Miele HR 1956 User manual

Operating instructions
Dual Fuel Range Cooker 48"
(Oven)
It is essential to read all instructions supplied before installing and using
the appliance. This prevents both personal injury and damage to the
appliance.
en-GB M.-Nr. 10 754 320

Important installation information
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This Range 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 the countries specified. For
trouble-free operation of the appliance, it is best to use it in the
countries specified for use.
For use in other countries, please contact Miele in your country.
Deadly danger from tipping!
If the Range Cooker is not yet secured it could tip over and fatally
injure children or adults.
Secure the Range Cooker with the anti-tip device in accordance
with the installation instructions.
 The Range Cooker must be secured and connected according to
the installation instructions.
 If you have moved the Range Cooker, slide the locking latch onto
the anti-tip device until you feel it lock into place.
 Do not use the Range Cooker if the anti-tip device has not been
properly installed and engaged.

Gas-heated appliances
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Safety precautions to take if you smell gas
Turn off the gas emergency control valve immediately.
This is usually located near the gas meter.
Eliminate all sources of ignition in a safe manner.
Do not smoke, light cigarette lighters or matches.
Do not operate electrical lights or switches, i.e. do not switch them "On" or
"Off".
Open all doors and windows to ventilate the area.
If the smell of gas persists, evacuate the building.
In the UK you must now:
Call the Gas Emergency Contact Centre (Tel: [phone]).
For any gas work in the UK always use a Gas Safe registered engineer.
In other countries please follow relevant country specific procedures on gas.

Contents
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Important installation information ....................................................................... 2
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 9
Caring for the environment ................................................................................ 21
Overview Range Cooker ..................................................................................... 22
Controls................................................................................................................ 24
Operating controls................................................................................................. 25
On/Off sensor................................................................................................... 25
Sensor controls ..................................................................................................... 26
Touch display ........................................................................................................ 27
Main menu........................................................................................................ 28
Symbols............................................................................................................ 28
Operation............................................................................................................... 29
Features................................................................................................................ 31
Model numbers ..................................................................................................... 31
Data plate ............................................................................................................. 31
Items supplied....................................................................................................... 31
Accessories supplied and available to order......................................................... 32
Side runners ..................................................................................................... 32
Universal tray and rack with anti-tip safety notches ........................................33
FlexiClip telescopic runnersHFC92 ................................................................ 33
RotisserieHDGR30+ ....................................................................................... 37
Oven controls ....................................................................................................... 39
Safety features ...................................................................................................... 39
Oven system lock........................................................................................ 39
Sensor lock ...................................................................................................... 39
Safety switch-off .............................................................................................. 39
Cooling fan ....................................................................................................... 40
Vented oven door ............................................................................................. 40
Door lock - Pyrolytic cleaning ..........................................................................40
PerfectClean treated surfaces .............................................................................. 41
Pyrolytic accessories............................................................................................. 41
Using for the first time ........................................................................................ 42
Standard settings .................................................................................................. 42
Heating up the oven for the first time and rinsing the steam injection system ..... 44
Tips on saving energy ......................................................................................... 46
Using the oven..................................................................................................... 48
Simple operation ................................................................................................... 48

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Cooling fan ............................................................................................................ 48
Settings ................................................................................................................ 49
Open the "Settings" menu .................................................................................... 49
Changing and saving settings .......................................................................... 49
Settings overview .................................................................................................. 50
Language ........................................................................................................... 52
Clock display......................................................................................................... 52
Display.............................................................................................................. 52
Display.............................................................................................................. 52
Clock format.....................................................................................................52
Setting .............................................................................................................. 52
Date ....................................................................................................................... 53
Lighting.................................................................................................................. 53
Start screen ........................................................................................................... 53
Brightness ............................................................................................................. 53
Volume................................................................................................................... 54
Buzzer tones..................................................................................................... 54
Keypad tone .....................................................................................................54
Welcome melody.............................................................................................. 54
Units ...................................................................................................................... 54
Temperature ..................................................................................................... 54
Cooling fan run-on ................................................................................................ 55
Recommended temperatures................................................................................ 55
Pyrolytic cleaning .................................................................................................. 55
Safety .................................................................................................................... 56
System lock................................................................................................. 56
Sensor lock ...................................................................................................... 56
Catalyser ............................................................................................................... 57
Lift-up fascia.......................................................................................................... 57
Food probe ............................................................................................................ 57
Showroom programme.......................................................................................... 58
Demo mode...................................................................................................... 58
Factory default....................................................................................................... 58
MyMiele ................................................................................................................ 59
Adding an entry. .................................................................................................... 59
To edit MyMiele ..................................................................................................... 60
To delete entries ............................................................................................... 60
To sort entries................................................................................................... 60
Minute minder + Alarm ....................................................................................... 61
Using the alarm................................................................................................. 61
Setting the alarm .............................................................................................. 61

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Changing an alarm ........................................................................................... 61
Deleting an alarm .............................................................................................61
Using the minute minder................................................................................... 62
To set the minute minder.................................................................................. 62
To change the duration..................................................................................... 63
To cancel the duration ...................................................................................... 63
Overview of functions ......................................................................................... 64
Advanced operation ............................................................................................ 66
To alter the temperature ........................................................................................ 67
Rapid heat-up........................................................................................................ 67
Rapid heat-up................................................................................................... 68
Using the Crisp function (moisture reduction)....................................................... 69
Changing the function ........................................................................................... 69
Setting durations ................................................................................................... 70
Switching off automatically .............................................................................. 70
Switching on and off automatically .................................................................. 71
Sequence of a programme that switches on and off automatically.................71
Changing the set time ...................................................................................... 72
Cancelling cooking........................................................................................... 72
Moisture plus ................................................................................................ 73
Moisture plus function .................................................................................... 74
Set the temperature.......................................................................................... 74
Set the number of bursts of steam................................................................... 74
When to add the steam ....................................................................................75
Preparing and starting the water intake process.............................................. 75
Changing the function ...................................................................................... 76
Injecting bursts of steam.................................................................................. 77
Automatic burst of steam ................................................................................. 77
1, 2 or 3 bursts of steam .................................................................................. 77
Residual water evaporation................................................................................... 78
To start residual water evaporation immediately.............................................. 79
To skip residual moisture evaporation.............................................................. 79
User programmes................................................................................................ 80
To create a User programme................................................................................. 80
To start a User programme.................................................................................... 81
To change a User programme............................................................................... 82
Changing cooking stages................................................................................. 82
To change the name......................................................................................... 83
To delete a User programme................................................................................. 83

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Baking................................................................................................................... 84
Notes on using the baking charts ......................................................................... 85
Baking charts ........................................................................................................ 86
Creamed mixture.............................................................................................. 86
Rubbed in mixture............................................................................................ 87
Sponge mix ...................................................................................................... 89
Choux pastry, puff pastry, meringue, scones, flans......................................... 90
Roasting ............................................................................................................... 91
Notes on using the roasting charts ....................................................................... 92
Roasting charts ..................................................................................................... 94
Roasting chart .................................................................................................. 94
Food probe ............................................................................................................ 96
How the food probe works............................................................................... 96
Options for use.................................................................................................97
Important information for using the food probe ............................................... 97
Using the food probe ....................................................................................... 99
Time left display ............................................................................................... 99
Using residual heat......................................................................................... 100
Low temperature cooking ................................................................................ 101
Using the "Low temperature cooking" special application ................................. 102
Low temperature cooking with manual temperature selection ........................... 103
Grilling ................................................................................................................ 104
Grilling chart ........................................................................................................ 107
Grilling chart ...................................................................................................108
Special applications .......................................................................................... 109
Defrost................................................................................................................. 110
Drying food.......................................................................................................... 111
Heat crockery ...................................................................................................... 112
Proving dough ..................................................................................................... 112
Pizza .................................................................................................................... 112
Sabbath programme ........................................................................................... 113
Gentle bake ......................................................................................................... 114
Frozen food/Ready meals.................................................................................... 115
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 116
Unsuitable cleaning agents ................................................................................. 117
Normal soiling...................................................................................................... 118
Food probe ..................................................................................................... 118
Stubborn soiling .................................................................................................. 118

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Pyrolytic cleaning of the oven interior .......................................................... 119
Preparing for pyrolytic cleaning...................................................................... 120
Locking of hob during pyrolytic cleaning ....................................................... 120
Starting Pyrolytic cleaning.............................................................................. 121
Starting Pyrolytic cleaning immediately ......................................................... 121
To delay the start time of the Pyrolytic cleaning programme ......................... 122
At the end of pyrolytic cleaning...................................................................... 122
If pyrolytic cleaning is cancelled .................................................................... 123
Removing the door.............................................................................................. 125
Refitting the door................................................................................................. 126
Removing side runners........................................................................................ 127
Descaling the steam injection system ............................................................ 128
Sequence of a descaling cycle ......................................................................128
Preparation ..................................................................................................... 129
Carrying out the descaling process ............................................................... 129
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 133
After sales service............................................................................................. 140
Contact in case of malfunction ........................................................................... 140
Data plate ........................................................................................................... 140
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 140
Note for test institutes ...................................................................................... 141
Test food acc. to EN60350-1 ............................................................................. 141
Energy efficiency class ....................................................................................... 142
Energy efficiency class................................................................................... 142
Data sheets for Range Cookers .....................................................................142
Copyright and licences ..................................................................................... 144

Warning and Safety instructions
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This Range Cooker conforms to current safety requirements.
Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
damage to property.
Read the Installation instructions carefully before installing and
connecting the Range Cooker.
Read the Operating instructions carefully before using the Range
Cooker. 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.
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 oven is intended for use in domestic households and similar
working and residential environments.
 The oven is not intended for outdoor use.
 This oven is intended for domestic use only to cook food, and in
particular to bake, roast, grill, cook, defrost and dry food. Any other
use is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous.
 People with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge who are not able to use the
appliance safely on their own must be supervised whilst using it.
They may only use it unsupervised if they have been shown how to
use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
 This oven is supplied with a special lamp to cope with particular
conditions (e.g. temperature, moisture, chemical resistance, abrasion
resistance and vibration). This special lamp must only be used for
the purpose it is intended for. It is not suitable for room lighting.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the oven unsupervised if
they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and
understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 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, control panel and the vents become quite hot during
use. Do not let children touch the oven whilst it is in use.
 Danger of burning.
Children's skin is far more sensitive to high temperatures than that of
adults. The oven gets hotter during pyrolytic cleaning than it does in
normal use. Do not let children touch the oven whilst the Pyrolytic
cleaning programme is running.
 Danger of injury. The door can support a maximum weight of
15kg.
Do not let children sit on the door, lean against it or swing on it. They
could injure themselves.

Warning and Safety instructions
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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.
 Damage to the Range Cooker can compromise your safety. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage. Do not use a damaged
Range Cooker.
 Do not lift or carry the Range Cooker by the oven door handle or
control panel.
 Reliable and safe operation of the Range Cooker can only be
guaranteed if it is connected to the mains electricity supply.
 The electrical safety of the Range Cooker can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety
requirement is present and tested regularly. If in doubt, consult a
suitably qualified electrician.
 Before connecting the Range Cooker to the mains supply, ensure
that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency)
match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in
order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance.
Compare this before connecting the appliance to the mains. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 Multi-socket adapters and extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (fire hazard). Do not use these to
connect the Range Cooker to the mains electricity supply.
 This Range 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 Range Cooker will endanger your
safety and may lead to appliance malfunctions.
Do not open the Range Cooker housing under any circumstances.
 While the Range Cooker is under warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty
components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
 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 (GasSafe in the UK).
If the plug is removed from the connection cable or if the cable is
supplied without a plug, the Range Cooker must be connected to
the electrical supply by a suitably qualified electrician.
 During installation, maintenance and repair work, e.g. if the oven
lighting is faulty (see "Problem solving guide"), the Range Cooker
must be completely disconnected from the household electricity
supply.). The gas inlet valve must be closed To ensure this:
– disconnect the mains fuse, or
– completely unscrew the screw-out fuse (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– switch off at the isolator switch, or switch off at the wall socket
and withdraw the plug. Do not pull on the cable, but pull the plug
instead in order to do this.
– Close the gas inlet valve.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The Range Cooker requires a sufficient supply of cool air for
efficient operation. Make sure that the supply of cool air is not
hindered in any way. Furthermore the required supply of cool air
must not be excessively heated by other heat sources (e.g. solid fuel
stoves).
 If the Range Cooker is to be built in behind a furniture front (e.g. a
door) do not close the door while the Range Cooker is in use. Heat
and moisture can build up behind the closed door. This can result in
damage to the Range Cooker, surrounding cupboards and the floor.
Leave the furniture front/door open until the Range Cooker has
cooled down completely.
 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.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Correct use
Danger of burning.
The oven becomes hot when in use.
You could burn yourself on the heating elements, oven interior,
cooked food or oven accessories.
Wear oven gloves when placing food in the oven, turning or
removing it and when adjusting oven shelves etc. in a hot oven.
 Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the Range
Cooker could catch fire.
Do not use the Range Cooker to heat up the room.
 Oil and fat can ignite if overheated. Never leave the oven
unattended when cooking with oil and fat.
If it does ignite do not put the flames out with water. Switch the oven
off immediately and then suffocate the flames by keeping the oven
door closed.
 Grilling food for an excessively long time can cause it to dry out
with the risk of catching fire.
Do not exceed recommended grilling times.
 Some types of food dry out quickly and can self-ignite if high grill
temperatures are used.
Never use the grill to finish baking part-cooked rolls or bread or to
dry flowers or herbs. Use Fan plus or Conventional heat for
this type of procedure.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 If using alcohol in your recipes, please be aware that high
temperatures can cause the alcohol to vaporise. The vapour can
catch fire on hot heating elements.
 When using residual heat to keep food warm, corrosion from high
air humidity and condensation can occur in the oven and the control
panel can sustain damage.
Do not switch the oven off. Instead, select the lowest temperature
available for the selected function. The cooling fan will then continue
to run automatically.
 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 the enamel on the floor of the oven
to crack or shatter.
Do not line the floor of the oven with anything, e.g. aluminium foil.
If you wish to place dishes on the floor of the oven during cooking,
or place crockery on the floor of the oven to heat it up, you can do
so, but only with the Fan plus or Gentle bake function. Rapid
heat-up must be switched off.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 The enamelling on the oven floor can become damaged by items
being pushed around on it.
If using the oven to store pots and pans, ensure that you avoid
pushing them around on the oven floor.
 If cold liquid is poured onto a hot surface steam will occur, which
can cause scalding. The sudden change in temperature can also
damage enamel surfaces.
Do not pour cold liquid directly onto hot enamelled surfaces.
 During cooking processes using moisture and during the residual
moisture evaporation process steam is produced which can cause
serious injury by scalding. Do not open the door whilst a burst of
steam is being released or during the evaporation process.
 It is important that the temperature in the food being cooked is
evenly distributed and sufficiently high. Stir and / or turn it to ensure
even heat distribution.
 Plastic containers which are not suitable for use in an oven can
melt at high temperatures and can even damage the oven or catch
fire.
Only use plastic containers which are declared by the manufacturer
as being suitable for use in an oven. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on use.

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 Do not heat up food in closed containers e.g. tins or sealed jars in
the oven, as pressure will build up in the container, causing it to
explode.
 You could injure yourself on the open oven door or trip over it.
Avoid leaving the door open unnecessarily.
 The door can support a maximum weight of 15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.
Stainless steel appliances
 Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to
lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes,
transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive
on the stainless steel surface.
 The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause
scratching.

Warning and Safety instructions
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Cleaning and care
 The steam from a steam cleaning appliance could reach electrical
components and cause a short circuit.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the Range Cooker.
 Scratches on the door glass can result in the glass breaking. Do
not use abrasive cleaners, hard sponges, brushes or sharp metal
tools to clean the door glass.
 The side runners can be removed for cleaning (see "Cleaning and
care").
Ensure that they are replaced correctly.
 Coarse soiling should be removed before running the Pyrolytic
cleaning programme. If not removed, coarse soiling can smoke and
cause the Pyrolytic cleaning programme to switch itself off.
Accessories
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other
manufacturers will invalidate the warranty and Miele cannot accept
liability.
 Only use the Miele food probe supplied with this oven. If it is
faulty, it must only be replaced with a suitable original Miele food
probe.
 The plastic on the food probe can melt at very high temperatures.
Do not use the food probe when using the grill functions (exception:
Fan Grill). Do not store the food probe in the oven if it is not in
use.
 The high temperatures used during pyrolytic cleaning will damage
accessories that are not designed for cleaning in the Pyrolytic
programme. Please remove these accessories from the oven interior
before starting the Pyrolytic cleaning programme. This also applies
to non-pyrolytic accessories purchased separately to the oven (see
"Cleaning and care").