Miele HR 1956 User manual

Operating instructions
Dual Fuel Upright Cooker 48"
(Gourmet warming drawer)
It is essential to read all instructions supplied before installing and using
the appliance for the first time. This prevents both personal injury and
damage to the appliance.
en-AU, NZ M.-Nr. 10 931 340

Important installation information
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This Upright Cooker can be used in countries other than those
specified on the appliance. It is, however, set up for connection to
the gas and electricity supplies in these countries. For trouble-free
operation of the appliance, it is best to use it in the countries
specified.
For use in other countries, please contact Miele in your country.
Risk of death from tipping!
If the Upright Cooker is not yet secured it could tip over and fatally
injure children or adults.
Secure the Upright Cooker with the anti-tip device in accordance
with the installation instructions.
 The Upright Cooker must be secured and connected according to
the installation instructions.
 If you have moved the Upright Cooker, slide the locking latch onto
the anti-tip device until you feel it lock into place.
 Do not use the Upright Cooker if the anti-tip device has not been
properly installed and engaged.

Contents
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Important installation information ....................................................................... 2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 12
Overview Upright Cooker ................................................................................... 13
Gourmet warming drawer...................................................................................... 13
Gourmet warming drawer controls ................................................................... 14
Features................................................................................................................ 15
Model numbers .................................................................................................... 15
Data plate ............................................................................................................. 15
Items supplied....................................................................................................... 15
Before using for the first time ............................................................................ 16
Cleaning for the first time ...................................................................................... 16
Heating up the drawer for the first time ................................................................ 16
Operation.............................................................................................................. 17
Opening and closing the door............................................................................... 17
Operating principles .............................................................................................. 17
Oven functions ...................................................................................................... 18
Selecting a function............................................................................................... 18
Temperature settings............................................................................................. 19
Duration................................................................................................................. 20
Keeping food warm............................................................................................. 21
Heating crockery ................................................................................................. 23
Useful tips ............................................................................................................. 23
Heating-up times................................................................................................... 23
Capacity ................................................................................................................ 24
Low temperature cooking .................................................................................. 25
Other uses............................................................................................................ 32
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................... 33
Unsuitable cleaning agents ................................................................................... 33
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................ 35
Service.................................................................................................................. 37
Contact in case of fault ......................................................................................... 37
Data plate ............................................................................................................. 37

Contents
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Warranty ................................................................................................................ 37
Copyright and licences ....................................................................................... 38

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This appliance complies with all current local and national safety
requirements. However, inappropriate use can lead to personal
injury and damage to property.
Read the installation instructions carefully before installing and
connecting the Upright Cooker.
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the Upright
Cooker. The installation and operating instructions are always
jointly applicable and both contain important information on its
installation, safety, use and maintenance. This prevents both
personal injury and damage to the appliance.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance
with these instructions.
Keep the installation instructions and the operating instructions in
a safe place and pass them both on to any future owner.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct application
 This drawer is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts
and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/
shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed
& breakfasts.
 This drawer is not suitable for outdoor use.
 The warming drawer must only be used as described in these
instructions. Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer
and could be dangerous.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible
for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
 Young children must not be allowed to use the warming drawer.
 Older children may use the appliance without supervision if its
operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to
use it safely. Children must be able to recognise and understand the
potential risks of improper use.
 Cleaning may only be carried out by older children under the
supervision of an adult.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the drawer, and do not
let them play with it.
 The warming drawer gets hot when in use and remains hot for
quite a while after being switched off. Keep children well away from
the drawer until it has cooled sufficiently so that there is no longer
any danger of burning.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Danger of suffocation!
Whilst playing, children may become entangled in packaging
material (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their head with the
risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
Technical safety
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user. Installation, maintenance and
repairs must only be carried out by a Miele authorised technician.
 Do not lift or carry the Upright Cooker by the oven door handle or
control panel.
 A damaged drawer can be dangerous. Always check for visible
signs of damage. Never use a damaged appliance.
 Reliable and safe operation of the Upright Cooker can only be
guaranteed if it is connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing
system. It is essential that this basic safety requirement is present
and tested regularly. If in doubt, consult a suitably qualified
electrician.
 Before connecting the Upright Cooker to the mains supply, ensure
that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply.
Compare this data before connecting the appliance to the mains. If
in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
 If the mains connection cable is damaged, it must only be
replaced by a Miele approved service technician in order to avoid a
hazard.
 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not use these to
connect the Upright Cooker to the mains electricity supply.
 This Upright Cooker must not be installed and operated in mobile
installations (e.g. on a ship).

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Any contact with live connections or tampering with the electrical
or mechanical components of the Upright Cooker will endanger your
safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions.
Do not open the Upright Cooker housing under any circumstances.
 While the Upright Cooker is under warranty, repairs should only
be undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise
the warranty is invalidated.
 Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele spare
parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the
appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
 The connection to the gas supply must be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent person in accordance with current
local and national safety regulations. If the plug is removed from the
connection cable or if the cable is supplied without a plug, the
Upright Cooker must be connected to the electricity supply by a
suitably qualified electrician.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, e.g. if the oven
lighting is faulty, the Upright Cooker must be completely
disconnected from the household electricity supply (see “Problem
solving guide”). The gas inlet valve must be closed. To ensure this:
– Switch off the mains circuit breaker, or
– Remove the screw-out fuse (in countries where this is applicable),
or
– Switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug. Do not pull
on the cable, but pull the plug to do this.
– Close the gas inlet valve.
 If the Upright Cooker is to be built in behind a furniture front (e.g. a
door) do not close the door while the Upright Cooker is in use. Heat
and moisture can build up behind the closed door. This can result in
damage to the Upright Cooker, surrounding cupboards and the floor.
Leave the furniture door open until the Upright Cooker has cooled
down completely.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or
other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and
its surroundings clean at all times. Any damage caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the warranty.
Correct use
 You could burn yourself on a hot drawer or on hot crockery.
Protect your hands with heat-resistant pot holders or gloves when
working with the hot appliance. Do not let them get wet or damp, as
this causes heat to transfer through the material more quickly with
the risk of scalding or burning yourself.
 Fire hazard!
Do not store any plastic containers or combustible objects in the
warming drawer. They can melt or catch fire when the appliance is
switched on.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated by the drawer, nearby
combustible objects can catch fire while the appliance is in use. Do
not use the warming drawer to heat the room.
 Never replace the anti-slip mat supplied with the appliance with
paper kitchen towels or similar.
 The telescopic runners can support a maximum load of 25kg.
Overloading or leaning or sitting on the drawer will damage the
telescopic runners.
 The underside of the drawer gets hot when switched on. Be
careful not to touch it when the drawer is open.
 The anti-slip mat is heat-resistant up to 200°C.
It is possible for the bottom of cookware to exceed this temperature,
especially after it has been used to sear food. Allow the cookware to
cool down for a minute or two before placing it in the drawer.
 Items made of plastic or aluminium foil will melt at high
temperatures. When keeping food warm, use only heat-resistant
containers made of porcelain, glass, etc.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 If liquids get into the appliance through the vents, it can cause a
short circuit. Take care when opening and closing the loaded drawer
so that liquids do not spill over.
 The “Keep food warm” function is designed to keep hot food
warm and not to warm up cold food. Ensure food is sufficiently hot
when placed inside the drawer.
 Bacteria can develop in certain foods if the temperature is too low.
Make sure that you set a high enough temperature to keep food
warm.
Stainless steel appliances
 The coated stainless steel surface can be damaged by adhesives
and will lose its dirt-repelling properties. Do not adhere sticky notes,
transparent tape, masking tape or other adhesives onto the stainless
steel surface.
 The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause
scratches.
Cleaning and care
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean the drawer.
The steam could reach electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
 Do not wash the anti-slip mat in the dishwasher or washing
machine. Never place it in the oven to dry.

Caring for the environment
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Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packaging
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites. Ensure that any plastic
wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of
safely and kept out of the reach of
babies and young children. Danger of
suffocation.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain valuable materials. They
also contain specific materials,
compounds and components, which
were essential for their correct function
and safety. These could be hazardous
to human health and to the environment
if disposed of with your domestic waste
or if handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre for electrical and electronic
appliances. You are also responsible for
deleting any personal data that may be
stored on the appliance prior to
disposal. Please ensure that your old
appliance poses no risk to children
while being stored prior to disposal.

Overview Upright Cooker
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Gourmet warming drawer
aSpeed oven, oven and cooktop
controls
bSpeed oven
cGourmet warming drawer with anti-
slip mat
dControl panel
eAir vents
fData plate
The data plate is located behind the
plinth cover.
gWireless food probe holder
hOven
iCooktop

Gourmet warming drawer controls
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Sensor controls
Sensor Description
On/Off sensor
Selecting a function
Setting the temperature
Setting the duration
Display
Display Description
For warming cups and glasses
For warming plates and dishes
For keeping food warm
For low temperature cooking
    Temperature display with segment bars
1h Duration 1hour
2h Duration 2hours
3h Duration 3hours
4h Duration 4hours

Features
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Model numbers
A list of the model numbers described
in these operating instructions can be
found on the back page.
Data plate
The data plate is located behind the
plinth cover. The plinth cover is
attached to the plinth of the Upright
Cooker by magnets so it can be
removed and re-attached easily.
The data plate states the model number
of your Upright Cooker, the serial
number as well as the connection data
(voltage, frequency and maximum rated
load).
Have this information available if you
need to contact Miele so that any
issues can be rectified as quickly as
possible.
Items supplied
The oven is supplied with:
– Installation instructions for the
Upright Cooker
– Operating instructions for the Upright
Cooker:
– Gas Cooktop
– Oven
– Speed oven
– Gourmet warming drawer
– Cookbook “Baking - Roasting -
Cooking in the speed oven”
– Descaling tablets and a plastic tube
with suction cup for descaling the
steam injection system
– Anti-tip device including screws for
securing the Upright Cooker
– Various accessories

Before using for the first time
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Cleaning for the first time
Remove any protective foil.
Remove the anti-slip mat from the
drawer and clean it with a solution of
hot water and a little washing-up
liquid applied with a clean sponge or
clean, damp microfibre cloth.
Dry the anti-slip mat with a soft cloth.
Wipe the drawer inside and out with a
damp cloth to remove any dust or
left-over packaging.
Dry all surfaces with a soft cloth.
Replace the anti-slip mat in the
drawer.
Heating up the drawer for the
first time
Heat the empty drawer for at least two
hours.
Switch the drawer on by touching the
On/Off sensor.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
the symbol lights up.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
the segment on the far right-hand
side of the temperature display lights
up.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
2h lights up.
Close the drawer.
The drawer will switch itself off
automatically after two hours.
The drawer is fitted with a contact
switch. This ensures that the heating
element and fan in the appliance only
work when the drawer is closed.
The metal components have a
protective coating. This may give off a
slight smell when the drawer is heated
up for the first time. The smell and any
vapours given off will dissipate after a
short time and do not indicate a faulty
connection or appliance.
Ensure that the kitchen is well
ventilated.

Operation
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Opening and closing the door
The base of the drawer is fitted with
an anti-slip mat which stops crockery
sliding about when the drawer is
opened and closed.
Open and close the drawer by
pressing lightly on the middle of the
drawer front.
Operating principles
The On/Off sensor  must be kept
clean. Otherwise the sensors will fail
to react or switch on or off
unintentionally.
Liquids that get inside the drawer
can cause a short circuit.
Open and close a loaded drawer
carefully to prevent liquids from
spilling.
Open the drawer.
Switch the drawer on by touching the
On/Off sensor.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
the required function lights up.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
the segment for the required
temperature lights up in the
temperature display.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
the required duration (in hours) lights
up.
Close the drawer.

Operation
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Oven functions
The following functions are available:
–
For warming cups and glasses
–
For warming plates and dishes
–
For keeping food warm
–
Low temperature cooking
Selecting a function
The last function selected is
automatically activated the next time
the drawer is switched on, and this is
shown in the display.
Touch the sensor repeatedly until
the required function lights up.
The Gourmet warming drawer has a fan
which distributes the warm air evenly
through the drawer.
The fan runs continuously in the
“Warming cups and glasses” and
“Warming plates and dishes” functions,
and at intervals in the “Keeping food
warm” and “Low temperature cooking”
functions.
Caution!
Plates and dishes will take longer to
warm up using the “Keeping food
warm” function than with the
“Warming plates and dishes”
function, but they can get very hot.
The Gourmet warming drawer can be
used to keep food warm at the same
time as warming plates and dishes.
Select the “Keeping food warm”
function for this.

Operation
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Temperature settings
Each function has its own temperature range. The factory default recommended
temperatures are printed in bold. The temperature can be altered in 5° steps by
touching the sensor.
The last temperature selected is automatically activated the next time the drawer is
switched on, and this is shown in the display (Exception: Low temperature
cooking).
Temperature
display
Temperature
[°C]*
   
     40 60 65 65
     45 65 70 70
     50 70 75 75
     55 75 80 80
     60 80 85 85
* Approximate temperature values, measured in the middle of the drawer when empty

Operation
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Duration
Do not leave the Gourmet warming
drawer unattended for long periods
in continuous operation. Keeping
food warm for a long time can result
in it drying out or even self-igniting.
Your drawer is fitted with a safety
switch-off mechanism which
switches it off after a maximum of
12hours' continuous operation.
The drawer is set for continuous
operation mode (Exception: Low
temperature cooking).
A limited duration can be selected by
touching the sensor. One touch for 1
hour (1h), two touches for 2 hours (2h)
etc., up to a maximum of 4 hours.
Continuous operation is restored by
touching the sensor a fifth time.