H 4050 BM
Operating instructions
Microwave combination oven
H 4050 BM, H 4060 BM
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the first time.
G
M.-Nr. 06 230 161
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Minute minder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To alter the time of day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Modes of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Traditional oven functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fan plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auto roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fan grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Combination programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programming cooking times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
User programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Material and shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Testing dishes for their suitability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
A cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chart for defrosting food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Chart for reheating food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chart for cooking, browning and crisping food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Contents
Defrosting and Reheating / Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Chart for grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the roast probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Chart for roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Baking chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Oven interior and inside of the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Appliance front and control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electrical connection AUS, NZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Miele{home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
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Description of the appliance
Control panel
a ON/OFF switch
b Display
c Function selector with turn and press
mechanism
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Oven interior
d Grill element
e Oven interior lighting
f Connection socket for the roast
probe
g Three shelf levels
h Oven door
Description of the appliance
Accessories supplied
Glass tray
The glass tray is suitable for use with all
cooking functions.
Combi rack for use with the glass
tray
The combi rack must always be used
with the glass tray.
It can be used either way up to vary the
height between it and the grill element
and depending on the cooking function
and type of food being cooked.
The combi rack is designed to be
compatible with microwaves.
However, it must not be placed
directly on the stainless steel floor of
the oven, as this could cause arcing
to occur.
Boiling rod
Roast probe
The roast probe enables the roasting
process to be monitored simply and
reliably. See "Roasting with the Roast
probe" for details.
Optional accessories
Miele{home
The Miele|home system gives you the
ability to call up your appliance at any
time to check information, e.g. about a
programme which is in progress
(temperature, delay start time, time
remaining ....).
When heating liquids, the boiling rod
provided should always be placed into
the container. It helps liquids to heat
evenly.
You will need a Miele|home master
appliance (e.g. the Miele|home
InfoControl) and your appliance must
be fitted with Communication module
(XKM).
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all
relevant legal safety requirements.
Improper use can present a risk of
both personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct use
The appliance is intended for
domestic use only: to cook food,
and in particular to defrost, reheat,
cook, bake, roast and to grill. Any other
usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use of the appliance.
Never use the appliance to store or
dry items which could ignite easily.
Moisture evaporates. Fire hazard.
The use of the appliance by the
elderly or infirm or those who have
not used the appliance before should
be supervised by a competent and
responsible person to avoid the risk of
injury.
children well away and do not let them
play with it or use the controls. They will
not understand the potential dangers
posed by it. They should be supervised
whenever you are working in the
kitchen.
has been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
Technical safety
fitted by a Miele approved service
technician.
- the door is warped,
- the door hinges are loose,
- holes or cracks are visible in the
casing, the door, the door seal or the
oven interior walls.
Operating the appliance with this type
of damage will result in microwave
leakage and present a hazard to the
user.
Tampering with electrical connections
or components and mechanical parts is
highly dangerous and can cause
operational faults or electric shock.
This appliance is not a toy! To
avoid the risk of injury, keep
Older children may use the
appliance only when its operation
If the connection cable is
damaged, the new cable must be
Do not use the microwave function
of the appliance if
Never open the casing of the
appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data
on the data plate (voltage and
connected load) match the mains
electricity supply. This data must
correspond in order to avoid risk of
damage to the appliance. Consult a
qualified electrician if in any doubt.
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 (e.g.
danger of overheating).
The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with local and national safety
regulations. It is most important that this
basic safety requirement is present and
regularly tested and where there is any
doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer cannot be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate earthing system (e.g.
electric shock).
Installation work and repairs may
only be carried out by suitably
qualified and competent persons in
accordance with local and national
safety regulations. Repairs and other
work by unqualified persons could be
dangerous and the manufacturer will
not be held liable.
Ensure current is not supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been carried out.
This equipment may only be
installed in mobile installations
such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if
a risk assessment of the installation has
been carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
– the mains fuse is disconnected,
– or the screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable),
–
or it has been switched off at the
isolator or at the wall socket and the
plug has been withdrawn.
The appliance must be built in
before operation to ensure that no
electrical components are accessible.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Use
General notes
Always ensure that food is
sufficiently cooked or reheated.
Many factors will affect the overall
cooking time, including the size and
amount of food, its initial temperature,
changes to recipe and the shape and
size of cooking container.
Some foods may contain
micro-organisms which are only
destroyed by thorough cooking,
therefore when cooking or re-heating
foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly
important that food is fully cooked
through (at temperatures of over 70°C
for more than 10 minutes). If in doubt
select a longer cooking or reheating
time.
It is important that the heat is allowed to
spread evenly throughout the food
being cooked. This can be achieved by
stirring and/or turning the food, and by
observing a sufficiently long standing
time, which should be added to the
time needed for cooking, reheating or
defrosting.
Always remember that cooking
times using microwave power are
usually considerably shorter than with
traditional methods of food preparation
(Fan plus, Auto roast, Grill, Fan Grill).
Excessively long cooking times can
lead to food drying out and burning, or
could even cause it to catch fire. Do not
use the microwave function to dry
breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, grain etc.
Use the Fan plus function for this type
of procedure, and do not leave the
oven unattended.
Do not use the microwave function
to heat up cushions or pads filled
with cherry kernels, wheat grain,
lavender or gel, such as those used in
aromatherapy. These pads can ignite
when heated even after they have been
removed from the appliance.
Exercise caution when cooking or
reheating food with a high sugar
content, e.g. Christmas pudding. If
heated for too long the sugar may
caramelise or ignite. Always ensure that
this type of procedure is supervised.
Do not use full power to warm
empty dishes. The lack of food or
incorrect loading could cause damage
to the appliance.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when cooking with oils and fats as
these can be a fire hazard if allowed to
overheat.
If smoke occurs in the oven, to
avoid fuelling any flame do not
open the oven door. Switch the
appliance off by pressing the ON/OFF
selector, switch off at the mains socket
and remove the plug from the socket.
Do not open the oven door until the
smoke has dispersed.
Only use the Miele roast probe
supplied with this appliance.
If a replacement is necessary it can be
obtained from the Miele Spare Parts
Department or your Miele dealer.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When not in use do not leave the
roast probe in the oven, especially
when grilling.
The high temperatures used for grilling
could cause plastic components on the
roast probe to melt.
Never heat undiluted alcohol in the
oven as this can easily ignite.
Do not heat up tins in the
appliance. Pressure can build up
and they may explode, resulting in
injury or damage.
Cover any food which is left in the
oven to be kept hot, as moisture in
the food could lead to corrosion
damage in the oven. This also prevents
the food from drying out.
Try to avoid the interior walls being
splashed with food or liquids
containing salt. If it does happen wipe
these away thoroughly, to avoid
corrosion on the stainless steel
surfaces.
lead to moisture damage in the oven.
–
The glass tray and the combi rack
take a maximum load of 8 kg.
Exceeding this weight limit can cause
them damage.
Do not lean or sit on an open oven
door, or place heavy items on it.
This could damage the appliance. The
oven door can support a maximum load
of 8 kg.
Never place a hot glass tray (or
any other hot cooking containers)
on a cold surface, such as a tiled or
granite worktop.
The glass tray or container could crack
or shatter and the worktop surface
could get damaged. Place it on a
suitable pot rest or a wire rack.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to clean this appliance.
Pressurised steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
If you wish to leave food in the
oven after cooking, e.g. to take
advantage of the residual heat, do not
turn the oven off. Simply select the
lowest temperature, and leave the
function at the position set.
Do not switch the appliance off until the
food has been removed. Otherwise,
moisture in the oven could lead to
condensation forming on the control
panel and surrounding kitchen furniture
and drops of moisture collecting under
the worktop.
Condensation can:
–
damage the housing unit / worktop.
Do not use the appliance to heat
up the room. Due to the high
temperatures radiated, objects left near
the appliance could catch fire.
When using kitchen appliances
connected to sockets near the
appliance, ensure that the cable cannot
get trapped in a hot oven door, which
could melt the cable insulation and be
dangerous.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Microwave function
Before serving, remember to allow
a sufficient standing time and then
always check the temperature of the
food after taking it out of the oven. The
temperature of the container is not an
indication of the temperature of the
food or liquid in it. When heating food
and drink, remember that the heat is
created in the food itself and that the
container will normally be cooler. The
dish is only warmed by the heat of the
food.
This is particularly important when
preparing food for babies, children,
and the elderly or infirm.
Always stir or shake baby milk and food
after heating it up, and taste it first to
make sure it is not too hot.
Never cook or reheat food or
liquids in sealed containers, jars or
bottles.
With baby bottles, the screw top and
teat must be removed. Otherwise
pressure builds up which can cause
the bottle or container to explode,
posing a severe risk of injury.
When heating liquids, the boiling
rod provided should always be
placed into the container.
When heating liquids, milk, sauces etc.,
using microwave heat without the
boiling rod, the boiling point of the
liquid may be reached without the
production of typical bubbles. The
liquid does not boil evenly throughout.
This so-called 'boiling delay' can cause
a sudden build up of bubbles when the
container is removed from the oven or
shaken. This can lead to the liquid
boiling over suddenly and explosively.
Danger of burning.
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The formation of bubbles can be so
strong that the pressure forces the oven
door open. The user could be injured
and the appliance damaged.
The boiling rod ensures that the liquid
boils evenly and that bubbles form at
an early stage during the operation.
Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use any containers or
cutlery made from or containing
metal, aluminium foil, lead crystal
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 damaged or
cause a fire hazard.
The combi rack supplied with the
appliance must be used with the
glass tray. It is designed to be
compatible with microwaves and can
therefore be used with the microwave
function. Do not place it on the oven
floor.
N.B. It gets hot when using the
microwave function. Danger of burning.
Do not leave the oven unattended
when reheating or cooking food in
disposable containers made of plastic,
paper or other inflammable materials.
Before using single-use containers
make sure they are suitable for use in
microwave ovens. See appropriate
section.
Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells using microwave heat in a
specially designed egg-boiling device
available from specialist shops.
Similarly, hard-boiled eggs should not
be reheated using microwave heat as
this may lead to the eggs exploding,
even after they have been taken out of
the oven.
Eggs can be cooked without their
shells using microwave heat only if
the yolk membrane has been
punctured several times first. The
pressure could otherwise cause the
egg yolk to explode. Danger of injury.
Do not reheat food in the oven in
heat-retaining bags which are
intended for use in normal ovens.
These heat-retaining bags usually
contain a thin layer of aluminium foil
which reflects microwaves. This
reflected energy can, in turn, cause the
outer paper covering to become so hot
that it ignites.
Food with a thick skin or peel, such
as tomatoes, sausages, jacket
potatoes and aubergines, should be
pierced or cut in several places to allow
steam to escape and prevent the food
from bursting.
Ovenproof earthenware can retain
a considerable amount of moisture.
Earthenware and porcelain containers
with hollow handles and lid knobs must
only be used with the microwave
function if they have vent holes, which
allow the moisture to escape. Without
vent holes there can be a pressure
build-up, causing the container to crack
or shatter, with the danger of injury.
To check food temperature, first
interrupt the cooking process.
Then use a thermometer specifically
approved for food use to measure the
temperature of the food. Never use a
thermometer containing mercury or
liquid, as these are not suitable for use
with very high temperatures and will
break very easily.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Traditional oven functions:
Fan plus, Auto roast, Grill, Fan grill
Caution. Danger of burning.
When the oven is being used as a
traditional oven, it can get very hot.
Great care should be taken to
ensure that small children do not
touch the oven when it is being used.
Children's skin is far more sensitive to
high temperatures than that of adults.
External parts of the oven such as the
door glass, vents, handle and fascia
panel can become quite hot. Danger of
burning.
Wear oven gloves when placing
food in the oven, turning it or
removing it. When the grill is being
used, either solo or in a combination
programme, the element becomes very
hot and there is a danger of burning.
Wait until the grill element has
cooled down before lowering it for
cleaning. Danger of burning. Do not
use force to lower it as this can cause it
to break.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of your old
appliance, first make it unusable.
Disconnect it from the mains, cut off the
cable near the appliance and render
any plug unusable. Appliances which
have been built-in should be
disconnected from the mains supply by
a qualified person. This will prevent the
appliance from being misused.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
In countries where there are areas
which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the guarantee.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these
materials away, please ensure they are
offered for recycling.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of your
old appliance with your household
waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre and ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected
from the mains electricity supply by a
competent person. The plug must be
rendered useless and the cable cut off
directly behind it to prevent misuse.
See the "Warning and Safety" section of
this booklet for further details.
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Controls
The appliance has a large electronic
display and two controls which are
used to operate the appliance.
Controls
Both controls are retracted when the
appliance is delivered. The appliance
can only be operated when these
controls are released.
Both the controls can be pressed but
only the right hand control can be
turned.
The left hand control is the ON/OFF
switch. Pressing this control switches
the appliance on or off. When switched
on, the main menu appears in the
display and when switched off, the time
of day is displayed.
The ON/OFF switch cannot be turned.
The right hand control is the
multi-function dial. It is used for
selecting the menu options.
The dial can be turned as well as
pressed.
Turning it allows you to select a function
or a setting as well as to change
values, e.g. times and temperatures.
Pressing it confirms the selection of the
option or setting highlighted in the
display.
Display
The parameters and settings which can
be selected are highlighted in the
display.
Currently selected options and settings
are indicated by a tick L next to them.
The triangle symbol at the top or bottom
of the display on the right hand side
indicates that you can scroll to further
options by turning the multi-function
dial.
Selecting and then confirming "back"
will return you to the menu above.
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Before using for the first time
Cleaning the appliance
Remove any protective foil from the oven front.
Wipe out the oven interior with hot water and a little washing up liquid. Dry using
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a soft cloth.
Do not close the oven door until the oven interior is dry. Otherwise this could
cause a build up of unpleasant odours and corrosion in the appliance.
Wash the accessories.
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Using for the first time
A welcome screen will appear in the display when the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply.
M
Willkommen
Selecting a language
After a few seconds, the display will change to the "Language" menu
(EINSTELLUNGEN/SPRACHE).
The choice of languages will appear in alphabetical order in the right hand column
of the display. The language currently selected is shown highlighted.
The text in the left hand column will be in that language.
You can now select the language you want or confirm the one currently selected:
EINSTELLUNGEN F dansk
SPRACHE F
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To do this, turn the multi-function dial until the language you want is highlighted
in the display.
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Press the multi-function dial to confirm your selection.
deutsch
english
espanol H
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Before using for the first time
When the selection of a language has been confirmed, a tick L will appear next to
it.
You now need to set the correct time of day.
12 :00
Please set the time of day
Turn the multi-function dial until the correct hour appears.
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Press the multi-function dial to confirm your selection.
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The minutes will then be highlighted and can be set in the same way. Once
confirmed, the time of day will appear in the display. You can now choose whether
to have the time showing in the display or not.
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Clock:Display
on
^ Press the multi-function dial if you want to switch the display off.
Now the time of day will only appear for a short time when you press the
ON/OFF switch or the multi-function dial.
If you want the time of day to be displayed all the time you can either wait a
moment until the display changes or turn the multi-function dial to highlight "on"
and confirm your selection.
off
Because this appliance is pre-equipped for the Miele|home system the following
message will appear briefly in the display:
E MIELE q HOME
compatible appliance
The current time of day will then appear.
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Min minder
The appliance is now ready for use.
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Time
Before using for the first time
Heating up for the first time
With new appliances there is usually a smell during the first use. High
temperatures will help dissipate this smell more quickly.
Run the empty appliance on the Fan plus setting for at least an hour.
Please ensure the room is well ventilated during this operation.
Press the ON/OFF switch to call up the main menu.
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Turn the multi-function dial until the Fan plus function is highlighted. Then press
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the dial to confirm your selection.
The fan starts running and the recommended temperature of 160 °C is
highlighted.
^ Turn the multi-function dial until the maximum temperature (225 °C) is
highlighted in the display.
^ Press the dial to confirm your selection of the maximum temperature.
^ Run the programme for at least one hour. You can then switch the appliance off
by pressing the ON/OFF switch.
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Minute minder
The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling
eggs. You can use the minute minder on its own or at the same time as other
functions.
To set the minute minder
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Min minder Time
Turn the multi-function dial until "Min minder" is highlighted in the bottom line of
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the display.
Then press the multi-function dial.
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Min minder
^ Turn the multi-function dial until the minute minder time you want appears in the
highlighted section.
^ Press the multi-function dial to start the minute minder time. The minute minder
time will begin counting down.
If you use the minute minder at the same time as a cooking programme you will be
able to tell which one has finished first by its audible tone.
0:00 min Time
To cancel the time set for the minute minder
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Call up the minute minder and set it to 0:00.
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To alter the time of day
Min minder
If you want to alter the time of day, turn the multi-function dial until "Time" is
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highlighted in the bottom of the display.
Then press the multi-function dial.
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Turn the multi-function dial until the correct hour appears.
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Press the multi-function dial to confirm your selection.
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Now turn the dial until the correct minutes appear and press the dial to confirm
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the entry.
Time
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Modes of operation
Functions
"Solo" functions:
Microwave
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For defrosting, reheating and
cooking food in a short time.
Fan plus
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For baking, cooking food using hot
air circulation.
Auto roast
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This function provides an initial high
temperature to seal meat followed by
a lower temperature for normal
roasting.
– Grill
For grilling flat pieces of meat and
fish.
Grill with the oven door closed.
– Fan grill
Ideal for grilling thicker items such as
stuffed meat, kebabs and pieces of
poultry etc.
Grill with the oven door closed.
Automatic programmes
For cooking, reheating, and defrosting
selected food groups using microwave
power or a combination programme.
Automatic programme delay
You can programme the start or end
time of a programme.
Minute minder
For monitoring other kitchen activities,
e.g. boiling an egg on a hob.
Clock display
When the appliance is switched off the
time of day is shown in the display.
You can also turn off this display.
Combination programmes
In the combination programmes
microwave power is used in
conjunction with a traditonal function
(Fan plus, Fan grill, Grill, Auto roast).
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Modes of operation
Safety features
System lock
This safety feature prevents functions
being entered unintentionally. See
("Settings - Safety").
Safety cut-out
A process using a traditional oven
function can be started without
programming in a time. To prevent
over-use and the consequent danger of
fire, the appliance switches off
automatically after a certain length of
time. This can be between 1 hour and
10 hours depending on the function
and temperature chosen.
If the microwave is switched off in
between using two microwave cooking
processes, there will be a delay of
about 30 seconds before the new
setting is accepted. Therefore wait a
short while before starting the second
process.
Energy saving functions
Door contact switch
If the door is opened during a
programme the heater element and fan
are automatically switched off.
The programme will continue to run
again as soon as the door is shut and
the start button has been pressed. If
the door is opened during a
conventional programme, i.e. one
without microwave power, the
programme will continue to run again
as soon as the door is shut. You do not
need to press the start button.
Making use of residual heat
With Fan plus and Auto roast the
heating shuts off automatically if the
ambient temperature is sufficient to
finish cooking the food and the door
has not been opened. Whenever heat is
lost, e.g. if the door is opened, the
heating will switch on again
automatically.
Optional oven interior lighting
You can turn off the oven interior
lighting if you do not want it to remain
on during the entire cooking process.
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Operating modes
Microwave function
Microwave cooking offers the benefits
of speed, convenience and nutritional
advantages when food does not require
browning or crisping.
The following power levels can be
selected:
80 W, 150 W, 300 W, 450 W, 600 W,
850 W and 1000 W.
How does the microwave oven
function?
In a microwave oven there is a
high-frequency tube called a
magnetron. This converts electrical
energy into microwaves. These
microwaves are distributed evenly
throughout the oven interior and
rebound off the metal sides of the oven
interior to reach the food from all sides.
In order for microwaves to reach the
food, they must be able to penetrate
the cooking utensil being used.
Microwaves 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
absorbed.
All food contains moisture molecules
which, when subjected to microwave
energy, start to oscillate 2.5 thousand
million times a second. The friction
caused by this vibration creates heat,
which first starts developing around the
outside of the food and then slowly
penetrates towards 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
without adding much liquid or
cooking oil.
– cooking, reheating and defrosting in
a microwave oven is quicker than
using conventional methods.
– nutrients, such as vitamins and
minerals, are generally retained.
– the colour, texture and taste of food
are not impaired.
Microwaves stop being produced as
soon as the cooking process is
interrupted or the appliance door is
opened.
When the appliance is in operation, the
closed, sealed door prevents
microwaves escaping from the
appliance.
Microwaves pass through a suitable
container and find their way directly into
the food.
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Operating modes
Traditional oven functions
This oven offers the following traditional
oven functions:
Fan plus
–
Auto roast
–
Grill
–
Fan grill
–
These cook and brown the food.
Fan plus
This system works by the circulation of
heated air.
A fan in the back wall draws in the air,
heats it over a heater element and
blows it back into the oven cavity
through the carefully spaced openings
in the back panel.
The oven does not usually need to be
pre-heated as the heated air reaches
the food straight away. Pre-heating may
be necessary for foods such as puff
pastry and yeast mixtures where instant
heat is required to make them rise
quickly.
Auto roast
After the selected temperature is
entered, the oven heats initially to a
high temperature which seals the meat
to keep it succulent and tasty. The oven
temperature is then automatically
returned to the pre-selected setting
after this initial boost of heat.
Grill
The grill is ready for use when it glows
red a few minutes after being switched
on. Pre-heat the with the oven door
closed for approx. 5 minutes before
starting to cook. Grill with the oven door
closed.
Fan grill
The hot air from the grill is distributed
over the food by the fan on the back
wall of the oven. This enables a lower
temperature to be selected than for
normal oven grilling. Pre-heat the with
the oven door closed for approx. 5
minutes before starting to cook. Grill
with the oven door closed.
When using Fan plus, you can bake
and roast on two different levels at the
same time.
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Operating modes
Combination programmes
Microwave + Fan plus
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Microwave + Auto roast
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Microwave + Grill
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Microwave + Fan grill
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The combination programmes enable
food to be reheated and cooked
quickly with even browning results.
The combination programmes enable
the grill or the fan setting to be used in
conjunction with the microwave facility.
The Microwave + Fan plus combination
programme is the most effective
because the heat reaches the food to
be baked or cooked immediately,
giving the greatest savings in both time
and energy.
In general when using the combination
programmes, you should not set the
microwave power level higher than
150 W for baking, and not higher than
450 W for cooking, roasting and grilling.
Automatic programmes
Defrosting
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Reheating
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Cooking
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Food can be cooked, reheated or
defrosted using microwave power or
combination programmes. Automatic
programmes are dependent on weight,
i.e. after selecting the appropriate food
group, you then enter the weight of the
food and the microwave power setting
and time will be calculated
automatically.
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