Miele Microwave Oven M 8260 2 User Manual

Operating instructions  
Microwave oven  
M 8260-2  
en - AU, NZ  
To avoid the risk of accidents  
or damage to the appliance,  
it is essential to read these  
instructions before it is installed  
and used for the first time.  
M.-Nr. 07 679 380  
 
Contents  
System lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Altering a minute minder entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Minute minder + cooking function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Operation - Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Recipes - Automatic programmes ° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Saving your favourite programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Changing the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Reheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Preserving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Some suggested uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Oven interior and inside of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Appliance front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
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Description of the appliance  
Oven interior and accessories  
aOven door  
dTurntable  
eCover  
bDoor lock mechanism  
cControl panel  
fBoiling rod  
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Description of the appliance  
Control panel  
gElectronic timer and clock display  
hMicrowave power selector  
iSelector to enter time and weight  
jAutomatic programme buttons  
kTime of day button m  
lMinute minder button l  
mMemory button (to save a 1-3 stage  
programme sequence)  
nStop/cancel button  
oStart button / Add a minute button /  
Quick start button (programmable)  
c
pDoor release button a  
Accessories supplied  
Cover  
The cover supplied must only be used  
in the Microwave Solo 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.  
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Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old appliance  
Electrical and electronic appliances  
often 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.  
Therefore, please do not dispose of it  
with your household waste.  
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 of  
safely and kept out of the reach of  
babies and young children. Danger of  
suffocation. The transport and  
protective packing has been selected  
from materials which are  
environmentally friendly for disposal  
and can normally be recycled.  
Rather than just throwing these  
materials away, please ensure they are  
recycled.  
Please dispose of it at your local  
community waste collection/recycling  
centre,  
Ensure that your old appliance presents  
no danger to children while being  
stored for disposal.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
have been given supervision or  
instruction concerning its use by a  
person responsible for their safety.  
This appliance complies with all  
relevant local and national safety  
requirements. Inappropriate use  
Never use the microwave to store or  
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can, however, lead to personal injury  
and damage to property.  
dry items which could ignite easily.  
Moisture evaporates. Fire hazard.  
To avoid the risk of accidents and  
damage to the appliance, please  
read these instructions carefully  
before using it for the first time. They  
contain important notes on  
installation, safety, use and  
maintenance.  
This appliance may only be used in  
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mobile installations if a risk assessment  
of the installation has been carried out  
by a suitably qualified engineer.  
Safety with children  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any  
future owner.  
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid  
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the risk of injury, keep children away  
from it at all times, and do not let them  
play with it or use the controls. They  
should be supervised whenever you  
are working in the kitchenChildren  
should be supervised to ensure that  
they do not play with the appliance.  
Correct application  
This appliance is designed for  
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domestic use and for use in similar  
environments by guests in hotel or  
motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and  
other typical living quarters. This does  
not include common/shared facilities or  
commercial facilities within hotels,  
motels or bed & breakfasts.  
Older children may use the  
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appliance only when its operation has  
been clearly explained to them and  
they are able to use it safely,  
recognising the dangers of misuse.  
This appliance is not suitable for  
outdoor use.  
Technical safety  
It is intended to cook, defrost, reheat  
and bottle food. Any other usage is at  
the owner's risk and could be  
dangerous.  
Before installation, check the  
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appliance for visible signs of damage.  
Never install or attempt to use a  
damaged appliance. Danger of injury.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for damage resulting from incorrect or  
improper use or operation.  
If the supply cord is damaged, it  
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must be replaced by a Miele approved  
service technician to avoid a hazard.  
This appliance is not intended for  
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use by persons (including children)  
with reduced physical, sensory or  
mental capabilities, or lack of  
experience and knowledge, unless they  
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Warning and safety instructions  
Do not use the microwave if  
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– the door is warped.  
doubt, the household wiring system  
should be inspected by a qualified  
electrician.  
– the door hinges are loose.  
– holes or cracks are visible in the  
casing, the door or the oven interior  
walls.  
The manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for the consequences of an inadequate  
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).  
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  
applied with a well wrung-out soft  
sponge or cloth.  
For safety reasons, this appliance  
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may only be used when it has been  
fully installed.  
Repairs may only be carried out by  
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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.  
Never open the casing of the  
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appliance.  
Tampering with electrical connections  
or components and mechanical parts is  
highly dangerous and can cause  
operational faults or electric shock.  
While the appliance is under  
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warranty, repairs should only be  
undertaken by a service technician  
authorised by the manufacturer.  
Otherwise the warranty will be  
invalidated.  
Before connecting the appliance,  
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make sure that the connection data on  
the data plate (voltage and rated load)  
match the mains electricity supply. This  
data must correspond in order to avoid  
the risk of damage to the appliance.  
Consult a qualified electrician if in  
doubt.  
The appliance is only completely  
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isolated from the electricity supply  
when:  
– it is switched off at the wall socket  
and the plug removed.  
Do not connect the appliance to the  
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mains electricity supply by a  
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.  
These do not guarantee the required  
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of  
overheating).  
– the mains fuse is disconnected,  
– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in  
countries where this is applicable).  
Faulty components must only be  
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replaced by genuine Miele original  
spare parts. The manufacturer can only  
guarantee the safety of the appliance  
when Miele replacement parts are  
used.  
The electrical safety of this  
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appliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between it  
and an effective earthing system which  
complies with local and national safety  
regulations. It is most important that this  
basic safety requirement is present and  
tested regularly and, where there is any  
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Warning and safety instructions  
Appliances which are built-in behind long standing time, which should be  
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a furniture door must only be operated  
when the door is open. Do not close the reheating or defrosting.  
furniture door when the appliance is in  
operation.  
added to the time needed for cooking,  
Always remember that times for  
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cooking, reheating and defrosting in a  
In countries where there are areas  
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which may be subject to infestation by  
microwave oven are usually  
considerably shorter than with  
cockroaches or other vermin, pay  
particular attention to keeping the  
appliance and its surroundings in a  
clean condition at all times. Any  
damage which may be caused by  
traditional methods of food preparation.  
Excessively long cooking times can  
lead to food drying out and burning, or  
could even cause it to catch fire.  
There is also a danger of fire if  
cockroaches or other vermin will not be breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are  
covered by the warranty.  
dried in the microwave oven.  
Always ensure that this type of  
procedure is supervised.  
This appliance must not be installed  
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and operated in mobile installations  
(e.g. on a ship).  
Do not use the microwave function  
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to heat up cushions or pads filled with  
cherry kernels, wheat grains, lavender  
or gel, such as those used in  
Correct use  
Always ensure that food is  
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aromatherapy. These pads can ignite  
when heated, even after they have  
been removed from the microwave.  
sufficiently cooked or reheated.  
Many factors will affect the overall  
cooking time, including the size and  
amount of food, its initial temperature,  
changes to recipe and the shape and  
size of cooking container.  
The microwave is not suitable for  
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cleaning or disinfecting items.  
Items can get extremely hot, and there  
is a danger of burning when the item is  
removed from the microwave. Fire  
hazard.  
Some foods may contain  
micro-organisms which are only  
destroyed by thorough cooking,  
therefore when cooking or re-heating  
foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly  
important that food is fully cooked  
through (at temperatures of over 70°C  
for more than 10 minutes). If in doubt,  
select a longer cooking or reheating  
time.  
Do not use full power to warm empty  
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dishes or to dry out herbs. Do not use  
the appliance without food, or if it is  
incorrectly loaded.  
It is important that the heat is  
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allowed to spread evenly throughout  
the food being cooked. This can be  
achieved by stirring and/or turning the  
food, and by observing a sufficiently  
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Warning and safety instructions  
Never cook or reheat food or liquids  
When heating liquids, the boiling rod  
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provided should always be placed into  
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in sealed containers, jars or bottles.  
With baby bottles, the screw top and  
teat must be loosened.  
the container.  
Otherwise pressure builds up which  
can cause the bottle or container to  
explode, posing a severe risk of injury.  
Danger of injury!  
Exercise caution when cooking or  
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reheating food with a high sugar  
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If  
heated for too long, the sugar may  
caramelise or ignite.  
Before serving, remember to allow a  
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sufficient standing time and then  
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  
typical bubbles. The liquid does not  
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,  
which can lead to the liquid boiling over  
suddenly and explosively. Danger of  
burning.  
always check the temperature of the  
actual food itself after taking it out of the  
microwave. The temperature of the  
container is not an indication of the  
temperature of the food or liquid in it.  
This is particularly important when  
preparing food for babies, children,  
and the elderly or infirm. Shake or stir  
baby milk and food thoroughly after  
heating, and try it for temperature to  
ensure that it will not scald the baby.  
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.  
The formation of bubbles can be so  
strong that the pressure forces the oven  
door open, with a danger of burning.  
The boiling rod ensures that bubbles  
are produced, and that liquids heat  
evenly.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
To avoid fuelling any flames, do not  
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open the oven door if smoke occurs in  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
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when reheating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of plastic,  
paper or other inflammable materials.  
Before using single-use containers  
make sure they are suitable for use in  
microwave ovens. See "Suitable  
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.  
containers for microwave ovens".  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
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Never heat undiluted alcohol in the  
shells using microwave heat in a  
specially designed egg-boiling device  
available from specialist shops.  
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not  
be reheated using microwave power as  
this may lead to the eggs exploding,  
even after they have been taken out of  
the oven.  
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microwave, as this can easily ignite.  
Fire hazard.  
Do not heat up tins in the  
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microwave. Pressure can build up and  
they may explode, resulting in injury or  
damage.  
Cover any food which is left in the  
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Eggs can be cooked without their  
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microwave to be kept hot, as moisture  
in the food could lead to corrosion  
damage in the microwave. This also  
prevents the food from drying out.  
shells using microwave heat only if the  
yolk membrane has been punctured  
several times first.  
The pressure could otherwise cause  
the egg yolk to explode.  
Try to avoid the interior walls being  
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splashed with food or liquids containing Danger of injury!  
salt. If it does happen, wipe these away  
thoroughly to avoid corrosion on the  
stainless steel surface.  
Food with a thick skin or peel, such  
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as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes  
and aubergines, should be pierced or  
Do not use any containers or cutlery the skin cut in several places before  
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made from or containing metal,  
cooking to allow steam to escape and  
prevent the food from bursting.  
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 plastic pots with the foil lid only  
partially removed.  
Do not reheat food in the oven in  
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heat-retaining bags intended for use in  
normal ovens. These heat-retaining  
bags usually contain a thin layer of  
aluminium foil which reflects  
Such items could be damaged or  
cause a fire hazard.  
microwaves. This reflected energy can,  
in turn, cause the outer paper covering  
to become so hot that it ignites.  
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Warning and safety instructions  
Always ensure that food, the  
The following applies to stainless  
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gourmet plate or a browning dish has  
been placed in the microwave, and that  
the turntable is in place, before  
switching on.  
steel surfaces:  
Do not adhere stickers, adhesive  
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tape or any other adhesive materials to  
stainless steel surfaces. The coating  
will become damaged and lose its  
protective properties against soiling.  
Do not use the appliance for deep  
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frying food, and do not leave it  
unattended when cooking with oils and  
fats as these can be a fire hazard if  
allowed to overheat.  
Stainless steel scratches very easily  
and even magnets can cause damage  
to the surface.  
Ovenproof earthenware can retain a  
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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 pressure  
can build up, causing the container to  
crack or shatter with the danger of  
injury.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by  
non-compliance with these Warning  
and safety instructions.  
Do not use the appliance to heat up  
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the room. Due to the high temperatures  
radiated, objects near the appliance  
could catch fire.  
To check food temperature, first  
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interrupt the cooking process. Only use  
a thermometer specifically 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  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
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appliance to clean this appliance.  
Pressurised steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
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How the microwave oven works  
In a microwave oven there is a  
high-frequency tube called a  
As heat is produced directly in the  
food,  
magnetron. This converts electrical  
energy into microwaves. These  
microwaves are distributed evenly  
throughout the oven interior, and  
– food can generally be cooked  
without adding much liquid or  
cooking oil.  
rebound off the metal sides of the oven  
interior to reach the food from all sides.  
Microwave distribution is improved with  
the turntable engaged.  
– cooking, reheating and defrosting in  
a microwave oven is quicker than  
using conventional methods.  
– nutrients, such as vitamins and  
minerals, are generally retained.  
In order for microwaves to reach the  
food, they must be able to penetrate  
the cooking utensil being used.  
– the colour, texture and taste of food  
are not impaired.  
Microwaves can penetrate porcelain,  
glass, cardboard and plastics, but not  
metal. Do not, therefore, use utensils  
made of metal, or which contain metal,  
for example 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 stop being produced as  
soon as the cooking process is  
interrupted or the appliance door is  
opened.  
When the appliance is in operation, the  
closed, sealed door prevents  
microwaves escaping from the  
appliance.  
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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Modes of operation  
What can a microwave oven  
do?  
In what ways can a microwave  
oven be used?  
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,  
reheated or defrosted quickly.  
Microwave Solo mode  
Suitable for defrosting, reheating and  
cooking.  
You can use the microwave in the  
following ways:  
– Food can be defrosted, reheated or  
cooked by entering a power setting  
and a time.  
Automatic programmes  
You can choose from the following  
automatic programmes:  
– Deep-frozen, ready-made meals can  
be defrosted and then reheated or  
cooked.  
– Five defrosting programmes  
(N: Ad 1 to Ad 5),  
– three cooking programmes for frozen  
food  
– The microwave oven can also be  
used for other tasks, e.g. for proving  
dough, melting chocolate and butter,  
dissolving gelatine or for bottling  
small amounts of fruit and vegetables  
etc.  
(N °: AC 1 to AC 3)  
– and three cooking programmes for  
fresh food  
(°: AC 1 to AC 3).  
– These programmes are weight  
dependent. You enter the weight of  
the food, and then the cooking time  
is calculated automatically.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Microwaves  
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.  
– are reflected by metal,  
Metal  
Metal containers, aluminium foil,  
metal cutlery, and china with  
metallic decoration such as gold  
rims or cobalt blue must not be used  
on microwave mode.  
Metal reflects microwaves and  
obstructs the cooking process.  
Also, avoid using plastic pots where  
the foil lid has not be completely  
removed.  
– pass through glass, porcelain,  
plastic and card,  
Exceptions:  
– Ready-meals in aluminium foil dishes  
These can be defrosted and reheated  
in the microwave oven, if recommen-  
ded by the manufacturer.  
Remove the lid and make sure the foil  
dish is at least 2 cm from the oven walls  
at all times.  
– and are absorbed by food.  
Important:  
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 microwave oven.  
The heat distribution will be more even.  
Do not place aluminium foil dishes in  
the microwave in case the dish sparks  
or arcs. If sparks occur, transfer food to  
a microwave-safe container.  
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.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
– Pieces of aluminium foil  
Earthenware  
For even defrosting and to avoid  
overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of  
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 programme.  
Decorated earthenware is only suitable  
if the decoration is beneath an all-over  
glaze.  
Earthenware can get very hot, and  
may crack.  
Make sure that the aluminium foil is  
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at  
all times. It must not touch the walls.  
Glazes and colours  
Some glazes and colours contain  
metals which make them unsuitable  
for use in a microwave oven.  
– 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.  
Wood  
Wooden dishes are not suitable.  
Moisture contained in the wood  
evaporates when exposed to  
microwave energy, causing the  
wood to dry and crack.  
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 microwave.  
Plastics  
When purchasing plasticware, make  
sure that it is suitable for use in a  
microwave oven.  
Porcelain  
They must be heat-resistant to a  
minimum of 110°C. Otherwise the  
plastic may melt and fuse with the  
food.  
Porcelain is a suitable material.  
Do not use porcelain with gold or  
silver edging or items with hollow  
knobs or handles, as insufficient  
ventilation may cause pressure.  
Special plastic utensils designed for  
use in microwave ovens are available  
from good retail outlets.  
Melamine is not suitable for use in this  
as it absorbs microwave energy and  
gets hot.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Disposable containers, such as trays  
Testing dishes for their  
suitability  
made from polystyrene, can only be  
used for very short, timed warming and  
reheating of food.  
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:  
Plastic boiling bags can be used for  
cooking and reheating. 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.  
^ 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.  
^ Close the door.  
Do not use metal clips, plastic clips  
containing metal parts, or paper ties  
containing wire. There is a danger  
that they will ignite when heated.  
Fire hazard.  
^ Turn the power selector to 900 W.  
^ Enter a time of 30 seconds with the  
time selector.  
^ Press the Start button.  
Disposable containers  
At the end of the test, the water in  
the glass should be warm and the  
dish cool. If the dish is hot and the  
water cold, it would be unwise to  
use the dish.  
Only those plastic disposable  
containers which are specified by the  
manufacturer as suitable for use in a  
microwave oven may be used.  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when reheating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of  
plastic, paper or other inflammable  
materials.  
If a crackling noise is heard  
accompanied by sparks during the  
test, switch the appliance off imme-  
diately (press button Stop/C twice).  
Any crockery which causes this  
reaction is unsuitable for use with  
microwave power.  
Disposable containers are not always  
recyclable or bio degradable.  
If any doubt exists about the  
suitability of containers, please  
contact the supplier.  
This test cannot be used to check  
whether items with hollow knobs or  
handles are suitable for use with  
microwave power.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
The cover  
Do not use a lid or cover if  
– prevents too much steam escaping,  
especially when cooking foods which  
need longer to cook, such as  
potatoes.  
– food coated with breadcrumbs is  
being cooked.  
– cooking meals which are to be given  
a crisp finish.  
– speeds up the cooking process.  
– speeds up the cooking process.  
– prevents food from drying out.  
Because the cover can only  
withstand temperatures of up to  
110°C, it must only be used in  
Microwave Solo mode. At  
temperatures in excess of 110°C,  
the plastic can melt and get into the  
food.  
The cover should not form a seal  
with the container If the cover is  
used with a container which only has  
a narrow diameter, there might not  
be enough room for condensation to  
escape through the holes in the top.  
The cover could get too hot and  
could start to melt.  
Always cover food with the cover  
supplied.  
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).  
Heat can cause normal clingfilm to  
distort and fuse with the food.  
Sealed glass containers, such as  
jars of baby food, must be opened  
before they are placed in the oven.  
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Before using for the first time  
^ Check the appliance for any  
damage.  
Important:  
After unpacking, let the appliance  
stand for approx. 2 hours at room  
temperature after transporting it to  
its final location before connecting it  
to the mains.  
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 or the oven interior  
walls.  
This is important for the correct  
electronic functioning of the appliance.  
Operating the appliance with this  
type of damage will result in  
microwave leakage and present a  
hazard to the user.  
^ Remove all the packaging materials  
and any protective foil from the  
appliance.  
^ Clean the inside of the oven and all  
the accessories with warm water  
applied with a well wrung-out soft  
sponge or cloth.  
Do not remove the cover to the  
microwave outlet inside the oven,  
nor the film covering the inside of  
the door.  
^ Stick the enclosed short instructions  
to the frame behind the door as  
illustrated, making sure they do not  
block any of the vents.  
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Time of day display  
Setting the time of day  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
^ Connect the appliance to the mains  
electricity supply.  
The m symbol will flash, and the  
current minutes will light up for a few  
seconds.  
12:00 and the m symbol will flash in  
the display until the current time of  
day is set. Before this, the time of  
day will start to run from 12:00, as  
the clock will start as soon as the  
appliance is connected to the mains  
electricity supply.  
^ Use the time selector to alter the  
minutes.  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
Switching off the time of day  
display  
^ Press and hold the m button in until  
the display goes dark.  
Pressing and holding the m button  
again will bring the time of day back in  
the display.  
Night time switch-off  
^ Turn the time selector to set the hour.  
The time of day display can be set to  
switch itself off from 23:00 hrs until  
04:00 hrs.  
^ Press the m button.  
^ Then turn the time selector to set the  
minutes.  
Setting the time of day display to  
switch off at night  
^ Press the m button to confirm, or wait  
a few seconds.  
^ Press and hold in the Stop/C button,  
and at the same time press the m  
button.  
The set time is now registered. The  
colon between hours and minutes  
flashes.  
ON appears in the display.  
The appliance can still be operated.  
Altering the time of day  
To switch the display back on:  
^ Press the m button.  
^ Press and hold the Stop/C button,  
and at the same time press the m  
button.  
The m symbol will flash in the  
display, and the current hour will light  
up for a few seconds.  
OFF appears in the display.  
^ Use the time selector to alter the  
hour.  
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Operation  
To open the door  
To close the door  
^ Press the a button to open the  
door.  
^ Push the door firmly shut.  
Press the Start button again to resume  
an interrupted cooking programme.  
If the microwave oven is being used,  
opening the door will interrupt the  
cooking programme.  
The appliance will not start again if  
the door has not been closed  
properly.  
Placing the dish in the oven  
Ideally the dish should be placed in the  
middle of the oven.  
Starting a programme  
Use the appropriate selector to choose  
the microwave power level and the  
cooking time.  
Turntable  
The turntable helps the food to cook,  
reheat or defrost evenly.  
Do not operate the microwave  
without the turntable in place.  
The turntable starts turning  
automatically when the appliance 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.  
^ Use the power selector to select a  
microwave power level.  
The h symbol lights up in the  
display and 0:00 flashes.  
Turn or stir food during cooking, or turn  
the dish so that it heats up evenly.  
There is a choice of 7 power levels.  
The higher the power level, the more  
microwaves reach the food.  
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Operation  
When heating up food which cannot be – the frequency of stirring or turning  
stirred or turned during cooking, as with  
a plated meal, it is best to use a lower  
microwave power level.  
the food.  
Frequent stirring or turning heats the  
food more evenly, and it is therefore  
ready in a shorter time.  
This ensures the heat is distributed  
evenly. Heat for long enough to cook  
the food properly.  
– 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  
container.  
^ Press the Start button to start the  
programme.  
The interior lighting comes on.  
^ Set the required time using the time  
selector.  
A programme can only be started if the  
door is closed.  
Any time between 10 seconds and  
90 minutes can be selected.  
"door" message  
Exception: If the maximum microwave  
power is selected, a maximum cooking  
duration of 15 minutes can be set. If  
you then continue to select full power,  
the power level may reduce to 600 W,  
and this is shown in the display  
(protection against overheating).  
Overheating protection  
The "door" message in the display is a  
reminder that the appliance should not  
be used without food inside it.  
Operating the appliance without  
food can damage the appliance.  
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 to remind you to open the  
door and make sure there is food in the  
oven before you press Start. You  
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.  
cannot start a process until you do this.  
– the type and texture of the food.  
Fresh vegetables contain more water  
and cook more quickly than stored  
vegetables.  
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Operation  
Interrupting or re-starting a  
programme  
To cancel a programme  
^ Press the Stop/C button twice.  
At any time you can . . . . .  
At the end of a programme  
. . . interrupt a programme  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking programme is complete. The  
oven interior lighting goes out.  
^ Press the Stop/C button, or open the  
appliance door.  
The time stops counting down.  
. . . continue a programme  
^ Close the door and press Start.  
The programme continues.  
The audible tone will sound briefly as a  
reminder every 5 minutes for 20  
minutes after the end of the  
programme.  
^ If you want to stop the audible tone,  
press the Stop/C button. Automatic  
warming function  
Altering the settings  
If you discover after starting a  
programme that . . . .  
Automatic warming function  
. . . the Microwave power level is too  
The warming function will switch on  
automatically at 80 W for a maximum of  
15 minutes approx. 2 minutes after the  
end of a cooking programme which has  
used at least 450 W, providing the door  
remains closed and no buttons are  
pressed.  
high or too low, you can  
^ select a new level.  
. . . the time set is too short or too long,  
you can  
^ interrupt the programme (press the  
Stop/C button once), use the time  
selector to set a new time and  
continue the programme (press the  
Start button),  
h, 80 W and H:H will light up in the  
display.  
Opening the door or operating one of  
the buttons or selectors while the  
warming function is in progress cancels  
the function.  
or alternatively:  
^ the cooking duration can be  
increased by pressing the Start  
button during operation. Each time  
the Start button is pressed, the  
cooking duration is increased by  
another minute. (Exception: the  
increased cooking time is in  
increments of 30 seconds when the  
microwave is being used on  
maximum power.)  
The warming function cannot be set as  
a separate function.  
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Operation  
Quick start (programmable)  
System lock  
Pressing the Start/c button is sufficient The system lock prevents the appliance  
to set the appliance operating on  
maximum power.  
being used by children, for example.  
Three set times are stored in the  
memory:  
To activate the system lock  
^ Press and hold the Stop/C button in  
until an audible tone sounds and the  
key symbol appears in the display:  
^ 30 s: Press Start c once  
^ 1 min: Press Start c twice  
^ 2 min: Press Start c three times  
Pressing the Start c button four times  
in succession will bring back the first  
stored time and so on.  
The cooking duration can be increased  
by pressing the Start button during  
operation; each time the Start button is  
pressed, the cooking duration is  
The key symbol will go out after a short  
time.  
The key symbol reappears whenever  
any button or one of the rotary selectors  
is operated.  
increased by another 30 seconds.  
Programming times  
After an interruption to the mains  
power supply, the system lock will  
need to re-activated.  
To alter the set times:  
^ Use the Start c button to select the  
time you want to reprogramme (press  
once, twice or three times), and hold  
the Start c button pressed in.  
To cancel the system lock  
^ Press the Stop/C button again and  
hold it pressed in until an audible  
tone sounds.  
^ While holding the Start button  
pressed in, alter the time 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  
times, and they will need to be  
entered again.  
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Operation  
Minute minder  
Minute minder + cooking function  
The minute minder can be used to time The minute minder can be used at the  
any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling  
eggs. The time set counts down in one  
second steps.  
same time as a cooking function, and  
counts down in the background.  
^ Press the l button whilst the cooking  
function is in progress.  
^ Press the l button.  
0:00 flashes in the display and the l  
symbol lights up.  
0:00 flashes in the display and the l  
symbol lights up.  
^ Use the time selector to set the  
minute minder time you require.  
^ Use the time selector to set the  
minute minder time you require.  
^ Press the Start button to start the  
minute minder.  
^ After a few seconds the minute  
minder time set will begin to count  
down.  
The minute minder time will start itself  
after a few seconds if the Start button  
is not pressed.  
A few seconds later, the display will  
change again to show the cooking  
duration counting down. The minute  
minder time is represented by the l  
symbol in the background.  
^ At the end of the minute minder time,  
an audible tone sounds. The time of  
day reappears and the l symbol  
flashes.  
The Start button is not used in this  
instance to start the minute minder, as  
pressing the Start button would also  
increase the cooking duration by a  
minute.  
^ 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.  
To find out the minute minder time  
remaining  
^ Press the l button.  
The minute minder time still  
remaining will show in the display.  
^ Set a new minute minder time, as  
described above.  
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Operation - Automatic programmes  
All of the automatic programmes are  
weight dependent.  
Automatic cooking  
There are three programmes for frozen  
and fresh food. The standing time for  
each programme is approx. 2 minutes.  
After selecting a programme, enter the  
weight of the food. The microwave  
automatically calculates the time  
according to the weight given.  
Cooking food from frozen N °  
After cooking, allow the food to stand at AC 1 1  
room temperature for the suggested  
AC 2 3  
Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg)  
Ready meal which can be  
stirred (0.3 – 1.0 kg)  
number of minutes ("standing time") to  
allow the heat to be distributed evenly  
through the food.  
AC 3 W Bakes and gratins  
(0.2 – 0.6 kg)  
Automatic defrosting  
Cooking fresh food °  
There are five programmes for  
defrosting different types of food  
(button N). The standing time for  
programme Ad 3 is up to 30 minutes,  
depending on the weight, and approx.  
10 minutes for the remaining  
programmes.  
AC 1 1  
Vegetables (0.1 – 0.6 kg)  
Potatoes (0.1 – 0.8 kg)  
AC 2 E  
AC 3 _ Fish (0.5 – 1.5 kg)  
Ad 1 0 Steak, cutlets (0.2 –1.0 kg)  
Ad 2 1 Mince (0.2 – 1.0 kg)  
Ad 3 ; Chicken (small, whole)  
(0.9 – 1.8 kg)  
Ad 4 T Cakes (0.1 – 1.4 kg)  
^ Press the relevant button repeatedly  
until the automatic programme  
required shows in the display. For  
example, to select Programme Ad 3  
;(for defrosting a small, whole  
chicken), press the N button three  
times.  
Ad 5 k bread (0.1 – 1.0 kg)  
This programme is used best for sliced  
breads. If possible, place single slices  
in the microwave, or separate the slices  
when the signal sounds.  
"g" will flash in the display to request  
the weight to be entered, and the  
programme (e.g. Ad 3) will light up  
together with the Microwave symbol h.  
^ Use the rotary selector to enter the  
weight.  
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Operation - Automatic programmes  
^ Press the Start button.  
The cooking duration, which is  
dependent on the weight, will begin to  
count down, and the Microwave symbol  
h will light up.  
An audible tone will sound halfway  
through the cooking time.  
^ Interrupt the programme to turn or stir  
the food, and then continue the  
programme.  
The programmed time can, if  
necessary, be extended by a few  
minutes during operation by pressing  
the Start button repeatedly until the time  
required shows in the display. On all  
programmes it is only possible to  
extend the time by a few minutes.  
An audible tone will sound when the  
cooking programme is complete.  
The interior lighting of the oven goes  
out.  
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Recipes - Automatic programmes °  
Below are some recipe suggestions for  
the Automatic programmes using the  
"Cooking fresh food" function °".  
These can be adapted to suit your  
requirements.  
Carrots in a chervil cream sauce  
(serves 2)  
Cook time: 25 - 35 minutes  
350 g carrots, washed and peeled  
5 g butter  
It is important to follow the weight  
guidelines for the programme  
concerned. If the weight guidelines  
are exceeded, the food will not cook  
sufficiently.  
50 ml vegetable stock (instant)  
75 g crème fraîche  
1 tbsp white wine  
Salt and pepper  
A pinch of sugar  
½ tsp mustard  
AC 1 1 Vegetables  
1-2 tbsp fresh chervil, chopped, or  
1 tbsp dried chervil, chopped  
Approx. 1 tbsp cornflour  
Place the prepared vegetables in a  
container. Depending on the freshness  
and moisture content of the vegetables, Cut the carrots into fine batons or slices  
add 3-4 tbsp water. Enter the weight  
including that of the water, place the  
covered cooking container on the  
turntable and cook. Halfway through  
the cooking duration, an audible tone  
will sound to prompt you to turn or stir  
the food.  
(approx. 3-4 mm thick) and place in a  
cooking container.  
Combine the rest of the ingredients to  
make a smooth sauce, and pour over  
the carrots.  
Cover and cook. Stir when the audible  
tone sounds halfway through the  
cooking duration.  
When cooking vegetables in a sauce,  
the weight entered must include the  
sauce. Do not exceed the maximum  
weight guidelines.  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 1 1  
Weight: 525 g  
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Recipes - Automatic programmes °  
AC 2 E Potatoes  
AC 3 _ Fish  
Caribbean fish  
This programme can be used to cook  
new potatoes and boiled potatoes.  
Enter the weight for the potatoes and  
the cooking liquid.  
(serves 4)  
Cook time: 35 - 45 minutes  
300 g pineapple pieces (tinned)  
1 red capsicum  
For new potatoes, wash and drain the  
potatoes and place them in a cooking  
container. Season with a little salt,  
cover and cook.  
1 small banana  
500 g perch fillets  
3 tbsp lemon juice  
30 g butter  
When cooking potatoes, add approx. 1  
tbsp water per potato. If cooking the  
potatoes in their skins, pierce the skins  
several times with a fork or skewer  
before cooking, then cover the  
container and cook.  
100 ml white wine  
100 ml pineapple juice  
Salt, sugar and chilli powder  
2 tbsp cornflour  
Dice the fish and place in a suitable  
container. Drizzle with lemon juice.  
Golden curried potatoes  
(serves 3)  
Quarter the capsicum, remove the  
seeds and pith, and cut into narrow  
strips. Peel and slice the banana. Add  
to the fish along with the capsicum and  
pineapple pieces, and mix well. Add  
the butter.  
Cook time: 25 - 35 minutes  
500 g peeled potatoes  
1 onion, finely diced  
10 g butter  
Mix together the wine, juice, seasoning  
and cornflour to make a smooth sauce,  
and pour over the fish. Mix everything  
thoroughly, then cover and cook.  
1-2 tbsp curry powder  
250 ml vegetable stock (instant)  
50 ml double cream  
125 g peas (frozen)  
Salt and pepper  
Setting: Cooking fresh food AC 3 _  
Weight: 1,200 g  
Cut the potatoes into large cubes  
(approx. 3 x 3 cm), or use small  
potatoes.  
Place all of the ingredients 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 E  
Weight: 1,000 g  
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Saving your favourite programme  
One favourite programme can be  
saved in memory. This programme can  
be used for your most frequently  
cooked recipe. This programme can  
have up to 3 stages (e.g.: 2 minutes at  
600 W, followed by 10 minutes at 450  
W, and finally 3 minutes at 300 W).  
Programming  
(e.g. three step programme sequence)  
^ When you have finished  
programming, turn the power  
^ First select the power level for the  
first stage.  
selector to the 12 o'clock position.  
^ Then select the duration.  
^ 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 it so  
that the appliance is not damaged  
by having no food in it.  
^ Press button M.  
1 will light up in the display, and 2 will  
flash.  
^ Then select the second power level  
and duration.  
1- and 2-stage programmes can be  
saved in the same way: the  
^ Press button M again.  
2 will light up in the display, and 3 will  
flash.  
programming process is finished when  
the programme selector is in the 12  
o'clock position and the Start button  
has been pressed, while pressing the  
M button shows the next stage.  
^ Then select the second power level  
and duration. Press the M button.  
After this third step, you can use the M  
button to scroll through your entry and  
check it.  
Changing an entry  
^ Entering a new programme overrides  
the previously saved programme.  
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Saving your favourite programme  
To call up your favourite programme  
^ 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.  
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Changing the settings  
You can change the standard default  
settings by altering the "status" of the  
setting.  
The other settings can be changed in  
the same way.  
^ When you have finished making the  
changes you require, press the  
Stop/C button.  
Please consult the chart for the different  
options.  
The factory settings are marked with a  
star* on the chart.  
The altered settings are retained  
after a power cut.  
Proceed as follows:  
^ Press and hold the m and M buttons  
at the same time until P I and v light  
up in the display. Then release them.  
If you press them for too long, the  
time of day will appear again in the  
display.  
^ Use the time selector to select the  
setting that you wish to change (P I  
bis P 5 und 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 to the status is then stored  
in memory. "P" will appear in the display  
again together with the number for the  
setting.  
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Changing the settings  
Setting  
Settings available (* factory default)  
P I Night time switch-off S 0* Night time switch-off is deactivated.  
S I  
Night time switch-off is activated.  
The time of day display is switched off from  
11 pm to 4 am.  
P 2 Automatic warming S I*  
The automatic warming function is activated.  
function  
S 0  
The automatic warming function is  
deactivated.  
P 3 "door" message  
S I*  
The "door" message appears if the door has  
not been opened during the 20 minutes  
before Start is pressed. Start is then  
blocked, as it is assumed that there is no  
food in the appliance.  
S 0  
The "door" message does not appear.  
P 4 Audible tone  
S I*  
The audible tone sounds briefly as a  
reminder every 5 minutes for 20 minutes  
after the end of the programme.  
S 0  
The audible tone is deactivated.  
P 5 Demo mode  
(for showroom use  
only)  
S 0* Demo mode is deactivated. When demo  
mode is deactivated, _ _ _ _ appears briefly  
in the display.  
S I  
Demo mode is activated. When a button or  
selector is operated, MES_ shows briefly in  
the display. The appliance can be operated,  
but the microwave function does not come  
on.  
P 0 Factory default  
S I*  
Factory default settings have been restored,  
or have not been changed.  
S O  
Factory default settings have been changed.  
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Reheating  
Select the following microwave power  
levels to reheat food:  
Food taken straight from the refrigerator  
takes longer to cook than food which  
has been kept at room temperature.  
The time required depends on the  
nature of the food, its initial temperature  
and the amount to be cooked.  
Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 W  
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 W  
Food for babies and toddlers . . . 450 W  
We do not recommend heating or  
reheating food 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 for 1/2  
to 1 minutes at 450 W, and tasted to  
make sure it is not too hot for a  
baby's palate before serving. When  
reheating other food or drink, heat to  
a high temperature and allow to cool  
to a suitable heat for eating. For  
formula milk follow the  
Always ensure that food is  
sufficiently cooked or reheated.  
If in any doubt that a sufficiently high  
temperature has been reached,  
continue reheating for a little longer.  
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.  
manufacturer's instructions.  
Although heat is not normally produced  
in the container itself by the  
Tips on reheating  
Always use a lid or cover for reheating  
food, except when a drier finish is  
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.  
microwaves (apart from stoneware),  
heat transfer from the food to the  
container may be considerable, making  
the container itself hot.  
Always remove the lids from jars,  
especially jars of baby food.  
Loosen the screw cap with the  
rubber teat before warming baby  
bottles.  
Allow food to stand for a few minutes at  
room temperature at the end of a  
reheating process to enable the heat to  
spread evenly throughout the food.  
When reheating liquids, place the  
boiling rod supplied with the  
appliance into the cup or glass.  
Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a  
microwave oven, even without the  
shell. The eggs can burst.  
After reheating 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  
after it has been left to stand.  
Danger of burning.  
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Cooking  
Place the food in a microwave-proof  
dish and cover it.  
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.  
When cooking, it is a good idea to  
select a power level of 900 W to start  
with and then when the food is hot  
reduce the power level to 450 W for  
more gentle continued cooking.  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
shells in the microwave oven in a  
specially designed egg-boiling  
device available from specialist  
shops.  
For dishes such as rice or semolina  
pudding, first select a power level of  
900 W, and then reduce it to 150 W for  
simmering.  
Eggs can burst, even after they have  
been taken out of the oven.  
Tips on cooking  
Vegetable cooking times depend on  
the texture of the vegetable.  
Eggs can be cooked without their shells  
in the microwave oven only if the yolk  
membrane has been punctured several  
times first.  
Fresh vegetables contain more water  
than vegetables which have been  
stored, and usually cook more quickly.  
Add a little water to vegetables which  
have been kept stored.  
The pressure could otherwise cause  
the egg yolk to explode.  
Food taken straight from the refrigerator  
takes longer to cook than food which  
has been kept at room temperature.  
After cooking  
Be careful when removing a dish  
from the oven. It may be hot.  
Stir or turn food from time to time during  
cooking to help it cook more evenly.  
Although heat is not normally produced  
in the container itself by the  
Ensure that food such as meat and  
fish are thoroughly cooked for an  
appropriate length of time.  
microwaves (apart from stoneware),  
heat transfer from the food to the  
container may be considerable, making  
the container itself hot.  
Allow food to stand for a few minutes at  
room temperature at the end of cooking  
to enable the heat to spread evenly  
throughout the food.  
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Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking  
Defrosting followed by  
Do not refreeze food once it has  
reheating or cooking  
thawed. Defrosted food should be  
Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and  
used up as quickly as possible as  
food soon loses it nutritional value  
and goes off. Defrosted food may  
only be refrozen after it has been  
cooked.  
immediately reheated or cooked.  
After defrosting, select 900 W followed  
by 450 W.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a covered  
Defrost  
microwave-proof dish for defrosting  
and reheating or cooking. Exception:  
Minced meat should be left uncovered  
while cooking.  
Select the following microwave power  
settings to reheat food:  
– 80 W  
Soups, stew and vegetables should be  
stirred several times during the  
process. Carefully separate and turn  
slices of meat halfway through the  
programme. Turn pieces of fish at the  
halfway stage.  
for defrosting very delicate food, e.g.  
cream, butter, gateau and cheese.  
– 150 W  
for defrosting everything else.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a microwave-proof  
container. Do not cover. Turn, stir or  
separate the food about halfway  
through the defrosting time.  
After defrosting followed by  
reheating or cooking  
Allow the food to stand at room  
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen  
temperature for a few minutes to enable  
the heat to spread evenly throughout  
meat and place it on an upturned plate  
in a glass or china container so that the the food.  
meat juice can run off and be collected.  
Turn halfway through defrosting.  
It is particularly important to observe  
food hygiene rules when defrosting  
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.  
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Preserving  
You can preserve small portions of fruit  
and vegetable into preserving jars with  
your microwave. Prepare the jars in the  
usual way. Fill the jars up to 2 cm below  
the rim.  
Duration until bubbles evenly dispersed  
in all jars:  
1 glass jar . . . . . . . . . approx. 3 minutes  
2 glass jars . . . . . . . . approx. 6 minutes  
3 glass jars . . . . . . . . approx. 9 minutes  
4 glass jars . . . . . . . approx. 12 minutes  
Close the jars with clear adhesive  
tape or with clips suitable for  
microwave use.  
This is sufficient time for preserving fruit  
and cucumbers.  
Never use metal clips or jars with  
screw-on lids.  
For vegetables, reduce the power to  
450 W once the produce starts boiling.  
Cook  
Do not use tins for preserving food.  
Pressure can build up and they may  
explode, resulting in injury or  
damage.  
- carrots for approx. 15 minutes  
- peas for approx. 25 minutes.  
After the preserving process  
Do not attempt to place more than four  
1/2 - litre jars onto the turning table at  
the same time.  
Take the glass jars from the microwave,  
cover the jars with a cloth and allow to  
cool for approx. 24 hours.  
Remove the clips or the adhesive tape  
and make sure the glasses are closed  
properly.  
Set to 900 W and bring the content in  
the jars to simmer. The time required  
depends on:  
– the initial temperature of the produce  
in the jar.  
– the number of glass jars.  
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Some suggested uses  
Food  
Quantity  
Micro-  
wave  
Time  
(in  
Notes  
power  
level  
minutes)  
(in watts)  
Melting butter  
and margarine  
100 g  
100 g  
450  
450  
450  
450  
1:00 – 1:10 Do not cover.  
3:00 – 3:30 Do not cover.  
Melting  
chocolate  
Stir halfway through melting.  
Dissolving  
gelatine  
1 packet +  
0:10 – 0:30 Do not cover.  
Stir halfway through dissolving  
5 tbsp water  
Preparing flan  
topping/jelly  
glaze  
1 packet +  
4 – 5  
Do not cover.  
250 ml liquid  
Stir halfway through heating.  
Cover and leave to prove.  
Yeast dough  
Made with  
100 g flour  
80  
3 – 5  
3 – 4  
Popcorn  
1 tbsp (20 g)  
popcorn  
900  
Place popcorn in a 1-litre  
container,  
cover and cook.  
Salad dressings  
125 ml  
150 g  
150  
150  
1 – 2  
1 – 2  
Heat uncovered on a gentle heat.  
Place on a plate, do not cover.  
Tempering citrus  
fruits  
Bacon  
100 g  
500 g  
900  
150  
450  
2 – 3  
Place on kitchen paper, do not  
cover.  
Softening ice  
cream  
2
Place open ice cream container in  
microwave.  
Skinning  
tomatoes  
3 tomatoes  
6 – 7  
Cut a cross shape into the top of  
each tomato, cover, and heat in a  
little water. The skins will slip off  
easily.  
Take care, as the tomatoes may  
get very hot.  
Strawberry jam  
300 g strwaberries,  
300 g jam sugar  
900  
7 – 9  
Mix the fruit and sugar in a deep  
container, cover and cook.  
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.  
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Cleaning and care  
In Australia and New Zealand, Miele  
branded cleaning and conditioning  
products, as well as the Original Miele  
all-purpose microfibre cloth, which is  
suitable for cleaning surfaces such as  
stainless steel, glass, plastic and  
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.  
chrome without the use of chemicals,  
are available to purchase from Miele.  
Disconnect the microwave oven  
from the power supply before  
cleaning (e.g. switch off at the  
socket and remove the plug).  
Do not use a steam-cleaning  
appliance to clean this appliance.  
Pressurised steam could reach the  
electrical components and cause a  
short circuit.  
The oven interior can now be wiped  
clean using a little washing-up liquid if  
necessary.  
Oven interior and inside of the  
door  
The oven interior can get hot during  
use. To avoid the danger of being  
burnt, wait until it has cooled down  
before cleaning. It should be  
Do not remove the cover to the  
microwave outlet inside the oven,  
nor the film covering the inside of  
the door.  
cleaned after each use. Waiting too  
long can make cleaning  
unnecessarily difficult and in some  
cases impossible.In certain  
Do not let water or any small  
particles penetrate the vents in the  
appliance.  
circumstances, very heavy soiling  
can even damage the appliance.  
Wring out cloths before using them  
to wipe out the oven to avoid  
The oven interior and door 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.  
moisture getting into the openings.  
Do not use abrasive cleaners, as  
these scratch the surface.  
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Cleaning and care  
To neutralise odours in the oven, put a  
cup of water with some lemon juice in  
the oven and simmer for a few minutes.  
^ Clean the area between the turntable  
and the carrier.  
Do not turn the carrier manually, as  
this could damage the drive motor.  
The door should be kept clean at all  
times and checked at regular intervals  
for any signs of damage.  
Appliance front  
If any damage is noticed, the  
appliance should not be used until  
the fault has been rectified by a  
Miele authorised and trained service  
technician.  
Do not let water or any small  
particles penetrate the vents in the  
appliance.  
Remove any soiling immediately.  
If not, it might become impossible to  
remove and could cause the surface  
to alter or discolour.  
To clean the interior:  
Clean the front using a microfibre cloth  
or with a solution of warm water and a  
little washing-up liquid applied with a  
soft sponge. Wipe the surfaces dry  
using a soft cloth.  
The external surfaces of this  
appliance are all susceptible to  
scratching. Scratches on glass  
surfaces could even cause a  
breakage.  
^ Remove the turntable, and wash in  
the dishwasher or by hand.  
Contact with unsuitable cleaning  
agents can alter or discolour the  
external surfaces.  
^ Always keep the roller ring  
underneath it clean as well as the  
oven floor to enable the turntable to  
turn smoothly.  
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Cleaning and care  
To avoid damaging the outer  
surfaces of your appliance, do not  
use:  
Accessories supplied  
Boiling rod  
– cleaning agents containing soda,  
ammonia, acids or chlorides,  
The boiling rod can be washed in a  
dishwasher.  
– cleaning agents containing  
descaling agents,  
Cover  
Wash and dry the cover after each use.  
The cover can be washed in a  
dishwasher. However, discolouration  
caused by natural dyes, e.g. from  
carrots, tomatoes or tomato sauce, may  
occur.  
– abrasive cleaning agents, e.g.  
powder cleaners and cream  
cleaners,  
– solvent-based cleaning agents,  
– stainless steel cleaners,  
– dishwasher detergent,  
– oven sprays,  
This discolouration is irreversible but  
does not affect the stability of the cover.  
– glass cleaning agents,  
– hard, abrasive sponges and  
brushes, e.g. pot scourers,  
– dirt erasers,  
– sharp metal scrapers.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . a noise can be heard after a  
cooking programme.  
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  
This is not a fault.  
The cooling fan will continue to run for a  
while after the oven has been switched  
off to prevent any humidity building up  
in the oven, on the control panel or on  
the oven housing unit.  
persons could be dangerous. The  
manufacturer cannot be held liable  
for unauthorised work.  
It will switch off automatically.  
Some minor problems can be corrected  
without contacting Miele.  
. . . the display does not light up.  
Please note: A call-out charge will be  
applied to unnecessary service visits  
where the problem could have been  
rectified as described in these  
operating instructions.  
Check whether,  
^ the time of day display has been  
switched off (press and hold the m  
button for a few seconds).  
^ the time of day display has been  
programmed to switch off at night.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . a programme will not start.  
. . . the turntable does not turn  
smoothly.  
Check whether,  
^ Check whether the area underneath  
the roller ring is clean.  
^ the appliance door is closed  
properly.  
^ Check whether the surfaces between  
the turntable and the carrier are  
clean.  
^ the system lock has been activated  
(see "System lock").  
^ "door" appears in the display. The  
door has not been opened for a long  
time (approx. 20 minutes). See "door"  
message.  
Remove any soiling.  
. . . food is not adequately defrosted,  
heated or cooked at the end of the  
selected cooking duration.  
^ the appliance is plugged into the  
mains supply and switched on at the  
socket.  
^ Check whether the correct power  
level was selected for the duration  
set.  
^ the mains fuse has tripped because  
the mains voltage or another  
The lower the power level, the longer  
the duration required.  
appliance is faulty (disconnect the  
appliance from the mains supply and  
call a qualified electrician or Miele.  
See "After sales service".).  
^ Check whether the programme has  
been interrupted and not restarted.  
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Problem solving guide  
. . . the microwave operation works  
but not the lighting.  
such as plated meals, it is therefore  
sensible to select a lower power level  
and lengthen the duration required.  
^ You can then operate the appliance  
as normal, but not the lighting.  
Contact Miele if you need to replace  
the lighting.  
. . . the microwave switches itself off  
during a cooking, reheating or  
defrosting programme.  
. . . strange noises are heard when  
the microwave oven is being used.  
There may be insufficient air circulation.  
Check whether,  
Check whether,  
^ the air inlet or outlet is blocked.  
^ the food is covered with aluminium  
foil.  
If so, remove it. The appliance switches  
off automatically in cases of  
If so, remove it.  
overheating. Cooking can be continued  
after a cooling-down period.  
^ Sparks are being created by the use  
of crockery with a metallic finish. See If the microwave oven switches itself off  
notes on suitable types of containers. repeatedly, please call Miele.  
. . . the time of day in the display is  
not accurate.  
If it is not possible to remedy a fault  
by following the instructions given  
above, on no account open the  
appliance casing.  
If there has been a power cut, the time  
automatically switches back to 12:00.  
The time of day needs to be re-set.  
^ Set the correct time of day.  
This microwave oven should only be  
repaired by a suitably qualified  
technician trained by Miele.  
. . . food cools down too quickly.  
In the microwave oven, food begins to  
cook from the outside first, the inside of  
the food relying on the slower  
conduction of heat.  
If food is cooked at a high power level,  
it is possible that the heat may not 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,  
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After sales service  
In the event of any faults which you  
cannot remedy yourself, or if the  
appliance is under warranty, please  
contact:  
– your Miele Chartered Agent  
or  
– Miele.  
You will find the telephone number  
and address of your nearest office  
on the back cover of this manual.  
When contacting your Chartered Agent  
or Miele, please quote the model and  
serial number of your appliance. This  
information is given on the data plate,  
which is located on the inside of the  
appliance front.  
Warranty  
The warranty for this appliance is 2  
years.  
For further information on warranty  
conditions, please refer to the warranty  
booklet supplied with the appliance.  
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Electrical connection  
The voltage, rated load and fuse rating  
are given on the data plate situated at  
the front of the oven interior. Please  
ensure these match the household  
mains supply.  
Before connecting the appliance,  
ensure that it has not been  
damaged in any way. Do not use a  
damaged appliance.  
If the supply cord is damaged, it must  
be replaced by a Miele approved ser-  
vice technician to avoid a hazard.  
The appliance is supplied with a mains  
cable and moulded plug ready for  
connection to an AC single phase  
220-240 V 50 Hz supply.  
Do not connect the machine to an  
inverter such as those used with an  
autonomous energy source e.g. Solar  
power. When switched on, peak loads  
in the system can cause the safety  
switch off mechanism to be triggered.  
This can damage the electronic unit.  
The machine must not be used with  
so-called Energy saving devices  
either. These reduce the amount of  
energy supplied to the machine,  
causing it to overheat.  
Fuse protection is to be conducted as  
follows: Connection to an earthed  
power socket, protected with 10 A-L  
automat or fuse 10 A.  
Connection must only be made via a  
suitable switched socket. The electrical  
system must comply with VDE0100.  
The appliance should be positioned so  
that the plug is accessible.  
Connection should be made via a  
suitable switched socket, or via a  
suitable isolator, which complies with  
national and local safety regulations,  
and the on/off switch should be easily  
accessible after the appliance has  
been installed. If it is installed via an  
isolator switch, connection must be  
carried out by an electrician.  
When switched off, there must be an  
all-pole contact gap of 3 mm in the  
switch (including switch, fuses and  
relays).  
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Installation  
When building in the appliance,  
ensure that the vents at the front of  
the appliance are not hindered.  
Make sure that there is a gap of at  
least 2.5 mm between the sides of  
the appliance and adjoining furniture  
doors and at least 4 mm above the  
appliance.  
To transport the appliance, make  
sure that you lift it by the appliance  
housing and not by the frame. The  
frame is not sturdy enough to bear  
the weight of the appliance when it  
is being carried.  
The appliance is designed to be built  
into a tall unit and is also suitable for  
underbench installation.  
The installation of the microwave oven  
below a cooktop or above a plate  
warming drawer is not permitted.  
Building-in dimensions  
Underbench  
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Installation  
Tall unit  
Installation  
The appliance must be built in  
before it can be used. Otherwise it  
poses an electric shock hazard.  
There are three spacers in the  
accessory pack: one for the right-hand  
side (R) and two for the left-hand side  
(L), depending on whether the housing  
unit wall is 16 or 19 mm thick.  
^ Attach the correct left-hand spacer  
applicable to the thickness of the  
housing unit wall to one of the hooks  
supplied.  
Building-in kit  
The following items are supplied in the  
accessory pack for installing the  
appliance:  
^ Attach the other hook to the  
right-hand spacer.  
^ Before securing the hooks, make  
sure that the screws are fitted where  
the housing unit wall is at least 16  
mm thick.  
^ Draw a line on both sides of the  
housing unit 420 mm above the floor  
of the housing unit.  
^ Position the lower edge of the spacer  
on this line and align the stopper at  
the front of the spacer with the front  
of the housing unit side wall.  
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Installation  
^ Secure the appliance at the front by  
lifting it over the hooks and lowering it  
into position.  
^ To secure the spacers and hooks,  
place a screw in one of the front two  
holes and another in the middle of  
the long hole at the back.  
^ Check that the appliance is secure  
by pushing lightly on the upper edge  
of the front frame.  
The long hole allows for adjustment if  
necessary, and the two additional  
holes are in case additional screws  
are required.  
^ Check that it is correctly aligned.  
^ Connect the appliance to the  
electricity supply.  
^ Slide the appliance into the housing  
unit, and pull the cable with the plug*  
through the back of the unit.  
* Plug shown is for illustration  
purposes only.  
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