Miele H 4050 BM, H 4060 BM User Manual

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.

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

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

Description of the appliance

Control panel

a ON/OFF switch b Display c Function selector with turn and press

mechanism

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).

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.

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),

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Using for the first time

A welcome screen will appear in the display when the appliance is connected to the electricity supply.

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

To do this, turn the multi-function dial until the language you want is highlighted in the display.

Press the multi-function dial to confirm your selection.

deutsch

english espanol H

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.

Press the multi-function dial to confirm your selection.

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.

10 : 15

Clock:Display

^ 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.

10 : 15

Min minder

The appliance is now ready for use.

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.

Turn the multi-function dial until the Fan plus function is highlighted. Then press

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.

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

12 : 18

Min minder Time

Turn the multi-function dial until "Min minder" is highlighted in the bottom line of

the display. Then press the multi-function dial.

12 : 18

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

Call up the minute minder and set it to 0:00.

12 : 20

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

highlighted in the bottom of the display. Then press the multi-function dial.

Turn the multi-function dial until the correct hour appears.

Press the multi-function dial to confirm your selection.

Now turn the dial until the correct minutes appear and press the dial to confirm

the entry.

Time

Modes of operation

Functions

"Solo" functions:

Microwave

–

For defrosting, reheating and cooking food in a short time.

Fan plus

–

For baking, cooking food using hot air circulation.

Auto roast

–

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).

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.

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.

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.

Operating modes

Combination programmes

Microwave + Fan plus

–

Microwave + Auto roast

–

Microwave + Grill

–

Microwave + Fan grill

– 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

–

Reheating

–

Cooking

– 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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