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Miele M 8201-1 User Manual

Miele M 8201-1
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Operating instructions
Microwave oven
M 8201-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
M.-Nr. 09 472 770
en-GB

Table of Contents

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Miele M 8201-1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Dimensions (WxDxH)600 x 500 x 305 mm
Power requirements220 - 240V, 13A
Child lockYes
Product colorStainless steel
Door open typePush
Turntable size325 mm
Microwave power800 W
Appliance placementBuilt-in
Connected load2170 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight16500 g
Interior dimensions (W x D x H)342 x 368 x 207 mm

Summary

Guide to the appliance

Oven interior and accessories

Details and illustrations of the oven's internal components and included accessories.

Control panel

Explanation and labeling of the microwave oven's control panel buttons and selectors.

Accessories supplied

Description of the function and use of supplied accessories like the grilling rack and glass tray.

Caring for the environment

Disposal of the packing material

Instructions for environmentally friendly disposal of packaging materials and their safety.

Disposal of your old appliance

Guidance on proper disposal of the old appliance at local recycling centers.

Warning and Safety instructions

Correct application

Defines intended use, specifying domestic household use and prohibiting commercial or outdoor use.

Safety with children

Specific safety guidelines for children, including age restrictions and supervision requirements.

Technical safety

Instructions regarding appliance damage, electrical connection safety, and authorized repairs.

Operating a damaged appliance

Warnings against operating a damaged appliance due to risks like microwave leakage.

Electrical safety and ventilation

Ensuring electrical safety through proper earthing and maintaining adequate ventilation gaps.

Manufacturer's guarantee and installation

Guarantees safety with genuine parts and specifies usage with furniture doors open.

Correct use

Warning about hot surfaces during grilling and advice to use oven gloves.

Ensuring food is sufficiently heated

Importance of thorough cooking, especially for poultry, and allowing standing time for heat distribution.

General cooking precautions

Advice on cooking times, avoiding drying food, and not heating certain items like aromatherapy pads.

Safe food preparation and handling

Ensuring food is in place, not using sealed containers, and checking food temperature for babies.

Heating liquids safely

Using the boiling rod for liquids and understanding the risk of 'boiling delay' and sudden boiling.

Fire hazards and prevention

Preventing fires from smoke, oil, fat, or flammable objects near the oven.

Oven interior and cleaning precautions

Avoiding heating tins, covering food, cleaning spills to prevent corrosion and damage.

Microwave-safe materials

Warnings against using non-microwave-safe plastic, metal, foil, or certain other materials.

Food preparation risks

Precautions for reheating food in bags, cooking eggs, and piercing foods with thick skins.

Dish suitability and cleaning methods

Avoiding dishes with hollow knobs and steam cleaning; using genuine accessories.

Rack and gourmet plate usage

Guidelines for using the rack and gourmet plate, including temperature warnings and avoiding combined use.

How the microwave oven works

Microwave technology explained

Explanation of magnetron, microwave distribution, penetration through food, and heat generation.

Modes of operation

Microwave Solo mode

Describes the Microwave Solo mode for defrosting, reheating, and cooking.

Grill mode

Details the Grill mode, ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat.

Combination mode (Microwave + Grill)

Explains the Combination mode for browning dishes, where microwave cooks and grill browns.

Automatic programmes overview

Introduction to automatic programmes for defrosting and cooking, based on food weight.

Suitable containers for microwave ovens

Microwave interaction with materials

Explains how microwaves interact with metal (reflection) and other materials (penetration, absorption).

Metal container restrictions

Prohibits metal containers, foil, and metallic decoration due to reflection and sparking risks.

Ready-meals in aluminium foil

Exception for ready-meals in foil dishes; guidance on safe use and transfer to microwave-safe containers.

Glassware and porcelain suitability

Recommends heat-resistant glass/ceramic and porcelain, warns against crystal glass and metallic edging.

Earthenware, wood, and plastic suitability

Guidance on decorated earthenware, wood, and plasticware, including heat resistance for plastic.

Disposable containers and testing

Use of polystyrene trays, plastic boiling bags, and a simple test for dish suitability.

The cover usage guidelines

Instructions for using the cover, when not to use it, and its temperature limitations.

Before using for the first time

Initial appliance setup and cleaning

Steps for initial setup: resting, removing packaging, checking for damage, and initial cleaning.

Time of day display

Setting and altering the time

Instructions for setting the initial time of day and altering it as needed.

Display switch-off and night mode

How to switch off the time of day display and enable the night time switch-off feature.

Operation

Opening and closing the door

How to open the oven door and close it to resume or start a programme.

Placing food in the oven and turntable use

Guidance on placing dishes correctly on the turntable and its function.

Starting a programme and power levels

How to select power levels and initiate a cooking programme.

Setting cooking duration

How to set the cooking duration, considering food type, temperature, and quantity.

Handling the 'door' message

Explanation of the 'door' message and how to proceed when it appears.

Interrupting and resuming programmes

How to interrupt a programme, continue it, or cancel it.

Altering programme settings

How to change microwave power level or duration during an ongoing programme.

Automatic keep-warm function

Details the automatic keep-warm function that activates after certain cooking programmes.

Quick start and programmable durations

Using quick start for maximum power and programming custom durations.

System lock activation and cancellation

How to activate and deactivate the system lock to prevent unintended use.

Minute minder function

Using the minute minder for timing activities and setting reminders.

Minute minder + cooking function

Using the minute minder simultaneously with a cooking function.

Operation - Grilling

Grilling without the Microwave function

Instructions for using the grill function independently for thin cuts of meat.

Changing a cooking duration during grilling

How to adjust the cooking duration while the grill programme is running.

Combination mode - Microwave + Grill

Using the combination mode for baking and browning, with different power level options.

Gourmet plate

Gourmet plate usage and care

Instructions for using, cleaning, and maintaining the gourmet plate, including safety warnings.

Searing/browning food with gourmet plate

Tips for searing and browning food, emphasizing minimal fat use and avoiding unattended cooking.

Suggested uses for Gourmet plate

Examples of foods that can be prepared using the gourmet plate.

Recipes for Gourmet plate

Specific recipes like Croque Monsieur and other fillings for the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate recipes: Vegetable medley

Recipe for Vegetable medley using the gourmet plate, including ingredients and steps.

Gourmet plate recipes: Home-made potato rösti

Recipe for Home-made potato rösti using the gourmet plate, with ingredients and instructions.

Gourmet plate recipes: Pork fillets

Recipe for Pork fillets cooked on the gourmet plate, including sauce preparation.

Gourmet plate recipes: Pork fillet in Roquefort sauce

Recipe for Pork fillet in Roquefort sauce using the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate recipes: Curried chicken

Recipe for Curried chicken with marinated pieces cooked on the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate recipes: Fisherman's salmon

Recipe for Fisherman's salmon prepared on the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate recipes: Pineapple cake

Recipe for Pineapple cake baked in the gourmet plate.

Gourmet plate recipes: Quick almond tart

Recipe for Quick almond tart using the gourmet plate for base and topping.

Operation - Automatic programmes

Automatic defrosting programmes

Details the five automatic programmes for defrosting different food types.

Automatic cooking programmes

Overview of automatic programmes for frozen and fresh food, weight-dependent.

Selecting and using automatic programmes

How to select programmes, enter weight, start, and interrupt for turning/stirring food.

Recipes for Automatic programmes

AC 1 Vegetables recipe

Recipe suggestion for cooking vegetables using automatic programme AC 1.

Carrots in a chervil cream sauce recipe

Recipe for Carrots in chervil cream sauce using automatic programme AC 1.

AC 2 Potatoes recipes

Instructions for cooking new and boiled potatoes using programme AC 2.

Golden curried potatoes recipe

Recipe for Golden curried potatoes using automatic programme AC 2.

AC 3 Fish curry recipe

Recipe for Fish curry using automatic programme AC 3.

AC 4 Kebabs recipes

Recipes for Pork kebabs and Chicken kebabs using automatic programme AC 4.

AC 5 Chicken recipe

Instructions for cooking chicken using automatic programme AC 5.

AC 6 Chicken drumsticks recipe

Instructions for cooking chicken drumsticks using automatic programme AC 6.

AC 7 Fish pie recipe

Recipe for Crispy fish pie using automatic programme AC 7.

AC 7 Rosefish and tomato gratin recipe

Recipe for Rosefish and tomato gratin using automatic programme AC 7.

AC 8 Savoury bakes: Vegetable gratin recipe

Recipe for Vegetable gratin using automatic programme AC 8.

AC 8 Savoury bakes: Potato cheese gratin recipe

Recipe for Potato cheese gratin using automatic programme AC 8.

Saving your favourite programme (Memory)

Programming a favourite programme

Step-by-step guide to programming a multi-stage favourite cooking programme into memory.

Saving and running programmed programmes

How to save the programmed entry and run it, including safety precautions.

Calling up your favourite programme

Instructions on how to recall and run a previously saved favourite programme.

Changing the settings

Accessing and modifying settings

Procedure to access settings, select, change, and confirm new settings.

List of adjustable settings

Details available settings like night time switch-off, keep-warm, audible tone, and unit of weight.

Reheating

Microwave power levels for reheating

Recommended microwave power levels for reheating drinks, food, and baby food.

Tips and precautions for reheating

Advice on using lids, removing jar lids, warming baby bottles, and handling hot dishes.

Cooking

General cooking guidelines

Instructions for placing food, selecting power levels, and cooking dishes like rice pudding.

Cooking tips and safety

Advice on vegetable cooking, meat/fish thoroughness, and piercing foods to prevent bursting.

Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cooking

Defrosting guidelines

Power settings for defrosting, unpacking food, and turning/separating food during the process.

Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking

Steps for defrosted food, including selecting power and covering dishes.

Some suggested uses

Table of suggested uses

Chart providing quantities, power levels, and times for various suggested uses like melting butter.

Cleaning and care

Oven housing, interior, and door cleaning

How to clean the oven interior, including warnings against steam cleaning and abrasive agents.

Oven interior cleaning steps

Removing turntable, cleaning contact areas, and ensuring roller ring is clean for smooth operation.

Appliance front cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the appliance front, warning about scratching and discolouration.

Cleaning agents to avoid

List of cleaning agents and tools that should not be used to avoid damaging the appliance surface.

Cleaning accessories

Guidance on cleaning the rack, glass tray, and gourmet plate, including dishwasher suitability.

Problem solving guide

Programme won't start

Troubleshooting steps if the appliance door is closed, system lock is active, or power is interrupted.

Display not lighting up

Checks for display issues, including time of day display being switched off or in night mode.

Turntable not turning smoothly

Troubleshooting for a non-smoothly turning turntable, checking cleanliness of contact areas.

Food not adequately cooked/defrosted

Checks for correct power level selection, duration, and programme interruption.

Microwave function issues

Troubleshooting for oven lighting issues and strange noises during operation.

Display time inaccuracies

Addressing inaccurate time display after power cuts and how to reset the correct time.

Food cooling down too quickly

Explanation of why food might cool quickly and advice on selecting power levels and duration.

Microwave oven switching off

Troubleshooting for the oven switching off automatically, possibly due to blocked air circulation.

After sales service

Contacting Miele for support

Information on contacting the Miele Dealer or Service Department for repairs and support.

Appliance guarantee information

Details on appliance guarantee, activation process, and country-specific information.

Electrical connection

Electrical connection UK requirements

Guidance on electrical work, mains connection, fuse rating, and switch accessibility in the UK.

Plug and fuse safety

Information on non-rewireable plugs, fuse replacement, and safety standards conformity.

Connection restrictions

Prohibitions on connecting to inverters or using energy-saving devices due to safety risks.

Installation

Appliance ventilation and placement

Ensuring sufficient ventilation gaps around the appliance and maintaining minimum installation height.

Built-in installation options

Information on building the microwave into tall units with a lift-up door, requiring a special kit.

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