Miele M 6012 SC, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ating instructions Microwave oven 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 09 568 960 en GB ...

Page 2: ...able containers for microwave ovens 26 Material and shape 26 Testing dishes for their suitability 29 The cover 30 Before using for the first time 31 Time of day display 32 Setting the time of day 32 Altering the time of day 32 Switching off the time of day display 32 Night time switch off 32 Operation 33 Opening the door 33 Placing the dish in the oven 33 Turntable 33 Closing the door 33 Starting ...

Page 3: ...utomatic cooking 46 Recipes for Automatic programmes 48 Saving your favourite programme Memory 54 Changing settings 56 Reheating 58 Cooking 59 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 60 Some suggested uses 61 Cleaning and care 62 Housing oven interior and inside of the door 62 Appliance front 63 Accessories supplied 64 Optional accessory 64 Problem solving guide 65 After sales service 67 El...

Page 4: ...Oven interior and accessories aOven door bDoor locking mechanism cQuartz grill dControl panel eTurntable fGrilling rack gGourmet plate hCover iBoiling rod Guide to the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...programmes lRotary selector to enter time and weight mAutomatic programme buttons nTime of day button m oMinute minder button l pMemory button to save a 1 3 stage programme sequence qStop cancel button rStart button Add a minute button Quick start button c programmable sDoor release a Guide to the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...mode It prevents the food from drying out and the oven from becoming dirty and it accelerates the heating process Boiling rod When heating liquids the boiling rod provided should always be placed in the container It helps liquids to heat evenly Optional accessory Glass tray The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions It is heat resistant and microwave safe When grilling directly ...

Page 7: ...ing of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials They also contain materials which if handled or disposed of incorrectly could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment They are however essential for the correct functioning of your appliance Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste Please dispose of it at y...

Page 8: ...and maintenance Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents Pass them on to any future owner Correct application The appliance is intended for use in domestic households and similar working and residential environments This appliance is not intended for outdo...

Page 9: ...rvised whilst using it or have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Safety with children Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and rec ognise and unde...

Page 10: ...itive to high temperatures than that of adults When grilling with or without the microwave function the oven interior grill element and oven door get hot Great care should be taken to ensure that children do not touch the appliance when it is in use Technical safety A damaged appliance can be dangerous Check it for visible signs of damage Do not use a damaged appliance If the electrical connection...

Page 11: ...n cause operational faults Do not open the casing of the appliance To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance make sure that the connection data voltage and frequency on the data plate corresponds to the household mains supply Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by ...

Page 12: ...ance and any neighbouring furniture or walls There must be a minimum gap of 19 5 cm between the top of the appliance and anything above it Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Repairs may only be carried out by a Miele authorised service technician While the appliance is under guarantee repairs should only be ...

Page 13: ... it may only be used with the furniture door open Do not close the furniture door while the appliance is in use Heat and moisture can build up behind the furniture door which can cause damage to the appliance and the furniture unit Only close the door when the appliance is not in use and has cooled down completely If your microwave oven is built in with a lift up door do not bring the door down in...

Page 14: ...nges to the recipe and the shape and size of the cooking container Some foods may contain micro organisms which are only destroyed by thorough cooking Therefore when cooking or reheating food e g poultry it is particularly important that food is fully cooked through at temperatures over 70 C for more than 10 minutes If in doubt select a longer cooking or reheating time It is important that the hea...

Page 15: ...or could even cause it to catch fire Do not dry breadcrumbs flowers herbs etc in the microwave oven as these could catch fire Do not use the microwave function to heat up cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels wheat grains lavender or gel such as those used in aromatherapy These pads can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the microwave oven The microwave oven is not sui...

Page 16: ...ing a severe risk of injury When heating food and drinks remember that the heat is created in the food itself and that the container will normally be cooler The dish is only warmed by the heat of the food Before serving remember to allow a sufficient standing time and then always check the temperature of the food after taking it out of the microwave oven The temperature of the container is not an ...

Page 17: ... boil evenly throughout 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 boiling over suddenly and explosively Danger of scalding and burning The formation of bubbles can be so strong that the pressure forces the oven door open with a danger of injury and damage The user could be injured and the ap...

Page 18: ...o fry food If oil or fat does catch fire do not attempt to put out the flames with water Disconnect the appliance from the mains electrical supply and leave the door closed to smother the flames Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the microwave oven when it is in use could catch fire Do not use the appliance to heat up the room If using alcohol in your recipes please be aware t...

Page 19: ...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 The oven interior can get hot during use Danger of burning Clean the appliance interior and accessories as soon as they have cooled down Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in extreme cases impossible In cer...

Page 20: ...r covered wire ties Do not use bowls with milled rims or plastic pots with the foil lid only partially removed see Suitable containers for microwave ovens Such items could be damaged or cause a fire hazard Do not leave the microwave oven unattended when reheating or cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic paper or other inflammable materials Before using single use containers make su...

Page 21: ...en punctured several times first The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode Eggs can only be cooked in their shells using microwave heat in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops Hard boiled eggs should not be reheated in the microwave oven as this may lead to the eggs bursting even after they have been taken out of the appliance Food with a thick s...

Page 22: ...oved for food use to measure the temperature of the food Do not use a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these are not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break very easily Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean the microwave oven Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit Stainless steel surfaces The surface is susceptible to scratching Even ma...

Page 23: ...ven gloves when handling it to avoid burns Place the hot gourmet plate on a suitable heat resistant mat or pot rest The rack gets hot during grilling with and without the microwave function Danger of burning Do not use the cover with the gourmet plate as the cover will get too hot Optional accessory Do not place the hot glass tray or any other hot cooking containers on a cold surface such as a til...

Page 24: ... 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 i...

Page 25: ...efrosting reheating and cooking Grilling Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat e g steak or sausages Combination mode Microwave Grill Ideal for browning dishes with toppings The microwave cooks the food and the grill browns it Automatic programmes You can choose from the following automatic programmes five defrosting programmes N Ad 1 to Ad 5 four cooking programmes for frozen food N AC 1 to AC 4 a...

Page 26: ...gular containers providing better results Containers and lids with hollow handles or knobs in which moisture can collect are unsuitable unless the hollowed areas are adequately vented Without vent holes pressure can build up causing the container to crack or shatter with the danger of injury Metal Metal containers aluminium foil metal cutlery and china with metallic decoration such as gold rims or...

Page 27: ... the aluminium foil is at least 2 cm from the oven walls at all times It must not touch the walls Metal meat skewers or clamps These should only be used if they are very small in comparison to the size of the cut of meat Glassware Heat resistant glass or ceramic glass are ideal for use in the microwave oven Crystal glass is unsuitable as it contains lead which could cause the glass to crack in the...

Page 28: ...ating 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 special steaming bags available which do not need to be pierced Please follow instructions given on the packet Do not use metal clips plastic clips containing metal parts or paper ties containing wire There is a danger that they will ignite w...

Page 29: ... the Start button At the end of the test the water in the glass should be warm and the dish cool If the dish is hot it would be unwise to use the dish If a crackling noise is heard accompanied by sparks during the test switch the appliance off imme diately press Stop C button twice Any crockery which causes this reaction is unsuitable for use with microwave power If any doubt exists about the suit...

Page 30: ...d teat must be loosened Otherwise pressure builds up and can cause the bottle or container to explode Do not use a lid or cover if food coated with breadcrumbs is being cooked cooking meals which are to be given a crisp finish the gourmet plate is being used The cover must only be used with Microwave Solo mode Because the cover can only withstand temperatures of up to 110 C it must only be used wi...

Page 31: ...over to the microwave outlet inside the oven nor the film covering the inside of the door Check the appliance for any damage Do not use the microwave oven 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 Clea...

Page 32: ... selector to alter the hour Press the m button to confirm or wait a few seconds The m symbol will flash and the current minutes will light up for a few seconds Use the time selector to alter the minutes Press the m button to confirm or wait for a few seconds Switching off the time of day display Press and hold in the m button until the display goes dark Pressing and holding in the m button again w...

Page 33: ...eck that the dish is not larger in size than the turntable Turn or stir food during cooking or turn the dish so that it heats up evenly Closing the door Push the door firmly shut Press the Start button again to resume an interrupted cooking programme The appliance will not start again if the door has not been closed properly Starting a programme Use the appropriate selector to choose the microwave...

Page 34: ... stored vegetables the frequency of stirring or turning the food Frequent stirring or turning heats the food more evenly and it is therefore ready in a shorter time the amount of food As a general rule allow approx time and a half for double the quantity and for a smaller quantity possibly shorten the duration However always ensure that food is cooked thoroughly as the duration required will vary ...

Page 35: ...the increased cooking duration is in increments of 30 seconds when the microwave oven is being used on maximum power Cancelling a programme Press the Stop C button twice At the end of a programme An audible tone will sound when the cooking programme is complete The oven interior lighting goes out The audible tone will sound briefly as a reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes after the end of the ...

Page 36: ...ton pressed in While holding the Start button pressed in alter the duration with the time selector to max 15 minutes The altered programme runs when the Start c button is released An interruption to the power supply will cancel any altered programmed durations and they will need to be entered again System lock The system lock prevents the appliance being used by children for example To activate th...

Page 37: ...a new minute minder time as described above Minute minder cooking function The minute minder can be used at the same time as a cooking function and counts down in the background Press the l button whilst the cooking function is in progress 0 00 flashes in the display and the l symbol lights up Use the time selector to set the minute minder time you require After a few seconds the minute minder tim...

Page 38: ...e from Miele as an optional extra is ideal for this The gourmet plate supplied is not suitable for catching fat as it could overheat when empty resulting in damage to the coating of the plate Place the food in a suitable dish Place the rack and a heat resistant microwave safe container or the glass tray or the container with the food to be cooked on the turntable Caution The rack and container and...

Page 39: ... it The grill can be combined with one of three different microwave power levels 150 300 and 450 W It is possible during the cooking process to switch between the different power levels without interrupting the programme Turn the power selector to select the required combination Q X or L h the microwave power level and the grill symbol n will light up in the display and 0 00 flashes Select a cooki...

Page 40: ...eat and catch fire Fire hazard When using the gourmet plate make sure that the food is ready to transfer to the gourmet plate as soon as it has heated up Place the gourmet plate directly on the turntable Do not place it on the rack Make sure there is a gap of approx 2 cm between the gourmet plate and the interior walls of the microwave oven otherwise sparking could occur and damage the gourmet pla...

Page 41: ... on topping Recipes Croque monsieur serves 3 6 slices of bread 30 g soft butter 75 g grated Emmental cheese 3 slices of cooked ham Butter the bread Add the cheese to three of the bread slices in equal amounts and arrange a slice of ham on top of each Place the remaining three slices of bread on top of the ham with the buttered side face down Pre heat the gourmet plate for 5 minutes at 450 W Grill ...

Page 42: ...trips diced tomato and seasoning Mix well Cook for 6 minutes at 450 W Grill Turn out and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese before serving Home made potato rösti serves 2 400 g peeled potatoes 2 small onions 50 g grated Emmental cheese Salt pepper 20 g butter Coarsely grate the potato and onion and mix together with the cheese salt and pepper Place the gourmet plate on the turntable and pre heat for ap...

Page 43: ... W Grill Add 50 ml white wine 125 ml double cream 2 tbsp roux made from 1 tbsp each of flour and melted butter and 150 g Roquefort cheese Stir the sauce until smooth and cook for a further 3 minutes Curried chicken serves 3 600 g chicken or turkey breasts 2 tbsp oil 2 tbsp white wine 2 tbsp apple juice 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt black pepper 1 tsp curry powder A pinch of finely chopped rosemary A pin...

Page 44: ...tes 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 and place on the gourmet plate Place the gourmet plate back on the turntable and cook each side for approx 11 2 2 minutes per side at 450 W Grill Serve with rice hollandaise sauce or melted butter and a fresh green salad Gourmet plate 44 ...

Page 45: ...t into 8 slices Quick almond tart For the base 100 g plain flour 1 2 level tsp baking powder 75 g butter or margarine 30 g sugar Filling 75 g butter 100 g chopped almonds Few drops of almond essence 30 g sugar 2 tsp vanilla sugar 75 ml cream To spread over the top 50 g apricot jam Mix together the flour baking powder butter and sugar and knead to a smooth dough Roll out the mixture onto the gourme...

Page 46: ...ramme is particularly suitable for defrosting sliced bread If possible place individual slices of bread in the microwave oven or carefully separate them from one another at the halfway signal Automatic cooking There are four programmes for frozen food and eight programmes for fresh food The standing time for each of these programmes is approx 2 minutes Only use the cover supplied with the microwav...

Page 47: ...epends on the weight will begin to count down and the symbols for the functions that are currently in use will light up h and or n An audible tone will sound halfway through the cooking duration Interrupt the programme to turn or stir the food and then continue the programme The programmed duration can if necessary be extended by a few minutes during operation by pressing the Start button repeated...

Page 48: ...will sound to prompt you to turn or stir the food When cooking vegetables in a sauce the weight entered must include the sauce Do not exceed the maximum weight guidelines Carrots in a chervil cream sauce serves 2 350 g carrots washed and peeled 5 g butter 50 ml vegetable stock instant 75 g crème fraîche 1 tbsp white wine Salt and pepper A pinch of sugar tsp mustard 1 2 tbsp fresh chervil chopped o...

Page 49: ...ts into a suitable container and mix well Cover and cook Stir when the audible tone sounds halfway through the cooking duration Setting Cooking fresh food AC 2 À Weight 1000 g Place cooking container on the turntable AC 3 Fish Fish curry serves 4 300 g pineapple pieces 1 red pepper 1 small banana 500 g firm white fish 3 tbsp lemon juice 30 g butter 100 ml white wine 100 ml pineapple juice Salt sug...

Page 50: ...d container on the turntable Chicken kebabs makes 8 kebabs 4 chicken breasts each approx 120 g 4 pineapple slices tinned 16 apricot halves tinned For the marinade 4 tbsp vegetable oil 4 tbsp sesame oil Salt and pepper tsp paprika tsp curry powder A little chilli powder Optional ground ginger or ground coriander 8 wooden kebab skewers Cut each chicken breast into 4 pieces Cut the pineapple slices i...

Page 51: ...6 For a good colour and flavour when grilling chicken sprinkle with a mixture of paprika and curry powder The spices will give the skin an appetising golden colour as well as enhancing the flavour AC 7 Å Fish pie Crispy fish pie serves 2 400 g firm white fish 3 tbsp lemon juice Salt and white pepper 50 g butter 2 tsp mustard 1 onion finely diced 40 g Cheddar grated 20 g golden breadcrumbs 2 tbsp f...

Page 52: ...ts For the cheese sauce 20 g margarine 20 g plain flour 300 ml instant vegetable stock 200 ml milk 100 g Emmental cheese diced 50 g Cheddar cheese grated Salt pepper and grated nutmeg 1 tbsp chopped parsley Cut the cauliflower or broccoli into small florets and finely slice the carrots approx 3 mm thick Place the vegetables in a baking dish approx 24 cm in diameter and mix well Melt the margarine ...

Page 53: ... 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 and crème fraîche season with salt pepper and nutmeg and pour over the potato and cheese mixture Sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bake uncovered Setting Cooking fresh food AC 8 Weight 1050 g Place cooking container on the turntable Recipes for Automatic programm...

Page 54: ... button After this third step you can use the M button to scroll through your entry and check it When you have finished programming turn the power selector to the 12 o clock position Start the programme to save the entry Only ever run the entire programme with food in the appliance If there is no food in the appliance then press the Stop C button twice as soon as you have started the programme so ...

Page 55: ...me 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 Memory 55 ...

Page 56: ...u wish to change P I to P 5 and P 0 Turn it until the setting required shows in the display Then press the M button to call up the setting S will appear in the display to show that the setting can be changed Turn the time selector if you wish to change the setting see chart and confirm your entry by pressing the M button for P 5 and P 0 press and hold the M button for approx 4 seconds The change i...

Page 57: ...ot appear P 4 Reminder tone S I S 0 The reminder tone sounds briefly every 5 minutes for 20 minutes after the end of the programme The reminder tone is switched off P 5 Demo mode for dealer showroom use only S 0 S I Demo mode is deactivated When demo mode is deactivated _ _ _ _ appears briefly in the display The appliance is set to demo mode When a button or selector is operated MES_ shows briefly...

Page 58: ...led eggs in a microwave oven even without the shell The eggs can burst Food taken straight from the refrigerator will take longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature The duration required depends on the nature of the food its initial temperature and the amount to be cooked Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated If in any doubt that a sufficiently high temperature has...

Page 59: ...for an appropriate length of time 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 to prevent the food from bursting Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops Eggs can bu...

Page 60: ...ing poultry Do not use the liquid from the defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the tray the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Fish does not need to be fully defrosted before cooking Defrost so that the surface is sufficiently soft to take herbs and seasoning Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Deep frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked After d...

Page 61: ...essings 125 ml 150 1 2 Heat uncovered on a gentle heat Tempering citrus fruits 150 g 150 1 2 Place on a plate do not cover Bacon 100 g 900 2 3 Place on kitchen paper do not cover Softening ice cream 500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container in microwave oven Skinning tomatoes 3 tomatoes 450 6 7 Cut a cross shape into the top of each tomato cover and heat in a little water The skins will slip off ...

Page 62: ...he door 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 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 the walls and soften the soiling The oven interior can now be wiped clean using a little washing up liquid if necessary Stainless steel surfaces can...

Page 63: ...ble the turntable to turn smoothly Clean the surfaces between the turntable and the roller ring Do not turn the turntable and or locator manually as this could damage the drive motor Appliance front Remove any soiling immediately If this is not done it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour Clean the front with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water...

Page 64: ...hup may occur This discolouration is irreversible but does not affect the stability of the cover Rack Wash and dry the rack after each use It is dishwasher safe or can be washed by hand in hot water with a little washing up liquid Remove stubborn soiling with a stainless steel cleaner Gourmet plate Clean the gourmet plate with hot water and a cloth with a little washing up liquid to remove any gre...

Page 65: ... qualified electrician or the Miele Service Department see After sales service a noise can be heard after a cooking programme This is not a fault The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off to dispel any moisture from the oven and prevent it settling on the control panel or surrounding furniture It will switch off automatically the display does not light u...

Page 66: ...have reached the centre of the food so it is hot on the outside but cold in the centre During standing time heat is transferred to the centre of the food This may leave the food warm in the middle but cool on the outside When reheating food with different densities such as plated meals it is therefore sensible to select a lower power level and lengthen the duration required the microwave oven swit...

Page 67: ...iance These are to be found on the data plate inside the front of the appliance N B A call out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions Guarantee For information on the appliance guarantee specific to your country please contact Miele See back cover for contact details In the UK your appliance is guaranteed for two year...

Page 68: ...switch fuses and relays acc to EN 60335 If the switch is not accessible after installation depending on country an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles For extra safety it is advisable to protect the appliance with a residual current device Please contact a qualified electrician for advice WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Non rewireable plugs BS 1363 The fuse cove...

Page 69: ...on a surge in power could trigger the safety cut out mechanism This could damage the electronic unit The appliance must not be used with so called energy saving devices These reduce the energy supply to the appliance which could then become too warm Using such devices could alter the specification of the product Electrical connection 69 ...

Page 70: ...ng furniture or walls There must be a minimum gap of 19 5 cm between the top of the appliance and anything above it If the microwave oven is installed behind a kitchen furniture door it may only be used with the furniture door open Do not close the furniture door while appliance is in use Heat and moisture can build up behind the furniture door which can cause damage to the appliance and the furni...

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