Miele M626 Eg Manual

How does the microwave oven function?
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,
reheated or defrosted more quickly
than by any other method.
How does the microwave oven func-
tion?
In a microwave oven there is a high-fre-
quency tube called a magnetron 
b.
This converts electrical energy into
microwaves. These microwaves are dis-
tributed evenly throughout the oven in-
terior by a metal fan blade known as a
stirrer 
c -, rebounding off the metal
sides of the oven interior and thereby
reaching the food from...

Calculating power settings
This microwave has 9 power settings.
Very often, power is expressed in watts
on food packaging or in general
recipes for microwaving.
The following table should help to con-
vert the watts given to a matching
power setting with these ovens.
Microwave oven with max.:
Set-
ting750 Watt
[Watt]850 Watt
[Watt]900/
1000
Watt
[Watt]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
980
150
200
300
400
450
550
600
75080
150
250
350
450
500
600
700
850100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900/1000
Example:
A recipe states:...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Microwaves
–are reflected by metal.
–pass through glass and china-
ware, . . .
–and are absorbed by food.
Material and shape
The material and shape of containers
used affect the cooking results and
times. Round and oval shaped ones
provide good results. Heat distribution
is more even than it is in rectangular
containers.
Metal
The following do not belong in an
oven being used in microwave
mode. Metal containers, aluminium
foil and metal cutlery, or china with...

 
of the process. The aluminium foil must
not touch the interior walls of the oven.
Make sure that the aluminium foil is
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at
all times. It must not touch the walls.
–Metal meat skewers or clamps:
Metal skewers and clamps should only
be used if they are very small in com-
parison to the size of the cut of meat.
Glassware
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.
Crystal glass contains lead which
could cause the glass to crack.
Glass...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Roasting bags and tubes can be used.
Roasting tubes should be about 40 cm
longer and roasting bags about 20 cm
longer than the food being roasted, and
carefully tied with string. Turn the ends
over and secure them. Holes should be
made according to the manufacturer’s in-
structions.
Do not use metal clips or wire ties,
even if bound by paper.
There is a danger that they will ignite
when heated.
Wood
Wooden dishes are not suitable
Moisture contained in the wood...

Suitable containers for microwave ovens
Note: Although some ovenproof earth-
enware can be used in a microwave
oven, it may contain a considerable
amount of moisture, causing it to
become hot during use. It is normally
advisable to avoid using it in a micro-
wave oven.
If any doubt exists about the suita-
bility of containers, please contact
the maker.
This test cannot be used to check
whether items with hollow knobs or
handles are suitable for use in a micro-
wave oven.
A cover
–prevents too much steam...

Preparation for use
Setting the time of day
Connect the appliance to the elec-
tricity supply. 
0:00 flashes in the display area.
Use the +/- touchpads to set the
hours (0 to 23).
Press the m touchpad and use the
+/- touchpads to set the minutes.
Press the m touchpad again to con-
firm the time now showing in the dis-
play area.
The appliance is now ready for use.
Altering the time of day
Press the m touchpad twice.
0:00 flashes in the display area.
Alter the time of day as described
above.
Minute...

Operating modes
M 626 EC, M 636 EC
The 7 operating modes detailed below
are available.
M 616 EG, M 626 EG, M 636 EG
Here you can choose between 3 opera-
ting modes, Microwave Solo, Grill and
a combination of these two, see 1, 4,
and 7 below; (Fan Heat and Fan Grill-
ing (with or without microwave mode)
are not available).
–1. Microwave-Solo mode ü
Suitable for defrosting, reheating or
cooking.
–2. Fan Heat 
D *
Ideal for baking.
–3. Fan Grilling 
I *
Use to grill or roast thicker cuts of
meat and pieces...

Operation
Microwave-Solo 
There is a choice of 9 power settings.
The higher the power setting, the more
microwaves reach the food.
When heating up food of differing com-
position, or which cannot be stirred or
turned during cooking, as with a plated
meal, it is preferable to heat these on a
lower power setting. This ensures that
the heat is distributed evenly. Heat for
long enough to reach the temperature
required.
Times for defrosting, reheating and
cooking
The necessary time depends on:
–the initial...

Operation
Switching off the turntable
The turntable is always switched on
and should only be switched off if there
is a danger of something blocking it,
e.g. a large dish which is wider than
the turntable.
Press the  touchpad before you
start the cooking process to switch
off the turntable.
The  symbol for the switched off
turntable appears in the display area.
If you want to switch off the turntable
while the microwave is being used, you
must interrupt the cooking process by
twice pressing the C...