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Special applications

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Gentle bake

The Gentle bake function is ideal for

bakes and gratins which require a crisp

top.
The temperature can be set between

100 and 230 °C.

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Select

Oven functions

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Select

Gentle bake

and alter the

recommended temperature if

necessary.

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Follow the instructions in the display.

The table contains a few examples.

Food

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[°C]

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[min]

Lasagne

190

45–60

Potato gratin

180

55–65

Vegetable bake

180

55–65

Pasta bake

190

40–50

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Temperature /

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Shelf level /

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Duration
For other recipes, use the temperature

and time settings given for Fan plus

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as a guide.

Summary of Contents for H6500BM

Page 1: ...llation instructions Microwave combination oven 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 en GB M Nr 10 230 640 ...

Page 2: ...safety notches 27 Oven controls 31 Safety features 31 System lock 31 Cooling fan 31 Safety switch off 31 PerfectClean treated surfaces 32 Using for the first time 33 Basic settings 33 Heating up the oven for the first time 35 Settings 36 Opening the Settings menu 36 Changing and saving settings 36 Settings overview 37 Language 39 Time of day 39 Display 39 Clock format 39 Setting the time 39 Date 3...

Page 3: ...nute minder 48 To cancel the time set for the minute minder 48 Overview of functions 49 Functions which do not use microwave energy 49 Microwave function 50 Microwave combination programmes 51 Microwave power 53 How it works 53 Microwave power level 53 Suitable containers for microwave use 54 Suitable containers for microwave use 54 Unsuitable containers for microwave use 56 Testing dishes for the...

Page 4: ...Microwave combination programmes 73 Simple operation 73 Cooling fan 74 Further functions 74 Changing the temperature 75 Changing the microwave power level 75 Setting further durations 75 Using the Crisp function moisture reduction 75 Changing the function 75 Automatic programmes 76 List of food types 76 To use an Automatic programme 76 Notes on using these programmes 77 User programmes 78 To creat...

Page 5: ...left display 98 Using residual heat 99 Low temperature cooking 100 Using the Low temperature cooking function 101 Low temperature cooking setting the temperature manually 102 Grilling 103 Grilling chart 104 Microwave defrosting reheating and cooking 107 Tables for defrosting reheating and cooking food using Microwave solo 112 Chart for defrosting food 113 Chart for reheating food 114 Chart for coo...

Page 6: ...itable cleaning agents 126 Tips 127 Normal soiling 127 Food probe 128 Stubborn soiling 129 Lowering the top heat grill element 130 Problem solving guide 131 After Sales Guarantee 136 Electrical connection 137 Building in diagrams 138 Appliance and niche dimensions 138 Installation in a tall unit 138 Installation in a base unit 139 Front dimensions 140 Installation 141 Miele home 142 ...

Page 7: ...of accidents and damage to the appliance please read these instructions carefully before using it for the first time They contain important notes on installation safety use and maintenance Miele cannot be held liable for non compliance with these instructions Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users are familiar with the contents Pass them on to any future owner ...

Page 8: ...ous Danger of burning Do not use the microwave combination oven to store or dry items which could ignite easily If such items were dried in the microwave combination oven the moisture in the item would evaporate causing it to dry out and even self ignite People with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge who are not able to use the appliance safely on th...

Page 9: ... oven and do not let them play with it Danger of suffocation Packaging e g plastic wrappings must be kept out of the reach of babies and children Whilst playing children could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and suffocate Danger of burning Children s skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of adults External parts of the oven such as the door glass contro...

Page 10: ... electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed when correctly earthed It is essential that this standard safety requirement is met If in any doubt please have the electrical installation tested by a qualified electrician To avoid the risk of damage to the oven make sure that the connection data on the data plate voltage and frequency match the mains electricity supply before connectin...

Page 11: ... a Miele authorised technician see Electrical connection During installation maintenance and repair work the appliance must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply e g if the oven lighting is faulty see Problem solving guide and Electrical connection In order to function correctly the oven requires an adequate supply of cool air Ensure that the supply of cool air is not impaired e g by h...

Page 12: ... fat Switch the oven off immediately and then suffocate the flames by keeping the oven door closed Please be aware that durations when using microwave power are often considerably shorter when cooking reheating and defrosting than when using functions without microwave power Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning or could even cause it to catch fire Make sure you ke...

Page 13: ...he moisture Food which is stored in the oven or left in it to be kept warm can dry out and the moisture released can lead to corrosion damage in the oven Always cover food that is left in the oven to keep warm A build up of heat can cause damage to the enamel on the floor of the oven When using Conventional heat Bottom heat Intensive bake or Fan plus do not line the floor of the oven with anything...

Page 14: ...ainers jars or bottles With baby bottles the screw top and teat must be removed Otherwise pressure will build up which can cause the bottle or container to explode posing a severe risk of injury When heating up liquids always place a suitable glass rod or utensil into the cup or glass When boiling and in particular when heating up liquids using microwave power the boiling point of the liquid may b...

Page 15: ...e a thermometer containing mercury or liquid as these are not suitable for use with very high temperatures and break very easily Do not use the oven to heat up cushions or pads filled with cherry kernels wheat grains lavender or gel such as those used in aromatherapy These pads can ignite when heated even after they have been removed from the oven To avoid fuelling any flames do not open the oven ...

Page 16: ...ared by the manufacturer as being suitable for use in an oven Follow the manufacturer s instructions on use Do not leave the microwave 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 Suitable containers for microwave use Plastics...

Page 17: ...upport a maximum weight of 8 kg Do not sit on or lean against an open door and do not place heavy objects on it Also make sure that nothing can get trapped between the door and the oven cavity The oven could get damaged In 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...

Page 18: ...wipe these away thoroughly to avoid corrosion to stainless steel surfaces inside the cabinet Accessories Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with this appliance Using accessories or spare parts from other manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee and Miele cannot accept liability Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven If it is faulty it must only be replace...

Page 19: ...waste in landfill sites Disposal of your old appliance Electrical and electronic appliances often contain valuable materials They also 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 it with your household wa...

Page 20: ...Overview 20 a Controls b Connection socket for the food probe c Top heat grill element d 3 shelf levels for the glass tray and rack e Front frame with data plate f Door ...

Page 21: ... information for operation d Sensor controls 0 9 Numerical keypad to enter values e sensor For setting the minute minder f sensor For switching the oven interior lighting on and off g sensor To go back one step at a time h sensor To start the Popcorn function i sensor To start the Quick MW function j Optical interface for Miele service technician use only ...

Page 22: ...st of options is showing in the display or if a cooking process is running you can enter a minute minder duration e g when boiling eggs on the hob at any point If the display is dark the sensor will not react until the oven is switched on For switching the oven interior lighting on and off If a list of options is showing in the display or if a cooking process is running touching will switch the ov...

Page 23: ...utes see Popcorn This function can only be used when no other cooking programme is in use Quick MW The oven starts with maximum power 1000 W and a duration of 1 minute see Quick MW Touching the sensor repeatedly increases the duration in stages This function can only be used when no other cooking programme is in use ...

Page 24: ...he main menu will appear If a cooking process is running selecting Change will call up a list of options which can be set or changed for the cooking process in progress Temperature Power level Core temperature only when using the food probe Duration Ready at Start at only when Duration Ready at has been set Heating up phase only for some functions Crisp function Moisture reduction Change function ...

Page 25: ...otted line By scrolling down further you reach the beginning of the list again Some settings e g display brightness and buzzer volume are selected using a bar chart A tick shows that a setting is active will not appear in front of it and the sensor belonging to it will not be illuminated This symbol indicates that there is additional information and advice about using the oven Select OK to access ...

Page 26: ...ven is supplied with the operating and installation instructions for using the oven a cookbook or order voucher for a cookbook depending on country screws for securing your oven in the housing unit various accessories Accessories supplied and available to order This oven is supplied with a glass tray a rack and a food probe All the accessories listed as well as the cleaning and care products are d...

Page 27: ...it is not suitable for use with the Microwave Solo function Danger of burning The rack gets hot when used with cooking programmes Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc in a hot oven Do not use the rack with Microwave Solo This could cause arcing which could damage the oven and the rack Do not place the rack directly on the floor of the ov...

Page 28: ...onitored simply and accurately see Roasting Food probe Round baking tray HBF 27 1 The round baking tray can get damaged by microwaves Do not use the round baking tray with Microwave solo or with Microwave combination programmes The round baking tray is suitable for cooking pizza shallow cakes made with yeast or whisked mixtures sweet and savoury tarts baked desserts flat bread and can also be used...

Page 29: ... rack on shelf level 1 They have a non stick coating Gourmet oven dishes are either 22 cm or 35 cm deep The width and height are the same Lids are also available These are ordered separately Depth 22 cm Depth 35 cm HUB 61 22 HUB 62 22 HUB 61 35 HBD 60 22 HBD 60 35 suitable for use on induction hobs Oven dish HUB 61 35 cannot be used in conjunction with its lid because the total height of these two...

Page 30: ...ibre cloth Light soiling and fingerprints can be easily removed with the microfibre cloth Miele oven cleaner Miele oven cleaner is suitable for removing very stubborn soiling It is not necessary to pre heat the oven beforehand ...

Page 31: ...ting it out into the kitchen through vents located between the appliance door and the control panel The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after a cooking process to prevent moisture building up in the oven on the control panel or on the oven housing unit It will switch itself off automatically after a while Safety switch off A function without microwave can be started without selecting ...

Page 32: ... from baking and roasting is simple to remove Food can be sliced or cut up on PerfectClean surfaces However do not use ceramic knives as these will scratch the PerfectClean surface Surfaces treated with PerfectClean enamel can be cleaned as you would clean glass Read the instructions in Cleaning and care so that the benefits of the nonstick properties and easy cleaning are retained The oven compar...

Page 33: ... in the display Set the language Scroll through the list until the language you want appears Touch the illuminated sensor next to the language you want to select Confirm with OK Select the country Scroll through the list until the country you want appears Touch the illuminated sensor next to the country you want to select Confirm with OK Set the date Use or to set the year month and day Confirm wi...

Page 34: ... save energy Some functions are limited Night dimming The time only shows in the display between 5 00 and 23 00 It switches off at night to save energy Select the option you want Confirm with OK Some information about energy consumption will appear in the display Confirm with OK Set up successfully completed will appear Confirm with OK The oven is now ready to use If you have selected the wrong la...

Page 35: ...cumulated in the oven cavity during storage and unpacking Switch the oven on The main menu will appear Select Oven functions Select Fan plus The recommended temperature will appear 160 C The oven heating lighting and cooling fan will switch on Set the maximum possible temperature 250 C Confirm with OK Heat the empty oven for at least an hour After at least an hour Switch the oven off After heating...

Page 36: ...ng is active Settings cannot be changed while a cooking programme is in progress Changing and saving settings Select Settings Scroll through the list until the setting you want appears Touch the sensor next to the setting The setting you want may need to be selected from a sub menu Change the setting Confirm with OK Touch until the main menu appears or select another setting ...

Page 37: ...sh Country Time Show On Off Night dimming Clock format 24 h 12 h Set Date Lighting On On for 15 seconds Display brightness Acoustic information Melody Solo tone Keypad tone Units Weight g lb lb oz Temperature C F Quick MW Power level Duration Popcorn Duration Keeping warm On Off ...

Page 38: ...n Temp controlled Time controlled Recommended temps Recommended settings Safety System lock On Off Sensor lock On Off Showroom programme Demo mode On Off Factory default Settings User programmes Recommended settings Recommended temps Factory default setting ...

Page 39: ... be switched on before you can use it This also applies to using the following functions Quick MW Popcorn and the Minute minder and the Oven lighting Night dimming To save energy the time is only shown in the display between 5 00 and 23 00 The rest of the time it is not visible Clock format You can select whether the time shows as a 24 h or 12 h clock 24 h The time of day is shown in 24 hour clock...

Page 40: ...on Melody At the end of a process a melody will sound several times in intervals The volume of the melody is represented by a bar with seven segments Maximum volume is selected when all segments are filled If none of the segments are filled the volume is switched off Select Quieter or Louder to adjust the volume Select On or Off to switch the melody on or off Solo tone At the end of a process a co...

Page 41: ... filled the volume is switched off Select Quieter or Louder to adjust the volume Select On or Off to switch the keypad tone on or off Units Weight g Weight in Automatic programmes is set using grammes lb Weight in Automatic programmes is set using pounds lb oz Weight in Automatic programmes is set using pounds and ounces Temperature C The temperature is displayed in degrees Celsius F The temperatu...

Page 42: ...ost brands of microwave popcorn The duration can be altered if necessary The power level cannot be changed Duration The maximum duration that can be set is 4 minutes Keeping warm On The keeping warm function is activated as standard with Microwave solo function if a power level of min 450 W and the cooking duration of min 10 minutes is selected If food is not removed from the oven at the end of a ...

Page 43: ... fan to Time controlled and leave food in the oven to keep warm moisture levels in the oven will increase leading to condensation forming on the control panel and surrounding kitchen furniture and drops of moisture collecting under the worktop Do not leave food in the oven to keep it warm if you have set the cooling fan to Time controlled Recommended temperatures If you cook with different tempera...

Page 44: ...50 W 300 W 450 W 600 W 850 W 1000 W Microwave combination programmes 80 W 150 W 300 W Select the function you want Change the recommended power level if necessary Confirm with OK Safety System lock The system lock prevents the oven being switched on by mistake The system lock will remain activated even after a power failure Select On to activate the system lock The minute minder can still be used ...

Page 45: ...is not active All sensors react to touch as normal Showroom programme This function enables the oven to be demonstrated in showrooms without heating up It should not be set for domestic use Demo mode If demo mode is activated Demo mode active The appliance will not heat up will appear when the oven is switched on On Touch the sensor next to OK for at least 4 seconds to activate demo mode Off Touch...

Page 46: ... factory default setting User programmes All user programmes will be deleted Recommended settings Power levels which have been changed will be reset to the factory default settings Recommended temps Recommended temperatures which have been changed will be reset to the factory default settings ...

Page 47: ...ime Show Off has been set you will need to switch the oven on before you can set the minute minder The minute minder can then be seen counting down in the display when the oven is switched off Example You want to boil some eggs and set a minute minder duration of 6 minutes and 20 seconds Select 0 00 00 h min sec will appear Use the numerical keypad to enter a different duration 6 2 0 Confirm with ...

Page 48: ...lect or the illuminated sensor next to the minute minder duration which is counting down The minute minder duration selected appears Use the numerical keypad to enter a different duration Confirm with OK The changed minute minder duration is saved and will count down in seconds To cancel the time set for the minute minder Select or the illuminated sensor next to the minute minder duration which is...

Page 49: ...s used for roasting The oven heats initially to a high temperature approx 230 C to seal the meat As soon as this temperature has been reached the oven temperature automatically drops back down to the pre selected temperature for continued roasting 160 C 100 230 C Grill For grilling larger quantities of thin cuts e g steak and browning baked dishes The whole of the grill glows red to create the req...

Page 50: ...temperatures If using an older recipe or cookbook set the oven temperature for Conventional heat 10 C lower than that recommended This will not change cooking times 180 C 30 250 C Bottom heat Use this setting towards the end of cooking to brown the base of a cake quiche or pizza 190 C 100 200 C Gentle bake Ideal for cooking bakes and gratins that need to be crispy on top 190 C 100 230 C Microwave ...

Page 51: ...ning it at the same time This combination programme saves the most time and energy When baking do not set the microwave power higher than 150 W 160 C 30 220 C Microwave Auto roast This is used for roasting at a high temperature and continued cooking at a lower temperature During the searing phase the oven heats up to a high temperature 230 C to seal the meat As soon as this temperature has been re...

Page 52: ...he use of microwave power reduces the grilling time The maximum microwave power level that can be is 300 W Level 3 Level 1 3 Microwave Fan grill For grilling thicker cuts of meat e g roulades chicken Lower temperatures can be used than when using Microwave Grill as the fan distributes the heat to the food straight away The use of microwave power reduces the grilling time The maximum microwave powe...

Page 53: ... 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 The heat is generated in the f...

Page 54: ...ular containers providing better results Suitable containers for microwave use Glassware Heat resistant glass or ceramic dishes are ideal for use with microwave power Exception Do not use crystal glass as it contains lead which can crack or shatter with microwave power Porcelain Porcelain is a suitable material Exception Do not use porcelain with gold rims or cobalt blue or items with hollow knobs...

Page 55: ...rofoam containers Disposable containers such as trays made from polystyrene can only be used for very short timed warming and reheating of food Plastic Boil in the bag bags Plastic boiling bags can be used for cooking and reheating They should be pierced beforehand so that steam can escape This prevents a build up of pressure and reduces the risk of the bag bursting There are also special steaming...

Page 56: ...can cause sparking Exceptions The rack supplied can be used with microwave combination programmes or with oven functions without microwave power However it is not suitable for use with the Microwave Solo function Do not place the rack directly on the floor of the oven Instead use one of the oven shelves Metal bakeware can be used with microwave combination programmes Ready meals in aluminium foil ...

Page 57: ... and crack Testing dishes for their suitability If in doubt as to whether glass earthenware or porcelain plates or dishes are suitable for use with microwave energy a simple test can be performed Place the container in the middle of the glass tray and slide the tray into shelf level 1 Close the door Select Microwave solo Set the highest microwave power level 1000 W and a duration of 30 seconds Con...

Page 58: ...from below Cover A cover prevents too much steam escaping especially when cooking foods which need longer to cook speeds up the cooking process prevents food from drying out helps keep the oven interior clean When using the Microwave solo function always cover the food with a lid or cover made of microwave safe glass or plastic These are available from retail outlets Alternatively use a clingfilm ...

Page 59: ...not be enough room for condensation to escape through the holes in the top The cover could get too hot and could start to melt Do not use a cover if cooking breaded food cooking food which requires a crisp finish cooking food with a Microwave combination programme Pressure can build up when reheating in sealed containers causing the container to explode Do not cook or reheat food or liquids in sea...

Page 60: ...use the maximum temperature setting Your oven will use as little energy as possible if you set the time of day display to Time Show Off With the factory default setting Lighting On for 15 seconds the oven interior lighting switches off automatically after 15seconds It can be switched on again at any time by touching The oven heating will switch off automatically shortly before the end of a cooking...

Page 61: ...unctions Changing the temperature Confirm with OK The required and the actual temperature will appear You will see the temperature increasing A buzzer will sound when the oven temperature is reached if this option is selected see Settings Buzzer tones After cooking Take the food out of the oven Switch the oven off Cooling fan The cooling fan will continue to run for a while after a cooking process...

Page 62: ...ase This only appears if a temperature of more than 100 C has been set for Fan plus Auto roast or Conventional heat Crisp function Moisture reduction for making items crispy on the outside or baking deep filled fresh fruit cakes Change function You can change the cooking function during operation Changing the function You can change the cooking function during operation Select Change Scroll throug...

Page 63: ...oking programme You can also permanently reset the recommended temperature to suit your personal cooking preferences See Settings Recommended temperatures Example You have selected Fan plus and 170 C and can see the temperature increasing You want to reduce the target temperature to 155 C Select Change Select Temperature The required temperature is highlighted Change the temperature Confirm with O...

Page 64: ...Rapid heat up for a relevant cooking process via the Heating up phase option Heating up phase option Rapid factory default setting The top heat grill element and the ring heating element come on together with the fan to enable the oven to reach the required temperature as quickly as possible Normal Only the heating elements for the oven function selected are switched on To switch off the Rapid hea...

Page 65: ... heating up to finish A buzzer will sound when the set temperature is reached as long as the buzzer is set see Settings Place the food in the oven Using the Crisp function moisture reduction It is a good idea to use this function when cooking items which are moist on the inside but which should be crispy on the outside e g frozen chips croquettes or pork with crackling It is also suitable for deep...

Page 66: ...e cannot be entered if you are using the food probe When using the food probe the end of the cooking duration is determined by when the set core temperature is reached Start at Set the time you want cooking to start at The oven will switch on automatically at the time you have set Start at can only be used together with Duration or Ready at except when using the food probe Switching off automatica...

Page 67: ... a cooking programme on and off automatically you have a choice of how to enter the time parameters Duration and Ready at Duration and Start at Ready at and Start at Example it is 11 30 The food takes 30 minutes to cook and should be ready at 12 30 Select Change Select Duration and set 0 30 h Select Ready at and set 12 30 O Clock The Start at time will be calculated automatically Start at 12 00 wi...

Page 68: ...ill appear Select the time you want Change the set time Confirm with OK These settings will all be deleted in the event of an interruption to the power supply Cancelling cooking Select When Cancel cooking appears select Yes The oven heating and lighting will switch off and any set durations will be deleted ...

Page 69: ...ooking programme will start The time remaining will then appear in the display To interrupt cooking at any time touch Stop At the end of the cooking duration Process finished appears in the display the cooling fan will continue to run a buzzer will sound if the buzzer is switched on see Settings Buzzer tones You have the option of saving the programme as a User programme see User programmes or inc...

Page 70: ...OK to confirm it If the recommended power level is not suitable for your recipe you can change it just for this particular cooking programme You can also permanently reset the recommended power level to suit your personal cooking practices See Settings MW power levels Select Change Select Power level Change the microwave power level Confirm with OK The process will restart with the new microwave p...

Page 71: ... reached Start at Set the time you want cooking to start at The oven will switch on automatically at the time you have set Switching on and off automatically To switch a cooking programme on and off automatically you have a choice of how to enter the time parameters Duration and Ready at Duration and Start at Example it is 11 45 The food takes 5 minutes to cook and should be ready at 12 30 Use the...

Page 72: ...ion of saving the programme as a User programme see User programmes or increasing the duration of the programme via Change Changing the set time Select Change All options that can be changed will appear Select the time you want Change the set time Touch OK twice to confirm Select Start if the programme is already running These settings will all be deleted in the event of an interruption to the pow...

Page 73: ...ure and temperature range will appear See Overview of functions for a description of the recommended temperature range for each function Change the recommended temperature if necessary Otherwise the recommended temperature will be accepted within a few seconds Confirm with OK Use the numerical keypad to set the duration You can set a maximum duration of 2 00 hours Confirm with OK Select Start The ...

Page 74: ...unit The cooling fan will switch off automatically when the temperature in the oven interior has fallen sufficiently You can change this default setting if you wish see Settings Cooling fan run on Further functions You have placed the food in the oven selected a temperature a microwave power level and a duration Select Change Depending on the combination of functions further options will appear in...

Page 75: ...crowave solo Setting further durations Shortening the duration of the microwave phase You can select how long you want microwave power to be on for during a Microwave combination programme This can be useful e g when baking to help the dough rise more efficiently Select MW duration to reduce the microwave cooking phase Select Change Select MW duration Set the duration for the microwave cooking pha...

Page 76: ...e dishes Cook with microwave To use an Automatic programme From the main menu Select Automatic progs A list of food types will appear in the display Select the food category The Automatic programmes available for the food type selected will then appear Select the Automatic programme that you want Each step you need to take before starting the Automatic programme will appear in the display Dependin...

Page 77: ... liquid during cooking You will be prompted by a message in the display when this needs to be done e g Add liquid at Some programmes require a pre heating phase before food is placed in the oven A prompt will appear to tell you when to add the food The duration quoted for Automatic programmes is an estimate It may increase or decrease depending on the programme When using the food probe the durati...

Page 78: ...reate a User programme Create programme will appear in the display Confirm with OK If User programmes already exist the programme names will appear with Edit programmes underneath them Select Edit programmes Select Create programme You can now specify the settings for cooking stage 1 Follow instructions in the display Select and confirm the settings you want to change Settings for the 1st cooking ...

Page 79: ... Select Save Finally give the programme a name The following symbols appear next to the alphabet Symb ol Explanation Space Alphabet in upper case Alphabet in lower case Numerals 0 to 9 and hyphen Touch the sensors next to the symbols to highlight the character you want Select Select The letter or number you have selected will appear in the top line of the display You can delete the characters one ...

Page 80: ...specify when you want the programme to start The oven heating will switch on automatically at the time you set Start at You can specify when you want the programme to start The oven heating will switch on automatically at the time you set Ready at You can specify when you want cooking to finish The oven will switch off automatically at the time you set Change cooking stages This option is describe...

Page 81: ... you wish see To create a User programme Check the settings and then select Accept Select Save The changes to your programme will be saved Change the name if necessary see To create a User programme and select Save A message will appear in the display confirming that the name has been saved Confirm with OK Change name Select User programmes The programme names will appear in the display and Edit p...

Page 82: ...display and Edit programmes underneath Select Edit programmes Select Delete programme Select the programme you want Confirm the question as to whether the programme should be deleted with Yes The programme will be deleted You can delete all User programmes at once see Settings Factory default User programmes ...

Page 83: ...on the power level selected see Settings Quick MW This function can only be used when no other cooking programme is in use Touch until the cooking process begins Touching it repeatedly increases the duration in set stages The time remaining will appear in the display You can interrupt the cooking process at any time with Stop and cancel it with At the end of the programme Process finished appears ...

Page 84: ...wer level cannot be changed This function can only be used when no other cooking programme is in use Touch until the cooking process begins The time remaining will appear in the display You can interrupt the cooking process at any time with Stop and cancel it with Do not leave the oven unattended during this programme and make sure you follow the instructions on the packaging At the end of the pro...

Page 85: ...can be used but results may not be as good as with dark non reflective tins Conventional heat Dark metal enamel tin or aluminium baking tins with a matt finish heat resistant glass or ceramic dishes Avoid using bright shiny metal tins as they give an uneven and poor browning result and in some cases cakes might not cook properly MW Fan plus Only use ovenproof dishes suitable for microwave use see ...

Page 86: ...he shelf level on which you place your food for baking depends on the oven function and number of trays being used Fan plus Cakes in baking tins Shelf level 1 Flat items e g biscuits tray bakes Shelf level 2 Baking on two levels at once depending on the depth of the items to be baked Shelf levels 1 3 or shelf levels 2 3 Conventional heat Cakes in baking tins Shelf level 1 Flat items e g biscuits t...

Page 87: ...60 180 2 35 45 Fresh fruit cake glass tray 150 170 2 35 45 170 190 2 30 40 Fresh fruit cake tin 150 170 1 55 65 160 180 1 50 60 Flan base 150 170 1 30 35 170 190 1 1 15 20 Small cakes biscuits 150 170 1 15 30 160 180 1 1 12 20 Fan plus MW Fan plus Conventional heat Temperature Microwave power level in Combination programmes Shelf level Duration The settings also apply for testing in accordance wit...

Page 88: ...65 75 Apple cake baking tin Ø 20 cm 160 2 2 110 120 170 2 2 65 75 160 2 1 110 120 Apple pie 150 170 1 65 75 160 180 1 55 65 150 170 1 60 70 Apricot tart with topping tin 150 170 1 60 70 160 180 1 55 65 150 170 1 60 70 Fan plus Conventional heat Intensive bake Temperature Shelf level Duration The settings also apply for testing in accordance with EN 60350 1 Pre heat the oven 2 Switch off Rapid heat...

Page 89: ...0 180 1 55 65 White bread 160 180 1 40 50 160 180 1 35 45 Dark rye bread 150 170 1 110 130 150 170 1 110 130 Pizza glass tray 170 190 2 40 50 180 80 2 30 40 170 190 1 2 30 40 170 190 2 30 40 Onion tart glass tray 150 170 2 35 40 170 190 1 2 30 40 150 170 2 30 40 Apple turnovers 150 170 2 25 35 160 180 1 2 20 25 Fan plus MW Fan plus Conventional heat Intensive bake Temperature Microwave power level...

Page 90: ... 13 Choux pastry puff pastry meringues and frozen goods Cakes biscuits C min Choux buns 160 180 2 30 40 Puff pastry 170 190 2 25 35 170 190 1 2 15 25 Macaroons 120 140 2 35 45 120 140 1 2 28 38 Frozen pizza rack 200 2 12 16 220 1 1 12 16 Fan plus Conventional heat Temperature Shelf level Duration The settings also apply for testing in accordance with EN 60350 1 Pre heat the oven 2 Switch off Rapid...

Page 91: ...the pot and lid have heat resistant handles MW Fan plus MW Auto roast Dishes must be suitable for use in a microwave oven must be heat resistant and must not have metal lids see Suitable containers for microwave use Pot roasting We recommend roasting in covered oven dishes Meat will be tender and there will be sufficient stock for making gravy The oven also stays cleaner than when roasting on the ...

Page 92: ...ime if a more intensive browning result is desired At the end of the programme 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 poultry 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time with slightly salted water ...

Page 93: ... even When roasting on the rack set a temperature approx 20 C lower than for roasting in a covered oven dish Pre heating Pre heating is required when roasting beef sirloin joints and fillet Roasting duration The traditional British method for calculating the roasting time is to allow 15 to 20 minutes per lb 450 grammes according to type of meat plus approx 20 minutes adjusting the length of time a...

Page 94: ... Fan plus Auto roast Conventional heat Temperature Microwave power level in combination programmes Duration Core temperature for the food probe 1 Roast in a covered dish When roasting on the rack set the temperature approx 20 C lower than for roasting in a covered oven dish 2 Do not select a higher temperature than that advised The meat will become brown but will not be cooked properly 3 If the me...

Page 95: ...kg 5 180 200 60 80 70 80 Fish whole approx 1 5 kg 160 180 40 50 70 80 170 150 30 40 70 80 180 200 40 50 70 80 Auto roast MW Fan plus Conventional heat Temperature Microwave power level in combination programmes Duration Core temperature for the food probe 1 Roast in a covered dish When roasting on the rack set the temperature approx 20 C lower than for roasting in a covered oven dish 2 Do not sele...

Page 96: ...ng on whether you want your meat to be rare medium or well done A core temperature of up to 99 C can be set Please refer to the Roasting chart and Low temperature cooking for the core temperatures applicable for different types of meat The duration for roasting meat by temperature using the probe is similar to the duration when cooking by time When to use it Some Automatic programmes and Special a...

Page 97: ... oven being switched off too early If the meat is very heavily marbled with fat select the highest core temperature given in the Roasting chart When using roasting bags or aluminium foil insert the probe through the bag or foil into the centre of the meat You can also place the meat with the food probe inserted inside the foil Follow the roasting bag aluminium foil manufacturer s instructions Usin...

Page 98: ...he time remaining is calculated from the cooking 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 Altering the cooking or core temperature or selecting a different function will delete...

Page 99: ...r in the display to show that the oven is in energy save mode The measured core temperature is no longer visible The cooling fan continues to run as does the hot air fan if a fan setting has been chosen When the core temperature selected has been reached Process finished will appear a buzzer will sound if the buzzer is switched on see Settings Buzzer tones Tip If the food is not yet cooked suffici...

Page 100: ...ter vegetable oil Do not cover meat during cooking Cooking takes between 2 4 hours depending on the size and weight of the meat and on how well cooked you want it as well as the level of browning required Cooking duration Core temperatures Meat Duration min Core temperatu re C Fillet of beef 80 100 59 Sirloin joint Rare Medium Well done 50 70 100 130 160 190 48 57 69 Pork fillet 80 100 63 Gammon 1...

Page 101: ... it and when adjusting oven shelves etc in a hot oven As soon as Use the food probe appears in the display place the seared meat on the rack and insert the metal tip of the food probe fully into the centre of the meat Please also refer to the information in Roasting Food probe Danger of burning the top heating element grill element in the oven will be hot Insert the plug of the food probe into the...

Page 102: ... Change Heating up phase Normal Pre heat the oven together with the glass tray and the rack for approx 15 minutes Whilst the oven is pre heating sear the meat thoroughly on the hob Danger of burning Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven or removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc in a hot oven Place the seared meat on the rack Select Change Select Temperature and set 100 C Continue...

Page 103: ...off alternately MW Grill MW Fan grill The grilling duration is shorter The maximum microwave power level that can be is 300 W Trays and racks Grill on the rack Brush the rack with oil and place the food on it It is best to grill food of a similar thickness at the same time so that the grilling duration for each item does not vary too greatly Preparing food for grilling Trim the meat Do not season ...

Page 104: ...urn the food halfway through grilling Grilling chart The data for the recommended function is printed in bold Check the food after the shortest duration quoted Take note of the temperature range the shelf levels and the durations These take the size of the meat and cooking practices into account Grill level Grill MW Grill Level 3 Thin cuts are cooked quickly when placed close to the grill element ...

Page 105: ...oo greatly Thicker pieces need about 7 9 minutes per side With rolled meat allow approx 10 minutes per cm diameter Testing to see if cooked One way of finding out how well a piece of meat has been cooked is to press down on it with a spoon Rare If the meat gives easily to the pressure of the spoon it will still be red on the inside Medium If there is some resistance the inside will be pink Well do...

Page 106: ... 3 2 3 15 20 Fish fillet 2 3 2 3 15 20 Trout 2 3 2 220 20 25 Toast 3 3 5 7 Cheese toast 2 3 5 9 Tomatoes 2 3 2 3 10 12 220 6 8 Peaches 2 3 4 8 220 7 10 Thicker cuts Chicken approx 1 kg 1 2 3 1 2 50 60 180 200 150 W 200 4 45 55 35 45 Rolled meat Ø 10 cm approx 1 5 kg 1 1 2 80 100 180 200 80 100 Pork approx 1 kg 1 180 200 100 120 Shelf level Grill Fan grill Temperature Duration The settings also app...

Page 107: ...W Continued cooking 150 W Simmering Select a Microwave combination programme if you want to shorten cooking durations and have a crisp finish to the dish 300 W 160 180 C Sear using a high temperature to start with then continue cooking with a lower temperature 300 W 150 170 C Ready meals which need to be browned e g gratins Microwave Solo Microwave power MW Auto roast MW Fan plus Temperature The d...

Page 108: ... in the operating instructions supplied with the appliance With Microwave combination programmes Only use heat resistant containers which are microwave safe A lid is not usually required Never use a lid with MW Auto roast and MW Grill as the food will not brown Place the glass tray on shelf level 2 Place ready meals in aluminium foil dishes on the glass tray During the defrosting reheating and coo...

Page 109: ...s from the appliance Although heat is not normally produced in the container itself by the microwaves apart from stoneware heat transfer from the food to the container may be considerable making the container itself hot Wear oven gloves when removing dishes from the oven Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or reheated If in any doubt that a sufficiently high temperature has been reached...

Page 110: ...ard boiled eggs using the Microwave solo function even without the shell The eggs can explode When heating liquids milk sauces etc using microwave power 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 ...

Page 111: ...imes to allow steam to escape Eggs heated in their shells can burst even after they have been taken out of the oven Eggs can only be cooked in their shells in the microwave oven in a specially designed egg boiling device available from specialist shops If you cook eggs without their shells using microwave power the yolks could explode due to the resulting pressure Prick the yolk several times befo...

Page 112: ...bles contain more water than vegetables which have been stored and usually cook more quickly Cooking frozen ready meals Deep frozen ready made meals can be defrosted and then reheated or cooked in one process Follow the instructions on the packet Tables for defrosting reheating and cooking food using Microwave solo The following notes apply to all charts Take note of the recommended microwave powe...

Page 113: ... Cream cake 1 slice Approx 100 g 80 W 1 30 5 10 Cream cake 3 slices Approx 300 g 80 W 4 4 30 5 10 Yeast buns puff pastries Qty 4 150 W 6 8 5 10 Fruit Strawberries raspberries 250 g 150 W 7 8 5 10 Red blackcurrants 250 g 150 W 8 9 5 10 Plums 500 g 150 W 12 16 5 10 Meat Minced beef 500 g 150 W 16 18 5 10 Chicken 1000 g 150 W 34 36 5 10 Vegetables Peas 250 g 150 W 8 12 5 10 Asparagus 250 g 150 W 8 12...

Page 114: ...crowave power Reheating duration Standing time 1 Allow the food to stand at room temperature for a few minutes to enable the heat to spread evenly throughout the food 2 When heating liquids milk sauces etc using microwave power 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...

Page 115: ...auliflower florets 500 g 6 10 2 Peas 450 g 5 10 2 Peppers cut into strips 500 g 5 10 2 Kohlrabi batons 500 g 3 8 2 Brussels sprouts 300 g 3 9 2 Asparagus 500 g 5 8 2 Broccoli florets 300 g 4 4 2 Leeks 500 g 5 8 2 Green beans 500 g 4 12 2 Frozen vegetables Peas mixed veg 450 g 5 11 2 Spinach 450 g 5 7 2 Brussels sprouts 300 g 4 6 2 Broccoli 300 g 3 6 2 Leeks 450 g 4 8 2 Desserts Quark souffle 500 g...

Page 116: ...tomatic programmes Defrost Drying Reheat Reheating plated meals Heat crockery Prove dough Low temp cooking This Special application is described in Low temperature cooking Pizza Sabbath programme This section also gives information on the following applications Gentle bake Frozen food Ready meals ...

Page 117: ...onella poisoning 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 Tips Place the food to be defrosted on the glass tray without its packaging When defrosting poultry put it on the rack over the glass tray to catch the defrosted liquid so that the meat is not lyi...

Page 118: ...istribute the food to be dried evenly over the glass tray or the rack Select Special applications Select Drying Alter the recommended temperature if necessary and then set the duration Follow the instructions in the display Food Drying time Fruit 2 8 hours Vegetables 3 8 hours Herbs 50 60 minutes Because this programme uses the fan you should use Conventional heat with a temperature of 80 100 C fo...

Page 119: ... dishes from the oven Droplets of water may have accumulated underneath the dish Heat crockery This programme is designed for pre heating your crockery The temperature can be set between 50 and 80 C Use heat resistant dishes Place the rack on shelf level 1 and place the crockery to be pre heated on it Select Special applications Select Heat crockery Alter the recommended temperature if necessary a...

Page 120: ...rove dough Alter the recommended temperature if necessary and then set the duration Follow the instructions in the display Pizza This programme is designed specifically for baking pizza The temperature can be set between 160 and 250 C Select Special applications Select Pizza Alter the recommended temperature if necessary and then set the duration Follow the instructions in the display ...

Page 121: ...roughout the programme Sabbath programme will be shown in the display throughout the programme The time of day display is switched off A Sabbath programme that has been started cannot be changed nor can it be saved under User programmes To use the Sabbath programme The programme can only be cancelled by switching the oven off Select Special applications Select Sabbath programme Select Conventional...

Page 122: ...n functions Select Gentle bake and alter the recommended temperature if necessary Follow the instructions in the display The table contains a few examples Food C min Lasagne 190 1 45 60 Potato gratin 180 1 55 65 Vegetable bake 180 1 55 65 Pasta bake 190 1 40 50 Temperature Shelf level Duration For other recipes use the temperature and time settings given for Fan plus as a guide ...

Page 123: ...Turn several times during cooking Method Eating food which has been cooked correctly is important for good health Only bake cakes pizza chips etc until they are golden Do not overcook them Select the function and temperature recommended on the manufacturer s packaging Pre heat the oven Place the food in the pre heated oven on the shelf level recommended on the packaging Check the food at the end o...

Page 124: ...0 5 Container Pyrex 03 827 80 Bake sponge cake 475 g 2 450 7 30 8 30 5 Container Pyrex 03 827 80 do not cover Grill chicken 1200 g frozen weight 2 halves 3 150 38 43 2 Place the breast side face downwards turn halfway through cooking Cook custard 1000 g 2 600 450 3 20 22 120 Container Pyrex 07 227 8 25 x 25 cm _Microwave power Grill Defrost or cooking duration Standing time 1 Allow the food to sta...

Page 125: ... 37 Springform Ø 26 cm dark 1 180 18 24 pre heating Apple cake Springform Ø 20 cm dark 1 160 110 120 Springform Ø 20 cm dark 1 160 110 120 Springform Ø 20 cm dark 1 170 65 75 Small cakes 1 glass tray 2 150 30 36 2 glass trays 2 3 140 44 50 1 glass tray 2 160 28 32 pre heating Toast Rack 3 Level 3 5 7 5 min pre heating Grill beefburgers qty 12 Rack on top of glass tray 2 Level 3 1st side 16 18 2nd ...

Page 126: ...can make cleaning unnecessarily difficult and in some cases impossible Check the door and door seal for any sign of damage If any damage is noticed the oven should not be used again in Microwave mode until the fault has been rectified by a service technician Unsuitable cleaning agents To avoid damaging the surfaces do not use cleaning agents containing soda ammonia acids or chlorides cleaning agen...

Page 127: ...To neutralise odours in the oven put a container of water with some lemon juice in the oven and heat for a few minutes Normal soiling Moisture inside the oven can cause damage Do not use too much water on the cloth or sponge and do not let water or any other liquid find its way into any openings It is best to remove normal soiling immediately using a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and wa...

Page 128: ...Cleaning and care 128 Food probe Do not put the food probe into water or clean it in the dishwasher as this will damage it Clean the food probe with a damp cloth only ...

Page 129: ...then also use the scouring pad on the back of a washing up sponge to remove the soiling After cleaning rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a soft cloth Very stubborn soiling on PerfectClean treated enamel can be cleaned using Miele oven cleaner It must be applied to the surface when cold Follow instructions on the packaging Non Miele oven cleaner must only be used in a cold oven and for...

Page 130: ...ed off and that the oven cavity is cool To lower the top heat grill element the nut needs to be unscrewed Use caution not to damage the element Do not use force to lower the element Carefully lower the element Use caution not to damage the roof liner Do not use the abrasive side of the dishwashing sponge to clean the roof liner Clean the roof of the oven with a damp cloth or a dishwashing sponge A...

Page 131: ...ce is switched off the time of day display is switched off As soon as the oven is switched on the time of day will appear If you want it to be displayed constantly the setting to switch the time of day display back on must be changed see Settings Time of day Display There is no power to the oven Check whether the mains fuse has tripped If it has contact a qualified electrician or Miele A programme...

Page 132: ...0 hours Reset the time and date Maximum operating duration reached appears in the display The oven has been operating for an unusually long time and this has activated the safety switch off function Confirm with OK Touch to delete the message Process finished The oven is now ready to use Fault XX appears in the display There is a problem that you cannot resolve Call the Miele Service Department Yo...

Page 133: ...ire oven rack was used during a programme with microwave Always use the glass tray for programmes with microwave power The oven has switched itself off The oven will switch itself off automatically to save energy if no other action is taken within a certain time frame after switching it on or after the end of a cooking programme Switch the oven back on Cakes and biscuits are not sufficiently baked...

Page 134: ...ly When cooking or heating with microwave power the time set was too short Check that the correct duration is selected for the microwave power level The lower the microwave power level the longer the cooking duration Food has cooled down too quickly after being reheated or cooked in Microwave mode Microwaves cause food to heat from the outside first This heat then moves towards the middle of the f...

Page 135: ...he oven and the open door to protect them Disconnect the appliance from the mains Remove the screw to the lamp cover using a T20 Torx screwdriver and take off the cover Do not touch the halogen lamp with bare fingers Please follow the manufacturer s instructions Remove the halogen lamp Replace it with a new halogen lamp Osram 66725 230V 25W thermally stable up to 300 C G9 fitting Replace the glass...

Page 136: ...details When contacting your Dealer or Miele please quote the model and serial number of your appliance This information is given on the data plate visible on the front frame of the oven with the door fully open Guarantee The appliance is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase In the UK you must activate your cover by calling 0330 160 6640 or registering online at www miele co uk ...

Page 137: ...additional means of disconnection means must be provided Switches with an all pole contact gap of at least 3 mm are suitable for isolating the appliance These include circuit breakers fuses and protective devices EN 60335 Connection data is given on the data plate situated at the front of the oven cavity Please ensure that these match the household electrical supply If the connection cable is dama...

Page 138: ...Building in diagrams 138 Appliance and niche dimensions Dimensions are given in mm Installation in a tall unit Ovens with glass front Ovens with metal front ...

Page 139: ...Building in diagrams 139 Installation in a base unit If fitted underneath a hob the installation instructions for the hob must also be taken into account Ovens with glass front Ovens with metal front ...

Page 140: ...Building in diagrams 140 Front dimensions Dimensions are given in mm A H65xx 45 mm H66xx 42 mm B Ovens with glass front 2 2 mm Ovens with metal front 1 2 mm ...

Page 141: ...lled in its housing unit Connect the mains cable from the oven to the isolator Push the oven into the housing unit up to the oven trim and align it Open the door and use the screws supplied to secure the oven to the side walls of the housing unit through the holes in the oven trim ...

Page 142: ...munication stick XKS3000Z or communication module XKM3000Z c Miele home communication enabled Master appliance with SuperVision functionality d Miele home Gateway XGW3000 e WiFi router f Connection to a Home automation system g Smartphone Tablet PC Laptop h Internet connection ...

Page 143: ...lay status information about signed on appliances and carry out certain functions Household network The Miele home system enables smart living The Miele home Gateway allows other network enabled appliances to integrate into the household bus system In Germany network enabled appliances can be integrated into the QIVICON Smart Home Platform instead of the Miele home Gateway www qivicon de SmartStar...

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