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Defrosting

Select the following microwave power
settings to defrost food:

– 80 W:

for defrosting very delicate foods,
e.g. cream, butter, cheese and
gateaux made with cream or butter
cream.

– 150 W:

for defrosting other types of food.

Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a microwave-proof
container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or
separate the food about half-way
through the defrosting time.

To defrost meat, unpack the frozen
meat and place it on an upturned plate
in a glass or china container so that the
meat juice can run off and be collected.
Turn halfway through defrosting.

Poultry

It is particularly important to observe
food hygiene rules when defrosting
poultry. Do not use the liquid from
defrosted poultry. Pour it away and
wash the container it was in, the sink
and your hands. Danger of salmonella
poisoning.

After defrosting

Allow the food 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 or cooking. Exception:
Minced meat should be left uncovered
while cooking.

Soups, stew and vegetables should be
stirred several times during the
process. Carefully separate slices of
meat halfway through the programme.
Turn pieces of meat and fish at the
halfway stage.

Deep-frozen pre-cooked meals in
cardboard trays which, according to
manufacturer’s instructions are suitable
for use in a conventional oven, are
microwave-safe.

After defrosting followed by
reheating or cooking

Allow the food to stand at room
temperature for a few minutes to enable
the heat to spread evenly throughout
the food.

Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating or cooking

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Summary of Contents for M 625 EG

Page 1: ...g instructions Microwave oven M 625 EG 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 06 196 550 ...

Page 2: ...ven do 16 In 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 t...

Page 3: ... mode Microwave 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 housing cavity and door interior 36 Appliance front and control panel 38 Accessories supplied 39 Problem solv...

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: ... or to play with the 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 mi...

Page 9: ...liable for unauthorised work Ensure 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 this is applicable This equipment may only be used in m...

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: ... bubbles 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...

Page 12: ...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 skin...

Page 13: ...n 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 Danger of burning 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 could crack or shatter and the worktop surface could get damaged Use a heat resistan...

Page 14: ...eration When using browning dishes Always use oven gloves when handling the browning 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 w...

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: ...etergent and water Wipe dry with a soft cloth For more heavy soiling heat a heat proof 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 Neither water nor any small particles ...

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: ... agents stainless steel cleaners oven sprays Glass fronted appliances The appliance front is susceptible to scratches and abrasions Avoid abrasive cleaning agents e g powder cleaners and cream cleaners abrasive sponges e g pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents oven sprays Stainless steel fronted appliances The appliance front is susceptible to scratc...

Page 39: ...ess 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 p...

Page 40: ...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 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 41: ...he 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 insufficient air circulation Check whether the air inlet is blocked an ob...

Page 42: ...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 42 ...

Page 43: ... 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 44: ...nderneath and to the rear Do not block the ventilation gaps with any objects or block the gap between the base of the appliance and the worktop surface The microwave oven can be placed on a worktop built into a tall unit using a microwave lift up door Building in will require a building in frame supplied with fitting instructions available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department...

Page 45: ... 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 Freestanding appliance External dimensions H x W x D in mm 316 x 541 x 400 Net weight 21 kg Technical data 45 ...

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