Miele M 8261 manual Pineapple cake, Quick almond tart

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Gourmet plate

Pineapple cake

For the cake:

2 eggs

80 g sugar

11/2 ripe bananas

30 g chocolate chips

100 g plain flour

3/4 tsp. baking powder

Topping:

1 tin pineapple chunks (drained weight 240 g)

11/2 tbsp brown sugar

11/2 tbsp desiccated coconut

Beat together the eggs and sugar until frothy. Mash the bananas with a fork, and add to the egg mixture. Sift together the flour and the baking powder, stir in the chocolate chips, and fold into the mixture. Spread the mixture into the gourmet plate. Scatter the drained pineapple over the mixture, and sprinkle over the sugar and desiccated coconut. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable. Bake the cake for approx. 10 minutes at 450 W + Grill until golden. Cut into 8 slices.

Quick almond tart

For the pastry:

100 g plain flour

1/2 level tsp baking powder

75 g butter or margarine

30 g sugar

Filling:

75 g butter

100 g chopped almonds

Few drops of almond essence 30 g sugar

1/2 packet vanilla sugar

75 ml double cream To spread over the top: 50 g apricot jam

Mix together the flour, baking powder, butter and sugar, and knead to a smooth dough. Roll out the mixture into the gourmet plate, and build up the edges to 1 cm. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and bake the pastry for approx. 4 minutes at 450 W + Grill. For the filling, melt the butter in a pan on the hob, stir in the rest of the ingredients and simmer for approx. 5 minutes. Whilst still hot, spoon the mixture into the pastry case. Place the gourmet plate on the turntable, and bake the tart for approx. 5 minutes at 450 W + Grill until golden. When cool, spread with apricot jam. Cut into 8 slices.

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Contents Operating instructions Microwave oven 8261 Contents Contents Oven interior and accessories Description of the applianceControl panel Accessories supplied Disposal of the packing material Caring for the environmentDisposal of your old appliance Technical safety Correct useUse Page Page Page Page When using browning dishes Disposal of your old applianceModes of operation How does the microwave oven function?What can a microwave oven do? Operating modesWhat ways can a microwave oven be used? Material and shape Suitable containers for microwave ovensMetal Earthenware GlasswarePorcelain Glazes and coloursWood Testing dishes for their suitabilityDisposable containers Cover Do not use a lid or cover ifBefore using for the first time Time of day display Setting the time of daySwitching off the time of day display Altering the time of dayPlacing the dish in the oven OperationTo open the door To close the doorDoor message Interrupting or re-starting a programme Altering the settingsTo cancel a programme At the end of a programmeSystem lock To cancel the system lockQuick start programmable Programming timesMinute minder + cooking function Minute minderAltering a minute minder entry To find out the minute minder time remainingGrilling without the Microwave function Operation GrillingTo change a cooking duration Combination mode Microwave + Grill Use Gourmet plateSome suggested uses Croque monsieur Serves RecipesVegetable medley Serves Pork fillets Serves Home-made potato rösti ServesPork fillet in a Roquefort sauce Curried chicken Serves Fishermans salmon ServesPineapple cake Quick almond tartAutomatic cooking Operation Automatic programmesAutomatic defrosting Cooking food from frozen NOperation Automatic programmes Programming Saving your favourite programmeChanging an entry To call up your favourite programme Changing the settings Setting Settings available * factory default Tips on reheating ReheatingAfter reheating Tips on cooking CookingAfter cooking Defrosting followed by reheating or cooking Defrosting/Defrosting and reheating or cookingDefrosting After defrostingSome suggested uses Food Quantity Micro TimeCleaning and care Oven interior and inside of the doorAppliance front and control panel ClothAluminium fronted appliances Glass fronted appliancesStainless steel fronted appliances Rack Noise can be heard after a cooking programme Problem solving guideWhat to do if Programme will not start Display does not light upTime of day in the display is not accurate Food cools down too quicklyAfter sales service Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA Non-rewireable plugs BSElectrical connection Electrical connection AUS, NZ Installation InstallationBuilding-in dimensions Building-in kitInstallation Installation Page Page Page Alteration rights reserved

M 8261 specifications

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