Miele M 638 Ec Manual

Microwave-Solo mode
Microwave power settings
There are 7 different power settings to
choose from.
The higher the power setting, the more
microwaves reach the food.
When heating up food which cannot be
stirred or turned during cooking, as with
a plated meal, it is preferable to use a
lower microwave setting and heat for
long enough to reach the temperature
required. This ensures the heat is dis
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tributed evenly.
Times for defrosting, reheating,
cooking
The time required depends on:
– The initial...

Starting a process
Use the appropriate selector to choose
the microwave power setting and the
time. It does not matter which is chosen
first.
^Turn the power selector to the re-
quired setting. The symbol for micro-
wavehlights up in the display, 0:00
flashes.
^
Set the required time using the time
selector. Any time of between 5 sec-
onds and 60 minutes can be se-
lected.
^
Press the START button to start the
process.
The interior lighting comes on.
A process can only be started if the
door is...

Automatic "warming" function
The warming function will switch on for
a maximum of 15 minutes, approx.
2 minutes after the end of a cooking
process which used at least 600 watts,
providing that the door remains closed
and no buttons are pressed.
H:Hlights up in the display. If the turn
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table was engaged it will start turning. If
it was turned off during the cooking
process it will not come on.
Opening the door or pressing the
Stop/C button while the warming func
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tion is in process cancels the...

Programming the end of
cooking time
The duration and end of a process can
be pre-programmed. This applies to
any method of operation your appliance
offers.
^Proceed as for starting a process.
^However at the end do not press the
START button. Instead press them
button.
The time of day will flash in the dis
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play (The programme duration is au
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tomatically added).
^Use the rotary selector the time you
wish the process to finish. Theh
symbol flashes, the end time, the
symbols for the method of operation...

Select the following microwave power
settings to reheat food:
Drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 watts
Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 watts
Food for babies and toddlers. 450 watts
We do not recommend heating or re
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heating foods 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 at 450
watts, and...

Place the food in a microwave-safe dish
and cover it.
When cooking freshvegetables, fish,
meat, poultryfirst select power setting
of 750 watts and then turn it down to
450 watts for more gentle continued
cooking.
Vegetable cooking times depend on the
texture of the vegetable. Fresh vegeta
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bles contain more water than vegeta
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bles which have been stored and usu
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ally cook more quickly. Add a little wa
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ter to vegetables which have been kept
stored. Stir and turn food at least once
during cooking....

Cooking fresh vegetables in the microwave
Vegetable Quantity Wattage Approx. Time Techniques
Carrots 450 g (1 lb)
sliced750 6–8 minutes Add 4 tbsp water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
Corn-on-the-cob 2 cobs
450 g (1 lb)750 6–9 minutes Wrap individually in greased
greaseproof paper.
Do not add water.
Turn after 3 minutes.
Mange-tout 450 g (1 lb) 750 7–9 minutes Add 4 tbsp water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
Parsnips 450 g (1 lb)
halved750 10–16 minutes Place thinner parts towards the
centre.
Add a knob...

Cooking pasta and rice in the microwave
Type Quantity Water Wattage Time
Dried wholemeal pasta 225 g (8 oz) 900 ml
(11/2pints)900 8–10 minutes
Dried wholemeal pasta 450 g (1 lb) 1.7 litres
( 3 pints)750 12–14 minutes
Brown Rice 225 g (8 oz) 650 ml
(1pint750 30–35 minutes
White Rice 225 g (8 oz) 450 ml
(
3/4pint)750 10–12 minutes
Cooking times should only be used as a guide.
Times will vary depending on quantity and thickness of the food.
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Defrosting
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a microwave-safe con
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tainer. Do not cover. Turn, stir or sepa
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rate the food about half-way through
the defrosting time.
To defrost delicate foods, e.g. cream,
butter, gateau and cheese, select
80 watts. However to achieve an even
result, remove from the oven and finish
defrosting at room temperature.
To defrost meat, unpack the frozen
meat and lay it on an upturned plate in
a glass or china container so that the
meat juice can run out, but be...

Cooking frozen vegetables in the microwave
Vegetable Quantity Wattage Approx. Time Techniques
Beans, broad 225 g (8 oz) 750 7–9 minutes Stir or shake during cooking.
Peas 225 g (8 oz) 750 5–6 minutes Stir or shake during cooking.
Spinach 275 g (10 oz) 750 7–9 minutes Do not add water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
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