Operating and installation instructions Oven H 5961 B en - GB To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time. M.-Nr. 07 649 830...
Any other use is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance. This appliance is not intended for...
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Technical safety Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
Miele replacement parts are used. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a Miele approved service technician to avoid a hazard. This appliance may only be used in mobile installations such as ships, caravans, aircraft etc.
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Alcohol should be burnt off before the dish is placed in the oven to avoid this danger. Cover any food which is left in the oven to be kept hot. Any moisture in the food could lead to corrosion damage in the oven.
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Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects near the appliance could catch fire. Accessories Only use genuine Miele spare parts and accessories with this appliance. If spare parts or accessories from other manufacturers are used, this will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept liability.
Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and should be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children.
Guide to the appliance H 5961 B Control panel Top heat/grill element Steam inlet openings for Moisture plus Back panel with air inlets for the fan Side runners with three shelf levels Water intake tube for the steam injection system...
Safety switch-off Safety switch-off is triggered automatically if the oven is operated for an unusually long period of time. The period of time will depend on the oven function selected. Cooling fans The cooling fans will come on automatically when a cooking programme is started.
Features Energy saving features Lighting The oven lighting is set to switch off 15 seconds after the start of a cooking programme (default setting). See "Settings - Lighting". Door contact switch If the oven door is opened during operation, the door contact switch automatically switches off the heating elements and the fan, if a "Fan"...
"Moisture plus" recipe booklet This separate booklet supplied with your oven in addition to these Operating and installation instructions contains recipes and information on using Automatic programmes with Moisture plus and the Moisture plus function.
Accessories The following accessories are supplied with this oven. These and other accessories are also available to order from the Miele Spare Parts Department, your Dealer or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. Universal tray and rack with anti-tip safety notches...
Take care not to burn yourself on them. The FlexiClip runners are fitted in between the two rails that make up a shelf level. The telescopic runner with the Miele logo is fitted on the right. When fitting the FlexiClip runners do not extend them.
The juices from the food being cooked collect under the anti-splash tray. This prevents them from spitting and making the oven dirty. The juices can then be used for making gravy and sauces. Food probe The food probe enables the roasting process to be monitored simply and reliably.
Miele@home enabled appliances send information via the household wiring network to the master appliance appliances, as well as information about the progress of the programme. These instructions are for a communication enabled oven can be linked into the Miele@home system via a Miele@home installation kit and a communication module (optional accessories).
Controls The appliance is operated via the display and below the display. These react to finger contact. A keypad tone will sound each time a sensor is touched. The volume of the keypad tone can be adjusted or switched off altogether (see "Settings - Volume - Keypad tone"). Sensors Meaning C Sensors...
Display All information about functions, temperature, cooking durations, Auto- matic programmes and settings is shown in the display. After the appliance has been switched on by touching the sensor, the Main menu appears in the display with a list of options available. An option is selected by touching the illuminated sensor C next to the...
Controls Symbols The following symbols will appear in the display in addition to the text: Symbol Meaning Appears beside an option and is allocated to a sensor C. You select the option you want by touching the sensor beside the dot. A maximum of 3 options can be shown in the display.
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When a function is selected, the following symbols may appear in the display, depending on setting: Symbol Meaning Duration Finish Start time Programme finished Rapid heat-up phase, Rapid searing phase Heating-up phase, Searing phase Core temperature when using the food probe Fan plus, Fan heat Intensive bake Moisture plus...
Functions Your oven has a range of oven functions for preparing a wide variety of recipes. These include: Top heat/grill element (under the roof of the oven) Bottom heating element (under the floor of the oven) Ring heating element (behind the intake vent for the fan)
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Conventional heat – For baking traditional recipes, e.g. fruit cake, casseroles. – Also ideal for soufflés. – If using an older recipe or cookbook, set the oven Top heat – Use this setting towards the end of baking, to brown the Bottom heat –...
"OK", the display will show a message to tell you that: – your appliance is equipped for the Miele|home system. – your appliance has been successfully set up to use it for the first time. As soon as you confirm this last message with "OK", your appliance is...
You can call up the Automatic programmes by selecting the "Automat- ic" option from the main menu. ^ Switch the oven on with the sensor. ^ Select "Automatic". A list will appear in the display. ß Cakes ß...
The oven will start heating, and the cooling fans will switch on. At the end of the cooking programme: ^ Switch the oven off and remove the food. Cooling fans The cooling fans will continue to run for...
ß Duration When entering the Duration, you are entering the time that the food takes to cook. Once this time has elapsed, the oven heating switches off automatically. The maximum duration that can be entered is 12 hours. The Duration cannot be entered if the...
30 minutes to cook, and needs to be ready at 12:15:00. Select Duration, and enter 0:30 h, or select Finish and enter 12:15. The oven will switch off automatically at the time set. Delaying the start with Automatic switch-off We recommend using automatic switching on and off when roasting.
Buzzer tones"). After the programme has finished – The cooling fans will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off to prevent any humidity building up in the oven, on the control panel or in the oven housing unit.
To pre-heat the oven: ^ Select the required function and set the temperature. ^ Wait for the oven to reach the set temperature. Once the set temperature is reached, an audible tone will sound (provided this is activated - see "Settings - Volume - Buzzer tones").
For best results, activate it at the beginning of the cooking programme. ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Switch the oven on with the sensor. ^ Select the required function and set the temperature.
ß Use in main menu You can place up to three user programmes in the Main menu. Changes to the Main menu can be reset via "Settings - Factory default - - Main menu". To create a User programme If programmes already exist under User programmes, the "Create"...
Food probe Using the food probe enables the cooking process to be monitored simply and reliably. How it works The metal tip of the food probe is inserted into the food. There is a temperature sensor in the metal tip which measures the core temperature of the food during cooking.
Using the residual heat in the oven saves energy. "Energy save phase" will appear in the display to show that the oven is in Energy save mode. The time remaining will continue to be visible in the display. The cooling fans continue to run, as do the hot air fans if a "fan"...
The steam inlets are located at the rear left corner of the roof of the oven. Only use water with this function. Other liquids will damage the appliance.
The options are: ß Automatic This requires enough water for one burst of steam. The burst of steam will be injected into the oven automatically after the heating-up phase. Steam is injected for about 5 minutes.
Moisture plus The residual moisture evaporation process The oven will heat up to approx. 150 °C, and the residual water in the oven cavity will evaporate. How long this takes will depend on the amount of water in the system.
Moisture plus which have been run and the amount of water taken into the oven for these. This will be indicated in the display. The steam injection system should be descaled regularly. How often this needs to be done will depend on the water hardness level in your area.
The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling eggs. You can enter a time of up to a maximum of 9 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds. You can set the minute minder at the same time as another timed programme, e.g.
Settings Your appliance is supplied with a number of standard default settings. To change a setting: ^ Select the "Settings J" option. The list of options will show in the display. ß Language J ß Time ß Lighting ß Main menu ß...
"12:00" and will need to be re-set. Time (of day) display Select how you want the time to appear in the display when the oven is switched off: ß On (Factory default) The time will always show in the display.
The cooling fans will continue to run for a while after the oven has been switched off to prevent any humidity building up in the oven, on the control panel or in the oven housing unit. ß Temperature controlled (Factory default)
ß Rapid (Factory default) All the heating elements are switched on together in order to heat the oven up as quickly as possible to the required temperature. and "Rapid heat-up phase" or "Rapid searing phase" will appear in the display.
Settings Volume Buzzer tones The volume is represented by a bar with seven segments. Factory default: Three blocked segments. To change the volume touch the "quieter" or "louder" sensor. If all segments are blocked out the volume is on maximum. If none of the segments are blocked out the volume has been turned off.
The options are: ß System lock ß In operation lock System lock The lock prevents the oven being switched on unintentionally, by children for example. The system lock has to be set to "Permitted" (activated) in order to use it.
Settings Units Temperature ß °C (Factory default) ß °F Showroom programme ß Off (Factory default) ß Demo programme ß Continuous loop ß Demo mode This programme is for dealers who want to demonstrate the appliance without the heater elements working. Do not activate this setting for domestic use! If you select and activate this option by...
If this is not done, it might become impossible to remove and could cause the surface to alter or discolour. Clean the front using a damp Miele microfibre E-cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
FlexiClip telescopic runners are best cleaned after each use. This prevents soiling drying on or being burnt on when the oven is used again. If the runners are used frequently without being cleaned, it may become very difficult or even impossible to...
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Normal soiling Clean the surfaces of the runners using a damp Miele microfibre E-Cloth or with a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Wipe dry using a soft cloth. Remove any cleaning agent residues thoroughly.
It is best to clean the seal and the inside of the door after each with a Miele E-cloth or a clean sponge and a solution of hot water with a little washing up liquid. Wipe dry using a...
However, if you still cannot get the surface clean, an oven cleaner can be used, but for a couple of minutes only. Do not attempt to use on a hot oven or accessories. Allow the PerfectClean surfaces to cool down to room temperature before applying an oven spray.
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– abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents, – oven spray must not be used in a hot oven or left on for too long, – PerfectClean enamelled items must not be washed in a dishwasher.
Should the catalytic coating on the back panel become ineffective through improper use or heavy soiling, a replacement can be obtained from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
To remove the oven door Take care when removing the door - it weighs approx. 13.5 kg. The oven door is connected to the oven by hinges. Before removing the door, the locking clamps on both hinges have to be released.
To dismantle the oven door The oven door is made up of four panes of glass and has vents at the top and bottom. When the oven is operating, air is circulated through the door to keep the outer pane cool.
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^ Gently lift up the lower of the two middle panes and remove it. ^ Clean the glass panes and other components with a Miele E-cloth or a clean sponge and a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
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^ Replace the first of the middle panes. The more angled corner must be at the bottom left. When refitting the upper pane, the more angled corner must be inserted at the top left. ^ Secure the seal to the second of the middle panes.
Cleaning and care ^ Flip the glass pane retainers inwards to close them. To refit the door ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and carefully fit it back onto the hinge guides. Make sure that the door goes back on straight.
To remove the FlexiClip telescopic runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Lift the FlexiClip runner up at the front and pull it out along the rail. Refit the runners carefully as described in "Features".
^ Remove the runners. ^ Loosen the screws in the back panel and take it out. The oven must not be used without the back panel fitted. This could cause considerable injury. Reassemble in the reverse order, carefully ensuring all parts are correctly in place.
Descaling Only use the descaling tablets supplied with the appliance. These have been specially formulated and are available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or via the internet on www.miele-shop.com. Other types of descaling agents will damage the oven. Follow the instructions on the package carefully to avoid damaging the oven.
A plastic tube (with clip) is supplied with your oven so that you do not have to hold the container with the descaling agent underneath the water intake tube.
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^ Take the universal tray out of the oven and empty it. Place the tray back in the oven again at the top shelf level. ^ Unclip the plastic tube from the container. Rinse the container and fill with approx.
Problem solving guide With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be easily corrected without contacting Miele. If you cannot resolve a problem following these instructions please contact Miele Service. Do not attempt to open the appliance casing yourself!
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Problem Possible cause and remedy ^ Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply: The top lighting is not working. ^ Turn the lamp cover a quarter turn anti-clockwise to release ^ Replace it with a new halogen lamp (Osram 66725 AM/A, ^ Refit the lamp cover and turn it clockwise to secure it.
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– Fault 54: The food probe is faulty. display: F + a number For all other fault codes please contact the Miele Service Department. The message will go out as soon as the food probe is removed from the oven. A replacement can be ordered from your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department.
– your Miele Dealer – Miele (see back cover for address). A call-out charge will be applied for service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in these instructions.
Optional accessories The following accessories may come as standard with some models. They are also available to order at extra cost via the internet on www.miele-shop.com, your Miele Dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. FlexiClip telescopic runners More FlexiClip telescopic runners can be fitted in the oven in addition to those supplied.
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– HUB 61-35 (internal dimensions approx. 38 x 35 x 8 cm) Gourmet oven dish lid When ordering a lid, please specify the gourmet oven dish it is to be used with (HUB 61-22 or -35). Optional accessories Child safety lock...
Brown = live WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED When replacing the cable supplied with another cable or changing the connection, only cable type H 05 VV-F with a suitable cross- sectional area (CSA) may be used (available from Miele Spare Parts).
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Electrical connection - Country variants Please refer to your electrical distributor. Single phase AC 230 V - country variant This device is intended for connection to a power supply system where the maximum value of external phase neutral loop impedance Z 0.35 Ohms at the point of distributor supply connection is not exceeded.
Installation in a base unit HAL 5900 trim, available as an optional accessory, is only required when building the oven into a base unit. ^ Fix the HAL 5900 trim into the unit cut-out under the worktop (see lower section of diagram).
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Building-in diagrams Installation in a tall unit...
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Building-in diagrams Front dimensions * Appliances with glass front ** Appliances with metal front...
^ Push the appliance into the oven housing unit and align it. ^ Open the oven door and using two screws secure it to the side walls of the housing unit through the holes in the oven trim.
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