-  
ing information applies: if the socket  
outlets are not suitable for the plug sup-  
plied with this product, it must be cut off  
and an appropriate plug fitted. The fuse  
carrier and fuse should be removed  
from the plug disposed of. The plug cut  
from the flexible cord should then be  
disposed of and on no account be in-  
serted into any socket elsewhere in the  
house (electric shock hazard).  
The fuse cover must be re-fitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse cover  
is lost the plug must not be used until a  
suitable replacement is obtained. The  
colour of the correct replacement cover  
is that of the coloured insert in the base  
of the plug, or the colour that is em-  
bossed in words on the base of the  
plug, (as applicable to the design of  
plug fitted).  
The correct rating of the replacement  
fuses that are ASTA approved to BS  
1362 should be fitted. Replacement  
covers may be purchased from your lo-  
cal electrical supplier, electricity show-  
room or Miele service agent.  
49  
 
Electrical connection  
Electrical connection  
(AUS / NZ)  
AUS / NZ  
The plug rating is 15 A.  
Test marks  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a suitably qualified and competent  
person in strict accordance with na-  
tional and local safety regulations.  
Electrical safety,  
C-Tick  
Mark  
Electrically suppressed  
according to  
The appliance is supplied with a cable  
and moulded plug ready for connection  
to a 230-240 V/50 Hz a.c. single phase  
supply.  
AS/NZS 1044  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead of this ap-  
pliance are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
The voltage, rated load and fusing are  
given on the data plate which is located  
externally on the rear wall of the appli-  
ance. Please ensure that these match  
the household mains supply.  
Green/yellow = Earth  
Blue = Neutral  
Brown = Live  
Connection should be made via a suit-  
able isolator, which should be easily ac-  
cessible after the appliance has been  
installed.  
As the colours of the wires in the mains  
lead of this appliance may not corre-  
spond with the markings identifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device with a trip cur-  
rent of 30 mA.  
The wire coloured green and yellow  
must be connected to the terminal in  
the plug which is marked with the letter  
E or by the earth symbol z or coloured  
green or green and yellow.  
The wire coloured blue must be con-  
nected to the terminal marked with the  
letter "N" or coloured black. The wire  
coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal marked with the letter "A" or  
coloured red.  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED  
50  
 
 
Installation and connection  
If the connection cable is damaged  
the new cable must be fitted by a  
Miele approved service technician.  
Do not position the appliance too  
close to adjacent furniture.  
A ventilation gap of at least 5 cm is  
required around the appliance. The  
ventilation gap above the appliance  
should be at least 14 cm.  
When installing the appliance ensure  
there is sufficient ventilation under-  
neath and to the rear of the appli-  
ance.  
Do not place any objects on the ven-  
tilation outlets or block the gap be-  
tween the base of the appliance and  
the worktop surface  
The microwave oven can be:  
– placed on a worktop.  
– built into a tall unit or into a unit un-  
der a worktop.  
Exception: Appliances with a stain-  
less steel front must not be built-un-  
der a worktop.  
A building in frame must be used.  
The measurements given in its fitting  
instructions must be observed.  
A building in frame is available from  
your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare  
Parts Department. It is supplied with fit-  
ting instructions.  
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Technical data  
M 638 EC  
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 220-230 V, 50 Hz  
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . see data plate  
Power settings. . . . . 7 (80/150/300/450/  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600/750/900 Watt)  
Fuse rating (GB). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 A  
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 / 90 minutes  
Freestanding appliance:  
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm:  
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 x 555 x 484  
Nett weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 kg  
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M 638 C  
M.-Nr. 05 785 100 / V01  
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