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 temperature of the food.
Food taken from the refrigerator will
need longer to reheat or cook than
food already at room temperature.
– The type and texture of the food.
Fresh vegetables contain more water
and cook more quickly than stored
vegetables.
–
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 con-
tainer.Placing the container in the oven
Ideally the dish should be placed in the
middle of the oven.
Turntable
Do not operate the microwave without
the turntable in place.
The turntable starts turning automati
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cally when the appliance is operated.
The turntable helps the food to cook,
reheat or defrost more evenly.
Check that the dish or food to be
cooked is not larger in size than the
turntable.
It is best not to switch the turntable off.
Only switch it off if there is a danger of
something blocking it, e.g. a large dish
which is wider than the turntable. (Press
theäbutton to switch the turntable
off).
Make sure that you stir the food during
the cooking time or that you turn the
food so that it can heat up evenly.
Operation
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							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 closed.Interrupting a process /
Re-starting a process
Programmes can be interrupted and
re-started at any time.
^Tointerrupta process, press the
Stop/C button once or open the ap
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pliance door.
The time stops counting down.
^Tocontinuethe process, close the
door and press the START button.
The process continues.
Altering settings
If you discover after starting a process
that
. . . themicrowave power settingis
too high or too low, you can
^select a new setting.
. . . thetimeset is too short or too long,
you can
^
interrupt the process (press the
Stop/C button once), use the time se-
lector to set a new time and continue
the process (press the START but-
ton).
To cancel a process
Press the Stop/C button twice.
At the end of a process
An audible tone will sound when the
cooking process is complete. The oven
interior lighting goes out.
Operation
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							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 function.
The warming function cannot be set
as a separate function.
Quick-Start (programmable)
Pressing the START /cbutton is suffi
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cient to set the appliance operating on
maximum power. Three set times are
stored in memory:
^30 s: Press START /conce
^1 min: Press START /ctwice
^2 mins: Press START /cthree times
Pressing the START /cbutton four
times in succession will bring back the
first stored time and so on.
Programming times
To alter the set times:
^Use the START /cbutton to select
the relevant set time (press once,
twice or three times) and hold the
START /cbutton pressed in.
^Alter the time with the time selector.
The altered time is stored in memory
when the START /cbutton is re-
leased.
An interruption to the power supply
will cancel any altered programmed
times and they will need to be en-
tered again.
Operation
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							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
selected andras a symbol for a
programmed end of cooking time will
light up.
^Press START.
rand the time of day will light up in
the display.
The appliance will switch on automati-
cally and then off at the selected end of
cooking time.
If the end of cooking time is pro-
grammed for microwave operation
make sure that there is food in the
oven.The check the end of cooking time
It is possible to check the end of cook
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ing time before a programmed process
has started.
^Press thembutton. The selected
method of operation and the pre-se
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lected end time will appear.
Large cooking dishes
If the dish extends beyond the size of
the turntable it might not turn around in
the oven. If this is the case the turntable
must be switched off.
^Pressä.
If the door is opened before a start-
ing time has commenced
^Press the Start button again after
closing the door. The appliance will
then start at the pre-selected time.
To change programmed times
^
Press the Stop/C button and
programme the times in again.
To delete programmed times
^
Press the Stop/C button.
Operation
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							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 tasted so that it is not too
hot for a babys palate before serv-
ing. Other food or drink when re-
heated should be heated to a high
temperature and allowed to cool to a
suitable heat for eating. For
made-up milk follow the makers in-
structions.
Always use a lid or cover for reheating
food, except when a drier finish is
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.
Always remove the lids from jars, es-
pecially jars of baby food.
Remove the rubber teat and seal top
before warming baby bottles.
When reheating liquids, place the
boiling rod supplied with the appli-
ance into the cup or glass.
Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a
microwave oven, even without the
shell.  The eggs can burst.
Food taken straight from the refrigerator
requires longer to reheat than food
stored at room temperature. The time
required depends largely on the natureof the food, its initial temperature and
the amount to be cooked.
Always ensure that food is suffi
-
ciently cooked or reheated.
If in any doubt that a sufficiently high
temperature has been reached, con
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tinue 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.
Although heat is not normally produced
in the container itself by the micro-
waves, (apart from stoneware and simi-
lar dishes), 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 a re-
heating process to enable the heat to
spread evenly throughout the food.
After heating 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 af-
ter it has been left to stand.
Reheating
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							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.
Ensure that food, such as meat and
fish, are cooked for an appropriate
length of time.
For dishes such asrice or semolina
puddingfirst select a power setting of
750 watts and then turn down to
150 watts to simmer.
Food with a thick skin or peel, such
as tomatoes, sausages, jacket potatoes
and aubergines, should be pierced or
the skin cut in several places before
cooking to allow steam to escape and
prevent food from bursting.
Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells in the microwave oven in a
specially designed egg-boiling de
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vice available from specialist shops.
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should
not be reheated in the microwave
oven as this may lead to the eggs
bursting, even once they have been
removed from the oven.
Eggs can be cooked without their
shells in the microwave oven only if
the yolk membrane has been punc
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tured several times first. The pres
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sure could otherwise cause the egg
yolk to explode.
Cooking
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							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 of butter and 15ml
(1tbsp) lemon juice with 150ml
(¼ pint) water.
Peas 450 g (1 lb) 750 6–9 minutes Add 4 tbsp water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
Potatoes (boiled)
(halved)450 g (1 lb) 750 7–10 minutes Add 4 tbsp water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
Potatoes (boiled) 450 g (1 lb) 750 9–12 minutes Add 4 tbsp water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
Sweet Potato 450 g (1 lb) 750 5–9 minutes Wash and prick skin with a fork.
Place on absorbent paper.
Turn over half way through.
Spinach 450 g (1 lb) 750 5–6 minutes Do not add water.
Stir or shake during cooking.
Swede 450 g (1 lb)
2 cm
(
3/4inch) dice750 9–11 minutes Stir or shake during cooking.
* Cover the microwave safe container with cling film and pierce.
** If cooking smaller or larger quantities of foods respectively,
reduce or increase the cooking time accordingly.
Cooking
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							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.
Cooking
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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 col-
lected. Turn half way through defrost-
ing.
For defrosting food such as bread,
cakes or fruit, a setting of 150 watts is
recommended.
After defrosting
Allow the food to stand at room temper-
ature for a few minutes after defrosting
to enable the heat to spread evenly
throughout the food.
Defrosting and reheating /
cooking
Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and
immediately reheated or cooked.
After defrosting select 750 watts fol
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lowed by 450 watts.
Remove the food from its packaging
and place in a covered microwave-safe
dish for defrosting and reheating or
cooking. Exception: Minced meat
should be left uncovered while cooking.
Soups, stew and vegetables should be
stirred several times during the pro
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cess. Separate slices of meat half-way
through the programme. Turn pieces of
meat and fish at the half-way stage.
Deep-frozen pre-cooked meals in card-
board trays which, according to manu-
facturers instructions are suitable for
use in a conventional oven, are micro-
wave-safe.
If defrosting is followed by reheating
or cooking
Allow the food to stand at room temper-
ature for a few minutes to enable the
heat to spread evenly throughout the
food.
Defrosting / Defrosting and reheating / cooking
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							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.
Defrosting /Defrosting and reheating / cooking
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