Miele M 625-42 EGR, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tions Microwave oven M 625 42 EGR M 625 45 EGR 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 ZiG M Nr 06 160 900 ...

Page 2: ... what ways can a microwave oven be used 16 Microwave solo mode 16 Grilling 16 Combination mode Microwave Grill 16 Automatic programmes 16 Suitable containers for microwave ovens 17 Material and shape 17 Testing dishes for their suitability 19 The cover 20 Before using for the first time 21 Time of day display 22 Setting the time of day 22 Altering the time of day 22 Switching off the time of day d...

Page 3: ...rowave Grill 29 Gourmet plate 30 Use 30 Some suggested uses 30 Operation Automatic programmes 31 Automatic defrosting 31 Automatic cooking 31 Combination programmes 31 Reheating 32 Cooking 33 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 34 Other uses 35 Cleaning and care 36 Oven interior and door interior 36 Appliance front and control panel 38 Accessories supplied 40 Problem solving guide 41 Af...

Page 4: ...en interior aOven door bDoor locking mechanism cGrill browning element dSide runners eControl panel fTurntable gGrilling rack hGlass tray iGourmet plate jCover kBoiling rod Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...amme selector nRotary selector to enter time and weight oGrill selector buttons 3 power settings pTime of day button m qMinute minder button l rStop cancel button sTurntable button ä tSTART Quick Start button programmable c uDoor release button a Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...mode it should not be left in the oven cavity when not in use for grilling Glass tray The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions When grilling directly on the rack the glass tray should be placed underneath the rack to catch any fat or juices Gourmet plate The gourmet plate is a round non stick grilling plate It can be used to heat snacks or small meals quickly whilst maintainin...

Page 7: ... 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 or machine Please do not therefore dispose of your old machine or appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to...

Page 8: ...iance or its controls Supervise its use by older children the elderly or infirm If allowing older children to use the appliance without supervision please ensure that they are aware of how a microwave oven works and understand the dangers of improper use Technical safety If the connection cable is damaged the new cable must be fitted by a Miele approved service technician Do not use the microwave ...

Page 9: ...uld be dangerous The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance or repair work is being carried out The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed the mains fuse is withdrawn or the screw out fuse is removed in countries where t...

Page 10: ...ng 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 to warm empty dishes Do not use the appliance without food or if it is incorrectly loaded Never cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers or bottles With baby bottles the screw top and teat must be removed Otherwise pressure builds up which ...

Page 11: ...bles form at an early stage during the operation To avoid fuelling any flames do not open the oven door if smoke occurs in the oven interior Interrupt the process by pressing the Stop C button twice Switch off at the wall socket and where applicable remove the plug Do not open the door until the smoke has dispersed Never heat undiluted alcohol in the microwave oven as this can easily ignite Do not...

Page 12: ...om specialist shops Similarly 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 oven Eggs can be cooked without their shells in the microwave oven only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode Danger of injury Food with a thick s...

Page 13: ...te gets extremely hot when in use Always use oven gloves when handling it to avoid burns Place it on a heat resistant mat The rack and glass tray get hot during grilling with and without the microwave function Take care not to burn yourself on them Never place the hot glass tray or any other hot cooking containers on a cold surface such as a tiled or granite worktop The glass tray or container cou...

Page 14: ...owning dish to avoid burns Never place the browning dish directly onto 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...

Page 15: ...itable 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 af...

Page 16: ...c In what ways can a microwave oven be used Microwave solo mode Suitable for defrosting reheating and cooking Grilling Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat e g steak or sausages Combination mode Microwave Grill Ideal for dishes with toppings The microwave cooks the food and the grill browns it Automatic programmes You can choose from the following auto matic programmes three automatic defrosting p...

Page 17: ... not be used in an oven being used in microwave mode The metal reflects the microwaves hindering the cooking process Exceptions Ready meals in aluminium foil dishes These can be defrosted and reheated in the microwave oven if recommended by the manufacturer 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 a...

Page 18: ...n may cause pressure Earthenware Decorated earthenware is only suitable if the decoration is beneath an all over glaze Earthenware can get very hot and may crack Glazes and colours Some glazes and colours contain metals which make them unsuitable for use in a microwave oven Plastics Plastic containers must only be used for microwave mode alone Plastics must be heat resistant to a minimum of 110 C ...

Page 19: ... of plastic paper or other inflammable materials Disposable containers are not always recyclable or bio degradable Testing dishes for their suitability If in doubt as to whether glass earthenware 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 pl...

Page 20: ...astic or use a clingfilm recommended for use in a microwave oven pierce as instructed by the manufacturer Heat can cause normal clingfilm to distort and fuse with the food Sealed containers such as jars of food and babyfood must be opened before they are placed the oven 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 ...

Page 21: ...heck the appliance for any damage Do not use the microwave if the door is warped the door hinges are loose holes or cracks are visible in the casing the door the door seal 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 Clean the inside of the oven and all the accessories with warm water and a little wash...

Page 22: ...selector to alter the time of day Switching off the time of day display 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 Night time The time of day display can be set to switch itself off from 23 00 hrs until 04 00 hrs Setting the time of day display to switch off at night Press and hold in the Stop C button and at the s...

Page 23: ...ce is operated Do not cook reheat or defrost food directly on the turntable Check that the dish is not larger in size than the turntable If possible do not 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 ä button to switch the turntable off Stir the food during the cooking time or turn the dish s...

Page 24: ...60 minutes can be selected Exception if you select the highest microwave setting of 1000 W the maximum time you can select is 10 minutes 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 the type and texture of the food Fresh vegetables contain more water and cook more quickly t...

Page 25: ...ector to set a new time and continue the programme press the START button To cancel a programme Press the Stop C button twice At the end of a programme An audible tone will sound when the programme is complete The interior lighting of the oven goes out If you want to stop the audible tone press any button Automatic warming function The warming function will switch on automatically for a maximum of...

Page 26: ... time with the time selector The altered programme runs when the START c button is released An interruption to the power supply will cancel any altered programmed times and they will need to be entered again Safety lock The safety lock prevents the appliance being used by children for example To activate the safety lock Press and hold the ä button in until an audible tone sounds and the key symbol...

Page 27: ... require Press the START button At the end of the minute minder time an audible tone sounds The time of day reappears and the l symbol flashes Press the Stop C button once and the l symbol disappears Altering a minute minder entry Press the Stop C button The minute minder time is interrupted The time left and the l symbol light up in the display The Start symbol h flashes Use the time selector to ...

Page 28: ...e food into the oven at the appropriate height or place the dish containing the food on the turntable When placing the dish on the turntable leave the turntable switched on to give a more even result Turn the power selector to the black dot 12 o clock position Select the grill setting you want 1 2 or 3 The grill symbol n and the figure indicating which grill setting has been selected light up in t...

Page 29: ...me or during cooking except with automat ic programmes This is useful for example to brown the top of a dish It can also be switched off during cooking Press the relevant grill button to select or deselect the grill setting The setting selected can also be changed during grilling Operation Grilling 29 ...

Page 30: ...meat poultry fish and vegetables thoroughly before placing in the gourmet plate Do not use the gourmet plate to cook eggs or reheat cooked eggs The eggs can burst The gourmet plate has an easy to clean anti stick coating so that food can be removed easily The coating like Teflon is susceptible to cuts and scratches Therefore do not cut food up directly on the plate Use wooden or plastic utensils t...

Page 31: ...ogrammes the grill works in combination with a microwave power setting of 150 or 450 watts Q Poultry 100 1500 g L Pork G 500 1500 g Turn the selector to the automatic programme you require The Start symbol and 100 g flash in the display 500 g with setting L Use the rotary selector to enter the weight Press the START button The appropriate time for the weight will begin to count down An audible ton...

Page 32: ...a microwave oven even without the shell The eggs can burst Food taken straight from the refrigerator requires longer to reheat than food stored at room temperature The time 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 been reached con...

Page 33: ...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 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 burst even a...

Page 34: ...ood to stand at room temperature for a few minutes after defrosting to enable the heat to spread evenly throughout the food Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Deep frozen food can be defrosted and immediately reheated or cooked After defrosting select 850 watts followed by 450 watts Remove the food from its packaging and place in a covered microwave proof dish for defrosting and reheating...

Page 35: ...using 450 watts for approx 1 2 1 minute 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 ...

Page 36: ...uid 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 Do not remove the cover to the microwave outlet inside the oven Do not let water or any small part...

Page 37: ...cket at the top Refit in the reverse order Wait until the grill element has cooled down before lowering it to avoid the danger of being burnt Lower the grill element gently Remove the turntable and wash in the dishwasher or with a spray cleaner and rinse in water Always keep the roller ring underneath it clean as well as the oven floor to enable the turntable to turn smoothly Clean the area betwee...

Page 38: ...ave been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents oven sprays Aluminium fronted appliances Aluminium is affected by the way that light falls on it by the surrounding environment and by the angle you observe it from Aluminium surfaces and controls may suffer discolouration or damage if soiling is left on them for too long Remove any soiling straight away The surfaces and controls are susceptib...

Page 39: ...g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents To help prevent re soiling proprietary conditioning agents for stainless steel can also be used Apply sparingly following the direction of the grain Wipe dry with a soft cloth Stainless steel coloured controls The controls are susceptible to scratches and abrasions and may suffer discolouration or damage if soi...

Page 40: ...less steel cleaner Glass tray The glass tray can be washed by hand using a solution of hot water and washing up liquid or in a dishwasher Do not use abrasive cleaning agents Gourmet plate Clean the gourmet plate with hot water and a cloth with a little washing up liquid to remove any grease Do not use wire wool or abrasive sponges aggressive cleaning agents or abrasive cleaning agents The gourmet ...

Page 41: ...ault 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 up Check whether the time of day display has been switched off press the m button twice the time of day display has been programmed to switch ...

Page 42: ...re 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 start with a low power level and lengthen the time required the microwave switches itself off during a cooking reheating or defrosting programme There may be insufficien...

Page 43: ...ntact details When contacting your Dealer or the Service Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate which is located externally on the rear wall of the appliance as well as on a label which is visible when the door is open Telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our ser vice After Sales Service 43 ...

Page 44: ... switch connection must be carried out by an electrician When switched off there must be an all pole gap of 3 mm in the isolator switch including 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 install a residual current device with...

Page 45: ...to the rear and at the front of the appliance Do not block the ventilation gaps with any objects The appliance is designed to be built into a tall unit Building in dimensions Fitting kit A fitting kit comprising of the following is supplied with the appliance Installation 45 ...

Page 46: ...o that it is postioned horizontally The stoppers should be inserted as required into the four holes on the base of the appliance Connect the appliance to the electricity supply Secure the appliance to the side walls of the unit with screws a Then press cover caps b onto the screws The appliance must be built in before it can be used Otherwise it poses an electric shock hazard Installation 46 ...

Page 47: ...M 625 42 EGR M 625 45 EGR Voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Rated load see data plate Power levels 7 80 150 300 450 600 850 1000 watts Fuse rating UK 13 A Timer 60 minutes Net weight 22 kg Technical data 47 ...

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