Miele Microwave Oven M636EC User Manual

Operating instructions  
Microwave ovens  
M 616 EG  
M 626 EG, M 636 EG  
M 626 EC, M 636 EC  
It is essential to read these  
operating instructions before  
installing or using the machine,  
to avoid the risk of accident,  
or damage to the machine.  
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M.-Nr. 04 674 691  
 
Contents  
Combination mode - Microwave with Fan Grilling  
(only with models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Combining Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Short step system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Delaying start  
(only on models M 626 EC and M 636 EC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Practical tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Reheating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Defrosting and reheating or cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installation and electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
 
Description of the appliance  
Description of the appliance  
M 616 EG, M 626 EG, M 636 EG  
M 626 EC, M 636 EC  
b Electronic clock with display area  
c Touchpad to set time m  
d Touchpad for delayed start )  
e Input touchpads +/-  
f Microwave power setting  
touchpad ü  
g Fan heat touchpad D  
h Fan grilling touchpad I  
i Grill touchpad J  
j Programme memory store  
touchpad 1, 2, 3  
k Automatic defrosting touchpad N  
l Automatic cooking touchpad Q  
m Cancel touchpad C  
n Turntable touchpad ä  
o START touchpad  
p Door button a  
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Caring for the environment  
Caring for the environment  
Disposal of the packing  
material  
Disposal of your old machine /  
appliance  
The transport and protective packing  
has been selected from materials  
which are environmentally friendly for  
Old machines / appliances may con-  
tain materials which can be reclaimed  
or recycled. Please contact your  
disposal and can normally be recycled. dealer, your local waste collection  
centre or scrap merchant about poten-  
tial recycling schemes.  
Rather than just throwing these ma-  
terials away, please ensure they are of-  
fered for recycling.  
Ensure that the machine / appliance  
presents no danger to children  
while being stored for disposal  
See the appropriate section in the  
"Warning and Safety" instructions.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Warning and Safety instructions  
Repairs may only be carried out by  
suitably competent and qualified ser-  
vice technicians trained by Miele to en-  
sure safety. Repairs and other work by  
unqualified persons could be dangerous.  
This appliance complies with all rele-  
vant legal safety requirements. Im-  
proper use of the appliance can,  
however, present a risk of both per-  
sonal injury and material damage.  
Before installation and before using  
the appliance for the first time, read  
the operating instructions carefully.  
They contain important notes on  
safety, on the operation and care of  
the appliance. This way you will  
avoid the risk of accidents and dam-  
age to the appliance.  
Never open the casing of the ap-  
pliance.  
Tampering with electrical connections or  
components and mechanical parts is  
highly dangerous to the user and can  
cause operational faults or electric shock.  
If the connection cable is dam-  
aged the new cable must be fitted  
by a Miele service engineer or an auth-  
orised agent.  
Do not let children access the ap-  
pliance or its controls. Supervise its  
use by the elderly or infirm.  
Before connecting the appliance to  
the mains supply make sure that the  
rating on the data plate corresponds to  
the voltage and frequency of the house-  
hold supply. It is essential that these data  
correspond as otherwise damage will  
occur to the machine. If in doubt consult  
a suitably competent person.  
Keep these instructions in a safe  
place and pass them on to any fu-  
ture user.  
Correct usage  
The appliance is intended for do-  
mestic use only: to cook food, and  
in particular to defrost, re-heat, cook,  
and to grill. Any other usage is at the  
owner’s risk and could be dangerous.  
The manufacturer cannot be held re-  
sponsible for damage caused by im-  
proper use of the appliance.  
The electrical safety of this ap-  
pliance can only be guaranteed  
when continuity is complete between  
the appliance and an effective earthing  
system, which complies with local and  
national regulations. It is most import-  
ant that this basic safety requirement is  
tested by a qualified electrician. The  
manufacturer cannot be held respon-  
sible for the consequences of an inade-  
quate earthing system such as electric  
shock.  
Technical safety  
Do not use the microwave if  
– the door is warped.  
– the door hinges are loose.  
– holes or cracks are visible in the cas-  
ing, the door, the door seal or the oven  
interior walls. Switching on with this  
type of damage could result in micro-  
waves no longer being contained  
within the oven, and presenting a ha-  
zard to the user.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Warning and Safety instructions  
The appliance is only completely  
isolated from the electricity supply  
should be added to the time needed  
for cooking, reheating or defrosting  
when:  
Always remember that cooking  
times in a microwave oven are  
usually considerably shorter than with  
traditional methods of food preparation.  
Excessively long cooking times can  
lead to food drying out and eventually  
burning, or could even cause it to  
catch fire.  
– it is switched off at the wall socket  
and the plug removed.  
Hold the plug and do not pull on the  
cable to remove the plug.  
– The house mains fuse is switched off.  
– The fuse is screwed out ( in countries  
where this is applicable).  
Do not connect the appliance to  
the mains electricity supply by an  
extension lead.  
Extension leads do not guarantee the  
required safety of the appliance, (for  
example danger of overheating).  
There is also a danger of fire if bread-  
crumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are dried  
in the microwave oven. Always ensure  
that this type of procedure is super-  
vised.  
Do not use full power if you warm  
empty dishes or dry herbs. The  
lack or minimum amount of food could  
Use  
Always ensure that food has been  
thoroughly heated before eating.  
cause damage to the appliance.  
Never cook or reheat food or  
liquids in sealed containers or  
Many factors will affect the overall cook-  
ing time, including the size and amount  
of food, its initial temperature, changes  
to the recipe and the shape and size of  
cooking container. Some foods may  
contain micro organisms which are only  
destroyed by thorough cooking, there-  
fore when cooking or reheating foods,  
e.g. poultry it is particularly important  
that food is fully cooked through (at  
more than 70 °C, for more than 10  
minutes). If in any doubt as to whether  
the selected time or temperature is suffi-  
cient, select a slightly longer time or  
higher temperature.  
bottles. With babies’ bottles the screw  
top and teat must be removed. Other-  
wise pressure builds up which can  
cause the bottle or container to ex-  
plode posing a severe risk of injury.  
Always check the temperature of  
the actual food itself after taking it  
out of the microwave. Do not be misled  
by the temperature of the container. In  
particular when preparing food for  
babies, children, and the elderly or  
infirm, it is essential to check the  
temperature of the food or liquid it-  
self, after stirring and before serving  
to avoid a burnt mouth. The tempera-  
ture of the container does not necessar-  
ily give a correct indication of the tem-  
perature of the food or liquid it contains.  
It is important that the heat is  
allowed to spread evenly throug-  
hout the food being cooked.  
This can be achieved by stirring and/or  
turning the food, and by observing a  
sufficiently long standing time, which  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Warning and Safety instructions  
When heating liquids, the boiling  
Never heat undiluted alcohol in the  
microwave oven as this can easily  
rod provided should be placed  
into the container.  
ignite.  
Do not use any containers, croc-  
kery or cutlery made from or con-  
taining metal, aluminium foil, lead crys-  
tal glassware, temperature-sensitive  
plastics, wooden utensils or cutlery,  
metal clips or wire ties. Do not use  
bowls with milled rims or cream pots  
with the tinfoil lid only partially  
removed. Such items could be dam-  
aged, or cause a fire hazard.  
The rack supplied with the appliance is  
designed to be compatible with micro-  
waves, and can therefore be used for  
grilling with and without the microwave  
function.  
When heating, and especially reheating  
liquids, milk, sauces etc., in the micro-  
wave oven, the boiling point of the liq-  
uid may be reached without the produc-  
tion of typical bubbles. The liquid does  
not boil evenly throughout. This so-  
called ’boiling delay’ can cause a sud-  
den build up of bubbles, when the con-  
tainer is removed from the oven or  
shaken. This can lead to the liquid boil-  
ing over suddenly and explosively.  
There is a danger of burning. The for-  
mation of bubbles can be so strong  
that the pressure forces the oven door  
open. The user could be injured and  
the appliance damaged.  
Eggs can only be cooked in their  
shells in the microwave oven in a  
specially designed egg-boiling device.  
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-  
tured several times first. The pressure  
could otherwise cause the egg yolk to  
explode.  
The boiling rod ensures that the liquid  
boils evenly and that bubbles form at  
an early stage during the operation.  
Food with a thick skin or peel,  
such as tomatoes, sausages,  
If smoke occurs in the oven interior  
do not open the oven door, to  
jacket potatoes, aubergines, should be  
pierced or cut in several places to  
allow steam to escape and prevent the  
food from bursting.  
avoid fuelling any flame. Cancel the  
process (press button C twice), switch  
off at the wall socket, and where applic-  
able, remove the plug. Do not open the  
door until the smoke has dispersed.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Warning and Safety instructions  
Do not reheat food in the oven in  
heat-retaining bags intended for  
Use the rack only for grilling with or  
without microwave mode. Use the  
baking tray only for Fan Heat. Take  
care not to burn yourself.  
normal ovens.  
These heat-retaining bags usually con-  
tain a thin layer of aluminium foil which  
reflects microwaves. This reflected en-  
ergy can, in turn, cause the outer  
paper covering to become so hot that it  
ignites.  
During use the grill and baking tray will  
get hot. Use oven gloves when hand-  
ling them.  
Do not use the oven to heat up the  
room. Due to the high tempera-  
tures radiated, objects left near the  
oven could catch fire.  
Always ensure that food or the  
browning dish has been placed in  
the microwave, and that the turntable is  
in place, before switching on.  
To measure the temperature only  
use a thermometer only specifi-  
cally approved for use in a microwave  
oven. Never use a thermometer with  
mercury or liquid.  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when cooking with oils and fats as  
these can be a fire hazard if allowed to  
overheat.  
In countries which may be subject  
to infestation by cockroaches or  
Ovenproof earthenware can retain  
a considerable amount of mois-  
other vermin, pay particular attention to  
keeping the appliance and its surround-  
ings in a clean condition at all times.  
Any damage which might be caused  
by cockroaches or other vermin will not  
be covered by the appliance guarantee.  
ture. Earthenware and porcelain con-  
tainers with hollow handles and lid  
knobs must only be used in this oven if  
they have vent holes, which allow the  
moisture to escape. Without vent holes  
there can be a pressure build-up, caus-  
ing the container to crack or shatter,  
with the danger of injury.  
Under no circumstances use a  
steam cleaner to clean this ap-  
pliance. Pressurised steam could give  
rise to a short circuit, or cause perma-  
nent damage to the surface and to  
components, for which the manufac-  
turer of the oven cannot accept any re-  
sponsibility.  
In all operating modes, except  
Microwave-Solo, the oven interior,  
the grill element, the side runners, the  
oven door and the housing get hot.  
Do not let small children touch the oven  
while it is in operation, there is a  
danger of being burnt.  
Supervise its use by the elderly or  
infirm.  
Wear oven gloves when taking dishes  
in and out of the oven, or when hand-  
ling dishes or food in the oven if the  
oven is or has just been in operation.  
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Warning and Safety instructions  
Special accessories  
Never place the hot glass tray (or  
any other hot cooking containers)  
onto a cold surface, such as a tile or  
granite worktop. The tray or container  
could shatter or break and the worktop  
surface could be damaged. Use a heat-  
resistant mat or wire cooling rack.  
Only for microwave ovens built in  
with a lift-up door:  
M 636 EG  
Do not bring this down into the closed  
position when the oven is in operation.  
When using browning dishes:  
Always use oven gloves when  
handling the browning dish to  
avoid burns.  
An anti-splash roof liner is avail-  
able as an optional extra. You can  
slide this in above the grill before using  
the oven.  
Never place a browning dish di-  
rectly on to a table or worksurface.  
Instead use a suitable heat-resistant  
mat, grid or board to protect the work  
surface or table, which could otherwise  
be heat-marked.  
Use browning dishes in a micro-  
wave oven only, or as a serving  
dish. In a conventional oven the special  
glaze would suffer damage.  
M 616 EG  
Disposal of old machines / ap-  
pliances  
Before discarding an old machine  
or appliance switch off and discon-  
nect it from the power supply. Cut off  
and render any plug useless.  
Cut off the cable directly behind the ma-  
chine to prevent misuse.  
The manufacturer cannot be held  
liable for damage caused by non-  
compliance with safety instructions.  
M 626 EG, M 626 EC, M 636 EC  
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How does the microwave oven function?  
How does the microwave oven function?  
In the microwave oven, food is cooked,  
reheated or defrosted more quickly  
than by any other method.  
Microwaves pass through a suitable  
container and find their way directly  
into the foodstuff. All foodstuffs contain  
moisture molecules which, when sub-  
jected to microwave energy, start to os-  
cillate 2.5 thousand million times a sec-  
ond. The friction caused by this  
How does the microwave oven func-  
tion?  
vibration creates heat, which first starts  
developing around the outside of the  
foodstuff and then slowly penetrates to-  
wards the centre. The moisture, fat and  
sugar content of food will affect the  
speed at which it is cooked.  
As heat is produced directly in the food,  
– food can generally be cooked with-  
out adding much liquid or cooking  
oil.  
– cooking, re-heating and defrosting in  
a microwave oven is quicker than  
using conventional methods.  
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 all sides. Micro-  
wave distribution is improved by engag-  
ing the turntable.  
– nutrients, such as vitamins and mine-  
rals, are retained.  
– colour, texture and taste of food are  
not impaired.  
In order for microwaves to reach the  
food, they must be able to penetrate  
the cooking utensil being used. Micro-  
waves can penetrate porcelain, glass,  
cardboard and plastics but not metal.  
Do not, therefore, use utensils made of  
metal, or which contain metal, for  
example in the form of gold or silver  
trim. The metal reflects the microwaves  
and this could lead to the creation of  
sparks. The microwaves cannot be ab-  
sorbed.  
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Calculating power settings  
Calculating power settings  
This microwave has 9 power settings.  
Where the recipe gives a wattage  
which does not correspond exactly to  
the table, select the nearest power set-  
ting available. It may be necessary to  
adjust the time very slightly to compen-  
sate.  
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.  
For appliances with a maximum setting  
of 1000 watts we recommend using the  
top setting (9) to heat clear liquids and  
keep them simmering. To prepare  
noodles and vegetables setting 8 is  
suggested followed by 4 or 5.  
Microwave oven with max.:  
Set- 750 Watt 850 Watt  
900/  
1000  
Watt  
ting  
[Watt]  
[Watt]  
See recipes for cooking times. Be pre-  
pared to make adjustments where ap-  
propriate.  
[Watt]  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
80  
80  
100  
200  
300  
400  
500  
600  
700  
800  
The maximum microwave power output  
in watts and the intermediate scale of  
settings in watts are given for each  
model of oven on the data plate, lo-  
cated at the rear of the oven.  
150  
200  
300  
400  
450  
550  
600  
750  
150  
250  
350  
450  
500  
600  
700  
850  
Please make a note of these.  
Examples of use given later in this  
book refer to oven models with a maxi-  
mum microwave power output of  
900/1000 watts. Adjust according to  
the table on this page for ovens with a  
different scale of output watts.  
900/1000  
Example:  
A recipe states:  
Cook in the microwave at 850 watts  
initially for approx. 5 minutes. Then  
continue for 20 minutes at 450 watts.  
For the microwave with 850 watts maxi-  
mum power, using the table for guid-  
ance this converts to:  
Cook in the microwave at setting 9  
initially for approx. 5 minutes. Then  
continue for 20 minutes at setting 5.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
Microwaves  
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  
metallic decoration, such as gold  
rims or cobalt blue.  
– are reflected by metal.  
The metal reflects the microwaves, hin-  
dering the cooking process.  
Exceptions:  
– If recommended by the producer, pre-  
cooked meals packed in aluminium foil  
containers can be defrosted and re-  
heated in the microwave oven. Import-  
ant: remove the lid first. The disadvant-  
age is that the food is only heated from  
the top. It is better to remove the food  
from the aluminium foil container and  
transfer it to a dish suitable for a micro-  
wave oven. The heat distribution will be  
more even.  
– pass through glass and china-  
ware, . . .  
If sparks and arcing occur when using  
a metal container, stop and transfer the  
food to a microwave safe container.  
– Small pieces of aluminium foil. For  
even defrosting and to avoid overcook-  
ing unevenly shaped cuts of meat,  
poultry or fish, small areas of aluminium  
foil may be used to mask wingtips or  
other thin parts for the last few minutes  
– and are absorbed by food.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
of the process. The aluminium foil must  
not touch the interior walls of the oven.  
Glazes and colours  
Some glazes and colours contain  
metal.  
Make sure that the aluminium foil is  
at least 2 cm from the oven walls at  
all times. It must not touch the walls.  
This makes them unsuitable for use in a  
microwave oven.  
– 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.  
Plastics  
Plastic containers must only be  
used for microwave mode alone  
and not in normal oven mode. Plas-  
tics must be heat-resistant to a mini-  
mum of 180°C.  
Glassware  
Heat-resistant glass or ceramic glass  
are ideal for use in the microwave oven.  
Otherwise the plastic may melt and  
fuse with the food.  
Crystal glass contains lead which  
could cause the glass to crack.  
Glass dishes with a milled rim are  
subject to the same risk. Both are  
unsuitable for use.  
Special plastic utensils, designed for  
use in microwave ovens are available  
from most department and hardware  
stores. Melamine ware is not suitable  
as it absorbs energy and heats up.  
Porcelain (chinaware)  
Porcelain (chinaware) is a suitable ma-  
terial.  
When purchasing plasticware, make  
sure that it is suitable for use in a micro-  
wave oven.  
Do not use porcelain with gold or sil-  
ver edging or items with hollow  
knobs or handles, as insufficient  
ventilation may cause pressure.  
Disposable containers, such as trays  
made from polystyrene, can only be  
used for very short timed warming and  
re-heating of food.  
Earthenware  
Plastic boiling bags can be used for  
cooking and re-heating. They  
should be pierced beforehand so  
that steam can escape.  
Decorated earthenware is only suit-  
able if the decoration is beneath an  
all-over glaze. Earthenware can get  
very hot, and may crack.  
This prevents a build-up of pressure  
and reduces the risk of the bag bur-  
sting.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
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.  
Testing dishes for their suita-  
bility  
If in doubt as to whether glass, earthen-  
ware or porcelain plates or dishes are  
suitable for use in a microwave oven, a  
simple test can be performed:  
Place the item you wish to test in the  
centre of the oven, fill a suitable  
glass with water and also place this  
in the oven.  
Do not use metal clips or wire ties,  
even if bound by paper.  
Close the door.  
There is a danger that they will ignite  
when heated.  
Enter a time of 30 seconds with the  
time selector m.  
Wood  
Select power setting P 8 with the ü  
touchpad, or for the M 616 EG P 9.  
Wooden dishes are not suitable  
Do not switch off the turntable ä.  
Moisture contained in the wood evap-  
orates when exposed to microwave en-  
ergy, causing the wood to dry and  
crack.  
Press the START control.  
If a crackling noise is heard accom-  
panied by sparks during the test,  
switch off the appliance immediately.  
Disposable containers  
Only those plastic disposable con-  
tainers which are specified by the pro-  
ducer as suitable for use in a micro-  
wave oven may be used.  
Any crockery which causes this reac-  
tion is unsuitable for use in the micro-  
wave oven.  
The water in the glass should be warm,  
but the dish cool. If the dish is very hot  
and the water is cold, it would be un-  
wise to use the dish.  
Do not leave the oven unattended  
when re-heating or cooking food in  
disposable containers made of plas-  
tic paper or other inflammable ma-  
terial.  
Disposable containers are not always  
recyclable or degradable.  
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Suitable containers for microwave ovens  
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.  
Always use lids or covers made of  
microwave-safe glass or plastic, or use  
a clingfilm recommended for use in a  
microwave oven, (pierce as instructed  
by the producer).  
A cover  
– prevents too much steam escaping,  
especially when cooking foodstuffs  
which need longer to cook, such as  
potatoes.  
Sealed glass containers, such as  
jars of food, must be opened before  
they are placed in the oven.  
– shortens and evens out the cooking  
process.  
Do not use a lid or cover if:  
– keeps the oven interior cleaner.  
– prevents food from drying out.  
– contains the aroma.  
– food coated with breadcrumbs is  
being cooked.  
– cooking meals which are to be given  
a crisp finish.  
– using the grill.  
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Preparation for use  
Preparation for use  
Setting the time of day  
Press the START touchpad.  
The time which has been entered ap-  
pears in the display area and begins  
to count down in one second steps.  
Connect the appliance to the elec-  
tricity supply.  
0:00 flashes in the display area.  
An audible tone sounds when the  
minute minder time has elapsed.  
Use the +/- touchpads to set the  
hours (0 to 23).  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to set the minutes.  
Audible tone  
An audible tone sounds when the set  
time has elapsed. This is repeated after  
a few seconds.  
Press the m touchpad again to con-  
firm the time now showing in the dis-  
play area.  
Press touchpad C to turn off the tone  
The appliance is now ready for use.  
early.  
The time of day reappears in the dis-  
play area.  
Altering the time of day  
Press the m touchpad twice.  
0:00 flashes in the display area.  
Opening the door  
Press the "a" button to open the  
door.  
The light comes on.  
Alter the time of day as described  
above.  
If the microwave is being used, open-  
ing the door will interrupt the cooking  
process. The relevant operating mode  
indicator will flash in the display area.  
Minute minder  
Press the m touchpad and then use  
the +/- touchpads to set the minute  
minder time you require (5 seconds  
up to 99 minutes).  
Closing the door  
Press the ü touch pad.  
The symbol h for microwave mode  
flashes in the display and P 9 ap-  
pears.  
Push the door shut.  
Press the START touchpad to continue  
an interrupted cooking process.  
Hold the - touchpad pressed in until  
P 0 appears.  
The h symbol disappears and the  
l symbol for the minute minder  
flashes.  
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Operating modes  
Operating modes  
M 626 EC, M 636 EC  
The 7 operating modes detailed below  
are available.  
* only with models M 626 EC and  
M 636 EC  
Automatic programmes  
The Automatic Defrosting programme  
N offers 4 programmes (d1 – d4).  
The Automatic Cooking programme  
Q offers 8 programmes (C1 – C8).  
All the automatic programmes are  
weight dependent, which means that  
the weight of the food must be entered.  
The automatic programmes for defrost-  
ing and cooking can also be set to run  
one after the other.  
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.  
Short step system  
– 2. Fan Heat D *  
Ideal for baking.  
Touchpads 1, 2, 3 allow you to store in  
the memory programmes you use fre-  
quently. Each memory store can be  
used again with a different programme.  
– 3. Fan Grilling I *  
Use to grill or roast thicker cuts of  
meat and pieces of poultry. The fan  
and the grill heating element operate  
at the same time.  
Delaying start  
(only on models M 626 EC and  
M 636 EC)  
– 4. Grilling J  
Ideal for grilling thinner items e.g.  
steaks or sausages.  
The length of cooking time and the end  
of a process can be pre-programmed  
up to 24 hours beforehand.  
– 5. Combination mode - Microwave  
ü with Fan Heat D *  
You can use this combination mode  
to prepare puddings very quickly.  
Automatic "Keeping warm"  
The automatic "keeping warm" function  
will switch on for a maximum of 15  
minutes after a cooking process using  
a power setting of 5 or higher has fin-  
ished.  
– 6. Combination mode - Microwave  
ü with Fan Grilling I *  
This combination is particularly suit-  
able for roasting and grilling.  
– 7. Combination mode - Microwave  
ü with Grilling J  
Ideal for crisping and browning. The  
microwave cooks the food, the grill  
browns and crisps the surface.  
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Operation  
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.  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to enter the cooking  
time you require (5 seconds up to 99  
minutes).  
Press the ü touchpad.  
The h symbol for microwave mode  
flashes in the display area and P 9  
appears.  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
power setting you require.  
The h symbol flashes and the se-  
lected power setting appears.  
Press the START touchpad.  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
Times for defrosting, reheating and  
cooking  
The necessary time depends on:  
An audible tone sounds when the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
– the initial temperature of the food.  
Food taken from the refrigerator will  
need longer to be reheated or  
cooked than food already at room  
temperature.  
– the type and texture of the food.  
Fresh vegetables probably contain  
more water and cook more quickly  
than stored vegetables.  
Press touchpad C to turn off the tone  
early.  
Press the ü touchpad if you want to  
call up the power setting while the ap-  
pliance is in operation.  
– the shape and material of the con-  
tainer.  
– the amount of food.  
Automatic "Keeping warm"  
The automatic "keeping warm" function  
will switch on for a maximum of 15  
minutes after a cooking process using  
a power setting of 5 or higher has fin-  
ished.  
In general:  
Double the amount of food - at least  
one third extra cooking time.  
For smaller amounts of food reduce  
the time accordingly.  
H:H and the symbol h appear in the  
display area. The turntable continues to  
operate.  
The process is cut short if the door is  
opened during this time.  
Ideally the container should be  
placed in the middle of the oven.  
The "keeping warm" stage cannot be  
set separately.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Switching off the turntable  
Fault indication  
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 C touchpad once if you  
make an unintentional entry and the  
letter E appears in the display area.  
You can then re-enter the settings.  
If E15 appears in the display this indi-  
cates overheating in the oven inte-  
rior. Let the appliance cool down with  
the door open for 15 – 20 minutes.  
Afterwards, press the C touchpad  
and enter the settings again.  
Press the ä touchpad before you  
start the cooking process to switch  
off the turntable.  
The ä 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 touchpad and  
then re-enter the settings.  
Interrupting a process  
Press the C touchpad once to stop  
an operating function.  
The symbol for the operating func-  
tion flashes in the display area and  
the time remaining appears.  
Press the START touchpad to con-  
tinue the process.  
Cancelling a process  
Press the C touchpad twice to can-  
cel the operating function which is in  
progress.  
The time of day appears.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Fan Heat  
(only on models M 626 EC and  
Fan Grilling  
(only on models M 626 EC and  
M 636 EC)  
M 636 EC)  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to set the cooking time  
you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes).  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to set the cooking time  
you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes).  
Press the D touchpad.  
Press the I touchpad.  
The set time as well as the pre-set  
temperature appear in the display  
area. The D symbol for the Fan  
Heat mode flashes.  
The set time as well as the pre-set  
temperature appear in the display  
area and the I symbol for the Fan  
Grilling mode flashes.  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
temperature you require  
(50 °C – 250 °C).  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
temperature you require  
(50 °C – 200 °C).  
Press the START touchpad.  
Press the START touchpad.  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
A red dot also lights up in the dis-  
play area (heat warning indicator).  
An audible tone sounds when the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
A red dot also lights up in the dis-  
play area (heat warning indicator).  
An audible tone sounds after the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
Recommendations  
The turntable should always be  
switched on when using the Fan Heat  
mode if placing the dish on the turn-  
table.  
You can take out the side runners  
(where fitted) when using larger dishes.  
Make use of the residual heat by leav-  
ing the food in the appliance for  
5 minutes after the cooking time has  
finished.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Grilling  
Combination mode - Micro-  
wave with Grilling  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- to set the cooking time you require  
(5 seconds to 99 minutes).  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to set the cooking time  
you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes).  
Press the J touchpad.  
The set time as well as the pre-set  
temperature appear in the display  
area. The J for the Grilling mode  
flashes.  
Press the ü touchpad.  
The symbol h for the Microwave  
mode and P 9 appears.  
Use the +/ - to select the power set-  
ting you require.  
The h symbol flashes and the se-  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
temperature you require.  
(50 °C – 200 °C).  
lected power setting appears.  
Press the START touchpad.  
Now press the J touchpad.  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
The set time as well as the pre-set  
temperature appear in the display  
area. The J and h symbols flash.  
A red dot also lights up in the dis-  
play area (heat warning indicator).  
An audible tone sounds once the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
temperature you require  
(50 °C – 200 °C).  
Press the START touchpad.  
Recommendations  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
A red dot also lights up in the dis-  
play area (heat warning indicator).  
An audible tone sounds after the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
Turn over meat and fish half-way  
through the cooking time so that both  
sides are cooked and browned evenly.  
Thin slices and pieces only require to  
be turned over once, whereas larger,  
thicker pieces should be turned several  
times.  
If the total grilling time is less than  
15 minutes, pre-heat the grill for about  
5 minutes.  
Press the ü touchpad if you wish to  
call up the power setting while the ap-  
pliance is in operation.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Combination mode - Micro-  
Combination mode - Micro-  
wave with Fan Heat  
(only on models M 626 EC and  
M 636 EC)  
wave with Fan Grilling  
(only with models M 626 EC and  
M 636 EC)  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to set the cooking time  
you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes).  
Press the m touchpad and use the  
+/- touchpads to set the cooking time  
you require (5 seconds to 99 minutes).  
Press the ü touchpad.  
The h symbol for the Microwave  
mode flashes in the display area and  
P 9 appears.  
Use the +/ - to select the power set-  
ting you require.  
The h flashes and the selected  
power setting appears.  
Now press the I touchpad.  
The set tiime as well as the pre-set  
temperature appear in the dipslay  
area. The I and h symbols flash.  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
temperature you require  
Press the ü touchpad.  
The symbol h for the Microwave  
mode flashes in the display and P 9  
appears.  
Use the +/ - touchpads to select the  
power setting you require.  
The h symbol flashes and the se-  
lected power setting appears.  
Now press the D touchpad.  
The set time as well as the pre-set  
temperature appear in the display  
area. The D and h symbols flash.  
Use the +/ - to select the tempera-  
ture you require  
(50 °C – 250 °C).  
(50 °C – 200 °C).  
Press the START touchpad.  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
A red dot also lights up in the dis-  
play area (heat warning indicator).  
An audible tone sounds after the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
Press the START touchpad.  
The set time appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps.  
A red dot also appears in the display  
area (heat warning indicator).  
An audible tone sounds after the  
cooking time has elapsed.  
Press the ü touchpad if you wish to  
call up the power setting while the ap-  
pliance is in operation.  
Press the ü touchpad if you wish to  
call up the power setting while the ap-  
pliance is in operation.  
Recommendation  
The turntable should always be  
switched on when the Microwave with  
Fan Heat mode is in use.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Automatic defrosting  
Automatic cooking  
There is a choice of 4 Automatic de-  
frosting programmes.  
There is a choice of 8 Automatic cook-  
ing programmes.  
Programme  
Food type  
Programme  
Food type  
d 1  
d 2  
d 3  
d 4  
Poultry  
Meat  
Fish  
Light textured bakes,  
e.g cream gateaux  
C 1  
C 2  
C 3  
C 4  
C 5  
C 6  
C 7  
C 8  
boiling potatoes  
Boiling vegetables  
Poaching fish  
Frozen vegetables  
Heating liquids  
Reheating conserves  
Chilled plated meals  
Frozen plated meals  
Press the N touchpad.  
The symbol N flashes in the display  
area and d 1 appears.  
Press the Q touchpad.  
The weight symbol flashes in the dis-  
play area, and C 1 appears.  
Press the N touchpad enough times  
to select the programme you require.  
With the +/ - touchpads enter the  
weight of the food  
(50 g – 4000 g).  
The symbol N flashes in the display  
area, and the food weight entered  
appears.  
Press the Q touchpad enough  
times to select the programme you  
require.  
With the +/ - touchpads enter the  
weight of the food.  
The weight symbol flashes in the dis-  
play area, and the food weight en-  
tered appears.  
The defrosting time is calculated auto-  
matically by the appliance.  
Press the START button.  
The cooking time is calculated auto-  
matically by the appliance.  
The defrosting time which has been  
calculated appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps. The symbols h  
and N also appear.  
Press the START button.  
The cooking time which has been  
calculated appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps. The symbols h  
and the weight symbol also appear.  
An audible tone sounds at the end of  
the cooking time.  
An audible tone sounds at the end of  
the defrosting time.  
The fault message "E 15" appears in  
the display if the oven interior is still  
warm from previous use. Wait until it  
has cooled down.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Combining Automatic pro-  
grammes  
The automatic cooking programme will  
switch on automatically once the de-  
frosting time has elapsed.  
The two Automatic Programmes can be  
set to run so that defrosting runs fol-  
lowed by cooking.  
The cooking time which has been cal-  
culated appears in the display area  
and begins to count down in one sec-  
ond steps.  
Press the N touchpad.  
The symbol N flashes in the display  
area and d 1 appears.  
h and the weight symbol also appear.  
An audible tone sounds once the cook-  
ing time has elapsed.  
Press the N touchpad enough times  
to select the programme you require.  
With the +/ - touchpads enter the  
weight of the food  
(50 g – 4000 g).  
The symbol N flashes in the display  
area, and the food weight entered  
appears.  
Now press touchpad Q.  
The weight symbol flashes in the dis-  
play area, and C 1 appears.  
Press the Q touchpad enough  
times to select the programme you  
require.  
With the +/ - touchpads enter the  
weight of the food.  
The weight symbol flashes in the dis-  
play area, and the food weight en-  
tered appears.  
The defrosting time and cooking time  
are calculated automatically by the ap-  
pliance.  
Press the START button.  
The defrosting time which has been  
calculated appears in the display  
area and begins to count down in  
one second steps. The symbols h  
and N also appear.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Short step system  
Press the START button.  
In the display area the codes for the  
operating functions appear and the  
time counts down in one second  
steps. An audible tone sounds at the  
end.  
Touchpads 1, 2, and 3 allow you to  
store in memory programmes which  
you frequently use.  
There are three memory stores where  
frequently used programmes can be re-  
corded.  
You can store all the operating function-  
s, e.g. grilling, combination functions,  
and automatic programmes.  
If you press the START button immedi-  
ately after selecting the programme 1,  
2, or 3, this will avoid the whole se-  
quence showing in the display area.  
You can also store the command to  
switch the turntable function on or off.  
Storing a new programme will auto-  
matically delete any previously  
stored programme.  
Each memory store can be used again  
with a different programme.  
Proceed as for setting the operating  
mode.  
In the event of a power cut the  
stored programmes will be deleted,  
and will need to be re-entered.  
Make a note of the programme se-  
quences, so that they are available  
for use when you need them.  
Do not however press the START but-  
ton at the end, instead select one of  
the three programmes 1, 2, or 3 and  
store the setting.  
The code number of the stored pro-  
gramme will appear in the display.  
Finally press touchpad C to confirm  
the setting.  
The time of day appears in the dis-  
play area.  
Calling up the "Short step system"  
Press the relevant storage touchpad,  
1,2 or 3.  
The stored settings for the operating  
function appear in the display area.  
The symbol for the function flashes  
and the number of the programme  
store appears.  
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Operation  
Operation  
Delaying start  
(only on models M 626 EC and  
M 636 EC)  
The length of time and also the end of  
a process can be pre-programmed up  
to 24 hours beforehand.  
Proceed as before to set the opera-  
ting mode.  
After setting the mode do not how-  
ever press the START touchpad but  
instead press the ) touchpad.  
0:00 and ) the symbol for dela-  
ying start flash in the display area.  
Now enter the time at which you wish  
the process to end. Use the +/-  
touchpads to enter the hours. Press  
the m touchpad and then finally use  
the +/- to set the minutes.  
Press the START touchpad.  
The current time of day and the )  
symbol appear in the display area.  
The appliance will then switch on and  
off at the required time.  
If you are using the delaying start  
function with the microwave mode,  
the food must have already been  
placed in the cooking compartment.  
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Practical tips  
Practical tips  
Reheating  
Select the following microwave power  
settings to reheat food:  
Always use a lid or cover for re-heating  
food, except when a drier finish is  
needed, e.g. breaded poultry/meat.  
Always remove the lid from jars, es-  
pecially jars of baby food.  
Drinks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Food for babies * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Remove the rubber teat and seal  
top before warming baby bottles.  
When re-heating liquids place the  
boiling rod supplied with the ma-  
chine into the cup or glass.  
(See table on page 12 for ovens with  
maximum microwave output of less  
than 900/1000 watts.)  
Never reheat hard boiled eggs in a  
microwave oven, even without the  
shell. The eggs can burst.  
* We do not recommend heating or  
re-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 ut-  
most care. Pasteurised or sterilised  
cooked food should be gently  
heated on level 4, (5 or 6) accord-  
ing to model, see table on page 12,  
and tasted so that it is not too hot  
for a baby’s palate before serving.  
Other food or drink when reheated  
should be heated to a high tempera-  
ture and allowed to cool to a suit-  
able heat for eating. For made-up  
milk follow the maker’s instructions.  
The time required depends largely on  
the nature and initial temperature of the  
food and the amount to be cooked.  
Food taken straight from the fridge or  
freezer requires for example longer to  
reheat than food stored at room tem-  
perature.  
Always ensure that the food is thor-  
oughly heated.  
If in any doubt that a sufficiently high  
temperature has been reached, con-  
tinue re-heating for a little longer.  
Stir or turn food from time to time dur-  
ing cooking. Stir the food from the out-  
side towards the middle, as food heats  
more quickly from the outside.  
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Practical tips  
Practical tips  
After re-heating  
Ensure that perishable types of  
food, such as meat and fish, are  
cooked for an appropriate length of  
time.  
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.  
For dishes such as rice or semolina  
pudding first select power setting 8 or  
for M 616 EG setting 9 and then turn  
down to power setting 2 to complete  
cooking.  
Allow food to stand for a few minutes  
once a programme has ended to allow  
heat to be distributed evenly.  
For food with skin or peel, such as to-  
matoes, some types of sausage, jacket  
potatoes and aubergines, should be  
pricked or the skin cut several times be-  
fore cooking to prevent food from bur-  
sting.  
After re-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 after it has been left to stand.  
Boiling eggs in the microwave oven  
is not possible without a special  
egg-boiling device, available from  
specialist shops.  
Cooking  
Place the food in a covered microwave-  
safe dish.  
Otherwise the eggs will burst. Eggs  
can only be cooked in a microwave  
oven out of their shells in a glass dish.  
The yolk must be pricked several times  
first with a sharp object.  
When cooking fresh vegetables, fish,  
meat, poultry first select power setting  
8 or for M 616 EG setting 9, and then  
select power setting 5 or for M 616 EG  
setting 6 to continue cooking.  
Add a little water to vegetables which  
have been kept stored. Vegetable cook-  
ing times depend on the texture of the  
vegetable. Fresh vegetables contain  
water and usually cook more quickly.  
Stir and turn food at least once during  
cooking.  
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Practical tips  
Practical tips  
Defrosting  
Defrosting and reheating or  
cooking  
Deep-frozen pre-cooked food can be  
defrosted and immediately reheated or  
cooked, using the combination of the  
two automatic programmes, Auto de-  
frost and Auto cook.  
Remove the frozen food from its packa-  
ging and place in a covered micro-  
wave-safe container, to defrost without  
a lid. Turn, stir or separate the food  
about half-way through the programme.  
To defrost delicate foods, e.g. cream,  
butter, gateaux and cheese, select the  
microwave setting 1. However to  
achieve an even result remove from the  
oven and allow to finish defrosting at  
room temperature.  
Remove the food from its packaging  
and place in a covered microwave-safe  
dish for defrosting and re-heating or  
cooking. Exception: Minced meat  
should be left uncovered while cook-  
ing. Soups, stew and vegetables  
should be stirred several times during  
the process. Separate slices of meat  
half-way through the programme. Turn  
pieces of meat and fish at the half-way  
stage.  
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.  
Deep-frozen pre-cooked meals in card-  
board trays which, according to manu-  
facturer’s instructions are suitable for  
use in a conventional oven, are micro-  
wave-safe.  
For defrosting basic food stuffs such  
as bread, cakes or fruit microwave  
power setting 2 is recommended.  
After defrosting  
Allow the food to stand at room tem-  
perature for approximately the same  
amount of time spent for defrosting to  
enable the heat to spread evenly  
throughout the food.  
After defrosting followed by re-heat-  
ing or cooking.  
Allow the food to stand at room tem-  
perature long enough to enable the  
heat to spread evenly throughout the  
food.  
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Practical tips  
Practical tips  
Examples  
The examples below are for an oven  
with a maximum microwave power out-  
put of 900/1000 watts.  
For models with a different power out-  
put scale, adjust according to the table  
on page 12. E.g. for a 750 watt model  
use setting 6 instead of setting 5.  
Melting margarine, butter  
Melt 100 g at setting 5 uncovered, for  
1
approx 1-1 / minutes.  
2
Melting chocolate  
Bottling  
Break 100 g into pieces, melt at setting  
5 uncovered, for approx. 2 minutes.  
Bottling should only be undertaken by  
an experienced cook who has received  
proper training in this method of  
preserving fruit and vegetables in an  
oven or microwave oven, and under-  
stands the implications of the chemical  
reactions involved.  
Dissolving gelatine  
Melt at setting 5 uncovered, for ap-  
1
prox. / -1 minutes, stirring occasion-  
2
ally, (N.B. follow the instructions on the  
packet if these differ and for the  
amount of water).  
Preparing flan topping/jelly glaze  
1
Gently heat 1 sachet + / l liquid at  
4
setting 5 uncovered, for approx. 4-5  
minutes, stirring occasionally.  
Proving dough  
(500 g flour) leave covered to rise for  
approx. 8-10 minutes at setting 1.  
Skinning tomatoes  
Score 3 tomatoes crosswise at the bot-  
tom, drop into water and heat at setting  
5 for approx. 2 minutes. The skin can  
now be peeled away easily. Take care,  
the tomatoes may be very hot.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning and care  
Microwave oven  
Always keep the roller ring under-  
neath it clean as well as the oven  
floor. Otherwise the ring might not  
run smoothly.  
Disconnect the microwave oven  
from the power supply before clean-  
ing.  
Do not turn the carrier manually, as  
this could damage the drive motor.  
Oven housing and interior  
The housing and interior can be  
cleaned using a damp cloth with a solu-  
tion of washing up liquid or a mild deter-  
gent and water. Wipe dry with a soft  
cloth.  
Door interior  
Always keep the door interior clean. Do  
not use any scouring agent. Check the  
door and door seal at regular intervals  
for any sign of damage. If any damage  
is noticed, the oven should not be used  
again in microwave mode until the fault  
has been rectified by a service engin-  
eer trained by Miele.  
Avoid too much water as this could  
penetrate the openings of the oven inte-  
rior.  
Do not use a scouring agent which  
could scratch.  
Air vents  
The stainless steel surfaces can be  
cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner for  
stainless steel.  
Do not let water or any other object find  
its way into the ventilation outlets.  
To neutralise odours in the microwave  
put a cup of water with some lemon  
juice in the oven and simmer for a few  
minutes.  
The turntable can be removed for  
cleaning.  
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Cleaning and care  
Cleaning and care  
Accessories (depending on model)  
Rack, baking tray and runners  
Wash and dry after each use. Remove  
stubborn soils  
Boiling rod  
The boiling rod can be washed in a dish-  
washer.  
– from stainless steel:  
with a stainless steel cleaner.  
– from enamel:  
Side runners  
Soak to loosen the soil and then  
clean with a soft brush or a sponge.  
The side runners can be removed to  
clean the oven interior walls.  
Glass tray  
The glass tray can be washed in a solu-  
tion of hot water and washing up liquid  
or in the dishwasher.  
Do not use scouring agents, as these  
would scratch the surface.  
Ceramic anti-splash roof liner  
Take out and clean with washing up liq-  
uid and water after each use.  
Take the runners out at the bottom  
from the side wall, pull upwards and  
un-hook.  
Reassemble in reverse order.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem solving guide  
. . . the turntable does not turn  
smoothly.  
Repairs to electrical appliances  
should only be carried out by suit-  
ably qualified and competent ser-  
vice technicians trained by Miele.  
Improper repairs may pose a  
serious risk to the user.  
Check whether the path described  
by the ring on the base of the oven  
interior under the turntable is clean,  
and if not remove any soiling.  
The following minor malfunctions how-  
ever can usually be resolved without  
calling the Service Department:  
. . . strange noises are heard when  
the microwave oven is being used.  
Check whether,  
the food is covered with aluminium  
foil.  
What to do if . . .  
. . . a process cannot be started.  
If it is remove it.  
Check whether,  
Sparks are being created by the use  
of crockery with a metallic finish. See  
notes on types of containers.  
the appliance door is closed  
properly.  
a time has been entered.  
. . . food cools down too quickly.  
the appliance is plugged in to the  
mains supply.  
In the microwave oven, food begins to  
cook from the outside first, the inside of  
the food relying on the slower conduc-  
tion of heat.  
the mains fuse has blown (call a  
qualified electrician or the Service  
department, see "After Sales Ser-  
vice").  
If food is cooked at a high power level  
it is possible that the heat may not have  
reached the centre of the food. During  
standing time heat is transferred to the  
centre of the food. Food may be warm  
in the middle but cool on the edge.  
When reheating food with different den-  
sities, such as plated meals it is sen-  
sible to start with a low power level and  
lengthen the time required.  
. . . food is not adequately defrosted,  
heated or cooked at the end of the  
selected process time.  
check whether the correct power set-  
ting was selected for the time set.  
The lower the power setting the longer  
the time required.  
check whether the process has been  
interrupted and not restarted.  
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Problem solving guide  
Problem solving guide  
. . . the microwave switches itself off  
during a cooking, reheating or de-  
frosting process.  
If it is not possible to remedy a fault  
by following the instructions given  
above, on no account open the ap-  
pliance casing.  
These microwave ovens should only  
be repaired by suitably qualified  
technicians trained by Miele.  
There may be insufficient air circulation.  
Check whether:  
the air inlet is blocked.  
Any object is blocking the ventilation  
outlets.  
whether anything is blocking the gap  
between the base of the unit and the  
worktop surface.  
Remove any objects if necessary. The  
appliance switches off automatically in  
the case of overheating. Cooking can  
be recontinued after a cooling-down  
period.  
If the microwave oven switches itself off  
repeatedly, please call the Service De-  
partment.  
. . . an E appears in the display  
This appears with an incorrect entry.  
Press the C touchpad once. After-  
wards, it is possible to enter the set-  
tings again.  
. . . an E 15 appears in the display  
The oven interior is too hot.  
Let the appliance cool down with the  
door open for 15 – 20 minutes. After-  
wards, press the C touchpad and  
enter the settings again.  
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After sales service  
After sales service  
In the event of any faults which you can-  
not easily remedy, please contact  
– your Miele dealer  
– the nearest Miele Service Depart-  
ment.  
See address on the back page.  
When contacting the service depart-  
ment please quote the Model and Ser-  
ial number of your appliance, given on  
the data plate which is located exter-  
nally, on the rear wall of the appliance.  
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Installation and electrical connection  
Installation and electrical connection  
All electrical work should be carried out  
by a competent person, in accordance  
with national and local safety regula-  
tions.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead are col-  
oured in accordance with the following  
code:  
The microwave oven is supplied with a  
mains cable and plug for connection to  
a single phase 230-240 V, 50 Hz a. c.  
supply. The voltage, rated load and  
fuse rating are given on the data plate.  
Please ensure that these match the  
household mains supply.  
Green/yellow = earth  
Blue = neutral  
Brown = live  
As the colours of the wires in the mains  
lead of this appliance may not corre-  
spond with the coloured markings ident-  
ifying the terminals in your plug, pro-  
ceed as follows:  
If the cable is damaged it must be  
replaced by a special cable which  
must be fitted by a competent per-  
son trained by the manufacturer.  
Please consult the Customer Ser-  
vice dept.  
The wire which is coloured green and  
yellow must be connected to the termi-  
nal in the plug which is marked with the  
letter E or by the earth symbol z or  
coloured green or green and yellow.  
For extra safety it is advisable to install  
a residual current device (RCD) with a  
trip current of 30 mA.  
The wire which is coloured blue must  
be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter N or coloured  
black.  
GB / IRL  
The wire which is coloured brown must  
be connected to the terminal which is  
marked with the letter L (GB / IRL) or  
A (AUS / NZ) or coloured red.  
Connection should be made via a  
fused connection unit or a fused plug  
and a suitable switched socket, (rated  
load under 3000 W), or via suitable iso-  
lator (rated load over 3000 W), which is  
easily accessible.  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST  
BE EARTHED  
AUS / NZ  
The plug rating is 10 A.  
This appliance is elecrically sup-  
pressed according to  
AS / NZS 4052 : 1992  
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Installation and electrical connection  
Non rewireable plugs BS 1363  
(GB / IRL)  
Do not position the appliance too  
close to adjacent furniture.  
A space of 5 cm (M 636 EG: 10 cm)  
is required all round the appliance  
for ventilation.  
If this machine or appliance is fitted  
with a non-rewireable plug, the follow-  
ing information applies:  
If the socket outlets are not suitable for  
the plug supplied with this product, it  
must be cut off and an appropriate  
plug fitted.  
The microwave oven should be posi-  
tioned or built-in at least 85 cm  
above the ground (EN 60335) ex-  
cept for M 636 EC.  
The plug cut from the flexible cord  
should be disposed of and on no ac-  
count be inserted into a socket else-  
where in the house (electric shock ha-  
zard).  
When installing a microwave oven  
care should also be taken that the  
air can be freely discharged from  
under and behind the appliance.  
Do not place any objects on the ven-  
tilation outlets or block the space  
between the appliance floor and the  
surface upon which it is placed.  
The fuse cover must be refitted when  
changing the fuse, and if the fuse  
cover is lost, the plug must not be used  
until a suitable replacement is ob-  
tained. The colour of the correct re-  
placement cover is that of the coloured  
insert in the base of the plug, or the col-  
our that is embossed in words in the  
base of the plug (as applicable to the  
design of plug fitted).  
The microwave oven can be:  
– placed on a worktop  
– built under a wall unit in conjunction  
with a building under frame  
(M 616 EG) only.  
The correct fuse rating of the replace-  
ment fuses that are ASTA approved to  
BS 1362 should be fitted. Replace-  
ment fuse covers may be purchased  
from your local electrical suppliers, or  
Miele Service Agent.  
– built into a wall unit (M 616 EG only)  
or into a tall unit.  
M 636 EC on the other hand can be  
built under a worktop, with the excep-  
tion of the stainless steel version.  
Use the appropriate building frame and  
follow the fitting instructions.  
The special fitting kit with instructions is  
available from the Miele specialist  
dealer or the Domestic Sales Depart-  
ment.  
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Technical data  
Technical data  
M 616 EG  
M 636 EG  
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 230-240 V, 50 Hz Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . see data plate Rated load. . . . . . . . . . . see data plate  
Power settings . . . . 9 (80/150/200/300/ Power settings. . . . 9 (100/200/300/400/  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 400/450/550/600/750 W)  
. . . . . . . . . . . 500/600/700/800/900 W)  
Fuse/plug rating . . . . . . . see data plate Fuse/plug rating . . . . . . see data plate  
Timer switch . . . . . . . . up to 99 minutes Timer switch . . . . . . . up to 99 minutes  
Freestanding appliance:  
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm:  
Freestanding appliance:  
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm:  
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 x 440 x 316 Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . 348 x 555 x 429  
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 kg Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22kg  
M 626 EG  
M 636 EC  
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 230-240 V, 50 Hz Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . see data plate Rated load. . . . . . . . . . . see data plate  
Power settings . . . . 9 (80/150/250/350/ Power settings. . . . . 9 (80/150/250/350/  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 450/500/600/700/850 W)  
. . . . . . . . . . . 450/500/600/700/850 W)  
Fuse/plug rating . . . . . . . see data plate Fuse/plug rating . . . . . . see data plate  
Timer switch . . . . . . . . up to 99 minutes Timer switch . . . . . . . up to 99 minutes  
Freestanding appliance:  
Freestanding appliance:  
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm:  
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm:  
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 x 496 x 384 Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . 348 x 555 x 484  
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 kg Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26kg  
M 626 EC  
Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 230-240 V, 50 Hz  
Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . see data plate  
Power settings . . . . 9 (80/150/250/350/  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 450/500/600/700/850 W)  
Fuse/plug rating . . . . . . . see data plate  
Timer switch . . . . . . . . up to 99 minutes  
Freestanding appliance:  
Dimensions (H x W x D) in mm:  
Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 x 496 x 460  
Net weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 kg  
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