Miele H 4081 BM Operating instructions

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Cleaning and heating up for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Operating sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Programming cooking times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Automatic programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

User programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

To create a User programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Settings J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Time (of day) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Quick MW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Keeping warm (MW only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Cooling fan run-on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Contents

Recommended temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

MW power levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Buzzer tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Safety (System lock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Factory default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Miele|home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Minute minder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Suitable containers for microwave ovens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Defrost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chart for defrosting food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Reheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chart for reheating food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Chart for cooking, browning and crisping food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Defrosting and Reheating / Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Chart for grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using the roast probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chart for roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Baking chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Miele{home SuperVision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Electrical connection IRL, U.K., ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Description of the appliance

Appliance overview

a Control panel b Grill element c Oven interior lighting

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

See "Controls" for more details.

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.

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 fitted 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.

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.

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

children to play on or near it or to play with the controls. They should be supervised whilst you are using the appliance.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)

This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow

Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Correct application

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.

If allowing older children to use the

appliance without supervision, please ensure that they are aware of how the oven works and understand the dangers of improper use.

Technical safety

If the supply cord is damaged, it

must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician in order avoid a hazard.

Do not use the microwave function

of the appliance if

- 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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Never open the casing of the

appliance. Tampering with electrical connections or components and mechanical parts is highly dangerous and can cause operational faults or electric shock.

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 current 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).

The appliance must be built in

before operation to ensure that no electrical components are accessible.

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 switch or at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn.

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.

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.

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.

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lead to moisture damage in the oven.

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.

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.

Functions and features

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 and 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.

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.

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.

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

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Auto roast

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Grill

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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

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Microwave + Auto roast

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Microwave + Grill

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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

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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.

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").

When the appliance is switched on, the allocations for these sensors appear in the display.

Touching this sensor switches the appliance on and off.

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.

Display

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.

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.

A tick will appear beside the setting which is currently selected.

Touching this sensor calls up additional information for the option selected. Select "OK" to close the information screen.

Before using for the first time

The oven will switch on automatically when it is connected to the electricity supply.

A welcome screen will appear in the display and you will then be requested to select some basic settings which are needed to set the appliance up for using for the first time.

Follow the instructions in the display. The welcome screen will be replaced

by the request to set a language. The choice of languages will appear in

alphabetical order in the left hand column of the display. A tick L will appear next to 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.

Confirm you entry with "Continue".

The request to select a Clock format will 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 im mediately 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 s 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 for the Miele|home system.

–

setting up for using for the first time has been successfully completed.

Your oven is ready for use as soon as you confirm the last message with "OK". The current time of day will appear.

Before using for the first time

Cleaning and heating up for the first time

Remove any protective foil from the oven front.

See "Cleaning and care" for more information.

Before using the oven for the first time

take all accessories out of the oven

–

and wash them.

heat up the oven once with

–

nothing in it. With new appliances, there is usually a smell during first use. High temperatures will help dissipate this smell more quickly.

Heat the empty oven up for at least an hour.

Please ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated during this operation. Close doors to other rooms to prevent the smell spreading throughout the house.

Before heating the oven up it is a

good idea to wipe the interior out with a damp cloth. This way any dust or bits of packaging that may have accumulated in the oven cavity during storage and unpacking will be removed.

Press the s sensor.

The appliance will switch on and the main menu will appear in the display.

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.

^ Run the programme for at least one

hour. You can then switch the appliance off by touching the s sensor.

The timer can be used to set the finish time (see "Programming cooking times to switch a programme off automatically").

Leave the oven to cool down to room temperature.

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.

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