Miele H 4520, H 4620, H 4540, H 4640, H 4580, H 4680, H 4681 User instructions
User instructions
Baking, Roasting, Grilling
Defrosting, Cooking
Automatic Programmes
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.
Some models also have Automatic
Programmes. See relevant section.
Bakeware
For the best baking results make sure
that you chose bakeware in a material
suitable for the oven function you
choose.
Fan plus, Intensive bake
Most types of heat-resistant tins or
dishes are suitable.
Conventional
For best results, dark metal, aluminium
or enamel tins with a matt finish are
preferable. Heat resistant glass dishes
can also be used.
Avoid bright, shiny metal tins. These
reflect heat, which means that the heat
does not penetrate to the food
effectively, resulting in uneven or poor
browning.
In some cases the cakes might not
cook properly.
1 tray = 1st shelf level from the
bottom
2 trays = 1st and 3rd shelf levels from
the bottom
3 trays = 1st, 2nd and 4th shelf levels
from the bottom
When baking moist biscuits, cakes
or bread, do not bake on more than
two levels.
Remember to remove the roasting
filter from the back wall. Otherwise
baking times would be longer and
results uneven.
With Fan plus, the baking temperaturerequired is lower than with
Conventional. Refer to the baking chart
and cookery book supplied with your
oven.
Intensive bake
Remember to remove the roasting
filter from the back wall. Otherwise
baking times would be longer and
results uneven.
Intensive bake is particularly useful for:
–
dishes that require a moist topping
and crisp base like pizza and quiche
lorraine, or
Fan plus
Several shelf levels can be used at
the same time for baking. The
recommended positions are:
–
where the base has not been prebaked.
Place the tin or dish on the baking tray
on the 1st shelf level from the bottom
only. If the base is over cooked use a
higher shelf level next time.
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Baking
Conventional
Only use dark baking tins with a
matt finish.
Bright, shiny tins will give an uneven
or pale result, and in some cases the
cakes might not cook properly.
Place tins centrally on the rack on shelf
level 1 or 2.
Older recipes and cookery books
New guidelines (German standard
DIN 44547 has been replaced by
European standard EN 60350) have led
to slight adjustments in oven
temperature settings.
However, if using an older recipe or
cookbook, set the oven temperature for
Conventional 10°C lower than that
recommended.
The cooking duration does not need to
be changed.
Tips on baking
Refer to the baking chart and the
cookery book supplied with this
oven for suggestions of
temperatures, shelf levels and times.
With their anti-stick surface,
PerfectClean baking trays and grill
pans do not need to be greased or
lined with baking parchment for baking.
Baked goods are easily removed when
done.
Baking parchment is only necessary
when baking:
– Anything with a high salt content
(e.g. pretzels, bread sticks), as the
PerfectClean surface can be
damaged by the sodium used in the
dough;
– Meringues or biscuits with a high
egg-white content, which are more
likely to stick.
When baking cakes with fresh fruittoppings and tall sponge cakes place
the tin in the grill pan to catch any
spillages and keep the oven cleaner.
Place cakes in rectangular tins with
the longer side across the width of the
oven as shown, for optimum heat
distribution and even results. Always
use shelf level 1 for cakes in tins.
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Frozen food
When baking frozen products such as
cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the
lowest temperature quoted on the
manufacturer’s packaging. Place such
items on baking paper directly on the
rack or in the pizza pan (extra
accessory). Placing them on the baking
tray or in the grill pan can cause the
metal to distort. This distortion would
increase with subsequent use.
Small items of frozen food such as ovenchips or potato croquettes can be
cooked on a baking tray or in the grill
pan. Place them on baking parchment
and select the lowest temperature
quoted on the manufacturer's
packaging. Turn several times during
cooking.
Baking
Eating food which has been cooked
correctly is important for good
health.
Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc.
until they are golden brown. Do not
overcook them.
To achieve even results without overbrowning cakes and biscuits
always select the lowest
–
temperature given in the recipe. Do
not set a temperature higher than
that recommended. Increasing the
temperature may reduce the cooking
time, but will lead to uneven
browning, and unsatisfactory
cooking results.
– Check if the food is cooked at the
end of the shortest time quoted.
To check if a cake is ready, insert a
wooden skewer into the centre.
It is ready if the skewer comes out
clean, without dough or crumbs
sticking to it.
The cooling fan will continue for a while
after switching off the oven.
Always remove all accessories, trays
and racks which are not being used,
when using the oven, to keep the
cleaning of trays etc. to a minimum.
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Baking chart
Fan plus
Temp.
in °C
Creamed mixture
Sponge cake
Ring cake
Foam cake (tray)
1)
Marble, nut cake (tin)
Fresh fruit cake, with filling (tray)
Fresh fruit cake (tray)
Fresh fruit cake (tin)
Flan base
Small cakes
Sponge mix
Sponge cake (3 to 6 eggs)
Sponge cake (2 eggs)
Swiss roll
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.
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Roasting
Some models also have Automatic
Programmes. See relevant section.
We recommend the following settings
for roasting in the oven:
Auto roast
–
Conventional
–
Place the roasting pan on the rack into
a cold oven.
Exception:
Pre-heat at the temperature suggested
when roasting beef.
Shelf levels
Use shelf level 1 for roasting.
Auto Roast:
When roasting on the rack or in an
open tin make sure the roasting filter
is fitted in front of the fan in the back
of the oven before starting.
We recommend roasting in a covered
pot or using a roasting bag
–
this ensures that sufficient stock
remains for making gravy.
–
and the oven stays cleaner, too.
Roasting containers
Any heat-proof containers can be used:
roasting pans with a lid, made from
earthenware, cast iron, ovenproof china
or glass, and roasting bags are all
suitable.
Miele also offer Gourmet oven dishes
with lids which are ideal for roasting
and cooking larger quantities of food.
Exception:
Use shelf level 2 when using
Conventional to roast
– poultry up to 1 kg,
– roast beef,
– fish.
Temperature
Please refer to the Roasting chart for
suggested temperatures.
Do not select a higher temperature than
that advised. The meat will become
brown, but will not be cooked properly.
With Auto roast a temperature setting
of 40°C less than that for Conventional
is sufficient.
For cuts which weigh 3 kg or more,
select a temperature approx. 10°C
lower than that given in the roasting
chart.
Roasting will take longer at the lower
temperature, but will be more even.
For roasting directly on the rack,
select a temperature that is about 20°C
lower than for roasting in a covered pot.
When roasting on the rack, place the
rack and anti-splash tray (if you have
one) over the grill pan.
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Roasting
Older recipes and cookery books
New guidelines (German standard
DIN 44547 has been replaced by
European standard EN 60350) have led
to slight adjustments in oven
temperature settings.
However, if using an older recipe or
cookbook, set the oven temperature for
Conventional 10°C lower than that
recommended.
The cooking duration does not need to
be changed.
Calculating the roasting time
The roasting time will depend on the
type of meat, the size and thickness of
the cut, and can be calculated as
follows:
The traditional British method is to allow
15 to 20 minutes per lb/454 grammes,
according to type of meat, plus approx.
20 minutes, adjusting the length of time
as roasting proceeds to obtain the
required result.
Pot roasting
Season the meat and place in the pot.
Add some knobs of butter or margarine
or a little oil or cooking fat. Add about
litre of water when roasting a large,
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lean joint of meat (2 – 3 kg) or roasting
poultry with a high fat content.
Roasting on the rack
Place the anti-splash tray (if you have
one) in the grill pan and then place the
rack on top. Season the meat and
place on the rack.
Roasting poultry
1
/
Tips on roasting
Browning only occurs towards the end
of roasting time. Remove the lid about
halfway through the roasting time if a
more intensive browning result is
desired.
After the roasting process is finished
take the roast out of the oven, wrap in
aluminium foil and leave to stand for
about 10 minutes.
This helps retain juices when the meat
is carved.
For a crisp finish, baste the poultry ten
minutes before the end of cooking time
with slightly salted water.
Frozen meat
Deep frozen meat should be thoroughly
defrosted before roasting.
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Using the roast probe
Depending on model, your oven may
be fitted with a roast probe which
enables the roasting process to be
monitored simply and reliably.
The tip of the probe is pushed into the
centre of the meat where it measures
the core temperature continuously.
When the pre-selected core
temperature is reached, the oven
heating is switched off automatically.
The roast probe can be used with the
following functions:
Auto roast
–
Conventional heat
–
– Fan plus
– Fan grill
Using the roast probe
^ Prepare the meat in the usual way.
Please note:
You can place the meat in a pot or on
the rack in the grill pan with the antisplash tray. Roasting bags or foil may
also be used. Insert the probe through
the foil or bag into the centre of the
meat.
If fat or bone come into contact with the
probe, this can lead to the oven being
switched off too early. Therefore:
do not let the probe touch any
–
bones.
do not insert it into a particularly fatty
–
area of the meat.
If the meat is very heavily marbled with
fat, select the highest core temperature
given in the roasting chart.
We do not advise using the roast probe
with poultry or fish. Because of the
amount of bone and cavity space it is
difficult to find a good place to insert
the probe.
^
Insert the probe into the meat until
the tip of the probe reaches the
centre of the meat.
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Using the roast probe
Place the food in the oven.
^
Insert the plug of the roast probe into
^
the socket until you feel it engage.
^ Close the door.
^ Select the required function.
At first the recommended oven
temperature (e.g. 160°C) will appear
in the display.
^ Alter the pre-set temperature if
necessary
^ Call up and change the "Core
temperature".
The recommended core temperature
of 60°C will appear in the display. This
can be altered within a range of 30°C to
99°C .
The core temperature required will
depend on what is being roasted. See
the Roasting chart for suggested
temperatures.
Once the entry has been accepted
the oven will start heating up.
–
the core temperature rise can be
–
followed in the display,
Time left display
After a certain time the estimated time
remaining (i.e. the time left to run),
appears in the oven display.
The actual core temperature is no
longer displayed and cannot be called
up.
The time remaining is calculated from
the oven temperature selected, the
required core temperature and the
pattern of the increasing core
temperature.
The time remaining first shown is an
estimate. As the cooking process
continues the time remaining is revised
continuously, and a more accurate
revised figure shown.
If, while the time remaining is showing
in the display:
–
the oven or core temperature is
altered,
–
or a different oven function is
chosen,
all the time remaining information will
be cancelled and the actual core
temperature will re-appear in the
display.
If the oven door is held open for some
time, the time remaining will be
recalculated.
The cooking duration is calculated
automatically.
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Using the roast probe
Shortly before the end of the cooking
duration, the oven heating switches off.
The Energy-save function then comes
into action.
If the oven temperature is altered or the
core temperature increased, the oven
heating will switch on again.
As soon as the core temperature
selected has been reached
the oven will switch itself off
–
automatically.
the cooling fan will continue to run for
–
a while.
Note
You can also delay the start of the
programme.
When finished, cover the meat with
aluminium foil and allow to stand for
approx. 10 minutes. During this time
the core temperature rises another
5 – 10°C.
If the roast probe is left in the food at
the end of cooking, the oven display
will show the core temperature first
rising and then sinking.
You may need to insert the probe in a
different place and start again, if:
– the cut of meat was too large (3 kg or
more) for the probe to be inserted
right to the centre.
– the meat is not sufficiently roasted to
your taste.
The duration for roasting meat by
temperature using the probe is similar
to the duration when cooking by time.
Unless otherwise stated, the times given are for an oven which has not been pre-heated.
1) Use the roasting filter.
2) Temperature in a covered pot.
If open roasting on the rack, set the temperature 20 °C lower.
3) Roasting with the roast probe e (depending on model)
4) Pre-heat the oven.
5) Use the 2nd shelf level from the bottom for Conventional.
6) Rare: 60 – 65 °C, medium: 70 – 75 °C, well done: 80 – 85 °C
7) Rare: 45 °C, medium: 50 – 60 °C, well done: 60-70 °C
8) The shelf levels are counted from the bottom of the oven upwards (1 = lowest; 4 = highest)
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.
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Grilling
Grill with the oven door closed.
If you grill with the door open the hot
air will escape from the oven and not
get cooled by the cooling fan.
Control elements on the oven could
get hot. Danger of burning!
Grill settings
Some models also have Automatic
Programmes. See relevant section.
Put the roasting filter in front of the
fan in the back of the oven when
grilling.
Grill - half
Grill - full
For grilling large quantities of thin cuts
and for browning food in large dishes.
The whole of the grill element gets hot.
Fan grill
For grilling larger items, e.g. rolled
meat, poultry.
For grilling thin cuts and for browning
food. The inner part of the upper
heating element gets hot.
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With Fan grill you can use the roast
probe to monitor grilling.
Please refer to the Roasting chart for
core temperature settings.
Do not use the roast probe when
grilling with the rotisserie.
The cable will tangle up around the
rotisserie and get damaged!
Grilling
Preparing food for grilling
Clean, wipe dry and season with
pepper and herbs. Do not season meat
with salt before grilling as this draws
the juices out.
Add a little oil if necessary. Do not use
other types of fat as they can get too
dark, burn and cause smoke.
Clean fish in the normal way. To
enhance the taste, add a little salt or
squeeze a little lemon juice over the
fish.
Grilling on the rack
Assemble the rack on the grill pan
^
and use the anti-splash tray (if you
have one) as illustrated.
^ Place the food on the rack.
^ Select the oven function required.
^ Set the temperature.
^ Pre-heat the grill for at least
5 minutes with the door shut before
grilling.
^ Place the grill pan under the grill and
shut the door.
For thin cuts use shelf level 3 or 4
For thicker cuts use shelf level 1 or 2
^
Most items should be turned half way
through cooking.
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Grilling
Grilling with the rotisserie
Depending on model, your appliance
may be fitted with a rotisserie.
The rotisserie is ideal for grilling thicker
items such as stuffed meat, poultry and
kebabs.
^ Fit the rotisserie supports into the grill
pan as illustrated.
^ Insert the pointed end of the
rotisserie (1.) into the motor slot at the
back of the rotisserie set up and lay
the other end onto the holder (2.) as
illustrated.
^ Select the oven function you want
and set a temperature.
^
Secure the meat to the rotisserie spit
using clamps as illustrated making
sure it is held centrally. Meat should
be balanced in the middle to give
even rotation.
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^ Place the grill pan holding the
assembled rotisserie in the oven on
the shelf level 1.
The rotisserie will fit into the motor slot
on the back wall of the oven.
Special clamps for grilling poultry and
kebabs on the rotisserie are available
from your dealer or the Miele Spare
Parts Dept.
Grilling
Temperature
For thin cuts of meat
(e. g. chops or steak) . . . . . . . . . 275°C
For grilling larger items,
(e. g. rolled meat, poultry) . . . . . . 240°C
See the grill chart for more information.
To grill thicker pieces of food more
gradually after an initial high
temperature, continue grilling at a lower
temperature setting to allow the food to
cook through to the centre.
Grilling times
– Flat pieces of fish and meat usually
need 6 – 8 minutes per side
depending on their texture.
– Thicker pieces will need longer.
– With rolled meats allow approx.
10 minutes per cm diameter.
Tips on grilling
It is best to grill food of a similar
thickness at the same time so that the
grilling time for each item does not vary
too greatly.
One way of finding out how far through
a piece of meat has been cooked is to
press down on it with a spoon:
If there is very little resistance to the
–
pressure of the spoon, it is still red on
the inside ("rare").
If there is some resistance the inside
–
will be pink ("medium").
– If there is great resistance, it is
throughly cooked through ("well
done").
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Grill chart
Pre-heat the grill for at least 5 minutes with the door shut before grilling.
Food to be grilledRecom-
mended
shelf level
Grill / Grill - full
Temp.
4)
in °C
1)
Total
grilling time
in mins.
2)
Fan grill
Temp.
in °C
1)
Total
grilling time
in mins.
Thin cuts
Steaks3 or 4
3)
27510 – 1622010 – 16
Kebabs324025 – 3022025 – 30
Chicken kebabs324020 – 25200 – 22020 – 25
Cutlets/schnitzel3 or 4
Liver3 or 4
Burgers3 or 4
Sausages3 or 4
Fish fillet3 or 4
Trout3 or 4
Toast3 or 4
Cheese toast3 or 4
Tomatoes3 or 4
C 7 cm, (approx. 1 kg)
Piece of pork (approx. 1 kg)1--200100 – 120
Sirloin, (approx. 1 kg)1
3)
--25025 – 35
2)
1) Use the roasting filter when grilling.
2) Turn half way through the grilling time.
3) Select the appropriate shelf level for the thickness of the food.
4) The shelf levels are counted from the bottom of the oven upwards (1 = lowest; 4 = highest)
The information given in this chart is intended only as a guide.
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You can also use the oven for
defrosting.
To defrost select Fan plus with a
maximum temperature of 50 °C.
For defrosting meat and delicate foods,
use the lowest possible temperature
(25 °C).
Please note:
Where possible remove the
–
packaging and put the food to be
defrosted on a baking tray or into a
dish.
– When defrosting poultry, put it on the
rack over the grill pan to catch the
defrosted liquid so that the meat is
not lying in this liquid.
It is particularly important to observe
food hygiene rules when defrosting
poultry. Do not use the liquid from
the defrosted poultry. Pour it away,
and wash the tray, the sink and your
hands. Danger of salmonella
poisoning!
Defrosting
–
Fish does not need to be fully
defrosted before cooking. Defrost so
that the surface is sufficiently soft to
take herbs and seasoning.
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Cooking
We recommend using the following
oven settings:
Fan plus
–
Conventional
–
Cooking containers made of ovenproof
glass, porcelain, china, and
earthenware are all suitable. They
should have heat-resistant handles and
knobs. Roasting bags can also be
used.
Put the rack in on shelf level 1 and
^
place the dish on the rack.
^ Select the cooking function you
want and set a temperature.
Fan plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 – 190 °C
Conventional. . . . . . . . . . . 180 – 200 °C
Cooking durations
Casseroles . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 – 90 mins.
Gratins/bakes. . . . . . . . . . 40 – 60 mins.
Gentle bake
The Gentle bake function is ideal for
gratins and bakes which require a
crispy finish.
The table contains just a few examples.
For other recipes, use the temperature
and time settings given for
Conventional as a guide.
Time
in mins.
Tips
Cover dishes which are to be cooked
in their own juice and/or steam, e.g.
potatoes or vegetables, so that they do
not dry out. If you do not have a lid, use
aluminium foil or damp cooking
parchment.
Cook without a lid when a crusty finish
or topping is required, e.g. for meat or
au gratin dishes.
You can also stack one dish on top ofanother. Invert the lid of the bottom pot
and place the top pot on it. Put food
which needs to be browned in the top
dish.
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Automatic programmes
Depending on model your appliance
offers a wide range of automatic
programmes which are simple to use
and designed to help you achieve
excellent results every time. Each
programme contains information such
as cooking function, temperature and
duration.
All you have to do is select the automat
ic programme and select the degree of
doneness required. For instance under
Beef you can select "Roast" and then
input whether you want it "well-done",
"medium" or "rare" and under Baked
Goods you can select whether you
want your cake to be cooked to a
"normal" or "well browned" level.
With "Cakes" the cooking process is
additionally controlled by a sensor
which dictates when cooking is
complete.
The programmes are all listed in the
chart over the page.
Using automatic programmes
Call up the Automatic menu.
^
Select the relevant sub-menu for the
^
dish you want to cook (e.g. Baked
goods).
Further sub-menus containing a list of
food you can bake will appear.
Select the relevant sub-menu for the
^
dish you want to cook (e.g. Cookies/
Muffins).
Then select what you want to bake
^
(e.g. Drop cookies).
^ In the next step you will need to enter
cooking information. Follow the
instructions in the display.
The start time can also be delayed.
Entries made are shown in the display.
To finish an automatic programme early
you have to switch the oven off.
If at the end of an automatic
programme food is not sufficiently
cooked, continue to cook or brown it
using Fan plus at a temperature of
160 °C.
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Automatic programmes
Automatic programmes - an overview
Baked
goods
MeatVeal– Veal roast
GameSaddle of hare
Cakes
Cookies/muffins
Bread– Baguettes
Pizza– Deep pan (yeast dough, quark dough)
Lamb
Beef
Pork
Haunch of hare
Venison saddle
Roebuck saddle
Apple (tart, pie, streusel)
–
Gateau
–
Butter cake
–
Plaited loaf
–
Marble cake
–
Fruit streusel
–
Sponge cake
–
Streusel cake
–
Raisin loaf
–
Muffins
–
Drop cookies
–
– Vanilla biscuits
– Choux buns
– Flat bread
– Normal (yeast dough, quark dough)
– Veal shank
–
Leg of lamb
–
Rack of lamb
–
Roast
–
Braised
–
Sausages
–
Prime cut
–
Roast ham
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PoultryGoose
Chicken
Turkey
FishTrout
Carp
Salmon trout
Bakes/GratinPotato gratin
Lasagne
Frozen foodBaguettes - topped
Pizza– not pre-baked
Croquettes
Fish pie– Crisp topping
National
dishes
French
Greek
Austrian
Swiss
Spanish
Automatic programmes
raw
–
boiled
–
– pre-baked
– Creamy topping
The following recipes are examples of how to use the automatic programmes.
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Automatic programmes
Notes on using these
programmes
When using the automatic
–
programmes the recipes provided
are designed as an orientation guide
only.
You can use them for other similar
recipes, including those using
different quantities.
Allow the oven to cool down to room
–
temperature before you start an
Automatic programme.
With meat dishes you enter a weight.
–
If you want to roast more than one
piece of meat at a time enter the
weight of the larger joint. Do not
enter the total weight!
– With poultry dishes such as goose or
turkey you enter the weight of the
bird before stuffing it.
If you want to roast more than one
bird at a time enter the weight of the
larger one. Do not enter the total
weight!
With sensor controlled programmes it
–
is important that the door is kept shut
for the entire cooking duration.
Otherwise the sensor will take an
incorrect reading and the cooking
results will be affected.
Please follow the relevant messages
in the display.
Some programmes require a pre-
–
heating phase before food is placed
in the oven. You will be prompted
when to add the food by a message
in the display.
For frozen foods follow the
–
instructions in the display.
– Automatic programmes can also be
saved as "User Programmes" and be
saved into the Main menu.
–
With fish you enter the number of
fish. With carp you also enter the
weight.
–
Some programmes require the
addition of liquid or vegetables
during cooking. You will be prompted
by a message in the display when
this needs to be done (e.g. "Add
vegetables at ...").
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