Miele H 4081 BM User Manual

Operating instructions
Microwave combination oven SuperVision H 4081 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. 06 827 290
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appliance overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Functions and features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Energy saving functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Microwave function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Traditional oven functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fan plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fan grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Combination programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Automatic programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Before using for the first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Programming cooking times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
User programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
To create a User programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Settings J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Time (of day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Quick MW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Keeping warm (MW only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Contents
Cooling fan run-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recommended temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MW power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Buzzer tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety (System lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Factory default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Miele|home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Minute minder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chart for defrosting food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chart for reheating food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chart for cooking, browning and crisping food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Defrosting and Reheating / Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chart for grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Using the roast probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chart for roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Baking chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Miele{home SuperVision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Description of the appliance
Appliance overview
a Control panel b Grill element c Oven interior lighting
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d Connection socket for the
roast probe
e Three shelf levels f Appliance door
Description of the appliance
Control panel
a Sensors for selecting menu options in the display b Context sensitive numerical key pad c ON/OFF s sensor d Display e Minute minder l sensor f + C (Clear) sensor for cancelling the last entry and returning to the previous
menu
See "Controls" for more details.
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Description of the appliance
Accessories supplied
Glass tray
The glass tray is suitable for use with all cooking functions.
Combi rack for use with a glass tray
The combi rack must always be used with a glass tray.
It can be used either way up to vary the height between it and the grill element, 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
When heating liquids, the boiling rod provided should always be placed in the container. It helps liquids to heat evenly.
Roast probe
The roast probe enables the roasting process to be monitored simply and reliably. See "Using the roast probe" for details.
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Optional accessories
Miele|home
The Miele|home system allows you 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 ...).
As your appliance is equipped with SuperVision, you will be able to use it to call up information about all appliances which have been signed on to the Miele|home system.
To do this, your appliance must be fiited with Communication module (XKM 2000 SV). Each of the Miele|home enabled appliances will also need to be fitted with a Communication module.
Description of the appliance
An InfoControl unit is available which can also be used to display information about the status of your appliances.
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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 operating 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 operating 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 cannot be held liable for damage caused by 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 switch 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.
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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.
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.
Warning and Safety instructions
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.
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.
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 the 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.
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.
lead to moisture damage in the oven.
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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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Functions and features
Functions
"Solo" functions
Microwave
For defrosting, reheating and cooking food in a short time.
Fan plus
For baking and 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.
Combination programmes
In the combination programmes microwave power is used in conjunction with a traditonal function (Fan plus, Fan grill, Grill, Auto roast).
Automatic programmes
For cooking, reheating, and defrosting selected food groups using microwave power or combination programmes.
User programmes
You can save settings you use frequently as user programmes and also give them special names to help you select them easily.
Automatic switching on and off
For switching a cooking programme on and off automatically.
Automatic switching off
For switching a cooking programme off automatically.
Minute minder
For monitoring other kitchen activities, e.g. boiling an egg on a hob.
Time of day display
When the appliance is switched off the time of day will still appear in the display. The time of day display can also be switched off.
Quick MW
This sets the microwave operating at maximum power for one minute. The duration and power level can be changed.
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Functions and features
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 heating element and fan are automatically switched off. The programme will continue to run again as soon as you shut the door and confirm "Start". 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 start it again.
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
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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Controls
Sensors
The electronic sensors around the large graphic display react to touch.
They are used to operate the appliance. Every time a sensor touch control is touched, an accoustic signal is heard. You can deactivate this tone if you want (see "Settings - Buzzer tones").
C
When the appliance is switched on, the allocations for these sensors appear in the display.
s
Touching this sensor switches the appliance on and off.
l
This sensor is used to enter a time for the minute minder for timing any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs.
+ C
This sensor is used to cancel an entry.
The numerical key pad will light up when a temperature or time can be entered.
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Controls
Display
ß
The dot symbol appears next to an option or a command such as "Continue", "OK, "Back" etc. You can select the entry by touching the sensor beside the dot. The display shows a maximum of three options.
p
Arrows in the display indicate if more than three options are available. Touch the sensors on the right hand side of the arrows to scroll up or down to the other options
- - - - - - ­A dotted line will appear under the last option available.
+ and -
When times or temperatures can be entered, these will appear highlighted in the display. + and - will appear for using to enter a time or temperature. You can also use the numerical keypad.
L
A tick will appear beside the setting which is currently selected.
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K
Touching this sensor calls up additional information for the option selected. Select "OK" to close the information screen.
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 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. You will then be prompted to select a language.
The choice of languages will appear in alphabetical order in the left hand column of the display. A tick L will appear beside the language that has been set.
To select another language:
^
Touch one of the sensors beside the arrows until the language you want appears in the display.
^
Select the language you want. A tick L will appear beside the language you have selected.
The request to select a Clock format will then appear.
Select the clock format you want
^
(12 hour or 24 hour) and confirm this with "Continue".
You now need to set the correct Time of day.
You can use the sensors next to +
^
and - to enter the current time of day: First enter the hour and confirm with "Continue". Then enter the minutes and confirm with "Continue". Alternatively, you can use the key pad: You can enter the minutes im­mediately after entering the hour and then confirm both entries with "Continue"
You can now choose to switch off the time of day display:
The time of day will then only appear for a short time when the ON/OFF sensor is touched. If you decide you would like the time of day to be visible all the time, touch the sensor next to "Always show the time".
After you have confirmed your selection with "Continue", the display will show messages to tell you that:
your appliance is set up ready to take the Miele|home system.
setting up for using for the first time has been successfully completed.
^
Confirm you entry with "Continue".
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Before using for the first time
The current time of day will then appear. The appliance is now ready for use.
Heating up for the first time
With new appliances there is usually a smell during the first use. High temperatures will help dissipate this 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.
Touch the ON/OFF sensor to call up
^
the main menu. ^ Select Fan plus. The fan starts running and the
recommended temperature of 160 °C is highlighted.
^ Increase the temperature to 225 °C
(the highest temperature). ^ Select "OK" to confirm your selection
of the maximum temperature.
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^ Run the programme for at least one
hour. You can then switch the
appliance off by touching the
ON/OFF sensor.
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