Miele H 4244 B, H 4246 B Operating instructions

Operating and Installation Instructions

Ovens H 4244 B, H 4246 B

To prevent accidents and machine damage, read these instructions

before

installation or use.

en-CA

M.-Nr. 07 963 981

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................5

Guide to the oven..................................................9

Oven accessories ................................................10

Baking tray, roasting pan, wire rack .................................10

Grease filter ...................................................11

Controls ........................................................12

Program selector ...............................................12

Temperature selector ............................................13

Settings.........................................................14

Time of day display (PI)............................................14

Buzzer (P2)......................................................15

Before using the oven .............................................16

Using the oven ...................................................18

Using the oven....................................................18

Preheating .......................................................18

Cooking ready-meals ............................................18

Delay Start .......................................................19

Duration g ...................................................19

Desired end time ) ............................................20

At the end of cooking:............................................21

Canceling a process.............................................21

Turning off the oven .............................................21

Setting the timer..................................................22

To set the timer ...................................................22

To cancel the timer ................................................22

Guide to the functions.............................................23

Bake ...........................................................24

Baking tips .......................................................24

Roast ...........................................................27

Roasting tips .....................................................28

Broil............................................................29

Broiling tips ......................................................30

Dehydrate/Proof ..................................................31

Defrost .........................................................32

Contents

Cleaning ........................................................33

Front of appliance .................................................33

PerfectClean .....................................................34

Cleaning the oven cavity by hand .....................................35

Removing the oven door..........................................35

Removing the runners............................................38

Removing the back panel.........................................39

Removing the ceiling panel .......................................39

Catalytic liners ....................................................40

Changing the light bulb............................................41

Frequently asked questions ........................................42

Technical Service.................................................43

Optional accessories..............................................44

Installation instructions ...........................................47

Caring for the environment.........................................48

Disposal of the packing materials .....................................48

Disposal of an old appliance .........................................48

Electrical connection..............................................49

Appliance and Cut-out Dimensions ..................................50

Installing the oven ................................................52

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is intended for residential use only.

Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of this oven.

This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.

Read all instructions before installing or using the oven for the first time.

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

Use

The appliance is intended for

domestic use only: cooking, baking, roasting, broiling, defrosting and heating of food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

Do not use the appliance to store or

dehydrate flammable materials. This is a fire hazard.

Persons who lack physical, sensory

or mental abilities, or experience with the appliance should not use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible person.

Children

Children should not be left

unattended in an area where the appliance is in use. Never allow children to hang or lean on any part of the appliance.

Children should not use the unit

without supervision unless its operation has been sufficiently explained so they can run it safely. Children must be able to recognize potential hazards or improper operation.

Do not allow children to touch or

play in, on or near the oven when it is in operation. The oven gets hot at the oven door glass, the vapor vent, the handle and the operating controls. Danger of burns.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

Before installation, make sure that

the voltage and frequency listed on the data plate correspond with the household electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent injury and machine damage. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

Be certain your appliance is

properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is imperative that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective grounding system or the failure to adhere to national and local electrical codes.

The oven is not to be operated until

it has been properly installed within cabinetry.

Installation, maintenance and repair

work should be performed by an authorized service technician. Work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and may void the warranty.

Oven use

WARNING: Ovens can produce

high temperatures that can cause burns.

Prevent children from touching the

appliance while in use.

Use heat-resistant potholders when

placing items in the oven, turning them, or removing them from the oven. The upper heating element and oven racks can become very hot and cause burns.

To prevent burns, always place

oven racks at their desired height while the oven is cool.

Open the door carefully to allow hot

air or steam to escape before placing or removing food.

To prevent burns, allow the heating

element to cool before cleaning by hand.

The door gasket is essential for a

good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. The door gasket should only be cleaned with a solution of warm water and soap.

Only clean parts listed in this

manual.

Before installation or service,

disconnect the power supply to the work area by removing the fuse, "tripping" the circuit breaker, or shutting off the power main.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Caution: Heating elements may be

hot even though they are not glowing. During and after use, do not let clothing or other flammable materials come in contact with heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. External parts of the oven such as the door glass, vents, and the control panel can become hot.

Do not block any vent

openings.

Aluminum foil should not be used to

line the oven floor. To avoid damage, do not place pots, pans or baking sheets directly on the oven floor.

Do not let metal objects (aluminum

foil, pans) come in contact with the heating element.

Do not slide pots or pans on the

oven floor. This could scratch and damage the surface.

Do not lean, sit, or place heavy

items on the open oven door.

Do not heat unopened containers of

food in the oven, pressure may build up and cause them to explode.

Never add water to food on a hot

tray or pan, or directly onto food in a hot oven. The steam created could cause serious burns or scalds.

This oven must only be used for

cooking. Do not use it as a dryer, kiln, dehumidifier, etc. Fumes or vapors given off by glues, plastics or flammable liquids and materials could be hazardous.

Never store flammable liquids and

materials in, above or under an oven, or near cooking surfaces.

When baking frozen pizzas or pies,

place them on the rack lined with parchment paper. Do not use the baking tray or the roasting pan for frozen foods with a large surface area. The tray or pan could become warped and difficult to remove from the oven when hot. Frozen food like french fries, fish sticks, chicken fingers etc. can be baked on the baking tray.

Always check that food is sufficiently

heated. The time required varies depending on a number of factors, such as initial temperature, quantity, type and consistency of the food, and changes in the recipe. Germs present in the food are killed off only at a sufficiently high temperature (> 158 °F / 70 °C) and after a sufficiently long time (> 10 Min.). Select a longer cook time if you are unsure if food is thoroughly heated. To ensure temperature is distributed evenly, stir and rotate food occassionally before serving.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General notes

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean

the oven. Steam could penetrate electrical components and cause a short circuit.

Children should not be left alone or

unattended in an area where an oven is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the oven. Caution: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above an oven. Children climbing on the oven to reach these items could be injured.

Do not leave the oven unattended

when cooking with oils or fats, they are a fire hazard if overheated.

Do not use water on grease fires!

Smother the fire with a properly rated dry chemical or foam fire extinguisher.

Be aware of loose fitting or hanging

garments while operating the cooktop, they present a fire hazard.

It is recommended to cover all

cooked food that is left in the oven to be kept warm. This will prevent moisture from condensing on the interior of the oven.

Be careful when using alcoholic

beverages like rum, whiskey, wine etc. for baking or roasting. The alcohol evaporates at high temperatures but may in rare circumstances combust on the hot heating elements.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY

Do not use the oven to heat the

room.

Make certain that the power cords of

small appliances do not come in contact with or get caught in the oven door.

Use only dry, heat resistant

potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces may result in steam burns. Do not let potholders come in contact with oils. Do not substitute towels or other bulky items for potholders.

Guide to the oven

a Program selector b Clock/timer with O, Q and P buttons c Temperature selector d Temperature indicator light y e Upper heating element with catalytic liner f Convection fan g Catalytic liner h Non-tip, four level runners i Data plate j Oven door

Oven accessories

Baking tray, roasting pan, wire rack

The oven comes equipped with baking tray, roasting pan and wire rack. These pieces are to be slid into the runners on either side of the oven.

The roasting pan is ideal for catching drippings from meat or poultry roasted or broiled directly on the rack. It can also be used as a baking tray.

The baking tray, roasting pan and wire rack are coated with PerfectClean and can be easily cleaned with a sponge and dish soap.

Non-tip safety notches

The wire rack, roasting pan and baking tray are equipped with non-tip safety notches (see arrow) which prevent them from being pulled out completely while the oven is in use.

When inserting a rack, pan or tray always check that the safety notches are at the rear of the oven.

Once inserted into the oven these pieces can only be removed by raising the piece upwards and then pulling it out.

Grease filter

The filter helps to keep the oven fan clean from moisture and grease.

Anytime meat or poultry is prepared insert the grease filter in front of the fan opening.

Oven accessories

Controls

Program selector

Use the program selector to select the required oven function.

The program selector can be turned clockwise or counter-clockwise.

Do not attempt to turn it all the way round in either direction as this will damage the selector.

Light

–

For switching on the oven light independently. The oven settings can also be changed when the program selector is at this position. See "Settings".

– Surround

For long, slow baking or traditional recipes, e.g. fruit cake, casseroles.

– Gentle Bake

For cooking dishes that require a crispy finish, e.g. soufflés and gratins.

– Broil

For grilling fish and cuts of meat such as chops, steaks, and kebabs. Broil with the oven door closed.

–

Rapid heat For reducing the heating up time and for pre-heating the oven. Also useful for cooking ready made meals.

–

Convection Bake For baking or cooking on several levels at the same time.

–

Convection Broil For grilling thick cuts, e.g. rolled meat, poultry. Broil with the oven door closed.

Temperature selector

The temperature can be freely selected within the given range.

The temperature selector must only be turned in a clockwise direction as far as it will go and then back again. Do not attempt to turn it the wrong way, or all the way round, as this will damage the selector.

The temperature indicator light y will come on as soon as a temperature is selected. It remains lit while the oven is heating up.

When the pre-selected temperature is reached, the heating element switches itself off. When the temperature falls below that selected, the heating element switches on again automatically.

Controls

Settings

The default oven settings can be changed in the function "Light". In this function you can customize the oven to suit your preferences.

Available settings:

the time of day display

–

the buzzer.

–

The altered settings are retained after a power outage.

Time of day display (PI)

The time of day display can be switched on or off.

When the time of day display is switched off and the program selector is turned to the "Off" position, the display remains dark. The time of day continues to run in the background. It reappears when the program selector is turned to one of the functions.

To alter the setting:

^ Turn the program selector to the "Light"

position, and press the Q button.

"PI" will appear in the display.

Press the Q button.

The following appears in the display:

–

"S0", if the time of day display is switched off.

–

"SI", if the time of day display is switched on.

Use the P or O button to scroll between the "I" and "0" settings.

Press the Q button.

This confirms your entry.

Depending on the setting selected, the time of day will either show in the display or the display will remain dark when the program selector is turned to "Off".

Buzzer (P2)

There is a choice of 3 tones or alternatively, the buzzer can be switched off.

To alter the setting:

Turn the program selector to the "Light"

position, and press the Q button.

"PI" will appear in the display.

^ Press the P or O button.

"P 2" will appear in the display.

Settings

^ Press the Q button.

The following appears in the display:

–

"S0", if the buzzer is switched off.

–

"SI", "S2"or"S3", if the buzzer is switched on.

Use the P or O button to scroll through the settings.

The corresponding buzzer will sound as you do so.

Press the Q button to confirm the setting you wish to select.

The buzzer will now sound at the setting selected (or not at all if you have switched it off) at the end of a cooking programme or minute minder time.

Before using the oven

Set the time for the first time

On models with a clock/timer you also have to set the time of day before the oven can be used.

The time can only be entered when the program selector is at "Off".

In the display:

the clock symbol m (time of day) will

–

light up,

the time and triangle V underneath

–

the m symbol will start flashing.

^ Use the P or O button to enter the

hour first.

^ Press the Q button.

This confirms the hour and the minutes will then start to flash.

I2:00

^ Use the P or O button to enter the

minutes.

Press the Q button to confirm the minutes.

Once the clock has been set, the current time of day will show in the display and the colon will flash.

Heat the oven

New ovens may have a slight odor during the first few uses. To eliminate the odor quickly, the oven should be operated at a high temperature for 2 hours.

Before heating the oven for the first time remove (if present) – any stickers from the baking

tray, roasting pan or interior floor.

– any cork spacers from the

ceiling of the interior.

– foil from the appliance front.

Make sure the room is well ventilated during this process.

^ Remove all accessories from the

oven.

Before using the oven

^ Turn the program selector to Rapid

heat.

^ Use the temperature selector to set

the highest temperature (500 °F/ 260 °C).

Press the Q button repeatedly until triangle V is underneath the "duration symbol g" in the display.

"0:00" appears in the display.

While the triangle V is flashing, enter the duration of 2 hours in hours and minutes using the P button.

If no other symbol is selected, the oven will run for 2 hours and the count down will appear in the display.

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