Miele H 4900 B, Operating And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...d installation instructions Oven H 4900 B To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time GirZ M Nr 06 138 370 ...

Page 2: ...tially 16 Operation 17 Selecting oven functions 17 Oven function chart 18 Altering the recommended temperature 19 Runner levels 20 Baking tray Grill pan and Rack 21 Handle 21 Safety lock 22 Door contact switch 24 Safety switch off 25 Practical tips 26 Baking chart 26 Roasting 30 Roasting with the roast probe 33 How it works 33 Altering the recommended final core temperature 35 Altering the recomme...

Page 3: ...bber door seal 48 Removing the oven door 49 Dismantling the oven door 50 Switching on the oven interior lighting 52 Oven interior 53 Baking tray grill pan rack side runners 53 PERFECTCLEAN 54 Cleaning catalytic enamel surfaces 55 Roasting filter 57 Roast probe 57 Changing the oven lamp 57 Problem solving guide 58 After sales service data plate 60 Installation 61 Safety instructions for installatio...

Page 4: ...lytic roof liner cTop heat Grill dOven interior lighting eSide runners fDoor release levers gDoor contact switch hControl panel iConnection socket for the roast probe jRoasting filter kCatalytic back panel Description of the appliance 4 ...

Page 5: ...or release closing mechanism u uDoor release closing mechanism vData plate lTemperature display with symbols for z Oven operation e Roast probe a Lock mTemperature button n button o button pFunction selector qTimer display with symbols for l Minute minder f Start time g Duration End time m Time of day rTime button s button t button Description of the appliance 5 ...

Page 6: ...ll cakes and tray baking etc Rack For baking roasting and grilling can be turned over for height adjustment Grill pan Collects meat juices and is useful for baking cakes with deep fillings e g cakes with fresh fruit topping Roasting filter For use when open roasting Description of the appliance 6 ...

Page 7: ...temperature controlled roasting Cook book Optional accessories Telescopic runners These can be used instead of the standard runners They pull out independently of each other Handle For use with the grill pan baking tray and racks Description of the appliance 7 ...

Page 8: ... doubt the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an extension lead Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance e g danger of overheating Never open the casing of the...

Page 9: ...Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm The appliance gets hot when in use and remains hot for quite a while after being switched off To safeguard against burning keep children well away from the appliance until it has cooled down Do not store anything which might arouse a child s interest in storage areas above or next to the appliance Otherwise they could be tempted into climbing onto the app...

Page 10: ...This would block the heat and could damage the PerfectClean enamelling Protective aluminium foil panels are available in retail outlets which are supposed to protect the oven cavity from soiling and reduce the need for cleaning If used cooking and baking times will increase considerably They can also cause damage to the appliances e g by blocking the heat When heating up or cooking larger items of...

Page 11: ...he outside of the door at the top becomes very hot during use and remains hot for some time after switching off To avoid burning yourself use oven gloves However do not let oven gloves get damp or wet as this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with the risk of scalding or burning yourself Do not touch hot heating elements Never add water to food on a hot baking tray or grill...

Page 12: ...dertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer Otherwise the guarantee is invalidated Further safety notes When using an electric socket near the oven care should be taken that the cable of the appliance cannot get trapped by the oven door The insulation on the cable could become damaged giving rise to an electric shock hazard Always ensure that food is sufficiently cooked or rehe...

Page 13: ... that they are recycled Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances contain materials which can be reclaimed or recycled Please contact your dealer your local waste collection centre or scrap merchant about available recycling schemes Ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal Before discarding an old appliance switch off and disconnect it from the p...

Page 14: ...a plate for the appliance supplied with this documentation in the space provided in the After Sales service section of this booklet Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user Before using for the first time 14 ...

Page 15: ...he function selector to Conventional heat A and increase the recommended temperature from 190 C to 275 C see Altering the recommended temperature It is important to ensure that the room is well ventilated We recommend that you vacate the room while you are heating the oven up for the first time Metal components have a protective coating which may give off a slight smell when heated up for the firs...

Page 16: ...Use to increase and to decrease the time The time you set is then automatically stored in memory The time will stop flashing in the display and the m symbol will go out to let you know that the time has been set It you select an oven function before setting the time of day time the oven will automatically assume 12 00 to be the correct time If you wish to alter a time of day which has already been...

Page 17: ... z symbol and the recommended temperature will appear in the temperature display see Altering the recommended temperature The oven will start heating up a few seconds later The temperature display will then change to show the current temperature in the oven e g 25 C The temperature display shows the temperature of the oven rising Operation 17 ...

Page 18: ...g making au gratin dishes meringues or browning souffles n Full grill 275 For toasting browning a topping au gratin dishes and grilling under the full width of the grill m Economy grill 275 For toasting browning a topping au gratin dishes and grilling under the inner grill area only F Intensive bake 160 For pizza savoury flans quiches cheese cakes N Fan grill 165 For roasting larger joints of meat...

Page 19: ...ou can alter the recommended temperatures for all the oven functions except Defrost which does not use heat at any time from 30 C to 275 C in 5 C steps Proceed as follows Whilst the recommended temperature is showing in the temperature display press the button underneath the display to increase the temperature or the to decrease the temperature until the temperature you require appears Operation 1...

Page 20: ...onomy grill N Fan grill Cooking on one level with the following oven functions C Top heat n Full grill m Economy grill Cooking on one level with the following oven functions B Bottom heat F Intensive baking Cooking on two levels D only with Fan heat Cooking on all levels D only with Fan heat Operation 20 b b d c b c d ...

Page 21: ...hes to prevent them tipping when being pulled part way out of the oven Push them into oven with the safety notches see arrow to the rear of the oven On models with telescopic runners these notches are not important Handle For taking the grill pan baking tray or rack out of the oven or putting them into it Push the front section of the handle underneath the accessory as illustrated and attach the h...

Page 22: ...k is activated when the oven is switched off then the oven cannot be switched on again If the safety lock is activated when the oven is in operation then the appliance can only be used as follows The oven temperature which has already been set can be decreased but not increased Once the appliance is switched off it cannot be switched back on again Changing to another oven function automatically sw...

Page 23: ...y lock is activated 0 appears in the temperature display for a few seconds To deactivate the safety lock Press the temperature button until the lock symbol a and 0 appear in the temperature display Press the button under the display The lock a symbol and 4 bars will appear in the temperature display for a few seconds The safety lock has now been deactivated Operation 23 ...

Page 24: ...tomatically switches off the heating element The cooling fan continues to operate and can still be heard After opening the door the oven lighting stays on for 10 minutes if the temperature is below 50 C and for 2 minutes if the temperature is above 50 C After that it will switch off automatically Operation 24 ...

Page 25: ...ing for an unusually long period of time it will switch itself off automatically Set Oven switches off Temperature automatically after up to 100 C 12 hours over 100 C 6 hours The fault message F 07 will show in the temperature display if the oven has switched off automatically Turn the function selector to 0 The appliance can now be used again Operation 25 ...

Page 26: ...0 70 150 170 150 170 150 170 150 170 60 80 50 70 50 70 50 70 Gateau mix Thick flan base Thin flan base Swiss roll 175 190 175 190 175 190 35 45 25 35 15 20 150 170 150 170 150 170 35 45 25 35 15 20 Rubbed in mixture Biscuits Apple pie Cheese Cake 175 190 175 190 175 190 20 30 50 70 55 65 150 170 150 170 130 150 20 30 50 70 55 65 Egg white mixture Macaroon Meringue 130 150 100 110 30 50 110 120 120...

Page 27: ...ious cooking or has been pre heated the baking time can be reduced by up to 10 minutes Temperatures and times given are suggestions only and may vary according to personal taste See the cook book supplied with your oven for further details When baking on several levels at the same time using Fan heat baking times may need to be increased by about 5 10 minutes The roasting filter should be removed ...

Page 28: ... etc is done Insert a metal or wooden skewer into the centre If it comes out clean without dough or crumbs sticking to it the cake is ready Place rectangular tins in the oven with the longer side across the oven for optimum heat distribution and even results When baking cakes with a deep fresh fruit filling e g plum or damson use the grill pan which is deeper than the baking tray This will prevent...

Page 29: ...o croquettes can be cooked on the baking tray or grill pan Place these types of frozen foods on baking parchment and select the lowest temperature quoted on the manufacturer s packaging Tips on saving energy When using Conventional heat A only pre heat the oven if the baking time is less than 30 minutes or for mixes which require a pre heated oven e g biscuits When using Fan heat D take the opport...

Page 30: ...68 75 C medium rare Shoulder 100 110 110 120 120 130 75 80 C well done Leg cut 100 110 110 120 120 130 75 80 C well done Fillet 45 55 55 60 60 65 60 65 C medium rare Lamb Rack of lamb 55 60 68 75 C medium rare Shoulder of lamb 130 140 75 80 C well done Poultry Chicken 50 60 well done Duck 80 90 90 100 well done Goose 120 150 80 85 C well done Turkey 130 150 80 85 C well done Game Saddle of venison...

Page 31: ...t meat before cooking Never cook from frozen If adding salt to meat only do so shortly before roasting to prevent the meat losing its juices Since there is no need to baste when roasting with Fan grill N salt and seasoning should be rubbed into the meat before roasting Adding a little oil makes it easier to rub dry herbs into the meat Put joints for roasting e g pork with crackling as well as poul...

Page 32: ...added e g half way through cooking time this should always be heated first before adding to the roast Allow a standing time of approx 10 minutes after the end of cooking so that the meat juices are evenly distributed Tips on saving energy It is not necessary to pre heat the oven before roasting More than one piece of meat can be roasted side by side Switch the oven off approx 5 minutes before the ...

Page 33: ...the probe Ensure that the roasting filter is fitted on the back wall of the oven when roasting on the rack or in an open dish When you have finished using the probe remove the plug from the socket and close the cover flap when it is cool enough to touch Take care as the probe shaft may be hot Never leave it in the oven when not in use It could get damaged by the heat produced in another function K...

Page 34: ...ures separated by a colon The actual temperature of the meat e g 30 C lights up to the left of the colon Note that the display will only show an actual food temperature if it is above 20 C The final core temperature 80 C appears on the right of the colon If no further entries are made the oven will start automatically after a few seconds using these settings The rise in temperature in the roast wi...

Page 35: ...n as the two temperature values appear in the display use the or buttons to alter the recommended final core temperature on the right of the colon in 1 C steps e g to 76 C The final core temperature can be altered between 40 C and 99 C Altering the recommended oven temperature The recommended oven temperature can only be changed if it is showing in the display If the recommended core temperature i...

Page 36: ... selector to 0 immediately as the roast should be left to stand for a further 10 minutes in the warm oven This way the roast will retain more juices when it is carved At the end of the standing time a second audible tone will sound The roast can now be taken out of the oven and the selector turned to 0 Note during standing time the temperature of a thick joint can rise by about 3 C and by as much ...

Page 37: ... switch goes out A few seconds later the actual time of day will reappear in the timer display and the f symbol will light up The temperature values e g 30 80 in the temperature display will go out and the e symbol will light up Once the start time has been reached the light ring around the selector switch will come on and the oven will start In the temperature display the f symbol goes out and th...

Page 38: ...d only as a guide Tips on grilling Pre heat the grill n m for 5 10 minutes Select the Full grill n for grilling several items across the whole width of the grill Select Economy grill m for grilling only in the centre of the grill Place the rack on the middle shelf level for thick cuts e g chicken pieces and on the top shelf level for thinner items e g steaks Always push the rack in as far as it wi...

Page 39: ...atch the defrosted liquid so that the meat is not lying in this liquid It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry Pour it away and wash the tray the sink and your hands Danger of salmonella poisoning Where possible remove the packaging and put the food to be defrosted on a baking tray or into a suitable dish Food ...

Page 40: ...nt Prepare the fruit mushrooms or herbs and space them out on the parchment Do not overload the rack and only use one shelf level at a time to ensure sufficient drying Place the grill pan underneath to catch any drips of juice or moisture Select Fan heat D Reduce the recommended temperature to 40 80 C see chart Dry with the oven door closed If the food still feels slightly moist after the oven dry...

Page 41: ...not set Pour this milk mixture into 6 or 7 portion sized glass dishes and cover with heat resistant cling film Special yoghurt jars may also be used Position the rack at level 2 in the oven and place the covered dishes on the rack Select Fan heat D and lower the recommended temperature to between 40 60 C The yoghurt will be ready in about 5 hours Allow the yoghurt to cool and then place in the ref...

Page 42: ...le and that lids and handles are ovenproof a Soup c Roast b Vegetables d Potatoes Warming plates The oven can be used for warming plates Food will then keep warm on the table for longer Proceed as follows Place the plates on the rack or on the floor of the oven Select Fan heat D and then lower the recommended temperature to between 60 70 C Individual items take approx 10 minutes and stacks of plat...

Page 43: ...hen use the or buttons to alter the time shown If the time is being set for the first time please read the section Setting the time of day initially Setting and altering the time It is sometimes necessary to adjust the time e g from Winter to Summer time The time of day cannot be set if an oven function has been selected Proceed as follows Press the timer button twice The m symbol will appear in t...

Page 44: ... light up The time set for the minute minder counts down unseen in the background At the end of the set time the oven will beep 5 times and the l symbol will flash for approx 1 minute You can switch the beeps and the flashing symbol l off early by pressing the button under the timer display To change Press the timer button The l symbol and the minute minder time will appear in the timer display Th...

Page 45: ...ediately The g symbol lights up in the timer display to show you that the oven is operating automatically The oven will switch itself off automatically at the end of the set cooking duration and will beep several times The g symbol will flash in the timer display until the function selector is turned to 0 The oven will beep once a minute to remind you to switch it off To change Press the timer but...

Page 46: ...isplay Using the relevant or buttons set the required end time e g to 12 00 Shortly after setting the duration The display automatically reverts to showing the current time of day The g and symbols appear in the display to show you that the oven is operating automatically The oven will not switch on until the start time it has calculated is reached e g 11 20 The light ring around the function sele...

Page 47: ...s Appliance front The appliance front and controls should be cleaned using a mild solution of hot water with a little washing up liquid applied with a damp cloth Wipe dry using a soft cloth On appliances with aluminium fronts see data plate and or metal coloured lacquered controls please note that the aluminium parts and the controls are susceptible to damage from scratches and abrasion as well as...

Page 48: ...ater with a little washing up liquid applied with a sponge Wipe dry using a soft cloth To remove the seal Using the rounded blade of a blunt knife get behind the seal and carefully pull it off Start at a corner and take care around its fixing points To replace the seal Replace the seal and use a blunt knife to push the fixing points back into the holes in the frame of the oven Cleaning and care 48...

Page 49: ... shut the door until the raised levers touch the oven frame Holding the door evenly with both hands lift the door up and off the hinges To put the oven door back on Do the above in the reverse order Place the door on the hinges Open the door fully Then push the levers back down Close the door The oven door is heavy It should be gripped firmly at both sides when being removed and refitted Cleaning ...

Page 50: ...oth and the lay the oven door on the cloth with the inner glass panel a facing upwards and the oven handle towards you Maintain a gap of approx 30 cm between yourself and the edge of the door If you decide not to remove the door take extra care when dismantling the panels that the door does not drop open or close by mistake as this could result in damage to the glass panels Using both hands grip t...

Page 51: ...liquid Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth To reassemble Hold the middle panel b with the printed side on top Insert the middle panel b into the clips at the front d and then lower the panel carefully and locate securely in position at the rear Slide in the middle panel b back as far as it will go Then push the inner panel a back into its retainer until it clicks into position see detail Flip the top...

Page 52: ...ened and stays on for some time before switching off If you want the oven light on for longer for cleaning the oven you can use the door contact to switch the lighting on again as often as necessary Proceed as follows Press the door contact see arrow inwards to switch the lighting on Cleaning and care 52 ...

Page 53: ...e lasting discolouration of the surfaces Baking tray grill pan rack side runners The surfaces of these accessories have also been treated with PERFECTCLEAN enamel They should be cleaned after each use to preserve the very good anti stick properties Clean as described in the section on PERFECTCLEAN Food can be taken off it more easily and soiling from baking and roasting is easier to remove Please ...

Page 54: ...ng may even become impossible Stubborn soiling e g from roasting should be soaked first and removed as soon as possible after cooking If necessary use a soft sponge soft nylon brush or a scraper suitable for glass surfaces to loosen the soiling After cleaning rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove any cleaning agent residues The water must run off the surface easily Wipe dry using a soft clot...

Page 55: ... Run the oven for approx one hour The length of time will depend on the level of soiling It is a good idea to set the finish time for the process using the timer see Switching off automatically This way you will not forget to switch the oven off at the end However deposits of spices syrups and similar substances are not removed by the catalytic cleaning These are best removed while fresh by hand w...

Page 56: ...ter Remove the side shelf runners Use a suitable screwdriver to loosen the screws in the back panel and remove the panel Insert a new panel and screw in firmly Re fit the side runners and if required the roasting filter Do not operate the oven without the catalytic back panel fitted This could cause considerable injury To replace the catalytic side panels First remove the side runners as described...

Page 57: ...300 C Socket E 14 Disconnect the appliance from the power supply Switch off at the isolator or the mains fuse box See Warning and safety instructions Carefully remove the glass cover as shown in the illustration using a wide flat object e g a spatula if necessary Take care to use even pressure as otherwise the glass could break and there would be danger of being injured Unscrew the lamp and replac...

Page 58: ...ox 70 C The temperature will fall faster with the door open after switching on the appliance does not heat up Check whether the safety lock is activated the timer has been programmed the mains fuse has blown If none of the above is the case then disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply for approx 1 minute To do this switch off at the isolator or withdraw the mains fuse Reconnect to the...

Page 59: ...o its original position The oven will now continue to operate as normal If you wish to set a different oven function you must first turn the function selector back to 0 and de activate the safety lock see Safety lock You can then select a different oven function F and a number appear in the temperature display F 05 F 06 The temperature thermos tat is faulty This caused the oven to switch itself of...

Page 60: ...ice Department please quote the model and serial number of your appliance These are on the data plate Please note that telephone calls may be monitored and recorded to improve our service Space in which to stick the extra data plate supplied with the appliance Ensure that the model number is the same as the one on the front of these operating instructions After sales service data plate 60 ...

Page 61: ... if in any doubt The socket and on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as ships caravans aircraft etc if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer Important Do not fit insulation strips in the housing unit These would hinder the intake of air to th...

Page 62: ...Appliance and building in dimensions Installation 62 ...

Page 63: ...ot locate the isolater switch behind the appliance fBuilding in niche with full depth floor panel gHAL 90 spacer strip for building into a base unit Only required if the oven is to be built into a base unit Available as an optional accessory through your Miele dealer Spacer strip for building into a base unit Secure the spacer strip as illustrated to the underside of the worktop inside the buildin...

Page 64: ... of the oven on the right and left hand side see illustration and then push the appliance into the building in niche until it is up against the back panel of the housing unit After aligning the appliance it must be secured in the housing unit Fit fixing screws i into the vertical trim on the left hand side of the appliance as shown in the illustration Using the Operating Instructions as a guide ch...

Page 65: ...r or a double pole fused spur connection unit which complies with national and local safety regulations and the on off switch should be easily accessible after the appliance has been built in If the socket is not accessible after installation depending on country an additional means of disconnection must be provided for all poles For extra safety it is advisable to install a residual current devic...

Page 66: ... is most important that this basic safety requirement is tested regularly and where there is any doubt the household wiring should be inspected by a qualified electrician The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system such as an electric shock The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect installation or connection Electrical co...

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