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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions Microwave oven M 638 EC GWOZ To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to this appliance it is to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time. M.-Nr. 05 785 100... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
......... . 4 . - Page 3 Automatic "warming" function ........23 Quick-Start (programmable) .
- Page 4 a Appliance door b Door lock c Grill / browning element d Control panel e Grilling rack – Food can be defrosted, reheated or f Turntable cooked by entering a power setting g Baking tray and a time. (do not use with microwave power) –...
- Page 5 Old appliances may contain material which can be reclaimed or recycled. The transport and protective packing Please contact your dealer, your local has been selected from materials which waste collection centre or scrap mer- are environmentally friendly for disposal chant about potential recycling and can normally be recycled.
- Page 6 Fire hazard! the new cable must be fitted by a Do not let children access the ap- Miele approved service technician. pliance or its controls. Supervise its Before connecting the appliance to use by older children, the elderly or in- the mains supply make sure that firm.
- Page 7 The electrical safety of this appli- ance can only be guaranteed when Always ensure that food is suffi- continuity is complete between the ap- ciently heated. pliance and an effective earthing sys- Many factors will affect the overall tem, which complies with local and na- cooking time, including the size and tional safety regulations.
- Page 8 Do not use the microwave to heat When heating liquids, the boiling up herb cushions or pads filled rod provided should be placed into with wheat grains or lavender, such as the container. those used in aromatherapy. These pads can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the mi- crowave.
- Page 9 If smoke occurs in the oven interior, Do not leave the oven unattended to avoid fuelling any flames do not when reheating or cooking food in open the oven door. Interrupt the pro- disposable containers made of plastic, cess (by pressing the Stop/C button paper or other inflammable materials.
- Page 10 Always ensure that food or a Never place the hot glass tray (or browning dish has been placed in any other hot cooking containers) the microwave, and that the turntable is on a cold surface, such as a tiled or in place, before switching on.
- Page 11 Always use oven gloves when han- dling the browning dish to avoid burns. Never place the browning dish di- rectly on to a table or work surface. Use a suitable heat-resistant mat, grid or board to protect the work surface or table and prevent heat-marks.
- Page 12 In the microwave oven, food is cooked, As heat is produced directly in the reheated or defrosted quickly. food, – food can generally be cooked with- out adding much liquid or cooking oil. In a microwave oven there is a high-fre- –...
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Page 13: Material And Shape
Microwaves 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. Metal containers, aluminium foil and metal cutlery, or china with metallic decoration, such as gold rims or co- balt blue must not be used in an oven being used in microwave... - Page 14 – For even defrosting and to avoid Earthenware can get very hot, and may overcooking unevenly shaped cuts of crack. meat, poultry or fish, small pieces of aluminium foil may be used to mask wingtips or other thin parts for the Some glazes and colours contain last few minutes of the process.
- Page 15 can be used. Roasting tubes should be about 40 cm longer and roasting bags about If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen- 20 cm longer than the food being ware or porcelain plates or dishes are roasted, and carefully tied with string. suitable for use in a microwave oven, a Turn the ends over and secure them.
- Page 16 Sealed glass containers, such as jars of food and babyfood must be opened before they are placed the – prevents too much steam escaping, oven. especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook, such as pota- toes. – shortens and evens out the cooking –...
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Page 17: Grilling Rack
The Gourmet plate is a round grilling (see illustration) faces towards the plate with an anti-stick coating. roof. It is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer. The grilling rack is specially designed for use in a microwave oven. It can be... -
Page 18: Night Time
^ Connect the appliance to the mains The time of day display can be electricity supply. switched off from 23:00 hours until 04:00 hours. "12:00" flashes in the display for approx. 4 seconds and the m sym- ^ Press the Stop/C button and hold pressed in while you press the m bol lights up. -
Page 19: To Open The Door
^ Press the Stop/C button. The safety lock prevents the appliance The minute minder time is inter- being used, by children, for example. rupted. The time left and the l sym- bol light up in the display. The Start symbol h flashes. ^ Press and hold the ä... - Page 20 You can choose from the following auto- matic programmes: Suitable for defrosting, reheating and – three automatic defrosting cooking. programmes (N O M), – two automatic cooking programmes (° Q) Ideal for grilling thin cuts of meat, e.g. steak or sausages. –...
- Page 21 Ideally the dish should be placed in the middle of the oven. 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 Do not operate the microwave without stirred or turned during cooking, as with the turntable in place.
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Page 22: Microwave Power Settings
Use the appropriate selector to choose the microwave power setting and the Programmes can be interrupted and time. It does not matter which is chosen re-started at any time. first. ^ To a process, press the Stop/C button once or open the ap- pliance door. - Page 23 The "warming" function will switch on for Pressing the START /c button is suffi- a maximum of 15 minutes, approx. cient to set the appliance operating on 2 minutes after the end of a cooking maximum power. Three set times are process which used at least 600 watts, stored in memory: providing that the door remains closed...
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Page 24: Turntable
It is possible to check the end of cook- ing time before a programmed process The duration and end of a process can has started. be pre-programmed. This applies to any method of operation your appliance ^ Press the m button. The selected offers. - Page 25 Select the following microwave power of the food, its initial temperature and settings to reheat food: the amount to be cooked. Drinks ....900 watts Always ensure that food is suffi- Food .
- Page 26 Place the food in a microwave-safe dish Eggs can only be cooked in their and cover it. shells in the microwave oven in a When cooking fresh specially designed egg-boiling de- first select power setting vice available from specialist shops. of 750 watts and then turn it down to Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should 450 watts for more gentle continued...
- Page 27 Carrots 450 g (1 lb) 6–8 minutes Add 4 tbsp water. sliced Stir or shake during cooking. Corn-on-the-cob 2 cobs 6–9 minutes Wrap individually in greased 450 g (1 lb) greaseproof paper. Do not add water. Turn after 3 minutes. Mange-tout 450 g (1 lb) 7–9 minutes...
- Page 28 Dried wholemeal pasta 225 g (8 oz) 900 ml 8–10 minutes pints) Dried wholemeal pasta 450 g (1 lb) 1.7 litres 12–14 minutes ( 3 pints) Brown Rice 225 g (8 oz) 650 ml 30–35 minutes (1pint White Rice 225 g (8 oz) 450 ml 10–12 minutes pint)
- Page 29 Remove the food from its packaging and place in a microwave-safe con- Deep-frozen food can be defrosted and tainer. Do not cover. Turn, stir or sepa- immediately reheated or cooked. rate the food about half-way through After defrosting select 750 watts fol- the defrosting time.
- Page 30 Beans, broad 225 g (8 oz) 7–9 minutes Stir or shake during cooking. Peas 225 g (8 oz) 5–6 minutes Stir or shake during cooking. Spinach 275 g (10 oz) 7–9 minutes Do not add water. Stir or shake during cooking.
- Page 31 Melt 100 g at 450 watts uncovered for approx. 1-1 minutes. Break 100 g into pieces, melt at 450 watts uncovered for approx. 2 min- utes. Add water according to manufacturer's instructions given on the packet and melt at 450 watts for approx. -1 min- ute, stirring occasionally.
- Page 32 The grill temperature can be set be- If placing food on the turntable, leave tween 50 and 200°C. the turntable switched on, to give a When cooking flat pieces of meat just more even result. below the grill, use the top setting of 200 °C so that it cooks in the shortest time possible.
- Page 33 Use the n button to alternate between temperature and duration. The time entered can be changed dur- ^ Once a temperature and duration ing operation by interrupting the pro- cess (press the Stop/C button), and have been selected press START. The grill symbol n will flash in the change the time.
- Page 34 The Fan grill function is ideal for grilling or roasting larger pieces of meat and poultry. The fan and the grill element operate at the same time. The temperature can be set in a range between 50 and 200 °C. The recommended temperature of 200 °C can be altered at any time even when the oven is operating.
- Page 35 Interrupt the process (press Stop/C This combination is very good for roast- once), then press N, select a grill ing and grilling. When used in combina- temperature and start the process tion with the microwave function (ex- again (press START). cept with automatic programmes), fan grill can be switched on either at the beginning or during cooking.
- Page 36 Sausages (thick) Grill 200°C 10–12 minutes turn half way Sausages (thick) Fan Grill 200°C 9–10 minutes turn half way Bacon Grill 200°C 6–8 minutes turn half way Cod Fillet Grill 185°C 10–12 minutes Cod Fillet Fan Grill 185°C 8–10 minutes...
- Page 37 ^ Use the rotary selector to change the The Fan heat system is ideal for baking. temperature if required. The temperature can be set in a range ^ A few seconds later 0:00 will flash. between 50 and 250 °C. The recommended temperature of The duration can now be set using 160 °C can be altered at any time even...
- Page 38 Use the D button to alternate between temperature and duration. ^ Once a temperature and duration This combination is ideal for reheating have been selected press START. and cooking one pot dishes e.g. casse- The Fan heat symbol D will flash in roles.
- Page 39 190°C Whole chicken 10 plus 10 mins – Quarters 8-10 190°C – Drumsticks 10-12 190°C – Whole duck 12 plus 12 200°C – Quarters 10-12 200°C – Lamb: Medium 12 plus 12 mins 180°C 70-75°C Well done 15 plus 15 mins 180°C 75-80°C Lamb chops...
- Page 40 The seven automatic programmes are weight dependent. Simply select an automatic programme and then enter the weight of the food. There are three programmes for de- frosting different types of food. Fruit / vegetables R 1 (100 g - 1kg) ^ Turn the selector to the automatic programme you require.
- Page 41 The oven interior can now be wiped should not be used until the fault has clean using a little washing up liquid if been rectified by a Miele authorised necessary. and trained service technician. Do not let water or any other object find...
- Page 42 Miele UK Spare Parts Department, ing agent designed specifically for use Part Number 98013530, which is suit- on stainless steel, or with the Miele able for cleaning surfaces such as E-Cloth. stainless steel, glass, plastic and chrome without the use of chemicals.
- Page 43 The controls may suffer discolour- ation or damage if soiling is left on The boiling rod can be washed in a them for too long. dishwasher. Remove any soiling straight away. Avoid: The cover can be washed in a dish- –...
- Page 44 The rack, baking tray and side runners should be washed by hand using a so- lution of hot water and washing up liq- uid and dried after each use. To remove stubborn soiling – from stainless steel: use a proprietary stainless steel cleaner.
- Page 45 Repairs to this appliance should only be carried out by a Miele ap- Check whether: proved service technician in accor- ^ The area underneath the roller ring is dance with local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work soiled.
- Page 46 If the microwave oven switches itself off centre of the food. Food may be warm repeatedly, please call the Miele Ser- in the middle but cool on the edge. vice Department. When reheating food with different den-...
- Page 47 In the event of any faults which you cannot remedy yourself, please contact – Your Miele Dealer or – The Miele Service Department (see back cover for address). When contacting the Service Depart- ment, please quote the model and se-...
- Page 48 For extra safety it is advisable to install Before connecting the appliance, a residual current device with a trip cur- ensure that it has not been damaged rent of 30 mA (in accordance with DIN in any way. Do not use a damaged VDE 0664, VDE 0100 Section 739).
- Page 49 (as applicable to the design of plug fitted). The correct rating of the replacement fuses that are ASTA approved to BS 1362 should be fitted. Replacement covers may be purchased from your lo- cal electrical supplier, electricity show- room or Miele service agent.
- Page 50 The plug rating is 15 A. All electrical work should be carried out Test marks Electrical safety, by a suitably qualified and competent C-Tick person in strict accordance with na- Mark tional and local safety regulations. Electrically suppressed The appliance is supplied with a cable according to AS/NZS 1044 and moulded plug ready for connection...
- Page 51 A building in frame must be used. The measurements given in its fitting instructions must be observed. A building in frame is available from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. It is supplied with fit- ting instructions.
- Page 52 Voltage ... . 220-230 V, 50 Hz Rated load ... see data plate Power settings ..7 (80/150/300/450/ .
- Page 56 Alteration rights reserved / 2802 M.-Nr. 05 785 100 / V M 638 C This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.