Operating instructions Ovens and cookers H 4120, H 4220, H 4130, H 4230, H 4140, H 4240, H 4150, H 4250, H 4160, H 4260 To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these operating instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
Description of the appliance H 4120 E, H 4220 E, H 4130 E, H 4230 E Control panel Oven interior a Controls for front left and back left g Heating element for top heat and cooking zones* grilling with catalytic enamelled roof...
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Description of the appliance H 4120 B, H 4220 B, H 4130 B, H 4230 B Control panel Oven interior a Function selector * d Heating element for top heat and b Temperature selector * grilling with catalytic enamelled roof...
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Description of the appliance H 4140 E, H 4240 E, H 4150 E, H 4250 E, H 4160 E KAT, H 4260 E KAT Control panel Oven interior a Controls for front left and back left h Heating element for top heat and cooking zones* grilling with catalytic enamelled roof b Indicator light for cooking zones z...
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Description of the appliance H 4140 B, H 4240 B, H 4150 B, H 4250 B, H 4160 B KAT, H 4260 B KAT Oven interior Control panel a Function selector * e Heating element for top heat and b Clock/timer with O, Q and P grilling with catalytic enamelled roof buttons liner...
Description of the appliance Features PerfectClean treated surfaces The following surfaces are all treated Oven controls with PerfectClean enamelling: In addition to operating the various – Oven interior cooking programmes to bake, roast – Runners and grill, the electronic controls on models with a clock/timer also offer the –...
These and other accessories are also available to order from the Miele Spare Catalyser Parts Department or your Miele Dealer. Models H 4160 and H 4260 have a See "Extra accessories"...
Description of the appliance Roasting filter or roasting. The juices from the food being cooked The roasting filter must be fitted in front collect under the anti-splash tray. This of the fan when cooking anything fatty, prevents them from spitting and making or where food is likely to splatter, e.g.
Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing Disposal of your old appliance material or machine The transport and protective packing Electrical and electronic appliances / has been selected from materials which machines often contain materials are environmentally friendly for disposal which, if handled or disposed of and can normally be recycled.
Warning and Safety instructions Technical safety This appliance complies with all Before connecting the appliance to relevant legal safety requirements. the mains supply, make sure that Improper use of the appliance can, the voltage and frequency correspond however, present a risk of both to the rating on the data plate, personal injury and material otherwise the appliance could be...
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Warning and Safety instructions Installation, maintenance and repair work may only be carried out Caution, danger of burning. by a suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with national and High temperatures are produced by local safety regulations. the oven. Repairs and other work by unqualified Great care should be taken to persons could be dangerous.
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Warning and Safety instructions Do not use plastic containers. If you wish to complete a cooking These melt at high temperatures process using the residual heat in and could damage the oven. the oven, do not switch the appliance off. Do not heat up unopened tins or Leave the function selector at the jars of food in the oven.
Warning and Safety instructions General notes Never add water to food on a hot baking tray or grill pan or directly Never leave the appliance onto food in a hot oven. The steam unattended when cooking with oil created could cause serious burns or or fats, as these are a fire hazard if scalding and the sudden change in allowed to overheat.
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Warning and Safety instructions Disposal of your old appliance When using kitchen appliances connected to sockets near the Before throwing an old appliance oven, ensure that the cable cannot get away it must first be made trapped in a hot oven door, which could unusable.
Before using for the first time Depending on model, the oven is supplied with the controls pushed in. They have to be released before the oven can be used. ^ Use the P or O button to enter the Setting the time of day for the hour first of all.
Before using for the first time Cleaning and heating up for ^ Before heating it up it is a good idea to wipe the oven out with a damp the first time cloth first. This way any dust or bits of packaging that may have Before use, please remove accumulated in the oven cavity...
Description of the oven systems Conventional A Fan plus Y This system works by the circulation of With the conventional method of heated air. heating, radiant heat is directed onto the food from above and below. It is A fan situated on the back wall of the useful where a fairly long cooking time oven sucks in the air, heats it over a is required and a deep colour and good...
Using the oven Controls Do not attempt to turn it all the way The oven is operated with the function round in either direction as this will selector and the temperature selector. damage the selector. Function selector – Light H/v For switching on the oven light independently.
Using the oven Temperature selector element switches on again automatically. Using the oven ^ Place the food in the oven. ^ Turn the function selector to the required function. The oven interior light comes on. ^ Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
Using the oven Rapid heat-up To pre-heat the oven: ^ Select Rapid heat-up Ä. Rapid heat-up Ä can be used to: ^ Use the temperature selector to set – pre-heat the oven, the required temperature. – heat up ready-meals. The oven will start to heat up. Pre-heating the oven ^ When the temperature indicator Most dishes can be placed in a cold...
Clock/Timer The display and triangle V in the Depending on model, your oven is fitted with a clock/timer. display The clock/timer can: – show the time of day, – be used as a minute minder, l m g ) – switch the oven off, or on and off automatically.
Clock/Timer Setting the time of day Whilst triangle V is flashing, use the O or P buttons immediately to make When the appliance is first any changes to the setting selected: connected to the power supply, or – The P button increases the value after a power cut, "I2:00"...
Clock/Timer Minute minder At the end of the set time – the l symbol flashes for approx. The minute minder can be used to time any activity in the kitchen, e.g. boiling 1 minute. eggs. – "0:00" lights up for approx. 1 minute. You can enter a time of up to a –...
Clock/Timer Programming cooking Switching the cooking programme off automatically durations You can enter a cooking duration of up On appliances with a clock/timer you to a maximum of 12 hours. can programme cooking durations so that the oven switches off, or on and off When you enter a cooking duration, the automatically.
Clock/Timer Switching the oven on and off Then set the end time: automatically To use the automatic switch-on and switch-off functions on the oven, both the cooking duration and the end time l m g ) must be entered. For example: The time now is 10:45;...
Clock/Timer The end of a cooking To check and change an programme entered time At the end of the cooking duration It is possible to check or change times entered for a cooking programme at – the oven heating switches off any time by calling up the relevant automatically.
Altering oven settings v The following settings can be changed: – the time of day display – the buzzer. The altered settings are retained after a power cut. "P I" will appear in the display. ^ Press the Q button. Time of day display (P I) The time of day display can be switched on or off.
Altering oven settings v Buzzer (P 2) ^ Use the P or O button to scroll through the settings from "0" to "3". There is a choice of 3 different tones or alternatively, the buzzer can be The corresponding buzzer will sound switched off.
Baking Fan plus Y The following settings are recommended for baking: Several shelf levels can be used at – Fan plus Y the same time for baking. The recommended positions are: – Conventional A 1 tray = 1st shelf level from the bottom Bakeware 2 trays = 1st and 3rd shelf level from...
Baking Conventional A Tips on baking Only use dark baking tins with a Refer to the baking chart and the matt finish. cookery book supplied with this Bright, shiny tins give an uneven or oven for suggestions of pale result, and in some cases the temperatures, shelf levels and times.
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Baking Frozen food Handling and preparing food When baking frozen products such as correctly is essential for maintaining cakes, pizza and baguettes, use the good health. lowest temperature quoted on the manufacturer’s packaging. Place such Only bake cakes, pizza, chips etc items on baking parchment directly on until they are golden brown.
Fan plus Y: When roasting on the rack or in an Miele also offer Gourmet oven dishes open tin make sure the roasting filter with lids which are ideal for roasting is fitted in front of the fan in the back and cooking larger quantities of food.
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Roasting Temperature Older recipes and cookery books Please refer to the Roasting chart for New guidelines (German standard suggested temperatures. DIN 44547 has been replaced by European standard EN 60350) have led Do not select a higher temperature than to slight adjustments in oven that advised.
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Roasting Calculating the roasting time Pot roasting The roasting time will depend on the Season the meat and place in the pot. type of meat, the size and thickness of Add some knobs of butter or margarine the cut. or a little oil or cooking fat. Add about litre of water when roasting a large, The traditional British method is to allow lean joint of meat (2-3 kg) or roasting...
Roasting chart 1) 5) Conventional A Food Recom- Fan plus Y mended Temperature Time Temperature Time shelf in °C in mins. in °C in mins. level Roast beef (approx. 1 kg) 170 - 190 100 - 120 190 - 210 100 - 120 Beef fillet, approx.
Grilling squeeze a little lemon juice over the Grill with the oven door closed. fish. If you grill with the door open, hot air will escape from the oven instead of Grilling on the rack being cooled automatically by the cooling fan.
Grilling Temperature Tips on grilling For thin cuts of meat It is best to grill food of a similar (e. g. chops or steak). . . maximum (n) thickness at the same time so that the grilling time for each item does not vary For grilling larger items, too greatly.
Grill chart Pre-heat the grill for at least 5 minutes with the door shut before grilling. Grill n Food to be grilled Recom- Fan grill N mended Temp. Total grilling Temp. Total grilling shelf in °C time in °C time level in mins.
Defrosting You can also use the oven for Do not refreeze food once it has defrosting. thawed. To defrost select Fan plus Y with a maximum temperature of 50 °C. For defrosting meat and delicate foods, use the lowest possible temperature (30 °C).
Cooking Tips We recommend using the following oven settings: Cover dishes which are to be cooked – Fan plus Y in their own juice and/or steam, e.g. potatoes or vegetables, so that they do – Conventional A not dry out. If you do not have a lid, use Cooking containers made of ovenproof aluminium foil or damp cooking glass and china, and earthenware are...
Cooking Cooking ready-meals Only use one level of the oven when The Rapid heat-up Ä function can be cooking ready-meals using this used on its own for cooking function. If more than one shelf level ready-meals (see chart) such as pizza, is required, select Fan plus Y.
Cooking Examples of ready-meals Food Temp. Recommended shelf Time Notes in °C level, from the bottom in mins. Potato, pasta or 1 or 2 * 20 - 25 Place in a suitable dish vegetable bake Lasagne, cannelloni 1 or 2* 35 - 40 Remove the lid Filled baguette,...
E-Cloth long. Remove these straight away. A microfibre "E-Cloth" is available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department, The appliance front and controls are which is suitable for cleaning surfaces susceptible to scratches and such as stainless steel, glass, plastic abrasions.
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Stainless steel surfaces powder cleaners and cream Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned cleaners, using a Miele E-Cloth or with a – abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers proprietary non-abrasive cleaning or sponges which have been agent designed specifically for use on previously used with abrasive stainless steel.
Cleaning and care Accessories Always remove all accessories, trays and racks which are not being used when using the oven to get the best results and to keep cleaning of the trays to a minimum. Baking tray, grill pan, anti-splash tray (if fitted), racks and runners The surfaces of these have been treated with PerfectClean enamel.
Cleaning and care PerfectClean Normal soiling Clean as soon as possible after each Before using for the first time remove use with a dishcloth, soft sponge (such any stickers from PerfectClean as the Vileda sponge supplied with surfaces. ovens in the UK) or a soft nylon brush, and a solution of hot water and a little The enamelled surfaces of the oven washing-up liquid.
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Cleaning and care Remove the catalytic back panel, The following cause lasting damage roof liner and side liners (if fitted) to the surface structure and reduce before using oven sprays. The the anti-stick effect and must not be chemicals used in oven sprays will used on PerfectClean surfaces: damage catalytic enamel rendering it ineffective.
Cleaning and care Catalytic enamel surfaces Cleaning by hand The removable back panel, side panels Allow the oven to cool down before (if fitted) and roof liner are coated with a cleaning. Danger of burning! dark grey catalytic enamel. ^ Catalytic enamelled panels should be During fan operated cooking, cleaned using a solution of hot water circulating air in the oven deposits oil...
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Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts dept.
Cleaning and care Oven interior ^ Open the door fully. To make cleaning easier you can – remove the oven door, – dismantle the oven door, – take out the runners, – and take out the back panel, side liners (if fitted) and roof liner. To remove the oven door Please note: the oven door is heavy.
Cleaning and care To dismantle the oven door The oven door has seals on all sides to protect it from moisture ingress. If, however, condensate has worked its way in between the glass panes, the door can be dismantled in order to clean in between the panes.
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Cleaning and care Always remove the oven door before dismantling it. ^ Place the door on a protective surface (e.g. on a table cloth) to prevent it getting scratched. The door handle should line up with the edge of the table. Make sure the glass lies flat and does not get broken during cleaning.
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Cleaning and care ^ Clean the glass panes and other parts and then put the oven door back together again. ^ Fit the side seals for the inner pane in the grooves provided. ^ Push the middle pane into the frame almost to the end.
Cleaning and care To refit the door ^ Fit the trim with the seal in front of the glass panes. Make sure that the seal is sitting correctly to prevent any steam penetrating inside the door. ^ Hold the door securely at both sides and carefully fit it back onto the hinge guides.
Cleaning and care ^ Open the door fully. To remove the runners Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. ^ Flip both locking clamps back up as far as they will go into a horizontal position.
Cleaning and care To remove the catalytic back panel, – Roof liner side liners (if fitted) and roof liner ^ Remove the runners. Make sure the oven heating elements are switched off and cool. Danger of burning. The catalytic panels and liners can be removed for cleaning if necessary.
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Cleaning and care When reassembling the catalytic side liners, ensure they sit correctly. ^ Ease the back lug into the opening in the rear wall panel. ^ Put the runners back into place. ^ Lift the front locating hole on to the guide pin behind the collar.
Some minor problems can be corrected without contacting the Miele Service Department. ^ Unscrew the lamp cover and the seal. What to do if . . .
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Problem solving guide Light in the side wall: . . . a noise can be heard after baking, roasting or grilling ^ Remove the runners and side liners (if fitted). This is not a fault. The cooling fan continues 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 on...
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Problem solving guide . . . cakes or biscuits are unevenly . . . spots like rust appear on the browned catalytic surfaces There will always be a slight When roasting on the rack, the unevenness. Product information circulating air sometimes picks up sheets give a percentage result for spices, which are then deposited on standard browning tests.
– your Miele Dealer appliance. These are shown on the data plate, – the Miele Service Department visible below the oven interior, with the (see back cover for contact details). door fully open. For appliances with hob controls, please also quote the model and serial number of your hob.
Extra accessories The following accessories are available Telescopic runners at extra cost from your Miele dealer or the Miele Spare Parts Department. Telescopic baking carriage The telescopic runners provide three shelf levels. Each shelf level can be drawn right out of the oven individually to give a good overview of cooking in progress.
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Extra accessories Baking stone It is available in two sizes: HUB 61-22: W x D x H = 38 x 22 x 8.6 cm for 8-10 servings HUB 61-35: W x D x H = 38 x 35 x 8.6 for 16-20 servings A lid is available separately.
Please quote Brown = live these data, and the model and serial In other countries check these details number when contacting the Miele Ser- with your supplier. vice dept. Connection of this appliance should be WARNING made via a suitable isolator, which...
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Any adaptations must only be carried out in consultation with the relevant Miele Service Dept. Possible combinations: Miele built-in cookers may only be combined with hobs and their respective control units as specified by Miele for use with that cooker.
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Electrical connection UK, IRL, ZA The voltage and rated load are given Data relating to electrical connection on the data plate, visible when the oven will be found on the data plate, visible door is open. Please ensure that these when the oven door is open.
Please ensure that these match the household mains supply. Please quote these data, and the model and serial number when contacting the Miele Service dept. Connection of this appliance should be made via a suitable isolator which complies with national and local regulations, and which is accessible after the appliance has been built in.
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"maximum demand" is 32 amps with hob. hob. Possible combination: Possible combination: Miele underbench ovens may only be Miele underbench ovens may only be combined with hobs as specified by combined with hobs as specified by Miele for use with that oven.
Installing the cooker The oven must be built in before it Before connecting the appliance to can be used. Otherwise it poses an the mains you must disconnect the electric shock hazard. power supply to the cooker point. Follow the connection diagram Important: Do not fit insulation supplied with the cooker.
Installing the oven The appliance must not be operated Turn off the mains electricity supply until it has been correctly installed in to the isolator. its housing unit. Otherwise it poses ^ Connect the mains cable to the an electric shock hazard. isolator.
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M.-Nr. 06 234 900 / 01 en - GB (H 4120, H 4220, H 4130, H 4230, H 4140, H 4240, H 4150, H 4250, H 4160, H 4260) This paper consists of cellulose which has been bleached without the use of chlorine.