Miele M 8260-1, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Operating and Installation Instructions Microwave M 8260 1 To prevent accidents and appliance damage read these instructions before installation or use M Nr 07 372 781 en US CA ...

Page 2: ...ay 16 Overnight turn off 16 Use 17 Starting a program 17 Interrupting Re starting a program 19 Changing the settings 19 Canceling a program 19 At the end of a program 19 Warming function 19 Quick Start 20 System lock 20 Timer 21 Automatic programs 22 Automatic defrosting 22 Automatic cooking 22 Reheating 24 Cooking 25 Defrosting Defrosting and reheating or cooking 26 Suggested uses 27 Favorites 28...

Page 3: ...ront 33 Accessories 33 Frequently asked questions 34 Technical Service 37 Installation instructions 39 Caring for the environment 40 Disposal of the packing materials 40 Disposal of an old appliance 40 Electrical connection 41 Installation 42 Building in dimensions 42 Contents 3 ...

Page 4: ...ot overcook food Carefully attend appliance when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking ii Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven iii If materials inside the oven ignite keep the oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel iv Do not us...

Page 5: ...ical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician The appliance must only be operated after it has been correctly installed into cabinetry This is necessary to ensure that all electrical components are shielded Before installing the oven check for externally visible damage Do not operate a damaged appliance This appliance must not be installed or operated outdoors Do not use this product...

Page 6: ...ed 3 door seals and sealing surfaces The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Safety Do not use the oven to heat the room Due to the high temperatures radiated objects left near the oven could catch fire Do not submerge the cord or plug in water Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table o...

Page 7: ...num foil cutlery dishware with metal decoration crystal glass containing lead bowls with a knurled rim non temperature safe dishware wooden dishware metal clips wire twist ties food containers with metal coverings or residues Danger of machine damage and fire Do not leave the appliance unattended when heating food in disposable e g plastic paper or other flammable materials Do not use the oven to ...

Page 8: ...losed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven Eggs can be cooked without their shells in the microwave oven only if the yolk membrane has been punctured first The pressure could otherwise cause the egg yolk to explode Danger of injuries Do not heat closed containers in the microwave oven They may burst Food with a thick skin or peel such as tomatoes sausages and potato...

Page 9: ... Cover The cover prevents food from drying out shortens and evens out the cooking process and prevents soiling of the microwave interior Boiling wand When heating liquids the provided boiling wand should be placed into the container It helps in even boiling of the liquid Guide to the microwave 9 ...

Page 10: ...e and weight selector jAutomatic program buttons kTime of day m button lTimer l button mMemory button to save a favorite 1 3 stage program sequence nStop Cancel button oStart button Add a minute button Quick start button c pDoor open a button Guide to the microwave 10 ...

Page 11: ...e Check the appliance for any visible damage Do not operate the microwave if it is damaged It is particularly important that the microwave door closes properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces Clean the interior of the microwave and all accessories with a mild solution of warm water and liquid dish soap Dry wit...

Page 12: ...uare container Container and lids which contain hollow handles or knobs are not suitable for use in the microwave The handles or knobs could collect moisture if not adequately vented Without vent holes pressure can build up causing the container to crack or shatter danger of injury Metal Do not use metal containers aluminum foil cutlery or dishes with metal decor in the microwave The metal reflect...

Page 13: ...ess Metal meat skewers or clamps should only be used if they are small in comparison to the size of the meat Glassware Heat resistant glass or ceramic glassware are ideal for use in the microwave Crystal contains lead and is unsuitable Porcelain china Porcelain china is suitable for use in the microwave Do not use porcelain with gold or silver edging or items with hollow knobs or handles insuffici...

Page 14: ...forehand so that steam can escape This prevents a build up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag bursting Do not use metal clips plastic clips with metal parts or twist ties containing wire They could ignite when heated Disposable containers Only those plastic disposable containers specified under Plastics are suitable for use in the microwave Do not leave the microwave unattended when rehea...

Page 15: ...as potatoes shortens and evens out the cooking process prevents the food from drying out prevents soiling of the microwave interior Always cover food with the supplied cover A glass or plastic lid is also suitable as an alternative for microwaves Available in retail stores Plastic wrap suitable for microwaving can also be used Do not heat food in closed containers e g glass baby food containers Ve...

Page 16: ...ht up for a few seconds Change the hour as desired using the time selector Press m to confirm the selection or wait a few seconds The m symbol will flash and the current minutes will light up for a few seconds Set the minutes using the time selector Press m to confirm the selection or wait a few seconds Turning Off On the display To turn the display off press and hold m until the display goes dark...

Page 17: ...rntable in place The turntable helps the food cook reheat or defrost evenly As soon as a program is started the turntable will begin to turn automatically Closing the door Push the door shut Press the Start button to restart the interrupted cooking program The program will not start if the door is not closed properly Starting a program Use the Power selector to choose the desired power level The h...

Page 18: ...of the food the type and texture of the food the frequency of stirring or turning of the food the amount of food the type and material of the dish Press the Start button to begin the program The program will only start if the door is closed properly door warning If the door has been closed for 20 minutes or longer when the Start button is pressed the word door will appear in the display The door m...

Page 19: ...ds with each press of the Start button Canceling a program Press the Stop C button twice At the end of a program A signal will sound indicating that the cooking program is complete The interior lighting goes out The signal will sound briefly as a reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes after the end of the program To cancel the signal press Stop C Warming function If the door remains closed and no...

Page 20: ...am press 1 2 or 3 times and hold in the Start c button While holding in the Start button use the Time selector max 15 minutes to reprogram the time When the Start c button is released the reprogrammed time will run If a power failure occurs the reprogrammed times will need to be reset System lock The microwave can be locked to prevent misuse To activate Press and hold Stop C until a signal is hear...

Page 21: ...tion using the method described above Timer with cooking program The timer can be used at the same time as a cooking program by counting down in the background Press l while the program is in progress 0 00 flashes in the display and l lights up Using the Time selector set the timer duration desired The timer will begin counting down after a few seconds A few seconds later the display will change t...

Page 22: ...3 is up to 30 minutes depending on the weight Approx 10 minutes is recommended for the remaining programs Ad 1 0 Steak cutlets 0 5 2 2 lb 200 1000 g Ad 2 1 Ground meat 0 5 2 2 lb 200 1000 g Ad 3 Chicken 2 0 4 0 lb 900 1800 g Ad 4 T Cakes 0 3 3 1 lb 100 1400 g Ad 5 k Bread 0 5 2 2 lb 200 1000 g Automatic cooking Three programs are available for frozen and fresh food The recommended standing time fo...

Page 23: ...tion which was calculated according to the weight entered will being to count down and the Microwave symbol h will light up A signal will sound halfway through the cooking time Interrupt the program to turn or stir the food then continue the program If desired the time can be extended by a few minutes during operating by pressing the Start button repeatedly until the desired time shows in the disp...

Page 24: ...the lid from glass containers e g baby food jars Remove the lid or nipple from baby bottles before heating To heat a liquid insert the boiling wand into the container Do not reheat hard boiled eggs even without the shell in the microwave The eggs can burst Stir or turn food from time to time to ensure even reheating After reheating Be careful when removing a dish from the microwave it may be hot A...

Page 25: ... microwave Fresh vegetables cook quicker Food from the fridge needs a longer cooking time than food at room temperature Stir of turn food during cooking to help it cook more evenly Food with a thick skin or peel such as potatoes and sausage should be pierced several times before cooking to allow steam to vent and prevent the food from bursting Eggs can be cooked without their shells in the microwa...

Page 26: ...urn meat halfway through defrosting Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Deep frozen food can be defrosted and then immediately reheated or cooked After defrosting select 900 W followed by 450 W Remove food from its packaging and place in a covered microwave safe dish Exception ground meat should be left uncovered Tips Soups stew and vegetables should be stirred several times during the pro...

Page 27: ...ace popcorn in 1 liter container cover and cook Salad dressings cup 125 ml 150 1 2 Heat uncovered Tempering citrus fruits 3 4 cup 150 g 150 1 2 Place on a plate do not cover Bacon 1 4 lb 100 g 900 2 3 Place on a paper towel do not cover Softening ice cream gallon 500 g 150 2 Place open ice cream container in microwave Warming plates 4 plates 900 2 3 Do not heat plates with metal decor Skinning tom...

Page 28: ...he M button Once the third stage is complete you can use the M button to scroll through your entry to confirm that everything is correct Once you have finished the programming turn the Power selector to the 12 o clock position To save the entry start the program Do not run the entire program unless food is in the microwave If there is no food in the appliance press the Stop C button twice once the...

Page 29: ...ng the favorite program Turn the program selector to the 12 o clock position Press M Press Start If a power failure occurs the programmed favorite is no longer saved and will need to be reset Favorites 29 ...

Page 30: ...he setting you would like to change P 0 to P 6 Press M 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 Table confirm the selection by pressing M for P 5 and P 0 press and hold M for approx 4 seconds The change is now saved P will appear in the display again together with the setting number All ...

Page 31: ... minutes after the end of a program Deactivated P 5 Demo mode for dealer and showroom use only S 0 S I Deactivated _ _ _ _ appears briefly in the display Activated When a button or selector is operated MES_ appears briefly in the display The appliance can be operated but the microwave will not turn on P 6 Units of weight S I S O Weight for automatic programs appears in lb Weight for automatic prog...

Page 32: ... the microwave if the door or gasket is damaged Contact Miele Technical Service Do not remove the microwave outlet cover inside the microwave or the protective film covering the inside of the door Do not allow water or debris to penetrate the appliance vents Avoid using too much water this could penetrate the openings Cleaning tips Hard to clean spills Place a heat resistant cup of water in the mi...

Page 33: ...use the surface to discolor All external surfaces and controls can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a sponge Dry with a soft cloth Glass surfaces Glass surfaces are not scratch proof Never use abrasive cleaners scouring pads steel wool or oven cleaners on glass surfaces They will cause damage Do not use a shielded scraper blade to clean the door glass surface Accessorie...

Page 34: ...r more information The appliance is not correctly plugged in Check the plug The circuit breaker has tripped Check the breaker Why is a noise heard after a program has ended This is not a fault The cooling fan will continue to run for a short time after the microwave has been switched off to dissipate any moisture from the interior This will prevent it from settling on the control panel or surround...

Page 35: ...ower has the appropriate time setting when cooking with the microwave The lower the power the longer the cooking time Why does the microwave operate but the light is off The lighting is defective Contact Miele Technical Service to replace the lighting Why are there strange noises when the microwave is being used Possible fault Solution Sparks are created by the use of dishware with a metallic fini...

Page 36: ...onger cooking time Why did the microwave turn itself off during a program Possible fault Solution There may be insufficient air circulation Check if the air inlet or outlet is blocked Remove any objects The appliance turns itself off automatically to prevent overheating The program can be continued once the microwave is allowed to cool If the microwave turns itself off repeatedly contact Miele Tec...

Page 37: ...hat guarantees repairs by a Miele Authorized Service Provider using genuine Miele parts Only genuine Miele parts installed by factory trained professionals can guarantee the safety reliability and longevity of your Miele appliance Please note that unless expressly approved in writing by Miele s Service department Extended Service Contracts offered by other providers for Miele products will not be ...

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Page 40: ...of children Danger of suffocation Disposal of an old appliance Old appliances may contain materials that can be recycled Please contact your local recycling authority about the possibility of recycling these materials Ensure the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it from the outlet and cut off its power cord Remove any...

Page 41: ...ces Power supply The microwave comes equipped with a power cord with a molded plug ready for connection to a 120V 60 Hz power supply WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped wit...

Page 42: ...ock any openings on the appliance This microwave is suitable for installation into a tall cabinet A minimum installation height of 33 7 16 850 mm must be maintained During transport be sure to lift the appliance by the housing not by the frame The framework is not sturdy enough to support the weight of the appliance while being carried Building in dimensions Tall cabinet Installation 42 20 595 452...

Page 43: ...upplied Only operate the appliance after it has been installed into cabinetry Mark the center line of the cabinet Position the fitting bracket on the center line Use the mark on the bracket as a guide Installation 43 4 x 16mm 3 ...

Page 44: ...nto position once it is correctly installed Check the alignment If it is not aligned correctly pull the appliance out of the niche and realign it by slightly adjusting the bracket on the long holes Once correctly aligned to prevent the unit from moving insert a third screw a into the middle of the bracket Slide the unit into the niche pulling the plug and cable through the back Connect the electri...

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