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Operating and Installation Instructions Microwave Oven To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions before installing or using the microwave. en - US, CA M.-Nr. 09 798 350 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 Appliance description 16 Oven interior and accessories 16 Control panel 17 Included accessories 17 Before first use 18 Principle of operation 19 How does a microwave oven work 19 Functions 20 What can a microwave oven do 20 What operating modes does a microwave have - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 3
settings 42 Cleaning and care 44 Oven interior and inside of door 44 Appliance front 45 Included accessories 46 Frequently Asked Questions 47 After sales service 50 Caring for the environment 52 Electrical connection 53 Installation 54 Building-in dimensions 54 Contact details 59 3 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 4
, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: Read all instructions before installing or using the oven. Read and follow the specific, "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" in the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" section of this manual. This appliance is intended - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 5
or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. Safety with children ~ All children must be kept away from the microwave oven unless constantly supervised. ~ Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Technical safety ~ A damaged microwave oven can be dangerous. Always check for visible signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance. ~ If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele authorized technician in order to protect the user from harm. ~ - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 7
Repair work should only be performed by a Miele authorized service technician. Repairs by unqualified persons can cause considerable danger to users. ~ Any repairs not performed by a Miele authorized service technician will void the warranty. ~ The microwave oven must be disconnected from the power - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 8
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ If the microwave oven is installed behind a cabinet door, it may only be used with the cabinet door open. Do not close the ), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 8 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Always ensure that food is sufficiently heated. Many factors . These pads can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the appliance. ~ The microwave oven is not suitable for cleaning or disinfecting items. Items can get extremely hot and there is a - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 10
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ The microwave oven can be damaged if it is used without food or when loaded incorrectly. Therefore, do not use the appliance to warm empty dishes or to dry herbs or other similar items. ~ Always ensure that food or a browning dish has been placed in the microwave oven - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 11
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ The boiling stick ensures that liquids heat up evenly, allowing bubbles to form at the right time. place the boiling wand supplied into the cup or glass. When boiling and, in particular, when reheating liquids using microwave power without the boiling wand, the - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 12
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ To avoid fueling any flames, do not open the appliance to be kept warm can dry out, and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the microwave oven. The control panel, countertop and surrounding cabinetry can also be damaged. Always cover food that is - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 13
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ To avoid corrosion on the stainless steel surfaces of the microwave oven, thoroughly wipe away any can damage the appliance and even be dangerous. Fire hazard! Please follow the instructions on cleaning in "Cleaning and care". containing wire. Do not use bowls - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 14
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ~ Do not reheat food in the microwave oven in heat-retaining bags intended for normal ovens, such as bags used for grilled chicken. ~ Eggs can be cooked without their shells using microwave power only if the yolk membrane has been punctured several times first. - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 15
INSTRUCTIONS ~ Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the microwave Miele accessories and spare parts. Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will void the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liability for damage caused by the use of such parts. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 16
Appliance description Oven interior and accessories a Oven door b Door locking mechanism c Control panel d Turntable e Plate cover f Boiling stick 16 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 17
) c p Door release a Included accessories Plate cover The cover supplied must only be used in the Microwave Solo mode. It prevents food from drying out and the oven interior from becoming dirty, and it accelerates products and other useful accessories can be ordered via the Miele website or from your - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 18
reach of children. ^ Check the appliance for any damage. Do not use the microwave oven if: - The door is warped. - The door hinges are loose. - all packaging material when unpacking the appliance. ^ Place the enclosed quick guide to the frame behind the door (as illustrated), making sure they do - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 19
, the faster it is reheated or cooked. Because the heat is produced directly in the food: - The food can generally be cooked using microwaves without adding much liquid or cooking oil. - Defrosting, heating and cooking is faster than when using a conventional oven. - Nutrients, such as vitamins and - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 20
, reheated or cooked by entering a power setting and a time. - Frozen ready-made meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked. - The microwave oven can also be used as a "little kitchen sidekick," e.g. to proof dough, to melt chocolate and butter, to dissolve gelatin, to prepare glazes - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 21
in square or rectangular containers. Cookware with hollow knobs or handles in which moisture can accumulate is not suitable for use in microwave ovens, except when these hollow recesses are sufficiently ventilated. Otherwise, there is a danger of a pressure buildup, which may cause the recesses to - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 22
will only be heated from the top in this case, it is better to remove it from the aluminum foil tray and transfer it to a microwave safe container. The heat distribution will then be more even. When using aluminum foil trays, crackling and arcing can occur. Crystal glassware is unsuitable because - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 23
indicated under "Plastics" to be suitable for use in the microwave. Do not leave the appliance unattended when reheating or cooking food cooking bags that do not need to be pierced are also available. Follow the instructions listed on the packaging. Do not use metal clips, plastic clips with metal - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 24
keep the oven interior clean. ,Sealed containers and glass jars, such as jars of baby food, must be opened before they are placed in the microwave oven. Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sealed containers, jars or bottles. With baby bottles, the screw top and nipple must be - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 25
Clock display ,The microwave oven may not be operated until it has been properly installed in a cabinet. Setting the clock ^ Connect the appliance to the power supply. "12:00" and the m symbol will flash in the display until the current - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 26
again if the door has not been closed properly. Starting a program Use the appropriate selector to choose the microwave power level and the cooking time. Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place. The turntable begins turning automatically when a program is started. Do not cook - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 27
door is closed. "Door" message The "Door" message in the display is a reminder that the appliance cannot be used without food inside it. Operating the microwave without food can damage the appliance. If the door has been closed for 20 minutes or longer when the Start button is pressed, the word - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 28
. ^ If you wish to stop the signal, press the "Stop/C" button. Changing the settings After starting the program, if you determine that . . . . . . the microwave power level is too high or too low: ^ Select a new power level. . . . the time entered is too short or too long: ^ Interrupt the program - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 29
Operation Minute + (programmable) Pressing the "Start /c" button is sufficient to start the appliance operating at maximum power. Three cooking times are stored in the memory: ^ 30 sec: Press "Start /c" once ^ 1 min: Press "Start /c" twice ^ 2 min: Press "Start /c" three times Pressing "Start /c" - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 30
Operation Timer The timer can be used to keep track of other activities in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. The time set counts down in one-second increments. ^ Press the l button. "00:00" flashes in the display and the l symbol appears. ^ Set the desired time using the selector knob. ^ Press the " - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 31
weight can be displayed in either pounds (lb) or grams (g), see "Settings". Once a program is selected, enter the weight of the food. The microwave then automatically calculated the time according to the weight entered. When cooking is complete, allow the food to stand at room temperature for the - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 32
suitable for making popcorn from kernals. Only use this automatic programme for popcorn which is specifically labelled as microwave popcorn. ^ Place the packet on the turntable according to the instructions on the packaging. Ensure that the bag can inflate freely. A build-up of heat could be caused - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 33
Recipes for the automatic programs ° Here you will find a few suggested recipes for the "Cooking fresh food °" program, which you can add to or modify as desired. It is important to follow the weight guidelines for each program. If these weights are exceeded, the food will not be sufficiently - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 34
Recipes for the automatic programs ° AC 2 À Potatoes This program can be used to cook peeled, new and bouillon potatoes. Enter the weight for the potatoes and the cooking liquid. For peeled potatoes, peel, wash and drain the potatoes and place them in a cooking container. Season with a little salt, - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 35
Be careful when removing dishes from the appliance. They may be hot. Although heat is not normally produced in the cookware itself by the microwaves (apart from stoneware), heat is transferred from the food to the container, which can cause the container to become hot. When reheating liquids, place - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 36
temperature. Stir or turn food from time to time during cooking to help it cook more evenly. When cooking eggs in their shells in the microwave oven, you must use a specially designed egg boiler. Otherwise, the eggs will explode, even after being removed from the oven interior. Eggs can be cooked - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 37
nutritional value and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked. Defrost Select the following microwave power settings to defrost food: - 80 W for defrosting very delicate food, such as cream, butter, cream cakes and cheese. - 150 W for defrosting all - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 38
jars. Prepare the items as you normally would. Do not fill the jars more than 1" (2.5 cm) below the rim. Only use clear adhesive tape or microwave-safe clips to close the jars. Never use metal clips or jars with screw-on lids. Do not use metal cans. When cans are used - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 39
, do not cover. Heat uncovered at low power to bring out flavor. Place on paper towel, do not cover. Place open ice cream container in microwave oven. Cut a cross into the top of each tomato, cover, and heat in a little water. The skins will slip off easily. The tomatoes can get - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 40
Saving your favorite programs One favorite program can be saved into memory. This program can be used for your most frequently cooked recipe. The program can have up to 3 stages (for example: 2 minutes at 600 W, followed by 10 minutes at 450 W, and finally 3 minutes at 300 W). Programming (The - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 41
Saving your favorite programs Using the favorite program ^ Turn the power selector to the 12 o'clock position. ^ Press the "M" button. ^ Press the "Start" button. If there is a loss of power, the program will no longer be saved and must be reentered. 41 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 42
Changing settings Some of the appliance's factory default settings can be changed if desired. See the chart on the following page for the different options available. The original factory settings are marked in the chart with a star*. To change a setting, proceed as follows: The other settings can - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 43
set to demo mode. When a button or selector is operated, MES_ shows briefly in the display. The appliance can be operated, but the microwave function does not work. P 6 Unit of weight S I * Food weight is displayed in pounds (lb). S 0 Food weight is displayed in grams (g). P 0 Factory default - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 44
use. Burn hazard! Clean the appliance interior as soon as the microwave has cooled down. Waiting too long can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and be dangerous. Fire hazard! Do not remove the plate cover to the microwave outlet in the oven interior or the film that covers the inside of the - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 45
you notice any damage to the door, do not use the appliance until the defect has been repaired by a Miele authorized technician. To clean the oven interior: Do not turn the support manually, as this could damage the drive motor. Appliance front Do not let water or any object get into or block - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 46
Cleaning and care To avoid damaging the surfaces when cleaning, do not use any of the following: - Cleaning products containing soda, ammonia, acid or chloride - Lime removers - Abrasive cleaning products, such as scouring powder, scouring liquid, or pumice stones - Cleaners containing solvents - - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 47
Miele authorized service technician in strict accordance with current local and national safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons may pose a danger to the user. However, you can resolve the following minor problems electrician or Miele, see "After sales service"). . . - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 48
is clean. ^ Check whether the contact areas between the turntable and the support are clean. Remove any food or grime. . . . food is not , but the lamp has blown. To replace the lamp, contact Miele. . . . strange noises are heard when the microwave oven is in use. Check whether ^ The food is covered - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 49
switch off if it overheats. Cooking can be resumed after a cool-down period. If the microwave oven switches off repeatedly, please contact the Miele. ,If you are not able to solve the problem by following the instructions above, do not, under any circumstances, open the appliance casing. This - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 50
sales service In the event of a fault which you cannot easily fix yourself, please contact the Miele Technical Service Department: U 1-800-999-1360 [email protected] V 1-800-565-6435 [email protected] When contacting Technical Service please quote the serial number and model of your microwave - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 51
Installation Instructions - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 52
Caring for the environment Disposal of packaging material The cardboard box and packing materials protect the appliance during shipping. They have been designed to be biodegradable and recyclable. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 53
local codes and ordinances. Power supply The microwave comes equipped with a power cord with a NEMA 5-15 P molded plug ready plug ready for connection to a: 120 V, 15 A, 60 Hz power supply. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED Installer: Please leave these instructions with the consumer. 53 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 54
rear of the unit (see illustrations). Do not block the ventilation gaps! Building-in dimensions Tall cabinet This microwave is suitable for installation into a tall cabinet. A minimum installation height of 33 7/16" (850 mm) must be maintained. During transport be sure to lift the appliance by - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 55
Installation accessories (supplied) 4 x 16mm 3 Only operate the appliance after it has been installed into cabinetry. Installation ^ Position the fitting bracket on the center line. Use the mark on the bracket as a guide. ^ Mark the center line of the cabinet. 55 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 56
Tighten both screws. ^ Place the appliance in the niche. Using both hands on the back of the microwave interior move it into place. The microwave will engage into position once it is correctly installed. ^ Check the alignment. ^ If it is not aligned correctly, pull the appliance out of the niche and - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 57
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Fax: 609-419-4298 www.mieleusa.com Technical Service & Support Nationwide Phone: 800-999-1360 Fax: 888-586-8056 [email protected] Canada Importer Miele Limited Headquarters and Miele Centre 161 Four Valley Drive Vaughan, ON L4K 4V8 www.miele.ca Customer Care Centre Phone: 800-565-6435 - Miele M 6040 | Product Manual - Page 60
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Operating and Installation Instructions
Microwave Oven
To prevent accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these
instructions
before
installing or using the microwave.
M.-Nr. 09 798 350
en - US, CA